Melrose, MA (Febbraio 1, 2022) – Connor “The Kid” Coyle risks his perfect record against Brazilian knockout artist Rodrigo Lopes Saturday, Febbraio 19 at Memorial Hall in Melrose, MA.
Coyle, who is from Northern Ireland but trains in St. Petersburg, FL, è 14-0 con 6 delle sue vittorie per KO a venire. The 31-year-old was slated to face rugged contender Guido Nicolas Pitto of Argentina but he was forced to withdraw.
Since suffering his only career defeat, Lopes, 8-1 (7 KO) has been in the gym working on his craft. Team Lopes claims their boxer will be a totally different fighter than the one previously seen since he’ll be competing as a full-fledged middleweight rather than a weight drained welterweight.
The eight round Coyle-Lopes matchup is for the ABF Continental Americas Middleweight title.
The bout serves as the co-main event of Reyes Boxing’s “Down & Dirty”. Presented by Reyes Boxing, biglietti per “Down & Dirty” are on sale now by going to Tinyurl.com/4TMZAWXE. The card will also be broadcast on Throwdownsports.com. More information is available by calling 978-745-4007 or going to ReyesBoxingClub.com.
Apertura delle porte alle 6:30 and Melrose Memorial Hall is located at 590 Strada principale.
Headlining this exciting evening of boxing is an international super middleweight battle featuring 2012 Olympic medalist Yamaguchi Falcao of Brazil and Fernando Ezequiel Farias of Argentina. Falcao and Farias are a combined 29-2-3 and will battle it out over 10 rounds for the WBC Latino 168 pound titolo.
Junior welterweight Joseph Fernandez of St Petersburg, FL by way of Springfield, MA fights for the first time in The Bay State when he meets Gonzalo Dallera in an eight rounder. Fernandez is 14-3-3 con 5 KO’s and is coming off an impressive 3rdround KO of Jose Forero. Dallera hails from Argentina and is a veteran of 24 combattimenti.
Coyle, Falcao and Fernandez are promoted by Fire Fist Boxing Promotions.
“Down and Dirty” features a total of 12 fights including lightweight Alejandro Paulino, heavyweight Donnie Palmer, welterweight Eric Goff, cruiserweight Bernard Joseph and junior welterweight Marqus Bates in separate bouts.
Tutti i combattimenti sono soggette a modifiche.
“We’ve got a nice mix of local boxers and world class global talent on this card,” said Michael Reyes of Reyes Boxing. “The Boston region has a large Irish and Brazilian population, so there should be strong support for Connor Coyle and Yamaguchi Falcao as well.”
Per ulteriori informazioni, visit Reyesboxingclub.com.
St. Petersburg, FL (Gennaio 3, 2022) – Undefeated middleweight Connor “The Kid” Coyle is back in the US and preparing for a big 2022.
Un perfetto 14-0 come un pro, Coyle trains under Florida Boxing Hall of Famer Jim McLaughlin in St. Petersburg but was in his native Northern Ireland the last two years due to Covid restrictions. Although he trained and ran regularly back home, a return stateside was necessary to get him to the next level.
“It feels great to be back with my team in St Petersburg,” said Coyle, who is married and has a daughter. “I’ve been training alongside Yamaguchi Falcao who is a world class talent and works extremely hard. We’re going to push each other throughout camp. Being away from home and strictly focused on boxing is what gets me into beast mode!"
Coyle’s 2022 begins February 19 against ultra-tough Guido Nicolas Pitto in an eight round contest. Originally from Argentina but living in Spain, Pitto’s 27-9-2 con 8 wins by KO. He’s defeated world rated contender Jack Culcay (14-0) and Reda Zam Zam (27-1) while also battling Magomed Madiev (11-0) to a draw. Coyle will be the eighth unbeaten foe Pitto’s faced.
Coyle and Pitto will square off at Memorial Hall in Melrose, MA. With Boston only 10 miles south and New York a few hours down the road, Coyle’s expecting a big turnout to kickoff what he believes will be the most important year of his career.
“I’m excited to be fighting in the Boston area where there’s a large Irish population. I have a lot of fans that already purchased tickets and a bus of supporters will be making the trip up from New York City. The plan is to go out and give them a great performance.”
Coyle’s promoter, Jody Caliguire of Fire Fist Boxing Promotions, is also pleased to have his highly-regarded fighter back in the US and shares the same vision for 2022.
“Connor is ready to make a big splash this year. He’s getting great work in the gym with Yamaguchi and helping him get ready because he’s also fighting February 19thin Melrose. Once Connor takes care of Pitto, who is a very tough fighter, it’ll be onto bigger and better things. “The Kid” has star potential and is ready to show the world he’s a legitimate world class fighter.”
Tickets for the February 19 card are on sale now by going to Tinyurl.com/4TMZAWXE. The card will also be broadcast on Throwdownsports.com. More information is available by calling 978-745-4007 or going to ReyesBoxingClub.com.
Fans can reach Coyle on Instagram @Connor_The_Kid_Coyle or Twitter @cjcoyle07. For more information on Fire Fist Boxing Promotions, visitare Firefistboxing.net.
Jeovanis Barraza goes to 23-1 nella sua U.S. debutto
“Down & Dirty” official results from Melrose, Massachusetts
Jeovanis barraza (R) was too much for Jorge Martin Garcia
(pictures by Emily Harney/Fightography)
SALEM, Massa. (Ottobre 30, 2021) – Colombian Welterweight Champion Jeovanis “Meque”Barraza (22-1, 15 KO) defeated Argentinian southpaw Jorge “Tomatito” Martin Garcia (13-7-1, 6 KO) by way of an 8-round unanimous decision to capture the vacant ABF Continental Americas super welterweight title in the headliner on last night’s “Down & Dirty” card, presented by Reyes Boxing Club at Melrose Memorial Hall in Melrose, Massachusetts.
“Down & Sporco,” New England’s only ongoing pro boxing series, streamed live and exclusively onthrowdownsports.com.
“A effort by all the fighters, B delivery by the promotional team, because we started an hour late,” promoter Michael Reyes commented. “The main event was wonderful, 8 hard fought rounds for a title. Garcia has one helluva heart. E 'un campione. ‘Meque’ did his job. He saw some things he needs to work on that we’ve talked about in the gym. Generale, E 'stata una grande esperienza."
Colombia and Argentina are bitter archrivals in sports like a South American version, albeit in boxing, of the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees.
Both main event fighters made their United States debuts. The more skilled Barraza was tested by the tough, determined Garcia, but Barraza’s blistering body shots consistently set up his powerful head shots.
Al sesto turno, Barraza’s constant pressure and effective combinations eventually wore down a tiring Garcia, who landed on the canvas twice, but he wouldn’t stay down. The seventh round was batting practice for Barraza, who hit Garcia with everything but the kitchen sink. Despite a vicious body assault that brought Garcia to his knees, he rose once again and somehow survived until the very end.
“It was a really good fight,” Barraza said after his fight. "Lui (Garcia) was tougher than I thought he would be. The big news is that I’m fighting here in the United States for the first time and leaving with a title belt.”
Barraza, who pitched a near shutout (80-69, 80-69, 79-70), collected another title belt and, ma ancora più importante, came out of the fight unscathed and sharp for his Nov. 13thshowdown in Anaheim (COME) with Alexis Rocha (17-1, 11 KO) in the co-feature on a DAZN show, presented by Golden Boy Promotions, and headlined by Jamie Munguia vs. Gabriel Rosato.
“I don’t have to change a thing,” Barraza noted. “I can continue my training for this fight, especially sparring, because I can continue with the same guys I sparred for this fight.”
Nel caso in cui co-optional, ABF Atlantic Middleweight Champion Anthony "Big Daddy" Hines (7-0, 4 KO) successfully made his first defense of the title he captured this past June, against Fidel Monterrosa Munoz (39-26-1, 31 KO), the former Colombian Light Heavyweight Champion.
Fighting out of the Boston district of Dorchester, Hines came out jabbing and moving laterally during the first two rounds against the Colombian knockout artist, picking up the pace in the third, in which Hines floored Munoz with a strong right. Munoz claimed he was illegally hit behind his head in the fourth and the fight was temporarily halted for the doctor to check him out. The action continued after a couple of minutes. The fight was delayed in the fifth round due to an accidental head butt that sent Munoz to the deck and Hines suffering the most damage in what was a chippy fight.
Anthony Hines remained undefeated and retained his ABF Atlantic title belt
Also fighting out of Dorchester, lightweight Jonathan DePina (5-1, 4 KO) wore down a gutsy Stacey Anderson (0-8), eventually putting him away in the third round, DePina cracked his opponent with a counter right for the initial knockdown. Moments later it was all she wrote for Anderson, who was trapped in a neutral corner, and battered until he went down for good.
Popular Lowell (MA) fighter Gabriel “Menace” Morales (3-0, 2 KO), a carpenter by trade, displayed everything in his toolbox to the delight of his loud, enthusiastic fanbase, stopping journeyman Pablo DeSouza (0-24) nel secondo turno. A natural lightweight, Morales cutdown welterweight DeSouza, first with a left hook in the second, soon followed by a right sending him to the mat once again. DeSouza stood before the referee’s count hit 10, but he was clearly unable to continue.
Undefeated Dominican Republic lightweight prospect Alejandro “El Abusador” Paulino (4-0, 4 KO), combattendo fuori da New London (CT), outclassed a much more experienced fighter in Italy native Christian “El Ninja” Danilo Guido (8-20, 6 KO). Paulino floored Guido at the end of round one and closed the show in the second, decking Guido three more times, the last with a perfectly executed uppercut with time running out for a technical knockout.
Dallas heavyweight Vercell Webster (2-4-1, 2 KO) upset previously Dennis Ventura (4-1, 3 KO) by way of a 4th-round technical knockout. Webster dropped Ventura with a straight right to the temple in the first round and a game Ventura never really recovered. The same shot to the head, landed in the same (red) corner, decked Ventura again. He beat the count, but referee Melissa Kelly didn’t like the way Ventura responded, and she stopped the fight.
Opening the action, Providence heavyweight Sean Bey improved to 3-0 (3 KO) when pro-debuting Brandon Grundy was severely handicapped by right hand injury suffered midway through the opening round. After the ring doctor examined him, the fight continued briefly as Bey unloaded a series of unanswered punches on a trapped on the ropes Grundy, until referee Kevin Hope waved off the fight at the 2:24 segno di un round.
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MAIN EVENT – ABF CONTINENTAL AMERICAS SUPER WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
SALEM, Massa. (Ottobre 25, 2021) — Lo scorso agosto a Portland, Maine, Reyes Boxing ha lanciato “Down & Sporco,"l'unica serie di boxe professionistica in corso nel New England, e farà il suo debutto in Massachusetts questo venerdì sera (Ottobre. 29) al Melrose Memorial Hall di Melrose, Massachusetts.
La seconda puntata di “Down & Sporco,” presentato da Reyes Boxing, sarà intitolato questo venerdì sera dal campione colombiano dei pesi welter Jeovanis "Meque" Barraza (22-1, 15 KO) debuttando negli Stati Uniti contro Jorge “Tomatito” Martin Garcia (13-7-1, 6 KO) nell'evento principale di 8 round tra per il vacante ABF Continental Americas Super Welterweight Championship.
Reyes era un pugile dilettante eccezionale in Massachusetts, finendo con a 60-4 record, quando abbandonò la boxe e si iscrisse alla Norwich University, dove si è laureato 2001 laureando in economia e commercio. Ha poi trascorso sei anni negli Stati Uniti. Marine nell'intelligence militare. Dopo il suo congedo militare, Reyes è diventato un fitness e personal trainer certificato, apertura Reyes Boxing Club 2 ½ anni fa a Salem, Massachusetts.
“Ho iniziato a gestire alcuni combattenti che stavo allenando,"Reyes ha spiegato, “ma realizzato su 1 ½ anni fa che avevo bisogno di essere un promotore per mettere i combattenti che ho allenato sulle carte. 'Fuori uso & Sporco è il pugilato, almeno per me, e volevo far sapere alla gente dove siamo e cosa stiamo facendo. "Sento che il New England ha un grande pool di talenti, ma negli anni è diminuito. Ma è ancora qui! Abbiamo pugili qui che riportano la boxe a dove era quando la gente sapeva chi erano i combattenti del New England. La nostra serie è incentrata sui giovani, combattenti di talento in ascesa. Vogliamo aiutarli a passare al livello successivo dando loro questa piattaforma. Stiamo trasmettendo gli spettacoli dal vivo e stiamo lavorando su un partner televisivo". Il piano di Reyes Boxing per 2022 è promuovere spettacoli nel Maine, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Vermont, e Massachusetts.
“Abbiamo ingaggiato alcuni prospetti locali e anche alcuni veterani,"Reyes ha aggiunto. "Sono cresciuto guardando Tuesday Night Fights e il mio sogno è che questa serie si sviluppi nei prossimi anni in una serie settimanale su una rete importante".
Il prospetto dei pesi leggeri di Boston Jonathan Depina (5-1, 3 KO) affronta Gonzalo Carlos Deller (9-14, 7 KO) nell'evento co-protagonista di 6 round per il vacante ABF Mid-Atlantic Lightweight Championship.
ABF Atlantic Middleweight Champion Anthony "Big Daddy" Hines, combattendo fuori dalla vicina Dorchester (un distretto di Boston) fa la sua prima difesa contro lo sfidante Fidel Montero Muñoz, un ex campione colombiano dei pesi massimi leggeri, in un incontro 8-tutto.
Combattendo anche sulla undercard, tutto in 4-rounders, è Lynn (MA) dei pesi massimi Dennis Ventura (4-0, 3 KO) vs, Vercell Webster (1-4-1, 1 KO), del Mississippi, New York superleggero Brandon Idrogo (4-1, 4 KO) vs. Virginian Stacey Anderson (0-7), imbattuta New London (CT) prospettiva leggera Alejandro “El Abusador” Paolino (4-0, 4 KO) vs. Nato in Italia, Christian “El Nija” Danilo Guido, residente in Argentina (8-20, 6 KO), Provvidenza (RI) dei pesi massimi Sean Bey (2-0, 2 KO) vs. Il pro-debuttante dello Utah Brandon Grundy, e Dracut (MA) leggero Gabriel Morales )(2-0, 1 KO) vs. TBA.
Card è soggetta a cambiamento.
I biglietti costano $75.00 (Ammissione Generale), $90.00 (Riservato), $125.00 (Ringside) e $250.00 VIP (server dedicato sul palco) e disponibile per l'acquisto online su https://throwdownsports.com/programs/reyes-boxing-10-29-21 o direttamente da uno dei pugili partecipanti a questo spettacolo. I biglietti limitati saranno disponibili alla porta finché durano.
Apertura delle porte alle 6 p.m. E, primo periodo alle 6:30 p.m. E.
SALEM, Massa. (Ottobre 20, 2021) — La seconda puntata di “Down & Sporco,"l'unica serie di boxe professionistica in corso nel New England, will be Friday night, Ottobre 29th, al Melrose Memorial Hall di Melrose, Massachusetts.
“Down & Sporco,” presentato da Reyes Boxing, will be headlined by an 8-round main event between Jeovanis “Meque” Barraza (22-1, 15 KO) and Jorge “Tomatito” Martin Garcia (13-7-1, 6 KO) for the vacant ABF Continental Americas Super Welterweight Championship. Tutta l'azione sarà trasmessa in diretta ed esclusivamente in pay-per-view su https://throwdownsports.com/programs/reyes-boxing-10-29-21, a partire da 6:30 p.m. E / 3:30 p.m. PT, per $29.95.
“We have a great, young pool of talent in challenging fights on this show,” Reyes Boxing promoter Michael Reyes said. “Our “Down & Dirty” series going on in New England. This is our first show in Massachusetts. Nostro 2022 plan is to have series shows in all six New England states. We have some fighters preparing to advance to the next level of competition, as well as young local fighters gaining invaluable experience.”
The reigning Colombian Welterweight Champion, Barraza’s lone loss as a pro was to then pro-debuting Gabriel Maestre two years ago in Colombia to 2-time Venezuelan Olympian Gabriel Maestre, che è ora 4-0 and the WBA Interim World Welterweight Champion. This will mark Barraza’s first fight outside of his native Colombia.
Garcia, a shifty southpaw, will be fighting outside of his native Argentina for the first time as a prizefighter. He has become a South American gatekeeper in the welterweight division. Promising Boston lightweight Jonathan Depina (5-1, 3 KO) meets Gonzalo Carlos Dallera (9-14, 7 KO) nell'evento co-protagonista di 6 round per il vacante ABF Mid-Atlantic Lightweight Championship. Depina has rebounded from his lone loss as a pro this past May, a 6-round decision in the Dominican Republic to pro-debuting Dominican Felix Batista San Juan.
ABF Atlantic Middleweight Champion Anthony "Big Daddy" Hines, combattendo fuori dalla vicina Dorchester (un distretto di Boston) will take on challenger Fidel Monterrosa Munuz, un ex campione colombiano dei pesi massimi leggeri, in an 8-round fight. Hines will make his first title defense of the title he won this past June with a 6-round majority decision over Gustavo Sandoval. The heavy-handed Dallera represents a step up in terms of quality opposition for 33-year-old Hines.
Combattendo anche sulla undercard, tutto in 4-rounders, è Lynn (MA) dei pesi massimi Dennis Ventura (4-0, 3 KO) vs, Vercell Webster (1-4-1, 1 KO), del Mississippi, New York superleggero Brandon Idrogo (4-1, 4 KO) vs. Virginian Stacey Anderson (0-7), imbattuta New London (CT) prospettiva leggera Alejandro “El Abusador” Paolino (4-0, 4 KO) vs. Nato in Italia, Christian “El Nija” Danilo Guido, residente in Argentina (8-20, 6 KO), Provvidenza (RI) dei pesi massimi Sean Bey (2-0, 2 KO) vs. Il pro-debuttante dello Utah Brandon Grundy, e Dracut (MA) leggero Gabriel Morales )(2-0, 1 KO) vs. TBA.
Card è soggetta a cambiamento.
I biglietti costano $75.00 (Ammissione Generale), $90.00 (Riservato), $125.00 (Ringside) e $250.00 VIP (server dedicato sul palco) e disponibile per l'acquisto online su https://throwdownsports.com/programs/reyes-boxing-10-29-21 o direttamente da uno dei pugili partecipanti a questo spettacolo. I biglietti limitati saranno disponibili alla porta finché durano
Apertura delle porte alle 6 p.m. E, primo periodo alle 6:30 p.m. E.
PROSSIMA CERIMONIA DI PRESENTAZIONE VENERDI, 10 MARZO A SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS AT NOVA VS. LOZANO
EVENTO DI TRASMISSIONE IN DIRETTA SU UFC FIGHT PASS
BIGLIETTI IN VENDITA ORA A WWW.MURPHYSBOXING.COM Boston, Massachusetts (Maggio 1, 2019):
Murphys Boxing è orgoglioso di annunciare che il prossimo destinatario del Warrior’s Code Award sarà la leggenda della boxe del New England, 'Uomo di ghiaccio’ John Scully.
The Hartford, Scully, con sede nel Connecticut, era uno dei combattenti più popolari della regione durante gli anni '90 e se ne andò 38-11 in una carriera professionale nella divisione dei pesi massimi leggeri che includeva la sfida per il titolo mondiale contro Henry Maske in Germania.
Dopo la sua carriera professionale, 'Uomo di ghiaccio’ raggiunto la fama chiamando ritrasmissioni di lotte per ESPN Classic oltre a scrivere una colonna popolare sulla rivista britannica, Notizie di inscatolamento.
Tuttavia Scully ha ottenuto il suo maggior successo come allenatore essendo determinante nell'aiutare a prendere i combattenti Jose Antonio Rivera e Chad Dawson ai titoli mondiali.
Scully è ora una co-allenatrice del russo, ora con sede in Canada, campione del mondo dei pesi massimi leggeri imbattuto, Artur Beterbiev, che difende il suo titolo questo sabato in California dal vivo ESPN.
Oltre al suo lavoro di allenatore è stato un appassionato sostenitore e difensore dei diritti e del benessere dei combattenti in pensione.
“Sono estremamente onorato di ricevere questo riconoscimento e apprezzo molto Murphys Boxing per aver pensato a me.”, dice il 51 residente nel Connecticut.
“È particolarmente speciale perché arriverà nella città di Springfield, dove ho trascorso la maggior parte della mia carriera di pugilato dilettantistico allenandomi nella vecchia Central City Gym all'X sotto la guida dell'allenatore John Tynan. Non vedo l'ora che arrivi una fantastica serata.”
Fondatore di Murphys Boxing, Ken Casey spiega la decisione della promozione di nominare Scully come ultima destinataria del premio che prende il nome da una delle canzoni d'autore dei Dropkick Murphy, "The Warrior’s Code" che è un omaggio a un altro eroe della boxe del New England, Micky Ward.
"John Scully è l'epitome del Warrior’s Code Award.", dice Casey.
“La carriera di John nella boxe, dall'essere un combattente di livello mondiale al suo lavoro di analista al suo successo come allenatore, è fonte di ispirazione. Mostra ai giovani combattenti che ci sono opportunità per loro nello sport dopo che la loro carriera nel ring è finita. Restituendo come allenatore e mentore, rappresenta anche il ponte dalla passata storia della boxe del New England al presente. Murphys Boxing è onorato di riconoscere e celebrare i numerosi successi di John Scully in questo sport.”
Scully sarà il terzo destinatario del premio istituito quest'anno da Murphys Boxing per celebrare quei combattenti che hanno contribuito alla ricca e diversificata storia della boxe nel New England. Scully si unisce 2019 Candidato nella Hall of Fame internazionale, Tony DeMarco e decorato Massachusetts’ dilettante, Mike D’Ampolo che ha ricevuto i primi premi all'ultimo evento di Murphys Boxing a Melrose, Massachusetts lo scorso marzo.
La presentazione di Murphys Boxing's Warrior’s Code Award si svolgerà durante il Murphys Boxing's UFC lotta Passo debutto venerdì prossimo, 10 maggio che presenta NABA Super Featherweight Champion, Abraham Nova (14-0, 10 KO) vs. Mario Ezequiel Sayal Lozano (18-2-1, 9 KO) nel 10 round main event così come un ricco undercard di combattenti imbattuti dalla scuderia Murphys Boxing tra cui il campione sudamericano dei pesi medi WBC, Carlos Gongora (15-0, 12 KO), NABF Jr. Super Featherweight Champion, William Foster III (9-0, 6 KO), Olimpico venezuelano, Luis Arcon Diaz (6-0, 6 KO), Straordinario dilettante di Boston, James Perella (2-0, 2 KO) e altro ancora.
Nova vs. Venerdì prossimo si terrà la presentazione del Lozano and The Warrior’s Code Award, 10 maggio all'MGM Springfield di Springfield, Massachusetts (1 MGM Way). Apertura delle porte alle 19:00. I biglietti sono in vendita ora su: www.murphysboxing.com. L'evento sarà trasmesso in diretta su UFC Fight Pass all'indirizzo www.ufc.tv
A PROPOSITO DI MURPHYS BOXING
Murphys Boxing è stata fondata da Dropkick Murphys’ frontman, Ken Casey in 2014. In solo 5 anni brevi, Murphys Boxing è diventato il principale promotore di boxe nell'area del New England e una delle promozioni giovani più calde del paese. 2018 è stato un anno di svolta per Murphys Boxing quando hanno portato il loro primo combattente a un titolo mondiale. Insieme al primo campione della promozione, diversi combattenti di boxe Murphys si sono assicurati opportunità di titolo mondiale e combattimenti televisivi a livello nazionale in 2018. Murphys Boxing ha chiuso il loro anno di bandiera co-promuovendo l'incontro del campionato dei pesi medi WBO tra Demetrius Andrade e Walter Kautondokwa di fronte a 10,000 fan al TD Garden, la leggendaria casa dei Boston Celtics, trasmesso a livello internazionale su DAZN. L'attuale elenco di Murphys Boxing include contendenti di livello mondiale come Mark DeLuca, Charles Foster, Abraham Nova, Greg Vendetti, Gary 'Spike’ O'Sullivan e potenziali clienti come Niall Kennedy, Carlos Gongora, Luis Arcon Diaz, William Foster III, Mike Ohan Jr. e altro ancora!
Per le richieste di credenziali per maggio 10 o per parlare con uno dei combattenti del nostro elenco per la copertura – e-mail info@murphysboxing.com e lo collegheremo!
PROSSIMA CERIMONIA DI PRESENTAZIONE VENERDI, MARCH 29TH IN MELROSE, MASSACHUSETTS AT GREG VENDETTI VS. MANNY WOODS
BIGLIETTI IN VENDITA ORA A WWW.MURPHYSBOXING.COM Tony DeMarco at his statue dedication in Boston’s North End.
Boston, Massachusetts (Marzo 22, 2019):
Coming off the heels of the sold out4th Annual St. Giorno Scontro di Patrickwhich has amassed over225,000 online views, Murphys Boxingis proud to announce the creation of theWarrior’s Code Award to celebrate the achievements of New England’s most legendary boxers.
The award’s first recipients will be2019 International Boxing Hall of Fame indotto,Tony DeMarco and one of Massachusetts’ most decorated amateur boxers, Mike D’Ampolo.
Both fighters will be presented with their awards nextVenerdì, March 29that the Murphys Boxing event atMemorial Hall in Melrose, Massachusetts.
A 87 anni,Tony DeMarco holds the distinction of beingboxing’s oldest living world championand has been a beloved figure in the Boston sports world for over half a century.
Known as ‘Nardo’, the Boston fighter of Italian descent, turned pro unbelievably just a few years after the end of World War II. In un 14 year career, DeMarco went 52-12-1 while fighting during boxing’s golden age. His legendary battles with Hall of Famers likeCarmen Basilio e Kid Gavilinmade DeMarco a star and he won thewelterweight world title in 1955 contro Johnny Saxtonat the original Boston Garden in a fight that was voted one ofBoston’s Top 10 Sports Moments.
DeMarco, who still can be found ringside at Murphys Boxing events and whose statue resides in Boston’s North End where he still lives, will receive the long overdue honor of joining the International Boxing Hall of Fame as a 2019 inductee this June.
“Murphys Boxing has always been very welcoming to me and my family.”, explains DeMarco.
“They have a true respect for boxing’s history. It’s an honor to be given their first ever award just months before entering the International Boxing Hall of Fame. I am looking forward to the evening.”
Joining DeMarco will be Melrose’s own, Mike D’Ampolo, who is considered one of the most successful amateurs ever to come out of the state of Massachusetts.
D’Ampolo was a Campione dei guanti d'oro del New England, un 3x New England AAU Champ, un 2x Eastern Regional Championand participated in the1984 Trials olimpicibarely missing a spot on the legendary1984 USA Olympic Teamwith his weight class ultimately being represented by none other thanEvander Holyfield.
On advice from his father, D’Ampolo made the decision to not enter the professional ranks and went onto become a successful businessman with his company, M&L Transit Systems based out of his hometown of Melrose, Massachusetts.
“I’m humbled. Back when we were fighting, there wasn’t much recognition or credit given to amateurs.”, says D’Ampolo.
“I used to be in the paper back then but it’s been a long time and I’m just very grateful to Murphys Boxing for remembering and honoring me here in my hometown.”
Fondatore di Murphys Boxing, Ken Caseyexplains the promotion’s decision to name Demarco and D’Ampolo as the first two recipients of the award named after one of the Dropkick Murphy’s signature songs, "The Warrior’s Code" che è un omaggio a un altro eroe della boxe del New England, Micky Ward.
“The idea stemmed from Tony DeMarco finally being inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame. We wanted to celebrate Tony at one of our local shows before his big day and in talking we realized their were so many other retired New England based fighters both professional and amateur that, like Tony, deserved more recognition.”
“The Warrior’s Code Award is a way for us to honor those locally who have come before us and given so much to the sport we love. Boston and beyond has such a rich boxing history, it’s important for Murphys Boxing to respect and honor that as well as educate a new generation about these warriors that have paved the way.”
La presentazione di Murphys Boxing’s 1st Annual Warrior’s Code Awardwill take place during the Murphys Boxing “Mayhem in Melrose” event next Friday, March 29th which features the return of Stoneham’sGreg Vendetti (20-3-1, 12 KO) vs. Manny Woods (16-8-1, 6 KO) nel 10 round main event as well as a packed undercard of Massachusetts based fighters including:
Quincy’sRyan Kielczweski (29-4, 11 KO) vs. Nick Otieno (31-15, 13 KO).
Holbrook’sMike Ohan Jr. (8-0, 5 KO) vs. Shaka Moore (12-23-3, 2 KO).
South Boston’sJoe Farina (5-1, 3 KO) vs. Carlos Galindo (1-8).
Mansfield’sJames Perella (1-0, 1 KO) vs. Andre Belcarris (0-5).
Medford’sJoe Gagliardi Jr. (1-0) vs. TBA.
In addition two international fighters will take on Massachusetts natives…
Irlanda Craig O’Brien(9-1, 1 KO) vs. Brockton’sAntonio Fernandez (9-35-4).
Vendetti vs. Woods and The Warrior’s Code Award Presentation takes place next Saturday, March 29h at Memorial Hall in Melrose, Massachusetts (590 Main Street). Apertura delle porte alle 19:00. I biglietti sono in vendita ora su: www.murphysboxing.com
2019 MURPHYS BOXING RESULTS
1/26 – William Foster III (9-0) UD over Angel Suarez *Foster defended his NABF Jr. Super Featherweight Title
2/9 – Carlos Gongora (15-0) KO 5 over Jesus Aviles *Gongora won the WBC South American Middleweight Title
3/16 – Mark DeLuca (23-1) UD over Jimmy Williams *DeLuca defended his NABA Super Welterweight Title Charles Foster (18-0) KO 9 over Mike Jiminez *Foster defended his NABA Light Heavyweight Title Gary O’Sullivan (30-3) KO 6 over Khiary Gray Niall Kennedy (13-0-1) KO 1 over Mike Marrone
A PROPOSITO DI MURPHYS BOXING
Murphys Boxing è stata fondata da Dropkick Murphys’ frontman, Ken Casey in 2014. In solo 5 anni brevi, Murphys Boxing è diventato il principale promotore di boxe nell'area del New England e una delle promozioni giovani più calde del paese. 2018 è stato un anno di svolta per Murphys Boxing quando hanno portato il loro primo combattente a un titolo mondiale. Insieme al primo campione della promozione, diversi combattenti di boxe Murphys si sono assicurati opportunità di titolo mondiale e combattimenti televisivi a livello nazionale in 2018. Murphys Boxing ha chiuso il loro anno di bandiera co-promuovendo l'incontro del campionato dei pesi medi WBO tra Demetrius Andrade e Walter Kautondokwa di fronte a 10,000 fan al TD Garden, la leggendaria casa dei Boston Celtics, trasmesso a livello internazionale su DAZN. L'attuale elenco di Murphys Boxing include contendenti di livello mondiale come Mark DeLuca, Charles Foster, Greg Vendetti, Gary 'Spike’ O'Sullivan e potenziali clienti come Niall Kennedy, Carlos Gongora, Abraham Nova, William Foster III, Mike Ohan Jr. e altro ancora!
Murphys Boxingis proud to announce the return of junior middleweight contender and fan favorite, Greg Vendetti (20-3-1, 12 KO) che assumerà Manny Woods (16-8-1, 6 KO) il Venerdì, March 29th atMemorial Hall in Melrose, Massachusetts in un 10 round.
Vendetti, who last summer pulled off a massive upset against former world title challenger,Yoshihiro Kamegaisu ESPN2,found himself in the Top 10 rankings and was offered the chance to fight France’sMichel Soro per la WBA Interim Super Welterweight Championshipin Paris this past December.
‘The Villain’, who was on an incredible16 fight winning streak, came up short in his first shot at a title but is looking to get back in the winning column in front of his hometown fans at Memorial Hall in a tough match up against upset specialist, Manny Woods.
“Despite the loss, 2018 was an amazing year for me. Ho combattuto 5 times and I had the biggest win of my career as a B-side against Kamegai which landed me in the Top 10. We were offered the Soro fight for the Interim world title and even though I felt like my body needed some time off, you can’t say no to that kind of opportunity. You never know when or if it will come again.”, explains the Stoneham, Nativo del Massachusetts.
“It was a rough camp. I trained too hard. My body was falling apart. As for the fight, it was an ugly knockout but that’s part of the game. I’m proud of how I handled it. No shame. No embarrassment. I wasn’t phased by it. Of course I wasn’t happy about it but my first thought was what do we do to get better? The fight showed me I have to get sharper. Continue to be aggressive but be smarter and more tactical about it. It was only one battle in a long war.”
As for taking on a seasoned veteran like Woods when he could have easily asked for a tune up, Vendetti shows the attitude that has made him such a fan favorite.
“I like to fight and wanted to be in a real fight in my return. Knocking out a ham and egger in the first round isn’t enjoyable for me or the fans. It’s a waste of a camp and a weight cut not to mention you don’t learn anything. Woods is a durable, legit guy who is coming to win. That’s what I need and want.”
And after going 50/50 against against world class opposition last year, would Vendetti be willing to take on a top 10 fighter again in 2019?
“100%. I want to make a statement against Woods then keep improving with each fight. I don’t want to take any steps back with the opposition. Everything forward. As long as I’m healthy, I will fight anyone in the division.”
In caso di co-main, fellow Murphys Boxing stablemate and Massachusetts fan favorite, Ryan Kielczweski (29-4, 11 KO) will take on an opponent to be named in an 8 round contest in the lightweight division.
‘The Polish Prince’ is coming off his show stealing back and forth battle withTommy Coyleat TD Garden in Boston this past October on the undercard of theDemetrius AndradeWBO world middleweight title fight.
Despite dropping the decision, Kielczweski, who hails from Quincy, Massachusetts, showed world class talent and massive heart in an all out war that had the arena crowd on it’s feet.
Also featured on the card will be the most recent addition to Murphys Boxing’s growing roster, Mike Ohan Jr. (8-0, 5 KO).
The son of a popular New England area professional fighter in the 1990s, Ohan Jr. followed in his father’s footsteps going82-10in the amateurs and picking up multipleGloves New England d'oro titoli.
Fighting a remarkable 8 volte 2 years and upping the competition level in each outing, including a unanimous decision over veteran, Daniel Sostre nella sua ultima battaglia, Ohan has been on the fast track as a professional. The impressive win lead to the young fighter, who hails from Holbrook, Massachusetts, being offered a contract with Murphys Boxing.
“I am beyond excited to be a part of the Murphys Boxing family.”, says Ohan, Jr. who will fight an opponent to be named in a 6 round bout on the card.
“Being with such an active promotional company will give me the opportunity to grow as a fighter and showcase my skills as I move towards my dream of one day being a world champion.”
In addition to the three headlining local favorites, the card will feature a 4 round super lightweight women’s bout betweenJillian DiAuto (1-1, 1 KO) e Sarah Click (0-1-1), as well as the east coast debut of Venezuelan super lightweight sensation, Luis Arcon (5-0, 5 KO) who will take on an opponent to be named in a 6 round.
3 more undercard bouts will be announced shortly to kick off the night at the beloved throwback venue which has become a mainstay of Murphys Boxing.
“Memorial Hall is my favorite fight venue.”, says Ken Casey, fondatore di Murphys Boxing.
“It gets incredibly loud in there when Greg fights and with the bowl seating, it feels like a mini coliseum.”
Vendetti, who will be making his 7th appearance at the always sold out venue, couldn’t agree more with his promoter.
“It’s intense. I really do feel like a gladiator fighting in a coliseum when I’m at Memorial Hall and for a gladiator there’s only two options… victory or death.”
Vendetti vs. Woods takes place on Saturday, March 29h at Memorial Hall in Melrose, Massachusetts (590 Main Street). Apertura delle porte alle 19:00. I biglietti sono in vendita ora su: www.murphysboxing.com
2019 MURPHYS BOXING RESULTS
1/26 – William Foster III (9-0, 6 KO) UD over Angel Suarez *Foster defended his NABF Jr. Super Featherweight Title
2/9 – Carlos Gongora (15-0, 12 KO) KO 5 over Jesus Aviles *Gongora won the WBC South American Middleweight Title
UPCOMING MURPHYS BOXING EVENTS
3/16/19 – Boston, MA. St. Giorno Scontro di Patrick 3/29/19 – Melrose, MA. Vendetti vs. Woods
A PROPOSITO DI MURPHYS BOXING
Murphys Boxing è stata fondata da Dropkick Murphys’ frontman, Ken Casey in 2014. In solo 5 anni brevi, Murphys Boxing è diventato il principale promotore di boxe nell'area del New England e una delle promozioni giovani più calde del paese. 2018 è stato un anno di svolta per Murphys Boxing quando hanno portato il loro primo combattente a un titolo mondiale. Insieme al primo campione della promozione, diversi combattenti di boxe Murphys si sono assicurati opportunità di titolo mondiale e combattimenti televisivi a livello nazionale in 2018. Murphys Boxing ha chiuso il loro anno di bandiera co-promuovendo l'incontro del campionato dei pesi medi WBO tra Demetrius Andrade e Walter Kautondokwa di fronte a 10,000 fan al TD Garden, la leggendaria casa dei Boston Celtics, trasmesso a livello internazionale su DAZN. L'attuale elenco di Murphys Boxing include contendenti di livello mondiale come Mark DeLuca, Charles Foster, Greg Vendetti, Gary 'Spike’ O'Sullivan e potenziali clienti come Niall Kennedy, Carlos Gongora, Abraham Nova, William Foster III, Mike Ohan Jr. e altro ancora!
