Melrose, MA (Februari 1, 2022) – Connor “The Kid” Coyle risks his perfect record against Brazilian knockout artist Rodrigo Lopes Saturday, Februari 19 at Memorial Hall in Melrose, MA.
Coyle, who is from Northern Ireland but trains in St. Petersburg, FL, is 14-0 met 6 van zijn overwinningen komen door knock-out. 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's) 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, tickets “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.
Deuren open om 6:30 and Melrose Memorial Hall is located at 590 Main St.
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 pond titel.
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 met 5 KO’s and is coming off an impressive 3rdround KO of Jose Forero. Dallera hails from Argentina and is a veteran of 24 gevechten.
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.
Alle gevechten zijn aan verandering onderhevig.
“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.”
St. Petersburg, FL (Januari 3, 2022) – Undefeated middleweight Connor “The Kid” Coyle is back in the US and preparing for a big 2022.
A perfect 14-0 als 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 met 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, visit Firefistboxing.net.
Jeovanis Barraza goes to 23-1 in zijn U.S.. debuut
“Down & Dirty” official results from Melrose, Massachusetts
Jeovanis barraza (R) was too much for Jorge Martin Garcia
(pictures by Emily Harney/Fightography)
SALEM, Massa. (Oktober 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 & Vies,” 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. Hij is een kampioen. ‘Meque’ did his job. He saw some things he needs to work on that we’ve talked about in the gym. Globaal, it was a great experience.”
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.
In de zesde ronde, 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. "Hij (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, belangrijker, came out of the fight unscathed and sharp for his Nov. 13thshowdown in Anaheim (ZOALS) with Alexis Rocha (17-1, 11 KO) in the co-feature on a DAZN show, gepresenteerd door 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.”
In de co-featured evenement, ABF Atlantisch middengewicht kampioen 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) in de tweede ronde. 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), fighting out of 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 mark van de eerste ronde.
Officiële resultaten hieronder:
Officiële resultaten
MAIN EVENT – ABF CONTINENTAL AMERICAS SUPER WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
SALEM, Massa. (Oktober 25, 2021) — Afgelopen augustus in Portland, Maine, Reyes Boxing lanceerde "Down" & Vies,” de enige doorlopende professionele boksserie in New England, en het zal zijn debuut in Massachusetts maken deze vrijdagavond (Oktober. 29) bij Melrose Memorial Hall in Melrose, Massachusetts.
De tweede aflevering van "Omlaag" & Vies,” gepresenteerd door Reyes Boxing, zal deze vrijdagavond worden aangevoerd door de Colombiaanse kampioen weltergewicht Jeovanis "Meque" Barraza (22-1, 15 KO) het maken van zijn debuut in de Verenigde Staten tegen Jorge "Tomatito" Martin Garcia (13-7-1, 6 KO) in het 8-round main event tussen voor het vacante ABF Continental Americas Super Welterweight Championship.
Reyes was een opvallende amateurbokser in Massachusetts, eindigen met een 60-4 record, toen hij stopte met boksen en zich inschreef aan de universiteit van Norwich, waar hij afstudeerde 2001 afstudeerrichting bedrijfskunde en economie. Daarna bracht hij zes jaar door als een V.S. Marine in militaire inlichtingendienst. Na zijn militaire ontslag, Reyes werd een gecertificeerde fitness- en personal trainer, opening Reyes Boxing Club 2 ½ jaar geleden in Salem, Massachusetts.
"Ik begon met het managen van een aantal vechters die ik aan het trainen was,Reyes uitgelegd, "maar realiseerde zich over" 1 ½ jaar geleden dat ik een promotor moest zijn om vechters die ik heb getraind op kaarten te zetten. 'Omlaag & Dirty' is boksen, tenminste voor mij, en ik wilde mensen laten weten waar we zijn en wat we doen. "Ik heb het gevoel dat New England een grote talentenpool heeft", maar in de loop der jaren is het afgenomen. Maar het is er nog steeds! We hebben boksers hier die het boksen terugbrengen naar waar het was toen mensen wisten wie New England-jagers waren. Onze serie draait om jongeren, getalenteerde vechters op weg naar boven. We willen ze helpen om naar het volgende niveau te gaan door ze dit platform te geven. We streamen live shows en werken aan een televisiepartner.” Reyes Boxing's plan voor: 2022 is het promoten van shows in Maine, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Vermont, en Massachusetts.
"We hebben ook enkele lokale prospects en enkele veteranen getekend,” Reyes toegevoegd. "Ik ben opgegroeid met het kijken naar Tuesday Night Fights en het is mijn droom dat deze serie zich de komende jaren ontwikkelt tot een wekelijkse serie op een groot netwerk."
Boston lichtgewicht prospect Jonathan Depina (5-1, 3 KO) gezichten Gonzalo Carlos Deller (9-14, 7 KO) in het 6-ronde co-featured evenement voor het vacante ABF Mid-Atlantic Lightweight Championship.
ABF Atlantisch middengewicht kampioen Anthony "Big Daddy" Hines, vechten uit het nabijgelegen Dorchester (een wijk in Boston) maakt zijn eerste verdediging tegen uitdager Fidel Montero Muñoz, een voormalig Colombiaans licht zwaargewicht kampioen, in een wedstrijd van 8 ronden.
Ook vechten op de undercard, alles in 4-rounders, is Lynn (MA) zwaargewicht Dennis Ventura (4-0, 3 KO) vs, Vercell Webster (1-4-1, 1 KO), van Mississippi, New York super lichtgewicht Brandon Idrogo (4-1, 4 KO) vs. Virginian Stacey Anderson (0-7), ongeslagen New London (CT) lichtgewicht vooruitzicht Alejandro "El Abusador" Paolino (4-0, 4 KO) vs. Italiaans geboren, Inwoner van Argentinië Christian "El Nija" Danilo Guido (8-20, 6 KO), Voorzorg (RI) zwaargewicht Sean Bey (2-0, 2 KO) vs. Utah's pro-debuut Brandon Grundy, en Dracut (MA) lichtgewicht Gabriel Morales )(2-0, 1 KO) vs. TBA.
Card is onderhevig aan verandering.
Tickets zijn geprijsd op $75.00 (Algemene toelating), $90.00 (Gereserveerd), $125.00 (Eerste rang) en $250.00 VIP (dedicated server op het podium) en online te koop op https://throwdownsports.com/programs/reyes-boxing-10-29-21 of rechtstreeks van een van de deelnemende boksers op deze show. Er zijn beperkte kaarten aan de deur verkrijgbaar zolang de voorraad strekt.
Deuren open om 6 p.m. EN, eerste aanval op 6:30 p.m. EN.
SALEM, Massa. (Oktober 20, 2021) — De tweede aflevering van "Omlaag" & Vies,” de enige doorlopende professionele boksserie in New England, will be Friday night, Oktober 29th, bij Melrose Memorial Hall in Melrose, Massachusetts.
“Down & Vies,” gepresenteerd door 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. Alle actie wordt live en exclusief op pay-per-view gestreamd op https://throwdownsports.com/programs/reyes-boxing-10-29-21, vanaf 6:30 p.m. EN / 3:30 p.m. PT, voor $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. Onze 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, die nu 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) in het 6-ronde co-featured evenement voor het 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 Atlantisch middengewicht kampioen Anthony "Big Daddy" Hines, vechten uit het nabijgelegen Dorchester (een wijk in Boston) will take on challenger Fidel Monterrosa Munuz, een voormalig Colombiaans licht zwaargewicht kampioen, 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.
Ook vechten op de undercard, alles in 4-rounders, is Lynn (MA) zwaargewicht Dennis Ventura (4-0, 3 KO) vs, Vercell Webster (1-4-1, 1 KO), van Mississippi, New York super lichtgewicht Brandon Idrogo (4-1, 4 KO) vs. Virginian Stacey Anderson (0-7), ongeslagen New London (CT) lichtgewicht vooruitzicht Alejandro "El Abusador" Paolino (4-0, 4 KO) vs. Italiaans geboren, Inwoner van Argentinië Christian "El Nija" Danilo Guido (8-20, 6 KO), Voorzorg (RI) zwaargewicht Sean Bey (2-0, 2 KO) vs. Utah's pro-debuut Brandon Grundy, en Dracut (MA) lichtgewicht Gabriel Morales )(2-0, 1 KO) vs. TBA.
Card is onderhevig aan verandering.
Tickets zijn geprijsd op $75.00 (Algemene toelating), $90.00 (Gereserveerd), $125.00 (Eerste rang) en $250.00 VIP (dedicated server op het podium) en online te koop op https://throwdownsports.com/programs/reyes-boxing-10-29-21 of rechtstreeks van een van de deelnemende boksers op deze show. Er zijn beperkte kaarten aan de deur verkrijgbaar zolang de voorraad strekt
Deuren open om 6 p.m. EN, eerste aanval op 6:30 p.m. EN.
Murphys Boxing kondigt met trots aan dat de volgende ontvanger van de Code Award Krijger zal New England bokslegende zijn, ‘Iceman’ John Scully.
The Hartford, Connecticut gebaseerd Scully was een van de meest populaire vechters in het gebied in de jaren 1990 en hij ging 38-11 in een professionele carrière in het licht zwaargewicht divisie die een uitdaging voor de wereld titel tegen Henry Maske in Duitsland opgenomen.
Na zijn professionele carrière, ‘Iceman’ is beroemd geworden bellen heruitzendingen van vecht voor ESPN Classic evenals het schrijven van een populaire column in het Britse tijdschrift, Boksen Nieuws.
Echter Scully heeft zijn meeste successen geboekt als trainer zijn belangrijk bij het nemen vechters zoals Jose Antonio Rivera en Chad Dawson naar wereldtitels.
Scully is nu een co-trainer van de Russische, nu in Canada gevestigde, ongeslagen licht zwaargewicht wereldkampioen, Artur Beterbiev, die verdedigt zijn titel deze zaterdag in Californië live op ESPN.
Naast zijn werk als trainer heeft hij een hartstochtelijk pleitbezorger en voorvechter voor de rechten en goed geweest zijn van de gepensioneerde strijders.
“Ik ben zeer vereerd met deze erkenning te krijgen en ik waardeer Murphys Boxing voor het denken van mij.”, zegt 51 jaar oud Connecticut inwoner.
“Het is vooral bijzonder omdat het zal komen in de stad van Springfield, waar ik de meerderheid van mijn amateur-boksen carrière opleiding aan de oude Central City Gym doorgebracht op de X onder Coach John Tynan. Ik kijk uit naar een geweldige avond.”
Murphys Boksen oprichter, Ken Casey verklaart het besluit van de promotie om Scully te noemen als de nieuwste ontvanger van de award vernoemd naar een van de Dropkick Murphy's signature songs, “The Warrior van de Code” dat is een eerbetoon aan een ander New England boksen held, Micky Ward.
“John Scully is de belichaming van de Warrior's Code Award.”, zegt Casey.
“John's carrière in het boksen, dat het een wereld klasse vechter om zijn werk als analist voor zijn succes als trainer, inspirerend. Het toont jonge strijders is er gelegenheid voor hen in de sport na hun in de ring carrière voorbij. Door terug te geven als trainer en mentor, Hij vertegenwoordigt ook de brug uit het verleden boksen geschiedenis van New England tot heden. Murphys Boksen is vereerd om te erkennen en te vieren vele successen John Scully's in de sport.”
Scully zal de derde ontvanger van de award dit jaar opgericht door Murphys Boxing om die strijders die hebben bijgedragen aan de rijke en gevarieerde geschiedenis van het boksen in New England te vieren. scully sluit zich aan 2019 International Hall of Fame Inductee, Tony DeMarco en ingericht Massachusetts’ amateur, Mike D'Light bulb die de eerste onderscheidingen ontvangen eindelijk evenement Murphys Boxing in Melrose, Massachusetts afgelopen maart.
De presentatie van Code Award Murphys Boxing Warrior's vindt plaats tijdens Murphys Boxing UFC Fight Pass debuut evenement volgende week vrijdag, 10 mei die NABA Super vedergewicht Kampioen kenmerkt, Abraham Nova (14-0, 10 KO) vs. Mario Ezequiel Lozano Sayal (18-2-1, 9 KO) in de 10 ronde belangrijkste gebeurtenis, evenals een verpakt undercard van ongeslagen strijders uit de Murphys Boxing stabiele waaronder WBC Zuid-Amerikaanse middengewicht kampioen, Carlos Gongora (15-0, 12 KO), NABF Jr. Super vedergewicht Kampioen, William Foster III (9-0, 6 KO), Venezolaanse Olympian, Arcon Luis Diaz (6-0, 6 KO), Boston gebaseerde amateur opvallende, James Perella (2-0, 2 KO) en meer.
Nova vs. Lozano en The Warrior's Code uitreiking vindt plaats volgende week vrijdag, 10 mei bij MGM Springfield in Springfield, Massachusetts (1 MGM Way). Deuren open om 19:00. Tickets zijn nu te koop bij: www.murphysboxing.com. Het evenement wordt live gestreamd op UFC Fight Pass www.ufc.tv
OVER MURPHYS BOKSEN
Murphys Boxing werd opgericht door Dropkick Murphys’ frontman, Ken Casey in 2014. in slechts 5 korte jaren, Murphys Boksen is uitgegroeid tot de toonaangevende bokspromotor in de New England gebied en een van de heetste jonge promoties in het land. 2018 werd een breakout jaar voor Murphys boksen als ze namen hun eerste vechter om een wereld titel. Samen met de promotie van de eerste kampioen, verschillende Murphys Boxing vechters beveiligd wereldtitel kansen en nationale televisie gevechten in 2018. Murphys Boxing sloot hun banner jaar door co-bevordering van de WBO middengewicht kampioenschap gevecht tussen Demetrius Andrade en Walter Kautondokwa in de voorkant van meer dan 10,000 fans op de TD Garden, de legendarische thuisbasis van de Boston Celtics, die internationaal werd uitgezonden op DAZN. Murphys Boxing huidige rooster features wereld gerangschikt kanshebbers als Mark DeLuca, Charles Foster, Abraham Nova, Greg Vendetti, Gary ‘Spike’ O'Sullivan en vooruitzichten zoals Niall Kennedy, Carlos Gongora, Arcon Luis Diaz, William Foster III, Mike Ohan Jr. en meer!
Voor credential verzoeken voor mei 10 of met een van de vechters te spreken over onze roster voor de dekking – e-mail info@murphysboxing.com en we zullen het aansluiten!
VOORSTELLING ceremonie plaatsvindt NEXT Vrijdag, MARCH 29TH IN MELROSE, MASSACHUSETTS AT GREG VENDETTI VS. MANNY WOODS
Tickets te koop NU BIJ WWW.MURPHYSBOXING.COM Tony DeMarco at his statue dedication in Boston’s North End.
Boston, Massachusetts (Maart 22, 2019):
Coming off the heels of the sold out4th Annual St. Patrick's Day Clashwhich has amassed over225,000 online views, Murphys Boxingis proud to announce the creation of theCode Award Krijger to celebrate the achievements of New England’s most legendary boxers.
The award’s first recipients will be2019 International Boxing Hall of Fame inductee,Tony DeMarco and one of Massachusetts’ most decorated amateur boxers, Mike D'Light bulb.
Both fighters will be presented with their awards nextVrijdag, March 29that the Murphys Boxing event atMemorial Hall in Melrose, Massachusetts.
Bij 87 jaar oud,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 een 14 year career, DeMarco went 52-12-1 while fighting during boxing’s golden age. His legendary battles with Hall of Famers likeCarmen Basilio en Kid Gavilinmade DeMarco a star and he won thewelterweight world title in 1955 tegen 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'Light bulb, who is considered one of the most successful amateurs ever to come out of the state of Massachusetts.
D’Ampolo was aNew England Golden Gloves Champion, een 3x New England AAU Champ, een 2x Eastern Regional Championand participated in the1984 Olympische Trialsbarely 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.”
Murphys Boksen oprichter, 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 van de Code” dat is een eerbetoon aan een ander New England boksen held, 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.”
De presentatie van 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) in de 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…
Venezeula’sLuis Arcon(5-0, 5 KO) vs. Springfield’sZack Ramsey (8-6, 4 KO).
Ierland 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). Deuren open om 19:00. Tickets zijn nu te koop bij: 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
OVER MURPHYS BOKSEN
Murphys Boxing werd opgericht door Dropkick Murphys’ frontman, Ken Casey in 2014. in slechts 5 korte jaren, Murphys Boksen is uitgegroeid tot de toonaangevende bokspromotor in de New England gebied en een van de heetste jonge promoties in het land. 2018 werd een breakout jaar voor Murphys boksen als ze namen hun eerste vechter om een wereld titel. Samen met de promotie van de eerste kampioen, verschillende Murphys Boxing vechters beveiligd wereldtitel kansen en nationale televisie gevechten in 2018. Murphys Boxing sloot hun banner jaar door co-bevordering van de WBO middengewicht kampioenschap gevecht tussen Demetrius Andrade en Walter Kautondokwa in de voorkant van meer dan 10,000 fans op de TD Garden, de legendarische thuisbasis van de Boston Celtics, die internationaal werd uitgezonden op DAZN. Murphys Boxing huidige rooster features wereld gerangschikt kanshebbers als Mark DeLuca, Charles Foster, Greg Vendetti, Gary ‘Spike’ O'Sullivan en vooruitzichten zoals Niall Kennedy, Carlos Gongora, Abraham Nova, William Foster III, Mike Ohan Jr. en meer!
Murphys Boxingis proud to announce the return of junior middleweight contender and fan favorite, Greg Vendetti (20-3-1, 12 KO) die op zal nemen Manny Woods (16-8-1, 6 KO) op vrijdag, March 29th atMemorial Hall in Melrose, Massachusetts in een 10 ronde Bout.
Vendetti, who last summer pulled off a massive upset against former world title challenger,Yoshihiro Kamegaiop ESPN2,found himself in the Top 10 rankings and was offered the chance to fight France’sMichel Soro voor de 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. Ik vocht 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, Massachusetts native.
“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 de co-main event, 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 multipleNew England Golden Gloves titels.
Fighting a remarkable 8 keren 2 years and upping the competition level in each outing, including a unanimous decision over veteran, Daniel Ceiling in zijn laatste gevecht, 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) en Sarah Klik (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 ronde Bout.
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, oprichter van 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). Deuren open om 19:00. Tickets zijn nu te koop bij: 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. Patrick's Day Clash 3/29/19 – Melrose, MA. Vendetti vs. Woods
OVER MURPHYS BOKSEN
Murphys Boxing werd opgericht door Dropkick Murphys’ frontman, Ken Casey in 2014. in slechts 5 korte jaren, Murphys Boksen is uitgegroeid tot de toonaangevende bokspromotor in de New England gebied en een van de heetste jonge promoties in het land. 2018 werd een breakout jaar voor Murphys boksen als ze namen hun eerste vechter om een wereld titel. Samen met de promotie van de eerste kampioen, verschillende Murphys Boxing vechters beveiligd wereldtitel kansen en nationale televisie gevechten in 2018. Murphys Boxing sloot hun banner jaar door co-bevordering van de WBO middengewicht kampioenschap gevecht tussen Demetrius Andrade en Walter Kautondokwa in de voorkant van meer dan 10,000 fans op de TD Garden, de legendarische thuisbasis van de Boston Celtics, die internationaal werd uitgezonden op DAZN. Murphys Boxing huidige rooster features wereld gerangschikt kanshebbers als Mark DeLuca, Charles Foster, Greg Vendetti, Gary ‘Spike’ O'Sullivan en vooruitzichten zoals Niall Kennedy, Carlos Gongora, Abraham Nova, William Foster III, Mike Ohan Jr. en meer!
