Murphys Boxingis proud to announce that the next recipient of theWarrior’s Code Awardwill be New England boxing legend, ‘Iceman’ John Scully.
The Hartford, Connecticut based Scully was one of the most popular fighters in the region during the 1990s and he went 38-11 in a professional career in the light heavyweight division that included challenging for the world title against Henry Maske in Germany.
After his professional career, ‘Iceman’ achieved fame calling rebroadcasts of fights forESPN Classicas well as writing a popular column in the British magazine, Berita Tinju.
However Scully has achieved his most success as a trainer being instrumental in helping take fighters likeJose Antonio Rivera dan Chad Dawsonto world titles.
Scully is now a co-trainer of the Russian, now Canadian based, undefeated light heavyweight world champion, Artur Beterbiev, who defends his title this Saturday in California live onESPN.
In addition to his work as a trainer he has been an passionate advocate and champion for the rights and well being of retired fighters.
“I’m extremely honored to receive this recognition and I really appreciate Murphys Boxing for thinking of me.”, says the 51 year old Connecticut resident.
“It’s particularly special because it will come in the city of Springfield where I spent the majority of my amateur boxing career training at the old Central City Gym at the X under Coach John Tynan. I’m looking forward to a great night.”
Murphys Boxing founder, Ken Caseyexplains the promotion’s decision to name Scully as the latest recipient of the award named after one of the Dropkick Murphy’s signature songs, “The Warrior’s Code” which is a tribute to another New England boxing hero, Micky Ward.
“John Scully is the epitome of the Warrior’s Code Award.”, says Casey.
“John’s career in boxing, from being a world class fighter to his work as an analyst to his success as a trainer, is inspirational. It shows young fighters there is opportunity for them in the sport after their in ring career is over. By giving back as a trainer and a mentor, he also represents the bridge from New England’s past boxing history to the present. Murphys Boxing is honored to acknowledge and celebrate John Scully’s many achievements in the sport.”
Scully will be third recipient of the award established this year by Murphys Boxing to celebrate those fighters who contributed to the rich and diverse history of boxing in New England. Scully joins 2019 International Hall of Fame Inductee, Tony DeMarcoand decorated Massachusetts’ amatur, Mike D’Ampolowho received the first awards at Murphys Boxing’s last event in Melrose, Massachusetts this past March.
The presentation ofMurphys Boxing’s Warrior’s Code Awardwill take place during Murphys Boxing’sUFC Fight Passdebut event next Friday, May 10th which features NABA Super Featherweight Champion, Abraham Nova (14-0, 10 KOs) vs. Mario Ezequiel Sayal Lozano (18-2-1, 9 KOs) dalam 10 round main event as well as a packed undercard of undefeated fighters from the Murphys Boxing stable including WBC South American Middleweight Champion, Carlos Góngora (15-0, 12 KOs), NABF Jr. Super Featherweight Champion, William Foster III (9-0, 6 KOs), Venezuelan Olympian, Luis Arcon Diaz(6-0, 6 KOs), Boston based amateur standout, James Perella (2-0, 2 KOs) dan lebih.
Nova vs. Lozano and The Warrior’s Code Award Presentation takes place next Friday, May 10th at MGM Springfield in Springfield, Massachusetts (1 MGM Way). Pintu dibuka pada pukul 7 malam. Tiket-tiket boleh dijual sekarang di: www.murphysboxing.com. The event will be streamed live on UFC Fight Pass atwww.ufc.tv
TENTANG MURPHYS BOXING
Murphys Boxing diasaskan oleh Dropkick Murphys’ orang hadapan, Ken Casey di 2014. Dalam masa 5 tahun pendek, Murphys Boxing telah menjadi penyokong tinju utama di kawasan New England dan salah satu promosi muda paling panas di negara ini. 2018 adalah tahun kejayaan bagi Murphys Boxing kerana mereka membawa pejuang pertama mereka ke gelaran dunia. Bersama dengan juara pertama promosi, beberapa pejuang Murphys Boxing memperoleh peluang gelaran dunia dan pertarungan televisyen secara nasional di 2018. Murphys Boxing menutup tahun sepanduk mereka dengan bersama-sama mempromosikan pertarungan WBO Middleweight Championship antara Demetrius Andrade dan Walter Kautondokwa di hadapan lebih 10,000 peminat di Taman TD, kediaman legenda Boston Celtics, yang disiarkan di peringkat antarabangsa di DAZN. Daftar semasa Murphys Boxing menampilkan pesaing peringkat dunia seperti Mark DeLuca, Charles Foster, Abraham Nova, Greg Vendetti, Gary ‘Lonjakan’ O’Sullivan and prospects like Niall Kennedy, Carlos Góngora, Luis Arcon Diaz, William Foster III, Mike Ohan Jr. dan lebih!
For credential requests for May 10 or to speak with any of the fighters on our roster for coverage – e-mel info@murphysboxing.comand we will hook it up!
PRESENTATION CEREMONY TO TAKE PLACE NEXT Jumaat, MARCH 29TH IN MELROSE, MASSACHUSETTS AT GREG VENDETTI VS. MANNY WOODS
TIKET DIJUAL SEKARANG DI WWW.MURPHYSBOXING.COM Tony DeMarco at his statue dedication in Boston’s North End.
Boston, Massachusetts (Mac 22, 2019):
Coming off the heels of the sold out4th Annual St. Pertembungan Hari Patrickwhich has amassed over225,000 online views, Murphys Boxingis proud to announce the creation of theWarrior’s Code Awardto celebrate the achievements of New England’s most legendary boxers.
The award’s first recipients will be2019 Dewan Tinju Antarabangsa Kemasyhuraninductee,Tony DeMarco and one of Massachusetts’ most decorated amateur boxers, Mike D’Ampolo.
Both fighters will be presented with their awards nextJumaat, March 29that the Murphys Boxing event atMemorial Hall dalam Melrose, Massachusetts.
Pada 87 lama tahun,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. Didalam 14 year career, DeMarco went 52-12-1 while fighting during boxing’s golden age. His legendary battles with Hall of Famers likeCarmen Basilio dan Kid Gavilinmade DeMarco a star and he won thewelterweight world title dalam 1955 terhadap 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 Juara Sarung Tangan Emas New England, yang 3x New England AAU Champ, yang 2x Eastern Regional Championand participated in the1984 Ujian Olimpikbarely 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 Boxing founder, 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” which is a tribute to another New England boxing hero, 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.”
The presentation ofMurphys 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 KOs) vs. Manny Woods (16-8-1, 6 KOs) dalam 10 round main event as well as a packed undercard of Massachusetts based fighters including:
Quincy’sRyan Kielczweski (29-4, 11 KOs) vs. Nick Otieno (31-15, 13 KOs).
Holbrook’sMike Ohan Jr. (8-0, 5 KOs) vs. Shaka Moore (12-23-3, 2 KOs).
Boston Selatan Joe Farina (5-1, 3 KOs) 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 KOs) vs. Springfield’sZack Ramsey (8-6, 4 KOs).
Ini Ireland 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). Pintu dibuka pada pukul 7 malam. Tiket-tiket boleh dijual sekarang di: 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 Góngora (15-0) KO 5 over Jesus Aviles *Gongora won the WBC South American Middleweight Title
3/16 – Tandakan 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
TENTANG MURPHYS BOXING
Murphys Boxing diasaskan oleh Dropkick Murphys’ orang hadapan, Ken Casey di 2014. Dalam masa 5 tahun pendek, Murphys Boxing telah menjadi penyokong tinju utama di kawasan New England dan salah satu promosi muda paling panas di negara ini. 2018 adalah tahun kejayaan bagi Murphys Boxing kerana mereka membawa pejuang pertama mereka ke gelaran dunia. Bersama dengan juara pertama promosi, beberapa pejuang Murphys Boxing memperoleh peluang gelaran dunia dan pertarungan televisyen secara nasional di 2018. Murphys Boxing menutup tahun sepanduk mereka dengan bersama-sama mempromosikan pertarungan WBO Middleweight Championship antara Demetrius Andrade dan Walter Kautondokwa di hadapan lebih 10,000 peminat di Taman TD, kediaman legenda Boston Celtics, yang disiarkan di peringkat antarabangsa di DAZN. Daftar semasa Murphys Boxing menampilkan pesaing peringkat dunia seperti Mark DeLuca, Charles Foster, Greg Vendetti, Gary ‘Lonjakan’ O’Sullivan and prospects like Niall Kennedy, Carlos Góngora, Abraham Nova, William Foster III, Mike Ohan Jr. dan lebih!