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Best & Most Popular Northeast boxers to be Showcased on “Oceanside Prize Fights” card

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James Perkins vs. Anthony Andreozzi title fight, plus undefeated prospects Shea Willcox & James Perella August 16 at Oceanside Events Center in Revere, MA
QUINCY, Masse. (August XX, 2025) – Some of the best and most popular boxers in the Northeast will be showcased August 16th on the stacked “Oceanside Prize Fights” card, von Granit Chin Promotions präsentiert (GCP), at Oceanside Events Center (formerly the Wonderland Ballroom) in Revere, Massachusetts. All the action will be streamed on www.BXNGTV.com.

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Quincy Firefighters Cancer Foundation, a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide unwavering support to firefighters and their families as they face the challenges of occupational cancer, ensuring they receive the care, resources, and assistance they need. Gehe zu www.quincyfirecancerfoundation.com for information.

“Promoting in the North Shore has been something that was always in the works, but all the pieces had to be there to put on a great event,” GCP promoter Chris Traietti erklärt. “You only get one chance to make at making a good impression. I am incredibly pleased with how this card turned out. It will be an awesome night of the area’s most popular fighters and Granite Chin will once again be raising money for a great cause, the Quincy Fore Cancer Foundation. At the end of the night a new WBC U.S. Silver Champion will be crowned, Shea Willcox will make his home debut, and the local fight scene will come together to support our local firefighters.”

Throwback fighters James „Pitbull“ Perkins (13-3-1, 9 KOs) und Anthony “The Gentle Savage” Andreozzi (7-4, 3 KOs) will clash in the 8-round main event for the vacant World Boxing Council (WBC) USA Silver Light Heavyweight Championship.

Perkins vs. Andreozzi is a terrific match-up of entertaining fighters. The 32-year-old Perkins, A gravedigger from nearby Lynn (MA), is a powerfully aggressive puncher who doesn’t mind taking a few punches to land one damaging shot, while former Massachusetts Middleweight ChampionAndreozzi, von Swansea (MA), is a grinder who enjoys exchanging punches from start to finish.

Two of the most popular and promising prospects in New England, Everett (MA) Juniorwelterweight “Showtime” Shea Willcox (3-0, 3 KOs) and Mansfield (MA) Junior-Mittelgewicht James “The Slim Reaper” Perella (19-0, 13 KOs), wird Hauptunterstützung leisten.


The 23-year-old Willcox, a member of two Everett High’s Super Bowl, Division One football championship teams, is arguably the most popular pro boxer in the Northeast. A standout amateur boxer, he was also selected as the “Most Outstanding Boxer” at last year’s New England Golden Gloves Championships, in addition to being a 2018 Rocky Marciano Tournament Champion. He will throw down in a 4-round co-featured event against Aldimar Silva (22-28, 14 KOs), von Brasilien.

Perella, 32, was a celebrated amateur career (120-20)who captured 3 New England Golden Gloves titles, as well as a silver medal at the prestigious National PAL Tournament. The gifted fighter with one of the best nicknames will take on former FECARBOX Welterweight Champion Saul “Navajo” Corral (31-24, 20 KOs) in the 8-round Special Junior Middleweight Attraction.

Der Kampf auf dem Vorprogramm, all in 4-rounders, are Hyde Park (MA) Junior Federgewicht Jennifer Perella (2-1, 1 KO), die 2024 New England Golden Gloves silver medalist, vs. Sarah “Switch Kick” Click (2-10-1, 0 KOs); unbeaten Springfield (MA) Weltergewicht Eric “The Gladiator” Goff (7-0, 5 KOs) gegen “Jabbin” Joe Wilson, Jr. (3-8, 0 KOs), Lawrence (MA) Junior-Mittelgewicht Dimas “Jimmy” Colon makes his pro debut versus Javonni Bennett (0-2), and South Boston cruiserweight Charlie “The City Point Sicilian” LoGrasso (1-0, 1 KO) erfüllt Erick Alves.

Karte Änderungen vorbehalten.

Tickets are reasonably priced (including service fees) bei $150.00 (Reserved Ringside), $100.00 (General Seats), und $60.00 (Stehplatz) are available for purchase at www.Granite-Chin-Promotions.ticketleap.com.

Die Türen öffnen um offen 6:00 p.m. UND, ersten Kampf an 7 p.m. UND.



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“Granite Chin Box Off” to launch May 11th 4-fighter, 1-night super middleweight tournament “Rumble at the Rink” at Quincy Youth Arena in Quincy, MA

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“Granite Chin Box Off” to launch May 11th

4-Kämpfer, 1-night super middleweight tournament

“Rumble at the Rink” at Quincy Youth Arena in Quincy, MA

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QUINCY, Masse. (März 26, 2024) – Granite Chin Promotions (GCP) has announced the launching of its innovative one-night tournament, “Granite Chin Box Off,“ am Samstagabend, Mai 11, featuring a quartet of throw-back super middleweight fighters from New England headlining the “Rumble at the Rink” pro boxing card, at Quincy Youth Arena in Quincy, Massachusetts.

The quartet of super middleweights will fight in three-round bouts (4th round of sudden death if needed in case of a draw) early in the evening and the two winners will advance to the five-round main event (6th round of sudden death in the event of a draw) to determine the champion of what promoter Chris Traietti plans to be an annual tournament, which has been sanctioned by the Massachusetts Boxing Commission.

All four fighters are aggressive and gutsy who come to fight, which translates into a memorable evening for fans.

“This tournament has been an idea I have been flirting with since 2021,” GCP president Chris Traietti said. “I didn’t want to pull the trigger on it until I felt as though I had some of the initial concerns worked out and I had the right four guys. It has all come together now! There is no combination of fights with these four that won’t be action-packed right from the opening bell. This is something Granite Chin plans to do annually, so once this inaugural tournament is complete, we will assess it to see if any improvements are needed to get one ready for 2025. Thank you to the fighters for their passion in being part of something special like this and the Massachusetts Commission for all its help in navigating me to getting all the safety issues addressed and handled so it could be sanctioned.”

Here is a breakdown of the four “Granite Chin Box Off” challengers:

James „Pitbull“ Perkins (13-1-1, 9 KOs), Lynn, MA

Perkins is the pre-tournament favorite based on his pro record and quality of opposition. A gravedigger during the day, Perkins suffered his lone loss last August to Steve Sumpter (9-0, 7 KOs), losing an eight-round majority decision for the vacant IBA America Super Middleweight Championship.

“I’m really looking forward to this event. I’ve always wanted to fight in a tournament because I never fought in the Golden Gloves or any amateur tournaments. I decided to turn pro after my sixth amateur fight. It’s even better that the event is being held at a hockey rink because I grew up my whole life playing hockey. I started skating at two years old and played all the way through high school (St. Mary’s of Lynn).

“I’m prepared to deal with whatever comes at me. I know who all the fighters are, but I know Clark a lot more than the other fighters. Me and Clark have fought on the same card a number of times. I like Clark and he’s a tough guy, but if we end up in the ring together, it will be all business. We won’t be friends when we are in there. At the end of the night, I’m very confident I’ll be the winner of the tournament.”

Anthony “The Gentle Savage” Andreozzi (5-3, 2 KOs), Swansea, MA

A former Massachusetts Middleweight Champion, Andreozzi has recovered from a brutal leg/ankle injury suffered more than a year ago, returning this past February 24th within a second-round knockout of Igor Pessoa.

“It’s (Turnier) breaking boundaries for sure. It’s the type of tournament where emotional control will be important. You can’t blow your load in the first round of the first fight and still expect to succeed. I have a few hundred wrestling matches and over a dozen karate matches. I’m used to the emotional control necessary to effectively do violence twice in one night. Ich kann nicht warten!

“Ryan Clark is a great guy. We’ve done rounds before my fight with Kyle Cusick (April 22, 2022). Perkins went six hard rounds with a former teammate of mine. Bernard seems like a good dude, so nothing personal against him.”

Bernard Joseph (6-1, 4 KOs), Dorchester, MA

Joseph has won his last two fights and has been active with four fights in 2023 and this will be his second of 2024. The 33-year-old will also have a hometown advantage fighting in nearby Quincy.

“It is different (tournament format), but it comes down to the way we train. I do a lot of sparring and that will be good for me. It comes down to training and getting my body used to the break like in sparring. I could be fighting four rounds and then six.

“I’m a pro now, fighting six rounders, but not with a long pause between fights like in this tournament. It will give me time to rehydrate and get ready for the second fight of the night. I’ve seen video of all the other fighters and I’m not bad-mouthing anybody, but I can’t not feel that I’m the favorite to win it all.”

Ryan Clark (4-5, 2 KOs), Barrington, MICH

A natural middleweight, Clark is moving up the most weight in the tournament, something he is well aware of but not overly concerned. Another action-packed fighter, Clark’s record is misleading because he’s as tough as they come and capable of defeating any of the other three challengers.

“It’s (Turnier) is a great idea. Chris (Traietti) is a smart guy, and this tournament will provide entertainment for the fans, and it’ll be a challenge for the fighters. I applaud his idea. I typically fight at 160 and this tournament has me fighting in a little bigger weight class. I like the challenge.

“I know Tony and Perkins and I respect them. They’re talented. Diese (Turnier) is similar to sparring. I spar five or six rounds, hang around talking, get in some other training, and then get back in the ring to spar again. This isn’t too different.”

Additional matches will soon be announced.

Karte Änderungen vorbehalten.

Tickets are on sale to purchase atwww.granite-chin-promotions.ticketleap.com.

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Unbesiegter irischer Nachwuchskandidat im Halbschwergewicht Tommy „The Governor“ Hyde & Thomas „The Kid“ O’Toole kämpft erneut in seiner Wahlheimat – „Veterans Stadium Showcase“ im Freien am 11. August in Quincy, MA

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QUINCY, Masse. (Juli 10, 2023) – Wie einige seiner Landsleute früher, ungeschlagener irischer Halbschwergewichts-Nachwuchsspieler Tommy Hyde (5-0, 3 KOs) und Thomas „The Kid“ O’Toole (7-0, 5 KOs) sind über den großen Teich von ihrer Heimat Irland nach Boston gereist, um ihre Profiboxkarriere voranzutreiben.

Sie werden beide im August kämpfen 11th (August. 12th Regendatum) auf der Pro-Am-Karte „Veterans Stadium Showcase“., von Granit Chin Promotions präsentiert (GCP), im Veterans Memorial Stadium in Quincy (MA), nur ein Vorort von Boston 10 Meilen südlich der Hauptstadt von Massachusetts.  

„Diese Karte wäre ohne etwas irisches Flair nicht vollständig,„GCP-Präsident Chris Traietti sagte. "Mit dieser sagte, Ich wollte nicht irgendwelche irischen Kämpfer in der Serie haben. Ich wollte zwei der heißesten Interessenten. Die Zusammenarbeit mit beiden Jungs war ein Vergnügen. Ihre Teams waren großartig. Ihre Fangemeinde wird im August verwöhnt 11th."

Sie haben eine solide Fangemeinde aus irischen Ureinwohnern aufgebaut, die jetzt in den Vereinigten Staaten leben, sowie irisch-amerikanische Boxfans, genau wie ihre Vorgänger von der Grünen Insel, Weltmeister Steve Collins und Mike Tyson-Bezwinger Kevin McBride.

Obwohl Hyde und O’Toole in getrennten Sechs-Runden-Kämpfen gegeneinander antreten werden, könnte dies der Auftakt zu einem Showdown zwischen den irischen Halbschwergewichten sein. Sie kämpften zweimal als Amateure, wobei jeder einen gewann und in der Zukunft, sie könnten noch einmal gegeneinander antreten, nur dieses Mal als Profis.

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NoWhere2Hyde bietet umfassende Dienstleistungen für professionelle Boxer auf der ganzen Welt (L) - (Bildnachweis: Garreth Croke) 

Der 24-jährige Hyde ist dreimaliger irischer Nationalmeister und hatte eine 80-26 Amateur-Rekord. Sein Vater, Gary Hyde, ist ein internationaler Matchmaker, der zahlreiche Weltmeister vertreten hat.

„Ich freue mich, wieder in Boston zu kämpfen,“, sagte Hyde. „Es ist jetzt wie ein zweites Zuhause. Dort leben viele Familienangehörige und Freunde, die mich alle sehr unterstützen, wenn ich dort kämpfe. Es ist eine große Boxstadt und es ist großartig, in die Fußstapfen von Steve Collins und Kevin McBride zu treten, die ich wirklich bewundere.

„Ich habe als Amateur auf der ganzen Welt gekämpft 2019. Ich habe bei einem multinationalen Turnier in Odessa im Freien gekämpft, Ukraine. Es war eine wirklich gute Erfahrung, Deshalb freue ich mich wirklich darauf, draußen in einem Stadion in Boston zu kämpfen.

„Dies wird die zweite Show sein, die wir seit unserer Profikarriere teilen, und es wird wahrscheinlich nicht die letzte sein. Ein Kampf zwischen uns könnte auf der ganzen Linie in Boston oder Irland groß werden. Er ist ein Ire wie ich, Deshalb werde ich ihn unterstützen, bis wir wie jeder andere irische Boxer kämpfen.“

Hyde steht einem Gegner gegenüber, den es zu bestimmen gilt.

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Thomas O’Toole (R) - (Bildnachweis: Emily Harney / Kampfografie

O’Toole, 25, ist ein weiterer gefeierter irischer Amateurboxer, der im Haringey Box Cup und im Irish Elevate-Finale höchste Auszeichnungen errang, in dem er sich für Hyde entschied. „The Kid“ hat gewonnen 51 von 60 Amateurspiele. Vor zehn Jahren, O’Toole kämpfte zum ersten und einzigen Mal im Freien bei einer Amateurshow im Boston City Hall, bis dahin arrangiert- Bostons Bürgermeister Marty Walsh.

Eine Südpfote, O’Toole lebt im nahegelegenen Braintree (MA). Sechs seiner sieben Profispiele fanden im Großraum Boston statt, die einzige Ausnahme in Manchester, New Hampshire. „The Kid“ steigt eine Division auf, um gegen den Champion im Cruisergewicht aus Massachusetts, Scott „Scottie Bombs“ Lampert, zu kämpfen (5-8, 4 KOs) für den vakanten United States Boxing Federation (USBF) Krone im Cruisergewicht.

„Der Kampf im Freien macht einen Unterschied,“, kommentierte O’Toole, „Vor allem, wenn es heiß und feucht ist. Wenn ich in Irland trainieren würde, könnte ich mich hier im Sommer nicht auf Kämpfe im Freien vorbereiten. Wir haben dort kein heißes und feuchtes Wetter. Ich habe hier bei diesem Wetter trainiert. Es ist erstaunlich, wie das Wetter einem die Kräfte rauben kann. Es hatte eine Wirkung auf mich, als ich als Amateur in Boston im Freien kämpfte.

„Tommy und ich sind als Profis getrennte Wege gegangen, Aber unsere Wege können auf der ganzen Linie wachsen. Wir haben uns nicht oft gesehen, als wir hier auf derselben Karte kämpften. Im Profibereich kommt er sehr gut voran. Mit seinem Vater hat er einen guten Mann hinter sich, Gary, und ich denke, Tommy kann es weit bringen. Er hat gesagt, dass es leicht zu einem Streit zwischen uns kommen kann, wenn er Sinn macht. Genau. Wir haben beide eine große Fangemeinde. Das wird großartig, lustiger Abend.“

Irische Augen werden im August sicherlich lächeln. 11th in Quincy.

Im Achtelfinale, Hauptereignis, ehemaliger New England Weltmeister im Weltergewicht Mike „Bad Man, JE, Jr. (18-2, 9 KOs), von Holbrook, und Haverhills Harry „The Hitman“ Gigliotti (9-4, 3 KOs), amtierender Titelverteidiger im Superleichtgewicht von ABF Atlantic, wird in einem Kampf ohne Titel niederwerfen.

Boxverband der Vereinigten Staaten (USBF) Champion Julien „Black Dragon“ Baptiste (5-3, 2 KOs), Woburn, und Massachusetts-Titelverteidiger Jamer Jones (3-1, 3 KOs), von Pittsfield, befinden sich im Mittelgewicht im Vereinigungskampf um ihre Titel in dem Acht-Runden-Co-Feature-Event.

Gigliottis Stallkameraden, ungeschlagener Lowell-Leichtspieler Gabriel „The Menace“ Morales (7-0, 4 KOs) und der ungeschlagene Methuen-Mittelgewichtler Luke „The Quiet Storm“ Iannuccilli (6-0, 3 KOs) wird auch in Aktion sein, beziehungsweise, gegen Nathan Benichou (2-16-1, 2 KOs) und Ryan Thomas Clark (2-4, 1 KO).

Ebenfalls auf der Undercard kämpft der ungeschlagene Mittelgewichtskandidat Francis „Frank The Tank“ Hogan (14-0, 13 KOs), des nahegelegenen Weymouth (MA), wird in Aktion sein, sowie Scituate-Schwergewichtler Kevin Nagle (2-0, 2 KOs), vs. TBAs. Hogan war ein gefeierter Amateur, der ein 2020 Stellvertreter des US-amerikanischen Box-Olympiateams sowie a 2010 New England Golden Gloves Champion.

Karte Änderungen vorbehalten.

Tickets für „Veterans Stadium Showcase,„sind im Angebot und können online gekauft werden unterwww.EventBrite.com.

Sponsoring-Möglichkeiten erhalten Sie, indem Sie Traietti unter kontaktierenchris@granite-chin-promotions.com Einzelheiten.

Die Türen öffnen um offen 5:30 p.m. ET mit den Amateurspielen ab 6:30 p.m. UND, Pro Card beginnt um 8 pm. UND.

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Salem’s Kenny “Lionheart” Larson challenges Mass. Welterweight Champion Denzel Whitley in battle of undefeated prospects on March 11th at MassMutual Center in Springfield, MA

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Kenny “Lionheart” Larson

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QUINCY, Masse. (Februar 27, 2023) – Styles make fights and a potential instant classic is on tap March 11th in the “Springfield Championship Boxing 2” main event, when undefeated Kenny “Lionheart” Larson (6-0, 5 KOs) challenges defending card Massachusetts State Welterweight Champion Denzel “Double Impact” Whitley (10-0, 6 KOs) in the 8-round headliner, at MassMutual Center in Springfield, Massachusetts.

“Springfield Championship Boxing 2”, von Granit Chin Promotions präsentiert (GCP), will be streamed live on BXNGTV.com.

“This fight has all the makings to be one of those local fights that people talk about for years,„GCP-Präsident Chris Traietti kommentierte. “You have a hyper aggressive guy like Kenny going up against a slick counterpuncher like Denzel. Both guys are undefeated and there’s a state title on the line. Kudos to both guys for taking this fight, one that nobody will want to miss.”

Larson, 33, is an ultra-aggressive fighter who constantly applies pressure on his opponent; Whitley’s an intelligent counterpuncher that breaks down the other guy in the ring. It figures to be an exciting showdown to determine who fights his fight. It’s so rare for a pair of undefeated prospects to fight each other so early in their professional careers.

“We are looking to showcase that we are both serious,” Larson explained. We both want to make statements! As long as I do what I’m supposed to do, fighting like I do in the gym, it doesn’t matter that I’m fighting him in his neck of the woods. (Whitley is from Holyoke, which is only 8 miles from the Springfield venue.) One night a fan said to me, ‘You fight with the heart of a lion.’ I couldn’t think of a better nickname for me. Er (Whitley) beat Kris Jacobs (WMDEC8) in seinem letzten Kampf (to capture the vacant Mass. Titel im Weltergewicht) and I knocked out a guy (Ryan Clark) in the first round who defeated Jacobs.

“We’ll see what happens when the kitchen starts getting heated up (vs. Whitley). Everybody has a plan going into a fight. Anyone who knows me knows my assets and what I have for him. I’ve watched him (Whitley) on tape and saw a few things that interested me. I was kind of amused by what he had to say. Let the cards lay where they may and we’ll see what it comes down to. I’ll have people there for me. I’ve always had a huge crowd behind me since I was an amateur because of my fan-friendly style.”

Larson was a hockey player who didn’t pick up boxing until he was in high school. He started at a gym that wasn’t, as he described, super serious about boxing, more for fitness, and one day a friend suggested that he go to train at the Somerville Boxing Club., where he changed his life,  sowohl innerhalb als auch außerhalb des Rings.  

“Everything there was serious,” Larson reported. “Things clicked and I had focus and direction. I had a substance abuse problem, drinking, but I changed addictions from drinking to boxing for the last 10 Jahre. Heute, I have no days off from boxing.”

Larson now trains out of Broadway Boxing in Everett (MA) with Joe Riccardi as his head trainer.

A native of Salem (MA), Larson was a 3-time Central New England Golden Gloves runner-up, as well as a 2016 New England Golden Gloves champion in the novice division.

The O must go for either Larson or Whitley. Fans will be the biggest winner!

The Cruz brothers, lightweight Isaiah (5-0, 3 KOs) and super lightweight Calixto (1-0), Bekämpfung von Springfield, will both be in action in front of fans, Familie, und Freunde. In the 6-round co-featured event, Isaiah “Baby Warrior” Cruz will face Akeem “Action Action” Jackson (6-5, 5 KOs) in the 6-round co-featured event, while Calixto meets Luis “Broccoli” Gerardo Avila (8-22-3, 5 KOs) in einem 4-Runden-Kampf.

Also schedule to be in action are unbeaten Dominican welterweight Carlos Castillo (6-0, 4 KOs), of Holyoke (MA); Puerto Rican super lightweight Ian “Dinamite” Garcia (2-0-1, 1 KO), von Springfield; Springfield super featherweight Carlos Gonzalez (4-0, 4 KOs), and Springfield super lightweight Liz Humphries (0-1-1)

Karte Änderungen vorbehalten.

Tickets range between $203.00 und $48.00 und können online unter erworben werdenhttps://massmutualcenter.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventInfo?ticketCode=GS%3AMMC%3AMMC22%3AEX031123%3A&linkID=mmc&shopperContext=&pc=&caller=&appCode=&groupCode=CHIN&cgc=&dataAccId=224&locale=en_US&siteId=ev_mmc  or from any of the participating boxers.

Die Türen öffnen um offen 6 p.m. UND, ersten Kampf an 7 p.m. UND.

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Mike Ohan, Jr. lands dream fight vs. U.S.. Olympian Tiger Johnson

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Dezember. 10 im Madison Square Garden


Mike „Bad Man“ Ohan, Jr. (L) is ready for Tiger Johnson
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QUINCY, Masse. (November 10, 2022) – Former New England Welterweight Champion Mike Ohan, Jr. (16-1, 9 KOs) is preparing for his potential career-changing fight on December 10th gegen 2020 U.S.. Olympian Tiger Johnson (6-0, 4 KOs) im berühmten Madison Square Garden in New York City.

Johnson vs. JE, Jr. is a scheduled 8-round welterweight match on a Top Rank card, headlined by a Heisman Night fight featuring Teofimo Lopez against Jose Pedraza, which will be streamed live on ESPN+.

JE, Jr. isn’t overly concerned about fighting a much-hyped prospect, who is promoted by event promoter Top Rank,, at the mecca of boxing on a much larger viewing platform.

“I’ll embrace it,” Ohan, Jr. “I’ve fought a lot of top guys in the amateurs like Jamaine Ortiz, who just fought Vasiliy Lomachenko. I feel like I belong at the top level with them, but they started competing earlier than me in the amateurs. Ich war 16-17 and had a lot of catching up to do.

“This is what all the years of me working so hard has been for. It’s been a dream of mine even as a kid, before I started boxing. It’s starting to payoff; I need to executive the game plan on fight night.”

“I couldn’t be prouder of Mike and what he has accomplished so far in boxing,” Ohan’s promoter, Granite Chin president Chris Traietti commented. “He’s a great guy with great work ethic, and he has a ton of heart. He jumped all over this opportunity when it was presented. This is why guys fight; to hopefully get a chance to shine at an event like this at Madison Square Garden. Mike grinded and grinded, now he has his well-deserved opportunity at stardom.”

JE, Jr. is the son of a retired pro boxer, (14-6-2, 11 KOs), who served as a sparring partner for the great Marvelous Marvin Hagler.

The 24-year-old Johnson, fighting out of Cleveland, war ein hochdekorierter US-. amateur boxer who was a member of the 2020 .USA Olympic Boxing Team. He was a 2-time winner of the USA National Championships (2016 & 2017), as well as a gold medalist at the 2016 AIBA Youth World Boxing Championships, und 2014 USA Junior Olympic National Championships.

„Er ist ein großartiger Kämpfer,” Ohan, Jr. talked about his upcoming opponent. “Everything he does, he’s excellent at, not just good. I have to bring my A game to prove I belong. All the greats have adjusted to the situation and that’s what I have to do. I’ve put in all the blood, sweat and tears. Whatever he throws, Ich werde bereit sein."

Fighting in Madison Square Garden is the ultimate venue for Ohan, Jr. along with most fighters. Some may feel that the cards are stacked against Ohan, Jr., but he clearly isn’t worried about all the hoopla associated with fighting at MSG on ESPN+ against the event promoter’s highly touted boxer.

“It’s just going to be me and him in the ring,” Ohan, Jr. geschlossen. “Madison Square Garden is an historic place. Rocky Marciano, Sugar Ray Robinson…all the greats have fought there. I love boxing history and I’m blessed to be fighting there. I do live closer to New York City than him and I’m sure people will come out for me.

"Am Ende des Tages, obwohl, everybody will know who I am. An impressive performance will raise my stock, but I’m going in the ring to win!"

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Mike „Bad Man“ Ohan, Jr. (L) is ready for Tiger Johnson(photo by Emily Harney / Kampfografie) QUINCY, Masse. (November 10, 2022) – Former New England Welterweight Champion Mike Ohan, Jr. (16-1, 9 KOs) is preparing for his potential career-changing fight on December 10th gegen 2020 U.S.. Olympian Tiger Johnson (6-0, 4 KOs) at the famed Madison Square Garden in New York City. Johnson vs. JE, Jr. is a scheduled 8-round welterweight match on a Top Rank card, headlined by a Heisman Night fight featuring Teofimo Lopez against Jose Pedraza, which will be streamed live on ESPN+. Ohan, Jr. isn’t overly concerned about fighting a much-hyped prospect, who is promoted by event promoter Top Rank,, at the mecca of boxing on a much larger viewing platform. “I’ll embrace it,” Ohan, Jr. “I’ve fought a lot of top guys in the amateurs like Jamaine Ortiz, who just fought Vasiliy Lomachenko. I feel like I belong at the top level with them, but they started competing earlier than me in the amateurs. Ich war 16-17 and had a lot of catching up to do.    “This is what all the years of me working so hard has been for. It’s been a dream of mine even as a kid, before I started boxing. It’s starting to payoff; I need to executive the game plan on fight night.” “I couldn’t be prouder of Mike and what he has accomplished so far in boxing,” Ohan’s promoter, Granite Chin president Chris Traietti commented. “He’s a great guy with great work ethic, and he has a ton of heart. He jumped all over this opportunity when it was presented. This is why guys fight; to hopefully get a chance to shine at an event like this at Madison Square Garden. Mike grinded and grinded, now he has his well-deserved opportunity at stardom.” Ohan, Jr. is the son of a retired pro boxer, (14-6-2, 11 KOs), who served as a sparring partner for the great Marvelous Marvin Hagler. The 24-year-old Johnson, fighting out of Cleveland, war ein hochdekorierter US-. amateur boxer who was a member of the 2020 .USA Olympic Boxing Team. He was a 2-time winner of the USA National Championships (2016 & 2017), as well as a gold medalist at the 2016 AIBA Youth World Boxing Championships, und 2014 USA Junior Olympic National Championships. “He’s a great fighter,” Ohan, Jr. talked about his upcoming opponent. “Everything he does, he’s excellent at, not just good. I have to bring my A game to prove I belong. All the greats have adjusted to the situation and that’s what I have to do. I’ve put in all the blood, sweat and tears. Whatever he throws, I’ll be ready.” Fighting in Madison Square Garden is the ultimate venue for Ohan, Jr. along with most fighters. Some may feel that the cards are stacked against Ohan, Jr., but he clearly isn’t worried about all the hoopla associated with fighting at MSG on ESPN+ against the event promoter’s highly touted boxer. “It’s just going to be me and him in the ring,” Ohan, Jr. geschlossen. “Madison Square Garden is an historic place. Rocky Marciano, Sugar Ray Robinson…all the greats have fought there. I love boxing history and I’m blessed to be fighting there. I do live closer to New York City than him and I’m sure people will come out for me. “At the end of the day, obwohl, everybody will know who I am. An impressive performance will raise my stock, but I’m going in the ring to win!" INFORMATIONEN:  Facebook.com/GraniteChinTwitter: @Granite_Chin
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Undefeated light heavyweight New Bedford Edet Mkapanam battling back from surgeries Granite Chin’s “Hometown Royalty” this Saturday in Bridgewater, MA (see attached with pictures)

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Edet Mkapanam
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QUINCY, Masse. (Mai 3, 2022) – Undefeated New Bedford (MA) light heavyweight prospect Edet Mkapanam (6-0, 5 KOs) is battling back from retina and shoulder surgeries that sidelined him 16 months before his successful ring return this past March.


The 27-year-old Mkapanam faces Scott “Bombz” Scott on the May 7th Hometown Royalty” card, presented by Granite Chin Promotions in association with Cappiello Boxing Promotions and Shearns Boxing Promotions, at Bridgewater Veterans Club in Bridgewater, Massachusetts (85 Cottage St.), marking the first professional boxing event ever held in that town.


Raised in Brockton, known as the “City of Champions, Mkapanam had an abbreviated amateur career (8-3), although he was a heavyweight winner in the 2017 Rocky Marciano Turnier, as well as runner-up a year later in the prestigious New England Golden Gloves Championships.


Mkapanam had back-to-back surgeries, starting with a torn ligament in his shoulder, followed by surgery to repair his retina in the right eye.


“I didn’t have much of an amateur career and I’ve been learning on the job (wie ein Profi),” Mkapanam explained. “I learned in the gym sparring with some of the top fighters in New England like Peter Manfredo, Jr. and Mark Deluca. In meinem Kopf, I wanted to continue fighting and I kept working hard in the gym while recovering. Some doctors said I shouldn’t fight again, so I upped my intensity in the gym, and when I was examined again the doctors said my eye was a lot better and I was cleared to fight. I had a tough training camp before my last fight, the first after my surgeries, and I wasn’t even thinking about my eye during that fight.”


Mkapanam looked relatively sharp in his March 19th comeback fight, stopping pro debut fighter Igor Pessoa in the third round of their fight in Derry, New Hampshire.
Jetzt, Edet is on a mission to make up for lost time.


“I’ve been working on my jab and some other things,"Er sagte. “My goal is to fight on bigger stages, which is one of the reasons I signed with (Granite Chin promoter) Chris Traietti. I respect Scott Lampert, but I’m on a whole different level in New England boxing, and I’m going to prove it this fight. I know Chris is going to get me opportunities to fight on bigger stages.”


“Edet was somebody I was interested in working with in the past, but then his injuries happened before we could formally get a deal together,” Granite Chin president Chris Traietti explained. “Once he reached out and told me he was cleared to fight again, I wasted no time making him an offer to sigh with Granite Chin. Edet is a great guy who works hard and wants to fight. We talked about a game plan for his career. We are both on the same page and you will be seeing him on a big stage in the very near future.”

Former New England Welterweight Champion Mike “Bad Man Ohan, Jr. (14-1, 8 KOs), von Holbrook, MA, headlines “Hometown Royalty” in the 8-round main event against Argentinian opponent Jose “El Chino” Aubel (8-9, 7 KOs).


Quincy (MA) lightweight Ryan “The Polish Prince” Kielczweski (30-6, 11 KOs), ein 2008 National Golden Gloves silver medalist and 2-time New England Golden Gloves Champion, faces another Argentinian, Mario Lozano (18-5-1, 9 KOs), in the 8-round co-featured event.


Brockton welterweight prospect David Ribeiro makes his pro debut in a 4-round bout versus Joshua Zimmerman (0-8). Ribeiro was a celebrated amateur having won gold medals at the 2020 New England Goldene Handschuhe, 2019 King of the Ring, and the regional Mike Tyson Tournament.


Fall River (MA) Damon Towns im Weltergewicht (4-0, 3 KOs) meets Robert Bricks (0-9) in einem 4-Runden-Kampf.


Karte Änderungen vorbehalten.


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Der Neuengland-Weltmeister im Weltergewicht Mike Ohan, Jr. Vorbereitung auf 2022 Ausbruch „Championship Road, November. 13 in Hampton, NH

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Mike „Bad Boy“ Ohan (Bild von Emily Harney/Fightography)

QUINCY, Masse. (November 1, 2021) – Granite Chin Promotions jüngster Unterzeichner, Der Neuengland-Weltmeister im Weltergewicht Mike „Bad Boy“ Ohan (13-1, 7 KOs), wird geschlossen 2021 Überschrift „Championship Road,“ am Samstagabend, November 13, Samstagabend live streamen, November 13, aufbxngtv.com, von The Rim in Hampton, New Hampshire.

JE, Kämpfe aus Holbrook (MA), wird in seinem ersten geplanten 10-Runden-Kampf gegen den mexikanischen Herausforderer Israel „Filipino Tigre“ Rojas antreten (14-24, 5 KOs) im Superleichtgewicht, Kampf ohne Titel.

„Zehn Runden bedeuten mir sehr viel,“, sagte Ohan. „Es ist etwas, das ich mein ganzes Leben lang gesehen habe, weil alle Legenden gegen 10-Runden-Wettkämpfe gekämpft haben. Das ist etwas Besonderes für mich. Ich bin bereit zu gehen und werde meinen Gegner deklassieren.“

Ohan holte sich im vergangenen November den vakanten Titel in New England, als er eine einstimmige 8-Runden-Entscheidung über Ryan Dibartolomeo gewann, Es folgte eine erfolgreiche Titelverteidigung in seinem letzten Kampf im Juni, als Herausforderer Tyrone Luckey nach fünf Runden ausschied.

Der New England-Titel ist ein Sprungbrett und ich habe das Gefühl, dass ich nächstes Jahr weitere Titelgürtel sammeln kann," er fügte hinzu. „Ich habe bei Chris unterschrieben (Traietti, Präsident von Granite Chin Promotions) weil ich an großen Kämpfen teilnehmen möchte. Ich kann nicht warten, für diesen Kampf, Ich bin schon topfit. Zwei Jungs, die ich kürzlich besiegt habe, haben ungeschlagene Gegner ausgeschaltet, (Eric) Palmer (WSD6 vs. 8-0-1 Ruddicus Livsey) und Luckey (WKO1 und WKO6 vs. 7-0-1 Eduardo Aguilar)."

Ein ehemaliger zweifacher Champion der Southern New England Golden Gloves, Der heute 27-jährige Ohan ist der Sohn eines ehemaligen Preiskämpfers, Mittelgewichtler Mike Ohan (14-6-2, 11 KOs – 1983-95), der gegen „Marvelous“ Marvin Hagler kämpfte. JE, Der Großvater mütterlicherseits von Jr. boxte ebenfalls.

„Ich habe immer zu meinem Vater als Kämpfer aufgeschaut,"Oh., Jr. erwähnt, „Aber er wollte nicht, dass ich boxe. Ich habe spät angefangen und bin erst dann ins Fitnessstudio gegangen, als ich es geschafft hatte 16 um Ärger zu vermeiden. Mein Vater unterstützt mich und geht zu meinen Kämpfen. Ich habe mich sofort in das Boxen verliebt und fühle mich heute noch stärker dabei.“

Ohans Geburtsname ist Ohanian, aber er ist Ire. „Es liegt mir im Blut," er erklärte. „Es geht zurück in die alten Bare-Knuckle-Tage. Mein Vater ist mütterlicherseits Ire, Armenisch bei seinem Vater. Meine Großmutter ist auf beiden Seiten Irin. So, Ich habe viel Irisches von meinen Eltern in mir.“

Unbesiegter Holyoke (MA) Weltergewichtskandidat Denzel „Double Impact“ Whitley (6-0, 5 KOs), von trifft John Ferrara (0-1), von Tiverton (RI) in der 6-Runde, Co-Funktionsumfang Veranstaltung.

Der aus Guyana stammende Schwergewichtler Nkosi Soloman (3-1, 2 KOs), Bekämpfung von Brooklyn, wurde der Karte in einem 6-Runden-Kampf gegen TBA hinzugefügt.

Der Kampf auf dem Vorprogramm, jeweils vorgesehen 4 Runde, ist Woburn (MA) Mittelgewicht Julien „Black Dragon“ Baptiste (3-0, 2 KOs) vs. Providences Debütant Alfred „Keenan“ Raymond, Maine-Mittelgewichtler Llmar Kelly (0-1) vs. Robert „Golden Boy“ Nolette aus Providence (0-1), Holyoke (MA) Junior-Mittelgewichtler Carlos Castillo (3-0, 3 KOs) vs. Swanseas (MA) Anthony Andreozzi (0-1), Pittsfield (MA) Supermittelgewichtler Steve Sumpter (2-0, 2 KOs) vs. Juan Celin Zapata (6-19-2, 4 KOs), und Springfield (MA) Mittelgewicht Jamer Jones (1-0, 1 KO) vs. Woburns (MA) Aguilando Brandao (1-7).

Auch, Lawrence (MA) Leichtgewicht „El Gallo“ Kevin Rodriguez (2-1, 1 KO) vs. Darron Jenkins (0-5),  Springfield-Halbschwergewichtler Laurent Humes (2-0, 2 KOs) vs. Woburns Debütant Thailisson Nunes, Vorsehung (RI) Damon Towns im Weltergewicht (3-0, 2 KOs) vs. TBA, Pittsfield (MA) Schwergewicht Quinton Sumpter (1-0, 1 KO) vs. Woburns Debütant Wewerson Silveira Silva.

Karte Änderungen vorbehalten.

Tickets zum Preis von $60.00 (Ring) und $40.00 (Freie Platzwahl, zusätzlich zu Tischen am Ring für vier Personen $260.00, gibt es unter zu kaufenwww.TicketRiver.com (Suche: Meisterschaftsstraße).

Die Türen öffnen um offen 5 pm. ET mit dem ersten Kampf um 5:30 p.m. UND.

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Granite Chin Promotion presents Thanksgiving Eve show “Championship Boxing at The Armory”

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This Wednesday at National Guard Armory in Dorchester, MA

QUINCY, Masse. (November 19, 2018) – A major change has been made to this Wednesday night’s (November. 21) “Championship Boxing at The Armory” Karte, von Granit Chin Promotions präsentiert (GCP) on Thanksgiving Eve, at the National Guard Armory (70 Victory Road) in Dorchester, Massachusetts.

 

 

 

The originally scheduled headliner, dreimalige WM-Herausforderer Aleksandra Magziak Lopes (18-4-3, 1 KO), withdrew when she accepted a world title shot Dec. 8 in Carson, Kalifornien, against undisputed World welterweight champion Cecelia “First Lady” Braekhus (34-0, 9 KOs) in the main event on HBO.

 

 

 

Many of New England’s most talented and popular boxers will still be in action this Wednesday evening. GCP Copromotor Chris Traietti (26-4, 21 KOs), fighting out of Quincy (MA), will defend his New England cruiserweight title against challenger Nick Lavin (5-9, 4 KOs), von Shelton (CT), in the new eight-round main event.

 

 

 

The 33-year-old Traietti, an Iraq War veteran and college graduate, defeated the heavy-handed Lavin by way of an eight-round unanimous decision August 5, 2017 for the N.E. Titel.

 

 

 

“As disheartening as it was to lose Aleks on this show,” Traietti said, “we are thrilled she’s getting a career defining opportunity on HBO. She’s worked hard for the opportunity and we wish her the best of luck December 8th.

 

 

 

“We shuffled some of the bouts around and moved my fight to the main event. Letztes Mal haben wir gekämpft, Nick showed up and gave me eight tough rounds. I have no doubt he’s going to deliver a similar performance. Insgesamt, we are excited about this card as it features a mix of local veterans and prospects. Fans are in for a fun night that will be action packed.”

 

 

 

In dem Sechs-Runden-Ko vorgestellten Ereignisse, ehemalige N.E. Weltmeister im Weltergewicht Derek “Der Chirurg” Silveira (14-2, 7 KOs), Bekämpfung von Salem, MA, faces Mexican veteran Franciso “Der Affe” moderieren (12-15, 8 KOs), who has been a gatekeeper for NE’s top prospects over the past few years.

 

 

 

Claremont, NH favorite Ricky Ford (3-1-1, 1 KO) will be shooting for his fourth consecutive when he meets Saul Almeida, Woburn, in a four-round middleweight match.

 

 

 

2017 Rocky Marciano Tournament Champion Henry Gedney (1-0), a promising super middleweight prospect from Gloucester, MA, is matched versus Francisco Neto (0-1), Woburn, in einem Vier-Runden-Kampf.

 

 

 

Pembroke, MA Cruiser Vinnie “American Dream” Gesicht (18-1-1, 17 KOs), a court officer in Brockton, MA and Pembroke, MA resident, takes on 61-fight veteran Steve “The Spoiler” Gehhilfe, the former Mid-West middleweight titlist, in a scheduled eight-round fight.

 

 

 

Undefeated New York junior welterweight prospect Ray Jay Bermudez (4-0, 2 KOs) wirft nach unten mit Bruno Dias (0-4), Woburn (MA), in einem Vierrunder.

 

 

 

Vorsehung (RI) Mittelgewicht Anthony Concepcion (1-0, 1 KOs), trained by World Boxing Organization (WBO-) Welt-Champion im Mittel Demetrious “Boo Boo” Andrade, squares off with former Pacific Coast lightweight champion Roberto “The Old” Valenzuela in the four-round opener.

 

 

 

Alle Kämpfe und Kämpfer sind Änderungen vorbehalten.

 

 

 

Tickets, zum Preis von $60.00 ringside and $40.00 Stehplätze, are available to purchase on line at

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