Murphys Boxningis 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, Boxningsnyheter.
However Scully has achieved his most success as a trainer being instrumental in helping take fighters likeJose Antonio Rivera och 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’ amatör, 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) i 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 Gongora (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) och mer.
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). Doors open at 7pm. Biljetter finns till försäljning nu på: www.murphysboxing.com. The event will be streamed live on UFC Fight Pass atwww.ufc.tv
ABOUT MURPHYS BOXING
Murphys Boxing was founded by Dropkick Murphys’ frontman, Ken Casey in 2014. In just 5 short years, Murphys Boxing has become the premier boxing promoter in the New England area and one of the hottest young promotions in the country. 2018 was a breakout year for Murphys Boxing as they took their first fighter to a world title. Along with the promotion’s first champion, several Murphys Boxing fighters secured world title opportunities and nationally televised fights in 2018. Murphys Boxing closed out their banner year by co-promoting the WBO Middleweight Championship bout between Demetrius Andrade and Walter Kautondokwa in front of over 10,000 fans at the TD Garden, the legendary home of the Boston Celtics, which was broadcast internationally on DAZN. Murphys Boxing’s current roster features world ranked contenders like Mark DeLuca, Charles Foster, Abraham Nova, Greg Vendetti, Gary ‘Spike’ O’Sullivan and prospects like Niall Kennedy, Carlos Gongora, Luis Arcon Diaz, William Foster III, Mike Ohan Jr. och mer!
PRESENTATION CEREMONY TO TAKE PLACE NEXT FREDAG, MARCH 29TH IN MELROSE, MASSACHUSETTS AT GREG VENDETTI VS. MANNY WOODS
TICKETS ON SALE NOW ATWWW.MURPHYSBOXING.COM Tony DeMarco at his statue dedication in Boston’s North End.
Boston, Massachusetts (Mars 22, 2019):
Coming off the heels of the sold out4th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Clashwhich has amassed over225,000 online views, Murphys Boxningis 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 International Boxing Hall of Fameinductee,Tony DeMarco and one of Massachusetts’ most decorated amateur boxers, Mike D’Ampolo.
Both fighters will be presented with their awards nextFredag, March 29that the Murphys Boxing event atMemorial Hall i Melrose, Massachusetts.
Vid 87 år gammal,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. I en 14 year career, DeMarco went 52-12-1 while fighting during boxing’s golden age. His legendary battles with Hall of Famers likeCarmen Basilio och Kid Gavilinmade DeMarco a star and he won thewelterweight world title i 1955 mot 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 New England Golden Gloves Champion, en 3x New England AAU Champ, en 2x Eastern Regional Championand participated in the1984 Olympic 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 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) i 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).
South Boston’sJoe 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).
Irlands Craig O’Brien(9-1, 1 KO) vs. BrocktonsAntonio 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). Doors open at 7pm. Biljetter finns till försäljning nu på: 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
ABOUT MURPHYS BOXING
Murphys Boxing was founded by Dropkick Murphys’ frontman, Ken Casey in 2014. In just 5 short years, Murphys Boxing has become the premier boxing promoter in the New England area and one of the hottest young promotions in the country. 2018 was a breakout year for Murphys Boxing as they took their first fighter to a world title. Along with the promotion’s first champion, several Murphys Boxing fighters secured world title opportunities and nationally televised fights in 2018. Murphys Boxing closed out their banner year by co-promoting the WBO Middleweight Championship bout between Demetrius Andrade and Walter Kautondokwa in front of over 10,000 fans at the TD Garden, the legendary home of the Boston Celtics, which was broadcast internationally on DAZN. Murphys Boxing’s current roster features world ranked contenders like Mark DeLuca, Charles Foster, Greg Vendetti, Gary ‘Spike’ O’Sullivan and prospects like Niall Kennedy, Carlos Gongora, Abraham Nova, William Foster III, Mike Ohan Jr. och mer!
MEDF0RD, Mäss. (Oktober 27 2015) – Mer än 125 amatörboxare – allt från öppna klassen för nybörjare, befälhavare och Junior Olympians – har redan anmält att tävla i den kommande 130th årliga USA Boxning New England Championships som kommer att ledas av Quietman Sports gym på två Massachusetts arenor.
Quietman Sports Gym i Medford (MA) ägs och drivs av två-tiden världsmästare i tungviktsboxning John “Den Quietman” Ruiz, den första och enda världsmästare i tungviktsboxning av Hispanic arv.
Kvartsfinalen kommer att hållas Lördag, November 7, följt av följande Lördagens (November. 14) semifinal, både på Chelsea High School. Semifinal vinnare kommer att kvalificera sig för finalen planerade, Lördag, November. 28at Plymouth Memorial Hall. Winners in each weight class will advance to the USA National Championships. Insläpp på 5:00 p.m. OCH med den första matchen planerad att starta på 7:00 p.m. OCH.
“Skynda dig och få dina biljetter till denna stora händelse,” Ruiz sa. “Förre världsmästaren Tony DeMarco kommer att bli en speciell gäst bland andra.”
Biljetterna kostar $55.00 (ringsiden), $22.00 (reserverade platser) och $12.00 (allmän antagning) är tillgängliga genom att gå tillwww.quietmansportsgym.com (klicka på New England Championship sida) eller vid dörren.
Leading open boxers who’ve registered to compete includeJames Perella (BP Boxning), Amanda Pavone (Peter Welch idrottshall), Xavier Vega (Canal St. Gym), Elijah Peixoto (Big Six Boxing Academy), Johnny Rosa (Lawrence Boxning), Christopher Davis-Fogg (Uppercuts Boxing Club), Owen Minor (Camp Get Right) och Ashleigh Moore (Nonantum). Boxers kan registrera genom att gå till www.quietmansportsgym.comföre Oktober 31 deadline.
Under de senaste 50 år, USA Boxing New England mästare har inkluderat världsmästare såsom Brockton (MA) mellanvikt “Förunderliga” Marvin Hagler (1973) och Providence (RI) weltervikt Demetrious “Boo Boo” Andrade (2005-2006), samt US. Olympians Andrade och Providence super tungvikt Jason “Big Six” Väg(2001-2002-2003), och Providence mellanvikt / tungviktMatt “För Smooth” Godfrey (2000 & 2004), Worcester (MA) mellanvikt Edwin Rodriguez (2008), och Framingham (MA) weltervikt Danny “Bhoy” O'Connor.
(L-R) Hall-av-Famers Aaron “The Hawk” Pryor och Carlos Palomino
Alla bilder av Peter Frutkoff / Ring 8
NEW YORK / TORONTO (Jan. 13, 2015) – Ring 8 var stolt sponsor av den senaste tidens 28th årsring 8 Semester Evenemang och Prisutdelning, hölls på Russos On The Bay i Howard Beach, New York.
Fight Network är ett 24/7 TV-kanal dedikerad till slutföra bevakning av kampsporter. Det sänds program med fokus på hela omfattningen av kampsporter genre, inklusive levande slagsmål och up-to-the-minuten nyheter och analys för boxning, MMA, kickboxning, wrestling, traditionella kampsporter, kampen nyheter, samt kamp-tema dramaserie, dokumentärer och spelfilmer.
Ring 8, bildad i 1954 av ex-proffsboxaren Jack Grebelsky, blev den åttonde dotterbolag vad var då känt som National Veteran Boxers Association – följaktligen, Ring 8 – och idag organisationens motto är fortfarande samma: Boxare hjälpa boxare. Med sin 350+ plus medlemmar, Ring 8 är den största gruppen av sitt slag i USA. Det återstår fast beslutet att stödja mindre lyckligt lottade människor i boxning samhället som kan behöva hjälp när det gäller att betala hyra, sjukvårdskostnader, eller vad försvar behov.
Nedan finner ett bildgalleri från den tidigare nämnda händelsen:
Tidigare världs weltervikt mästare Tony DeMarco
(L-R) – Ring 8 president Bob Duffy & Ring 8 2014
Fighter Årets Chris Algieiri
OM KAMPEN NÄTVERK: Fight Network är världens främsta kampsporter nätverk för 24/7 täckning, inklusive slagsmål, fighters, kämpa nyheter och kämpa livsstil. Kanalen är tillgänglig i US. på Cablevision i delar av New York, Connecticut och New Jersey, Texas-baserade Grande Communications, Armstrong Cable i Pennsylvania och östra Ohio, samt på Shentel Cable i Virginia, West Virginia och delar av västra Maryland. Fight Network är även på Roku digitalboxar i hela Nordamerika, tillgänglig på alla större flygbolag i Kanada, streaming live på hemsidan KlowdTV.com, och i mer än 30 länder i Europa, Afrika och Mellanöstern.
