Avery Sparrow vs. William Foster III: Full weights from Philadelphia
Avery Sparrow vs. William Foster III
The Fillmore Philadelphia, USA – 23 July 2022
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Avery Sparrow v William Foster III: Online press conference tonight
Avery Sparrow vs. William Foster III
The Fillmore Philadelphia, USA – 23 July 2022
TONIGHT….Junior Lightweight contenders Avery Sparrow and William Foster III will come Face-to-Face (sort of), when they participate on an online press conference to talk about their July 23rd main event fight that will take place at the Fillmore Philadelphia.
The press conference will start at 8 PM ET and will be live. Fans and media who will be watching across the globe are encouraged to comment, and their questions and comments will be read on the stream.
Also on the call will be welterweight’s Jan Carlos Rivera and Nelson Perez Plus Hard Hitting Promotions Manny River. DKO Boxing manages both Foster and Perez. Rivera and Perez will square off on one of the featured undercard bouts.
WHO: Avery Sparrow (11-3, 4 KOs)
William Foster III (14-0, 9 KOs)
Jan Carlos Rivera (5-1, 4 KOs)
Nelson Perez (5-0, 2 KOs)
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When: 8 PM ET
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Avery Sparrow vs. William Foster III: Main event in Philadelphia on July 23
Avery Sparrow vs. William Foster III
The Fillmore Philadelphia, USA – 23 July 2022
On Saturday night July 23rd, a spectacular eight-round main event featuring Philadelphia contender Avery Sparrow and undefeated William Foster III will headline a huge night of boxing at The Fillmore Philadelphia.
The fantastic 11-bout card is promoted by Hard Hitting Promotions.
Sparrow of Philadelphia has a record of 11-3 with four knockouts. The 28 year-old Sparrow is an eight-year professional who has big wins over Anthony Burgin (10-2), Isaelin Florian Hernandez (6-0), Joey Laviolette (6-0), Jose Lopez (19-1-1), former world title challenger Hank Lundy (29-7-1) and his last bout, Sparrow stopped Matt Conway to win the IBA World Super Featherweight and Pennsylvania Super Featherweight title on January 15th in Conway’s backyard in Cheswick, Pennsylvania.
Foster of New Haven, Connecticut is 14-0 with nine knockouts. The 28 year-old is a seven year professional who has wins over Suliman Segawa (10-0), Angel Suarez (8-2), Jahmal Dyer (9-2), Philly-Favorite Donald Smith (10-0). In his last bout, Foster took an eight-round split decision over Edwin De Los Santos (13-0) on January 7th in Orlando, Florida. The bout was part of a ShoBox: The New Generation card.
In the co-feature, Undefeated WBA-NABA Super Featherweight and WBC Continental Americas champion Christian Tapia takes on undefeated Fernando Romero in a 10-round bout.
Tapia of Coamo, Puerto Rico has a record of 14-0 with 12 knockouts. The 28 year-old is a five-year veteran. He won the WBA-NABA title with a second round stoppage over Mason Menard (36-5). He then stopped Iron Alvarez (14-0) in 10-rounds. In his last bout, Tapia won a 10-round unanimous decision over Luis Lebron (18-2-1) to capture the WBC Continental Americas title on March 12th in Philadelphia.
Romero of Puebla, Mexico is 11-0 with 10 knockouts. The 22 year-old Romero is a four-year professional and is coming off a first round stoppage over Victor Valencia Diaz on October 16, 2021 in Mexico. This will be the United States debut for Romero as all of his fights have been in Mexico.
In six-round bouts:
Jan Carlos Rivera (5-1, 4 KOs) of Philadelphia takes on Nelson Perez (5-0, 2 KOs) of Marlboro, Massachusetts.
Jeremy Cuevas (13-1, 10 KOs) of Philadelphia takes on an opponent to be announced in a lightweight bout.
Dezmond Lucas (5-1, 2 KOs) of Bronx, New York fights Jocksan Blanco (4-0, 2 KOs) of Caracas, Venezuela in a welterweight contest.
Carlos Ramos (15-2. 10 KOs) of Madrid, Spain takes on an opponent to be named in a super featherweight fight.
Tahmir Smalls (8-0, 5 KOs) of Philadelphia will fight an opponent to be named in a welterweight fight.
In four-round bouts:
David Garcia (3-0, 1 KO) of Crescent City, Florida will take on an opponent to be named in a heavyweight bout.
Carlos Rosario (3-0, 2 KOs) of Winter Haven, Florida takes on an opponent to be named in a lightweight fight.
Chris Echevarria (0-1) of Aguada, Puerto Rico fights an opponent to be named in a bantamweight fight
Juan Davilla of Philadelphia makes his pro debut against an opponent to be named in a lightweight bout.
Tickets are now on sale for $60, $75, $100 and $175 and can be purchased at The Fillmore Philadelphia, www.filmorephilly.com Hard Hitting Promotions Social Media and Ticketmaster.com
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New “Showcase Boxing” main event Torres vs. Luckey Feb.26
Jeffrey Torres vs. Tyrone Luckey
Sheraton Hotel in Framingham, Massachusetts, USA – 26 February 2022
Due to COVID-19, the “Showcase Boxing” main event has changed as Jeffrey Torres (9-1, 5 KOs) will now face veteran Tyrone “Hands of Stone” Luckey (15-16-4, 11 KOs) in the 8-round headliner, Saturday night, February 26, at Sheraton Hotel in Framingham, Massachusetts.
Showcasing many of New England’s most promising and popular prospects, “Showcase Boxing,” presented by Granite Chin Promotions, will be streamed live on www.bxngtv.com for $19.99.
“Showcase Boxing” will also mark Granite Chin’s first event in Massachusetts in more than 2 years, as well as being only the second professional boxing show ever in Framingham, which is located 23 miles west of Boston.
Luckey was originally scheduled to fight local favorite Nelson “Chino” Perez (5-0, 2 KOs), who has pulled out because he contracted COVID-19.
“Unfortunately,” Granite Chin Promotions president Chris Traietti explained, “we lost Perez, but Jeffrey Torres was willing to fill in for him and, to nobody’s surprise, Tyrone was willing to work with everyone to make the change possible. He’s a fighter, not one of these guys that pretends to be one on social media, posting videos of himself hitting bags or highlight reel knockouts of them beating up some 0-8 guy picked up off a job site. Tyrone is willing to test any prospect to see if they are the real deal or not. Torres comes from a giant gym, and he had a solid pedigree, so, no doubt, Tyrone will have his hands full and vice versa. This will be a fun fight!”
Luckey, fighting out of Manahawkin, NJ, is the reigning ABF USA Mid-American Super Lightweight Champion. The always dangerous Luckey has been in against top prospects such as Mike Ohan, Jr. Jamaine Ortiz, Tyler Tomlin, and Frank Martin.
Torres, a native of Puerto Rico now fighting out of New Haven (CT), has won two in a row since suffering his only pro loss to 7-0 Josh Wagner last October.
The 6-round co-featured event matches high-flying welterweight prospect Denzel “Double Impact” Whitley (7-0, 5 KOs), of Holyoke (MA), against Alfred “Keenan” Raymond (1-0), of Cranston, Rhode Island.
Denzel is a “legacy boxer” as the latest member of the “Fightin’ Whitley family,” trained by his father and uncle, Derrick and Darrin, who were respected pro fighters in New England.
Raymond, 31, made an auspicious pro debut this past November 13th, upsetting previously undefeated Julien Baptiste (3-0) by way of a 4-round split decision.
“This fight has all the makings for high action,” Traietti remarked. “’Keenan’ just upset a 3-0 prospect in his last fight, so his confidence is through the roof which makes him dangerous. On the other hand, you have Denzel looking to step up with each fight and get on television in the near future. He comes from a family with a long history in boxing. Denel really has all the pieces to be something special.”
One of the hottest welterweight prospects in the country, Boca Raton’s (FL) Josniel “TG” Castro (8-0, 6 KOs), returns to New England once again to face Mexican veteran Juan Jesus Rivera Garces (18-27, 12 KOs), the former WBC Youth World Super Lightweight Champion.
Undefeated fighters Carlos Castillo (4-0, 3 KOs), a junior middleweight from Holyoke (MA) and Pittsfield (MA) super middleweight Steve Sumpter (3-0, 3 KOs) are scheduled to fight in their first scheduled 6-rounders, respectively, versus Antonio Chaves Fernandez (9-41-4, 3 KOs) and Rodrigo “The Young Lion” Almeida (2-11, 1 KO).
Veteran middleweights Manny “Shake Em’ Up” Woods (17-15-1, 6 KOs), of Saint Petersburg (FL), and Larry “Slo Mo” Smith (12-50-4, 8 KOs), of Dallas, will open the evening in a 10-round bout.
Decorated amateur Felix Parilla (3-0, 3 KOs), of New Haven, has been added to the card in a 4-round fight against junior lightweight Weusi Johnson (3-19-1). Parrilla is a 4-time New England Golden Gloves Champion, as well as a 2018 National Golden Gloves silver medalist.
Also slated to be in action, each in 4-round matches, are light heavyweight Scott “Scotty Bomb” Lampert (2-3, 2 KOs) vs. Brazilian Leonardo Ladeira (1-6, 1 KO), Springfield (MA) super middleweight Laurent Humes (3-0, 3 KOs) vs. Juan Celin Zapata (6-20-2, 4 KOs), Pittsfield junior middleweight Jamer Jones (2-0, 2 KOs) vs. Maycon Ollder Da Silva (0-3), Framingham’s pro-debuting light heavyweight Kevin “Lucky” Lewis vs. crosstown rival Sal “The Spider” Almeida (0-14-4), and Swansea (MA) junior middleweight Anthony Andreozzi (0-2) vs. Robert Bricks (0-8).
“I am excited to showcase a big chunk of the rapidly growing Granite Chin roster,” Traietti concluded. “I have been setting out for the last 2 years to really create a roster of exciting fighters who will be regulars on major networks in the near future. If you’re looking for a night of quality, high-competitive boxing, the Sheraton on February 26h is the place to be.”
Card subject to change.
Tickets are on sale for purchase at www.TicketRiver.com (Search: SHOWCASE). Ticket prices are $50.00 (General Seating), $75.00 (Ringside), and $1,000.00 for a table of 10.
Doors open at 7:00 pm. ET with the first bout at 7:00 p.m. ET.
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Nelson Perez vs. Tyrone Luckey headlines “Showcase” in MA on Feb. 26
Nelson Perez vs. Tyrone Luckey
Sheraton Hotel in Framingham, Massachusetts, USA – February 2022
Granite Chin Promotions has announced its first event of 2022, “Showcase,” scheduled on Saturday night, February 26th, at Sheraton Hotel in Framingham, Massachusetts.
“Showcase” will mark Granite Chin’s first event in Massachusetts in more than 2 years, as well as being only the second professional boxing show ever in Framingham, which is located 23 miles west of Boston.
“I am excited to be coming back to Massachusetts,” Granite Chin president Chris Traietti said. “Between changes occurring with the commission, then COVID, I just felt like it was a good time to step away for a bit, head up to New Hampshire and let things sort of settle in Massachusetts. Now that things are sort of back to normal, I feel like the time is right to bring our great club-show boxing back to Massachusetts. This card is going to be highly competitive from top to bottom. I have the roster now where I can both develop fighters and put on high quality local shows. 2020 was about making good relationships with other promoters and matchmakers; 2021 about developing a quality roster and keeping guys busy during a pandemic. 2022 is going to be geared towards becoming the face of quality local boxing shows and getting Granite Chin fighters on high-level, world-class cards all across the country.”
(picture courtesy of Emily Harney/Fightography)
Luckey, fighting out of Manahawkin, NJ, is the reigning ABF USA Mid-American Super Lightweight Champion. The dangerous Luckey has been a gatekeeper of lightweight up to welterweight divisions having fought top prospects such as Mike Ohan, Jr. Jamaine Ortiz, Tyler Tomlin, and Frank Martin. Luckey has recent back-to-back victories against previously unbeaten Eduardo Aquilar.
The 8-round main event will pit local favorite Nelson “Chino” Perez (5-0, 2 KOs) against New Jersey veteran super lightweight Tyrone “Hands of Stone” Luckey (15-16-4, 11 KOs).
Perez is a native of Puerto Rico who lives in Marlboro (MA), which borders Framingham. A past New England Golden Gloves champion as an amateur, Perez is coming off a dominating 4-round unanimous decision victory (40-34 X 3) December 4th against Raymundo Rios Cardies on a DAZN card in Manchester, New Hampshire. Perez will be fighting in his first scheduled 8-round bout.
Hot welterweight prospect Denzel “Double Impact” Whitley (7-0, 5 KOs), of Holyoke (MA), faces Alfred “Keenan” Raymond (1-0) in the 6-round co-featured event.
Denzel, the latest member of the “Fightin’ Whitley family,” is trained by his father and uncle, respectively, Derrick and Darrin, who were respected pro fighters in New England.
(pictures courtesy of Emily Harney/Fightography)
Fighting out of Warwick, Rhode Island, the 31-year-old Raymond made his pro debut this past November 13th, upsetting previously undefeated Julien Baptiste (3-0) by way of a 4-round split decision.
Additional bouts will be announced soon. Card subject to change.
Tickets will soon be available for purchase at www.TicketRiver.com (Search: SHOWCASE). Ticket prices are $50.00 (General Seating), $75.00 (Ringside), and $1,000.00 for a table of 10.
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Jesse Hart faces David Murray – RDR Promotions 2300 Arena card Dec. 11
Jesse Hart vs. David Murray
2300 Arena in Philadelphia, USA – 11 December 2021
RDR Promotions Back at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia with Jesse Hart against David Murray in Headline Bout on Saturday, December 11th
Undefeated Fighters Isaiah Johnson, Shyngyskhan Tazhibay, Nafear Charles, Joshafat Ortiz, Romuel Cruz, Nelson Perez, Boimah Karmo and Felix Parrilla in action
Two-time world title challenger Jesse Hart will be back in action on Saturday, December 11th at the 2300 Arena when he takes on David Murray in the eight round super middleweight main event.
Hart of Philadelphia has a record of 27-3 with 21 knockouts. The 32 year-old has twice battled for the super middleweight championship of the world only to fall just short to Gilberto Ramirez in fights that were decided by just a couple of points.
After a stellar amateur career, Hart turned professional on June 9, 2012 with a 1st round stoppage of Manuel Eastman in Las Vegas. That led to Hart winning his first 22 fights (20 by knockout), with victories over Tyrell Hendrix (10-2-2), Samuel Clarkson (10-2), Roberto Acevedo (8-2), Mike Jimenez (17-0), Andrew Hernandez (16-4-1), Alan Campa (16-2). Hart also has victories over Demond Nicholson (18-2), Mike Gavronksi (24-2-1) and Sullivan Barrera (22-2). Hart is coming.
Murray of Wilmington, Delaware, has a record of 10-2-1 with six knockouts.
Murray is an eight-year professional, and is riding a three-fight winning streak with his latest win being a six-round unanimous decision over Austin Marcum on February 29, 2020 in Hockessin, Delaware.
A massive undercard features RDR Promotions fighters, Shynguskhan Tazibay (9-0, 2 KOs) of Washington, DC takes on an opponent to be named in a six-round middleweight fight and lightweight Isaiah Johnson (3-0, 3 KOs) of Sicklerville, NJ against opponent to be named.
Also in six-round bouts:
Undefeated Nafear Charles (7-0-1, 7 KOs) of Philadelphia fights Jonathan Hernan Godoy (5-11) of Miami, Florida in a junior welterweight tussle.
Joshafat Ortiz (7-0, 4 KOs) of Reading, PA takes on Rondale Hubbert (13-18-3, 8 KOs) of Fargo, North Dakota in a super featherweight bout.
Steven Pichardo (8-1,2 KO) of Gardena, California fights DeWayne Williams (3-4, 3 KOs) of Philadelphia in a middleweight bout.
Romuel Cruz (6-0-1, 2 KOs) of Philadelphia takes on an opponent to be named in a super bantamweight fight.
Nelson Perez (5-0, 2 KOs) of Marlboro, Massachusetts fights an opponent to be named in a lightweight contest.
Derrick Whitley Jr. (6-2-1) of Springfield, Massachusetts fights Raekwon Butler (3-1, 2 KOs) of Brooklyn, NY
In four-round bouts:
Boimah Karmo (1-0-1) of Sharon Hill, Pa fights Denzel Fudd (0-1) of Barrington, PA in a welterweight affair.
Jerod Miner (2-12-2, 1 KO) of Philadelphia takes on debuting Edwin Cortes of Millville, NJ.
Featherweight Felix Parrilla (2-0, 2 KOs) of New Haven, Connecticut will take on an opponent to be named.
Tickets for this great night of boxing ae $50, $75, $100 and $150 and can be purchased at
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Figueroa, Foster, Torres & Parrilla Score KO’s in Newark; Perez wins
Five fighters from the DKO Management stable all came out victorious with four knockouts in Newark, New Jersey and a unanimous decision in Manchester, New Hampshire.
At the Robert Treat Hotel in Newark, super middleweight Elvis Figueroa, super featherweight William Foster III, junior welterweight Jeffrey Torres and featherweight Felix Parrilla all scored impressive stoppage victories.
Figueroa stopped Arsenio Hall at 39 seconds of round two. Figueroa dropped Hall twice in the opening round, and dropped Hall for a third and the fight was stopped.
Figueroa of New Haven, Connecticut is now 9-0 with six knockouts. Hall was stopped for the first time and is now 3-5.
Foster moved to 13-0 with nine knockouts by taking out Pedro Hernandez in the opening round. Foster scored one knockdown, and the New Haven native will look for a high profile fight in the beginning of 2022.
Torres dropped Rosekie Cristobal three times in his 2nd round stoppage to improve to 9-1 with five knockouts. Cristobal falls to 15-6.
Parrilla went to 2-0 with two knockouts as he needed just 45 seconds to take out Dakota Laster.
Figueroa, Foster, Torres and Parrilla are co-managed by Marilyn Rosa, trained by Luis Rosa and are promoted by KO Night Boxing.
At the SNHU Arena in Manchester, New Hampshire, Nelson Perez remained undefeated with a four-round unanimous decision over Raymundo Rios in a junior welterweight bout.
In round one, Perez dropped Rios with a left hook. In round two, Perez sent Rios down again with a left hook.
Perez, 140 lbs of Marlboro, MA won by scores of 40-34 on all cards, and is now 5-0. Rios, 139.6 lbs of Mexico is 3-8-2.
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DKO Boxing Management fighters rack up four wins in Framingham
Nelson Perez vs. Ryan Venable
Framingham, Massachusetts, USA 16/10/21
In the main event, Nelson Perez took a six-round unanimous decision over Ryan Venable in a lightweight battle.
Perez scored two knockdowns and won by comfortable scores of 59-53 on all cards of 59-53 to raise his record to 4-0.
Perez, 30 years-old, was a Rocky Marciano and Connecticut State champion in 2018.
Elvis Figueroa made it 8-0 as he stopped 64-fight veteran Larry Smith in round three of their scheduled six-round super middleweight contest.
Figueroa dominated the action as Smith had to take a knee in round two. Figueroa continued the pressure which forced the corner of Smith to toss in the towel at 1:04 of round three.
Figueroa of New Haven, Connecticut notched 4th stoppage win in eight fights.
Felix Parrilla lived up to the billing as he scored a sensational 2nd round stoppage over Sidell Blocker in a scheduled four-round super featherweight bout.
Parrilla dropped Blocker in the opening seconds from a perfect left hook. Parrilla dropped Blocker again in round two, and the fight was stopped in between rounds after Blocker continued to take more punishment.
Parrilla of New Haven was a 2017 New England Golden Gloves champion; 2017 Junior Olympics Finalist; 2018 National Golden Gloves Finalist; 2019 New England Golden Gloves Finalist and the 2019 Connecticut Amateur of the Year.
Jeffrey Torres raised his record to 8-1 with four knockouts with a 1st round dismantling of Jader Alves in a welterweight fight.
Torres dropped Alves with a left hook at the end of the opening frame, and the fight was stopped at 2:56.
Figueroa, Torres and Parrilla are co-managed by Marilyn Rosa and are promoted by KO Night Promotions.
(Photos by Emily Harney)
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Nelson Perez defeats Ryan Venable & “Fight Night in Framingham” results
Nelson Perez vs. Ryan Venable
Sheraton Hotel in Framingham, Massachusetts, USA 16/10/21
Local favorite Nelson “Chino” Perez played the sheriff role in last night’s main event on the “Fight Night in Framingham” card, presented by Shearns Boxing Promotions, at the Sheraton Hotel in Framingham, Massachusetts.
“Fight Night in Framingham,” the first professional boxing show ever in Framingham, was a charity event held for the benefit of locally based “Fighting Life,” an after-school youth boxing program and academic empowerment program, available 100-percent free of charge to students beginning in elementary school through high school education.
“We’re very happy with this show, which was 18 months in the making (rescheduled when originally canceled due to the pandemic,” promoter Chuck Shearns said. “You could feel the vibes in the room. The feedback we received was everybody had a good time. We had a good turnout, roughly 600. This will not be the last pro boxing show in Framingham. The venue has already asked us back. There wasn’t a lot of buzz leading up to the show, but those who didn’t attend will learn that it was successful, and I expect the next one will be even better.”
Nelson (4-0, 2 KOs), fighting out of neighboring Marlborough, has to overcome the awkward style of his opponent, “Outlaw” Ryan Venable (2-7, 0 KOs), which included several rounds of obvious frustration. Perez, who is a proud graduate of “Fighting Life,” settled down nicely and took the fight to Venable, flooring him in the third and again in the sixth, enroute to a 6-round unanimous decision.
In the co-featured event, undefeated super welterweight prospect Josniel “TG” Castro (6-0, 3 KOs) continued to show steady improvement. He set up his punches well, effectively threw crisp combinations, and controlled the pace throughout, peppering Las Vegas journeyman Rynell Griffin (8-48-2, 2 KOs) with constant punches to the head and body. Castro’s intense pressure paid off in the third, when Griffin went down twice from powerful body shots. Another body shot sent Griffin to the mat in the next round and referee Tom Clark immediately waved off the fight.
Castro was born in Puerto Rico and presently lives in Boca Raton, Florida, but he grew up in Lawrence (MA) and also resided and trained in Worcester (MA) and Portland, Maine.
Undefeated New Haven (CT) Elvis Figueroa (8-0, 5 KOs) was on a mission in his first action in more than two years. His relentless attack on Dallas veteran Larry “Slo Mo” Smith (12-50-2, 8 KOs) led to a third-round stoppage. After a Figueroa assault at the end of round two, Smith took a knee at the end of the second, and his corner threw in the towel early in the following round.
Figueroa is a 3-time New England Golden Gloves Champion, in addition to capturing a silver medal at the 2015 USA National Championships.
In a fight between pro-debuting heavyweights, Sean Evans (1-0, 1 KO), of nearby Shrewsbury (MA), needed only 49-seconds to take out Levi Guimareas (0-1) with a straight right. Guimareas beat the count, but he was in no condition to continue.
New Haven super featherweight Felix Parrilla’s long awaited pro debut was worth the wait as the 21-year-old floored Sidell Blocker (1-12-1) mere seconds into the opening round with a left hook. Blocker took a beating in the second round, hitting the canvas once again, and between rounds the fight was halted on the advice of the ring physician. Parrilla is a 3-time New England Golden Gloves Champion, as well as 2018 National Golden Gloves silver medalist.
Puerto Rican welterweight Jeffrey Torres (8-1, 4 KOs),fighting out of New Haven, battered a game Jader Alves de Oliveira (0-13) all around the ring until a perfectly placed left hook closed the show with only seconds remaining in the opening round.
Brazilian Rodrigo da Rocha (1-0, 1 KO) won his pro debut in style, dropping Leonard Ladeira (0-7) twice in the first and two more times in the second, the latter coming off a sweet left-right combination from which Ladeira was unable to beat the 10-count. The fight was contested at a 185-pound catchweight.
MAIN EVENT – SUPER LIGHTWEIGHTS
Nelson Perez (4-0, 2 KOs), Marlboro, MA by way of Puerto Rico
WDEC6 (59-53, 59-53, 59-53)
Ryan Venable (2-9, 0 KOs), Roanoke, VA
CO-FEATURE – SUPER WELTERWEIGHTS
Josniel Castro (6-0, 4 KOs), Boca Raton, FL
WTKO4 (1:06)
Rynell Griffin (8-48-2, 2 KOs), Las Vegas, NV
HEAVYWEIGHTS
Sean Evans (1-0, 1 KO), Shrewsbury, MA
WTKO1 (0:49)
Levi Guimareas (0-1), Woburn, MA
185-POUND CATCHWEIGHT
Rodrigo da Rocha (1-0, 1 KO), Woburn, MA by way of Brazil
KO2 (2:04)
Leonardo Ladeira (0-7), Revere, MA by way of Brazil
SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Elvis Figueroa (8-0, 4 KOs), New Haven, CT
WTKO3 (1:04)
Larry Smith (12-50-2, 8 KOs), Dallas, TX
WELTERWEIGHTS
Jeffrey Torres (8-1, 4 KOs), New Haven, CT by way of Puerto Rico
WKO1 (2:56)
Jader Alves de Oliveira (0-13), Framingham, MA
SUPER FEATHERWEIGHTS
Felix Parrella (1-0, 1 KO), New Haven, CT
WTKO2 (3:00)
Sidell Blocker (1-12-1, 0 KOs), Pleasantville, NJ
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“Fight Night in Framingham” weights from Massachusetts
Nelson Perez vs. Ryan Venable
The official weigh in was held today for tomorrow night’s “Fight Night om Framingham,” presented by Shearns Boxing Promotions, at the Sheraton Hotel in Framingham, Massachusetts.
“Fight Night in Framingham” is a charity event benefitting “Fighting Life”, an after-school youth boxing program and academic empowerment program, available 100-percent free of charge to students beginning in elementary school through high school education.
Priced at $75.00 (ringside) and $60.00 (general admission), tickets are available for purchase online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/
High Octane Classics is the presenting sponsor. Other sponsors include Platts Landscaping and Shamrock Sports.
Fighters’ weights below:
MAIN EVENT – SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT (6)
Nelson Perez (3-0, 2 KOs), Marlboro, MA by way of Puerto Rico 135 lbs.
Ryan Venable (2-8, 0 KOs), Roanoke, VA 135 lbs.
CO-FEATURE – SUPER WELTERWEIGHTS (6)
Josniel Castro (5-0, 3 KOs), Boca Raton, FL 148.5 lbs.
Rynell Griffin (8-47-2, 2 KOs), Las Vegas, NV 156 lbs.
SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHTS (6)
Elvis Figueroa (7-0, 4 KOs), New Haven, CT 168 lbs.
Larry Smith (12-49-2, 8 KOs) 162.5 lbs.
SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHTS (4)
Kevin Lewis (pro debut), Framingham, MA 168 lbs.
Saul Almeida (0-14-0), Framingham, MA by way of Brazil TOMORROW
SUPER FEATHERWEIGHTS (4)
Felix Parrella (pro debut), New Haven, CT 129.5 lbs.
Sidell Blocker (1-11-1, 0 KOs), Pleasantville, NJ 125.5 lbs.
HEAVYWEIGHTS (4)
Sean Evans (pro debut), Shrewsbury, MA lbs.
Levi Guimareas (pro debut), Woburn, MA lbs.
WELTERWEIGHTS (4)
Jeffrey Torres (7-1, 3 KOs), Philadelphia, PA by way of Puerto Rico 147 lbs.
Jader Alves (0-12), Framingham, MA 125.5 lbs.
185-POUND CATCHWEIGHT (4)
Leonardo Ladeira (0-6), Revere, MA by way of Brazil 185.5 lbs.
Rodrigo DaRocha (pro debut), Woburn, MA by way of Brazil 185 lbs.
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Kevin “Lucky” Lewis making pro debut & likely boxing history this Saturday
Kevin Lewis vs. Saul Almeida
Framingham, Massachusetts, USA 16/10/21
Hometown favorite Kevin Lewis will make his professional debut in a 4-round bout against fellow Framingham resident, super middleweight Saul “The Spider” Almeida (0-14-4), one of the top MMA fighters in New England, this Saturday night in the first professional boxing show ever held in Framingham, Massachusetts.
“Fight Night in Framingham” card, presented by Shearns Boxing Promotions, will benefit the “Fighting Life” program, at Sheraton Hotel in Framingham, Massachusetts. “Fighting Life” is an after-school youth boxing program and academic empowerment program, available 100-percent free of charge to students beginning in elementary school through high school education.
High Octane Classics is the presenting sponsor. Other sponsors include Platts Landscaping and Shamrock Sports.
The 39-year-old Lewis may be making his pro debut, but he’s sparred in what may be a record 299 different gyms from around the world, Massachusetts to California, and including the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Alaska, Nevada, and so many more states.
A reformed drug and alcohol substance abuser, Lewis started his gym journey five years as part of his new lifestyle. A week after his pro debut, Lewis will be traveling to Ireland, where he plans to hit the magical 300-mark gyms where he’s sparred.
“Twenty years ago,” Lewis said, “I started boxing and today I’m certified a personal trainer. I was born in Marshfield, moved to Reno chasing a dream, and to Framingham six years ago. I have the record (299 gyms sparred in), but there’s no record keeper for this. I did it for the love of the sport and this has become a passion for me. I’m happy and clean.
“I’m taking this one step at a time. I wanted to give it a shot, because I felt that it’s only right that I turn pro, if I’m training fighters to go pro. This may be just one time, or I could have a few more fights. Let’s see how it goes. I’m going through this process and have learned that it’s a business. My goal is to own my own gym.”
Marlboro (MA) super lightweight Nelson “Chino” Perez (3-0, 2 KOs), another past New England Golden Gloves champion and “Fighting Life” program graduate, headlines against Ryan Venable (2-6) in the 6-round main event.
Undefeated Florida-based super welterweight Josniel “TG” Castro (5-0, 3 KOs), a Puerto Rico native who grew up in Massachusetts, faces Las Vegas fighter Rynell Griffin (8-47-2, 2 KOs) In the 6-round co-featured event.
A 3-time New England Golden Gloves champion, as well as a 2015 USA Nationals silver medalist, New Haven super middleweight Elvis Figueroa (7-0, 4 KOs) will fight for the first time in more than two years, against veteran Dallas fighter Larry “Slo Mo” Smith (12-49-2, 8 KOs), in a 6-round bout.
Figueroa’s stablemate, Felix Parrilla, a 4-time New England Golden Gloves champion in addition to being the 2018 National Golden Gloves silver medalist, who will make his pro debut in a 4-round fight versus Sidell Blocker (1-11-1).
Also fighting on the undercard in 4-round bouts is pro-debuting heavyweight Sean Evans, of Shrewsbury, MA, vs. pro-debuting Levi Guimareas, and Philadelphia welterweight Jeffrey Torres (7-1, 3 KOs) vs. Framingham’s Jader Alves de Oliveira (0-12).
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Amateur stars in action, Figueroa returns, Felix Parrilla making pro debut
Elvis Figueroa vs. Larry Smith
Sheraton Hotel in Framingham, Massachusetts., USA 22/10/21
New Haven (CT) super middleweight Elvis Figueroa and pro-debuting Felix Parrilla, a pair of former USA amateur stars, will be in action October 22nd
In the first professional boxing show ever held in Framingham, Massachusetts, “Fight Night in Framingham” card, presented by Shearns Boxing Promotions, will benefit “Fighting Life,” at Sheraton Hotel in Framingham, Massachusetts. “Fighting Life” is an after-school youth boxing program and academic empowerment program, available 100-percentfree of charge to students beginning in elementary school through high school education.
New Haven is a 2-hour drive to Framingham, located in the MetroWest sub-region of Greater Boston, less than 40 miles from Boston
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A 3-time New England Golden Gloves champion, as well as a 2015 USA Nationals silver medalist, Figueroa (7-0, 4 KOs) has been inactive for more than two years. He will face veteran Dallas fighter Larry “Slo Mo” Smith (12-49-2, 8 KOs) in a 6-round bout.
“I may have been out of the ring for two years,” Figueroa explained, “but never out of the gym, and that’s the key to this sport. I’m always in the gym working and staying busy. COVID changed the way of doing things, but I didn’t change my goal or vision of winning a world championship.”
Parrilla, a 4-time New England Golden Gloves champion in addition to being the 2018 National Golden Gloves silver medalist, will make his pro debut in a 4-round fight against Sidell Blocker (1-11-1).
“I’m excited to be making my pro debut,” Parrilla said. “It’s been a long wait, but God’s timing is perfect. I’m ready to show everyone that I belong here.”
Figueroa and Parrilla are Boxing in Faith Gym stablemates in New Haven, where they are trained by the highly respected Luis Rosa, Sr.
A proud “graduate” of the Fighting Life program, nearby Marlboro, MA super lightweight Nelson “Chino” Perez (3-0, 2 KOs), another past New England Golden Gloves champion, will headline against Ryan Venable (2-6) in the 6-round main event.
In the 6-round co-featured event, undefeated Florida-based junior middleweight Josniel “TG” Castro (5-0, 3 KOs), a Puerto Rico native who grew up in Massachusetts, meets Rynell Griffin (8-47-2, 2 KOs), of Las Vegas.
Hometown favorite Kevin Lewis will make his professional debut in a 4-round bout versus fellow Framingham resident, super middleweight Saul “The Spider” Almeida (0-14-4), one of the top MMA fighters in New England.
Also fighting on the undercard in 4-round bouts is pro-debuting heavyweight Sean Evans, of Shrewsbury, MA, vs. TBA; and Philadelphia welterweight Jeffrey Torres (7-1, 3 KOs) vs. Framingham’s Jader Alves (0-12).
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“Fight Night in Framingham” finally happening on October 16
Josniel Castro vs. Rynell Griffin
Sheraton Hotel in Framingham, Massachusetts, USA 16/10/21
Nineteen months after it was originally scheduled, “Fight Night in Framingham” finally will be presented October 16 by Shearns Boxing Promotions for the benefit of “Fighting Life” at Sheraton Hotel in Framingham, Massachusetts.
Canceled due to COVID-19 restrictions, “Fight Night in Framingham” will mark the first professional boxing event ever held in Framingham, a city incorporated in 1700, located in the MetroWest subregion of Greater Boston, less than 40 miles from Boston.
“Fighting Life” is an after-school youth boxing program and academic empowerment program, available 100-percentfree of charge to students beginning in elementary school through high school education.
High Octane Classics is the presenting sponsor. Other sponsors include Platts Landscaping and Shamrock Sports.
“We had to cancel this show last year just a week before the event,” promoter Chuck Shearns explained. “A lot of people had put in a lot of work for the event, so it was disappointing for many, especially fighters. When events were allowed again in Massachusetts, we wanted to finish what we started in Framingham. Although still in uncertain times, we waited just a bit hoping that it would lessen the possibility of another cancellation. We are feeling confident that this will be the great event that we started last year.”
Shearns is excited about promoting the first boxing event in Framingham history, as well as working in association with Fighting Life.
“Shearns Boxing Promotions (SBP) is very excited, and we look forward to putting on Framingham’s first-ever boxing event for a great charity, Fighting Life,” Shearns added. “I think what speaks loudest is the amount of community and business support Fighting Life has received. I think it says a lot about what (Fighting Life founder/head coach) and the board are trying to accomplish with this organization. This kind of support will go a long way.”
Located in UpperKuts Boxing Club in nearby Ashland, MA, the Fighting Life Boxing Program was founded as a resource and program to provide children with a positive outlet in life. Visit www.fightlif.org to learn more about this organization.
The purpose of Fighting Life is to provide a safe space to promote structure, growth mindset, self-worth, and goal setting through physical and academic fulfillment and self-discipline.
“It is an outlet for kids,” Thomas said. “Kids who have been picked on. Bullied, or at risk find it’s a safe haven. We take kids from all walks of life. We don’t turn anybody away. If their parents can’t afford the membership fee to join the gym, we provide a voucher to apply to waive the fee. Not all of these kids come here to become boxers. We have fitness classes in addition to teaching boxing lessons.
“This show is important because the attention and money we receive will help us get more volunteers, equipment, and go places to box that we’ve never been. Any money we receive will go straight to the kids. Our dream is to promote our own shows someday and get our charity’s name out there for the benefit of our programs. Boxing is growing here in Framingham, and we believe that here will be more boxing in our city. I even check on the kids in school and if they need help, they’ll have a big brother right next to them. Everything is for the kids!”
Undefeated Florida-based junior middleweight Josniel “TG” Castro (5-0, 3 KOs) will headline “Fight Night in Framingham” in a 6-round bout versus 57-fight veteran Rynell Griffin, of Las Vegas. Castro has been active, something few boxers have been able to do during the pandemic, as this will be his fourth fight of 2021.
The co-featured event features a “graduate” of Fighting Life, Marlboro, MA super lightweight Nelson “Chino” Perez (3-0, 2 KOs), who will fight Ryan Venable (2-6) in a 6-round bout. Puerto Rico-native Perez is a past New England Golden Gloves champion.
Perez hasn’t forgotten where he comes from. He trains at UpperKuts and often teaches youngsters there how to train to become boxers. “I try to teach the kids to stay out of trouble,” Perez remarked. “I coach them a little to help them live and prosper. It’s great seeing these kids in the gym. I’m very excited to be part of this event to benefit Fighting Life.”
Hometown favorite Kevin Lewis will make his professional debut in a 4-rounder against a fellow Framingham resident, super middleweight Saul “The Spider” Almeida (0-14-4), one of the top MMA fighters in New England.
A pair of New Haven (CT) fighters will also be in action. Three-time New England Golden Gloves champion, super middleweight Elvis Figueroa (7-0, 4 KOs), and 4-time New England Golden Gloves champion, pro-debuting featherweight Felix Parilla, will fight in 6 and 4-round bouts, respectively, versus opponents to be determined.
Also fighting on the undercard in 4-round bouts is Boston heavyweight Wallace Nass Silva (0-2) and pro-debuting Sean Evans, fighting out of Shrewsbury, MA. Brazilian middleweight Leonardo Ladeira (0-6), of Revere (MA), will fight TBAs.
Priced at $75.00 ringside and $60.00 general admission, tickets are available to purchase online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fight-night-in-framingham-tickets-171408807357, at UpperKuts gym, or from any of the local fighters on the card.
Doors open at 6 p.m. PT, first bout at 7:00 p.m.
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Vukosa & Marshall draw, “Breakout” Granite Chin full day / night results
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“Breakout” Doubleheader weights from Derry, New Hampshire, USA
Steve Vukosa vs. Mike Marshall
The official weigh for tomorrow night’s Granite Chin Promotions doubleheader was held today at the same venue as the event, the New England Sports Center, in Derry, New Hampshire.
Tickets are on sale and are priced at $25.00 (Day Show) / $40.00 (Night Show) for general seating (unassigned). Unassigned ringside seating will be available at $35.00 per seat during the day show. The night show will offer ringside tables (assigned and seats 4) for $300.00 and are available to purchase online at www.ticketriver.com (Search: Granite Chin Invitational for the day show, Breakout for night show). Limited tickets will be available to purchase at the door.
Doors open at 12:15 p.m. ET and 7:15 p.m. ET (night) with the first bouts, respectively, at 12:30 p.m. ET and 7:30 p.m. ET.
The Pro-Am afternoon segment of the day-night doubleheader (separate admission) is slated to include nine amateur matches, highlighted by three semi-final bouts of the inaugural Granite Chin Invitational. Amateurs will weigh in Saturday morning.
Fighters’ weights below:
NIGHT CARD
MAIN EVENT — VACANT NABA UNITED STATES HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP (10)
Steve Vukosa (13-1, 5 KOs), Quincy, MA 243.4 lbs.
Mike Marshall (5-1, 4 KOs), N.E. Champion, Danbury, CT 248.8 lbs.
CO-FEATURE – VACANT ABF ATLANTIC HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP (8)
Jose Humberto Corral (20-26, 12 KOs) Agua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico 229 lbs.
Justin Rolfe (5-2-1, 4 KOs), Fairfield, ME 258.2 lbs.
NEW ENGLAND WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP (8)
Mike O’Han Jr. (12-1, 6 KOs), Champion, Holbrook, MA 147 lbs.
Tyrone Luckey (13-4-4, 9 KOs), Manahawkin, NJ 144.6 lbs.
HEAVYWEIGHTS (4)
Dennis Ventura (1-0, 1 KO), Salem, MA 235.4 lbs.
Marco Nasciemento (0-1), Woburn, MA 208.6 lbs.
CRUISERWEIGHTS (4)
Demeck Edmonds (1-0, 1 KO), Worcester, MA 199.8 lbs.
Wallace Nass Silva (pro debut), Boston, MA SATURDAY lbs.
LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHTS (4)
Saul Almeida (0-13-4), Framingham, MA 175 lbs.
Steve Sumpler (pro debut), Albany, NY 173 lbs.
SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHTS (4)
Rodrigo Almeida (2-10, 2 KOs), Woburn, MA 165 lbs.
Julien Baptiste (2-0, 2 KOs), Woburn, MA 162.6 lbs.
MIDDLEWEIGHTS (4)
Jader Alves (0-8), Woburn, MA154 lbs.
Josniel Castro (2-0, 1 KO), Worcester, MA by way of Puerto Rico 159 lbs.
Jelame Garcia (7-0, 6 KOs), Lynn, MA 163.6 lbs.
Larry Smith (12-47-2, 8 KOs), Dallas, TX 160 lbs.
JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHTS (4)
Carlos Abel Castillo (1-0, 1 KO), Holyoke, MA 153 lbs.
Jay Gregory (0-3, 2 KOs), Auburn, NY 151 lbs
WELTERWEIGHTS (6)
Denzel Whitley (4-0, 3 KOs), Holyoke, MA 147 lbs.
Paulo Sousa, Woburn, MA 152 lbs.
WELTERWEIGHTS (4)
Aquilando Brandao (0-3), Woburn, MA 146.4 lbs.
Eric Goff (1-0, 1 KO), Weymouth, MA 148 lbs.
JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHTS (4)
Nelson Perez (2-0, 2 KOs), Marlboro, MA 138.4 lbs.
Dewayne Wisdom (7-56-2, 3 KOs), Indianapolis, IN SATURDAY lbs.
LIGHTWEIGHTS (4)
Brandon Idrogo (2-0, 2 KOs), Ellenville, NY 140 lbs.
Tommy Kenney (0-4), Rutland, VT 138.4 lbs.
JUNIOR LIGHTWEIGHTS (4)
Kevin Rodriguez (0-1), Lawrence, MA 127 lbs.
Ryan Venable (2-5), Roanoke, VA 130 lbs.
DAY CARD
MAIN EVENT – ABF ATLANTIC CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP (8)
Yan Pallerin (11-1, 5 KOs), Champion, Granby, Quebec, Canada 195 lbs.
Cristiano Pedro (2-3-1, 1 KO), Challenger, Lewiston, ME by way of Angola 200 lbs.
HEAVYWEIGHTS (4)
Alexis Barriere (1-0, 1 KO), Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieux, Quebec, Canada 224 lbs.
Andrew Nolan (pro début), Franklin, NY 208 lbs.
CRUISERWEIGHTS (4)
Andrew Perez (1-0), Methuen, MA 183 lbs.
Jesus Cintron (1-18-2), Springfield, MA SATURDAY lbs.
Yhago Goncalves (0-3), Portsmouth, ME by way of Brazil 185 lbs.
Scott Lambert (1-2, 1 KO), Dover Plains, NY 183 lbs.
SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHTS (4)
Laurent Humes (pro début), Springfield, MA 166 lbs.
Philipe Martins (pro début), Marlborough, MA 160.4 lbs.
LIGHTWEIGHTS (4)
Andy Aiello (1-4-1), Bridgewater, MA 134 lbs.
Ian Garcia (0-0-1), Springfield, MA 139.4 lbs.
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