Day: August 30, 2020

Justin “Crazy Train” Rolfe crowned N.E. heavyweight champion

 Justin "Crazy Train" Rolfe (L) punched his way to the N.E. heavyweight title (all pictures courtesy of Emily Harney/Fitography) DERRY, N.H. (August 30, 2020) - Two regional title bouts, supported by several stay-busy fights, highlighted Granite Chin Promotion's first pro boxing event since this past November, 'Return to Derry," last night (Sat., Aug. 29), in front of a near capacity crowd at New England Sports Center in Derry, New Hampshire. Two world champions were in attendance to support the fighters, undefeated reigning World Boxing Organization (WBO) middleweight champion Demetrius "Boo Boo" Andrade and "El Gallo" Jose Antonio Rivera, the retired 3-time, 2-division title holder. "I'm glad that tonight we took as step forward towards normalcy," Read more [...]

Split-T Management’s Highly Regarded Javier Martinez Looks For Win Number-Two Tonight in Las Vegas

NEW YORK (August 29, 2020) -Tonight at the MGM Grand Conference Center, middleweight prospect Javier Martinez goes for his 2nd win as a professional as he takes on Rance Ward. Martinez, 25 years-old of Milwaukee, Wisconsin is managed by Tim VanNewhouse of Split-T Management, and is promoted by Top Rank. The bout can be seen LIVE on ESPN + beginning at 7:30 ET. Martinez was impressive in his pro debut when he won a four-round unanimous decision over Ryan Burrs on July 15th. Ward (4-1-1, 2 KOs) of Houma, Louisiana won his first four bouts, and has a win over previously undefeated Scott Perhach. Martinez was the 2020 Olympic Trial Champion at middleweight.  He was also a five-time National Champion, and Read more [...]