Category: Bob Trieger

Dominican quintet closed highly successful 2021 for Fighter Locker

BOSTON (December 27, 2021) -- Five Dominican fighters managed by Ryan Roach closed 2021 in winning style last month for his company, Fighter Locker, going 5-for-5 in Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic. Lightweight Leonel de los Santos, cruiserweight Roki ‘Rocky” Berroa, featherweight Orlando Perez Zapata, super welterweight Juan Solano Santos, and Fighter Locker’s latest signee, lightweight Isaelin Florian Henriquez, were all in action this past November 28th. Santos (5-0, 5 KOs), 2-time Dominican Olympian, kept his pro record perfect with a first-round stoppage of Julio Fiorentino (1-2). The 27-year-old Santos is 2-0 since returning from this year’s Olympics in Tokyo. Berroa (2-0, 1 KO), 26, blasted out pro-debuting Leonel Montero Bido only 25-seconds Read more [...]

“New England’s Future VIII” Official Weights From Webster, Mass.

Webster, Mass. (December 17, 2021) – The official weigh in for “New England’s Future VIII,” presented by Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE), was held today at Drafter Sports Café in Grosvenor Dale, Connecticut, for tomorrow night’s pro boxing event at Webster Town Hall in Webster, Massachusetts. Tickets are priced at $75.00 (reserved seating) and $45.00 (general admission) and available for purchase or by contacting Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera (anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) or any of the fighters. Doors open at 6 p.m. ET, first bout 7 p.m. ET. Fighters’ weights are below: _________________________________________________________________________ OFFICIAL WEIGHTS MAIN Read more [...]

“The Triple Crown of Boxing” Weights from Montreal

MONTREAL (December 16, 2021) – The official weigh in was held today for tomorrow night’s “The Triple Crown of Boxing,” co-promoted by Top Rank and Groupe Yvon Michel (GYM), presented by Mise-O-Jeu, at the famed Bell Center in Montreal. “The Triple Crown of Boxing” will be streamed live on ESPN + in the United States, as well as distributed on pay-per-view in Canada, by Bell TV, Canal Indigo, Shaw TV and FITE.TV, in addition to certain authorized commercial establishments Tickets are on sale and available for purchase at evenko.ca. Group reservations can also be made by contacting GYM at info@groupeyvonmichel.ca. MAIN EVENT –WBC & IBF LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS (12) (R) Artur Beterbiev (16-0, 16 KOs), Champion, Montreal, Quebec, Canada by way of Read more [...]

Kendo “Tremendo” Castaneda fighting at home in San Antonio for his boxing future

LAS VEGAS (December 16, 2021) – Former North American Boxing Association (NABA) Welterweight Champion Kendo “Tremendo” Castaneda (17-4, 8 KOs) challenges undefeated, reigning North American Boxing Federation welterweight title holder Raul “Cougar” Curiel (10-0, 8 KOs) in a 10-round bout this Saturday night at AT&T Center in San Antonio. Curiel vs. Castaneda is on a loaded card, presented by Golden Boy Promotions and headlined by the World Boxing Association (WBA) light heavyweight title eliminator between Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez (42-0, 28 KOs) and Yunieski “Monster” Gonzalez (21-3, 17 KOs), streaming live on DAZN. The winner will become the mandatory challenger for WBA Super Light Heavyweight World Champion Dmitry Bivol (19-0, 11 KOs). This is a potential Read more [...]

Undefeated Polish cruiserweight prospect Adrian “Pretty Boy” Pinheiro Preparing to make waves in 2022

ORLANDO, Fla. (December 8, 2021) – Undefeated Polish cruiserweight prospect Adrian “Pretty Boy” Pinheiro (6-0, 6 KOs) recently closed out his first year as a prizefighter in Nashville, knocking out veteran Eric Abraham (6-11, 3 KOs) in the opening round via the 3-knockdown rule. Pinheiro first dropped Abraham a minute into the fight with a right hook, followed that with a straight right, and finished the fight with a vicious right hook to the body with only one second remaining in round one. “I could feel the punch in my knuckles on the first knockdown,” Pinheiro remembered. “I new I had hurt him, but I didn’t want to rush and get caught with a punch. I picked him apart and was surprised he got up after the second knockdown. He’s a tough guy. Everybody is a headhunter. Read more [...]

Rematch of 2021 N.E. Fight of the Year Wilfredo Pagan vs. Carlos Marrero, III Headlines “New England’s Future VIII”

WORCESTER, Mass. (November 29, 2021) – The rematch of the unofficial 2021 New England Fight of the Year will headline the December 18th “New England Future VIII” event, presented by Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE), highlighting Webster’s (MA) first professional boxing event in 27 years, t Webster Town Hall. Puerto Rico-native Wilfredo “El Sucaro” Pagan (6-1-1, 3 KOs), fighting out of Southbridge (MA), and Bridgeport’s (CT) Carlos Marrero, III (2-6-2), fought to an entertaining 6-round split draw this past August 14th in Worcester (MA). “I am very excited we were able to get the rematch between Pagan and Marrero so quick,” RPE promoter Jose Antonio Rivera commented. “These two warriors put their heart and soul in their last fight and the fans were not Read more [...]

Fighter Locker boxers have plenty to be thankful for this year

BOSTON (November 24, 2021) – Fighter Locker boxers have plenty to be thankful for this Thanksgiving because their manager, Ryan Roach, has been “feeding” them throughout 2021 despite COVID-19 restrictions. While most promotional free agents have had trouble getting on cards, Roach has placed his fighters on a wide variety of shows this year in Mexico, South Carolina, Georgia, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Texas, Wyoming, Florida, Alabama, and Dominican Republic. “I have been pretty fortunate to keep my guys active with relationships I have built with promoters,” Roach said. “It takes a lot to keep them all rolling, and I try to rotate which fighters fight where and how often. I just tell them stay ready, in the gym, and I will keep you active. Activity is one of the Read more [...]

Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez not looking past Yunieski Gonzalez to Dmitry Bivol

LAS VEGAS (November 23, 2021) – Too much is at stake for “Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez for the undefeated Mexican to look past his December 18th showdown with Yunieski “The Monster” Gonzalez (21-3, 17 KOs) to World Boxing Association Light Heavyweight World Champion Dmitry Bivol. Not only is a mandatory challenger position at stake against Cuba-born Gonzalez, the perfect 42-0 (28 KOs) record is also on the line for “Zurdo” in his 12-round WBA Light Heavyweight Title Eliminator streaming live from San Antonio (TX) on DAZN. Ramirez’ promoter, Golden Boy Promotions, is presenting this event. “I never look past any of my opponents, so I don’t have to avoid looking past Gonzalez in this fight,” Ramirez said. “I know Gonzalez is a come-forward fighter who likes Read more [...]

Undefeated Polish cruiserweight prospect Adrian “Pretty Boy” Pinheiro Makes Nashville debut this Saturday

ORLANDO (November 22, 2021) – Undefeated Polish cruiserweight prospect Adrian “Pretty Boy” Pinheiro (5-0, 5 KOs) has taken an unusual route to Nashville, where he will take on veteran Eric Abraham (6-10, 3 KOs) this Saturday night in a 4-round bout at Municipal Auditorium. The 24-year-old Pinheiro was born in Poland, grew up in Brazil, moved to Orlando and then up to Massachusetts for a job opportunity in security in Boston’s Seaport and Financial districts. He started boxing three years ago, rapidly developing into a Central New England Golden Gloves Novice super heavyweight champion, turning pro this past May in Orlando where he lives again. “I’ve always been a fan of boxing,” Pinheiro explained, “but I didn’t box until I moved to the United States. I appreciate Read more [...]

RayJay Bermudez, James Perella & Francis Hogan all winners

DEDHAM, Mass. (November 21, 2021) – Vertex Promotions closed its first season in style last night with its fourth event in less than 60 days, “Fall Brawl,” at Moseley’s on the Charles in Dedham, Massachusetts. “We feel good about what we’ve done, especially considering we just started promoting,” Vertex promoter Dave Clark said. “Fans and fighters are enjoying what we’re doing. We’re making plans for next year, but we don’t want to get too far ahead of ourselves. We’re in rhythm.” Headliner RayJay “The Destroyer” Bermudez (14-0, 11 KOs) outclassed his tough Mexican opponent, super lightweight Danny “Vendado” Flores (15-25-1, 8 KOs). Bermudez patiently fought his fight, setting up power punches and staying away from Flores’ punches, comfortably Read more [...]

Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez says Dmitry Bivol now has nowhere to run

LAS VEGAS (November 17, 2021) – Frustrated by Dmitry Bivol’s silence, even after Team Zurdo and Golden Boy Promotions sent the World Boxing Association (WBA) Light Heavyweight World Super Champion a legitimate contract offer, Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez now has a clear path to his first World title shot in the light heavyweight division. Ramirez (42-0, 28 KOs) has been matched against Yunieski “The Monster” Gonzalez (21-3, 17 KOs) on December 18 in San Antonio (TX) in the official WBA Light Heavyweight Title Eliminator to determine Bivol’s mandatory challenger. “I’m excited to end the year with this eliminator bout,” Ramirez said. “This is the path I’ve been planning for and I’m very humbled and honored to be in this position. The WBA is a great organization Read more [...]

New York State Boxing Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2021  May 1st Induction Dinner

NEW YORK (November 16, 2021) – The New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF) has announced its 29-member Class of 2121. The 10th NYSBHOF induction dinner, sponsored by Ring 8, will be Sunday afternoon (12:30-5:30 p.m. ET), May 1, at Russo’s On The Bay in Howard Beach, New York. “Every year the selections get more difficult,” NYSBHOF president Bob Duffy said. “Everyone of these new inductees has been a major part of New York boxing. It’s talent like this that makes NYSBHOF so successful.” Living boxers heading into the NYSBHOF include WBO Heavyweight World Champions and Michael Bentt (11-2, 6 KOs), also a 4-time New York Golden Gloves gold medalist, and Shannon “The Cannon” Briggs (60-6-1, 53 KOs), 3-time World light middleweight titlist Verno Phillips (42-11-1, Read more [...]

2021 AIBA Men’s World Boxing Championships Successfully Conclude, New Champions And Winners Crowned

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (November 10, 2021) -- The 2021 AIBA Men’s World Boxing Championships recently concluded with thrilling bouts in 13 men’s weight categories, in front of a packed Štark Arena in Belgrade. Eighty-eight AIBA member federations were represented. The winners benefited from unprecedented prize money, with gold medalists winning $100 000 each in addition to solid gold medals and champions’ belts. “You have shown us strength, but you have also shown us so much more: patience, respect, friendship and courage. Those attributes are pillars of our daily lives, not just in boxing. Participants of these Championships became an example to all of us,” AIBA President Umar Kremlev said. Athletes from the AIBA Fair Chance team were honored as winners of the AIBA Fair Play Read more [...]

“Championship Road” Weights from Hampton, NH

(pictures by Emily Harney/Fightography) HAMPTON, N.H. (November 12, 2021) – The official weigh in was held today for tomorrow night’s “Championship Road,” presented by Granite Chin Promotions, streaming live on bxngtv.com from The Rim in Hampton, New Hampshire. Priced at $60.00 (ringside) and $40.00 (general admission, in addition to ringside tables of four for $260.00, tickets are available to purchase at www.TicketRiver.com (Search: Championship Road) and fight night at the doors. Doors open at 5 p.m. ET with the first bout at 5:30 p.m. ET. Official fighters’ weights below: OFFICIAL WEIGHTS MAIN EVENT – SUPER LIGHTWEIGHTS (10) (R) Mike Ohan, Jr. (13-1, 7 KOs), Whitman, MA 140.8 lbs. (L) Israel Rojas (12-24, 5 KOs), Aqua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico 140.6 lbs. CO-FEATURE Read more [...]

Mike “Bad Boy” Ohan, Jr. Destroys Israel Rojas in 2 rounds

(L) Mike Ohan destroyed Israel Rojas (pictures by Emily Harney/Fightography) HAMPTON, N.H. (November 13, 2021) – New England welterweight champion Mike “”Bad Boy” Ohan, Jr. destroyed       Israel “Filipino Tigre” Rojas in two rounds to headline tonight’s “Championship Road,” presented by Granite Chin Promotions, at The RIM Sports Complex in Hampton, New Hampshire. “I thought this was a good ending to a great year,” Granite Chin Promotions president Chris Traietti said. “I’m learning more as a promoter. There’s a reason I’m signing good, young talent and drawing crowds. We’re getting bigger; our roster is better, my connections wider, and Granite Chin will become even more relevant next year. A lot of promoters who were on my windshield are now in Read more [...]