Results Peter Manfredo Sr.’s “Diamonds in the Rough”

Peter Manfredo Sr.’s “Diamonds in the Rough” had middleweight Edwin Rodriguez 5-0, 5 Ko’s fighting in his first main event. The young middleweight attacked the body of possum playing Anthony Cannon 4-8, 1 Ko, breaking him down causing the Michigan fighter’s handlers to stop the bout at 1:07 round four. The two time Golden Glove national Champion Rodriguez remained undefeated stopping five of his six opponents. Rodriguez is looking to get back in action June 27th at the Lincoln Street Armory, Worcester, Massachusetts.

On the undercard: Heavyweight Tyler Hinkey won a four-round unanimous decision over Mike Miller judges scores 39-37 twice and 40-36.

Middleweight Mark DeLuca 5-0, 3 Ko’s shutout Anthony Osbourne 7-27-1, 2 Ko’s 40-35 times three.

Providence’s junior welterweight Jesus Caro won his pro debut stopping Reidsville, North Carolina’s Levaniel King now 0-2 at 1:24 of round one.

Jacksonville, Florida’s featherweight Robert DaLuz 11-11-2, 9 Ko’s, decisioned Lynn, Ma.’s Castulo Gonzalez 9-6, 3 Ko’s 59-55, 59-55, 56-58 in their scheduled six rounder.

Providence’s Jose Sanchez 3-0, 1 KO outpointed Cleveland, Ohio’s Harvey Phillips 0-5 by the scores of 40-36 twice and 39-37.

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Youth on Display in “Diamonds in the Rough”
Saturday Night in Boston

PAWTUCKET, Rhode Island (May 13, 2008) – Youth takes center stage Saturday night (May 17) in “Diamonds in the Rough,” presented by Peter Manfredo, Sr. in association with Let’s Get It On Promotions, at Freeport (I.B.E.W.) Hall in Dorchester, Massachusetts.

“We’re putting on a show with quality entertainment,” Manfredo said. “You’re going to see some young bucks fighting as they gain experience on their way to the next level. It’s not going to be easy for them, though.”

Manfredo also announced that his son, Peter Manfredo, Jr., and Jessie Brinkley will make special appearances at “Diamonds in the Rough” to meet and great fans. They are both trained by Manfredo, Sr. and were stars of the original season of The Contender television reality series.

Some of those young bucks Manfredo referred to are Worcester (MA) middleweight prospect Edwin Rodriguez, middleweight Derek Hinkey and his brother, heavyweight Tyler Hinkey, plus middleweight Mark “The Italian Bazooka” DeLuca.

The Dominican Republic-born Rodriguez (5-0, 3 KOs), winner of the 2006 National Golden Gloves Championships and 2005 United States Championships, faces LuisHodge (5-6-1, 3 KOs) in the 6-round co-main event.

In the other 6-round co-main event, Native American and former U.S. Olympic trials participant Derek Hinkey (4-1, 4 KOs), fighting out of McDermitt, Nevada, takes on Anthony Cannon (4-8, 1 KO).

A 6-round featherweight bout matches-up Guatamala-born Castulo Gonzalez (9-5, 3 KOs), fighting out of Lyn n (MA), against Florida tough guy Robert “Don’t Lose” DaLuz (10-11-2, 9 KOs).

In a pair of 4-round bouts, DeLuca (3-0, 2 KOs), 2004 National Silver Gloves champion, meets veteran Anthony “Blood” Osbourne (7-26-1, 2 KOs), while Tyler Hinkey (2-0-1, 2 KOs) squares off against Mike Miller (3-10-2, 3 KOs).

Also scheduled to fight on the undercard in his pro debut is Providence junior welterweight Jesus Caro, New England Golden Gloves champion; Pawtucket featherweight Jose Sanchez (2-0, 1 KO) versus Harvey Phillips (0-4); Brockton (MA) welterweight Alexandria Madgziak fights Tamika Balmer in pro debuts for both. All bouts and fighters are subject to change.

Tickets, priced at $40.00 (general admission), $55.00 (reserved), $75.00 (ringside) and $100.00 (Golden Ringside), are on sale at Freeport Hall and Manfredo’s Gym. Call 401.723.1359 for additional information. Doors open at 6 PM/ET, first bout at 7 PM/ET.

CONTACT: Bob TriegerFull Court Press 978.664.4482 bobtfcp@hotmail.com

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Manfredo, Sr. Promoting
to Keep Young Fighters Busy!
Rodriguez & Hinkey, “Diamonds in the Rough” May 17 in Boston

PAWTUCKET, Rhode Island (May 6, 2008) – Peter Manfredo, Sr. has been a world champion kick-boxer, owns and operates New England (Manfredo’s Gym in Pawtucket) top gym, and trainsd talented pro fighters such as his son, world title challenger Peter Manfredo, Jr., Jessie Brinkley, Edwin Rodriguez and other promising prospects.

The question is why Manfredo, Sr. has delved into promoting? On May 17 he presents “Diamonds in the Rough,” in association with Let’s Get It On Promotions, at Freeport (I.B.E.W.) Hall in Dorchester, Massachusetts.

“I decided to venture into promoting to give young pros around here an opportunity to fight without signing a promotional contract,” Manfredo explained. “They don’t want to be restricted by signing with a promoter and I’m not looking to sign anybody. I’m giving them a chance to fight, keep busy, and opportunities to build their records.”

Headlining for the first time is Worcester (MA) middleweight prospect Edwin Rodriguez (5-0, 3 KOs) in the 6-round co-main event. The Dominican Republic-born Rodriguez won the 2006 National Golden Gloves Championships and 2005 United States Championships.

Super middleweight Derek Hinkey (4-1, 4 KOs), fighting out of McDermitt, Nevada, is a Native American fighter with a rich amateur career that includes participation in the Olympic Trials. He meets TBA in the 6-round co-feature. A 6-round featherweight bout has been added between Guatamala-born Castulo Gonzalez (9-5, 3 KOs), fighting out of Lynn (MA), against Florida tough guy Robert “Don’t Lose” DaLuz (10-11-2, 9 KOs).

Also scheduled to fight on the May 17 card are Whitman (MA) super middleweight Mark “The Italian Bazooka” DeLuca (3-0, 2 KOs), 2004 National Silver Gloves champion; Hinkey’s younger brother, heavyweight Tyler Hinkey (2-0-1, 2 KOs); Providence junior welterweight Jesus Caro, New England Golden Gloves champion; Brockton (MA) welterweight Alexandria Madgziak. Caro and Madgziak will be making their pro debuts. All bouts and fighters are subject to change.

Tickets, priced at $40.00 (general admission), $55.00 (reserved), $75.00 (ringside) and $100.00 (Golden Ringside), are on sale at Freeport Hall and Manfredo’s Gym. Call 401.723.1359 for additional information. Doors open at 6 PM/ET, first bout at 7 PM/ET.

CONTACT: Bob TriegerFull Court Press 978.664.4482 mailto:bobtfcp@hotmail.com