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Andrade Destroys Hernandez
Andrade improved his record to a perfect 16-0 (11 KOs) and captured his first title belt, the IBA Americas junior middleweight title. The 2008 U.S. Olympian is presently rated among the top 15 in all four governing bodies: WBO #9, IBF #12, WBC #14 and WBA #15.
The 23-year-old from Providence went to Hernandez' (30-11, 17 KOs) body in the opening round and then opened-up in the second, dropping Angel once and then again for good at 1:39 as referee Steve Smoger waved off the count and declared the outcome a knockout.
"I felt good," Andrade commented after the fight. "I was in great shape. I saw he was breathing heavy after the first round and decided to take the fight to him in the second. I knew I had him, especially after the straight left. This is my first belt and I'm going to collect a lot more. A few more fights, little more experience, and I'll be ready for anybody in the world."
Andrade is co-promoted by Star Boxing and Banner Promotions.
In the co-feature, unbeaten Philadelphia junior welterweight Raymond "Tito" Serrano (18-0, 8 KOs), rated No. 15 by the WBA, bounced back from a third-round knockdown to take a unanimous 10-round decision from Kenny Abril (11-2-4, 6 KOs).
"It was a good fight," Serrano said. "I felt like I was winning the (third) round, but I slipped as he hit me (knockdown) with a jab. I wasn't hurt. He's a strong fighter. We went a good 10 rounds. It was a good experience and I'm 18-0."
Bronx super featherweight Emanuel Gonzalez (10-0, 7 KOs) kept his perfect record intact by way of a fourth-round unanimous decision versus Jesus Bayron.
Former USBA & NABO champion "Mighty" Mike Arnaoutis (23-7-2, 10 KOs) registered a workmanlike victory by six-round decision against veteran junior welterweight Shaka Moore.
East Hartford's popular super featherweight Joseph "Chip" Perez (7-1, 2 KOs) out-gunned a game Jamell Tyson for a hard-fought six-round decision. Local favorite Jair Ramos (2-0, 2 KOs) stopped junior welterweight Miguel Rodriguez (0-2) in the second round. Super middleweight Charles Foster (2-0, 1 KO) a knockdown to defeat Borngood Washington in a spirited bout.
Full results:
JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Demetrius Andrade (16-0, 11 KOs), Providence, RI WKO2 (1:39) Angel Hernandez (30-11, 17 KOs), Chicago, IL
(Andrade won the IBA Americas Junior Middleweight title)
SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Charles Foster (2-0, 1 KO), New Haven, CT WDEC4 (38-37, 38-37, 38-37) Borngood Washington (3-10, 1 KO), Queens, NY
JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHTS
Raymond Serrano (18-0, 8 KOs), Philadelphia, PA WDEC10 (97-92, 97-92, 95-94) Kenny Abril (11-2-4, 6 KOs), Rochester, NY
Mike Arnaoutis (23-7-2, 10 KOs), Astoria, NY WDEC6 (60-54, 60-54, 59-55) Shaka Moore (11-16-3, 2 KOs), Norwalk, CT
Jair Ramos (2-0, 1 KO), Waterbury, CT WTKO2 (0:53) Miguel Rodriguez (0-2), Philadelphia, PA
SUPER FEATHERWEIGHTS
Emanuel Gonzalez (10-0, 7 KOs), Bronx, NY WDEC4 (40-46, 39-37, 39-37) Jesus Bayron (5-3-1, 4 KOs), San Juan, PR Joseph Perez (7-1, 2 KOs), East Hartford, CT WDEC6 (59-55, 58-56, 58-56) Jamell Tyson (2-5-1, 1 KO), Rochester, NY
ABOUT STAR BOXING: Star Boxing, Inc. has been in operation since 1992. Founded by Joe DeGuardia, its President and CEO, Star Boxing has worked to produce some of the most exciting and memorable boxing events in recent history. Star has continued to work with and develop a number of very exciting world champions, world-rated contenders and young prospects. Star has consistently brought credibility, integrity, and exciting fights to the boxing industry. For more information on Star Boxing, visit the official website at www.starboxing.com.
CONTACTS:
Bob Trieger, Full Court Press, 978.664.4482, bobtfcp@hotmail.com
Star Boxing, 718.823.2000, PR@starboxing.com
Justin Leslie, Mohegan Sun, 860.862.4106, jleslie@mohegansun.com
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DeGuardia Family Had Split Loyalties Watching Super Bowl
(February 8, 2012) - Veteran boxing promoter Joe DeGuardia had a brief respite this past Sunday, one day after promoting his second show in two weeks and a few days prior to his Star Boxing-presented ESPN Friday Night Fights show this week, at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.
A lifelong New York sports fan, Joe eagerly watched the Super Bowl with his two sons, Joseph (15) and Andrew (10), in the Bronx at a relative's home. Joe and Joseph were thrilled that their New York Giants won, but Andrew was heartbroken his New England Patriots lost.
For some unknown reason, Andrew is a Pats fan who showed the heart of a fighter last Friday, when he entered his classroom in Westchester -- filled with Giants fans -- wearing a Tom Brady jersey and Patriots hat along with #12 (Brady's number) painted on one side of his face, Patriots on the other.
"He didn't care," Joe said about his son being the lone dissenter among his classmates. "I was torn watching the game because one son was rooting for the Giants, the other for the Patriots. I was born and raised in the Bronx, a diehard New York sports fan. Joseph is the same as his parents (Giants, Yankees, etc.). Andrew, though, is a rebel.
"Andrew was ecstatic when the Patriots were leading. He was rubbing it in, even doing a 'Cruz salsa dance' after the Pats scored a touchdown. A little depressed after the game, Andrew bounced right back saying, 'Wait until next year.' Believe it or not, I honestly don't know why, but Andrew is a Red Sox fan, too."
Friday night's fights this week should be easier for Joe to watch because both of his sons will be supporting two of Star Boxing's most promising boxers, unbeaten 2008 U.S. Olympian Demetrius "Boo Boo" Andrade, and undefeated junior welterweight prospect Raymond "Tito" Serrano.
Andrade (15-0, 10 KOs) takes on former world title challenger Angel "Toro" Hernandez (30-10 (17 KOs) in the 10-round main event for the vacant North American Boxing Organization ("NABO") junior middleweight title. Former World amateur champion Andrade - WBO #9, WBC & IBF #13 and WBA #15 - fights out of nearby Providence.
In the 10-round co-feature, WBA #15 Serrano (17-0, 8 KOs), fighting out of Philly, meets former New York State title-holder Kenny Abril (11-4-1, 6 KOs), of Rochester (NY).
A strong undercard features past and future champions and contenders, as well as some of the most promising prospects on the East Coast.
Former USBA & NABO light welterweight champion "Mighty" Mike Arnaoutis (22-7-2, 10 KOs) returns against always popular Shaka Moore (11-16-3, 2 KOs), of Norwalk (CT), in a six-round, crossroads fight.
Another undefeated Stat Boxing fighter, Bronx super featherweight prospect Emanuel Gonzalez (9-0, 7 KOs) puts his perfect record on the line against upset-minded Jesus Bayron (5-3-1, 4 KOs) in a six-round match. East Hartford super featherweight Joseph "Chip" Perez (6-1, 2 KOs) faces Jamell Tyson (2-4-1, 1 KO) in another six rounder.
Also fighting on the undercard in separate four-round bouts is a pair of promising Connecticut boxers. Waterbury junior welterweight Jair Ramos (1-0) fights Miguel Rodriguez (0-1), while New Haven super middleweight Charles Foster (1-0) faces Queens veteran Borngood Washington.
Tickets are $75.00, $40.00 and $30.00 (plus $5.00 facility fee for all tickets) and are on sale now through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com; call Ticketmaster's national toll free Charge By Phone number 1.800.745.3000; or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets are also available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office, subject to availability, or by calling Star Boxing at 1.718.823.2000 and online via www.StarBoxing.com.
For more information go online to www.starboxing.com or www.mohegansun.com.
ABOUT STAR BOXING:
Star Boxing, Inc. has been in operation since 1992. Founded by Joe DeGuardia, its President and CEO, Star Boxing has worked to produce some of the most exciting and memorable boxing events in recent history. Star has continued to work with and develop a number of very exciting world champions, world-rated contenders and young prospects. Star has consistently brought credibility, integrity, and exciting fights to the boxing industry. For more information on Star Boxing, visit the official website at www.starboxing.com.
CONTACTS:
Bob Trieger, Full Court Press, 978.664.4482, bobtfcp@hotmail.com
Star Boxing, 718.823.2000, PR@starboxing.com
Justin Leslie, Mohegan Sun, 860.862.4106, jleslie@mohegansun.com
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in Friday's ESPN Main Event at Mohegan Sun
(February 8, 2012) - Star Boxing president Joe DeGuardia has announced that former world title challenger Angel "Toro" Hernandez (30-10, 17 KOs) has replaced an ill Derek Ennis for Friday's night's main event against 2008US Olympian Demetrius "Boo Boo" Andrade (15-0, 10 KOs) on ESPN Friday Night Fights at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.
The headliner is a 10-round battle for the vacant North American Boxing Organization ("NABO") junior middleweight title. Ennis was forced to withdraw due to the flu.
"We're very fortunate to find a solid veteran like Angel Hernandez as a late replacement," DeGuardia said. "He's been in with some of the best and beaten the likes of Juan Carlos Candelo, Frankie Randall, James McGirt, Larry Marks, and Antwun Echols. We expect him to be a solid test for Demetrius."
Hernandez, fighting out of Chicago, is a typically tough Mexican fighter who has been stopped only twice in 40 professional fights. In 2004, he lost a 12-round decision to Winky Wright in their IBF light middleweight title fight. A former NABF, IBA Americas and NABA champion, Angel lost a disputed 12-round split decision to former world champion Kassim Ouma for the vacant USBA championship.
CONTACTS:
Bob Trieger, Full Court Press, 978.664.4482, bobtfcp@hotmail.com
Star Boxing, 718.823.2000, PR@starboxing.com
Justin Leslie, Mohegan Sun, 860.862.4106, jleslie@mohegansun.com
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to Union Center Saturday April 28th
"We're very pleased with the supportive crowd who saw some great fights and truly had an entertaining evening. Our next date here in Albany at the Times Union Center will be on Saturday, April 28th," said Joe DeGuardia, President of Star Boxing.
In front of a loud and supportive crowd approaching 4,000 strong, heavyweight contender Joe "The Future " Hanks defended his IBA Americas Title over monstrous Cuban Rafael Pedro.
The 28-year-old Hanks took the fight right at the 6'7" Pedro, pressuring the giant with piston like jabs and crunching body shots, easily winning the opening stanza.
The assault continued in the second round when the proceedings ended abruptly. With Pedro attempting to fend off Hanks, he fell to the canvas after attempting a right hook. Suffering from an apparent dislocated right shoulder, Pedro informed the referee he was unable to continue and the bout was stopped at the 0:48 mark of the round.
With the win, Hanks of Newark, New Jersey improved his perfect record to 19-0 with thirteen stoppages while Pedro fell to 21-10-1 (15KO's).
In the co-main event, fans were treated to a fast-paced ten rounder between bantamweights Sahib Usarov of Moscow, Russia and Cuban 2004 Olympic Gold Medalist Yan Barthelemy for the WBO Inter-Continental Title.
Fighting for the first time in the United States. Usarov took the fight right at the fellow southpaw. Utilizing excellent boxing skills, the Russian was able to score effectively with a piston like jab and sharp left hands, keeping the awkward Barthelemy at bay. Both fighters eyes were swollen by the end of the fight.
Scores at the end were tallied in Usarov's favor, 98-91 and 96-93 twice. With the win the, Usarov improved his unbeaten record to 18-0-0 (6KO's), while Barthelemy fell to 12-3-0 (4KO's).
In a scheduled four round junior middleweight bout, son of former Mike Tyson trainer, Kevin "Kid" Rooney Jr. got back in the win column after a gruelling battle with the game Stanley "Chin Checker" Harvey of San Diego.
Fighting off the early aggression from Harvey, Rooney was very busy banging away at Harvey, hurting him various times over the four round scrap with hard shots from both hands, icing the victory with a brutal right hand that sent Harvey's mouthpiece into the air in the fourth frame.
Winning by shutout scores of 40-36 on all three score cards, Rooney improved to 3-1-0 (1KO), while Harvey returned to California at 1-2 (1KO).
Highly regarded middleweight prospect Jason Escalera stayed unbeaten with a fourth round stoppage of Marcus Brooks in their crowd pleasing, scheduled eight rounder.
Dropping Brooks in the second with a crunching body shot, Escalera followed up with an additional knockdown of the stalking Columbia, South Carolina native in the third round.
The gutsy and aggressive Brooks stayed after the skilled Escalera but was dropped again in the fourth with a shot to the body, the bout being called to a halt at the 1:09 mark of the round.
Fighting out of Union City, New Jersey, Escalera improved to 13-0-0 with 12 knockouts while Brooks moved to 7-9-0 (3 KO's).
In front of a large, loud and proud gathering of supporters, Schenectady's Bryan 'The Brick" Abraham upset Darnell Jiles of Rochester, New York in their junior welterweight bout scheduled for six.
Displaying superior technique, Jiles controlled the early action with his advantage in speed and blistering counter shots. But the game Abraham kept after the southpaw with hard right hooks.
Trading heavily much to the crowds delight towards the end of the round, Abraham drilled Jiles to the canvas with three brutal right hooks, the bout being stopped at the time of 2:59.
The knockout raised Abraham's record to 6-10-2 (6KO's) while Jiles turned to 8-3-1 (3KO's).
In the opening bout of the evening, pro debuting Albany native, Mike Seitz turned back the wildly aggressive Karim Richardson of Brooklyn, New York, dropping the fellow pro debuter to the canvas in the first round with a powerful left hook which halted the action at the 2:00 mark of their light heavyweight bout.
CONTACTS: Chadd Ryan, Times Union Center, 518-487-2015, Chadd.Ryan@timesunioncenter-albany.com
Star Boxing, 718-823-2000, PR@StarBoxing.com
Bernie Bahrmasel, DOUBLE B PUBLICITY, 773-592-2986, BernieBahrmasel@yahoo.com
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The action-packed Feb. 10 show is being presented by Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing. Serrano (17-0, 8 KOs), fighting out of Philadelphia, faces another stiff test in former New York State title-holder Abril (11-4-1, 6 KOs), of Rochester (NY). An impressive victory could propel Serrano into a regional title fight. Already ranked No. 11 by the World Boxing Association ("WBA), the talented 22-year-old is also rated in the top 10 by the NABF (#5), USBA (#6) NABO (#9) and WBA #15.
The headliner is a 10-round battle between undefeated 2008 U.S. Olympian Demetrius "Boo Boo" Andrade (15-0, 10 KOs) and former USBA champion Derek "Pooh" Ennis (23-3-1, 13 KOs) for the vacant North American Boxing Organization ("NABO") junior middleweight title. Former World amateur champion Andrade - WBO #9, WBC & IBF #13 and WBA #15 - fights out of nearby Providence, while IBF #9 Ennis is from Philadelphia.
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(January 31st) - Honors keep rolling in for Star Boxing's world ranked Junior Middleweight Delvin Rodriguez, the latest being yesterday's announcement by the Boxing Writers Association of America ("BWAA") that last July 17th Star Boxing-promoted event between Rodriguez and Pawel Wolak, aired live on ESPN Friday Night Fights, had been selected as the BWAA Fight of the Year.
Their action-packed fight at the historic Roseland Ballroom in Manhattan ended in a majority draw. Rodriguez won the rematch on December 3rd, 2012, by way of a dominating and impressive 10-round unanimous decision (100-90, 98-92 and 98-91) at the fabled Madison Square Garden.
In addition to the BWAA, Rodriguez-Wolak 1 was also selected as Fight of the Year by numerous publications and websites including Sports Illustrated and Delvin was named Connecticut Fighter of the Year by the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame.
The BWAA Fight of the Year Award is named after legendary heavyweights, Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier. Rodriguez-Wolak I joins some great past BWAA Fight of the Year winners such as
2002 -- Micky Ward - Arturo Gatti
2004 -- Marco Antonio Barrera-Erik Morales III
2005 -- Diego Corrales-Jose Luis Castillo I
2008 -- Israel Vazquez - Rafael Marquez III
"I'm very proud of Delvin and would like to thank the BWAA for selecting our fight for this prestigious award," commented Joe DeGuardia, founder and CEO of Star Boxing. "Delvin is clearly established as one of the best and most entertaining Junior Middleweights in the world. Boxing fans want to see more of Delvin and we hope HBO and Showtime are pushing some the top 154-pounders in the world to fight him. We're open to any good offers up to and including a world title fight."
Dominican Republic-native Rodriguez (26-5-3, 14 KOs), fighting out of Danbury, Connecticut, is rated No. 5 in the world by the World Boxing Council ("WBC"), World Boxing Association ("WBA") and World Boxing Organization ("WBO"), as well as No. 7 by the International Boxing Federation ("IBF"), and No. 10 by The Ring magazine.
On February 10th, the 31-year-old Rodriguez will be honored among his family, friends and fans at Mohegan Sun Arena, by Star Boxing during its ESPN Friday Night Fights show, where he will receive the Connecticut Fighter of the Year award. The show at Mohegan Sun features undefeated 2008 U.S. Olympian Demetrius "Boo Boo" Andrade (15-0, 10 KOs) against former USBA junior middleweight champion Derek "Pooh" Ennis (23-3-1, 13 KOs) in a l battle for the vacant North American Boxing Organization ("NABO") Junior Middleweight title.
CONTACTS:
Bob Trieger, Full Court Press, 978.664.4482, bobtfcp@hotmail.com
Star Boxing, 718.823.2000, PR@starboxing.com
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Chris Algieri Stays Undefeated
at Sensational Star Boxing Card on Long Island
The victory raised Algieri's record to 13-0 (6KO's), while Smith moved to 10-6 (5KO's).
Said Star Boxing President Joe DeGuardia, "Chris gained some good experience tonight, and he capped off a fantastic card. This was our second straight sold out event at the Paramount and we'll definitely be back. From top to bottom the fights were great and that's our commitment to the fans at each of our shows."
"I am pleased that the fans had such a terrific night and they saw evenly matched bouts featuring the area's finest prospects and newcomers. We are excited to come back to the Paramount in the near future."
Bellport, New York's Willett moved to 2-1-1 while Newark's Kinch's record headed to 1-0-1. Scores for the split decision draw were 36-40, 39-37 and 38-38.
Willett was returning the ring after a ten-month layoff and is looking to stay much busier in 2012. The former amateur standout was critically injured in April 2010 when he was shot in the abdomen while working as a school security guard protecting students from a robbery attempt on Long Island, New York.
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Demetrius Andrade Following the Plan!
(January 23rd) - Undefeated 2008 U.S. Olympian Demetrius "Boo Boo" Andrade believes his February 10 main-event fight against former USBA junior middleweight champion Derek "Pooh" Ennis, for the vacant North American Boxing Organization ("NABO") junior middleweight title, is a continuation of a well designed plan, eventually landing him a world title fight later this year or in early 2013.
With world title belt implications for the winner, Andrade-Ennis headlines the Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing show on ESPN Friday Night Fights at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.
Andrade (15-0, 10 KOs), fighting out of nearby Providence, was a much decorated amateur who in 2007 became the first American since 1999 to capture a gold medal at the World Amateur Championships. The talented 23-year-old from Providence is ranked in the top 15 of all four major governing bodies: No. 9 by the World Boxing Organization ("WBO"), No. 13 by the International Boxing Federation ("IBF") and World Boxing Council ("WBC") and No. 15 by the World Boxing Association ("WBA"). He is co-promoted by Star Boxing and Banner Promotions.
"This fight will put me in a good position and let people know that I'm coming hard," Andrade said. "I will be there soon (world champion) but I'm in no rush. I've been handled the right way. We're following the game plan and picking the right fights. Once I get up to 20-0 or so, I'll be ready to call out the big guys like (Canelo) Alvarez.
"I've improved a lot since I turned pro, mentally and physically. I've kept my head on straight, remained focused and have had no distractions at all - in or out of the ring. Physically, I'm in tip-top shape, able to handle whatever comes my way."
IBF No. 9-rated Ennis (23-3-1, 13 KOs) is carrying on the rich tradition of other tough Philadelphia fighters before him such as Joey Giardello, Jeff Chandler, Bernie Briscoe and so many others from the City of Brotherly Love.
"I don't know too much about Ennis other than his record and that he has a good style," Demetrius remarked. "We're looking to step-up and fight guys like him. We're going to make this show rock. I'm going for a big win."
Like Floyd Mayweather, Jr. and Roy Jones, Jr. before him, Andrade is a exceptionally gifted boxer who has been unfairly tabbed a "safety-first fighter" because he makes fights look so easy and effortless. Boxing, though, is about hitting your opponent without getting hit. Andrade has done just that and much more during his perfect pro career to this point. The slick southpaw has been thoroughly dominant in his 15 pro fights, knocking out 10 opponents, and winning all but four of 59 rounds on the judges' scorecards.
"Sometimes, it's funny to me that, when I win by a decision, some people get mad because I didn't knockout my opponent," Andrade explained. "But they still get mad when I win by knockout. Whenever I fight, I bring a different look and nobody can say I don't. I beat (Grady) Brewer with my jab and I went to (Saul) Duran's body with power punches until he quit.
"Each and every fight, I'm better, stronger - stepping-up against better competition - and I'm still winning."
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Derek Ennis Says Using 2008 US Olympian Demetrius Andrade as Springboard NABO Junior Middleweight Title Fight Feb. 10th on ESPN FNF Live from Mohegan Sun
(January 17th) - Philadelphia junior middleweight Derek "Pooh" Ennis plans to use unbeaten 2008 U.S. Olympian Demetrius "Boo Boo" Andrade as a springboard February 10 in their main event fight for the vacant North American Boxing Organization ("NABO") title.
Andrade-Ennis headlines the Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing show on ESPN Friday Night Fights show at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. The 10-round bout has future world title belt implications for the winner.
Andrade (15-0, 10 KOs), fighting out of nearby Providence, in addition to being an Olympians also was the 2007 World Amateur Championships gold-medal winner, the first American to do so since 1999. Fighting Feb. 10 on ESPN for the ninth time in his three-year professional career, the 23-year-old Andrade has been so dominating he has won 55 of 59 rounds on the judges' scorecards
Andrade is rapidly climbing the ratings ladder, currently ranked in the top 15 of all four major governing bodies: No. 9 by the World Boxing Organization ("WBO"), No. 13 by the International Boxing Federation ("IBF") and World Boxing Council ("WBC") and No. 15 by the World Boxing Association ("WBA"). He is co-promoted by Star Boxing and Banner Promotions.
The confident 5' 8" Ennis (23-3-1, 13 KOs), a former USBA title-holder who is rated No. 9 by the IBF, believes a victory against Andrade will put him right back into the junior middleweight picture. "I'm just looking at this as another fight," Ennis said. "But, as soon as I beat him, I'm right back on top. I really don't know too much about him other than he's tall (6' 1") and a southpaw.
"Coming from Philly, I have a good name or persona, so everybody knows I'm coming to fight. People are going to see a lot of speed and pressure put on by me in a world-class fight."
Ennis' most significant victory to date was against another relatively tall Olympian, 6' 1" world title challenger Ermosele Albert (22-3-1), of Nigeria, by way of a12-round decisions in 2009 for the vacant USBA championship.
"This fight is a great opportunity for us," Ennis' co-manager Moe Gonzalez (E & M Management) noted. "We know he's in tough against this kid, but Derek is tough, too. They better not think they have a cakewalk, Derek is coming to fight. He doesn't have problems with southpaws or taller guys. Derek really gets up for fights like this and he'll be ready."
Tickets are $75.00, $40.00 and $30.00 (plus $5.00 facility fee for all tickets) and are on sale now through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com; call Ticketmaster's national toll free Charge By Phone number 1.800.745.3000; or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets are also available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office, subject to availability, or by calling Star Boxing at 1.718.823.2000 and online via www.StarBoxing.com.
The Feb. 10 co-feature and undercard bouts are being finalized and will soon be announced.
CONTACTS:
Bob Trieger, Full Court Press, 978.664.4482, bobtfcp@hotmail.com
Star Boxing, 718.823.2000, PR@starboxing.com
Justin Leslie, Mohegan Sun, 860.862.4106, jleslie@mohegansun.com
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US Olympian Demetrius Andrade Headlines
February 10th ESPN FNF Show vs Derek Ennis
for NABO Jr Middleweight Title at Mohegan Sun
(January 5th) -- Star Boxing will once again showcase one of the most promising boxers in the world, undefeated 2008 U.S. Olympian Demetrius "Boo Boo" Andrade, February 10 against rugged Philadelphian Derek "Pooh" Ennis in a 10-round bout for the vacant North American Boxing Organization ("NABO") junior middleweight title, headlining an ESPN Friday Night Fights show at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.
"We're excited to be going back to beautiful Mohegan Sun for another ESPN Friday Night Fights show with Demetrius Andrade, one of the top young boxers in the world, headlining what will be a very entertaining and competitive card," Star Boxing president Joe DeGuardia said. "This is going to be a breakout year for Demetrius, who will be fighting close to his family, friends and fans in Providence. Ennis is a tough Philadelphia fighter who figures to give Demetrius the toughest test of his young pro career."
"We love fight night at Mohegan Sun Arena and it's a perfect fit when there is an exciting card like this one in our building," added Thomas L. Cantone, Mohegan Sun, Vice President Sports and Entertainment.
One of the most gifted all-around boxers, Andrade (15-0, 10 KOs) has been favorably compared to a younger, heavier Floyd Mayweather, Jr. because of their similar styles, featuring lightning-quick feet and hands, superior defensive acumen and dominant victories. In Demetrius' five fights that have gone the distance, for example, he has won 30 of 34 rounds on the scorecards.
The 23-year-old Andrade, fighting only a short drive from his Providence home, was a 2007 World amateur champion who will be fighting for the seventh time on ESPN. In his last two fights, the slick southpaw pitched a near shutout in August en route to a 10-round unanimous decision against veteran Grady Brewer, winner of The Contender II television reality series, and stopped former world title challenger Saul Duran after three rounds last September in Manchester, New Hampshire.
Andrade is rapidly climbing the ratings ladder, ranked in the top 15 of all four major governing bodies: No. 9 by the World Boxing Organization ("WBO"), No. 11 by the International Boxing Federation ("IBF"), No. 13 by the World Boxing Council ("WBC") and No. 15 by the World Boxing Association ("WBA").
The Cape Verdean descent star-in-the-making faces his stiffest test to date as a professional in Ennis (23-3-1, 13 KOs), a former USBA title-holder who is rated No. 9 by the IBF. Ennis' most notable wins were by 12-round decisions in 2009 against world title challenger Ermosele Albert (22-3-1) for the vacant USBA belt and a year later versus Gabriel Rosada (14-4) in a USBA title defense.
Andrade is co-promoted by Star Boxing and Banner Promotions.
The winner of the Andrade-Ennis fight will better position himself for a world title shot against WBO titlist Zaurbek Baysangurov (26-1, 20 KOs), of Russia.
CONTACTS:
Bob Trieger, Full Court Press, 978.664.4482, bobtfcp@hotmail.com
Star Boxing, 718.823.2000, PR@starboxing.com
Justin Leslie, Mohegan Sun, 860.862.4106, jleslie@mohegansun
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Rodriguez: Delvin Rodriguez Day Officially Declared by Mayor
(December 27th) The City of Danbury (Connecticut) welcomed home its newest champion, Delvin Rodriguez this past Thursday night at Danbury Billiards.
Over 200 proud fans packed into Danbury Billards as Mayor Mark Boughton welcomed Delvin home from his unanimous decision victory over Pawel Wolak on the undercard of Cotto - Margarito at Madison Square Garden on December 3rd. The bout was a rematch of their classic battle earlier in the year.
Mayor Boughton officially declared December 22, 2011 as Delvin Rodriguez Day in Danbury Ct.
State Senator Michael McLachlan was also on hand to present Rodriguez with an award from the Connecticut State Senate as well.
Additionally, last week Rodriguez received other accolades as Sports Illustrated and Ring8 announced that the first epic fight between Rodriguez and Wolak was voted the 'Fight of the Year' for 2011.
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SI.com Has Named the Delvin Rodriguez-Pawel Wolak 1
its "Fight of the Year" in its Annual Boxing Awards for 2011!
December 23, 2011....Bronx, NY: The epic battle between these two warriors took place July 15th at The Roseland Ballroom in NYC, promoted by Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing, and was broadcast live on ESPN2 as part of the popular "Friday Night Fights" series. The fight was an instant classic which ESPN quickly recognized by rebroadcasting it in its first ever unscheduled replay on the network. The fight was an unforgetable 10 round battle in front of an electrified, sold out audience as both fighters pummeled each other over the course of the entire contest. When the dust settled the fight was scored a majority draw which ultimately led to the rematch on the undercard of the Miguel Cotto-Antonio Margarito held on December 3rd at the Mecca of Boxing, Madison Square Garden. In the rematch, in front of more than 20,000 fans, Rodriguez put on a career best performance as he hammered Wolak in route to a dominating victory.
Joe DeGuardia, founder and CEO of Star Boxing, is very proud to have this honor bestowed on the fight when there were so many worthy candidates. "I'm thrilled this fight was recognized as "Fight of the Year" by Sports Illustrated. All the credit goes to Delvin and Pawel and I'm honored to have promoted the Fight of the Year."
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Another Upset on Azteca America, Alcine Defeats Lemieux
(December 12th) Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing in association with GYM INC. presented the 5th installment of "BOXEO AMERICA" broadcast live this past Saturday December 10th, from the Bell Center in Montreal Canada on the Azteca America network and once again a major upset took place in the main event as former WBA Jr. Middleweight champion Joachim Alcine (33-2-1 19KO) won a spirited 12 round majority decision over hometown hero David Lemieux (25-2 24KO) capturing the WBC Intercontinental Middleweight championship.
Lemieux started out strong rocking Alcine in the first round and continued being the aggressor for the next couple of rounds. Alcine started to fight his way back into the fight in the fourth round using a strong jab, good counterpunches, and slick movement. Alcine rocked Lemieux in the fifth round with a big right hand but David kept applying the pressure as the bout wore into the championship rounds. It was mostly a give and take affair but in the end Alcine prevailed and scored the big upset by majority scores of 116-112 on two cards, and 114-114 on the third.
The semi-final saw a dominate performance by Adonis Stevenson (16-1 13KO) as he battered Aaron Pryor Jr. (16-5 11KO) stopping him at 0:43 of the 9th round in a 12 round Super Middle bout that was contested for the NABA and NABO titles as well as the IBF International title. Stevenson started out fast and strong as he dropped Pryor in the first round, one of four knockdowns he would score. Pryor's corner had seen enough after the fourth knockdown in the 9th round and mercifully threw the towel in. It was Stevenson's most impressive performance to date.
Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing is quickly turning Azteca America into the network of upsets as each of the five installments have seen major upsets and undefeated fighters fall by the wayside. It was a great way to close the year on Azteca as Star Boxing has provided exciting, diversified, and competitive fights. Next years action should be even better.
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Joe Hanks Scores Clean KO
(December 8th) Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing undefeated Heavyweight Joe Hanks (18-0 12KO ) scored an impressive 2nd round knockout win over Franklyn Edmondson this past Saturday night at The Greensoboro Coliseum in Greensboro, NC.
Hanks dominated in the 1st round scoring at will with a strong jab and sharp combinations. The pattern continued as the bell sounded for round 2. Hanks dropped Edmondson with a left hook right cross combination early in the round and finished his opponent off with a devastating right hand to the body for the 10 count.
Hanks is next scheduled to appear on ESPN2 "Friday Night Fights" on February 10, 2012, from the Mohegan Sun Arena.
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Rodriguez Dominates Wolak!
(December 5th) Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing's prize Jr. Middleweight Delvin Rodriguez (26-5-2 14KO Danbury, CT) scored the most impressive win of his career Saturday night at the sold out Madison Square Garden as he pitched a near shutout over highly rated Pawel Wolak (29-2-1 19KO Mt. Arlington, NJ) over the 10 round distance. The unanimous scores read 98-92, 98-91, and 100-90 by the 3 judges at ringside.
The rematch of their first epic encounter on July 15 of this year was vastly different as Rodriguez used a razor like jab and sharp combinations from the opening bell to stymie Wolak's attack. Wolak tried his best in his ever pressing style but one could see early that this was going to be Rodriguez' night.
Both fighters were willing early but by the 4th round Rodriguez started to take over using all the punches in his arsenal to go along with deft foot movement as he started to pile up the points. As the bell sounded for the 10th and final round, both fighters received a well desevered ovation from the crowd and Rodriguez immediately went to work stunning Wolak with several combinations. As the round wore on Rodriguez went for the knockout, much to the crowds delight, as he continually unleashed devestating punches to Wolak's body and head. To his credit, Wolak hung in gamely to the final bell and the crowd roared its approval as the fight ended.
It was clearly Delvin' most significant win to date. Star Boxing's founder and CEO Joe DeGuardia had this to say about his fighter, " Delvin fought like a champion tonight. He rose to the occasion like true champions do. Further he showed in round 10 that from here on, Delvin is prepared to go for it all. After a long and hard road for Delvin, I believe Delvin has turned the corner and showed he has what it takes to be on the big stage and reach his goals". Star Boxing congratulates Delvin, his manager AJ Galante and trainer Fernely Feliz.
The Rodriguez-Wolak bout was part of the Pay-Per-View telecast of the Miguel Cotto-Antonio Margarito fight held Saturday night at Madison Square Garden in NYC, NY.
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Star Boxing Results from Paradise Theater, Huntington, NY Chris Algieri Scores Impressive Win Over Rugged Veteran Bayan Jargal!
November 19th, Paramount Theater, Huntington, LI, NY: Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing presented Huntington Long Islands unbeaten jr. welterweight Chris Algieri versus Bayan Jargal in the first pro boxing card at Long Island hot new live entertainment theater.
Algieri a clinical and sports nutritionist when he’s not fighting passed his biggest test to date scoring a ten round unanimous decision over Arlington Virginia’s “Mongolian Warrior” Bayan Jargal.
Algieri a former world champion kick boxer was facing his toughest opponent to date with Jargal 15-2, 10Ko’s only losses coming to Philadelphia’s slick southpaw Steve Upsher Chambers and Breidis Prescott the holder of the only victory over WBA Super and IBFWorld Light Welterweight Champion Amir Khan.
The 27 year old Algieri undefeated I his previous eleven improving in every outing would do the same using a “Sugar” Shane Mosley peppering jab to set up straight right hands and a vicious body attack that just fl short of stopping Jargal in the third.
Algieri would build off his jab staying behind a tight defense collecting most of Jargal’s shots on his arms and elbows.
Jargal would have his moments in the middle rounds but the cagey Algieri would mix some laying on the ropes and counter punching with some good movement and angles keeping the pressing Jargal off balance.
Remaining calm and patient like a full fledged veteran the “Pride of Huntington” traded with the tough “Mongolian” most times beginning and ending the exchanges.
Jargal attempted to turn it up in rounds nine and ten but the persistent Algieri would stand for none of it taking advantage of the previous eight rounds of solid body work out slugging the veteran slugger 98-92, 97-93 times two when the judges scores were announced.
Algieri has improved I every outing advancing to 12-0, 6Ko’s. The win over the tough veteran Jargal who suffering his third straight loss falls to 15-3-3, 10Ko’s should line the “Pride of Huntington” up for bigger and better matches next year.
Algieri and the new Paradise Theater are a big time match with every seat in the house feeling the action.
On the undercard: Brooklyn welterweight Cletus “The Hebrew” Hammer Seldin used his usual pressure body attack with big uppercuts to overcome a closed left eye and stop Newark, New Jersey’s quick Rashad Bogar at 1:35 of round three. The heavy handed Seldin coming from a limited amateur career advances to 5-0, 3Ko’s while Bogar even out at 3-3-1, 2Ko’s.
In his pro debut Glen Cove middleweight Raul Nuncio took a minute to settle down and stop the wild swinging attack of Queens New York’s Elmer Vera at 2:29 of round one. Vera remains winless at 0-3.
In a battle of heavyweights Newark, New Jersey’s Aaron Kinch picked himself up off the deck in his pro debut to pull out a 39-37, 38-37, 37-37 majority decision slugfest win over Brentwood Long Islands deceiving Jacques Louis.With his first loss Louis falls to 2-1.
Albany , New York light heavyweight Steven Tyner rocked Bronx, New York’s Michael Ocasio early with solid shots never allowing Ocasio to regain his legs dumping and finishing him at 1:55 of round one.Tyner evens out at 2-2-1, 2Ko’s as Ocasio suffers his first loss at 2-1, 2Ko’s.
In the final bout of the evening Garden City, New York’s Richard Nieves scored early and often on Passaic, New Jersey’s Hector Rivera leading to a volley of punches convincing referee Sullivan to call a halt to the action at 2:27 of round two. Nieves improves to 1-0-1, 1Ko as Rivera falls to 2-10, 9Ko’s.
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Algieri Outguns Jargal
(November 19th) Undefeated Jr. Welterweight Chris Algieri (12-0 6KO Huntington, NY) kept his perfect record intact with a hard fought 10 round unanimous decision over Bayan Jargal (15-3-1 10KO Arlington, VA) last night at The Paramount in Huntington, NY as Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing presented the 3rd installment of their new series "Boxeo Azteca" broadcast live on the Azteca America network.
The first 2 rounds saw each guy trying to take command by using their boxing skills. Algieri countered Jargal well and seemed to have the upper hand. The 3rd round saw Algieri dig vicious body shots into Jargal, hurting him badly with a perfectly placed left hook to the liver but Jargal hung on until the end of the round. Jargal bounced back well in the 4th round and started to land crisp shots to the head and body of Algieri. From then on it was a war of attrition as both boxers landed hard shots and traded freely much to the crowds delight. Algieri opend a cut over Jargal's left eye in the 7th round with a perfectly placed left hook. The sold out crowd stood in appreciation as the bell for the final round sounded and both fighters didn't disappoint as they fought hard right to the end much to the crowds delight. In the end, Algieir prevailed on all three scorecards by scores of 97-93 twice, and 98-92.
The semi final saw another undefeated Long Island fighter keep his record perfect as Welterweight Cletus Seldin (5-0 3KO Dix Hills, NY) overcome a nearly closed left eye to stop Rashad Bogar (3-3-1 2KO Newark, NY) over 3 hellish rounds. Bogar and Seldin got right into it trading hard blows in the 1st round with Bogar momentarily stunning Seldin midway through the round and nearly closing his left eye. Seldin came out in the 2nd round like a house on fire as he and Bogar went toe to toe driving the large pro Seldin crowd into a frenzy. Seldin landed numerous body shots on Bogar which were hurting the Newark fighter greatly. Seldin was relentless as the 3rd round opened dropping Bogar with a terrific left hook to the body and then finishing him off with an unrelenting assault at ____ of the 3rd round.
Undercard Results:
Rich Neves TKO2 Hector Rivera Welterweight
Aaron Kinch W4 Jacques Louis Heavyweight
Steven Tyner TKO 1 Mike Ocasio Light Heavyweight
Raul Nuncio TKO 1 Elmer Vera Jr. Middleweight
It was an electric night as Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing put on the first ever show at The Paramount. It was a standing room only crowd and all in attendence had a great night of exciting fights.
