Sunday, May 31, 2015

Joshua vs. Johnson --Heavyweight KO

Anthony Joshua crunches Kevin Johnson in step-up in class

Romero vs. Dixon #DanburyFightNight

Wellington Arias Romero vs. Evincii Dixon
Press Row Video

From the Prize Promotions' "Danbury Fight Night" card on May 30th, 2015 at the Danbury Arena

New Haven Boxers Win Big in Danbury -Results & pix @PrizeBoxing #DanburyFightNight

Although cut around the eye, Nate Green dominated Timur Shailezov
 Tramaine Williams and Josh Crespo score Knockouts, Nate Green notches a Unanimous Decision in New Haven Trifecta at Danbury Fight Night
words & pictures by Alex Pierpaoli


All three New Haven boxers on promoter Aj Galante's debut boxing card picked up exciting wins on Saturday night at the Danbury Arena. With a false floor firmly in place, an ice rink served as boxing venue for an eight bout card assembled by Hall-of-Fame matchmaker Russel Peltz. Unlike many promoters who use a fight card to advance all of their own fighters with guaranteed wins, Galante wanted to bring Hat City actual fights and not one-sided showcase bouts. Well, Mission Accomplished.

In the Main Event, New Haven's Tramaine The Mighty Midget Williams returned to the ring for the first time since a 2014 arrest and subsequent conviction. As promised by promoter Aj Galante, there were to be "no soft-touches" on this debut show and so Williams was pitted against 9-1(1)
A bloodied nose is the worst of an otherwise smashing return by the Mighty Midget
Josh Bowles of Harrisburg, PA. Williams visibly shook off rust, his straight left hand blasting ever closer to the target each time he beat Josh Bowles to the punch. Williams' speedy hands controlled the bout save for the times Bowles was able to nail him coming forward, bloodying Williams' nose. In the sixth, Williams walked the withered Bowles down, slamming him with the straight left and dropping him with just over a minute gone in the final round. Bowles got up from the knockdown but was in trouble again quickly with Williams surging. Hurt again by another left, Bowles started to protest as Referee Mike Ortega stepped in to halt the action at 1:38 of the sixth. Ortega may

@CrespoSaidSo versus Edgar Cortes #DanburyFightNight

Josh Crespo vs. Edgar Cortes
Press Row Video
By Alex Pierpaoli

From Prize Promotions' "Danbury Fight Night" at the Danbury Arena in Danbury, CT.

Saturday, May 30, 2015

@PrizeBoxing's debut fight card #DanburyFightNight is 2nite

Tramaine Williams(L) fights Josh Bowles tonight

KOFantasyBoxing's Danbury Fight Night 
link center
By Alex Pierpaoli

Fight week Coverage

#DanburyFightNight weigh-in video & pix @PrizeBoxing

La Nena's Girls will be doing Round Card duties tonight

KOFantasyBoxing's Official Weigh-In Video for 
Prize Promotions' 
Danbury Fight Night
from the Danbury Ice Arena in Danbury, CT.
By Alex Pierpaoli


On Friday evening, in Danbury, CT, all of the fighters set to see action in Aj Galante's debut professional boxing promotion all made weight and look to be in great shape for tonight's fights.
Tiered ticket pricing is available at $100, $75, $50 and $25 dollar seating available through PrizePromotions.net by calling 203-544-2WIN or at the Danbury Arena Box Office.

Catch our video coverage via embed below and make sure to follow us on Twitter this evening for live updates from Ringside in Danbury.



Aj Galante's Prize Promotions debut fight card Please feel free to share and tagAll photos by Alex Pierpaoli
Posted by K.O. Fantasy Boxing on Friday, May 29, 2015

Friday, May 29, 2015

Thursday's @TalkinBoxing w/Billy C @DaxxKahn

Talkin' Boxing with Billy C

On Thursday's show Billy C spoke with NJSAC Larry Hazzard, boxing analyst Daxx Kahn and as always, Billy took your calls & email.

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Wednesday, May 27, 2015

#fistiana Carlos Palomino vs. Armando Muniz 2 5/27/78

Carlos Palomino vs. Armando Muniz 2
May 27, 1978


On this day in fistiana at the Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles, CA, Carlos Palomino beat Armando Muniz for a second time in a thriller.

#DanburyFightNight presser @PizeBoxing @M_RagingBabe

Prize Promotions' Pre-Fight Press Conference from the Danbury Ice Arena

Yesterday, Aj Galante's Prize Promotions hosted a press conference and behind-the-scenes tour of the Danbury Ice Arena where their debut show, a 7 bout professional boxing card, will be held this Saturday night, May 30th.
Tickets are available by visiting PrizePromotions.net

Tuesday, May 26, 2015

@CrespoSaidSo @Tramaine_Midget @PrizeBoxing

A few words from Josh Crespo & Tramaine Williams after the final presser for Danbury Fight Night

KOFantasyBoxing's Alex Pierpaoli speaks with boxers Josh Crespo and Tramaine Williams immediately following the press conference for AJ Galante's Danbury Fight Night. On Saturday May 30th, professional prizefighting returns to Hat City with a seven bout card featuring CT fistic talent at the Danbury Ice Arena. For tickets and further info visit PrizePromotions.net

Oscar Bonilla is primed for May 30 @PrizeBoxing

Oscar Bonilla is in shape and ready for anything on May 30th

KOFantasyBoxing's Alex Pierpaoli speaks with lightweight Oscar Bonilla of New Haven, CT after the press conference for AJ Galante's Danbury Fight Night. Saturday, May 30th professional boxing returns to the Hat City with the debut card by Galante's company Prize Promotions. Oscar Bonilla is part of a seven bout show featuring loads of CT's fistic talent. Visit PrizePromotions.net for more info and tickets.

Nate Green is ready for action @PrizeBoxing

Nate Green is in shape and ready for May 30th

KOFantasyBoxing spoke with Nate "TheGreatWon" Green of New Haven, CT after the press conference for AJ Galante's Danbury Fight Night. On Saturday, May 30th professional boxing returns to the Hat City with the debut card by Galante's company Prize Promotions. Nate Green is part of a seven bout show featuring loads of CT's fistic talent.
Visit PrizePromotions.net for more info and tickets.

@TheMenaceCC is ready @PrizeBoxing @Main_Events

Cassius Chaney is ready for action on May 30th

This afternoon Heavyweight Cassius Chaney spoke with KOFantasyBoxing immediately following the press conference for AJ Galante's Danbury Fight Night. On Saturday May 30th, professional boxing returns to Hat City with a seven bout fight card at the Danbury Ice Arena. The card features Cassius Chaney along with lots more fistic talent from CT and it is the debut show for Galante's company Prize Promotions. Visit PrizePromotions.net for tickets and more info.

Saturday, May 23, 2015

#fistiana Mike Tyson vs. Don Halpin 5/23/85




#fistiana Bobby Czyz vs. Bobby Coolidge 5/23/82

Bobby Czyz vs. Bobby Coolidge

May 23, 1982

On this day in fistiana at the Tropicana in Atlantic City, Bobby Czyz stopped Bobby Coolidge.

#Fistiana Pinklon Thomas vs. Luis Acosta 5/23/82



#Fistiana Wilfred Benitez vs. Maurice Hope 5/23/81




#fistiana Roberto Duran vs. Lou Bizzarro 5/23/76



@Tramaine_Midget preps for ring return @PrizeBoxing

Tramaine "The Mighty Midget" Williams in camp for May 30th bout in Danbury, CT

KOFantasyBoxing's Alex Pierpaoli caught up with Tramaine Williams at Ring One Boxing on New Haven CT's Congress Ave this week. In training camp at Ring One, The Mighty Midget prepares for a May 30th, 2015 bout on the Danbury Fight Night card by Prize Promotions
Tramaine Williams is 22 years old and was a celebrated amateur who won the Silver Gloves four years in a row. He was 8-0(2) with Top Rank before a January 2014 arrest sidelined his career. 
The fight on May 30th, his first since an August 2013 No-Contest, is his second chance.  

Crespo preps for May 30 @PrizeBoxing @CrespoSaidSo

Josh Crespo preps for May 30th bout in Danbury, CT on Prize Promotions 
debut fight card

KOFantasyBoxing's Alex Pierpaoli spoke with New Haven's Josh Crespo this week at Ring One Boxing where Crespo prepares for a May30th bout on the Danbury Fight Night card by Prize Promotions

Jimmy Williams at Ring One @QStormJ28 @CESBoxing

Jimmy "Quiet Storm" Williams sparring at Ring One Boxing in New Haven, CT

KOfantasyBoxing's Alex Pierpaoli spoke with USA CT State Super Welterweight Champ Jimmy Williams this week at Ring One Boxing. Williams returns to the ring this summer in Rhode Island and has signed a long-term deal with CES Boxing.

Friday, May 22, 2015

#fistiana Julio Cesar Chavez vs. Frankie Randall 3 5/22/04

Julio Cesar Chavez vs. Frankie Randall 3
May 22, 2004


On this day in fistiana in Mexico City, an old and bloated Julio Cesar Chavez defeated an old and bloated Frankie Randall.

#Fistiana Floyd Mayweather Jr vs. Demarcus Corley 5/22/04

Floyd Mayweather Jr vs. Demarcus Corley
May 22, 2004


On this day in fistiana in Atlantic City, New Jersey, Floyd Mayweather Jr dropped Demarcus Corley twice on the way to a unanimous decision victory in defense of Floyd's Title.

#Fistiana Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Justin Juuko 5/22/99

Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Justin Juuko
May 22, 1999

#fistiana Oscar De La Hoya vs. Oba Carr 5/22/99

Oscar De La Hoya vs. Oba Carr

May 22, 1999

On this day in fistiana in Las Vegas, Nevada, Oscar De La Hoya retains his WBC Welterweight Title with a TKO over Oba Carr.

#Fistiana Victor Galindez vs. Richie Kates 1 5/22/76

Victor Galindez vs. Richie Kates 1

May 22, 1976

On this day in fistiana in South Africa, Victor Galindez stops Richie Kates at 2:59 of the fifteenth round in defense of the WBA Light Heavyweight Title. 

@TalkinBoxing w/Billy C @DaxxKahn #MayPac #PBC #GGG

Talkin' Boxing with Billy C

On Thursday's show Billy C spoke with NJSAC Larry Hazzard, boxing analyst Daxx Kahn and as always, Billy took your calls & email.

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#Fistiana Riddick Bowe vs. Jesse Ferguson 5/22/93

Riddick Bowe vs. Jesse Ferguson

May 22. 1993

On this day in fistiana at RFK Stadium in Washington DC, Riddick Bowe defended his Heavyweight Championship with a predictable kayo over Jesse Thunder Ferguson.

#Fistiana Roy Jones Jr vs. Bernard Hopkins 1 5/22/93

Roy Jones Jr. vs. Bernard Hopkins 1

May 22, 1993

On this day in fistiana at RFK Stadium in Washington, DC, Roy Jones Jr met and defeated his first major professional rival in Middleweight Champ Bernard Hopkins. 

#fistiana Alexis Arguello vs. Andrew Ganigan 5/22/82

Alexis Arguello vs. Andrew Ganigan

May 22, 1982


On this day in fistiana at the Aladdin in Las Vegas, Nevada, Alexis Arguello defends the Lightweight Title against Andrew Ganigan.

Thursday, May 21, 2015

@TalkinBoxing w/Billy C #BFTP featured Rocky Kansas

Talkin' Boxing with Billy C

On Wednesday's show Billy C is joined by KOFantasyBoxing Boss Alex Pierpaoli for a Blast-From-The-Past on Rocky Kansas.

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Wednesday, May 20, 2015

#fistiana Mike Tyson vs. Mitch Green 5/20/86

Mike Tyson vs. Mitch Green
May 20, 1986

On this day in fistiana at Madison Square Garden in NYC, Mike Tyson was extended the distance for the second time as a pro by Mitch "Blood" Green. Years later Tyson and Green fought a rematch street fight in Harlem at 3 or 4 in the morning at Dapper Dan's All Night Haberdashery.

#fistiana Pipino Cuevas vs. Billy Backus 5/20/78

Pipino Cuevas vs. Billy Backus
May 20, 1978


On this day in fistiana at the Forum in Inglewood CA, Pipino Cuevas thumped Billy Backus in 2.

#fistiana Dick Tiger vs. Rubin Hurricane Carter 5/20/65

Dick Tiger vs. Rubin Carter
May 20, 1965


On this day in fistiana at Madison Square Garden, Dick Tiger defeated the Hurricane, Rubin Carter.

#fistiana Evander Holyfield vs. Ray Mercer 5/20/95

Evander Holyfield vs. Ray Mercer

May 20, 1995


On this day in fistiana in Atlantic City, Evander Holyfield made his return to the ring with this victory over Ray Mercer after losing the Championship one year and one month prior to Michael Moorer.

#fistiana Michael Dokes vs. Mike Weaver 2 5/20/83

Michael Dokes vs. Mike Weaver 2

May 20, 1983

On this day in fistiana at the Dunes Hotel in las Vegas, NV, Michael Dokes and Mike Weaver were re-matched and fought a rough, sloppy draw.


#fistiana Larry Holmes vs. Tim Witherspoon 5/20/83

Larry Holmes vs. Tim Witherspoon

May 20, 1983


On this day in fistiana at the Dunes Hotel in las Vegas, NV, Larry Holmes defeated Tim Witherspoon by close, split decision and successfully defended the Heavyweight Championship for the fifteenth time.

#Fistiana Larry Holmes vs. Carl Williams 5/20/85

Larry Holmes vs. Carl "The Truth" Williams

May 20, 1985


On this day in fistiana in Reno, Nevada, Larry Holmes defeats Carl Williams for his 20th and last successful defense of the Heavyweight Championship.

#Fistiana Tony Lopez vs. John-John Molina 3 5/20/90

Tony Lopez vs. John-John Molina 3

May 20, 1990


On this day in fistiana in Reno, Nevada, Tony The Tiger Lopez and John-John Molina meet for the third time.

Tuesday, May 19, 2015

#fistiana Wilfredo Gomez vs. Rocky Lockridge 5/19/85

Wilfredo Gomez vs. Rocky Lockridge

May 19, 1985


On this day in fistiana at Roberto Clemente Stadium in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Wilfredo Gomez defeats Rocky Lockridge by controversial majority decision and picks up the WBA Super Featherweight title.

Open Media Workout pix & video for Fight Night May 30 in Danbury CT

Williams, Crespo, Green, Neves and Marshall workout for media at Champs Boxing Gym in Danbury, CT
By Alex Pierpaoli


On Saturday, May 16, Champs Boxing Club in Danbury, CT, hosted an open media workout for Prize Promotions' boxers scheduled to fight May 30th at the Danbury Arena. Boxers Tramaine Williams, Josh Crespo, Nate Green, Rich Neves and Mike Marshall put in a light workout for regional media at Champs' 128 East Liberty Street location.

AJ Galante's Prize Promotions has 8 exciting bouts scheduled for Fight Night featuring regional talent from a range of weight-classes. Fighters from New York, Rhode Island and Connecticut make up the card, including Tramaine Williams, Josh Crespo, Oscar Bonilla, and Nate Green all fighting out the Elm City of New Haven, CT.

Tickets are available at PrizePromotions.net or by calling 203-544-2WIN. 


fighters prepping for the May 30th card at Danbury Arena
Posted by K.O. Fantasy Boxing on Saturday, May 16, 2015

Monday, May 18, 2015

Sunday, May 17, 2015

@TalkinBoxing's #GolovkinMonroe post-fight show

Talkin' Boxing with Billy C

After HBO's doubleheader of destruction last night, Billy C took calls from Hall-of-Famer Larry Hazzard, fight photographer Emily Harney, boxing analyst Daxx Kahn, KOFantasyBoxing Boss Alex Pierpaoli and your calls in this post-fight show.

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#Fistiana Jorge Paez vs. Mike Juarez 5/17/02

Jorge Paez vs. Mike Juarez

May 17, 2002


On this day in fistiana in Corpus Christi, Texas, Jorge Paez picks up his 72nd win in 90 fights against Mike Juarez.

#Fistiana Bernard Hopkins vs. Lupe Aquino 5/17/94

Bernard Hopkins vs. Lupe Aquino

May 17, 1994

Saturday, May 16, 2015

#Fistiana Shaun George vs. Chris Byrd 5/16/08

Shaun George vs. Chris Byrd

May 16, 2008


On this day in fistiana at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Shaun George battered and beat a dried up husk of a light heavyweight once known as heavyweight Chris Byrd.

#Fistiana Dick Tiger vs. Jose Torres 2 5/16/67

Dick Tiger vs. Jose Torres 2

May 16, 1967


On this day in fistiana at Madison Square Garden, Dick Tiger wins a split decision over Jose Torres and retains the Light Heavyweight Championship.

@TalkinBoxing w/ Billy C -Friday's Show

Talkin' Boxing with Billy C

On Friday's show Billy C spoke with YOU, the fans, via email & phone!

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Friday, May 15, 2015

#FNF results from Hartford, CT

Reynaldo Ojeda outboxes Monty Meza-Clay, Luis Rosa thumps Jonathan Perez
By Alex Pierpaoli


Although small in number a crowd that was big on enthusiasm saw regional prizefighters move forward in their careers and witnessed the penultimate ESPN2 Friday Night Fights show at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford, CT last night. DiBella Entertainment, rapper turned boxing promoter's Curtis 50 Cent Jackson's SMS Promotions and Universal Promotions staged a 9 bout fight card with three featured attractions televised live via the Bristol-based sports network. Puerto Rico's Reynaldo Ojeda outpointed dangerous, all-action fighter Monty Meza-Clay in the main event and New Haven's own Luis "KO King" Rosa scored his tenth stoppage in twenty fights with a win over Jonathan Perez in the co-feature.

One hundred thirty-five pound, Reynaldo Ojeda of San Juan, Puerto Rico, reduced the usually pressing, mauling, tenacious Monty Meza-Clay, 134lbs, of Pittsburgh, PA, to lots of chasing, missing and frustration over ten lopsided but engaging rounds. Unlike on May second when we saw two bigger name fighters with much bigger paychecks in similar roles, here the boxer, Ojeda, wasn't the defensive wizard or master of distance that Floyd Mayweather is and so his performance as matador to Meza-Clay's bull was more fun to watch because of the chances he took and the apparent risk involved with an aggressive opponent trying hard to walk him down. Again and again Ojeda slammed rights into the face of the pressing Meza-Clay. Boxing mostly in retreat, Ojeda landed the harder more accurate punches throughout the night, swelling and cutting Meza-Clay. Although he never stopped trying, Monty Meza-Clay forced the bout to devolve into a scrap only on brief occasions which brought cheers from the crowd but also got him slammed from under and over with speedy uppercuts followed by overhand rights from Ojeda.

Thursday, May 14, 2015

weigh-in video from Hartford #Boxing #FNF

Ojeda (L) meets Meza-Clay (R) in a ten round lightweight bout
Reynaldo Ojeda and Monty Meza-Clay face off in ESPN2's Friday Night Fights from Hartford, CT
stills & video by Alex Pierpaoli

DiBella Entertainment and Rapper/Boxing Promoter Fiddy-Cent bring professional boxing to Hartford's Convention Center for the second time tonight with  a 9 bout fight card featuring unbeaten Reynaldo Ojeda against all-action fighter Monty Meza-Clay. Plus, Luis "KO King" Rosa faces hard-hitting Jonathan Perez of Baranquilla, Colombia in an 8 round Super Bantamweight bout. The fighters weighed in on Thursday night, save for Ivan Golub of Brooklyn, NY and Kostyantyu Rovensky of Ukraine who will weigh-in on Friday AM.

Tickets are still available at regional outlets or by clicking through here.

Photos & Video of the weigh-in can be found by below:

DiBella, BossLady, SMS Promotions show FNF
Posted by K.O. Fantasy Boxing on Thursday, May 14, 2015

@TalkinBoxing w/Billy C #BFTP George Godfrey

Talkin' Boxing with Billy C

On Wednesday's show Billy C is joined by KOFantasyBoxing Boss Alex Pierpaoli for a Blast-From-The-Past on George Godfrey.

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#Fistiana Andre Ward vs. Arthur Abraham 5/14/11

Andre Ward vs. Arthur Abraham

May 14, 2011


On this day in fistiana in the Super Six Tourney semi-final, Andre Ward defeated Arthur Abraham in a lopsided, not-very watchable unanimous decision.

#fistiana Adrien Broner vs. Rafael Lora 5/14/10

Adrien Broner vs. Rafael Lora

May 14, 2010


On this day in fistiana at the Paradise Theater in the Bronx, Adrien The Problem Broner stopped Rafael Lora in a single round.

#Fistiana Sugar Ray Leonard vs. Willie Rodriguez 5/14/77

Sugar Ray Leonard vs. Willie Rodriguez

May 14, 1977


On this day in fistiana, in Baltimore Maryland Sugar Ray Leonard wins his second pro fight by stoppage.

Wednesday, May 13, 2015

#fistiana Ricky Hatton vs. Luis Collazo 5/13/06

Ricky Hatton vs. Luis Collazo

May 13, 2006


On this day in fistiana in Boston, Ricky Hatton squeaked past Luis Collazo in his first fight at welterweight.

@TalkinBoxing with Billy C -Tuesday's Show

Talkin' Boxing with Billy C 

Billy C spoke with fight photographer Emily Harney and she described her experience at Mayweather-Pacquiao and discussed the week's fights. 
And, as always Billy C took your calls & email.

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#fistiana Lennox Lewis vs. Lionel Butler 5/13/95

Lennox Lewis vs. Lionel Butler

May 13, 1995


On this day in fistiana at the Arco Arena in Sacramento, California, Lennox Lewis continued on the comeback trail with this his second fight after the kayo loss to Oliver McCall, here a stoppage victory over Lionel Butler.

#Fistiana Julian Jackson vs. Derwin Richards 5/13/89

Julian Jackson vs. Derwin Richards

May 13, 1989

On this day in fistiana at the Great Western Forum in Inglewood, California, on the undercard of Chevez-Mayweather 2, Julian Jackson stopped Derwin Richards.

Tuesday, May 12, 2015

@TalkinBoxing w/ Billy C Monday's Show @Girlboxingnow

Talkin' Boxing with Billy C

Billy C talks with author Malissa Smith for the monthly Women's Boxing report.
Plus, KOFantasyBoxing Boss Alex Pierpaoli and as always, Billy took your calls & email.

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#Fistiana Ron Lyle vs. Scott LeDoux 5/12/79

Ron Lyle vs. Scott LeDoux

May 12, 1979

On this day in fistiana at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas, NV, Ron Lyle defeats Scott LeDoux by split decision.

#Fistiana John-John Molina vs. Emmanuel Augustus 5/12/00

John-John Molina vs. Emmanuel Augustus

May 12, 2000


On this day in fistiana in Miami Florida, John-John Molina defeats "The Drunken Master" Emmanuel Augustus.

Luis KO King Rosa fights on #FNF this week -press release

Undefeated New Haven boxer
Luis "KO King" Rosa
Ready to go from prospect to contender
ESPN Friday Night Fights, Friday, May 15, in Hartford
HARTFORD (May 11, 2015) - Rising junior featherweight star Luis "KO King" Rosa (19-0, 9 KOs) plans to graduate from top prospect to legitimate contender this Friday (May 15) on ESPN FridayNight Fights, presented by 50 Cent's SMS Promotions and DiBella Entertainment, in association with Universal Promotions, close to his New Haven home at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford.

A native of Puerto Rico, the 24-year-old Rosa takes on Colombian veteran Jonathan "Popeye" Perez (33-10, 17 KOs) in the 8-round ESPN2 co-feature.

Headlining the card will be undefeated Puerto Rican lightweight Reynaldo Ojeda (16-0, 9 KOs) against longtime contender Monty Meza Clay (36-4, 22 KOs) in the 10-round main event.

Live coverage will begin at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN2 and will also be available through WatchESPN on computers, smartphones, tablets, Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Roku, Xbox 360 and Xbox One via an affiliated video provider. In addition, ESPN Deportes' Noche de Combates will

Sunday, May 10, 2015

pro #Boxing in Hartford this Friday night!

Luis Rosa after winning his bout on April 4 at Mohegan Sun
ESPN's Friday Night Fights returns to Hartford,
Luis "KO King" Rosa & more CT fighters in Action
By Alex Pierpaoli
Photos by Sean Laydon


This friday night the Sweet Science returns to Hartford's Civic Center with a 9 bout fight card promoted by DiBella Entertainment, SMS Promotions and BossLady Promotions, to be aired live on ESPN2 in the second-to-last broadcast of the longtime weekly boxing show. In the main event, unbeaten Reynaldo Ojeda goes up against perennial scrapper Monty Meza Clay in a 10 round lightweight bout. And in the co-feature, CT's Luis "KO King" Rosa takes on Jonathan Perez in a clash of unbeatens where one guy's O has gotta go.

Twenty-six year old lightweight Reynaldo Ojeda, of Puerto Rico, is 16-0 (9) and will be making his second time through the ropes this year on Friday night. His last bout was a ten round UD win over Sergio Villanueva at the end of February. In Monty Meza-Clay, 36-4 (22), Ojeda will be facing his best opponent to date and a complete and dangerous fighter who was in two of the best TV fights of 2014.

Luis KO King Rosa picked up a quick kayo over Ernesto Guerrero on the Rising Warriors promotion on Easter-eve last month and will face 9-0 (6) Jonathan Perez of Minneapolis, Minnesota on Friday night. Perez will be fighting for the first time in 2015 on Friday night and is coming off a rematch, stoppage victory over Antwan Robertson six months ago.

In other regional action:

Seven-and-oh, super middleweight Charles Foster of New Haven meets the rugged Joey Gardener of Woonsocket, Rhode Island in a six-rounder. Gardener is returning to the ring for the first time since a TKO loss at the hands of Russel Lamour back in July of 2013.

Jair Ramos of Waterbury meets Curtis Morton of Harlem, NY in a 4 round super lightweight bout. Ramos was last seen getting off the deck in the first against Evincii Dixon just 5 weeks ago in a fun fight at Mohegan Sun that he lost by split decision.

William Foster III of New Haven is also scheduled to fight, but his opponent is TBA. Foster made his debut on Boss Lady Promotions' debut show at Mohegan Sun last month.