BOSTON, Mass. (November 29, 2006) – The popular fightin' Clancy brothers, unbeaten heavyweight James Clancy and undefeated cruiserweight Mark Clancy, are both scheduled to box on Battle Zone at The Castle, December 15 at The Castle in downtown Boston.

Born in Claire, Ireland and now living in Boston, five-time Irish National amateur champion James (8-0, 1 KO) faces former UBC International cruiserweight title-holder John Battle (14-17-1) in a six-round bout, while Mark meets ex-Massachusetts State cruiserweight champion John "House of Rain" Rainwater (10-13, 3 KOs), of Worcester (MA), in a four-round bout. More

SANDWICH, Mass. (June 8, 2006) – Professional boxing returns to Plymouth on Friday night, June 30 as “Irish” Mike Culbert’s retirement fight headlines “Battle Zone at The Rock III,” promoted by Alpha Omega Entertainment Group in association with Mark Vaz.

Belfast, Ireland-born Culbert (29-4-1, 6 KOs), living in Stoughton (MA), has announced his intentions to retire after he fights June 30 against veteran super middleweight Khalif “Panther” Shabazz (11-8, 7 KOs), fighting out of Vermont. The slick boxing Culbert is the former Massachusetts State super middleweight and middleweight champion, as well as the ex-USBF regional super middleweight title-holder. His last loss was to legendary Roberto Duran in 1996. Shabazz has been in the ring with the likes of the great Bernard Hopkins and Julian Jackson. More

BOSTON (May 29, 2006) – The luck of the Irish hasn’t been very good lately for the Clancy brothers, unbeaten heavyweight James Clancy (7-0, 1KO) and undefeated cruiserweight Mark Clancy (4-0-1), who both live and train in the Boston area. Their respective boxing careers, unfortunately, have stalled due to cancelled fights, injuries and other reasons. More

WORCESTER, Mass. (May 19, 2006) - Boxing promoter Steven "Tank" Tankanow and former New England middleweight champion Sean "The Irish Express" Fitzgerald have teamed to bring professional boxing back to Worcester on a regular basis. Tank Enterprises presents Fights By Fitzy I, June 23 at the Army National Guard Armory (Lincoln St.). More

WOBURN, Mass. (January 20, 2006) – Unbeaten junior welterweight prospect Yuri Foreman (19-0, 7 KOs) makes his Boston debut February 4 against Jimmy LeBlanc in “Super Brawl: The Battle of Boston,” presented by New England Ringside Promotions and headlined by middleweight sensation “Ireland’s” John Duddy (14-0, 13 KOs), in the 10-round co-feature at The Castle at Park Plaza in downtown Boston.

Foreman, now rated No. 24 by the World Boxing Council, was born in Belarus and he now lives in Brooklyn. A three-time Israeli amateur champion, Foreman also captured a title in the 2001 New York Golden Gloves. He is rated No. 4 by the NABF, as well as No. 8 by the NABC, No. 10 by the NABO, and No. 13 by the NABA. More

WOBURN, Mass. (January 6, 2006) – Unbeaten middleweight sensation “Ireland’s” John Duddy (14-0, 13 KOs) headlines “Super Brawl: The Battle of Boston,” presented by New England Ringside Promotions, in the 10-round main event February 4 at Cyclorama (Center for the Performing Arts) in Boston’s historic South End.

Unbeaten junior middleweight Yuri Foreman (19-0, 7 KOs), rated No. 29 by the WBC, is slated to fight in the 10-round co-feature. Foreman, born in Belarus and now living in Brooklyn, is a true rising star in boxing. More

WOBURN, Mass. (December 8, 2005) - Brian Dee has been named National Sales Director for New England Ringside (NER), President Rick Brutti announced today.

Dee owns and operates New England Direct Promotion, which is a 15-year-old sports event marketing company based in Massachusetts. It has staffed thousands of professional and college games, highlighted by two Super Bowls, three NHL, two Major League Baseball and one NBA all-star games. More

WOBURN, Mass. (October11, 2005) - Heavyweights take control of the New England Ringside Radio Network this week with leading contenders David "Tuaman" Tua (43-3-1, 38 KOs) and Jameel "Big Time" McCline (32-5-3, 20 KOs) as Thursday evening's special guests.

Ted Bodenrader, George Kimball, Rick Brutti and Joe Bills host Thursday night's two-hour (6-8 PM/ET) New England Ringside Boxing Radio Show. Tua and McCline both fight October 21 on the latest PPV installment of Hard Knocks of the Hard Rock series, "Rumble at The Rock," at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood, Florida. More

WOBURN, Mass. (October 5, 2005) - A hometown brew percolates this week on the New England Ringside Radio Network. Peter Manfredo, Jr. from The Contender and world-renowned trainer Freddie Roach are this Thursday evening's guests.

Ted Bodenrader, George Kimball, Rick Brutti and Joe Bills host Thursday night's two-hour (6-8 PM/ET) New England Ringside Boxing Radio Show. Manfredo (24-2, 10 KOs), known as "The Pride of Providence," will discuss his much-anticipated rematch against Sergio "The Snake" Mora (16-0, 3 KOs) in their October 15 main event on ESPN2 live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Mora defeated Manfredo in the championship final of The Contender reality television series. More

WOBURN, Mass. (October 1, 2005) – New England Ringside Radio Network expansion continues, effective October 3 with the addition of WCAP 980 broadcasting shows five nights a week in the Boston market, New England Ringside president Rick Brutti announced today. The addition of WCAP allows the boxing show to reach new areas in the Merrimack Valley and southern New Hampshire.

“This move also expands our radio show into the Boston market five nights a week (Monday through Friday),” Brutti said. “We’re searching for other radio stations in New England to add to our growing lineup. I expect to make more expansion announcements very soon.” More

WOBURN, Mass. (September 15, 2005) – “Ireland’s” John Duddy (11-0, 10 KOs) headlines Saturday night’s “Mayhem in Mansfield” pro boxing show at the Dana Barros Sports Complex in Mansfield, Massachusetts.

“Mayhem in Mansfield” is promoted by New England Ringside Promotions in association with Irish Ropes and Cedric Kushner Productions.

Duddy takes on former WBC Fecarbox light middleweight champion Joseph “The Assassin” Brady (13-4-1, 6 KOs) from Albuquerque (NM) in the eight-round main event. More

WOBURN, Mass. (August 31, 2005) – Former Boston College defensive lineman Derric Rossy (8-0, 5 KOs) returns to familiar grounds, close to where he starred on the gridiron, in order to advance his professional boxing career.

Rossy has been added to the September 17th “Mayhem in Mansfield” undercard at the Dana Barros Sports Complex in Mansfield, Massachusetts. “Mayhem in Mansfield” is promoted by New England Ringside Promotions in association with Irish Ropes and Cedric Kushner Productions. More

WOBURN, Mass. (July 25, 2005) - The bad boy of "The Contender" - Ahmed "Babyface" Kaddour (19-2, 9 KOs) - is a special guest on Thursday night's two-hour New England Ringside Boxing Radio Show - hosted by Ted Bodenrader, Anthony Pepe, Rick Brutti and Joe Bills - airing 6-8 PM/ET on Boston's Boxing Station, The Zone (1510 AM).  More

WOBURN, Mass. (July 18, 2005) - Expansion into Rhode Island and Connecticut has transformed the New England Ringside Radio Show into the NER Radio Network, the most frequently aired boxing show in the world with broadcasts six nights a week. More

WOBURN, Mass. (July 12, 2005) - Thursday night's New England Ringside Radio Show will be broadcast live from MGM Grand in Las Vegas, the site of Saturday evening's PPV show between undisputed middleweight champion Bernard "The Executioner" Hopkins (46-2-1, 32 KOs) and unbeaten middleweight title contender Jermain "Bad Intentions" Taylor (23-0, 17 KOs).
New England Ringside Radio Show, last week expanded into Connecticut on WXTC 990AM in Hartford. It's available to every household with a television set in Connecticut through an SAP feed on WTIC, the ABC affiliate in Hartford. More

WOBURN, Mass. (July 5, 2005) - The thrice-weekly New England Ringside Radio Show, effective this week, expands into Connecticut on WXTC 990AM in Hartford, New England Ringside president Rick Brutti announced today.

"Our expansion continues throughout New England with bases in Boston, Providence and now Connecticut," Brutti said. "Our Thursday, Friday and Saturday night show will be simulcast on WXTC starting this week. We're excited about moving into a hot bed for boxing like Connecticut, home of legendary Willie Pep, former world champion Marlon Starling and so many other great fighters." More

WOBURN, Mass. (June 25, 2005) - Award-winning boxing writer George Kimball has joined the New England Ringside staff as a regular contributor to its magazine and radio show.

Kimball, who recently retired from the Boston Herald after 25 years of service, has covered 343 world title fights since 1972. Among the many awards he has received is the prestigious Nat Fleischer Award for Distinguished Boxing Journalism in 1985, as well the 2001 Boxing Writer's Association of America for Best Column and Best News Story. More

Brockton,MA- Ian "The Cobra" Gardner 18-2 7ko's will make his return to the ring on July 5th against battle tested veteran Mahammad Said, 16-3, 10ko's.
The card will be televised on ESPN2 and is promoted by Cappiello Promotions. Gardner is coming off of a 12 round close unanimous decision loss at the hands of the unbeaten Armenian star Arthur Abraham.
"I gave that fight away," Gardner said from his training camp in Brockton,MA. "I wasn't hurt but I got caught off balance a couple of times and went down. That proved to be the difference in the scoring" More

BOSTON (June 14, 2005) – New England Ringside president Rick Brutti today announced that the twice-weekly New England Ringside Radio Show has expanded into Rhode Island and soon will be the most frequently aired broadcast in boxing.

"This is the next step in our expansion throughout New England," Brutti explained. "We want to provide information and entertainment to boxing fans all over New England and eventually across the country." More

BOSTON (June 6, 2005) – Power-packed lineups are set for this week’s New England Ringside radio shows.

Arturo “Thunder” Gatti is a special guest on Thursday’s two-hour New England Ringside Boxing Radio Show – hosted by Ted Bodenrader, Anthony Pepe, Rick Brutti and Joe Bills – airing between 6-8 PM/ET on Boston’s Boxing Station, The Zone (1510 AM). Gatti will be joined by his manager, Pat Lynch, and New York Daily News boxing writer Tim Smith. More

LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHTS – Rodney Toney, Boston, MA WKO5 (1:27) Jameel Wilson, Philadelphia, PA.
SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHTS – Jose Medina, Tilton, NH WDEC6 (60-54, 59-55, 59-55) James Shedrick, Philadelphia, PA; John Paul Keane,
Dorchester, MA WDEC4 (40-36, 40-36, 40-36) Tito Berrocales, Manchester,
NH. SUPER WELTERWEIGHTS -- Luis Hernandez, Ibarra, Ecuador WDEC6 (60-54, 59-55, 59-55) Darien Ford, New Orleans, LA; Mike Bernal, Dorchester (MA) WDEC (40-37, 39-37, 39-37) Joey Ortega, Lowell, MA.
Promoter: NER Promotions [End]

LYNN, Mass. (June 2, 2005) – WBF super flyweight champion Gerry “Geronimo” Penalosa (48-5-2, 33 KOs) headlines “Friday Night Fights,” promoted by Knockout Boxing in association with the Rivera Brothers, June 10 at the National Guard Armory in Lynn, Massachusetts.

Penalosa, fighting out of the Philippines, has been inactive since capturing the WBF title last November via a seventh-round TKO of Bangsaen Sithpraprom. The multi-talented southpaw faces Colombian veteran Reynaldo Hurtado Arendo (36-6-1, 27 KOs), who unsuccessfully fought for the IBF bantamweight title in 1995, in the non-title, eight round main event. More

BOSTON (May 25, 2005) - Boston-native Rodney Toney has returned to his roots for a proverbial crossroads fight June 3 against Jameel "Black Gold" Wilson, headlining "Expressway Jam," presented by NER Promotions, at Freeport Hall (IBEW) in Dorchester (MA).

Former California State light heavyweight champion Toney (26-4-4, 16 KOs), cousin of the much more famous James Toney, has been idle for the past 21/2 years. His comeback fight against Wilson is the eight-round main event on "Expressway Jam."

Back in 1994, Toney won a 10-round decision against Charles "Hachet" Brewer, who went on to become the IBF super middleweight champion, and a year later Rodney fought a draw against then unbeaten William Joppy (19-0) for the NABF middleweight championship. More

BOSTON (May 23, 2005) – The two best light heavyweights in the world, Glencoffe Johnson and Antonio Tarver, are special guests on Thursday night’s show, while Saturday turns into The Contender night on the New England Ringside radio shows this week.

Johnson and Tarver will discuss their June 18 rematch, as well as their first fight and victories against Roy Jones. Thursday’s two-hour New England Ringside Boxing Radio Show – hosted by Ted Bodenrader, Anthony Pepe, Rick Brutti and Joe Bills – airs between 6-8 PM/ET on Boston’s Boxing Station, The Zone (1510 AM). It also may be heard live on the Internet by going to www.newenglandringside.com. More

WORCESTER, Mass. (May 23, 2005) - The World Boxing Association No. 1 rated welterweight contender Jose Antonio Rivera (37-4-1, 24 KOs) has been selected by the Worcester Rotary Club as its 2005 Citizen of the Year.

Rivera will be honored June 16 at the Holiday Inn in Worcester. He will be presented the Key to Worcester by Mayor Timothy Murray. Other speaking dignitaries will include City Manager Michael O'Brien and Dianne Williamson. More

May 20, 2005 @ The National Guard Armory, Dorchester, MA

CRUISERWEIGHTS: Matt Coppola, Waltham, MA WTKO1 (1:10) Mike Needling, Philadelphia, PA. MIDDLEWEIGHTS: Jason LeHoullier, Portland, ME WTKO5 (1:22) Rashaan Blackburn, Cleveland, OH; Gerry Grealish, Dorchester, MA WKO1
(1:54) Donnell Humphrey, Cincinnati, OH; JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHTS: Hollister Elliott, Dorchester, MA WSDEC (40-38, 40-36, 38-39) Bobby McAndrews, Worcester, MA; Jill Emery, Brooklyn, NY WTKO1 (0:59) Veronica Denmark, Cincinnati, OH; FEATHERWEIGHTS: Castulo Gonzalez, Wilmington, MA (WUDEC 40-36, 40-35, 40-34) Rashand Bland, Cincinnati, OH.

Promoter: Knockout Boxing

BOSTON (May 18, 2005) - 2000 Ecuadorian Olympian Luis Hernandez (12-2, 6 KOs) headlines "Expressway Jam," presented by NER Promotions, Friday night, June 3 at Freeport Hall (IBEW) in Dorchester (MA).

Hernandez is matched against Bahamian welterweight Jerome Ellis (3-2-1, 3 KOs) in the eight-round main event. More

BOSTON (May 16, 2005) – Unbeaten middleweight prospect Jason LeHoullier puts his perfect 15-0 record on the line Friday night (May 20) in the eight-round main event on “Friday Night Fights,” Knockout Boxing’s inaugural professional show, at the National Guard Armory in Dorchester (MA).

LeHoullier (15-0, 7 KOs), fighting out of Portland (ME), squares off against Cleveland veteran Rashaan Blackburn. Jason was the 1999 National Golden Gloves silver medalist, losing in the final to recently crowned WBA welterweight champion Luis Collazo. More

BOSTON (May 16, 2005) – An eclectic group of guests are scheduled for this week’s editions of the New England Ringside radio show, Thursday and Saturday evening, live from Boston.

Norman “Stoney” Stone, John Ruiz’ fiery manager/head trainer, undefeated welterweight prospect “Nasty” Nick Morganelli and matchmaker John Beninati are guests on Thursday’s two-hour New England Ringside Boxing Radio Show – hosted by Ted Bodenrader, Anthony Pepe, Rick Brutti and Joe Bills – airing between 6-8 PM/ET on Boston’s Boxing Station, The Zone (1510 AM). It also may be heard live on the Internet by going to www.newenglandringside.com. More

BOSTON (May 10, 2005) - Knockout Boxing promotes its inaugural professional show Friday night, May 20, headlined by undefeated middleweight Jason LeHoullier, (15-0, 7 KOs) at the National Guard Armory in Dorchester (MA).

"We're excited to have some of New England's best amateur boxers from the past few years on our first pro card," promoter Martin Grealish said. "They already have good followings in this area. Knockout Boxing believes some of these prospect have the potential to be stars in a few years." More

BOSTON (April 27, 2005) - First-year boxing promoter NER Promotions has strengthened its growing stable of fighters by signing four veteran South American boxers - WBO No. 5 rated welterweight Newton Villareal (23-3, 19 KOs), super flyweight Ilido Julio (32-6-1, 29 KOs), Ecuadorian Olympian junior middleweight Luis Hernandez (12-2, 6 KOs) and lightweight Jefferson Rodriguez (19-6, 18 KOs). More

Brockton,MA- Live professional boxing makes it's return to The Roxy in Downtown Boston on Friday April 29th. The underlying theme will be to keep some of promoter Rich Cappiello's younger prospects active. "We are extremely excited to be returning to The Roxy," expressed Cappiello. "It's going to be a great night of 10 competitve fights providing a lot of bang for your buck."
In action will be Philadellphia middleweight contender Rasheen Brown 14-2, 12ko's and hartford's Mike Oliver 7-0, 4ko's. Also on the card will be local favorites Roy Payne (Worcester) 18-12-4 6ko's, Chris McInernry, (Stoughton) 2-0 2ko's, Mike Culbert (Brockton) 28-4-1 6ko's, James Clancy (Dorchester) 4-0 1ko, Tony LaMonica, (South Boston) pro debut, Eddie McAloney (Pembroke) 12-6 5ko's, Mark Clancy (Watertown)
2-0, and Mike Bernal Dorchester 1-1.
For tickets to Friday's show call 1-888-491-2900, ringside $50 and general admission $30. Visa/MC accepted doors will open at 6:00 pm with the show set to begin at 7:30 pm. [End]

BOSTON (April 19, 2005) – Former four-time world heavyweight champion Evander “The Real Deal” Holyfield is this week’s special guest on New England Ringside Radio Show, Thursday night (6-8 PM) on WWZN 1510 The Zone.

The two-hour New England Ringside Boxing Radio Show – hosted by Ted Bodenrader, Anthony Pepe, Rick Brutti and Joe Bills -- airs every Thursday night between 6-8 pm (ET) on Boston’s Boxing Station, The Zone (1510 AM), and also may be heard live on the Internet by going to www.newenglandringside.com. More

BOSTON (April 12, 2005) – Some down and dirty trash talking will be going over the airwaves Thursday night (6-8 PM ET) on the New England Ringside Radio Show because this week’s guests are April 30th combatants, WBA heavyweight champion John “The Quietman” Ruiz and challenger James “Lights Out” Toney, along with Ruiz’ always fiery manager Norman “Stoney” Stone, live on WWZN 1510 The Zone.

The two-hour New England Ringside Boxing Radio Show – hosted by Ted Bodenrader, Anthony Pepe, Rick Brutti and Joe Bills -- airs every Thursday night between 6-8 pm (ET) on Boston’s Boxing Station, The Zone (1510 AM), and also may be heard live on the Internet by going to www.newenglandringside.com.

Ruiz-Toney will be fought at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Ruiz (45-5-1, 28 KOs), the first and only Hispanic heavyweight champion, feels an impressive victory against Toney finally will give him the respect he deserves in addition to increasing his popularity and forcing a showdown against one of the other heavyweight champions later this year.

Toney (68-4-2, 43), one of boxing’s most outspoken and controversial figures, is a three-time world champion in three different divisions -- middleweight, super middleweight and cruiserweight. “Lights Out” has only had two fights as a heavyweight, but he’s 10-1-1 in world title fights.

“Stoney” and Toney already had to be restrained at the recent New York City press conference announcing the fight. Their volatile personalities promise fireworks as well as a test for the station’s seven-second delay button.

New England Ringside also hosts a popular web site, publishes a monthly magazine, and owns Fightography (sells classic boxing pictures). For more information about New England Ringside call 617.835.9137 or go on line to www.newenglandringside.com. [End]

BOSTON (April 4, 2005) - World champion Ronald "Winky" Wright, along with award-winning author Thomas Hauser and former world welterweight champion Tony DeMarco, are this week's special guests on New England Ringside Radio Show, Thursday night (6-8 PM) on WWZN 1510 The Zone

The two-hour New England Ringside Boxing Radio Show - hosted by Ted Bodenrader, Anthony Pepe, Rick Brutti and Joe Bills -- airs every Thursday night between 6-8 pm (ET) on Boston's Boxing Station, The Zone (1510 AM), and also may be heard live on the Internet by going to www.newenglandringside.com. More

BOSTON (March 27, 2005) - This week's New England Ringside Radio Show takes a bite of reality, boxing-wise, with special guests Jackie Kallen, Frank Stallone and WBC cruiserweight champion Wayne "Big Truck" Braithwaite Thursday night (6-8 PM) on WWZN 1510 The Zone

The two-hour New England Ringside Boxing Radio Show - hosted by Ted Bodenrader, Anthony Pepe, Rick Brutti and Joe Bills -- airs every Thursday night between 6-8 pm (ET) on Boston's Boxing Station, The Zone (1510 AM), and also may be heard live on the Internet by going to www.newenglandringside.com. More

BOSTON (March 14, 2005) – It’s the best of both worlds, inside and on the edge of the ring, as guests IBF super middleweight champion Jeff “Left Hook” Lacy and The Fight Doctor, Ferdie Pacheco, visit the New England Ringside Boxing Radio Show, Thursday night (6-8 p.m.) on Boston’s boxing station, WWZN 1510 The Zone.

The two-hour New England Ringside Boxing Radio Show – hosted by Ted Bodenrader, Anthony Pepe, Rick Brutti and Joe Bills -- airs every Thursday night between 6-8 pm (ET) on The Zone (1510 AM) and also may be heard live on the Internet by going to www.newenglandringside.com.

Fresh off of his devastating seventh-round TKO of Rubin Williams, Lacy (19-0, 15 KOs) has become one of the hottest names in boxing. He’ll discuss his career, long and short-range goals, and who is next on his hit list.

The doctor makes a house call to NER! Listen to Pacheco speak about his many boxing experiences, starting with his role in the corner of the great Muhammad Ali, and continuing through the many years as an author and color commentator.

New England Ringside also hosts a popular web site, publishes a monthly magazine, and owns Fightography (sells classic boxing pictures). For more information about New England Ringside call 617.835.9137 or go on line to www.newenglandringside.com. [End]

Brockton,MA (March 3, 2005) - Richie Cappiello announced today that Cappiello Promotions have signed middleweight Elvin Ayala and featherweight Mike Oliver. The 24 year old Ayala , 9-0, (3), will be fighting on April 1st at The Mohegan Sun. The New Haven, CT native had a stellar amateur career and has the talent to be a force in the middleweight division.
"I am looking forward to working with Elvin Ayala and his whole team," said Richie Cappiello. "Elvin has the great work ethic that I look for in a fighter. We are going to go a long way together."
Oliver 6-0, (4), is returning to the ring after more than a year layoff. The 25 year old Hartford native was considered by many as a can't miss prospect coming out of the amateurs. His career has been hindered by inactivity but people around Oliver say that he is more motivated than ever.
"Mikey Oliver is going to be a force very soon," added Cappiello. "As long as he can stay active he has all the tools to be a great fighter. Look for him to be fighting under the Cappiello Promotions banner very soon." [End]

Brockton-MA (March2, 2005) - Sir William "The Gladiator" Gibbs, 17-1, 14 ko's, will be making his return to ESPN Friday Night Fight's on April 1st at The Mohegan Sun against Andres Pacheco 13-2, 9 ko's, in the 10 round main event. Julio De La Cruz, who was Gibbs' original opponent, had to pull out of the fight citing weight issues. According to promoter Richie Cappiello, Gibbs has been in training and the opponent change won't bother him one bit. More

BOSTON (February 28, 2005) – The New England Ringside Boxing Radio Show turns its attention to the media this Thursday night (6-8 p.m.) as Showtime broadcaster Steve Albert and Las Vegas Review Journal journalist writer Kevin Iole are scheduled guests on Boston’s boxing station, WWZN 1510 The Zone.

The two-hour New England Ringside Boxing Radio Show – hosted by Ted Bodenrader, Anthony Pepe, Rick Brutti and Joe Bills -- airs every Thursday night between 6-8 pm (ET) on The Zone: Boston’s Boxing Station at 1510 AM and also may be heard live on the Internet by going to www.newenglandringside.com.

Albert will discuss upcoming boxing shows on Showtime, as well as future plans for Mike Tyson, Diego Corrales and Zab Judah. Awarding-winning boxing writer Iole regularly covers the hot Las Vegas fight scene. He’ll offer his perspective on professional boxing today.

New England Ringside also hosts a popular web site, publishes a monthly magazine, and owns Fightography (sells classic boxing pictures). For more information about New England Ringside call 617.835.9137 or go on line to www.newenglandringside.com. [End]

LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHTS – George Khalid Jones (21-2-1, 13 KOs), Paterson, NJ W12UDEC (117-111, 116-114, 115-113) (Jones retains NABA light heavyweight championship). SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHTS – Rob Kucher (1-0), New York, NY WUDEC4 (40-36, 40-36, 40-36) Jose Sabino (1-1), Catlettsburg, KY. SUPER WELTERWEIGHTS – Favio Medina (6-1-1, 3 KOs), Tilton, NH WSDEC4 (38-36, 38-36, 37-38) Bobby McAndrews (2-4-1, 2 KOs), Worcester, MA; Luis Hernandez (12-2, 6 KOs), Ibarra, Equador WKO2 (3:00) Robert Kamya (12-5, 4 KOs), West Palm Beach, FL. SUPER FEATHERWEIGHTS – Agnaldo Nunes (10-1-1, 6 KOs), Revere, MA WTKO7 (2:12) Freddy Castro (5-11-5, 2 KOs), San Pedro, CA; Castulo Gonzalez (3-0, 1 KO) W2TKO (0:23) Jose Abel Ayala (8-4, 2 KOs), Lowell, MA. Promoter: NER Promotions [End]

BOSTON (February 16, 2005) – NABA light heavyweight champion George Khalid Jones puts much more than his title belt on the line February 25 when he fights veteran Thomas Reid in the 12-round main event on “Championship Boxing Returns to Lowell” at Lowell Memorial Auditorium in Lowell, Massachusetts.

The first pro show to be held in the home of “Irish” Micky Ward in more than a decade is the first of a series of shows promoted by NER Promotions.

Jones (20-2-1, 13 KOs), of Paterson (NJ), goes into his fight against Reid (33-14-1, 13 KOs), of Jackson (TN), as the World Boxing Association’s No. 4 rated contender. Jones, also ranked in the top 20 of all the other major organizations (No. 13 WBO & IBF, No. 15 WBC), has a potential WBA title shot on the horizon against Fabrice Tiozzo or possibly lucrative matches against Roy Jones, Jr., Glen Johnson and Antonio Tarver. More

BOSTON (February 14, 2005) – Recently retired Jesse James Leija, “The Texas Tornado,” and retribution seeking light heavyweight Eric Harding are Thursday night’s (Feb. 17) special guests on the New England Ringside Boxing Radio Show live on WWZN 1510 The Zone in Boston.

Leija (47-7-2, 19 KOs) will discuss his outstanding 15-year pro career, highlighted by a legendary four-fight war against Azumah Nelson (Leija was 2-1-1), also including memorable victories against Francisco Bojado, Micky Ward, and Ivan Robinson. Leija, the pride of San Antonio, captured the WBC super featherweight, IBA lightweight, NABF featherweight and lightweight titles. He also fought additional stars of boxing such as Kosta Tszyu, Juan Lazcano, Shane Mosley, Oscar De La Hoya and Gabriel Ruelas. More

BOSTON (February 9, 2005) – Professional boxing returns February 25 to the home of “Irish” Micky Ward for the first time in more than a decade when NABA light heavyweight champion George Khalid Jones headlines NER Promotions’ inaugural professional boxing show, “Championship Boxing Returns to Lowell,” February 25 at Lowell Memorial Auditorium in Lowell, Massachusetts. In the last pro show held in Lowell, Ward stopped George Andujar in the third round of their September 10, 1994 match.

Jones (20-2-1, 13 KOs), of Paterson (NJ), defends his NABA light heavyweight belt against veteran Thomas Reid (33-14-1, 13 KOs), of Jackson (TN), in the 12-round main event. Rated No. 4 by the World Boxing Association, Jones also is ranked in the top 20 of all the other major organizations (No. 12 WBO, No. 13 IBF, No. 17 WBC). His only career losses have been to world-class opponents Montell Griffin (DEC12) and Eric Harding (TKO7). More

BOSTON (February 7, 2005) – Unbeaten heavyweight “Baby” Joe Mesi and former world-class super middleweight/middleweight “Dangerous” Dana Rosenblatt are Thursday night’s (Feb. 10) special guests on the New England Ringside Boxing Radio Show live on WWZN 1510 The Zone in Boston.

Mesi (29-0, 25 KOs) talks about his once mercurial career now on hold for nearly a year due to medical issues that led to the suspension of his license. The popular “Baby Joe” has appealed and awaits a decision that will determine whether he will ever be allowed to legally fight again. More

BOSTON (January 24, 2005) – World welterweight title challenger “Super“ Zab Judah and NABA light heavyweight champion George “Khalid” Jones are Thursday night’s (Jan. 27) special guests on the New England Ringside Boxing Radio Show live on WWZN 1510 The Zone in Boston.

The two-hour New England Ringside Boxing Radio Show – hosted by Ted Bodenrader, Anthony Pepe, Rick Brutti and Joe Bills -- airs every Thursday night between 6-8 pm (ET) on The Zone: Boston’s Boxing Station at 1510 AM and also may be heard live on the Internet by going to www.newenglandringside.com.

Judah (32-2, 23 KOs), fighting out of Brooklyn, challenges undisputed world welterweight champ Cory Spinks in their much-anticipated rematch February 5 in St. Louis. Spinks won a close 12-round decision last April versus Judah, who floored Cory in the last round. More

BOSTON (January 14, 2005) – New England Ringside (NER), on the verge of becoming the newest promoter in professional boxing, today announced the hiring of Julio Pena as its Director of Boxing Operations.

“We’re delighted to have Julio Pena as a member of Team NER,” NER president Rick Brutti said. “He is well respected in boxing and has more than 30 years of valuable experience. In addition to overseeing the training our stable of fighters, Julio will scout prospects, work with our matchmakers, and deal with a lot of behind the scenes work that it takes to promote a first-class boxing show.

“NER has been building a team and we’ll soon make an announcement about our first show. We want to help bring boxing back to its former prominence, building it to the same level as mainstream sports, and Julio is a valuable component.”

Pena, originally from Venezuela, lives with his family in Revere. He is a former martial arts champion and has had more than 100-combined amateur boxing and kickboxing fights. Pena, who once trained world title contender Omar Sheika, presently handles unbeaten prospects Wayne “Lights Out” Johnsen and Chris Tillman.

NER’s other boxing interests include a monthly magazine, weekly radio show (Thursday, 6-8 pm ET on WWZN 1510AM The Zone), and popular web site (www.newenglandringside.com). [End]

BOSTON (January 10, 2005) – New England Ringside Boxing Radio Show goes to the movies Thursday night (Jan. 13) on WWZN 1510 The Zone in Boston. Special guests include former heavyweight contender Tommy “The Duke” Morrison, co-star of Rocky V,” and Boston film critic James Vernier, who’ll review “Million Dollar Baby,” directed by Clint Eastwood and starring Hillary Swank. More

BOSTON (January 5, 2005) – New England Ringside Boxing Radio Show celebrates its first anniversary tomorrow might (Jan. 6) with the broadcast of its 55th show on WWZN 1510 The Zone in Boston.

The two-hour show airs every Thursday night between 6-8 pm (ET) on 1510 AM and may also be heard live on the Internet by going to www.newenglandringside.com. Tomorrow night’s scheduled guests include ESPN2 Friday Night Fights blow-by-blow announcer Joe Tessitore, unbeaten Irish middleweight prospect John Duddy (7-0, 7 KOs), and a representative of “The Contender” reality television show. More

Brockton,MA (December 12, 2004) - The Shaws Center, and the City of Champions will be the site for a night of fights, and a tribute to the late David "The Hammer" Hamilton. The show, on December 17th, will be aired via tape delay by CN8 as a part of Cappeillo Promotions' Mohegan Sun Fight Night USA series.
The card is being headlined by Canadien cruiserweight prospect Anthony Russel as he puts his undefeated record on the line against tough veteran trialhorse John battle of North Carolina. However, most thoughts will be on the fighter who was known simply as "The Hammer."
On May 18th, Hamilton and his son Marcus were killed in a one car accident on route 44 in Middleboro, MA. Among those who new Hamilton well was friend and ring rival Mike Culbert. "I can remember hanging out and sparring with Dave in the mid 1990's at South Shore Boxing Club," said Culbert. "At one point our wives were pregnant at the same time and Dave and I would often talk about it." More

December 7, 2004 - Bay State Savings Bank's Community Champions program recently raised $685 for the Nazareth Home for Boys at the recent College of the Holy Cross men's and women's basketball doubleheader. Nazareth boys attended the game and received a basketball clinic. Pictured at the game with World Boxing Association Welterweight Champion Jose Rivera are, left to right, Seth Wheeler of Webster, Mass., and Georgie Baez, of Greenfield, Mass., and Carlos Perez, of Holyoke, Mass. Rivera is also an honorary co-chair of Nazareth's capital campaign. Nazareth is seeking to raise $1 million for a gym and renovations. [End]

BOSTON, Mass. (November 2, 2004) – U.S. Marine Laura Barrow recently returned from active duty in Iraq. Tuesday night, November 9 she’ll celebrate the U.S. Marines birthday by boxing for the U.S. Marines Boxing Team in the opening of the “Great Northeast Tour,” promoted by S & L Boxing for the benefit of the U.S. Marines Scholarship Fund, at The Roxy in downtown Boston.

Members of the U.S. Marines Boxing Team will be matched against some of the best New England amateur boxers, so far, featuring representatives of Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Maine. More

Boston, MA (October 28, 2004) - Professional boxing and Cappiello Promotions return to the Roxy night club in downtown Boston on Thursday Nov 11th. Undefeated New haven, CT middleweight Elvin Ayala, 7-0 (1ko) will headline the seven bout card that promises to be an exciting night of action. The card, which is dedicated to the Veterans, will be part of the Fight Night USA series televised by CN8 via tape delay.

Ayala will be stepping up and taking on tough veteran Chance Leggett, 11-3, (5 ko) from Westlake, LA. in the 10 round main event. Leggett's two most notable fights were a seven round stoppage loss to then unbeaten prospect Willie Gibbs and an upset win over 19-1 Vinroy Barret.

After looking very impressive in his first seven fights as a pro, Ayala's promoter Richie Cappiello thinks he is ready to step it up. "Elvin Ayala is one of our most talented fighters and I expect him to come through in a big way on Nov 11th," stated Cappiello.

"He is as dedicated a fighter as I have seen and we are extremely excited about his potential. "

Headlining the undercard will be Cappiello Promotions newest protégé Marvin Cordova, 1-0, from Pueblo, CO. After a stellar amateur career that included 184 wins and only 12 losses to go along with 14 national titles, the 19 year old Cordova decided to turn pro instead of continue his quest to be an Olympian. Tough Mexican crowd pleaser Favio Medina, 5-1 (3ko), will try to derail the Cordova Express.
Also on the card, is Boston Police officer and Dorchester Cruiserweight Tyrone Smith, 1-0. The 35 year old Smith, who won his pro debut two months ago in Revere, is a Veteran of the United States Military.

Worcester cruiserweight Roy Payne, 17-12-4 and Rhode Island middleweight Jacinto Rosario are also competing in separate bouts.
Tickets can be purchased by calling 1-888-491-2900. General admission $30, Ringside $50. Doors will open at 5:30 with the event beginning at 7:30. [End]

Revere, MA (September 21, 2004) - In association with the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame, (Massachusetts Chapter), Cappiello Promotions bring professional boxing back to Club Lido in Revere, MA on October 1st. The card is dedicated to Italian heritage month and will be headlined by a competitive cruiserweight battle between Canadien champion Anthony Russel and battle tested veteran John Rainwater.
Russel, 6-0-1 1ko, will be facing his toughest test as a pro when he steps up against John Rainwater, 9-10, 3 ko's. The eight round tussle is the main event of the show and will be televised via tape delay on Comcast Cable and CN8. More

WORCESTER, Mass. (September 13, 2004) – Exactly one year to the day he captured the World Boxing Association welterweight title via a 12-round decision against previously unbeaten Michel Trabant in Berlin, “El Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera (37-3-1, 24 KOs) today underwent successful surgery to repair the tendon in his right thumb, recently injured during a sparring session in preparation for his now cancelled October 2 title defense against Thomas Damgaard in New York City.

“I’m feeling good and the doctors are confident that everything looks good,” Rivera said upon his release from St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Brighton (MA) “I can’t wait to get back in the ring.” More

LYNN, Mass. (July 27) – Lynn has a long, rich boxing history and August 6 the “Sweet Science” is heading outdoors to the new Fraser Field for “Clash for Cash: Under The Stars,” headlined by “Sucra” Ray Oliveira (46-9-2, 22 KOs) and Frankie “The Surgeon” Randall (59-15-1, 42 KOs) fighting for the vacant IBU world welterweight title.

Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment & Sports, Inc. (CES), in association with Mohegan Sun and ENB Productions, is promoting “Clash For Cash: Under The Stars.” ENB is a group comprised of Eddie Andelman, sports talk radio show host at WWZN 1510 The Zone; Nick Lopardo, owner of the North Shore Spirit independent baseball team in Lynn; Bill Blumenreich, owner of the Comedy Connection.

Lynn’s best-known fighter is Jack Zeramby, who fought in the late tewenteis and early thirties, registering victories against former World featherweight champion Andre Routis, world welterweight challenger Sammy Fuller, and ex-European featherweight title-holder Maurice Holtzer. More

LYNN, Mass. (July 14, 2004) – Two highly respected boxing warriors, “Sucra” Ray Oliveira (46-9-2, 22 KOs) and Frankie “The Surgeon” Randall (59-15-1, 42 KOs) fight for the vacant IBU world welterweight title, headlining “Clash for Cash: Under The Stars,” Friday night, August 6, outdoors at the new Fraser Field in Lynn (MA).

In the 10-round co-feature, 1996 Olympic bronze medallist Lawrence Clay-Bey (20-2, 15 KOs), faces veteran Frank Wood (23-2, 15 KOs) for the vacant New England heavyweight championship.

Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment & Sports, Inc. (CES), in association with ENB Productions, will promote “Clash For Cash: Under The Stars” ENB is a group comprised of Eddie Andelman, sports talk radio show host at WWZN 1510 The Zone; Nick Lopardo, owner of the North Shore Spirit independent baseball team in Lynn; Bill Blumenreich, owner of the Comedy Connection. More

WORCESTER, Mass. (July 2, 2004) – The World Boxing Association has officially sanctioned the October 2 title match between WBA welterweight champion “El Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera (37-3-1, 24 KOs) and No. 1 contender Thomas “Lionheart” Damgaard (34-0, 26 KOs) on the Trinidad-Mayorga show at Madison Square Garden, New York City.

Rivera’s promoter, Don King, recently received a letter from Renzo Bangariol, WBA World Championship Committee Chairman, explaining that Rivera-Damgaard had been sanctioned for Oct. 2. King won a purse bid for promotional rights to Rivera-Damgaard.

Rivera captured the WBA crown September 13 in Berlin via a 12-round decision against previously unbeaten Michel Trabant (38-0). Damgaard, 33, has never fought outside of his native Denmark.

“Team Rivera is very pleased that Don King is making it possible for this fight to be at Madison Square Garden on one of the biggest pay-per-view events ever and in front of so many of Jose’s fans,” Rivera’s manager Steve “Tank” Tankanow said. [End]