Julian "J Rock" Williams looking for big outing this Monday against former world title challenger Freddy Hernandez in Boston

For Immediate Release Philadelphia (March 13, 2014)--This Monday night at the House of Blues in Boston, undefeated Jr. Middleweight, Julian "J Rock" Williams (14-0-1, 8 KO's) will headline a card that will be televised live throughout the country on Fox Sports 1 when he takes on former world title challenger Freddy Hernandez in a 10-round bout. Williams of Philadelphia has been on quite a roll since linking up with adviser Al Haymon and boxing fans outside of Philadelphia are beginning to take notice. He is looking forward to the coveted national exposure this Monday night and to do it against Hernandez will be a good measuring stick for the 23-year old Williams. "I know who exactly who Freddy Hernandez is," Williams recently told www.fighthype.com.  "He is a tough game fighter who has been in with the top guys, and even though he has come up short, he has always given a good account of himself.  he held his own against Lara.  Some say Lara is the best in the division and one judge had Lara winning by only 1 point.  I thought he beat Delvin Rodriguez." Besides the aforementioned Lara and Rodriguez, Hernandez fought Andre Berto for the WBC Welterweight title and also has wins over former world champions DeMarcus Colrey and Mike Anchondo.  Hernandez has also fought world champions Luis Collazo and Demetrius Andrade. Williams has been coming into his own under the management of Haymon and the tutelage of trainer Stephen "Breadman" Edwards as the last three opponents combined record is 81-8 which includes an impressive three-knockdown performance decision over former WBA Super Welterweight champion Joachim Alcine.  In his bout Williams stopped Orlando Lora (29-4) in three rounds on December 7, 2013 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Williams has also let it be known that he will pay special tribute to the people of Boston on his trunks and his walk-out music.

DANNY O'CONNOR INJURED; JULIAN WILLIAMS VS. FREDDY HERNANDEZ TO BE FEATURED AS TELEVISED MAIN EVENT ON MARCH 17 GOLDEN BOY LIVE! TELECAST ON FOX SPORTS 1 AND FOX DEPORTES

CARD STACKED WITH LOCAL AND IRISH TALENT BRINGING A SPECIAL ST. PATRICK'S DAY CELEBRATION TO THE HOUSE OF BLUES IN BOSTON BOSTON, Mass. (Feb. 25) - Due to an injury to his left elbow suffered in training camp, exciting Boston welterweight prospect Danny O'Connor has been forced to withdraw from his St. Patrick's Day showdown against Andrew Farmer at the House of Blues in Boston on Monday, March 17.  Now, undefeated rising middleweight star Julian "J-Rock" Williams will face former IBA Middleweight World Champion Freddy "El Riel" Hernandez in the Golden Boy Live! main event on FOX Sports 1 and FOX Deportes. Also in televised action will be young Irish star Jamie "The Nuisance" Kavanagh taking on Puerto Rico's Andres Navarro (9-4-1, 6 KOs) in an eight-round lightweight opening bout, undefeated heavyweight Alexis Santos (12-0, 10 KOs) taking on Seattle's Sylvester Barron (8-3, 3 KOs) in the six-round co-main event and Irish Olympian John Joe Nevin (9-2), who is making his U.S. debut after being featured in the World Series of Boxing,will square off against San Juan, Puerto Rico's Alberto Candelaria (3-0-1, 2 KOs) in a six-round bantamweight televised attraction. But that's not all as the local fans in Boston celebrating St. Patrick's Day will have more to cheer about when see local undefeated junior lightweight rising star Ryan Kielczewski (18-0, 4 KOs) take to the ring after the conclusion of the televised fights.  Kielczewski will face Guillermo Sanchez (13-10-1, 5 KOs) of Buffalo, New York in a six-round fight. Plus fans at the House of Blues will also witness five exciting match-ups starting at 6:00 p.m. ETbefore the televised portion of the evening.  In previously announced action, local favorites Billy Traft(3-0, 1 KO) will meet Jose Brewer (0-5) in a four-round super middleweight battle, Greg Vendetti (4-1-1, 2 KOs) will take on Pedro Gonzalez in his professional debut in a four-round welterweight bout,Rashidi Ellis (3-0, 2 KOs) will face Bryan Abraham (6-18-2, 6 KOs) in a four-round welterweight bout and two Maryland-natives will kick the night off beginning with Baltimore native Gervanta Davis (6-0, 6 KOs) facing an opponent to be named in a six-round featherweight bout and Kareem Martin of Clinton, MD who will make his professional debut in a four-round junior middleweight bout. One of boxing's top young talents, 23-year-old Philadelphia native Julian "J-Rock" Williams (14-0-1, 8 KOs) continues to impress with each outing, most recently a third round stoppage over Orlando Lora.  With a win over former World Champion Joachim Alcine already under his belt, Williams will tackle another veteran standout in the former IBA Middleweight World titleholder Hernandez. Mexico City's Freddy "El Riel" Hernandez (30-6, 20 KOs) has faced the best of the best throughout his career, including former World Champion Andre Berto, current Interim WBA Junior Middleweight World Champion Erislandy Lara and current WBO Junior Middleweight World Champion Demetrius Andrade.  Best remembered for his wins over former World Champions Luis Collazo, Mike Anchondo and DeMarcus Corley, the hard-hitting 34-year-old has every intention of getting back on the winning track and handing Williams his first professional loss on March 17. Williams vs. Hernandez, a 10-round junior middleweight bout is presented by Golden Boy Promotions, Murphy's Boxing U.S.A. and Back East Promotions and sponsored by Corona, O'Reilly Auto Parts and Mohegan Sun.  The House of Blues doors open at 5:00 p.m. ET and the first fight starts at 6:00 p.m. ET.  The FOX Sports 1 and FOX Deportes broadcast airs live at 8:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. PT.  Tickets, priced at $150 (reserved seating), $100 (reserved seating) and $40 (general admission) are available for purchase now at the House of Blues Box Office, the Orpheum Theater box office or online at http://m.concerts.livenation.com/event/01004C389CC1B5BE, www.murphysboxingusa.com orwww.backeastpromotions.com. For more information, visit www.goldenboypromotions.com, www.murphysboxingusa.com, follow on Twitter at www.twitter.com/GoldenBoyBoxing, www.twitter.com/murphysboxing,www.twitter.com/DOC_Boxing and  www.twitter.com/HOBBoston, www.twitter.com/dropkickmurphys,www.twitter.com/kendkm, follow the conversation using #GoldenBoyLive, become a fan on Facebook at Golden Boy Facebook Page. Also, visit us on Instagram @GoldenBoyBoxing. For more information on FOX Sports 1 visit FOXSports.com and become a follower on @FOXSports1 and @FOXDeportes.

POPULAR BOSTON WELTERWEIGHT DANNY O'CONNOR TAKES ON ANDREW FARMER IN SPECIAL ST. PATRICK'S DAY GOLDEN BOY LIVE!EVENT ON MONDAY, MARCH 17 AT THE HOUSE OF BLUES IN BOSTON LIVE ON FOX SPORTS 1 AND FOX DEPORTES

TELECAST TO ALSO FEATURE A STACKED CARD OF IRELAND AND MASSACHUSETTS' FINEST INCLUDING DUBLIN'S JAMIE KAVANAGH, UNDEFEATED HEAYWEIGHT ALEXIS SANTOS FROM LAWRENCE, MA AND IRISH OLYMPIC SILVER MEDALIST JOHN JOE NEVIN BOSTON (Feb. 10) - Boxing will experience the luck of the Irish when the popular Golden Boy Live! series fittingly heads to Boston for a one-of-a-kind St. Patrick's Day celebratory night of fights on Monday, March 17.  Golden Boy Promotions is teaming up with Murphy's Boxing U.S.A. and Back East Promotions to bring boxing back to Beantown for a stellarfight card at the House of Blues that will air live on FOX Sports 1 and FOX Deportes.  In the welterweight main event scheduled for 10 rounds, local hero Danny O'Connor takes on Virginia's Andrew Farmer and the co-feature will see one of Ireland's favorite sons, Dublin's Jamie Kavanagh face off against an opponent to be named in an eight-round lightweight bout. The card will feature a host of New England's top talent including undefeated heavyweight Alexis Santos in the six-round televised opening bout against an opponent to be determined, debuting 2012 Irish Olympic Silver Medalist John Joe Nevin, as well as Ryan Kielczewski, Billy Traft, Rashidi Ellis and others in non-televised action. "I can't imagine there can be a better place to have a boxing event on St. Patrick's Day than in Boston," said Richard Schaefer, CEO of Golden Boy Promotions.  "We've partnered with Ken Casey and his company and we're going to bring the great boxing fans of this city the fights they want and deserve.  On March 17, the only place to be in Boston is at the House of Blues." "There has been a huge resurgence of boxing in Boston and it's exciting that a global promotional company like Golden Boy Promotions has taken notice and is coming to Boston to partner with us," said Ken Casey, founder of Murphy's Boxing U.S.A. and Back East Promotions, as well as a founding member of the legendary Irish punk band the Dropkick Murphys.  "St. Patrick's Day in Boston is the perfect way to kick off this new partnership and this will hopefully lead to bigger and better fights here in Boston, home to some of boxing's most loyal fans."  Southpaw Danny O'Connor (23-2, 7 KO's) is one of New England's most popular fighters and the 28-year-old is more amped up than ever to put on a show on St. Patrick's Day for his fans.  A professional since 2008, O'Connor has won nine of his last 10 bouts, with the only loss coming via a highly-controversial split decision defeat to former World Champion Vivian Harris last October.  On March 17, O'Connor will look for the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow and live up to the St. Patrick's Day hype in his hometown. Front Royal, Virginia's Andrew Farmer (17-2, 7 KO's) has no problem traveling into O'Connor's backyard and after winning 13 of his last 14 bouts, the 28-year-old has confidence that when the bell sounds, he's got the goods to upset the hometown favorite. Twenty-three-year-old Dublin native Jamie "The Nuisance" Kavanagh (15-1-1, 7 KO's) returns to the ring since suffering the first loss of his career against Daniel Ruiz last December.  Now, he's excited to be back and making his Boston debut on St. Patrick's Day, when his loyal fans will undoubtedly be out in force to cheer him on. In the Golden Boy Live! televised opener, it's a six-round heavyweight bout, with Lawrence, Massachusetts' 24-year-old Alexis Santos (12-0, 10 KO's) looking for his seventh first-round knockout when he meets up with an opponent to be determined. In undercard action, Mullingar, Ireland's John Joe Nevin, a 2012 Olympic silver medal winner for Ireland, makes his highly-anticipated pro debut in a four-round bantamweight bout against San Juan, Puerto Rico's Alberto Candelaria (3-0-1, 2 KO's). A full lineup of Massachusetts's natives will feature Quincy's Ryan Kielczewski (18-0, 4 KO's), who puts his unbeaten record on the line in his six-round junior lightweight meeting with an opponent to be named.  Super middleweights collide in a four-round bout when Dorchester'sBilly Traft (3-0, 1 KO) faces Marion newcomer Mike Schneider.  Somerville's Rashidi Ellis(3-0, 2 KO's) takes on Schenectady, New York's Bryan Abraham (6-18, 6 KO's). Also scheduled for four rounds in the welterweight division Stoneham's Greg Vendetti (4-1-1, 2 KO's) meets Akron's Damon Antoine (11-52-2). O'Connor vs. Farmer, a 10-round welterweight bout is presented by Golden Boy Promotions, Murphy's Boxing U.S.A. and Back East Promotions and sponsored by Corona and O'Reilly Auto Parts.  The House of Blues doors open at 5:00 p.m. ET and the first fight starts at 5:30 p.m. ET.  The FOX Sports 1 and FOX Deportes broadcast airs live at 9:00 p.m. ET/6:00 p.m. PT. Tickets, priced at $150 (reserved seating), $100 (reserved seating) and $40 (general admission) are available for purchase now at the House of Blues Box Office, the Orpheum Theater box office or online at http://m.concerts.livenation.com/event/01004C389CC1B5BE,www.murphysboxingusa.com or www.backeastpromotions.com. For more information, visit www.goldenboypromotions.com, www.murphysboxingusa.com, follow on Twitter at www.twitter.com/GoldenBoyBoxing, www.twitter.com/murphysboxing,www.twitter.com/DOC_Boxing and www.twitter.com/HOBBoston, www.twitter.com/dropkickmurphys, www.twitter.com/kendkm, follow the conversation using #GoldenBoyLive, become a fan on Facebook at Golden Boy Facebook Page.  Also, visit us on Instagram @GoldenBoyBoxing.  For more information on FOX Sports 1 visit FOXSports.com and become a follower on @FOXSports1 and @FOXDeportes.