Showing posts with label Daniel Sostre. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Daniel Sostre. Show all posts

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

"THE ITALIAN SENSATION" PHIL LO GRECO AND DEMETRIUS "THE GLADIATOR" HOPKINS LEAD ADRIEN BRONER VS. ANTONIO DEMARCO UNDERCARD SLATE



NOVEMBER 17 BOUTS TO TAKE PLACE AT
BOARDWALK HALL IN ATLANTIC CITY

ATLANTIC CITY, November 14 - Unbeaten Canadian welterweight star Phil Lo Greco and junior middleweight veteran Demetrius Hopkins, along with a host of east coast talent, will stack the Adrien Broner vs. Antonio DeMarco undercard at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City this Saturday, November 17, making it a must see night for fight fans throughout the region.

In the featured undercard bouts both scheduled for eight rounds, Toronto's Lo Greco faces Highland, New York's Daniel Sostre, and Philadelphia's Hopkins battles York, Pennsylvania's Keenan Collins.

Broner vs. DeMarco, a 12-round fight between Adrien "The Problem" Broner and Antonio DeMarco for DeMarco's WBC Lightweight World Championship will take place Saturday, November 17 at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey.  The event is promoted by Golden Boy Promotions and R & R Promotions in association with Gary Shaw Productions, sponsored by Caesars Atlantic City, Corona and AT&T and will be televised live on HBO World Championship Boxing beginning at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT.  The co-main event will be a 12-round heavyweight clash between Seth "Mayhem" Mitchell and Johnathon Banks for Mitchell's NABO title and the vacant WBC International Heavyweight title.

Tickets priced at $200, $100, $50 and $25, plus applicable taxes and service charges, are available for purchase at the Boardwalk Hall box office, by calling Ticketmaster at (800) 736-1420or online at www.ticketmaster.com.

Nicknamed "The Italian Sensation," Phil Lo Greco (24-0, 13 KO's) has thrilled fans in his native Canada as well as in Italy, but now he's on a quest to conquer the United States as well.  A six year pro who won the WBC International Welterweight title in 2010, the 28-year-old Lo Greco has won both of his fights in the United States in 2012, decisioning Hector Orozco in April at Boardwalk Hall and most recently, knocking out 16-1-1 Brandon Hoskins in the first round at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas.  Saturday night, he will battle Daniel Sostre (11-7-1 4 KO's), a seven-year professional looking to end the year with a win over the undefeated Lo Greco.

The nephew of boxing legend Bernard Hopkins, 32-year-old Demetrius Hopkins (31-2-1, 11 KO's) got back in the saddle in September after an 18-month layoff from the ring, and he looked sharper than ever in scoring a shutout unanimous decision victory over Doel Carrasquillo.  Comfortably set in his new weight class of 154 pounds, "The Gladiator" is expected to get a stiff challenge from fellow Pennsylvanian Keenan Collins (14-7-3, 9 KO's), an eight-year vet of the sport who is as tough as they come on the East Coast.

Also representing the City of Brotherly Love is 22-year-old junior middleweight prospect Julian Williams (9-0-1, 4 KO's), who will be looking to extend his three fight winning streak at the expense of Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico's Jonel Tapia (8-2-1, 5 KO's) in their eight round match-up.

In light heavyweight action, Fort Washington, Maryland's Thomas Williams Jr. (10-0, 7 KO's) will travel north to Atlantic City to take on Philadelphia's Taneal Goyco (4-4-1, 2 KO's) in a six round bout.

This hard-hitting night of fights will kick off with a pair of four round bouts, with New York junior welterweight Zachary Ochoa (2-0, 2 KO's) facing Casa Grande, Arizona's Michael Salcido (1-4) and Terron Grant (3-0, 2 KO's) of White Plains, Maryland squaring off against Abraham Esquivel (5-2, 3 KO's) of Monterey, Mexico in a lightweight bout.


Thursday, June 14, 2012

Shamrock and Rumble: NESN and SNY to Broadcast O'Connor vs. Sostre

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Boston, MA June 12, 2012 - Rising junior welterweight prospect Danny O'Connor has helped reintroduce a bit of rock and rumble back to his beloved city of Boston, Massachusetts with the help of his friends Dropkick Murphys.  Don't miss your opportunity to witness O'Connor's latest bout verses New York's Daniel Sostre via the New England Sports Network (NESN) and SportsNet New York (SNY).  The NESN broadcast will premier Thursday, June 14 at 8:00 EST throughout the New England region.  Additionally, the bout will also be featured for those in the Greater New York area as part of the weekly Broadway Boxing series on Sunday, June 17 at 8:00 pm EST.

The show was the first professional boxing card ever staged at the Boston House of Blues.  The capacity crowd was treated to an exciting night featuring Boston vs. New York bouts, live traditional Irish music, and a special appearance by the popular band Dropkick Murphys.  With elements of both sports and rock-n-roll a truly unique atmosphere was established.  O'Connor is continuing to distinguish himself within the Boston sports landscape and remains deeply committed to achieving his world title aspirations.  Stay tuned for details regarding O'Connor's next bout.

NESN Broadcast:
Thursday, June 14 at 8:00 EST
Tuesday, June 26 8:00 EST

SNY Broadcast:
Sunday, June 17 at 8:00 EST
Saturday, June 30 at 7:30 EST
Saturday, July 21 at 5:00 EST

Don't forget to follow Danny on Twitter at @DOC_Boxing.

Sunday, May 27, 2012

Clan O'Connor Cheers Their Hero to Victory

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Fighting in the main event of a six-fight Boston vs. New York card at the Boston House of Blues before 2500 delirious fans, and with a  rock star in his corner, super lightweight boxing prospect Danny O'Connor knew he had to deliver in a big way.

Mission accomplished.

Showing vast improvements from working with acclaimed trainer Ronnie Shields, O'Connor, now 17-1, 5 KOs, dominated opponent Daniel Sostre of Highland, New York, forcing him to retire on his stool after four rounds.

It was the perfect ending to a spectacular event, engineered heavily by The Dropkick Murphys founder and bassist Ken Casey, who also worked O'Connor's corner.

The Boston House of Blues sits across from the legendary Fenway Park, and the sold-out crowd (supporters of O'Connor are known as 'Clan O'Connor') included several area sports heroes. The Old Brigade, the Dropkick Murphys customary opening band, performed traditional Irish songs between fights and The Dropkicks themselves took to the stage shortly before O'Connor made his entrance accompanied by bagpipes and a drummer.

The unique production created a festive air that brought back memories of boxing's glory days.

"I felt amazing," said O'Connor, post-fight. "To be able to do what I'm passionate about, and what I train so hard every single day to do, and be able to perform in front of all my friends and family was an amazing feeling. It was a dream come true."

O'Connor says the homerun success of the show goes a long toward the goal of bringing the sport of boxing back to prominence in Boston. "I can't thank Ken Casey enough. He honestly is a godsend to me and I'm blessed to have met him. None of this would have been possible without him."

Of his performance, O'Connor credits his work in Houston with the well-respected Shields. "Anyone who knows Ronnie knows he's a legend and it's a different level of training working with him. I'm learning and bettering myself as a fighter every second just being around him. He's great not only as a coach but as a person as well."

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

With a Rock Star in His Corner and an Army of Fans, O'Connor Ready to Rumble at House of Blues

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Few Tickets Remain for 'Boston vs. New York' Boxing Show Tomorrow Night

 

Expect to hear the chants of "Let's Go Danny O!" at the Boston House of Blues tomorrow night (May 24) as an army of fans known as "Clan O'Connor" assembles to watch their hero, junior welterweight prospect Danny O'Connor (16-1, 4 KOs), headline a seven-bout Boston vs. New York fight card.

O'Connor will face Daniel "The Hudson Valley Kid" Sostre (11-5-1) of New York in a 10-round contest.

With few of the roughly 1700 tickets still available, mostly standing room and VIP, tomorrow night's debut show at the Boston House of Blues is already a guaranteed smash hit - but smash hits are something O'Connor's rock star manager, Ken Casey, singer and founder of Irish rockers The Dropkick Murphys, is used to.

Casey will be assisting O'Connor's legendary trainer, Ronnie Shields, in the corner Thursday night, while the Dropkicks customary opening band, The Old Brigade (with special guests), will provide music between bouts.

Framingham, Massachusetts, native O'Connor is both a 2008 junior welterweight US amateur champion and national golden gloves champion (a feet similarly accomplished by greats Sugar Ray Leonard and Tommy Hearns) as well as a 2008 Olympic alternate.

This will be O'Connor's first fight since aligning with the wildly popular band the Dropkick Murphys.  The proceeds from this event will benefit the band's charitable organization the Claddagh Fund.

The House of Blues provides a unique three tiered setting with excellent vantage points reminiscent of classic boxing venues.  The remaining standing-room-only tickets properly accommodate O'Connor's rowdy and rock-n-roll inspired fan base. 

Tickets to Boston vs. New York can be purchased directly athttp://www.livenation.com/event/0100486DDD72B8B2

For more information regarding the May 24th fight visitwww.dannyoconnorboxing.com 

Additionally, to learn more about Dropkick Murphys charity and the causes they advocate for visit 
www.claddaghfund.org

Don't forget to follow Danny on Twitter at @DOC_Boxing.

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Danny O'Connor to Headline First Professional Boxing Match at the Boston House of Blues on May 24

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Junior welterweight prospect Danny O'Connor (16-1) is busy preparing for his homecoming match under the tutelage of acclaimed trainer Ronnie Shields in Houston, Texas. 

On May 24, O'Connor will headline the first professional boxing card at the Boston House of Blues against Daniel "The Hudson Valley Kid" Sostre (11-5-1) of New York in a 10-round contest.

In the shadow of Fenway Park, the night will have an appropriate Boston versus New York theme with each bout showcasing fighters battling for regional supremacy. 

Framingham, Massachusetts, native O'Connor is both a 2008 junior welterweight US amateur champion and national golden gloves champion (a feet similarly accomplished by greats Sugar Ray Leonard and Tommy Hearns) as well as a 2008 Olympic alternate.

This will be O'Connor's first fight since aligning with the wildly popular band the Dropkick Murphys.  The partnership's inaugural event is expected to be a sellout with the proceeds benefitting the band's charitable organization the Claddagh Fund. 

Live music will also be performed in between bouts by the traditional Irish band The Old Brigade (with possible special guests).

The shared vision of O'Connor and the Dropkick Murphys is to reach the top of the boxing world, while restoring the proud tradition of Boston boxing, developing a truly unique fan base called Clan O'Connor, and creating special events that are part sports and part rock-n-roll. 

O'Connor explains, "The boxing business is a tough business, but at the end of the day, it's the entertainment business.  Together with the Dropkicks, I think we can create something special in Boston and beyond.  I'm so excited for the future and putting on shows where the fans have so many entertainment options.  The ability to raise money for charity is the cherry on top."

The House of Blues provides a unique three tiered setting with excellent vantage points reminiscent of classic boxing venues.  The remaining standing-room-only tickets properly accommodate O'Connor's rowdy and rock-n-roll inspired fan base. 

Tickets to Boston vs. New York can be purchased directly at http://www.livenation.com/event/0100486DDD72B8B2

For more information regarding the May 24th fight visit www.dannyoconnorboxing.com 

Additionally, to learn more about Dropkick Murphys charity and the causes they advocate for visit 
www.claddaghfund.org

Don't forget to follow Danny on Twitter at @DOC_Boxing.