McGIRT TRAINING FACILITY GRAND OPENING

NUTLEY, NJ (APRIL 8, 2013)—This past Thursday, The state of the art McGirt Training facility had its grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony.

The facility will be a gym and will also house the offices of GH3 Promotions and Greg Cohen Promotions is already a hit In the community and political leaders joined members of the boxing community at the Grand Opening.

The main trainer will be former world champion James “Buddy” McGirt, who will train not only professionals but some of the best amateurs in the country.

The McGirt Training Facility is an extension of the Elite Heat Boxing Gym that is located in Newark.

Said Buddy McGirt, “This is great.  I want to thank Vito Mielnicki of GH3 Promotions and Greg Cohen for the opportunity for me to come home.  There is a lot of great talent here and I not only look forward to working with the professionals but the many great youngsters that have a lot of potential to become professionals in the years to come”

“There was an overflow of talent and kids at the our Elite Heat Gym”, said Vito Mielnicki

“There is a lot of top notch professional and amateur talent in this area and it’s great to add Buddy with our Elite Heat trainers Wali Moses and Robert Griffin”

“We are trying to make this gym a farm system to GH3 and Greg Cohen Promotions.  We are taking a grass roots approach to boxing where we can mold young men and woman and keep them off the streets but teach them discipline through boxing and to have a world champion like Buddy McGirt and has since gone on to become one of the top trainers in the sport gives us a lot of credibility and a guy commands the respect of any aspiring boxer”

Also in attendance was the honorable mayor Alphonse Petracco.

The Facility will also house the Ediroc Store which will sell state of the art boxing equipment.

Photos by Tom Casino

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NEWARK, NJ (February 11, 2013)—This past Saturday at the Rodeway Inn in Allentown, PA, Kings Boxing Promotions staged a Pro-Am card that saw three members of the Elite Heat Boxing team score victories during the amateur portion of the show.

In the 112 Pound Division (ages 15-16), Shakur Stevenson scored a victory over Jacob Soto.

Stevenson is trained by his grandfather Walli Moses and Robert Griffin and has an amateur record of 74-7.

Stevenson recently traveled to Russia and took home the Velez Cup and was the 2012 Ringside World champion and 2013 Jr. World champion

Eysa Dorsey scored a victory over Donald Ford of Washington, DC in the 75 lb (ages 11-12) division.  Dorsey was the 2012 Nation Jr. Golden Gloves champion

Finally in the 75 lb (ages 10-11) Viti Mielnicki won a decision over Jahlil Hackett of Washington, DC.  Hackett was the 2012 Title National Champion while Mienicki was the 2011 and 2012 Jr. National Golden Gloves champion and 2012 Ringside World champion

For more information on the Elite Heat Boxing team: www.eliteheatgym.com

Middleweight Prospect Antoine Douglas Looks For 4th Win Friday Night

This Friday night from the Turning Point Resort & Casino in Verona, NY, as part of ESPN’s acclaimed series Friday Night Fights, middleweight prospect Antoine Douglas will look to continue his early dominance inside the ring and earn his fourth consecutive victory to begin his young career as he goes to battle against Emmanuel Medina (2-2-1, 2 KO).

Douglas (3-0, 3 KO) made his pro debut last October, and through his first three fights he hasn’t allowed an opponent to go this distance; twice stopping them in the first round.

As an amateur Douglas fought regularly, having over 120 bouts, and was a National PAL Champion, 2009 Jr. Olympic Champion and a Ringside World Champion. 

Training with his uncle K—who is both his trainer and adviser—in Virginia, the up-and-coming middleweight is excited to get back between the ropes and go to work.  Douglas is managed by William Mielnicki, and has recently signed with GH3 Promotions and Vito Mielnicki—partner of Greg Cohen CGP Promotions.

Friday night he is a swing fight on Friday Night Fights, meaning he may have a chance to make his television debut and really show the boxing world what he brings to the table.

“When I go out there, I want to use my jab to set the pace of the fight and to set up my right,” said Douglas.  “Medina is a southpaw, so we can use our straight right to beat them, and I will look to use my footwork to set it up.”

Despite only fighting six rounds in his first three fights, Douglas has displayed slickness and maturity, which is attributed to his extensive career as an amateur.  And the 20-year-old knows that he can end the fight at any time with his heavy hands.

“I go out looking for the knockout every time I step into the ring,” said Douglas.  “This Friday night I don’t expect the fight going past the second round.”

In addition to his boxing skills and power, Douglas feels one of his greatest strengths inside the ring is his will, and his ability to out will his opponents. 

“Going forward in 2013, I want to stay active and fight consistently,” said Douglas, who will be making his fourth ring appearance in three months.  He is also scheduled to fight February 2013, so his experience will continue to grow each time he laces up the leather. 

The action begins this Friday night on ESPN at 9 p.m. live from the Turning Point Resort & Casino in Verona, NY.

For more information on Antoine Douglas visit www.eliteheatgym.com.

Elite Heat’s Boxers Fight Their Way To Nationals

To continue their dominating way, six amateur boxers from the renowned Elite Heat Boxing Gym in Newark, NJ cruised their way into the nationals, emerging as champions in the regional silver gloves tournament. 

Over the past few years Elite Heat has established itself as having one of the top amateur boxing programs in the nation, as they consistently produce champion fighters of all ages and weights.

“Team Elite Heat shined at the regionals,” said Vito Mielnicki, owner of Elite Heat Boxing.  “We took six out of eight boxers that qualified for the tournament to the nationals.”

The seventh boxer who made it into the nationals fought out of Garden State Boxing.

The results of the regional silver gloves are as follows:

Eysa Dorsey def. Elias Short, CT                               10/11 yr. 70 lbs.

Vito Mielnicki def. Tyler Capasso, CT                       10/11 yr. 75 lbs.

Malik Nelson walk over                                              12/13 yr. 75 lbs.

Rajohn Chance def. Felix Parrillo, CT                        12/13 yr. 80 lbs.

Anthony Fluentes def. Natash Williams, NY             12/13 yr. 85 lbs.

Maduah Abdus Salaam def. Saquan Anthony, NY   12/13 yr. 132 lbs.

John Bauza def. Jeffrey Torres, CT                            14/15 yr. 125 lbs.

Winning is nothing new for Team Elite when they travel to the national tournaments.  They have showed in each tournament that they have one of the most formidable amateur programs in the country, and expect to continue their dominating ways and win the championship in the 2013 Silver Gloves Nationals.

The accomplishments of Elite Heat’s young amateur boxers speak for themselves:

• Vito Mielnicki is a 2 time Junior Golden Glove National Champion and 2012 Ringside World Champion
• Malik Nelson is a Jr. Golden Glove Champion and 2012 Ringside World Champion
• Eysa Dorsey was the 2012 Jr. Golden Glove National Champion
• Rajohn Chance was a 2011 Jr. Golden Glove National Champion

Not only specializing in amateur boxing, Elite Heat Boxing in Newark is home to an array of up-and-coming prospects, including undefeated super middleweight John Thompson (10-0).

Elite Heat Boxing has also recently announced their annual tournament will be held from May 3 to May 5, 2013. 

For more information on the gym, the fighters, or to register for Elite Heat’s third annual boxing tournament visit www.eliteheatgym.com. 

Elite Heat’s Shakur Stevenson Brings Home Championship at 2012 Jr. World Team Tournament

Last week, 15-year-old amateur boxing standout Shakur Stevenson—fighting out of the renowned Elite Heat Boxing Club in Newark, NJ, won all three of his bouts to become the 2013 Junior World Team Champion. In Reno, Nevada.

Under the tutelage of his grandfather Walli Moses and Robert Griffin, Stevenson has put together an impressive amateur record of 73-7, and recently had traveled to Russia where he competed and brought home the Velez Cup. 

The 114-pound young teen has established himself as one of the top fighters in the country, and is adamant about continuing his dominating ways through 2013. 

Elite Heat Boxing Gym of Newark, NJ has established themselves as one of the top boxing gyms in the country for amateur and professional fighters.  Elite’s undefeated junior middleweight prospect John Thompson will be looking to extend his unbeaten streak to 10 fights as he steps between the ropes of the squared circle Saturday night on the Austin Trout/Miguel Cotto championship undercard. 

For more information on Elite Heat Boxing or to learn more about their upcoming Pro-Am shows visit www.eliteheatgym.com.     

ELITE HEAT’S SHAKUR STEVENSON WINS 2013 JR. WORLD TEAM OPEN TOURNEY

NEWARK, NJ (January 14, 2013)—The Elite Heat Boxing Gym would like to congratulate Shakur Stevenson for his victory at the 2013 Jr. World Team Tourney in Reno, Nevada.

The 114 pound Stevenson of Newark won three bouts which included his title winning effort over Noah Contreras in the finals by a score of 16-8.

Stevenson is trained by his grandfather Walli Moses and Robert Griffin and has an amateur record of 73-7.

Stevenson recently traveled to Russia and took home the Velez Cup.

AMATEUR STANDOUT ANTOINE DOUGLAS TO MAKE PRO DEBUT OCTOBER 27th

WASHINGTON, DC (October 2, 2012)—Twenty Year-old amateur star Antoine Douglas will make his anticipated professional debut on October 27th in Berk, Virginia.

Douglas of Washington, D.C. compiled a record of 85-30 and was a National PAL Champion, 2009 Jt. Olympic Champion as well as a Ringside World champion as well as placing third in the Olympic trials, recently signed with managers Bill Mielnicki and Kay Korona and with promoter Greg Cohen.

“After the Olympic trials I didn’t feel the need to stay amateur”, said Douglas

Douglas, who has what, has been called an “Electrifying” Style recently moved his training operations to the Elite Heat Boxing Gym in Newark, New Jersey is excited about the future.

“It was a good move to come up to New Jersey as I have no distractions and I can focus on everything”, continued Douglas.

“I have all my needs taken care and I have big goals for myself as I hope I can win world titles in multiple weight classes over the next 5-8 years”

Douglas is also very excited about his new team.

“Greg Cohen was interested from the start and with him and the rest of my team, the sky is the limit”

After fighting in Berk, Virginia, Douglas is scheduled for a quick ring return when he fights on November 10^thin Millville, New Jersey.