Saturday culminates big week for Club 1957 Management

Cartagena, Sosa and Brunson all in action on the heels of big knockout win by Tevin Farmer

Philadelphia (October 16, 2014) - This Saturday night, three fighters who compete under the Club 1957 Management banner will be in action as Miguel Cartegena (13-1, 5 KO's) takes on Emmanuel Rodriguez for the WBO Latino Bantamweight title.  On the same card in Caguas, Puerto Rico, Jr. Lightweight Jason Sosa (12-1-3, 8 KO's)  takes on Juan Cruz.  In Philadelphia, Jr. Middleweight Tyrone Brunson (22-2-1, 21 KO's) will battle DeCarlo Perez. Just one week ago, Featherweight Tevin Farmer won his tenth consecutive bout with a one round destruction over Dominic Coca in Springfield, Virginia. Farmer of Philadelphia took out Coca with one right hook to raise his record to 17-4-1 with four knockouts. "I always had power and it was just a matter of time before it kicked in.  people will see more knockouts from me," said Farmer. Farmer is ready for a fight that will put him in great position for a great opportunity. "I would like to fight for something big.  It is up to my promoter and manager.  I am ready for that fight tomorrow." Farmer is promoted by DiBella Entertainment. Since he was a prized amateur, big things have been expected for Cartagena and on Saturday night could be the first step to realizing his championship aspirations. "I am feeling good, strong and confident in myself.  I had a great camp and I am just ready and feeling good,"said Cartegena. "This is the perfect time for me.  I have been preparing mentally and physically for this fight.  I am expecting a great show and I will give it all what I got and I will show everyone what I do." As for Sosa, this will be his first fight in just over six months when he viciously stopped Michael Brooks in the ninth round of their fight in Atlantic City. "I feel great and camp went really well.  It has been six months and I am ready to get back in there," said Sosa, who will be making his first fight under the Club 1957 Management banner. "I am looking forward to perform. Being that the fight is in Puerto Rico, I feel that I am at home.  I was raised here and am excited to fight here." He is facing an unknown quantity in Cruz, but the 26 year-old native of Camden, New Jersey is not concerned. "I have no idea about him.  My job is to train and be prepared.  My trainer and manager take care of the other stuff. I am just excited and ready to go." " The statement that we hear so often from boxers "Hard Work Pays Off" applies at every level and it is spreading like wildfire in the Club 1957 Stable. It is my job to ensure that every boxer has what they need so they can bring their best performance every time they step into the ring to fight. I am 24/7 with my team in contact with each of my boxers on a daily basis. This may seem obsessive but it works! I choose to work with specific boxers not only because they are elite athletes (which they are) but equally as important because they have committed to put boxing above all. This is just one of the many reasons why I have no doubt that Tyrone 'Young Gun" Brunson will be victorious over DeCarlo Perez this Saturday night. Tyrone is the more experienced boxer and the fact that he has extraordinary KO power, veteran boxing skills, and in shape...now that is just Dangerous! Obviously I am proud of Tyrone and he is prepared for anything,"said Club 1957 manager Mark Cipparone. "This week for the stable could not have started off better as both Miguel and Sosa were there to support their gym mate in VA. as Tevin Farmer got things popping with his first round KO. The entire Team traveled together the next morning and we have been in PR  since last Sunday finishing up what Miguel calls his best camp ever! I enjoy every part of what I do and I will always give my best when it comes to my boxers... because as I said in the begining "Hard Work Pays Off!" Club 1957 Management was founded in 2013 by local businessman Mark Cipparone.  Cipparone is the owner of the widely successful and popular Rocco's Collision.  Since the formation of Club 1957 Management he has guided the careers of some the top fighters in the country.  Currently he manages Heavyweight Joey Dawejko, Jr. Middleweight Tyrone Brunson, Welterweight Raymond Serrano, Bantamweight Miguel Cartegena, Jr. Lightweight Tevin Farmer and Jr. Lightweight Jason Sosa.

Weights from Cataño, Puerto Rico

Venue: Cosme Beitia Coliseum, Cataño, PR

Saturday, August, 2, 2014

Cataño, Puerto Rico - In the maint event bout for the vacant WBO Latino bantamweight title, Puerto Rican, Emmanuel 'Manny' Rodríguez ( 9-0, 5 KO's ), and Alexis 'Beaver' Santiago ( 16-3, 7 KO's ) of Phoenix, both weighed in at 117.8 lbs. The bout is set for 10 rounds.

Rodriguez, a former Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games champion mentioned that,"We're ready for war. Puerto Rico vs Mexico is always exciting. The fans can expect a tough fight but at the end of the night, I will be the new WBO Latino champion".

The undefeated Puerto Rican prospect obtained in December, the most significant victory of his young career by defeating former world title contender, David Quijano by unanimous decision.

"My preparation went great for this fight. I arrived to Puerto Rico two weeks ago with my trainer Rafael Ramos, and I'm leaving with the title. This is for Mexico and Phoenix, Arizona", said a confident Alexis Santiago, a WBC United States (USNBC) title holder, who on his last outing ( February ) defeated power puncher, Hanzel 'Rude Boy' Martinez ( 20-2, 16 KO ) by unanimous decision.

In other reults:

Emmanuel 'Pinky' Colón 142 lbs vs Joananthony Vazquez 142 lbs.
Luis Saúl ‘El Zurdo' Rosario 120 lbs vs.Leonel García 120 lbs Juvenal 'el Gringo' Ramos 139 lb vs. Luis Guzmán 140.6 lbs
Alexander Charneco 129lbs vs. Roberto Sánchez 130lbs
Efrain 'Macho' Cruz vs. 138 lbs vs. Henry López 140 lbs. Christopher Pérez 129 lbs vs. Luis Cuascut 127 lbs
Héctor Fernández 135lbs vs. José Cortes 138 lbs

Venue: Cosme Beitia Coliseum, Cataño, PR
TV:DIRECTV PR, OnDIRECTV - channel 161 - 9:00pm
First fight at 7:00pm
Promoter:Fresh Boxing / M/V Power Promotions

Photos by Esdel Palermo / Fresh Boxing

Weigh-in footage https://www.hightail.com/download/ZUcwZHluTkF3NUo4SjhUQw

This Saturday Rodriguez vs. Santiago for the WBO Latin title, complete list of fights

Today in Cataño, Puerto Rico, Puerto Rican amateur sensation , Emmanuel 'Manny' Rodriguez ( 9-0, 5 KO's ) and his opponent Alexis 'Beaver' Santiago ( 16-3, 7 KO's ) of Phoenix, Arizona meet for the first time, heading to their 10 round bout for the vacant WBO Latin bantamweight title this Saturday, August, 2 at the Cosme Beitia Coliseum in Cataño,PR. The event is promoted by Fresh Boxing in association with M/V Power Promotions.

Rodriguez, a former Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games champion mentioned that,"I know I got the tools to defeated Santiago. My boxing skills are superior, and my stamina is great for 10 rounds of war. Mexico vs Puerto Rico is always exciting", said a confident Emmanuel Rodriguez.

The undefeated Puerto Rican prospect obtained in December, the most significant victory of his young career by defeating former world title contender, David Quijano by unanimous decision.

Alexis Santiago, a WBC United States (USNBC) title holder, defeated on his last outing ( February ), power puncher, Hanzel 'Rude Boy' Martinez ( 20-2, 16 KO ) by unanimous decision.

"This is profesional boxing. 'Manny' was a good amateur fighter but that's all he was. This Saturday he will go down, and title is going go my people of Mexico and Phoenix" said Santiago, who trains at the Mayweather Boxing Gym in Las Vegas, under the tutelage of Puerto Rican, Rafael Ramos.

Rodriguez vs Santiago will be televised live on 'DIRECTV Puerto Rico', starting at 9:00pm ( ET ), channel 161. 

In other bouts, 6 rounds fights, undefeated junior welterweight, Emmanuel 'Pinky' Colon (5-0, 4 KO's) vs. Joananthony Vazquez (4-7, 2 KO's) and Jose 'Chiquito 'Soler (5-1, 2 KO's) vs. Alexis Diaz (0-5-1) at flyweights.

In 4-round fights at the superbantamweight division, Luis Saul 'Zurdo' Rosario (2-0-1, 2 KO's) vs. Leonel Garcia (0-1) and Alexander Charneco ( Debutant ) vs. Roberto Sánchez ( Debutant ). Lightweights Juvenal 'Gringo' Ramos (1-0, 1 KO's) vs. Luis Guzman (1-1, 1 KO's).Junior welter division, Efrain 'Macho' Cruz (3-0-1, 1 KO's) vs. Henry Lopez (0-2), Bantamweights, Bryan Perez (2-1, 1 KO's) vs. Alberto Marrero (0-1) and at the super featherweight, Christopher Perez (4-0-1, 2 KO's) vs. Luis Cuascut (0-10-2) at 130 pounds.

Press Conference footage https://www.hightail.com/download/ZUcweFlUMGNIcWRqQTlVag

Rodriguez vs. Santiago for the Vacant WBO Latin title in Cataño, Puerto Rico

Puerto Rican amateur sensation , Emmanuel 'Manny' Rodriguez ( 9-0, 5 KO's ) will face Alexis 'Beaver' Santiago ( 16-3, 7 KO's ) of Phoenix, Arizona in a 10 round bout for the vacant WBO Latin bantamweight titleon Saturday, August, 2 at the Cosme Beitia Coliseum in Cataño, PR. The event is promoted by Fresh Boxing in association with M/V Power Promotions.

Rodriguez, a former Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games champion mentioned that,"Now it's time to prove where do I belong in the boxing world. It's my time to shine. Santiago is a very good fighter, and my respect for him, and his team for accepting this fight in Puerto Rico. I'm ready for war!", stated Emmanuel Rodriguez.

The undefeated Puerto Rican prospect obtained in December, the most significant victory of his young career by defeating former world title contender, David Quijano by unanimous decision.

Santiago, a WBC United States (USNBC) title holder, defeated on his last outing ( February ), power puncher, Hanzel 'Rude Boy' Martinez ( 20-2, 16 KO ) by unanimous decision.

"The fans can expect a very good fight. I know 'Manny' is good, but has not fought anybody like me" said Santiago, who trains at the Mayweather Boxing Gym in Las Vegas, under the tutelage of Puerto Rican, Rafael Ramos, "We know that 'Manny' is a good technical boxer but I don't think he got the tools to handle my pressure and experience. The WBO Latin title is coming to Mexico and to my people of Phoenix, Arizona", said a confident Santiago.


Rodriguez vs Santiago will be televised live on 'DIRECTV Puerto Rico', starting at 9:00pm ( ET ), channel 161.

Results from Vega Baja, Puerto Rico - 'DIRECTV Boxing Nights'

At the Moises Navedo Coliseum in Vega Baja, in the maint event, Emmanuel 'Manny' Rodriguez ( 9-0, 5 KO's ) defeated Felix 'La Ardilla' Perez ( 8-5 , 3 KO's ) by unanimous decision 

From the start, Rodriguez was able to establish the pace, connecting accurate combinations to the face and body of Pérez , who was active throughout the fight, but without success for the effective defense of Rodríguez. The judges scored 80-72, 80-72 and 78-74.

"I followed the game plan as always. Perez is strong, and has faced good prospects. I did not feel his power. In this fight I was a little more aggressive, and the results speaks for himself " said an excited 'Manny' Rodriguez.

In a thrilling encounter, Carlos 'Macho ' Lopez ( 4-1-1 , 3 KO's - 160lbs ) defeated by unanimous decision over Jonathan Garcia (3-8, 1 KO's ). The judges scored 40-36, 39-37 and 38-38

At 108 pounds and six rounds, Pedro Ortiz ( 3-2-1 ) defeated by unanimous Alexis Diaz ( 0-5-1 ) decision. The judges scored 60-54, 60-54 and 59-55 .

Milton 'El Santo' Santiago (4-0, 3 KO's - 135lbs ) won by TKO in the first round over Luis Ortiz ( 0-5 ).

At 135 pounds, Juvenal Ramos ( 1-0, 1 KO ) won by TKO in the second round over Jose Cortes (0-4).

In the heavyweights, Kevin Nunez (1-0, 1 KO ) defeated Miguel Sanchez ( 0-1 )by TKO in the third.

At 154 pounds, Jelame Garcia (1-0, 1 KO ) defeated Eduardo Torres ( 0-1 ) by TKO in the second round.

Event promoted by M & V Power Promotionns in collaboration with Fresh Boxing.

Milton 'El Santo' Santiago in action this Saturday in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico

17-year-old Pennsylvania boxer, Milton 'El Santo' Santiago ( 3-0, 2 KO - 135lbs ) of Puerto Rican descent, will be making his first professional fight in Puerto Rico,this Saturday, April, 5 at the Moises Navedo Coliseum in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico.


"I'm in excellent condition for this fight, so the fans can expect the best from me at my first professional fight in Puerto Rico", commented Milton Santiago, who turns 18-year-old on September, 15, "I'm very excited because my family and friends from Puerto Rico will be there supporting me, it will be a great night for sure". Santiago will face Luis Ortíz ( 0-4 )

Santiago is the youngest professional boxer to turn pro in the state of Pennsylvania at 17s-year-old. At the amateurs, Santiago ended up with a record of 184-12.

'El Santo' began his professional boxing career on February 7, 2014, when he defeated Moses Molina by knockout in the first round. Two weeks later ( February, 21 ), he defeated Christian Daniels by the same route in Delaware. In his last bout , Milton scored a notable victory over William Lorenzo, an opponent that despite his negative record ( 3-15 ), was able to defeated on his last fight, Julian Valerio, a former Florida State Champion via fourth-round TKO.

In the feature bout at 118 pounds, highly touted, Emmanuel 'Manny' Rodriguez (8-0, 5 KO's) will clash against, Felix 'La Ardilla' Perez ( 8-4-3 , KO's) in a 8 rounds fight.

Also in action, former Puerto Rican national Champion, Carlos 'Macho' Lopez,Jr ( 3-1-1, 3 KO's) will battle experienced fellow Boricua, Edgar Perez ( 5-8, 3 KO's ) in a 6 rounds middleweight fight.

Carlos 'Macho' Lopez will battle Edgar Perez this Saturday in PR

Former Puerto Rican National Champion, Carlos 'Macho' Lopez,Jr ( 3-1-1, 1 KO's - 160lbs ) is set to make his first professional boxing match in his native Puerto Rico, this Saturday, April 5 at the Moises Navedo Coliseum in Vega Baja, where in the main event match, Emmanuel 'Manny' Rodríguez ( 8-0, 5 KO's ) will battle former WBC CABOFE champion, Felix 'la Ardilla' Perez ( 8-4, 3 KO's)

'Macho' Lopez,Jr will battle experienced fellow Boricua, Edgar Perez (5-8, 3 KO's) in a 6 rounds middleweight fight. 

Perez has gone the distance in losing effort, against undefeated prospects such as Mike Tiberi ( 21-1 ), Antoine Douglas ( 12-0 ), Joel de la Paz (7-0), among others. 

"This is the kind of fight that I want because it's a opponent of lots of experience, and a true warrior inside the ring", said Lopez,Jr, who trains under the tutelage of his father Carlos López,Sr at 'El Maestro Boxing Gym' in Bronx, New York.

On his last fight a couple of weeks ago, Lopez,Jr just needed 37 seconds to demolish Mexican, Fernando Ramírez ( 0-1 ) in a middleweight division bout, held in Mexico. 

Lopez's managers Mario Avila and Alan Gomez are always looking for different fight scenarios.

"Since turning pro, I have fought in New York, New Jersey, North Carolina, Mexico and now Puerto Rico. So far, all of those places have been great learning experiences for me and my team. They ( Mario and Alan ) know that one day I'll be fighting for a world title or any important fight that may ended up in a place far from home, or at my opponent's backyard but time will tell", stated López,Jr, who ended up with a record of 115-11 at the amateurs.

Former amateur star, Emmanuel 'Manny' Rodríguez vs. Félix 'la Ardilla' Pérez is set for April, 5 in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico

Puerto Rican flyweight prospect, Emmanuel "Manny" Rodriguez ( 8-0, 5KO's ), who on last December, defeated former world title challenger, David Quijano by unanimous decision, is set to return on Saturday, April, 5, against former WBC CABOFE champion, Félix 'la Ardilla' Pérez ( 8-4, 3 KO's ) in a 8 round bout at the flyweight division in a event held at the Moises Navedo Coliseum in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico. The boxing card titled 'DIRECTV Boxing Nights' will be televised by DIRECTV PR ( OnDIRECTV - channel 165 - 9:00pm ).

Rodríguez, a former Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games champion, and Azerbaijan's 2010 World Youth Championships silver medalist will have his first fight at his hometown of Vega Baja, PR.

"I was born and raised in Vega Baja, and this event means a lot to me. The fans can expect a very good fight because I know Pérez is training hard but at the end of the night, I will prevail", stated Rodríguez.

On his last fight, Félix 'la Ardilla' Pérez captured the WBC CABOFE title by defeating, local favorite, Miguel 'el Loco' Robles on April, 27, 2013 in Caguas, PR.

Also in action in Vega Baja, the teenage phenom, Milton 'el Santo' Santiago,Jr ( 3-0, 2 KO's ) from Philadelphia, former Puerto Rican National Champion, Carlos 'Macho' López, Anthony Mercado ( 6-0, 6 KO's ), Waldemar Pagán ( 4-1, 4 KO's ), among others. More information coming soon.

Puerto Rican Carlos 'Macho' Lopez wins in Mexico

Last night in Tijuana, Mexico, former Puerto Rican National Champion, Carlos 'Macho' Lopez ( 3-1-1 , 3 KO's ) just needed 37 second to demolish Mexican , Fernando Ramírez ( 0-1 ) in a middleweight division bout, held at the Hangar 27 nightclub. 

"The original opponent ( Hugo Gutierrez ) could not fight, and they brought one that was supposedly a former Tijuana amateur champion. At the weigh-in, he threw a bottle of water at me, and told very out loud that I was going to get knocked out in less than a minute, but I went ahead and finished it in 37 seconds with a body shot", said Carlos 'Macho' Lopez, who is trained by his father, Carlos Lopez,Sr, and managed by Mario Avila and Alan Gomez.

20 year old, 'Macho ' Lopez is set to return on Saturday, April 5 at the Moises Navedo Coliseum in Vega Baja, PR, where in the main event, Emmanuel 'Manny' Rodriguez will face off against Felix 'la Ardilla' Perez.

Results from Cataño, Puerto Rico: Rodriguez dominates Quijano

Last night in Cataño, Puerto Rico, Puerto Rican rising prospect, Emmanuel 'Manny' Rodríguez ( 8-0, 5 KO's ) put in a boxing clinic over former world title challenger, David Quijano ( 15-4-1, 9 KO's ) by unanimous decision in a super flyweight bout ( 115lbs ). The Judges scored 79-73,79-73, 78-74.

'It was a great experience for me. Quijano was coming foward all the time but we could handle him thru all the 8 rounds. I'm ready to take on more challenges", Emmanuel Rodríguez said.

In a co-featured war at 112lbs, Jesús 'Chiquito' Soler ( 5-1, 2 KO's ) defeated Emmanuel 'Popeye' Ramírez ( 6-1, 4 KO's ) by unanimous decision ( 59-55, 59-55 and 60-54 )

Prichard 'Digget' Colón (5-0, 5 KO - 154 lbs) TKO Jonathan García ( 3-7, 1 KO) in the fifth round.

Jonathan Kuilan (5-0-1, 4 KO's - 118lbs) TKO Joseph Santos (0-4) in the first round.

Anthony Mercado (5-0, 5 KO's - 147lbs) TKO Luis Ortíz (0-4) in the third round.

Kenneth Rivera (5-1 4KO's) defeated Christian Freytes (0-2) by TKO in the second round in the featherweight division.

Nicholás Colella (1-0, 1 KO's - 130lbs ) defeated Héctor Vélez (0-1) by TKO in the second round.

At the junior welterweight division, Luis Álvarez (1-0) defeated by unanimous decision Emmanuel Class (0-2) ( 39-37 all three judges )

William Lorenzo (3-14, 1 KO ) defeated Julian Valerio (0-1) by TKO in the fourth round.

'Rodríguez vs Quijano' this Saturday in Cataño, PR

Today in Cataño, Puerto Rico was held the last press conference of the boxing event 'Rodríguez vs Quijano', event thatwill to take place this Saturday, December 21 at the Coliseum Cosme Beitia Salamo. The boxing card is produced by the new company "FRESH BOXING" ( promoter Juan Orengo )

10 exciting boxing bouts will complete the card.

In the main event, Puerto Rican hot prospect, Emmanuel 'Manny' Rodriguez ( 7-0, 5 KO's ) of Vega Baja will face former world title challenger, David Quijano ( 15-3-1 , 9 KO's ) of Caguas in a scheduled eight-round bout in the super flyweight division ( 115 lbs ).

"I'm happy because my parents traveled to Puerto Rico to watch my fight. We know it's a tough fight that we were looking for a while. We know he's going to fight very hard so do I. Expect the best from me on Saturday" said 'Manny' Rodriguez, who trains under the tutelage of Felix Pagán Pintor and former world champion, Ivan Calderon in Guaynabo, PR.

'Manny' became the first Puerto Rican to win an Olympic gold medal in a youth tournament ( Singapore 2010 ). He also won silver medal at the 2010 World Youth Championships in Azerbaijan, 2011 Puerto Rican National Champion, won 2009 José " Cheo" Aponte International Tournament, among other achievements .

" Everyone knows my quality, and 'Manny' hopefully will be ready too. I hope the fans can get an exciting fight and go home happy because I 'm always in top form andthis Saturday will be no exception. I'M going to end Manny's undefeated streak" said David Quijano , who last fought in December 2012 against WBO superflyweight world champion, Omar Narvaez , losing the Puerto Rican by unanimous decision in a fight held in Argentina .

In June 2012 , Quijano captured the WBO superflyweight Latino title of 115 pounds defeating via TKO in the tenth round, Juanito Rubillar and in 2010 , he won the WBC USNBC superflyweight title over Miguel Robles by split decision .

The co-feature fight is a personal quarrel between Jesus ' Chiquito ' Soler ( 4-1 , 2 KO's ) and Emmanuel 'Popeye ' Ramirez (6-0 , 4 KO's ), who will fight in a 6 round match at 112 pounds .

In other bouts : Prichard ' Digget ' Colon ( 4-0 , 4 KO's ) vs. Jonathan Garcia ( 3-6, 1 KO's ) in a 6 rounds, super- welterweight division, Kenneth Rivera (4-1, 3 KO's ) vs. Eliezer Agosto ( 2-3, 2 KO's ) 6 rounds at 126 pounds , Jonathan Kuilan ( 4-0-1 , 3 KO's ) vs. Joseph Santos ( 0-3 ) 4 rounds, 118 pounds . More 4 rounds fights, Anthony Mercado ( 4-0 , 4 KO's ) vs Henry Lopez ( 0-1) at welterweights. In middleweights Carlos "Macho Lopez (2-1-1 , 2 KO's ) vs. Jesus Cruz (1-1-1 ) at 4 rounds. Debutants duel Nicholas Colella vs Hector Velez. At 140 pounds, debutant Luis Alvarez vs Emmanuel Class ( 0-1) and Julian Valerio (debutant 154lbs ) vs. William Lorenzo (2-14 ).

Amateur star, Emmanuel 'Manny' Rodríguez defeats Felipe Rivas in Cidra, Puerto Rico

Photo credit: Esdel Palermo

Puerto Rican flyweight prospect, Emmanuel "Manny" Rodriguez ( 7-0, 5KO's ) outpointed veteran Mexican, Felipe Rivas ( 14-15-2, 8KO's ) at the Jesús M. Freire Statium in Cidra, Puerto Rico. All three judges scored 60-54.

Rodríguez boxing skills were superior, using a great stiff jab with lots of combinations to Rivas head and body.

"I want to thanks my trainers Ivan Calderon and Felix Pagan Pintor for their help. It really means a lot to me to have them in my corner" Rodríguez said, "Rivas was very aggresive but thanks God, we could handle him".

Amateur boxing achievements by Emmanuel 'Manny' Rodriguez:

GOLD - Singapore's 2010 Youth Olympic Games
SILVER - Azerbaijan's 2010 World Youth Championships 
GOLD - Juan Evangelista Venegas Olympic Cup, 2009
GOLD - International Tournament Jose "Cheo" Aponte, Caguas, 2009
GOLD - Juan Evangelista Venegas Olympic Cup, 2010
GOLD - Angel 'Cholo' Espada Cup, Salinas, 2011
2011 Puerto Rico National Champion

In the maint event, José 'Sniper' Pedraza ( 15-0, 10 KO's - 130lbs ) defeated via KO in the third round, Alejandro 'Soma' Rodríguez ( 19-13, 11 KO ) of Mexico. Pedraza landed a huge a left hook to Rodriguez's body to end the fight.

Rodriguez vs Rivas, this Saturday @ Cidra, Puerto Rico

Former Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games gold medalist, and Azerbaijan's 2010 World Youth Championships silver medalist, Emmanuel 'Manny' Rodriguez ( 6-0 , 5 KO's ) will be in action this Saturday, October, 26 at the Jesus M. Freire Stadium in Cidra, Puerto Rico, where José Pedraza will be in the maint event against Alejandro 'Soma' Rodríguez.

Rodriguez opponent is tought Mexican, Felipe Rivas ( 14-14-2 , 8 KO's ) in a 6 rounds, superflyweight division bout.

Rivas has a split decision loss against former two time world champion, Ivan Calderon, and on his last performance, he was defeated by Israel Vazquez via unanimous decision.

"I'm well prepared and ready to rumble on fight night against Felipe Rivas ," said Emmanuel Rodriguez, "With the help of my trainers Iván Calderon and Félix Pintor , I'll be at my best for sure".

Rodriguez trains at the Félix Pagan Pintor Boxing Club in Guaynabo, under the tutelage of Felix Pagan Pintor and former world champion, Ivan Calderon .

"This guy has great talent to be a world champion. He won a gold in Youth Olympics, becoming the first Puerto Rican to achieve that", said Ivan Calderon, " Manny has great height and strength at 115 pounds. The important thing is that his learning a lot of the professional boxing style, and expect the best from him because he will look better than ever".

Pagan Pintor commented "Sooner than later, the fans will see a spectacular prospect from Puerto Rico. The facts are there, his passion and confidence are rising, and this Saturday, Manny will have a great performance".

The event is promoted by Universal Promotions.

Other amateur boxing achievements by Emmanuel 'Manny' Rodriguez:
GOLD - Juan Evangelista Venegas Olympic Cup, 2009
GOLD - International Tournament Jose "Cheo" Aponte, Caguas, 2009
GOLD - Juan Evangelista Venegas Olympic Cup, 2010
GOLD - Angel 'Cholo' Espada Cup, Salinas, 2011
2011 Puerto Rico National Champion

Amateur star Emmanuel 'Manny' Rodriguez in action this Saturday

Former Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games gold medalist, and Azerbaijan's 2010 World Youth Championships silver medalist, Emmanuel 'Manny' Rodriguez ( 5-0, 4 KO's ) from Puerto Rico is set to return Saturday, August 24 at the Pedro Julio Nolasco Coliseum in La Romana, Dominican Republic.

His opponent will be the undefeated Dominican, Edward Vargas ( 2-0, 1 KO's, 1 no contest ) in a 6 round scheduled bout at 115 pounds.

"I'm very happy with this fight because I going to my opponent's backyard to prove my quality and keep learning on every fight" 20-year-old, Rodriguez said,"I want to thank 'Orlandito' del Valle, Jose 'Chiquiro' Martinez, ammong others for helping me in sparring, and the fans can expect the best of me on Saturday".

Rodriguez trains in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico under the tutelage of Félix Pagan Pintor, and former two division world champion, Iván Calderón.

"They have helped me a lot, everyday is a completely new experience for me, and that keeps me motivated, thanks to them, and my manager Juan Orengo, I'm on track", added Rodriguez.

Other amateur boxing achievements by Emmanuel 'Manny' Rodriguez:

GOLD - Juan Evangelista Venegas Olympic Cup, 2009
GOLD - International Tournament Jose "Cheo" Aponte, Caguas, 2009
GOLD - Juan Evangelista Venegas Olympic Cup, 2010
GOLD - Angel 'Cholo' Espada Cup, Salinas, 2011
2011 Puerto Rico National Champion

Download link for Rodriguez training video

https://www.hightail.com/download/bWJxYnUrUzdYSHhqQTlVag

Ready to shine Emmanuel "Manny" Rodríguez

Former Puerto Rican amateur star, Emmanuel 'Manny' Rodriguez ( 5-0, 4 KO's ), has began his training towards his sixth professional fight in late August.

"We are in pursuit of big fights for 'Manny' by the end of the year. He's gonna be ready to fight for any regional title available at 115 pounds, and we understand that there will be no problems with that because of his outstanding amateur career" Rodríguez's manager Juan Orengo said.

"Next week, I will have the exact date, and the venue most probably will be in the United States, between Orlando and New York. Nobody wants to fight him in Puerto Rico", Orengo ended saying.

20-year old Rodriguez commented: "I'm very motivated, in perfect condition and happy for my next bout. Lately my Puerto Rican fellow boxers have been defeated but I will not disappoint my people because I'm very focused on this, and I'm getting better on each fight".

Rodríguez amateur boxing achievements:

GOLD - 2009 Juan Evangelista Venegas Olympic Cup, San Juan, Puerto Rico
GOLD - 2009 Jose "Cheo" Aponte International Tournament, Caguas, Puerto Rico
GOLD - 2010 Youth Olympic Games, Singapore, China, ( became the first flyweight champion in the event's history )
SILVER - 2010 Youth World Amateur Boxing Championships, Baku, Azerbaijan
GOLD - 2010 Cup Olympic Juan Evangelista Venegas, San Juan, Puerto Rico
GOLD - 2011 Copa Angel 'Cholo' Espada, Salinas, Puerto Rico
GOLD - 2011 Puerto Rico National Champion

JORGE "MACHITO" MAYSONET JR. RETURNS FEBRUARY 23 IN PUERTO RICO

February 12, 2013 - Puerto Rico's undefeated lightweight sensation, Jorge "Machito" Maysonet, Jr. (10-0, 9 KO's) returns to the ring February 23, 2013 at the Cosme Beitia Salamo Coliseum in Cataño, Puerto Rico.

Maysonet's opponent is fellow Boricua Pedro Salcedo (3-5, 2 KOs), a fighter who has never been knocked out, and has fought undefeated fighters José Pedraza ( 11-0, 7 KO's ) and Emmanuel Rodríguez ( 11-0, 7 KO's ), among others.

"Salcedo is a good opponent, and I plan to be the first to knock him out," said Maysonet. "Finally I'm fighting in front of my people of Cataño, that's a step every boxer dreams about.  The training has been very intense and I will prove on fight night that I am one of the top lightweight fighters in the world."

Maysonet's last fight was on October 26, 2012 in Puerto Rico, where he defeated one of the most evaded warriors in Puerto Rico, Ramesis Gil (8-4-5, 5 KO's), who had a spectacular 2012 with victories over former undefeated fighters Carney Bowman (16-1, 7 KO's) and Luis Joel González (9-1-1, 5 KO's).  Both fights were decision victories.

As an amateur standout, Maysonet Jr., amassed a record of 140 wins with only 10 defeats, winning various local tournaments like the José Barrientos and the José "Cheo" Aponte competitions.   In professional boxing, all Maysonet's knockouts have come in the very first round.

Maysonet Jr. is a member of "Team Puerto Rico", a collaboration between Gary Shaw Productions, Universal Promotions, Di Bella Entertainment and Warriors Boxing.  Their goal is to gather Puerto Rico's best boxing talent.