RESORTS HOTEL CASINO IN ATLANTIC CITY TO HOST ESPN’S FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHTS

 (ATLANTIC CITY, NJ)—Next Friday night boxing returns to the renowned Resorts Hotel Casino in Atlantic City for ESPN’s acclaimed series Friday Night Fights.  In the main event of the evening, Hank Lundy will go to battle against Raymundo Beltran for the NABF Lightweight Title. 

Last month Resorts was all over the boxing map as they held the All Star Boxing Legends Gala Tribute Dinner, and is quickly becoming recognized as the Mecca of fight sports in Atlantic City and the Northeast.

“We love the opportunity to host Friday Night Fights,” said Matt Howard, Vice President of Gomes Gaming.  “This was a dream of Dennis Gomes, God rest his soul.  This is what he wanted, high profile televised fights.  We are trying to make that happen.  We are excited for our customers as well as the boxing community.”

Over the past year Resorts has hosted several boxing and MMA events in addition to a variety of music and other entertainment, and strives to put on the shows that the public wants to see.

“Everything we do is to honor Dennis,” said Howard.  “When envisioning what we want for our property, this was one of our plans.  We have the perfect venue for the fights and are very excited for next Friday.”

The full fight card is as follows:

·         NABF Lightweight Title Fight- Henry Lundy vs. Raymundo Beltran (10)

·         Super Middleweight- Richard Pierson vs. Farah Ennis (10)

·         Bantamweight- Miguel Cartagena vs. Jose Rivera (6)

·         Light Heavyweight- Frankie Filippone vs. TBA (6)

·         Light Middleweight- Decarlo Perez vs. TBA (6)

·         Super Middleweight- Derrick Webster vs. TBA (6)

·         Light Middleweight- Thomas Lamann vs. TBA (6)

·         Welterweight- Juan Rodriguez Jr. vs. TBA (4)

·         Light Welterweight- Josh Mercado vs. Korey Sloane (4)

·         Super Middleweight- Antowyan Aikens vs. TBA (4)

·         Light Heavyweight- Joe Smith Jr. vs. TBA (4)

·         Welterweight- Anthony Young vs. TBA (4)

“Going forward we are working on hosting the fights pretty consistently,” said Howard.  “I have been talking to Jimmy Burchfield from CES Boxing about it.  Nothing is set in stone, but that is the avenue we are taking.” 

The fights will be held on July 27, 2012 at 7 p.m. at Resorts Hotel Casino in Atlantic City.  For tickets visit http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/020048BF9CB97B95?artistid=1739864&majorcatid=10004&minorcatid=33. 

Find A Dream’s Stars Invited As VIP Guests To ESPN’s Friday Night Fights

It was announced today that former boxing champions Ray Mercer and Bobby Czyz—Board Members of Find A Dream—have been invited as VIP guests to ESPN’s Friday Night Fights at Resorts Hotel Casino on July 27. 

The renowned Resorts will be hosting ESPN’s acclaimed boxing series featuring the NABF Lightweight Title fight between Hank Lundy and Raymundo Beltran.  Last month Resorts was all over the boxing map as they held the All Star Boxing Legends Gala Tribute Dinner, and continue to be recognized as the premier venue for fight sports in the Northeast. 

Mercer and Czyz represented Find A Dream at the gala, and continue to remain active with their efforts of promoting awareness about the organization.  Find A Dream is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization that reaches out to community children and provides them a healthy channel to find and work towards fulfilling a dream. 

“Resorts is a beautiful hotel and casino and is quickly establishing themselves as one of the most prevalent locations for boxing and MMA in Atlantic City,” said Rod Ricciardi, Founder of Find A Dream.  “They go out of their way to help support Find A Dream and working towards achieving our mission, and we are honored to have our Board Members invited as VIP guests to ESPN’s Friday Night Fights.”

The full fight card is as follows:

·         NABF Lightweight Title Fight- Henry Lundy vs. Raymundo Beltran (10)

·         Super Middleweight- Richard Pierson vs. Farah Ennis (10)

·         Bantamweight- Miguel Cartagena vs. Jose Rivera (6)

·         Light Heavyweight- Frankie Filippone vs. TBA (6)

·         Light Middleweight- Decarlo Perez vs. TBA (6)

·         Super Middleweight- Derrick Webster vs. TBA (6)

·         Light Middleweight- Thomas Lamann vs. TBA (6)

·         Welterweight- Juan Rodriguez Jr. vs. TBA (4)

·         Light Welterweight- Josh Mercado vs. Korey Sloane (4)

·         Super Middleweight- Antowyan Aikens vs. TBA (4)

·         Light Heavyweight- Joe Smith Jr. vs. TBA (4)

·         Welterweight- Anthony Young vs. TBA (4)

The fights will be held on July 27, 2012 at 7 p.m. at Resorts Hotel Casino in Atlantic City.  For tickets visit http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/020048BF9CB97B95?artistid=1739864&majorcatid=10004&minorcatid=33. 

Richard Pierson To Battle Farah Ennis July 27 On ESPN's Friday Night Fights

On Friday, July 27, rising super middleweight Richard Pierson will step between the ropes and go to battle with Farah Ennis on ESPN’s Friday Night Fights at Resorts Hotel Casino in Atlantic City. 

Paterson native Pierson (11-2, 8 KO) was supposed to fight a few weeks ago for the WBC FECARBOX Super Middleweight Title, but never had a chance to enter the squared circle and fight for the belt as three different opponents fell through.

Through his career Pierson has dealt with his share of fights falling through, but the 31-year-old pugilist has stayed diligent in his training and is anxious to get into the ring on the 27 and show the world who he is.

“This isn’t the first time I fought on ESPN,” said Pierson.  “It’s just the first time that I will be televised.  I have been fortunate to fight on ESPN twice in my career.  Once on Friday Night Fights and once on Wednesday Night Fights.  But it means a lot to me every time that I’m on either series.  I’m a fan of ESPN and its boxing series, and I’m grateful that they will be showing my fight on July 27.” 

Known for his heavy hands and an unrelenting drive toward fighting for a world title, Pierson prides himself on never backing away from a fight.  Over the course of his fight career he has always exchanged punches with boxers with winning records.

On July 27 he may be facing the toughest test to date in Farah Ennis.  Ennis (19-1, 12 KO) has quick hands and tremendous conditioning, and won his first 17 fights before losing a majority decision last April. 

“As for Ennis being the opponent, I think it is the other way around,” said Pierson.  “I don’t know anything about Ennis, the same way I didn’t know anything about the other challengers that I have faced.  All that I know is he is 19-1 and he is from Philly, and that’s a place that is known for producing tough fighters.  I know that I’m the underdog as usual going into this fight, but when am I not?  All I can do is train for the 27 and leave it in God’s hands.”

When both warriors step between the ropes at the end of the month fans can expect to see fireworks.  The power and speed of these two super middleweights will be on display for the world to see, and the winner will position himself to be in line for a potential world title fight in coming months.

The fight will be taking place on Friday, July 27 at the renowned Resorts Hotel Casino in Atlantic City.  Tickets for ESPN’s Friday Night Fight are $40, $65, $75 and $125 and can be purchased online at www.ticketmaster.com.

For more information on Richard Pierson follow him on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/RichardT.P.PiersonFanPage.

RICHARD PIERSON TO BOX FARAH ENNIS ON JULY 27TH ON ESPN 2 CO-FEATURE FOR WBC FECARBOX SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE

PATERSON, NJ (July 6, 2012)—On Friday night July 27^th at Resorts in Atlantic City, an intriguing Super Middleweight bout has been added as the televised co-feature on ESPN 2 Friday Night Fights as Richard Pierson will take on Farah Ennis in a ten round battle for the WBC Fecarbox Super Middleweight title.

The show is promoted by CES Boxing.

The main event will feature world ranked Lightweight “Hammerin” Hank Lundy battling Raymundo Beltran.

Pierson of Newark, New Jersey is promoted by Gabe LaConte’s First Round Promotions & Greg Cohen Promotions and has a record of 11-2 with eight knockouts has been streaking as he has scored three consecutive knockouts.

Pierson has quality wins over the likes over Curtis Jones (2-0-1), Ray Smith (7-1), Jimmy Campbell (10-1), Raynaldo Rodriguez (5-0) and in his last bout, Pierson stopped Charles Hayward (7-4) in four rounds on April 18^th.

“I don’t know much about Ennis with the exception of his record and that he is from Philadelphia”, said Pierson.

“It is a great opportunity to be televised and if I do what I need to do, then the whole world will see what everyone has been talking about.”

“A win gets me ranked by the WBC and it will skyrocket my career.”

Ennis of Philadelphia has a record of 19-1 with twelve knockouts.  The twenty-nine year old won his first seventeen bouts with wins over Bobby Jordan (6-0-1) and Victor Lares (15-4).

With the seventh round stoppage over Lares, Ennis captured the NABF Middleweight title.  Since dropping a ten round majority decision to undefeated Alexander Johnson, Ennis has won two in a row which includes a hotly contested ten round unanimous decision over Dion Savage (now known as Shujaa El-Amin) on March 17^th.

Tickets for “Title Wave” are $40, $65, $75 and $125 and can be purchased online atwww.ticketmaster.com or by calling 401-724-2253/2254.

Is Richard Pierson The Most Feared Super Middleweight Out There?

In addition to his consistency within the ring, one thing that stands out in super middleweight Richard Pierson’s career is the number of fights that continue to fall through for the rising star.

Last week Pierson was supposed to go to battle for the WBC FECARBOX Super Middleweight Title, but never had a chance to throw a punch as three opponents fell through. 

First it was Gary Jones, then David Adotey Alottey, and last Aaron ‘Homicide’ Mitchell…all three planned to throw hands with Pierson, but when it came time to step up to the plate, no fighter followed through due to various reasons. 

Throughout his career Pierson has faced his share of adversity inside the squared circle and having fights fall through, yet the emerging super middleweight has stayed focused and determined to work towards a world title shot.

Early on he found himself on the grand stage atop boxing’s Mecca’s in Vegas and Atlantic City, thrown into the ring as an ‘opponent’, and regularly coming out the victor. 

“Everything happens for a reason,” said Pierson.  “Gary Jones has a record of 22 wins and 2 losses; he had no reason to pull out.  I believe he was coming out to challenge me but he just couldn't make the 168 pound limit.  Danil of Ghana has 18 wins, 8 by KO and 2 losses; he made it to America but sadly he suffered a very bad cut above his left eye during his last sparring session.  Aaron Mitchell is 27-1 with 21 KO and is no chump; he didn't pull out.  Something went wrong with his meds.  None of the fighters I was supposed to fight pulled out; it just wasn't in God’s plan for me to compete for the belt that night.  My future isn't made by man so I leave it all in God's hands.”  

Pierson prides himself on his fast and heavy hands, and has never stepped into the ring against an opponent with a losing record, something few fighters can say. 

“I stay focused with the strength of my children and the positive people that are around me.  Of course I would love to have had fought for the WBC FECARBOX Title and walked into my house with it but things happen. I am not upset nor did the cancellation of my fight affect me.  I am still happy to even have the WBC look at me and give a chance; it shows me all my hard work is starting to pay off.  I love boxing and finally boxing is starting to show me love back.  I will have the belts when it’s my time.”

“This kid cannot get a fight,” said Lou Esa, former heavyweight fighter and Pierson’s manager.  “We got guys who agree to fight him, but then they end up falling through. He’s a fierce puncher.  Four times he was named the ‘B’ opponent, and each time he knocked out the ‘A’ fighter.  Now everybody calls him ‘the career killer’.  We are trying to get an opponent now for him for July 27 on ESPN.” 

To stay current with all of Team Pierson’s latest news visit https://www.facebook.com/pages/Richard-TP-Pierson-Fan-Page/251954198152149.

JOHN LENNOX & ANTHONY “JUICE” YOUNG TO RETURN THIS WEDNESDAY IN NEWARK

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY (June 12, 2012)—This Wednesday night at The Robert Treat Hotel in Newark, Heavyweight John Lennox will see action in a six round bout against Rodricka Ray while Welterweight Anthony “Juice” Young will take on Christian Steele in a four round bout.

The card, which is headlined by Richard Pierson taking Aaron Mitchell in an eight round bout from the WBC Fecarbox Super Middleweight title, is promoted by Gabe LaConte’s First Round Promotions and Greg Cohen Promotions.

Lennox of Cartet, New Jersey is riding four fight winning streak and has pushed his record to 10-1 with five knockouts.

Ray of Jackson, Tennessee has a record of 3-5-1 with one knockout.

“John is in great condition for this fight”, said Lennox & Young’s manager Rich Masini.

“John’s trainer Ray McCline has been telling me how sharp John is looking and we know that Ray is a durable guy as he has fought six undefeated guys and went the distance with Maurice Byarm so we expect a great performance on Wednesday night.”

“With a win here, we have an opportunity to compete in the WBC World Cup that is a four tiered tournament that will create a top contender for the world title but first we have to take care of business on Wednesday.”

Young of Atlantic City has been perfect as he is 4-0 with two knockouts.

“Juice is a once in a lifetime, blue chip prospect and he is born to be a champion”, said Masini.

“Not often does a manager get to manage a kid with this kind of ability that “Juice” has.”

Steele of Staunton, VA has a record of 2-3 with one knockout and is coming off a first round knockout in his last bout.

“We expect Steele to bring his best”, continued Masini.

In his last bout, Young had to come off the canvas and gut out a hard fought decision over Jose Javier Calderon on April 27^th in Atlantic City.

“Anthony showed tremendous heart in his last bout as he had the adversity of being knocked down and cut.  He not only dropped Calderon in the next round but he came down the stretch and dominated the last couple rounds.  Anybody can perform in prosperous times but a true champ performs in adverse conditions.”

“John and “Juice”had a great camp and I want to thank Ray McCline and Vince Jackson for the training.”

“A lot of this wouldn’t be possible without the them or our sponsors, who have been vital in the development of these two kids.”

“I have to thank the new promotional arm of Premiere Boxing and Entertainment as well as the following Hard Energy Drink with Greg Porsella; Craig’s Plumbing and Heating; JAM Maintenance with John, and the Main Street Barber Shops and Mike.  All of these companies believe in John & 'Juice.'"

Besides Pierson –Mitchell, Lennox-Ray and Young-Steele, the rest of the card is as follows:

Lavarn “Baby Bowe” Harvell (10-05, KO’s) takes on Brian Donahue (2-2-1) in a six round Light Heavyweight bout.

In a six round Jr. Middleweight bout, Tommy Rainone (17-4,4 KO’s) of New York takes on Fitzgerald Johnson.

Aaron Kinch (3-0-1, 1 KO) of Newark, NJ battles Khuzaymah Al Nubu (0-2) of Fostoria, OH in a Heavyweight bout scheduled for four rounds.

The fight can be seen all over the world on www.gfl.tv

The matchmaker is Renee Aiken.

Tickets for this outstanding night of boxing are $1500 for Tables; $100 (Front Row); $75 VIP 
and $50 for General Admission and can be purchased at:

Boardwalk Saloon
206 Bloomfield Ave
Newark, NJ
973-483-8766

Elite Heat Gym
130 Mt. Pleasant Ave
Newark, NJ
862-772-2532

Final Round Boxing
156 Algonquin PKWY
Whippany, NJ
973-515-0704

Greg Cohen Promotions 
(212) 851-6425

BATTER #3—RICHARD PIERSON TO NOW BOX AARON MITCHELL FOR WBC FECARBOX SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT IN NEWARK

NEWARK (June 11, 2012)—First it was Gary Jones, then it was David Adotey Alottey and now it will surely be once-beaten Aaron “Homicide” Mitchell that will take on Richard Pierson this Wednesday night at the Robert Treat Hotel.

The show is promoted by Gabe LaConte’s First Round Promotions and Greg Cohen Promotions.

Mitchell, along with his twin brother Eric, are two of the toughest guys to come out of the boxing rich town of Philadelphia.

Mitchell has an impressive record of 27-1-1 with twenty one knockouts HAS NOT LOST IN NINETEEN YEARS and that defeat was to future world champion Keith Mullings.

Mitchell will be making his first start in four years when he took a twelve round unanimous decision from Delray Raines in 2008.  Mitchell has wins over Anthony Joseph (5-1); Darryl Ruffin (3-0); Ron Johnson (8-0); Napoleon Pitt (10-2); Fidel Hernandez (14-1); Maurice Adams (15-2-1) and Miguel Julio (32-3-1).

 Besides Pierson-Mitchell:  the rest of the card is as follows:

Lavarn Baby Bowe Harvell (10-0, 5, KO’s) takes on Brian Donahue (2-2-1) in a six round Light Heavyweight bout.

In a six round Jr. Middleweight bout, Tommy Rainone (17-4,4 KO s) of New York takes on a Fitgerald Johnson.

John Lennox (10-1, 5 KO’s) takes on Rodricka Ray (3-5-1, 1 KO) of Jackson, TN in a six round Heavyweight bout.

Aaron Kinch (3-0-1, 1 KO) of Newark, NJ battles Khuzaymah Al Nubu (0-2) of Fostoria, OH in a Heavyweight bout scheduled for four rounds.

Anthony Young (4-0, 2 KO’s) of Atlantic City, NJ battles Christian Steele (2-3, 1 KO) of Staunton, VA in a four round Welterweight bout

The fight can be seen all over the world on www.gfl.tv

The matchmaker is Renee Aiken.

Tickets for this outstanding night of boxing are $1500 for Tables; $100 (Front Row); $75 VIP 
and $50 for General Admission and can be purchased at:

Boardwalk Saloon
206 Bloomfield Ave
Newark, NJ
973-483-8766

Elite Heat Gym
130 Mt. Pleasant Ave
Newark, NJ
862-772-2532

Final Round Boxing
156 Algonquin PKWY
Whippany, NJ
973-515-0704

Greg Cohen Promotions 
(212) 851-6425