RESULTS FROM MOHEGAN SUN

Demetrius Andrade vs. Rudy Cisneros Mohegan Sun Arena ● Uncasville, CT ● May 5, 2012

Andrade destroys Cisneros in one round Demetrius Andrade celebrates (all pictures by Ed Diller / Star Boxing) BRONX, NY (May 5, 2012) - 2008 U.S. Olympian Demetrius "Boo Boo" Andrade continued his march towards a world title shot, knocking out Rudy Cisneros at the end of the first round in tonight's "ESPN Boxing: FNF Special Edition," presented by Corona Extra, at Mohegan Sun Arena.  Andrade (17-0, 11 KOs), a fast-rising junior middleweight from Providence,  is rated No. 6 in the World Boxing Organization ("WBO") and No. 7 in the International Boxing Federation ("IBF").  The gifted, young southpaw established his lightning-quick jab early, followed with some solid body punching, and closed the show with a perfect right, left combination that dropped Cisneros (12-4, 11 KOs) with three seconds left in the opening round.  Chisneros, a Contender, Season Two participant, was taken out of the ring on a stretcher because he was dizzy.  He reportedly was healthy in the locker room and taken to Backus Hospital for precautionary reasons only. Andrade, who is co-promoted by Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing and Banner Promotions, explained that he simply followed the game plan.  "The game plan was to use my jab to set-up opportunities," he said.  "I kept throwing punches early and saw that he dropped his right....and there it goes! I knew he'd walk into it. "I work hard to make my fights easier.  Tonight I threw combinations and established my jab.  I'm sitting down on my punches and that comes from ring generalship.  I'm putting it together - a little of this, a little of that.  If the knockout comes, it comes, but when the shot is there, I take it.  I'm not hitting him with a pillow; I'm hitting him with a brick. DeGuardia predicted super star status for his ace. "We'll keep him busy, like we said," DeGuardia commented after the fight.  "He fought here February 10th and his next fight is June 29.  We'll make an announcement next week about who he'll be fighting.  It'll be on a national network. We're looking at top opponents to fight him but it isn't easy.  "I think Demetrius can be my best fighter ever.  He can eclipse what Antonio Tarver did.  He's ready right now for a world title fight.  These two fights tonight (PPV) - Canelo and Mosley and Mayweather and Cotto -- I'm confident about Demetrius fighting anyone of them, or anybody in the world.  I tried to get him (Andrade) for Canelo's fight tonight and he (Alvarez) turned him down.  Mayweather is the superstar today.  I'm confident that this (Andrade) is the next superstar, as long as all of the stars stay aligned." In the co-feature, Hartford favorite Addy Irizarry (8-5, 2 KOs) returned to ring for the first time in 1 ½ years, since she suffered a severely fractured ankle, against light welterweight Victoria Cisneros.  The fight ended after two rounds in a no contest due to a cut over Cisneros right eye from an accidental head-butt. Hartford super featherweight Joseph "Chip" Perez (8-1, 2 KOs) and Juan "El Patron" Jaramillo (8-10-2, 3 KOs) had a give-and-take battle with Perez winning a unanimous six-round fight. Vermont light middleweight Chris Gilbert (4-0, 3 KOs) kept his perfect record intact, stopping Keuntray Henson (4-5, 1 KO) in the third round.  Springfield light heavyweight Reinaldo Graceski (1-0) dominated a game Borngod Washington en route to a four-round decision. The opening bout was entertaining until Hartford light heavyweight Tylon Burris (2-0, 2 KOs) caught pro-debuting Robert Jackson with a couple of right-handed bombs in the second round.  Jackson survived being decked the first time but referee Danny Schiavone halted the action at 1:53 of the second round when Burris dropped Jackson again. Complete Results LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHTS Reinaldo Graceski (2-0, 0 KOs), Springfield, MA       WDEC4 (40-35 X2, 39-36)  Borngod Washington (3-11, 1 KO), Queens, NY Tylon Burris (2-0, 2 KOs), Hartford, CT                      KO2 (1:53)              Robert Jackson (0-1), Hampton, VA LIGHT MIDDLEWEIGHTS Demetrius Andrade (17-0, 12 KOs), Providence, RI   WKO1 (3:00)          Rudy Cisneros (12-4, 11 KOs), Chicago, IL Chris Gilbert (4-0, 2 KOs), Windsor, VT                      WKO3 (1:16)          Keuntray Henson (4-6, 1 KO), Memphis, TN FEMALE LIGHT WELTERWEIGHTS Addy Irizarry (8-5, 2 KOs), Hartford, CT                      No Contest (2)        Victoria Cisneros (5-13-2, 1 KO), Albuquerque, NM SUPER FEATHERWEIGHTS Joseph Perez (8-1, 2 KOs), E. Hartford, CT                  WDEC6 (55-55 X 3)     Juan Jaramillo (8-10-2, 3 KOs), Kizer, OR ABOUT STAR BOXING:  Star Boxing, Inc. has been in operation since 1992. Founded by Joe DeGuardia, its President and CEO, Star Boxing has worked to produce some of the most exciting and memorable boxing events in recent history. Star has continued to work with and develop a number of very exciting world champions, world-rated contenders and young prospects. Star has consistently brought credibility, integrity, and exciting fights to the boxing industry. For more information on Star Boxing, visit the official website at www.starboxing.com.

2008 U.S. Olympian Demetrius Andrade climbing ladder to top

Demetrius Andrade vs. Rudy Cisneros Mohegan Sun Arena ● Uncasville, CT ● May 5, 2012

Headlining 'ESPN Boxing FNF Special Edition' at Mohegan Sun Plus Mayweather-Cotto closed circuit broadcast BRONX, NY (May 3, 2012) - 2008 U.S. Olympian Demetrius "Boo Boo" Andrade has graduated from promising prospect to legitimate contender, climbing the world rating's ladder in the junior middleweight division to No. 6 in the World Boxing Organization ("WBO") and No. 7 in the International Boxing Federation ("IBF"). Andrade (16-0, 11 KOs) returns to the ring this Saturday night (May 5), headlining (starting at 10:00 PM / ET) an "ESPN Boxing: FNF Special Edition," presented by Corona Extra, on ESPN2.  The gifted southpaw faces Contender, Season Twoparticipant Rudy Cisneros (12-3, 11 KOs) in the 10-round main event on a card promoted by Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing at  Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. Attending fans at Mohegan Sun Arena will be able to remain in their seats after the live action concludes to watch a closed circuit showing of the Floyd Mayweather, Jr. vs. Miguel Cotto fight on the spacious venue's jumbo screen. The 24-year-old Andrade, fighting out of nearby Providence, is also rated No. 15 in the World Boxing Council ("WBC") and World Boxing Association ("WBA"). Rankings, however, don't mean a lot, at least right now, to the 2007 World amateur champion who is co-promoted by Star Boxing and Banner Promotions. "High ratings show the public where I am but, for me, I'm just 16-0 - soon to be 17-0 - and still climbing the ladder," Andrade explained his present outlook on his rising status. "I rate myself by the opponents I've fought.  When I beat top 10 guys, I'll feel like I'm really at the top of the ratings." Andrade's last two fights, against former world title challengers, have lasted a grand total of five rounds. Last February 10 at Mohegan Sun, Andrade destroyed Angel Hernandez (30-10) in two rounds, which followed a third-round demolition of Saul Duran last September in Manchester, NH. "I took this fight on three week's notice because I want to fight as often as possible," Demetrius said.   "I'm not making Mayweather money and need to fight to earn a living.  I've stopped opponents early in my last two fights, so I'm physically ready to come right back.  I'll be prepared and sharp." Fighting on this "ESPN Boxing FNF Special Edition" is an added bonus, exposure-wise, for Andrade in his eighth ESPN appearance.  "I was surprised and happy to learn that I'd be fighting on ESPN on May 5th," Andrade added.  "I've grown as a fighter on ESPN. Fans have watched me improve each fight and ESPN people know I'm a good, entertaining fighter." If Andrade stops Cisneros early, he'll be able to watch the fighter many have compared him to, Mayweather, against Cotto right after the live action concludes at Mohegan Sun. "I'll catch the fight if there's enough time after my interviews and shower," the rising star concluded.  "If not, I'm having it taped, and will watch it later.  I like Mayweather in that fight.  He's faster and not concerned with weight.  Cotto's going to try and box but he's one-dimensional." Supporting fights on the Andrade-Cisneros card offers a Nutmeg state flavor, starting with the co-feature, which marks the return of Hartford favorite Addy Irizarry (8-5, 2 KOs). The popular corrections officer at a Conn. prison suffered a fractured ankle in her last fight (November 20, 2010). She battles veteran welterweight Victoria Cisneros in an eight-round bout. East Hartford super featherweight Joseph "Chip" Perez (7-1, 2 KOs) always brings a large, passionate crowd to his fights in New England.  He faces super featherweight Juan Jaramillo (8-9-2, 3 KOs) in a six-round match. Hartford light heavyweight Tylon "Shadow Boi" Burris (1-0, 1 KO) faces pro-debuting Robert Jackson in a four-round bout. Also fighting on the undercard in four-round matches are Springfield (MA) light heavyweight Reinaldo Graceski (1-0) vs. Borngood Washington, and Windsor (VT) light middleweight Chris Gilbert (3-0, 2 KOs) vs. Keuntray Henson (4-4, 1 KO).   Tickets are $75.00, $40.00 and $30.00 (plus $5.00 facility fee for all tickets) and are on sale now through Ticketmaster.  Ticketmaster customers may log on toticketmaster.com; call Ticketmaster's national toll free Charge By Phone number1.800.745.3000; or visit any Ticketmaster outlet.  Tickets are also available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office, subject to availability, or by calling Star Boxing at1.718.823.2000 and online via www.StarBoxing.com or www.mehegansun.com. For more information go online to www.starboxing.com, facebook/starboxing, twitter/starboxing or www.mohegansun.com. ABOUT STAR BOXING:  Star Boxing, Inc. has been in operation since 1992. Founded by Joe DeGuardia, its President and CEO, Star Boxing has worked to produce some of the most exciting and memorable boxing events in recent history. Star has continued to work with and develop a number of very exciting world champions, world-rated contenders and young prospects. Star has consistently brought credibility, integrity, and exciting fights to the boxing industry. For more information on Star Boxing, visit the official website atwww.starboxing.com. -30- CONTACTS: Bob Trieger, Full Court Press, 978.664.4482, bobtfcp@hotmail.com Star Boxing, 718.823.2000, PR@starboxing.com Justin Leslie, Mohegan Sun, 860.862.4106, jleslie@mohegansun.com    Star Boxing Star Boxing Exclusive Merchandise Photos by Star Boxing Photographer Ed Diller

Undefeated star-in-making Demetrius Andrade headlines May 5 ESPN Boxing FNF Special at Mohegan Sun

Demetrius Andrade vs. Rudy Cisneros Mohegan Sun Arena ● Uncasville, CT ● May 5, 2012 Plus Mayweather-Cotto closed circuit broadcast BRONX, NY (April 26, 2012) - Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing will celebrate Cinco de Mayo with an exciting pro boxing card featuring a legitimate star-in-the-making, undefeated 2008 U.S. Olympian Demetrius "Boo Boo" Andrade, on Saturday night, May 5 at  Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. Light middleweight contender Andrade (16-0, 11 KOs) faces The Contender, Season Two participant Rudy Cisneros (12-3, 11 KOs) in the 10-round main event, which will air live (10-11 PM / ET) as an "ESPN Boxing: FNF Special Edition," presented by Corona Extra, on ESPN2. After the live boxing concludes, fans in attendance will have the added enjoyment of watching a closed circuit showing of the Floyd Mayweather, Jr. vs. Miguel Cotto fight on Mohegan Sun Arena's jumbo screen. "Demetrius Andrade has clearly graduated from prospect to contender," Star Boxing president Joe DeGuardia said.  "He's getting close to a world title shot.  We're very happy to be back at one of the best venues in boxing, Mohegan Sun Arena, where Demetrius has become a genuine house favorite.  Fans there can watch an entertaining live card, plus Mayweather-Cotto without leaving the comfort of their seats. I think ESPN showcasing Demetrius on a special Saturday night broadcast is a strong indication of how highly he's respected in the boxing world as a potential star." The 24-year-old Andrade has been rising in world light middleweight ratings, recently moving to No. 6 in the World Boxing Organization ("WBO") and No. 7 in the International Boxing Federation ("IBF"), as well as No. 15 in the World Boxing Council ("WBC") and World Boxing Association ("WBA"). Fighting out of nearby Providence, Andrade was a 2007 World amateur champion who will be fighting at Mohegan Sun for the sixth time.  The gifted Cape Verdean boxer is co-promoted by Star Boxing and Banner Promotions Andrade has been favorably compared to a younger, heavier, left-handed Mayweather due to their similar boxing styles, featuring lightning-quick feet and hands, incredible defensive reflexes and strings of dominant victories.  "Boo Boo" has stopped of 11 of 16 opponents, collectively winning 57 of 61 rounds fought on the judges' scorecards. In his last fight February 10 at Mohegan Sun, Andrade absolutely smoked Angel Hernandez (30-10), stopping the former world title challenger in the second round, coming on the heels of solid back-to-back victories against former world title challenger Saul Duran (TKO3) and veteran Grady Brewer, winner of The Contender IItelevision reality series. The subject of a feature story in the current edition of The Ring Magazine, Andrade is a multi-gifted southpaw who is co-promoted by Star Boxing and Banner Promotions. The May 5th supporting fights will include some of New England's most popular boxers.  The eight-round co-feature marks the long-anticipated return of Hartford fan favorite Addy Irizarry (8-5, 2 KOs), who has been sideline since November 20, 2010, after suffering a fractured ankle during a first-round loss to former International Female Boxing Association ("IFBA") World welterweight champion Jill Emery. Irizarry faces Victoria Cisneros. Undercard fighters include Hartford super featherweight Joseph "Chip" Perez (7-1, 2 KOs) vs. Juan Jaramillo (8-9-2, 3 KOs) in a six-round bout, as well as Hartford light heavyweight Tylon "Shadow Boi" Burris (1-0, 1 KO vs. pro debuting Robert Jackson, Springfield (MA) light heavyweight Reinaldo Graceski (1-0) vs. Borngood Washington, and Windsor (VT) light middleweight Chris Gilbert (3-0, 2 KOs) vs. TBA in four-round matches.    Tickets are $75.00, $40.00 and $30.00 (plus $5.00 facility fee for all tickets) and are on sale now through Ticketmaster.  Ticketmaster customers may log on toticketmaster.com; call Ticketmaster's national toll free Charge By Phone number1.800.745.3000; or visit any Ticketmaster outlet.  Tickets are also available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office, subject to availability, or by calling Star Boxing at1.718.823.2000 and online via www.StarBoxing.com. For more information go online to www.starboxing.com or www.mohegansun.com. ABOUT STAR BOXING:  Star Boxing, Inc. has been in operation since 1992. Founded by Joe DeGuardia, its President and CEO, Star Boxing has worked to produce some of the most exciting and memorable boxing events in recent history. Star has continued to work with and develop a number of very exciting world champions, world-rated contenders and young prospects. Star has consistently brought credibility, integrity, and exciting fights to the boxing industry. For more information on Star Boxing, visit the official website atwww.starboxing.com.