Boxing stars/public to celebrate Micky Ward's birthday this Sat at Foxwoods show

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release Boxing stars & public to celebrate Micky Ward's birthday Saturday at Foxwoods Showtime Boxing Special Edition Fans can enter special "Micky Ward Birthday Contest" NEW YORK (Sept. 29, 2014) - DiBella Entertainment, Warriors Boxing and Foxwoods Resort Casino will celebrate the 49th birthday of "Irish" Micky Ward  with boxing fans attending the SHOWTIME Boxing Special Edition tripleheader on Saturday, October 4, airing live on SHOWTIME (9 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast) from Fox Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino, in Mashantucket, Connecticut. Promoter Lou DiBella promoted Ward (38-13, 27 KOs) during the latter part of his career, including the epic Arturo Gatti-Ward trilogy. DiBella and Ward, who fought out of Lowell, Massachusetts, developed a special relationship that continues today. "Of all the fighters that I've worked with, no one was more honest or gave more of themselves than Micky Ward," DiBella said. "It's a natural to celebrate Micky's birthday in conjunction with a fight card in New England. Micky is forever New England's fighter. Fans will get an opportunity to see a great night of boxing and to meet a fighter who may never get into the Hall of Fame, but will always be an icon." All 51 of Ward's bouts were fought as a junior welterweight, including his last fight on June 7, 2003, against Gatti. During his 18-year professional career, Ward captured the (original) WBU title with an eighth-round TKO win over heavily favored, previously undefeated (22-0) Shea Neary in London, and also participated in three consensus "Fights of the Year". Displaying a lethal left hook to the body, Ward's other more notable victims included Gatti, Steve Quinonez, Reggie Green, Emanuel Augustus and Alfonso Sanchez, in addition to popular New England fighters such as Louis Veader (twice) and John Rafuse. Ward had a 3-1 (2 KOs) lifetime record fighting at Foxwoods. Boxers expected to join Ward's celebration include former WBA/WBC welterweight champion Marlon "Magic Man" Starling (45-6-1, 27 KOs), of Hartford; reigning WBO junior middleweight titleholder Demetrius "Boo Boo" Andrade (21-0, 14 KOs), of Providence; 1955 World welterweight champion Tony "The Pride of Fleet Street" DeMarco (58-12-1, 33 KOs), of Boston; former WBO middleweight champion Peter "Kid Chocolate" Quillin (31-0, 22 KOs), of Brooklyn; former WBA junior welterweight and welterweight champion Jose Antonio "El Gallo" Rivera (41-6-1, 24 KOs), former IBO middleweight champion and star of The Contender, Season I reality television show, Peter Manfredo Jr. (40-7, 21 KOs), of Providence; former world lightweight title challenger Tony Petronelli (42-4-1, 22 KOs), of Brockton (MA); "Connecticut Fighter of the Year" Luis "KO King" Rosa Jr. (17-0, 7 KOs), of New Haven, who is coming off a sensational win over Luis Del Valle in May; and Framingham (MA) welterweight and 2008 U.S. Olympic Team alternate, Danny "Bhoy" O'Connor (23-2, 7 KOs). All ticketholders may enter a special "Micky Ward Birthday Contest" by registering between 6:30-7:30 p.m. at a table set up near the Fox Theater box office. Prior to each of the three televised bouts, the ring announcer will select a winner and that lucky fan plus a guest will sit ringside with Micky Ward for the entire fight and be able to take photos with him and get his autograph. Undefeated Rances "Kid Blast" Barthelemy (20-0-0, 12 KOs), of Las Vegas, by way of Cuba, will defend his IBF junior lightweight title against former world title challenger and IBF No. 3-ranked challenger Fernando David "El Vasco" Saucedo(52-5-3, 8 KOs), of Florencio Varela, Argentina, in the Oct. 4 main event. In other 10-round fights on the threer-fight telecast:  Willie "The Great" Nelson (23-1-1, 13 KOs), of Cleveland, Ohio, will be opposing Vanes "The Nightmare" Martirosyan (34-1-1, 21 KOs), of Glendale, Calif., by way of Armenia, in a collision of once-beaten junior middleweights, former light heavyweight world champion "Bad" Chad Dawson (32-3, 18 KOs), of Las Vegas, by way of New Haven, Conn., fights for the first time in his home state in five years when he goes up against Tommy Karpency (23-4-1, 14 KOs), of Adah, Penn. Tickets, priced at $150, $90 and $45, may be purchased online at Foxwoods.com, by calling the Foxwoods' box office at 800-200-2882, or in person at the Foxwoods' box office. Tickets may also be purchased through any Ticketmaster outlet or online at Ticketmaster.com. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the first fight starts at 6:30 p.m. The event is promoted by DiBella Entertainment and Warriors Boxing, with the main event promoted in association with Sampson Boxing and the co-featured Nelson-Martirosyan match promoted in association with Rumble Time Promotions and Goossen Tutor Promotions.

Results from Foxwoods: Battle of the Badges 5; Mass defeats NY

MASHANTUCKET, Conn. (May 18, 2013) - Massachusetts defeated New York, 9-3, in tonight's Battle of the Badges 5 (BOB5) at Foxwoods Resort Casino, pitting law enforcement amateur boxing teams in a fundraising event.  New York holds a 3-2 advantage in the BOB series. "BOB5" was presented by National Public Safety Athletic League ("NPSAL") in association with Massachusetts Corrections Officers (MCO), Suffolk County Corrections Officers Association (SCCOA), and Foxwoods Resort Casino.  Trophies were presented for Fighter of the Night (Graham Trout vs. Terence Lyons), Fight of the Night (Ashley Moore), and Sportsman of the Night (David Salinas). Medals were presented to all of the participating fighters. Special guest presenters included World middleweight champion (1979-80) Vito Antuofermo, World welterweight champion (1955) Tony DeMarco, World heavyweight title challenger Gerry Cooney, former Irish heavyweight champion Kevin McBride, 2004 U.S. Olympian Jason Estrada, former World light heavyweight title challenger John Scully, New England boxing promoter Doug Pendarvis, and World light welterweight title challenger Tony Petronelli. Other boxing dignitaries attending BOB5 included former New England super featherweight and featherweight champion Mike Cappiello, and former New England middleweight champion Sean Fitzgerald. Proceeds benefited Work Vessels For Veterans and NPSAL. Complete BOB5 Results SUPER HEAVYWEIGHTS (201+) Matt Guerin, MA                                WKO1             Robert Vansyckle, NY Will Faller, NY                                   WPTS              Shane Vale, MA                Tim Gallagher, MA                             WPTS              Joe Diaz, NY Jay Matthews-Dixon, MA                   WRSC1             Dennis Mahoney, NY Roland Estrada, MA                           WDQ1             Jason Perna, NY HEAVYWEIGHTS (200) Paul Finlay, MA                                  WKO1             Alex Mylet, NY Graham Trout, MA                             WPTS              Terance Lyons, NY CATCHWEIGHT (180) Non-Team Scoring Match Stacy Smith, NY                                WPTS              John Stein, NY LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHTS (178) Larry Wojtach, NY                             WPTS              Erik Cabral, MA       Rian Torrance, MA                             WPTS              Dave Salinas, NY Lawrence Wojtach, NY                       WPTS              Erik Cabral, MA CATCHWEIGHT (170) Michael Campbell, MA                        WTKO             Paul Melancowsky, NY FEMALE FEATHERWEIGHTS (125) Ashley, Moore, MA                            WRSC1            Danielle Bruard, NY NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY ATHLETIC LEAGUE: "NPSAL" is committed to fundraising and promoting efficient techniques to promote recreation and sport/physical activities for youths and adults for the purpose of maintaining a healthy and positive lifestyle. WORK VESSELS FOR VETERANS:  "WVFV" assists veterans returning to the United States as they being their civilian careers or continue their educational pursuits by donating to them the necessary start-up tools (laptops, vehicles, machinery, tools, commercial vessels, etc.).  The organization was started in 2008 with the donation of a commercial fishing boat to a returning veteran and to date has helped more than 500 veterans in their transitions.   www.wvfv.org

Stars supporting May 19 Battle of the Badges 4 @ Foxwoods

Sports & Entertainment Stars supporting Battle of the Badges 4 FDNY vs. N.E. Law Enforcement May 19 at Foxwoods Resorts Casino MASHANTUCKET, CT (May 10, 2012) - Sports and entertainment celebrities are coming out May 19 to show their support for "Battle of the Badges 4," featuring amateur boxers representing the nationally-acclaimed New York City Fire Department Boxing Team ("FDNY") against a New England Law Enforcement ("Team N.E.") squad, at Fox Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut.  "Battle of the Badges 4" ("BOB4") is presented by National Public Safety Athletic League ("NPSAL") in association with the FDNY Boxing Bravest, Mass Corrections Officers Federated Union Boxing Team (MCOFU) and Foxwoods Resort Casino. Defending champion Team N.E. trails FDNY in the series, 2-1.  Five world champion boxers and two former world title challengers join a three-time Super Bowl champion, the funniest man of the planet, one of the hottest singers in the country, and a popular Boston newscaster at BOB4. World champion boxers lending their support to BOB4 are two-time (2001-2003, 2004-2005) World Boxing Association ("WBA") Heavyweight Champion John "The Quietman" Ruiz, of Chelsea (MA), the first and only world heavyweight champion of Latino heritage; World Welterweight Champion (1955) Tony "The Pride of Fleet" Street" DeMarco, from Boston's famed North End, who recently wrote his biography, "Memoirs of a Boxing Champion";  WBA & World Boxing Council ("WBC") (1979) Middleweight Champion Vito Antuofermo, of Brooklyn; WBA Welterweight (2003-2005) & Light Middleweight (2006-2007) Champion Jose Antonio "El Gallo" Rivera, of Worcester (MA); International Boxing Organization ("IBO" Middleweight Champion (2010) Peter Manfredo, Jr., of Providence. Other prizefighters committed to attending BOB4 include former world light welterweight (1976) title challenger Tony Petronelli, of Brockton (MA); former IBO world light heavyweight title challenger (1998) John "Iceman" Scully, of Hartford, who was chief second for "Bad" Chad Dawson in his recent WBC light heavyweight title-winning performance against Bernard Hopkins; 1991 New England Heavyweight Champion Paul Poirer, of New Bedford (MA). Former New England Patriots offensive lineman Joe Andruzzi, who owns three Super Bowl rings, will be in the house with his family.  He has three brothers that are members of the FDNY who responded to the 9/11/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center.  Joe is a cancer survivor who established the Joe Andruzzi Foundation. Also making BOB4 appearances are comedian extraordinaire, Lenny Clarke, star-in-the-making singer James Massone, who competed in the television show, "The Voice," as well as popular WCVB (#5) newscaster in Boston, Michelle McPhee. The world renowned FDNY bagpipers will also be involved in festivities. "We're so grateful for having these celebrities, who not only are supporting our event, but will be there to meet-and-greet fans," BOB4 spokesperson Denis Marrese said. "Everyone will have a great time watching entertaining boxing matches and mixing with these stars.  It's all about helping raising funds for Work Vessels For Veterans, NPSAL and FDNY Boxing Bravest in order for these great charities to continue doing their tremendous charity work." Proceeds from the May 19th charitable event will benefit Work Vessels For Veterans, NPSAL and FDNY Boxing Bravest Team. More than a dozen matches are scheduled pitting FDNY against Team New England, which is primarily comprised of MCOFU boxers. Tickets, priced at $30.00 (general admission), $50.00 (reserved seating) and $100.00 (VIP/Ringside), are available to purchase at the Foxwoods Box Office, on line at www.foxwoods.com or www.Ticketmaster.com, by calling 1-855-660-6606 041-800.200.2882, or at any Ticketmaster outlet.  Doors open at 6:30 PM/ET with the first match scheduled to start at 7:30 PM/ET. Go to www.BattleoftheBadges.info or www.foxwoods.com for additional information.    NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY ATHLETIC LEAGUE: "NPSAL" is committed to fundraising and promoting efficient techniques to promote recreation and sport/physical activities for youths and adults for the purpose of maintaining a healthy and positive lifestyle. FDNY BRAVEST BOXING TEAM:The organization donates all funds after expenses and has already donated more than $100,000 to various charities includes The Wounded Warrior Project and Building Homes For Heroes. WORK VESSELS FOR VETERANS:  "WVFV" assists veterans returning to the United States as they being their civilian careers or continue their educational pursuits by donating to them the necessary start-up tools (laptops, vehicles, machinery, tools, commercial vessels, etc.).  The organization was started in 2008 with the donation of a commercial fishing boat to a returning veteran and to date has helped more than 500 veterans in their transitions.   www.wvfv.org