McLaughlin & Hutchinson Victorious At Irish Cultural Center

BOXING EVENT UNDER THE TENT Oct. 26, 2013 ● Irish Cultural Centre, Canton, MA

RESULTS FROM CANTON, MASS. CANTON, Mass. (October 26, 2013) -- Irish southpaw Michael "Donegal Dynamite" McLaughlin (6-1-1, 3 KO) and middleweight  Sergio Cabrera engaged in a wild, back-and-forth main event on today's "Boxing Event Under The Tent" card, at the Irish Cultural Centre in Canton, Massachusetts. "Boxing Event Under The Tent" was presented by Big Six Entertainment, in association with Danny Kelly Promotions.   Ireland-native McLaughlin, who lives and fights out of Dorchester (MA), won his fourth straight fight bit it was farm from easy.  McLaughlin decked the Cabrera in the third, but McLaughlin was dropped twice in the fourth, barely avoiding the referee's stoppage.  McLaughlin finished strong to win, however, to win on all three judges' scorecards by identical scores of 57-54.   Irish junior middleweight John "Buncrana Banger" Hutchinson remained unbeaten (5-0-2, 1 KO), winning a unanimous four-round decision over Robert "Flying Hawk" Brando-Hunt in rematch from this past July that ended in a 'no contest' when Brando-Hunt was cut over the eye from an unintentional head-butt. Local favorite Gerald "The Artist" Schifone (2-0, 1 KOs), fighting out of nearby Stoughton, stole the show, unleashing a barrage of unanswered bombs on pro-debuting Wayne Harnoise,  until referee Paul Casey halted the bout late in the opening round. Harnoise, who had been dropped but beat the count, was in no condition to resume fighting. Heavyweight Donnie "The Big Nasty" Palmer (2-0-1, 2 KOs) remained undefeated, winning the battle of Dorchester (district of Boston) when Boston police officer Tyrone "Lock 'Em Up" Smith was unable to continue fighting after two rounds. Providence super middleweight K.J. "Canine" Harrison-Lombardi (3-0-1, 1 KO) pitched a shutout, winning all four rounds against Brockton's pro-debuting Lionel "Boogz" Young. Complete Results (winners listed first) HEAVYWEIGHTS Donnie Palmer (2-0-1, 2 KOs), Dorchester, MA WRTD2 (3:00) Tyrone Smith (5-8-2, 2 KOs), Dorchester, MA SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHTS K.J. Harrison-Palmer (3-0-1, 1 KO), Providence, RI WDEC4 (40-36-40-36, 40-35) Lionel Young (0-1), Brockton, MA MIDDLEWEIGHTS Michael McLaughlin (6-1-1, 3 KOs), Dorchester, MA WDEC6 (57-54, 57-54, 57-54) Sergio Cabrera (0-2), Somerville, MA Gerald Schifone (2-0, 1 KOs), Stoughton, MA WTKO1 (2:40) Wayne Harnoise (0-1), Worcester, MA JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHTS John Hutchinson (5-0-2, 1 KO), Dorchester, MA WDEC4 (40-36, 40-36, 40-36) Robert Brando-Hunt (0-4), Hyannis, MA

Irish imports McLaughlin & Hutchinson showcased Oct. 26 @ Irish Cultural Centre

PROVIDENCE (October 17, 2013) - Irish-born boxers who have relocated in the Boston area have included Stevie Collins and Kevin McBride.  A pair of relatively new Bostonians from Ireland, prospects Michael McLaughlin and John "Bancara Banger" Hutchinson, are following in their footsteps.

Collins, of course, became a world middleweight and super middleweight champion and McBride is best known as the Irishman who knocked out "Iron" Mike Tyson into retirement.  McLaughlin and Hutchinson may never match their fellow country-men's accomplishments, but they will be showcased October 26 on a special Saturdayafternoon (2 p.m. / ET start) "Boxing Event Under The Tent" card, presented by Big Six Entertainment in association with Danny Kelly Promotions.

The Irish Cultural Centre of New England, located just outside of Boston in Canton (MA), will be hosting its first professional boxing event, headlined by unbeaten welterweight Diego Periera (8-0-1, 6 KOs), of Providence, and Norwalk (CT) veteran Shaka Moore (11-19-3, 2 KOs) in the eight-round main event.

McLaughlin (4-0-2, 1 KO), a junior middleweight from Donegal, and middleweight Bancara's Hutchinson (4-0-2, 1 KO) will be fighting in against, respectively, Sergio Carera (0-1), of Somerville (MA), and Hyannis' (MA) Robert Hunt (0-3).

Also slated to be fighting on the undercard in four-round matches are Pembroke (MA) cruiserweight Vinnie Carita (6-1, 6 KOs) vs. Brockton's Houston Crayton (1-5), local favorite Gerard Schifone (1-0), of nearby Stoughton, vs. Somerville's pro-debuting light middleweight Lucas Cruz, Dorchester heavyweight Donnie "The Big Nasty" Palmer (1-0-1, 1 KOs) vs. Lawrence's (MA) pro-debuting Chyan Vasquez, Providence light middleweight Pubilo Pena (1-1, 1 KO) vs. Worcester's (MA) pro-debuting Wayne Harnoise, and 2012 National PAL champion "Speedy" Rashidi Ellis (2-0, 1 KO), of Lynn (MA), vs. TBA.  

All fighters are subject to change.

Tickets are priced at $100.00 and $40.00 and available to purchase by calling617.312.5059 or at the Irish Culture Centre.

Doors open at 1:00 p.m. ET with the first bout scheduled for 2:00 p.m.   For more information please visit www.irishculture.org.

First pro boxing card at Irish Cultural Centre Oct. 26 outside of Boston in Canton, Mass.

Presents BOXING EVENT UNDER THE TENT Oct. 26, 2013 ● Irish Cultural Centre, Canton, MA

PROVIDENCE (October 11, 2013) - Irish eyes will be smilin' October 26 as the Irish Cultural Centre of New England, located just outside of Boston in Canton (MA), hosts its first professional boxing event - "Boxing Event Under The Tent" - on a specialSaturday afternoon (2 p.m. / ET start) card, presented by Big Six Entertainment in association with Danny Kelly Promotions.   "We're delighted to be promoting the first professional boxing show at the Irish Cultural Center," Big Six Entertainment president Artie DePinho said.  "The Irish love a good fight and we have some good Irish prospects fighting on our card.  Big Six Entertainment is committed to bringing entertaining shows and action fighters to New England boxing fans."   Providence (RI) light welterweight Diego Periera (8-0-1, 6 KOs) puts his unbeaten record on the line against Norwalk (CT) veteran Shaka Moore (11-19-3, 2 KOs) in the eight-round main event.   A pair of popular Irish imports now living in Boston, welterweight Michael McLaughlin (4-0-2, 1 KO) and middleweight John "Bancara Banger" Hutchinson (4-0-2, 1 KO) fight in separate six-round bouts against opponents to soon be determined.   Also slated to be fighting on the undercard in four-round matches are Pembroke (MA) cruiserweight Vinnie Carita (6-1, 6 KOs) vs. Brockton's Houston Crayton (1-5), local favorite Gerard Schifone (1-0), of nearby Stoughton, vs. TBA, Dorchester heavyweight Donnie "The Big Nasty" Palmer (1-0-1, 1 KOs) vs. Lawrence's (MA) pro-debuting Chyan Vasquez, Providence light middleweight Pubilo Pena (1-1, 1 KO) vs. TBA, and 2012 National PAL champion "Speedy" Rashidi Ellis (2-0, 1 KO), of Lynn (MA), vs. TBA.     All fighters are subject to change.   Tickets are priced at $100.00 and $40.00 and available to purchase by calling617.312.5059 or at the Irish Culture Centre.   Doors open at 1:00 p.m. ET with the first bout scheduled for 2:00 p.m.   For more information please visit www.irishculture.org.

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We also talked about a special wrestling event on December 9th in Canton, Massachusetts for a great cause:

 UWF Event for the kids

Event Dec 9th
11:30-1:00
Autographs 2:00 - 5:00 PM

Event Location: Mass Hospital School
Randolph Street, Canton, Ma
Tickets: $20.00