Showing posts with label Felipe Gomez. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Felipe Gomez. Show all posts

Tuesday, October 21, 2014

UNDEFEATED JUNIOR LIGHTWEIGHT PROSPECT BRYANT "PEE WEE" CRUZ RETURNS TO THE RING NOVEMBER 21ST, 2014 IN QUEENS, NEW YORK


FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21ST, 2014
RESORTS WORLD CASINO NEW YORK CITY


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

QUEENS, NY (October 21st, 2014) - Port Chester's undefeated Junior Lightweight prospect, Bryant "Pee Wee" Cruz (12-0, 6KO's), makes his return to the ring onFriday, November 21st, 2014 as the Main Event against an opponent TBA. The eight-round bout will take place at the Resorts World Casino New York City in Jamaica, New York. The show will be promoted by New Legend Boxing as part of their "International Fight Night" series.

 
After scoring a win against Jose Morales (7-5, 2 KOs) in August, Cruz is excited to be back in the ring at the Resorts World Casino New York City in Jamaica, New York.

 
"I am excited to have the opportunity to fight for the New York State Junior Lightweight title" said Cruz. "My promoters, New Legend Boxing and DiBella Entertainment along with my manager Kevin Crowley have done a great job helping to guide my career. I feel comfortable with them knowing that they are watching out for my best interests and moving me at a pace that will help me to learn as I advance through the ranks. The number one thing you look for in a promoter is someone you can trust and these guys have gone above and beyond what I could ask for. I train hard every day with my team and let my manager and promoters handle the business end. I know every time I step in the ring that I will be facing an opponent that will be tougher than the last. Every fight is a learning experience and I will continue to improve on my skills".

 
"Cruz is looking better and better each and every time he steps in the ring," said New Legend Boxing promoter Felipe Gomez.  "He's gaining the quality experience he will need to take his career to the next level and we are hoping to get him some TV exposure by early next year. 

 
New Legend Boxing has tickets available, priced at General Admission $50, Reserved Seating $75, Ringside $125 and Ringside VIP $150 may be purchased by online at www.NewLegendBoxing.com or by calling (718) 487-4474.

 
Resorts World Casino New York City is located 110-00 Rockaway Blvd. Jamaica, N.Y. 11420. Doors open at 6:30 PM, first fight starts at 7:30 PM.

Friday, August 22, 2014

DIBELLA ENTERTAINMENT & NEW LEGEND BOXING ANNOUNCE OFFICIAL SIGNING OF UNDEFEATED PROSPECT ALANTEZ FOX TO EXCLUSIVE CO-PROMOTIONAL CONTRACT

  


SET TO MAKE DBE DEBUT IN VERY NEAR FUTURE


 New York, NY (8/22/14) - DiBella Entertainment (DBE) has announced the signing of undefeated junior middleweight prospect Alantez Fox to an exclusive co-promotional agreement with New Legend Boxing.

At 6'5", Fox is a tall, slick boxer who literally stands head and shoulders above most of his 154lb. contemporaries. Having already built his record to 12-0-1 (4 KOs) with exceptional physical tools that include a 79-inch reach, the 22-year-old Fox is ready to take the division by storm as he climbs up the rankings. From Forestville, MD, Fox is trained by his father, Troy Fox, out of Lloyd Irvin MMA/Boxing Gym.
Fox had a successful 10-year amateur career that began at the age of eight. He won the 2010 Under-19 Championships as well as the Ringside National Tournament that same year. Holding wins over current prospects Antoine Douglas and David Grayton, Fox's amateur career culminated with a 165-35 record.
Following his July 2010 pro debut, Fox quickly fought his way into contention for the vacant New York State junior middleweight title. On September 22, 2012, at Resorts World Casino, in Queens, NY, Fox challenged hometown favorite Frank Galarza, also now co-promoted by DiBella Entertainment and New Legend Boxing. Both Fox and Galarza were 7-0 heading into the match, and, when the bell rang, they waged a fast-paced exhilarating war for eight rounds. Galarza had early success with his overhand right, but Fox then established a distance using his long jab to dictate the action. Landing his left hook with regularity, he evened up the fight on the scorecards, leading to a draw verdict. Since then, Fox has won five in a row, including unanimous decision victories over the highly regarded Julius Kennedy and Zain Shah.
"Fox is an undefeated, super high quality junior middleweight," said Lou DiBella, President of DiBella Entertainment. "We feel that Galarza is one of the best 154lb. fighters in the world and Fox gave him his toughest fight. We believe that, along with Galarza, he too can be a force on the championship level in the competitive 154lb. division."
"I am excited about the signing of our new prospect, Alantez Fox," said Felipe Gomez, of New Legend Boxing. "I saw him for the first time in 2012 when he fought Galarza on one of my New Legend shows. Watching him fight, I really had a lot of interest in him. With his height, reach and boxing skill, Fox is going to be a huge threat in the junior middleweight division."
Despite the sensational start to his pro career, Fox has been inactive for the past year due to promotional issues. However, that has now all been resolved, having aligned himself with DiBella Entertainment and New Legend Boxing ready to pick up where he left off.
"I'm just ready to fight," said Fox. "I'm thrilled to be with my new family. I've been waiting for somebody to give me an honest opportunity. Hopefully, there is no ring rust and I can shine like a diamond. Thanks to Lou DiBella, DiBella Entertainment, Felipe Gomez and New Legend Boxing for taking a chance on me. I won't let you down."
"Alantez is a talented fighter," said his father Troy. "I am glad and thankful to be working with DiBella Entertainment and New Legend Boxing. I know that they will push my son's career in the right direction. I'm ready to see him get the attention he deserves and to watch him become a world champion one day."
Look for an announcement on Fox's DBE debut to come very soon.

Friday, January 24, 2014

'Tomorrow's Champions' special guests At Tuesday's Ring 8 Meeting

NEW YORK (January 24, 2014) - Some of 'Tomorrow's Champions' and the late Wayne Kelley's children will be special guests at Tuesday night's (Jan. 28 starting at 7 p.m. ET) Ring 8 monthly meeting at historic Waterfront Crabhouse in Long Island City, New York. This meeting was originally scheduled for last Tuesday but was postponed due to inclement weather.

New Legend boxing promoters Felipe Gomez and Kevin O'Sullivan will showcase some of their more talented New York-based boxers, including WBA No. 12 rates super bantamweight Juan Dominguez (16-0, 11 KOs), WBC Latino light middleweight Frank Galarza (12-0-2, 8 KOs), WBA No. 14 super middleweight Raphael Vasquez (9-1, 7 KOs) and super featherweight Angel Garcia (6-2, 2 KOs).

Jaclyn and Sean Kelly, the daughter and son, respectively, of the late Ring 8 member "Irish" Wayne Kelly, will speak about The IWK Foundation, which was established to commemorate Wayne's life as a Vietnam Veteran, boxer, professional referee and physical conditioning specialist. Its mission is to keep Wayne's memory alive by giving back to the community, providing financial and volunteer support to those in need. Ring 8 and Wounded Warriors will be beneficiaries of The IWK Foundation.

The inaugural IWK Memorial Fundraiser will be held February 1 (12-4 pm ET) at The Allegria Hotel (Rooftop) in Long Island, New York. Go online to www.IrishWayKelly.com for more information about the fundraiser and The IWK Foundation.

"Our first Ring 8 meeting of the year will introduce some of New York's best young fighters to our members," Ring 8 president Bob Duffy said. "We're very happy to have 'Tomorrow's Champions' as our guests. Wayne Kelly was a very close friend of mine and so many other people in boxing. He is missed but his name will live on through the foundation established by his children. They will make a presentation at our Ring 8 meeting."

About Ring 8:
Ring 8 became the eighth subsidiary of what was then known as the National Veteran Boxers Association - hence, RING 8 - and today the organization's motto still remains: Boxers Helping Boxers.

RING 8 is fully committed to supporting less fortunate people in the boxing community who may require assistance in terms of paying rent, medical expenses, or whatever justifiable need.

Go on line to www.Ring8ny.com for more information about RING 8, the largest group of its kind in the United States with more than 350 members. Annual membership dues is only $30.00 and each member is entitled to a buffet dinner at RING 8 monthly meetings, the third Tuesday of every month, excluding July and August. All active boxers, amateur and professional, are entitled to a complimentary RING 8 yearly membership.