MIGUEL CARTAGENA VIDEO INTERVIEW; FIGHTS MIGUEL ROBLES THIS FRIDAY NIGHT AT HARRAHS PHILADELPHIA

PHILADELPHIA, PA (MARCH 18, 2014)--This Friday night, undefeated flyweight, Miguel "No Fear" Cartagena (11-0, 4 KO's) will look to up his record to 12-0 when he takes on Miguel Robles in an 8-round bout that is promoted by Joey Eye Boxing Promotions. THERE WILL BE A PRESS CONFERENCE ON WEDNESDAY MARCH 19TH AT HARRAHS PHILADELPHIA BEGINNING AT 7 PM  In the main event, Eric Hunter will battle Yenifel Vicente for the USBA Featherweight title. Cartagena, who is managed by Mark Cipparone's Club 1957 Management is settling in as a top prospect in the 112-pound division. He has wins over undefeated Angel Carvajal and his last bout when he scored a 6th round stoppage over Felipe Rivas on on January 25th in Bethlehem, PA. Robles, 12-3-2 with 5 knockouts of San Juan, Puerto Rico has wins over Cristian Fernandez (1-0-1); Arturo Santiago (6-1-1) and is a former WBC FERCARBOX Super Flyweight champion. Below is a video interview with Cartagena.  Miguel Cartagena

Undefeated Miguel Cartagena to fight veteran Felipe Rivas tomorrow night in Bethlehem, PA

BETHLEHEM, PA (JANUARY 24, 2014)-- Tomorrow night at the Sands in Bethlehem, PA, undefeated Bantamweight Miguel "No Fear" Cartagena will make his 2014 debut when he takes on battle tested veteran Felipe Rivas as part of a championship night of boxing promoted by King's Promotions and XFE Boxing. Cartagena of Philadelphia, PA has a perfect record of 10-0 with three knockouts and the 21-year old knows that 2014 is a moving year towards a world title shot. During the camp, he received a good education from another grizzled veteran when he frequently sparred with former world title challenger Rogers Mtagwa. "I had a great camp and I had good sparring with Rogers," said Cartagena.  "It as a good experience.  He is a guy anyone can learn a lot from." When asked about Rivas, Cartagena is going in the ring relying on his ability. "The only thing I know that Rivas is that he is Mexican.  Other than that, i really do not know much." A three solid wins in 2013, Cartagena believes that 2014 is a year that will put him in position to fight for a world title. "I feel I have been moved really well.  By the end of the year, I feel I should be knocking on the door of a world title shot.  I think I will be 16-0 or 17-0 and at my weight there aren't as many fighters in the division so I feel I can be in position a lot quicker than the other weight divisions." "I am glad to be working with my manager Mark Cipparone.  2014 will be another year of dedication and focus.  I am ready to start this year with a win." Said manager Mark Cipparone of Club 1957 Management, "This is a big fight for Miguel.  He is coming along very nicely and He is gaining the interest of a lot of big promoters who have interest in him now.   With a good performance, we expect to be signing with one of them in the near future." The Cartagena - Rivas 8 round bout is part of a big seven bout card at the Sands in Bethlehem that will be highlighted by a 10 round WBA Fedlatin title bout between Travis Kauffman and Vincent Thompson. Tickets for this outstanding evening are priced at $200, $125, $75 and $50 (tickets will be $5 more at the door) and can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com and www.kingsboxing.com 1st bout is 7:15 with the doors opening at 6:15.

Top flyweight prospect Miguel 'No Fear' Cartagena is set for his first 8 round fightthis Saturday

This Saturday rising Puerto Rican-American prospect Miguel 'No Fear' Cartagena ( 10-0, 3 KO's ) from Philadelphia of Puerto Rican descendant, will face off against Mexican veteran, Felipe Rivas ( 15-15-2, 9 KO's ) in a 8 round bout at super flyweight division at the Sands in Bethlehem, PA.

"I'm ready for my first 8 round fight. This is going to be a classic Puerto Rico vs. Mexico war, and as far as I know Puerto Rico is winning, and I'm not gonna change that", stated Philly's born and raise Cartagena, who is trained by Raúl 'Chino' Rivas at the Guts & Glory Gym located in West Berlin, New Jersey.

Rivas has a split decision loss against former two time world champion, Ivan Calderon, and on his last performance, he was defeated by amateur star Emmanuel Rodríguez via unanimous decision.

At the amateurs, Cartagena ended up with a record of 158-13. During that path he won 4 National Golden Gloves, AIBA World Games Champion, US National Champion, among other achievements. For his accomplishments he received the "Pride of Philadelphia Award" by the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame.

Since joining manager Mark Cipparone of Club 1957 Management in Blackwood, NJ, Cartagena has been very active.

"I let Miguel know that we would take a hard run and promised him that I would keep him active and fight no less than 6 times a year until we get noticed, and we are on our way now", said Mark Cipparone, 

Cipparone ended up saying, "When Miguel and I sat down for the first time, one of the first things that I asked was if he was willing to do what it takes to become World Champion, if he was willing to make tough decisions in order to become world Champ, he said yes. Miguel has since made the difficult choice and left his trainer from the amateurs, and since he started training with Raul 'Chino' Rivas, and his overall boxing performance has been growing dramatically. Miguel has given 110% of himself to his career and I feel that I am equally matched energy for energy with him".


"I'm very excited to be part of Club 1957 Management. Mark gets me everything I ask for, and I will not disappoint him because he will get what he wants in return", said a confident Miguel Cartagena.

In the maint event, WBA #9 Heavyweight, Travis "My Time" Kauffman (27-1, 20 KO's ) will face Vincent Thompson ( 13-1, 2 KO's ) for the WBA Fedelatin Heavyweight Championship. The co-main event bout is between Frank Santos De Alba (10-1-2, 4 KO's) from Reading, PA against New Yorker Chazz McDowell ( 6-3-1, 1 KO ) in a Jr. Lightweight 8 rounds bout.

First fight starts at 7:15pm.

Rising Jr. Lightweight Frankie De Alba looks to up end Chazz McDowell this Saturday in Bethlehem

Travis Kauffman takes on Vincent Thompson for WBA Fedlatin Title

For Immediate Release BETHLEHEM, PA (JANUARY 22, 2014)--This Saturday night at the Sands in Bethlehem, PA one of the hottest 130-pound prospects in the United States will be back in action as Frankie De Alba takes on Chazz McDowell in the 8 round co-feature bout. The show is promoted by King's Promotions and XFE. De Alba of Reading, PA via Bayamon, Puerto Rico has a record of 10-1-2 with 4 knockouts and is unbeaten in his last bouts and has won 8 straight. De Alba's results have gotten better as the competition has improved.  He also is more confident and he has seen the difference in training. "My training camp was great,"said De Alba.  "I have had a great 6 week camp and I feel it was the best camp top date." He knows that McDowell, 6-3-1 with 1 knockout will bring some skills to the ring on Satirday night. "I have seen that Chazz likes to box.  I am going to put pressure on him and little by little I am going to break him down." In his bout, De Alba thrilled more than 5,000 fans in Reading as he scored four knockdowns en route to a 4th round stoppage over the durable Osnel Charles onNovember 30th. "I am not surprised by my punching power.  Styles make fights and I have not been in with many guys who want to engage so that's why I don't have more knockouts.  I haven't had the opportunity to exchange with many opponents." De Alba noticed that the crowd was on their feet for most of the fight with Charles as he was in fan friendly brawl. "My job is to entertain the boxing fans.  They pay their hard earned money so I just want to entertain everybody." The 26-year old feels he is coming into his own and is just now hitting his stride, "I only had 9 amateur fights.  I am learning on the job and I have been getting in better shape.  I have more experience and i am smarter and getting better everyday." "I am ready for Saturday.  I am going to put on a good show and entertain all the boxing fans."    Said the event's promoter Marshall Kauffman, "Frankie is very hungry.  He is young and aggressive & getting better with each fight.  He has a lot of potential." In the main event, WBA number-nine ranked Heavyweight, Travis Kauffman (27-1, 20 KO's) of Reading, PA takes on Vincent Thompson  (13-1, 2 KO's) of Federal Way, Washington in a 10 round bout for the WBA Fedlatin title. In an eight round bout, Miguel Cartagena (10-0, 3 KO's) of Philadelphia will fightFelipe Rivas (15-15-2, 9 KO's) of Nogales, Mexico in a Bantamweight bout. In Four Round Bouts: Sammy Quinones (4-2, 1 KO) of York, PA will fight Benjamin Burgos (1-5) of Mount Pocono, PA. Khalib "Big Foot" Whitmore (4-0, 3 KO's) of Philadelphia, PA will square off withAntonio Liles (1-4, 1 KO) of North Carolina in a Light Heavyweight bout. Jr. Welterweight Christian Molina of Allentown, PA will make his pro debut againstDominic Goode (0-1) of New Jersey. Lonnie Jackson Jr. (3-1-1, 1 KO) of Philadelphia will fight Robert Ramos (1-1, 1 KO) of Palm Bay, Florida in a Lightweight bout. Tickets for this outstanding evening are priced at $200, $125, $75 and $50 (tickets will be $5 more at the door) and can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com and www.kingsboxing.com 1st bout is 7:15 with the doors opening at 6:15

WBA NUMBER-9 RANKED HEAVYWEIGHT TRAVIS KAUFFMAN TO TAKE ON VINCENT THOMPSON ON SATURDAY JANUARY 25TH AT THE SANDS IN BETHLEHEM, PA

Plus Frankie De Alba takes on Chazz McDowell and Miguel Cartegena battle Felipe Rivas

BETHLEHEM, PA (JANUARY 3, 2014)--On Saturday night January 25th, King's Boxing Promotions & XFE presents a great night of boxing at the Sands in Bethlehem, that will feature the WBA number-nine ranked Heavyweight in the world Travis Kauffman taking on once beaten Vincent Thompson in the ten round main event.   Kauffman of Reading, PA has a record of 27-1 with 20 knockouts. He has risen to Number-nine by the WBA.   He won is his first 18 bouts with wins over William Shahan (7-1) and Malachy Farrell (16-1) before his only blemish to Tony Grano.   Kauffman is riding an nine bout winning streak with wins over Chris Koval (24-6) and his last bout when he stopped Jason Barnett in one round on November 30th in Reading, PA. In that bout, Kauffman dropped Barnett three times with the final two coming on hard body shots. Kauffman is promoted by Greg Cohen Promotions. Thompson of Federal Way, Washington has a record of 13-1 with two knockouts. The thirty year-old southpaw won his first thirteen bouts with wins over Freddie Miller (1-0-1); Enrique Lobatos (1-0-1); Charles Ellis (6-0-1) &  Jonta Willis (8-1-1). In his last bout, Thompson suffered the first blemish on his record when he dropped a six round unanimous decision to Charles Martin (9-0-1) on September 21st in Shelton, Washington. In the eight round co-feature, rising Jr. Lightweight Frankie De Alba will take onChazz McDowell. De Alba of Reading, PA has a record of 10-1-2 with four wins coming via stoppage. He has not been defeated since his pro debut and is riding an eight fight win streak. During the streak he has wins over undefeated fighters Andrew Bentley & Benjamin Burgos. In his bout, De Alba stole the show with an exciting four knockdown performance as he stopped the tough Osnel Charles in four round on November 30, 2013 in Readin, PA. McDowell of Yonkers, NY has a record of 6-3-1 with one coming by knockout. McDowell turned pro in 2010 and won his first five bouts.  He has been stepping up the competition as he faced Emanuel Gonzalez (10-0), Joseph Perez (9-1) and in McDowell's last bout he was able to battle to a six round draw with Amos Cowart (7-0) on August 14th in New York. In an eight round Bantamweight bout, undefeated Miguel Cartagena (10-0, 3 KO's) of Philadelphia will take on Felipe Rivas (15-15-2, 9 KO's) of Nogales, Snoroa, Mexico. Travis Thompson (5-11-3, 3 KO's) of York, PA will battle Sammy Quinones (4-2, 1 KO) of York, PA in a Lightweight bout scheduled for six rounds. In four round bouts: Robert Ramos (1-1, 1 KO) of Palm Bay, FL will fight Gerald Smith (3-0, 1 KO) of Philadelphia in a Lightweight bout. Khalib Whitmore (4-0, 3 KO's) of Philadelphia will take on an opponent to be announced in a Light Heavyweight bout  Angel Concepcion (5-0) of Newark, NJ will fight Raymere Palmer (0-1-1) of Allentown, PA in a Light Heavyweight bout. Christian Molina of Allentown, PA will make his pro debut against Bernel Ayres (0-3) of Harlem, NY in a Jr. Welterweight bout. Tickets for this outstanding evening are priced at $200, $125, $75 and $50 (tickets will be $5 more at the door) and can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com and www.kingsboxing.com 1st bout is 7:15 with the doors opening at 6:15

Amateur star, Emmanuel 'Manny' Rodríguez defeats Felipe Rivas in Cidra, Puerto Rico

Photo credit: Esdel Palermo

Puerto Rican flyweight prospect, Emmanuel "Manny" Rodriguez ( 7-0, 5KO's ) outpointed veteran Mexican, Felipe Rivas ( 14-15-2, 8KO's ) at the Jesús M. Freire Statium in Cidra, Puerto Rico. All three judges scored 60-54.

Rodríguez boxing skills were superior, using a great stiff jab with lots of combinations to Rivas head and body.

"I want to thanks my trainers Ivan Calderon and Felix Pagan Pintor for their help. It really means a lot to me to have them in my corner" Rodríguez said, "Rivas was very aggresive but thanks God, we could handle him".

Amateur boxing achievements by Emmanuel 'Manny' Rodriguez:

GOLD - Singapore's 2010 Youth Olympic Games
SILVER - Azerbaijan's 2010 World Youth Championships 
GOLD - Juan Evangelista Venegas Olympic Cup, 2009
GOLD - International Tournament Jose "Cheo" Aponte, Caguas, 2009
GOLD - Juan Evangelista Venegas Olympic Cup, 2010
GOLD - Angel 'Cholo' Espada Cup, Salinas, 2011
2011 Puerto Rico National Champion

In the maint event, José 'Sniper' Pedraza ( 15-0, 10 KO's - 130lbs ) defeated via KO in the third round, Alejandro 'Soma' Rodríguez ( 19-13, 11 KO ) of Mexico. Pedraza landed a huge a left hook to Rodriguez's body to end the fight.

Rodriguez vs Rivas, this Saturday @ Cidra, Puerto Rico

Former Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games gold medalist, and Azerbaijan's 2010 World Youth Championships silver medalist, Emmanuel 'Manny' Rodriguez ( 6-0 , 5 KO's ) will be in action this Saturday, October, 26 at the Jesus M. Freire Stadium in Cidra, Puerto Rico, where José Pedraza will be in the maint event against Alejandro 'Soma' Rodríguez.

Rodriguez opponent is tought Mexican, Felipe Rivas ( 14-14-2 , 8 KO's ) in a 6 rounds, superflyweight division bout.

Rivas has a split decision loss against former two time world champion, Ivan Calderon, and on his last performance, he was defeated by Israel Vazquez via unanimous decision.

"I'm well prepared and ready to rumble on fight night against Felipe Rivas ," said Emmanuel Rodriguez, "With the help of my trainers Iván Calderon and Félix Pintor , I'll be at my best for sure".

Rodriguez trains at the Félix Pagan Pintor Boxing Club in Guaynabo, under the tutelage of Felix Pagan Pintor and former world champion, Ivan Calderon .

"This guy has great talent to be a world champion. He won a gold in Youth Olympics, becoming the first Puerto Rican to achieve that", said Ivan Calderon, " Manny has great height and strength at 115 pounds. The important thing is that his learning a lot of the professional boxing style, and expect the best from him because he will look better than ever".

Pagan Pintor commented "Sooner than later, the fans will see a spectacular prospect from Puerto Rico. The facts are there, his passion and confidence are rising, and this Saturday, Manny will have a great performance".

The event is promoted by Universal Promotions.

Other amateur boxing achievements by Emmanuel 'Manny' Rodriguez:
GOLD - Juan Evangelista Venegas Olympic Cup, 2009
GOLD - International Tournament Jose "Cheo" Aponte, Caguas, 2009
GOLD - Juan Evangelista Venegas Olympic Cup, 2010
GOLD - Angel 'Cholo' Espada Cup, Salinas, 2011
2011 Puerto Rico National Champion