Petr Petrov to defend NABA & NABO Lightweight titles against Hank Lundy on Friday night, January 16 at Turning Stone Resort Casino on ESPN's Friday Night Fights

Willie Monroe Jr. to battle Bryan Vera for NABA & NABO Middleweight titles on championship doubleheader

For Immediate Release Philadelphia, PA (January 7, 2015)--On Friday night, January 16, a mouthwatering title fight has been added as the second co-main event of a championship night of boxing at the Turning Stone Resort Casino and live on ESPN's Friday Night Fights. Petr Petrov will defend his NABA & NABO Lightweight titles against the popular Hank Lundy in a 10-round bout. The fight is promoted by Banner Promotions and Classic Entertainment and Sports (CES) Boxing. The fight will join the previously announced co-main event that will pit NABA & NABO Middleweight champion Willie Monroe Jr. defending his belts against Bryan Vera. Petrov of Madrid, Spain has a record of 35-4-2 with 17 knockouts.  He is the Boxcino 2014 Lightweight champion as he won fights over Fedor Papzov (14-0), Chris Rudd (13-1) and a title winning 8th round stoppage over Fernando Carcamo in the finals that took place on May 23, 2014 at the Turning Stone Resort Casino. Lundy of Philadelphia, PA has become a fan favorite of television viewers as many of his bouts have been televised on ESPN's Friday Night Fights. He has a record of 25-4-1 with 12 knockouts and he has big wins over current WBA Lightweight champion Richar Abril (12-1-1), Tyrese Hendrix (18-0-1), Omri Lowther (14-1), Patrick Lopez (20-3), former world champion David Diaz (36-3-1), Dannie Williams (21-1), Ajose Olusegun (31-1) & Angelo Santana (14-1). In his last bout, Lundy put up a valiant effort but came up just short in losing a decision to Thomas Dulorme on December 6 in Brooklyn, NY. Said Jimmy Burchfield, president of CES Boxing, "This is a great opportunity for Hank Lundy to get back in the ring and back on track following a hard-fought bout against Thomas Dulorme in December. What the whole world saw last month is that Hammerin' Hank won't back down from a challenge. Most fighters would want a tune-up coming off a loss. Not Hank. He's right back at it in another tough bout against a worthy opponent. This is what defines his legacy. No fighter puts it all on the line more than Hammerin' Hank and we're grateful for this opportunity to work with Banner Promotions and ESPN, two of the best in the business. Petr Petrov is as good as it gets in this weight class, but ESPN has been the home for some of Hank's finest performances and we don't expect Jan. 16th to be any different." "This will be a tremendous night of boxing. "This fight along with Monroe and Vera will not only be great fights in the ring but these fights have huge implications as both winners will likely fight for world titles by the end of the year.   We are excited to put on two of the most television friendly fights you can make in both the Lightweight and Middleweight divisions.", Said Banner Promotions CEo Artie Pelullo Host of the January 16th bouts, the Oneida Indian Nation's Turning Stone Resort Casino continues to distinguish itself as a premier destination for professional sporting events, including nationally-televised boxing matches and PGA-level golf. TheJanuary 16th fight will mark Turning Stone's 13th nationally televised boxing event in less than two years, helping establish the resort as a mecca for knockout televised fights. Boxing legends Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather Jr. have promoted televised fight cards at the resort within the last year and Turning Stone has hosted televised boxing events on ESPN, Showtime, HBO, and NBC in the last two years. Located in Upstate New York, the four-season resort offers world-class entertainment and gaming, prestigious restaurants, luxury spa facilities, and award-winning accommodations.Tickets for the January 16th ESPN Friday Night Fights at Turning Stone are on sale now at the Turning Stone box office, in person or by calling315.361.7469, or online at Ticketmaster. Tickets are $60 for ringside seats, $35, $25, and are subject to additional fees. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., with the first bout scheduled for 7:00 p.m. The live ESPN telecast starts at 9pm. Professional media requesting credentials for the January 16 fight must contact Kelly Abdo, Turning Stone Public Relations Manager at 315.366.9291 orkelly.abdo@turningstone.com. About Turning Stone Resort CasinoA premier four-season, destination resort in Upstate New York, the Oneida Indian Nation's Turning Stone Resort Casino is conveniently located about 30 miles east of Syracuse at NYS Thruway exit 33. Turning Stone was named "Most Excellent Golf Resort" in 2010 by Condé Nast Johansens. The Academy of Country Music named Turning Stone "Casino of the Year" in 2009. The resort offers world-class gaming, golf, entertainment, accommodations and spa facilities, and has earned AAA Four Diamond ratings for The Lodge, The Tower Hotel, and Wildflowers restaurant. For more information and reservations, call (315) 361-7711 or (800) 771-7711. Visit the web site at www.TurningStone.com..

THOMAS DULORME GIVES BACK TO HIS COMMUNITY IN PUERTO RICO

 

Photo Credit: David "787 Films" Infante

PUERTO RICO (December 19, 2014) - Since coming home to Puerto Rico after his spirited HBO Boxing After Dark victory against Hank Lundy, world title contender Thomas Dulorme (22-1, 14 KO's), has been very active in his community, participating in charity events with the World Boxing Organization (WBO).  On this afternoon, the NABF Jr. Welterweight champion made his own charity event dedicated to the Community institution of "La Perla de Gran Precio", a needy neighborhood in the barrio of Obrero, Santurce.

"Since I'm training in California, I'm always thinking on how to help my people from Puerto Rico," said an excited Thomas Dulorme, who is promoted by Gary Shaw Productions, and managed by Cameron Dunkin. "Today I provided food to those in need and it was an amazing experience that I will never forget.  Soon I'll be visiting more institutions. I don't want this to be a part time Christmas gesture as I want to continue helping those that are less fortunate."

Since 1986 'La Perla de Gran Precio' has been serving the needy and homeless men and women in San Juan, Puerto Rico, those with mental disorders, substance abuse, homeless pregnant women, and HIV-infected patients among others.

"Thomas Dulorme is a very giving young man who is always looking to help others," said promoter Gary Shaw. "He's educated with a college degree and a great role model to children of all ages.  Every young man in boxing should aspire to be like Dulorme.  He's a gentleman in every aspect of his life, inside and outside the ring. I'm very proud to say he's one of my fighters." 

Dulorme is rated #2 in the World Boxing Association (WBA), #4 World Boxing Council (WBC), #4 International Boxing Federation (IBF ) and #4 World Boxing Organization (WBO).

DAVID LEMIEUX STOPS GABRIEL ROSADO IN U.S. DEBUT IN FRONT OF RAUCOUS CROWD AT BARCLAYS CENTER ON HBO BOXING AFTER DARK®

Hugo Centeno Jr. Remains Unbeaten With Fifth-Round Knockout Of James De La Rosa Thomas Dulorme Wins Via Split Decision Against Hank Lundy In Back-And-Forth Junior Welterweight Showdown Click HERE For Photos Photo Credit: Hogan Photos/Golden Boy Promotions BROOKLYN (Dec. 7, 2014) - A crowd of 6,532 at Barclays Center were treated to a special performance from two warriors Saturday night as David Lemieux (33-2, 31 KOs) stopped "King" Gabriel Rosado (21-9, 13 KOs) in the 10th round of a very competitive main event on HBO Boxing After Dark. The Montreal-native Lemieux retained his NABF Middleweight title while displaying the incredible power that has put the entire middleweight division on notice. Lemieux scored a knockdown in round three when he delivered a flurry that knocked the Philadelphia-born Rosado off-balance and put him on the canvas. Rosado stayed determined in round four however, taking numerous shots from Lemieux, even asking for more, before he launched an attack that left Lemieux bloodied as he headed back to his corner. "I responded to the test well, my preparation has been a lot different.," said Lemieux. "I know he wanted to take me into deep waters but we have been practicing on explosiveness from the first part of the fight all the way to the end." The fight remained competitive through the mid-rounds until Lemieux started to dominate the severely handicapped Rosado, whose eye began to swell in the second round and only got worse through out the brawl. The fight was called by the ringside doctor at 2:25 in the tenth round with the technical knockout victory going to Lemieux. "I wanted to show everyone what I could do. He was better than I thought but I thought we had a great fight and I hope everyone enjoyed it," said Lemieux. "I feel like I'm as good as anybody in the division and I'm willing to fight anybody. I want to win a world title." "He's a good fighter. In the second round he punched me in my eye and after it puffed up I couldn't see anything. I kept seeing three of him. It's just my luck," said Rosado. "I know I should have started the fight better, if I had taken control earlier I know it would have been different. But I know he's a good fighter and I take nothing away from him." The evening's co-main event gave the fans a scorching fifth-round knockout when Oxnard, California's Hugo "The Boss" Centeno Jr. (22-0, 12 KOs)delivered a vicious left hook to the head of San Benito, Texas' James "The King" De La Rosa (23-3, 13 KOs)that abruptly ended the fight. Centeno Jr. kept his undefeated record and controlled the fight after knocking De La Rosa down in round one, the first time, and eventually delivered the ultimate blow in round five. "My timing was perfect. I've been practicing, we've been practicing turning into the southpaw stance and on my left hand," said Centeno Jr. "It worked perfectly. It landed beautifully. I had used it once before and I hadn't hurt anybody with it but tonight I did. The one punch knockout is a great feeling. "The fight just didn't go my way. I got caught by a great punch, but I'll be back," said De La Rosa. The televised opener saw Puerto Rico's Thomas "El Frances" Dulorme (22-1, 14 KOs) take home a hard earned victory by split decision over Philadelphia-native "Hammerin'" Hank Lundy (25-4-1, 12 KOs) with one judge scoring the fight 96-93 for Lundy and the other two judges giving the fight to Dulorme by scores of 96-93 and 97-92. Dulorme scored a knockdown in the first round with a sharp right that put Lundy on the canvas. Dulorme was able to move effectively throughout the remainder of the bout, but the relentless attack of Lundy allowed him to get back in the fight. Eventually the speed and knockdown proved to be the difference in the narrow decision. "It was harder than I thought. It was a very close fight and very tough fight," said Dulorme. "He has a lot of experience and is a durable guy but I stuck to my game plan and did what I had to do to get the win. Now, I'm looking forward to a world title fight opportunity." "I overcame a knockdown and made it an ugly fight because I knew I had to," said Lundy. "I thought I took the later rounds but had I stuck to my game plan in the early rounds I know I could have gotten him out of there." In non-televised action, a pair of New York City prospects took home unanimous decision victories in front of their home fans. The Bronx's Eddie "E-Boy" Gomez (17-1, 10 KOs) boxed effectively after knocking down James Winchester (16-11, 6 KOs) in the first round on his way to a unanimous decision by three scores of 100-88. Brooklyn's Zachary "Zungry" Ochoa (9-0, 4 KOs) scored knockdowns in the first two rounds before showing off his footwork and array of jabs against Jose Miguel Castro (4-2, 2 KOs) to stay undefeated with all three judges scoring the bout 60-52 in his favor. Further non-televised action saw a trio of young prospects keep their perfect records intact as Puerto Rico'sJohn Karl Sosa (12-0, 6 KOs) defeated Jason Thompson (5-9-4, 4 KOs) by unanimous decision with scores of 80-72 and 79-73 twice. Washington, D.C. prospect D'Mitrius Ballard (8-0, 7 KOs) scored a second-round knockout over Tylon Burris (4-3, 2 KOs) and in the evening's opening bout fellow D.C. prospect Lamont Roach Jr. (5-0, 2 KOs) earned a unanimous decision over Alexander Charneco (2-1, 2 KOs) by the scores of 40-34 and 40-35 twice. #          #          # Lemieux vs. Rosado was a 12 round NABF middleweight bout which was promoted by Golden Boy Promotions in association with Eye Of The Tiger Management and sponsored by Corona Extra, AT&T and Mexico - Live It To Believe It!. Dulorme vs. Lundy was a 10-round junior welterweight bout promoted by Golden Boy Promotions, Gary Shaw Productions and CES Boxing.

THOMAS DULORME RETAINS NABF TITLE WITH VICTORY OVER LUNDY

 
Photo Credit: Rob Epstein / Gary Shaw Productions 

NEW YORK (December 6, 2014) - Tonight at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, Gary Shaw Productions Jr. Welterweight sensation and Puerto Rican star, Thomas Dulorme (22-1, 14 KOs) won a hard fought split decision victory against tough Philly fighter Hank Lundy (25-4-1, 12 KOs).  The bout was televised on HBO BOXING AFTER DARK® as part of a triple header headlined by Lemieux vs. Rosado.

Dulorme started off strong landing a powerful right hand on Lundy's temple, putting him down in round one.  The momentum carried over into the middle rounds as Lundy had no answers for Dulorme's powerful right hands.  In round six, Lundy came out strong and landed some nice power shots to help him get back in the fight.  Both fighters were giving it their all and Dulorme had to dig deep to keep Lundy at his distance.  Entering the final rounds Lundy was swinging for the fences.  Lundy was desperately trying to land a knockout punch to get him back in the fight, which was being controlled by Dulorme.  Both fighters were tired entering the final round but Thomas used his height and reach to avoid any dangerous shots to keep his lead intact.  Scorecards read 96-93 for Lundy and 96-93 and 97-92 for Dulorme who won by split decision.  With the win Dulorme retains his NABF title.

"I knew this was going to be a tough fight because Lundy is a very determined fighter," said Dulorme. "But I was in great shape and Robert Garcia, my trainer, gave me great advice in the corner.  I wasn't going to let anything get in the way of me winning this fight.  My promoter Gary Shaw, whom I'm very thankful to, told me that there are some big fights lined up for me in 2015.  I'm very excited about my future and I want to thank Gary Shaw and HBO for this opportunity.  This win was for me people back in Puerto Rico."

"At this level there are no easy fights and Dulorme showed he has what it takes to become a champion." said Gary Shaw. "He had to really dig deep to come out on top and that's what champions do.  I applaud Dulorme for his performance and I'll be looking to get him into another big fight in 2015, where I believe he will become a world champion.  Evenly matched fights is what makes boxing great and I want to thank HBO for giving the fans a great match."

THOMAS DULORME AND HIS OPPONENT HANK LUNDY MAKE WEIGHT

Thomas Dulorme 139 lbs vs. Hank Lundy 140 lbs

Photo Credit: Hogan Photos/Golden Boy Promotions 

NEW YORK (December 5, 2014) - Gary Shaw Productions top rated contender Thomas Dulorme(21-1, 14 KOs, and his opponent Hank Lundy (25-3-1, 12 KOs) both made weight for their upcoming bout taking place at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, where the two combatants will fight each other as part of a special triple-header edition of HBO BOXING AFTER DARK®.   The 10-round bout will go down this Saturday, December 6, 2014 headlined by Lemieux vs. Rosado. 

"There is a lot riding on this bout as my promoter Gary Shaw has made this fight for the NABF and NABA championships" said Dulorme. "I'm fully prepared to give the fans a great fight and bring home a victory to my people in Puerto Rico."

"Dulorme is in a great position to take his career to the next level." said Gary Shaw. "With both belts on the line, Dulorme can really position himself for a world title opportunity. I have confidence in his ability to come out on top because I feel he's the superior fighter."

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Lemieux vs. Rosado is a 12 round NABF middleweight bout which is promoted by Golden Boy Promotions in association with Eye Of The Tiger Management and sponsored by Corona Extra, AT&T and Mexico - Live It To Believe It!. Dulorme vs. Lundy is a 10-round junior welterweight bout promoted by Golden Boy Promotions, Gary Shaw Productions and CES Boxing. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. ETwith the first bout at 6 p.m. ET. The HBO Boxing After Dark telecast begins at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT.

Tickets priced at $150, $80, $50, $25 and $15, plus applicable taxes and service charges are on sale and are available for purchase at www.barclayscenter.com, www.ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster locations, by calling 800-745-3000 and at the American Express Box Office. For group tickets, please call 800-GROUP-BK.

"DAVID LEMIEUX VS. GABRIEL ROSADO" FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & PHOTOS

Click HERE For Photos Photo Credit: Hogan Photos/Golden Boy Promotions DAVID LEMIEUX, NABF Middleweight Champion "It's good to be back in Brooklyn. I'm very excited. This is a great opportunity for both of us fighters. "I expect the best Gabriel Rosado when I get in the ring with him. I'm not worried because it's going to be the best of Lemieux. "This is a big opportunity to be headlining on HBO. I'm not going to miss my shot. I'm going to leave everything in the ring and I will not leave disappointed. "We've been working on a lot of things the last few years and now we're getting to where we want to be. This is the best camp I've had in my career. "I'm here from Montreal and I'm here to represent and give you guys the best show and a great night of boxing before the holidays." GABRIEL ROSADO, Middleweight Contender "There's something different about coming from Philly. Any man who steps into the ring is brave, but something about Philly fighters, we're willing to die in the ring. "I had a great training camp, I have a tremendous team. We worked on a lot of different things. We're coming off the Bryan Vera knockout so I really feel like I have the momentum. "Lemieux is a strong guy who is hungry, but I know this is my opportunity and this is my time. "Having been in every situation, I know what I need to do. I can't blame the politics, I just looked into myself and made myself more focused and more disciplined. I'm extremely happy about this opportunity to put on a great show. "I always thank the fans because I'm only relevant because of fans. The fans have always showed love and always showed up. On Saturday I'm going to give the fans my all so they know I appreciate them. "By the end of Saturday, I wont be that tough journeyman, I'll be a star." HUGO CENTENO JR., Undefeated Middleweight Contender "I had a great training camp. It was eight tough weeks. I started training with Gennady Golovkin to prepare him for his fight. I've trained extremely hard and have no excuses. Come Saturdaynight, I'll be ready. "I talk with my fists so James can say what he wants. It's easy to talk before you get hit in the face." JAMES DE LA ROSA, Middleweight Contender "I hope on December 6 Hugo is ready to fight and doesn't get any little abrasions. I don't want him to have to tell the doctor he can't see. "I hope he's ready to fight Saturday night because it's on." THOMAS DULORME, Junior Welterweight Prospect "I'm very happy to be here. I feel like I'm at home here in Brooklyn with all the support that I get here. "This was a tough camp, It was a good camp. I'm ready to go and I'm ready for Hank. "I'm not a big talker, so I'll let Hank talk all he wants. On Dec. 6 at Barclays Center I'll do my talking in the ring. "This is going to be a great fight, get your seat ready here or at home and get ready for a great fight." HANK LUNDY, Junior Welterweight Prospect "It's been a hell of a camp, I have two of the best trainers in the world with me. Everything you read and everything you see about me is the real deal. "I'm not running, I'm here to put on a fight, I'm putting on a show. I'm the real deal. "When you have a guy like me coming from Philadelphia, I try to imitate these great guys like Bernard Hopkins and Gabriel Rosado. "These two belts, you best believe they're coming back to Philadelphia." ZACHARY OCHOA, Undefeated Super Lightweight Prospect "I made my 97-year-old grandfather cry when he saw me on NY1 yesterday. "I want to thank Barclays Center for helping those kids in Brooklyn because I used to be one of them. "It's a beautiful thing to bring boxing back to Brooklyn and I hope we keep it going." MARC RAMSAY, Lemieux's Trainer "We are one thousand percent sure that Saturday's fight is going to be amazing for the fans. What you will remember is that you watched David Lemieux make his U.S. debut. "We had a very tough training camp and David is ready to show you what he can do." JESSE REID, Rosado's Trainer "This is a real pleasure, I looked at Gabe when he fought Gennady Golovkin and I was amazed by what I saw, which was a Johnny Tapia. I saw a young man who was learning the hard way. "He was taking on fights and showing people the heart he has, but he also had a great boxing ability that god gave him. I don't think he realized the talent he has. "Rosado has a great team, I've worked with a lot of different trainers, but we really have a tremendous team put together. "He's going to show people another Bernard Hopkins or Johnny Tapia so look out." BERNARD HOPKINS, Golden Boy Promotions Partner and Future Hall of Famer "I would like to let everybody know that fights like these are a custom. We are putting on the best fights, the most competitive fights. This is what we want to do. Going into 2015 this is what we will see more of.  We will continue to sincerely do the best to have the best fighters face the best. "The tickets for this fight are extremely affordable for the caliber of fighters and of fights. This is an early holiday present from Golden Boy Promotions. "The fighters you see right now might not be the pay-per-view fighters of today, but these are the fighters who are fighting for that position and it starts this Saturday." ERIC GOMEZ, Senior Vice President of Golden Boy Promotions "We're very happy to be working with Barclays Center, they are committed to championship boxing and this card is no different. "Gabriel Rosado is taking on the very dangerous David Lemieux. You don't want to blink because Lemieux has power in both hands. Gabe Rosado has taken on the best in the business. "When we put together these big cards we always put together those big competitive undercard fights. We have great prospects from all over the country fighting on the undercards. These guys are the champions of tomorrow. "James De La Rosa is coming off of a big win against Alfredo Angulo and now he's going to take on one of the top prospects in Hugo Centeno Jr., who is here to test his skills at this level. "Hank Lundy and Thomas Dulorme is a fight with two guys who are top fighters in their division so you don't want to miss that one." CAMILLE ESTEPHAN, President of Eye of the Tiger Management "It's a great honor and privilege to be here. I think boxing wins with this card, this is where boxing is at it's best, when we have competitive cards like this. "I really don't think it's a 50-50 fight, I don't think people know. Rosado is a great way to find out if David Lemieux is for real. "Saturday night David will take the opportunity to become a superstar. We've done everything we have to do every single day and I'm so proud of David. There are no shortcuts. "We have so many great coaches, including Marc Ramsay who is a great person and great coach who is helping boxing in Canada. "We know what David is all about, but you will all find out on Saturday night.  Don't miss this one and don't blink." GARY SHAW, President & CEO of Gary Shaw Productions "Hank said that on his side there is blood, sweat and tears. On Dulorme's side it's blood, sweat and bling, because we are going to walk out of here with both titles. "Dulorme is a great fighter and I believe he is going to be the next 140-pound champion of the world. He will do his talking in the ring. The single most important thing is that he's not a trash talker, he's just a fighter." JIMMY BURCHFIELD SR., President & CEO of CES Boxing "Fights like these are what boxing is all about, it's the number one sport in the world and we have to keep making new stars. "Every fight on this card is going to be amazing. "Hank Lundy has added two major league trainers to his camp, in Barry Hunter and Mike Stafford. I want to thank them for helping the sport of boxing. "Hank Lundy has been waiting his turn, we've traveled everywhere with Hank Lundy, because we've had to. The bigger the fight is, this is where the Philadelphia boxer comes out of him. He's what TV wants, because he's going to give his heart." BRETT YORMARK, CEO of Barclays Center "We are really excited about hosting another big night of boxing at Barclays Center. Golden Boy continues to invest in bringing great boxing to Brooklyn. "Zachary Ochoa, we've heard a lot about him, he's a big personality who's been training on the Williamsburg Bridge so many of us have seen him going back and forth. "In just over 24 months, Barclays Center has become the heart of boxing on the east coast. Many great fighters became great champions here at Barclays Center and we are very proud of that. "We think that next year will be the biggest yet for us. We want to be in the big event business and we want to bring the biggest events to this venue. We will bring the best of boxing to the borough of Brooklyn." DAVID BERLIN, New York State Athletic Commission "New York is key in so many ways and with it's rich boxing tradition we are once again privileged to host fighters from all around the world. "Saturday's card is here with the spectacle of a big fight card, but my first thought about this card is that these are all hard, competitive and evenly matched fights that fight fans want to see. "Saturday night six fighters have a chance to make their mark and make their mark on the big stage." # # # Lemieux vs. Rosado is a 12 round NABF middleweight bout which is promoted by Golden Boy Promotions in association with Eye Of The Tiger Management and sponsored by Corona Extra, AT&T and Mexico - Live It To Believe It!. Dulorme vs. Lundy is a 10-round junior welterweight bout promoted by Golden Boy Promotions, Gary Shaw Productions and CES Boxing. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. ET with the first bout at 6 p.m. ET. The HBO Boxing After Dark telecast begins at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Tickets priced at $150, $80, $50, $25 and $15, plus applicable taxes and service charges are on sale and are available for purchase at www.barclayscenter.com, www.ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster locations, by calling 800-745-3000 and at the American Express Box Office. For group tickets, please call 800-GROUP-BK.