LAVARN “BABY BOWE” HARVELL TO TAKE ON PAUL VASQUEZ THIS FRIDAY IN WEST ORANGE, NJ ON ESPN FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHTS UNDERCARD

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (June 12, 2013)—This Friday night at the South Mountain Arena in West Orange, New Jersey, undefeated Light Heavyweight prospect Lavarn “Baby Bowe” Harvell will put his perfect record on the line when he takes on battle tested Paul Vasquez in a bout scheduled for six rounds that will be one of the featured undercard bouts of ESPN’s Friday Night Fights.

The show is promoted by GH3 Promotions and Greg Cohen Promotions with the Harvell – Vasquez bout being in association with Gabe LaConte’s First Round Promotions.

Harvell, 25 years old from Atlantic City, New Jersey has a record of 12-0 with seven knockouts and is getting back in the ring for the first time since last July 7^thwhen he knocked out Mojeed Okedara in one round in Atlantic City.

“This training camp has gone well.  My punches are strong and I have doing strength and condition”, said Harvell.

“I don’t know much about Vasquez but we prepare for anything.”

Like many in New Jersey and the Jersey Shore area, Harvell was affected by Hurricane Sandy.

“The layoff was caused because my gym (The Atlantic City PAL) being damaged by Hurricane Sandy but everything is good now and we are ready to go.”

Said Harvell’s trainer Abdur Muhammad, “Lavarn is excited to get back in the ring.  He has been looking excellent in camp and we do not know much about Vasquez but he is ready”

One man who has very high praise is longtime New Jersey fight promoter Gabe LaConte of First Round Promotions.

LaConte co-promotes Harvell and he sees a big future.

“I think Harvell is a born fighter”, said the New Jersey Boxing Hall of Famer.

“I have run across a lot of fighters such as Shannon Briggs, Charles Murray and Tracy Patterson and Lavarn is a natural born fighter.  He doesn’t beat people, he annihilates them.  He is one of those guys where you don’t get up and get your popcorn because you will probably miss an explosive knockout and we feel in the next eighteen months he will be fighting for a major title.”

Harvell is riding a four fight knockout streak.

Vasquez of Martinez, California has a record of 9-3-1 with 3 knockouts and has fought most of his career as a Cruiserweight.

In his last bout, he was on the wrong end of a close majority decision when he lost to former world title challenger Elvir Muriqi on March 15^th in Whippany, New Jersey.

In the main event, it will be a battle for the WBA Interim Bantamweight championship as undefeated fighters Jundy Maroan takes on Juan Carlos Payano.

In the televised co-feature, Jorge Diaz squares off with Yenifel Vicente in an eight round Featherweight bout.

Tickets are priced at $35, $50, $75, and $100 Ringside (Rows 1-2). VIP Tables for 10 are also available that include dinner. To purchase, please call 888.612.4191.

 On fight night, doors open at 6:00 pm and the action starts at 7:30. The Richard J. Codey Arena at South Mountain is located at 560 Northfield Avenue in West Orange, New Jersey.

Hurricane Sandy Damage Cancels Ring 8 November Meeting; Postpones Holiday Awards Dinner

NEW YORK, NY (November 19, 2012) - Damage from Hurricane Sandy to landmark venues in New York has resulted in the cancellation of tomorrow's Ring 8 monthly meeting at the historic Waterfront Crabhouse in Long Island City, and postponement of the 26th annual Ring 8 Holiday Event and Awards Ceremony from December 9 to February 10 at Russo's On The Bay in Howard Beach, New York. "A lot of people, including some Ring 8 members, and places got hit hard by Hurricane Sandy and they're still recovering," "Ring 8 president Bob Duffy said. "The Waterfront Crabhouse and Russo's On The Bay are right on the water and both suffered a lot of damage. We're in discussions with another restaurant to host our December meeting. Our 2012 award winners have been notified. We had to push that event back to February but we will be announcing the names of all the winners in a few weeks. Ring 8 wishes everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving, as well as a great holiday season."

Formed in 1954 by an ex-prizefighter, Jack Grebelsky, 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 $25.00 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.

Upcoming Events At Gleason's Gym

Jobs-Jobs-Jobs

Con Edison has IMMEDIATE openings (900) for Safety Site Inspectors stationed in every borough. Duties include placing yellow safety tape around areas with downed trees, ensuring that the public stay away from trees or downed lines.

Candidates must have their own vehicle, a clean driver's license and work boots. Work is in 12-hour shifts --  from 7am to 7pm or 7pm to 7am -- paying $25 per hour. Given the emergency situation, the company will waive background checks.

Con Edison also needs Bi-Lingual Customer Service Reps (any language plus English) stationed in Brooklyn to answer and field incoming calls. $17 per hour.

These positions are open to the public at large. Resume and cover letter required---please carefully proofread your letter and resume before submitting.

Email resumes or letter of interest to:  dsullivan@winstonstaffing.com          

Howard Schatz's AT THE FIGHTS: Inside the World of Professional Boxing will be released on Tuesday,November 13, 2012.

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November 17, 2012

New York Junior Olympic Tournament Finals

Gleason's Gym

6:00 PM start

$20.00

November 24, 2012

Johnny Rodz Professional Wrestling Show

At Gleason's Gym

7:00PM

December 15,2012

At Monthly Amateur Boxing Series

Gleason's Gym

6:00PM

$20.00 admission

December 29, 2012

Johnny Rodz Professional Wrestling Show

At Gleason's Gym

7:00PM

February 14, 15 & 16, 2013

Masters Clinic and amateur boxing show

March 16, 2012

Strike Concert

Classical Music and Boxing

To benefit Give A Kid A Dream

Gleason's Gym

7:00PM

$25.00 donation

April 6 & 7, 2013

"THE GREATEST!  Hip Homage to Muhammad Ali" performed by the Peggy Choy Dance Company with boxers from Gleason's Gym.

At Gleason's Gym

April 6 - 8:00PM

April 7 - 4:00PM & 8:00PM

April 18, 19 & 20, 2013

All Female Clinic and amateur boxing show

June 6, 7, & 8, 2013

Third Annual Master's National Championships

  

    

   

GOLDEN BOY PROMOTIONS TO DONATE TO HURRICANE SANDY RELIEF

OSCAR DE LA HOYA AND CAESARS ATLANTIC CITY TO MATCH

FUNDS IN SUPPORT OF NEW JERSEY COMMUNITY AND

RESIDENTS RECOVERING FROM THE STORM

TWO DOLLARS PER TICKET SOLD AND $1,000 PER KNOCKOUT

SCORED TO BE DONATED TO

THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF ATLANTIC CITY

Atlantic City, NJ  (Nov. 12) - Golden Boy Promotions will not only bring a night of entertainment relief to Atlantic City when they present the Adrien "The Problem" Broner vs.Antonio DeMarco WBC Lightweight World Championship at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey, they will also bring monetary relief to those effected by Hurricane Sandy by making a donation to the Boys and Girls Club of Atlantic City whose main and satellite buildings suffered extensive damage in the storm.  Caesars Atlantic City and Golden Boy President Oscar De La Hoya will match those funds in a collective effort to reach a vital part of the community.

Golden Boy will donate two dollars for every ticket sold and $1,000 per knockout registered during the event with De La Hoya and Caesars Atlantic City matching and adding to the much-needed donation.  Several of the area Boys and Girls Clubs were heavily damaged during the storm, forcing the closure of the facilities that directly impact underserved youth and their family members in the area.

            In addition to the monetary pledges, Golden Boy Promotions will donate tickets to the Boys and Girls Club of Atlantic City and fighters Adrien Broner and Seth Mitchell will visit one of the clubs on Wednesday during fight week.

"We are hoping that the Broner vs. DeMarco fight will afford people the opportunity to forget their worries for an evening and enjoy this great night of boxing," said Richard Schaefer, Chief Executive Officer of Golden Boy Promotions. "At the same time we understand the severity of the situation and would be remiss not to make a donation to help those directly effected by this terrible storm.  With Oscar and Caesars Atlantic City providing matching donations, we feel very positive that our collective donation will help to make a difference."

"The people of Atlantic City are in need now and I am happy to join in the effort and make my own contribution order to help some of the people affected by Hurricane Sandy," said Oscar De La Hoya, President of Golden Boy Promotions.  "A world of good can happen when everyone comes together to give back to people who are in need." 

"Sandy not only breached the walls of the Boys & Girls Club, but the lives of each and every member here in Atlantic City," said John Smith, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Harrah's Resort.  "So it's with great honor that I announce this donation to an organization that embodies the never-give-up attitude of New Jersey.  We will not sit idly by and allow anything to compromise these impressionable youths."

ABOUT "BRONER VS. DEMARCO":

Broner vs. DeMarco, a 12-round fight between Adrien "The Problem" Broner and Antonio DeMarco for DeMarco's WBC Lightweight World Championship will take place Saturday, November 17 at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey.  The event is promoted by Golden Boy Promotions and R & R Promotions in association with Gary Shaw Productions, sponsored by Corona, AT&T and Caesars Atlantic City and will be televised live on HBO World Championship Boxing beginning at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT.  The co-main event will be a 12-roundheavyweight clash between Seth Mitchell and Johnathon Banks for Mitchell's NABO title and the vacant WBC International Heavyweight title.

Tickets priced at $200, $100, $50 and $25, plus applicable taxes and service charges, are available for purchase at the Boardwalk Hall box office, by calling Ticketmaster at (800) 736-1420 or online at www.ticketmaster.com.

For more information, visit www.goldenboypromotions.com, follow us on Twitter atwww.twitter.com/GoldenBoyBoxing, www.twitter.com/GaryShawBoxing,www.twitter.com/AdrienBroner,www.twitter.com/De_Marco07,www.twitter.com/SethMayhem48, www.twitter.com/BoardwalkHall,www.twitter.com/HBOboxing, follow the conversation using #BronerDemarco or become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GoldenBoyBoxing or www.facebook.com/HBOboxing.

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WBC "SANDY RELIEF FUND"

November 7, 2012 - Mexico City.

From the office of WBC President Dr. José Sulaimán:

The WBC invites the boxing community of the world to participate and join efforts in support of the so many people suffering in the northeast region of the United States after the passing of the devastating Hurricane Sandy .

The WBC has initiated the "Sandy Relief Fund " with a donation of $5,000 dollars, and will start different dynamics to raise funds all over the world .

"Boxing has always stepped up to the plate in times of crisis. Boxing has always presented events to show the world that people who suffer work hard and get up to overcome any crisis," Jose Sulaiman said.

After the horrible events of 9/11, New York hosted Trinidad vs Hopkins.  After Hurricane Wilma and after the H1N1 crisis, Cancun hosted great boxing events and so did Japan after the tragic tsunami.

The WBC fully supports the great boxing event which will be presented in Atlantic City on November 17 when Antonio DeMarco battles Adrien Broner for the WBC lightweight world championship.

We invite you to listen to your heart and reach out and help those in need in any way possible. There are many ways to provide aid, and it is now when you can make a difference.

Gleason's Gym is a drop off location for supplies for Sandy victims

Any resident of DUMBO can come to Gleason's Gym, and take a hot shower at no charge. You can also use our electricity to power up your phones and computers.

Many of our trainers and members suffered severe damage to their homes and their lives.

Gleason's gym will be a drop off location for anything that you can donate to the people from the damaged areas.

Anything you can spare from clothing, food, batteries and blankets can be dropped off at the gym. Members with cars and trucks will bring the supplies to the fire departments in the needed areas.

Many people have nothing left. Think about what you would need and if possible make a donation of those items.

We are open for business at our regular hours:

Monday through Friday, 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Gleason's Gym survived Sandy and is open for Business

DUMBO, the area of Brooklyn where Gleason's Gym is located was hit very hard by the storm. Many homes and businesses have been destroyed or damaged.

The flooding approached Front Street but did not reach the gym. We did lose power, internet service and telephone service. The power was restored by Eddie Fischer, an electrician that works out at the gym, and is now one of our heroes.

Any resident of DUMBO can come to Gleason's Gym, and take a hot shower at no charge.

We are open for business at our regular hours:

Monday through Friday, 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.