World Ranked Juan Dominguez takes on German Mraz to headline April 5th at Resorts World Casino New York City in Jamaica, Queens

Plus undefeated Frank Galarza and world-ranked Rafael Vazquez to appear in separate co-feature bouts Queens, NY (March 12, 2014)--On Saturday night, April 5th at the Resorts World Casino New York City, New Legend Boxing will present a big night of boxing that will feature two world ranked fighters plus another coming off the biggest win of his career. In the 10 round main event, WBA number-12 ranked Super Bantamweight Juan "Baby Tito" Dominguez will see action against Veteran German Meraz (46-30, 25 KO's). Dominguez of Brooklyn, New York has a record of 16-0 with 11 knockouts. Dominguez has wins over Gabriel Gomez (4-0), Arturo Santiago (7-2-1) for the New York State Bantamweight title, Geyci Lorenzo for the WBA Feicaribe Super Bantamweight title and in his last bout he scored an 8 round unanimous decision over Camilo Perez (9-1) on December 7, 2013 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Meraz of Agua Prieta, Mexico is a veteran of 76 fight.  he has fought the likes of world champions Hernan Marquez, Gerry Penalosa, Martin Castillo, Cruz Carbajal, Hugo Ruiz, Tomoki Kameda, Juan Francisco Estrada as well as world title Challenger Zsolt Bedak.  He has faced a plethora of undefeated fighters which includes going the distance in his last two bouts with three-time U.S. Olympian Rau'she Warren and his last bout with Juan Carlos Payano on February 22nd in Bethlehem, PA. In one of the 8-round co-feature, WBA Number-14 ranked Super BantamweightRafael Vazquez will be in action. Vazquez of Brooklyn New York has a record of 10-1 with 8 knockouts and has wins over Benjamin Morales (1-0) as well as a stunning come from behind 9th round stoppage over Leon Moore (30-2) last September 21st to win the WBA Fedlatin Super Bantamweight title. In his last bout, Vazquez stopped Brad Patraw in the 1st round on January 30th at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Undefeated Jr. Middleweight Frank Galarza will take part in an 8-round bout againstFranklin Gonzalez (16-12, 10 KO's). Galarza of Brooklyn has a record of 12-0-2 and is coming off a career best win when he stopped fellow undefeated John Thompson (14-0) in the 2nd round on January 17thin a bout that was nationally televised on ShoBox. He won the New York State Jr. Middleweight title with a 4th round stoppage over Rich Neves (6-0-1) on September 21st. Gonzalez of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic has a signiture victory over Eddie Hyland (16-1) and has faced top competition such as former world champion Luis Collazo; undefeated Pablo Vasquez (14-0), Julio Reyes (13-0), Danny O'Connor (10-0), Sadam Ali (14-0) & Glen Tapia (14-0) as well as former world title challenger Dmitry Salita and contenders Jo Jo Dan, Antwone Smith and David Estrada. Gonzalez is coming off a 4-round unanimous decision over Franklin Frias on February 2, 2013. In six Round Bouts: Rich Neves (6-1-1, 3 KO's) of New York will fight in a Welterweight bout againstAntonio Chaves Fernandez (4-15-2) from Brockton, MA. Undefeated Welterweight Rajiv Bhattacharya (9-0, 6 KO's) of Stamford, CT will take on Maurice Chalmers (11-11-1, 6 KO's) of Lynchburg, VA as well as Super Featherweight Allan Phelan (3-2, 3 KO's) of New York will be in action. Scheduled for four round bouts: Jr. Middleweight Gary Beriguette (3-0, 2 KO's) of Brooklyn, NY; Cruiserweight Jay Rodriguez (2-0-1, 2 KO's) of Queens, NY vs. Jose Torres (2-2, 2 KO;s) of Springfield, MA.; Super Middleweight Devaun Lee (1-0) of Queens, NY will take onJosue Valdez (5-0, 3 KO's) of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic ; Pro debuting Middleweight Timothy McDermott of Yonkers, NY as well as Super BantamweightClaude Staten Jr. (1-0-1) of New York. Tickets on sale now.... General Admission $50/ Ringside $125*/ VIP Ringside (1st row) $150* *VIP Ringside will be sold on a first come/first serve basis... Maybe purchased online at www.newlegendboxing.com or by calling 718-487-4474. Doors open at 6pm with the 1st bell at 7pm.  All bouts subject to change. 110-00 Rockaway Blvd.  Jamaica, NY 11420. Corporate Advertising Sponsorship packages also available.

July to face unbeaten Graves April 12!

Baltimore, MD (March 10, 2014) – Cruiserweight up and comer Venroy “Hardwork” July will step up in competition when he faces unbeaten Quantis Graves Saturday, April 12 over eight rounds at the Patapsco Arena in Baltimore.

 

The card is promoted by Hardwork Promotions and tickets are available by going to Hardworkpromotions.com or calling 410-635-4754.

 

Born in St. Catherine, Jamaica, July has an outstanding professional record of 16-1-2 with 6 wins by knockout. Since his lone setback last February, July’s scored three straight victories, most recently outpointing Sevdail Sherifi in Atlantic City, NJ. Outside of the ring, the 31-year-old Suitland, MD resident is also extremely accomplished.

 

After getting his undergraduate from the University of North Carolina in 2004, July went onto earn a degree from Duke’s internationally ranked Law School. While many fighters moving up the rankings box full-time, July not only promotes himself under the Hardwork Promotions banner, he works 50-plus hours perk week as a corporate lawyer for Hogan Lovells.

 

Graves, who grew up in the fighting city New Orleans, LA and resides in Beaumont, TX, is 9-0-1 with 4 KO’s. The fellow 31-year-old is a three-time Golden Gloves champion and was an alternate on the 2008 US Olympic Team. Last September, Graves scored his best win to date, topping dangerous and hard hitting Joshua Harris.

 

“The whole point of this game is to challenge yourself,” July said of his willingness to face an unbeaten opponent. “I didn't have a huge amateur background so I have to fight my way to the top. I've been fighting in every sense of the sport, fighting to get fights and fighting in the ring. That’s the whole reason I started my own promotional company, I just couldn't get the chances I needed. This just gives me an opportunity to keep fighting."

 

In addition to the July-Graves main event, fans will also see 2013 “Beltway Rookie of the Year” runner-up Demond “Dbestatit” Nicholson, heavyweight Dwayne “Big Ticket” McRae, unbeaten middleweight knockout artist Jeremy Trussell, cruiserweight Travis Reeves and Romanian import Alexandru Marin in separate bouts.

JOE SMITH JR. TO TAKE ON YASIN RASHIN IN HEADLINING BOUT ON SEPTEMBER 22ND AT RESORTS WORLD CASINO IN QUEENS, NY

PLUS UNDEFEATED SENSATION JUAN DOMINGUEZ, FRANK GALARZA, RAFAEL VAZQUEZ AS WELL AS BOYD MELSON TO APPEAR ON HISTORIC SHOW

JAMAICA, NEW YORK (August 14, 2012)—On Saturday night September 22^nd, a historic night of boxing will take place as the FIRST EVER BOXING EVENT INSIDE A NEW YORK CITY CASINO when New Legend Boxing / Old World Boxing and W.O.N. Boxing Promotions presents a night of boxing featuring some of the best fighters in New York.

In the main event, popular Light Heavyweight Joe Smith Jr. will take on Yasin Rashid in a eight round bout.

Smith, twenty-two years old of Long Island has a record of 10-1 with all wins coming via knockout.

Smith, who turned pro in 2009, won his first six bouts inside of two rounds which included a knockout over undefeated Christopher Dammones.  After suffering his lone blemish, Smith has come back by stopping his last four opponents which includes his last outing when he stopped James Denson in under two-minutes on May 17^th.

Rashid, thirty-six years old of Brooklyn has a record of 7-2 with two knockouts and has been a pro for eight years.

Rashid won his first seven bouts which included a win over undefeated Kevin Cruz and Frank Mondejar (16-3).  Rashid has really stepped it up in his last two bouts but came up a bit short in fights with Will Rosinsky (12-0) and Andy Mejias (9-0).

In the eight round co-feature, sensational Super Bantamweight prospect Juan Dominguez will see action against an opponent to be named.

Dominguez of Brooklyn via the Dominican Republic has been perfect as he sports a record of 10-0 with seven knockouts.

WBC Caribbean Bantamweight champion Elton Dharry (9-5-1, 4 KO’s) out of Queens, NY will take on Gabriel Cruz (4-4-1, 1 KO) of Oceanside, CA in a six round bout.

Appearing in six round bouts against opponents to be determined will be Jr. Middleweight Frank Galarza (7-0, 4 KO’s) of Brooklyn, Jr. Middleweight Captain Boyd Melson (9-1, 4 KO’s) of White Plains, NY as well as Super Featherweight Rafael Vazquez (8-0, 6 KO’s) out of Brooklyn.

Seeing action in four round bouts against opponents to be named will be Featherweight Angel Garcia (2-1, 2 KO’s) of Brooklyn, Featherweight Alan Phelan (0-1) of Queens, New York via Ireland and Vinny Celentano (3-0, 1 KO) of Howard Beach, NY.

The card will also include a four round pro debut Welterweight bout, featuring Daniel Gonzalez of Queens, NY battling Anthony Smith of Brooklyn.

Tickets for this historic night of boxing range from $50 for General Admission; $75 for Main Floor Reserved and $125 for VIP Seating. Tickets can be purchased by calling New Legend Boxing (718-487-4474), Old World Boxing (718-765-1860) or online at http://www.newlegendboxing.com

Doors open at 6pm—First Bout at 7pm

The Resorts World Casino New York City is located at 
110-00 Rockaway Blvd. 
Jamaica, NY 11420