GH3 Promotions ready to start 2015 with a bang

Nutley, NJ(December 29, 2014)--2015 looks to be a huge year for Vito Mielnicki's GH3 Promotions as the company out of New Jersey gears up for a run that will see its fighter's competing in major fights. On January 9 at The Theater at Madison Square Garden, undefeated Super Middleweight Jerry Odom (12-0, 11 KO's) of Bowie, Maryland will take on Andrew Hernandez (7-0-1, 1 KO) of Phoenix, Arizona in an 8-round bout as part of the inaugural Roc Nation boxing event. Shortly after will be the announcement of the first fight under the GH3 banner of undefeated Super Bantamweight Adam Lopez (9-0, 4 KO's) of San Antonio. Texas. Returning to action in February will be Jr. Middleweight John Thompson (14-1, 5 KO's) of Newark, New Jersey. The furthest along is undefeated Middleweight Antoine Douglas.  Douglas of Burke, Virginia is still just 22 years-old has a record of 16-0-1 with 10 knockouts.  Douglas, who has performed at a high level in his National television appearances hopes to be knocking on the door of a world title shot by the end of the year. Recent signee Derrick Webster (18-0, 9 KO's) is coming off a 21 second knockout in his GH3 debut that took place on November 25. Said GH3 Promotions Vito Mielnicki, "This is a big year for us.  We are excited to have Jerry Odom fight in Madison Square Garden.  New York is the perfect place for Jerry to compete as he has terrific punching power will definitely capture the attention of the great boxing fans and media of New York." "With Antoine, he is ready for the next step.  We feel by year's end, he will be ready to compete with the top Middleweights in the world.  We are about to announce Thompson's next move and he will be in fights that people around the country will be able to see and we feel that will push him into being a top contender." "We are extremely excited about our new talent in Adam Lopez and Derrick Webster.  Both have shown the potential to be players in their respective weight classes.   "I am looking to fight Featherweight Glenn Dezurn Jr. (6-0, 4 KO's)  about 8 times this year and have him in line to fight on television and we are also bringing back hard punching Light Heavyweight Lavarn Harvell (13-1, 7 KO's) back early in the year. "Wanzell Ellison will be back in a good fight.  He preformed well on Sho Box despite going up in weight and I believe he can do great things at 130 lbs. Finally we will be making an announcement very shortly as we are about to sign a Heavyweight that will make a lot of noise" 2015 will also mark the return of Bantamweight Qa'id Muhammad (8-0, 7 KO's) Also the GH3 amateur program is preparing to compete in the National Silver Glove tournament.  The regional's will take place this weekend in Utica, New York and the National tournament will commence at the end of the month in Independence, Missouri. GH3 Promotions features undefeated Middleweight Antoine Douglas, Super Middleweight's Jerry Odom & Derrick Webster, undefeated Featherweight Glenn Dezurn Jr., undefeated Super Bantamweight Adam Lopez as well as Jr. Middleweight John Thompson, Jr. Lightweight Wanzell Ellison, Featherweight Jorge Diaz, undefeated Super Bantamweight Qa'id Muhammad and Light Heavyweight Lavarn Harvell to the GH3 Promotions stable.

ESPN’S FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHTS PRESS CONFERENCE AND WEIGH IN VIDEOS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WEST ORANGE, NJ (June 14, 2013)—Below are the Press Conference weigh in videos for tonight’s ESPN Night Fights show at the South Mountain Arena in West Orange, New Jersey.

In the Main event, it will be a 12 round Bantamweight bout between Juan Carlos Payano of the Phillippines taking on Juan Carlos Payano of the Dominican Republic.

In the 8 round co-feature, Jorge Diaz of New Brunswick, NJ takes on Yenifel Vicente of the Dominican Republic in a Super Bantamweight affair.

The card is promoted by GH3 Promotions and Greg Cohen Promotions along with Acquinity Sports.

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PRESS CONFERENCE VIDEO:

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WEIGH IN VIDEO

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Other GH3/GCP fighters featured on the undercard will be undefeated Middleweight Antoine Douglas (7-0, 5 KO’s) & Undefeated Light Heavyweight Lavarn Harvell (12-0, 7 KO’s) and Skaur Jackson
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 call888.612.4191.To purchase tickets, 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.

Quotes from Media Conference for Friday Night Fights in West Orange, NJ

At press conference was held today at Franklin Steakhouse in Nutley, New Jersey, to discuss tomorrow night's (Friday, June 14) ESPN Friday Night Fights boxing event atthe Richard J. Codey Arena at South Mountain in West Orange. Presented by Greg Cohen Promotions and GH3 Promotions in association with Acquinity Sports and First Round Promotions, the exciting night of world-class boxing will feature, in the 12-round main event, undefeated Philippine knockout artist Jundy Maraon (15-0-1, 12 KOs) taking on undefeated NABA and WBA Fedelatin Bantamweight Champion, Dominican Juan Carlos Payano (13-0, 7 KOs). And in the eight-round super-bantamweight co-feature, New Brunswick, New Jersey's Jorge "King" Diaz (17-1, 10 KOs) will face Dominican bull Yenifel Vicente (24-1-2, 16 KOs) for the WBC Fecarbox Super Bantamweight Title. The following are excerpts from the conference: Greg Cohen (Greg Cohen Promotions) The featured fight and co-feature could both be on HBO and Showtime and they should be wars. Jundy Maraon (15-0-1, 12 KOs) I want to thank my team. This is going to be a great fight. Juan Carlos Payano (13-0, 7 KOs) I know Jundy is powerful but I came to do my thing. My dream is to become champ and Maraon is in the way of my dream. Nonito Donaire Sr. (Maraon Trainer) It's going to be a good fight. Hopefully Payano will engage with Maraon. Henry Rivalta (Acquinity Sports, promoter of Payano) Payano is dedicated like no other fighter I see. We respect Maraon very much, but I put my money on my guy. This will be one of the fights of the year. Jorge "King" Diaz (17-1, 10 KOs) I want to capitalize on this opportunity. Yenifel Vicente (24-1-2, 16 KOs) I come prepared for this fight. I have what it takes. I guarantee a war. Antoine Douglas (7-0, 5 KOs) Where I come from, we are bread fighters. This is a step for me. I will take pride in my victory. Lavarn Harvell (12-0, 7 KOs) I am ready for anything and my opponent better be ready too. Gabe LaConte (Promoter of Lavarn Harvell) The 1st time I saw Harvell fight, I knew he was a born fighter. He has heavy hands and fans should not get up for popcorn. I'll never get a fighter as good as Harvell. 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.To purchase tickets, please call 888.612.4191. For more information, visitgcpboxing.com or www.gh3promotions.com. 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.

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.

Unbeaten bantamweights Juan Carlos Payano & Jundy Maraon battle June 14 in New Jersey on ESPN Friday Night Fights

(picture by Rey Sanchez / Acquinity sports) DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. (June 6, 2013) -- Undefeated Dominican southpaw Juan Carlos Payano (13-0, 7 KOs), ranked No. 5 in the World Boxing Association (WBA) bantamweight rankings, is continuing his training in Miami for a June 14thshowdown against unbeaten Philippine invader Jundy "Pretty Boy" Maraon (15-0-1, 12 KOs), in a 12-round WBA title eliminator headlining ESPN Friday Night Fights, airing live from South Mountain Arena in South Orange, New Jersey. "We are working with southpaws to get familiar with Maraon's style," Payano said. "We know that he is a strong puncher who has an acceptable record.  He represents a great challenge. I'll step into the ring, as always, in excellent condition because of our strong training camp. I'm focused on taking away his power." Payano held an intense sparring session this past Tuesday, going four, five-minute rounds  each against Jessy Cruz and Idiel Torriente, totaling eight rounds and 40 minutes of intense work at German Caicedo's Gym. "This fight is a big challenge for Payano," Acquinity Sports promoter Henry Rivalta commented. "He will be facing Jundy Maraon at 118 pounds, which is a great risk due to the power Maraon has shown in his fights. However, we know about the Payano's courage and determination, and that's why we call him 'Baby Pacquiao.' We're confident of getting a great victory for Payano." Payano is the reigning NABA and WBA Fedelatin bantamweight, while Maraon is a former World Boxing Organization (WBO) Asia Pacific bantamweight champion. "This fight is another step towards me attaining our goals," Payano concluded. "I've had five fights since arriving in the United States and have maintained my unbeaten record. We will assert our place in the WBA rankings, proving that I have the ability to face the best in this weight class." Go online to www.AcquinitySports.com for additional information about Payano or any of his Acquinity Sports stable-mates. Follow Acquinity Sports on Twitter @AcquinitySports, or friend us at Facebook.com/AcquinitySports.

ABOUT ACQUINITY SPORTS: Founded in 2011 by CEO Gary Jonas and Henry Rivalta, Vice President of Boxing Operations, Acquinity Sports is a full-service promotional company based in south Florida.   Acquinity Sports is committed to changing traditional boxing promotion as an advocate of its fighters, supporting them to succeed in and out of the ring throughout their professional careers and into retirement. Fully dedicated to providing a structured environment, Acquinity Sports develops each individual fighter to maximize their potential, ensuring maximum exposure to audiences across a diverse range of channels, as well as encouraging team spirit and sense of family so crucial for success in the highly-competitive sport and business of boxing. Acquinity Sports continues to sign incredible talent in various weight divisions to provide fans the highest level of year-round entertainment in professional boxing. Seasons may change but Acquinity Sports' commitment remains to bring the heat.

Maraon to Face Payano in Title Bout Friday, June 14 in West Orange, New Jersey

Championship Bout Headlines ESPN Boxing Show from Richard J. Codey Arena at South Mountain. Jorge 'King' Diaz in co-feature against Yenifel Vicente Big-time boxing will return to West Orange, New Jersey, for the first time in nearly 20 years on Friday, June 14, at the Richard J. Codey Arena at South Mountain and broadcast live on ESPN Friday Night Fights. Presented by Greg Cohen Promotions and GH3 Promotions in association with Acquinity Sports and First Round Promotions, the exciting night of world-class boxing will feature, in the 12-round main event, undefeated Philippine knockout artist Jundy Maraon (15-0-1, 12 KOs) taking on undefeated NABA and WBA Fedelatin Bantamweight Champion, Juan Carlos Payano (13-0, 7 KOs) of the Dominican Republic in a WBA Title Eliminator. And in the eight-round super-bantamweight co-feature, New Brunswick, New Jersey's Jorge "King" Diaz (17-1, 10 KOs) will face Dominican bull Yenifel Vicente (24-1-2, 16 KOs) for the WBC Fecarbox Super Bantamweight Title. 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. With both of the night's originally scheduled fights having to be cancelled, co-promoter's Greg Cohen and Vito Mielnicki say they're happy with the new line-up and are expecting a night of ethnic passions, fueled especially by the main event. "The Filipinos and the Dominicans both have huge communities nearby, so we expect this fight to be a hotly contested ethnic rivalry with tons of support on either side," said promoter Greg Cohen. "It'll be like the glory days of boxing, with flags waving and real national pride on the line." 28-year-old southpaw Maraon, from Blancia St. Molave, Zamboanga del Sur, in the Philippines is the current WBO Asia Pacific Bantamweight Champion. He turned pro in 2003, and is considered as one of his boxing-rich country's brightest prospects, known for scoring highlight-reel knockouts. He is currently training in San Leandro, California, with head trainer Nonito Donaire Sr., father of boxing superstar Nonito Jr. 29-year-old southpaw Payano, from Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic, is the current NABA Bantamweight and WBA Fedelatin Champion. He is a former Olympian who won silver medals at the Pan-Am Games twice as an amateur. In the co-feature, Diaz will be looking to regain his former status as one of the hottest prospects in boxing against Vicente.  Both fighters will be having their first high-profile fights since coming up short against strong opposition and suffering decision losses. 25-year-old Diaz ran off an impressive string of victories and was considered 'someone to watch' before losing to fellow prospect Teon Kennedy in 2011. He has had just two fights since then, but is now back and looking for redemption.  26-year-old Vicente was world-rated before dropping a decision to Chris Avalos last August. Originally from Azua, Dominicana, Dominican Republic, Vicente now lives and trains in Miami. "Jorge suffered that tough loss, but he learned a lot and he's back now. If he can get by Vicente, no easy task, he'll be right back in the picture as a hot prospect," said Cohen. "Both these guys are very aggressive, fearless types, so this fight could be the kind of war that will reignite the passions of New Jersey boxing fans." Cohen, who was involved in the last boxing event at Codey Arena at South Mountain in 97, featuring former junior welterweight World Champion Charles "The Natural" Murray, says he and partner Vito Mielnicki of GH3 Promotions are determined to bring boxing back to life in the area with a series of important shows that fans would want to see. "Fights fans have other options now," he explained. "You can't give them a night where one side of the bout sheet is obviously going to win an easy fight. You have to serve up some world-class action between some of the world's best boxers. That's how you get fans excited and get them to buy tickets. That's what Vito and I are going to be doing, starting with this terrific show. Several Jersey and area products are also scheduled for action including: middleweight Antoine Douglas (7-0, 5 KOs) of Burke, Virginia; light heavyweight Lavarn Harvell (12-0, 7 KOs) of Atlantic City; welterweight Anthony Young (8-0, 4 KOs) of Atlantic City (taking on also undefeated Louis Cream [3-0] of Camden); Lightweight Rickey Edwards (1-0) of Paterson; Heavyweight Tyrell Wright (1-0) of Bayonne; welterweight Anthony Gangemi (3-0, 3 KOs) of Mine Hill; welterweight Shakur Jackson (1 No Contest) of Newark (taking on Anthony Prescott (1-1-1) of Cherry Hill; and junior welterweight Samuel Teah of Philadelphia making his pro debut. For more information, visit gcpboxing.com. 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.

CARD SHAPING UP FOR AUGUST 18TH POUND FOR POUND BOXING EVENT AT BALLYS IN ATLANTIC CITY

Joel Diaz Jr. take on Guillermo Sanchez in 10 round Main event Plus undefeated Glen Tapia, Thomas LaManna, Lavarn Harvell and battle of undefeated Heavyweights Joey Dawejko and Dorsett Barnwell

ATLANTIC CITY (August 7, 2012)—On Saturday night August 18^th, Pound For Pound Promotions presents a night of world class boxing that will take place at Ballys in Atlantic City.

In the ten round Main Event, undefeated Joel Diaz Jr. takes on Guillermo Sanchez in a Super Featherweight bout.

Diaz of Palmdale, California has a record of 10-0 with nine knockouts and has been impressive in his two year professional career.

The twenty year old already has signature wins over Guy Robb (7-0) via seventh round stoppage and in his last bout when scored a fifth round stoppage over former world title challenger Emanuel Lucero (26-10-1) on June 2^nd in Tacoma, Washington.

Sanchez of Buffalo, New York has a record of 13-5-1 with six knockouts.

Sanchez won his first eleven bouts and he has victories over four undefeated fighters in Harvey Murray (2-0-2), Eddie Irizarry (5-0), Miguel Rodriguez (6-0) and Rod Salka (12-0).

The twenty-four year old has been matched extremely tough as evidenced by his fights with Dominic Salcido (17-2), Future world champion Adrien Broner (16-0), Mark Davis (15-0), former world title challenger Edner Cherry (28-7). In that bout he had Cherry on the canvas in the first round. In his last bout, Sanchez dropped an eight round unanimous decision to undefeated Ronny Rios (17-0) on April 7^th.

A packed undercard is being put together that will feature some of the most popular and up and coming talent in the Tri-State Area.

In an eight round Jr. Middleweight bout, top prospect Glen “Jersey Boy” Tapia will take on an opponent to be named.

Tapia (14-0, 8 KO’s) of Passaic, New Jersey has been climbing up the ranks with steady performances. He has stopped his previous three opponents which includes first round stoppage over Carlos Garcia on July 7^th.

In a six round Heavyweight bout Patrick Farrell (7-1-1, 3 KO’s) takes on Wayne Hampton (5-5, 3 KO’s) of Capitol Heights, Maryland.

In a six round Middleweight bout, undefeated Thomas “Cornflake” LaManna (8-0, 5 KO’s) of Millville, NJ battles Yolexcy Leiva (5-3, 4 KO’s) of Nashville, TN.

Fred Jenkins Jr. (5-1, 2 KO’s) of Philadelphia takes on Jimmy Ellis (1-1, 1 KO) of South Carolina in a four round Middleweight bout.

In a six round bout featuring undefeated Heavyweights, former World Amateur champion Joey Dawejko (7-0-1, 3 KO’s) of Philadelphia battles Dorsett Barnwell (6-0, 3 KO’s) of Norfolk, VA

Explosive Light Heavyweight Lavarn “Baby Bowe”Harvell (12-0, 7 KO’s) will see action against an opponent to be named.

Three very exciting fighters will be making their pro debuts.

Former three-time Irish National Champion Tyrone McKenna will take on Anthony Morris of Philadelphia in a Welterweight bout.

Three-time open class champion Tyrell Wright will fight Dennis Benson (1-2, 1 KO) of Norfolk, VA in a Heavyweight bout.

Wright was ranked as the number-five national Heavyweight before turning pro.

Three-time New Jersey champion Anthony Gangemi of Dover, New Jersey will fight in a Welterweight bout.

Tickets for this outstanding night of boxing are priced at $75 & $50 and can be purchased at Ballys, by calling Ticketmaster at (800) 736-1420 or online at ticketmaster.com or Pound for Pound Promotions by calling 201-867-2008 and Ask for Kathy.

Ballys Park Place Hotel Casino is located 1900 Pacific Ave., Atlantic City, NJ, 08401. Doors open at 7:00 p.m ET, first fight starts at 7:30 p.m.