Club 1957 Management signs Jr. Lightweight Jason Sosa

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Philadelphia (September 18, 2014) - Mark Cipparone's Club 1957 Management is proud to announce the signing of Jr. Lightweight contender Jason Sosa to an exclusive Managerial contract. Sosa of Camden, New Jersey has a record of 12-1-3 with 8 knockouts and has won his last 8 fights with seven of them coming by way of knockout. Sosa is also undefeated in his last 11 bouts bouts going 9-0-2 with 7 knockouts. Furthermore, the 26 year-old Sosa is undefeated in the Jr. Lightweight division. "It's a great opportunity.  I hear about the good things that Mark does for his fighters.  Boxing is a hard sport and now I can focus 100% on boxing,"said Sosa. "I am excited.  I have a strong attitude and I am ready to be able to concentrate fully on boxing." After a brief amateur career, Sosa has been one of the more under rated fighters in the Tr-State area but he has becoming more noticed based on the strength of wins over Isaac Suarez (7-1), Joseph Perez (10-1) and in his last bout when he scored an explosive 9th round stoppage over Michael Brooks (10-1-1) on April 12 in Atlantic City. "Hopefully in the next 2 or 3 fights I can fight for a regional title that will get me in the world rankings and then I can fight for a world title.  I feel that I am more than ready. "Jason is one hard worker with devastating punching power to match his ethic. I know this because I hear it almost everyday from everyone who get in that ring with him weatherit's a professional match or at the gym sparring and thats even with 16oz gloves. It is especially thrilling for me to manage Jason  because I know him personally and he knows me. Our expectations are in sync and we both believe in each other. I have watched Sosa's continuous improvement up close for some time now and I am confident that he will be at the top of the rankings in the very near future. In a nutshell, my team Club 1957 is working very hard to help develop Champions and Jason "El Canito" Sosa fits like a glove!", said Mark Cipparone "I am very excited for what is to come.  I will work harder than I ever have before and I will stay focused", finished Sosa Sosa is Promoted by Peltz Boxing.   Club 1957 Management was founded in 2013 by local businessman Mark Cipparone.  Cipparone is the owner of the widely successful and popular Rocco's Collision.  Since the formation of Club 1957 Management he has guided the careers of some the top fighters in the country.  Currently he manages Heavyweight Joey Dawejko, Jr. Middleweight Tyrone Brunson, Welterweight Raymond Serrano, Bantamweight Miguel Cartegena, Jr. Lightweight Tevin Farmer and Jr. Lightweight Jason Sosa.

Patrick Hyland injured; May 18 card in Poughkeepsie cancelled

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (May 9, 2013) - A minor shoulder injury suffered during training camp has forced Irish featherweight contender Patrick "The Punisher" Hyland to withdraw from his scheduled main event fight May 18 at Mid-Hudson Civic Center in Poughkeepsie, New York.  Final Round Promotions announced today that the entire "The Heat Is On" card has been cancelled. Hyland (27-1, 12 KOs), rated No. 13 by the World Boxing Association (WBA), has a muscle pull in his right shoulder.  The 29-year-old Hyland, a native of Dublin, lives in Marlboro, New York. "Patrick is under doctor's orders to stop training for two weeks and undergo treatment," promoter Mike Pascale (Final Round Promotions) explained.  "We're all disappointed but injuries, unfortunately, are part of boxing.  We've already started looking at a few possible dates for a rescheduled show featuring Patrick, but we need to wait for his medical report in two weeks to know his physical status, before we can book a date.  This is just a minor bump in the road for Patrick, who will not have any permanent damage from this injury, as he continues on his journey towards a world title." Anybody who has tickets for the cancelled May 18 show can be reimbursed at point of purchase (Mid-Hudson Civic Center or Ticketmaster outlets). Go to www.teamsnookiboxing.com for additional information about Hyland and the rescheduled date when announced.

Professional boxing returns to Poughkeepsie; Patrick Hyland headlines 'The Heat Is On'

THE HEAT IS ON Featuring PATRICK "The Punisher" HYLAND Mid-Hudson Civic Center  ●  Poughkeepsie, NY  ●  May 18, 2013  May 18 at Mid-Hudson Civic Center POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (May 2, 2013) - Irish featherweight contender Patrick "The Punisher" Hyland headlines "The Heat Is On" professional boxing  card, presented by Final Round Promotions, in association with Team Snooki Boxing,Saturday night,  May 18, at Mid-Hudson Civic Center in Poughkeepsie, New York. Hyland (27-1, 12 KOs), rated No. 11 by the World Boxing Association (WBA), faces an opponent to be determined in the eight-round main event.  The 29-year-old Hyland, who lives in Marlboro, New York, is coming off his first pro loss.  Last December in Las Vegas, he lost a 12-round decision to undefeated Javier Fortuna for the vacant Interim WBA featherweight title.  "We're excited to bring pro boxing back to Poughkeepsie with Patrick Hyland headlining once again," promoter Mike Pascale (Final Round Promotions) said. "Patrick learned valuable experience fighting for the world title.  Although he lost, Patrick went 12 hard rounds with Fortuna, who is 22-0 with 16 KOs.  We're still confident that Patrick will be world champion and the May 18th fight is his next step in that direction.  We also have some of the best talent in the Hudson Valley fighting on this show." Unbeaten Michael "Lefty" Brooks (9-0-1, 2 KOs), fighting out of Long Island, takes on Yonkers favorite Chass McDowell (6-3, 1 KO) in the eight-round co-feature for the vacant New York State lightweight title. Newburgh (NY) light welterweight Treysean Wiggins (3-0, 3 KOs) meets David Roman "The Riot" Curiel (3-1-1, 1 KO) in a six-round bout. Also fighting on the undercard in separate four round bouts are Newburgh heavyweight Detroy "The Destroyer" Jones (5-1-1, 2 KOs) vs. TBA, Newburgh bantamweight Michael Del Valle in his pro debut vs. Derrick Bivins (1-1-1), Queens cruiserweight Armin "The Bosnian Prince" Mrkanovic (5-3, 3 KOs) vs. Eric George (0-2), of Niagara Falls, Albany heavyweight Kimbo Bethel Boykin (6-1, 5 KOs) vs. TBA, New York City super featherweight Jodie Ann Wells in her pro debut vs. TBA, and Puerto Rican featherweight Kendal Santos (0-1) vs. Micah Brown (1-6-1). Tickets, reasonably priced at $35.00, $50.00 and $100 (Gold Ringside), are available to purchase at the Mid-Hudson Civic Center and through all Ticketmaster outlets. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. ET with the first bout scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET.  Go towww.finalroundpromotions.com for additional information.

RESULTS FROM LONG ISLAND, NY

'Bombs Away On Long Island' Explodes with full card of knockouts

(L-R) Richie Nieves, World Champion Iran Barkley, World Champion Mark Breland, promoter Bob Duffy and World Champion Junior Jones. (Photo by Stanley Janousek) LONG ISLAND (May 21, 2012) - Judges weren't involved an any of the final outcomes this past Thursday (May 17) night as all seven fights ended in stoppages on the "Bombs Away In Long Island" professional boxing card, presented by Bob Duffy's Ring Promotions in association with Winner Take All Productions, at the Plattduetsche Park Restaurant in Franklin Square, New York. "Bombs Away In Las Vegas," sponsored by Westbury Jeep and Westbury Fiat, was taped live and airs for free on May 24, exclusively on www.boxing.com. Ringside reporters are Randy Gordon and former middleweight contender John Duddy. "Everybody enjoyed themselves," promoter Bob Duffy said. "We sold-out and the show was over by 10:30, which was good because the show it was Thursday night and a lot of people had work the next day.   Working for the first time with David Schuster (Winner Take All Productions) was interesting because he brings enthusiasm to a promotion. He is a breath of fresh air. Now, we start focusing on August 11 when we return to The Plattduetsche, but for an outdoor show. Mark Breland is going to conduct a clinic, followed by a shortened version of David's play, 'Kid Shamrock,' and then live fights. We're going to have music and other forms of entertainment, too." In the main event, Shirley (NY) cruiserweight Joe "The Irish Bomber" Smith (10-1, 10 KOs) dropped a few bombs early, decking James Henson twice en route to a win by first-round technical knockout (1:14). Fighting for the first time in two years, former nationally ranked amateur boxer Michael "Lefty" Brooks (7-0, 2 KOs), fighting out of Oceanside, kept his perfect record intact when a body shot at 2:59 of the second round stopped Ohio lightweight Calvin "The Gladiator" Pritchard in the co-feature. Former National amateur champion Adam Willet (3-1-1, 1 KOs), of Bellport (NY), registered his first knockout as a professional against Brooklyn's pro-debuting Justin Warren. New Hyde Park welterweight Rich "Kid Brazil" Neves improved his record to 4-0-1 (3 KOs) with a fourth-round victory by TKO over Jose Angel Ortiz (4-8-1, 1 KO). Hicksville welterweight Anthony Karparis made his successful pro debut, taking out Cody Osbourne (0-2) by TKO in the opening round. Hard-hitting Bronx light middleweight Skender Halili (5-0, 5 KOs) made it five-for-five, all by knockout, as he took care of Brian Meadows (0-2-2) in the second round. Guyana featherweight Trevis Hall (2-1) spoiled the pro debut of Brooklyn's Nieem Harris' with a second-round technical knockout. FULL RESULTS CRUISERWEIGHTS Joe Smith (10-1, 10 KOs), Shirley, NY                              WTKO1                             James Henson (5-8, 2 KOs), Akron, OHAdam Willett (3-1-1, 1 KO), Bellport, NY                           WTKO1                                       Justin Warren (0-1), Brooklyn, NY LIGHT MIDDLEWEIGHTS Skender Halili (5-0, 5 KOs), Bronx, NY                             WTKO2                           Brian Meadows (0-3-2), Owensboro, KY WELTERWEIGHTS Anthony Karpis (1-0, 1 KO), Hicksville, NY                       WTKO1                                  Cody Osbourne (0-1), Muskegon, MI Rich Neves (4-0-1, 3 KOs), New Hyde Park, NY              WTKO4                 Jose Angel Ortiz (4-8-1, 1 KO), Springfield, MA LIGHTWEIGHTS Michael Brooks (7-0, 2 KOs), Oceanside, NY                    WKO2                                    Calvin Pritchard (0-6-2), Toledo, OH FEATHERWEIGHTS Trevis Hall (2-1, 1 KO), Georgetown, Guyana                  WTKO2                                        Nieem Harris (0-1), Brooklyn, NY

RING PROMOTIONS: President Bob Duffy, a retired NYPD member, served on the New York State Athletic Commission for 13 years. His roles included Athletic Assistant, Inspector, Chief Inspector and Deputy Commissioner. He and Tony Mazzarella founded Ring Promotions more than 15 years ago and Bob has been an active promoter ever since. He is president of Ring 8 and the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame. WINNER TAKE ALL PRODUCTIONS: Event Producer David Schuster has been a lifelong boxing fan who founded Winner Take All three years ago with the purpose of producing boxing-themed entertainment. Schuster was the Executive Producer of the critically acclaimed off Broadway play, "Kid Shamrock" and Cuban boxing documentary, "A Fighting Chance." Dave's next project is the feature length film on the life of holocaust survivor and heavyweight contender, Harry Haft.