NEW USBA Featherweight champion Eric Hunter & Miguel Cartagena post fight video interviews

PHILADELPHIA (March 25, 2014)--This past Friday night at Harrahs Philadelphia, two members of the Club 1957 Management stable, Eric "Outlaw" Hunter and Miguel "No Fear" Cartagena scored big victories. The show was promoted by Joey Eye Boxing Promotions. Hunter won the USBA Featherweight title with a 10-round unanimous decision over Yenifel Vicente while Cartagena stayed perfect with a 2nd round knockout over veteran Miguel Robles. Below are video interviews with the victorious Hunter and Cartagena. Eric Hunter 0322114 Miguel Cartagena 032114

Cipparone sees title shot with victory Friday night

Philadelphia, PA (March 20, 2014)--This Friday night at Harrahs Philadelphia,

Eric "Outlaw" Hunter will take on Yenifel Vicente for the USBA Featherweight title.

Hunter and Vicente weighed in at 125.5 lbs for their fight.

The 10-round bout will highlight a big card promoted by Joey Eye Boxing Promotions.

Hunter (17-3, 9 KO's) of Philadelphia was a 2004 Olympic Alternate and his manager, Club 1957 Management's Mark Cipparone feels that the 27-year old Hunter is ready to finally take that next step into being a top contender at 126 pounds.

"This is definitely the time for Eric to shine," said Cipparone.

"He is in the best mind frame I have seen him since we got together.  Others who have been with him longer feel that it is the most focused he has been for any fight in his career.  Eric's talent has never been questioned.  It was just putting everything together.  He is just 27 and we believe his best years are ahead of him.  He has been around a while but he turned pro at 18.   Some of those spots he may not have been ready but I think that he needed those fights to realize the opportunity he has on Fridayand what it could lead to."

Ferrante eyeing Caputo Smith rematch but must get by Martinez this Friday at Harrahs Philadelphia; PRESS CONFERENCE WED. NIGHT AT HARRAHS PHILADELPHIA AT 7PM

For Immediate Release  Chester, PA (March 18, 2014)--This Friday night at Harrahs Philadelphia, Cruiserweight, Tony "Boom Boom" Ferrante will look to get back into the win column when he takes on fellow Philadelphian Pedro Martinez (6-7, 3 KO's) in a 6-round bout that will be part of a big night of boxing promoted Joey Eye Boxing Promotions. In the main event, Eric Hunter (17-3, 9 KO's) of Philadelphia will take on Yenifel Vicente (25-2-2, 17 KO's of Miami, FL in a 10-round bout for the USBA Featherweight title.   THERE WILL BE A PRESS CONFERENCE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19TH AT HARRAHS PHILADELPHIA BEGINNING AT 7 PM Ferrante of Philadelphia has been on the short end of bad circumstances over the past 15-months. He has a record of 12-5 with 7 knockouts and is coming off a very controversial defeat to Anthony Caputo Smith for the Pennsylvania State Cruiserweight title on January 31. The bout was a close battle that saw Ferrante score a knockdown during the fight but Caputo got the split decision victory by scores of 95-94 twice and 95-94 for Ferrante. "Caputo knows he lost that fight," said Ferrante.  "I am looking forward to fighting him again on May 9.  We looked at the tape and when i knocked him down he got 15 seconds.  But he admitted to me he lost the fight and told me he will give me a rematch." Ferrante is happy to get his second fight in less than two months as he had a tumultuous 2013 as when he thought he scored the biggest win of his career as he scored an explosive knockout over previously undefeated Isa Akberbayev but was later changed to a no-contest after a post fight drug test came up positive.  Ferrante was never given a reason for the positive test and he is insistent that he never took any banned substance. "It is beautiful to get back in the ring so quick.  The situation in New York depressed me.  The decision to Caputo played with my mind but I am happy to get back in there." When facing Martinez, Ferrante will be facing someone he is more than familiar with.   "I have sparred hundreds of rounds with Pedro.  We worked in the same gym for years and sometimes would spar four times a week.  This is not a fight I asked for but he was the only guy available that would fight." Ferrante knows that he needs to win in order to secure the coveted rematch with Caputo. "I am not looking past him.  He comes forward and likes to work the body.  This is a good test for me and I am not looking past his record.  I feel now that I am growing into my body and I can use my skills.  This is going to be a great fight," said Ferrante. Besides that fight and the Hunter - Vicente fight, it will be a full night of action. In eight round bouts: Victor Vasquez (16-8-1, 7 KO's) of Philadelphia will try to avenge an earlier loss toOsnel Charles (9-8-1, 1 KO) of Atlantic City in a Lightweight bout. Miguel Cartagena (11-0, 4 KO's) of Philadelphia battles Miguel Robles (12-3-2, 5 KO's) of San Juan, Puerto Rico in a Flyweight bout. In four round bouts:   Anthony Prescott (2-3-1,1 KO) of Cherry Hill, NJ takes on Anthony Miller (1-0, 1 KO) of Wilmington, DE in a Jr. Middleweight bout. Ramir Hilliard of Philadelphia, PA will make his pro debut in a Lightweight bout against an opponent to be named. Vincent Floyd (0-0-1) of Philadelphia, PA will take on an opponent to be named in a Super Middleweight bout. Tickets are now on sale for $100 (VIP); $75 (Ringside) and $50 (General Admission) and can be purchased at the Harrahs Philadelphia Gift Shop; By calling Joey Eye (267-304-9399); David Feldman (610-291-0806); 800-480-8020 or onwww.webtix.net

Eric Hunter to take on Yenifel Vicente for USBA Featherweight title on March 21 at Harrahs Philadelphia

For Immediate Release PHILADELPHIA (March 3, 2014)--On Friday night, March 21st, Eric "Outlaw" Hunter will take on Yenifel Vicente for the USBA Featherweight title that will headline a big night of boxing at Harrahs Philadelphia.   The show is promoted by Joey Eye Boxing Promotions.   Hunter of Philadelphia was a 2004 U.S. Olympic alternate and has a record of 17-3 with 9 knockouts and is looking to redeem himself after he controversially disqualified against Mike Oliver back on September 13, 2013.   In that bout, It was ruled that Hunter connected on an illegal punch that sent Oliver to the canvas and the bout was halted just 50 seconds into the bout.   Hunter, who turned pro in 2005, has wins over Tyrell Samuel (9-1), Jules Blackwell (7-0-2), Wilshaun Boxley (5-1) and Jerry Belmontes (17-0).   Like Hunter, Vicente will be looking for redemption as he is coming off an 8 round majority decision defeat to Juan Antonio Rodriguez (25-4) On January 10th in Tacoma, Washington.   Vicente took that bout, which headlined ESPN Friday Night Fights on just 5 days notice.   The native of Miami, Florida has a record of 25-2-2 with 17 knockouts and has two wins over Mario Rosario (3-0 & 4-1), Lioborio Solis (5-0-1), Carlos Fulgencio (10-1-1), former world title challenger Francisco Lorenzo (34-6), Hector Avila (47-4), Luis Zambrano (9-1) and Jorge Diaz (17-2).  Along the way Vicente capture the Dominican Super Bantamweight title, WBA Fedlatin Super Bantamweight title, WBC Fecarbox Super Bantamweight title and Interim WBC Fecarbox Super Bantamweight title.   The bout is scheduled for 10 rounds   In the eight round Lightweight co-feature, Victor Vasquez of Philadelphia  (16-8-1, 7 KO's) will fight Osnel Charles  (9-8-1, 1 KO) of Atlantic City in a rematch of their January, 22, 2011 fight that was by Charles via six round majority decision.   In six round round bouts, Tony Ferrante (12-5, 7 KO's) will take on Pedro Martinez(6-7, 3 KO's) in a fight featuring Philadelphia based cruiserweights.   Miguel Cartagena (11-0, 4 KO's) will fight in a six round Flyweight bout against Omar Soto (23-11-2, 15 KO's) of Mexico City, Mexico.   In four round bouts:   Anthony Prescott (2-3-1, 1 KO) of Cherry Hill, NJ will take on Anthony Miller (1-0, 1 KO) of Wilmington, DE in a Jr, Middleweight bout.   Lightweight Tyrone Crawley Jr. (4-0) of Philadelphia,  Featherweight Robert Irizarry (1-0-1) of New Jersey, pro debuting Featherweight Ramir Hilliard and Super Middleweight Vincent Floyd (0-0-1) of Philadelphia will see action against opponents to be named.   Tickets are now on sale for $100 (VIP); $75 (Ringside) and $50 (General Admission) and can be purchased at the Harrahs Philadelphia Gift Shop; By calling Joey Eye (267-304-9399); David Feldman (610-291-0806); 800-480-8020 or on http://www.webtix.net/