Q & A with Anthony Caramanno

Makes his pro debut next Saturday at the Golden Nugget in Atlantic City and LIVE on www.pandafeed.tv    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   ATLANTIC CITY (JANUARY 19, 2014)--Anthony Caramanno, born and bred in Staten Island, is the only Italian-American to ever win 3 NY Daily News Golden Gloves Championships. After proving his worth in the east coast's premiere amateur tournament, the 23 year old super-bantamweight is ready to step into the paid ranks, making his pro debut Saturday, January 25th at the Golden Nugget Atlantic City against Bethlehem, Pa's Michael Varela (0-0).  The fight can be seen LIVE all over the world on www.pandafeed.tv for just $9.99 Portions of the PPV proceeds will go to KO Children's Malnutrition KO Children's Malnutrition will be represented by star of the Real Housewives of New Jersey Rosie Pierri. To lean more about KO Children's Malnutrition, Click:   Here Affable and humble, Caramanno was kind enough to answer questions about his background an boxing aspirations. Q. First of can you tell us a little about yourself: Caramanno: "I have lived on Staten Island my whole life. It's a tight-knit community and was a great place to grow up. I went to Farrell High School and also studied business at the College of Staten Island. I played other sports like baseball as a kid, but it seemed like everybody else kept growing and I stayed the same size in my early teens. That's one of the reasons I took up boxing when I was 14, because boxing has weight divisions." Q. You mentioned how Staten Island is a tight knit community. How has that helped you in the amateurs and what do you expect that will translate to your pro career. Caramanno: "I had so much support in the Golden Gloves from friends and family. They were all in the stands making tons of noise and I really think that pushed me and may have even intimidated my opponents a little. I think that will carry over into the pros. I've got about 300 people making the trip down to Atlantic City to watch me." Q. Who are your favorite fighters to watch. Caramanno: Floyd Mayweather Jr. is my absolute favorite. I think my style and his are similar. I try to be patient and look for counters like he does. Also, being Italian-American, I gotta show love for Paulie Malinaggi and his slick style." Q. Staten Island has a boxing tradition as strong as any of the 5 Boroughs, but despite the talent of guys like Johnny "Thunder" Vanderosa, "Kid" Gary Strak Jr. and Kevin Rooney, SI has never produced a world boxing champion in any weight class. Do you think you will be the first fighter from your home town to reach that pinnacle? Caramano: " I hope to, but my good friend 2012 US Olympian Marcus Browne (8-0), 7 KOs) got a head start on me. If he's the first, with the help of my my father and my father and trainer, Tommy, I will defiantly be the second.  I am proud to be a part of Final Forum Promotions .  I believe Sal Musumeci will be able to help realize that dream" Presented by Sal Musumeci's Final Forum Promotions, Caramanno vs. Varela is part of a eight bout card headlinded by an 8 round heavyweight match up between Brooklyn's Derric "El Leon" Rossy (28-7, 14 KOs) and Philadelphia's Joey "Polish Thunder" Dawejko (8-3, 3 KOs). In the co-feature, undefeated Heavyweight knockout artist Natu Visinia will take on Jon Bolden of New York City in a scheduled six round bout Also featured will be undefeated New Jersey prospects: Gabriel Pham of Atlantic City (5-0, 2 KOs), Dave Valykeo of Neptune (3-0), and Ismael "Tito" Garcia (5-0, 3KOs) of Vineland. With former Ecuadorian Olympic heavyweight Yltako Perea and Isiah Seldon (7-1), son of former WBA heavyweight champ Bruce Seldon, rounding out this action packed night of boxing in separate bouts. Tickets for this outstanding evening of boxing go on sale Friday, January 10th and are $125 for Ringside, $75 for reserved and $50 for general admission.  VIP Tables are available and all tickets can be purchased by going to www.ticketmaster.com Q & A written by Eugene Sirota

PRIZED AMATEUR SHAKOR JACKSON MAKES PRO DEBUT TONIGHT IN STATEN ISLAND

SIX BOUT CARD AT THE HILTON GARDEN INN

STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK (January 31, 2013)—TONIGHT at the Beautiful Hilton Garden Inn, Prized amateur standout Shakor Jackson will make his professional debut when he takes on Cornelius Whitlock (0-0-1) of Hanover, Maryland in a bout scheduled for four rounds.

In the main event promoted by Greg Cohen Promotions, local favorite Nicky DeMarco takes on Travis Thompson in a six round Lightweight bout

Jackson, of Newark, New Jersey is part of the Elite Heat Boxing Team based out of Newark, has one of the most decorated resumes as he enters to the pro ranks.

Robert Griffin is his manager and he is co-promoted by Greg Cohen Promotions and GH3 Promotions

The New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame inductee has won the Diamond Gloves in 2009 and 2010; 2010 & 2011 New Jersey State Champion; 5 time Silver Gloves champion; National Runner Up; 4 Time Regional Champion.  He finished his amateur record was 70-17 and was ranked fourth in the United States

The full card for tonight’s action:

Nicky DeMarco (4-2, 2 KO’s) vs. Travis Thompson (4-8-1, 3 KO’s)—6 Rds Lightweights
Denis Douglan (14-2, 8 KO’s) vs. Jose Angel Rodriguez (16-2-1, 2 KO)—8 Rds Jr. Middleweights
Susan Reno (PD) vs. Vanessa Greco (1-1-1)—6 Rnds Flyweights
Shakor Jackson (PD) vs. Cornelius Whitlock (0-0-1)—4 rds Welterweights
Dennis Sharpe (17-9-4, 4 KO’s) vs. Doel Carrasquillo (16-23, 14 KO’s)—6 rds Jr. Middleweights
Anthony Gangemi (1-0, 1 KO) vs. Willie Bryant (1-5-1, 1 KO) – 4 rds Jr. Middleweight

Doors open at 6:30 pm and 1^st bout is 7:30 pm.  Tickets are priced at $50 (General Admission), $100 (Ringside) and $150 (VIP)

The Hilton Garden Inn is located at 1100 South Avenue in Staten Island.

DeMarco to Headline GCP's Second Annual 'Boxing at the Hilton' this Thursday, January 31

This Thursday, January 31, 2013, at Nicotra's Ballroom in the Hilton Garden Inn in Staten Island, New York, Greg Cohen Promotions will proudly present their second annual "Boxing at the Hilton" show, a night of world-class professional boxing, featuring in the six-round main event Staten Island's own lightweight prospect Nicky "Lil Nicky" DeMarco (4-2, 2 KOs) against Travis Thompson (4-8-1, 3 KOs) of Pottstown, Pennsylvania. 33-year-old DeMarco, the owner of the popular DeMarco's Boxing Gym in Staten Island, is on a two-fight winning streak and even avenged one of his losses. His fight against the more experienced Thompson will be his first in a year. In the night's six-round co-featured event will be former National Golden Gloves Champion Denis "Momma's Boy" Douglin (14-2, 8 KOs) of Morganville, New Jersey, in a tough eight-round junior middleweight crossroads matchup with New York, New York's Jose Angel "Silver Boy" Rodriguez (16-2-1, 2 KOs). Douglin, coming off a disappointing nationally televised loss to Jermell Charlo in his last fight, has chosen a tough challenge to begin his comeback. Rodriguez has fared well and even beaten some good competition. Also featured that night will be welterweight Shakur Jackson (pro debut) of Newark, New Jersey. Jackson was a heavily decorated amateur boxer and his transition to the professional ranks has been highly anticipated. Jackson's fight is a four-rounder and his opponent is Cornelius Whitlock (0-0-1) of Hanover, Maryland. Staten Island's Susan Reno will make her pro debut against Brooklyn's Vanessa Greco (1-1-1) in a women's six-round flyweight contest; New Jersey veteran Dennis Sharpe (17-9-4, 4 KOs) will face Laurel, Maryland's Norman Allen (6-6, 3 KOs) in a  six-round super middleweight battle; and rounding out the action will be Mine Hill, New Jersey's  Anthony Gangemi (1-0, 1 KO) taking on Conway, Arkansas'  Willie Bryant  (1-5-1, 1 KO) in a four-round junior middleweight scrap. Tickets for "Boxing at the Hilton" are available online at www.gcpboxing.comand www.NicotrasBallroom.com or by calling 888.612.4191. They are priced atGeneral Admission $50, Ringside $100 and VIP Ringside $150. Attention: Last year's event was a total sellout and another one is expected. It is strongly recommended to purchase your tickets in advance. Doors open at 6:30 pm for VIP Ringside ticket holders and at 7:00 pm for the general public. Action starts at 7:30 pm. All bouts subject to change. The Hilton Garden Inn is located at 1100 South Avenue in Staten Island.

MEDIA CONFERENCE TO FORMALLY ANNOUNCE THURSDAY, JANUARY 31 "BOXING AT THE HILTON" AT NICOTRA'S BALLROOM IN THE HILTON GARDEN INN IN STATEN ISLAND

***MEDIA CONFERENCE ALERT*** FRIDAY, JANUARY 11 AT 1:00 PM AT HILTON GARDEN INN MEDIA AND GENERAL PUBLIC ARE WELCOME WHO: NICKY "LIL NICKY" DEMARCO (4-2, 2 KOs) STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK SHAKUR JACKSON (PRO DEBUT) NEWARK, NEW JERSEY THOMAS"CORNFLAKE" LAMANNA (10-0, 6 KOs) MILLVILLE, NEW JERSEY DENNIS "MAMMA'S BOY" DOUGHLIN (14-2, 8 KOs) MARLBORO, NEW JERSEY GREG COHEN, GREG COHEN PROMOTIONS SCOTT SETARO, APPLESEED HOMES RICHARD AND LOIS NICOTRA, OWNERS OF HILTON GARDEN INN SUSAN ANDERSON, HILTON GARDEN INN FRANK SANCHEZ, HILTON GARDEN INN CARROLL TAVELLA, HILTON GARDEN INN WHAT: A press conference will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn in Staten Island, New York, to discuss the upcoming second-annual "Boxing at the Hilton", scheduled for Thursday, January 31, at the Hilton Garden Inn. The media and general public are welcome to attend. WHEN: Friday, January 11, 2013, at 1:00 PM WHERE: The Hilton Garden Inn 1100 South Avenue Staten Island, New York (718) 477-2400 Attention: Last year's event was a total sellout and another one is expected. It is strongly recommended to purchase your tickets in advance. Tickets for "Championship Boxing at the Hilton Garden Inn" are available online at www.GCPboxing.com or by calling 888.612.4191. They are priced at General Admission $50, Ringside $100 and VIP Ringside $150. Doors open at 6:30 pm for VIP Ringside ticket holders and at 7:00 pm for the general public. Action starts at 7:30 pm. All bouts subject to change. The Hilton Garden Inn is located at 1100 South Avenue in Staten Island.

Atlas Cops & Kids Boxing Program Produces 1st Olympian Marcus Browne

NEW YORK CITY (May 14, 2012) - This summer in London, Staten Island light heavyweight (178 pounds) Marcus Browne will be the first Atlas Cops & Kids Boxing Program product to compete in the Olympic Games, representing Team USA. Coached by Gary Stark at the Park Hill Boxing Club, Browne is a two-time National PAL champion and 2012 USA Boxing National gold medalist who officially qualified to box in the 2012 Olympics by defeating Felix Valera (Dominican Republic), 12-6, in a quarterfinals match last weekend at the American Qualifier in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Browne went on to capture a gold medal. The Dr. Theodore A. Atlas Foundation, a non-profit organization founded by renowned boxing trainer and television analyst Teddy Atlas in his father's memory, currently leases gym space for $1.00 a year for its Brooklyn and Staten Island locations.  Operational costs, however, are approximately $50,000 for each gym.  The money is used to pay coaches and to purchase equipment for the boxing program, and to pay a certified teacher who runs the educational component of each gym  The Atlas Cops & Kids Boxing Program presently operates two gyms, in Park Hill and in East Flatbush in Brooklyn, with two new gyms scheduled to open this month at the Berry Houses in Staten Island and in the Brownsville section of Brooklyn.