Trifecta: Gunn Jr scores third straight first round blowout

 

Hackensack, NJ (June 4, 2014) –Fast rising prospect Bobby Gunn Jr. continued his path of destruction last Saturday at the Birchwood Manor in Whippany, NJ, taking out Christopher Strootman in 129 seconds.

 

After briefly feeling his opponent out, Gunn Jr. decked Strootman with a crisp overhand right. Moments later, theHackensack native ended his Garden State debut in impressive fashion, sending his foe home early by landing a vicious left hook to the body. Referee David Fields immediately waved the bout off as the pro-Gunn crowd cheered their fighter on.

 

“I had a lot of friends, fans and family at this fight so this win is something I’ll remember for a very long time” Gunn Jr., who is now 3-0 with all first round knockouts, stated. “I’m very happy with the way this fight ended and I’m a Jersey boy so I plan to fight here again soon.”

 

Quickly becoming the busiest fighter in the Northeast, Junior guns for win number four June 14 at the ABC Auditorium in Annandale, VA.

Perez to Wage War with Wiggins on Saturday in Whippany, NJ!

Andre Kut’s KEA Boxing Promotions is set to bring boxing back to the luxurious Birchwood Manor in Whippany, New Jersey with an action packed nine bout card. Headlining the show, will be a six round welterweight contest, as former NABF title challenger Alex “The Brick City Bullet” Perez (17-1, 9Ko’s) looks to put his name back in the welterweight elite, when he swaps punches with Jeremiah Wiggins (10-2-1, 5Ko’s).

Alex Perez made a name for himself all along the northeast corridor in winning his first fifteen bouts as a professional, including a one sided ten round unanimous decision victory over former NABF junior welterweight title holder Frankie “El Gato” Figueroa.

This set him up for a NABF title shot against Antonin Decarie. Perez fell short on that night against the former WBA welterweight title challenger, losing by seventh round stoppage.

Alex Perez appropriately nicknamed “The Brick City Bullet” refocused himself and was determined to get back into the boxing scene. While many would have chosen an easy comeback fight, Perez raised the stakes took on former New York light welterweight champion and fellow southpaw Kenny Abril, who was coming off a split decision victory over present WBC Asian Boxing Council champion Dennis Laurente. Perez had a few rough moments in the early going against the hard slugging Abril, but his superior boxing skills allowed him to capture a solid and impressive eight round unanimous decision victory.

Now he must take the next toward his championship hopes when he faces upset minded Jeremiah Wiggins (10-2-1, 5Ko’s) in the six round main event on Saturday night. Wiggins enters the ring on a two fight losing streak, but both losses have come from top flight talent in Julian Williams (16-0-1, 10Ko’s) and Daquan Arnett (11-1, 7Ko’s).

Hard hitting heavyweight prospect Tyrell Wright (5-0, 4Ko’s) looks for his fifth straight stoppage as a professional in the six round co-feature of the evening against an opponent to be determined.

KEA Boxing Promotions has put together several competitive four round contests to fill out the show featuring some of the growing talent in the northeast.

 Tough as nails heavyweight Joey Cusumano (6-1, 4Ko’s) looks for his seventh victory as a pro when he swaps punches with Excell Holmes (2-3-1, 1KO).

In a special women’s contest, popular New Jersey junior middleweight Connie Viruet makes her pro debut against Lyneisha Jefferson (0-2) of Boston, Massachusetts.

Undefeated welterweight, Anthony “Sweet Tooth” Jones (4-0-1, 1Ko) of Newark, New Jersey is set to tangle with Eloy, Arizona’s Gustavo Medina (1-5-1).

Explosive welterweight Bobby Gunn, Jr (2-0, 2Ko’s) of Hackensack, New Jersey looks to keep his perfect knockout streak intact, when he battles it out with debuting Dominic Del Campo of Dover, Delaware.

Heavy handed welterweight Wesley “King Wes” Tucker (2-0, 2Ko’s) of Toledo, Ohio, makes his Jersey debut when he dukes it out with Danville, Virginia’s Tevin Reynolds (0-1).

Somebody’s “0” must go, as lightweights Dwayne Holman Jr, (0-1) and Richard Bonds (0-1) tangle in the squared circle, looking for their first win as professionals.

Rounding out the card will be a battle of debuting junior welterweights, as New Jersey’s own, Alex Serna takes on Brooklyn, New York’s Anton Williamson.

Tickets for this great night of boxing are priced at:
 

$100 VIP
$75 ringside
$55 reserved
$40 General Admission

Tickets can be purchased on PayPal at www.keaboxing.com or by calling 973-903-2907or 973-222-2273

Doors open: 6:30 PM

First fight: 7:30 PM

*Bouts Subject to Change*

KEA Boxing is back at The Birchwood Manor!

Boxing returns to The Birchwood Manor on Saturday, May 31st in Whippany, NJ.

KEA Boxing Promotions will be making a return to its roots in Whippany, NJ at the Elegant Birchwood Manor on Saturday May 31st with a professional boxing card that is loaded with talented veterans and prospects. The Main Event of the evening will feature Alex “Brick City Bullet” Perez (17-1) of Newark, NJ and the co feature will be Jason “Monstruo” Escalera (13-2) of Union City, NJ. Always a crowd favorite, heavyweights, Tyrell Wright (5-0) of Jersey City, NJ  and Joe Cusumano (6-1) out of Philadelphia, PA. will compete in separate bouts.

Several young guns looking to make their presence known in the area are Anthony Jones (5-0) of Newark, NJ, Dwayne Holman (0-1) of Montclair, NJ and the son of legendary boxers Bobby Gunn, Bobby Gunn Jr. (2-0) of Hackensack, NJ will also be featured on the card. Lastly for the ladies in the crowd we have a talented young female attraction; Connie Viruet of Hoboken, NJ will have her professional debut. The line up for a local show like in this is great because you can see and feel the action up close in an intimate atmosphere of the elegant Birchwood Manor in Whippany, N.J.

Ticket prices are $100 for VIP seating, $75 for Ringside, $55 for Reserved, and $40 for General Admission. The show starts at 7:30pm and the doors open at 6:30pm. The address for The Birchwood Manor is 111 N. Jefferson Road, Whippany, N.J. 07981. In between rounds we will have DJ’s spinning today’s hottest music: DJ Edit and DJ EQ along with the lovely ladies of Round Card Models to keep you entertained in between rounds and bouts. There is also a full bar along with snacks. If you like Boxing, you will enjoy this show in a safe environment at an elegant venue. For information and tickets, please visitwww.keaboxing.com or call (973) 973-903-2907/(973) 222-2273. 
 

Whippany Athletic Club Announces Grand Opening

The Whippany Athletic Club, a premier fitness and athletic performance center, will hold its Grand Opening this Saturday, September 21, 2013 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at their state-of-the-art facility located at 156 Algonquin Parkway in Whippany. 

In addition to various demonstrations run by their certified trainers in a range of disciplines, the Open House will feature exercise classes, free food, music and giveaways, as well as a chance for one-on-one meetings with the trainers to find how they can meet potential clients’ individual needs.

The 10,000 square foot strength and conditioning facility welcomes and offers programs to members of all ages and fitness levels.  From the serious athlete looking to take their training to the next level to the beginner looking to lose weight and get in shape, Whippany Athletic Club has everything necessary to accommodate each fitness goal. 

What sets Whippany Athletic Club apart from other gyms and fitness centers in the area is that they offer boxing, and have a full size ring.  Additionally, they are the only gym around that has a Hall-of-Fame boxer as a trainer, former heavyweight knockout artist Lou Esa. 

The Open House will offer free body composition analysis and an opportunity to meet one-on-one with the club’s distinguished trainers, including among others, Head Boxing Coach, the former professional heavyweight knockout artist and Boxing Hall-of-Famer Big Lou Esa; Mr. New Jersey (2011) Chris Lentino; Prizewinning bodybuilder, former professional football player and NJ State Powerlifting Champion Ray Padilla; Boxing coach and well-known amateur boxing referee Barry Hyman; Popular boxing class instructor Coach Al Martinez; and Veteran U.S. Marine elite trainer Felix Erazo, strength and conditioning coach for numerous athletes including professional boxing and MMA fighters.

Radio station WDHA 105.5 F.M. will be on hand, with popular DJ and Whippany Athletic Club member Kim Mulligan broadcasting live from the gym.

For further information call 973-887-2496.

ELVIR MURIQI NOT LOOKING PAST VASQUEZ THIS FRIDAY NIGHT IN WHIPPANY, NEW JERSEY

Plus “Juice” Young and a Jersey showdown between Lennox and Farrell

WHIPPANY, NJ (March 14, 2013)—This Friday night at the beautiful Birchwood, Manor in Whippany, New Jersey Light Heavyweight contender Elvir “The Kosovo Kid” Muriqi will take on Paul Vasquez in an eight round main event of a great night of boxing promoted by GH3 Promotions and Greg Cohen Promotions.

Muriqi of New York City has a record of 39-5 with 24 knockouts and he knows a win over Vasquez will put him on the road to a big a fight.

“I feel good and excited”, said Muriqi

Muriqi is coming off a fifteen month layoff but has had a good camp and is not looking past Vasquez

“I haven’t fought in a while and he has nothing to lose.  I am excited to be back and especially to fight in front if my fans in the New York / New Jersey area”

Muriqi will look to get a big win and start the journey to a possible title opportunity with a specific titlist in mind.

“I do not know much on Vasquez.  A win will hopefully keep me active which should get me a shot at the top guys and I would love to fight WBA champion Beibut Shuemneov.

That fight is the main event of a stacked card that will feature undefeated prospects and action packed fights

In what will most certainly be an six round Heavyweight slugfest, John Lennox (10-2, 5 KO’s) of Carteret, NJ will take on Patrick Farrell (8-1-1, 4 KO’s) of Jersey City, NJ

In a four round Jr. Welterweight affair, Danny Gonzalez (1-0) takes on Carlos Nieves (0-1) of New York

In a four round super featherweight fight, Glenford Nickey (1-0) battles Anolan Rigal (1-3-1) of Johnson City, NY

In a four round Welterweight, new GH3 Promotions signee, Anthony “Juice” Young (6-0, 2 KO’s) of Atlantic City, NJ takes on Ronnie Jordan (1-1-1) of Ohio

In a four round Heavyweight bout, Tyrell Wright (1-0) of Jersey City, NJ will box Moses Marshall (0-0-1) of Springfield, MA

Popular Jr. Welterweight, Vinny O’Brien (3-2, 2 KO’s) of East Hanover, NJ takes on Anthony Smith (1-1) of Brooklyn, NY

Rounding out the card will be the pro debut of New York’s Ricky Edwards as he fights Moses Molina (1-3, 1 KO) of Bridgeton, NJ in a four round Lightweight bout.

Tickets are priced at $150 (VIP Ringside—which includes a cocktail hour and tickets in the 1^st two rows—WHICH BEGINS AT 5:30); $100 Ringside and $50 for General Admission and can be purchased by going online at www.gh3promotions.com; www.eliteheatgym.com or calling Elite Heat Gym at 862-772-2532