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."

MIGUEL CARTAGENA VIDEO INTERVIEW; FIGHTS MIGUEL ROBLES THIS FRIDAY NIGHT AT HARRAHS PHILADELPHIA

PHILADELPHIA, PA (MARCH 18, 2014)--This Friday night, undefeated flyweight, Miguel "No Fear" Cartagena (11-0, 4 KO's) will look to up his record to 12-0 when he takes on Miguel Robles in an 8-round bout that is promoted by Joey Eye Boxing Promotions. THERE WILL BE A PRESS CONFERENCE ON WEDNESDAY MARCH 19TH AT HARRAHS PHILADELPHIA BEGINNING AT 7 PM  In the main event, Eric Hunter will battle Yenifel Vicente for the USBA Featherweight title. Cartagena, who is managed by Mark Cipparone's Club 1957 Management is settling in as a top prospect in the 112-pound division. He has wins over undefeated Angel Carvajal and his last bout when he scored a 6th round stoppage over Felipe Rivas on on January 25th in Bethlehem, PA. Robles, 12-3-2 with 5 knockouts of San Juan, Puerto Rico has wins over Cristian Fernandez (1-0-1); Arturo Santiago (6-1-1) and is a former WBC FERCARBOX Super Flyweight champion. Below is a video interview with Cartagena.  Miguel Cartagena

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/

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:

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbQS-RqYUPQ

WEIGH IN VIDEO

  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3O-v-CPKrpI

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.

Juan Carlos Payano on weight for ESPN Friday Night Fights showdown vs. Jundy Maraon

Juan Carlos Payano (R) Picture by Rey Sanchez / Acquinity Sports  DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. (June 11, 2013) -- Undefeated Dominican bantamweight Juan Carlos Payano (13-0, 7 KOs) and his coach, German Caicedo, report that the slick southpaw is on weight at 118 pounds for this weekend's ESPN Friday Night Fights showdown against unbeaten Philippine invader Jundy "Pretty Boy" Maraon (15-0-1, 12 KOs). "We got down to weight ahead of schedule," Caicedo said.  "Payano will work to stay on weight for Thursday's official weigh in and be strong Friday night for his fight." Payano, ranked No. 5 in the World Boxing Association (WBA), faces Maraon in a 12-round main event and WBA title eliminator, presented by Greg Cohen Promotions in association with Acquinity Sports, at South Mountain Arena in South Orange, New Jersey.  The winner will be positioned for a world title shot against WBA bantamweight champion Koki Kamda. In the co-feature, Caicedo-trained featherweight Yenifiel Vicente (24-1-2, 16 KOs) faces Jorge Diaz (17-1, 10 KOs) in an eight-round match.   Scheduled to fight on the undercard in six-round bouts are Antoine Ibahiem vs. Douglas King and Vazquez Paul vs. Harvel Lvarn, as well as Anthony Young vs. TBA, Marshall Moses vs. Rickey Edwards, Anthony Prescott vs. Anthony Gangemi, and Shakur Jackson vs. Michael Pickett in four-round matches. Payano and Vicente leave tomorrow for New Jersey along with their head coaches, Caicedo and "Irish" Micky Ward, and assistant Claudio Lamont. Payano is the reigning NABA and WBA Fedelatin bantamweight, while Maraon is a former World Boxing Organization (WBO) Asia Pacific bantamweight champion. 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.