MEDIA ALERT: OFFICIAL “NEW ENGLAND EXPLOSION” WEIGH IN – THURS. DEC 12 AT MGM SPRINGFIELD
December 11, 2019“NEW ENGLAND EXPLOSION” TONIGHT AT MASSMUTUAL CENTER IN SPRINGFIELD, MA
December 13, 2019
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LIVE ON NESN FROM MASSMUTUAL CENTER TOMORROW, IN SPRINGFIELD, MA
SPONSORED BY MGM SPRINGFIELD
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. (December 12, 2019) — The official weigh in for tomorrow night’s “New England Explosion” was held today at MGM Springfield in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Below find fighters’ weights, pictures and additional information:
MAIN EVENT – CRUISERWEIGHTS – 8 ROUNDS*
RICHIE “POPEYE THE SAILOR MAN” RIVERA: 191.5 lbs.
“MIGHTY” JOE JONES: 197 lbs.
CO-MAIN EVENT – SUPER LIGHTWEIGHTS – 8 ROUNDS*
“ACTION” ANTHONY LAUREANO: 141.5 lbs.
ANGEL “AZTEC WARRIOR” HERNANDEZ: 144.5 lbs.
SUPER LIGHTWEIGHTS – 8 ROUNDS*
OMAR “THE BEAST” BORDOY: 141.5 lbs.
DIEUMERCI “ELEPHANT” NZAU: 142.5 lbs.
WELTERWEIGHTS – 6 ROUNDS
DERRICK “BAD BOY” WHITLEY II: 148 lbs.
JERMAINE “REAL STEEL” CORLEY: 148 lbs.
WELTERWEIGHTS – 6 ROUNDS
JEFFREY “THE BLACK RICAN” TORRES: 147.5 lbs.
ANTONIO FERNANDEZ: 150.5 lbs.
LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHTS – 4 ROUNDS
ANGEL VAZQUEZ(0-1), Springfield, MA 175.5 lbs.
LEANDRO SILVA (1-3), Woburn, MA 177.5 lbs.
*denotes live on NESN
(card subject to change)
TICKETS:
Ticket prices start at $40.00 (excludes facility fees and convenience charges) and are on sale now HERE the MassMutual Center Box Office, as well as through Hartford Boxing Promotions (860.840.6244 / 519.1505).
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. ET, first bout at 7:30 p.m. ET and the NESN broadcast commences at 9 p.m. ET.
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INFO: East Hartford super lightweight “ACTION” ANTHONY LAUREANO (12-0, 4 KOs) returns home in an 8-round tilt against ANGEL “AZTEC WARRIOR” HERNANDEZ (17-14-2, 11 KO’s), Hartford cruiserweight RICHIE “POPEYE THE SAILOR MAN” RIVERA (15-0, 12 KO’s) faces Virginia cruiserweight “MIGHTY” JOE JONES (11-1, 8 KOs), while Danbury lightweight OMAR “THE BEAST” BORDOY (9-1, 3 KO’s) meets Dublin, Ireland’s undefeated “SLICK” VICTOR RABEI (8-0, 2 KO’s). On the undercard will be local Springfield, Mass favorites, DERRICK “BAD BOY” WHITLEY II (6-1-1) the son of Springfield’s, Derrick Whitley Sr., former USA Massachusetts State Super Middleweight Champion, as well as ANGEL VASQUEZ (0-1).
DEC. 13 “NEW ENGLAND EXPLOSION” TICKETS
Ticket prices start at $40.00 (excludes facility fees and convenience charges) and are available for purchase at HERE or at the MassMutual Center Box Office.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. ET, first bout at 7:30 p.m. ET WATCH LIVE ON NESN
NESN Star Boxing Night’s, “New England Explosion” sponsored by MGM Springfield will air live for the first on New England Sports Network (NESN), starting at 9PM ET / 6PM PT. The home of the Boston Bruins and Boston Red Sox, NESN is available nationally on a sports subscription basis. NESN is the only way to watch Star Boxing’s “New England Explosion” in the New England area (except Fairfield County, CT.)
WATCH ON FITE.TV PPV
For those outside of the NESN regional footprint, you can catch the action via FITE.TV. FITE, the world leader in the digital distribution of combat sports will stream the event live on thewww.FITE.TVwebsite, FITE mobile apps for iOS, Android, and the FITE channels of Amazon Fire, Android, Apple TV, and Roku on a PPV basis. The FITE PPV will stream the “New England Explosion,” and be available for just $14.99. Pre-order “New England Explosion” HERE. NEW ENGLAND EXPLOSION DEC. 13 PROMO
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| FIGHT NIGHT: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2019 TICKETS START AT JUST $40 (PLUS FEES)
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Previous Releases:
New England Explosion: Undercard Announced
About MassMutual Center
MassMutual Center is managed by the entertainment and hospitality industry leader, MGM Springfield, and owned by the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority. MassMutual Center is Western Massachusetts’ most diverse function space with over 100,000 sq. ft. of meeting space including a 40,000 sq. ft. flexible exhibit hall, five fully-functional meeting rooms, a 15,000 sq. ft. ballroom, and an 8,000-seat arena. The facility is the proud home to the AHL Springfield Thunderbirds and American International College D1 Men’s Hockey team, in addition to hosting family shows, concerts, meetings, social and corporate functions, sporting events and more.
About MGM Springfield
MGM Springfield covers three city blocks in the heart of downtown Springfield, Mass. As the world’s first LEED™ Platinum-certified gaming resort, MGM Springfield ignites a cultural and economic renaissance in a historic New England city by seamlessly blending new design with restored historic buildings. The resort offers more than 125,000 square feet of gaming space, a 250-room boutique hotel on Main Street, superior spa services, diverse retail and inspired dining headlined by award-winning Chef Michael Mina’s Cal Mare. MGM Springfield also features a seven-screen Regal luxury cinema complex, bowling lanes, a seasonal skating rink and outdoor marketplace displaying local art, events and talent. The property opened on August 24, 2018. For additional information, please visit mgmspringfield.com.
About NESN
NESN is consistently one of the top-rated regional sports networks in the country with award-winning Red Sox and Bruins coverage. NESN and NESNplus are delivered throughout the six-state New England region and are available anytime, anywhere on any device on the NESN app and at NESN.com. The network is also distributed nationally as NESN National. For the past six years, Forbes Magazine has ranked NESN as one of the 10 Most Valuable Sports Business Brands in the World. NESN.com is one of the country’s most visited sports websites with a state-of-the-art HD studio dedicated to digital video productions. NESN’s social responsibility program, NESN Connects, is proud to support and connect its employees with charitable organizations in our communities. NESN is owned by Fenway Sports Group (owners of the Boston Red Sox) and Delaware North (owners of the Boston Bruins).
About Star Boxing
For over a quarter century Star Boxing has consistently delivered boxing events of the highest caliber that attract loyal fans from all corners of the globe. Star Boxing has promoted events at practically every locale and on every network. From the Antonio Tarver – Roy Jones trilogy to the meteoric rise of Chris Algieri and Joe Smith Jr. through the critically acclaimed Rockin’ Fights Paramount Series, Star Boxing continues to develop world rated contenders and red-hot prospects into future world champions. Founded by its Joe DeGuardia, an attorney, former boxer and respected boxing leader, Star Boxing has become revered worldwide throughout the industry for its credibility, integrity, and exciting fights.
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STAR BOXING Tony Palmieri | TonyPalmieri@StarBoxing.com | 718-823-2000 x103 Bob Trieger | BobTFCP@hotmail.com | 978-590-0470 MASSMUTUAL CENTER Dawn Heideman | dheideman@mgmspringfield.com | 413-271-3235
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