PAWTUCKET, RI (May 17, 2010) Peter “The Pride of Providence” Manfredo Jr. has wrapped up his training camp in Pawtucket, Rhode Island and is headed to the Mohegan Sun for his showdown with Chicago’s Angel “Toro” Hernandez this Saturday night, May 22nd. “It’s been a great camp; I’ve put in the all the work and I’m right where I need to be on weight. Angel is a very tough fighter who’s faced some outstanding guys in his career and weathered their storms. I need to be smart, I’m in terrific shape and ready to go to battle” said Manfredo Jr. Looking at his record, I have to be ready for a twelve round bout and I am. The fans are in for a great fight, styles make fights and this one has war written all over it..”
Under the guidance of his father, Peter Manfredo Sr., the longtime New England fan favorite is facing Hernandez for the vacant IBO Middleweight Title.
“Fighting for the title is a huge opportunity for me, I know I’ll have a lot of support at the Mohegan Sun, but when the bell rings it’s just me and Toro.”
Presented by TKO Boxing Promotions as part of their “HOMETOWN HEROES TO WORLD CHAMPIONS” nationally acclaimed series, the Manfredo Jr./Hernandez twelve round title bout headlines an outstanding evening of world class professional boxing.
Priced at $125.00, 60.00 and $30.00, advance tickets are available through Ticketmaster (www.ticketmaster.com, phone 1-800-745-3000.) and the Mohegan Sun Box Office. Doors on the evening of the event will open at 6:30pm with the first bell at 7:30pm.
The co-main event features the return of Matt “The Sharp Shooter” Remillard who will defend his NABF featherweight title against Carlos Rivera in a ten round bout.
Featured on the undercard are numerous world class prospects and local favorites including undefeated junior welterweight sensation Joseph Elegele, hard hitting middleweight prospect J’Leon Love, Framingham , MA . junior welterweight Danny O’Conner, female welterweight Adelita Irizarry of West Hartford, Canadian super featherweight Logan McGuinness, lightweight Joseph “Chip” Perez of East Hartford, CT. and the pro debuts of light heavyweights Ron Scott of
Public Workouts With Peter Manfredo And Matt Remillard
UNCASVILLE, CT (May 13, 2010) Starting today, Thursday, May 13th, Peter “The Pride of Providence” Manfredo Jr. and Matt “The Sharp Shooter” Remillard headline an exciting week of PUBLIC WORKOUTS at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, CT prior to their title fights on Saturday, May 22nd. The public workouts also feature four undercard fighters including hard- hitting female welterweight Adelita Irizarry, lightweight prospect Joseph “Chip” Perez, and pro debuting light heavyweights Ron Scott and Reinaldo Graceski and will be held in the Shops Concourse at Mohegan Sun using the following schedule:
Thursday, May 13th, 4-7pm
NABF Featherweight Champion Matt Remillard, Manchester , CT
Female Welterweight Adelita Irizarry, West Hartford , CT
Lightweight Prospect Joseph “Chip” Perez, East Hartford , CT
Pro Debuting Light Heavyweight Ron Scott, Waterbury , CT
Pro Debuting Light Heavyweight Reinaldo Graceski, Springfield , MA
Friday, May 14th, 4-8pm
Middleweight Contender Peter Manfredo Jr., Providence , RI
NABF Featherweight Champion Matt Remillard, Manchester , CT
Female Welterweight Adelita Irizarry, West Hartford , CT
Lightweight Prospect Joseph “Chip” Perez, East Hartford , CT
Pro Debuting Light Heavyweight Ron Scott, Waterbury , CT
Pro Debuting Light Heavyweight Reinaldo Graceski, Springfield , MA
Saturday, May 15th, 4-8pm
Middleweight Contender Peter Manfredo Jr., Providence , RI
NABF Featherweight Champion Matt Remillard, Manchester , CT
Female Welterweight Adelita Irizarry, West Hartford , CT
Lightweight Prospect Joseph ‘Chip” Perez, East Hartford , CT
Pro Debuting Light Heavyweight Ron Scott, Waterbury , CT
Pro Debuting Light Heavyweight Reinaldo Graceski, Springfield , MA
Fans are encouraged to meet their favorite fighters and enter a drawing to win tickets to the May 22nd event.
On Saturday, May 22nd, Manfredo Jr. will battle Chicago ’s Angel “Toro” Hernandez for the vacant IBO Middleweight Title in the twelve round main event.
Presented by TKO Boxing Promotions as part of their “HOMETOWN HEROES TO WORLD CHAMPIONS” nationally acclaimed series, the Manfredo Jr./Hernandez twelve round title bout headlines an outstanding evening of world class professional boxing.
The co-main event features the return of Matt “The Sharp Shooter” Remillard who will defend his NABF featherweight title against Carlos Rivera in a ten round bout.
Featured on the undercard are numerous world class prospects and local favorites including undefeated junior welterweight sensation Joseph Elegele, hard hitting middleweight prospect J’Leon Love, Framingham , MA . junior welterweight Danny O’Conner, female welterweight Adelita Irizarry of West Hartford, Canadian super featherweight Logan McGuinness, lightweight Joseph “Chip” Perez of East Hartford, CT. and the pro debuts of light heavyweights Ron Scott of Waterbury, CT and Reinaldo Graceski of Springfield, MA in separate bouts.