Granite Chin Promotions announces 2 Nov. pro boxing shows

QUINCY, Mass. (September 20, 2022) – Granite Chin Promotions has announced its final two events of 2022, both in Massachusetts, on November 19 in Springfield and Thanksgiving Eve (November 23) in Bridgewater.

“With many of Granite Chin’s fighters progressing in their careers,” said Granite Chin President Chris Traietti, “I feel like it’s up to me to progress with my events to showcase fighters and push them to much bigger stages. After the event on August 6, I felt it was time to recharge my batteries for a few weeks and then get ready to close out the year strong. I’m excited to finally be in the Springfield area putting a card stacked top to bottom in a great place like Mass Mutual Center. Many thanks to my partner on this show, Gunther Fishgold, for tirelessly helping behind the scenes to help make this happen. A few days later, we will return to Bridgewater to honor the late, great Jimmy Farrell in what will be a great night of Pro-Am boxing.”

Granite Chin’s first show in Springfield, “Springfield Championship Boxing” at the Mass Mutual Center, will showcase some of Western Mass.’s best boxers, including undefeated prospects Steve Sumpter of Pittsfield (6-0, 6 KOs), such as Denzel of Holyoke. Double Impact” Whitley (9-0, 6 KOs) and Carlos Castillo (5-0, 3 KOs).

Granite Chin’s best overall show pits a pair of undefeated prospects in an 8-round fight for the vacant Massachusetts Light Heavyweight Championship, Sumpter against New Bedford’s Edet “Papito” Mkpanam (8-0, 7 KOs).

Sumpter, who has knocked out all six of his professional opponents to date, has been campaigning as a super middleweight while Mkpanam captured a silver medal at the 2018 New England Golden Gloves Tournament.

In another 8-round matchup, Whitley (9-0, 6 KOs) faces dangerous welterweight Kris Jacobs (5-2-1, 2 KOs), of Fall River (MA). Whitley is a promising prospect who is trained by ex-pro wrestlers Father Derrick and Uncle Darren. Jacobs has defeated three previously undefeated opponents, including Ryan Thomas Clark 2-0 in his last fight via 6-round split decision.

Rounding out the Western Mass. tripleheader, the power of professional boxing also includes Castillo vs. Travis Gambardella (7-2-2, 3 KOs), of Revere, MA, in a 6-round welterweight bout.

Castillo, 24, is a gifted boxer who is stepping up his level of opponents against Gambardella, who has won 5 of his last 7 fights and both of his draws could easily have been wins.

Headlining the card is undefeated lightweight prospect RayJay “The Destroyer” Bermudez (16-0, 11 KOs) putting his perfect pro record on the line against experienced Tyrone “Hands of Stone” Luckey (15-18-4, 11 KOs). KOs) in an 8-round match. Bermúdez is trained by his uncle Héctor Bermúdez, owner and manager of a gym in Springfield. Luckey has become a gatekeeper who has tested numerous prospects.

“This show will soon be the talk of Massachusetts boxing,” Traietti said, “if it isn’t already. All the fighters so far have been amazing to deal with. The six guys in the tripleheader portion took their opportunity to step up and see where they are. This is just the beginning of a host of powerful local shows that Granite Chin will be a part of. As a promoter, shows like this are easy to promote, fights like these sell themselves.”

The inaugural Jimmy Farrell Fight Night is in memory of the late Jimmy Farrell, a popular New England trainer who recently passed away. Granite Chin will donate to Old Colony Hospice for Farrell’s care.

Jimmy Farrell Fight Night will be a Pro-Am card showcasing some of New England’s top fans on a card to be announced soon.

The pro card is headlined by a 6-round main event between Swansea’s Anthony “The Gentle Savage” Andreozzi (3-2, 1 KO) and Woburn’s Julien “Black Dragon” Baptiste (4-2, 2 KOs) for the vacant middleweight from Massachusetts. Championship.

The Andreozzi-Baptiste title fight was supposed to happen on August 6 at the same venue, however, Andreozzi fell ill in the locker room during fight night, canceling his fight.

The grandson of the great Marvelous Marvin Hagler, Atlanta-based James “Savage” Hagler, Jr. (3-1, 1 KO) will fight Scott “Bombz” Lampert (3-6, 2 KOs) in the 4-round bout. . – featured event. Hagler, Jr. will fight near where his late grandfather fought in Brockton.

Also scheduled to fight in 4 separate rounds are super lightweight Rob “TNT” Nolette (1-2, 1 KO) of Providence, RI, as well as a pair of fighters from Brockton, heavyweight Kirk Wilmont (1-0, 1 KO) and debuting professional junior welterweight Stephen Davis.

“Jimmy loved all aspects and levels of boxing, so it is fitting to do a Pro-Am in his memory and raise some money for a great organization at Old Colony Hospice,” Traietti concluded. “It’s going to be a fun night with huge fans, plus some of Jimmy’s closest friends and family. The Andreozzi-Baptiste and Hagler-Lampert fights are going to be fireworks. These are two legitimate 50/50 fights with completely contrasting styles. We have Melissa Kelly pairing up the amateurs and no one knows the amateur scene around here like she does. I have all the confidence in the world that those fights will be amazing. This will be a great way to kick off Thanksgiving weekend.”

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