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Breakout fight planned for Holyoke super welterweight prospect Carlos Castillo vs. Travis Gambardella

A breakout fight is planned November 19th for 24-year-old Carlos Castillo (5-0, 3 KOs) on the “Springfield Championship Boxing” card, presented by Granite Chin Promotions, at Mass Mutual Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. However, Castillo’s opponent Travis “Gambi” Gambardella (7-2-2, 3 KOs) has other plans, despite him practically fighting the Dominican Republic native Castillo, fighting out of nearby […]

Undefeated welterweight prospect Denzel Whitley in first title fight vs. Kris Jacobs

By Stacy Podelski October 17, 2022 Leave a comment

Undefeated welterweight prospect Denzel “Double Impact” Whitley plans to capture his first title, ascending to a regional contender status, November 19th against his stiffest test to date, Kris Jacobs (5-2-1, 2 KOs) on the “Springfield Championship Boxing,” presented by Granite Chin Promotions, at Mass Mutual Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. “Springfield Championship Boxing” will be streamed live on www.bxngtv.com. […]

The “O” must go for either Steve Sumpter or Edet Mkpanam

By Stacy Podelski October 12, 2022 Leave a comment

It’s extremely rare in boxing for two undefeated prospects to fight each other. Rather than take the so often traveled easy route to build fighters’ records, Steve Sumpter (6-0, 6 KOs) and Edet “Papito” Mkpanam (8-0, 7 KOs) will square off November 19th on “Springfield Championship Boxing,” presented by Granite Chin Promotions, at Mass Mutual Center […]

Granite Chin Promotions Closing Out 2022 Strong with two Massachusetts events

By Stacy Podelski September 21, 2022 Leave a comment

Granite Chin Promotions has announced its final two events of 2022, both in Massachusetts, November 19 in Springfield, and Thanksgiving Eve (Nov. 23) in Bridgewater. “With a lot of the Granite Chin fighters progressing in their careers,” Granite Chin president Chris Traietti said, “I feel like it is on me to progress with my events […]

Shearns Boxing Promotions presents “Friday Night Fights at The Station” Pro Boxing charity event

By Stacy Podelski August 22, 2019 Leave a comment

Shearns Boxing Promotions (SBP) has announced it will present a professional boxing charity event, “Friday Night Fights at The Station,” September 20 at historic Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts. Proceeds will benefit Why Me (Worcester Help for Youth) & Sherry’s House, a grassroots non-profit organization dedicated to providing love and support services to families with […]