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1495 Sports TV: Spotlight Series Interview with Boxing Star Anthony Velazquez

By 1495sports March 21, 2025 Leave a comment

Boxing fans are encouraged to watch our following Spotlight Series with upcoming Boxing Star Anthony Velazquez (16-0-1, 14 KOs) as he chats with 1495Sports Host Maria-Isabelle Parada about a wide range of topics including what it is like to have a Puerto Rican heritage, being able to fight in his hometown of Springfield MA, some of […]

WWE Has Huge WrestleMania Weekend and unveils news for NXT Battleground

By Stacy Podelski April 4, 2023 Leave a comment

Wes Lee prior to his time in NXT. Photo by: Stacy Podelski/SPPHOTOGRAPHYNYC There has been a ton of positive momentum for the WWE as of late as they just had three amazing days in the Los Angeles Area.Recently the company announced that WrestleMania 39 is the most successful and highest-grossing event in company history. The […]

Granite Chin Promotions signs pair of Springfield prospects Isaiah Cruz & Ian Garcia

By Stacy Podelski January 6, 2023 Leave a comment

Strengthening its objective to make Western Mass. its power base, Granite Chin Promotions (GCP) has announced the signing of a pair of promising prospects from Springfield, super featherweight Isaiah “Baby Warrior” Cruz (5-0, 3 KOs) and super lightweight Ian “Dinamite” Garcia (2-0-1, 1 KO). Granite Chin’s stable already includes several Western Mass. boxers including Massachusetts […]

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

By Stacy Podelski October 25, 2022 Leave a comment

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. […]

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 […]

Hofstra Announces Date and Time for Home Opener

By Stacy Podelski July 28, 2022 Leave a comment

The Hofstra Men’s Basketball team will host Iona in its home opener on Friday, November 11.  The game will tip-off at 7 p.m. from the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex.  Season tickets are on sale NOW and provide the best opportunity to secure great seats for this match-up between two of the best […]