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Granite Chin Promotions returns with “Crossroads’ on April 17

By Stacy Podelski April 9, 2021 Leave a comment

Granite Chin Promotions is bringing old-time, local rivalry pro boxing back Saturday night, April 17, with the presentation of the “Crossroads” day-night doubleheader, featuring seven regional and local title fights, at New England Sports Center in Derry, New Hampshire.  Former New England middleweight champion Kendrick “Peppa” Ball (15-1-2, 11 KOs) steps up in terms of competition against […]

Bryan Vera at the “Crossroads”

By Stacy Podelski March 22, 2021 Leave a comment

Veteran Texas fighter Bryan “The Warrior” Vera is in a win-or-retire fight April 17th versus former New England middleweight champion Kendrick “Peppa” Ball in the 8-round main event for the vacant World Boxing Council USNBC (U.S.) Silver super middleweight title at New England Sports Center in Derry, New Hampshire. Fighting out of Austin, the 39-year-old […]

Undefeated lightweight prospect Jamaine “The Technician” Ortiz No longer best kept secret after Tyson-Jones, Jr. PPV show performance

By Stacy Podelski December 14, 2020 Leave a comment

Prior to his sensational performance on the recent Mike Tyson-Roy Jones, Jr. pay-per-view event, undefeated lightweight prospect Jamaine “The Technician” Ortiz was boxing’s best kept secret. No more, though, as Ortiz firmly established himself as a rising star in front of countless fans among the 1.6 million PPV buys. Ortiz flew from Boston to Los Angeles […]

Ryan Roach’s Fighter Locker Signs Boston featherweight Troy Anderson, Jr.

By Stacy Podelski December 8, 2020 Leave a comment

Ryan Roach’s Fighter Locker has signed Boston featherweight Troy Anderson, Jr. to an exclusive managerial contract. Anderson, a union Sheetmetal worker in local 17, was a decorated amateur who won a gold medal at the 2016 Rocky Marciano Tournament, as well as The New England’s Tournament twice in 2018-2019, and won Central Division of the New England Golden […]

OFFICIAL “GOLD RUSH” RESULTS FROM N.H.: Mike O’Hara, Jr. captures N.E. welterweight crown

By Stacy Podelski November 16, 2020 Leave a comment

Professional boxing returned last night to New England Sports Center as Granite Chin Promotions presented “Gold Rush,” featuring three regional title fights, in Derry, New Hampshire. Whitman (MA) boxer Mike Bad Man” O;Han, Jr. dominated Ryan Dibartolomeo (3-1-1, 1 KO) from start to finish in the main event, nearly pitching a complete shutout, winning every […]

Danny Robles Scores Fastest KO In New Hampshire History

By Stacy Podelski October 21, 2020 Leave a comment

Professional Boxing records in the state of New Hampshire date back to 1886 but the fastest knockout in the state’s history took place this past weekend when Oxnard, California featherweight, Danny Robles knocked out New York’s Antonio Lucaine in 13 seconds as part of Boston Boxing Promotion’s Showcase II which was streamed live on http://www.YouTube.com/bostonboxing. […]

“Irish” Micky Ward: One of boxing’s most beloved ring warriors

By Stacy Podelski October 1, 2020 Leave a comment

Whenever “Irish” Micky Ward is announced at fights, he usually receives the largest ovation from his army of adoring fans. Everybody in boxing – boxers, promoters, managers, trainers, media, etc. – respect the tough Irish American from Lowell, Massachusetts, for his guts, attitude, and dedication to his craft. Never has a negative comment come out […]