MANSFIELD, Mass. (December 20, 2007) – A
female world title match featuring two-time champion Missy “The
Fury” Fiorentino headlines “The Ultimate Showdown II” pro-am boxing
show, presented by Peter Manfredo, Sr., in association with Bash For
Cash, at the Mansfield SportsPlex in Mansfield, Massachusetts.
Fiorentino (16-1, 6 KOs), reigning NABF super featherweight
title-holder, takes on rugged Ela “Bam Bam” Nunez (5-2, 1 KO) in the
10-round main event for the vacant IWBF super featherweight title.
Fiorentino, a graduate of Roger Williams College in law enforcement,
is a Rhode Island Sheriff. The non-stop action fighter from Cranston
(RI) is a former IWBF champion in two divisions, lightweight and
featherweight. Puerto Rico-native Nunez, fighting out of Jamestown
(NY), is a single mother of four who works fulltime to support her
family.
Three of New England’s brightest pro prospects are also on the card:
New Hampshire cruiserweight Rich Gingras, Whitman (MA) super
middleweight Mark “The Italian Bazooka” DeLuca (3-0, 2 KOs), and
Worcester (MA) middleweight Edwin Rodriguez making his pro debut.
“We’re going to have real fights on this card, competitive matches
that will more than just satisfy the paying public,” promoter Peter
Manfredo, Sr. said. “We’re into putting on the best fights possible,
not building up fighters against weak opponents. We’re not
interested in signing fighters or getting fighters into position to
fight for belts. Our goal is to have fans asking when our next show
is going to be as they leave the Mansfield SportsPlex on January 26.
“It’s going to be great for Mansfield to host a world championship
fight. Missy Fiorentino is one of New England’s most exciting
fighters – male or female – because of the way she attacks her
opponent. Nothing can stop her from coming forward. She’s going to
get hit and probably will get cut and bruised, but nobody’s going to
stop her. She always gives fans what they want – real fights! Her
opponent, Ela Nunez, is tough, too. It’s going to be an all out
brawl. We also have some of the top New England prospects in action
– Gingras, DeLuca and Rodriguez – and six entertaining amateur
matches.”
Gingras (7-0, 4 KOs), of Claremont (NH), was the 2006 Ringside World
heavyweight championship before turning professional a year ago.
DeLuca (3-0, 2 KOs) was a much-decorated amateur, including top
honors in the 2004 National Silver Gloves Championship as part of
his pugilistic portfolio.
The 22-year old Rodriguez, born in the Dominican Republic, is making
his much-anticipated pro debut after winning 89 of 93 amateur
matches, highlighted by gold-medal performances in the 2006 National
Golden Gloves Championships and 2005 United States Championship.
Seven amateur matches also are on tap, featuring a battle between
Foxboro police officer David Fascaldo vs. Mass. Department of
Corrections officer Eric Flaherty. Three other Master boxers in
action include “Easy” Ed Nelson, of Brockton; Retired U.S. Navy
Seals Captain Tony “The Tiger” O’Brien, of Brockton; Foxboro police
officer Frank Acevedo. Other amateurs on the card are Pawtucket
20-year-old heavyweight Maurice Cole, as well as 15-year-olds James
Perella, of Mansfield, and Toka Kahn, of Pawtucket.
A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Wounded Warrior Project
assisting U.S. armed forces men and women severely injured during
conflicts in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other places around the world.
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