Bryan-Fallon Headlines Friday in Newark!

Newark, NJ – Darren Fallon of Philadelphia has stepped in to face unbeaten junior welterweight and former amateur star Jeremy “Hollywood” Bryan Friday night at Essex County College.

With a solid 12-4-1 professional ledger (six by way of kayo), Fallon has faced 2000 Olympian Dante Craig, welterweight contender Shamone Alvarez and Mexican power puncher Alejandro Velez. The battle tested Fallon, who is filling in for Richard Lee Hall, hones his craft at renowned Shulers Gym in Philadelphia and is Bryan’s most experienced foe to date.

Based out of nearby Paterson, NJ, Bryan sports a perfect 12-0 record with 5 knockouts. The two time National Golden Gloves champion blitzed through his opponents thus far as a professional, impressing fight fans in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Florida. Bryan has also received critical acclaim for his all around skills and at twenty three, has a bright future in boxing.

Bryan and Fallon will fight it out over eight rounds in the main event of Edmonds Promotions’ “The Brawl in Brick City”.

Slick southpaw Antonio “The Tiger” Espinosa of West New York, NJ returns to the Garden State for the first time in more than two years to take on Italian import Floriano Pagliara, 9-3 (6 KO’s). Espinosa, 11-0 (1 KO), is coming off back to back shut out victories and will battle Pagliara over six rounds at lightweight.

Hometown hero and WBC CABOFE Welterweight titleholder Alex “Brick City Bullet” Perez, 10-0 (6 KO’s), takes on Berlin, MD’s Joshua “Berlin Bomber” Snyder in an intriguing six round contest. With victories over four unbeaten fighters including Aaron Pryor Jr., Snyder, 8-4 (3 KO’s), is Perez’ toughest opponent to date.

Denis “Mommas Boy” Douglin of Morganville, NJ will take on an opponent TBA over six rounds. The 2008 National Golden Gloves champion is unbeaten as a pro (6-0 3 KO’s) and will fight at junior middleweight for the first time.

A number of local prospects including Tyre Roberts, Angel Santos, Juan Rodriguez, Eddie Edmonds Angel Corception and Joseliz Cepada are set to appear on the undercard in separate bouts.

Tickets ranging from $25-100 can be purchased at Essex County College, Combat Gym or by calling 302-543-3705 or 973 297 1299. Those unable to make it to Essex County College can watch the card via the internet on gofightlive.tv for $4.99.

Essex County College is located at 303 University Ave Newark, NJ 07102.

Doors open at 6:30 and the opening bell is slated for 7:30.





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Carlos Tamara Speaks about Viloria fight!

GSFS caught up with North Bergen's Carlos "El Olimpico" Tamara to discuss his January 23 IBF Junior Flyweight title bout with champion Brian Viloria. Nelson Fernandez served as translator.






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Quotes and Photos From Newark!

“The Brawl In Brick City” Final Press Conference Quotes

Quotes from Essex County College, Newark, NJ

From Eddie Edmonds, Edmonds Promotions: “I am excited to bring boxing back to Newark and we’re going to have a great show. We have a number of talented young fighters from the area on the card. Make sure to have everyone come out on December 4. I promise you will get your moneys worth.”

Sal Alessi, Pound 4 Pound Promotions: “Pound 4 Pound is thrilled to work with Edmonds Promotions.” “This is something we have wanted to do for a long time and this is going to be an exciting card so make sure to come out.”

Jeremy Bryan (Unbeaten Junior Welterweight): “I can’t say anything about my opponent since he isn’t here but I’d like to thank Mr. Edmonds for making this possible and come December 4, I’ll be ready for my first 8 rounder. I am excited to put on a great show.”

Denis Douglin (Unbeaten Prospect /2008 National Golden Gloves Champion: “This is my first fight at 154 so its going to be a new experience but I am hungry and will be ready to go come next Friday.”

Jose Rosario (Trainer/Manager of Unbeaten Alex “Brick City Bullet” Perez: “Alex is in camp with Sergio Martinez right now (helping him prepare for his December HBO 5 fight with Paul Williams) so he will be in outstanding shape. We are looking forward to fighting in out hometown once again.”

Tickets: Available at Essex County College, Combat Gym or by calling 302-543-3705 or 973 297 1299.




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Zambrano, Zegarra to fight December 5 in California

Unbeaten North Bergen based Peruvian prospects Carlos "Mina" Zambrano 8-0 (3 KO's) and Juan "JZ" Zegarra, 3-0 (3 KO's), will look to remain perfect December 5 in Ontario, CA

Recognized as one of the best amateurs boxers in his country's history, Zambrano takes on Carlos Francis Hernandez 14-8-1 (5 KO's) in an eight round featherweight contest while. The experienced Hernandez battled former world champions Johnny Tapia, Eric Morel and prospect Dat Nguyen among others.

The hard hitting Zegarra battles 0-1 Mexican Javier Romero, who interestingly enough lost to an 11-0 fighter in his debut.

Zambrano and Zegarra both impressed last time out, scoring a unanimous decision victory and a third round knockout respectively September 18 in Yonkers, NY.

The card is being staged at Citizens Business Bank Arena.




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Bryan Tops “The Brawl In Brick City” December 4 in Newark, NJ!

Newark, NJ –Edmonds Promotions returns to the Garden State Friday December 4 to present an action packed 13 bout card at Essex County College.

Headlining the exciting night of boxing, which is also available worldwide via the internet on gofightlive.tv, is rising junior welterweight Jeremy “Hollywood” Bryan of nearby Paterson, NJ. Bryan, 12-0 (5 KO’s), had a decorated amateur career, winning the 2004 and 2005 National Golden Gloves, and 2004 U-19 tournament.

Bryan is opposed 34 fight veteran Richard Lee Hall of Rocky Mount, NC. Hall has faced a who’s who of opponents including former world champion Joachim Alcine, title contender Delvin Rodriguez, rising stars Mike Jones, Derek Ennis and Tim Coleman.

The Bryan-Hall bout is scheduled for 8 rounds.

The co-main event matches up unbeaten lightweight Antonio “The Tiger” Espinosa of West New York, NJ and Italian Import Floriano Pagliara. The slick Espinosa, 11-0 (1 KO), meets Floriano, 9-3 (6 KO’s), over six rounds.

WBC CABOFE champion Alex “Brick City Bullet” Perez, 10-0 (6 KO’s), returns to his hometown for the first time in two years to battle Philadelphia’s “Magnificent” Martinus Clay in a six round welterweight affair. Perez was a solid amateur and served as a sparring partner for Miguel Cotto. A renowned tough guy, Clay, 13-22-4 (5 KO’s), has battled top notch fighters James Kirkland, Mike Jones, and Andre Berto among many others.

In an intriguing six round junior middleweight bout, Joshua “Berlin Bomber” Snyder of Berlin, MD takes on Coconut Creek FL’s Jerome “Boomer Ellis”. Snyder, 8-3-1 (4 KO’s), and Ellis, 12-9-1 (10 KO’s), both have deceptive records, combining for seven victories over unbeaten fighters.

Notable locals slated to appear on the undercard include National Golden Gloves Champion Denis Douglin, Eddie Edmonds, Tyre Roberts, Angel Santos, Juan Rodriguez, Angel Corception, Joseliz Cepada and Delen Parsley.

Tickets ranging from $25-100 can be purchased at Essex County College, Combat Gym or by calling 302-543-3705 or 973 297 1299.

Essex County College is located at 303 University Ave Newark, NJ 07102.

Doors open at 6:30 and the opening bell is slated for 7:30





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Adamek Calls Out Haye!

During the past three weeks, two Cruiserweight Champions have made news with impressive wins in the heavyweight division. Last Saturday in Germany, David Haye of England won the WBA Heavyweight title by defeating Russian giant Nikolai Valuev. Two weeks earlier, Ring Cruiserweight Champion Tomasz Adamek of Secacus, NJ dethroned Polish Legend Andrew Golota in Lodz, Poland with a crushing 5th round TKO in a heavyweight fight that was billed as the “Polish Fight of the Century.”

The juxtaposition of these two wins raises the intriguing possibility that there will be much more action in the recently moribund heavyweight division, as faster, more mobile 200 pounders move up to successfully challenge their supersized, less athletic counterparts. It also begs the question, “When will Adamek and Haye fight each other?”

That question most certainly occurred to Adamek as he watched a tape of the Haye fight earlier this week. The power punching Pole did not hesitate to call out the new champion: “David, if you want to fight against somebody who punches back at your face—not the empty air—you know where to find me,” Adamek declared. “You call yourself the best heavyweight fighter in the world after running scared for the whole fight with Nikolai Valuev? It’s not even funny.”

After criticizing Haye for an exhibition “worthy of the London Marathon trophy” vs. Valuev, Adamek went on to say, “Talking is cheap. People don’t care how big you are during the press conferences. They want to see a man in the ring. I never say too much before my fights and my opponents are not saying a lot afterwards because they are knocked down. You say you want to be a people’s champion. If so, fight me. That’s what the people want.”

There’s no doubt that Haye-Adamek would be a “pick-em” fight, Kathy Duva of Main Events, Adamek’s co-promoter, said. “It’s been a very long time since the boxing public has seen the kind of action in a heavyweight title fight that they enjoyed before the advent of the Super Heavyweights who dominate the division these days.” She continued, “When a heavyweight title fight is exciting, there is always a ‘smaller’ guy in the ring pressing the action. Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, Joe Louis, Rocky Marciano, Jack Dempsey and, of course, Evander Holyfield, to name a few, all fought in their primes under 215 pounds. The next great heavyweight will come from the Cruiserweight division and we believe that he will be Tomasz Adamek.”

Adamek’s fight with Golota was viewed by more than 13 million people in Poland, in addition to the 17,000 raucous fans who packed the Atlas Arena in Lodz, to see the fight in person. Adamek crushed Golota, knocking him down twice and winning with a 5th round TKO vs. the four-time heavyweight title contender.

As a cruiserweight, Adamek won his last seven consecutive fights, five by KO. The Jersey City transplant won the IBF World Cruiserweight title last December in a blistering fight with Philadelphia’s Steve Cunningham, and successfully defended it twice in 2009 at Newark’s Prudential Center. Last year, Adamek was awarded the Ring Magazine Cruiserweight Belt, recognizing him as their Undisputed World Cruiserweight Champion.

Adamek will return to the Prudential Center on Saturday, February 6th in a 12-round heavyweight fight. Details will be announced next week.




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New Jersey based Pound for Pound Promotions Ink Mondre Pope!

UNION CITY, NEW JERSEY (November 10, 2009) Former amateur standout Mondre “The General” Pope has signed an exclusive promotional contract with New Jersey based Pound For Pound Promotions, it was announced today by its President, John Lynch.

The 20 year old junior lightweight prospect, a native of Norfolk , Virginia , is coming off a six round decision win over Gerardo Robles on October 2nd at the Blue Horizon in Philadelphia . The win raised his record to 3-0-1.

Said Lynch, "We're very pleased to have Mondre join our group of exciting young fighters. He had an outstanding amateur career and we've been impressed with his performances as a professional. He's a great fit for our team and we anticipate big things from him."

Said Pope about the signing, “I have dedicated the majority of my life to boxing, first as an amateur and now on a professional level. I have worked hard, and turned down two other promotional offers waiting for an opportunity to become part of the Pound For Pound team. Without the support of my family, my manager, Rodney and my advisor, Kariann I would not be where I am now.”

“Without Pound For Pound Promotions, I know I would not end up where I am meant to be – winning championships. I know that there are tremendous challenges that come with this opportunity, and I’m looking forward to each and every one of them.”

Pope is trained by Rodney Hanks and managed by Hanks and Kariann Taylor. Said Hanks about the signing, “As Mondre’s trainer and manager I see the dedication, the talent and the work ethic he maintains. I believe this is a perfect fit with Pound For Pound Promotions who holds true to the qualities it takes to bring great talent to the top. I look forward to working hard for Mondre and Pound For Pound Promotions.”

Continued Taylor “Mondre is an extremely determined and talented athlete who has overcome many obstacles in order to reach a singular goal: to become a world champion. We are confident in the decision to join the Pound For Pound team because they bring to the table what Mondre brings to the ring: unwavering dedication, extensive expertise, and a proven track record of success.”

Pope finished his illustrious amateur career with a stellar record of 134-8-0, including a staggering eight time Champion at the National Golden Gloves. He took second place in 2004 and 2005 at the National Junior Olympics. Additionally, he was a first place finisher in the Silver Gloves; The Mayor’s Cup, The PAL Tournament and is an eight time National Golden Gloves champion.

Details of Pope’s first bout under the Pound For Pound banner will be announced shortly.




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Viloria-Tamara Postponed Until January 23!

GSFS was notified that North Bergen's Carlos Tamara will now have to wait until January 23 for his bout with IBF Junior Flyweight champion Brian Viloria.

Word is that the original date of December 5 didn't leave Viloria enough time to adjust to the style of Tamara, who came in as a replacement for Omar Nino.

Tamara, 20-4 (14 KO's), and Viloria, 26-2 (15 KO's), are reportedly going to meet at Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay City, Philippines. This will be Tamara's second crack at a world title.




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Beaton Drops Majority Decision; Brown Starts Career off with an L

Toms River's Deroy "Guyanese Gladiator" Beaton dropped a split decision to 19 yr old Edwin Soto in Connecticut Saturday night. Soto, who had more than 80 amateur fights, won the fight on two scorecards 39-37, while the third judge had is 39-37 Beaton.

"No excuses", said Beaton's trainer and manager Shawn Darling. "We had a great camp and Deroy will bounce back stronger."

Darling also notified GSFS that Beaton was offered fights in Rhode Island and Philadelphia but prefer to fight on a December 4 card in Newark.

Also on the undercard, Newark's David Brown was stopped in the first round by fellow debutant Joe Smith Jr. No word as to why Asbury Park's Chris Green did not take on Frank Trader.




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