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Women’s World Title
Fight Headlines
“The Ultimate Showdown II” Pro-Am Boxing Show Jan. 26 at Mansfield SportsPlex
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.
Tickets priced at $25.00
(general admission), $50.00 (open seating), $75.00
(ringside) and $175.00 (pre and post fight private parties
including an open bar and food). Call 401.723.1359,
508.509.3236 or go to www.bashforcashllc.com to purchase
tickets or for additional information.
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