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Boxing Is Back In Schenectady April 9
For the first time since September of 2017, professional
boxing returns to Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady on
Saturday, April 9, 2022. Presented by Star Boxing®, the
action-packed seven card fight night includes an epic battle
for the WBC Continental Americas & NABA Gold Cruiserweight
Title featuring Italy’s Simone Federici (18-2-1 8KO’s) and
Ukraine native Lyubomyr Pinchuk (14-2-1 8KO’s).
“We couldn’t be more excited to bring Capital Region fight
fans what’s sure to be an unforgettable night of boxing
action,” said Rivers Casino & Resort General Manager Rick
Richards. “Star Boxing always puts on a spectacular show,
with an amazing lineup of fighters, and this is a going to
be a night fight fans will not want to miss.”
In addition to the Federici vs. Pinchuk Cruiserweight title
fight, the fight nights undercard is packed with a stellar
lineup. It includes a 6-round Light Heavyweight repeat
battle between Dublin, Ireland’s own Tony Browne (5-1 1KO)
and battle tested Italian, Matteo Deiana; an 8-round Super
Lightweight bout featuring Omar “The Beast” Bordoy Jr. (11-1
3KO’s) and Victor Rabei (11-0 4KO’s); and more non-stop
action with undefeated Irish Super Lightweight Ryan O’Rourke
(8-0 1KO), Liverpool New York Super Lightweight prospect
Bryce Mills (7-1 4KO’s), Super Welterweight prospect Wendy
Toussaint (12-1 5KO’s) and welterweight prospect and son of
boxing legend Roberto Duran, Robert Duran Jr. (9-1 7KO’s).
“We are thrilled to bring professional boxing to Rivers
Casino & Resort Schenectady on April 9,” said Star Boxing
President and CEO Joe DeGuardia. “Star Boxing brings action
packed, fan friendly fights from the opening bell. Be sure
to join us and experience a terrific event!”
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