Peter Manfredo, Sr. has been a world champion kick-boxer, owns and operates New England’s top gym, Manfredo’s Gym in Pawtucket RI, and trains talented pro fighters such as his son, world title challenger Peter Manfredo, Jr., as well as Jessie Brinkley, Edwin Rodriguez and other promising prospects.

The question is why Manfredo, Sr. has delved into promoting? On May 17, he presents “Diamonds in the Rough,” in association with Let’s Get It On Promotions, at Freeport (I.B.E.W.) Hall in Dorchester, MA.

“I decided to venture into promoting to give young pros around here an opportunity to fight without signing a promotional contract,” Manfredo explained. “They don’t want to be restricted by signing with a promoter and I’m not looking to sign anybody. I’m giving them a chance to fight, keep busy, and opportunities to build their records.”

Headlining for the first time is Worcester, MA middleweight prospect Edwin Rodriguez, 5-0 (3), in the six round co-main event. The Dominican Republic-born Rodriguez won the 2006 National Golden Gloves Championships and 2005 United States Championships.

Super middleweight Derek Hinkey, 4-1 (4), fighting out of McDermitt, NV, is a Native American fighter with a rich amateur career that includes participation in the Olympic Trials. He meets TBA in the six round co-feature.

A six round featherweight bout has been added between Guatamala-born Castulo Gonzalez, 9-5 (3), fighting out of Lynn, MA, against Florida tough guy Robert “Don’t Lose” DaLuz, 10-11-2 (9).

Also scheduled to fight on the May 17 card are Whitman, MA super middleweight Mark “The Italian Bazooka” DeLuca, 3-0 (2), 2004 National Silver Gloves champion; Hinkey’s younger brother, heavyweight Tyler Hinkey, 2-0-1 (2); Providence junior welterweight Jesus Caro, New England Golden Gloves champion; Brockton, MA welterweight Alexandria Madgziak. Caro and Madgziak will be making their pro debuts. All bouts and fighters are subject to change.

Tickets, priced at $40.00 (general admission), $55.00 (reserved), $75.00 (ringside) and $100.00 (Golden Ringside), are on sale at Freeport Hall and Manfredo’s Gym. Call 401.723.1359 for additional information. Doors open at 6 PM/ET, first bout at 7 PM/ET.

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