Youth takes center stage this Saturday night, May 17, in “Diamonds in the Rough,” presented by Peter Manfredo, Sr. in association with Let’s Get It On Promotions, at Freeport (I.B.E.W.) Hall in Dorchester, Massachusetts.

“We’re putting on a show with quality entertainment,” Manfredo said. “You’re going to see some young bucks fighting as they gain experience on their way to the next level. It’s not going to be easy for them, though.”

Manfredo also announced that his son, Peter Manfredo, Jr., and Jessie Brinkley will make special appearances at “Diamonds in the Rough” to meet and great fans. They are both trained by Manfredo, Sr. and were stars of the original season of The Contender television reality series.

Some of those young bucks Manfredo referred to are Worcester, MA, middleweight prospect Edwin Rodriguez, middleweight Derek Hinkey and his brother, heavyweight Tyler Hinkey, plus middleweight Mark “The Italian Bazooka” DeLuca.

The Dominican Republic-born Rodriguez, 5-0 (3), winner of the 2006 National Golden Gloves Championships and 2005 United States Championships, faces LuisHodge, 5-6-1 (3), in the six round co-main event.

In the other six round co-main event, Native American and former US Olympic trials participant Derek Hinkey, 4-1 (4), fighting out of McDermitt, NV, takes on Anthony Cannon, 4-8 (1).

A six round featherweight bout matches-up 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).

In a pair of four round bouts, DeLuca, 3-0 (2), 2004 National Silver Gloves champion, meets veteran Anthony “Blood” Osbourne, 7-26-1 (2), while Tyler Hinkey, 2-0-1 (2), squares off against Mike Miller, 3-10-2 (3).

Also scheduled to fight on the undercard in his pro debut is Providence junior welterweight Jesus Caro, New England Golden Gloves champion; Pawtucket featherweight Jose Sanchez, 2-0 (1), versus Harvey Phillips, 0-4; Brockton, MA welterweight Alexandria Madgziak fights Tamika Balmer in pro debuts for both. 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.

(0) comments | Add your comments
Click to read more boxing articles by Boxing Press

Discuss in Boxing Forum | Send to a friend.

---

Related Boxing Articles...

• Boston Results

  Main Event Patrick “El Elegante” Lopez (9-0, 7 KO), 140 lbs., Salem, NH via Venezuela WTKO6 (2:54) Agustine Valez (7-2, 4 KOs), 141 lbs., Raleigh, NC Co-Feature Frank Houghtaling (19-12-5, 4 KOs), >
  
  

• June 23 “Night of the Rising Stars” Boxing Show Canceled

  "Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have, unfortunately, been forced to cancel our June 23 boxing event at The Roxy in Boston," stated Promoter Rich Cappiello. "The good news is that >
  
  

• RICKY HATTON WINS BIG IN BOSTON!

  Ricky Hatton landed at Boston’s Logan airport at 1:00 P.M. today. At 5:00 P.M. he was at Suffolk Downs, New Englands’s only thoroughbred racetrack, where a race was named in his >
  
  

• Boston Boxing ”Superbrawl” Weigh-In

  Don't Miss Tonight's NER Promotions Fightcard at The Castle at Park Place In Boston The weigh-in for tonight's six fight "Superbrawl" in Boston took place >
  
  

• Boxing Results: The Roxy - Boston, Mass - Telefutura Broadcast

  Cappiello Promotions / Don Chargin Productions Venue: The Roxy - Boston, MA Main Event - Middleweights David Banks (12-1-1, 2 KO's) W 10 Elvin Ayala (16-1, 7 KO's) Co-Feature - Featherweights Castulo Gonzalez (8-2, 3 >
  
  

• Boxing Weights from Boston

  Patrick Lopez 140 lbs. Agustin Velez 141 lbs. Frank Houghtaling 152 lbs. Jimmy LeBlanc 152 lbs. James Clancy 238 lbs. John Battle >
  
  

• Boston Boxing Results.

  Rodney Toney, Boston, MA WKO5 (1:27) Jameel Wilson, Philadelphia, PA. SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHTS – Jose Medina, Tilton, NH WDEC6 (60-54, 59-55, 59-55) James Shedrick, Philadelphia, PA; John Paul Keane, Dorchester, MA >
  
  

• NER Radio in Vegas.

  New England Ringside Radio Show hits the road for Las Vegas. Thursday night's show, aired on WWZN 1510 The Zone in Boston, will be broadcasted live from the MGM Grand >
  
  

• Peter Manfredo and Freddie Roach on NE Ringside Radio Boxing Show

  A hometown brew percolates this week on the New England Ringside Radio Network. Peter Manfredo, Jr. from The Contender and world-renowned trainer Freddie Roach are this Thursday evening's guests. >
  
  

• Irish Boxing Sensation John Duddy Headlines Boston Show This Saturday At The Castle

  The return of unbeaten world middleweight title contender “Ireland’s” John Duddy to Boston highlights this Saturday night’s, June 28, “Hassle In The Castle,” presented by Irish Ropes Promotions, at >
  
  

---

Boxing News Tags: Alexandria Madgziak, Derek Hinkey, Diamonds In The Rough, Edwin Rodriguez, Let’s Get It On Promotions, Mark DeLuca, Tyler Hinkey