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Northeast Promotions brings professional boxing back to the Westchester County Center, on Wednesday November 23, 2005 with a Holiday Spectacular Fan Appreciation Night.
Headlining the 7 bout card will be Danbury, CT’s Delvin Rodriguez (16 – 1 – 1 9KO’s) taking on crafty veteran Virgil McClendon (22 – 5 8KO’s) Columbus, OH in an 8 Round Welterweight bout. Delvin is coming off a vicious first round knockout over Luther Smith which was featured live on ESPN’s “Friday Night Fights” this past August 5, 2005. Rodriguez is consistently, fight after fight, showing the boxing community that he is a powerful force to be reckoned with.
In the co-feature, Bronx, NY’s own Joey Rios (10 – 0 5KO’s) will be taking on formidable opponent Jefferson Rodriguez (20 – 6 19KO’s) Columbia. Rios, will be facing his toughest test yet as a pro, when he battles Columbian Jefferson Rodriguez in an 8 round Junior Welterweight match-up. Rios has displayed the skills and popularity to become a big time player in the Junior Welterweight division
Also featured will be White Plains, NY’s Ann Marie Saccurato who will be taking on Liz Drew (9 – 8 2KO’s) Troy, MO in an 8 Round Junior Welterweight female bout. Saccurato looks to rebound after losing a close split decision in a sensational fight last August 26, 2005 against Belinda Laracuente.
Four young top prospects will fill up the under card on November 23, 2005 at the Westchester County Center featuring Curtis Jones (2 – 0 – 1 2KO’s) Brooklyn, NY, Nationally ranked amateur Carlos Small St. Louis, MO, Ray Dominguez Bronx, NY and the pro debut of the # 1 ranked U.S. Amateur Heavyweight Tony Grano who now resides in White Plains, NY.
Doors open at 7:00 PM, first fight will be at 8:00 PM. Tickets will be $75.00 ringside, $40.00 Reserved, and $25.00 General Admission, available at the Westchester County Center and all Ticket Master Outlets.
For More Information please call the Westchester County Center at 914.995.4050 or Raul Gonzalez (Event Coordinator) at 845.255.4900
