CELTIC PRIDE ST. PATRICK’S DAY BOXING SHOW SET FOR SATURDAY AT DORCHESTER ARMORY

Posted on | March 11, 2009 | No Comments

The AFO is branching into boxing, sanctioning one of two title fights on Celtic Pride Boxing’s St. Patrick’s Day weekend pro boxing card.

Promoters Mark Porter and Packy Collins of Celtic Pride Promotions, in association with Mark Vaz Boxing, will be presenting it’s second annual St Patrick’s Day Boxing Show at the Dorchester Armory on Saturday, March 14 at 7pm.

The main event will feature Dublin’s Patrick Hyland putting up his undefeated record against Nicaragua’s Carlos Guevara, 12-8-1 (9). Guevara lost a close decision to Orlando Cruz for the IBA title in Puerto Rico last year, and brings tremendous punching power and determination into the fight.

Hyland, at 15-0 with 8 knockouts is one of 3 brothers fighting professionally out of Dublin, Ireland. Hyland will be making his second consecutive appearance on Celtic Pride’s St. Patrick’s Day show, and facing the most dangerous opponent of his career.

The co-feature, for the American Fighting Organization’s first championship belt will showcase young prospect Gary “Spike” O’Sullivan of Dublin taking a huge step up in competition against veteran Jimmy LeBlanc of South Boston. At only 6-0, O’Sullivan faces the far more experienced boxer, a veteran of 31 professional fights and coming off an impressive first round knockout of Luther Smith, as well as an impressive role in “Gone, Baby, Gone” as a gangster in the hugely successful movie filmed in Boston.

2008 US Olympic Team Alternate Danny O’Connor (4-0, 1ko) from nearby Framingham, MA will make his first appearance as a professional in his home state, facing the tough Charles Wade of Philadelphia.

O’Connor, who last Friday opened the ESPN2 Friday Night Fights broadcast in a thrilling 4 round bout has all the elements of a future star.

Venturing down from the north shore will be Lawrence’s popular Eddie Caminero, 5-0, with 5 knockouts, as well as 18 year old Alexis Santos, both trained by Sean Farley. Santos willl make his pro debut against Steve Jaegar of North Attleboro. At 19 years old, Santos will be the youngest boxer on the show, facing the strong and durable Jaegar, who brings 20 amateur fights and 3 mma bouts experience into the ring with him. Caminero was slated to face tough Steve Detar who will be unavailable due to personal issues.

Also: Dan Conway, Quincy, MA vs Raphael Jaszdebski of Atlantic City.

Justin Palau, Taunton, MA vs Antonio Chavez-Fernandes, Brockton, MA (0-0), 147 pounds.

Eddie Hyland 11-1, Dublin, Ireland vs TBA

For information or tickets, please contact Mark Vaz at 508 746-0176