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Tank &
The Irish Express
bring pro boxing back to Worcester
WORCESTER, Mass. (May 19, 2006) – Boxing promoter Steven “Tank” Tankanow
and former New England middleweight champion Sean “The Irish Express”
Fitzgerald have teamed to bring professional boxing back to Worcester on
a regular basis. Tank Enterprises presents Fights By Fitzy I, June 23 at
the Army National Guard Armory (Lincoln St.).
“Tank,” a respected Worcester businessman who owns the Bancroft School
of Massage Therapy (BSMT), has a strong background in boxing. In
addition to promoting numerous shows, he also managed Jose Antonio
Rivera to the WBA welterweight title and brought his first world
championship match to Worcester in 2005.
“Our intention is to keep boxing alive on a monthly basis, showcasing
local fighters and giving boxing fans a great night out at a reasonable
price,” Tankanow said. “Any young fighters who want to fight on our
cards, develop their record and build a following should contact me or
Sean.”
“Fitzy,” who owns a boxing gym (Camp Fitzy) in Worcester, now trains
fighters after an 11-year pro career and standout record of 29-2-2 (11
KOs) record. His only losses were to legendary Roberto Duran and Dana
Rosenblatt.
“After I retired as a boxer,” Sean explained, “ I started training
fighters. I opened a gym so I could help kids and keep them off the
streets. I love training fighters and watching them grow as boxers and
individuals. I encourage them to follow their dreams in boxing and life.
Tank and I are bringing boxing back to Worcester and getting more people
involved.”
Scheduled to fight on the June 23rd show against opponents to be
determined are five Worcester boxers: hot middleweight prospect Enrique
“El Palo” Palau (3-0, 3 KOs), former Massachusetts cruiserweight
champion John “House of Rain” Rainwater (10-12, 3 KOs), undefeated
cruiserweight Adam Harris (6-0, 5 KOs), and junior middleweight Edwin
Rosado (1-0, 1 KO). Former Central Massachusetts heavyweight
title-holder Joe “The Fighting Cop” Siciliano (3-3, 1 KOs), of
Leominster, makes his comeback after a five-year absence. All fighters
are subject to change.
Tickets, priced at $20 (general admission) and $40 (first row gold
ringside), are on sale at Camp Fitzy (6 Jacques St.) and BSMT (333
Shrewsbury St) or on-line at www.bancroftsmt.com/store/site/index.cfm.
For more information call Camp Fitzy (508.579.5167), BSNT (508.757.7923)
or visit www.fightsbyfitzy.com. |
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