Judah Brothers Boxing Club Fighting to Stay Open‏

Judah Brothers Boxing Club Fighting to Stay Open‏

The Judah Brothers Boxing Club, a safe haven for people of all ages living in New York City’s roughest areas, is desperately trying fighting off a serious economic onslaught.

The Judah Brothers Boxing Club is under the banner of the Thornhill Community Supportive Services Incorporated, a 501 (C) 3 non-profit organization based in Brooklyn. Currently, Judah is in the process of making his gym an independent non-profit so he can continue aiding struggling New Yorkers on a daily basis.

Unfortunately, he is behind on the monthly bills and worries that if the gym is forced to close his members would be in serious trouble. To make matters worse, the landlord is planning to raise rent by $2,000 per month in the near future.

“I want to continue providing a positive place for people in bad situations to go but I need all the help I can get,” said Judah, who regularly bought food and drinks for members who couldn’t afford it. My goal is to run a free summer program for underprivileged kids and they’d spend a whole day at the gym instead of the streets. This is very important because kids are out of school now and can get into all kinds of trouble.”

The gym opened in August 2011 and was fully funded by legendary kickboxer and boxing trainer Yoel Judah. Many of the members laced up a pair of gloves for the first time and were educated about the discipline that the sport provides. In addition to a boxing program that’s attracted children as young as five, the gym has martial arts training, a wrestling program, a basketball court and ping pong tables.

All members receive hands-on training from Judah, former two division world champion Junior “Poison” Jones, famed Butterbean conqueror Mitch Rose and Yoel’s son Daniel.

“We have a lot of kids here that are coming for free,” said Judah. “A lot of these kids have (no family life) and no money. The gym keeps them off the streets and out of trouble, which is extremely important.”

With the assistance and dedication of his hard-working trainers, Judah is organizing a series of fundraisers for the gym.

Donations can be made via check to the Thornhill Community Supportive Services Incorporated in association with Judah Brothers Boxing Club, located at 1467 Bedford Ave Brooklyn, NY 11216. The Judah Brothers Boxing Club is located at 400 Liberty Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11207. For more information, please email judahbrothers@gmail.com.

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Glen Johnson, co-promoted by DiBella Entertainment, to re-match Daniel Judah tonight

New York– Former light heavyweight champion Glen “The Road Warrior” Johnson will get his chance to settle the score with Daniel Judah tonight on ESPN2’s Friday Night Fights at the Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida.

Johnson and Judah’s first fight had ended in a controversial draw in 2003. Johnson is on a mission to avenge all the wrongs done to him in boxing, and beating Judah tonight would be the perfect start.

The event is being presented by Seminole Warriors Boxing. Johnson is co-promoted by Seminole Warriors and by Lou DiBella of DiBella Entertainment.

“I want to congratulate Seminole Warriors Boxing on putting together this great show,” said Lou DiBella. “It will be an entertaining night for fans that attend or watch on ESPN2.”

“I also want to wish our “Road Warrior” the best of luck,” said DiBella. “He will settle the score with Judah tonight. After tonight, it will be clear the time has come for Glen to get that Showtime or HBO opportunity he so deserves.”

For more information on tickets, call 305-350-5885 or 954-523-3309. The opening bell is at 7:30 at the Hard Rock Live Arena, 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood, Florida.

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“Holiday Hits”; RESULTS FROM NEW YORK CITY

HEAVYWEIGHTS

Marcellus Brown (26-17-1, 21 KOs), Las Vegas, NV WDQ2 (2:40) Nagy Aguilera (10-1, 6 KOs), Newburgh, NY, (referee halted bout when Brown was unable to continue due to an intentional head butt by Aguilera)

Marcellus Brown


Marcellus Brown


Tor Hamer (2-0, 2 KO), New York, NY WTKO1 (2:17) Royal Bryant (1-2-1, 1 KO), North Platte, NE

Tor Hamer


LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHTS

Daniel Judah (23-3-3, 10 KOs), Brooklyn, NY WDEC12 (120-108, 117-111, 116-112) Jaffa Ballogou (46-7, 40 KOs), Manhattan, NY (Judah won IBF International Light Heavyweight Championship)

Daniel Judah




Will Rosinsky (3-0, 3 KOs), Queens, NY WTKO1 (2:18) Amador Acevedo (2-4-1, 2 KOs), Moca, Puerto Rico

Will Rosinsky (Bottom, R)


MIDDLEWEIGHTS
George Walton (19-3, 12 KOs), Harlem, NY WDEC6 (58-54, 58-54, 58-54) Clarence Taylor (13-19-3, 6 KOs), Wilmington, DE

LIGHT MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Lambrose Karaolides (1-0, 1 KO), Island of Cyprus WTKO1 (2:09) James Justice (0-2), Portsmouth, VA

Ken Dunham (5-6, 3KOs), Charlotte, NC WTKO1 (2:30) Luis Ruiz (3-1, 1 KO), Brooklyn, NY

WELTERWEIGHTS

Eluid Torres (1-0-1, 1 KO), Allentown, PA WTKO1 (2:18) Romain Oliveri (0-1, 0 KOs), Brooklyn, NY

Eluid Torres


LIGHT WELTERWEIGHTS

Christian Martinez (1-0, 1 KO), Bronx, NY WTKO1 (2:14) Murray Cunningham (1-1, 0 KOs), Rochester, NY

LIGHTWEIGHTS

Aldo Valtierra (25-10, 13 KOs), Mexico City, Mexico WDEC10 (96-94,95-94, 95-95) Jorge Luis Teron (22-1-1, 15 KOs), Bronx, NY

Aldo Valtierra


Jorge Luis Teron


SUPER FEATHERWEIGHTS

Eddie Hyland (11-1, 3 KOs), Dublin, Ireland WDEC6 (60-54, 59-55, 59-55) Gustavo Dailey (2-4, 0 KOs), Philadelphia, PA

Eddie Hyland


FEATHERWEIGHTS

Robert Semidei (3-0, 0 KOs), Brooklyn, NY WDEC4 (37-37, 38-36, 38-36) Soumana Abdoulaye (0-4), New York, NY

SUPER BANTAMWEIGHTS

Emmanuel Gonzalez (1-0, 1 KO), Bronx, NY WTKO1 (2:14) Jean Ramos (0-3), Rochester, NY

Emmanuel Gonzalez


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Ballogou-Judah crossroads fight on “Holiday Hits” , Dec. 4 at Roseland Ballroom in Manhattan

Jaffa “African Assassin” Ballogou (left)
NEW YORK– The 12-round IBF International light heavyweight championship bout between Jaffa “African Assassin” Ballogou and Daniel Judah is a crossroads fight for both New York City southpaw in the co-feature on the third annual “Holiday Hits” pro boxing show, promoted by Bob Duffy’s Ring Promotions, December 4 at the famed Roseland Ballroom in Manhattan, New York.

Unbeaten heavyweight prospect Nagy “Dominican Dynamite” Aguilera (10-0, 6 KOs), fighting out of Newburgh (NY), headlines for the first time in the 8-round main event against 7-foot Marcellus “More Than A Conqueror” Brown (25-17-1, 21 KOs), who has been a sparring partner the past two months for former world heavyweight champion Hasim Rahman.

Togo born and Manhattan residing Ballogou (46-6-1, 40 KOs), reigning IBF Continental Africa cruiserweight champion, battles Bronx’ Judah (22-3-3, 10 KOs), in the 12-round co-feature. Ballogou, 40, also is the former WBC Latin America and WBA International super middleweight champ and ex-African light middleweight title holder. He had one world title shot, losing a 12-round decision to Frankie Liles for the WBA super middleweight belt. The 31-year-old Judah, former New York State light heavyweight champion, has been stopped only once, by Darnell Wilson, and fought draws with Glen Johnson and the late Julian Letterlough.

“Both Ballogou and Judah have a lot riding on this fight,” promoter Bob Duffy said. “This is a great opportunity for two New York fighters with the winner getting rated in the top 15 (IBF). East Coast boxing is coming back. Fewer and fewer East Coast fights have been on television because name fighters weren’t fighting each other. They are now and I hope more East Coast shows will be in television next year.”

NABO lightweight champion Jorge “The Truth” Teron (22-0-1, 15 KOs), fighting out of the Bronx, takes on Aldo “El Pato” Valtierra (24-10, 13 KOs) in a 10-round, non-title Special Lightweight Attraction. Teron, trained by former Olympic gold medalist and world champion, Mark Breland, is rated No. 4 by the WBO, as well as No. 13 by the WBA and No. 19 by the WBC. Mexican warrior Valtierra is a former WBA Fedecentro and WBC FECARBOX Central American super featherweight title-holder.

Popular middleweight George “Blaze” Walton (18-3, 12 KOs), of Harlem, meets Clarence “Sonny Bono” Taylor (13-18-3, 6 KOs) in a 6-rounder. Dublin super featherweight Eddie “Pride of Tallaght” Hyland (10-1, 3 KOs), making his much anticipated New York City debut, fights Gustavo Dailey (2-3) in another 6-round bout.

Also on the undercard in separate 4-round bouts is highly-touted Brooklyn light heavyweight Will Rosinsky (2-0, 2 KOs), three-time National Golden Gloves champion vs. Amador Acevedo (2-4, 2KOs), Queens, Lou DiBella-promoted NYC heavyweight Tor Hamer (1-0, 1 KOs) vs. Royal Bryant (1-1-1, 0 KOs), Brooklyn welterweight Luis “El Mero Mero” Ruiz (3-0, 1 KO) vs. Ken Durham (4-26-1, 2 KOs), Queens light middleweight (by way of Cyprus) Lambrose “Lionheart” Karaolides (1-0, 1 KO) vs. James Justice (0-1), Howard Beach light welterweight Anthony Accardi (2-0, 1 KO) vs. Rafael Luna (1-6), pro debuting Bronx super flyweight Emmanuel Gonzalez vs. Jean Ramos (0-2), Brooklyn light middleweight (by way of France) Roman Oliveri vs. Eluid Torres (0-0-1). All fights and fighters are subject to change.

Tickets, priced at $150.00 (Golden Ringside), $100.00 (Ringside) and $50.00 (General Admission), are on sale and available to purchase at the Roseland Ballroom, going to www.ringpromotions.com or calling 516.313.2304. Doors open at 6:00 PM, first bout at 6:30 PM.

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Jorge “The Truth” Teron added to “Holiday Hits” Dec. 4 at Roseland Ballroom in Manhattan

NEW YORK– World-rated lightweight Jorge “The Truth” Teron has been added to the third annual “Holiday Hits” pro boxing show, promoted by Bob Duffy’s Ring Promotions, December 4 at the famed Roseland Ballroom in Manhattan, New York.

Jorge “The Truth” Teron


Unbeaten heavyweight prospect Nagy “Dominican Dynamite” Aguilera (10-0, 6 KOs), fighting out of Newburgh (NY), headlines for the first time in the 8-round main event against 35-fight veteran Earl “Chocolate Drop” Ladson.

Nagy “Dominican Dynamite” Aguilera


Teron (22-0-1, 15 KOs), the reigning NABO title-holder, was supposed to fight November 21st on the cancelled “The Grande Event” card against Aldo “El Pato” Valtierra (24-10, 13 KOs). They will now fight in a 10-round Special Lightweight Attraction on “Holiday Hits.”

“Cedric Kushner felt bad that his show was cancelled and he worked hard to get as many fighters back in action as soon as possible,” Duffy said. “Thanks to the New York State Athletic Commission that allowed us to extend our show, we were able to add two made fights and two others fighters who were supposed to fight on Ced’s show. It wasn’t fair to these kids who worked so hard for weeks, especially with the holidays coming up, and we’re happy to say some of them will still be getting a payday. It’s going to be a long night but boxing fans are really going to enjoy it.”

Jorge “The Truth” Teron


Teron, fighting out of the Bronx, is trained by former Olympic gold medalist and world champion, Mark Breland. The Puerto Rican-American Teron is rated as high as No. 4 by the WBO, as well as No. 13 by the WBA and No. 19 by the WBC. Mexican warrior Valtierra is a former WBA Fedecentro and WBC FECARBOX Central American super featherweight title-holder.

“What happened was unfortunate but I’m happy Bob Duffy came through for us,” Teron said. “It just gave me two more weeks to prepare, no big deal, but now I’ll have to be careful how much I eat on Thanksgiving. I’m just happy to be fighting. Unlike most

Mexican fighters, Valtierra doesn’t really come forward. He’s more of a boxer. I may have to come forward more than I usually do, but we’ve been working on that and other things for this fight. He’s only been knocked out once in 34 pro fights. I’m ready for a long fight. I don’t look past any fight because every fight is the most important of my career. All I can do as a fighter is get ready to fight even though my next fight could be a real big one.”

Jaffa “African Assassin” Ballogou


IBF Continental Africa cruiserweight champion Jaffa “African Assassin” Ballogou (46-6-1, 40 KOs), fighting out of New York City by way of Togo, takes on former New York State cruiserweight title-holder Daniel Judah (22-3-3, 10 KOs) in the 12-round co-feature for the vacant IBF International light heavyweight.

Jaffa “African Assassin” Ballogou and Eddie Goldman


Ghana-native Ossie Duran (23-6-2, 9 KOs), now living in New Jersey, will be in action against Jerome “Boomer” Ellis (11-9-2, 10 KOs) in an 8-round bout. Popular middleweight George “Blaze” Walton (18-3, 12 KOs), of Harlem, faces Clarence “Sonny Bono” Taylor (13-18-3, 6 KOs) in a 6-rounder.

Dublin super featherweight Eddie “Pride of Tallaght” Hyland (10-1, 3 KOs) makes his New York City debut versus Gustavo Dailey (2-3) in another 6-round bout.

Also on the undercard in separate 4-round bouts is highly-touted Brooklyn light heavyweight Will Rosinsky (2-0, 2 KOs), three-time National Golden Gloves champion vs. Amador Acevedo (2-4, 2KOs), Queens cruiserweight (by way of Egypt) Amhed “Prince of Egypt” Samir (4-0, 0 KOs) meets the Bronx favorite Newton “The Butcher” Kidd (6-7-1, 4 KOs),Lou DiBella-promoted NYC heavyweight Tor Hamer (1-0, 1 KOs) vs. TBA, unbeaten Brooklyn light middleweight Martin Wright (7-0-2, 3 KOs) vs. TBA, Brooklyn welterweight Luis “El Mero Mero” Ruiz (3-0, 1 KO) vs. TBA, Queens light middleweight (by way of Cyprus) Lambrose “Lionheart” Karaolides (1-0, 1 KO) vs. TBA, Howard Beach light welterweight Anthony Accardi (2-0, 1 KO) vs. Rafael Luna (1-6), pro debuting Bronx super flyweight Emmanuel Gonzalez vs. Jean Ramos (0-2), Brooklyn light middleweight (by way of France) Roman Oliveri vs. Eluid Torres (0-0-1). All fights and fighters are subject to change.

Tickets, priced at $150.00 (Golden Ringside), $100.00 (Ringside) and $50.00 (General Admission), are on sale and available to purchase at the Roseland Ballroom, going to www.ringpromotions.com or calling 516.313.2304. Doors open at 6:00 PM, first bout at 6:30 PM.

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Previously Undefeated Jr. MW James Moore shockingly upset on ESPN 2's Wednesday Night Fights‏

Previously undefeated junior middleweight James Moore shockingly upset on ESPN 2’s Wednesday Night Fights

Winky Wright Productions and Thomas Gallagher Promotions, in association with Sal Musemeci’s Final Forum, put together a sensational fight card at the Aviator Sports Complex in Brooklyn, New York, on June 4 that was televised on ESPN 2’s Wednesday Night Fights.

In the main event, Yusaf Mack, 174 ½, of Philadelphia won a unanimous decision over Brooklyn’s Daniel Judah, 174 ½, the older brother of former world champion Zab Judah. Mack looked devastating early on as he knocked Judah down in the second round with a pulverizing left uppercut. Judah managed to survive and made the bout competitive until the very end. All of the judges scored it 97-92 for Mack, who won the vacant NABA light heavyweight title.



In a shocking upset, Gabriel “King” Rosado, 152 ½, of Philadelphia improved his record to 10-2 (6 KOS) by winning an 8 round unanimous decision over previously undefeated Irish sensation James Moore, 15-1 (10 KOS), a native of County Wicklow, Ireland, who fights out of Queens.

James Moore (right) and Gabriel Rosado at the weigh-in the day before their bout.

The first two rounds were fought at a torrid pace, with Moore winning them handily. Rosado managed to stun Moore briefly in the fourth round, and knocked him down in the fifth with a punch that looked as if it landed behind Moore’s head. Moore rebounded and gave Rosado as much as he could handle until the end of the bout.



What shocked observers more than Moore losing was the scoring. ESPN commentator Teddy Atlas had Moore winning the fight, as did many fans in attendance. The three judges scored it unanimously for Rosado by scores of 77-74, 76-74 and 78-73. The third score, by Carlos Ortiz (not the former champion) raised a lot of eyebrows because it indicated that he only gave Moore two rounds of a fight many neutral observers thought he won.

A dejected James Moore with good friend Paul "Magic Man" Malignaggi, the IBF junior welterweight champion

“That judge has to be blind,” said a dejected Moore. “I just don’t get it. He (Rosado) was fighting only 20 to 30 seconds a round. I believe I landed more punches in each and every round. When I first heard the scores, I was certain that I won because I landed so many more punches.”

“That judge should be a spectator, not a judge,” added IBF junior welterweight champion Paul “Magic Man” Malignaggi, a good friend of Moore’s. “Most of the rounds James was doing all the work.”

“Moore is a good fighter, so I knew I had to step my game up,” said the gracious Rosado. “He can come back from this. I lost two fights in my career. I was robbed in one and beat the other guy who beat me in a rematch. I feel that this win erases those losses. I hope he (Moore) realizes this is not the end of the world. He’s a tough guy and I take my hat off to him. He can fight, he just needs to regroup and come back.”


The last time Moore lost was in an Irish Olympic qualifying event in 2003. As heartbreaking as that was, his father, also named James, said his son got over that and he’ll get over this. “It’s a bump in the road,” he said. It’s never fun to lose, but I know my son. This fight will only make him more determined. He’ll be back, and he’ll be better than ever.”

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Undefeated junior middleweight James Moore ready to rumble on June 4 on ESPN 2’s Wednesday Night Fights

Undefeated junior middleweight James Moore, a native of County Wicklow, Ireland, who fights out of Queens, New York, weighed in at a slim and ready 154 pounds for his eight round bout against hard-punching Gabriel Rosado, 152 ½, of Philadelphia. The two will open the show on the June 4 installment of ESPN 2’s Wednesday Night Fights from the Aviator Sports Complex in Brooklyn, NY. Moore is 15-0 (10 KOS), while Rosado boasts a record of 9-2 (6 KOS).

In the main event Yusaf Mack, 24-2-2 (15 KOS), of Philadelphia takes on Daniel Judah, 22-2-3 (10 KOS), of Brooklyn. At stake will be the vacant NABA light heavyweight title. The show is being promoted by Winky Wright Promotions, in association with Thomas Gallagher Productions. Wright was in attendance for the weigh-in and will also be at the show.

Mack and Judah weighed in first. Both came in on weight, but Judah and his chief cheerleader, a character named Crocodile who used to tell anyone within earshot how tough Mike Tyson was in Tyson’s waning days, began cursing loudly at Mack. There was a lot of profanity and name calling that began with the word mother. At one point Mack challenged Judah to a winner take all bout.

Moore and Rosado patiently waited to get on the scales, then politely shook hands and wished each other well. “You want hear any of that from me,” said Moore. Rosado couldn’t have agreed more.

What they did disagree on was the outcome of their own fight. Both realize how important a victory on ESPN 2 is to their careers, and both looked locked, loaded and ready to go.

“It’s his hometown, so I know everyone will be cheering for him and booing me,” said the 22-year-old Rosado. “But once I get in the ring, I get in my zone and nothing bothers me. I think the booing will just fuel me up.

“Moore has a basic style,” he continued. “It’s one, two, hook to the body. I’ll just use my faster feet and hands and take away whatever he has. This is an eight-rounder on ESPN. If I win, a lot of doors will open.”

“I really don’t know much about him, other than he is very strong, tough and aggressive,” said Moore. “This fight is as important to him as it is to me, so I expect him to be at his best. He will come out blazing, so I’ll have to be at my best. I’m in good shape, so I’m ready for anything.”

“We’re not taking this guy for granted but those two losses means he knows how to lose already,” said Harry Keitt, Moore’s trainer. “We’re going to introduce him to one more loss on Wednesday night.”

The Aviator Sports Complex is located on Flatbush Avenue, just south of the Belt Parkway, Exit 11S, Brooklyn, NY 11234. Doors will open at 7:00 P.M. and the first bout will be at 8:00 P.M.

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Moore will open ESPN 2’s Wednesday Night Fights on June 4 from the Aviator Sports & Recreation Center in Brooklyn, NY.

Former heavyweight contender Seamus McDonagh weighs in on his Irish counterpart, undefeated junior middleweight James Moore. Moore will open ESPN 2’s Wednesday Night Fights on June 4 from the Aviator Sports & Recreation Center in Brooklyn, NY.

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The enormously popular James Moore, 15-0 (10 KOS), a native of County Wicklow, Ireland, who fights of Queens, New York, will open the June 4 show at the Aviator Sports & Recreation Center that will be televised on ESPN 2’s Wednesday Night Fights. He will take on Gabriel Rosado, 9-2 (6 KOS), of Philadelphia.

The main event will feature Yusaf Mack, 24-2-2 (15 KOS), of New York via Philadelphia vs. Daniel Judah, 22-2-3 (10 KOS), of Brooklyn. At stake will be the vacant NABA light heavyweight title. The show is being promoted by Winky Wright Promotions, in association with Thomas Gallagher Productions.

In attendance will be Wright, a former world champion, as well as Gallagher, who starred in season one of “The Contender” reality television series. Also there to cheer Moore on will be Seamus McDonagh, a native of Ireland who compiled a 19-3-1 (14 KOS) record during a career that lasted from 1985-91 and saw him square off against Evander Holyfield.

Like Moore, a veteran of 314 amateur fights and the onetime captain of the Irish national amateur team, McDonagh was tremendously popular amongst Irish and Irish American fans. He believes that Moore is a shoo-in to win a world title as soon as he gets the opportunity to fight for one.

“James is the most confident fighter I’ve ever met,” said the extremely intelligent McDonagh, who is now an actor. “He really is an exceptional guy. He has so much experience as an amateur, and he is really putting that to good use in the pros.”

McDonagh said that being an Irish athletic hero can be a double-edged sword. “Going to the fights and cheering on one of their own is an emotional release for the Irish, especially those living in the United States,” said McDonagh. “They have left their home because of their hopes and dreams. They look at a fighter like James and say, “if he can do it, I can do it (bring dreams to fruition). Many are living vicariously through him.”

McDonagh says that when he trained he ignored his fears, but when the bell rang the fear factor would kick in. Had he learned how to deal with his fears more healthily, he believes her would have been more successful. He says that Moore has a much greater emotional foundation, much of which comes from his extensive amateur career.

“There is so much spectacularism in the United States, but none of it has affected James,” said McDonagh. “He is truly like an old-time fighter. He doesn’t get caught up in all the hoopla. He just goes out and does his job very well. He is very easy to root for because he is such a regular guy, even though he is such a dedicated athlete. He has everything it takes – the physical tools and the mental and emotional components – to be a world champion. He will be a world champion.”

The Aviator Sports & Recreation Center is located on Flatbush Avenue, just south of the Belt Parkway, Exit 11S, Brooklyn, NY 11234. Doors will open at 6:30 P.M.

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Quotes from May 21 press conference for June 4 show featuring Yusaf Mack-Daniel Judah and James Moore-Gabriel Rosado in Brooklyn, N.Y. Show on ESPN 2

The show, which will be televised on ESPN 2’s Wednesday Night Fights, is being promoted by Winky Wright Promotions, in association with Thomas Gallagher Productions. Wright, a former world champion, and Gallagher, who starred in season one of “The Contender” reality television series, will both be in attendance.

The main event will feature Yusaf Mack, 24-2-2 (15 KOS), of New York via Philadelphia vs. Daniel Judah, 22-2-3 (10 KOS), of Brooklyn. At stake will be the vacant NABA light heavyweight title.

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Mack is not the least bit concerned about fighting Judah, of Brooklyn’s famed Judah family, on his home turf. “I like big challenges, so the fact that he is so well known in Brooklyn gives me more incentive to win,” said Mack. “I’m glad the fight will be televised on ESPN 2 because I plan on having a knockout performance.”

Opening the telecast will be the enormously popular James Moore, 15-0 (10 KOS), a native of County Wicklow, Ireland, who fights out of Queens. He takes on Gabriel Rosado, 9-2 (6 KOS), of Philadelphia. In Rosado’s lone New York appearance, he avenged a loss to Joshua Onyango. Both of Rosado’s losses were by close decision.

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Moore, a veteran of 314 amateur fights and the former captain of the Irish national amateur team that included John Duddy and Andy Lee, is coming off his biggest win to date, a 10 round decision over J.C. Candelo at Madison Square Garden.

“I am in fantastic shape right now and really looking forward to fighting on ESPN 2,” said Moore, who just returned from Sicily where he helped IBF junior welterweight champion Paul Malignaggi prepare for his May 24 title bout. “This is going to be my breakout year, so I plan on putting on a really good show on June 4.”

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Quotes from May 21st Press Conference for June 4th Brooklyn Show‏

The Aviator Sports & Recreation Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. will host its third boxing event in three months on June 4. The show, which will be televised on ESPN 2’s Wednesday Night Fights, is being promoted by Winky Wright Promotions and Thomas Gallagher Productions, in association with Sal Musemeci’s Final Forum.

It will be headlined by Yusaf Mack, 24-2-2 (15 KOS), of New York via Philadelphia, vs. Daniel Judah, 22-2-3 (10 KOS), of Brooklyn.

In the co-feature, the extremely popular James Moore, 15-0 (10 KOS), a native of County Wicklow, Ireland, who fights out of Queens, will battle Gabriel Rosado, 9-2 (6 KOS), of Philadelphia.

At the May 21 press conference at Jack Demsey’s Irish pub in midtown Manhattan, Mack said he wasn’t concerned with fighting someone from the famed Judah family in their hometown. Judah is the brother of former world champion Zab Judah.

“This just feeds my fire,” said Mack, whose beloved father passed away last month. “I’m coming to fight and I’m coming to win. I will be victorious.”

“This is the perfect fight for me,” countered Judah. “My family is not fighting this fight. It’s just me. I will hold my ground, and I will win.”

Moore not only stated that he is eager to battle Rosado, he is also willing to accept bouts with James Kirkland and Mexico’s Alfredo Angulo, both of whom scored big victories on HBO’s Boxing After Dark this past weekend.

“I’m looking to make my move, so I’m willing to fight any of these undefeated prospects,” said Moore, a veteran of 314 amateur fights and the former captain of the Irish national amateur team. “I don’t want easy fights. The bigger the challenges, the more I want the fights.”

HBO’s unofficial judge, Harold Lederman, was in attendance and said that the huge buzz about Moore is well-deserved. “He’s exciting and he has quick hands and good power,” said Lederman. “He’s one of the best junior middleweight prospects in the world, and he would be a great opponent for either Kirkland or Angulo.”

The Aviator Sports & Recreation Center is located on Flatbush Avenue, just south of the Belt Parkway, Exit 11S, Brooklyn, NY 11234.

For tickets call Gleason’s Gym at 718-797-2872. For tickets and sponsorship opportunities contact Tommy Gallagher at 917-774-3517.

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