RICHARD PIERSON HEADLINES WEDNESDAY NIGHT FIGHTS ON APRIL 18TH AT THE ROBERT TREAT HOTEL IN NEWARK, NJ‏

On Wednesday April 18th, boxing returns to the Robert Treat Hotel in Newark, New Jersey with a card that is promoted by Gabe LaConte’s First Round Promotions in association with Greg Cohen Promotions.

In the main event, Super Middleweight Richard Pierson will see action in a eight round bout.

Pierson of Newark came back from a twenty month layoff to take out veteran Anibal Acevedo in just one round on February 17th in Nutley, New Jersey.

Pierson has a record of 10-2 with seven knockouts and has quality victories over the likes of Curtis Jones, Ray Smith, Jimmy Campbell and Jamaal Davis.

In the six round co-feature, John Thompson of Newark will look to remain undefeated against Jamond Bourgeois

Thompsonhas a record of 6-0 with two knockouts and is coming off a third round stoppage over Laureano Laracutene on February 17th.

Bourgeos of Harvey, Louisiana is 4-1 with onbe knockout and is on a two fight winning streak which includes his last effort when he took a four round split decision over Tyi Edmonds on October 14th.

Qa’id Muhammad (6-0, 5 KO’s) will make his return in a six round Bantamweight bout against an opponent to be named.

Joseliz Cepeda (5-2) will take part in a six round Featherweight bout against an opponent to be named

Highly touted Mike Concepcion of Newark, BJ will make his pro debut against Gerald Fisher (1-3) of Atlanta in a Welterweight bout

Aaron Kinch (2-0-1, 1 KO) of Newark will take on debuting Clyde Daniels of New York in a four round Heavyweight bout.

Leandro Acevdo of Newark will make his pro debut against Marcus Clay (0-1) of Baton Rouge, LA in a four round Super Middleweight bout.

Rounding out the card will be the return of undefeated Super Middleweight Joel De La Paz (6-0, 4 KO’s) will fight a four round bout against an opponent to be named.

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TONIGHT! Thomas “Cornflake” LaManna looks to remain perfect as he takes on Daniel Crabtree in the 6 round main event that will highlight a 9 bout card

TONIGHT!!! Thomas “Cornflake” LaManna looks to remain perfect as he takes on Daniel Crabtree in the 6 round main event that will highlight a 9 bout card at Nutley High School.

The show, promoted by Gabe LaConte’s First Promotions can be seen LIVE all over the world on www.gfl.tv for just $9.99 and can be purchased by clicking: http://www.gfl.tv/Events/Fight/Boxing/First_Round_Promotions__Pro_Boxing/1327

LaManna of Millville, New Jersey is returning home to the place he was born and grew up as he will be fighting in front of a lot of family and friends and will look to thrill them by putting on a great performance.

He has a record of 6-0 with four knockouts and has built up a strong following in the Garden state.

He is coming off a second round knockout over Ivory Joyner on December 16th in Batesville, Arkansas.

Crabtree of Hilliard, Ohio has a record of 3-3 with all of his wins coming via knockout.

In recent weeks Crabtree has not only said he would end the undefeated streak of LaManna but vowed to knock him out.

Crabtree has scored two consecutive knockouts which includes his last foray into New Jersey when he stopped Danny Terrill on December 15th and then he followed that up with a second round stoppage over Aaron Luckey on January 13th.

In the co-feature, Middleweight Richard Pierson makes his return to the ring when he takes on Anibal Acevedo.

Pierson of Newark, New Jersey has a record of 9-2 with six knockouts and has faced top competition and has wins over Ray Smith, Jimmy Campbell and undefeated Raynaldo Rodriguez.

Acevedo is a grizzled veteran with a record of 13-8-1 with eleven knockouts.

The native of Moca, Puerto Rico is a eighteen year veteran and has faced the likes of contenders Randy Griffin, Jermain Mackey, Emanuel Gonzalez and Jose Medina

John Thompson (5-0, 1 KO) of Newark, New Jersey will see action against battle Laureano Laracuente (7-4-1, 2 KO’s) in a four round Middleweight bout.

Popular Heavyweight John Lennox (9-1, 4 KO’s) takes on Miles Kelly (2-6, 2 KO’s) in a six round bout.

In another Heavyweight bout, Aaron Kinch (1-0-1) battles Donnie Crawford (1-3-1, 1 KO)

Nineteen year old Light Heavyweight Alantez Fox (6-0, 3 KO’s) will fight Fitzgerald Johnson (2-5, 1 KO)

Former Iraqi veteran Godson Noel will make his pro debut against Satchell James in a four round Middleweight bout

Leandro Acevedo will make his pro debut against Marcus Clay (0-1) in a four round Super Middleweight bout

Jose Javier Calderon (3-0, 3 KO’s) will look to remain♔EL Boxing Empress & MMA Princess♔, See you at the Fights and Thank You for your time.EL Boxing Empress Online @ Twitter http://www.twitter.com/Keishamorrisey ©®™ 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 All photos other than specified by "EL Boxing Empress & MMA Princess" Keisha Morrisey, for ♔Empire Morrisey Photo-Studios♔, KCKMT for Bloodline Boxing Communications Entertainment and ★Starlite★ Boxing's Sweetscience Magnews-Online Publication all rights reserved.

LaMANNA AND CRABTREE SQUARE OFF ON LINE BEFORE MAIN EVENT FIGHT THIS FRIDAY IN NUTLEY, NEW JERSEY

WEIGHTS FROM NUTLEY, NEW JERSEY

Thomas LaManna 15.1.8 – Daniel Crabtree 148.7
Richard Pierson 166.6 – Anibal Acevedo 165.5
Johnson Thompson 158.4 – Laureano Laracuente 157.4
John Lennox 227.7 – Miles Kelly 199.3
Godson Noel 158.2 – Satchell James 158.7
Alantez Fox 155 – Fitzgerald Johnson 158
Aaron Kinch 258.2 – Donnie Crawford 223
Leandro Acevedo 163.5 – Marcus Clay 166.6
Jose Javier Calderon 141.5 – Jonathan Garcia 142.3

PROMOTER: Gabe LaConte’s First Round Promotions
VENUE: Nutley High School
First Bell: 7pm
BROADCAST: www.gfl.tv

Thomas “Cornflake” LaManna (6-0, 4 KO’s)
“He is a tough guy. I saw him on tape and respect him and said let’s go”
“It means everything to me to be fighting at home. I will have lots of support”
“I have been training extra hard”
“I laughed when I saw that Facebook post”
“I see a win and that’s it”

Daniel Crabtree (3-3, 3 KO’s)
“We are going to be coming hard on the 17th”
“He has a nice record. A 6-0 guy in his hometown is perfect for me”
“I enjoy fighting in New Jersey”
“I have one job and that’s too take his head off and I will be damned if he will do anything about it”
“I see a knockout no question about it”

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LaMANNA AND CRABTREE SQUARE OFF ON LINE BEFORE MAIN EVENT FIGHT THIS FRIDAY IN NUTLEY, NEW JERSEY

Last Wednesday night on ATG Radio (www.alltimegreat), undefeated Jr. Middleweight Thomas “Cornflake” LaManna and Daniel Crabtree squared off in a war of words in advance of their six round Jr. Middleweight main event main event fight that will take place this Friday night at Nutley High School.


LaManna was born and raised in Nutley

This on-air meeting was set up due to some bold predictions that Crabtree had vowed just a week earlier on Facebook. Below are quotes from both fighters.

Thomas “Cornflake” LaManna (6-0, 4 KO’s)
“He is a tough guy. I saw him on tape and respect him and said let’s go”
“It means everything to me to be fighting at home. I will have lots of support”
“I have been training extra hard”
“I laughed when I saw that Facebook post”
“I see a win and that’s it”

Daniel Crabtree (3-3, 3 KO’s)
“We are going to be coming hard on the 17th”
“He has a nice record. A 6-0 guy in his hometown is perfect for me”
“I enjoy fighting in New Jersey”
“I have one job and that’s too take his head off and I will be damned if he will do anything about it”
“I see a knockout no question about it”

The LaManna – Crabtree bout will headline a nine bout card that is promoted by Gabe LaConte’s First Round Promotions and can be seen LIVE worldwide on www.gfl.tv

The rest of the card is as follows:

Richard Person (9-2, 6 KO’s) takes on Anibal Acevedo (13-8-1, 11 KO’s) of Moca, Puerto Rico in a six round Middleweight bout

In a four round Middleweight bout, John Thompson (5-0, 1 KO) of Newark, New Jersey battles Laureno Laracuente (7-4-1, 2 KO’s) of Mayaguez, Puerto Rico

John Lennox (9-1, 4 KO’s) battles Miles Kelly (2-6, 2 KO’s) of Pine Bluff, Arkansas in a six round Heavyweight bout.

Former Iraqi veteran Godson Noel will make his long awaited pro debut will take on fellow pro debuter Satchell James of Alabama in a Middleweight bout

Alantez Fox (6-0, 3 KO’s) of Newark, New Jersey will take on Fitzgerald Johnson (2-5, 1 KO) of Newark, New Jersey in a four round Light Heavyweight bout.

Aaron Kinch (1-0) of Newark, NJ will take on debuting Clyde Daniel of New York in a four round Heavyweight bout.

Leandro Acevedo of New York will make his pro debut against Marcus Clay (0-1) of Baton Rouge, LA in a four round Super Middleweight bout.

Jose Javier Calderon (3-0, 3 KO’s) will battle Jonathan Garcia (1-1, 1 KO) in a Jr. Welterweight bout featuring Puerto Rican based fighters.

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GABE LACONTE’S FIRST ROUND PROMOTIONS A NEW POWER IN BOXING BIG SHOWS COMING UP FEBRUARY 17TH IN NUTLEY, NEW JERSEY & APRIL 14TH IN NEWARK, NJ

Many have tried and haven’t last lasted but New Jersey’s Gabe LaConte has been a boxing promoter for over twenty years and now looks to take it to the next level.

“I have been doing this a long time”, said LaConte who was known for his memorable shows at the Robert Treat Hotel in Newark.

“I have never been more excited about boxing in my life. I have some of the best young talent under contract and I feel I have a couple of future world champions in my stable”

That stable includes some of the best fighters in the talent rich New Jersey. LaConte believes in a three tier theory that will help getting the maximum out of his fighters

“Fighting the right fights, developing a fan base and climbing the ladder”

LaConte believes that he has the right mix of fighters to do just that.

The current First Round Promotions Roster:

John “Apollo Kid” Thompson (Middleweight—5-0, 1 KO)—Thompson was a three-time Ringside amateur champion…150 amateur fights..State Golden Gloves champion..Great athlete and decorated amateur… Twenty-two year old Newark, New Jersey native will next see action on February 17th in Nutley, New Jersey

Godson Noel (Middleweight—Pro Debut)—49-1 as an amateur…Twenty-seven year old former Iraq veteran…Beat the number one, two and three ranked fighters at his weight class at the National’s..”He is an explosive power puncher”, said LaConte...Will be making his pro debut on February 17th in Nutley, New Jersey

Michael Torres (Welterweight—14-3, 7 KO’s)—107 amateur fights…New Jersey State Jr. Welterweight champion…”We are looking to get him 5 or 6 fights to position him for a regional championship fight…Native of Jersey City, NJ

Qa’id “Kid Dynamite” Muhammad (Bantamweight—6-0, 5 KO’s)—This native of Atlantic City was a 2008 U.S. Olympic Alternate…The twenty-two year old had 200 amateur fights..Former National PAL, Golden Gloves and Silver Gloves Champion…”This kid has explosive power and has all the makings of a future world champion”, said LaConte

Gabriel “GPHAM” Pham (Super Middleweight—4-0, 2 KO’s)—Massive Super Middleweight who stands 6’3”…over 100 amateur fights…The Atlantic City native is twenty-two years old…”With this kids size and being a talented southpaw, Gabby has a chance to be a special fighter”, Said LaConte

Lavarn “Baby Bowe” Harvell (Light Heavyweight—8-0, 3 KO’s)—Striking facial resemblance to former Heavyweight champion Riddick Bowe...100 amateur fights…Twenty-three year old Atlantic City native…Humble and soft spoken”He is our featured signee. We expect to have him in a regional belt within the next seven or eight fights”, said LaConte

Virgil “Quicksilver” Hill (Cruiserweight—50-7, 23 KO’s)—Former three time Light Heavyweight champion of the world…Former two time Cruiserweight champion of the world..1984 Olympic Silver Medal Winner..Coming back after nearly five years out of the ring to fight for a Cruiserweight world championship…Fought the best competition…Co-Promoted with Greg Cohen Promotions

Richard Pierson (Middleweight—9-2-1, 6 KO’s)—Thirty-one year old who had over 100 amateur bouts…Articulate man who has written articles on boxing websites…Has fought top competition with wins over Ray Smith (7-1); Jimmy Campbell (10-1); Jamaal Davis (7-3) and his most recent first round knockout over Reynaldo Rodriguez (5-0)…

First round Promotions will be extremely active as the next show will take place on Friday night February 17th at Nutley High School in Nutley, New Jersey and then is coming right back as First Round Promotions and Greg Cohen Promotions will put on a spectacular night of boxing on Saturday April 14th at the Robert Treat Hotel in Newark, New Jersey

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THOMAS “CORNFLAKE” LAMANNA COMES HOME TO HEADLINE AT NUTLEY HIGH SCHOOL ON FRIDAY FEBRUARY 17TH

On Friday night, February 17th, Gabe LaConte’s First Round Promotions presents a special night of boxing at Nutley High School as undefeated Jr. Middleweight Thomas “Cornflake” LaManna returns to his childhood home to compete in the main event.

LaManna will take part in a six round bout.

LaManna of Millville, New Jersey spent the first seven years of his life in Nutley and will look to make a happy homecoming on February 17th.

The twenty year –old LaManna has a perfect mark of 6-0 with four knockouts and has been one of the most active fighters around as this will be his seventh fight in just over a year.

The highlight of LaManna’s fledgling career was his victory over Josh Williams as he captured the BAM Youth title on September 14th in Newark, New Jersey.

On December 16th, LaManna traveled to Batesville, Arkansas where he scored a second round knockout over Ivory Joyner.

Some of the best talent in the Northern New Jersey area has been assembled that will be part of an entertaining undercard.

Once-beaten and popular Heavyweight John Lennox will see action in a six round bout.

Lennox of Carteret, New Jersey has a record of 8-1 with four knockouts will be making his second appearance of 2012 as he has a fight scheduled for January 13th in Philadelphia against Riley Brooks.

Lennox, who will be fighting for the eighth time in eight months, scored a third round stoppage over Jeramiah Witherspoon on December 17th in Atlantic City.

Richard Pierson of Paterson, New Jersey will take part in a six round Middleweight bout.

Pierson has a record of 9-2 with six knockouts and has some impressive victories over the likes of Curtis Jones (2-0-1); Ray Smith (7-1); Jimmy Campbell (10-1); Jamaal Davis (7-3) and his last bout when he knocked out previously undefeated Raynaldo Rodriguez (5-0O in the first round back on June 24th, 2010 in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Seeing action in a six round Jr. Lightweight bout will be undefeated Polish sensation Kamil Lasczyk

Lasczyk, who now resides in North Bergen, New Jersey, has a record of 6-0 with five knockouts and won his first five bouts in the United States before going home to Poland to stop Istavan Paszti in one round on December 3rd.

Undefeated Middleweight John Thompson will see action in a four round bout.

Thompson of Newark, New Jersey has a record of 3-0 with one knockout.

This will be Thompson’s second bout of 2012 as he has a fight scheduled with Aaron Williams on January 13th in Philadelphia.

Thompson is coming off a four round unanimous decision over Anthony Abrams on November 18th in Wyomissing, PA.

Also seeing action in separate four round bouts will be debuting Middleweight Godson Noel of Newark, NJ; Jr. Middleweight Alantez Fox (6-0, 3 KO’s) and Heavyweight Aaron Kinch (1-0) of Newark, New Jersey

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Top Middleweight Prospect Richard Pierson Ready For Battle February 17‏

Top Middleweight Prospect Richard Pierson Ready For Battle February 17

Paterson native and up-and-coming middleweight Richard Pierson will return to action Friday, February 17, 2012 as Gabe LaConte’s First Round Promotions presents a night of boxing at the Nutley High School in Nutley, New Jersey.

Following nearly a two-year layoff from the squared circle, Pierson (9-2, 6 KO) put on an impressive show in his comeback fight in June of 2010, stopping Reynaldo Rodriguez at 2:32 of the first round, handing the undefeated fighter his first loss. But the young fighter has had problems with fights falling through and getting cancelled last minute.

Having fights fall through has been somewhat of a regular thing for Pierson, through no fault of his own. Fighters and promoters have been avoiding the devastating puncher because in four fights he was supposed to be the “B” fighter, and he came in and knocked out the “A” fighter.

Along with his heavy hands, Pierson has caught the attention of boxing fans around the world because he has always stepped up to fight every time he was given the chance. To his credit, he has never faced an opponent with a losing record.

Although not having a set opponent would present an issue in training for some fighters, Pierson doesn’t allow it to affect him.

“I haven’t changed how I prepare for a fight,” said Pierson. “I train the way I always do; I focus on the win. It is unpredictable. I could have an opponent right now and a week before the fight that can change, so I just make sure that I’m in shape and able to go out there and do what I know I can do.”

Despite the problems Pierson has faced in the past with getting fights, this past year Pierson sought out the management of former heavyweight knockout artist and boxing trainer Lou Esa.

“Richard is probably one of the most devastating punchers I’ve ever worked with,” said Esa. “This kid can hit you with either hand that’ll put you on Queer Street. Just knowing a little bit about Richard has put me in a different state. He has 10 children. He takes care of them all by himself. When you look up father in the dictionary, you see a picture of Richard Pierson. He shows that kind of determination inside the boxing ring. He is determined to win a championship, and I think he will. This kid is not going away silently; in fact he isn’t going away at all. He is someone to be reckoned with, and nobody wants to fight him now.”

In his young career Pierson has fought at top level venues, including the MGM Grand Casino in Las Vegas, Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, and several others.

When asked if he felt he had an advantage since he has always fought tougher competition, Pierson responded, “The thing with the tougher competition, it’s the same way I look at this fight coming up. I go out there to fight, and look at each fighter as a human being, just like I am. To me it doesn’t matter who you have fought or where you have fought…it depends on what you are bringing to the table. But I don’t think it was an advantage for me to be fighting on big stages early in my career. That’s one of the reasons why it has been so hard for me to get fights now.”

Going forward in 2012 Pierson hopes to stay active and consistently fight throughout the year.

The middleweight prospect currently trains at Ike and Randy’s gym in Paterson, New Jersey.

“Lastly I want to give a shot out to Lou Esa for being one of the only guys who was willing to take time out to try to get my career back and moving, and Maureen Shea, who always gave me great advice. She is the female champion, and always gives me great advice and showed me the right way to go, and always kept me level-headed. There were times that I’ve gotten down in boxing, and she is the one who brought me back. With the two of them I believe my career is going to go on and my life is going to go how it should be. And thanks to Blockstarzzent for getting my photo up on the promo flier for the fight.”

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