{"id":102650,"date":"2021-04-09T16:23:38","date_gmt":"2021-04-09T21:23:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/?p=102650"},"modified":"2021-04-09T16:25:10","modified_gmt":"2021-04-09T21:25:10","slug":"old-time-boxing-returns-with-crossroads-doubleheader-on-april-17th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/?p=102650","title":{"rendered":"Old-Time Boxing Returns with \u201cCrossroads\u201d Doubleheader on April 17th"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- RSR AD 1 --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1545664804358300\" data-ad-slot=\"7759247395\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/?p=102650\" rel=\"https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/?p=102650\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-102651 size-medium\" style=\"margin-right: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/mail-2-300x80.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"80\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/mail-2-300x80.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/mail-2-768x205.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/mail-2.jpg 921w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Granite Chin Promotions is bringing old-time, local rivalry pro boxing back Saturday night, April 17, with the presentation of the \u201cCrossroads\u201d day-night doubleheader, featuring seven regional and local title fights, at New England Sports Center in Derry, New Hampshire.<\/p>\n<p>Former New England middleweight champion Kendrick \u201cPeppa\u201d Ball (15-1-2, 11 KOs) steps up in terms of competition against Texas veteran Bryan \u201cThe Warrior\u201d Vera (28-16, 18 KOs) in the 8-round main event for the vacant WBC USNBC (U.S.) Silver super middleweight title<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Fighting out of nearby Worcester, Massachusetts, Ball is 11 years younger than Vera, who needs to win or retire, and riding a 6-fight win streak with a 3-inch height and reach advantages.<\/p>\n<p>Fighting out of Austin, the 39-year-old Vera was originally known for his participation in the first season of The Contender, Reality Television series. He went on to defeat a trio of world champions \u2013 Andy Lee, Sergio Mora (twice) and Serhiy Dzinziruk \u2013 capturing five regional titles including the NABO middleweight crown.<\/p>\n<p>Ball vs. Vera, the evening headliner of the day-night doubleheader (separate admissions), is co-promoted by Ball\u2019s promoter, Classic Entertainment and Sports (CES).<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEvents like this is what local boxing is all about,\u201d Granite Chin\u2019s Chris Traietti said. \u201c\u2019Crossroads\u2019 is more than just the name for this event. It\u2019s a reality for a lot of guys on this show. It is time to find out if some of these young up-and-comers are really as good as the hype, as well as learning if some of the veteran fighters have hit the end of the road. Our two shows offer a ton of boxing for fans to watch. On top of all the boxing, we will have live music from The Freight during the afternoon show.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor the last 6-7 years, I have been learning, absorbing and, at times, failing to figure out how to make Granite Chin work. We hit our stride about 1 \u00bd years ago and not even a pandemic has been able to slow us down. This is only the beginning of a bright Granite Chin future. Thank you to everyone who has been supporting Granite Chin to allow us to grow to this point.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In the co-featured event, New Hampshire welterweight champion Ryan Dibartolomeo (3-1-1, 1 KO) faces title challenger Marquis Bates (7-4, 5 KOs) in a 6-round bout.<\/p>\n<p>Larry Pryor (13-23, 7 KOs) takes on Scott Lampert (1-1, 1 KO) for the vacant New Hampshire cruiserweight crown in a 6-rounder. Undefeated prospect Francis \u201cThe Tank\u201d Hogan (4-0, 4 KOs), of Weymouth, MA, meets veteran Larry \u201cSlo Mo\u201d Smith (12-45-2, 8 KOs) in a 6-rounder for the vacant New Hampshire junior middleweight championship, and undefeated Schenectady, NY junior middleweight Jahyae Brown (8-0, 7 KOs) fights Dormedes Potes (12-2-1, 9 KOs) in an 8-round brawl for the vacant ABF Atlantic junior middleweight strap.<\/p>\n<p>Former New England heavyweight champion Justin \u201cCrazy Train\u201d Rolfe (4-2-1, 3 KOs) squares off against Alfredo \u201cChoncho\u201d Trevino (9-8-1, 1 KO) in 6-round bout.<\/p>\n<p>Also fighting on the evening\u2019s undercard is unbeaten Holyoke, MA welterweight Denzel Whitley (3-0, 3 KOs) vs. Aquilando Brandao (0-3), and Fall River, MA welterweight Dustin Reinhold (5-4, 2 KOs) vs. pro-debuting Anthony Andreozzi.<\/p>\n<p>Julien Baptiste (1-0, 1 KO), of Woburn, MA, and pro-debuting Holyoke junior middleweight Carlos Castillo are in separate 4-round bouts against opponents to be determined.<\/p>\n<p>UBO All-America welterweight champion Brandon \u201cThe Cannon\u201d Berry (20-5-2, 12 KOs) headlines the afternoon segment of \u201cCrossroads\u201d in an 8-round title defense versus challenger Gael Ibarra (5-2, 4 KOs).<\/p>\n<p>Heavyweights Mike \u201cFly\u201d Marshall (4-1, 3 KOs) and Tracey Johnson (4-9-6) throwdown in in the 8-round co-feature.<\/p>\n<p>Canadian cruiserweight Yan \u201cWild Thing\u201d Pellerin (10-1, 4 KOs) meets Steve \u201cThe Spoiler\u201d Walker (26-36, 18 KOs) for the vacant ABF Atlantic cruiserweight title in an 8-round encounter.<\/p>\n<p>In a pair of scheduled 8-round bouts, Danbury, CT junior welterweight Omar Bordoy, Jr. (10-1, 3 KOs) stays busy against Dewayne Wisdom (7-55-2, 3 KOs), while New England welterweight champion Mike \u201cBad Boy\u201d Ohan, Jr. (11-1, 5 KOs) stays busy against Rynell Griffin (8-45-2, 2 KOs) in a non-title fight.<\/p>\n<p>Also fighting on the afternoon undercard in 4-rounders are Jimmy Torney (2-0, 2 KOs) vs. pro-debuting Justin Velmure in battle of Boston heavyweights, Weymouth, MA pro-debuting welterweight Eric Goff vs. Jader Alves (0-4), and the pro debut of Demek Edmonds vs. Francisco Neto (1-11).<\/p>\n<p>All bouts subject to change.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Granite Chin Promotions is bringing old-time, local rivalry pro boxing back Saturday night, April 17, with the presentation of the \u201cCrossroads\u201d day-night doubleheader, featuring seven regional and local title fights, at New England Sports Center in Derry, New Hampshire. 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