NEWARK, NEW JERSEY (February 9, 2012)—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
For More information on First Round Promotions, visit: www.firstroundpromotions.org
For Tickets for the February 17th show at Nutley High School in Nutley, NJ:
Tickets for this outstanding night of boxing cost $100 for VIP (which includes a buffet dinner) and $40 General Admission.
There will be discounted tickets for Students and seniors and all tickets can be purchased at the following places:
Elite Heat Boxing Gym
130 Mt. Pleasant Ave.
Newark, NJ
862 772-2532
White Oak Barber Shop
83 Union Ave.
Nutley, NJ
973-661-3334
Boardwalk Saloon
206 Bloomfield Ave
Newark, NJ
973-483-8766
Nutley High School is located at 300 Franklin Ave.
For More information and Credentials, Contact
Marc Abrams at 856 287 7611 or mabrams@15rounds.com; phillyboxing@gmail.com
