James “Pitbull” Perkins, an incredibly middleweight possibility from Lynn, has a remarkable record of 11-0-1 with 8 KOs. He is set to deal with Larry “Slo Mo” Smith, a veteran from Texas with a record of 13-53-2 and 9 KOs, on June 10th in a six-round bout in Bridgewater. Perkins, who has actually been operating at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Lynn for the previous 3 years, thinks that his task has actually assisted him establish his upper body strength and end up being an effective fighter.
Perkins, a previous hockey gamer at St. Mary’s High School in Lynn, relied on boxing in 2011 when he didn’t get a hockey scholarship from any college he had an interest in betting. He had actually dealt with a lobster boat however felt he required to return into sports. He fulfilled Joe Ricciardi when he was 19, and he became his head fitness instructor. Perkins was 5-1 as an amateur and chose to turn professional.
Lynn is presently experiencing a boxing renewal, with the Ellis household controling the scene. The Ellis brother or sisters, “Speedy” Rashidi Ellis (24-1, 15 KOs), Ronald “Akeem” Ellis (18-3-2, 12 KOs), and Rashida, a 2020 U.S. Olympian fighter, are from Lynn. Perkins acknowledges that he feels a little pressure originating from Lynn, however he depends on the job. Another appealing fighter from Lynn is 16-year-old Malik Johnson, who trains where Perkins does.
GSP President Chris Traietti thinks about Perkins an interesting fighter who constantly produces an outstanding match. He thinks that Perkins’ match on June 10th will be screening, as he is actioning in with a knowledgeable fighter.
Julien “Black Dragon” Baptiste handles Ryan Thomas Clark in the six-round centerpiece for the uninhabited United States Boxing Federation (USBF) middleweight title. Additionally, previous New England Welterweight Champion Mike “Bad Man” Ohan, Jr. will fight William Parra Smith in an eight-round bout. Boston light-weight Arika Skoog will deal with Sarah “Switch Kick” Click in a six-rounder. Heavyweight Kevin Nagle will fight Reinaldo Souza in a four-round match.
Tickets are priced at $60 for flooring seats, $40 for standing space just, and $400 for ringside tables of 4, and are offered for purchase at Granite Chin Promotions. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m. ET, with the very first bout beginning at 7 p.m. ET.
Please note that the card goes through alter.
