Nearly 1,200 fans converged at the West Warwick Civic Center in Warwick, Rhode Island, for the launch of the groundbreaking "The CallOut" boxing reality series. The mastermind behind this innovative boxing-based series is Jarrod Tillinghast, a former pro boxer and the owner of Legendary Boxing gym in North Providence. Ten boxing exhibitions took center stage, but the main event was an exhibition rematch between Hector "Macho" Camacho, Jr., and "Furious" Freddy Curiel. All matches were recorded live and will soon be woven into episodes of the upcoming "The CallOut" reality TV series. Tillinghast explained, "We will continue to film the fighters in their everyday lives, and each fight from that electrifying evening will be featured in its own episode. Our first season will feature a total of 10 episodes."
In a rematch from nearly a quarter of a century ago, Camacho (59-7-1, 33 KOs) faced off against Curiel (19-8-2, 8 KOs). Camacho had defeated Curiel by way of a ten-round unanimous decision 24 years ago at Trump Hotel Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey. This time, however, Curiel was out to even the score, and he achieved that by securing a six-round split decision victory. This outcome has now set the stage for an exciting possible trilogy.
Providence heavyweight "Dynamite" Delon Jones triumphed by knockout over "Hard" Rock Paint of New Bedford (MA) in the opening round. This victory secured bragging rights. "This promotion had its share of setbacks, particularly when we lost our original main event,” Tillinghast explained. “My energy was low, and it felt reminiscent of waiting in the locker room moments before a fight. You change - that beast comes out. I held on to my vision; I aimed to change the world, to rally the biggest names in boxing who could get behind the concept and provide opportunities for fighters, as there's no retirement plan for boxers."
"Overall," Tillinghast concluded, "it was an exceptional kickoff with precisely the right main event. We're already scouting other high-profile names for upcoming events. My team is truly the best - a group of special individuals in the right places. Although this business can be pretty toxic, we will sit down when the time is right to go over the pros and cons and adjust accordingly.
“The brotherhood I share with Micky Ward, Paulie Malignaggi, Freddie Curiel, and Hector Camacho, Jr., is irreplaceable. We're in this together, riding this wave to change the game." Key figures driving "The CallOut" include team captains Ward and former champion Malignaggi. Additionally, the team boasts significant involvement from other retired boxing legends such as three-division champion Iran "The Blade" Barkley, 2004 USA Olympian Jason "Big Six’ Estrada, and world title challenger John "Iceman" Scully.
The star-studded lineup behind "The CallOut" includes Ray J (Executive Producer), renowned as the King of Reality TV; Scott Ross (executive consultant, and Damon Feldman (Executive Advisor), the mastermind behind "Celebrity Boxing."
Below are the official results of the ten exhibition fights:
THE CALLOUT RESULTS
MAIN EVENT – 6 ROUNDS (90-second rounds)
“Furious” Freddy Curiel, Patterson, NJ W6 Hector “Macho” Camacho, Jr., New York, NY
(Dispute: Curiel called out Camacho to avenge loss in 1998)
CO-FEATURE – 3 Rounds (2-minute rounds)
“Dynamite” Delon Jones (Providence, RI) KO1 “Hard” Rock Paint (Fall River, MA)
(Dispute: Bragging rights)
3 ROUNDS (2-minute rounds)
Franco “Too Sharp” Hernandez, N. Providence, RI W3 Jamour “The Truth” Edwards, Providence
(Dispute: Friendship betrayal)
3 ROUNDS (2-minute rounds)
“Magnifico” Joseph Madeiros W3 Andre “The Blade” Gordon
(Dispute: Medeiros sold Gordon a bad car)
3 ROUNDS (90-second rounds)
“Lucky” Charm Howie W3 MG “Super Chocolate” Biah
(Dispute: Social media beef)
3 ROUNDS (90-second rounds)
Teddy “Quiet Storm” Zeekeh TKO3 Anthony “The Bull” Boyd
(Dispute: Zeekah says Boyd’s accusation of dishonest towards a female is false)
3 ROUNDS (90-second rounds)
Pierre “No Fear” Benson W3 “King” David “Booey” Thompson
(Dispute: Street issues)
3 ROUNDS (90-second rounds)
“The” Don Donovan W3 David “Big” MacMillian
(Dispute: Business deal gone bad)
3 ROUNDS (90-second rounds)
Eddy “Bad Intentions” Valdez W3 Eduardo “Dl Mago” Morillon
(Dispute: Poor tattoo)
