BOXING RETURNS TO ROCHESTER THIS THURSDAY

FEATURING TALENT SHOW

Press Release: When DiBella Entertainment (“DBE”) and Resnick Productions (“RP”) team up to present War at the Armory this Thursday, November 19, at the Main Street Armory in Rochester , NY , it will be the continuation of a relationship that extends far beyond just one event. Thursday’s show will be the first in a four card series to take place at the Main Street Armory, and will feature a triumvirate of talent recently signed to co-promotional deals by DBE and RP.

Headlining Thursday will be DBE’s top-flight middleweight prospect Edwin “La Bomba” Rodriguez (12-0, 8 KOs) taking on tough veteran Brian Norman (17-9, 5 KOs ). Rodriguez, hailing from Worcester , Mass, will be making his second trip up to Rochester this year. In August, he wowed the Frontier Field crowd with a second round knockout over Angel David Rodriguez.

“It’s impossible to have not been impressed with Edwin Rodriguez thus far in his career. Just ask the fight fans in Rochester ,” said Lou DiBella , President of DiBella Entertainment. “When he fought here in August, the reaction was great; we had to bring him back to headline a show.”

The undercard will feature three fighters, Nick Brinson, Willie Monroe, Jr., and Aleem “Hammer” Whitfield, all of whom now fight under the co-promotional banner of DiBella Entertainment and Resnick Productions.

Brinson (4-0, 2 KOs ) will be in against Richmond Dalphone (2-5-2, 1 KO). Dalphone, who is riding a two fight winning streak and has been matched very tough in his career, figures to provide Brinson with a solid test. Monroe (6-0, 2 KOs ), who recently traveled to Okalhoma to win on the non-televised portion of a nationally televised show, will do battle with fellow unbeaten Troy Artis (2-0-1, 1 KO). Whitfield (1-0, 1 KO), who was very impressive in his pro debut at Frontier Field in August, will take on Marcos Adorno, making this pro debut.

“These are all very exciting fighters to watch,” said Ron Resnick, President of Resnick Productions. “Fans are in for a treat getting to watch thee young prospects mature into world champions.”

The show will be rounded out by Tony Brinson (1-0, 1 KO) up against five fight veteran Rondu Campbell (2-2-1), Jayme Resnick (2-1, 1 KO) vs. Zachary Smith (3-0), and Andy Meijas (3-0, 1 KO) taking on Todd Erikkson (0-0-1).

Because the of the tremendous response to War at the Armory and previous events in Rochester, this show will also mark the first of a four show deal made with the Main Street Armony. DBE and RP will be back in February, April, and June, showcasing more talent the likes of Rodriguez, Brinson, Monroe, and Whitfield.

“It’s a pleasure to bring great fights to the fans of Rochester ,” said DiBella. “Working with Ron Resnick means only the best in terms of quality for those coming out to the Armory.”

Tickets for War at the Armory are priced at $30, $50, and $75 and can be purchased by visiting www.RochesterBoxing.com or the ROC Boxing & Fitness Center at 524 Atlantic Ave. or call (585) 254-3280 or Ticketmaster. Children under the age of 12 will receive free admission if accompanied by an adult. Corporate Dinner Tables Available.