Get ready for an electrifying night of world-class boxing at the MassMutual Center on Saturday, September 14th as "Down and Dirty XI" takes center stage during Puerto Rican Parade weekend. This highly anticipated event, presented by Reyes Boxing, promises to feature a stellar lineup of Puerto Rican stars and talented fighters.

Fighters Lineup:

• Local Stars from Springfield:
  • Anthony Velazquez
  • Carlos Gonzalez
  • Carlos Castillo
  • Laurent Humes
• Special Guest Fighters:
  • Richard "Popeye" Rivera from Hartford, CT (co-presented by Joe DeGuardia and Star Boxing)
  • Anuel Rosa (undefeated)
  • James Johnson (pro-debut)
  • Jeffrey Torres (New Haven, CT)

 Fight Highlights to Watch Out For:

• WBA and WBC title fights
• Special guest appearances by Puerto Rico's current world champions
• Gonzalez (undefeated) vs. Micah (24-1, Olympian): This fight promises to be a barn burner, with Gonzalez looking to maintain his undefeated streak against the experienced Olympian Micah.
• Rivera (undefeated top challenger) vs. Erdogan: Rivera will face a tough challenge in Erdogan, making this an exciting and high-stakes bout.
• Dervis vs. Velazquez (undefeated): Dervis aims to take away Velazquez's undefeated record in what is expected to be a hard-hitting and intense fight.

These matchups are set to bring intense action and showcase the skills and determination of each fighter. A portion of the event proceeds will go towards sponsoring children to attend the Universal Training Academy and Central City Boxing & Barbell in Springfield for one year, so your support goes a long way!Don’t miss out on this thrilling night of boxing at the MassMutual Center!

Tickets for "Down and Dirty XI" are available at the MassMutual Center box office or online at massmutualcenter.com