Lowell boxers “Irish” Joey McCreedy and Sean Eklund held an open workout this past weekend at Micky Ward’s Gym in Chelmsford, Massachusetts. McCreedy is trained by Dicky Eklund. Sean is the nephew of Dicky and Ward, who is his head trainer. Right here, you can find some photos and quotes from the media session.
McCreedy and Eklund are featured in the May 9 “Homecoming” card, presented by Chicago Fight Clubs Promotion, at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium.
WHEN: Wednesday, May 9, 2012
WHERE: Lowell Memorial Auditorium, Lowell, MA
PROMOTER: Chicago Fight Clubs Promotion
TICKETS: $25.00, $40.00 and $75.00, available to purchase by calling 978.761.8374 or at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium box office
BOUT SHEET: USBO SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
MAIN EVENT – 10 ROUNDS
“Irish” JOEY McCREEDY BENJAMIN “El Trapiche” DIAZ
Lowell, MA Los Angeles, CA by way of Mexico
13-5-2 (6 KOs) 11-6-2 (8 KOs)
USBO WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
CO-FEATURE — 10 ROUNDS
“Vicious” VIVIAN HARRIS JERMAINE “Too Sweet” WHITE
Former WBA Light Welterweight Champion Former USA Indiana Welterweight Champion
Brooklyn, NY by way of Guyana Chicago, IL
29-7-2 (19 KOs) 17-4 (9 KOs)
8 ROUNDS – LIGHT WELTERWEIGHTS
SEAN EKLUND JAMES VENTRY
Lowell, MA Niagara Falls, NY
10-4 (2 KOs) 7-13-1 (4 KOs)
6 ROUNDS – LIGHT WELTERWEIGHTS
ANTONIO “Aztec God of War” CANAS TYRONE CHATMAN
Chicago, IL St. Louis, MO
6-0 (3 KOs) 9-1-1 (6 KOs)
4 ROUNDS – WELTERWEIGHTS
RAFAEL VASIMO JIMMY SMITH
Lawrence, MA Portland, ME
0-6 Pro Debut
4 ROUNDS – MIDDLEWEIGHTS
BERNIE ONGEWE ANTHONY JONES
Dracut, MA Newark, NJ
Pro Debut 0-0-1
