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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Melrose, MA (September 4, 2024) – Boston Boxing Promotions has announced a 10-round heavyweight fight to take place on Friday, September 20th at Melrose Memorial Hall in Melrose, Massachusetts as ππππππ πππππππππ (12-0, 10 KO’s) will square off against West Virginia’s πππππ ππππππππ (14-4, 8 KO’s) as part of “Fall Brawl” π
Novytskyi, a Ukraine native currently rated #38 in the world by the WBC at heavyweight, won the WBC International title with a 1st round KO this past summer in Melrose against Tennessee’s Keith Rydell Mayes Jr. Earlier this year, he scored a second round KO over Bobo O’Bannon in Melrose and a third round TKO over Juan Torres in Saudi Arabia. In Laughery, event organizers and Novytskyi’s team are hoping for a more resilient opponent to provide more of a challenge.
“I’ve had two great moments at Melrose Memorial Hall already this year and I feel the third time is going to continue to be a charm,” said Novytskyi. “I hope to see many friends, fans and supporters I’ve gotten to know on September 20th. I appreciate their applause and cheering during the fights. I love it when they wave Ukrainian flags. New England is my home away from home.”
Shawn Laughery is currently riding a four-fight win streak where he’s upset previously undefeated opponents in that stretch earning an 8-round unanimous decision over Deshawn Ross (current record 7-1, 4 KO’s). To date, it is the only blemish on Ross’ record. He also scored a big KO win over Florida’s Kahlil Smoot (current record 11-3, 10 KO’s) last year. He is the reigning West Virginia State Champion at Cruiserweight and Heavyweight.
“Andrii Novytskyi is a good-looking undefeated fighter and I’m looking forward to stepping in the ring with him,” said Laughery. “The Boston area has a rich boxing history and I’m a big Micky Ward fan. I’m grateful to have the opportunity to showcase my skills in this setting. Iβm coming to fight, and fans should look for an action-packed fight from the first bell.”
π for “Fall Brawl” are on sale now at www.BostonBoxingPromotions.com/Tickets/