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Cus D’Amato Boxing Gym to sponsor free outdoor boxing event

By Colin DeVries

CATSKILL — Everything will be ready to rumble this Saturday when the Cus D’Amato Boxing Gym hosts a free professional outdoor boxing show on Main Street in the village of Catskill.

A boxing ring will be setup in the parking lot between Ray’s Appliance, 437 Main St., and the Bank of Greene County, setting the stage for a knockout performance kicking off at 3 p.m.

“This is a really great opportunity for area boxing fans to see a free boxing show,” said Billy White, organizer of the event.

A bevy of professionals will be coming out for the event to show their support for the sport of boxing and the Cus D’Amato legacy.

Former International Boxing Organization Middleweight Champion, Raymond Joval, 37-4 with 16 knockouts, will be featured with rising lightweight star Michael Faragon, 3-0, of Oscar De La Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions.

Joval will be featured on ESPN’s Friday Night Fights against middleweight prospect James “Buddy” McGirt Jr., 18-1 with 9 knockouts, July 25 at the Saratoga Springs City Center.

Other Friday Night Fights contenders will also be featured in the round-robin sparring sessions at the Cus D’Amato Boxing Gym event, including Saratoga Springs heavyweight Gary Wilcox, 21-3 with seven knockouts, Guilderland cruiserweight Chris Horn, 3-1 with 2 knockouts, and Albany favorite light welterweight Brian Miller, 2-0-2.

The event promises to give spectators ringside seats to some of the sport’s rising stars and top contenders — all for free.

Assemblyman Peter Lopez will also be an hand to display his marital arts skills with a mixed martial arts exhibition.

“Pete’s appearance is a major treat for area fight fans,” said White. “He’s very talented.”

Refreshments will be on hand as well as the opportunity to win two tickets to the July 25 event in Saratoga Springs and a pair of boxing gloves autographed by former champions Billy Costello and Tracy Patterson. Authentic Cus D’Amato Boxing Gym T-shirts will be available for $10 each.

This event is intended to be a precursor to the Oct. 18 event which will feature a United States Boxing Association amateur show, the dedication of a bust sculpture of Cus D’Amato, and a full-fledged wedding, boxing style.

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