The_budweiser Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 FRAMINGHAM, Mass. (August 9, 2012) - Popular light welterweight prospect Danny O'Connor (17-1, 5 KOs) goes back to the future Sunday night, headlining the first professional boxing show at famed Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. The 27-year-old O'Connor, a former two-time national amateur champion, as well as an alternate for the 2008 U.S. Olympic Boxing Team, faces Eddie "The Puerto Rican Sensation" Soto (12-4, 4 KOs) in the eight-round main event. Gillette Stadium is home to the three-time Super Bowl Champion New England Patriots and Major League Soccer (MLS) power New England Revolution, which is presenting this special boxing event, in association with DiBella Entertainment. An MLS game between the New England Revolution and Montreal Impact, starting at 7:00 p.m. ET, will be followed by a three-fight pro boxing card, immediately after the conclusion of the soccer game at approximately 9 p.m. ET. The ring will be set-up in the South end zone. Read More: http://ringnews24.com/index.php/boxing-news/60782-oconnor-fights-sunday-night-at-gillette-stadium.html#ixzz235TfYauJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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