Holbrook junior welterweight Mike “Dangerous Man” Ohan, Jr. (17-2, 9 KOs) could also be combating for the final time on a local-based present, June tenth on “Battle Evening on the Vets Membership” card, offered by Granite Chin Promotions’ (GCP), on the Veterans Membership in Bridgewater, Massachusetts.
A former New England welterweight champion, Ohan faces William Parra Smith (4-14-1, 3 KOs), of Alaska, in a scheduled eight-round bout.
The primary occasion pits Julien “Black Dragon” Baptiste Baptiste (4-3, 2 KOs), of Woburn (MA), versus Ryan Thomas Clark (2-3, 1 KO), of Barrington (NH), in a six-round throwback New England rivalry match for the vacant United States Boxing Federation (USBF) middleweight title.
Ohan fought on his highest platform up to now final December, when he misplaced to 2020 U.S. Olympian Delante “Tiger” Johnson (6-0) in a battle streamed dwell on ESPN+ from famed Madison Sq. Backyard. Though he misplaced, Ohan loved the general expertise, and he’s wanting ahead to combating extra on the highway in key match-ups.
“I used to be supplied to battle on this membership present after which take an even bigger battle subsequent, or look forward to an even bigger battle,” Ohan defined. “I took this stay-busy battle to be energetic and preserve pushing, however guys like this are hungry, even when his document isn’t good. He has nothing to lose.
“I’m able to take the subsequent step. Every time my promoter (Chris Traietti) tells me I’ve an enormous battle provide, I received’t cover from any of the larger names. I wish to get examined and shock folks. I like being the underdog.”
“I felt as if it was finest to maintain Mike busy,” Traietti added. “Anytime you place a fighter within the ring, you’re taking a threat, however so long as it’s a calculated threat then it’s the accountable resolution. When the time comes for Mike to get again on the large stage, I don’t need him rusty, coming off a protracted layoff. With that stated, William Parra smith isn’t a pushover. He simply went six onerous rounds on my present in February towards a man with a ton of worldwide expertise. He involves battle, and I plan on pushing Mike. You possibly can name no matter you need, a ‘tune-up’ battle, ‘keep busy’ battle. On the finish of the day, it’s a battle. Mike has to get by means of this one victoriously. Then the subsequent transfer shall be one thing huge.”
Ohan has stayed busy, working days as a painter for Ohan Portray, evenings coaching onerous within the fitness center to prepare for his battle. There are benefits and drawbacks of combating near residence.
“I haven’t thought an excessive amount of about this, perhaps it being my final battle near residence,” Ohan stated. “It most likely received’t hit me till after the battle. I felt good combating on an even bigger platform. I get pleasure from touring and combating folks in several areas. It’s robust promoting whenever you’re making weight, too, It’s added stress. However I really like combating domestically, too. Possibly I’ll be in an enormous battle on the East Coast.”
Additionally slated to battle on the “Battle Evening on the Vets Membership” are 2020 USA Boxing Elite Nationwide Champion Arika Skoog (1-0-1, 1 KO), of Roxbury (MA), unbeaten Lynn (MA).tremendous middleweight James “Pitbull” Perkins (11-0-1, 8 KOs), and Scituate (MA) heavyweight Kevin Nagle (1-0,1 KO).
