All-Star Boxing at the Portland Expo

After a two year hiatus due to Covid-19, the Portland Boxing Club will present its 106th event held here in Portland. Headlining the pro portion of the event will be Casey “The Comeback Kid” Streeter who meets up with Khiary Gray of Worcester MA for the New England Super Welterweight Championship.

The co-feature is the return of PBC fan favorite former National Middleweight Champion Russell “The Haitian Sensation” Lamour, as well as former National Golden Gloves Super Bantamweight Champion Jorge “Mantequilla” Abiague.

Also on the card is former PBC prospect now boxing out of Miami, the undefeated super welterweight Josniel “TG” Castro and the very popular welterweight from West Forks, Maine, Brandon “The Cannon” Berry.

Three other professional bouts are also scheduled including exciting Olympian Super Lightweight prospect Rohan Polanco from the Dominican Republic who now boxes out of Springfield, MA with a record of 4-0.

Opening the show are two talented rising stars Portland Boxing Club amateur prospects: middleweight Wade Faria of Gorham and lightweight Ilyas Bashir of Auburn who will be making their Expo debut.

The special guest for the event is Irish “Micky” Ward from Lowell, MA who was the inspiration for the movie “The Fighter” and is best known for his exciting and unforgettable 3 battles with Arturo Gatti. Micky will be signing autographs and taking photos from 6 to 8 pm. Tickets are on sale on line at www.portlandboxingclub.org and at Bruno’s Restaurant, 33 Allen Avenue, Portland, as well as at the door the night of the event. Ticket prices range from $25 to $100.

Covid Protocols

The Portland Expo has Covid-19 protocols in place and we ask that all patrons please make note of them ahead of the event. Patrons must show proof of vaccination or a negative Covid 19 test (there will be a free mobile testing van on site the day of the event from 11:30 am to 7:30 at the Portland Expo.) Masks are required for entry into the venue. Please note that this is a City of Portland requirement.