Former New England Welterweight Champion, Mike “Bad Man” Ohan Jr. (18-2, 9 KOs) is set to lock horns with the current ABF Atlantic super lightweight title-holder, Harry “The Hitman” Gigliotti (9-4, 3 KOs). This anticipated eight-round, junior welterweight bout not only stems from a classic Holbrook versus Haverhill feud but also teases future title prospects for the victor. “I’m going to show everyone that I’m a top-level fighter,” vowed a confident Ohan. Contrarily, Gigliotti echoed his enthusiasm about headlining in Quincy and expressed confidence in outlasting his opponent, aiming for a decision win, if not more.
In the co-main event, two prestigious titles will be up for grabs in an All-Mass. middleweight unification battle. Newly minted USBF Middleweight Champion Julien “Black Dragon” Baptiste (5-3, 2 KOs) from Woburn is all set to test his mettle against Massachusetts middleweight title-holder Jamer Jones (3-1, 3 KOs) of Pittsfield. This Eastern versus Western showdown, scheduled for eight rounds, is bound to keep fans on the edge of their seats.
In the undercard, Rising undefeated middleweight prospect, Francis “Frank The Tank” Hogan (14-0, 13 KOs) of Weymouth, will also be stepping into the ring. With a past steeped in amateur accolades including being a 2020 USA Boxing Olympic Team alternate and the 2010 New England Golden Gloves champion, all eyes will be on Hogan as he faces an opponent yet to be announced.
As Quincy readies itself for the upcoming boxing spectacle, it’s worth noting its rich boxing history dating back to the 1880s. Notably, the city was home to Jake Kilrain, a revered bare-knuckle boxing champion enshrined in both the Bare Knuckle Boxing Hall of Fame and the International Boxing Hall of Fame. Kilrain’s legacy, marked by battles against legends like John L. Sullivan and James J. Corbett, only adds to the importance of the forthcoming event.
Fight card:
▪️Mike Ohan Jr. vs. Harry Gigliotti, 8 rounds, junior welterweight ▪️Julien Baptiste vs. Jamer Jones, 8 rounds, middleweight ▪️Francis Hogan vs. TBA, 6 rounds, middleweight
