The CBZ Newswire

Fonfara (right) batters Karpency in the first round of his championship-winning effort (photo by Belle Ayllon)

CHICAGO, November 21, 2012 – Chicago’s Polish Prince, Andrzej Fonfara is making big plans for 2013 following his seventh round stoppage of Tommy Karpency this past Friday night, NOVEMBER 16 at the UIC Pavilion.

Fighting in front of a huge crowd of 4,224, Fonfara drilled Karpency to the canvas twice in the first round enroute to the victory earning the IBO Light Heavyweight World Title. (continue reading…)

CHICAGO, IL (November 14, 2012) This Friday night’s IBO Light Heavyweight World Title clash between Chicago’s Polish Prince Andrzej Fonfara and world title challenger Tommy Karpency of Adah, PA at the UIC Pavilion has proven to be a very hot ticket with all $150 Ringside tickets sold out.

‘This world title fight has truly become a huge event in Chicago. Sports fans are excited about the fight between Fonfara and Karpency and also about the sensational undercard. We have an unprecedented 89% winning percentage across the board on this card and fans know their going to see a fantastic evening of professional boxing” said Frank Mugnolo, President of Round 3 Productions.

“I’d strongly suggest that fans buy in advance this week either through our office or through Ticketmaster. With the Bulls out of town and the Blackhawks not playing, sports fans are looking for a Friday night fix and we’ve got it.”

“It’s a very busy week with heavy tickets sales, our press conference at the Trump Towers on Wednesday and the public weigh-in at Cinespace Film Studios on the set of the hit TV shows Chicago Fire and Boss. Friday night is going to be a memorable event here in Chicago.” (continue reading…)

CHICAGO, November 7, 2012 — Just eight days ahead of the biggest fight of his career, Chicago’s Polish Prince, Andrzej Fonfara will host a Public/Media Open Workout on Thursday, NOVEMBER 8 at 12Noon at the 8 Count Boxing Gym (410 N. Oakley, Second Floor, Chicago, IL).

On Friday, NOVEMBER 16, Fonfara will face world title challenger Tommy Karpency for the IBO Light Heavyweight World Title in the twelve round main event at “WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING” at the UIC Pavilion.

WHO: ANDRZEJ FONFARA, World Ranked Light Heavyweight
SAM COLONNA, Fonfara’s Trainer

FRANK MUGNOLO, President of Round 3 Productions

WHAT: PUBLIC/MEDIA OPEN WORKOUT

WHEN: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 12NOON

WHERE: 8 COUNT BOXING GYM
410 N. Oakley, Second Floor
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 226-5800

FACTS: “WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING”, presented by Round 3 Productions is headlined by a twelve IBO Light Heavyweight World Title bout between Chicago’s Polish Prince, Andrzej Fonfara, 22-2-0 (12KO’s) and world title challenger Tommy Karpency, 21-3-1 (14KO’s). (continue reading…)

Andrzej Fonfara, seen here with trainer Sam Colonna prior to his bout versus Glen Johnson (photo by Juan C. Ayllon)

CHICAGO — Just eight days ahead of the biggest fight of his career, Chicago’s Polish Prince, Andrzej Fonfara will host a Public/Media Open Workout on Thursday, NOVEMBER 8 at 12Noon at the 8 Count Boxing Gym (410 N. Oakley, Second Floor, Chicago, IL).

On Friday, NOVEMBER 16, Fonfara will face world title challenger Tommy Karpency for the IBO Light Heavyweight World Title in the twelve round main event at “WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING” at the UIC Pavilion. (continue reading…)

Andrzej Fonfara, seen here with trainer Sam Colonna prior to his bout versus Glen Johnson (photo by Juan C. Ayllon)

 CHICAGO, IL –  Advance tickets for “WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING” will go on sale THIS MONDAY with the return of “Chicago’s Polish Prince Andrzej Fonfara” set for FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16, in an IBO Light Heavyweight World Title Bout against former world title challenger Tommy Karpency of Adah, Pennsylvania at Chicago’s UIC Pavilion.

 Presented by Round 3 Productions, advance tickets priced at $150, $100, $50 and $30, may be purchased through Ticketmaster (www.ticketmaster.com, phone 1-800-745-3000) or at the UIC Pavilion Box Office (phone 312-413-5700) in addition to the Round 3 Productions Office (phone 708-345-9999). (continue reading…)