Philadelphia, PA (March 27, 2018) – This Friday night, welterweight contender, Raymond “Tito” Serrano will look for his 4th consecutive victory when he takes on undefeated prospect Malik Hawkins in the 10-round main event at The Fillmore in Serrano’s hometown of Philadelphia.

Serrano whose winning streak has coincided with his changing of training venues to Los Angeles, has defeated three fighters in a row that sport a combined record of 25-4.

In his last outing, the 28 year-old Serrano was impressive in defeating previously undefeated Enver Halili via 8th round disqualification.

“I had a great training camp. Freddie Roach trained me and I will be cornered by his assistant Ernie Zavala on Friday,” said Serrano. “Training in Los Angeles is a big part of my winning streak. Out there, I am always around big fighters, and I can focus on boxing 100% of the time.”

Another big part of his resurgence is his manager Mark Cipparone of Club 1957 Management. Cipparone has helped put Serrano in the best possible situation for Serrano to succeed, and Serrano fully acknowledges that.

“Mark is certainly a big part of this. He makes sure that I get tested in each fight. The reason that I am around such good training is because of him. With all that, I feel that I can compete with anyone at welterweight, and I will continue to show it.”

In Hawkins, Serrano is facing an undefeated but untested foe, and he feels with his confidence at a sky high level and ring experience will prove to be the difference.

“Hawkins is undefeated, but this is not the first undefeated fighter that I have fought (It will be his 6th undefeated opponent). I know he is young, so I want to see what he has. I am more experienced, and that will be a huge factor on Friday. Experience is everything. I know what it takes to beat these guys. I don;t think he will be able to do to me what he has to his previous opponents.”

Cipparone has been seeing the steady improvement in the 11 year-veteran Serrano.

“His last four fights have developed him further then he has at any point in his career. I would even say beginning with his fight against (Undefeated Prospect) Alex Saucedo. Raymond would have won the fight if he didn’t get caught in the 2nd round. Look at the scores. I think that fight was a turning point for him. It gave him the confidence that he could compete on the level of the top of the division,” said Cipparone, who also manages heavyweight Joey Dawejko.

“Raymond has the natural ability to go along with a tremendous ring I.Q. He is such a sophisticated fighter in there, and now he has found that warrior inside of him. I feel it is his time to get to the top of the welterweight division. This fight is a gift to the promoters as it is for the NABA-USA title with the winner not only going to get the belt, but a ranking in the WBA. You don’t see fights like this on the club level shows.”

Philadelphia, PA (March 2, 2016)– This Saturday night at the Sands Bethlehem Event Center, rising heavyweight contender Joey “The Tank” Dawejko (16-4-2, 9 KO’s) will be back in action when he takes on Ytalo Perea in a scheduled 8-round bout that will be part of the non-televised card before a stacked SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION® event.

Dawejko vs Perea will be streamed Live on GFL.TV beginning at 6:45 ET.

Dawejko is happy to be fighting near his Philadelphia, PA but the 25 year-old and his Club 1957 Management of Mark Cipparone believe that Dawejko will soon have another opportunity in front of the television cameras.

In his last bout, which was televised on ShoBox, on August 28th 2015, Dawejko annihilated Natu Visinia in just 75 seconds . In fact Dawejko, in his last 7outings has destroyed 6 of his last opponents each ending brutally in 1st round KO’s.

“I know that it won’t be long before Joey has a high profile fight. He has been entirely focused on his boxing career and training in Los Angeles with Buddy McGirt,”said Dawejko’s manager Mark Cipparone of Club 1957 Management. “Joey has made dramatic improvements in every aspect and is now truly ready for the top opposition. Not only does Joey have the most exciting thing fans want to see, “KO Power & dynamite in both hands”, but he also has an elite boxing IQ and when combined with his quick movement it is easy to see why ‘The Tank’ is such a problem in the division.”

“We fortunately have been in negotiations with several top promoters in the business after the ShoBox win, but right now Joey is a promotion free agent. Too many promoters have been challenged in this business of boxing when it comes to getting the job done, with even their top prospects, so as a manager who wants great things for his fighters it becomes a complicated task for all parties to agree.”

“Here is what I know, Joey is a very explosive and talented fighter and to say that he is marketable is an understatement. In a nutshell his brand has a value and there is no doubt that very soon one of those top promoters will step in and equal his value with an acceptable promotional agreement. Until then “The Tank” will keep racking up points with every fight that no doubt will continue to increase his marketability in every measure.. Remember he is only 25 and in the Heavy Weight division he is still a baby! ”

“I have no doubt in my mind that I am one of the top Heavyweights in the division and hopefully after Saturday I will get that fight that will put me in position for a major fight,” said Dawejko. “Honestly I see these guys that I can easily beat ranked above me and somehow getting opportunities, but that only motivates me even more.”

“This fight here is the most important fight of my life and I know it. A lot of eyes will be at the Sands. In fact every fight I have from now on is the most important fight of my life. I have made way too many sacrifices to be where and I am not playing around with anyone! I will get the job done, the fans will love me and I will continue to give everything I have until I am World Champ! ”

Club 1957 Management was founded in 2013 by local businessman Mark Cipparone. Cipparone is the owner of the widely successful and popular Rocco’s Collision. Since the formation of Club 1957 Management he has guided the careers of some the top fighters in the country. Currently he manages Heavyweight Joey Dawejko, Welterweight Raymond Serrano,Jr. Lightweight Tevin Farmer & Jr. Welterweight Emanuel Taylor

Philadelphia, PA (August 18, 2015)– On August 7 at Ballys in Atlantic City, Joey Dawejko made quick work of Robert Dunton to the tune of 31 second-1 punch stoppage and now the Philadelphia Heavyweight looks to an August 28 showdown with good friend Natu Visinia in a bout scheduled for 8-rounds at The D Las Vegas. The bout will be televised live on ShoBox: The New Generation.

Just days after the win over Dunton, Dawejko boarded a plane with trainer Buddy McGirt and assistant trainer Greg Hackett and went right back to work to begin preparations for the fight with Visinia.

“We took that fight just to get Joey back in a winning frame of mind. After the fight with Amir Mansour, Buddy began correcting went wrong in that fight. The Mansour fight was the first fight with Buddy and by the time August 28 comes around, Joey and Buddy will basically been working for 10 straight weeks. I believe that the familiarity will produce the results that we are looking for,” said Dawejko’s manager Mark Cipparone of Club 1957 Management.

“This is a very important fight for Joey. He knows that this is the next opportunity to prove that he is a top Heavyweight contender on national television. It is also important because he is a promotional free agent and we have a couple of nice deals already presented to us and a good win over a tough opponent in Natu is another way to showcase himself to all those who are interested.”

PHILADELPHIA (JANUARY 5, 2013)–Mark Cipparone was born and raised in South Philadelphia and credits much of his success
to having a balance of street and academics that he would not trade for the world. Having survived that journey is something that he calls his sixth sense.

As a child you could often find Mark around his father Rocco’s Auto body shop and by the time he was sixteen years of age, he could professionally refinish an automotive at the highest industry standards.

While working there as a young man, the seed got planted into his future and Mark knew the collision was what he wanted to do.

“I knew from day one that I would be involved and eventually own the business,” said Cipparone. “I worked very hard on all facets of the business starting with sweeping the floor…graduating to repairing the vehicles, greeting the customers, all the way up the ladder. Eventually I ran the auto body shop and opened my own mechanic shop in the same building.”

At the age of 36, Cipparone purchased the business and building from his father Rocco and never looked back.

“I bought the business…I did not want it handed to me. I am glad that I had the skin in the game as it made me better than I could ever imagine.”

“My dad did a great job and I certainly learned valuable lessons from him that I still use everyday, but I always knew deep down that I could take it to another level.”

In the 12 years since, the now 48 year-old Cipparone has expanded his company Rocco’s Collison Centers from one local auto body shop to 5 of the most successful collision centers in the Philadelphia / New Jersey area. The state of the art operation repairs in excess of 200 collisions weekly and boasts a corporate office on the grounds of his Blackwood, New Jersey location.

Cipparone entered into boxing when a young man who he employed for more than a decade introduced him to his brother that was a Lightweight who needed some direction in his career.

With that, Cipparone started to help and eventually manage Tevin Farmer.

Farmer was known around the boxing circles as a tough fighter but had a modest record of 7-4-1 with three of those losses coming to undefeated fighters.

“I got involved with Tevin just to help him out. His brother has worked for me and when I met Tevin, I learned what a great kid he is and I knew he has the ability. He just needed somebody behind him that could guide him to realize his dreams.”

Since Cipparone officially became Farmer’s manager, Farmer has taken off and won 7 fights in a row which includes wins over previously undefeated Camilo Perez & a stoppage win over tough as nails Carlos Vinan.

Ï saw something in Tevin and I knew he could be a champion. He just needed someone to believe in him. Tevin has a house right across the street from my office and we just recently added a private boxing gym. He is comfortable and focused. Tevin is 7-0 with us and at just 23 years old, his best boxing is still ahead of him.”

With the success of Farmer, Cipparone has gone all in with boxing management as he signed former amateur standout and currant undefeated Flyweight Miguel Cartagena as well as former U.S. Olympic alternate in Featherweight Eric Hunter.

With those three in the fold, Cipparone branded his boxing business Club 1957 Management.

“Each of these boxers has different needs which I can provide and put them in the best position to succeed”, continued Cipparone.

“I am not in this to just throw money around. I am a businessman and I am only looking to sign quality fighters that I can feel can be world champions. So far I have three kids that are in my area but if the opportunity presents itself, I am looking to sign fighters from everywhere. I have assembled a great team around me and so far the results speak for them self. We are just not resting on Tevin, Miguel and Eric. I am on the brink of announcing two more signings and one of those fighters just recently fought for a world championship.”

LAS VEGAS (MAY 21, 2014)–Featherweight prospect Tevin “The American Idol” Farmer is in camp and is sparring with Featherweight title challenger Vasyl Lomachenko in Las Vegas.

Farmer of Philadelphia is giving Loamachenko some good southpaw work as the Ukranian amateur legend prepares for his WBO Featherweight title fight against undefeated former U.S. Olympian Gary Russell Jr. on June 21 in Carson, California.

Farmer (15-4-1, 3 KO’s) himself is also preparing for a June 5 bout against undefeated Emanuel Gonzalez in Boston on Fox Sports 1.

“I am here learning, getting experience and helping him prepare for his fight,”said Farmer.

“Just training and being in the camp has helped my confidence as I prepare for my own fight. I know on June 5, I will be more than prepared and put on a good show for the fans. They will want to see me again. I have been waiting for this opportunity my whole life. It is here and I am ready to take it.”

“This a great experience for Tevin, said Club 1957 manager Mark Cipparone.

“Lomachenko is considered one of the greatest amateur fighters in history as he won two gold medals and to be able to absorb knowledge from him is priceless. We hope that being in this camp will help Tevin in his own career going forward,” finished Cipparone.

Fans can follow Tevin Farmer on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Teamfarmerboxing?fref=ts

Philadelphia, PA (April 24, 2014)–Tonight at the sands in Bethlehem, undefeated Flyweight, Miguel “No Fear” Cartagena will take on Timur Shailezov in a 6-round Bantamweight bout as part of a card promoted by Iron Mike Tyson Promotions.

Cartagena of Philadelphia has been nothing short of perfect as he has racked up a record of 12-0 with 5 knockouts.

The 21-year old has faced good competition in his young career as his wins over undefeated Angel Carvajal (2-0); veterans Jhon Molina, Felipe Rivas and in his last bout where he scored 2nd round stoppage over Miguel Robles (12-3-2) on March 21 in Chester, PA.

“I took this fight on three days notice. I been training so it’s not like a last minute thing,”said Cartagena. “I am in shape and I feel strong. I am ready to get another win.”

“I want to thank everyone who is coming out on short notice. I am going to go out there and put on a great show. I want to thank Club 1957 Management and Mark Cipparone for this opportunity.”

Said Cartagena’s manager Mark Cipparone, “We are very happy with Miguel. In his last bout, he knocked out a real good opponent in two rounds and now he is in with another tough guy and we expect another great performance.”

Shailezov of Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan has a record of 16-7-1 with 3 knockouts, has some quality wins such as winning the NABA Bantamweight title with a 10-round majority decision over Leon Moore (18-1). He also won the WBA Inter-Continental Super Flyweight title with a 12-round unanimous decision over Julio David Roque Ler (26-5).

Shailezov is coming off 8-round split decision defeat to 2012 U.S. Olympian Luis Yanez (6-0-1) on April 19.

Cartagena weighed in at 117 lbs at Thursday’s weight while Shailezov checked in at 117.5 lbs

PHILADELPHIA (March 25, 2014)–This past Friday night at Harrahs Philadelphia, two members of the Club 1957 Management stable, Eric “Outlaw” Hunter and
Miguel “No Fear” Cartagena scored big victories.

The show was promoted by Joey Eye Boxing Promotions.

Hunter won the USBA Featherweight title with a 10-round unanimous decision over Yenifel Vicente while Cartagena stayed perfect with a 2nd round knockout over veteran Miguel Robles.

Below are video interviews with the victorious Hunter and Cartagena.

Media outlets may use the videos for journalistic use by copy/pasting the embedded code on their website

Philadelphia, PA (March 20, 2014)–This Friday night at Harrahs Philadelphia,
Eric “Outlaw” Hunter will take on Yenifel Vicente for the USBA Featherweight title.

Hunter and Vicente weighed in at 125.5 lbs for their fight.

The 10-round bout will highlight a big card promoted by Joey Eye Boxing Promotions.

Hunter (17-3, 9 KO’s) of Philadelphia was a 2004 Olympic Alternate and his manager, Club 1957 Management’s Mark Cipparone feels that the 27-year old Hunter is ready to finally take that next step into being a top contender at 126 pounds.

“This is definitely the time for Eric to shine,” said Cipparone.

“He is in the best mind frame I have seen him since we got together. Others who have been with him longer feel that it is the most focused he has been for any fight in his career. Eric’s talent has never been questioned. It was just putting everything together. He is just 27 and we believe his best years are ahead of him. He has been around a while but he turned pro at 18. Some of those spots he may not have been ready but I think that he needed those fights to realize the opportunity he has on Friday and what it could lead to.”

PHILADELPHIA, PA (MARCH 18, 2014)–This Friday night, undefeated flyweight, Miguel “No Fear” Cartagena (11-0, 4 KO’s) will look to up his record to 12-0 when he takes on Miguel Robles in an 8-round bout that is promoted by Joey Eye Boxing Promotions.

THERE WILL BE A PRESS CONFERENCE ON WEDNESDAY MARCH 19TH AT HARRAHS PHILADELPHIA BEGINNING AT 7 PM

In the main event, Eric Hunter will battle Yenifel Vicente for the USBA Featherweight title.

Cartagena, who is managed by Mark Cipparone’s Club 1957 Management is settling in as a top prospect in the 112-pound division.

He has wins over undefeated Angel Carvajal and his last bout when he scored a 6th round stoppage over Felipe Rivas on on January 25th in Bethlehem, PA.

Robles, 12-3-2 with 5 knockouts of San Juan, Puerto Rico has wins over Cristian Fernandez (1-0-1); Arturo Santiago (6-1-1) and is a former WBC FERCARBOX Super Flyweight champion.

Below is a video interview with Cartagena. Media outlets may copy/paste the embedded code to their media websites.

PHILADELPHIA (FEBRUARY 5, 2014)–This past Friday night at Harrahs Philadelphia, Tevin “American Idol” Farmer scored a solid eight round unanimous decision over Noel Echevarria in a featherweight bout.

With the win, Farmer notched his 8th consecutive victory to raise his record to 15-4-1 with three knockouts.

Farmer, 23-years old of Philadelphia was making his 1st appearance as a featherweight since early in his career, won by scores of 79-73, 78-74 and 78-74.

Tevin Farmer

“It was a step up in how I won the fight,”said Farmer, “He was tough as expected and he came to fight.”

Farmer believes that featherweight is a weight that will suit him just fine.

“I know if I get 1 or 2 more fights at this weight, I will be where I need to be.”

This was the 8th consecutive win for Farmer and he knows that bigger fights are on the horizon.

“I need to keep on winning and win the way I have been. I feel the big change in me is that I believe that if you work hard, stay dedicated and do the right things in and out of the ring, then the winning comes easy.”

Farmer has been one of the busiest fighters around as the eight wins came in under 12 months and he plans to keep up the same work scheduled for 2014.

“I already told my manager that I am ready to fight ASAP.”

Said Manager, Mark Cipparone, “We are very proud for Tevin. He continues to get better with each performance and we are seeking the best possible fights for him.”

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