DEFYING THE ODDS: A CELEBRATION OF AMERICA’S 250TH ANNIVERSARY

Professional boxing returns to ESL Ballpark on Tuesday, July 14, as “Defying The Odds: A Celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary” brings an exciting night of seven bouts to downtown Rochester.

The card is headlined by former two-time Heavyweight World Champion Hasim “The Rock” Rahman (50-9-2, 41 KOs), who continues his pursuit of becoming the oldest heavyweight champion in boxing history.

Rochester’s own “Irish” Red Williams (10-2-1) will also be featured on the card, along with the United States debut of Italy’s top-rated lightweight Pietro “Power” Loriga (17-1, 14 KOs).

Additional local fighters scheduled to compete include Rochester Fire Department heavyweight Richard “Riko” Hernandez, Webster welterweight Norberto Lopez (3-0-1, 3 KOs), and Rochester amateur standout Fynast Cummings, a nine-time national champion and the 2026 National Golden Gloves Champion, who is expected to make his professional debut.

The event is promoted by J Payne Promotions and Tavern Boxing Associates. Proceeds from the evening will benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Rochester, the Lou Gramm Foundation, and Foodlink.

The first bout is scheduled for 6:30 p.m., with gates opening at 5:30 p.m.

Tickets are available now at RedWingsBaseball.com.