Hogan Dominates, Moore Shines in Title-Winning Performance at North Shore Knockout

BEVERLY, MA — CES Boxing delivered a thrilling night of championship boxing on Saturday at the iconic North Shore Music Theatre, as hometown star Francis “Frank the Tank” Hogan successfully defended his NABF Middleweight Championship and Amelia Moore captured her first professional title in a dominant performance.

In the main event, the undefeated Hogan improved to 22-0 (18 KOs) with a fifth-round stoppage of Ghana’s Patrick Allotey (45-11, 35 KOs), a battle-tested veteran who entered the bout with more knockouts than Hogan had total fights.

From the opening bell, it was a tactical battle of Hogan’s southpaw range against Allotey’s orthodox pressure. The Boston native remained composed against the experienced challenger, who had previously shared the ring with world-class opponents including former jr. middleweight world champion Jaime Munguia, contenders Serheii Bohachuk and Chordale Booker, and prospect Tommy Hyde.

Hogan began to take control in the middle rounds, dropping Allotey in the fourth with a sharp left hand. Tensions escalated in the fifth, when Allotey felt that he was hit behind the head.  The Ghanaian responded moments later with a hammer punch to the top of Hogan’s head, prompting a point deduction from referee Johnny Callas. It was the beginning of the end, as the frustrated Allotey seemed to be looking for a way out of the fight.  Moments later, Allotey grabbed Hogan and attempted to knee him in the head, prompting referee Johnny Callas to immediately halt the contest.

“I had a tough, quality opponent in there tonight,” said Hogan immediately after the bout.  “He punched hard and went more rounds than I thought he would. I wish he would have been a bit more classy with the way things ended, but I was breaking him down and I know that I would have gotten him out of there one way or another.” 

With the victory, Hogan not only made a successful first defense of his NABF title, but was also able to show how he could handle an experienced fighter who has faced plenty of world-level opposition.

“I want to fight Connor Coyle next,” said Hogan when asked who he wants.  “We have similar records and are in the same division, so we should fight each other.  We can’t just keep fighting steppingstones and veterans, we have to fight someone who is undefeated and take someone’s ‘0’.  So, Connor Coyle, I’m calling you out.  You’re next – sign the contract.”

Moore Announces Arrival with Dominant NABF Title Victory

In the co-feature, Amelia Moore (4-0, 1 KO) delivered a disciplined, one-sided masterclass to capture the vacant NABF Lightweight Championship, defeating Canada’s Bonnie Hunter (6-7, 3 KOs) by unanimous decision with scores of 80-72, 80-72, and 80-71.

The bout, originally scheduled for November before being postponed, saw both fighters enter with ample preparation – and Moore made the most of it. The 2020 U.S. Olympic alternate showcased her elite amateur pedigree, controlling the action with superior speed, footwork, and sharp punching.

Moore stunned Hunter in the third round with a powerful right hand and dictated the pace throughout, consistently evading incoming shots with sharp head movement. Despite Hunter’s trademark durability, she was unable to mount any sustained offense or trouble Moore at any point over eight rounds. With the win, Moore positions herself firmly within reach of a world title opportunity.

“I’d really like to fight [WBA Champion] Stephanie Han,” said Moore, who is ranked #2 in the world with the WBA at super lightweight.  “I know we would make for a great fight.”

Tevin Regis survives scare to stop late-replacement Romel Tsanimp

Dorchester’s Tevin ‘The Hitman’ Regis (7-0, 6 KOs) overcame early adversity in his super lightweight bout to remain unbeaten, earning a third-round TKO over late replacement Romel Tsanimp (3-9).

The power-punching Regis was originally scheduled to face fellow unbeaten prospect Anuel Rosa, who withdrew due to injury.  Tsanimp answered the call on seven days’ notice to save the day, but he almost ruined Regis’ perfect record in the process.

Regis appeared on the verge of a quick finish after dropping Tsanimp with a stiff jab in round one. Just as ‘The Hitman’ went in to finish the job, the Baltimore-based Ecuadorian caught him with a looping right hand to the temple that sent Regis to the canvas and had him on shaky legs at the bell. 

Regis regained control in round two, reasserting himself behind a punishing jab and sharp right hands as the exhausted Tsanimp began to fade. Just as the action was heating up, the Ecuadorian chose not to answer the bell for round three, giving Regis another stoppage victory.

Other Action

Marshfield welterweight Joe Bush (7-0, 5 KOs) returned from a year layoff to stop Giovanni Gutierrez (11-18-1, 6 KOs) after three rounds. Bush overwhelmed the normally durable veteran with short left hooks and heavy right hands on the inside, steadily breaking down the Nicaraguan.  Gutierrez bravely fought back in spurts but decided that he had enough at the end of round three.

Nashua, NH featherweight Christian Moura continued to impress as one of the most promising young prospects in the CES stable, improving to 3-0 (3 KOs) with a second-round stoppage of Rashad Hicks (2-7-1, 2 KOs). Moura dropped Hicks with a left hook in the opening round before trapping him in the corner in round two and unleashing a sustained attack that forced the referee to stop the bout one minute into the round.

Saugus’s Lamin Conteh made a successful professional debut, earning a unanimous decision over Steven Farrar in a 4-round jr. middleweight contest. Conteh used his reach effectively throughout the contest and punctuated his performance with a fourth-round knockdown via left hook. Farrar had his best moment in round three with a counter left hand but was unable to build on it.

Irish lightweight Conor ‘Bullet’ O’Donovan traveled overseas for his professional debut and wasted no time making an impression, stopping John Medina in the first round. O’Donovan scored two knockdowns—first with a short right hand and then with a body shot—before finishing the fight with a final left hand at 2:04 of round one.

In a battle of debuting fighters, Pennsylvania’s Jose Perez Marrero (1-0, 1 KO) scored a highlight-reel knockout over Lawrence, Massachusetts native Dimas Colon (0-1). Marrero dropped Colon twice in the opening round with left hands before ending the bout in round two, catching Colon with a short left that produced a delayed knockdown for the count at 2:09.

For more information on North Shore Knock Out and all CES events, visit cesfights.com.

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CES Boxing is one of the top promotions on the East Coast.  Founded in 1992 by Jimmy Burchfield Sr., CES Boxing has promoted many world class fighters, including Jamaine Ortiz, Juiseppe Cusumano, Hank Lundy, Vinny Paz, Peter Manfredo, Mariusz Wach, Jason Estrada, Matt Godfrey, Chad Dawson and Ray Oliveira. CES Boxing has promoted such super fights as “The Thriller on Triller: Tyson v Jones Jr.”, “Mayweather vs. Gotti III” and “The Contender: Manfredo v Pemberton”.




Amelia Moore Prepared for her First Professional Title on March 28 at the North Shore Music Theatre

OXFORD HILLS, ME — On Saturday, March 28, unbeaten lightweight contender Amelia Moore (3-0, 1 KO) steps into the ring at the iconic North Shore Music Theatre in Beverly, MA to face Canada’s Bonnie Hunter (6-6, 3 KOs) for the vacant NABF Lightweight Championship.

The eight-round bout serves as the co-feature to CES Boxing’s ‘North Shore Knock Out’, a stacked card featuring two championship bouts, a New England lightweight showdown, and several of the best prospects in boxing.

Tickets for ‘North Shore Knock Out’, priced between $60 and $110, are on sale now at CESFights.com and at the North Shore Music Theatre. Doors open at 6pm, with the first bell at 7pm EST.  

For Moore, a 2020 U.S. Olympic alternate and five-time U.S. National Amateur Champion, the bout represents her first opportunity to capture a professional title — and a pivotal step toward the world stage.

“This is what I always wanted,” said an excited Moore from the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, CO, where she regularly spars with the likes of 2024 US Olympian Alyssa Mendoza. “I feel like I’m exactly where I need to be — mentally, physically and spiritually.”

Already ranked No. 2 by the WBO and No. 7 by the WBA at 140 pounds after just three professional bouts, Amelia approaches fight week as one of the fastest-rising contenders in women’s boxing. A victory over Hunter could place her firmly into the WBC lightweight rankings and accelerate her climb toward a world title opportunity.

Yet Moore appears remarkably calm as fight week nears.

“I have zero nerves,” she admitted. “After over 125 fights around the world, I’ve seen it all.”

Indeed, few fighters enter the pro ranks with the depth of experience Moore brings into the ring.

Before turning pro in late 2024, Moore built one of the most accomplished amateur résumés in U.S. boxing. The Colorado Springs-based fighter, originally from Oxford Hills, Maine, won five national championships, represented Team USA internationally and served as the alternate for the 2020 U.S. Olympic team.

Along the way she shared the ring with elite competition from around the world.

“I’ve seen everything there is to see,” continued Moore. “Orthodox, southpaw — after that many fights all over the world, there’s nothing in the ring that surprises me.”

That experience, Moore believes, gives her a decisive edge even as she takes on seasoned veterans in the professional ranks.

Enter Bonnie Hunter, a fighter with four times as many professional bouts as Amelia and the No. 2-ranked lightweight in Canada. 

The durable Canadian has never been dropped in twelve fights and has been active, fighting three times in 2025.  In fact, the fighters appeared on the same card in October 2025 at Foxwoods, where Hunter lost a decision to Moore’s CES stablemate Stevie Jane Coleman while Amelia dominated Victoria Mason over six rounds.

“I had a chance to watch her and Stevie fight live,” said Moore.  “Bonnie is a durable, game fighter who will engage.  We were originally supposed to fight on November 22, so we’ve both had plenty of time to get ready.”    

While Moore expects a competitive fight, she believes that her experience, speed and footwork will ultimately prove decisive.

“I know what my skill set is,” said Moore. “I know I’m faster. I know I have more tools in my toolbox.  I know that my feet are fantastic.  That’s really going to be the difference.”

While many young professionals are guided carefully through early matchmaking, Moore has made it clear she is interested in meaningful fights where she’ll learn something rather than cultivate a padded record.

“I want progressive fights,” she explained. “I want fair fights. It’s unfortunate when you see situations where the A-side is fully ready for a date and the B-side comes in super late. That’s not the case here. I’m not here to pretend.  That’s what moves the sport forward and makes it exciting.”

A Hometown Traveling with Her

Although this fight takes place in Massachusetts, Moore won’t be short on hometown support.

Beverly is roughly three and a half hours from Oxford Hills, Maine, where Moore first discovered martial arts through an after-school program as a child.  In the weeks leading up to the fight, friends and local businesses from the region came together with a creative idea to fund a fan bus so supporters can travel together to the event.

The initiative allows fans to make the trip for just $10.

“If you can’t fight in your hometown,” Moore said with a smile, “you bring your hometown to you.”

For Moore, the gesture represents more than just logistical support — it is a reminder of the community that helped shape her journey.

“My heart is so full,” she said. “It’s crazy seeing everyone rally like this.  I’m so grateful.”

World Ambitions

While the focus remains firmly on Hunter, Moore understands the broader implications of the opportunity in front of her.

The NABF title has long served as a steppingstone for fighters moving toward world championship contention. With her existing rankings in the WBO and WBA already placing her near the top of the division, a victory on March 28 could also move Moore into the top 10 of a third sanctioning body, the WBC. 

But the path forward, she insists, begins with taking care of business in Beverly.

“My complete focus is on March 28 against Bonnie Hunter,” emphasized Moore. “The NABF title deserves that respect.  I’m stoked: my hometown will be there, and everything is coming together at the perfect time.  There are many opportunities out there, but we take this step first, and then we keep grinding to whatever’s next.”

With a championship on the line, a hometown crowd making the journey, and the momentum of a rapidly rising career behind her, Moore appears ready to make that step count.

For more information on North Shore Knock Out and all other CES events, visit cesfights.com.




Amelia Moore: “There Shouldn’t be a Question in Anybody’s Mind What Kind of Beast I Am!”

Mashantucket, CT – Junior welterweight contender Amelia Moore (2-0, 1 KO) has never been one to take the easy road.  Whether it’s fighting through injuries, serving as a color commentator, or becoming an EMT, Moore thrives in the deep end.

On Saturday, October 11, Moore will dive in again—this time against Victoria “Fury” Mason (1-0, 1 KO) at the Great Cedar Showroom inside Foxwoods Resort Casino.  The bout between the two unbeaten females will top the undercard of CES Boxing’s Bloodlines: Gotti vs. Hagler.

Limited Tickets remain for Bloodlines: Gotti vs. Hagler, so grab yours now at CES Fights or Ticketmaster.

A 2020 U.S. Olympic alternate with over 130 amateur bouts, Amelia Moore’s amateur resume speaks for itself.  In the pro ranks, Moore made a splash in 2024 as part of the Team Combat League, where she compiled a perfect 12-0 record with the Boston Butchers over two seasons.Now ranked #8 in the world with the WBA and WBO, Amelia is carefully devising a plan to compete for and win a world title.  But before turning her attention to global ambitions, Moore knows that she has to focus on what’s in front of her on October 11.

“It’s been an awesome, long camp, and I’m definitely ready,” Moore said of her preparation for Victoria Mason. “I spent the first five weeks of camp with Bud Crawford and the B&B team, just building a great foundation. Then the last three weeks, I’ve had the great opportunity to work with seven-time world champion kickboxer Nilli Block and two-time UFC champion Rose Namajunas in Denver.  I’ve had amazing sparring, everything’s been really consistent, and I’m ready to go.”

The names she drops—Crawford, Block, Namajunas—aren’t just for effect. They’re a reflection of the circles she keeps: elite fighters who push her to new levels.

Moore has long admired Terence “Bud” Crawford, not just for his pound-for-pound dominance, but for the way he carries himself outside the ring.

“He’s smart,” said Moore of the three-time undisputed champion. “He’s not running around buying flamboyant jewelry that loses 60% market value when you walk out of the store. He invests in his community. He’s purchased a load of properties in Omaha. He’s a diversified human and he loves sports in general—he wrestles, plays basketball, even table tennis. He keeps breaking the mold. He’s not trying to be like everybody else.”

That same versatility defines Moore.  Earlier this year, Amelia suffered a broken nose during a Team Combat League bout but refused to quit, fighting through blood and pain to preserve her undefeated record. Photos of that night—her face crimson, her eyes clear—tell the story of a fighter with grit in her DNA.

“When things get nasty, a switch goes off in me and I rise to the occasion,” Moore said. “There shouldn’t be a question in anybody’s mind what kind of beast I am.”

The April injury forced Amelia to take time off from competition, but she didn’t sit idle.  When the TCL offered her the chance to serve as a color commentator for their broadcasts, Moore took the opportunity with both hands.

“I got thrown into it,” laughs Moore. “I’ve never done anything like it before. It was so fun, but doing the role with no formal training was a challenge.  Thankfully, I have a good boxing IQ and I already knew a lot of the athletes.  I also had really good mentors around me, like Beto Duran, Ray Flores and Claudia Trejo.  They made the job a lot easier and I quickly fell into my stride.”

In addition to ringside commentary, Amelia made good use of the time by earning her national EMT certification and completed certifications in personal training, sports nutrition, and performance conditioning.

“I think it’s so important to understand the body and how to optimize performance,” explains Moore, sounding more like a scientist than a pugilist.  “Especially for female athletes—having the medical background to support that is key. Understanding nutrition and how it coincides with training is one of the big keys to unlocking performance.”

Moore’s curiosity stems from her own health journey. After years of dealing with autoimmune issues and misdiagnoses, she took charge of her body and her education.  Now, she’s studying gene analysis for sports performance, determined to help others find the answers she once couldn’t.

“I came out of the military with some of the worst autoimmune issues ever,” reflects Amelia of her days in the US Naval Academy.  “I had what they thought was Crohn’s disease, but after extensive testing, it was eventually downgraded to Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).  In between, I had a pulmonologist, a gastroenterologist, an immunologist, and an allergy specialist. I was getting an infection every three weeks and the doctors kept giving me an antibiotic like a PEZ dispenser. I became antibiotic resistant to that type of antibiotic.  It was a mess.”

Now with her IBD under control and a firm understanding of how nutrition and exercise impact her body, Moore is able to fully focus on October 11, when she faces an opponent with a serious pedigree of her own. Victoria Mason is a 17-bout MMA veteran who’s fought five times in the UFC.  Moore recognizes the danger in that.

“She’s seasoned,” admits the Maine native, now living in Colorado Springs. “She’s more of an orthodox fighter, but she switches southpaw. She’s a striker, and she’s been on big stages. But boxing is my space, and she’s going to find that out. It’s gonna be a great fight.”

Working with the likes of Namajunas and Block has given Moore insight into how to face such a versatile opponent.

“Rose is a dominant striker in MMA,” Moore explained. “She’s very well versed and a switch fighter, so training with her helped me work on timing and awareness.  Nilli is a dominant force in kick boxing.  Their fight IQ is really high—if you mess up, the small margins matter. They pushed me to be a better athlete, and I love that.”

Normally campaigning at junior welterweight, Moore agreed to fight Mason at lightweight—a challenge she accepted without hesitation.

“They asked for 135, and that’s fine,” conceded Moore. “Making 140 is a cakewalk, so 135 will be okay. I can float between both divisions. The goal is to keep progressing with each fight. The point is not to just get a title shot, but when one presents itself, I want to be ready to capture it like a bat out of hell and hang on to it.”

Fully healed from her nose injury, Moore’s sights are set on activity and progression.

“The goal is still the same,” she said. “Positioning for a mandatory or an eliminator. I want to fight two or three times by early summer and then see what happens mid-year. I’m not interested in padded records—I’m playing to win, and I’m fighting for legacy.”

That sense of purpose extends beyond her own career.  As a fighter, commentator, and mentor, Moore has found a voice that echoes far beyond the ring.

“I want to give a voice to these athletes,” said Amelia. “I was often the only female or the only athlete on broadcast, and I wanted to nail it so that more opportunities come to us.”

When Victoria Mason steps into the ring on October 11, she will be facing not just a boxer with excellent pedigree—she’ll battle a fearless competitor who is relentlessly evolving as a fighter and as a person.

“The journey continues,” Moore said. “Thank you for tuning in.  Let’s get it. It’s going to be a great fight.  I’m playing to win and I’m fighting for legacy.”

Fans can catch Amelia Moore’s fight live at Foxwoods or via the TMT live stream. Tickets and updates are available through her official website, Amelia Moore Boxing.

For more information on Bloodlines: Gotti vs. Hagler and all other CES Boxing events, visit cesfights.com.
INFORMATIONAbout CES BoxingCES Boxing is one of the top promotions on the East Coast.  Founded in 1992 by Jimmy Burchfield Sr., CES Boxing has promoted many world class fighters, including Jamaine Ortiz, Juiseppe Cusumano, Hank Lundy, Vinny Paz, Peter Manfredo, Mariusz Wach, Jason Estrada, Matt Godfrey, Chad Dawson and Ray Oliveira. CES Boxing has promoted such super fights as “The Thriller on Triller: Tyson v Jones Jr.”, “Mayweather vs. Gotti III” and “The Contender: Manfredo v Pemberton”.
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