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Close comeback in Boston Saturday night, Feb. 15 at National Guard Armory, Dorchester

04.02 - BOSTON, Mass. - Former European and Irish champion, Ray Close (23-3-1, 12 KOs), is scheduled to embark on his comeback trail Saturday night, February 15 in the main event on "The Backyard Brawl" pro boxing card at the National Guard Armory in Dorchester (MA).

"The Backyard Brawl" is promoted by Doug Pendarvis, in association with Danny Kelly, Frugal McDoogal's, Miller Beer, Ramada Inn, Everlast, Irish Emigrant and the Tara Pub.

Close, fighting out of Belfast, hasn't fought since 1997 due to eye surgeries. Ten years ago, he battled unbeaten (35-0) Chris Eubank to a 12-round draw in the World Boxing Organization super middleweight championship match.

"What better place for an Irish boxer to make his comeback than Boston," promoter Pendarvis asked rhetorically. "Ray's hoping for another world title shot and this will be his first step."

Close's opponent is Oswaldo Bello (9-6-2, 8 KOs), the Venezuelan now fighting out of New York City. Bello's nine victories include one against Joe Gatti.

In the six-round co-feature, unbeaten middleweight Jason "The Hammer" LeHoulier (5-0, 4 KOs), of Portland (ME), faces popular veteran Tommy "The Bull" Attardo (10-12-1, 2 KOs), of South Boston. This is a rematch of an exciting fight last November that LeHoulier won by decision in six.

Local fighters slated to appear on the card include South Boston middleweight Martin "The Irish Assassin" Thornton (4-0, 1 KO) and cruiserweight Tommy Fitzgerald (2-0), Dorchester heavyweight Mike Beverly (1-0) and junior lightweight Mike Bernal (0-1), Pembroke junior welterweight favorite Eddie McAloney (12-5, 6 KOs), Haverhill super middleweight Gil "Sugar" Reyes (4-1, 3 KOs) and junior lightweight Alex Insante making his pro debut.

All bouts and fighters are subject to change.

Ticket prices are $40.00 ringside and $25.00 general admission. Doors open at 7 p.m. with the first bout scheduled for 8 p.m. Call Pendarvis Boxing Promotions at 617-825-3283 to order tickets or for more information.

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