The second annual Father’s Day Pro Boxing Classic returns on Saturday, June 14, to the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland, once again honoring the rich and lasting legacy of boxing in Maine. Tickets go on sale to the public on Friday, April 18 at 10:00AM (EST) at CrossArenaPortland.com and in person at the Hammond Lumber Company Box Office. General Admission tickets start at $35 and discounted group rates, family four packages, and premium sponsorship opportunities are also available. Media is invited to the live Weigh-In on June 13. More details to come.
The Father’s Day Pro Boxing Classic serves as a platform to showcase rising stars while honoring the legends who have paved the way for the next generation. From amateurs to seasoned professionals, these athletes embody the grit, determination, and heart that boxing in Maine is known for.
Portland’s Casey Streeter, the current New England Super Welterweight Champ will be moving up to the middleweight division to challenge Boston’s Bernard Joseph for his NE Middleweight crown. Joseph, trained by highly regarded coach Mark DeLuca, brings an impressive 11-1 record to the bout. Streeter, 13-2-2, coming off an exciting eighth round stoppage of Joe Farina in Boston for the third defense of his title considers the weight jump to be insignificant for the bout, bringing speed and mobility to counter the strength of the champ.
One of Maine’s favorite boxers, Brandon “The Canon” Berry of West Forks returns! With a regular following in the thousands, Berry’s fans will light up the arena with their support and enthusiasm.
Up-and-coming middleweight Wade Faria, fighting out of Portland Boxing Club and teammate of Streeter, will face undefeated Henry Hewig of Worcester, MA. Faria, 3-0, left the amateur ranks for the pros a year ago, making his debut on the first Father’s Day Classic event. Looking to step up competition level with the tough Hewig, Faria is a fighter to watch- he may become the next big name in Maine boxing.
Blue-chip prospect Marco Romero will appear in a feature 6 round bout. The multi-time national amateur champ also made his professional debut a year ago at the Cross Insurance Arena. Now 6-0, he, too, will step up his competition facing California’s Nafys Garner, 4-2, a former amateur standout and pro prospect. Many boxing writers believe that Romero will be the next Oscar DeLaHoya. Charismatic, humble, exciting, and incredibly talented, he checks all the boxes to be the sport’s next superstar.
Fryeburg’s Liam Harriman, 2-0, will make his first appearance in Portland in a 4 round heavyweight bout. The evening will open with 3 amateur bouts including Golden Gloves champs Ilyas Bashir and Kate Zehr.
At its core, the Father’s Day Pro Boxing Classic is more than just a fight night—it’s a celebration where family and community are as important as the action inside the ring. The annual event draws people from all walks of life and unites them by their shared passion for the sport. This year’s Classic promises to be an unforgettable showcase of talent, passion, and Maine’s proud boxing tradition.
The Father’s Day Boxing Classic is made possible in part by NEWS CENTER Maine – Official Media Partner and by our family of Presenting Partners - Modelo, Bud Light, Lone Pine Brewing and Surfside Vodka Ice Tea
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