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HISTORY Phil Alessi Jr. runs the Alessi Promotions organization insuring the well-known legacy continues through another generation. Phil Jr. has managed several power-house fighters and led the organization with the same professionalism and championship philosophy that his father created. He coordinated the weigh-in and fight results with media, are enjoying the venture. “I intend to maintain the honesty and integrity that the Alessi name has always represented .“ Alessi Promotions focus is on building a team of upstanding fighters who hold a significant chance of becoming world champions; and, he has already held a successful Junior Intercontinental NBA Title Fight. From the day we put the word out that Alessi Promotions was returning to the ring we have had phone calls coming in from managers and fighters who want to be a part of our team. Guys who fought for my father 20+ years ago are now looking to have their sons fight under our management. “It’s an honor to be able to fulfill not only mine and my father’s passion, but the passion of other father’s out there and their sons.

The late Phil Alessi Sr. was involved in the fight game since 1967. Alessi has promoted fights in New Orleans, Chicago, Seattle, London, Atlantic City, Nashville and Philadelphia along with his hometown of Tampa, Florida. In all, Alessi Promotions has put on more than 300 fight cards, more than 150 National Television Broadcasts and more than two dozen Championship bouts. Some of the fighters he promoted include John “The Beast” Mugabi, Marlon Starling, Bobby Czyz, Cornelius Boza Edwards, Edwin Rosario, Clint Jaconson and James Tillis. A third-generation resident of Tampa, and the Operator of his family’s long-standing bakery, Alessi held a reputation for honesty, integrity and professionalism in the boxing world. “Alessi Promotions can hold its collective head high,” wrote Randy Gordon, former Editor-In-Chief of Ring Magazine. “It is a finely-tuned team of professionals, the likes of which I’ve yet to find an equal in this sport.” Ferdie Pacheco, the Fight Doctor, once said of Alessi, “He was one of the few promoters the networks could take at his word. They loved to work with him.” Phil Sr. was inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame.

Phil Alessi Jr. w ith Harold Ledbetter of HBO at the Hall of Fame 2012

Phil Alessi Jr. w ith Junior Intercontinental Title holder Ray Ximenz and son Aiden Alessi.

Phil Jr. talks w ith Phil Sr. before the event starts.

Jason Alessi reviews the Bout Card and Stats before getting inside the ring.

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An Alessi Promotions boxing card poster featured prominently at Philly’s Front Street Gym, where much of “Creed” was filmed

“Tampa for more than a century – the Alessi family has been known for the West Tampa bakery that carries their name.

But there was a time they were famous around the world as boxing promoters through Tampa-based Alessi Promotions. Now, to the family’s surprise those earlier days are making a return thanks to one of Hollywood's most storied franchises. “Creed,” the latest chapter in the “Rocky” movie franchise, hit theaters Nov. 25. The next day, friends started stopping by Alessi Bakery at 2909 W. Cypress Street to show Phil Alessi Sr. that his family name appears throughout the film.”

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Tuesday, February 21 , 1984

Tom McEwen

The Morning After

Mugabi-Green bout Fight of the Year?

Premier referee Joe Cortez, wbo has worked hundreds of figh , plenty or them headliners. said it ranks in the top three or bts JO.year career. ne-·s out of the New Jersey­ New York market.

Mickey Duff. manager of John Mugabi and who has bad three world champs, said it ranks with that whieb Ring Magazine called "Fight of the Year" in 1983 "- Cornelius BozaEdwards . Bobb;\, Ch�con.

Fight doc Ferdie Pacheco, NBC's iin? analyst. agreed with Duff and �uid it is no·w the leading candidcl .e fvr Figh� 1)f tilt: Year @f 1984.

None of the. tanding room only crowd or 1,500 who saw It live in Che ball room of the Downtown Hyatt Regency would di gree, and they demonstraIed it vmb the noise they made rrom the fust blow to the last shot Mugabi popped off the bloody face of gallant James "Hard Rock" Green.

Oldttmers rate II one of the beSt fights ever in Tampa' long history of boXing.

And. i1 was so good, BC. which carried it live, Is banking on a high viewmg rating. The flghl itself was high qUalll)', the Alessi Promotions production nawtess. the setting almost elegant. If a fight scene can be elegant Well, Pbll Alessi and bis key aides wore tuxedoes with red ties. "What's not to like'r' Tb.at's bow Pacheco put it Notably, nt ringside was Bert Zeldin, NBC senior vice president for purchasing and contracts.

He was ecstatic at the fig.llt itself. at tile setting, and at the promotion.

Unlike the recent Super Bowl here, the main event, matching those two tough junior middleweights, was better than advertised, Mugabi, whose hacksaw manner and 20-0 all-knockout record had him No. 2 in the estimate of the World Boxing Association. wa� a clear favorite [)\·er Hard Rock Green. 18-rt and 13th in the WBC ranking.,;. Mugabi ts nicknamed ''The Re,;�t" anct prof)erty namec,. ne·� the gu W!l{J [iHlilfWU LO. V.£ into his left forearm w1U1;; �(•1•�. He·s 1!'le guy who hue! never gone bt.. nd �ix rounds, so devastating ha!S been his att;,,.J; on f>reviou.,; opponents. Bui. Hard Rock wa:-. i,1�1 '" ••� .. ·

FEB 21, 1984 “And, if was so good, NBC, which carried it live, is banking on a high viewing rating. The fight itself was high quality, the Alessi Promotions production flawless, the setting almost elegant, if a fight scene can be elegant.”

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