Philadelphia (January 22, 2015 ) - This past Tuesday night at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, Jr. Welterweight Raymond "Tito" Serrano scored a clear unanimous decision over Jerome Rodriguez. With the win, Serrano raised his record to 20-2 as the score cards read 59-55 on all cards. "It was a fight that I worked on things in training,"said Serrano. "I knew going in that Rodriguez was a slick boxer but he was a little more aggressive then I expected so I adjusted and fought smart. After the 3rd round he seemed to fade a little bit and I started to land my shots." This was Serrano's 2nd bout after a 22-month layoff and he is happy with the improvement shown in this bout. "I thought I was better. Rodriguez is young and hungry and he comes to fight. I had to be smarter in this fight and I was better than the last one." Serrano will get right back at it as he is looking to fight on February 27 in Huntington, New York on a show that will be promoted by his promoter Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing. "I should be back on February 27 on the Star Boxing card. I am getting right back to the gym. I am moving forward to accomplish the dream of becoming world champion. I know my promoter will put me in the spots to accomplish that goal." "I want to thank my manager Mark Cipparone and all my fans. I want to know that I am back and I am taking my quest to become champion one bout at a time." " This was the perfect fight for Ray in every measure. From the very first round it was clear to all in the building that Rodriguez, who is certainly no push over was in the ring with an elite professional. Ray landed impressive shots to the body of Rodriguez all night and his veteran boxing skills made it all look too easy. I have been in the gym for some time now watching Ray closely, comparing and measuring and he will be a problem for anyone out there. Tito has earned my attention for sure so don't sleep on him because his comeback is now a reality! ", said Club 1957 Management CEO Mark Cipparone Club 1957 Management was founded in 2013 by local businessman Mark Cipparone. Cipparone is the owner of the widely successful and popular Rocco's Collision. Since the formation of Club 1957 Management he has guided the careers of some the top fighters in the country. Currently he manages Heavyweight Joey Dawejko, Welterweight Raymond Serrano, Jr. Lightweight Tevin Farmer and Jr. Lightweight Jason Sosa and others.
Cool. Tito's been fun to watch, and I wouldn't mind seeing him on a Friday NIght Fights level card against an up and coming prospect like, say, Imam.
