Anthony Pietrantonio is finally getting a big venue break.  Pietrantonio will challenge undefeated Light Heavyweight Prospect, Sean Monaghan at Madison Square Garden this Saturday, October 22.  Monoghan is 9-0 with 6 KO’s but is the style of fighter that Pietrantonio can match up with.

“He is from Ireland, and those guys draw big, especially in New York”, said Pietrantonio of his opponent.

“He fights my style, very straight-forward, and to be honest with you, he doesn’t look any tougher than the last guy I fought.”

The scheduled six-round fight is part of the undercard featuring the main event of Nonito Donaire (26-1) against Omar Andes Narvaez (35-0), a couple of big name bantamweights.

Pietrantonio is thrilled about the chance to fight at The Garden.

“It is going to be awesome., it’s the biggest stage in the world and it is very historical and exciting”, claimed the underdog.  “I want to deliver and put on an awesome show.  I rise to the occasion when I get chances like this and have a habit of fighting to the ability of my opponent.”

Pietrantonio (7-7, 6 KO) has been training with Jack Loew after switching gyms.  He won his last fight at the Covelli Centre and ended a skid of consecutive losses that had him questioning his future in the sport of boxing.  The 34-year old feels like he is on the right track and wants to make the most of the opportunity.

“This is a great opportunity to showcase my skills”, said Pietrantonio.  “I am the underdog, no doubt about it.  People see my record and think that this will not be much of a fight.  I can’t wait to show the ‘experts’ who I am and why I am in that fight.”

Results from the fight will be posted when I get them Saturday night. Good Luck Anthony!