Oldest NJ Amateur Show
Photo: Vasilliy Zherbnenko 132 lb. Open boxer of Brighton BC receives “Boxer of the Night” from NJ USA-Boxing President Jose Rosario
By: Bobby Breen

6/11/08. The longest running amateur boxing show in NJ was held for the thirty first time Friday June 6th at PS #27 in Jersey City, NJ. Six bouts headlined the card. What was great about this show was not only has it been the longest-running, but the Brighton Boxing Club, as in Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, NY came over with three boxers. And all three Brighton BC boxers are won! Not an easy feat, as it is a common concern when traveling out of and into other territories, getting a fair decision sometimes can be hard.

Appearing on this card was Vassilliy Zherbnenko, a recent finalist in the NYC Daily News 2008 Golden Gloves, who went up against #4 nationally ranked Shemuel Pagan in the 132 lb. Open class. Zherbnenko, a 132 lb. Novice NYC GG Champ in 2007, lost a tough decision to the highly rated Pagan. Zherbnenko, as well as tough 165 lb. Sub-novice Dimitri Domanko and 200 lb. Jr. Olympian Sub-novice German Tyhryayen, all won by decision.
Zherbnenko won over Rickey Edwards of Joe Grier Boxing Academy in their 132 lb. Open class matchup. Zherbnenko appeared to be the stronger boxer and puncher. Domanko, won a close split decision over Jaime Burdetto of Final Round BC in their contest. But it was the battle of two young (both14 yrs. olds) J.O. boxers who stole the night. Tyhryayen and Robert McCarthy of Team Gladiator went at it toe-to-toe. Many in the crowd waited to see who would tire first. That didn