WORCESTER, Mass. — Two local boxers, Daniel "Grafton Hill's favorite son" Docimo, and Jhon Danny Devers Rodriguez are looking to continue Wahconah's boxing tradition when they make their pro debuts on Friday, Aug. 9. at Polar Park, at Punch Out at Polar Park 2. 

Docimo is fighting at 147 pounds while Rodriguez is in the 154-pound weight class. Both guys say they are pumped about the opportunity to get after it in their home city. 

"So I'm super excited to fight at Polar Park; there's going to be fireworks and a great evening of boxing," said Rodriguez. "I'm excited to represent Worcester and be on this card. [It's] such a great event."

"I'm so excited for this opportunity that Kendrick [Ball, one of the promoters] has given me," said Docimo, "To fight at Polar Park, at my professional debut, blessed, very blessed. I've been waiting for this moment my whole life. I'm super excited. [It's] amazing [that] I get to fight in my hometown."

Tickets are available at the box office.