Lynn boxer “Speedy” Rashidi Ellis (28-1) defeated Javier Fortuna (39-7-1) at Mohegan Sun Arena as part of Saturday’s “CES Autumn Classic.” Ellis, weighing in at 154 pounds, knocked Fortuna down with a body shot in round three before stopping his opponent in the fourth. “Savage with a Smile” Ellis improved his knockout percentage to 67.86 percent. (Paul Halloran)
Joey Barrett is the Daily Item's Sports Editor. He reports on local high schools, colleges, and professional teams. Prior to his current position, he worked for UMass Athletics, the Cape Cod Baseball League, and Gannett Media, among others. Barrett was also Sports Editor at Endicott College and treasurer of Endicott's Society of Professional Journalists branch.
