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Вустер, Масса. (Июль 19, 2018) – Гранитные акции Chin (GCP) и Rivera Акции Развлечения (РПЭ) hosted a press conference yesterday at The Ballot Box in Worcester, Массачусетс, to make a major announcement, as well as introduce local fighters on the August 17йpro boxing card at The Palladium in Worcester.
Трехкратный, Два-чемпион мира “Gallo” Хосе Антонио Ривера (41-6-1, 24 КО) is making his return in the “Making History” main event, in large part because he wanted to fight on the same card as his son, A.J. Ривера, who was to become the first pro boxer who was born with Spina Bifida. Эй-Джей, who is a rising matchmaker in New England, was unable to get medically cleared in time and he will not be fighting Aug. 17.
The event has been renamed, “Возвращение на родину”, because six of the competing fighters, including Jose Antonio Rivera, live in Worcester.
“К сожалению,” announced promoter Чак Shearns, who co-promotes Granite Chin Promotions with Крис Трайетти, “A.J. isn’t fighting on this show because he couldn’t get medically cleared in time.”
“I trained hard and was within five or six pounds of my contract weight,” a disappointed A.J. Ривера объяснил. “I passed all of the medical tests except for the CATSCAN. I fought the doctor a little and said I wanted a second opinion. Those results won’t be in time, so I can’t fight on this card.”
“The reason I’m coming back was to make history with my son,” Jose Antonio Rivera added. “We had talked about it a long time but, к сожалению, it wasn’t meant to be for A.J. for this card. He’s already part of history already as the only fighter born with Spina Bifida who fought as an amateur. I feel bad, but everything happens for a reason and as a father, my son’s safety always comes first. He will continue to be an important part of our team to make our company a success. People are thrown curveballs in life like this and we’ve regrouped to turn this into a positive. We’re still fighting for the cause (Spina Bifida).”
Сейчас 45 лет, Rivera has already lost more than 30 фунты, and he is within eight of his contracted weight for his eight-round fight against Ruben “Современный Воин Дня” Galvan (27-26-4, 10 КО).
В 1997, Rivera captured the International Boxing Organization (IBO в) World welterweight title, остановка Жилберто Флорес in the second round. Шесть лет спустя, he traveled to Germany to take on undefeated, родной любимый Мишель Трабант (38-0) для вакантной Всемирной боксерской ассоциации (WBA) Чемпионат мира в полусреднем весе, in which Rivera won a 12-round decision and the belt.
Две драки позже, in front of nearly 10,000 hometown fans in Worcester, Rivera won a 12-round unanimous decision in 2006 over defending champion Алехандро Гарсия (25-1) for the WBA World super welterweight title.
В среднем Кендрик Болл, Младший. (9-1-2, 6 КО) и младший средний вес Khiary Серый (15-4, 11 КО), оба продвигаются по боксу CES, will be making their pro debuts at home in Worcester. Ball faces an opponent to be determined in the six-round co-featured event, пока серый (15-4, 11 КО) соответствует Антонио Шавеш Fernandez (9-33, 4 КО), Броктон, Массачусетс, also in a six rounder.
Непобежденный перспективный игрок в полутяжелом весе Ричард “Папай Морячок Человек” Ривера (8-0, 7 КО), fighting out of Hartford, Коннектикут, is slated to fight in a six-round bout vs. TBA, as well as his stable mate, two-time New England Golden Gloves champion “Выбранный” Шарада Collier (1-0, 1 KO), who takes on his Mexican opponent, Эммануэль “Pollo” Valadez (5-4, 4 КО), в четыре раунда матча.
Also scheduled to fight on the undercard in four-round bouts are Springfield, MA полусреднего Хосе Анхель “KO” Ortiz Jose Angel “KO” Ортис (4-13-1, 1 KO) против. Сет Basler (0-8) and pro-debuting featherweight Joshua Орта против. Вустер-х Эдвин Росадо (1-7-1, 1 KO), Southbridge, MA полусреднего Вильфредо “Sucaro” язычник (4-0, 2 КО) против. TBA, Worcester lightweight Francisco Irizarry (4-0, 2 КО) против. TBA, Worcester’s pro-debuting lightweight Eslih Owusu.против. Мексиканский Engelberto “Guarura” Валенсуэла (11-14 (3 КО).
Все бои и бойцы могут быть изменены.
Билеты, по цене $75.00 (удобная точка для обзора) и $45.00 (General Admission), в продаже и доступны для покупки в www.ThePalladium.net или Palladium кинопроката (только общая входная плата), или связаться с Хосе Ривера (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera (anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) или любой из бойцов.
Двери открываются в 6 p.m. И, Первый бой 7 p.m. И.
Спонсоры мероприятия включают Lundgren Honda, Elm Wealth Group, Адвокат. Maria M. Rivera-Котто, Championsofhealth@USANA.com, Chieftain Liquors, Лас Америка Центр, Baystate Сбербанк, Памела Лапорте Риэлти, Вустер Восеро, ChrisFIT Xperience и Решетка 57 (проведение официального взвешивания и после вечеринки).
Часть доходов пойдет в Spina Bifida Ассоциацию Большой Новой Англии.
Пресс-конференция Котировки
Joe Antonio Rivera: “I want to thank everybody for coming. Tomorrow is four weeks to the weigh in. It’s an important date because fighting is easy, making weight isn’t. I want to thank Granite Chin Promotions
“Four Worcester fighters (Мяч, Серый, Irizarry and Owusu) on this card have never fought here. It’s huge having Kendrick and Khiary on this card and I’d like to thank CES Boxing for allowing them to fight here. I’m proud of Kendrick and Khiary and excited to have them fighting on this show. Chuck and Granite Chin are running this show, I’m only focused on my opponent.
“I’m excited to have an opponent who is coming to fight. He’s my third opponent, but that’s part of boxing. Я тренировался, passed my medicals, and it’s like I’m hungry again. I haven’t fought in years, but I’ve taken good care of my body. I didn’t visualize doing this at 45. I’ve also heard that, after August 17й, there’s a possibility of a title for me by the end of this year.”
Чак Shearns (GCP co-promoter): “I’m honored to be involved in this show. Jose and I have been friends for years. Months ago, this all started with a text conversation (Chuck, Jose and A.J.). A week later, it started getting serious, and then we had Jose and A.J. fighting on this card. К сожалению, A.J. isn’t fighting on this card, but the show will go on.”
Джимми Берчфилд (CES promoter): “What’s important is that Jose Antonio Rivera is fighting on this card and that’s why I’m allowing ‘Pepper’ (Мяч) and Khiary to fight on this card. I’ve had a good relationship with Chuck and I’ve known Jose and A.J., who worked for me, for a long time. Nothing was happening in Worcester boxing for years, until Jose and A.J. started promoting here, but Worcester has always been a good fight town. All the fighters here will be proud of your victory. Это прекрасно! They’ve been around him and know what he’s accomplished in life. Jose has never abused his body, he’s taken good care of himself.
“We (CES бокс) had an event scheduled August 17й at Twin River (Линкольн, Род-Айленд), but we moved from that date, and now everything is focused August 17й on Worcester. How could I not have my Worcester fighters on Jose Rivera’s comeback card? ‘Pepper’ and Khiary really wanted to fight on this card. These kids (fighters seated at head table) look up to Jose for what he’s done and in life and his comeback is a really big story. I know what ‘Pepper” and Khiary are going to do and I know what Jose is going to do because he’s a veteran. I believe this will be a sell out!”
Кендрик Болл, Младший: “I want to thank my promoter, Джимми Берчфилд, for giving me the okay to fight on this card. I also want to thank Granite Chin Promotions and Rivera Promotions Entertainment. I’ve waited for this a long time. This fight will give me a chance to redeem myself and show why I’m the next great middleweight to come out of Worcester. I’m ready to get it on.”
Khiary Серый: “I want to thank Rivera Promotions Entertainment, CES Boxing and Granite Chin Promotions for giving me a chance to fight at home for the first time. This is a rematch for me. I stopped him in the first round, but there was some controversy. I know he’s coming to fight.”
Eslih Owusi: “I just graduated from high school and I wasn’t going to turn pro until after that. Fighting as a pro will be much more exciting than in the amateurs.”
Хосе Анхель Ортиз: “Я очень рад. I haven’t fought in two years. I was supposed to return before, but things didn’t work out. I never left boxing because I’m in the gym all the time working out or training other fighters. Jose and I are both in our forties. We’re going to show everybody that we can still fight.”
Эдвин Росадо: “I will try and put on the best show I can.”
Joshua Орта: “I’m very happy about my first pro fight. I’ve dreamed of this day. Everybody is going to see an exciting card. I love this sport and always train hard.”
ИНФОРМАЦИЯ:
Facebook.com: /RiveraPromotionsEntertainment, /GraniteChin Акции
Щебет: @RiveraPromoEnt @joseriverachamp @KingRivera_, @Granite_Chin
(L-Р): A.J. и Хосе Антонио Ривера
