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OFFICIAL WEIGHTS FROM WORCESTER

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Worcester, Uka. (March 31, 2017) – Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE) held the official weigh today at Ballot Box for echi n'abalị “New England’s Future 2” show at Worcester Palladium.
Below are the official weights and pictures by Emily Harney:
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Isi ihe omume – CRUISERWEIGHTS (8)
(L) Vinnie Carita (15-1-1 (14 Kos), Pembroke, MA 195.2 lbs.
(R) Gilberto Matheus Domingos (22-6, 20 Kos), Sao Paulo, Brazil 196 lbs.
CO-FEATURE – LIGHTWEIGHTS (8)
(R) Matt Remillard (23-1, 13 Kos), Manchester, CT 136.8 lbs.
(L) Augustine Mauras (6-1-3, 3 Kos), Lawrence, MA 138 lbs.
HEAVYWEIGHTS (4)
Bryan Daniels (3-0, 1 Ko), Worcester, MA 199 lbs.
Mike Sawyer (7-7, 5 Kos), Winter Park, FL 200 lbs.
Donnie Palmer (8-1-1, 7 Kos), Dorchester, MA 275 lbs.
Bobby Favors (0-5), Cincinnati, OH 377 lbs.
Super MIDDLEWEIGHTS (4)
naa Figueroa (n'ihi na mpụta mbụ), New Haven, CT 167 lbs.
Devision Ribiero (0-3), Tampa, FL 167 lbs.
JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHTS (4)
Derrick Whitley (n'ihi na mpụta mbụ), Springfield, MA 152 lbs.
Anthony Everett (1-4), Lawrence, MA 155 lbs.
WELTERWEIGHTS (4)
Andy Gonzalez (5-1, 5 Kos), Worcester, MA 151.4 lbs.
Antonio Chavez Fernandes (7-30-4, 2 Kos), Brockton, MA 151.4 lbs.
Adrian Sosa (1-0, 1 Ko), Lawrence, MA 145 lbs.
Oscar Diaz (0-10), Hartford, CT 143 lbs.
JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHTS (6)
Anthony Laureano (2-0, 1 Ko), East Hartford, CT 138 lbs.
Bryan Abraham (6-24-1, 6 Ko 141 lbs.
JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHTS (4)
Mykquan Williams (5-0, 3 Kos), Manchester, CT 141 lbs.
Israel Rojas (10-15, 3 Kos), Aqua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico 141 lbs.
FEATHERWEIGHTS (4)
Luis Santiago (n'ihi na mpụta mbụ), Springfield, MA 127 lbs.
Alex Montes (1-2), Lawrence, MA 133 lbs.
Tiketi, ọnụ na $65.00 (ringside) na $35.00 (n'ozuzu mbanye), ndị na ere na dị ịzụta na www.ThePalladium.net ma ọ bụ na palladium igbe ọrụ (general mbanye naanị), ma ọ bụ site na ịkpọtụrụ Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera (anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) ma ọ bụ ihe ọ bụla nke alụso. A portion of the proceeds will go to Make A Change Inc.
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Matt “Sharp Shooter” Remillard’s Ring comeback no April Fool’s Joke

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“New England’s Future 2”, April 1 na Worcester

Matt Remillard (center) is prepared to make up for lost time
(photo by Emily Harney / Team Remillard)
Worcester, Uka. (March 20, 2017) – The long trip back begins April 1abụrụ maka Matt “Sharp Shooter” Remillard, 12 years to the day from his professional debut, na “New England’s Future 2” show at the Palladium in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Remillard (23-1, 13 Kos), fighting out of Manchester, Connecticut, hasn’t boxed for the six years, due to him serving a five-year prison sentence. He takes on Lawrence (MA) fechaa Augustine “Obi tara mmiri” Maura (6-1-3, 3 Kos) in the eight-round co-feature. If their tense, near volatile stare-down at a recent press conference is a true indication, Remillard vs. Mauras is not going the distance, to put things mildly.
New England’s Future 2″ is presented by Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE), which is owned and operated by retired three-time, abụọ nkewa n'ụwa onye mmeri Jose Antonio Rivera na nwa ya nwoke, Anthonee (A.J.) Rivera.
“I am excited to have a boxer of Remillard’s caliber on our ‘New England’s Future 2’ ọkpọ omume,” promoter Jose Antonio Rivera remarked. “He has a tough match against August time Mauras for his first fight back. Knowing Remillard, ezie, he wouldn’t have it any other way. I want to thank Matt, Paul Cichon (isi ọzụzụ) and their team for trusting Rivera Promotions Entertainment for Matt’s first boxing match back from his long layoff.”
Remillard is a former World Boxing Council (WBC) United States & Youth World, North American Boxing Federation (NABF) na World Boxing Organization (WBO) featherweight champion. His lone pro loss came in his last fight, March 23, 2011 in Atlantic City to then rising star Mikey Garcia (24-0), when Remillard retired after 11 agba. He won’t make excuses; Otú ọ dị, he never should have taken the fight with Garcia, facing the impending court case that sent him to prison and working with a new head trainer he’d only met two weeks prior to the fight.
“I’m confident I can get back to where I was in about a year,” the 30-year-old Remillard said. “A dream come true would be a rematch with Garcia, at any weight, but I have to earn that shot. Everybody wants a rematch with the guy who gave you the first loss. It seldom happens but, ma ọ bụrụ na ọ bụghị, in time I believe there will be other big fights out there for me.
“I’m fighting an opponent who fought by buddy, Chip Perez, ugboro atọ (0-2-1), so I’m familiar with his style. He doesn’t back down. I don’t expect him to back down against me…until he feels my power. I’m going to take out those five years that I was away on him. I’ve been through so much the last six year but I’m most comfortable in the gym. The past is past and this is my last run. Paul and I have a lot of unfinished business to take care of.”
Seventeen years ago, Chicon first met Remillard at the Manchester PAL gym, but he made the 13-year-old aspiring boxer earn his opportunity to be trained. Paul made Matt clean the bathrooms, take care of spit buckets, wdg. before he started training him.
“When he returned to the gym a few months back, I saw that his work ethic hadn’t faded,” Cichon commented. “I don’t believe he’s really that far away from where he was six years ago. He was idle five years but his first day back he sparred 12 agba. He stayed in good physical shape and is hungrier than ever. He thinks he has something to prove after his last fight, but he really doesn’t have anything to prove to me or anybody else. He is fighting a tough kid but Matt’s going to be victorious. I think in four or five more fights he’ll be back where he was in boxing.”
Pembroke (MA) cruiserweight Vinnie “American Nightmare” Carita (15-1-1, 14 KOs will headline against Brazilian KO specialist Gilberto Matheus “El Magico” Domingos (22-6, 20 Kos), the former South American light heavyweight champion, in the eight-round main event.
Dorchester (MA) heavyweight Donnie “Big Nasty” Palmer (8-1-1, 7 Kos) faces unbeaten Quian Davis (4-0-2, 2 Kos), of Mays Landing (NJ), in a four-round bout.
2016 New England Golden uwe mmeri Anthony Laureano (2-0, 1 Ko), fighting out of East Hartford (CT), meets Schenectady (NY) vetiran Bryan “The Brick” Abraham (6-23-1, 6 Kos) na a isii-gburugburu egwuregwu.
Fighting on the undercard in four round bouts are Worcester cruiserweight Bryan Daniels (3-0, 1 Ko) vs. Mexican invader Jose Humberto “Olympico” Corall (19-23, 12 Kos), Worcester featherweight Andino Ranse (1-0) vs. Mike Hellenfinger (0-2), nke Harrisburg (På), three-time USA Boxing Nationals champion naa Figueroa, nke New ogige eden (CT) makes his pro debut vs. Brazilian super middleweight Devision Robiero (0-3), Worcester welterweight Andy Gonzalez (5-1, 5 Kos) vs. Brockton’s Antonio Chavez Fernandes (7-30-4, 2 Kos), 2014 N.E. Golden uwe mmeri, Lawrence junior welterweight Adrian Sosa (2-0, 1 Ko) vs. TBA), Worcester’s pro-debuting super middleweights Neal Sullivan vs. Nathan Schulte, Springfield (MA) keobere middleweight Derrick Whitley vs. Anthony Everett (104), nke Lawrence, pro-debuting Springfield featherweight Luis “Pancho” Santiago vs. Alex Montes (1-2), nke Lawrence, and unbeaten Manchester (CT) keobere welterweight “Ebube” Mykqyan Williams (5-0, 3 K0s) vs. TBA..
All ọgụ na alụso bụ isiokwu ịgbanwe.
Tiketi, ọnụ na $65.00 (ringside) na $35.00 (n'ozuzu mbanye), ndị na ere na dị ịzụta na www.ThePalladium.net ma ọ bụ na palladium igbe ọrụ (general mbanye naanị), ma ọ bụ site na ịkpọtụrụ Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera (anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) ma ọ bụ ihe ọ bụla nke alụso. A portion of the proceeds will go to Make A Change Inc.
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“New England’s Future 2” Press Conference quotes & pictures April 1 na Worcester

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(photo by Emily Harney)
Worcester, Uka. (March 9, 2017) – Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE) held a press conference last night at Ballot Box in Worcester (MA) to formally announce its April 1abụrụ “New England’s Future 2” show at the Palladium in Worcester, Massachusetts.
New England’s Future 2″ is presented by Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE), which is owned and operated by retired three-time, abụọ nkewa n'ụwa onye mmeri Jose Antonio Rivera na nwa ya nwoke, Anthonee (A.J.) Rivera.
Pembroke (MA) cruiserweight Vinnie “American Nightmare” Carita (15-1-1, 14 KOs will headline against Brazilian knockout artist Gilberto Matheus “El Magico” Domingos (22-6, 20 Kos), the former South American light heavyweight champion, in the eight-round main event. Carita, like promoter Rivera, is a court officer in Brockton (MA) and Worcester, karị.
Manchester (CT) fechaa Matt “Sharp Shooter” Remillard (23-1, 13 Kos) returns to the ring for the first time in six years ihu Augustine “Obi tara mmiri” Maura (6-1-3, 3 Kos), nke Lawrence (MA), Na asatọ gbaa gburugburu ngalaba-mma,
Dorchester (MA) heavyweight Donnie “Big Nasty” Palmer (8-1-1, 7 Kos) osobo Alando Pugh (1-10-1, 1 Ko) in a four-round bout. Bradley was shot in the stomach last summer by his sister’s abusive boyfriend.
2016 New England Golden uwe mmeri Anthony Laureano (2-0, 1 Ko), fighting out of East Hartford (CT), takes on veteran Bryan “The Brick” Abraham (6-23-1, 6 Kos) na a isii gburugburu n'obi.
Fighting on the undercard in four round matches are Worcester cruiserweight Bryan Daniels (3-0, 1 Ko) vs. Tracey Johnson (4-5-4, 1 Ko), nke Boston, Worcester featherweight Andino Ranse (1-0) vs. Mike Hellenfinger (0-2), nke Harrisburg (På), three-time USA Boxing Nationals champion naa Figueroa, nke New ogige eden (CT) makes his pro debut vs. Brazilian super middleweight Devision Robiero (0-3), Worcester welterweight Andy Gonzales (5-1, 5 Kos) vs. pro-debuting Irving Veloz, 2014 N.E. Golden uwe mmeri, Lawrence junior welterweight Adrian Sosa (2-0, 1 Ko) vs. Jimmy Rosario (2-4, 1 Ko), pro-debuting super middleweights Neal Sullivan, of Worcester, vs. Nathan Schulte, Springfield (MA) keobere middleweight Derrick Whitley vs. Anthony Everett (104), nke Lawrence, pro-debuting Springfield featherweight Luis “Pancho” Santiago vs. Alex Montes (1-2), nke Lawrence, and unbeaten Manchester (CT) keobere welterweight “Ebube” Mykqyan Williams (5-0, 3 K0s vs. TBA..
All ọgụ na alụso bụ isiokwu ịgbanwe.
Tiketi, ọnụ na $65.00 (ringside) na $35.00 (n'ozuzu mbanye), ndị na ere na dị ịzụta na www.ThePalladium.net ma ọ bụ na palladium igbe ọrụ (general mbanye naanị), ma ọ bụ site na ịkpọtụrụ Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera (anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) ma ọ bụ ihe ọ bụla nke alụso. A portion of the proceeds will go to Make A Change Inc.
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Pịa ogbako ruturu
Vinnie Carita: “I saw the last (RPE) show and it was great. I’m happy to be on this show. This is a great show with a lot of New England talent. There’s going to be fireworks!”
Matt Remillard: “M bụ na (RPE’s) last fight and it sold out. That’s awesome. They’re making boxing better, not only in Worcester, but throughout New England. April 1, 2005, I turned pro. I never fought in Worcester before. It’s a great atmosphere. This has been a long time coming, six years I’m going to punish him for. It will not go the distance, I can promise that. He won’t recognize himself after the fight. After I knock him down, I hope he gets back up because I want to punish him. This isn’t a game. I’m in the hurt business.”
Augustine Mauras: “I truly thank Matt Remillard for fighting somebody like me. I’m not an easy cookie. He’s going to be in the toughest fight of his life. I’m going to put you (Remillard) on his ass. I’m here to fight this man! It’s going to be a helluva fight.”
Jose Antonio Rivera, CEO/promoter: “I appreciate the support we received for our last show and we’re looking ahead to booking our next show in June. I can’t really say anything about that, ma. I want to thank our sponsors. My roots are here in Worcester and that’s why so many of the fighters on this show are from here. We aren’t signing fighters, just giving them a platform to fight. We’re happy, ugbu a, helping to provide them with a platform to go on to bigger and better things. Rivera Promotions Entertainment hopes to move fighters and allow them to showcase their skills. We’re very happy about this show. Remillard versus Mauras alone is worth the price of admission.”
Anthonee Rivera, President/matchmaker: “It’s been a lot of fun for us so far. We’re proud to bring boxing back to New England. There are a lot of great fighters on our April 1abụrụ card with top prospects, former Golden Gloves champs, top fighters like Matt Remillard and future world champions. All of these guys took the opponents they were offered, no cherry-picking, and that shows what kind of fighters they really are. Anyị nwere 13 fights and don’t blink during any one of them.”
Bryan Daniels: “I’m a student of Worcester boxing and Jose Rivera was the most established fighter. He came from nothing to become world champion. Never in a million years did I think I’d be fighting on his card. I’m humbled. I was hoping to get an opponent with experience to bring the best out of me. This will be my first time fighting in Worcester to showcase my skills. I’m originally from Illinois but Worcester has a lot to offer, including Rivera Promotions Entertaining giving us a platform.”
Anthony Laureano: “I’m very thankful to be fighting on another Rivera Promotions Entertainment card. They did an awesome job last show and I’m grateful to be fighting again on their card. This will be a big test. Rivera Promotions gave me a platform to be signed by Star Boxing. Jose Rivera was a fighter and he knows what we need.”
Andino Ranse: “I have a fulltime job, go to the gym, and take care of my son. I want to thank Rivera Promotions Entertainment for allowing me to fight. I also want to thank Carlos Garcia, he’s the man! Jose’s been my idol since I first stepped into the gym.”
Neal Sullivan: “I grew up with AJ and Jose has always been good to me. I wouldn’t be fighting if I didn’t trust them. They look out for fighters. I’m a student of the game and know the history of Worcester boxing. I look forward to bringing it April 1abụrụ.”
Derrick Whitley: “My father was a professional boxer and I’ve been around boxing my whole life watching him. Nke a bụ oge m, the beginning of my journey.”
Luis Santiago: “I want to thank Rivera Promotions Entertainment this opportunity. I’ve been ready since the last show (his opponent failed the pre-fight medical exam) and haven’t stopped working. April 1abụrụ will be the start of my pro career. It’s going to b e a great show and I’m going to end-up with a win.”
Mykqyan Williams: “Dị m obi ụtọ. Ọzụzụ mara ụlọikwuu kemgbe magburu onwe. Matt (Remillard) and myself have helped each get ready. I’m looking forward to putting on a good show.”
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Vinnie Carita headlines April 1 & Matt Remillard returns to ring

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“New England Ọdịnihu” series continues April 1 na Worcester
Worcester, Uka. (February 23, 2017) – Popular cruiserweight Vinnie “American Nightmare” Carita will headline the second installment of the “New England Ọdịnihu” usoro na satọde n'abalị, April 1, at the Palladium in Worcester, Massachusetts.
“New England’s Future 2” is presented by Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE), which is owned and operated by retired three-time, abụọ na-nkewa n'ụwa onye mmeri Jose Antonio Rivera na nwa ya nwoke, Anthonee (A.J.) Rivera.
Carita (15-1-1, 14 Kos), fighting out of Pembroke (MA), is riding a 12-fight win streak (11-0-1) into his April 1abụrụ eight-round main event against Brazilian knockout artist Gilberto Matheus “El Magico” Domingos (22-6, 20 Kos), the former South American light heavyweight champion.
Na asatọ gbaa gburugburu ngalaba-mma, Manchester (CT) fechaa Matt “Sharp Shooter” Remillard (23-1, 13 Kos) returns to the ring for the first time in six years. The former NABF and NABA featherweight champion faces Augustine “Obi tara mmiri” Maura (6-1-3, 3 Kos), nke Lawrence (MA).
“We are excited to be promoting our second boxing event so quickly and with the great lineup of talented boxers who will be showcasing their talents on Saturday, April 1abụrụ,” promoter Jose Rivera said. “It’s great to have fellow court officer, Vinnie Carita and longtime friend Matt Remillard, karị, as our main and co-feature fighters. We are also excited that we will have three Worcester boxers on the card. Bryan Daniels na Andy Gonzales fighting for the first time at home, yana Ranse Andino who fought on our first event this past January 19nke. With only the buzz about our next event and no real promoting to this point, the amount of tickets already sold leads us to believe that there will be another packed house at the Worcester Palladium come fight night.”
2016 New England Golden uwe mmeri Anthony Laureano (2-0, 1 Ko), fighting out of East Hartford (CT), meets veteran Bryan “The Brick” Abraham (6-23-1, 6 Kos) na a isii gburugburu n'obi.
Fighting on the undercard in four round matches are pro-debuting Springfield (MA) featherweight Luis “Pancho” Santiago vs. Alex Montes (1-2), nke Lawrence (MA), Worcester featherweight Andino (1-0) vs. Mike Hellenfinger (0-2), nke Harrisburg (På), 3-time NE Golden Gloves champion naa Figueroa, nke New ogige eden (CT) makes his pro debut vs. Brazilian super middleweight Devision Robiero (0-3), pro-debuting Springfield junior middleweight Derrick Whitley vs. Anthony Everett (104), nke Lawrence, Haverhill (MA) keobere welterweight Carlos “The Dragon” Candelario (9-1, 4 Kos) vs. TBA, Lawrence junior welterweight Adrian Sosa (2-0, 1 Ko) vs. TBA, Worcester junior middleweight Gonzalez (5-1, 5 Kos) vs. TBA, Worcester cruiserweight Daniels (3-0, 1 Ko) vs. Michael Shipp (1-4, 1 Ko), of Michigan, and Dorchester (MA) heavyweight Donnie Palmer (8-1-1, 7 Kos). vs. Alando Pugh (1-10-1, 1 Ko), nke Washington D.C.
All ọgụ na alụso bụ isiokwu ịgbanwe.
Tiketi, ọnụ na $65.00 (ringside) na $35.00 (n'ozuzu mbanye), ndị na ere na dị ịzụta na www.ThePalladium.net ma ọ bụ na palladium igbe ọrụ (general mbanye naanị), ma ọ bụ site na ịkpọtụrụ Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera (anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) ma ọ bụ ihe ọ bụla nke alụso. A portion of the proceeds will go to Make A Change Inc.
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Top Prospect Irvin Gonzalez remains perfect Stops Israel Rojas in second round

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OFFICIAL RESULTS FROM WORCESTER
(L) – Irvin Gonzalez
Worcester, Uka. (January 20, 2017) – Boxing returned to Worcester last night (Thursday) for the first time in more than five years to the delight of a capacity crowd of 2,100 passionate fans at the Palladium.
The inaugural event of the “New England Ọdịnihu” usoro, n'ihu site Rivera n'ọkwá Entertainment, featured 10 rụsiri ịlụ ọgụ, highlighted by rising Worcester featherweight prospect Irvin Gonzalez (5-0, 5 Kos).
“The support we received from the sold out crowd was exciting for our first show,” kwuru akwalite Jose Antonio Rivera, the former 3-time, 2-nkewa n'ụwa onye mmeri. “We working on our second show in March, n'ezie, right here in Worcester.”
The 20-year-old Gonzalez was absolutely relentless in the main event, fright rom the opening bell, throwing a barrage of unanswered punches from every conceivable angle, repeatedly hurting his Mexican foe, Israel “Tigre” Ramos (9-15, 3 Kos), including a late first-round knockdown. Gonzalez didn’t let up in the second, firing crisp punches, until Rojas hit the canvas early in the second frame and referee Steve Clark had seen enough, stopping the one-sided fight.
Gonzalez is continuing the rich Worcester boxing tradition. “I’m always relentless,” Gonzalez said with a smile. “It was great fighting in the main event at home. I heard the crowd and really appreciated their support. I hurt him early and I almost took him out in the first round with a body punch. I finished him off with a right in the second. None of my fights have gone the distance, but I prepared to go the full six tonight, if needed.”
Gonzalez takes off Sunday o report to undefeated Guillermo Rigondeaux’ training camp in Miami, where he’ll work with the reigning WBA super bantamweight world champion and 2-time Olympic gold medalist.
Undefeated Ray “Bazooka” Gracewski (5-0, 3 Kos), fighting out of Springfield (MA), was on a search-and-destroy mission in the co-feature against Worcester super middleweight Ralph Johnson (2-10, 1 Ko), who was dropped three times before referee Kevin Hope halted the fight.
Hartford si pro-debuting Richard “Popeye The Ọkwọ Ụgbọ Mmiri Man” Rivera was good to the finish, albeit only two rounds, in a fight contested at a 185-pound catchweight against Philadelphian Davonte Hopkins (0-3). Rivera, bụ onye na- 2016 Rocky Marciano Tournament winner, punished Hopkins, finally dropping him in the second round, after which his corner threw in the towel.
In an evenly matched junior featherweight bout, n'obodo ọkacha mmasị Andino Ranse‘s pro debut resulted in a hard earned victory, by way of a four-round unanimous decision, over Lowell’s (MA) previously unbeaten Jonathan Perez (2-1-1, 2 Kos)
Unbeaten Haitian heavyweight Jean Pierre “Kid Creole” Augstin (7-0-1, 3 Kos) pounded game Mexican foe Jose Humberto “Olympico” Corral (19-22, 12 Kos) from the opening bell en route to a shutout six-round unanimous decision.
East Hartford prospect Anthony Laureano (2-0, 1 Ko), a 2016 New England Golden uwe mmeri, finished off winless welterweight Rafael Francis (0-9) with a debilitating body shot early in the second round.
In his pro debut, popular Worcester heavyweight Felix Martinez, a local barber, spotted his opponent, 392-paụnd Bobby Favors (0-4), fọrọ nke nta 60 pounds but Favors was unable to continue after the first round.
Southbridge, MA Wilfredo “na Sucaro” na-ekpere arụsị turned in a memorable pro debut, winning a four-round majority decision over Alexander Picot (1-2-1 (0 Kos), contested at a 145-pound catchweight.
The second-oldest pro fighter in Massachusetts history, 49-otu afọ “Irish” Chuck Shearns (3-1, 2 Kos), of nearby Auburn, MA., ended his boxing career in style with an opening-round technical knockout victory over Philadelphia junior middleweight Shavonte Dixon (0-2).
Team Shearns celebrates after his retirement fight
U.S. Marine Brandon Montella, fighting out of Saugus, MA., mma ya ndekọ 6-0 (5 Kos), as his light heavyweight Mexican veteran Roberto “The Old” Valenzuela (69-74-2, 56 Kos) suffered an injury early in the second round.
Complete results n'okpuru:
Ukara IHE
Main Omume –Featherweights
Irvin Gonzalez (5-0, 5 Kos), Worcester, MA
WTKO2 (1:28)
Israel Rojas (9-15, 3 Kos), Aqua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico
Co-Njirimara – Super Middleweights
Ray Graceski (5-0, 3 Kos), Springfield, MA
WTKO1 (1:32)
Ralph Johnson (2-10, 1 Ko), Worcester, MA
HEAVYWEIGHTS
Jean Pierre Augstin (8-0-1, 3 Kos), Lawrence, MA
WDEC6 (60-54, 60-54, 60-54)
Jose Humberto “Olympico” Corral (19-23, 12 Kos), Aqua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico
Felix Martinez (1-0, 1 Ko), Worcester, MA
WTKO1 (3:00)
Bobby Favors (0-4), Cincinnati, OH
(185-paụnd) Catchweight
Richard Rivera (1-0, 1 Ko), Hartford, CT
WTKO2 (2:48)
Davonte Hopkins (0-3), Philadelphia, På
ÌHÈ HEAVYWEIGHTS
Brandon Montella (6-0, 5 Kos), Saugus, MA
WTKO2 (0:50)
Roberto Valenzuela (69-74-2, 56 Kos), Aqua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico
JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Chuck Shearns (3-1, 2 Kos), Auburn, MA
WTKO1 (2:19)
Shavonte Dixon (0-2), Philadelphia, På
(145-paụnd) CATCHWEIGHT
Wilfredo Pagan (1-0, 0 Kos), Southbridge, MA
WDEC4 (39-37, 39-37, 38-38)
Alexander Picot (1-2-1, 0 Kos), Cidra, Puerto Rico
WELTERWEIGHTS
Anthony Laureano (2-0, 1 Ko), East Hartford, CT
WKO2 (0:24)
Rafael Francis (0-9), Dorchester, MA
JUNIOR FEATHERWEIGHTS
Andino Ranse 1-0, 0 Kos), Worcester, MA
WDEC4 (40-36, 39-37, 39-37)
Jonathan Perez (2-1-1, 2 Kos), Lowell, MA
SPONSORS: Heavyweights – Lundgren Honda, Atty. Michael H. Erlich, Atty. Maria M. Rivera-Cotto, USANA Health Services; Lightweights – TKO Auto Repair, Atty. Stephen W. Debs.
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ABOUT RIVERA PROMOTIONS ENTERTAINMENT (RPE): Tọrọ ntọala na 2016, Rivera Promotions Entertainment is owned and operated by one of Worcester’s all-time greatest boxers – 3-oge, 2-division world champion Jose Antonio “The France” Rivera – along with his son, Anthonee “AJ” Rivera, whose collective goal is to bring boxing back to Worcester on a consistent basis, providing boxers a platform and fans a full entertainment experience.
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Prospect Irvin Gonzalez continuing Worcester boxing tradition Jan 19th

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Inaugural “New England Ọdịnihu” series event in Worcester
Worcester, Uka. (January 11, 2017) – Fast rising featherweight prospect Irvin Gonzalez (4-0, 4 Kos) will continue Worcester’s rich boxing tradition Thursdayn'abalị, January 19, headlining the inaugural “New England Ọdịnihu” series event against Mexican invader Israel “Tigre” Rojas (9-14, 3 Kos), at the Worcester Palladium.
Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE), is promoting the first professional boxing show in the Central Massachusetts city in more than five years.
(photo by Cristian Nunez)
Worcester’s boxing tradition started close to a century ago with Canadian import Lou Brouillard, a two-division world champion and Hall of Famer, 1928 Olympic bronze medalist Leo Sawicki, and more recently, n'etiti ndị ọzọ, pro and amateur standouts such as multiple national amateur champion Bobby Harris, Sean “The Irish Express” Sean Fitzgerald na Edwin RODRÍGUEZ.
Arguably the greatest Worcester fighter in the past 50 years is three-time, abụọ na-nkewa n'ụwa onye mmeri Jose Antonio “The France” Rivera, who is promoting “New England Ọdịnihu” with his son, Anthonee. “I have seen Irvin train and fight since he was in the Junior Olympics,” Rivera said. “I am very proud of him because he was able to discover on his own that he was getting in his own way. He was always a talented fighter but, at times in the ring, he was inconsistent and it cost him a few fights. As he got older, he boxed more talented boxers and looked good against them. He started believing in himself more and it showed in his training. His abilities and confidence grew and that got him all the way to the Olympic Trials. I feel he has the skills to become world champion in the future. The sky is the limit for this young man and I am proud to have him fighting on our show.”
Gonzalez, a 2015 New England Golden uwe mmeri, will be headlining his first show in his first scheduled six-round bout. “Fighting in my hometown in the main event means a lot to me because,” Gonzalez admitted. “I’ve grown up in this city, fighting my whole life, and of people who’ve supported me will be watching me fight for the first time as a pro. Obi dị m anụrị. I’m comfortable fighting here in Worcester and I want to showcase the boxing talent we have in Worcester.”
Gonzalez qualified for the 2016 Olympic Trials but he was eliminated, not due to a loss in the ring, for missing weight. He decided not to wait four years for another Olympic shot, turning pro this past March with a first-round stoppage of Gilvan Santos at Foxwoods Resort Casino. In four pro fights to date, Gonzalez has four knockouts and only one was extended into the second round.
“I was always told that I had a pro boxing style,” the well-spoken, handsome Gonzalez continued, “but we didn’t immediately decide to turn pro until the time was right. I had some stoppages as an amateur but, dị ka a pro, I’ve been going more to the body. I do have heavy hands. I don’t go into a fight looking for a knockout. I just let ’em come but I’ve prepared to go six rounds if needed for this fight. I’ve been sparring eight rounds with different guys coming in fresh.”
In addition to being a prize fighter, the 20-year-old Gonzalez works at a bank and he also owns and operates New England Boxing gym with his father, former boxer Irvin Gonzalez, where the youngster serves as a personal trainer.
In the six-round co-feature Springfield (MA) ìhè heavyweight Reinaldo “Bazooka” Graceski (4-0, 2 Kos) faces Worcester’s Ralph Johnson (2-9, 1 Ko).
Fighting on the undercard in four-round bouts are Worcester junior lightweight Andino Ranse in his pro debut vs. Lowell’s (MA) Jonathan Perez (2-0-1, 2 Kos), pro-debuting Worcester heavyweight Felix Martinez vs. Bobby Favor (0-3), Hartford’s (CT) pro-debuting light heavyweight Richard “Popeye The Ọkwọ Ụgbọ Mmiri Man” Rivera vs. Brockton’s (MA) Davonte Hopkins (0-2), pro-debuting Southbridge (MA) oku okpu Wilfredo Pagan vs. Alexander Picot (1-1-1, 0 Kos) at a 145-pound catchweight, pro-debuting Springfield (MA) junior featherweight Luis “Pancho” Santiago vs, Jonathan Ramos (0-2), 2016 N.E. Golden uwe mmeri Anthony Laureano (1-0), of East Haven (CT), vs. Boston junior welterweight Rafael Francis (0-8), Auburn (MA) keobere middleweight “Irish” Chuck Shearns (2-1, 1 Ko), the 49-year-old hanging up his gloves after his fight with Shavonte Dixon (0-1), nke Philadelphia, Saugus (MA) ìhè heavyweight Brandon Montella (5-0, 4 Kos) vs. Roberto El Viejo” Valenzuela (69-73-2, 56 Kos) and unbeaten Lawrence (MA) heavyweight Jean Pierre Augstin (7-0-1, 3 Kos) vs. Jose Hymberto “Olympico” Corral (19-22, 12 Kos).
All ọgụ na alụso bụ isiokwu ịgbanwe.
Tiketi, ọnụ na $65.00 (ringside), $45.00 (preferred seating) na $35.00 (n'ozuzu mbanye), ndị na ere na dị ịzụta na www.ThePalladium.net ma ọ bụ na palladium igbe ọrụ (general mbanye naanị), ma ọ bụ site na ịkpọtụrụ Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera (anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) of any of the fighters. A portion of the proceeds will go to Why Me & Sherry’s House.
Major event sponsors include Lundgren Honda, Atty. Michael H. Erlich, Atty. Maria M. Rivera-Cotto and USANA Health Services. Other sponsors are TKO Auto Repair and Atty. Stephen W. Debs.
Ozi:
Facebook.com/RiveraPromotionsEntertainment
Twitter: @RiveraPromoEnt @joseriverachamp
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49-year-old pro boxer “Irish” Chuck Shearns Hanging up gloves January 19th

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Worcester, Uka. (January 5, 2017) – Auburn (MA) keobere middleweight “Irish” Chuck Shearns will become the second-oldest professional fighter in Massachusetts boxing history on Thursday n'abalị, January 19, in his farewell performance at the Worcester Palladium, marking the first pro boxing event in Worcester, located in Central Mass., in more than five years.
The inaugural “New England Ọdịnihu” series event is being presented by Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE), which is owned and operated by one of Worcester’s all-time greatest boxers – 3-oge, 2-nkewa n'ụwa onye mmeri Jose Antonio “The France” Rivera – na nwa ya nwoke, Anthonee “AJ” Rivera.
Rising junior lightweight prospect, 2015 New England Golden uwe mmeri Irvin Gonzalez (4-0, 4 Kos), will be fighting at home in the 6-round main event against Mexican invader Oscar Eduardo Quezada (2-1, 1 Ko), while Springfield (MA) ìhè heavyweight Reinaldo “Bazooka” Graceski (4-0, 2 Kos) meets Worcester’s Ralph Johnson (2-9, 1 Ko) in the six-round co-feature.
The 49-year-old Shearns (2-1, 1 Ko), who is the general manager of Lundgren Honda in Auburn, ga-on Shavonte Dixon (0-1), nke Philadelphia, in a four-round bout. The state record, set in 2011 by then 53-year-old Joe Siciliano, is safe because Jan. 19nke will definitely be Shearns’ last fight.
“I have a tremendous amount of respect for all boxers in terms of what they go through to be able to perform at their best in the ring,” promoter Jose Antonio Rivera said. “Chuck is doing it at 49 afọ! That takes a lot of sacrifice and courage to put your body through that rugged training. I wish him the best and I am glad I can provide him with the opportunity to be able to say goodbye to boxing on his own terms.”
Shearns made his amateur debut at the age of 29, 10 years later he made his professional debut. “I grew up watching boxing with my father (John), who boxed in the Navy, and my grandfather (John),” Shearns explained. “My grandfather was a club fighter, otú, boxing was in my blood. I only had four amateur fights and one day I met “Fitzy,” who is now one of my closest friends. (Sean Fitzgerald, one of Worcester’s all-time best boxers, who is Shearns’ head trainer.) I told him I wanted one pro fight and asked him to train me.”
Gịnị mere, ezie, na afọ nke 49 does he still put himself through such extensive training, while working fulltime during the holiday season, to fight an opponent half his age?
“Boxing was the ultimate hobby for me and I just got carried away with it,” Shearns admitted. “I’m a novelty, not a real pro boxer. I’m fighting January 19nke because I was given this opportunity and decided to accept it but, n'eziokwu, I’m sure that this it! Maybe I just wanted a chance to go out with a win because I lost my last one? I don’t know. Sometimes I wake up asking myself, ‘What am I doing?’ And ‘Fitzy’ is working me so hard for this fight – I don’t know if it’s my age or what – but I’ve hated every minute of it. I lost my father in March. He was always in my corner and this fight I’ll have RIP on my trunks in his honor.”
Lately, Shearns’ typical day has been, ọma, in a word, unordinary, to say the least. He reports to work at 5 a.m., exercises and runs on the treadmill for an hour in a small gym at work, catches up with “Fitzy” at Anytime Fitness to hit the heavy and speed bags, and after work “Fitzy” trains Shearns at Camp Get Right.
Shearns has the complete support of his family and co-workers, who will all be at the Worcester Palladium supporting him Jan. 19. “Nwunye m (Karen) and two daughters (Kayla and Olivia) have always been there for me,” Shearns noted. “My wife supports me and has jokingly said, ‘We’re getting divorced if you lose this fight.’ I’ve worked at Lundgren Honda for about 20 years and most of the 100-plus employees there will be at my fight. I did want to fight one more time before I turn 50. When Jose asked me to fight, how could I pass up this final opportunity?”
Also fighting on the undercard in 4-round bouts are Worcester junior lightweight Andino Ranse in his pro debut vs. Lowell’s (MA) Jonathan Perez (2-0-1, 2 Kos), pro-debuting Worcester heavyweight Felix Martinez vs. Dorchester’s (MA) Brian Richardson (0-8), Hartford’s (CT) pro-debuting light heavyweight Richard “Popeye The Ọkwọ Ụgbọ Mmiri Man” Rivera vs. Brockton’s (MA) Huston Crayton (1-8, 0 Kos), pro-debuting Southbridge (MA) oku okpu Wilfredo Pagan vs. Puerto Rican Alexander Picot (1-1-1, 0 Kos) at a 145-pound catchweight, pro-debuting Springfield (MA) junior featherweight Luis “Pancho” Santiago vs, Mexican Jonathan Ramos (1-2, 0 Kos), 2016 N.W. Golden uwe mmeri Anthony Laureano (1-0), of East Haven (CT), vs. Boston junior welterweight Rafael Francis (0-8), Saugus (MA) ìhè heavyweight Brandon Montella (5-0, 4 Kos) vs. Mexican veteran Roberto El Viejo” Valenzuela (69-73-2, 56 Kos) and unbeaten Lawrence (MA) heavyweight Jean Pierre Augstin (7-0-1, 3 Kos).
All ọgụ na alụso bụ isiokwu ịgbanwe.
Tiketi, ọnụ na $65.00 (ringside), $45.00 (preferred seating) na $35.00 (n'ozuzu mbanye), ndị na ere na dị ịzụta na www.ThePalladium.net ma ọ bụ na palladium igbe ọrụ (general mbanye naanị), ma ọ bụ site na ịkpọtụrụ Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera (anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) of any of the fighters. A portion of the proceeds will go to Why Me & Sherry’s House.
Major event sponsors include Lundgren Honda, Atty. Michael H. Erlich, Atty. Maria M. Rivera-Cotto and USANA Health Services. Other sponsors are TKO Auto Repair and Atty. Stephen W. Debs.
Ozi:
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Twitter: @RiveraPromoEnt @joseriverachamp
Inaugural “New England Ọdịnihu” series event in Worcester
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Professional Boxing returns Jan. 19 to Worcester Junior lightweight prospect Irvin Gonzalez headlines Inaugural “New England Ọdịnihu” series event

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Worcester, Uka. (December 29, 2016) — Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE) held a press conference yesterday to formally announce its inaugural show, “New England Ọdịnihu,” Thursday night, January 19, at the Worcester Palladium. It will mark the first professional boxing event in Worcester, located in Central Mass., na afọ ise.
Rivera Promotions Entertainment is owned and operated by one of Worcester’s all-time greatest boxers – 3-oge, 2-nkewa n'ụwa onye mmeri Jose Antonio “The France” Rivera – along with his son, Anthonee “AJ” Rivera, whose collective goal is to bring boxing back to Worcester on a consistent basis, providing boxers a platform and fans a full entertainment experience.
“It’s all about the fighters,” RPE CEO Jose Antonio Rivera said. “I’m in a unique position as a promoter because of my boxing background. I hard it is for local fighters to get fights, which is why we have so many with less than six pro fights and five pro debuts fighters on this card. They are why we’re here today. I never had a press conference until I was much more established in my career. This is about them showcasing their skills.
“After my son graduated from Johnson Wales University with a degree in Sports Management, he told me he was ready to form Rivera Promotions Entertainment, as we had discussed, and promote shows. I lost a lot of money promoting a show in 2008, so I told him to put a plan together first and within a week he did. He had gotten his feet wet in the business as an intern for a boxing promoter. We went over the plan ad decided that we can do this. We’re not signing fighters, ugbu a, we’re helping them build their careers. We do a lot of hard work behind the scenes that the public doesn’t see; the fighters work in the gym. I’m really excited about January 19nke. Irvin Gonzalez is a future world champion.”
Tiketi, ọnụ na $65.00 (ringside), $45.00 (preferred seating) na $35.00 (n'ozuzu mbanye), ndị na ere na dị ịzụta na www.ThePalladium.net ma ọ bụ na palladium igbe ọrụ (general mbanye naanị), ma ọ bụ site na ịkpọtụrụ Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera (anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) of any of the fighters. A portion of the proceeds will go to Why Me & Sherry’s House.
“We appreciate the support being given to us and the fighters who give their blood, sweat and tears for you,” RPE president A.J. Rivera added. “I got into the business side of boxing as an intern working for CES. In Worcester, we have 11 active fighters, all on the rise, and to bring boxing back to Worcester is special, Teamwork makes dreams work. I also want to note that none of these fighters turned down a single opponent we offered.”
Promising junior lightweight prospect, 2015 New England Golden uwe mmeri Irvin Gonzalez (4-0, 4 Kos), fighting out of Worcester, will be showcased in the 6-round main event against Mexican invader Oscar Eduardo Quezada (2-1, 1 Ko).
“I’m very excited to be fighting in my hometown for the first time as a pro,” Gonzalez commented. “I fought here as an amateur but that’s not the same as fighting in the main event and my first 6-rounder. Don’t take your eyes off the ring when I fight. I’m going to be 5-0 with five knockouts on January 19nke.”
Na 6-gburugburu ngalaba-atụmatụ, ìhè heavyweight Reinaldo “Bazooka” Graceski (4-0, 2 Kos), of nearby Springfield (MA), faces Worcester’s Ralph Johnson (2-9, 1 Ko).
Fighting on the undercard in 4-round bouts are Worcester junior lightweight Andino Ranse in his pro debut vs. Lowell’s (MA) Jonathan Perez (2-0-1, 2 Kos), 49-year-old Auburn (MA) keobere middleweight “Irish” Chuck Shearns (2-1, 1 Ko) in his retirement fight vs. Philadelphian Shavonte Dixon (0-1), pro-debuting Worcester heavyweight Felix Martinez vs. Dorchester’s (MA) Brian Richardson (0-8), Hartford’s (CT) pro-debuting light heavyweight Richard “Popeye The Ọkwọ Ụgbọ Mmiri Man” Rivera vs. Brockton’s (MA) Huston Crayton (1-8, 0 Kos), pro-debuting Southbridge (MA) oku okpu Wilfredo Pagan vs. Puerto Rican Alexander Picot (1-1-1, 0 Kos) at a 145-pound catchweight, pro-debuting Springfield (MA) junior featherweight Luis “Pancho” Santiago vs, Mexican Jonathan Ramos (1-2, 0 Kos), 2016 N.W. Golden uwe mmeri Anthony Laureano (1-0), of East Haven (CT), vs. Boston junior welterweight Rafael Francis (0-8), Saugus (MA) ìhè heavyweight Brandon Montella (5-0, 4 Kos) vs. Mexican veteran Roberto El Viejo” Valenzuela (69-73-2, 56 Kos) and unbeaten Lawrence (MA) heavyweight Jean Pierre Augstin (7-0-1, 3 Kos) vs. TBA.
All ọgụ na alụso bụ isiokwu ịgbanwe.
Major event sponsors include Lundgren Honda, Atty. Michael H. Erlich, Atty. Maria M. Rivera-Cotto and USANA Health Services. Other sponsors are TKO Auto Repair and Atty. Stephen W. Debs.
Ozi:
Facebook.com/RiveraPromotionsEntertainment
Twitter: @RiveraPromoEnt @joseriverachamp