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OFFICIAL WEIGHTS FROM WORCESTER

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WORCESTER, Misa. (March 31, 2017) – Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE) held the official weigh today at Ballot Box for mawa usiku “New England’s Future 2” show at Worcester Palladium.
Below are the official weights and pictures by Emily Harney:
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ZIKULUZIKULU CHOCHITIKA – CRUISERWEIGHTS (8)
(L) Vinnie Carita (15-1-1 (14 Ko), Pembroke, MA 195.2 lbs.
(R) Gilberto Matheus Domingos (22-6, 20 Ko), Sao Paulo, Brazil 196 lbs.
CO-FEATURE – LIGHTWEIGHTS (8)
(R) Matt Remillard (23-1, 13 Ko), Manchester, CT 136.8 lbs.
(L) Augustine Mauras (6-1-3, 3 Ko), Lawrence, MA 138 lbs.
HEAVYWEIGHTS (4)
Bryan Daniels (3-0, 1 KO), Worcester, MA 199 lbs.
Mike Sawyer (7-7, 5 Ko), Zima Park, Ku- 200 lbs.
Donnie Palmer (8-1-1, 7 Ko), Dorchester, MA 275 lbs.
Bobby Favors (0-5), Cincinnati, HA 377 lbs.
SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHTS (4)
Elvis Figueroa (chifukwa kuwonekera koyamba kugulu), New Haven, CT 167 lbs.
Devision Ribiero (0-3), Tampa, Ku- 167 lbs.
JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHTS (4)
Derrick Whitley (chifukwa kuwonekera koyamba kugulu), Springfield, MA 152 lbs.
Anthony Everett (1-4), Lawrence, MA 155 lbs.
WELTERWEIGHTS (4)
Andy Gonzalez (5-1, 5 Ko), Worcester, MA 151.4 lbs.
Antonio Chavez Fernandes (7-30-4, 2 Ko), 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 Ko), Manchester, CT 141 lbs.
Israel Rojas (10-15, 3 Ko), Aqua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico 141 lbs.
FEATHERWEIGHTS (4)
Luis Santiago (chifukwa kuwonekera koyamba kugulu), Springfield, MA 127 lbs.
Alex Montes (1-2), Lawrence, MA 133 lbs.
Matikiti, wogulira pa $65.00 (ringside) ndipo $35.00 (ambiri chikuonetseratu), ali pa malonda ndi kupezeka kugula pa www.ThePalladium.net kapena ofesi Palladium bokosi (ambiri chikuonetseratu yekha), kapena polemba kalata Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera (anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) kapena aliyense ozimitsa ndi. A portion of the proceeds will go to Make A Change Inc.
Zitseko pa 6 p.m. AND, yoyamba bout 7 p.m. AND.
Othandizira monga Lundgren Honda, Championsofhealth.usana.com, TKO Auto Repair, John Young Tree Service and Royal Cleanup.
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Mat “Sharp Shooter” Remillard’s Ring comeback no April Fool’s Joke

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

Matt Remillard (likulu) is prepared to make up for lost time
(photo by Emily Harney / Team Remillard)
WORCESTER, Misa. (March 20, 2017) – The long trip back begins April 1St chifukwa Mat “Sharp Shooter” Remillard, 12 years to the day from his professional debut, pa “New England’s Future 2” show at the Palladium in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Remillard (23-1, 13 Ko), 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) opepuka Augustine “Ankhanza” Maura (6-1-3, 3 Ko) 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, awiri magawano dziko ngwazi Jose Antonio Rivera ndi mwana wake, Anthonee (A.J.) Rivera.
“I am excited to have a boxer of Remillard’s caliber on our ‘New England’s Future 2’ nkhonya chochitika,” promoter Jose Antonio Rivera remarked. “He has a tough match against August time Mauras for his first fight back. Knowing Remillard, Komabe, he wouldn’t have it any other way. I want to thank Matt, Paul Cichon (mutu mphunzitsi) 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) ndi World nkhonya Organization (WBO) featherweight champion. His lone pro loss came in his last fight, March 23, 2011 in Atlantic City to then rising star Mikey García (24-0), when Remillard retired after 11 zipolopolo. He won’t make excuses; Komabe, 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, ngati si, 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, katatu (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, ndi zina. 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 zipolopolo. 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 Ko), the former South American light heavyweight champion, in the eight-round main event.
Dorchester (MA) heavyweight Donnie “Big Nasty” Palmer (8-1-1, 7 Ko) faces unbeaten Quian Davis (4-0-2, 2 Ko), of Mays Landing (NJ), in a four-round bout.
2016 New England Golden Magolovesi ngwazi Anthony Laureano (2-0, 1 KO), fighting out of East Hartford (CT), meets Schenectady (NY) msirikali wakale Bryan “The Brick” Abraham (6-23-1, 6 Ko) mu asanu chonse machesi.
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 Ko), Worcester featherweight Andino Ranse (1-0) vs. Mike Hellenfinger (0-2), wa Harrisburg (PA), three-time USA Boxing Nationals champion Elvis Figueroa, wa New Haven (CT) makes his pro debut vs. Brazilian super middleweight Devision Robiero (0-3), Worcester welterweight Andy Gonzalez (5-1, 5 Ko) vs. Brockton’s Antonio Chavez Fernandes (7-30-4, 2 Ko), 2014 N.E. Golden Magolovesi ngwazi, Lawrence junior welterweight Adrian Sosa (2-0, 1 KO) vs. TBA), Worcester’s pro-debuting super middleweights Neal Sullivan vs. Nathan Schulte, Springfield (MA) juniyo middleweight Derrick Whitley vs. Anthony Everett (104), a Lawrence, pro-debuting Springfield featherweight Luis “Pancho” Santiago vs. Alex Montes (1-2), a Lawrence, and unbeaten Manchester (CT) Junior welterweight “Chododometsa” Mykqyan Williams (5-0, 3 K0s) vs. TBA..
Onse ndewu ndi ozimitsa timavutika kusintha.
Matikiti, wogulira pa $65.00 (ringside) ndipo $35.00 (ambiri chikuonetseratu), ali pa malonda ndi kupezeka kugula pa www.ThePalladium.net kapena ofesi Palladium bokosi (ambiri chikuonetseratu yekha), kapena polemba kalata Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera (anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) kapena aliyense ozimitsa ndi. A portion of the proceeds will go to Make A Change Inc.
Zitseko pa 6 p.m. AND, yoyamba bout 7 p.m. AND.
Othandizira monga Lundgren Honda, Championsofhealth.usana.com, TKO Auto Repair, John Young Tree Service and Royal Cleanup.
ZAMBIRI:
Facebook.com/RiveraPromotionsEntertainment
Twitter: @RiveraPromoEnt @joseriverachamp @KingRivera_
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“New England’s Future 2” Press Conference quotes & pictures April 1 mu Worcester

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(photo by Emily Harney)
WORCESTER, Misa. (March 9, 2017) – Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE) held a press conference last night at Ballot Box in Worcester (MA) to formally announce its April 1St “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, awiri magawano dziko ngwazi Jose Antonio Rivera ndi mwana wake, 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 Ko), 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, ankalemekeza.
Manchester (CT) opepuka Mat “Sharp Shooter” Remillard (23-1, 13 Ko) returns to the ring for the first time in six years akukumana Augustine “Ankhanza” Maura (6-1-3, 3 Ko), a Lawrence (MA), Mu eyiti chonse Co-Mbali,
Dorchester (MA) heavyweight Donnie “Big Nasty” Palmer (8-1-1, 7 Ko) akukumana 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 Magolovesi ngwazi Anthony Laureano (2-0, 1 KO), fighting out of East Hartford (CT), takes on veteran Bryan “The Brick” Abraham (6-23-1, 6 Ko) mu zisanu chonse bout.
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), wa Boston, Worcester featherweight Andino Ranse (1-0) vs. Mike Hellenfinger (0-2), wa Harrisburg (PA), three-time USA Boxing Nationals champion Elvis Figueroa, wa New Haven (CT) makes his pro debut vs. Brazilian super middleweight Devision Robiero (0-3), Worcester welterweight Andy Gonzales (5-1, 5 Ko) vs. ovomereza-debuting Irving Veloz, 2014 N.E. Golden Magolovesi ngwazi, 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) juniyo middleweight Derrick Whitley vs. Anthony Everett (104), a Lawrence, pro-debuting Springfield featherweight Luis “Pancho” Santiago vs. Alex Montes (1-2), a Lawrence, and unbeaten Manchester (CT) Junior welterweight “Chododometsa” Mykqyan Williams (5-0, 3 K0s vs. TBA..
Onse ndewu ndi ozimitsa timavutika kusintha.
Matikiti, wogulira pa $65.00 (ringside) ndipo $35.00 (ambiri chikuonetseratu), ali pa malonda ndi kupezeka kugula pa www.ThePalladium.net kapena ofesi Palladium bokosi (ambiri chikuonetseratu yekha), kapena polemba kalata Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera (anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) kapena aliyense ozimitsa ndi. A portion of the proceeds will go to Make A Change Inc.
Zitseko pa 6 p.m. AND, yoyamba bout 7 p.m. AND.
Othandizira monga Lundgren Honda, Championsofhealth.usana.com, TKO Auto Repair, John Young Tree Service and Royal Cleanup.
Atolankhani Quotes
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: “Ine ndinali (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, komabe. 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. Ndife okondwa, pompano, 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 1St 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. Tili ndi 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 García, 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 1St.”
Derrick Whitley: “My father was a professional boxer and I’ve been around boxing my whole life watching him. Izi ndi nthawi yanga, 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 1St 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: “Ine ndiri okondwa. Maphunziro msasa wakhala kwambiri. Mat (Remillard) and myself have helped each get ready. I’m looking forward to putting on a good show.”
ZAMBIRI:
Facebook.com/RiveraPromotionsEntertainment
Twitter: @RiveraPromoEnt @joseriverachamp @KingRivera_
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Vinnie Carita headlines April 1 & Matt Remillard returns to ring

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“Tsogolo New England ndi” series continues April 1 mu Worcester
WORCESTER, Misa. (February 23, 2017) – Popular cruiserweight Vinnie “American Nightmare” Carita will headline the second installment of the “Tsogolo New England ndi” mndandanda lachiwelu usiku, 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, awiri magawano dziko ngwazi Jose Antonio Rivera ndi mwana wake, Anthonee (A.J.) Rivera.
Carita (15-1-1, 14 Ko), fighting out of Pembroke (MA), is riding a 12-fight win streak (11-0-1) into his April 1St eight-round main event against Brazilian knockout artist Gilberto Matheus “El Magico” Domingos (22-6, 20 Ko), the former South American light heavyweight champion.
Mu eyiti chonse Co-Mbali, Manchester (CT) opepuka Mat “Sharp Shooter” Remillard (23-1, 13 Ko) returns to the ring for the first time in six years. The former NABF and NABA featherweight champion faces Augustine “Ankhanza” Maura (6-1-3, 3 Ko), a 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 1St,” promoter Jose Rivera said. “It’s great to have fellow court officer, Vinnie Carita and longtime friend Matt Remillard, ankalemekeza, as our main and co-feature fighters. We are also excited that we will have three Worcester boxers on the card. Bryan Daniels ndipo Andy Gonzales fighting for the first time at home, pamodzi ndi Ranse Andino who fought on our first event this past January 19TH. 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 Magolovesi ngwazi Anthony Laureano (2-0, 1 KO), fighting out of East Hartford (CT), meets veteran Bryan “The Brick” Abraham (6-23-1, 6 Ko) mu zisanu chonse bout.
Fighting on the undercard in four round matches are pro-debuting Springfield (MA) featherweight Luis “Pancho” Santiago vs. Alex Montes (1-2), a Lawrence (MA), Worcester featherweight Andino (1-0) vs. Mike Hellenfinger (0-2), wa Harrisburg (PA), 3-time NE Golden Gloves champion Elvis Figueroa, wa New Haven (CT) makes his pro debut vs. Brazilian super middleweight Devision Robiero (0-3), pro-debuting Springfield junior middleweight Derrick Whitley vs. Anthony Everett (104), a Lawrence, Haverhill (MA) Junior welterweight Carlos “The Dragon” Candelario (9-1, 4 Ko) vs. TBA, Lawrence junior welterweight Adrian Sosa (2-0, 1 KO) vs. TBA, Worcester junior middleweight Gonzalez (5-1, 5 Ko) 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 Ko). vs. Alando Pugh (1-10-1, 1 KO), ya Washington D.C.
Onse ndewu ndi ozimitsa timavutika kusintha.
Matikiti, wogulira pa $65.00 (ringside) ndipo $35.00 (ambiri chikuonetseratu), ali pa malonda ndi kupezeka kugula pa www.ThePalladium.net kapena ofesi Palladium bokosi (ambiri chikuonetseratu yekha), kapena polemba kalata Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera (anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) kapena aliyense ozimitsa ndi. A portion of the proceeds will go to Make A Change Inc.
Zitseko pa 6 p.m. AND, yoyamba bout 7 p.m. AND.
Othandizira monga Lundgren Honda, Championsofhealth.usana.com, TKO Auto Repair, John Young Tree Service and Royal Cleanup.
ZAMBIRI:
Facebook.com/RiveraPromotionsEntertainment
Twitter: @RiveraPromoEnt @joseriverachamp @KingRivera_
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Top Prospect Irvin Gonzalez remains perfect Stops Israel Rojas in second round

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Msanga KUMASULIDWA
OFFICIAL RESULTS FROM WORCESTER
(L) – Irvin Gonzalez
WORCESTER, Misa. (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 “Tsogolo New England ndi” mndandanda, kuperekedwa ndi Rivera Zokwezedwa Entertainment, featured 10 zochititsa chidwi ndewu, highlighted by rising Worcester featherweight prospect Irvin Gonzalez (5-0, 5 Ko).
“The support we received from the sold out crowd was exciting for our first show,” anati kulimbikitsa Jose Antonio Rivera, the former 3-time, 2-Chigawo dziko ngwazi. “We working on our second show in March, kumene, 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 Ko), 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 Ko), 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 wa ovomereza-debuting Richard “Popeye woyendetsa 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, amene anali 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, kwawo ankakonda 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 Ko)
Unbeaten Haitian heavyweight Jean Pierre “Kid Creole” Augstin (7-0-1, 3 Ko) pounded game Mexican foe Jose Humberto “Olympico” Corral (19-22, 12 Ko) from the opening bell en route to a shutout six-round unanimous decision.
East Hartford prospect Anthony Laureano (2-0, 1 KO), ndi 2016 New England Golden Magolovesi ngwazi, 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-mapaundi Bobby Favors (0-4), pafupifupi 60 pounds but Favors was unable to continue after the first round.
Southbridge, MA Wilfredo “ndi Sucaro” wachikunja turned in a memorable pro debut, winning a four-round majority decision over Alexander Picot (1-2-1 (0 Ko), contested at a 145-pound catchweight.
The second-oldest pro fighter in Massachusetts history, 49-chaka chimodzi “Irish” Chuck Shearns (3-1, 2 Ko), 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. M'madzi Brandon Montella, fighting out of Saugus, MA., bwino mbiri yake kuti 6-0 (5 Ko), as his light heavyweight Mexican veteran Roberto “The Old” Valenzuela (69-74-2, 56 Ko) suffered an injury early in the second round.
Complete zotsatira m'munsimu:
Yovomerezeka zotsatira
Main Kadamsanayu –Featherweights
Irvin Gonzalez (5-0, 5 Ko), Worcester, MA
WTKO2 (1:28)
Israel Rojas (9-15, 3 Ko), Aqua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico
Co-Mbali – Super Middleweights
Ray Graceski (5-0, 3 Ko), Springfield, MA
WTKO1 (1:32)
Ralph Johnson (2-10, 1 KO), Worcester, MA
HEAVYWEIGHTS
Jean Pierre Augstin (8-0-1, 3 Ko), Lawrence, MA
WDEC6 (60-54, 60-54, 60-54)
Jose Humberto “Olympico” Corral (19-23, 12 Ko), Aqua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico
Felix Martinez (1-0, 1 KO), Worcester, MA
WTKO1 (3:00)
Bobby Favors (0-4), Cincinnati, HA
(185-mapaundi) Catchweight
Richard Rivera (1-0, 1 KO), Hartford, CT
WTKO2 (2:48)
Davonte Hopkins (0-3), Philadelphia, PA
KUUNIKA HEAVYWEIGHTS
Brandon Montella (6-0, 5 Ko), Saugus, MA
WTKO2 (0:50)
Roberto Valenzuela (69-74-2, 56 Ko), Aqua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico
JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Chuck Shearns (3-1, 2 Ko), Auburn, MA
WTKO1 (2:19)
Shavonte Dixon (0-2), Philadelphia, PA
(145-mapaundi) CATCHWEIGHT
Wilfredo Pagan (1-0, 0 Ko), Southbridge, MA
WDEC4 (39-37, 39-37, 38-38)
Alexander Picot (1-2-1, 0 Ko), 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 Ko), Worcester, MA
WDEC4 (40-36, 39-37, 39-37)
Jonathan Perez (2-1-1, 2 Ko), Lowell, MA
Othandizira: Heavyweights – Lundgren Honda, Atty. Michael H. Erlich, Atty. Maria M. Rivera-Cotto, USANA Health Services; Lightweights – TKO Auto Repair, Atty. Stephen W. Debs.
ZAMBIRI:
Facebook.com/RiveraPromotionsEntertainment
Twitter: @RiveraPromoEnt @joseriverachamp, @KingRivera_
ABOUT RIVERA PROMOTIONS ENTERTAINMENT (RPE): Anakhazikitsidwa mu 2016, Rivera Promotions Entertainment is owned and operated by one of Worcester’s all-time greatest boxers – 3-nthawi, 2-division world champion Jose Antonio “The Gallo” 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 “Tsogolo New England ndi” series event in Worcester
WORCESTER, Misa. (January 11, 2017) – Fast rising featherweight prospect Irvin Gonzalez (4-0, 4 Ko) will continue Worcester’s rich boxing tradition Thursdayusiku, January 19, headlining the inaugural “Tsogolo New England ndi” series event against Mexican invader Israel “Tigre” Rojas (9-14, 3 Ko), 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, pakati ena, pro and amateur standouts such as multiple national amateur champion Bobby Harris, Sean “The Irish Express” Sean Fitzgerald ndipo Edwin Rodriguez.
Arguably the greatest Worcester fighter in the past 50 years is three-time, awiri magawano dziko ngwazi Jose Antonio “The Gallo” Rivera, who is promoting “Tsogolo New England ndi” 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, ndi 2015 New England Golden Magolovesi ngwazi, 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. Ndili wokondwa. 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, monga ovomereza, 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) kuwala heavyweight Reinaldo “Bazooka” Graceski (4-0, 2 Ko) 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 Ko), pro-debuting Worcester heavyweight Felix Martinez vs. Bobby Favor (0-3), Hartford’s (CT) pro-debuting light heavyweight Richard “Popeye woyendetsa Man” Rivera vs. Brockton’s (MA) Davonte Hopkins (0-2), pro-debuting Southbridge (MA) womenya nkhonya Wilfredo Pagan vs. Alexander Picot (1-1-1, 0 Ko) at a 145-pound catchweight, pro-debuting Springfield (MA) junior featherweight Luis “Pancho” Santiago vs, Jonathan Ramos (0-2), 2016 N.E. Golden Magolovesi ngwazi Anthony Laureano (1-0), of East Haven (CT), vs. Boston junior welterweight Rafael Francis (0-8), Auburn (MA) juniyo middleweight “Irish” Chuck Shearns (2-1, 1 KO), the 49-year-old hanging up his gloves after his fight with Shavonte Dixon (0-1), la Philadelphia, Saugus (MA) kuwala heavyweight Brandon Montella (5-0, 4 Ko) vs. Roberto El Viejo” Valenzuela (69-73-2, 56 Ko) and unbeaten Lawrence (MA) heavyweight Jean Pierre Augstin (7-0-1, 3 Ko) vs. Jose Hymberto “Olympico” Corral (19-22, 12 Ko).
Onse ndewu ndi ozimitsa timavutika kusintha.
Matikiti, wogulira pa $65.00 (ringside), $45.00 (preferred seating) ndipo $35.00 (ambiri chikuonetseratu), ali pa malonda ndi kupezeka kugula pa www.ThePalladium.net kapena ofesi Palladium bokosi (ambiri chikuonetseratu yekha), kapena polemba kalata 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.
ZAMBIRI:
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, Misa. (January 5, 2017) – Auburn (MA) juniyo middleweight “Irish” Chuck Shearns will become the second-oldest professional fighter in Massachusetts boxing history Lachinayi usiku, 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 “Tsogolo New England ndi” 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-nthawi, 2-Chigawo dziko ngwazi Jose Antonio “The Gallo” Rivera – ndi mwana wake, Anthonee “AJ” Rivera.
Rising junior lightweight prospect, 2015 New England Golden Magolovesi ngwazi Irvin Gonzalez (4-0, 4 Ko), will be fighting at home in the 6-round main event against Mexican invader Oscar Eduardo Quezada (2-1, 1 KO), while Springfield (MA) kuwala heavyweight Reinaldo “Bazooka” Graceski (4-0, 2 Ko) 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, chidzathandiza Shavonte Dixon (0-1), la Philadelphia, in a four-round bout. The state record, set in 2011 by then 53-year-old Joe Siciliano, is safe because Jan. 19TH 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 zaka! 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, kotero, 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.”
N'chifukwa, Komabe, pa zaka 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 19TH because I was given this opportunity and decided to accept it but, moona mtima, 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, bwino, 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. “My wife (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 Ko), pro-debuting Worcester heavyweight Felix Martinez vs. Dorchester’s (MA) Brian Richardson (0-8), Hartford’s (CT) pro-debuting light heavyweight Richard “Popeye woyendetsa Man” Rivera vs. Brockton’s (MA) Huston Crayton (1-8, 0 Ko), pro-debuting Southbridge (MA) womenya nkhonya Wilfredo Pagan vs. Puerto Rican Alexander Picot (1-1-1, 0 Ko) at a 145-pound catchweight, pro-debuting Springfield (MA) junior featherweight Luis “Pancho” Santiago vs, Mexican Jonathan Ramos (1-2, 0 Ko), 2016 N.W. Golden Magolovesi ngwazi Anthony Laureano (1-0), of East Haven (CT), vs. Boston junior welterweight Rafael Francis (0-8), Saugus (MA) kuwala heavyweight Brandon Montella (5-0, 4 Ko) vs. Mexican veteran Roberto El Viejo” Valenzuela (69-73-2, 56 Ko) and unbeaten Lawrence (MA) heavyweight Jean Pierre Augstin (7-0-1, 3 Ko).
Onse ndewu ndi ozimitsa timavutika kusintha.
Matikiti, wogulira pa $65.00 (ringside), $45.00 (preferred seating) ndipo $35.00 (ambiri chikuonetseratu), ali pa malonda ndi kupezeka kugula pa www.ThePalladium.net kapena ofesi Palladium bokosi (ambiri chikuonetseratu yekha), kapena polemba kalata 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.
ZAMBIRI:
Facebook.com/RiveraPromotionsEntertainment
Twitter: @RiveraPromoEnt @joseriverachamp
Inaugural “Tsogolo New England ndi” series event in Worcester
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Professional Boxing returns Jan. 19 to Worcester Junior lightweight prospect Irvin Gonzalez headlines Inaugural “Tsogolo New England ndi” series event

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WORCESTER, Misa. (December 29, 2016) — Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE) held a press conference yesterday to formally announce its inaugural show, “Tsogolo New England ndi,” Thursday night, January 19, at the Worcester Palladium. It will mark the first professional boxing event in Worcester, located in Central Mass., mu zaka zisanu.
Rivera Promotions Entertainment is owned and operated by one of Worcester’s all-time greatest boxers – 3-nthawi, 2-Chigawo dziko ngwazi Jose Antonio “The Gallo” 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, pompano, 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 19TH. Irvin Gonzalez is a future world champion.”
Matikiti, wogulira pa $65.00 (ringside), $45.00 (preferred seating) ndipo $35.00 (ambiri chikuonetseratu), ali pa malonda ndi kupezeka kugula pa www.ThePalladium.net kapena ofesi Palladium bokosi (ambiri chikuonetseratu yekha), kapena polemba kalata 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 Magolovesi ngwazi Irvin Gonzalez (4-0, 4 Ko), 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 19TH.”
Mu 6 chonse co-Mbali, kuwala heavyweight Reinaldo “Bazooka” Graceski (4-0, 2 Ko), 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 Ko), 49-year-old Auburn (MA) juniyo 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 woyendetsa Man” Rivera vs. Brockton’s (MA) Huston Crayton (1-8, 0 Ko), pro-debuting Southbridge (MA) womenya nkhonya Wilfredo Pagan vs. Puerto Rican Alexander Picot (1-1-1, 0 Ko) at a 145-pound catchweight, pro-debuting Springfield (MA) junior featherweight Luis “Pancho” Santiago vs, Mexican Jonathan Ramos (1-2, 0 Ko), 2016 N.W. Golden Magolovesi ngwazi Anthony Laureano (1-0), of East Haven (CT), vs. Boston junior welterweight Rafael Francis (0-8), Saugus (MA) kuwala heavyweight Brandon Montella (5-0, 4 Ko) vs. Mexican veteran Roberto El Viejo” Valenzuela (69-73-2, 56 Ko) and unbeaten Lawrence (MA) heavyweight Jean Pierre Augstin (7-0-1, 3 Ko) vs. TBA.
Onse ndewu ndi ozimitsa timavutika kusintha.
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.
ZAMBIRI:
Facebook.com/RiveraPromotionsEntertainment
Twitter: @RiveraPromoEnt @joseriverachamp