HARTFORD, Conn. (Mei 31, 2018) – Hartford Boxing Promotions (HBP) gasheer vir 'n perskonferensie gister by die Hartford Boxing Sentrum vir die eerste geleentheid te bevorder, “Veg Night at the Capital”, Junie 16 by Xfinity Sentrum in Hartford, Connecticut.

Below are quotes from yesterday’s press conference.

HBP’s goal is to bring quality boxing back to Hartford, which has a rich tradition dating back nearly a full century, opskrif deur International Hall of Famers Willie “sal o’ die Wisp” Pep en Christopher “sukkel” Battalino. Ander top-area boksers sluit wêreldkampioen Marlon “Magic Man” Starling, wêreld titel uitdagers Gaspar “Injun” Ortega, en Israel “eerder” Cardona, en 1996 VSA Olimpiese boksspan kaptein Lawrence Clay-Bey.

Kaartjies, geprys teen $80.00, $60.00 en $40.00, is te koop en te koop aangebied, sowel as $125.00 VIP kaartjies wat kos en koeldrank insluit), by kaartjie Master afsetpunte of by die Hartford Boxing Center gym.

Deure open om 6 namiddag. EN, eerste bout begin by 7 namiddag. EN.

Tony White, Promotor: “I’m really excited to do this in Hartford. There wouldn’t be a show without these guys. We work for them.”

Michael Tran, Promotor: “We’re really excited to feature some of top Connecticut boxers including many pro debuts of some of Connecticut’s best young fighters. Fans will be able to see them all in action on June 16^ste. We’re bringing boxing back and it’s only right that we have this event in the capital of Connecticut.”

Richard Rivera: “People ask me why I box? Ek is mal daaroor, no other reason. As 'n amateur, I fought for the love of the sport. I’m blessed now because I’m getting paid, but I still love it. We do need to eat and because we have a lot of pro debuts on this card, it means we have a lot of hungry fighters. Op Junie 16^ste, I’m going to do my thing and, trust me, there are going to be a lot of fireworks. I’ve watched a lot of these guys train. We’re finally fighting in our hometown and we’re going to better all the time.

“Boxing helps save lives. Boxing is a performing art. Kids get off the street in in the gym. This is a movement! We are a forced to be reckoned with and boxing gives everybody a chance.”.

Sharad Collier: “I’d like to thank Tony Blanco and Hartford Boxing Promotions for putting me on this card and my team. It’s going to be a good night. Ek is gereed om te gaan. I’m going to keep working hard and keep being smart.”

Luis Rivera: “I want to thank Hartford Boxing Promotions and my coach, Papo Colon. Come June 16^ste, it’s going to be an interesting night.”

Nathan Martinez: “I’m thankful for this opportunity on June 16^ste. Come June 16^ste, expect a big fight.”

Jose Maysonet: “Thanks to my team and on June 16^ste, I will be ready.”

JANUEL Rosa: “Thanks to Hartford Boxing Promotions for putting me on this show and to my trainer, Luis Rosa, for my eight weeks of training. I knew this day was coming and I’ll be ready. When people see me fight, you’ll want me on the next card.”

Jacob Marrero: I want to thank Tony Blanco for this opportunity to make my pro debut and my team for getting me ready for my fight.”

Jeffrey Torres: “I want to thank my coach, Luis Rosa. I’ll be 100-percent ready on June 16^ste.”

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