HARTFORD, Conn. (Mai 31, 2018) – Hartford Boxing Promotions (RAP) hosted a press conference yesterday at the Hartford Boxing Center to promote its first event, “Nuit de combat dans la capitale”, Juin 16 au Xfinity Center à 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, en tête d'affiche du Temple de la renommée internationale Willie “Est-ce que o’ le feu follet” Dynamisme et Christophe “Bataille” Battalino. Les autres boxeurs de haut niveau incluent le champion du monde Marlon “Magic Man” Étourneau, prétendants au titre mondial Gaspard “L'Indien” Ortega, et Israël “plutôt” Cardona, et 1996 Capitaine de l'équipe olympique américaine de boxe Lawrence Clay-Bey.

Billets, au prix de $80.00, $60.00 et $40.00, sont en vente et disponibles à l'achat, aussi bien que $125.00 Billets VIP comprenant de la nourriture et des boissons non alcoolisées), dans les points de vente Ticket Master ou au gymnase du Hartford Boxing Center.

Les portes ouvrent à 6 p.m. ET, premier combat commence à 7 p.m. ET.

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

Michael Tran, Organisateur: “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^e. 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? J'adore ça, no other reason. Comme un 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. Sur Juin 16^e, I’m going to do my thing and, croyez-moi, 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. Je suis prêt à aller. 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^e, it’s going to be an interesting night.”

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

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

Anuel 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^e.”

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