(L-Р) – пярэдні: Bobby Harris III holding Bobby Harris IV and A.J. Рывэра; rear: Bobby Harris and Jose Antonio Rivera

Вустер, Маса. (Кастрычнік 2, 2017) – Local prospect Бобі “BH3” Harris III is ready to breakout of the shadows cast by his father, retired pro boxer Bobby Harris, пачатак Субота ноч, Кастрычнік 28, in the fourth and final 2017 installment of the popular professional boxing series, “Будучыня Новай Англіі”, у DCU Цэнтр (Exhibition Hall) у Вустере, Масачусэтс.

“New England’s Future 4” is presented by Rivera Promotions Entertainment (РПЭ), which is owned and operated by retired three-time, два чэмпіёна свету Хасэ Антоніо Рывера і яго сын, Anthonee (Эй-Джэй) Рывэра.

“BH3” and A.J. grew-up together in gyms as sons of pro fighters. They had dreams of making it in boxing, which has come to fruition with “BH3” узыходзячая перспектыва, A.J. the president and matchmaker for RPE. Часам, хоць, what’s transpired may be somewhat surreal for both young men.

“I grew up in boxing,” Bobby Harris III explained. “My father always brought me to the gym and his fights. My uncle, Adam Harris, was also a pro boxer. My father and Jose were super close, me and A.J. grew-up as brothers. The same blood couldn’t make us any closer. It’s me and AJ. My first amateur fight was when I was 13. A.J. used to run and workout with me. I’d go to his house after school and sleep over on weekends. We planned our lives together in boxing; my job is to fight and A.J. promotes and makes matches.”

“I remember growing up with Bobby as my brother,” A.J. дабаўленай. “We did everything together: ran, trained, sparred and pushed each other to our greatest limits. He’s grown so much over the years. His natural ability, mixed with years of experience, and Bobby growing into a man will surely lead to him being world champion one day. I’m truly proud and excited to see our childhood plan unfold.”

“BH3” only had about 40 amateur matches but the large majority were at the national level. He is a two-time national amateur champion, including a gold-medal performance in the USA National Championships, and as a member of Team USA, he was rated No. 1 ў ЗША, і Няма. 2 у свеце.

The 21-year-old decided to turn pro earlier this year, rather than wait for a shot at the Olympics, after discussing his options with his father, as well as Jose and A.J. Рывэра, plus his head trainer, Рокі Гансалес. Worcester boxers such as Jermaine Ortiz і Ірвін Гансалес turning pro, along with the arrival of now 8-month-old Bobby Harris IV, were key factors in his decision to become a professional boxer. “I didn’t want to waste another year,” Bobby admitted. “Turning pro now will get me into rankings earlier. The time was right”

Bobby’s father was a 4-time national amateur champion as a super heavyweight who compiled a 20-2-1 (13 КО) pro record between 1993 і 1999. Сёння, he is an important member of his son’s corner, but he did leave a shadow cast over his son, especially across New England.

“People will always compare me with my dad, у кольцы, але, as good as he was, it’s a great honor to be his son,” Bobby Harris III remarked. “It’s been nothing but good for me. He trained with fighters like (Оскар) Дэ Ла Хойя, (Shane) Mosley, (Эвандэр) Холіфілд and so many other great fighters. We are different, хоць. and now I’m establishing my own identity. The sport has changed so much since he fought. Back then it was mostly two guys beating each other up, not as much of a performance. I like to put on a good performance and have people say, ‘He’s cool, and when does he fight again. My dad has told me how different boxing is today compared to when he fought. Зараз, marketing is so important for fighters, and a lot of exposure is through social media.

“My father was a heavyweight, I’m going to go down to 154 (у першай сярэдняй. He is so much bigger, taller and heavier than I am, so fighting in different weight classes separates us. I’m a different style fighter, занадта. I’m more active than him. So that people don’t confuse us when talking, I came up with ‘BH3’ as my persona. We are different in and out of the ring.”

“I have known Little Bobby (as I call him) since he was born,” Jose Rivera noted. “He calls me, Tio (uncle) Хасэ, and I love him like a member of my family. I am happy and proud to see little Bobby go after his dreams and goals his way and on his terms. I wouldn’t want it any other way. My son, Эй-Джэй, and I are happy that we can use our RPE company to be able to help little Bobby pursue his dreams and goals. Вустер – and soon enough the rest of the world – will know it’s BH3 Time!”

“BH3” turned pro this past Чэрвеня 10, in his Worcester hometown, taking a four-round unanimous decision (40-36 X 3) over an awkward opponent, Радрыга Алмейда, who seemed more interested in survival, often frustrating “BH3” with his constant holding.

“I’m happy with the way that fight went because I learned so much,” Bobby commented. “I was so excited with all the hype about my pro debut, and I was into the crowd trying for the knockout. I learned that I need to take my time, have fun, throw combinations and that the knockout will come. Dad liked to jab, I like to hit and run like ‘Цукар’ Рэй (Леанард). My first pro fight wasn’t really me. I’m the matador but I can fight like a bull if the opportunity comes to me. I can change things around but I forgot to have fun in my pro debut.”

“BH3” plans to breakout from his father’s shadow in his Oct. 28^й fight against New Yorker Troy Omer “KO Artist” мастак (3-7-1, 2 КО), contested at a 164-pound catchweight, in a four-round bout.

Former WBU Americans and IBU North American cruiserweight champion Vinnie “American Nightmare” Carita (16-1-1, 15 КО), fighting out of Pembroke (Масачусэтс), will face an opponent to be determined in the eight-round main event.

Former UFC heavyweight title challenger Гаўрыіл “Napao” Gonzaga will make his pro boxing debut in a four-round match against Washington D.C. цяжкавагавік Аландо П'ю (1-10-1, 1 KO).

The “New England’s Future 4” undercard features many of the best and most popular N.E. баевікі, у тым ліку 2016 N.E. Залатыя пальчаткі чэмпіёна Anthony Laureano (4-0, 2 КО), a promising welterweight from East Hartford (Канэктыкут), who faces Clifton Rashad Thames (3-2-1), of Oklahoma City, у шэсць круглых матчу.

Other undercard fights, all four-rounders, ўключаць 2014 N.E. Залатыя пальчаткі чэмпіёна Adrian “Tonka” Соса (4-0, 3 КО), змагаюцца з суседняй Лаўрэнція (Масачусэтс), супраць. veteran Norwalk (Канэктыкут) нападаючым Shakha Moore (12-23-3, 2 КО), New Haven (Канэктыкут) Edwin Soto (10-2-2, 4 КО) супраць. Anthony Everett (1-6). Лоўрэнс, at a 150-pounds catch-weight, three-time USA Boxing Nationals champion Элвіс Фігероа (2-0, 1 KO), Нью-Хейвен (Канэктыкут), супраць. Anthony Bowman (11-63-2, 3 КО). Рычард “Папа Морячок Чалавек” Рывэра (3-0, 2 КО), of Hartford (Канэктыкут), супраць. Hansen Castillo (0-2), at a 180-pounds catch-weight, Southbridge (Масачусэтс) у першым нападаючым вазе Вільфрэда “Sucaro” язычнік (2-0) супраць. Oscar Diaz (0-12), of Hartford, and Danbury (Канэктыкут) у першым нападаючым вазе амар Бора, Малодшы. (2-0) супраць. Alan Beeman (0-15), of Providence.

Усе баі і байцы могуць быць зменены.

Квіткі, па цане $75.00 (зручная кропка для агляду) і $45.00 (General Admission), are on sale and available to purchase at the DCU Center box office, www.dcu.centerworcester.com, by contacting Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera

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Дзверы адкрываюцца ў 6:30 p.m., Першы бой 7:00 p.m. І.

Спонсары ўключаюць Лундгрэн Honda, Championsofhealth.usna.com, and American Pyramids.

Part of the proceeds will go to Worcester Latino Dollars For Scholars.

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