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Қазан 28 Worcester жылы, MA
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 (L-R) – front: Bobby Harris III holding Bobby Harris IV and A.J. Rivera; rear: Bobby Harris and Jose Antonio Rivera
Worcester, Масса. (Қазан 2, 2017) – Local prospect Bobby “BH3” Harris III is ready to breakout of the shadows cast by his father, retired pro boxer Bobby Harris, starting Сенбі түн, Қазан 28, in the fourth and final 2017 installment of the popular professional boxing series, “Жаңа Англияның Болашақ”, DCU орталығында (Exhibition Hall) Worcester жылы, Массачусетс.
“New England’s Future 4” is presented by Rivera Promotions Entertainment (РМК), which is owned and operated by retired three-time, екі бөлімшесі әлем чемпионы Хосе Антонио Ривер және оның ұлы, Anthonee (A.J.) Rivera.
“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” өсіп даңғылы, A.J. the president and matchmaker for RPE. Уақытта, дегенмен, 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. қосылған. “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 U.S жылы, және жоқ. 2 әлемде.
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. Rivera, plus his head trainer, Rocky Gonzalez. Worcester boxers such as Jermaine Ortiz мен Irvin Gonzalez 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 мен 1999. Бүгін, 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, рингте, бірақ, 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) Де Ла Хойя, (Shane) Mosley, (Evander) Holyfield and so many other great fighters. We are different, дегенмен. 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. Қазір, 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 (кіші орта. 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, де. 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) Jose, 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, A.J., and I are happy that we can use our RPE company to be able to help little Bobby pursue his dreams and goals. Worcester – and soon enough the rest of the world – will know it’s BH3 Time!”
“BH3” turned pro this past Маусым 10, in his Worcester hometown, taking a four-round unanimous decision (40-36 X 3) over an awkward opponent, Rodrigo Almeida, 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 ‘Қант’ Сәуле (Леонард). 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. 28ші fight against New Yorker Troy Omer “KO Artist” суретші (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 (MA), will face an opponent to be determined in the eight-round main event.
Former UFC heavyweight title challenger Gabriel “Napao” Гонзага will make his pro boxing debut in a four-round match against Washington D.C. ауыр салмақты Alando Пью (1-10-1, 1 KO).
The “New England’s Future 4” undercard features many of the best and most popular N.E. сарбаздың, соның ішінде 2016 ЕШҚАНДАЙ. Алтын қолғап чемпионы Anthony Laureano (4-0, 2 КО), a promising welterweight from East Hartford (CT), who faces Clifton Rashad Thames (3-2-1), of Oklahoma City, алты дөңгелек матчта.
Other undercard fights, all four-rounders, қамтиды 2014 ЕШҚАНДАЙ. Алтын қолғап чемпионы Adrian “Tonka” Sosa (4-0, 3 КО), жақын Лоуренс жүзеге күрес (MA), VS. veteran Norwalk (CT) Бірінші жартылай орта салмақ Shakha Moore (12-23-3, 2 КО), Жаңа Хейвен (CT) Edwin Soto (10-2-2, 4 КО) VS. Anthony Everett (1-6). Лоуренс, at a 150-pounds catch-weight, three-time USA Boxing Nationals champion Элвис Figueroa (2-0, 1 KO), Жаңа Гавань (CT), VS. Anthony Bowman (11-63-2, 3 КО). Ричард “Popeye The Sailor Man” Rivera (3-0, 2 КО), of Hartford (CT), VS. Hansen Castillo (0-2), at a 180-pounds catch-weight, Southbridge (MA) кіші полусреднем Wilfredo “Sucaro” Pagan (2-0) VS. Oscar Diaz (0-12), of Hartford, and Danbury (CT) кіші полусреднем Омар Bordoy, Jr. (2-0) VS. Alan Beeman (0-15), of Providence.
Барлық төбелес мен жауынгерлері өзгертілуі.
Билеттер, бағаланған $75.00 (Ringside) мен $45.00 (Жалпы қабылдау), 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.
(anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.
Ашық есік 6:30 p.m., бірінші айқас 7:00 p.m. ЖӘНЕ.
Демеушілер Лундгрен Honda қамтиды, Championsofhealth.usna.com, and American Pyramids.
Part of the proceeds will go to Worcester Latino Dollars For Scholars.
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