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אָקטאָבער 28 אין Worcester, מאַ
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 (ל-ר) – front: Bobby Harris III holding Bobby Harris IV and A.J. ריוועראַ; rear: Bobby Harris and Jose Antonio Rivera
Worcester, מאַסע. (אָקטאָבער 2, 2017) – Local prospect באַבי “בה3” Harris III is ready to breakout of the shadows cast by his father, retired pro boxer Bobby Harris, אָנהייב שבת נאַכט, אָקטאָבער 28, in the fourth and final 2017 installment of the popular professional boxing series, “ניו ענגלאַנד 'ס צוקונפֿט”, ביי די DCU צענטער (Exhibition Hall) אין Worcester, מאַססאַטשוסעטץ.
“New England’s Future 4” is presented by Rivera Promotions Entertainment (רפּע), which is owned and operated by retired three-time, צוויי אָפּטייל וועלט מייַסטער דזשאָסע אַנטאָניאָ ריוועראַ און זיין זון, Anthonee (אַ.דזש.) ריוועראַ.
“בה3” 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 “בה3” the rising prospect, אַ.דזש. the president and matchmaker for RPE. אין מאל, כאָטש, 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. אַ.דזש. 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,” אַ.דזש. מוסיף. “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.”
“בה3” 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 אין דער יוז, און ניט קיין. 2 אין דער וועלט.
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. ריוועראַ, plus his head trainer, Rocky Gonzalez. Worcester boxers such as Jermaine Ortiz און 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 קאָס) pro record between 1993 און 1999. הייַנט, 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, אין די רינג, אָבער, 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 (אָסקאַר) די לאַ הויאַ, (Shane) Mosley, (Evander) Holyfield and so many other great fighters. We are different, כאָטש. 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. איצט, 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 (יינגער מידדלעוועיגהט. 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, צו. 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) דזשאָסע, 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, אַ.דזש., 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!”
“בה3” turned pro this past יוני 10, in his Worcester hometown, taking a four-round unanimous decision (40-36 רענטגענ 3) over an awkward opponent, ראָדריגאָ אַלמעידאַ, who seemed more interested in survival, often frustrating “בה3” 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 ‘צוקער’ שטראַל (לעאָנאַרד). 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.”
“בה3” plans to breakout from his father’s shadow in his Oct. 28טה fight against New Yorker Troy Omer “KO Artist” קינסטלער (3-7-1, 2 קאָס), 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 קאָס), fighting out of Pembroke (מאַ), will face an opponent to be determined in the eight-round main event.
Former UFC heavyweight title challenger גאַבריעל “Napao” Gonzaga will make his pro boxing debut in a four-round match against Washington D.C. כעוויווייט אַלאַנדאָ פּיו (1-10-1, 1 קאָ).
די “New England’s Future 4” undercard features many of the best and most popular N.E. פייטערז, אַרייַנגערעכנט 2016 N.E. גאָלדען גלאָוועס מייַסטער Anthony Laureano (4-0, 2 קאָס), a promising welterweight from East Hartford (קאָרט), who faces Clifton Rashad Thames (3-2-1), of Oklahoma City, אין אַ זעקס-קייַלעכיק גלייַכן.
Other undercard fights, all four-rounders, אַרייַננעמען 2014 N.E. גאָלדען גלאָוועס מייַסטער Adrian “Tonka” סאָוסאַ (4-0, 3 קאָס), קאַמף פון נירביי לאָראַנס (מאַ), ווס. veteran Norwalk (קאָרט) וועלטערוועיגהט Shakha Moore (12-23-3, 2 קאָס), New Haven (קאָרט) Edwin Soto (10-2-2, 4 קאָס) ווס. Anthony Everett (1-6). פון לאָראַנס, at a 150-pounds catch-weight, three-time USA Boxing Nationals champion עלוויס פיגועראָאַ (2-0, 1 קאָ), פון ניו האַווען (קאָרט), ווס. Anthony Bowman (11-63-2, 3 קאָס). ריטשארד “פּאָפּייע די סאַילאָר מענטש” ריוועראַ (3-0, 2 קאָס), of Hartford (קאָרט), ווס. Hansen Castillo (0-2), at a 180-pounds catch-weight, Southbridge (מאַ) יינגער וועלטערווייט ווילפרעדאָ “די סוקאַראָ” פּייגאַן (2-0) ווס. Oscar Diaz (0-12), of Hartford, and Danbury (קאָרט) יינגער וועלטערווייט אָמאַר באָרדוי, דזשוניער. (2-0) ווס. Alan Beeman (0-15), of Providence.
כל פייץ און פייטערז זענען אונטערטעניק צו טוישן.
טיקקעץ, פּרייסט בייַ $75.00 (רינגסידע) און $45.00 (גענעראַל אַרייַנטרעטן), 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.
דאָאָרס עפענען בייַ 6:30 פּ.ם., ערשטער באַוט 7:00 פּ.ם. און.
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Part of the proceeds will go to Worcester Latino Dollars For Scholars.
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