משקל בינוני מנוצח ריצ'רד “פופאי” Rivera to headline & Amateur star Sharad Collier turning pro יוני 16 at Xfinity Centre in Hartford, CT

(L-R) – Sharad Collier, promoter/trainer Tony Blanco & ריצ'רד ריברה

HARTFORD, קונטיקט. (מאי 3, 2018) -Hartford Boxing Promotions has announced its inaugural event, “Fight Night at the Capital”, to take place Saturday night, יוני 16, at Xfinity Centre in Hartford, קונטיקט.

 

 

Boxing trainer טוני לבן and his Hartford Boxing Center gym partner, מיכאל טראן, have teamed with their undefeated light heavyweight prospect, ריצ'רד “פופאי המלח” ריברה (7-0, 6 קוס), to form Hartford Boxing Promotions.

 

 

“I’m excited about the entire card and providing a platform for some of the best amateurs in recent Connecticut boxing history to fight,” Blanco said. “‘Popeye’ is in the main event. He’s sparred against world champions and each experience has given him more confidence. He’s on his way to greatness. We’re also showcasing (‘The Special One’) Sharad Collier in his pro debut. This kid is something special. Richard is exactly what Hartford needs, somebody youngster can look up to as a role model. ‘Popeye’ is exciting to watch and very popular. Sharad is going to be like that, מדי.

 

 

“I’m thrilled to partner with Richard and Michael to bring boxing back to Hartford, which is a hotbed for boxing, and it has a rich boxing history. There’s a lot of talent here right now and fans will see that June 16^ה.”

 

 

Boxing’s roots in the Hartford market dates back nearly a full century, headlined by International Hall of Famers וילי “Will o’ the Wisp” מֶרֶץ ו Christopher “Battling” Battalino. Other top-area boxers include world champion מרלון “קסם אדם” זַרזִיר, מתמודדת באליפות העולם גספר “אינדיאני” אורטגה ו ישראל “ליתר דיוק” קרדונה, ו 1996 USA Olympic Boxing Team captain לורנס קליי-ביי.

 

 

The hardest hitter in New England, rising star Rivera will defend his Universal Boxing Federation (UBF) New England light heavyweight title in the eight-round main event versus an opponent to be determined.

 

 

 

“I’m blessed to help bring boxing back to Hartford,” Rivera commented. “I’m honored to headline our first show, Fans will see good boxing and be entertained. I’m going to put on a good performance on an exciting night. אני לא יכול לחכות!”

 

 

The 21-yer-old Collard, fighting out of Hartford like Rivera, will be competing in the National Golden Gloves Championships, starting May 14th in Omaha, נברסקה, before returning home to turn pro in a four-round Special Junior Welterweight Attraction versus Carlos Galindo (0-2), של ובורן, מסצ'וסטס.

 

 

“Tony is like my second father and I’m grateful to him for allowing me to make my pro debut in my hometown,” Collier remarked. “I’m bringing a big fan-base and I’m going to put on a show. I’m familiar with a lot of fighters on this card. ‘Popeye’ is like my big brother. We train and have traveled together as amateurs. We motivate each other. I’m going to try and get a faster knockout than him June 16^ה.”

 

 

Undefeated Danbury, CT lightweight עומר “The Beast” בורדוי, ג 'וניור. (5-0, 1 KO) in his first scheduled six-rounder vs. אלכסנדר “El בראבו” פיקו (2-5-1), fighting out of Hartford by way of Puerto Rico.

 

 

Also fighting on the undercard, והכל התקפים ארבעה עגולים, are Hartford featherweight לואיס “לוביטו” ריברה (4-3) לעומת. Phillip Davis (1-1-1), מווסטר, תואר שני; pro-debuting New Haven, CT lightweight Anuel Rosa לעומת. Cleveland’s רוג'ר בלאנקשיפ (1-3), New Britain, CT featherweight Nathan Martinez in his professional debut vs. New Bedford’s (תואר שני)Henry Garcia (1-0), Hartford lightweight Jose Maysonette לעומת. Justin Morales, of New Bedford, in a battle of pro-debut fighters, and another pair of pro debut fighters, ברידג'פורט, CT featherweight Jacob Marrero לעומת. Jimmy Santiago, of New York City.

 

 

כל הקרבות והלוחמים כפופים לשינוי.

 

 

כרטיסים, במחיר של $80.00, $60.00 ו $40.00, are on sale and available to purchase, כמו גם $125.00 VIP tickets that include food and soft drinks), at Ticket Master outlets or at the Hartford Boxing Center gym.

 

 

פתיחת דלתות בשעה 6 p.m. ו, התקף ראשון מתחיל ב 7 p.m. ו.

 

 

Sponsors include Hot 93.7 FM, Hartford Boxing Center, Foster Buddies Network and HBC ProShop.

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