(L-R) – Michael Tran, Richard Rivera & Tony blanc

HARTFORD, Conn. (Avril 4, 2018) – Professional boxing’s newest promotional company, Hartford Boxing Promotions, has announced its official formation, as well as tentative plans calling for its inaugural event this summer in Hartford.

Entraîneur de boxe Tony blanc and his Hartford-based House of Boxing gym partner, Michael Tran, have teamed with their undefeated light heavyweight prospect, Richard “Popeye le marin” Rivera (6-0, 5 KOs), to form Hartford Boxing Promotions. Rivera is one of the best and most popular pro fighters in New England.

“We want to bring boxing back to Hartford,” Blanco addressed why they founded this new promotional company. “Hartford is a hotbed of boxing. There’s a lot of talent here and Hartford has a rich boxing history.

“We hope to promote our first show on June 16th, subject to Connecticut Boxing Commission approval, at Xfinity Theatre in Hartford. It’s owned by Live Nation and has been used only as a concert hall, but it has an old-school feel and will be an awesome venue for boxing. We’re excited about promoting events in this new venue for boxing.”

Boxing’s roots in the Hartford market dates 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, “Iceman” John Scully et Israël “plutôt” Cardona, et 1996 Capitaine de l'équipe olympique américaine de boxe Lawrence Clay-Bey.

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