Undefeated Hartford (CT) ìhè heavyweight Richard “Popeye The Ọkwọ Ụgbọ Mmiri Man” Rivera (5-0, 4 Kos) will headline the fifth installment of the “New England Ọdịnihu” usoro, megide Kevin “The New England emegbu” Cobbs (10-2, 4 Kos), fighting out of South Boston (MA), maka ohere iputa Universal Boxing Federation (UBF) New England aha ke asatọ-gburugburu isi ihe omume.
Worcester abụọ oge mba na-amu amu mmeri Bobby “BH3” Harris, III (2-0) osobo Brazil super Middleweight Sọl Almeida (0-8-1) na-anọ-gburugburu co-apụta ihe omume, while Hartford super middleweight Jose “Gosiri R” Rivera (4-1, 3 Kos) osobo Troy “Omar ko Artist” artist (4-7-1 (3 Kos), nke Danbury (CT) na a isii-gburugburu egwuregwu.
“New England Ọdịnihu 5” charity choice: Luis Rosa, Obere. Ọkà Mmụta Fund
For each RPR event, ume Jose Antonio Rivera selects a charity to donate a portion of the proceeds to, and for “New England Ọdịnihu 5” he has announced that it will be the Luis Rosa, Obere. Ọkà Mmụta Fund.
“We believe it’s important to give back to the community and for this show we have selected the Luis Rosa, Obere. Scholarship fund. Luis died last weekend in a tragic car accident at the age of 26. He was a great fighter and an even better person who will be terribly missed. Our company will also push the news about the Luis Rosa, Obere. Scholarship Fund when it’s finalized through our social media.”
Na-alụ ọgụ na undercard, niile na anọ-gburugburu oké mmanya,
are Danbury junior welterweight Omar Bordoy, Obere. (2-0) vs.
Puerto Rican foe Alexander “El Bravo” Picot (
2-4-1), Southbridge (MA) keobere welterweight
Wilfredo “na Sucaro” na-ekpere arụsị (3-0, 1 Ko) vs. pro-debuting
Nick Peralta, nke Lawrence, undefeated Springfield (MA) ìhè heavyweight
Ray “Bazooka” Graceski (5-0, 3 Kos). vs. Hartford si pro-debuting
Paul Bansiak, Springfield welterweight
Derrick “Bad Boy” Whitley (2-0) vs.
Roger Blankenship (1-2), undefeated Puerto Rican super Middleweight
Jelame Garcia (6-0, 6 Kos) vs. Brazil
Rodrigo Almeida 1-7), Bridgeport si (CT) pro-debuting welterweight
Joseph Goss vs.
Seth Basler (0-3), na Hartford keobere fechaa vs. Bridgeport si
Carlos Marraro, III (0-1).
All ọgụ na alụso bụ isiokwu ịgbanwe.
Pịa ogbako ruturu
Jose Rivera, RPE CEO: “I’m excited because a press conference means the fights are getting closer. We plan to build our promotional company this year. There is a lot of talent in New England and that’s why we have so many Connecticut fighters on this card. I want the fighters here to understand the importance of a press conference. They will gain valuable experience speaking in public and being interviewed by the media. One of the primary reasons we’re promoting is to give young fighters a platform to box and prepare them for their pro careers.”
A.J. Rivera, RPE President/Matchmaker: “The support we’ve received has been tremendous and we exceeded expectations in our first year. This is just the begining for RPE. We’re going to get better this year. We’re not satisfied just being a small promotional company. Boxing is the loneliest sport in the world and these boxers need fans’ support. There’s a lot of talent in New England and much of it is concentrated in Connecticut. We have more Connecticut fighters on this card than fighters from Massachusetts.”
Richard Rivera: “Nke a bụ nnukwu ohere maka m. Rivera Promotions accomplished so much in its first year. I fought in the co-main twice of two previous RPE shows I fought on. This is going to be an awesome show, not just the main event. There are competitive boxers up and down the card. Unu itabi, don’t go to the bathroom because any one of these fights could end at any time.”
“This is a big step up for my career. Boxing is my passion. We’re both coming to fight. Mmeri, lose or draw we’ll see who the Alpha dog is at the end. “I’m ‘Popeye The Sailor Man’, and I’m good to the finish because I eat my spinach.”
Kevin Cobbs: “I respect Rivera and believe in what I hear. He seems like a good dude. I’m excited about this fight. A lot of people weren’t sure about what I was doing because I hadn’t fought n'ime afọ abụọ mgbe m nwetara oku (to fight Rivera). Boxing took me out of the space was in and I never stopped boxing. This is going to be a big year for the Rivera’s. I like to switch it up and I’m ready to go.”
Bobby Harris, III: “My opponent wants to redeem his brother’s loss to me. I want to thank RPE for putting me in the co-feature in only my third pro fight. My first two fights were a learning experience and this fight I’m looking to make a statement to showcase my talents. I have a lot to prove as the only Worcester fighter on this card.”
Omar Bordoy, Obere: “I’m fighting a tough opponent. Fighting is easier for me than talking up here. I’m fighting a guy from Hartford. I have a lot of love for his trainer and Hartford. I want my hand raised at the end of the fight.”
Derrick Whitley: “I want to thank Rivera Promotions for putting me on this card. I fought on two of their shows last year and came out 2-0. I’m looking to be 3-0. It was a learning experience going from the amateurs to pros. Everybody’s goal is to raise your level. I’m in the best shape of my life for this fight and doing things in the gym I’ve never done before. I’m looking for a stoppage.”
Wilfredo Pagan: “M 37 years old and I’ve always had a glad to fight at least one pro fight. A couple of fights fell through but the Riveras opened the doors for me. I put it all into my fights. I was looking for one fight and this will be my fourth. I’m going to be 4-0.”
Carlos Marraro, III: “I want to thank Rivera Promotions for the opportunity to showcase my talents February 10nke. This will be my first fight on a Rivera Promotions card, but I’m familiar with most of the fighters on this card.”
Ụzọ na-emeghe na 6 p.m. NA, mbụ n'obi 7 p.m. NA.
Haziri nzukọ na-agụnye Lundgren Honda, Top eze, Allstate, USANA, Atty. Maria M. Rivera-Cotto, ambition Musik, Hill Team Associates and Lundren Insurance & Financial Services.
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(L-R) – Richard “Popeye The Ọkwọ Ụgbọ Mmiri Man”