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Ringsiders Talk Show Set to Cover Pro and Amateur Boxing from corner to corner; Giving voices to those currently involved with the sport.

Danbury, CT (Juli 13, 2018) – A new boxing talk show is set to hit the internet. Ringsiders will feature hosts that are currently in the sport of boxing, including both professional and amateur boxers, trainers, managers, promoters and more. The goal of the show is to give viewers a true insider’s look between the ropes. Another major difference of the show is that it will be taped, and feature different visual effects for viewers enjoyment as well as other innovative concepts.

 

 

 

Ringsiders will be taped in Champs Boxing Club in Danbury, CT, which is owned by professional boxing manager A.J. Galante, who will also co-produce the show. He sees Ringsiders as a show that can help give everyone involved with boxing a voice, and a platform to elevate the sport. “Even though we will feature it, Ringsiders is not really about mainstream boxing news. Our main goal is to cover boxing’s other 99% and their perspectives. Boxing is made up of more blue collar individuals then millionaires. We want to do something different, we are looking to highlight the club shows, the club fighter, the up and coming trainer, amateurs trying to find their way, A-Side, B-Side, het maakt niet uit, if it is interesting we want to highlight it, and give people a true insiders look, and have a lot of fun in the process.

 

 

 

Ringsiders is set to have a rotation of hosts and guests, all who are involved currently with boxing, but two mainstays will include Professional Boxer “Vlieg” Mike Marshall and amateur sensation Fernely Feliz Jr. Mike Marshall is currently 3(3 kos) – 1 as a professional and is also a licensed USA Boxing Amateur coach for Champs Boxing Club’s amateur team, the CBC Wolfpack. Fernely Feliz Jr. is a Danbury native and one of the top Super Heavyweight amateurs in the Nation. He is a 3 time Western New England and All New England Golden Gloves Champion. A.J. Galante says he couldn’t think of a better embodiment of Ringsiders, “I think both Mike and Fernely fit exactly what this show is about. Mike is a talented pro, who hasn’t always gotten the best opportunities in his career. He’s coming off a loss and in the process of making a comeback, but he is going to also be one of the best trainers in the game in time. He has a great personality and says a lot of things most just think. Fernely is one of the best kids in the world. He is super talented, and can give a lot of insight into the amateur scene, and can give insight into just how hard it is to train and compete, deal with high expectations and trying to prepare for a professional career.

 

 

 

The shows director of production will be Danbury native Teyonte Best. “I don’t come from a boxing background, but that’s what A.J. and I like about my involvement, just bringing a different perspective.Best stated, “We believe in different concepts, not telling the same stories, reporting the same news, and we are very much committed to providing an entertaining and informative product for viewers. We want fans and viewers to be involved, and we are working with a few interactive concepts we think will be awesome. As A.J. has stressed to everyone involved, this show is about bringing the whole boxing community together, and we will definitely succeed.

 

 

 

Ringsiders is set to debut in August at a date to be announced. Have an idea for the show or want to have your voice heard? Contact the show at ringsidersboxingshow@gmail.com

 

Richard “Popeye de matroos” Rivera Finishes off Kevin Cobbs in 3 with super uppercut

NEW ENGLAND’S FUTURE 5
Officiële resultaten
(pictures courtesy of Bonesprostudios)
WORCESTER, Massa. (Februari 11, 2018) – Undefeated prospect Richard “Popeye de matroos” Rivera afgewerkt Kevin “The New England Bully” Cobbs in de derde ronde, punctuating the night with an lethal uppercut that landed right on the button, headliner van gisteravond “New England's Future 5” kaart, gepresenteerd door Rivera Promotions Entertainment, The Palladium in Worcester, Massachusetts.

The 27-year-old Rivera (6-0, 5 KO) fought once again in front of his large, traveling fanbase from Hartford, CT, capturing the vacant Universal Boxing Federation (UBF) light heavyweight title in dramatic fashion. The charismatic Hartford boxer ended his third consecutive match with what has become his trademark right-uppercut.

Rivera used his strength, energy and determined will to defeat South Boston’s Cobbs (10-3, 4 KO), whose previous fight had been more than a year ago, when he was stopped in the second round by now world champion David Benavidez.

In only his sixth pro fight, the key question going into the bout was whether Rivera was ready to effectively step up in class to face a more experienced Cobbs. Right from the opening bell, the answer was a resounding, ja, as Rivera pounded Cobbs with powerful shots to the body and head.

Cobbs was dropped three times in the third round, one was ruled a push, and the end came when referee Jackie Morrell halted the action at the 2:51 as a reeling Cobbs was blasted backwards from the Rivera’s previously mentioned uppercut.

The beginning of the end for Cobbs (L) as Rivera sets up his vaunted uppercut

I stepped things up in the third,” Rivera uitgelegd. “He stopped throwing as many punches in the third and was ducking in. I said I wasn’t going to look for the knockout but, if it came, I’d take it. I got him with my uppercut. I respect Cobbs and thank him for giving me this opportunity.
In de co-featured evenement, woonplaats favoriet Bobby “BH3” Harris, III (2-0-1), the two-time national amateur champion, and Brazilian super middleweight Saul Almeida (0-8-2) fought to a four-round majority draw.
Super middengewicht Troje “Omar KO Artist” kunstenaar (5-7-1, 3 KO), van Danbury, CT, upset intrastate rival Jose “Rated R” Rivera (4-2, 3 KO), van Hartford, winning a six-round majority decision.
Danbury, CT junior welterweight Omar Bordoy, Jr. (4-0-, 1 KO) used a blistering body attack to defeat Seth Basler (0-5) by way of a lop-sided four-round unanimous decision.

Junior welterweight prospect Wilfredo “de Sucaro” Heidens (4-0, 2 KO) floored veteran Bryan “The Brick” Abraham (6-29-2, 6 KO) with a sweet right-left combination at the end of the opening round. In de tweede ronde, Heidens, of Southbridge, MA., drilled Abraham who went flying across the ring and into the ropes as referee Jackie Morrell halted the bout.

Springfield, MA junior middleweight Boortoren “Bad Boy” Whitley (3-0) cruised to a dominating four-round unanimous decision over Cleveland’s Roger Blankenship (1-3), pitching a complete shutout in the process.

Bridgeport, CT welterweight Joe Goss (1-0) turned in an impressive pro debut, dropping Montreal’s Samuel Vasquez (1-3, 1 KO) in the second round on his way to a four-round unanimous decision.

Puerto Rican junior lightweight Luis “Lobito” Rivera (4-3, 1 KO) overcame a nasty cut over his eye to win a hard-fought four-round majority decision over Carlos Marrero, III (0-2), van Bridgeport, CT, in a non-stop action fight to the finish.

Unbeaten Springfield, MA light heavyweight Straal “antitankgeweer” Graceski (5-0-1, 3 KO) and International Muay Thai fighter, Harford’s pro boxing debuting Pawel Banasiak (0-1-0), fought to a four-round draw in an entertaining brawl.

Puerto Rican super middleweight Jelame Garcia (7-0, 6 KO), fighting out of Lynn, MA., remained undefeated but Nathan Schulte (0-5), van Woburn, MA, extended him the full distance for first time as a pro en route to a four-round unanimous decision.

Complete results:

Officiële resultaten
MAIN EVENT
VACANT UBF NEW ENGLAND LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
Richard Rivera (6-0, 5 KO), Hartford, CT
WKO3 (2:51)
Kevin Cobbs (10-3, 4 KO), South Boston, MA
(Rivera won vacant UBF New England light heavyweight title)
Co-functie – Super middleweights
Bobby Harris, III (2-0-1), Worcester, MA
D6 (37-39, 38-38)
Saul Almeida (0-8-2), Framingham, MA
Licht zwaargewichten
Ray Graceski (5-0-1, 3 KO), Springfield, MA
D4 (38-38, 38-38, 38-38)
Pawel Banasiak (0-0-1), Hartford, CT
Super middleweights
Troy Artis (5-7-1, 3 KO), Danbury, CT
WDEC6 (58-56, 58-56, 57-57)
Jose Rivera (4-2, 3 KO), Hartford, CT
Super middleweights
Jelame Garcia (7-0, 6 KO), Lynn, MA
WDEC4 (40-36, 40-36, 39-37)
Nathan Schulte (0-5), Woburn, MA
JUNIOR MIDDENGEWICHTEN
Derrick Whitley (3-0), Springfield, MA
WDEC4 (40-35, 40-36, 40-36)
Robert Blankenship (1-3), Cleveland, OH
Joseph Goss (1-0), Bridgeport, CT
WDEC4 (40-35, 39,36, 38-37)
Samuel Vasquez (1-3, 1 KO), Montreal, Canada
JUNIOR welterweights
Omar Bordoy, Jr. (4-0, 1 KO), Danbury, CT
WDEC4 (40-36, 40-36, 40-36)
Seth Basler (0-5), Marion, IL
Wilfredo Pagan (4-0, 2 KO), Southbridge, MA
WTKO2 (1:25)
Bryan Abraham (6-29-2, 6 KO), Schenectady, NY
JUNIOR LIGHTWEIGHTS
Luis Rivera (4-3, 1 KO), Hartford, CT
WDEC4 (40-36, 39-37, 38-38)
Carlos Marrera, III (0-2), Bridgeport, CT
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Undefeated N.E. prospect Omar Bordoy, Jr. Prepared to make statement at “New England's Future 5”

“New England's Future 5”
Februari. 10 in Worcester, MA

WORCESTER, Massa. (Januari 24, 2018) – One of New England’s leading pro prospects, junior weltergewicht Omar Bordoy, Jr., has prepared to make a statement February 10th bij “New England's Future 5”, presented Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE), The Palladium in Worcester.
Fighting out of Danbury, Connecticut, Bordoy (3-0, 1 KO) faces Puerto Rican-born opponent, Alexander “El Bravo” Picot (2-4-1), in een vier-ronde Bout. “My opponent is tough, and he always comes to fight,” Bordoy said. “He keeps coming forward and that’s going to make for an exciting fight.
The 22-year-old Bordoy is the typical example of a volatile teenager who found his way in boxing. He was a high school football player who started boxing at the age of 17. Bordoy had an abbreviated amateur career, highlighted by his winning performance at the New England Golden Gloves as a novice boxer.
I was a bad hot head as a kid,” Bordoy admitted. “Op een dag, my cousin Edgardo, invited me to his gym after football practice and he beat me up. I was knocked down a few notches. I got into boxing and enjoyed watching Miguel Cotto en Mike Tyson. I even have some of Cotto’s tattoos. Nu, I’m more of a boxer, like a Pernell Whitaker of Floyd Mayweather, Jr. I’m a come- forward boxer who can still brawl. I’m working on my defense and feel that making adjustments in the ring is what I do best.
Bordoy, Jr. credits Team Bordoy — manager A.J. Galante, hoofdtrainer Bennie Little, cut-man Luis Marichal, strength-and-conditioning coach Chris Mulfalmi en Dave McDonoughfor his success.
I’m pleased to be with the right people to bring me to the top and I’m willing to do what’s needed to get there,” Bordoy added.
Bordoy, who works fulltime as a repair technician, made his pro debut last May and he fought a total of three times in 2017, his most recent last October in Worcester on an RPE-promoted show, in which he stopped 34-fight veteran Bryan Abraham in de vierde ronde.
We enjoy working with Team Bordoy,” promotor Jose Antonio Rivera merkte op. “I am proud of Omar and his accomplishments so far. He is a young, throwback fighter with a lot of potential. I see big things in his future and I am glad to see he is being guided in the right direction by his team.
In the eight-round main event, ongeslagen Hartford (CT) licht zwaargewicht Richard “Popeye de matroos” Rivera (5-0, 4 KO) neemt Kevin “The New England Bully” Cobbs (10-2, 4 KO), fighting out of South Boston (MA), voor de vacante Universal Boxing Federation (UBF) New England titel in de acht-ronde belangrijkste gebeurtenis.
Worcester twee keer nationaal amateur-kampioen Bobby “BH3” Harris, III (2-0) faces Brazilian super middleweight Saul Almeida (0-8-1) in de vier-round co-featured event. Hartford super middengewicht Jose “Rated R” Rivera (4-1, 3 KO) voldoet aan Troje “Omar KO Artist” kunstenaar (4-7-1 (3 KO), van Danbury (CT) in een zes-ronde Bout.
Vechten op de undercard, Alle vier-ronde wedstrijden, zijn Southbridge (MA) junior weltergewicht Wilfredo “de Sucaro” Heidens (3-0, 1 KO) vs. pro-debuterende Nick Peralta, van Lawrence, ongeslagen Springfield (MA) licht zwaargewicht Straal “antitankgeweer” Graceski(5-0, 3 KO). vs. Hartford pro-debuterende Paul Bansiak, Springfield weltergewichtBoortoren “Bad Boy” Whitley (2-0) vs. Roger Blankenship (1-2), ongeslagen Puerto Ricaanse super middengewicht Jelame Garcia (6-0, 6 KO) vs. Braziliaans Rodrigo Almeida 1-7), Bridgeport's (CT) pro-debuterende weltergewicht Joseph Goss vs. Seth Basler (0-3), en Hartford junior lichtgewicht vs. Bridgeport's Carlos Marraro, III (0-1).
Alle gevechten en vechters zijn aan verandering.
Tickets, geprijsd op $75.00 (eerste rang) en $45.00 (algemene toelating), te koop en beschikbaar voor aankoop bij www.ThePalladium.net of het Palladium box office (alleen algemene toelating), of door contact Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera (anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) of een van de strijders.
Deuren open om 6 p.m. EN, eerste aanval 7 p.m. EN.
Een deel van de opbrengst zal worden gedoneerd aan de Luis Rosa, Jr. studiefonds.
Sponsors zijn onder andere Lundgren Honda, Top Royalty, Allstate, USANA, Atty. Maria M. Rivera-Cotto, ambitie Musik, Hill Team Associates and Lundren Insurance & Financiële diensten.
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Undefeated prospect Marrero hires Galante as manager

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Danbury, CT (Mei 19, 2017) – Rising Junior Welterweight Cristobal ‘Bazooka’ Marrero (4-0, 2KO's, New London, CT) has bolstered his camp by hiring A.J. Galante as his manager.

Galante, van Danbury, CT, has been managing and advising professional boxers for 6 jaar. In addition to Marrero, Galante currently manages Omar ‘The BeastBordoy (1-0, Danbury, CT) and is an adviser to Frank ‘Notorious’ Galarza (17-2-2, 11KO's, Brooklyn, NY). He notably managed the career of Delvin Rodriguez (29-4-4, 16KO's, Danbury, CT) from his fight of the year against Pawel Wolak in 2011, to his HBO Main Event bout against Miguel Cotto in 2013.

Galante thinks with a good plan in place, the sky is the limit for the 22 year old Marrero. “I’m really excited and appreciative to be hired by Cristobal. It’s always humbling when somebody of his talent and caliber seeks you and wants you to be part of their team. He has all the tools, the hunger, amateur experience (82 gevechten), and personality to be a star. I’ve been brought onboard to monitor and add structure to his camp, and map out the future both for the short and long term. I’m looking forward to working with and building a successful relationship with his promoter, Jimmy Burchfield and CES, one of the most respected names in professional boxing.

In speaking with Marrero, it’s clear to see he is optimistic on his future. “My Dad and I have followed A.J. and have seen the great things he has been doing with everybody that he handles, as well as his gym and amateur program. When we met with him the first time, we left knowing this was a guy we could trust, and has what it takes to take me to the next level, we knew we had to hire him. He is a man of his word and I’m so excited about some of the ideas he has for my career. It just makes me hungrier!”

His hunger will be on display on Vrijdag juni 9 bij de Twin River Casino in Lincoln, Rhode Island, as ‘Bazookaaims to extend his undefeated record to 5-0 against fellow undefeated prospect Miguel Ortiz (2-0, 1KO, Springfield, MA). Tickets zijn geprijsd op $47, $102, $127 & $152, en zijn online beschikbaar CESBOXING.COM or by Phone at 401-724-2253.

Prize Promotions Tabs Russell Peltz and BrittanyBamRogers for Matchmaking Duties

Danbury, CT (April 16, 2015)- At the beginning of April, newly licensed Connecticut boxing promoter A.J. Galante introduced his company, Prijspromoties. Galante spoke of his goal of bringingOld Schoolboxing to Connecticut.

To prove he is serious about his vision, Galante has turned his matchmaking over to Hall of Fame Philadelphia promoter, Russell Peltz along with one of the sports youngest and most promising promoters and matchmakers, Bretagne “BAM

Rogers.

Russell is the definition of Old School matchmaking, he’s one of the last out there, so it was a no brainer for me to reach out to him, and I am honored that he is willing to work with me.” Galante verklaard, “His resume speaks for itself, I am extremely confident that working together, we will put on spectacular showsGalante was also extremely excited to work with BrittanyBAM” Rogers, who works in conjunction with Russell Peltz,

I’m often referred to as one of the youngest boxing people on the business side of things, but BAM is actually younger than me, and has been in the sport longer than me. I have a lot of respect for her and have been learning a lot through working with her.

Ultimately Galante said what cemented his choice on his matchmakers, was a trip to Philladelphia in October, to attend a show promoted by both Peltz and Rogers, “When you think Philly boxing, you think gritty and exciting, and you can’t think Philadelphia boxing without Russell Peltz and Brittany Rogers, and I am looking forward to bringing those types of shows and that environment here to Connecticut.It won’t be long for Galante to fulfill his promise, as his first show Danbury Fight Night, zal plaatsvinden opMei 30 bij de Danbury Arena, in his hometown of Danbury, CT.

The card is currently taking shape, and will be announced soon. Tickets kunnen gekocht worden door een bezoek www.prizepromotions.netPricing: $100,$75, $50 & $25

Nieuw Licensed Connecticut bokspromotor A.J. Galante kondigt prijspromoties – Eerste Show mei 30

Danbury, CT (April 2, 2015)- In 2011, op de leeftijd van 24, A.J. Galante werd een van de jongste Professional Boxing managers in de sport. Nu op leeftijd 28, Hij is uitgegroeid tot één van de jongste Promoters ook. De Connecticut gebaseerd Promoter heeft officieel geïntroduceerd zijn bedrijf, Prijspromoties, deze week.

“Ik ben enthousiast voor deze uitdaging.” Galante verklaard, “Dit was niet iets wat ik besloten om 's nachts te doen, Ik heb eigenlijk al van plan dit voor een paar jaar nu. Ik ben van plan langzaam iets speciaals te ontwikkelen hier in Connecticut, en het geven van de strijders hier kansen die niet consequent voor hen beschikbaar zijn.”

Galante legde zijn visie en doelen voor prijspromoties centra rond concurrerende matchups en voorzien van oude school strijders, “Ik ben niet op zoek naar strijders om prijspromoties ondertekenen op dit moment. Wat ik zoek te doen is op spannende gevechten te zetten en bieden kansen. Ik ben op zoek naar oude school boxers zijn voorzien, jongens die niet bang zijn van riskeren ongeslagen platen of zich in een zware strijd. Ik wil jongens die niet glanzend records, Ik wil de jongens die de meeste initiatiefnemers niet zien het hebben van grote waarde. Ik heb geen voorraad in iedereen die onder mijn promotie vecht, dus er zal niet veel echte A en B kant gevechten. Connecticut is geen boksen broeinest, en er is talent hier, maar de enige manier voor deze jongens om respect te verdienen is om het te nemen, dus om te vechten op een Prize Promotions kaart middelen om echte oppositie te bestrijden en te ontwikkelen op de ouderwetse manier. Er zijn niet veel professionele shows hier in Connecticut, maar ik hoop dat te veranderen, en willen helpen geven deze jongens een platform om te laten zien wie ze zijn.”

Op Mei 30 bij de Danbury Arena, in Danbury, CT, Prize Promotions zal haar eerste professionele boksen show uit te voeren, 'Danbury Fight Night'. Meer informatie, waaronder aanvallen, ticket prijzen en beschikbaarheid worden binnenkort bekend gemaakt.

Voor updates bezoek www.prizepromotions.net .

Galante onlangs geopende Champs Boxing Club & Fitness in het centrum van Danbury en is momenteel de manager van de wereld gerangschikt junior middengewicht Prospect Frank 'Notorious’ Galarza.

Boksen manager A.J. Galante opent boksschool in Danbury, Connecticut

Danbury, CT (Januari 24, 2015)- Professioneel boksen manager A.J. Galante en voormalig zwaargewicht mededinger Fernely Feliz zijn trots te kunnen aankondigen dat de Grand Opening van hun nieuwe boksschool, Champs Boxing Club & Fitness vindt plaats op Zaterdag februari 28. Gelukkig, die naar Danbury verhuisde als kind uit de Dominicaanse Republiek, heeft het onderscheid van Danbury, Eerste professionele bokser CT's. Als een zwaargewicht, Hij stelde een record van 23-9 in een carrière die overspannen 15 jaar. Hij ontdekte de bokssport, toen hij aan de overkant van Danbury's Hat Stad Boxing kwam, die zijn deuren sloot in 2001. Sindsdien, de stad heeft nog te heropenen een exclusieve boksschool tot nu toe. “Het was mijn droom sinds ik met pensioen terug te geven aan de gemeenschap.” Gelukkig Opgegeven, “Ik heb altijd al een boksschool te openen, omdat boksen heeft mijn leven gered. Ik ben blij om eindelijk een belangrijk doel te bereiken in mijn leven. Ik kijk uit naar het maken van de stad van Danbury trots met deze sportschool.” Fernely Feliz, nu een trainer, is enthousiast om een ​​amateur-team te ontwikkelen in de stad, terwijl ze blijven werken met zowel professionele boksers en MMA vechters. Feliz's partner is een van de jongste managers professioneel boksen, A.J. Galante, die op dit moment beheert hete junior middengewicht vooruitzicht Frank Galarza. “Wanneer Fernely benaderde mij met dit idee, Ik had niet twee keer nadenken. Ik kon niet trotser van deze sportschool” Galante zei, “Iedereen die ik de sportschool hebben bekeken om, wordt verliefd op het milieu. Het heeft een old-school gevoel, maar toch heeft een heleboel nieuwe school voorzieningen. Zodra je loopt u nooit meer weg wilt.” Champs Boxing Club herbergt een professionele verhoogde 18 voetring, meerdere traditionele en speciale zware tassen, muur zakken, double end zakken, gloednieuwe cardio-apparatuur en een gewicht gebied. Er is ook een high definition camera boven de ring waar alle sparren en instructie kan worden opgenomen, en studeerde daarna met trainers op een HDTV of naar een leden’ tablet.

In het spreken van de sportschool, wat verlicht eigenaar A.J. Ogen Galante is toen hij sprak op een zeer speciale ruimte van zijn sportschool. “Ik zit in het bestuur van mijn boxer non profit organisatie Frank Galarza's, Jeugd Vechten Forward. Het is een ongelooflijke organisatie die zich hecht aan boxscholen, en geeft onze jeugd een plek om discipline en zelfvertrouwen te ontwikkelen. Het is een combinatie van beide boksen en mentorschap, met strenge eisen met betrekking tot het schoolbezoek, rangen en aanwezigheid. Ik ben er trots op om te zeggen dat Champs Boxing Club zal toetreden Starrett Stad Boxing Club van Brooklyn, in het hosten van een Youth Vechten Forward hoofdstuk.” Galante sprak over de vele eisen Frank Galarza ontwikkeld voor Jeugd Vechten Forward, en wanneer gevraagd over hoe Champs Boxing Club zal zorgen voor de best mogelijke omgeving voor succes, Galante verklaarde dat zowel hij als Galarza ontwikkelde een studeerkamer voor leden, met gedoneerde computers, printers en andere schoolbenodigdheden. “In termen van het hebben van de tools waarmee academische eisen inclusief huiswerk te voldoen, Er zijn geen excuses” Galante riep.

De Grand Opening van de Champs Boxing Club & Fitness is open voor het publiek van zijn12pm-3:00, Zaterdag 28 februari. Er zullen gratis spullen, voedsel en verfrissing, evenals de kans om WBC Latino junior middengewicht kampioen Frank ontmoeten “Berucht” Galarza en UFC Star en Danbury inwoner Glover Teixeira. Bezoek www.champsboxingclub.org voor meer informatie.