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Irvin Gonzalez captures UBF All-Americas Featherweight Title

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Sonya Lamonakis & Laura Ramsey fight to UBF World Heavyweight title draw
“New England’s Future 3” Results from Worcester, MA
WORCESTER, Massa. (Juni 11, 2017) – Boxing returned to DCU Arena (Exhibition Hall) voor de eerste keer in 11 jaar and Worcester’s newest budding star, Irvin Gonzalez, entertained the hometown crowd, capturing the vacant Universal Boxing Federation (UBF) Vedergewicht kampioenschap, gisteravond in de “New England’s Future 3” main event.
“New England’s Future 3” was presented by Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE), which is owned and operated by retired three-time, twee-divisie wereldkampioen Jose Antonio Rivera en zijn zoon, Anthonee (A.J.) Rivera. RPE will return to the DCU Center on October 28th for its final installment of “New England's Future” series in 2017.
In the co-featured attraction, popular New York City heavyweight Sonya “The Scholar” Lamonakis, by way of Greece and Turners Falls, MA, geconfronteerd Laura “Lady Ram” Ramsey in a female battle of former world champions for the vacant UBF World title,
The 21-year-old Gonzalez (7-0, 6 KO) was fighting in his first scheduled eight-round bout, tegen Raul Lopez (10-32-1, 5 KO), van Bronx (NY). The two fighters came out fast in a firefight, both throwing leather from all angles, although neither was hurt in the opening round. The pace picked up even more in the second as both fighters landed solid shots.
Fighting in the third round for the first time in his young professional career, Gonzalez turned up the heat, ripping effective combination to the head and body of Lopez, who responded by pounding Gonzalez on the ropes.
Gonzalez dropped Lopez early in the fourth with a strong right to the chin, followed by a brawling fifth round, and the action slowed slightly in the sixth. Gonzalez, who took control in the final two rounds, went the distance for the first time, taking a hard-fought eight-round unanimous decision (79-73 X 2, 76-75).
“He was definitely the toughest I’ve fought,” Gonzalez said after the fight. “I still have to work on things in the gym. I didn’t go to the body like I did in my last few fights. I was head-hunting tonight. The dude was tough, I had to out-box him. I hurt my left hand late in the later rounds and stayed southpaw.
“I definitely learned a lot. My conditioning was there and I went eight strong rounds. Ik voel me goed, I could go another eight rounds. Fighting at home was good, I have a big fan-base here. I hope to be back here in October 28th.”
Lamonakis (10-2-3, 1 KO), a former IBO world champion, and past GBU world titlist Ramsey (108-1, 5 KO) went toe-to-toe from the opening bell for 10 concurrerend, non-stop rounds, ending in a 10-round draw by three judges’ scores van 95-95.
Undefeated Worcester heavyweight Bryan Daniels (5-0, 3 KO) unloaded on an over-matched Christopher “The Archbishop” Boykins (1-9), dropping the Floridian three times in the second round until referee Leo Gerstel mercifully waved off the fight at the end of the second.
Former No. 1 USA amateur boxer Bobby Harris III, the son of multiple national amateur champion and retired pro heavyweight, Bobby Harris, made his long-awaited pro debut. Fighting out of Worcester, Harris overcame early roughhouse tactics by Brazilian light heavyweight Rodrigo Almeida, van Woburn, MA, to earn a four-round “buitengesloten” beslissing.
In a rematch of a fight this past April, Antonio Chaves Fernandez (8-32-4, 2 KO), of Brockton (MA), defeated Worcester welterweight Andy Gonzalez (6-2, 5 KO), by way of a six-round majority decision, to even their rivalry at 1-1.
Southbridge, MA weltergewicht Wilfredo “de Sucaro” Heidens (2-0) and his Lawrence, MA opponent, Anthony Everett (1-6), turned in an entertaining performance as Pagan won a four-round majority decision, despite him being decked in the final round.
Lawrence, MA weltergewicht Adrian Sosa (3-0, 3 KO) needed only 41-second to stop New York City’s Zach Johnson (0-2). Sosa dropped Johnson in the first 10 seconds and again moments later, after which referee Gerstel halted the action.
Springfield, MA weltergewicht Boortoren “Dubbele impact” Whitley (2-0), the son of a retired professional boxer, verbeterd 2-0 with a four-round unanimous decision over veteran Connecticut fighter Shaka Moore (12-23-3, 2 KO).
Worcester’s pro-debuting Neal Sullivan (0-0-1) and Brazilian super middleweight Saul Almeida (0-8-1) opened the night fighting a four-round majority draw.
Volledige resultaten hieronder:
Officiële resultaten
(winners listed first each fight)
MAIN EVENT – VACANT UBF ALL-AMERICAS FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
Irvin Gonzalez (7-0, 6 KO), Worcester, MA
WDEC8 (79-73, 79-73, 76-75)
Raul Lopez (10-3-1, 5 KO), Bronx, NY
(Gonzalez won vacant UBF All-Americas featherweight title)
Co-functie – VACANT UBF HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
Sonya Lamonakis (10-2-3 (1 KO), New York, NY by way of Greece
D10 (95-95, 95-95, 95-95)
Laura Ramsey (10-7-1 (5 KO), winter Haven, FL
ZWAARGEWICHTEN
Bryan Daniels (5-0, 3 KO), Worcester, MA
WTKO2 (2:35)
Christopher Boykins (1-9, 0 KO), Orlando, FL
Licht zwaargewichten
Bobby Harris III (1-0), Worcester, MA
WDEC4 (40-36, 40-36, 40-36)
Rodrigo Almeida (1-7, 0 KO), Woburn, MA
Super middleweights
Neal Sullivan (0-0-1), Worcester, MA
D4 (37-39, 38-38, 38-38)
Saul Almeida (0-8-1), Framingham, MA
Welterweights
Derrick Whitley (2-0, 0 KO), Springfield, MA
WDEC4 (40-36, 39-37, 38-37)
Shaka Moore (12-23-3, 2 KO), Norwalk, CT
Antonio Chaves Fernandez (8-32-4, 2 KO), Brockton, MA
WDEC6 (58-56, 58-56, 57-57)
Andy Gonzalez (6-2, 5 KO), Worcester, MA
Adrian Sosa (3-0, 3 KO), Lawrence, MA
WTKO1 (0:41)
Zach Johnson (0-2), New York, NY
Wilfredo Pagan (2-0, 0 KO), Worcester, MA
WDEC4 (38-37, 38-37, 38-38)
Anthony Everett (1-6, 0 KO), Lawrence, MA
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Heavyweight Sonya Lamonakis Takes on Laura Ramsey for vacant UBF World Championship

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“New England’s Future 3” June 10th in Worcester, MA
WORCESTER, Massa. (Juni 1, 2017) – Popular heavyweight Sonya “The Scholar” Lamonakis neemt Laura “Lady Ram” Ramsey voor de vacante Universal Boxing Federation (UBF) World title, op zaterdag nacht, Juni 10, in de acht-ronde “New England’s Future 3” co-feature at the DCU Center (Exhibition Hall) in Worcester, Massachusetts.
“New England’s Future 3” is presented by Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE), which is owned and operated by retired three-time, twee divisie wereldkampioen Jose Antonio Rivera en zijn zoon, Anthonee (A.J.) Rivera.
Undefeated prospect Irvin Gonzalez (6-0, 6 KO), 21, headlines at home in his first scheduled eight-round bout, tegen Raul Lopez (10-2-1, 5 KO), van Bronx (NY), for the vacant UBF All-American super featherweight championship.
“I am excited to be able to have our first world championship boxing match on our ‘New England’s 3’ boks,” promoter Jose Rivera commented. “It’s special because it’s a women’s World Heavyweight title fight with veterans like Sonya and Laura, who also have some hostilities towards one another. They’ve both earned this opportunity to fight for the UBF Women’s World Heavyweight Championship. I expect fireworks and know fans will be in for a treat.”
Pro boxing returns to the DCU Center for the first time in 11 jaar, when promoter Jose Antonio Rivera defeated Alejandro Garcia, by way of a 12-round unanimous decision, voor de World Boxing Association (WBA) World super welterweight title.
Born in Greece, Lamonakis (10-2-2, 1 KO), who grew-up in Turners Falls (MA), is a teacher in New York City. She is a Springfield College graduate and has two Master’s Degrees. “I’m honored to be fighting in the first world title fight in Worcester since Jose Rivera,” Lamonakis said. “I’m from Massachusetts and I fought twice at Mechanics Hall (in Worcester, including her pro debut in 2010). I heard Jose was promoting shows in Worcester, so I called to say I’d like to fight for a world title on one of his cards. I think he saw me fight before and he quickly agreed.
“This is still a make-dominates sport. I tell young girls to box as a side job. I have two Master’s Degrees and I’m a full-time teacher in New York. Boxing is my hobby. Very few women can make enough money boxing to make a good living. I don’t know if it’s because I was born in Greece and boxing is in my blood, but I love this sport and that’s what keeps me going. I guess I was born to fight. I enjoy getting in the ring. I’ve gotten a lot from boxing and now I’m giving back to amateurs in New York City as president of a youth organization.”
Lamonakis; is a former International Boxing Organization World and New York State female heavyweight champion. Her opponent, Ramsey (10-7, KO), as a two-time world title challenger is hoping the third time is the charm for her. They have history together and this fight nearly happened a few years ago.
“I beat her daughter (Alysia Williams-Stevenson) in my second pro fight,” Lamonakis explained. “She said she’s see me and now, seven years later, we’re fighting. She’s a little older than me and I needed more fights before I fought her. We were supposed to fight a few years ago in Aruba but a hurricane cancelled the show.”
In an eight-round Special Cruiserweight Attraction, Pembroke (MA) fan favorite Vinnie “American Nightmare” Carita (16-1-1, 15 KO) meets Brazilian knockout specialist Marcelo Leonardo “Queizada” Da Silva (22-4, 17 KO).
Vechten op de undercard, allemaal in vier-ronde vlagen, are Worcester welterweight Andy Gonzalez (6-1, 5 KO) vs. TBA, Lawrence (MA) junior weltergewicht Adrian “Tonka” Sosa (2-0, 2 KO) vs. Buffalo’s Jack Grady (0-5-1), Worcester vedergewicht andino Ranse (1-0) vs. Woburn (MA) Gilvan Santos (0-3), Springfield (MA) junior middengewicht Boortoren “Dubbele impact” Whitley (1-0) vs. Norwalk (CT) veteraan Shaka Moore (12-22-3, 2 KO), Worcester’s pro-debuting Bobby Harris III vs. Woburn (MA) super middengewicht Rodrigo Almeida (1-6), Southbridge (MA) junior weltergewicht Wilfredo “de Sucaro” Heidens (1-0) vs. Lawrence’s Anthony Everett (1-5), Worcester’s Bryan Daniels (4-0, 2 KO) vs. Florida's Christopher “The Archbishop” Boykins (1-8) at a 205-pound catchweight, Hartford’s (CT) Richie “Popeye de matroos” Rivera (1-0, 1 KO) vs. Braziliaans Nathan Schulte (0-2) at a 180-pound catchweight, and Worcester’s pro-debuting Neal Sullivan vs. Framingham (MA) super middengewicht Saul Almeida (0-8).
Alle gevechten en vechters zijn aan verandering.
Tickets, geprijsd op $75.00 (eerste rang) en $45.00 (algemene toelating), are on sale and available to purchase at the DCU Center box office, www.dcu.centerworcester.com, by contacting Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera
(anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) of een van de strijders
Deuren open om 6 p.m., eerste aanval 7 p.m. EN.
Sponsors zijn onder andere Lundgren Honda, Championsofhealth.usana.com, Whiskey On Water and Worcester criminal defense Atty. Michael Erlich.
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Budding star Irvin Gonzalez Starting to make waves in Super featherweight division

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“New England’s Future 3” June 10th in Worcester, MA

WORCESTER, Massa. (Mei 24, 2017) – New England’s top prospect with 10 pro fights of less, undefeated hometown favorite Irvin Gonzalez, is on a fast track going into his June 10th headline fight in the third installment of the “New England's Future” serie, op het DCU Center (Exhibition Hall) in Worcester, Massachusetts.

“New England’s Future 3” is presented by Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE), which is owned and operated by retired three-time, twee divisie wereldkampioen Jose Antonio Rivera en zijn zoon, Anthonee (A.J.) Rivera.
The 21-year-old Gonzalez (6-0, 6 KO) neemt Raul Lopez (10-2-1, 5 KO), van Bronx (NY), in an eight-round main event for the vacant Universal Boxing Federation (UBF) All-American super featherweight championship.
Pro boxing returns to the DCU Center for the first time in 11 jaar, ironisch, when promoter Jose Antonio Rivera defeated Alejandro Garcia, by way of a 12-round unanimous decision, voor de World Boxing Association (WBA) World super welterweight title.
“I am excited to watch Irvin’s boxing career flourish,” promoter Jose Rivera remarked. “He has all the tools to become a world champion. Fighting for the UBF championship will be the first of many and I am glad that we are able to give him this opportunity. I see big things for Irvin and I hope fans come out Zaterdag nacht, Juni 10th, to support him and the other local boxers.”.
“Dit is een geweldige kans voor mij,” Gonzalez zei. “I’m blessed to be fighting in Worcester for my first title. It’s not a big title but it’s like taking baby steps to a world title. Since I started boxing at the Boys & Girls Club, I always wanted to be like Jose, a three-time world champion. Nu, it’s my turn, and I’m fighting again in my city.”
Gonzalez has a perfect pro record: six rights, six wins by knockout. Echter, he’s only had fought a grand total of eight rounds, en juni 10th he’s in a scheduled eight-round match. The well-spoken youngster isn’t concerned with the step up in rounds and opposition.
“I’ve been asked about that by a lot of media, trainers and other fighters,” he explained. “I’ve always trained like it’s for a world title fight, 12 rondes, so I’m not worried about going into deep water. I’m in magnificent shape, three weeks before the fight, and even in the amateurs I’ve always gotten stronger as the fight went along. In sparring, I get stronger, so going eight isn’t a problem for me.
“I don’t really know much about my opponent. He won a few national titles but hasn’t fought too often. I’ll see what he brings into the ring and then adjust. I know I’m taller.”
Gonzalez learned a lot when he was a sparring partner for Guillermo Rigondeaux in Florida that was supposed to be a six-week training camp that ended after three weeks due to Rigondeaux’ fight being cancelled.
“I learned a lot about different training methods that I now use,” Irvin continued. “His techniques are phenomenal. I was around a world champion, two-time Olympic gold medalist and I saw his work ethic. After all he’s accomplished, he still has a great work ethic, and I learned from him that a fighter need continue working like he does until the day it’s all over. It’s not all about money, it’s having fun every day, doing what we love.”
Former world female heavyweight champions Sonya “The Scholar” Lamonakis (10-2-2, 1 KO), the New York City teacher who lived in Turners Falls (MA), en Laura “Lady Ram” Ramsey (10-7, 5 KO) battle for the vacant UBF World heavyweight title in the eight-round co-featured event.
Pembroke (MA) cruiserweight Vinnie “American Nightmare” Carita (16-1-1, 15 KO) meets invading Brazilian knockout artist Marcelo Leonardo “Queizada” Da Silva (22-4, 17 KO) in an eight-round Special Cruiserweight Attraction.
Ook vechten op de undercard, allemaal in vier-ronde vlagen, are Worcester welterweight Andy Gonzalez (6-1, 5 KO) vs. TBA, Lawrence (MA) junior weltergewicht Adrian “Tonka” Sosa (2-0, 2 KO) vs. Buffalo’s Jack Grady (0-5-1), New Haven (CT) vedergewicht Josh Crespo (7-4-3, 3 KO) vs. Georgia’s Gabriel Braxton (2-18, 1 KO), Worcester vedergewicht andino Ranse (1-0) vs. Woburn (MA) Gilvan Santos (0-3), Springfield (MA) junior middengewicht Boortoren “Dubbele impact” Whitley (1-0) vs. Norwalk (CT) veteraan Shaka Moore (12-22-3, 2 KO), Worcester’s pro-debuting Bobby Harris III vs. Woburn (MA) super middengewicht Rodrigo Almeida (1-6), Southbridge (MA) junior weltergewicht Wilfredo “de Sucaro” Heidens (1-0) vs. Lawrence’s Anthony Everett (1-5), Worcester’s Bryan Daniels (4-0, 2 KO) vs. Florida's Christopher “The Archbishop” Boykins (1-8) at a 205-pound catchweight, Hartford’s (CT) Richie “Popeye de matroos” Rivera (1-0, 1 KO) vs. Braziliaans Nathan Schulte (0-2) at a 180-pound catchweight, and Worcester’s pro-debuting Neal Sullivan vs. Framingham (MA) super middleweight Saul Almeida (0-8).
Alle gevechten en vechters zijn aan verandering.
Tickets, geprijsd op $75.00 (eerste rang) en $45.00 (algemene toelating), are on sale and available to purchase at the DCU Center box office, www.dcu.centerworcester.com,
by contacting Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera
(anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) of een van de strijders
Deuren open om 6 p.m., eerste aanval 7 p.m. EN.
Sponsors zijn onder andere Lundgren Honda, Championsofhealth.usana.com, Whiskey On Water and Worcester criminal defense Atty. Michael Erlich.
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Undefeated hometown prospect Irvin Gonzalez to headline June 10; New England’s Future series continues in Worcester, MA

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Heavyweight Sonya Lamonakis to
Fight for vacant UBF World title
WORCESTER, Massa. (Mei 10, 2017, 2017) – Undefeated rising super featherweight prospect Irvin Gonzalez will headline the third installment of the “New England's Future” serie, Zaterdag nacht, Juni 10, as professional boxing returns for the first time in 11 jaar to the DCU Center (Exhibition Hall) in Worcester, Massachusetts.
“New England’s Future 3” is presented by Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE), which is owned and operated by retired three-time, twee divisie wereldkampioen Jose Antonio Rivera en zijn zoon, Anthonee (A.J.) Rivera.
Arguably the top New England prospect, the 21-year-old Gonzalez (6-0, 6 KO) is continuing Worcester’s rich boxing tradition, which dates back nearly a century. Een 2015 N. En. Golden Gloves kampioen, Gonzalez has knocked out all six of his pro opponents, four in the opening round, the other two in the second. Gonzalez will fight Raul Lopez (10-2-1, 5 KO), van Bronx (NY), in an eight-round match for the vacant Universal Boxing Federation (UBF) East Regional super featherweight championship.
Former International Boxing Organization (IBO heavyweight world champion, Sonya “The Scholar” Lamonakis (10-2-2, 1 KO), will face TBA in the eight-round co-feature for the vacant UBF World heavyweight title. Lamonakis is a New York City teacher who lived in Turners Falls (MA) and graduated from Springfield (MA) College. She is a native of Greece and a four-time New York Golden Gloves champion.
“I am excited that we will be having our ‘New England’s Future 3’ boxing event at the DCU Center,” promoter Jose Antonio Rivera said. “The last time there was boxing at the DCU was when I fought for and won the WBA Junior Middleweight world title. It was an electric night with the fight televised live on Showtime. I am hoping we can bring the same kind of excitement with our action- packed lineup of young and hungry up-and-coming boxers.
“We have two UBF title fights on the line with Sonya Lamonakis fighting for the female UBF Heavyweight World Title and Worcester’s own Irving Gonzalez, in only his seventh pro fight, fighting for the UBF 126-pound division East Regional championship. I’m also excited to have five Worcester boxers on our event at the DCU and I hope our Worcester fan-base comes out to support them. I am looking forward to seeing another great night of action-packed boxing.”
Powerhouse fighter Vinnie “American Nightmare” Carita (16-1-1, 15 KO), fighting out of Pembroke (MA), returns in an eight-round Special Cruiserweight Attraction against TBA.
Ook vechten op de undercard, allemaal in vier-ronde vlagen, are Worcester welterweight Andy Gonzalez (6-1, 5 KO) vs. Baltimore’s Kevin “The Scarecrow” Womack, Jr. (7-14-3, 5 KO), Lawrence (MA) junior weltergewicht Adrian “Tonka” Sosa (2-0, 2 KO) vs. Las Vegas’ Johnny Frazier (2-3-0-4, 2 KO), New Haven (CT) vedergewicht Josh Crespo (7-4-3, 3 KO) vs. Georgia’s Gabriel Braxton (2-18, 1 KO), Worcester vedergewicht andino Ranse (1-0) vs. Woburn (MA) Gilvan Santos (0-3), Springfield (MA) junior middengewicht Boortoren “Dubbele impact” Whitley (1-0) vs. Norwalk (CT) veteraan Shaka Moore (12-22-3, 2 KO), Worcester’s Bobby Harris III vs. Brazilië Nathan Schulte in a battle of pro-debuting super middleweights, Southbridge (MA) junior weltergewicht Wilfredo “de Sucaro” Heidens (1-0) vs. Lawrence’s Anthony Everett (1-5), Worcester heavyweight Bryan Daniels (4-0, 2 KO) vs. Florida's Christopher “The Archbishop” Boykins (1-8) and Hartford’s (CT) Richie “Popeye de matroos” Rivera (1-0, 1 KO) vs. Michigan Michael Shipp (1-4, 1 KO) fighting at a 180-pound catch-weight.
Alle gevechten en vechters zijn aan verandering.
Tickets, geprijsd op $75.00 (eerste rang) en $45.00 (algemene toelating), are on sale and available to purchase at the DCU Center box office, www.dcu.centerworcester.com, by contacting Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera
(anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) of een van de strijders.
Deuren open om 6 p.m., eerste aanval 7 p.m. EN.
Sponsors zijn onder andere Lundgren Honda, Championsofhealth.usana.com, Whiskey On Water and Worcester criminal defense Atty. Michael Erlich.
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Vinnie Carita stops Gilberto Matheus Domingos In one round of body punches

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Matt Remillard returns with impressive decision Over tough Augustine Mauras
RESULTS FROM WORCESTER
Vinnie Carita punished Gilberto Matheus Domingos
(all pictures by Emily Harney / Rivera Promotions Entertainment)
WORCESTER, Massa. (April 2, 2017) – Popular Massachusetts heavyweight Vinnie “American Nightmare” Carita was too much for former South American champion Gilberto Matheus “El Magico” Domingos in de afgelopen nacht “New England’s Future 2” main event at Worcester Palladium. A capacity crowd of 1,700 rocked the vintage venue from start to finish.
“New England’s Future 2” was presented by Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE), which is owned and operated by retired three-time, twee divisie wereldkampioen Jose Antonio Rivera en zijn zoon, koppelaarster Anthonee (A.J.) Rivera. Rivera announced that “New England’s Future 3” will be held June 10th at DCU Center, Exhibition Hall, in Worcester.
Carita (16-1-1, 15 KO), fighting out of Pembroke (MA), unleashed a relentless body attack on his Brazilian foe, Domingos (22-7, 20 KO), who was unable to answer the bell for the second round due to damaged ribs.
“I was hoping to get in more rounds but unfortunately I didn’t get ’em vanavond,” Carita (pictured to the right) becommentarieerde. “Based on his record, I thought he’d be more competitive, but that fell short. I keep stepping up (quality of his opponents) but they haven’t lasted with me.”
Matt Remillard (R) was home once again in the ring.
The feel-good story of the evening was the long awaited return of Manchester (CT) lichtgewicht Mat “Sharp Shooter” Remillard (24-1, 13 KO), who was incarcerated five years and hadn’t fought in six. Remillard pounded his opponent, Augustine “Meedogenloos” Maura (6-2-3 3 KO), whose toughness showed throughout the contest as Remillard pounded his Lawrence (MA) opponent to the body and head en route to a eight-round unanimous decision (80-71, 79-72, 78-73) in het co-feature. Mauras was deducted a point in the fourth round for headbutting.
“I was a little rusty but I got better as the fight went on,” Remillard said. “He’s a tough kid who was slippery inside. If the fight went a little longer, I think I would have gotten him out of there.”
Worcester heavyweight Bryan Daniels (4-0, 2 KO) bleef ongeslagen, dropping “Geld” Mike Sawyer (7-8, 5 KO) four times in the opening round, the last coming on the end of a vicious left-hook, resulting in referee Mike Ryan immediatelty stopped the contest without counting.
Dorchester (MA) zwaargewicht Donnie “Big Nasty” Palmer (9-1-1, 8 KO) overklast Bobby Favors (1-4, 1 KO), Cleveland, on his way to a first-round technical knockout win. Palmer has comeback from being shot in the stomach last summer by his sister’s abusive boyfriend. He recently served as a sparring partner for Wladimir Klitschko.
Hartford junior welterweight Anthony Laureano (3-0, 2 KO), een 2016 New England Golden Gloves kampioen, continued to impress with a third-round technical knockout victory over battled-tested upstate New Yorker Bryan “The Brick” Abraham (6-25-1, 6 KO).
Hot junior welterweight prospect “Wonderbaar” Mykquan Williams (6-0, 4 KO), the 18-year-old high school senior from Manchester (CT), lived up to his nickname with an explosive first-round knockout of Mexican veteran fighter Israël “Tijger” Rojas (10-16, 3 KO).
Three-time USA Boxing Nationals champion Elvis Figueroa (1-0, 1 KO), from New Haven (CT), turned in a strong professional debut, stopping Brazilian super middleweight Devision Ribiero (0-4), who was unable to continue after two rounds.
Worcester welterweight Andy Gonzalez (6-1, 5 KO) cruised to a four-round unanimous decision over a game Antonio Chavez Fernandes (7-30-4, 2 KO), of Brockton (MA).
Lawrence (MA) vedergewicht vooruitzicht Adrian “Tonka” Sosa (2-0, 2 KO), thre 2015 Nieuw… England Golden Gloves champion, uitgeteld Oscar Diaz (0-11), van Hartford, halverwege de openingsronde.
Pro-debuting Luis “Pancho” Santiago (0-0-1), fighting out of Springfield (MA), en Alex Montes (1-2-1), van Lawrence (MA), fought to a hard-fought four-round draw.
Springfield junior middleweight Boortoren “Dubbele impact” jjjas (10-16, 3 Whitley (1-0) won his pro debut in an entertaining opener with a four-round unanimous decision over Anthony Everett (1-5), van Lawrence.
Officiële resultaten
MAIN EVENT – cruiserweights
Vinnie Carita (16-1-1, 15 KO), Pembroke, MA
WTKO1 (3:00)
Gilberto Matheus Domingos (22-7, 20 KO), Sao Paulo, Brazilië
Co-functie – Lichtgewichten
Matt Remillard (24-1, 13 KO), Manchester, CT
WDEC8 (80-71, 79-72, 78-73)
Augustine Mauras (6-2-3, 3 KO), Lawrence, MA
ZWAARGEWICHTEN
Bryan Daniels (4-0, 2 KO), Worcester, MA
WTKO1 (2:54)
Mike Sawyer (7-8, 5 KO), Winter Park, FL
Donnie Palmer (9-1-1, 8 KO), Dorchester, MA
WTKO1 (2:06)
Bobby Favors (1-5, 1 KO), Cleveland, OH
Super middleweights
Elvis Figueroa (1-0, 1KO), New Haven, CT
WTKO2 (3:00)
Devision Ribiero (0-4), Tampa, FL
JUNIOR MIDDENGEWICHTEN
Derrick Whitley (1-0), Springfield, MA
WDEC4 (40-36, 40-36, 39-37)
Anthony Everett (1-5), Lawrence, MA
Welterweights
Andy Gonzales (6-1, 5 KO), Worcester, MA
WDEC4 (39-37, 39-37, 39-37)
Antonio Chavez Fernandes (7-31-4, 2 KO), Brockton, MA
Adrian Sosa (2-0, 2 KO), Lawrence, MA
WKO1 (1:34)
Oscar Diaz (0-11), Hartford, CT
JUNIOR welterweights
Anthony Laureano (2-0, 1 KO), East Hartford, CT
Bryan Abraham (6-24-1, 6 KO
JUNIOR welterweights
Mykquan Williams (6-0, 4 KO), Manchester, CT
WKO1 (2:05)
Israël Rojas (10-16, 3 KO), Aqua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico
Featherweights
Luis Santiago (0-0-1), Springfield, MA
D4 (40-36, 36-40, 38-38)
Alex Montes (1-2-1), Lawrence, MA
Sponsors included Lundgren Honda, Championsofhealth.usana.com, TKO Auto Repair, John Young Tree Service and Royal Cleanup.
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OFFICIAL WEIGHTS FROM WORCESTER

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WORCESTER, Massa. (Maart 31, 2017) – Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE) held the official weigh today at Ballot Box for morgen overnachting “New England’s Future 2” show at Worcester Palladium.
Below are the official weights and pictures by Emily Harney:
OFFICIËLE GEWICHTEN
MAIN EVENT – cruiserweights (8)
(L) Vinnie Carita (15-1-1 (14 KO), Pembroke, MA 195.2 lbs.
(R) Gilberto Matheus Domingos (22-6, 20 KO), Sao Paulo, Brazilië 196 lbs.
Co-functie – Lichtgewichten (8)
(R) Matt Remillard (23-1, 13 KO), Manchester, CT 136.8 lbs.
(L) Augustine Mauras (6-1-3, 3 KO), Lawrence, MA 138 lbs.
ZWAARGEWICHTEN (4)
Bryan Daniels (3-0, 1 KO), Worcester, MA 199 lbs.
Mike Sawyer (7-7, 5 KO), Winter Park, FL 200 lbs.
Donnie Palmer (8-1-1, 7 KO), Dorchester, MA 275 lbs.
Bobby Favors (0-5), Cincinnati, OH 377 lbs.
Super middleweights (4)
Elvis Figueroa (voor debuut), New Haven, CT 167 lbs.
Devision Ribiero (0-3), Tampa, FL 167 lbs.
JUNIOR MIDDENGEWICHTEN (4)
Derrick Whitley (voor debuut), Springfield, MA 152 lbs.
Anthony Everett (1-4), Lawrence, MA 155 lbs.
Welterweights (4)
Andy Gonzalez (5-1, 5 KO), Worcester, MA 151.4 lbs.
Antonio Chavez Fernandes (7-30-4, 2 KO), Brockton, MA 151.4 lbs.
Adrian Sosa (1-0, 1 KO), Lawrence, MA 145 lbs.
Oscar Diaz (0-10), Hartford, CT 143 lbs.
JUNIOR welterweights (6)
Anthony Laureano (2-0, 1 KO), East Hartford, CT 138 lbs.
Bryan Abraham (6-24-1, 6 KO 141 lbs.
JUNIOR welterweights (4)
Mykquan Williams (5-0, 3 KO), Manchester, CT 141 lbs.
Israël Rojas (10-15, 3 KO), Aqua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico 141 lbs.
Featherweights (4)
Luis Santiago (voor debuut), Springfield, MA 127 lbs.
Alex Montes (1-2), Lawrence, MA 133 lbs.
Tickets, geprijsd op $65.00 (eerste rang) en $35.00 (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. A portion of the proceeds will go to Make A Change Inc.
Deuren open om 6 p.m. EN, eerste aanval 7 p.m. EN.
Sponsors zijn onder andere Lundgren Honda, Championsofhealth.usana.com, TKO Auto Repair, John Young Tree Service and Royal Cleanup.
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Mat “Sharp Shooter” Remillard’s Ring comeback no April Fool’s Joke

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“New England’s Future 2”, April 1 in Worcester

Matt Remillard (centrum) is prepared to make up for lost time
(photo by Emily Harney / Team Remillard)
WORCESTER, Massa. (Maart 20, 2017) – The long trip back begins April 1st voor Mat “Sharp Shooter” Remillard, 12 years to the day from his professional debut, op de “New England’s Future 2” show at the Palladium in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Remillard (23-1, 13 KO), fighting out of Manchester, Connecticut, hasn’t boxed for the six years, due to him serving a five-year prison sentence. He takes on Lawrence (MA) lichtgewicht Augustine “Meedogenloos” Maura (6-1-3, 3 KO) in the eight-round co-feature. If their tense, near volatile stare-down at a recent press conference is a true indication, Remillard vs. Mauras is not going the distance, to put things mildly.
New England’s Future 2″ is presented by Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE), which is owned and operated by retired three-time, twee divisie wereldkampioen Jose Antonio Rivera en zijn zoon, Anthonee (A.J.) Rivera.
“I am excited to have a boxer of Remillard’s caliber on our ‘New England’s Future 2’ boks,” promoter Jose Antonio Rivera remarked. “He has a tough match against August time Mauras for his first fight back. Knowing Remillard, hoewel, he wouldn’t have it any other way. I want to thank Matt, Paul Cichon (hoofdtrainer) and their team for trusting Rivera Promotions Entertainment for Matt’s first boxing match back from his long layoff.”
Remillard is a former World Boxing Council (WBC) Verenigde Staten & Youth World, North American Boxing Federation (NABF) en de World Boxing Organization (WBO) vedergewicht kampioen. His lone pro loss came in his last fight, Maart 23, 2011 in Atlantic City to then rising star Mikey Garcia (24-0), when Remillard retired after 11 rondes. He won’t make excuses; echter, he never should have taken the fight with Garcia, facing the impending court case that sent him to prison and working with a new head trainer he’d only met two weeks prior to the fight.
“I’m confident I can get back to where I was in about a year,” the 30-year-old Remillard said. “A dream come true would be a rematch with Garcia, at any weight, but I have to earn that shot. Everybody wants a rematch with the guy who gave you the first loss. It seldom happens but, als niet, in time I believe there will be other big fights out there for me.
“I’m fighting an opponent who fought by buddy, Chip Perez, drie keer (0-2-1), so I’m familiar with his style. He doesn’t back down. I don’t expect him to back down against me…until he feels my power. I’m going to take out those five years that I was away on him. I’ve been through so much the last six year but I’m most comfortable in the gym. The past is past and this is my last run. Paul and I have a lot of unfinished business to take care of.”
Seventeen years ago, Chicon first met Remillard at the Manchester PAL gym, but he made the 13-year-old aspiring boxer earn his opportunity to be trained. Paul made Matt clean the bathrooms, take care of spit buckets, etc. before he started training him.
“When he returned to the gym a few months back, I saw that his work ethic hadn’t faded,” Cichon commented. “I don’t believe he’s really that far away from where he was six years ago. He was idle five years but his first day back he sparred 12 rondes. He stayed in good physical shape and is hungrier than ever. He thinks he has something to prove after his last fight, but he really doesn’t have anything to prove to me or anybody else. He is fighting a tough kid but Matt’s going to be victorious. I think in four or five more fights he’ll be back where he was in boxing.”
Pembroke (MA) cruiserweight Vinnie “American Nightmare” Carita (15-1-1, 14 KOs will headline against Brazilian KO specialist Gilberto Matheus “El Magico” Domingos (22-6, 20 KO), the former South American light heavyweight champion, in de acht-ronde belangrijkste gebeurtenis.
Dorchester (MA) zwaargewicht Donnie “Big Nasty” Palmer (8-1-1, 7 KO) faces unbeaten Quian Davis (4-0-2, 2 KO), of Mays Landing (NJ), in een vier-ronde Bout.
2016 New England Golden Gloves kampioen Anthony Laureano (2-0, 1 KO), fighting out of East Hartford (CT), meets Schenectady (NY) veteraan Bryan “The Brick” Abraham (6-23-1, 6 KO) in een zes-round wedstrijd.
Fighting on the undercard in four round bouts are Worcester cruiserweight Bryan Daniels (3-0, 1 KO) vs. Mexican invader Jose Humberto “Olympico” Corall (19-23, 12 KO), Worcester vedergewicht andino Ranse (1-0) vs. Mike Hellenfinger (0-2), van Harrisburg (PA), three-time USA Boxing Nationals champion Elvis Figueroa, van New Haven (CT) makes his pro debut vs. Brazilian super middleweight Devision Robiero (0-3), Worcester welterweight Andy Gonzalez (5-1, 5 KO) vs. Brockton’s Antonio Chavez Fernandes (7-30-4, 2 KO), 2014 GEEN VAN BEIDE. Golden Gloves kampioen, Lawrence junior welterweight Adrian Sosa (2-0, 1 KO) vs. TBA), Worcester’s pro-debuting super middleweights Neal Sullivan vs. Nathan Schulte, Springfield (MA) junior middengewicht Derrick Whitley vs. Anthony Everett (104), van Lawrence, pro-debuting Springfield featherweight Luis “Pancho” Santiago vs. Alex Montes (1-2), van Lawrence, and unbeaten Manchester (CT) junior weltergewicht “Wonderbaar” Mykqyan Williams (5-0, 3 K0s) vs. TBA..
Alle gevechten en vechters zijn aan verandering.
Tickets, geprijsd op $65.00 (eerste rang) en $35.00 (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. A portion of the proceeds will go to Make A Change Inc.
Deuren open om 6 p.m. EN, eerste aanval 7 p.m. EN.
Sponsors zijn onder andere Lundgren Honda, Championsofhealth.usana.com, TKO Auto Repair, John Young Tree Service and Royal Cleanup.
INFORMATIE:
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“New England’s Future 2” Press Conference quotes & pictures April 1 in Worcester

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(photo by Emily Harney)
WORCESTER, Massa. (Maart 9, 2017) – Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE) held a press conference last night at Ballot Box in Worcester (MA) to formally announce its April 1st “New England’s Future 2” show at the Palladium in Worcester, Massachusetts.
New England’s Future 2″ is presented by Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE), which is owned and operated by retired three-time, twee divisie wereldkampioen Jose Antonio Rivera en zijn zoon, Anthonee (A.J.) Rivera.
Pembroke (MA) cruiserweight Vinnie “American Nightmare” Carita (15-1-1, 14 KOs will headline against Brazilian knockout artist Gilberto Matheus “El Magico” Domingos (22-6, 20 KO), the former South American light heavyweight champion, in de acht-ronde belangrijkste gebeurtenis. Carita, like promoter Rivera, is a court officer in Brockton (MA) and Worcester, respectievelijk.
Manchester (CT) lichtgewicht Mat “Sharp Shooter” Remillard (23-1, 13 KO) returns to the ring for the first time in six years geconfronteerd Augustine “Meedogenloos” Maura (6-1-3, 3 KO), van Lawrence (MA), In de acht-ronde co-functie,
Dorchester (MA) zwaargewicht Donnie “Big Nasty” Palmer (8-1-1, 7 KO) voldoet aan Alando Pugh (1-10-1, 1 KO) in een vier-ronde Bout. Bradley was shot in the stomach last summer by his sister’s abusive boyfriend.
2016 New England Golden Gloves kampioen Anthony Laureano (2-0, 1 KO), fighting out of East Hartford (CT), takes on veteran Bryan “The Brick” Abraham (6-23-1, 6 KO) in een zes-ronde Bout.
Fighting on the undercard in four round matches are Worcester cruiserweight Bryan Daniels (3-0, 1 KO) vs. Tracey Johnson (4-5-4, 1 KO), Boston, Worcester vedergewicht andino Ranse (1-0) vs. Mike Hellenfinger (0-2), van Harrisburg (PA), three-time USA Boxing Nationals champion Elvis Figueroa, van New Haven (CT) makes his pro debut vs. Brazilian super middleweight Devision Robiero (0-3), Worcester welterweight Andy Gonzales (5-1, 5 KO) vs. pro-debuterende Irving Veloz, 2014 GEEN VAN BEIDE. Golden Gloves kampioen, Lawrence junior welterweight Adrian Sosa (2-0, 1 KO) vs. Jimmy Rosario (2-4, 1 KO), pro-debuting super middleweights Neal Sullivan, van Worcester, vs. Nathan Schulte, Springfield (MA) junior middengewicht Derrick Whitley vs. Anthony Everett (104), van Lawrence, pro-debuting Springfield featherweight Luis “Pancho” Santiago vs. Alex Montes (1-2), van Lawrence, and unbeaten Manchester (CT) junior weltergewicht “Wonderbaar” Mykqyan Williams (5-0, 3 K0s vs. TBA..
Alle gevechten en vechters zijn aan verandering.
Tickets, geprijsd op $65.00 (eerste rang) en $35.00 (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. A portion of the proceeds will go to Make A Change Inc.
Deuren open om 6 p.m. EN, eerste aanval 7 p.m. EN.
Sponsors zijn onder andere Lundgren Honda, Championsofhealth.usana.com, TKO Auto Repair, John Young Tree Service and Royal Cleanup.
PERSCONFERENTIE QUOTES
Vinnie Carita: “I saw the last (RPE) show and it was great. I’m happy to be on this show. This is a great show with a lot of New England talent. There’s going to be fireworks!”
Matt Remillard: “Ik was bij (RPE’s) last fight and it sold out. That’s awesome. They’re making boxing better, not only in Worcester, but throughout New England. April 1, 2005, I turned pro. I never fought in Worcester before. It’s a great atmosphere. This has been a long time coming, six years I’m going to punish him for. It will not go the distance, I can promise that. He won’t recognize himself after the fight. After I knock him down, I hope he gets back up because I want to punish him. This isn’t a game. I’m in the hurt business.”
Augustine Mauras: “I truly thank Matt Remillard for fighting somebody like me. I’m not an easy cookie. He’s going to be in the toughest fight of his life. I’m going to put you (Remillard) on his ass. I’m here to fight this man! It’s going to be a helluva fight.”
Jose Antonio Rivera, CEO/promoter: “I appreciate the support we received for our last show and we’re looking ahead to booking our next show in June. I can’t really say anything about that, nog. I want to thank our sponsors. My roots are here in Worcester and that’s why so many of the fighters on this show are from here. We aren’t signing fighters, just giving them a platform to fight. We’re happy, nu, helping to provide them with a platform to go on to bigger and better things. Rivera Promotions Entertainment hopes to move fighters and allow them to showcase their skills. We’re very happy about this show. Remillard versus Mauras alone is worth the price of admission.”
Anthonee Rivera, President/matchmaker: “It’s been a lot of fun for us so far. We’re proud to bring boxing back to New England. There are a lot of great fighters on our April 1st card with top prospects, former Golden Gloves champs, top fighters like Matt Remillard and future world champions. All of these guys took the opponents they were offered, no cherry-picking, and that shows what kind of fighters they really are. We hebben 13 fights and don’t blink during any one of them.”
Bryan Daniels: “I’m a student of Worcester boxing and Jose Rivera was the most established fighter. He came from nothing to become world champion. Never in a million years did I think I’d be fighting on his card. I’m humbled. I was hoping to get an opponent with experience to bring the best out of me. This will be my first time fighting in Worcester to showcase my skills. I’m originally from Illinois but Worcester has a lot to offer, including Rivera Promotions Entertaining giving us a platform.”
Anthony Laureano: “I’m very thankful to be fighting on another Rivera Promotions Entertainment card. They did an awesome job last show and I’m grateful to be fighting again on their card. This will be a big test. Rivera Promotions gave me a platform to be signed by Star Boxing. Jose Rivera was a fighter and he knows what we need.”
andino Ranse: “I have a fulltime job, go to the gym, and take care of my son. I want to thank Rivera Promotions Entertainment for allowing me to fight. I also want to thank Carlos Garcia, he’s the man! Jose’s been my idol since I first stepped into the gym.”
Neal Sullivan: “I grew up with AJ and Jose has always been good to me. I wouldn’t be fighting if I didn’t trust them. They look out for fighters. I’m a student of the game and know the history of Worcester boxing. I look forward to bringing it April 1st.”
Derrick Whitley: “My father was a professional boxer and I’ve been around boxing my whole life watching him. Dit is mijn tijd, the beginning of my journey.”
Luis Santiago: “I want to thank Rivera Promotions Entertainment this opportunity. I’ve been ready since the last show (his opponent failed the pre-fight medical exam) and haven’t stopped working. April 1st will be the start of my pro career. It’s going to b e a great show and I’m going to end-up with a win.”
Mykqyan Williams: “Ik ben zeer enthousiast. Trainingskamp is uitstekend. Mat (Remillard) and myself have helped each get ready. I’m looking forward to putting on a good show.”
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Vinnie Carita headlines April 1 & Matt Remillard returns to ring

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“New England's Future” series continues April 1 in Worcester
WORCESTER, Massa. (Februari 23, 2017) – Popular cruiserweight Vinnie “American Nightmare” Carita will headline the second installment of the “New England's Future” serie op zaterdag nacht, April 1, at the Palladium in Worcester, Massachusetts.
“New England’s Future 2” is presented by Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE), which is owned and operated by retired three-time, twee-divisie wereldkampioen Jose Antonio Rivera en zijn zoon, Anthonee (A.J.) Rivera.
Carita (15-1-1, 14 KO), fighting out of Pembroke (MA), is riding a 12-fight win streak (11-0-1) into his April 1st eight-round main event against Brazilian knockout artist Gilberto Matheus “El Magico” Domingos (22-6, 20 KO), the former South American light heavyweight champion.
In de acht-ronde co-functie, Manchester (CT) lichtgewicht Mat “Sharp Shooter” Remillard (23-1, 13 KO) returns to the ring for the first time in six years. The former NABF and NABA featherweight champion faces Augustine “Meedogenloos” Maura (6-1-3, 3 KO), van Lawrence (MA).
“We are excited to be promoting our second boxing event so quickly and with the great lineup of talented boxers who will be showcasing their talents on Saturday, April 1st,” promoter Jose Rivera said. “It’s great to have fellow court officer, Vinnie Carita and longtime friend Matt Remillard, respectievelijk, as our main and co-feature fighters. We are also excited that we will have three Worcester boxers on the card. Bryan Daniels en Andy Gonzales fighting for the first time at home, samen met Ranse Andino who fought on our first event this past January 19th. With only the buzz about our next event and no real promoting to this point, the amount of tickets already sold leads us to believe that there will be another packed house at the Worcester Palladium come fight night.”
2016 New England Golden Gloves kampioen Anthony Laureano (2-0, 1 KO), fighting out of East Hartford (CT), ontmoet veteraan Bryan “The Brick” Abraham (6-23-1, 6 KO) in een zes-ronde Bout.
Fighting on the undercard in four round matches are pro-debuting Springfield (MA) vedergewicht Luis “Pancho” Santiago vs. Alex Montes (1-2), van Lawrence (MA), Worcester featherweight Andino (1-0) vs. Mike Hellenfinger (0-2), van Harrisburg (PA), 3-time NE Golden Gloves champion Elvis Figueroa, van New Haven (CT) makes his pro debut vs. Brazilian super middleweight Devision Robiero (0-3), pro-debuting Springfield junior middleweight Derrick Whitley vs. Anthony Everett (104), van Lawrence, Haverhill (MA) junior weltergewicht Carlos “De draak” Candelario (9-1, 4 KO) vs. TBA, Lawrence junior welterweight Adrian Sosa (2-0, 1 KO) vs. TBA, Worcester junior middleweight Gonzalez (5-1, 5 KO) vs. TBA, Worcester cruiserweight Daniels (3-0, 1 KO) vs. Michael Shipp (1-4, 1 KO), of Michigan, and Dorchester (MA) zwaargewicht Donnie Palmer (8-1-1, 7 KO). vs. Alando Pugh (1-10-1, 1 KO), van Washington D.C.
Alle gevechten en vechters zijn aan verandering.
Tickets, geprijsd op $65.00 (eerste rang) en $35.00 (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. A portion of the proceeds will go to Make A Change Inc.
Deuren open om 6 p.m. EN, eerste aanval 7 p.m. EN.
Sponsors zijn onder andere Lundgren Honda, Championsofhealth.usana.com, TKO Auto Repair, John Young Tree Service and Royal Cleanup.
INFORMATIE:
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49-year-old pro boxer “Iers” Chuck Shearns Hanging up gloves January 19th

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WORCESTER, Massa. (Januari 5, 2017) – Auburn (MA) junior middengewicht “Iers” Chuck Shearns will become the second-oldest professional fighter in Massachusetts boxing history op donderdag nacht, Januari 19, in his farewell performance at the Worcester Palladium, marking the first pro boxing event in Worcester, located in Central Mass., in more than five years.
De inaugurele “New England's Future” series event is being presented by Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE), which is owned and operated by one of Worcester’s all-time greatest boxers – 3-tijd, 2-divisie wereldkampioen Jose Antonio “De Gallo” Rivera – en zijn zoon, Anthonee “AJ” Rivera.
Rising junior lightweight prospect, 2015 New England Golden Gloves kampioen Irvin Gonzalez (4-0, 4 KO), will be fighting at home in the 6-round main event against Mexican invader Oscar Eduardo Quezada (2-1, 1 KO), while Springfield (MA) licht zwaargewicht Reinaldo “antitankgeweer” Graceski (4-0, 2 KO) meets Worcester’s Ralph Johnson (2-9, 1 KO) in the six-round co-feature.
The 49-year-old Shearns (2-1, 1 KO), who is the general manager of Lundgren Honda in Auburn, zal op zich te nemen Shavonte Dixon (0-1), van Philadelphia, in een vier-ronde Bout. The state record, set in 2011 by then 53-year-old Joe Siciliano, is safe because Jan. 19th will definitely be Shearns’ last fight.
“I have a tremendous amount of respect for all boxers in terms of what they go through to be able to perform at their best in the ring,” promoter Jose Antonio Rivera said. “Chuck is doing it at 49 jaar oud! That takes a lot of sacrifice and courage to put your body through that rugged training. I wish him the best and I am glad I can provide him with the opportunity to be able to say goodbye to boxing on his own terms.”
Shearns made his amateur debut at the age of 29, 10 years later he made his professional debut. “I grew up watching boxing with my father (John), who boxed in the Navy, and my grandfather (John),” Shearns explained. “My grandfather was a club fighter, dus, boxing was in my blood. I only had four amateur fights and one day I met “Fitzy,” who is now one of my closest friends. (Sean Fitzgerald, one of Worcester’s all-time best boxers, who is Shearns’ head trainer.) I told him I wanted one pro fight and asked him to train me.”
Waarom, hoewel, op de leeftijd van 49 does he still put himself through such extensive training, while working fulltime during the holiday season, to fight an opponent half his age?
“Boxing was the ultimate hobby for me and I just got carried away with it,” Shearns admitted. “I’m a novelty, not a real pro boxer. I’m fighting Januari 19th because I was given this opportunity and decided to accept it but, eerlijk, I’m sure that this it! Maybe I just wanted a chance to go out with a win because I lost my last one? Ik weet het niet. Sometimes I wake up asking myself, ‘What am I doing?’ And ‘Fitzy’ is working me so hard for this fight – I don’t know if it’s my age or what – but I’ve hated every minute of it. I lost my father in March. He was always in my corner and this fight I’ll have RIP on my trunks in his honor.”
Lately, Shearns’ typical day has been, goed, in a word, unordinary, op zijn zachtst gezegd. He reports to work at 5 a.m., exercises and runs on the treadmill for an hour in a small gym at work, catches up with “Fitzy” at Anytime Fitness to hit the heavy and speed bags, and after work “Fitzy” trains Shearns at Camp Get Right.
Shearns has the complete support of his family and co-workers, who will all be at the Worcester Palladium supporting him Jan. 19. “My wife (Karen) and two daughters (Kayla and Olivia) have always been there for me,” Shearns noted. “My wife supports me and has jokingly said, ‘We’re getting divorced if you lose this fight.’ I’ve worked at Lundgren Honda for about 20 years and most of the 100-plus employees there will be at my fight. I did want to fight one more time before I turn 50. When Jose asked me to fight, how could I pass up this final opportunity?”
Also fighting on the undercard in 4-round bouts are Worcester junior lightweight andino Ranse in zijn pro-debuut vs. Lowell’s (MA) Jonathan Perez (2-0-1, 2 KO), pro-debuting Worcester heavyweight Felix Martinez vs. Dorchester’s (MA) Brian Richardson (0-8), Hartford’s (CT) pro-debuting light heavyweight Richard “Popeye de matroos” Rivera vs. Brockton’s (MA) Huston Crayton (1-8, 0 KO), pro-debuting Southbridge (MA) bokser Wilfredo Pagan vs. Puerto Rican Alexander Picot (1-1-1, 0 KO) at a 145-pound catchweight, pro-debuting Springfield (MA) junior featherweight Luis “Pancho” Santiago vs, Mexican Jonathan Ramos (1-2, 0 KO), 2016 N.W. Golden Gloves kampioen Anthony Laureano (1-0), of East Haven (CT), vs. Boston junior welterweight Rafael Francis (0-8), Saugus (MA) licht zwaargewicht Brandon Montella (5-0, 4 KO) vs. Mexican veteran Roberto El Viejo” Valenzuela (69-73-2, 56 KO) and unbeaten Lawrence (MA) zwaargewicht Jean Pierre Augstin (7-0-1, 3 KO).
Alle gevechten en vechters zijn aan verandering.
Tickets, geprijsd op $65.00 (eerste rang), $45.00 (preferred seating) en $35.00 (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 any of the fighters. A portion of the proceeds will go to Why Me & Sherry’s House.
Major event sponsors include Lundgren Honda, Atty. Michael H. Erlich, Atty. Maria M. Rivera-Cotto and USANA Health Services. Other sponsors are TKO Auto Repair and Atty. Stephen W. Debs.
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Inaugural “New England's Future” series event in Worcester