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Hartford Boxing Promotions Announces inaugural show “Fight Night at the Capital”

Мај 4, 2018 ФНУ47 Оставите коментар

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рицхард “Попај” Rivera to headline & Amateur star Sharad Collier turning pro

Јун 16 at Xfinity Centre in Hartford, ЦТ

(Л-Р) – Sharad Collier, promoter/trainer Tony Blanco & Рицхард Ривера

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

Boxing trainer Tony Blanco and his Hartford Boxing Center gym partner, Michael Tran, have teamed with their undefeated light heavyweight prospect, рицхард “Морнар Попај” Ривера (7-0, 6 КОс), 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, сувише.

“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^тх.”

Boxing’s roots in the Hartford market dates back nearly a full century, headlined by International Hall of Famers Willie “Will o’ the Wisp” Pep и Christopher “Battling” Battalino. Other top-area boxers include world champion марлон “Магиц Ман” Starling, светску титулу Цхалленгерс Gaspar “El Indio” Ortega и Израел “пре” Кардона, и 1996 USA Olympic Boxing Team captain Лоренс Глина-бег.

The hardest hitter in New England, rising star Rivera will defend his Universal Boxing Federation (УБФ) 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. Не могу да дочекам!”

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, Небраска, before returning home to turn pro in a four-round Special Junior Welterweight Attraction versus Carlos Galindo (0-2), од Вобурн, Масачусетс.

“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^тх.”

Undefeated Danbury, CT lightweight Омар “Беаст” Bordoy, Јр. (5-0, 1 КО) in his first scheduled six-rounder vs. Александар “Ел Браво” Пико (2-5-1), fighting out of Hartford by way of Puerto Rico.

Also fighting on the undercard, све у четири округла налетима, are Hartford featherweight Луис “Lobito” Ривера (4-3) вс. Phillip Davis (1-1-1), of Worcester, Мр; pro-debuting New Haven, CT lightweight Anuel Rosa вс. Cleveland’s рогер Бланкеншип (1-3), New Britain, CT featherweight Nathan Martinez in his professional debut vs. New Bedford’s (Мр)Henry Garcia (1-0), Hartford lightweight Jose Maysonette вс. Justin Morales, of New Bedford, in a battle of pro-debut fighters, and another pair of pro debut fighters, Bridgeport, CT featherweight Jacob Marrero вс. Jimmy Santiago, of New York City.

Сви противници и борци су подложни промени.

Улазнице, по цени од $80.00, $60.00 и $40.00, are on sale and available to purchase, као и $125.00 VIP tickets that include food and soft drinks), at Ticket Master outlets or at the Hartford Boxing Center gym.

Врата се отварају у 6 п.м. И, Први наступ почиње у 7 п.м. И.

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Hartford Boxing Promotions To launch this summer

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(Л-Р) – Michael Tran, Рицхард Ривера & Tony Blanco

HARTFORD, Цонн. (Април 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.

Boxing trainer Tony Blanco and his Hartford-based House of Boxing gym partner, Michael Tran, have teamed with their undefeated light heavyweight prospect, рицхард “Морнар Попај” Ривера (6-0, 5 КОс), 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, headlined by International Hall of Famers Willie “Will o’ the Wisp” Pep и Christopher “Battling” Battalino. Other top-area boxers include world champion марлон “Магиц Ман” Starling, светску титулу Цхалленгерс Gaspar “El Indio” Ortega, “Ледаџија” Џон Скали и Израел “пре” Кардона, и 1996 USA Olympic Boxing Team captain Лоренс Глина-бег.