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Decorated U.S. amateur boxer Angel Gonzalez, Jr. to make pro debut on “Fight Night In Framingham” card
Fighting Life charity event,
Maart 20th at Sheraton Hotel
FRAMINGHAM, Massa. (Maart 4, 2020) – The long-awaited professional debut of decorated amateurAngel Gonzalez, Jr. will take place Friday night, Maart 20, on the “Fight Night In Framingham” card, presented by Shearns Boxing Promotions (SBP), at Sheraton Framingham Hotel in Framingham, Massachusetts.
“Fight Night In Framingham”, the first pro boxing event ever in Framingham, is being held for the benefit ofFighting Life, an after-school youth boxing and academic empowerment program, available 100-percent free of charge, to students beginning in elementary school through high school education.
Gonzalez hasn’t fought in three years, since he moved from his native Hartford, CT to Florida. “It took me a while to settle in after I moved to Florida,” Gonzalez explained. “I’ve been going to a gym and now I’m on track and coming back to turn pro. I have the talent for bigger and better things.”
The 26-year-olldf super flyweight had a 45-6 amateur-record, highlighted by three New England Golden Gloves, two Ringside National and 2014 National PAL championships.
The problem for Gonzalez, hoewel, is finding appropriate opponents, especially where he was a standout amateur. Right now, he’s still without a signed opponent, largely because there are so few 115-pound boxers in America outside of California and the Southwest. “Most super flyweights are from Mexico, Japan, or other foreign countries,” Gonzalez said. “It doesn’t matter to me who I fight. I can slug or box, depending on my opponent. If he’s taller, I’ll fight on the inside; if shorter, I’ll box from the outside. I’ll adjust to my opponent. My best punch is my right. It’s solid and deadly.”
“I’ve offered this fight to guys with 5 naar 10 fights and after consideration,” promoterChuck Shearns uitgelegd, “they have declined to fight Angel. These lower weight classes can be hard enough to match, never mind against Angel. What you find is that these smaller guys need to step up their competition earlier than other weight classes, because it’s simply a smaller pool of fighters. We will see what Angel has very early in his career.”
Two unbeaten pro “graduates” of the Fighting Life Boxing Program, super featherweightsTimmy Ramos (5-0-2, 5 KO) enNelson “Chino” Perez (2-0, 2 KO), zullen in actie, respectievelijk, in the main event and co-featured event.
Ramos, vechten uit Framingham, was a two-time New England Golden Gloves champion as an amateur. He is in the 6-round, main event against superCarlos Marrero, III (2-3-1), van Bridgeport, Connecticut.
Perez, who comes from nearby Marlboro, MA, is another New England Golden Gloves champion, who will be fighting Indianapolis lightweightDeWayne Wijsheid (7-52-2, 3 KO) in the 6-round. co-featured evenement. Perez faces
Boston heavyweightTracey Johnson (4-7-6), whose brother is past Olympian and reigning WBO super middleweight championDemetrius Andrade, gezichtenLarry “Hitman” Pryor (11-22-5, 5 KO) in een 6-ronde Bout.
Albania-born super middleweightKastriot “Slaughterhouse” Xhema, fighting out of Greenwich, CT, makes his pro boxing debut against Framingham favorite, Brazilian-bornSaul "The Spider" Almeida (0-10-3, 20-11 in MMA) in a 4-round battle of mixed-martial-arts fighters.
Revere, MA super middleweight Jarel “Sandman” Pemberton (3-0, 1 KO), also a past New England Golden Gloves champion, gezichten Leandro Silva (2-3, 2 KO) in a 4-rounder.
Also fighting on the undercard in 4-round matches, is Southbridge, MA weltergewichtWilfredo “El Sucaro” Pagan (6-1, 3 KO) vs.Tyrone “Hands of Stone” Luckey (9-12-4, 7 KO), Worcester, MA super featherweightandino Ranse (1-1) vs.Henry Garcia (0-5-1), of New Bedford, MA.
Alle gevechten en vechters zijn aan verandering.
Tickets prices are $75,.00 eerste rang (rijen 1-3), $60.00 (zittend), $45.00 standing room, and VIP tables (van 10) voor $1000.00 and may be purchasedHIER, at UpperKuts gym, or from any of the local fighters on the card.
Deuren open om 6:30 p.m. EN, eerste gevecht om 7 p.m. EN.
Street Light Ventures is the presenting sponsor. Other sponsors include Bernardi Auto Group, East Coast Herbalist, Tecate, Ashwood Advisors LLC and A Affordable Insurance.
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“Fight Night In Framingham” Fighting Life charity event, March 20th at Sheraton Hotel
FRAMINGHAM, Massa. (Februari 10, 2020) – “Fight Night In Framingham”, presented by Shearns Boxing Promotions (SBP), not only will be the first professional boxing event in the Massachusetts city, gelegen 20 miles southwest of Boston, it has additional meaning for youngsters in that market.
“Fight Night In Framingham,” will be held Friday night, Maart 20, at Sheraton Framingham Hotel for the benefit ofFighting Life, an after-school youth boxing and academic empowerment program, available 100-percent free of charge, to students beginning in elementary school through high school education.
“SBP is very excited and looks forward to putting on Framingham’s first ever boxing event for this organization,” promoterChuck Shearns commented. “I think what is speaks the loudest right now is the amount of community and business supportFighting Life has received, including the presenting sponsor, Street Light Ventures, which is a great company. I think it says a lot about what A.J. Thomas and the board are trying to accomplish with this organization. This kind of support will go a long way.”
Located out of UpperKuts Boxing Club in Ashland, Massachusetts, the Fighting Life Boxing Program was founded by owner and head coach, A.J. Thomas, as a resource and program to provide children with a positive outlet and outlook in life. Visitwww.fightinglife.org to learn more about this organization.
The purpose ofFighting Lifeis to provide a safe space to promote structure, growth mindset, self-worth, and goal setting through physical and academic fulfillment and self-discipline.
“It is an outlet for kids,” Thomas (afgebeeld aan de linkerzijde) uitgelegdFighting Life. “Kids who have been picked on, bullied, or at risk find it’s a safe haven. We take kids from all walks of life. We don’t turn anybody away. If their parents can’t afford the membership fee to join the gym, we provide a voucher to apply to waive the fee. Not all of these kids come here to become boxers. We have fitness classes in addition to teaching boxing lessons.
“This show is important because the attention and money we receive will help us get more volunteers, apparatuur, and go places (to box) that they’ve never been. Any money we receive will go straight to the kids. Our dream is promote out own shows someday to get our charity’s name out there for the benefit of our programs. Boxing is growing here in Framingham and we believe that there will be more boxing in our city. I even check on them in school and if they need help, they’ll have a big brother right next to them. Everything is for the kids!"
Two unbeaten pro “graduates” of the Fighting Life Boxing Program, super featherweightsTimmy Ramos (5-0-2, 5 KO) enNelson “Chino” Perez (2-0m, 2 KO), are fighting in the main event and co-feature, respectively. Both train at UpperKuts and haven’t forgotten where they come from, often teaching youngsters in the program how to train to become boxers.
“Timmy and Nelson have been with me for years,” Thomas added. “They’ve used their efforts in boxing to better their lives. We’re all family here. Timmy and Nelson are still part of our program because they help the other kids.”
Ramos, vechten uit Framingham, was a two-time New England Golden Gloves champion as an amateur. He is in the 6-round, main event tegenCarlos Marrero, III (2-3-1), van Bridgeport, Connecticut.
Perez, who hails from nearby Marlboro, is another New England Golden Gloves champion. He faces an opponent to be determined in the 6-round co-featured event. “I try to teach the kids to stay out of trouble,” Perez remarked. “I coach them a little to help them live and prosper. It’s great seeing these kids in the gym. I’m very excited to be part of this event to benefit Fighting Life.”
Boston heavyweightTracey Johnson (4-7-6), whose brotherDemetrius Andrade is a past Olympian and reigning WBO super middleweight champion, neemtLarry “Hitman” Pryor (11-22-5, 5 KO) in een 6-ronde Bout.
A pair of quality MMA fighters, Albania-born super middleweightKastriot “Slaughterhouse” Xhema, fighting out of Greenwich, CT, makes his pro boxing debut against Framingham favorite, Brazilian-bornSaul "The Spider" Almeida (0-10-3, 20-11 in MMA).
Also fighting on the undercard is Southbridge, MA weltergewichtWilfredo “El Sucaro” Pagan (6-1, 3 KO) vs.Tyrone “Hands of Stone” Luckey (9-12-4, 7 KO), in een 6-ronde Bout; Worcester, MA super featherweightandino Ranse (1-1) vs. Henry Garcia (0-5-1), of New Bedford, MA, and pro-debuting Hartford, CT super flyweightAngel Gonzalez, Jr. vs. Brandon Allen Sagraves (0-1), in 4-round fights. Gonzalez is a decorated amateur boxer who is a three-time New England Golden Gloves, two-time Ringside National and 2014 National PAL champion
Alle gevechten en vechters zijn aan verandering.
Tickets prices are $75,.00 eerste rang (rijen 1-3), $60.00 (zittend), $45.00 standing room, and VIP tables (van 10) voor $1000.00 and may be purchasedHIER, at UpperKuts gym, or from any of the local fighters on the card.
Deuren open om 6:30 p.m. EN, eerste gevecht om 7 p.m. EN.
Street Light Ventures is the presenting sponsor. Other sponsors include Bernardi Auto Group, East Coast Herbalist, Tecate, Ashwood Advisors LLC and A Affordable Insurance.
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Shearns Boxing Promotions presents “Friday Night Fights at The Station” Pro Boxing charity event
September 20 in Worcester, MA
WORCESTER, Massa. (Augustus 21, 2019) – Shearns Boxing Promotions (SBP) has announced it will present a professional boxing charity event, “Friday Night Fights at The Station,” September 20 at historic Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Proceeds will benefitWhy Me (Worcester Help for Youth) & Sherry’s House, a grassroots non-profit organization dedicated to providing love and support services to families with childhood cancer. Visitwww.whyme.org to learn more about this organization.
“Help us KO cancer,” SBP presidentChuck Shearns said. “We’re excited to be working with such a great organization and lucky to be able to take part in raising money for such an amazing group and worthy cause. The boxing card will showcase popular, up-and-coming New England-based boxers.”
Former decorated amateur boxerOwen Minor (2-0, 2 KO), who captured bronze medals at the 2014 U.S. Boxing National and National Golden Gloves tournaments, will headline at home in Worcester, MA, against Maine heavyweightJustin Rolfe (1-1, 1 KO) in the four-round main event.
The 6’ 1”, 235-pound Minor is arguably the top Massachusetts-born heavyweight prospect in the past two decades.
Framingham, MA super featherweightJulio Perez (4-4) voldoet aanLuis Rivera (4-3), Boston, in the six-round co-featured event.
Danbury, CT super lightweightOmar “The Beast” Bordoy (7-12, 2 KO) gezichtenAndy Aiello(1-3-1), of Bridgewater, MA, in een zes-ronde Bout.
Ook vechten op de undercard, Alle vier-ronde wedstrijden, are Worcester, MA heavyweightJake Paradise(1-2, 1 KO) vs.Joseph Raposo (0-1), van Woburn, MA; Worcester super welterweightEslih Owusu (1-0) vs.Leonardo Ladeira (0-2), of Revere, MA; Worcester, MA super featherweightPhilip Davis (2-1-1) vs.Carlos Marrero III (1-3-1), van Bridgeport, CT; and Bedford, MA cruiserweightEdet Mkpanam (1-0, 1 KO) vs. pro-debuterendeRogero Dionizio, of Revere.
Alle gevechten en vechters zijn aan verandering.
Tickets prices start at $40.00 and may be purchased by going online at:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/friday-night-fights-at-the-station-tickets-65569061829
Deuren open om 6:30 p.m. EN, eerste gevecht om 7 p.m. EN.
Event sponsors include Lundgren Collision, Palley Advertising and Akuity Technology.
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Hometown favorite Kendrick Ball, Jr. headlining at home to establish his place in Worcester’s rich boxing history
3-tijd, 2-division world champion Jose Antonio Rivera returns with a bang KO winner in his first fight in 7 jaar
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WORCESTER, Massa. (Augustus 19, 2018) – Seven years after his last fight, “De Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera returned to the ring in grand fashion last night (Zaterdag) aan de kop “Thuiskomst, presented by Granite Chin Promotions in association with Rivera Promotions Entertainment, The Palladium in Worcester, Massachusetts.
The 45-year-old Rivera (42-6-1, 25 KO), 35 pounds lighter than he was in February when he started training, packed the house in his hometown, fully entertained his supportive fans. Drie-time, two-division world champion Rivera pressured Larry “Slomoshun: Smid (10-38-1, 7 KO) from the opening bell and he never let up.
It took a few rounds for Rivera to wear off the rust, but he fed Smith a steady diet of body shots, gradually breaking down his opponent, as he won round after round on points. Twice in the sixth round it looked like Smith was done, but the tough Texan showed a lot of heart to survive.
Eindelijk, Rivera closed the show in the seventh round, when Smith broke his hand in the fifth round and was unable to continue, kneeling in his corner, obviously in pain.
“I’ve always been tough,” Rivera said after the fight, “but I was a little rusty. He tested me early but, once he saw I wasn’t going anywhere and knew he was in for a fight. I started warming up in the fourth round. I was always a 12-round fighter. I didn’t know he broke his hand until after the fight. Ik voel me geweldig. We gave a good fight to the fans who have always supported me.”
“I give myself a C+ tonight. I’m going to talk with my family, but I’m thinking about one more fight, to make it 50 for his pro career).”
Jose Antonio Rivera (R) had a successful comeback fight
In de co-featured evenement, Worcester super middleweight Kendrick Ball, Jr. (10-1-2, 7 KO) demolished Fabian “El Lobo” Valdez (2-4), flooring him with a right uppercut and soon after finished him with a vicious body shot for a technical-knockout victory in the opening round. The popular Ball was fighting at home for the first time as a professional
The rematch between Worcester junior middleweight Khiary Gray (16-4, 12 KO) en Antonio Chaves Fernandez (9-34, 4 KO) ended in the same fashion as their first encounter did three years ago. Also fighting at home for the first time, Gray blasted out his game opponent, cracking him with a picture-perfect, left-fight combination that put Fernandez on his back. Fernandez beat the count, but referee Bob Benoit halted the action.
Southbridge, MA junior middleweight Wilfredo “de Sucaro” Heidens (5-0, 3 KO) bleef ongeslagen, using a relentless body attack to drop Engelberto “Guarura” Valenzuela (11-15, 3 KO) drie keer, the last ending the fight midway through the third round.
Springfield, MA junior lightweight Joshua Orta (1-0, 1 KO) turned in an impressive pro debut in a barn-burner that ended when (1-8-1, 1 KO), van Worcester, was unable to continue fighting after the third round.
Worcester welterweight Eslih Owuso (1-0) pitched a shutout in his pro debut, decking veteran Bryan “The Brick” Abraham (6-31-2, 6 KO) twee keer in de tweede ronde, op weg naar een unaniem besluit te winnen.
In the opening bout of the night, 45-jaar oud Jose Angel “KO” Ortiz (5-14-1, 2 KO) gedaald Patrick Leal (0-5) 10-seconden in de strijd, once more later in the opening round, and stopped him in the second. Oritz, fighting out of Springfield, MA by way of Puerto Rico, was fighting for the first time in five years, and he registered his first victory in seven.
Officiële resultaten hieronder:
Officiële resultaten
MAIN EVENT – Middleweights
Jose Antonio Rivera (42-6-1, 25 KO), Worcester, MA
WTKO 7 (1:07)
Larry Smith (10-38-1, 7 KO), Dallas, Texas
Co-functie – Super middleweights
Kendrick Ball, Jr. (10-1-2, 7 KO), Worcester, MA
WTKO1 (2:21)
Fabian Valdez (2-4, 0 KO), Cananea Sonora, Mexico
MIDDLWEIGHTS
Jose Angel Ortiz (5-13-1, 2 KO), Springfield, MA
WTKO2 (1:03)
Patrick Leal (0-5), Somerville, MA.
JUNIOR MIDDENGEWICHTEN
Khiary Gray (16-4, 12 KO), Worcester, MA
WTKO1 (2:27)
Antonio Chaves Fernandez (9-34, 4 KO), Brockton, MA
Wilfredo Pagan (5-0, 3 KO), Southbridge, MA
WTKO3 (1:29)
Engelberto Valenzuela (11-15, 3 KO), Agua Prieta, Mexico
Welterweights
Eslih Owusu (1-0), Worcester, MA
WDEC4 (40-34, 40-35, 40-36)
Bryan Abraham (6-31-2, 6 KO), Schenectady, NY
JUNIOR LIGHTWEIGHTS
Joshua Orta 1-0, 1 KO), Springfield, MA
WTKO3 (3:00)
Edwin Rosado (1-8-1, 1 KO), Worcester, MA
Event sponsors included Lundgren Honda, Elm Wealth Group, Atty. Maria M. Rivera-Cotto Championsofhealth@USANA.com, Chieftain Liquors, Centro Las America, Baystate Savings
Bank, Pamela Laporte Realty, Worcester Vocero, ChrisFIT Xperience and Grille 57.
A portion of the proceeds was donated to Spina Bifida Association of Greater New England.
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Nieuw “Thuiskomst” opponent for headliner “De Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera
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WORCESTER, Massa. (Augustus 15, 2018) – Drie-time, twee-divisie wereldkampioen “De Gallo” Jose Rivera has a new opponent for his comeback fight this Friday night in “Thuiskomst”, gepresenteerd door Granite Chin Promotions (GCP) in association with Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE), The Palladium in Worcester, Massachusetts.
The 45-year-old Rivera (41-6-1, 24 KO), who was matched against Ruben “Modern Day Warrior” Galvan, didn’t find out until yesterday (Dinsdag) that Galvan had broken a finger the night before. Texas veteran Larry “Slomoshun” Smid (10-37-1, 7 KO) is the late replacement for Rivera in the eight-round main event.
“I am not a fan of late changes,” Rivera said, “but at this point it’s either that or no fight, and I’ve trained too hard not to fight.”
Rivera last fought in 2011, taking an eight-round decision over Paul Mpendo, at Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut.
The name of the event is “Thuiskomst” because five fighters in action are from Worcester, including three who’ve never fought there before as professionals.
Super middengewicht Kendrick Ball, Jr. (9-1-2, 6 KO) en junior middengewicht Khiary Gray(15-4, 11 KO), both promoted by CES Boxing, will be fighting at home in Worcester as pros for the first time in a pair of six-round bouts. Ball faces Mexican Fabian “El Lobo” Valdez (2-3) in de co-featured event, while Gray (15-4, 11 KO) gezichten Antonio Chaves Fernandez (9-33, 4 KO), of Brockton, MA, in a rematch of a fight won by Gray.
Also scheduled to fight on the undercard in four-round bouts are Southbridge, MA weltergewicht Wilfredo “de Sucaro” Heidens (4-0, 2 KO) vs. Engelberto “Guarura” Valenzuela (11-14, 3 KO), Springfield’s (MA) pro-debuting featherweight Joshua Orta vs. Worcester’s Edwin Rosado (1-7-1, 1 KO), Worcester’s pro-debuting welterweight Eslih Owusu.vs. Bryan “The Brick” Abraham (6-30-2, 6 KO) en Springfield, MA weltergewicht Jose Angel “KO” Ortiz (4-13-1, 1 KO) vs. Somerville’s (MA) Patrick Leal (0-4).
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.
Event sponsors include Lundgren Honda, Elm Wealth Group, Atty. Maria M. Rivera-Cotto,Championsofhealth.USANA.com, Chieftain Liquors, Centro Las America, Baystate Savings Bank, Pamela Laporte Realty, Worcester Vocero, ChrisFIT Xperience and Grille 57 (hosting the official weigh in and after party).
A portion of the proceeds will go to Spina Bifida Association of Greater New England.
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“De Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera “Thuiskomst” Open Workout Photo Gallery
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“De Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera to headline “Thuiskomst”
De kampioen is terug!
Augustus 17 The Palladium in Worcester, MA
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“De Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera hitting the pads with his trainer Sean Fitzgerald
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WORCESTER, Massa. (Juli 31, 2018) – A dozen years after he captured his third world title in two different weight classes, seven since his last fight, “De Gallo” Jose Rivera returns to the ring August 17 aan de kop “Thuiskomst”, gepresenteerd door Granite Chin Promotions (GCP) in association with Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE), The Palladium in Worcester, Massachusetts.
The 45-year-old Rivera (41-6-1, 24 KO) has already lost more than 30 pond, now within four pounds of his contracted weight, since he started training earlier this year. He will headline against Ruben “Modern Day Warrior” Galvan (27-26-4, 10 KO) in de acht-ronde belangrijkste gebeurtenis.
In 1997, Rivera captured the International Boxing Organization (IBO) World welterweight title, stoppen Gilberto Flores in de tweede ronde. Six years later, he traveled to Germany to take on undefeated, woonplaats favoriet Michel Trabant (38-0) voor de vacante World Boxing Association (WBA) World Welterweight Championship, in which Rivera won a 12-round decision and the belt.
In front of nearly 10,000 hometown fans in Worcester, Rivera capped his boxing career by winning a 12-round unanimous decision in 2006 over defending champion Alejandro Garcia(25-1) for the WBA World super welterweight title.
“The idea to return to the ring started with my son. A.J., and I talking about chasing history,” Rivera uitgelegd. “We are not able to put that together right now (A.J. was born with Spina Bifida and he was unable to secure medical clearance in time for the Aug. 17th tonen.), but because of my hard work these last six months, I felt that it was only fitting to continue with my fight.
“Granite Chin Promotions has been very instrumental to make sure that this show is put together in the most professional manner possible. I won’t think our promotional company (Jos and A.J. own and operate RPE Promotions Entertainment) would have been able to pull this off. All the negotiations had to be done and me training the only way I know how, at a championship level, would have been too much for us to handle.”
Granite Chin-promoties’ co-promoter Chuck Shearns toegevoegd, “When Jose and I started talking about his ring return, I was the last person to think he was crazy. We were friends during his championship days and I know how incredibly committed and disciplined Jose is. Ik vocht bij 49 jaar oud, not to compare myself to the level Jose has been on, but I know that it can be done. What everyone should know is how well Jose has taken care of himself during his thirties and into his forties. Did I ever think that Chris (Traietti, GCP co-promoter) and I would be co-promoting Jose’s comeback? Niet Doen, but I’m happy to be involved and I will support him as far as he wants to take this. He’s been training like he’s 25 and Jose’s going to surprise some people.”
During Rivera’s title reigns, unlike other world champions, he also held a full-time job as a court officer in the Massachusetts Trial Court, a position in Worcester that he still holds 17 years later. Between working and training, never mind his family responsibilities, Jose somehow manages to balance everything in his extremely busy life.
“Let’s just say it makes for a busy schedule,” Rivera remarked. “I am committed to taking care of my family and will do whatever it takes. I usually run before work and train after work. Starting early and finishing late makes for busy days, but the job needs to get done. Op dit moment, I’m in the middle of the hardest period of training. The week of the fight is more about preparing mentally and making weight. There’s nothing you can do the week of the fight to help you get into better shape.”
Rivera isn’t under any illusions that his comeback will lead to another major world title. The plan is for him to have two more fights to reach a total of 50 als pro, but he’s taking things one fight at a time, and he still hopes his next fight, tentatively slated for later this year, will be on the same card as his son’s pro debut.
Rivera last fought in 2011, taking an eight-round decision over Paul Mpendo, at Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut. The battle-tested Galvan, his Aug. 17th opponent from Indiana, has fought other world champions, Inclusief Zab Judah, Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr., Jorge Paez en Paul Spadafora.
“I hear he comes to fight and that he likes to fool around a bit to try and get into his opponent’s head,” Rivera added. I’ve concentrated on me, my timing and focus on the game plan
“Training for this fight has been more mental than anything else. I have been able to reach peak performance at 45 training like I did in my prime. The most important thing is that, working with my trainer Sean Fitzgerald, I’ve been focused on making sure my timing gets better since it’s been seven years since I last fought.
“En, natuurlijk, it’s always a great feeling to box in front of my hometown fans. Their support is always appreciated.”
The name of the event is “Thuiskomst” because six fighters in action are from Worcester, including three who’ve never fought there before as professionals.
Middengewicht Kendrick Ball, Jr. (9-1-2, 6 KO) en junior middengewicht Khiary Gray (15-4, 11 KO), both promoted by CES Boxing, will be fighting at home in Worcester as pros for the first time in a pair of six-round bouts. Ball meets Demetrius Walker (8-21-2, 4 KO) in de co-featured event, while Gray (15-4, 11 KO) gezichten Antonio Chaves Fernandez (9-33, 4 KO), of Brockton, MA, in a rematch of a fight won by Gray.
Also scheduled to fight on the undercard in four-round bouts are Springfield, MA weltergewicht Jose Angel “KO” Ortiz (4-13-1, 1 KO) vs. Seth Basler (0-8) and pro-debuting featherweight Joshua Orta vs. Worcester’s Edwin Rosado (1-7-1, 1 KO), Southbridge, MA weltergewicht Wilfredo “de Sucaro” Heidens (4-0, 2 KO) vs. TBA, and Worcester’s pro-debuting welterweight Eslih Owusu.vs. Bryan “The Brick” Abraham (6-30-2, 6 KO).
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.
Event sponsors include Lundgren Honda, Elm Wealth Group, Atty. Maria M. Rivera-Cotto,Championsofhealth.USANA.com, Chieftain Liquors, Centro Las America, Baystate Savings Bank, Pamela Laporte Realty, Worcester Vocero, ChrisFIT Xperience and Grille 57 (hosting the official weigh in and after party).
A portion of the proceeds will go to Spina Bifida Association of Greater New England.
INFORMATIE:
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Tjilpen: @RiveraPromoEnt @joseriverachamp @KingRivera_, @Granite_Chin
“Fight Night at The Zone” RESULTS from Derry, NH
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stops Larry Smith in 5
Undefeated New England prospects Richard Rivera & Irvin Gonzalez Register sensational 1st round knockouts
“Fight Night at The Zone” Officiële resultaten |
DERRY, N. H. (April 8, 2018) — The official weigh in was held today for tomorrow (Zaterdag) evening’s “Fight Night at the Zone,” gepresenteerd door Granite Chin Promotions, at The Sportszone in Derry, New Hampshire.
In het main event, Dorchester, MA junior middleweight Gabriel Duluc (12-3, 3 KO) used a vicious body attack to stop veteran Texas fighter Larry “Slomoshun” Smid in de vijfde ronde. A right to the liver put Smith down, but he beat the referee Mike Ryan‘s count. Smith was unable to recover as he was pinned on the ropes by Duluc, who reeled off a dozen unanswered punches, forcing referee Ryan to end the fight.
New England’s hardest hitter is unquestionably UBF N.E. licht zwaargewicht kampioen Richard “Popeye de matroos” Rivera (7-0, 6 KO), who knocked out cruiserweight Randy “The Rattler” Campbell (3-19, 2 KO) with the first punch in their non-title fight, a lethal right that broke Campbell’s lower right ankle.
Flashy Worcester, MA prospect Irvin Gonzalez (9-0, 8 KO) overwhelmed his Mexican opponent, junior weltergewicht Francisco “El Mono” Medel (12-13, 8 KO), blasting him from every angle en route to a first-round technical knockout, in which Medal went to the canvas twice.
New England cruiserweight champion Chris Traietti (26-4, 21 KO), also the co-promoter, pounded “Jammin” James Morrow (12-23-3, 5 KO) from pillar to post until referee Leo Gerstel halted the action in their non-title fight for a third-round technical knockout.
Irish junior welterweight Paddy McGee, fighting out of Dorchester, MA, landed only two punches in his pro debut, both flooring Bardraiel Smith (0-4), for a quick first-round knockout.
Stoughton, MA weltergewicht Travis “The Outlaw” Demko (6-1, 1 KO) overklast Paul DeSouza (0-11), of Somerville, pitching a six-round shutout decision.
With former world champion Wilfredo, Vasquez, Jr. supporting him, Springfield, MA weltergewicht Anthony Velasquez (2-0, 2 KO) alleen nodig 43 seconds to finish off Shavonte Dixon (0-3).
Danbury, CT junior welterweight Omar “Het Beest” Bordoy, Jr. (5-0, 1 KO) bleef ongeslagen, taking a four-round unanimous decision from a game Carlos Galindo (0-2).
lokale favoriet, Ricky Ford (2-1-1), fighting out Claremont, NH, dropped Woburn, MA junior middleweight Jaco Matsos (0-2) twice before the fight was stopped by referee Mike Ryan.
New Jersey super middleweight Chris “Sandman” Thomas verbeterde zijn profrecord naar 8-0-1 (5 KO), wanneer John Hantzopoulos (0-2) failed to answer the bell for the third round.
Volledige resultaten hieronder:
Officiële resultaten
MAIN EVENT – JUNIOR MIDDENGEWICHTEN
Co-functie – cruiserweights
ZWAARGEWICHTEN
SUPER MIDDEWEIGHTS Chris Thomas (8-0-1, 5 KO), Beechwood, NJ WTKO2 (3:00) John Hantzopoulos (0-2), Lynn, MA
JUNIOR MIDDENGEWICHTEN Ricky Ford (2-1-1, 1 KO), Claremont, NH WTKO1 (1:47) Jaco Matos (0-2), Woburn, MA
Welterweights
Anthony Velasquez (2-0, 2 KO), Springfield, MA
JUNIOR welterweights
Paddy McGee (1-0, 1 KO), Dorchester, MA Bardraiel Smith (0-4), Philadelphia, PA
Omar Bordoy, Jr. (5-0, 1 KO), Danbury, CT
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