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Shearns Boxing taking care of unfinished business First pro boxing show ever in Framingham, Massa.

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“Fight Night in Framingham” Outubro. 16th
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FRAMINGHAM, Massa. (Setembro 14, 2021) — Nineteen months after it was originally scheduled, “Fight Night in Framingham” finally will be presented October 16 by Shearns Boxing Promotions for the benefit of “Fighting Life” at Sheraton Hotel in Framingham, Massachusetts.

Canceled due to COVID-19 restrictions, “Fight Night in Framingham” will mark the first professional boxing event ever held in Framingham, a city incorporated in 1700, located in the MetroWest subregion of Greater Boston, menor que 40 miles from Boston.

“Fighting Life” is an after-school youth boxing program and academic empowerment program, available 100-percentfree of charge to students beginning in elementary school through high school education.

High Octane Classics is the presenting sponsor. Other sponsors include Platts Landscaping and Shamrock Sports.

“We had to cancel this show last year just a week before the event,” promoter Chuck Shearns explained. “A lot of people had put in a lot of work for the event, so it was disappointing for many, especially fighters. When events were allowed again in Massachusetts, we wanted to finish what we started in Framingham. Although still in uncertain times, we waited just a bit hoping that it would lessen the possibility of another cancellation. We are feeling confident that this will be the great event that we started last year.”

Shearns is excited about promoting the first boxing event in Framingham history, as well as working in association with Fighting Life.

“Shearns Boxing Promotions (SBP) is very excited, and we look forward to putting on Framingham’s first-ever boxing event for a great charity, Fighting Life,” Shearns added. “I think what speaks loudest is the amount of community and business support Fighting Life has received. I think it says a lot about what (Fighting Life founder/head coach) and the board are trying to accomplish with this organization. This kind of support will go a long way.”

Located in UpperKuts Boxing Club in nearby Ashland, MA, the Fighting Life Boxing Program was founded as a resource and program to provide children with a positive outlet in life. Visita www.fightlif.org para aprender mais sobre esta organização.

The purpose of Fighting Life is 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 said. “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, equipamento, and go places to box that we’ve never been. Any money we receive will go straight to the kids. Our dream is to promote our own shows someday and get our charity’s name out there for the benefit of our programs. Boxing is growing here in Framingham, and we believe that here will be more boxing in our city. I even check on the kids in school and if they need help, they’ll have a big brother right next to them. Everything is for the kids!"

Undefeated Florida-based junior middleweight Josniel “TG” Castro (5-0, 3 KOs) will headline “Fight Night in Framingham” in a 6-round bout versus 57-fight veteran Rynell Griffin, de Las Vegas. Castro has been active, something few boxers have been able to do during the pandemic, as this will be his fourth fight of 2021.

The co-featured event features a “graduate” of Fighting Life, Marlboro, MA super lightweight Nelson “Chino” Perez (3-0, 2 KOs), who will fight Ryan Venable (2-6) in a 6-round bout. Puerto Rico-native Perez is a past New England Golden Gloves champion.

Perez hasn’t forgotten where he comes from. He trains at UpperKuts and often teaches youngsters there how to train to become boxers. “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.”

Hometown favorite Kevin Lewis will make his professional debut in a 4-rounder against a fellow Framingham resident, super middleweight Saul “The Spider” Almeida (0-14-4), one of the top MMA fighters in New England.

A pair of New Haven (CT) fighters will also be in action. Three-time New England Golden Gloves champion, super middleweight Elvis Figueroa (7-0, 4 KOs), and 4-time New England Golden Gloves champion, pro-debuting featherweight Felix Parilla, will fight in 6 and 4-round bouts, respectivamente, versus opponents to be determined.

Also fighting on the undercard in 4-round bouts is Boston heavyweight Wallace Nass Silva (0-2) and pro-debuting Sean Evans, fighting out of Shrewsbury, MA. Brazilian middleweight Leonardo Ladeira (0-6), de Revere (MA), will fight TBAs.

Ao preço de $75.00 ringue e $60.00 admissão geral, tickets are available to purchase online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fight-night-in-framingham-tickets-171408807357, at UpperKuts gym, or from any of the local fighters on the card.

As portas abrem às 6 p.m. PT, primeiro ataque às 7:00 p.m.

INFORMAÇÕES:

Facebook.com/ShearnsBoxingPromotions

Chilro: @ShearnsBoxing
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Decorated U.S. amateur boxer Angel Gonzalez, Jr. to make pro debut on “Fight Night In Framingham” card

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Fighting Life charity event,

 Março 20th at Sheraton Hotel

FRAMINGHAM, Massa. (Março 4, 2020) – The long-awaited professional debut of decorated amateurAngel Gonzalez, Jr. will take place Friday night, Março 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 registro amador, highlighted by three New England Golden Gloves, two Ringside National and 2014 National PAL championships.

The problem for Gonzalez, embora, 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, Japão, 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 para 10 fights and after consideration,” promoterChuck Shearns explained, “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 KOs) eNelson "Chino" Perez (2-0, 2 KOs), vão estar em acção, respectivamente,  in the main event and co-featured event.

Ramos, fighting out of 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), de Bridgeport, Connecticut.

Perez, who comes from nearby Marlboro, MA, is another New England Golden Gloves champion, who will be fighting Indianapolis lightweightDeWayne Sabedoria (7-52-2, 3 KOs) in the 6-round. co-featured evento. Perez faces

Boston heavyweightTracey Johnson (4-7-6), whose brother is past Olympian and reigning WBO super middleweight championDemetrius Andrade, rostosLarry “Hitman” Pryor (11-22-5, 5 KOs) in a 6-round 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 no MMA) in a 4-round battle of mixed-martial-arts fighters.

reverenciar, MA super middleweight Jarel “Sandman” Pemberton (3-0, 1 KO), also a past New England Golden Gloves champion, rostos Leandro Silva (2-3, 2 KOs) em um 4 rounder.

Also fighting on the undercard in 4-round matches, is Southbridge, Peso meio-médio MAWilfredo “El Sucaro” Pagan (6-1, 3 KOs) vs.Tyrone “Mãos de Pedra” Luckey (9-12-4, 7 KOs),  Worcester, MA superplumaAndino Ranse (1-1) vs.Henry Garcia (0-5-1), of New Bedford, MA.

Todas as lutas e os lutadores estão sujeitos a alteração.

Tickets prices are $75,.00 ringue (linhas 1-3), $60.00 (sentado), $45.00 sala de espera, and VIP tables (de 10) para $1000.00 and may be purchasedAQUI, at UpperKuts gym, or from any of the local fighters on the card.

As portas abrem às 6:30 p.m. E, primeira luta em 7 p.m. E.

Street Light Ventures is the presenting sponsor. Other sponsors include Bernardi Auto Group, East Coast Herbalist, Tecate, Ashwood Advisors LLC and A Affordable Insurance.

INFORMAÇÕES:  

Facebook.com/ShearnsBoxingPromotions

Chilro: @ShearnsBoxing, @UpperKutsBoxing, @sheratonframingham

Instagram: @ShearnsBoxingPromotions, @Upperkuts_boxing_club, @sheratonframingham

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“Fight Night In Framingham” Fighting Life charity event, March 20th at Sheraton Hotel

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FRAMINGHAM, Massa. (Fevereiro 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, located 20 miles southwest of Boston, it has additional meaning for youngsters in that market.

“Fight Night In Framingham,” will be held Friday night, Março 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 para aprender mais sobre esta organização.

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 (retratado à esquerda) explainedFighting 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, equipamento, 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 KOs) eNelson "Chino" Perez (2-0m, 2 KOs), 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, fighting out of Framingham, was a two-time New England Golden Gloves champion as an amateur. He is in the 6-round, evento principal contraCarlos Marrero, III (2-3-1), de 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, assumeLarry “Hitman” Pryor (11-22-5, 5 KOs) in a 6-round 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 no MMA).  

Also fighting on the undercard is Southbridge, Peso meio-médio MAWilfredo “El Sucaro” Pagan (6-1, 3 KOs) vs.Tyrone “Mãos de Pedra” Luckey (9-12-4, 7 KOs), in a 6-round bout; Worcester, MA superplumaAndino 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

Todas as lutas e os lutadores estão sujeitos a alteração.

Tickets prices are $75,.00 ringue (linhas 1-3), $60.00 (sentado), $45.00 sala de espera, and VIP tables (de 10) para $1000.00 and may be purchasedAQUI, at UpperKuts gym, or from any of the local fighters on the card.

As portas abrem às 6:30 p.m. E, primeira luta em 7 p.m. E.

Street Light Ventures is the presenting sponsor. Other sponsors include Bernardi Auto Group, East Coast Herbalist, Tecate, Ashwood Advisors LLC and A Affordable Insurance.

INFORMAÇÕES:  

Facebook.com/ShearnsBoxingPromotions

Chilro: @ShearnsBoxing, @UpperKutsBoxing, @sheratonframingham

Instagram: @ShearnsBoxingPromotions, @Upperkuts_boxing_club, @sheratonframingham

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Shearns Boxing Promotions apresenta evento de caridade "Friday Night Fights at The Station" Pro Boxing

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Setembro 20 em Worcester, MA

WORCESTER, Massa. (Agosto 21, 2019) - Promoções Shearns Boxing (SBP) anunciou que apresentará um evento de caridade profissional de boxe, “Lutas de sexta à noite na estação," Setembro 20 na histórica Union Station em Worcester, Massachusetts.

Os rendimentos irão beneficiarPor que eu (Ajuda de Worcester para jovens) & Casa de Sherry, uma organização sem fins lucrativos de base dedicada a fornecer serviços amorosos e de apoio a famílias com câncer infantil. Visitawww.whyme.org para aprender mais sobre esta organização.

“Ajude-nos a KO cancer,”Presidente da SBPChuck Shearns disse. “Estamos entusiasmados por trabalhar com uma organização tão grande e sortudos por poder participar da arrecadação de dinheiro para um grupo tão incrível e uma causa digna. O cartão de boxe mostrará, boxeadores promissores da Nova Inglaterra ”.

Ex-boxeador amador decoradoOwen Minor (2-0, 2 KOs), que conquistou medalhas de bronze no 2014 U.S. Torneios Nacionais e Nacionais de Boxe Golden Gloves, será a manchete em casa em Worcester, MA, contra o peso pesado do MaineJustin Rolfe (1-1, 1 KOs) no evento principal de quatro rodadas.

6 ’1”, 235-libra Minor é indiscutivelmente a principal perspectiva dos pesos pesados ​​nascidos em Massachusetts nas últimas duas décadas.

Framingham, MA superplumaJulio Perez (4-4) atendaLuis Rivera (4-3), de Boston, no evento co-featured de seis rodada.

Danbury, CT superleveOmar “A Besta” Bordoy (7-12, 2 KOs) rostosAndy Aiello(1-3-1), de Bridgewater, MA, em um ataque de seis rodada.

Também lutando na eliminatória, tudo em jogos de quatro redondos, são Worcester, Peso pesado MAJake Paradise(1-2, 1 KO) vs.Joseph Raposo (0-1), de Woburn, MA; Worcester superpeso meio-médioEslih Owusu (1-0) vs.Leonardo Ladeira (0-2), de Revere, MA; Worcester, MA superplumaPhilip Davis (2-1-1) vs.Carlos Marrero III (1-3-1), de Bridgeport, CT; e Bedford, cruiserweight MAEdet Mkpanam (1-0, 1 KO) vs. pró-estreandoRogero Dionizio, de Revere.

Todas as lutas e os lutadores estão sujeitos a alteração.

Os preços dos ingressos começam em $40.00 e podem ser adquiridos online em:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/friday-night-fights-at-the-station-tickets-65569061829

As portas abrem às 6:30 p.m. E, primeira luta em 7 p.m. E.

Os patrocinadores do evento incluem Lundgren Collision, Palley Advertising and Akuity Technology.

INFORMAÇÕES:  

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Chilro: @ShearnsBoxing

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Hometown favorite Kendrick Ball, Jr. headlining at home to establish his place in Worcester’s rich boxing history

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WORCESTER, Massa. (Fevereiro 21, 2019) – Worcester boxer Kendrick “Peppa” Bola, Jr. is living the dream and closing in on some of his goals in the ring.

Bola (11-1-2, 8 KOs), fighting out of his native Worcester, MA, will headline his first show and fight for his first title belt, when he headlines “Every Man For Himself”, the inaugural event presented by Shearns Boxing Promotions (SBP), on Friday night, Março 15, no paládio em Worcester. This will be the first time Ball headlines a show, in addition to fighting for his first title, in the six-round main event for the vacant New England middleweight title,

The 26-year-old Ball, promoted by CES Boxing, rostos virada de mentalidade Danny “Feel Good Hollywood” Rosenberger (4-6-4, 1 KO), de Youngstown, Ohio.

“This fight is so important for me because I’ve always wanted to headline in my hometown and fight for a title,” o 6′ 3″ Ball said. “Another goal of mine, before I started boxing, was to fight on a card with my cousin, Owen Minor, que estará fazendo sua estréia profissional. He’s a big puncher and people can expect a big KO from him.

“I’m an exciting fighter who likes to get knockouts. Expect something big to happen March 15th. I’m working on boxing more, using my jab a lot, to improve. I don’t know a lot about my opponent, but I understand he likes to move a lot.”

“Shearns Boxing is happy to have Kendrick Ball, Jr. headline our Mar. 15th cartão,” SBP promoter Chuck Shearns comentou. “He’s a good kid whose family is rooted in Worcester boxing. There definitely is a rise in the number of quality fighters coming out of Worcester. This will probably be our last chance to watch Kendrick Jr. fighting in Worcester before his promoter, CES Boxing, has him fighting on the national scene.”

Bola, who started boxing at 13, experienced an unusual start to his boxing career, losing his first nine amateur bouts, before becoming a decorated boxer who turned pro in 2016.

“I wasn’t really ready, my head wasn’t into boxing when I started,” Ball explained. “I didn’t want to quit, and that experience taught me to never to give up. I knew that I was good – I had success sparring with pros – but it wasn’t there when I fought. I kept punching and grew into my own.”

Ball captured gold medals at three Western Golden Gloves Championships, plus top honors at the Rocky Marciano Tournament, also becoming a prestigious USA New England champion.

Treinado por seu pai, Ken Ball, Sr., who owns and operates Camp Get Right gym in Worcester, Ball Sr. & Jr. have succeeded when many father-son relationships in boxing have often failed.


“We have a tight bond and we’ve been doing this since he was little,” Ball Sr. reported. “It’s worked out well. I try to separate father-son and make it trainer-boxer, but that’s hard at times.”

His son added, “It’s all good. Sometimes it’s difficult and becomes a little hard, but only because he’s pushing me. He’s my trainer, mostly, during fights.”

Father and son agree that there is a boxing resurgence in Worcester, which has a rich history dating back a century, but it also went through a slow period. Ball is part of a gifted quartet that’s making noise today in boxing, juntando Khiary Grey, Jermaine Ortiz e Irvin Gonzalez.

“Over the last three years,” Ball St. comentou, “boxing has been hot again in Worcester. tem muitos talentosos, young boxers in Worcester. Once Khiary turned pro, that triggered a lot of boxers turning pro.”

“We’re all close,” Ball Jr. concluiu. “We’ve trained together and support each other.”

Worcester boxing is on the rise and more talent is turning pro, starting Mar. 15th when Ball’s cousin, Minor, makes his long-awaited pro debut in a four-rounder versus Corey Morley (0-2-1), de Philadelphia.

Undefeated Providence light heavyweight Angel Camacho, Jr. (15-0, 5 KOs) returns to the ring after a three-year absence in a six-round bout, co-featured event against Dallas challenger Taronze Washington (17-26, 9 KOs).

Undefeated Southbridge, Peso meio-médio MA Wilfredo “o Sucaro” Pagão (5-0, 3 KOs) takes on upset-minded Peruvian Carlos Galindo (1-7), lutando fora de Woburn, MA, in a four-round clash.

Também lutando na eliminatória, all in four-round fights, are Springfield, MA lightweightCalixto Cruz (1-0) vs. TBA, Worcester cruiserweight Jake Paradise (0-2) vs. Francisco Artri Neto (0-2), de Woburn, MA, New Britain, CT Nathan Martinez (2-0) vs. TBA, and Bridgeport, CT junior lightweight Carlos Marrero III (0-2-1) vs. Worcester de Edwin Rosado (1-8-1, 1 KO).

Todas as lutas e os lutadores estão sujeitos a alteração.

General admission tickets are priced at $25.00 and available to purchase online atthepalladium.net. Boxers on the card have $50.00 e $25.00 tickets to sell.

As portas abrem às 6 p.m. E, primeira luta em 7 p.m. E.

Os patrocinadores do evento incluem Lundgren Collision, Tecate, Grade 57, Worcester Railers, Worcester Red Sox, Palley Advertising, and Allstate Insurance.


INFORMAÇÕES:

Facebook.com/ShearnsBoxingPromotions

Chilro: @ShearnsBoxing
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3-tempo, 2-division world champion Jose Antonio Rivera returns with a bang KO winner in his first fight in 7 anos

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REGRESSO A CASA
Featuring the return of 3-time, 2-divisão campeão mundial
“O Gallo” JOSE ANTONIO RIVERA
Sexta-feira, Agosto 17, 2018
The Palladium, Worcester, Massachusetts
RESULTADOS OFICIAIS
THE CHAMP IS BACK: referee Bob Benoit (L) and Jose Antonio Rivera

WORCESTER, Massa. (Agosto 19, 2018) – Seven years after his last fight, “O Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera returned to the ring in grand fashion last night (Sábado) a manchete “Regresso a casa, presented by Granite Chin Promotions in association with Rivera Promotions Entertainment, no paládio em Worcester, Massachusetts.

 

 

 

The 45-year-old Rivera (42-6-1, 25 KOs), 35 pounds lighter than he was in February when he started training, packed the house in his hometown, fully entertained his supportive fans. Três vezes, two-division world champion Rivera pressured Larry “Slomoshun: Ferreiro (10-38-1, 7 KOs) 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.

 

 

 

Finalmente, 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. Eu me sinto ótimo. 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

 

 

 

No evento co-featured, Worcester super middleweight Bola Kendrick, Jr. (10-1-2, 7 KOs) demolished Fabiano “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 Grey (16-4, 12 KOs) e Antonio Chaves Fernandez (9-34, 4 KOs) 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 “o Sucaro” Pagão (5-0, 3 KOs) permaneceu invicto, using a relentless body attack to drop Engelberto “Guarura” Valenzuela (11-15, 3 KOs) três vezes, the last ending the fight midway through the third round.

 

 

 

Springfield, MA júnior leve Joshua Orta (1-0, 1 KO) turned in an impressive pro debut in a barn-burner that ended when (1-8-1, 1 KO), of 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 “O tijolo” Abraham (6-31-2, 6 KOs) duas vezes na segunda rodada, a caminho de uma vitória por decisão unânime.

 

 

 

In the opening bout of the night, 45-anos Jose Angel “KO” Ortiz (5-14-1, 2 KOs) desistiu Patrick Leal (0-5) 10-segundos de luta, once more later in the opening round, and stopped him in the second. Oritz, lutando fora de Springfield, MA by way of Puerto Rico, was fighting for the first time in five years, and he registered his first victory in seven.

Resultados oficiais abaixo:

 

RESULTADOS OFICIAIS

 

MAIN EVENT – Meio-médio

Jose Antonio Rivera (42-6-1, 25 KOs), Worcester, MA

WTKO 7 (1:07)

Larry Smith (10-38-1, 7 KOs), Dallas, Texas

 

 

 

CO-CARACTERÍSTICA – Super-médio

Bola Kendrick, Jr. (10-1-2, 7 KOs), Worcester, MA

WTKO1 (2:21)

Fabian Valdez (2-4, 0 KOs), Cananea Sonora, México

 

 

 

MIDDLWEIGHTS

Jose Angel Ortiz (5-13-1, 2 KOs), Springfield, MA

WTKO2 (1:03)

Patrick Leal (0-5), Somerville, MA.

 

 

 

JUNIOR médios

Khiary Grey (16-4, 12 KOs), Worcester, MA

WTKO1 (2:27)

Antonio Chaves Fernandez (9-34, 4 KOs), Brockton, MA

 

 

 

Wilfredo Pagan (5-0, 3 KOs), Southbridge, MA

WTKO3 (1:29)

Engelberto Valenzuela (11-15, 3 KOs), Agua Prieta, México

 

 

 

Welterweights

Eslih Owusu (1-0), Worcester, MA

WDEC4 (40-34, 40-35, 40-36)

Bryan Abraham (6-31-2, 6 KOs), Schenectady, Nova Iorque

 

 

 

 

JUNIOR LUZES

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.

INFORMAÇÕES:

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New “Regresso a casa” opponent for headliner “O Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera

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REGRESSO A CASA
Featuring the return of 3-time, 2-divisão campeão mundial
“O Gallo” JOSE ANTONIO RIVERA
Sexta-feira, Agosto 17, 2018
The Palladium, Worcester, Massachusetts
Esta sexta-feira night at The Palladium in Worcester, MA

WORCESTER, Massa. (Agosto 15, 2018) – Três vezes, dois divisão campeão mundial “O Gallo” Jose Rivera has a new opponent for his comeback fight this Friday night in “Regresso a casa”, apresentado pelo Promoções Granite Chin (GCP) in association with Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE), no paládio em Worcester, Massachusetts.

 

 

 

The 45-year-old Rivera (41-6-1, 24 KOs), who was matched against Ruben “Modern Day Warrior” Galvan, didn’t find out until yesterday (Terça-feira) that Galvan had broken a finger the night before. Texas veteran Larry “Slomoshun” Ferreiro (10-37-1, 7 KOs) is the late replacement for Rivera in the eight-round main event.

 

 

 

“I am not a fan of late changes,” Rivera disse, “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 “Regresso a casa” because five fighters in action are from Worcester, including three who’ve never fought there before as professionals.

 

 

 

Super peso médio Bola Kendrick, Jr. (9-1-2, 6 KOs) and junior middleweight Khiary Grey(15-4, 11 KOs), 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) no evento co-destaque, while Gray (15-4, 11 KOs) rostos Antonio Chaves Fernandez (9-33, 4 KOs), 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, Peso meio-médio MA Wilfredo “o Sucaro” Pagão (4-0, 2 KOs) vs. Engelberto “Guarura” Valenzuela (11-14, 3 KOs), Springfield’s (MA) pro-debuting featherweight Joshua Orta vs. Worcester de Edwin Rosado (1-7-1, 1 KO), Worcester’s pro-debuting welterweight Eslih Owusu.vs. Bryan “O tijolo” Abraham (6-30-2, 6 KOs) e Springfield, Peso meio-médio MA Jose Angel “KO” Ortiz (4-13-1, 1 KO) vs. Somerville’s (MA) Patrick Leal (0-4).

 

 

 

Todas as lutas e os lutadores estão sujeitos a alteração.

 

 

 

Ingressos, preço de $75.00 (ringue) e $45.00 (admissão geral), estão à venda e disponíveis para compra no www.ThePalladium.net ou na bilheteria Palladium (admissão geral única), ou contactando Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera (anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) ou qualquer um dos combatentes.

 

 

 

As portas abrem às 6 p.m. E, primeira luta 7 p.m. E.

 

 

 

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.

 

INFORMAÇÕES:

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Chilro: @RiveraPromoEnt @joseriverachamp @KingRivera_, @Granite_Chin

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“O Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera “Regresso a casa” Open Workout Photo Gallery

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REGRESSO A CASA
Featuring the return of 3-time, 2-divisão campeão mundial
“O Gallo” JOSE ANTONIO RIVERA
Sexta-feira, Agosto 17, 2018
The Palladium, Worcester, Massachusetts
“O Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera
“Regresso a casa” Open Workout
Photo Gallery
O campeão voltou – Jose Antonio Rivera
Photo Gallery below – all pictures courtesy of Cristian Nunez
WORCESTER, Massa. (Agosto 9, 2018) — Três vezes, dois divisão campeão mundial “O Gallo” Jose Rivera held an open workout yesterday at Camp Get Right in Worcester, MA, in preparation for his comeback fight Agosto 17, headlining “Regresso a casa, apresentado pelo Promoções Granite Chin (GCP) in association with Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE), no paládio em Worcester, Massachusetts.
Rivera (41-6-1, 24 KOs) headlines against Ruben “Modern Day Warrior” Galvan (27-26-4, 10 KOs) no evento principal oito-redonda.
The name of the event is “Regresso a casa” because five fighters in action are from Worcester, including three who’ve never fought there before as professionals: Bola Kendrick, Jr. (9-1-2, 6 KOs), middleweight júnior Khiary Grey (15-4, 11 KOs) e pro-estreando Eslih Owusu.
Bola, Jr. and Owusu, along with nearby Southbridge’s Wilfredo “El Sacaro” Pagão e Worcester’s Edwin Rosado, joined Rivera at last night’s open workout.
Ingressos, preço de $75.00 (ringue) e $45.00 (admissão geral), estão à venda e disponíveis para compra no www.ThePalladium.net ou na bilheteria Palladium (admissão geral única), ou contactando Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera (anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) ou qualquer um dos combatentes.
As portas abrem às 6 p.m. E, primeira luta 7 p.m. E.
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.
INFORMAÇÕES:
Facebook.com: /RiveraPromotionsEntertainment, /GraniteChin Promotions
Chilro: @RiveraPromoEnt @joseriverachamp @KingRivera, @Granite_Chin

(L-R) — Co-promoter Chuck Shearns & Jose Antonio Rivera

Jose Antonio Rivera with Kendrick Ball, Jr. being interviewed in background

Jose Antonio Rivera

Jose Antonio Rivera
Bola Kendrick, Jr.
Bola Kendrick, Jr.
Bola Kendrick, Jr.
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“O Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera to headline “Regresso a casa”

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O campeão voltou!
Agosto 17 no paládio em Worcester, MA
“O Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera hitting the pads with his trainer Sean Fitzgerald

 

WORCESTER, Massa. (Julho 31, 2018) – A dozen years after he captured his third world title in two different weight classes, seven since his last fight, “O Gallo” Jose Rivera returns to the ring August 17 a manchete “Regresso a casa”, apresentado pelo Promoções Granite Chin (GCP) in association with Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE), no paládio em Worcester, Massachusetts.

 

 

 

The 45-year-old Rivera (41-6-1, 24 KOs) has already lost more than 30 libras, 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 KOs) no evento principal oito-redonda.

 

 

 

Em 1997, Rivera captured the International Boxing Organization (IBO) World welterweight title, paragem Gilberto Flores na segunda rodada. Six years later, he traveled to Germany to take on undefeated, cidade natal favorito Michel Trabant (38-0) for the vacant 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 explicou. “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 show.), 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.”

 

 

 

Promoções granito Chin’ co-promoter Chuck Shearns adicionado, “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. Eu lutei na 49 anos, 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-promotor) and I would be co-promoting Jose’s comeback? Não, 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 anos depois. 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. Agora, 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 como um 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, Including Zab Judah, Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr., Jorge Paez e 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 acrescentou. 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.

 

 

 

“E, claro, 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 “Regresso a casa” because six fighters in action are from Worcester, including three who’ve never fought there before as professionals.

 

 

 

Middleweight Bola Kendrick, Jr. (9-1-2, 6 KOs) and junior middleweight Khiary Grey (15-4, 11 KOs), 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 KOs) no evento co-destaque, while Gray (15-4, 11 KOs) rostos Antonio Chaves Fernandez (9-33, 4 KOs), 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, Peso meio-médio MA Jose Angel “KO” Ortiz (4-13-1, 1 KO) vs. Seth Basler (0-8) and pro-debuting featherweight Joshua Orta vs. Worcester de Edwin Rosado (1-7-1, 1 KO), Southbridge, Peso meio-médio MA Wilfredo “o Sucaro” Pagão (4-0, 2 KOs) vs. TBA, and Worcester’s pro-debuting welterweight Eslih Owusu.vs. Bryan “O tijolo” Abraham (6-30-2, 6 KOs).

 

 

 

Todas as lutas e os lutadores estão sujeitos a alteração.

 

 

 

Ingressos, preço de $75.00 (ringue) e $45.00 (admissão geral), estão à venda e disponíveis para compra no www.ThePalladium.net ou na bilheteria Palladium (admissão geral única), ou contactando Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera (anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) ou qualquer um dos combatentes.

 

 

 

As portas abrem às 6 p.m. E, primeira luta 7 p.m. E.

 

 

 

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.

 

INFORMAÇÕES:

Facebook.com: /RiveraPromotionsEntertainment, /GraniteChin Promotions

Chilro: @RiveraPromoEnt @joseriverachamp @KingRivera_, @Granite_Chin

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“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”

RESULTADOS OFICIAIS

 

 

 

 

DERRY, N.H. (Abril 8, 2018) — The official weigh in was held today for tomorrow (Sábado) evening’s “Fight Night at the Zone,” apresentado pelo Promoções Granite Chin, at The Sportszone in Derry, New Hampshire.

 

 

 

 

No evento principal, Dorchester, MA junior middleweight Gabriel Duluc (12-3, 3 KOs) used a vicious body attack to stop veteran Texas fighter Larry “Slomoshun” Ferreiro na quinta rodada. 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. light heavyweight champion Richard “Popeye o marinheiro” Rivera (7-0, 6 KOs), who knocked out cruiserweight Barulhento “The Rattler” Campbell (3-19, 2 KOs) 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 KOs) overwhelmed his Mexican opponent, meio-médio júnior Francisco “O macaco” moderado (12-13, 8 KOs), 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 KOs), also the co-promoter, pounded “Jammin” James Morrow (12-23-3, 5 KOs) 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, Peso meio-médio MA Travis “The Outlaw” Demko (6-1, 1 KO) ultrapassado Paul DeSouza (0-11), of Somerville, pitching a six-round shutout decision.

 

 

 

 

With former world champion Wilfredo, Vasquez, Jr. supporting him, Springfield, Peso meio-médio MA Anthony Velasquez (2-0, 2 KOs) apenas necessário 43 seconds to finish off Shavonte Dixon (0-3).

 

 

 

 

Danbury, Peso médio júnior CT Omar “The Beast” Bordoy, Jr. (5-0, 1 KO) permaneceu invicto, taking a four-round unanimous decision from a game Carlos Galindo (0-2).

 

 

 

 

Favorito local, 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 improved his pro record to 8-0-1 (5 KOs), quando John Hantzopoulos (0-2) failed to answer the bell for the third round.

 

Os resultados completos abaixo:

 

 

RESULTADOS OFICIAIS

 

 

MAIN EVENT – JUNIOR médios
Gabriel Duluc (12-3, 3 KOs), Dorchester, MA
WTKO5 (1:40)
Larry Smith (10-35-1, 7 KOs), Dallas, TX

CO-CARACTERÍSTICA – cruiserweights
Richard Rivera (7-0, 6 KOs), Hartford, CT
WKO1 (0:37)
Randy Campbell (3-19, 2 KOs), Bowerston, OH

Pesos pesados
Chris Traietti (26-4, 21 KOs), Quincy, MA
WTKO3 (0:53)James Morrow (12-23-3, 5 KOs), Lafayette, DENTRO.

 

 

 

SUPER MIDDEWEIGHTS

Chris Thomas (8-0-1, 5 KOs), Beechwood, NJ

WTKO2 (3:00)

John Hantzopoulos (0-2), Lynn, MA

 

 

JUNIOR médios

Ricky Ford (2-1-1, 1 KO), Claremont, NH

WTKO1 (1:47)

Jaco Matos (0-2), Woburn, MA

 

 

 

Welterweights
Travis Demko (6-1, 1 KO), Stoughton, MA.
WDEC6 (60-54, 60-54, 60-54)
Paul DeSouza (0-11), Somerville, MA

 

 

 

Anthony Velasquez (2-0, 2 KOs), Springfield, MA
WTKO (0:43)
Shavonte Dixon (0-3), Filadélfia, PA

 

 

 

JUNIOR welterweights
Irvin Gonzalez (9-0, 8 KOs), Worcester, MA
WTKO1 (1:57)
Francisco Medel (12-13, 8 KOs), Sonora, México

 

 

 

Paddy McGee (1-0, 1 KO), Dorchester, MA
WTKO1 (1:12)

Bardraiel Smith (0-4), Filadélfia, PA

 

 

 

Omar Bordoy, Jr. (5-0, 1 KO), Danbury, CT
WDEC4 (40-35, 40-35, 40-36)
Carlos Galindo (0-2), Woburn, MA

 

 

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