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Onoorwonne veergewig vooruitsig Irvin Gonzalez bygevoeg “Fight Night by The Zone”

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Hierdie Saterdag by Die SportsZone in Derry, N.H.

 

 

 

QUINCY, Mass. (April 2, 2018) — Dit Saterdagaand se “Fight Night by The Zone”, aangebied deur graniet Chin Promotions, is versterk deur die einde van byvoeging van warm vooruitsig Irvin Gonzalez om 'n kaartjie reeds klem op sommige van die beste jong, professionele boksers in New England.

 

 

 

Graniet Chin Promotions is op 'n sending om 'n fan-base te vestig in die graniet Staat, die verskaffing van 'n fan vriendelike, vol vermaak ervaring by The Sports Zone in Derry, New Hampshire.

 

 

 

Gonzalez (8-0, 7 Uitklophoue), veg uit Worcester, MA, was 'n 2015 New England Golden Gloves-kampioen, wat gekwalifiseer het vir die 2016 Olimpiese proewe. Die 21-jarige veergewig vooruitsig sal gesig Mexikaanse Francisco “die Mono” medalje (12-12, 8 Uitklophoue) in 'n ses-ronde bout.

 

 

 

Gonzalez, wat nie geveg het sedert Desember 1 1 (sensasionele derde ronde knockout van voorheen onoorwonne 13-0 Marlon Olea in Providence), veronderstel was om te veg St. Patrick's Day in Boston, maar hy is in kennis gestel van die dag van die inweeg wat sy opponent nie het skoongemaak mediese.

 

 

 

Ek is altyd in die gimnasium hard werk, want ek wil besig te bly en gereed wees om,” Gonzalez het gesê. “Geen afleggings vir my. Ek het al sparring 3-4 keer per week na my handwerk poets. Ek is altyd bereid. Ek was 'n paar weke gelede teleurgesteld, maar ek veg op hierdie kaart, en terug op die regte spoor.

 

 

 

“Ek fokus net op my volgende stryd, April 7ste, teen 'n taai, ervare opponent. Hy is 'n veteraan bokser uit Mexiko. Na hierdie Saterdagaand, Ek sal konsentreer op my volgende stryd, Mei 5ste by Foxwoods.”

 

 

 

Die byvoeging van Gonzalez met 'n kaart met 'n paar van die sterre van môre se soos Hartford, CT lig swaargewig kampioen Richard “Popeye Die Matroos Man” Rivera (6-0, 5 Uitklophoue) beteken twee van die top drie vooruitsigte in New England in aksie sal wees hierdie Saterdag in Derry. En 'n paar ander belowende boksers sal ook in aksie wees. Rivera gesigte Randy “die rammel kous” Campbell, van Ohio, in die ses-round-mede featured gebeurtenis.

 

 

 

“Ons is gelukkig om Irvin het op ons show,” medepromotor Chuck Shearns gesê. “Sy laaste geveg het uit en ons is altyd bly om plaaslike vegters help, veral iemand van kaliber Irvin se. Ons het vyf onoorwonne vegters op hierdie show. Hulle is wettig vooruitsigte met 'n baie onderstebo. Irvin, Richie en Omar is besig om nasionale aandag kry en New Hampshire aanhangers kry 'n vroeë blik op hulle. Die veteraan-vegters op hierdie show het 'n baie om te veg vir sowel. ”

 

 

 

Dorchester, MA liggewig Gabriel Duluc (11-3, 2 Uitklophoue) nuus in die agt-ronde hoofren teen Dallas veteraan Larry “Slomoshun” Smith.

 

 

 

Irak Oorlog veteraan Chris Traietti (25-4, 20 Uitklophoue), veg uit Quincy, MA, vergader Indiana veteraan “jammin '” James Morrow in 'n agt-ronde, nie-titelgeveg. Traietti, wie se titel sal nie op die lyn, is ook die mede-promotor van “Fight Night by The Zone.”

 

 

 

Nog 'n top Conn. vooruitsig, Danbury junior weltergewig Omar Bordoy (4-0, 1 KO), neem op Carlos Galindo, van Woburn (MA), in 'n vier-wedstryd. Ander vier veelsydige spelers op die undercard sluit Peabody, MA lig swaargewig Russell Kimber (1-0) vs. Dustin Caplinger; Ierse welterweight Paddy McGee, nou veg uit Dorchester (MA), maak sy pro debuut vs. Philadelphia se Bardraiel Smith; Springfield, MA welterweight Anthony Velezquez (1-0, 1 KO) vs. Philadelphia se Shavante Dixon, en Claremont, NH junior middelgewigtitel Rickey Ford (1-1-1) vs. Philadelphia se Demetrius Thomas.

 

 

 

Ook veg op die undercard in ses-ronde aanvalle is Stoughton, MA welterweight Travis Demko (5-1, 1 KO) vs. Paul DeSouza, en New Jersey middelgewigtitel Chris “Sandman” Thomas (7-0-1, 4 Uitklophoue) vs. Lynn, MA middelgewigtitel John Hantzopoulas.

 

 

 

Alle gevegte en vegters is onderhewig aan verandering.

 

 

 

Kaartjies, geprys teen $60.00 (ringside), $45.00 en $30.00, is te koop en te koop aangebied by www.ticketriver.com. Tafels met wag diens is ook beskikbaar vir $400.00. -Half geprys kaartjies is beskikbaar vir aktiewe lede van die militêre, polisie en brandweer departemente.

 

 

 

Deure open om 7:00 p.m., eerste bout 7:30 namiddag. EN.

 

 

 

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Graniet Chin inval graniet staat weer “Fight Night by The Zone”

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PERSVERKLARING
Vir onmiddellike vrystelling
April 7 by Die SportsZone in Derry, N.H.
Derek Silveira
(foto deur Emily Harney)
QUINCY, Mass. (Februarie 28, 2018) — Baie van die beste en helderste professionele boksers New England se in aksie sal wees Saterdag nag, April 7, as graniet Chin Promotions terug na die graniet Staat, aanbieding “Veg Night at the Zone,” by The Sports Zone in Derry, New Hampshire.
“Graniet Chin is opgewonde om terug in New Hampshire wees,” medepromotor Chuck Shearns gesê. “Die dorp van Derry en die plaaslike besighede het reeds begin om die gebeurtenis te ondersteun. Ons sien daarna uit om met beroepsboks in die gebied. Sommige van die vegters op die show het ons 'n paar groot gevegte laaste keer en ons beslis meer inligting oor hierdie show verwag.”
Voormalige New England junior middelgewigtitel kampioen Derek “die chirurg” Silveira (13-2, 7 Uitklophoue), van Salem, MA, nuus in 'n 10-wedstryd.
New England cruiserweight kampioen Chris Traietti, 'n oorlog in Irak veteraan van Quincy, MA, wil kop die gebeurtenis in 'n nie-titel, agt-round-mede featured gebeurtenis. Traietti is ook die mede-promotor van “Fight Night by The Zone.”
Dorchester, MA liggewig Gabriel Duluc (11-2, 3 Uitklophoue) sal ten toon gestel in 'n agt-ronde stryd. Onoorwonne UBF New England cruiserweight kampioen Richie “Popeye Die Matroos Man” Rivera (6-0, 5 Uitklophoue), van Hartford, CT, keer terug na N.H. in 'n ses-rounder, net soos New Jersey middelgewigtitel Chris “Sandman” Thomas (7-0-1, 4 Uitklophoue).
Ook veg op die undercard in vier-ronde aanvalle is Clairemont, NH junior middelgewigtitel Ricky Ford (1-1-1), Peabody, MA lig swaargewig Russell Kimber (1-0), Danbury, CT junior weltergewig Omar Bordoy (4-0, 1 KO), en pro-debut Ierse welterweight Paddy McGee, wat veg uit Dorchester.

Chris Traietti veg en mede-bevordering April. 7 in Derry, NH
Alle teenstanders sal binnekort bepaal. Alle gevegte en vegters is onderhewig aan verandering.
Kaartjies, geprys teen $60.00 (ringside), $45.00 en $30.00, is te koop en te koop aangebied by www.ticketriver.com. Tafels met wag diens is ook beskikbaar vir $400.00.
Deure open om 7:00 namiddag., eerste bout 7:30 namiddag. EN.
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Graniet Chin se “Rumble by die rand” Amptelike uitslae

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Richard “Popeye die matroos Man” Rivera
Goed om te voltooi, omdat hy sy spinasie eet
Russell Kimber wen pro debuut
HAMPTON, N.H. (Desember 9, 2017) — Kleurvolle lig swaargewig vooruitsig Richard “Popeye Die Matroos Man” Rivera gebly onoorwonne (5-0, 4 Uitklophoue), veteraan Roberto “Die Ou” Valenzuela, gisteraand (Sat.) in die “Rumble by die rand” hoofren, aangebied deur graniet Chin Promotions, by die rand Sportkompleks in Hampton, New Hampshire.
Rivera, veg uit Hartford (CT), beheer oor die optrede van die opening klok teen sy stryd getoets teenstander uit Mexiko, wat 'n geweldige ervaring voordeel gehad in sy 147ste pro stryd, in vergelyking met vyfde Rivera se.
Valenzuela het die grootste deel van die tyd op die toue, terwyl Rivera afgeslaan-off op hom, totdat 'n pragtige geplaas links haak deur Rivera versier Valenzuela, wat versuim het om op te staan ​​tot ná skeidsregter Mike Ryan voltooi die 10-telling.
'N bus vol ondersteuners Rivera se gery vyf ure van Hartford deur 'n sneeustorm, aankoms net voor Rivera het die ring. “Dit beteken baie vir my,” Rivera geglimlag terwyl hy praat oor sy aanhangers. “Ons is meer as 'n gimnasium, ons is familie.
“Ek is so gewoond aan 'n amateur-styl, maar nou is ek 'n pro. Ek ontspan en pluk my stoot. Volgende, Ek wil die New England-titel te wen. Dit is vakant en ek wil dit!”
“Dit was ons eerste show in New Hampshire en ek beskou dit as 'n sukses,” medepromotor Chuck Shearns gesê, “ten spyte van 'n paar dinge gaan teen ons soos weer vanaand se. Ons is dankbaar vir die ondersteuning wat ons ontvang het van Hampton, New Hampshire, die kommissie en plaaslike besighede. Hulle het saam met ons en ons kan nie wag om terug te keer.”
Die seun en neef van verskeie keer wêreldkampioen skopboks kampioen – pa Tommy en oom – gewerk sy hoek — Peabody, MA Russell Kimber het 'n belowende pro debuut teen taai Nathan Schulte in 'n wedstryd betwis op 'n 185-pond catchweight. Die 32-jarige Kimber, wat die skare gunsteling nadat gewoon 'n paar jaar in New Hampshire, oorwin die vasberade Schulte vir 'n harde geveg oorwinning by wyse van 'n besluit vier-ronde meerderheid.
“Ek was 'n bietjie senuweeagtig met hierdie synde my eerste keer in 'n pro ring,” Kimber toegelaat nadat sy stryd. “Ek het nie in 'n ring vir al 1 ½ jaar en daar was 'n paar ring roes. Nou, Ek weet wat ek nodig het om 'n goeie, en Ek sal 'n baie beter volgende stryd wees. Dit was my eerste kamp en ek het baie geleer. Ek wil graag besig om te bly, kom terug in die einde van Januarie, vroeg in Februarie.”
onoorwonne Whitman, MA junior weltergewig vooruitsig Mike “Bad Man” ohan, Jr.aangekla oor die ring, los 'n kragtige reg dat onmiddellik gestuur Bardraiel Smith om die doek. Smith een of ander manier het om sy voete, maar ohan vinnig geëindig Smith se nag, net 30 sekondes in die eerste ronde, as skeidsregter Ryan waai uit die aksie.
New England cruiserweight kampioen en medepromotor die show se, Irak Oorlog veteraan Chris Traietti (25-5, 19 Uitklophoue) outclassed Fabian Valdez op pad na 'n oorwinning deur tweede-ronde knockout in 'n verblyf-besig stryd te sluit uit 2017. In 'n nie-titelgeveg betwis op 'n 185-pond catchweight, die Quincy, MA-gebaseerde Traietti vloer sy spel Mexikaanse opponent met 'n reguit reg halfpad deur die openingsronde, die sluiting van die show in die tweede ronde met 'n reeks van onbeantwoorde stoot.
Die enigste New Hampshire moedertaal op die kaart, Claremont junior middelgewigtitel Ricky Ford(1-1-1) het sy eerste pro stryd, neem 'n hangoor eensydige, vier-ronde eenparige besluit oor pro MMA vegter Andy Aiello, wat sy pro boks debuut gemaak.
In 'n ander verblyf-besig stryd, voormalige wêreld gegradeerde Ryan “Die Poolse Prince” Kielczweski(27-3, 9 Uitklophoue), veg uit Quincy (MA), nodig net 51-sekondes om af Mexikaanse liggewig klaar Francisco “die Mono” medalje. Kielczweski getref medalje met 'n met 'n dodelike links na die liggaam, verlaat medalje in die hand liggend pyn en nie in staat is om op te staan ​​voor die 10-telling.
New Jersey middelgewigtitel Chris “Sandman” Thomas (7-0-1, 4 Uitklophoue) het sy onoorwonne pro rekord ongeskonde met 'n tweede ronde oponthoud van Demetrius Thomas. Thomas het 'n vinnige-vuur kombinasie te laat val Thomas, wat klop die telling, maar hy kry gehamer toe skeidsregter Ryan die stryd gestop laat in die tweede ronde.
Volledige uitslae hieronder:
Amptelike uitslae
185-LBS. CATCHWEIGHT
Chris Traietti (25-4, 20 Uitklophoue), Quincy, MA
WKO2 (1:13)
Fabian Valdez (2-2, 1 KO), Cananea, Mexiko
Russell Kimber (1-0, 0 Uitklophoue), Peabody, MA
WDEC4 (39-37, 38-37, 38-38)
Nathan Schulte (0-4), Woburn, MA
LIG swaargewigte
Richard Rivera (5-0, 4 Uitklophoue), Hartford, CT
WKO2 (1:48)
Roberto Valenzuela (69-76-2, 56 Uitklophoue), Aqua Prieta, Mexiko
Middleweights
Chris Thomas (7-0-1, 4 Uitklophoue), Beachwood, NJ
WTKO2 (2:55)
Demetrius Thomas (0-7), Philadelphia, PA
JUNIOR middleweights
Ricky Ford (1-1-1), Claremont, NH
WDEC4 (40-36, 40-36, 39-37)
Andy Aiello (0-1), Bridgewater, MA
JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHTS
Mike ohan, Jr. (4-0, 2 Uitklophoue), Whitman, MA
WTKO1 (0:30)
Bardraiel Smith (0-3), Philadelphia, PA
Liggewigte
Ryan Kielczweski (27-3, 9 Uitklophoue), Quincy, MA
WKO1 (0:51)
Francisco, matige (11-11, 7 Uitklophoue), Uruapan, Mexiko
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Granite Chin invades Granite State with “Rumble at The Rim”

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HAMPTON, NH (November 13, 2017) – Granite Chin Promotions invades the Granite State on Saterdag, Desember 9, showcasing some of New England’s top professional boxers on the “Rumble at The Rim” kaart, at The Rim in Hampton, New Hampshire.
A portion of the proceeds will go to Hampton Youth Association.
“We are excited to bring Granite Chin to New Hampshire,” promotor Chuck Shearns gesê. “The town of Hampton and its officials have really embraced us. We have teamed up with a great charity, Hampton Youth Association. The state boxing commission has been extremely encouraging and cooperative, wat, eerlik, is not something we are used to and that’s been a breath of fresh air. We’re going to put on a good event and plan to be back more often next year.”
New England cruiserweight kampioen Chris Traietti (24-4, 19 Uitklophoue), veg uit Quincy (MA), will fight in an eight-round bout to be contested at a 185-pounds catch-weight. A former World Boxing Council United States cruiserweight titlist, Traietti is a college graduate who did one tour of duty in Iraq while serving in the U.S. Air Force.
Talented Quincy lightweight Ryan “Die Poolse Prince” Kielczweski (26-3, 8 Uitklophoue) will be showcased in a six-round bout.
Entertaining Hartford (CT) light heavyweight prospect Richie “Popeye Die Matroos Man” Rivera (4-0, 3 Uitklophoue) will put his undefeated record on the line in a six-round fight.
Ook veg op die undercard, al in vier-wedstryde, are pro-debuting 185-pounder Russ Kimber, of Peabody (MA), Claremont (NH) junior middelgewigtitel Ricky Ford (0-1-1) in his home state debut as a professional boxer, unbeaten Holbrook (MA) weltergewig Mike O’Han, Jr. (3-0, 1 KO), en New Jersey middelgewigtitel Chris Thomas (6-0-1, 3 Uitklophoue).
“This card features some of the best talent in New England,” Shearn added, “including undefeated Richie Rivera, to go along with New Hampshire natives Ricky Ford and Russell Kimber. Also slated to be in action are contender Ryan Kielczweski, New England cruiserweight champ Chris Traietti and undefeated prospect Mike O’Han, Jr. We expect some good scrapes.”
Alle teenstanders sal binnekort bepaal. Alle gevegte en vegters is onderhewig aan verandering.
Kaartjies, geprys teen $60.00 (ringside) en $45.00 (algemene toelatingsvereistes), is te koop en te koop aangebied by www.ticketriver.com.
Deure open om 6:45 namiddag., eerste bout 7:00 namiddag. EN.
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Top N.E. boxers in action August 5 op “Fight Night at the Bay” in Quincy, MA

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VIR ONMIDDELLIKE VRYSTELLING
QUINCY, Mass. (Julie 6, 2017) — Many of New England’s best and most popular professional boxers will be showcased Saterdag nag, Augustus 5, op die “Fight Night at the Bay” kaart, aangebied deur graniet Chin Promotions, at Marina Bay Sportplex in Quincy, Massachusetts.
Former N.E. welterweight kampioen Derek Silveira (12-1, 6 Uitklophoue), fighting out of Salem (MA), will headline against an opponent to be determined in the eight-round main event.
In die agt-ronde mede-funksie, tuisdorp gunsteling Chris Traietti (23-4, 19 Uitklophoue) en Nick Lavin (4-5, 4 Uitklophoue), of Shelton (CT), square off for the vacant New England Cruiserweight Championship. Traietti, fighting at home in Quincy, is ook die mede-promotor van “Fight Night at the Bay”. A former World Boxing Council (WBC) United States cruiserweight titlist, Traietti is a college graduate who did one tour of duty in Iraq while serving in the U.S. Air Force.
Three-time world title challenger, weltergewig Aleksandra Lopes (17-4-2, 1 KO) will be in action versus former world super lightweight champion Lisa Garland (15-7-1, 8 Uitklophoue) in an eight-round Special Female Welterweight Attraction. The popular Lopes is a native of Poland who lives in Marshfield (MA), Garland hails from York, Suid-Carolina.
“Granite Chin Promotions is turning it up a notch for our Augustus 5ste gebeurtenis,” medepromotor Chuck Shearns gesê. “We are keeping promising, well-known young fighters busy. They’re fighting in front of their hometown fans, in some good scraps that promises to be an entertaining show. By the time the night is over, I expect we will have had a few surprises. Tickets are priced reasonably for this family-friendly venue on the beautiful South Shore.”
Unbeaten Brooklyn middleweight Carlos Gongora (8-0, 7 Uitklophoue) faces battle-tested Texan Larry “Slow Motion” Smith (10-33-1, 7 Uitklophoue) in a six-round fight.
Also fighting on the undercard in six-rounders is Dorchester (MA) weltergewig Gabriel Duluc (11-2, 2 Uitklophoue) vs. Norwalk’s (CT) Shaka Moore (12-23-3, 2 Uitklophoue), Quincy’s undefeated U.S. Marine veteran Brandon Montella (7-0, 6 Uitklophoue) vs. Florida light heavyweight “Geld” Mike Sawyer (7-8, 5 Uitklophoue), and Irish junior middleweight Paddy Irwin (3-0, 2 Uitklophoue), who lives in Quincy, vs. Philly’s Demetrius Thomas (0-4). Holbrook, MA welterweight Mike O’Han, Jr. (1-0) takes on Dorchester’s (MA) Daniel Amaro (0-2-1) in 'n vier-wedstryd.
Alle gevegte en vegters is onderhewig aan verandering.
Kaartjies, geprys teen $60.00 (ringside), $50.00 (algemene toelatingsvereistes) en $40.00 (standing room), is te koop en te koop aangebied by www.ticketriver.com.
Deure open om 6:45 namiddag., eerste bout 7:30 namiddag. EN.
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Top Prospect Irvin Gonzalez remains perfect Stops Israel Rojas in second round

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VIR ONMIDDELLIKE VRYSTELLING
OFFICIAL RESULTS FROM WORCESTER
(L) – Irvin Gonzalez
WORCESTER, Mass. (Januarie 20, 2017) – Boxing returned to Worcester last night (Donderdag) for the first time in more than five years to the delight of a capacity crowd of 2,100 passionate fans at the Palladium.
The inaugural event of the “New England se toekoms” reeks, aangebied deur Rivera Promotions Vermaak, featured 10 aksiebelaaide gevegte, highlighted by rising Worcester featherweight prospect Irvin Gonzalez (5-0, 5 Uitklophoue).
“The support we received from the sold out crowd was exciting for our first show,” gesê promotor Jose Antonio Rivera, the former 3-time, 2-afdeling wêreldkampioen. “We working on our second show in March, natuurlik, right here in Worcester.”
The 20-year-old Gonzalez was absolutely relentless in the main event, fright rom the opening bell, throwing a barrage of unanswered punches from every conceivable angle, repeatedly hurting his Mexican foe, Israel “Tigre” Ramos (9-15, 3 Uitklophoue), including a late first-round knockdown. Gonzalez didn’t let up in the second, firing crisp punches, until Rojas hit the canvas early in the second frame and referee Steve Clark had seen enough, stopping the one-sided fight.
Gonzalez is continuing the rich Worcester boxing tradition. “I’m always relentless,” Gonzalez said with a smile. “It was great fighting in the main event at home. I heard the crowd and really appreciated their support. I hurt him early and I almost took him out in the first round with a body punch. I finished him off with a right in the second. None of my fights have gone the distance, but I prepared to go the full six tonight, if needed.”
Gonzalez takes off Sondag o report to undefeated Guillermo Rigondeaux’ training camp in Miami, where he’ll work with the reigning WBA super bantamweight world champion and 2-time Olympic gold medalist.
Onoorwonne Ray “bazooka” Gracewski (5-0, 3 Uitklophoue), veg uit Springfield (MA), was on a search-and-destroy mission in the co-feature against Worcester super middleweight Ralph Johnson (2-10, 1 KO), who was dropped three times before referee Kevin Hope halted the fight.
Hartford se pro-debut Richard “Popeye Die Matroos Man” Rivera was good to the finish, albeit only two rounds, in a fight contested at a 185-pound catchweight against Philadelphian Davonte Hopkins (0-3). Rivera, wat 'n 2016 Rocky Marciano Tournament winner, punished Hopkins, finally dropping him in the second round, after which his corner threw in the towel.
In an evenly matched junior featherweight bout, tuisdorp gunsteling Andino Ranse‘s pro debut resulted in a hard earned victory, by way of a four-round unanimous decision, over Lowell’s (MA) previously unbeaten Jonathan Perez (2-1-1, 2 Uitklophoue)
Unbeaten Haitian heavyweight Jean Pierre “Kid Creole” Augstin (7-0-1, 3 Uitklophoue) pounded game Mexican foe Jose Humberto “Olympico” Corral (19-22, 12 Uitklophoue) from the opening bell en route to a shutout six-round unanimous decision.
East Hartford prospect Anthony Laureano (2-0, 1 KO), 'n 2016 New England Golden Gloves-kampioen, finished off winless welterweight Rafael Francis (0-9) with a debilitating body shot early in the second round.
In sy pro debuut, popular Worcester heavyweight Felix Martinez, a local barber, spotted his opponent, 392-pond Bobby Favors (0-4), byna 60 pounds but Favors was unable to continue after the first round.
South brug, MA Wilfredo “die Sucaro” heidense turned in a memorable pro debut, winning a four-round majority decision over Alexander Picot (1-2-1 (0 Uitklophoue), contested at a 145-pound catchweight.
The second-oldest pro fighter in Massachusetts history, 49-jaar-oue “Ierse” Chuck Shearns (3-1, 2 Uitklophoue), of nearby Auburn, MA., ended his boxing career in style with an opening-round technical knockout victory over Philadelphia junior middleweight Shavonte Dixon (0-2).
Team Shearns celebrates after his retirement fight
U.S. Marine Brandon Montella, fighting out of Saugus, MA., verbeter sy rekord tot 6-0 (5 Uitklophoue), as his light heavyweight Mexican veteran Roberto “Die Ou” Valenzuela (69-74-2, 56 Uitklophoue) suffered an injury early in the second round.
Volledige uitslae hieronder:
Amptelike uitslae
Main Event –Featherweights
Irvin Gonzalez (5-0, 5 Uitklophoue), Worcester, MA
WTKO2 (1:28)
Israel Rojas (9-15, 3 Uitklophoue), Aqua Prieta, Sonora, Mexiko
Co-funksie – Super middelgewigte
Ray Graceski (5-0, 3 Uitklophoue), Springfield, MA
WTKO1 (1:32)
Ralph Johnson (2-10, 1 KO), Worcester, MA
Swaargewigte
Jean Pierre Augstin (8-0-1, 3 Uitklophoue), Lawrence, MA
WDEC6 (60-54, 60-54, 60-54)
Jose Humberto “Olympico” Corral (19-23, 12 Uitklophoue), Aqua Prieta, Sonora, Mexiko
Felix Martinez (1-0, 1 KO), Worcester, MA
WTKO1 (3:00)
Bobby Favors (0-4), Cincinnati, OH
(185-pond) Catchweight
Richard Rivera (1-0, 1 KO), Hartford, CT
WTKO2 (2:48)
Davonte Hopkins (0-3), Philadelphia, PA
LIG swaargewigte
Brandon Montella (6-0, 5 Uitklophoue), Saugus, MA
WTKO2 (0:50)
Roberto Valenzuela (69-74-2, 56 Uitklophoue), Aqua Prieta, Sonora, Mexiko
JUNIOR middleweights
Chuck Shearns (3-1, 2 Uitklophoue), Auburn, MA
WTKO1 (2:19)
Shavonte Dixon (0-2), Philadelphia, PA
(145-pond) CATCHWEIGHT
Wilfredo Heidense (1-0, 0 Uitklophoue), South brug, MA
WDEC4 (39-37, 39-37, 38-38)
Alexander Picot (1-2-1, 0 Uitklophoue), Cidra, Puerto Rico
WELTERWEIGHTS
Anthony Laureano (2-0, 1 KO), Oos-Hartford, CT
WKO2 (0:24)
Rafael Francis (0-9), Dorchester, MA
JUNIOR FEATHERWEIGHTS
Andino Ranse 1-0, 0 Uitklophoue), Worcester, MA
WDEC4 (40-36, 39-37, 39-37)
Jonathan Perez (2-1-1, 2 Uitklophoue), Lowell, MA
SPONSORS: Swaargewigte – Lundgren Honda, Atty. Michael H. Erlich, Atty. Maria M. Rivera-Cotto, USANA Health Services; Lightweights – TKO Auto Repair, Atty. Stephen W. Debs.
INLIGTING:
Facebook.com/RiveraPromotionsEntertainment
Twitter: @RiveraPromoEnt @joseriverachamp, @KingRivera_
ABOUT RIVERA PROMOTIONS ENTERTAINMENT (RPE): Gestig in 2016, Rivera Promotions Entertainment is owned and operated by one of Worcester’s all-time greatest boxers – 3-tyd, 2-division world champion Jose Antonio “Die Gallo” Rivera – along with his son, Anthonee “AJ” Rivera, whose collective goal is to bring boxing back to Worcester on a consistent basis, providing boxers a platform and fans a full entertainment experience.
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Prospect Irvin Gonzalez continuing Worcester boxing tradition Jan 19th

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Inaugural “New England se toekoms” series event in Worcester
WORCESTER, Mass. (Januarie 11, 2017) – Fast rising featherweight prospect Irvin Gonzalez (4-0, 4 Uitklophoue) will continue Worcester’s rich boxing tradition Donderdagnag, Januarie 19, headlining the inaugural “New England se toekoms” series event against Mexican invader Israel “Tigre” Rojas (9-14, 3 Uitklophoue), at the Worcester Palladium.
Rivera Promotions Vermaak (RPE), is promoting the first professional boxing show in the Central Massachusetts city in more than five years.
(photo by Cristian Nunez)
Worcester’s boxing tradition started close to a century ago with Canadian import Lou Brouillard, a two-division world champion and Hall of Famer, 1928 Olympic bronze medalist Leo Sawicki, and more recently, onder andere, pro and amateur standouts such as multiple national amateur champion Bobby Harris, Sean “The Irish Express” Sean Fitzgerald en Edwin Rodriguez.
Arguably the greatest Worcester fighter in the past 50 years is three-time, twee-afdeling wêreldkampioen Jose Antonio “Die Gallo” Rivera, who is promoting “New England se toekoms” with his son, Anthonee. “I have seen Irvin train and fight since he was in the Junior Olympics,” Rivera gesê. “I am very proud of him because he was able to discover on his own that he was getting in his own way. He was always a talented fighter but, at times in the ring, he was inconsistent and it cost him a few fights. As he got older, he boxed more talented boxers and looked good against them. He started believing in himself more and it showed in his training. His abilities and confidence grew and that got him all the way to the Olympic Trials. I feel he has the skills to become world champion in the future. The sky is the limit for this young man and I am proud to have him fighting on our show.”
Gonzalez, 'n 2015 New England Golden Gloves-kampioen, will be headlining his first show in his first scheduled six-round bout. “Fighting in my hometown in the main event means a lot to me because,” Gonzalez admitted. “I’ve grown up in this city, fighting my whole life, and of people who’ve supported me will be watching me fight for the first time as a pro. Ek is opgewonde. I’m comfortable fighting here in Worcester and I want to showcase the boxing talent we have in Worcester.”
Gonzalez qualified for the 2016 Olympic Trials but he was eliminated, not due to a loss in the ring, for missing weight. He decided not to wait four years for another Olympic shot, turning pro this past March with a first-round stoppage of Gilvan Santos at Foxwoods Resort Casino. In four pro fights to date, Gonzalez has four knockouts and only one was extended into the second round.
“I was always told that I had a pro boxing style,” the well-spoken, handsome Gonzalez continued, “but we didn’t immediately decide to turn pro until the time was right. I had some stoppages as an amateur but, as 'n pro, I’ve been going more to the body. I do have heavy hands. I don’t go into a fight looking for a knockout. I just let ’em come but I’ve prepared to go six rounds if needed for this fight. I’ve been sparring eight rounds with different guys coming in fresh.”
In addition to being a prize fighter, the 20-year-old Gonzalez works at a bank and he also owns and operates New England Boxing gym with his father, former boxer Irvin Gonzalez, where the youngster serves as a personal trainer.
In the six-round co-feature Springfield (MA) lig swaargewig Reinaldo “bazooka” Graceski (4-0, 2 Uitklophoue) faces Worcester’s Ralph Johnson (2-9, 1 KO).
Fighting on the undercard in four-round bouts are Worcester junior lightweight Andino Ranse in his pro debut vs. Lowell’s (MA) Jonathan Perez (2-0-1, 2 Uitklophoue), pro-debuting Worcester heavyweight Felix Martinez vs. Bobby Favor (0-3), Hartford’s (CT) pro-debuting light heavyweight Richard “Popeye Die Matroos Man” Rivera vs. Brockton’s (MA) Davonte Hopkins (0-2), pro-debuting Southbridge (MA) bokser Wilfredo Heidense vs. Alexander Picot (1-1-1, 0 Uitklophoue) at a 145-pound catchweight, pro-debuting Springfield (MA) junior featherweight Luis “Pancho” Santiago vs, Jonathan Ramos (0-2), 2016 NIKS nie. Golden Gloves-kampioen Anthony Laureano (1-0), of East Haven (CT), vs. Boston junior welterweight Rafael Francis (0-8), Auburn (MA) junior middelgewigtitel “Ierse” Chuck Shearns (2-1, 1 KO), the 49-year-old hanging up his gloves after his fight with Shavonte Dixon (0-1), van Philadelphia, Saugus (MA) lig swaargewig Brandon Montella (5-0, 4 Uitklophoue) vs. Roberto El Viejo” Valenzuela (69-73-2, 56 Uitklophoue) and unbeaten Lawrence (MA) swaargewig Jean Pierre Augstin (7-0-1, 3 Uitklophoue) vs. Jose Hymberto “Olympico” Corral (19-22, 12 Uitklophoue).
Alle gevegte en vegters is onderhewig aan verandering.
Kaartjies, geprys teen $65.00 (ringside), $45.00 (preferred seating) en $35.00 (algemene toelatingsvereistes), is te koop en te koop aangebied by www.ThePalladium.net of die Palladium loket (net algemene toelatingsvereistes), of deur 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 se Huis.
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.
INLIGTING:
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Twitter: @RiveraPromoEnt @joseriverachamp
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49-year-old pro boxer “Ierse” Chuck Shearns Hanging up gloves January 19th

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WORCESTER, Mass. (Januarie 5, 2017) – Auburn (MA) junior middelgewigtitel “Ierse” Chuck Shearns will become the second-oldest professional fighter in Massachusetts boxing history op Donderdag nag, Januarie 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.
Die eerste “New England se toekoms” 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-tyd, 2-afdeling wêreldkampioen Jose Antonio “Die Gallo” Rivera – en sy seun, Anthonee “AJ” Rivera.
Rising junior lightweight prospect, 2015 New England Golden Gloves-kampioen Irvin Gonzalez (4-0, 4 Uitklophoue), will be fighting at home in the 6-round main event against Mexican invader Oscar Eduardo Quezada (2-1, 1 KO), terwyl Springfield (MA) lig swaargewig Reinaldo “bazooka” Graceski (4-0, 2 Uitklophoue) 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, sal plaasvind op Shavonte Dixon (0-1), van Philadelphia, in 'n vierronde-wedstryd. The state record, set in 2011 by then 53-year-old Joe Siciliano, is safe because Jan. 19ste 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 jaar 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, so, 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.”
Hoekom, al, op die ouderdom 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 Januarie 19ste because I was given this opportunity and decided to accept it but, eerlik, I’m sure that this it! Maybe I just wanted a chance to go out with a win because I lost my last one? Ek weet nie. 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, om die minste te sê. He reports to work at 5 voormiddag., 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 his pro debut vs. Lowell’s (MA) Jonathan Perez (2-0-1, 2 Uitklophoue), pro-debuting Worcester heavyweight Felix Martinez vs. Dorchester’s (MA) Brian Richardson (0-8), Hartford’s (CT) pro-debuting light heavyweight Richard “Popeye Die Matroos Man” Rivera vs. Brockton’s (MA) Huston Crayton (1-8, 0 Uitklophoue), pro-debuting Southbridge (MA) bokser Wilfredo Heidense vs. Puerto Rican Alexander Picot (1-1-1, 0 Uitklophoue) at a 145-pound catchweight, pro-debuting Springfield (MA) junior featherweight Luis “Pancho” Santiago vs, Mexican Jonathan Ramos (1-2, 0 Uitklophoue), 2016 N.W. Golden Gloves-kampioen Anthony Laureano (1-0), of East Haven (CT), vs. Boston junior welterweight Rafael Francis (0-8), Saugus (MA) lig swaargewig Brandon Montella (5-0, 4 Uitklophoue) vs. Mexican veteran Roberto El Viejo” Valenzuela (69-73-2, 56 Uitklophoue) and unbeaten Lawrence (MA) swaargewig Jean Pierre Augstin (7-0-1, 3 Uitklophoue).
Alle gevegte en vegters is onderhewig aan verandering.
Kaartjies, geprys teen $65.00 (ringside), $45.00 (preferred seating) en $35.00 (algemene toelatingsvereistes), is te koop en te koop aangebied by www.ThePalladium.net of die Palladium loket (net algemene toelatingsvereistes), of deur 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 se Huis.
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.
INLIGTING:
Facebook.com/RiveraPromotionsEntertainment
Twitter: @RiveraPromoEnt @joseriverachamp
Inaugural “New England se toekoms” series event in Worcester