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Undefeated featherweight prospect Irvin Gonzalez added to “Fight Night at The Zone”

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This Saturday at The SportsZone in Derry, N.H.

 

 

 

KWARTA, Misa. (Abril 2, 2018) — This Saturday night’s “Fight Night at The Zone”, gipresentar sa mga Promosi nga Granite Chin, has been strengthened by the late addition of hot prospect Irvin Gonzalez to a card already showcasing some of the best young, professional boxers in New England.

 

 

 

Granite Chin Promotions is on a mission to establish a fan-base in the Granite State, providing a fan friendly, full entertainment experience at The Sports Zone in Derry, New Hampshire.

 

 

 

Gonzalez (8-0, 7 KOs), fighting out of Worcester, MA, mao ang usa ka 2015 Bag-ong England Golden gwantes champion, who qualified for the 2016 Olympic Pagsulay. The 21-year-old featherweight prospect will face Mexican Francisco “Unggoy” Medalya (12-12, 8 KOs) sa usa ka unom-ka-round bout.

 

 

 

Gonzalez, who hasn’t fought since December 1 1 (sensational third-round knockout of previously undefeated 13-0 Marlon Olea in Providence), was supposed to fight St. Patrick’s Day in Boston, but he was informed the day of the weigh in that his opponent hadn’t cleared medicals.

 

 

 

I’m always in the gym working hard because I like to stay busy and be ready,” Gonzalez miingon. “No layoffs for me. I’ve been sparring 3-4 times a week to polish my craft. Ako sa kanunay nag-andam. I was disappointed a few weeks ago, but I’m fighting on this card, and back on the right track.

 

 

 

“I only focus on my next fight, Abril 7th, against a tough, batid nga kontra. He’s a veteran boxer from Mexico. After this Saturday night, I’ll concentrate on my next fight, Mayo 5th at Foxwoods.”

 

 

 

The addition of Gonzalez with a card featuring some of tomorrow’s stars such as Hartford, CT light heavyweight champion Richard “Popeye Ang marinero Tawo” Rivera (6-0, 5 KOs) means two of the top three prospects in New England will be in action this Saturday in Derry. And several other promising boxers will also be in action. Rivera faces Randy “The Rattler” Campbell, of Ohio, in the six-round co-featured event.

 

 

 

“We are happy to have Irvin on our show,” kauban nga tigpasiugda Chuck Shearns miingon. “His last fight fell out and we are always happy to help local fighters, especially someone of Irvin’s caliber. We have five undefeated fighters on this show. They’re legitimate prospects with a lot of upside. Irvin, Richie and Omar are starting to get national attention and New Hampshire fans are getting an early look at them. The veteran fighters on this show have a lot to fight for as well. ”

 

 

 

Dorchester, MA lightweight Gabriel Duluc (11-3, 2 KOs) headlines in the eight-round main event against Dallas veteran Larry “Slomoshun” Smith.

 

 

 

Beterano sa Gubat sa Iraq Chris Traietti (25-4, 20 KOs), nakig-away gikan sa Quincy, MA, meets Indiana veteran “Jammin'” James Morrow in an eight-round, non-title fight. Traietti, whose title will not be on the line, is also the co-promoter of “Fight Night at The Zone.”

 

 

 

Another top Conn. paglaom, Danbury junior welterweight Omar Bordoy (4-0, 1 KO), makakuha sa Carlos Galindo, sa Woburn (MA), in a four-round match. Other four-rounders on the undercard include Peabody, MA gaan nga gibug-aton Russell Kimber (1-0) vs. Dustin Caplinger; Irish welterweight Paddy McGee, now fighting out of Dorchester (MA), makes his pro debut vs. Philadelphia’s Bardraiel Smith; Springfield, MA welterweight Anthony Velezquez (1-0, 1 KO) vs. Philadelphia’s Shavante Dixon, and Claremont, NH junior middleweight Rickey Ford (1-1-1) vs. Philadelphia’s Demetrius Thomas.

 

 

 

Also fighting on the undercard in six-round bouts are Stoughton, MA welterweight Travis Demko (5-1, 1 KO) vs. Paul DeSouza, ug New Jersey middleweight Chris “Sandman” Thomas (7-0-1, 4 KOs) vs. Lynn, MA mediumweight John Hantzopoulas.

 

 

 

Ang tanan nga mga away ug manggugubat sa mga subject sa kausaban.

 

 

 

Ang mga tiket, nagkantidad sa $60.00 (ringside), $45.00 ug $30.00, anaa sa pagbaligya ug anaa sa pagpalit sa www.ticketriver.com. Tables with wait service are also available for $400.00. Half-priced tickets are available for active members of the military, police and fire departments.

 

 

 

Pultahan sa 7:00 sa gabii, unang bout 7:30 sa gabii. UG.

 

 

 

Event sponsors include Betley Chevrolet, Siyentipikong Tobin, Matrix Aerospace, TownPlace Suites, Manchester Monarchs and Cars.com.

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Granite Chin invades Granite State again “Fight Night at The Zone”

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Abril 7 at The SportsZone in Derry, N.H.
Derek Silveira
(photo by Emily Harney)
KWARTA, Misa. (Pebrero 28, 2018) — Many of New England’s best and brightest professional boxers will be in action Sabado sa gabii, Abril 7, as Granite Chin Promotions returns to the Granite State, presenting “Fight Night at the Zone,” at The Sports Zone in Derry, New Hampshire.
“Granite Chin is excited to be back in New Hampshire,” kauban nga tigpasiugda Chuck Shearns miingon. “The town of Derry and the local businesses have already started to support the event. We are looking forward to having professional boxing in the area. Some of the fighters on the show gave us some great fights last time around and we certainly expect more on this show.”
Former New England junior middleweight champion Derek “The Surgeon” Silveira (13-2, 7 KOs), of Salem, MA, headlines in a 10-round match.
Champion sa New England cruiserweight Chris Traietti, an Iraq War veteran from Quincy, MA, will headline the event in a non-title, eight-round co-featured event. Traietti is also the co-promoter of “Fight Night at The Zone.”
Dorchester, MA lightweight Gabriel Duluc (11-2, 3 KOs) will be showcased in an eight-round fight. Undefeated UBF New England cruiserweight champion Richie “Popeye Ang marinero Tawo” Rivera (6-0, 5 KOs), of Hartford, CT, returns to N.H. sa usa ka unom nga-rounder, as does New Jersey middleweight Chris “Sandman” Thomas (7-0-1, 4 KOs).
Also fighting on the undercard in four-round bouts are Clairemont, NH junior middleweight Ricky Ford (1-1-1), Peabody, MA gaan nga gibug-aton Russell Kimber (1-0), Danbury, CT junior welterweight Omar Bordoy (4-0, 1 KO), and pro-debuting Irish welterweight Paddy McGee, who fights out of Dorchester.

Chris Traietti is fighting and co-promoting Apr. 7 sa Derry, NH
Ang tanan nga mga kontra madeterminar sa dili madugay. Ang tanan nga mga away ug manggugubat sa mga subject sa kausaban.
Ang mga tiket, nagkantidad sa $60.00 (ringside), $45.00 ug $30.00, anaa sa pagbaligya ug anaa sa pagpalit sa www.ticketriver.com. Tables with wait service are also available for $400.00.
Pultahan sa 7:00 sa gabii., unang bout 7:30 sa gabii. UG.
Event sponsors include Bentley Chevrolet, Siyentipikong Tobin, Matrix Aerospace, TownPlace Suites, Manchester Monarchs and Cars.com.
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Granite Chin's “Rumble sa The RIM” OPISYAL RESULTA

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Richard “Si Popeye nga Sailor Man” Rivera
Maayo mahuman kay gikaon niya ang iyang spinach
Nagdaog si Russell Kimber sa pro debut
HAMPTON, N.H. (Disyembre 9, 2017) — Mabulukon ang gaan nga gibug-aton sa timbang nga paglaum Richard “Popeye Ang marinero Tawo” Rivera nagpabilin nga undefeated (5-0, 4 KOs), beterano Roberto “Ang Daang” Valenzuela, kagabii (Saturday) sa “Rumble sa The RIM” main event, gipresentar sa mga Promosi nga Granite Chin, sa The RIM Sports Complex sa Hampton, New Hampshire.
Rivera, nakig-away gikan sa Hartford (CT), kontrolado ang aksyon gikan sa nagbukas nga kampanilya batok sa iyang kontra nga gisulayan sa panagsangka gikan sa Mexico, nga adunay daghang kasinatian nga bentaha sa iya 147th pro away, kumpara sa ikalima nga bahin ni Rivera.
Gibug-atan sa kadaghanan ni Valenzuela ang mga lubid, samtang si Rivera nag-te-off kaniya, hangtod sa usa ka matahum nga gibutang nga left hook ni Rivera nga gidayandayanan ang Valenzuela, kinsa napakyas sa pagbangon hangtod nahuman ang referee Mike Ryan nahuman ang 10-count.
Usa ka busload sa mga tagahanga ni Rivera ang nagpadagan lima ka oras gikan sa Hartford pinaagi sa usa ka snowstorm, pag-abut sa wala pa mosulod sa singsing si Rivera. “Dako ang hinungdan niana kanako,” Nakapahiyom si Rivera samtang nagsulti bahin sa iyang mga fans. “Labi pa kami sa usa ka gym, kita sa pamilya.
“Naanad na ako sa usa ka estilo sa amateur apan karon usa ako ka pro. Nagpahayahay ako ug nagpili sa akong mga suntok. Next, Gusto nakong makuha ang titulo sa New England. Bakante kini ug gusto ko kini!”
“Kini ang una namong pasundayag sa New Hampshire ug giisip nako kini nga usa ka malampuson,” kauban nga tigpasiugda Chuck Shearns miingon, “bisan pa sa pipila ka mga butang nga kontra kanamo sama sa panahon karong gabii. Nagpasalamat kami sa suporta nga among nadawat gikan sa Hampton, New Hampshire, ang komisyon ug mga lokal nga negosyo. Nagtrabaho sila kauban namo ug dili kami makahulat nga mobalik.”
Ang anak nga lalaki ug pag-umangkon sa daghang mga oras nga kampiyon sa kalibutan nga kickboxing – amahan Tommy ug uyoan – nagtrabaho ang iyang kanto — Peabody, MA Russell Kimber adunay usa ka promising pro debut kontra lisud Nathan Schulte sa usa ka duwa nga gisangka sa 185-pound catchweight. Ang 32-anyos nga si Kimber, kinsa ang gusto sa kadaghanan nga nagpuyo sa daghang tuig sa New Hampshire, nadaog ang determinadong Schulte alang sa usa ka makugihon nga kadaugan pinaagi sa usa ka upat ka hugna nga desisyon sa kadaghanan.
“Medyo gikulbaan ako sa kini nga akong una nga higayon sa usa ka pro ring,” Giangkon ni Kimber pagkahuman sa iyang away. “Wala ako sa usa ka singsing alang sa 1 ½ ka tuig ug adunay pipila nga singsing nga taya. Karon, Nahibal-an nako kung unsa ang kinahanglan nako nga maayo, ug mas maayo kaayo ko sa sunod nga away. Kini ang una nakong kampo ug daghan ang akong nahibal-an. Gusto ko magpadayon nga busy, balik sa katapusan sa Enero, sayong bahin sa Pebrero.”
Wala’y pilde nga si Whitman, MA prospek sa junior welterweight Mike “Daotang Tawo” Ohan, Jr.gisuhan sa tibuuk nga singsing, pagdiskarga sa us aka kusog nga katungod nga gipadala dayon Bardraiel Smith sa canvas. Nakatindog si Smith bisan unsaon apan dali nga natapos ni Ohan ang gabii ni Smith, 30-segundo ra sa round one, ingon sa paghawa ni referee Ryan sa aksyon.
Champion sa New England cruiserweight ug co-promoter sa show, Beterano sa Gubat sa Iraq Chris Traietti (25-5, 19 KOs) labaw sa tanan Fabian Valdez padulong sa usa ka kadaugan pinaagi sa ikaduhang hugna nga knockout sa usa ka kanunay nga busy nga away aron magsira 2017. Sa usa ka away nga wala’y titulo nga gisangka sa 185-pounds nga catchweight, ang Quincy, Ang nagbase sa MA nga si Traietti naglutaw sa iyang kaatbang nga Mehikano nga adunay tul-id nga tuo nga tungatunga sa pagbukas nga hugna, pagtapos sa pasundayag sa ikaduhang hugna uban ang usa ka serye sa wala pa matubag nga mga suntok.
Ang nag-inusarang lumad sa New Hampshire nga naa sa card, Claremont junior mediumweight Ricky Ford(1-1-1) nagdaog sa iyang labing una nga away sa pro, pagkuha sa usa ka lop-sided, upat ka hugna nga unanimous decision sa pro MMA fighter Andy Aiello, kinsa naghimo sa iyang pro boxing debut.
Sa laing away nga busy, kanhing gi-rate sa kalibutan Ryan “Ang Polish nga Prince” Kielczweski(27-3, 9 KOs), nakig-away gikan sa Quincy (MA), Kinahanglan lang og 51-segundo aron matapos ang lightweight sa Mexico Francisco “Unggoy” Medalya. Si Kielczweski naigo sa Medal gamit ang usa nga nakamatay nga nahabilin sa lawas, gibiyaan ang Medal sa klaro nga kasakit ug dili makabangon sa wala pa ang 10-count.
Bag-ong tunga sa timbang sa New Jersey Chris “Sandman” Thomas (7-0-1, 4 KOs) gitago ang wala’y pilde nga rekord sa pro nga wala’y pilde sa ikaduhang hugna nga paghunong Demetrius Thomas. Si Thomas ninggamit usa ka dali nga sunog nga kombinasyon aron ihulog si Thomas, kinsa nagpildi sa ihap, apan nagmartilyo siya sa dihang gihunong sa referee ni Ryan ang away sa hinapos nga bahin sa ikaduhang hugna.
Bug-os nga mga resulta sa ubos:
OPISYAL RESULTA
185-Ang LBS. CATCHWEIGHT
Chris Traietti (25-4, 20 KOs), Quincy, MA
WKO2 (1:13)
Fabian Valdez (2-2, 1 KO), Cananea, Mexico
Russell Kimber (1-0, 0 KOs), Peabody, MA
WDEC4 (39-37, 38-37, 38-38)
Nathan Schulte (0-4), Woburn, MA
KAHAYAG heavyweights
Richard Rivera (5-0, 4 KOs), Hartford, CT
WKO2 (1:48)
Roberto Valenzuela (69-76-2, 56 KOs), Aqua Prieta, Mexico
Middleweights
Chris Thomas (7-0-1, 4 KOs), Kahoy nga Baybayon, 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 KOs), Whitman, MA
WTKO1 (0:30)
Bardraiel Smith (0-3), Philadelphia, PA
Lightweight
Ryan Kielczweski (27-3, 9 KOs), Quincy, MA
WKO1 (0:51)
Francisco, Average (11-11, 7 KOs), Uruapan, Mexico
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Gisulong sa Granite Chin ang Granite State nga adunay “Rumble sa The Rim”

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HAMPTON, NH (Nobyembre 13, 2017) – Ang mga promosyon sa Granite Chin nagsulong sa Granite State sa Sabado, Disyembre 9, gipakita ang pila sa mga nanguna nga propesyonal nga boksidor sa New England sa “Rumble sa The Rim” card, sa The Rim sa Hampton, New Hampshire.
Ang usa ka bahin sa mga nakuha makuha sa Hampton Youth Association.
“Nalipay kami nga dad-on ang Granite Chin sa New Hampshire,” promoter Chuck Shearns miingon. “Gihangop kami sa lungsod sa Hampton ug sa mga opisyal niini. Nakigkauban kami sa us aka maayong charity, Hampton Youth Association. Ang komisyon sa boksing sa estado nakapadasig ug nagtinabangay, nga, prangka, dili usa ka butang nga naandan na naton ug kana usa ka gininhawa nga presko nga hangin. Magbutang kami usa ka maayong kalihokan ug magplano nga kanunay nga mobalik sa sunod tuig.”
Champion sa New England cruiserweight Chris Traietti (24-4, 19 KOs), nakig-away gikan sa Quincy (MA), makigsangka sa walo ka hugna nga away aron mag-indigay sa 185-pounds nga catch-weight. Usa ka kanhing World Boxing Council Estados Unidos cruiserweight titlist, Si Traietti usa ka gradwado sa kolehiyo nga nagbiyahe sa Iraq samtang nagserbisyo sa U.S. Air Force.
Talento si Quincy gaan Ryan “Ang Polish nga Prince” Kielczweski (26-3, 8 KOs) igapakita sa unom ka hugna nga away.
Paglingaw sa Hartford (CT) gaan nga timbang nga paglaum Richie “Popeye Ang marinero Tawo” Rivera (4-0, 3 KOs) magbutang sa iyang wala’y pilde nga rekord sa linya sa unom ka hugna nga away.
Nakig-away usab sa undercard, tanan sa upat-ka-round duwa, pro-debut sa 185-pounder Russ Kimber, sa Peabody (MA), Claremont (NH) junior middleweight Ricky Ford (0-1-1) sa debut sa iyang estado ingon usa ka propesyonal nga boksidor, wala’y pilde nga Holbrook (MA) welterweight Mike O'Han, Jr. (3-0, 1 KO), ug New Jersey middleweight Chris Thomas (6-0-1, 3 KOs).
“Gipakita sa kini nga kard ang pila sa labing kaayo nga talento sa New England,” Midugang si Shearn, “lakip na ang wala’y pilde nga si Richie Rivera, nga mouban sa mga lumad sa New Hampshire nga sila Ricky Ford ug Russell Kimber. Gikatakda usab nga molihok mao ang contender Ryan Kielczweski, Ang champer sa timbang sa New England nga si Chris Traietti ug wala’y pilde nga palaaboton nga si Mike O'Han, Jr. Gilauman namon ang pipila nga maayo nga mga scrap.”
Ang tanan nga mga kontra madeterminar sa dili madugay. Ang tanan nga mga away ug manggugubat sa mga subject sa kausaban.
Ang mga tiket, nagkantidad sa $60.00 (ringside) ug $45.00 (general admission), anaa sa pagbaligya ug anaa sa pagpalit sa www.ticketriver.com.
Pultahan sa 6:45 sa gabii., unang bout 7:00 sa gabii. UG.
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Dec. 9 sa The Rim sa Hampton, N.H.
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Top N.E. boxers in action August 5 sa “Fight Night at the Bay” in Quincy, MA

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SA HINANALING PAGPAGAWAS
KWARTA, Misa. (Hulyo 6, 2017) — Many of New England’s best and most popular professional boxers will be showcased Sabado sa gabii, August 5, sa ibabaw sa mga “Fight Night at the Bay” card, gipresentar sa mga Promosi nga Granite Chin, at Marina Bay Sportplex in Quincy, Massachusetts.
Former N.E. welterweight champion Derek Silveira (12-1, 6 KOs), fighting out of Salem (MA), will headline against an opponent to be determined in the eight-round main event.
Sa walo-ka-round co-bahin, lungsod nga natawhan paborito Chris Traietti (23-4, 19 KOs) ug Nick Lavin (4-5, 4 KOs), of Shelton (CT), square off for the vacant New England Cruiserweight Championship. Traietti, fighting at home in Quincy, is also the co-promoter of “Fight Night at the Bay”. A former World Boxing Council (WBC) United States cruiserweight titlist, Si Traietti usa ka gradwado sa kolehiyo nga nagbiyahe sa Iraq samtang nagserbisyo sa U.S. Air Force.
Three-time world title challenger, welterweight Aleksandra Lopes (17-4-2, 1 KO) will be in action versus former world super lightweight champion Lisa Garland (15-7-1, 8 KOs) 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, South Carolina.
“Granite Chin Promotions is turning it up a notch for our August 5th event,” kauban nga tigpasiugda Chuck Shearns miingon. “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 KOs) faces battle-tested Texan Larry “Slow Motion” Smith (10-33-1, 7 KOs) in a six-round fight.
Also fighting on the undercard in six-rounders is Dorchester (MA) welterweight Gabriel Duluc (11-2, 2 KOs) vs. Norwalk’s (CT) Shaka Moore (12-23-3, 2 KOs), Quincy’s undefeated U.S. Marine veteran Brandon Montella (7-0, 6 KOs) vs. Florida light heavyweight “Salapi” Mike Sawyer (7-8, 5 KOs), and Irish junior middleweight Paddy Irwin (3-0, 2 KOs), 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 a four-round match.
Ang tanan nga mga away ug manggugubat sa mga subject sa kausaban.
Ang mga tiket, nagkantidad sa $60.00 (ringside), $50.00 (general admission) ug $40.00 (standing room), anaa sa pagbaligya ug anaa sa pagpalit sa www.ticketriver.com.
Pultahan sa 6:45 sa gabii., unang bout 7:30 sa gabii. UG.
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Top Prospect Irvin Gonzalez remains perfect Stops Israel Rojas in second round

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OFFICIAL RESULTS FROM WORCESTER
(L) – Irvin Gonzalez
Worcester, Misa. (Enero 20, 2017) – Boxing returned to Worcester last night (Huwebes) 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 “Bag-ong England Umaabot” sunod-sunod nga, gipresentar sa Rivera Promotions Kalingawan, featured 10 aksyon-packed away, highlighted by rising Worcester featherweight prospect Irvin Gonzalez (5-0, 5 KOs).
“The support we received from the sold out crowd was exciting for our first show,” miingon promoter Jose Antonio Rivera, the former 3-time, 2-division world champion. “We working on our second show in March, siyempre, 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 KOs), 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 Sa Domingo 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.
Undefeated Ray “Bazooka” Gracewski (5-0, 3 KOs), fighting out of 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.
ni Hartford pro-debuting Richard “Popeye Ang marinero Tawo” 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, nga usa ka 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, lungsod nga natawhan paborito 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 Si Jonathan Perez (2-1-1, 2 KOs)
Unbeaten Haitian heavyweight Jean Pierre “Kid Creole” Augstin (7-0-1, 3 KOs) pounded game Mexican foe Jose Humberto “Olympico” koral (19-22, 12 KOs) from the opening bell en route to a shutout six-round unanimous decision.
East Hartford prospect Anthony Laureano (2-0, 1 KO), sa usa ka 2016 Bag-ong England Golden gwantes champion, finished off winless welterweight Rafael Francis (0-9) with a debilitating body shot early in the second round.
Sa iyang pro debut, popular Worcester heavyweight Felix Martinez, a local barber, spotted his opponent, 392-pound Bobby Favors (0-4), dul-an sa 60 pounds but Favors was unable to continue after the first round.
Southbridge, MA Wilfredo “ang Sucaro” pagano nga turned in a memorable pro debut, winning a four-round majority decision over Alexander Picot (1-2-1 (0 KOs), contested at a 145-pound catchweight.
The second-oldest pro fighter in Massachusetts history, 49-anyos nga “Ireland” Chuck Shearns (3-1, 2 KOs), 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., mipalambo sa iyang record ngadto sa 6-0 (5 KOs), as his light heavyweight Mexican veteran Roberto “Ang Daang” Valenzuela (69-74-2, 56 KOs) suffered an injury early in the second round.
Bug-os nga mga resulta sa ubos:
OPISYAL RESULTA
Main Event –Featherweights
Irvin Gonzalez (5-0, 5 KOs), Worcester, MA
WTKO2 (1:28)
Israel Rojas (9-15, 3 KOs), Aqua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico
Co-News – Super Middleweights
Ray Graceski (5-0, 3 KOs), Springfield, MA
WTKO1 (1:32)
Ralph Johnson (2-10, 1 KO), Worcester, MA
Heavyweights
Jean Pierre Augstin (8-0-1, 3 KOs), Lawrence, MA
WDEC6 (60-54, 60-54, 60-54)
Jose Humberto “Olympico” koral (19-23, 12 KOs), Aqua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico
Felix Martinez (1-0, 1 KO), Worcester, MA
WTKO1 (3:00)
Bobby Favors (0-4), Cincinnati, OH
(185-pound) Catchweight
Richard Rivera (1-0, 1 KO), Hartford, CT
WTKO2 (2:48)
Davonte Hopkins (0-3), Philadelphia, PA
KAHAYAG heavyweights
Brandon Montella (6-0, 5 KOs), Saugus, MA
WTKO2 (0:50)
Roberto Valenzuela (69-74-2, 56 KOs), Aqua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico
JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Chuck Shearns (3-1, 2 KOs), Auburn, MA
WTKO1 (2:19)
Shavonte Dixon (0-2), Philadelphia, PA
(145-pound) CATCHWEIGHT
Wilfredo Pagan (1-0, 0 KOs), Southbridge, MA
WDEC4 (39-37, 39-37, 38-38)
Alexander Picot (1-2-1, 0 KOs), Cidra, Puerto Rico
WELTERWEIGHTS
Anthony Laureano (2-0, 1 KO), East Hartford, CT
WKO2 (0:24)
Rafael Francis (0-9), Dorchester, MA
JUNIOR FEATHERWEIGHTS
Andino Ranse 1-0, 0 KOs), Worcester, MA
WDEC4 (40-36, 39-37, 39-37)
Si Jonathan Perez (2-1-1, 2 KOs), Lowell, MA
Sponsors: Heavyweights – Lundgren Honda, Atty. Michael H. Erlich, Atty. Maria M. Rivera-Cotto, USANA Health Services; Lightweights – TKO Auto Repair, Atty. Stephen W. Debs.
IMPORMASYON:
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Twitter: @RiveraPromoEnt @joseriverachamp, @KingRivera_
ABOUT RIVERA PROMOTIONS ENTERTAINMENT (RPE): Gitukod sa 2016, Rivera Promotions Entertainment is owned and operated by one of Worcester’s all-time greatest boxers – 3-panahon, 2-division world champion Jose Antonio “Ang 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 “Bag-ong England Umaabot” series event in Worcester
Worcester, Misa. (Enero 11, 2017) – Fast rising featherweight prospect Irvin Gonzalez (4-0, 4 KOs) will continue Worcester’s rich boxing tradition Huwebessa gabii, Enero 19, headlining the inaugural “Bag-ong England Umaabot” series event against Mexican invader Israel “Tigre” Rojas (9-14, 3 KOs), at the Worcester Palladium.
Rivera Promotions Entertainment (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, uban pa, pro and amateur standouts such as multiple national amateur champion Bobby Harris, Sean “The Irish Express” Sean Fitzgerald ug Edwin Rodriguez.
Arguably the greatest Worcester fighter in the past 50 years is three-time, duha-ka-division world champion Jose Antonio “Ang Gallo” Rivera, who is promoting “Bag-ong England Umaabot” with his son, Anthonee. “I have seen Irvin train and fight since he was in the Junior Olympics,” Rivera miingon. “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, sa usa ka 2015 Bag-ong England Golden gwantes champion, 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. Naghinam-hinam ko. 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 sa 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, ingon sa usa ka 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) kahayag heavyweight Reinaldo “Bazooka” Graceski (4-0, 2 KOs) faces Worcester’s Ralph Johnson (2-9, 1 KO).
Fighting on the undercard in four-round bouts are Worcester junior lightweight Andino Ranse sa iyang pro debut vs.. Lowell’s (MA) Si Jonathan Perez (2-0-1, 2 KOs), pro-debuting Worcester heavyweight Felix Martinez vs. Bobby Favor (0-3), Hartford’s (CT) pro-debuting light heavyweight Richard “Popeye Ang marinero Tawo” Rivera vs. Brockton’s (MA) Davonte Hopkins (0-2), pro-debuting Southbridge (MA) boksidor Wilfredo Pagan vs. Alexander Picot (1-1-1, 0 KOs) at a 145-pound catchweight, pro-debuting Springfield (MA) junior featherweight Luis “Pancho” Santiago vs, Jonathan Ramos (0-2), 2016 WALA PA. Golden Gloves champion Anthony Laureano (1-0), of East Haven (CT), vs. Boston junior welterweight Rafael Francis (0-8), Auburn (MA) junior middleweight “Ireland” Chuck Shearns (2-1, 1 KO), the 49-year-old hanging up his gloves after his fight with Shavonte Dixon (0-1), sa Filadelfia, Saugus (MA) kahayag heavyweight Brandon Montella (5-0, 4 KOs) vs. Roberto El Viejo” Valenzuela (69-73-2, 56 KOs) and unbeaten Lawrence (MA) heavyweight Jean Pierre Augstin (7-0-1, 3 KOs) vs. Jose Hymberto “Olympico” koral (19-22, 12 KOs).
Ang tanan nga mga away ug manggugubat sa mga subject sa kausaban.
Ang mga tiket, nagkantidad sa $65.00 (ringside), $45.00 (preferred seating) ug $35.00 (general admission), anaa sa pagbaligya ug anaa sa pagpalit sa www.ThePalladium.net o ang Palladium kahon buhatan (general admission lamang), o pinaagi sa pagkontak sa Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera (anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) of any of the fighters. A portion of the proceeds will go to Why Me & Sherry’s House.
Major event sponsors include Lundgren Honda, Atty. Michael H. Erlich, Atty. Maria M. Rivera-Cotto and USANA Health Services. Other sponsors are TKO Auto Repair and Atty. Stephen W. Debs.
IMPORMASYON:
Facebook.com/RiveraPromotionsEntertainment
Twitter: @RiveraPromoEnt @joseriverachamp
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49-year-old pro boxer “Ireland” Chuck Shearns Hanging up gloves January 19th

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Worcester, Misa. (Enero 5, 2017) – Auburn (MA) junior middleweight “Ireland” Chuck Shearns will become the second-oldest professional fighter in Massachusetts boxing history sa Huwebes sa gabii, Enero 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.
Ang inaugural “Bag-ong England Umaabot” 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-panahon, 2-division world champion Jose Antonio “Ang Gallo” Rivera – ug ang iyang anak nga lalake, Anthonee “AJ” Rivera.
Rising junior lightweight prospect, 2015 Bag-ong England Golden gwantes champion Irvin Gonzalez (4-0, 4 KOs), will be fighting at home in the 6-round main event against Mexican invader Oscar Eduardo Quezada (2-1, 1 KO), while Springfield (MA) kahayag heavyweight Reinaldo “Bazooka” Graceski (4-0, 2 KOs) 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, kuhaon sa Shavonte Dixon (0-1), sa Filadelfia, in a four-round bout. The state record, set in 2011 by then 53-year-old Joe Siciliano, is safe because Jan. 19th will definitely be Shearns’ last fight.
“I have a tremendous amount of respect for all boxers in terms of what they go through to be able to perform at their best in the ring,” promoter Jose Antonio Rivera said. “Chuck is doing it at 49 ka tuig ang panuigon! That takes a lot of sacrifice and courage to put your body through that rugged training. I wish him the best and I am glad I can provide him with the opportunity to be able to say goodbye to boxing on his own terms.”
Shearns made his amateur debut at the age of 29, 10 years later he made his professional debut. “I grew up watching boxing with my father (Juan), who boxed in the Navy, and my grandfather (Juan),” Shearns explained. “My grandfather was a club fighter, sa ingon, 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.”
Nganong, bisan, sa edad nga 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 Enero 19th because I was given this opportunity and decided to accept it but, sa matinud-anon, I’m sure that this it! Maybe I just wanted a chance to go out with a win because I lost my last one? Wala ako mahibalo. 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, pag-ayo, in a word, unordinary, to say the least. He reports to work at 5 am., 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 sa iyang pro debut vs.. Lowell’s (MA) Si Jonathan Perez (2-0-1, 2 KOs), pro-debuting Worcester heavyweight Felix Martinez vs. Dorchester’s (MA) Brian Richardson (0-8), Hartford’s (CT) pro-debuting light heavyweight Richard “Popeye Ang marinero Tawo” Rivera vs. Brockton’s (MA) Huston Crayton (1-8, 0 KOs), pro-debuting Southbridge (MA) boksidor Wilfredo Pagan vs. Puerto Rican Alexander Picot (1-1-1, 0 KOs) at a 145-pound catchweight, pro-debuting Springfield (MA) junior featherweight Luis “Pancho” Santiago vs, Mexican Jonathan Ramos (1-2, 0 KOs), 2016 N.W. Golden Gloves champion Anthony Laureano (1-0), of East Haven (CT), vs. Boston junior welterweight Rafael Francis (0-8), Saugus (MA) kahayag heavyweight Brandon Montella (5-0, 4 KOs) vs. Mexican veteran Roberto El Viejo” Valenzuela (69-73-2, 56 KOs) and unbeaten Lawrence (MA) heavyweight Jean Pierre Augstin (7-0-1, 3 KOs).
Ang tanan nga mga away ug manggugubat sa mga subject sa kausaban.
Ang mga tiket, nagkantidad sa $65.00 (ringside), $45.00 (preferred seating) ug $35.00 (general admission), anaa sa pagbaligya ug anaa sa pagpalit sa www.ThePalladium.net o ang Palladium kahon buhatan (general admission lamang), o pinaagi sa pagkontak sa Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera (anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) of any of the fighters. A portion of the proceeds will go to Why Me & Sherry’s House.
Major event sponsors include Lundgren Honda, Atty. Michael H. Erlich, Atty. Maria M. Rivera-Cotto and USANA Health Services. Other sponsors are TKO Auto Repair and Atty. Stephen W. Debs.
IMPORMASYON:
Facebook.com/RiveraPromotionsEntertainment
Twitter: @RiveraPromoEnt @joseriverachamp
Inaugural “Bag-ong England Umaabot” series event in Worcester