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Boxing saved the life of Two-Division World Champion “El Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Լափ. (Հունիս 4, 2020) – Like many boxers, Երկու քաշային կարգերում աշխարհի չեմպիոն “El Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera credits boxing for saving his life.

“Absolutely,” Rivera agreed. “After my mom passed away when I was 10 տարեկան, I gave up on life and my decision-making reflected that: hanging around with the wrong crowd including gang members, consuming alcohol between the ages of 10 and 15. I was definitely going in the wrong direction.

“I never thought I had a future until I started boxing. It’s hard to say what I’d be doing if I had never boxed, but by the way I was living, I’d probably be in jail or dead by now.”

Born in Philadelphia, Rivera lived in Puerto Rico and Springfield, MA, prior to him moving to Worcester, MA, where he met a man who helped change his life, Carlos Garcia, who was in charge of a special boxing program at the Worcester Boys & Girls ակումբ.

Rivera had started boxing at the age of 14 ½ in a basement with his friend, Felix Lopez.  He had fallen in love with boxing after watchingRoberto Duran upset“Sugar” Ray Leonard in their first fight. The young Puerto Rican-American specifically used his amateur boxing experience to prepare for the professional ranks. Garcia, who is in the National Golden Gloves Hall of Fame, put him in a novice match after only one amateur fight in order to put Rivera on the fast track, because he understood that Rivera dreamed of becoming a world champion as a professional. Rivera finished with a 35-15 սիրողական ռեկորդային, highlighted by a bronze medal performance at the PAL Nationals.

“I never had big amateur aspirations but, Իհարկե, I wanted to win every fight I competed in,” Rivera said. “Once I didn’t qualify for the Olympic Trials, my plan was to turn pro. I didn’t know how much the amateurs would groom me to be a successful professional boxer. I’m glad I listened to my coaches, otherwise I would have turned pro earlier, because I would get frustrated with the politics of the amateurs. I hated losing, but I hated losing even more when I knew that I should have won. After three years together (with Garcia) in the amateurs and gaining a great wealth of experience traveling all over New England, the country and even fighting in Canada, I saw all types of styles and talented boxers that helped me as a pro. Carlos is like a father figure to me and during all of our training and travels, he was always in my head, building me up to become a good boxer, but also to help me become a better man.”

Նոյեմբերի 7, 1992, Rivera made his pro debut, բախելուց դուրսFrancisco Mercedes in the second round. He went on to win his first 23 pro bouts, including the Massachusetts State welterweight title in 1995. His first pro loss was to veteran Philadelphia fighterWillie Wise (20-3-4), who won a controversial 10-round split decision at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut. Rivera had proven that he was more than a prospect in his first loss, losing a close decision (98-95, 94-97, 94-96) to an opponent that upset Mexican iconԽուլիո Սեզար Չավես (102-3-2) only three years later.

Showing the same resiliency that stayed with Rivera his entire career, two fights later Rivera stoppedGilberto Flores in two rounds to capture the International Boxing Organization (IBO) world welterweight championship. Rivera extended his new win streak to seven, before losing back to back fights. Four fights later, չնայած, Rivera registered his first statement victory in 2001, բախելուց դուրսFrankie Randall (55-10-1) է 10րդ round to retain his North American Boxing Association (Նույնպես) crown in his first defense.

Now promoted by legendary Don King, Rivera traveled across the Atlantic Ocean in September 2003 to Germany, where few Americans were able to win. Rivera proved early that he meant business, dropping previously undefeatedMichel Trabant in the second round en route to winning a 12-round majority decision for the vacant World Boxing Association (WBA).  His reign, սակայն, didn’t last long. In his first defense, Rivera lost a 12-round split decision at home in Worcester to challengerLuis Collazo (24-1)

Rivera moved up one weight class for his next fight, showing the resiliency that was a staple during his career for his next fight, also at home, against WBA junior middleweight World championAlexandro Garcia (25-1).

In his next fight and first defense of his third world title, Rivera was stopped for the first time in his pro career, by new champTravis Simms (24-0), and then he was knocked out byDaniel Santos (24-0) in round eight of their WBA junior middleweight title eliminator.

Rivera retired in 2008 only to make a comeback in 2001, after which he retired again until returning for two fights in Worcester to complete his pro career with 50 մարտեր, the last coming at the age of 46.

“Jose’s USA Boxing experiences shaped him into the man of character he is today, այնպես էլ, եւ դուրս է ռինգում,», - ԱսելՔրիս Կուլիարի, USA Boxing Alumni Director. “He took the road less traveled for a world champion, and in doing so he showcased his toughness and perseverance that made him a great example for today’s USA Boxers.”

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Ստեղծվել է ցմահ չեմպիոն, փոխշահավետ հարաբերություններ ԱՄՆ բռնցքամարտի և նրա շրջանավարտների միջև, –բռնցքամարտիկներ, պաշտոնատար անձինք, մարզիչներ և բռնցքամարտի երկրպագուներ — Շրջանավարտների ասոցիացիան կապում է չեմպիոնների սերունդները, ոգեշնչելով և վերադարձնելով բռնցքամարտի ԱՄՆ բռնցքամարտի ապագա չեմպիոններին, եւ դուրս ռինգում.

ԱՄՆ բռնցքամարտի շրջանավարտների ասոցիացիան բաց է բոլոր նրանց համար, ովքեր սիրում են բռնցքամարտը և կցանկանան կապ պահպանել սիրողական բռնցքամարտի հետ: Անդամներին շնորհվում է շրջանավարտների ասոցիացիայի կողմից անցկացվող հատուկ տարբեր միջոցառումների լայն հնարավորություն, including its annual USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame reception.

Միանալ շրջանավարտների ասոցիացիային, պարզապես գրանցվել ժամըalumni@usaboxing.org համար $40.00 տարեկան անդամավճար: Նոր անդամները կստանան շապիկ, keychain և էլեկտրոնային դրամապանակ.

Rivera was a true working world champion. Few world champions also had full-time jobs during their title reigns. Rivera used vacation time, as well as personal and sick days, when he went to training camp for some of his major fights.

“I always had a good work ethic growing up,” he explained. “When I moved to Worcester at 16 տարեկան, I lived by myself: school, work, and then to the Boys & Girls Club to train. I kept the same work ethic I had at 19 when I turned pro. I became a father at 20, so providing for my family was essential. Although it was hard, I knew boxing wasn’t going to last forever, and I was lucky enough to find a good job working for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Trial Courts. It made for long days when I was training, especially when I was fighting for or defending my world championships. In the end, չնայած, keeping my job was the best decision I could have made for me and my family.”

Rivera. who was an Associate Court Officer for years and promoted last year to Assistant Chief Court Officer, is still involved in boxing. He and his oldest son, A.J. Rivera, own and operate a boxing promotional company, Rivera Promotions Entertainment, to give young fighters in his area opportunities to fight more often and at home. Jose occasionally drops by the Boys & Girls Club to visit his former coaches, Garcia andRocky Gonzalez, to support their young talent. He also goes to his friendKendrick Ball’s gym, Camp Be Right, to give young fighters there a few tips and to keep in shape (not for another comeback).

Jose Antonio Rivera will be best known for his toughness and determination, which led him into a different life, including three world championships and a wonderful life he never would have enjoyed.

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SHOWTIME SPORTS® CONTINUES CELEBRATION OF 30 YEARS OF SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® WITH FOUR CLASSIC JULIO CESAR CHAVEZ FIGHTS IN JULY

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Tune In Այսօր երեկոյան Ի 10 կեսօրից. ՈՒ/PT On Showtime EXTREME® To Relive Chavez vs. Hector “Macho” Camacho; Watch Round 12 NOW:http://s.sho.com/2996PsP

Ավելի շատ, Չավեսը vs. Pernell “Sweet Pea” Whitaker, vs.Frankie Randall II and vs. Meldrick Taylor II On “Throwback Thursdays” This Month

 

NEW YORK (Հուլիս 7, 2016) – Widely acknowledged as the preeminent Mexican-born fighter in history and one of the greatest prizefighters of all time, Խուլիո Սեզար Չավես will be honored as Showtime Սպորտ® airs classic Chavez fights in continuation of its year-long celebration of 30 years of SHOWTIME ԱՌԱՋՆՈՒԹՅՈՒՆԸ ԲՌՆՑՔԱՄԱՐՏԻ.

 

The month will be highlighted by four of the incomparable Chavez’ most memorable fights – against Hector “Macho” Camacho, Pernell “Sweet Pea” Whitaker, the second of three fights with Frankie Randall and the rematch with Meldrick Taylor. All four fights will air Thursdays at 10 կեսօրից. ՈՒ/PT-ին Showtime EXTREME (full schedule below).

 

Տարիներ շարունակ, the revered ring legend was considered the world’s best pound-for-pound fighter. In an amazing 25-year-career (1980-2005), Chavez fought 115 անգամ (107-6-2 հետ 88 knockouts). At the highest level, he competed in four weight classes – 130 pounds to 147 pounds – and was a six-time world champion in three divisions.

 

He holds records for the most world title successful defenses (27), most title fight victories (31), most title fights (37) and the second-most title defenses won by նոկաուտ (21, երբ Joe Louis հետ 23). Chavez was 31-4-2 հետ 21 KOs in world title fights. A multiple Կործանիչ Տարվա հաղթող, Chavez was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2011.

 

The fights will air on “Throwback Հինգշաբթի” during the month of July at 10 կեսօրից. ՈՒ/PT-ին Showtime EXTREME® and are available on SHOWTIME ON DEMAND®, SHOWTIME Anytime® and via the network’s online streaming service.

 

Below is the schedule of SHOWTIME EXTREME premieres for the month of July:

  • TONIGHT/Հինգշաբթի, Հուլիս 7: Չավեսը vs. Camacho
  • Հինգշաբթի, Հուլիս 14: Չավեսը vs. Whitaker
  • Հինգշաբթի, Հուլիս 21: Chavez Randal II
  • Հինգշաբթի, Հուլիս 28: Չավեսը vs. Taylor II

 

“Throwback Հինգշաբթի” Tidbits

  • WBC super featherweight champion Chavez (81-0) and his WBO counterpart, Camacho, fought on Sept. 12, 1992, Լաս Վեգասում. JCC turned back a determined bid by “Macho” to take a unanimous 12-round decision.

 

  • Chavez had an 87-fight winning streak end when he and WBC welterweight champion Whitaker fought to a highly controversial 12-round majority draw in Sept. 10, 1993, at the Alamodome in San Antonio. One judge scored it for “Sweet Pea” by 115-113; the others had it 115-115.

 

  • Chavez was dealt his initial defeat on a 12-round split decision to nemesis Randall on Jan. 29, 1994. In the rematch the following Մայիս 7, Chavez won a razor-thin, split eight-round technical decision after the fight was stopped because of a large cut over Chavez’ eyebrow. Chavez and Randall would fight a third time, with Chavez taking the rubber match on a clear, unanimous 10-round decision on May 22, 2004.

 

  • Chavez went 2-0 against Taylor, winning by eighth-round knockout in a rematch on Sept. 17, 1994. In their initial fight four-and-a-half years earlier, Chavez rallied to win by 12րդ-round stoppage.

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