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Martina Krol & Calie Cutler Square Off in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Women’s Featherweight Semi-Final Saturday, October 19 from Florida State Fairgrounds Entertainment Hall in Tampa, Fla. & Moyo Samalani-Per-View – Zambiri! Abdiel Velazquez Returns & Dat Nguyen Makes BKFC Debut

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Tampa, FLA. (October 8, 2019) – A jam-packed lineup of Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (Mtengo BKFC) attractions will include Martina Krol ndipo Calie Cutler going toe-to-toe in the BKFC women’s featherweight semi-final Saturday, October 19 live on pay-per-view from Florida State Fairgrounds Entertainment Hall in Tampa, Fla.

Mtengo BKFC 8 is headlined by former UFC stars Anthony “Bigfoot” Silva ndipo Gabriel Gonzaga going toe-to-toe and will be broadcast across the United States and Canada, exclusively on pay-per-view through MultiVision Media, Inc., on all major television distribution outlets for $29.99. It will also be available to BKFC’s international broadcast partners worldwide and via stream to all in-home and out-of-home connected devices through FITE.



The BKFC 8 co-main event will feature two BKFC veterans Jim Alerm go up against Julian Lane in a 155-pound fight.

Tickets for the live event are on sale exclusively at www.bareknuckle.tv. Florida will be hosting its’ second BKFC event of 2019, after previously holding the blockbuster BKFC 6 event headlined by Paulie Malignaggi vs. Artem Lobov mu June.

Undercard action will also feature Puerto Rico’s Abdiel Velazquez, who owns a 2-1 BKFC record having most recently defeated Travis Thompson in June, in a 135-pound battle against West Virginia’s Rick Caruso. Featherweight professional boxerDat Nguyen will make his BKFC debut in a 135-pound fight against Missouri’s Matt Murphy and a 185-pound showdown will feature Nevada’s Joey Angelo and Florida’s Walber Barrios.

The lineup continues with Florida native Jared Warren in a 195-pound battle against Virginia’s Brian Maxwell, Florida’s Dave Mundell kutenga Ronnie Forney in a 185-pound fight and an all-Florida 195-pound bout between Reggie Penandipo Lorenzo Hunt. There’s no love lost between Pena and Hunt, as seen in this recent heated interview.

Rounding out the night is a 118-pound women’s showdown featuring Michigan’sSheena Starr and Florida’s Delaney Owen, Nevada’s Zach Jussola in a 165-pound fight against Oklahoma’s Fred Pierce and Cuba’s Gustavo Trujillo chokumanakoRobert Morrow for a 210-pound bout.

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SHOWDOWN BETWEEN FORMER UFC STARS ANTONIO “BIGFOOT” SILVA & GABRIEL GONZAGA HEADLINES BARE KNUCKLE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP EVENT ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19

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Mtengo BKFC 8 Will be Available Live on Pay-Per-View from Florida State Fairgrounds Entertainment Hall in Tampa, Fla.

Tickets on Sale Wednesday, September 4!

Tampa, FLA. (August 28, 2019) – Former UFC stars Anthony “Bigfoot” Silva ndipo Gabriel Gonzaga will go toe-to-toe in a Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (Mtengo BKFC) heavyweight attraction that headlines BKFC 8 lachiwelu, October 19 live on pay-per-view from Florida State Fairgrounds Entertainment Hall in Tampa, Fla.



The event begins at 9 p.m. Opuma / 6 p.m. PT and will be broadcast across the United States and Canada, exclusively on pay-per-view through MultiVision Media, Inc., on all major television distribution outlets for $29.99. It will also be available to BKFC’s international broadcast partners worldwide and via stream to all in-home and out-of-home connected devices through FITE.

“I am very excited to have these two legends competing in the BKFC squared circle,” said BKFC Founder and President David Feldman. “They have fought and beat some of the best fighters in the world and now they will fight each other. Tampa is a great fight market and we are thrilled to be able to host another event there. The fans in Tampa love BKFC and we plan on giving them another great show.”

“It’s a great honor for me to fight for a great new company like BKFC,” said Silva. “They are doing everything right and this is a great opportunity for me to showcase my boxing. Fighting with bare knuckles is where it all started for me. I will be ready for Gonzaga, so he better be ready for me. I’m fighting for my children and nothing will stop me.”

“I have fought everywhere in the world, in the biggest organizations, and bare knuckle is exciting, pure and it’s where it all started,” said Gonzaga. “I am excited to have the second half of my career fighting for BKFC. I have no doubt I made a great choice and BKFC will be one of the biggest promotions in the world. I can’t wait to fight ‘Bigfoot’ Silva. Iye ndi wamkulu womenya, but I am coming ready to win.”

Tickets for the live event will go on sale Wednesday, September 4 exclusively atwww.bareknuckle.tv. Florida will be hosting its’ second BKFC event of 2019, after previously holding the blockbuster BKFC 6 event headlined by Paulie Malignaggi vs. Artem Lobov in June.

Fighting out of his native Campina Grande, Paraíba, Brazil, Silva was a veteran of the UFC heavyweight division, having picked up victories over Alistair Overeem and Travis Browne, while also beating Fedor Emelianenko and Ricco Rodriguez on other MMA promotions on his way to compiling a 19-12 professional MMA record. Silva has won heavyweight titles for EliteXC, Cage Rage and Cage Warriors and has faced top fighters including Daniel Cormier, Frank Mir, Cain Velasquez and Fabricio Werdum.

Originally from Rio De Janeiro, Brazil and now fighting out of Ludlow, Massachusetts, Gonzaga had a long and successful UFC run that began with wins in his first four UFC bouts. After losses to Randy Coutoure and Fabricio Werdum, Gonzaga stuck for years as a solid contender at heavyweight. He fell in bouts against Stipe Miocic, Matt Mitrione and Junior Dos Santos, but still compiled an overall MMA record of 17-12.

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About Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
Pa June 2, 2018, Philadelphia-based Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (Mtengo BKFC) made combat sports history when it promoted the first legal, sanctioned and regulated bare knuckle event in the United States since 1889. “Mtengo BKFC 1: The Beginning” took place in Cheyenne, Wyoming and featured 10 akatswiri mwauchidakwa, all under the auspices and control of the Wyoming Combative Sports Commission. BKFC uses only established fighters who have previously competed professionally in boxing, MMA, kickboxing and/or Muay Thai. All BKFC bouts are sanctioned and regulated by ABC member athletic commissions. Kuti mudziwe zambiri ulendo www.bareknuckle.tv or follow on Twitter at https://twitter.com/bareknucklefc on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/bareknucklefc/ on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/
channel/UCEeMsInLdrUbIkbEcNm7g-A ndi pa Facebook pahttps://www.facebook.com/bareknucklefc.
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Former UFC heavyweight title challenger Gabriel “Napao” Gonzaga Victorious in pro boxing debut

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“NEW ENGLAND’S FUTURE 4” RESULTS

 

Gabriel Gonzaga (R) won his pro boxing debut
WORCESTER, Misa. (October 29, 2017) – Former UFC heavyweight title challenger Gabriel “Napao” Gonzaga has a successful pro boxing debut last night (Loweruka, Oct. 28) in the co-featured event on the “New England’s Future 4” khadi, kuperekedwa ndi Rivera Zokwezedwa Entertainment (RPE), at DCU Center, Exhibition Hall, mu Worcester.
The 6′ 2″, 280-pound Brazilian, now fighting out of Worcester (MA), fought another pro-debut boxer with limited MMA experience, Alejandro Esquilin Santiago, wa Tampa (Ku-). Gonzaga stalked the southpaw Santiago, landing some hard shots in the opening round. The heavy-handed Gonzaga picked up the pace in the third and his upset-minded opponent responded in a positive fashion. Both fighters exchanged freely in the fourth and final round, neither was hurt during the contest, and Gonzaga was awarded a win by four-round majority decision.
“I thought I’d be more relaxed in the ring like I had been in the gym,” Gonzaga said. “I did my best and came away with a victory. I was too safe in the third round. My punches were much strong and a lot of his punches I blocked with my gloves. This was really great! usikuuno”

Gonzaga (L) defeated Santiago
“I felt good and gave it my all,” Santiago remarked. “He hit me with some shots and gave ’em back. Not only does he have a big nose (“Napao”), he has a strong, big head, kwambiri.”
Kwenikweni chochitika, popular Hartford (CT) kuwala heavyweight Richard “Popeye woyendetsa Man” Rivera anakhalabe undefeated, improving his record to 4-0 (3 Ko), with a first-round knockout of an over-matched Hansen Castillo (0-3)
Rivera, not relations to the promoter, first dropped Castillo with a beautifully placed left uppercut and finished the show moments later with a left hook that sent Castillo flying to canvas. Malifali Kevin Hope didn’t bother to count.
“My coaches were telling me to be calm because it was a six-round bout,” Rivera anafotokoza. “I saw that he had his left down and caught him with an uppercut. I’m strong to the finish because I eat my spinach.”
New Haven junior middleweight Edwin Sosa (11-2-2, 4 Ko) overcame at 15-pound disadvantage, at the very least, en route to a dominant six-round unanimous decision over Anthony “The Animal” Everett (1-7), of Rowley (MA).
Danbury (CT) Junior welterweight Omar Bordoy, Jr. (3-0, 1 KO) stopped New York veteran Bryan “The Brick” Abraham (6-31, 6 Ko) in the fourth and final round. Abraham was decked twice and after counting to 10 after Abraham’s second time on the canvas, referee Paul Casey waved off the action.
Three-time national amateur champion Elvis “Chi Chi” Figueroa (3-0, 1 KO), fighting out of New Haven, pitched a complete shutout over a game, ovomereza-debuting Rene Nazare(0-1), la Brazil, for a convincing win by way of a four-round unanimous decision.
Southbridge (MA) welterweight Wilfredo “ndi Sucaro” wachikunja (3-0, 1 KO) pinnedPatrick Leal (0-4), wa Woburn, on the ropes early, dropping him three times until referee Casey halted the fight midway through the opening round.
Complete zotsatira m'munsimu:
Yovomerezeka zotsatira
ZIKULUZIKULU CHOCHITIKA – KUUNIKA HEAVYWEIGHTS
Richard Rivera (4-0, 3 Ko), Hartford, CT
WKO1 (2:18)
Hansen Castillo (0-3), Orlando, Ku-
CO-FEATURE– HEAVYWEIGHTS
Gabriel Gonzaga (1-0), Worcester, MA
40-36, 40-36, 38-38)
Alejandro Esquilin Santiago (chifukwa kuwonekera koyamba kugulu), Tampa, Ku-.
SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Elvis Figueroa (3-0, 1 KO), New Haven, CT
WDEC4 (40-36, 40-36, 40-36)
Rene Nazare (0-1), Brazil
JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Edwin Soto (10-2-2, 4 Ko), New Haven, CT
WDEC6 (60-54, 60-54, 58-56)
Anthony Everett (1-6), Rawley, MA
WELTERWEIGHTS
Wilfredo Pagan (3-0, 1 KO), Southbridge, MA
TKO1 (1:36).
Patrick Leal (0-4), Woburn, MA
JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHTS
Omar Bordoy, Jr. (3-0, 1 KO), Danbury, CT
WTKO4 :148)
Bryan “The Brick” Abraham (6-31, 6 Ko), Schenectady, NY
(All fights & fighters subject to change)
ZAMBIRI:
Facebook.com/RiveraPromotionsEntertainment
Twitter: @RiveraPromoEnt @joseriverachamp, KingRivera_
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“New England’s Future 4” Yovomerezeka zolemera

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WORCESTER, Misa. (October 27, 2017) – The official “New England’s Future 4” weight in was held today at Pepe’s Pizza & Restaurant in Worcester (MA) chifukwa mawanight’s the final installment of the popular “Tsogolo New England ndi” series show in 2017, kuperekedwa ndi Rivera Zokwezedwa Entertainment (RPE), at DCU Center, Exhibition Hall, mu Worcester.
Yovomerezeka zolemera
Main Kadamsanayu – Light Heavyweights (6)
Richard “Popeye woyendetsa Man” Rivera (3-0, 2 Ko), Hartford, CT 177.6 lbs.
Hansen Castillo (0-2), Orlando, Ku- 176 lbs.
Co-Mbali – Heavyweights (4)
Gabriel “Napao” Gonzaga (chifukwa kuwonekera koyamba kugulu), Worcester, MA 280 lbs.
Alejandro Esquilin Santiago (chifukwa kuwonekera koyamba kugulu), Tampa, Ku- 235.8 lbs.
Super Middleweights (4)
Elvis Figueroa (2-0, 1 KO), New Haven, CT 167 lbs.
Rene Nazare (chifukwa kuwonekera koyamba kugulu), Brazil 167 lbs.
Junior Middleweights (6)
Edwin Soto (10-2-2, 4 Ko), New Haven, CT 140 lbs.
Anthony Everett (1-6), Lawrence, MA 153.6 lbs.
Welterweights (6)
Adrian “Tonka” Sosa (5-0, 4 Ko), Lawrence, MA 139 lbs.
Shakha Moore (12-23-2 (2 Ko), Norwalk, CT 146 lbs.
Welterweights (4)
Wilfredo “ndi Sucaro” wachikunja (2-0), Southbridge, MA 146.6 lbs.
Patrick Leal (0-3), Woburn, MA 148.6 lbs.
Junior Welterweights (4)
Omar Bordoy, Jr. (2-0), Danbury, CT 139.8 lbs.
Bryan “The Brick” Abraham (6-30, 6 Ko), Schenectady, NY 141 lbs.
(All fights & fighters subject to change)
LITI: Loweruka, October 28, 2017
KUMENE: DCU Center, Exhibition Hall, Worcester, MA
ANKALIMBIKITSA: Rivera Promotions Entertainment
Matikiti: Matikiti, wogulira pa $75.00 (ringside) ndipo $45.00 (general
admission), are sale and available to purchase at the DCU
Center box office, www.dcu.centerworcester.com, by contacting
omenyana.
DOORS OPEN: 6:30 P.M. AND
FIRST BOUT: 7:00 p.m. AND
RING ANNOUNCER: John Vena
ZAMBIRI:
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Twitter: @RiveraPromoEnt @joseriverachamp, KingRivera_
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New boxing chapter to start for former UFC heavyweight title challenger Gabriel “Napao” Gonzaga

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October 28 mu Worcester, MA
WORCESTER, Misa. (October 19, 2017) – The next chapter of former UFC heavyweight title challenger Gabriel “Napao” Gonzaga starts October 28TH when he makes his professional boxing debut fighting on the “New England Future 4” khadi, the fourth and final 2017 installment of the popular professional boxing series, “Tsogolo New England ndi”, to be held at the DCU Center (Exhibition Hall) mu Worcester, Massachusetts.
“New England’s Future 4” is presented by Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE), which is owned and operated by retired three-time, awiri magawano dziko ngwazi Jose Antonio Rivera ndi mwana wake, Anthonee (A.J.) Rivera.
The 38-year-old Gonzaga teaches Brazilian Ju-Jitsu (BJJ) in Worcester and lives nearby in Ludlow (MA). An imposing physical fighter, the 6′ 2″, 260-pound Gonzaga (17-11-0, 7 Ko, 9 SUBs, 1 Des), wagwira 4TH degree black belt in BJJ. The highlight of his MMA career was at the 2007 UFC 70, held in Manchester, United Kingdom, in which he knocked out K-1, Pride and Rizen champion Mirko Cro Cop with a head kick in the opening round, positioning Gonzaga for his unsuccessful challenge of UFC Heavyweight Champion Randy Couture in his next fight.
Gonzaga, who retired from MMA 1 ½ years ago, also defeated Ben Rothwell, Shawn Jordan ndipo Chris Tuchscherer, among the more notable UFC fighters he faced in the Octagon.
(L-R) – Rocky Gonzalez & Gabriel Gonzaga
Gonzago has a new opponent for his four-round bout, Tampa’s pro-debuting Alejandro Esquilin Santiago, who also has a pro MMA background.
“I like challenges in my life,” Gonzaga explained why he’s making his pro debut. “I set new goals because I like to be competitive in sports. I have a good boxing coach who told me I should try. I was a BJJ (Brazil Jiu-Jitsu) world champion and UFC title contender. I have good boxing skills and plan to put on a good show. I do have one-punch power and hit hard.
“I started boxing in 2001 and worked at it every day for two years to learn, but then I was competing in MMA. Tsopano, I’m focused on boxing. I think boxing is the hardest part of MMA. I know you can’t make mistakes in boxing and there’s no time to relax. Mu MMA, I could relax a little at times in clinches, but the referee won’t allow that in boxing. I’ll probably fight more than once but not too many because of my age and I’m not really at the high-level of boxing like I was in MMA.”
Gonzaga’s head boxing trainer, Rocky Gonzalez, has been working with several MMA fighters, including Gonzaga, for more than a decade to help them improve their striking skills. Gonzalez freely admits that Gonzaga knew how to box before he started working with him, crediting Gonzaga’s Muay Thai coach, and that boxing came naturally to the big Brazilian who has made an easy adjustment from the Octagon to the ring. Gonzalez also feels that leg positioning differences for MMA fighters switching to boxing, in terms of throwing proper punches, is somewhat overrated.
“In boxing,” Gonzalez anati, “fighters need their hands like their legs and elbows in MMA. Distance and timing is more important than where their legs and feet are positioned. Gabriel doesn’t like sparring with headgear, kotero, his sparring is more like real fighting. He’s been hot with some real shots but he’s responded well. He’s always going to have a puncher’s chance and he’s deceptive because he doesn’t look as fast as he is.
“We didn’t really plan anything but he got this good opportunity. He’s always wanted to turn pro as a boxer and go from there. Gabriel is a good listener who keeps working hard to get better. When he first brought up boxing, he was contracted by the UFC, but we started talking about him boxing after the UFC released him. He knew Jose from him teaching boxing. Gabriel isn’t doing this for the money. He’s a competitive guy who wanted to try boxing.”
Former WBU Americans and IBU North American cruiserweight champion, Vinnie “American Nightmare” Carita (16-1-1, 15 Ko), fighting out of Pembroke (MA), will take on Bolivian heavyweight champion Saul “El Fenjx Asesino” Faraff (64-23-3, 56 Ko) in the eight-round main event.
Hartford’s (CT) popular Richard “Popeye woyendetsa Man” Rivera (3-0, 2 Ko) akukumana Hansen Castillo (0-2) in the four-round, co-featured event to be contested at a 180-pound catchweight.
Many of New England’s best and most popular N.E. fighters will be in action, kuphatikizapo 2014 N.E. Golden Magolovesi ngwazi Adrian “Tonka” Sosa (4-0, 3 Ko), akumenyana kuchokera pafupi Lawrence (MA), vs. veteran Norwalk (CT) welterweight Shakha Moore (12-23-3, 2 Ko) mu asanu chonse machesi.
Also fighting on the undercard in four-round fights include 2016 N.E. Golden Gloves champio, Anthony Laureano (5-0, 3 Ko), of East Hartford (CT) vs. Bruno Dias (0-3), wa Woburn (MA), New Haven (CT) Edwin Soto (10-2-2, 4 Ko) vs. Anthony Everett (1-6). a Lawrence, at a 150-pound catchweight, three-time USA Boxing Nationals champion Elvis Figueroa (2-0, 1 KO), wa New Haven (CT), vs. pro-debuting Brazilian native Rene Nazare, Southbridge (MA) Junior welterweight Wilfredo “ndi Sucaro” wachikunja (2-0) vs. Patrick Leal (0-3), wa Woburn (MA), at a 150-pound catchweight, Danbury (CT) Junior welterweight Omar Bordoy, Jr. (2-0) vs. Schenectady (NY) msirikali wakaleBryan “The Brick” Abraham (6-30, 6 Ko), ndipo Timmy Ramos (4-0-1, 4 Ko), wa Framingham (MA) vs. Seti Basler (0-2), of Illinois.
Onse ndewu ndi ozimitsa timavutika kusintha.
Matikiti, wogulira pa $75.00 (ringside) ndipo $45.00 (ambiri chikuonetseratu), are on sale and available to purchase at the DCU Center box office, www.dcu.centerworcester.com, by contacting Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera
(anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) kapena aliyense ozimitsa ndi
Zitseko pa 6:30 p.m., yoyamba bout 7:00 p.m. AND.
Othandizira monga Lundgren Honda, Championsofhealth.usna.com, and American Pyramids.
Part of the proceeds will go to Worcester Latino Dollars For Scholars.
ZAMBIRI:
Facebook.com/RiveraPromotionsEntertainment
Twitter: @RiveraPromoEnt @joseriverachamp @KingRivera_
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Vinnie “American Nightmare” Carita boxes in his own unique way

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October 28 mu Worcester, MA
WORCESTER, Misa. (October 12, 2017) – Once-beaten Vinnie “American Dream” Carita is preparing in an entirely different way than all other fighters on the October 28TH “New England Future 4” khadi, the fourth and final 2017 installment of the popular professional boxing series, “Tsogolo New England ndi”, to be held at the DCU Center (Exhibition Hall) mu Worcester, Massachusetts.
“New England’s Future 4” is presented by Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE), which is owned and operated by retired three-time, awiri magawano dziko ngwazi Jose Antonio Rivera ndi mwana wake, Anthonee (A.J.) Rivera.
“I am happy to have a dedicated, hard-working boxer like Vinnie Carita headlining our boxing event on Loweruka, October 28th pa DCU Center,” promoter Jose Antonio Rivera said. “He is a perfect example of why my son, A.J., and I started RPE. We want to be able to help boxers grow their careers and create a platform for them to get bigger and better opportunities.”
A former WBU Americans and IBU North American cruiserweight champion,Carita (16-1-1, 15 Ko) will take on Bolivian heavyweight champion Saul “El Fenjx Asesino” Faraff (64-23-3, 56 Ko) in the eight-round main event.
Carita, fighting out of Pembroke (MA), will move up in weight once again to fight another foreign opponent. In the world of boxing, not only does Carita fight, he’s his own promoter, manenjala, trainer and matchmaker. Outside of the ring, Carita is a fulltime court officer in Brockton (MA), as well as a part-time security contractor for the Department of Defense (DOD).
Although his incredibly busy schedule leaves little, if any, downtown to relax, Carita thrives because he’s so dedicated, disciplined and driven. He starts each day at 4 a.m., running or doing cardio exercising, works his day job, and hits the gym to train between 9-10 p.m. on a regular basis for a scheduled fight. When he’s had some free time to travel, Vinne has gone to New York, Philadelphia and even Montreal for quality sparring.
He started boxing at seven, when he first walked into a gym, and captured a Southeast Regionals Golden Glove title but, pa 14, only boxed sporadically, until he turned pro at 20. “I definitely have a passion for boxing,” the 32-year-old confessed. “I’m a boxing fanatic. If I’m not training, I’m watching fights, live or on television. It’s my love. Boxing will always be part of me and when I finally hang up my gloves, I want to be a referee, so I can still be in the ring, and have the best seat. Ine sindikufuna kuweruza. Bigger guys last longer than smaller fighters. I want to continue doing this until by late thirties, maybe early forties.
“I fell in love with the cruiserweight division when I saw the (Vassily) Jirov-(James) Toney nkhondo (at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut). The cruiserweight division is hot right now with the World Boxing Super Series (WBSS). (Oleksandr) Usyk could win the tournament, unifying all four major belts, and then move up to heavyweight. That could be good for me if I was one of the eight fighting for one of the four vacant (major) maudindo. I’ll look for the right fights until then, against guys who’ve been around and maybe competed for world or regional titles, like my next opponent (Faraff), who is the WBC Latino heavyweight champion.”
Carita, who occasionally is forced to fight as a heavyweight as he will against Faraff, will still weigh in around 200-205 mapaundi. He walks around at 208 and usually weighs in at 194-196 for his cruiserweight fights. “I have no plans to compete as a heavyweight,” Iye anati. “I’ve fought some heavyweights and it looks better for me to go the distance, or stop, guys much bigger than me. I try and pick the right guys to advance my career.”
Why has Carita fought so many opponents from countries all over the world? Networking. His job with the DOD, before he started working as a court officer, found him traveling around the world. Wherever he went – South Africa, Dubai, Northern Ireland, ndi zina. – he worked out at boxing gyms and made invaluable connections, establishing working relationships with many managers and matchmakers who he’s remained in contact with throughout his pro boxing career.
Because he trains himself, Carita only has one regular person working his corner, Pittsfield (MA) court officer John Felix, who he first met when they were drill instructors at the academy. Carita adds a cut-man for his fight but he tends to keep things lean and mean, even in his corner.
Nobody knows better or appreciates more what promoter Jose Antonio Rivera accomplished when he was world champion working full-time as a court officer in Worcester.
“To work full-time, raise children, train to be a world-class fighter and become world champion three times speaks volumes about Jose,” Carita commented. “Tsopano, he’s promoting and putting guys like me on his shows.”
“I understand perfectly how hard and demanding his schedule is working a fulltime job as a court officer and training to try to achieve his goals of fighting for and winning world championship,” Rivera added. “I am glad Vinnie has chosen to give RPE an opportunity to be able to help him get closer to achieving his dream.”
Mu co-pankakhala chochitika, Hartford’s (CT) popular Richard “Popeye woyendetsa Man” Rivera (3-0, 2 Ko) akukumana Hansen Castillo (0-2) in the four-round bout to be contested at a 180-pounds catch-weight.
The “New England’s Future 4” undercard features many of the best and most popular N.E. omenyana, unbeaten East Hartford (CT) welterweight and 2016 N.E. Golden Magolovesi ngwazi, Anthony Laureano (5-0, 3 Ko), who meets welterweight Clifton Rashad Thames (3-2-1), of Oklahoma City, in a six-round fight.
Former UFC heavyweight title challenger Gabriel “Napao” Gonzaga makes his pro boxing debut in a four-round bout versus Washington D.C. heavyweight Alando Pugh (1-10-1, 1 KO).
Other undercard fights, all four-rounders, include two-time national champion and hometown favorite, Bobby “BH3” Harris III (1-0), vs. Troy “Omar KO Artist” wojambula (3-7-1, 2 Ko), 2014 N.E. Golden Magolovesi ngwazi Adrian “Tonka” Sosa (4-0, 3 Ko), akumenyana kuchokera pafupi Lawrence (MA), vs. veteran Norwalk (CT) welterweight Shakha Moore (12-23-3, 2 Ko), New Haven (CT) Edwin Soto (10-2-2, 4 Ko) vs. Anthony Everett (1-6). a Lawrence, at a 150-pounds catch-weight, three-time USA Boxing Nationals champion Elvis Figueroa (2-0, 1 KO), wa New Haven (CT), vs. Anthony Bowman (11-63-2, 3 Ko). Southbridge (MA) Junior welterweight Wilfredo “ndi Sucaro” wachikunja (2-0) vs. Oscar Diaz (0-12), of Hartford, and Danbury (CT) Junior welterweight Omar Bordoy, Jr. (2-0) vs. Alan Beeman (0-15), of Providence.
Onse ndewu ndi ozimitsa timavutika kusintha.
Matikiti, wogulira pa $75.00 (ringside) ndipo $45.00 (ambiri chikuonetseratu), are on sale and available to purchase at the DCU Center box office, www.dcu.centerworcester.com, by contacting Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera
(anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) kapena aliyense ozimitsa ndi
Zitseko pa 6:30 p.m., yoyamba bout 7:00 p.m. AND.
Othandizira monga Lundgren Honda, Championsofhealth.usna.com, and American Pyramids.
Part of the proceeds will go to Worcester Latino Dollars For Scholars.
ZAMBIRI:
Facebook.com/RiveraPromotionsEntertainment
Twitter: @RiveraPromoEnt @joseriverachamp @KingRivera_
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Former UFC heavyweight title challenger Gabriel Gonzaga to make pro boxing debut On “New England’s Future 4” khadi

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October 28 mu Worcester, MA
WORCESTER, Misa. (September 13, 2017) – Former UFC heavyweight title challenger Gabriel “Napao” Gonzaga will make his professional boxing debutLoweruka usiku, October 26, pa “New England’s Future 4” khadi, promoted by Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE), pa DCU Center (Exhibition Hall) mu Worcester, Massachusetts.
“New England’s Future 4” (NEF4) is presented by Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE), which is owned and operated by retired three-time, awiri magawano dziko ngwazi Jose Antonio Rivera ndi mwana wake, Anthonee (A.J.) Rivera.
Former WBU Americans and IBU North American cruiserweight champion Vinnie “American Nightmare” Carita (16-1-1, 15 Ko), oveteredwa No. 6 by the North American Boxing Organization (ANZATHU), headlines against an opponent to be determined in the eight-round main event.
“RPE is excited to have an athlete of Gonzaga’s caliber making his pro debut on our NEF4 boxing event,” promoter Jose Antonio Rivera said. “We are happy that boxers and MMA athletes trust us in terms of what we are trying to do to help them build their careers.”
The 38-year-old Gonzaga teaches Brazilian Ju-Jitsu (BJJ) in Worcester and lives nearby in Ludlow. Now retired from mixed-martial-arts competition (17-11-0, 7 Ko, 9 SUBs, 1 Des), the 6′ 2″, 260-pound Gonzaga holds 4TH degree black belt in BJJ. The highlight of his MMA career was at the 2007 UFC 70 held in Manchester, United Kingdom, in which he knocked out K-1, Pride and Rizen champion Mirko Cro Copwith a head kick in the opening round, positioning Gonzaga for his unsuccessful challenge of UFC Heavyweight Champion Randy Couture in his next fight.
Gonzaga also defeated Ben Rothwell, Shawn Jordan ndipo Chris Tuchscherer, among the more notable UFC fighters he faced in the Octagon.
“When I first saw Gabriel sparring,” Gonzaga’s trainer Yamiyala Gonzalez anati, “I knew he had potential to beat a lot of heavyweights around. He had a lot going on at that time and he was still under contract with the UFC. Tsopano, it’s a great opportunity for him.”
Matikiti, wogulira pa $75.00 (ringside) ndipo $45.00 (ambiri chikuonetseratu), are on sale and available to purchase at the DCU Center box office, www.dcu.centerworcester.com, by contacting Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera
(anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) kapena aliyense ozimitsa ndi
Zitseko pa 6:30 p.m., yoyamba bout 7:00 p.m. AND.
Othandizira monga Lundgren Honda, Championsofhealth.usna.com, and American Pyramids.
Part of the proceeds will go to Worcester Latino Dollars For Scholars.
ZAMBIRI:
Facebook.com/RiveraPromotionsEntertainment
Twitter: @RiveraPromoEnt @joseriverachamp @KingRivera_
nkhonya, Zotsatira za Rivera

Cruiserweight Vinnie Carita to headline “New England’s Future 4”

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Msanga KUMASULIDWA
Former UFC heavyweight title challenger
Gabriel Gonzaga to make pro boxing debut
October 28 mu Worcester, MA
WORCESTER, Misa. (September 13, 2017) – Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE) has formally announced that the fourth and final 2017 installment of its popular professional boxing series, “Tsogolo New England ndi”, will be held Loweruka usiku,October 28, pa DCU Center (Exhibition Hall) mu Worcester, Massachusetts.
“New England’s Future 4” is presented by Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE), which is owned and operated by retired three-time, awiri magawano dziko ngwazi Jose Antonio Rivera ndi mwana wake, Anthonee (A.J.) Rivera.
Pro boxing returned to the DCU Center this past June for the first time mu 11 Zaka, since promoter Rivera defeated Alejandro García, by way of a 12-round unanimous decision, for the World Boxing Association (WBA) World super welterweight title.
Former WBU Americans and IBU North American cruiserweight champion Vinnie “American Nightmare” Carita (16-1-1, 15 Ko), fighting out of Pembroke (MA), will face an opponent to soon be determined in the eight-round main event. Carita, like promoter Rivera, is a Massachusetts court officer: Carita in the City of Champions, Brockton, and Rivera at home in Worcester.
Fast-rising Worcester fighter Bryan Daniels (5-0, 3 Ko) puts his undefeated record on the line against upset-minded Tracey Johnson (4-5-4) in the six-round co-featured event, to be contested at a 206-pound catch-weight.
Former UFC heavyweight title challenger Gabriel “Napao” Gonzaga will make his pro boxing debut in a four-round match against Washington D.C. heavyweight Alando Pugh (1-10-1, 1 KO). Brazil-born Gonzaga, who lives in and teaches Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Worcester, defeated UFC stars such as Mirko Cro Cop, Ben Rothwell ndipo Chris Tuchscherer during his outstanding mixed-martial-arts career. Mu 2007, Gonzaga lost his UFC title shot to Hall of Famer Randy Couture in Las Vegas at UFC 74 by way of a third-round technical knockout.
“I am excited with the talent we have been able to put together for our last boxing event of 2017,” promoter Jose Antonio Rivera said. “We are proud to have been able to make our dream of bringing professional boxing back to Worcester. We are working on a few things to make 2018 even bigger and better for RPE. We are grateful to all the boxers who have trusted us to help them progress in their careers. It has been a pleasure working with them and their teams. It has also been a pleasure for us to work with some of the businesses in our City of Worcester that have supported our vision, also helping us raise money for some charities in our community.”
The “New England’s Future 4” undercard features many of the best and most popular N.E. omenyana, kuphatikizapo 2016 N.E. Golden Magolovesi ngwazi Anthony Laureano (4-0, 2 Ko), a promising welterweight from East Hartford (CT). Laureano will be in a six-round match against TBA.
Other undercard fights, all four-rounders, monga 2014 N.E. Golden Magolovesi ngwazi Adrian “Tonka” Sosa (4-0, 3 Ko), akumenyana kuchokera pafupi Lawrence (MA), vs. veteran Norwalk (CT) welterweight Shakha Moore (12-23-3, 2 Ko), New Haven (CT) Edwin Soto (10-2-2, 4 Ko) vs. Anthony Everett (1-6). a Lawrence, at a 150-pounds catch-weight, Worcester’s Bobby Harris III (1-0) vs. Troy “Omar KO Artist” wojambula (3-7-1, 2 Ko) at a 164-pounds catch-weight, three-time USA Boxing Nationals champion Elvis Figueroa (2-0, 1 KO), wa New Haven (CT), vs. Anthony Bowman (11-63-2, 3 Ko).Richard “Popeye woyendetsa Man” Rivera (2-0, 1 KO), of Hartford (CT), vs. Hansen Castillo (0-2), at a 180-pounds catch-weight, Southbridge (MA) junior welterweightvWilfredo “ndi Sucaro” wachikunja (2-0) vs. Oscar Diaz (0-12), of Hartford, and Danbury (CT) Junior welterweight Omar Bordoy, Jr. (2-0) vs. Alan Beeman (0-15), of Providence.
Onse ndewu ndi ozimitsa timavutika kusintha.
Matikiti, wogulira pa $75.00 (ringside) ndipo $45.00 (ambiri chikuonetseratu), are on sale and available to purchase at the DCU Center box office, www.dcu.centerworcester.com, by contacting Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera
(anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) kapena aliyense ozimitsa ndi
Zitseko pa 6:30 p.m., yoyamba bout 7:00 p.m. AND.
Othandizira monga Lundgren Honda, Championsofhealth.usna.com, and American Pyramids.
Part of the proceeds will go to Worcester Latino Dollars For Scholars.
ZAMBIRI:
Facebook.com/RiveraPromotionsEntertainment
Twitter: @RiveraPromoEnt @joseriverachamp @KingRivera_
Nkhondo Network, M-1, M-1 Challenge, wosanganiza asilikali zaluso, RFA

M-1 Challenge 56 Live, RFA 25 Today on Fight Network

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REMINDER – TODAY

Toronto | NEW YORK (April 9, 2015) — Nkhondo Network, dziko Premier 24/7 TV njira odzipereka kumaliza nkhani za kuphana masewera, presents a pair of exciting mixed martial arts events today, April 10, kuyambira 2:15 p.m. AND ndi M-1 Challenge 56 from Olympic Stadium in Moscow, Russia, followed by a one-hour tape delay broadcast of RFA 25: Lawrence vs. Toomer from Sioux Falls, South Dakota at 11 p.m. AND.

 

Mu M-1 Challenge 56 yaikulu chochitika, a much anticipated rematch pits M-1 Challenge middleweight champion Vyacheslav Vasilevsky motsutsa Challenger Ramadani Emeev, plus M-1 Challenge featherweight champion John “Ili” Buchinger Nkhope Aliyar Sarkerov.

 

Nkhondo Network a moyo kuwulutsa a M-1 Challenge 56 adzakhala ofalitsa pa Cablevision za momwe akadakwanitsira TV, Grande Kulumikizana, Shentel chingwe ndi Armstrong chingwe mu U.S., m'dzikolo ku Canada, Roku zipangizo kudutsa North America, ndipo dziko lonse zoposa 30 mayiko ku Ulaya, Africa ndi Middle East. (Zindikirani: RFA 25 will not be available on Fight Network’s U.S. feed)

 

Yawo yoyamba nkhondo otsiriza September, Vasilevsky captured the belt from Emeev by way of fourth-round stoppage from punches, while Buchinger captured the vacant title with a fourth-round stoppage of Tural Ragimov in the “Nkhondo ya Night” this past October. Buchinger sanataye nkhondo pafupifupi 3 ½ zaka, kuwina zisanu ndi ziwiri mu mzere ndi 10 wake wotsiriza 11.

 

The fight card for M-1 Challenge 56 zikuphatikizapo:

-Vyacheslav Vasilevsky (26-2) vs. Ramadani Emeev (11-3) – M-1 middleweight title
-Ivan Buchinger (28-4) vs. Aliyar Sarkerov (13-4) – M-1 featherweight title
-Konstantin Gluhov (28-15) vs. Ante Delija (12-2)
-Valery Myasnikov (8-1) vs. Kristijan Silver (8-1)
-Javier Fuentes (2-1) vs. Nikolay Kaushansky (6-1)
-Rakhman Makhazhiev (2-1) vs. Alexey Makhno (8-3)

 

Airing at 11 p.m. AND following Fight Network’s weekly Canadian premiere of IMPACT Wrestling, RFA 25: Lawrence vs. Toomer will feature a main event between RFA featherweight champion Justin “The American Kidd” Lawrence ndipo No. 1 contender “Super” Sam Toomer, amene ndikumuyembekezera kukhala undefeated mbiri akafikitsadi. Mu Co-waukulu chochitika, Gabriel “Zangief” Checco meets fellow Brazilian Francisco “Kiko” France for the middleweight title.

 

The fight card for RFA 25: Lawrence vs. Toomer zikuphatikizapo:

-Justin Lawrence (6-2) vs. Sam Toomer (9-0) – RFA featherweight title
-Gabriel Checco (8-1) vs. Francisco France (11-3-1) – RFA middleweight title
-TJ Hepburn (4-0) vs. LaRue Barley (5-0)
-Khalil Rountree (2-0) vs. Cameron Olson (2-0)
-Jordon Larson (5-1) vs. Jarrod ‘LHeureux (7-1)
-Josh Rave (21-11) vs. Geane HERRERA (6-0)

 

Pa Loweruka, April 11, catch the UFC Nkhondo Night: Gonzaga vs. Cro wapolisi 2 main card live on Fight Network in Canada at 3 p.m. AND. Live pre-fight coverage will lead into the main card lachiweluafternoon with Fight Network’s UFC Pre-Show Live at 2 p.m. AND, zinapanga previews, maulosi ndi kusanthula.

 

Pakuti zonse Maina a Nkhondo Network a kuulutsidwa ndandanda, Ulendo tv.fightnetwork.com

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M-1, M-1 Challenge, wosanganiza asilikali zaluso

M-1 Challenge 56 zolemera & pictures from Moscow

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M-1 Challenge 56: Vasilevsky vs. Emeev 2

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Yovomerezeka zolemera
 
M-1 Challenge middleweight champion Vyacheslav Vasilevsky

 

 
M-1 Challenge featherweight champion Ivan “Ili” Buchinger

 

 

ZIKULUZIKULU KHADI

 
Finyani Emeev & Vyacheslav Vasilevsky

 

M-1 VUTO MIDDLEWEIGHT Championship – 5 X 5

VYACHESLAV VASILEVSKY (26-2-0), Ngwazi, Russia 184 ¾ lbs. (83.9 kg)

RAMASAN EMEEV (11-3-0), Challenger, Russia 185 lbs. (84 kg)

 
Aliyar Sarkerov & Ivan Buchinger

M-1 VUTO FEATHERWEIGHT Championship – 5 X 5

Ivan “Ili” BUCHINGER (28-4-0), Ngwazi, Slovakia 145 lbs. (65.8 kg)

ALIYAR “Kambuku” SARKEROV (12-4-0), Challenger, Russia 147 lbs. (66.9 kg)

 
Ante Delija & Konstantin Gluhov

 

HEAVYWEIGHTS – 3 X 5

KONSTANTIN “Lacplesis” GLUHOV (28-15-0), Latvia 253 lbs. (115 kg)

ANTE “Walking Trouble” DELIJA (12-2-0), Croatia 251 lbs. (113.9 kg)

 
Kristijan Silver & Valery Myasnikov

KUUNIKA HEAVYWEIGHTS – 3 X 5

VALERY “The Russian Hammer” MYASNIKOThe (8-1-0), Russia 184 lbs. (83.6 kg)

CHRISTIAN “Klitschko” SILIVA (8-1-0), Croatia 184 lbs. (83.6 kg)

 
Niko Kaushansky & NJavier Fuentas

LIGHTWEIGHTS – 3 X 5

JAVIER FUENTES (5-0-0), Spain 158 lbs. (71.9 kg)

NIKO “Cat” KAUSHANSKY (6-1-0), Russia 157 ½ lbs. (71.6 kg)

 

Kuyambirira KHADI

 

M-1 MEDIEVAL WELTERWEIGHT KIGHT FIGHT

EVGENIY Bedenko (6-1-0), Russia 164 ½ lbs. (74. kg)
IVAN VASILIEV (11-2-0), Russia 166 lbs. (75.5 kg)

 

LIGHTWEIGHTS – 3 X 5

JOEL ALVAREZ GONZALEZ (4-0-0), Spain 154 ½ lbs. (70.2 kg)
ALI ABDULKHALIKOV (2-0-0), Russia 154 ½ lbs. (70.3 kg)

 

LIGHTWEIGHTS – 3 X 5

RAKHMAN MALHAZHIEV (3-1-0), Russia 154 ½ lbs. (70.3 kg)

ALEXEY “Utumiki” Makhno (8-3-0), Russia 154 ½ lbs. (70.2 kg)

 

MIDDLEWEIGHTS – 3 X 5

GEVORG CHARCHYAN (1-0-0), Russia 177 lbs. (80.3 kg)

ABUKAR YANDIEV (2-0-0), Russia 184 ½ lbs. (83.9 kg)

 

MIDDLEWEIGHTS – 3 X 5

GADZHI GADZHIEV (4-2-0), Russia 186 lbs. (84.6 kg)

YURI YURCHENKO (1-1-0), Russia 170 ½ lbs. (77.5 kg)

 

FEATHERWEIGHTS – 3 X 5

ZALIMBEK OMAROV (3-1-1), Russia 143 ½ lbs. (65.2 kg)

ARTIOM LOBANOV (2-1-0), Russia 143 lbs. (65 kg)

 

WELTERWEIGHTS – 3 X 5

MICHAL WIENCEK (4-2-0), Poland 169 ½ lbs. (77.0 kg)

RUSTAM GADZHIEV (4-2-0), Russia 169 lbs. (76.9 kg)

 

CHANI: M-1 Challenge 56: Vasilevsky vs. Emeev 2

LITI: Friday, April 10, 2015

1:15 p.m. (New York City), 9:15 p.m. (Moscow)

 

KUMENE: Moscow, Russia 1:30

 

ANKALIMBIKITSA: M-1 Global

 

Moyo mtsinje: WWW.M1GLOBAL.TV

M-1 Challenge 56 will be streamed live from Moscow in high definition on www.M1Global.TV. Amaonetsa anthu adzatha penyani ndewu ndi mitengo pa kulembetsa pa www.M1Global.TV.Amaonetsa anthu adzatha penyani kuyambirira ndewu ndi waukulu khadi ndi mitengo pa kulembetsa pa www.M1Global.TV. Fans Mwina penyani zonse zimene anachita pa awo makompyuta, komanso Andriod ndi apulo anzeru m'manja ndi magome. The lonse khadi adzamva ukufalitsidwa moyo, kuyambira pa 2:00 p.m. AND, pa Nkhondo Network kudzera Cablevision za momwe akadakwanitsira TV, Grande Kulumikizana, Shentel chingwe ndi Armstrong chingwe mu U.S., m'dzikolo ku Canada, ndi pa Roku zipangizo kudutsa North America, ndipo dziko lonse zoposa 30 mayiko ku Ulaya, Africa ndi Middle East.

Zochitika Mtsogolomu: M-1 Challenge 57, Mulole 2, 2015 mu Orenburg, Russia.

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