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TOKA KAHN-CLARY VS. JOHN VINCENT MORALDE HEADLINE REAL DEAL BOXING FRIDAY DEC. 1 IN PROVIDENCE, רי

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האַזשגאָכע-פּראָטעס, רי (נאָוועמבער 10, 2017) Featherweight Contender and Hometown Hero, TOKA KAHN-CLARY, (23-1, 16 קאָ ס), of Providence, Rhode Island battles undefeated Philippinesbased contender JOHN VINCENT MORALDE, (19-0, 10 קאָ ס) in the 10-round main event on פרייַטיק, דעצעמבער 1 at The Strand Ballroom and Theatre, it was announced today by Evander Holyfield’s The Real Deal Boxing.
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The Strand Ballroom and Theatre is located at 79 Washington Street, האַזשגאָכע-פּראָטעס, רי, 02903. Doors will open on the evening of the event at 6:00 פּ.ם. און מיט די ערשטער גלאָק בייַ7:00 פּ.ם. און. The event will be telecast live on CBS Sports Network.
We’re very excited to announce this outstanding featherweight clash between Toka Kahn-Clary and John Vincente Moralde,” said Holyfield. “The winner of this fight will have a great opportunity to continue his path towards a world title opportunity and these high stakes are exactly what will bring out the best in each fighter.
This is clearly the toughest match of each fighter’s professional career and we anticipate an excellent fight for fans in the arena and those watching on CBS Sports Network.
אויף אקטאבער 19, קאַהן-קלאַרי, ראַנגקט #14 in the world by the World Boxing Association, made an emphatic return to battle with a blistering second round knockout of then undefeated David Berna in Atlanta, Georgia in front of a packed house and a nationally televised audience in Atlanta, Georgia as Holyfield celebrated his 55th birthday in his hometown.
The victory also earned Kahn-Clary the WBA-NABA Featherweight Title.
This will be Kahn-Clary’s first fight in Providence since his professional debut in June 2012. The 25-year-old will be making his fourth start of 2017 with prior victories this year against Angel Luna and Francisco Medel.
Just 23-years-old, Moralde will be fighting for the first time in the United States. Holder of the WBC Asian Boxing Council Featherweight Title, Moralde is coming off a third-round stoppage of Philip Parcon on February 28, 2017 in General Santos City, פיליפינען.
The heavy handed Moralde is on a three-bout knockout streak, two of which came in the first round.
Co-featured on the outstanding card and also making his U.S. debut is Undefeated Italian Cruiserweight Contender FABIOStone CrusherTURCHI, (12-0-0, 9 קאָ ס), of Florence, Italy in an eight-round clash.
In a six-round featherweight clash, popular, undefeated Worcester, MA native IRVIN GONZALEZ, (7-0-0, 6 קאָ ס) באַטאַלז ERNESTO GARZA, (9-2-0, 5 קאָ ס), of Saginaw, מיין.
The heavy-handed Gonzalez started his professional career with six knockouts, all of which took place in the first two rounds. Most recently the 21-year-old won an eight round unanimous decision over Raul Lopez on June 10, 2017.
Riding a modest two-bout winning streak, the 29-year-old Garza returns to action following a six round unanimous decision over Edward Kakembo on August 25, 2017 in Warren, מיין.
Junior welterweights will see action in a scheduled eight rounder with NICK DELOMBA, (11-2-0, 2 קאָ ס), קראַנסטאָן, R.I., פאַסינג אַוועק קעגן LOUIS CRUZ, (12-3-0, 6 קאָ ס), פון בראנקס, ניו יארק.
The 27-year-old DeLomba looks to move back into the win column after a very hard fought 10-round decision loss to Jimmy Williams on April 7, 2017 in Lincoln, ר.י.
The upset minded Cruz heads to Providence following the biggest win of his career, a ninth-round stoppage of local favorite Anthony Karperis on July 28, 2017, אין הונטינגטאָן, ניו יארק.
In an eight-round junior middleweight battle, JEREMY ‘J FlashNICHOLS, (7-1-1, 2 קאָ ס), פון לאַס וועגאַס, NV clashes with Worcester, MA native ANDY GONZALEZ, (6-2-0, 5 קאָ ס).
Nichols looks towards the win column following the first loss on his record, a hard-fought majority decision to undefeated Peter Dobson on June 24, 2017 in Louisville, Kentucky.
Gonzalez is also looking for a return to the win column losing a six-round majority decision to Antonio Chaves Fernandez on June 10, 2017 אין זיין כאָומטאַון.
Also featured on the card in separate bouts will be Lynn, MA knockout artist, יינגער וועלטערווייט KHIRY ‘TNTTODD, (6-0-0, 5 קאָ ס), and junior lightweight TIMMY RAMOS, (4-0-1, 4 קאָ ס, פון פראַמינגהאַם, מאַ.
Further details on this exciting card will be announced shortly.
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Former national amateur champion Bobby Harris III breaking out of shadow cast by his father with a little help from his friends

אָקטאָבער 28 אין Worcester, מאַ
(ל-ר) – front: Bobby Harris III holding Bobby Harris IV and A.J. ריוועראַ; rear: Bobby Harris and Jose Antonio Rivera
Worcester, מאַסע. (אָקטאָבער 2, 2017) – Local prospect באַבי “בה3” Harris III is ready to breakout of the shadows cast by his father, retired pro boxer Bobby Harris, אָנהייב שבת נאַכט, אָקטאָבער 28, in the fourth and final 2017 installment of the popular professional boxing series, “ניו ענגלאַנד 'ס צוקונפֿט”, ביי די DCU צענטער (Exhibition Hall) אין Worcester, מאַססאַטשוסעטץ.
New England’s Future 4is presented by Rivera Promotions Entertainment (רפּע), which is owned and operated by retired three-time, צוויי אָפּטייל וועלט מייַסטער דזשאָסע אַנטאָניאָ ריוועראַ און זיין זון, Anthonee (אַ.דזש.) ריוועראַ.
“בה3” and A.J. grew-up together in gyms as sons of pro fighters. They had dreams of making it in boxing, which has come to fruition with “בה3” the rising prospect, אַ.דזש. the president and matchmaker for RPE. אין מאל, כאָטש, what’s transpired may be somewhat surreal for both young men.
I grew up in boxing,” Bobby Harris III explained. “My father always brought me to the gym and his fights. My uncle, Adam Harris, was also a pro boxer. My father and Jose were super close, me and A.J. grew-up as brothers. The same blood couldn’t make us any closer. It’s me and AJ. My first amateur fight was when I was 13. אַ.דזש. used to run and workout with me. I’d go to his house after school and sleep over on weekends. We planned our lives together in boxing; my job is to fight and A.J. promotes and makes matches.
I remember growing up with Bobby as my brother,” אַ.דזש. מוסיף. “We did everything together: ran, trained, sparred and pushed each other to our greatest limits. He’s grown so much over the years. His natural ability, mixed with years of experience, and Bobby growing into a man will surely lead to him being world champion one day. I’m truly proud and excited to see our childhood plan unfold.
“בה3” only had about 40 amateur matches but the large majority were at the national level. He is a two-time national amateur champion, including a gold-medal performance in the USA National Championships, and as a member of Team USA, he was rated No. 1 אין דער יוז, און ניט קיין. 2 אין דער וועלט.
The 21-year-old decided to turn pro earlier this year, rather than wait for a shot at the Olympics, after discussing his options with his father, as well as Jose and A.J. ריוועראַ, plus his head trainer, Rocky Gonzalez. Worcester boxers such as Jermaine Ortiz און Irvin Gonzalez turning pro, along with the arrival of now 8-month-old Bobby Harris IV, were key factors in his decision to become a professional boxer. “I didn’t want to waste another year,” Bobby admitted. “Turning pro now will get me into rankings earlier. The time was right
Bobby’s father was a 4-time national amateur champion as a super heavyweight who compiled a 20-2-1 (13 קאָס) pro record between 1993 און 1999. הייַנט, he is an important member of his son’s corner, but he did leave a shadow cast over his son, especially across New England.
People will always compare me with my dad, אין די רינג, אָבער, as good as he was, it’s a great honor to be his son,” Bobby Harris III remarked. “It’s been nothing but good for me. He trained with fighters like (אָסקאַר) די לאַ הויאַ, (Shane) Mosley, (Evander) Holyfield and so many other great fighters. We are different, כאָטש. and now I’m establishing my own identity. The sport has changed so much since he fought. Back then it was mostly two guys beating each other up, not as much of a performance. I like to put on a good performance and have people say, ‘He’s cool, and when does he fight again. My dad has told me how different boxing is today compared to when he fought. איצט, marketing is so important for fighters, and a lot of exposure is through social media.
My father was a heavyweight, I’m going to go down to 154 (יינגער מידדלעוועיגהט. He is so much bigger, taller and heavier than I am, so fighting in different weight classes separates us. I’m a different style fighter, צו. I’m more active than him. So that people don’t confuse us when talking, I came up with ‘BH3as my persona. We are different in and out of the ring.
I have known Little Bobby (as I call him) since he was born,” Jose Rivera noted. “He calls me, Tio (uncle) דזשאָסע, and I love him like a member of my family. I am happy and proud to see little Bobby go after his dreams and goals his way and on his terms. I wouldn’t want it any other way. My son, אַ.דזש., and I are happy that we can use our RPE company to be able to help little Bobby pursue his dreams and goals. Worcester – and soon enough the rest of the worldwill know it’s BH3 Time!”
“בה3” turned pro this past יוני 10, in his Worcester hometown, taking a four-round unanimous decision (40-36 רענטגענ 3) over an awkward opponent, ראָדריגאָ אַלמעידאַ, who seemed more interested in survival, often frustrating “בה3” with his constant holding.
I’m happy with the way that fight went because I learned so much,” Bobby commented. “I was so excited with all the hype about my pro debut, and I was into the crowd trying for the knockout. I learned that I need to take my time, have fun, throw combinations and that the knockout will come. Dad liked to jab, I like to hit and run likeצוקער’ שטראַל (לעאָנאַרד). My first pro fight wasn’t really me. I’m the matador but I can fight like a bull if the opportunity comes to me. I can change things around but I forgot to have fun in my pro debut.
“בה3” plans to breakout from his father’s shadow in his Oct. 28טה fight against New Yorker Troy OmerKO Artist” קינסטלער (3-7-1, 2 קאָס), contested at a 164-pound catchweight, in a four-round bout.
Former WBU Americans and IBU North American cruiserweight champion VinnieAmerican NightmareCarita (16-1-1, 15 קאָס), fighting out of Pembroke (מאַ), will face an opponent to be determined in the eight-round main event.
Former UFC heavyweight title challenger גאַבריעל “NapaoGonzaga will make his pro boxing debut in a four-round match against Washington D.C. כעוויווייט אַלאַנדאָ פּיו (1-10-1, 1 קאָ).
די “New England’s Future 4undercard features many of the best and most popular N.E. פייטערז, אַרייַנגערעכנט 2016 N.E. גאָלדען גלאָוועס מייַסטער Anthony Laureano (4-0, 2 קאָס), a promising welterweight from East Hartford (קאָרט), who faces Clifton Rashad Thames (3-2-1), of Oklahoma City, אין אַ זעקס-קייַלעכיק גלייַכן.
Other undercard fights, all four-rounders, אַרייַננעמען 2014 N.E. גאָלדען גלאָוועס מייַסטער AdrianTonka” סאָוסאַ (4-0, 3 קאָס), קאַמף פון נירביי לאָראַנס (מאַ), ווס. veteran Norwalk (קאָרט) וועלטערוועיגהט Shakha Moore (12-23-3, 2 קאָס), New Haven (קאָרט) Edwin Soto (10-2-2, 4 קאָס) ווס. Anthony Everett (1-6). פון לאָראַנס, at a 150-pounds catch-weight, three-time USA Boxing Nationals champion עלוויס פיגועראָאַ (2-0, 1 קאָ), פון ניו האַווען (קאָרט), ווס. Anthony Bowman (11-63-2, 3 קאָס). ריטשארד “פּאָפּייע די סאַילאָר מענטש” ריוועראַ (3-0, 2 קאָס), of Hartford (קאָרט), ווס. Hansen Castillo (0-2), at a 180-pounds catch-weight, Southbridge (מאַ) יינגער וועלטערווייט ווילפרעדאָ “די סוקאַראָ” פּייגאַן (2-0) ווס. Oscar Diaz (0-12), of Hartford, and Danbury (קאָרט) יינגער וועלטערווייט אָמאַר באָרדוי, דזשוניער. (2-0) ווס. Alan Beeman (0-15), of Providence.
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Irvin Gonzalez captures UBF All-Americas Featherweight Title

פֿאַר באַלדיק מעלדונג
Sonya Lamonakis & Laura Ramsey fight to UBF World Heavyweight title draw
New England’s Future 3Results from Worcester, מאַ
Worcester, מאַסע. (יוני 11, 2017) – Boxing returned to DCU Arena (Exhibition Hall) פֿאַר די ערשטער מאָל אין 11 יאָרן and Worcester’s newest budding star, Irvin Gonzalez, entertained the hometown crowd, capturing the vacant Universal Boxing Federation (ובף) Featherweight Championship, last night in theNew England’s Future 3” הויפּט געשעעניש.
New England’s Future 3was presented by Rivera Promotions Entertainment (רפּע), which is owned and operated by retired three-time, צוויי-אָפּטייל וועלט מייַסטער דזשאָסע אַנטאָניאָ ריוועראַ און זיין זון, Anthonee (אַ.דזש.) ריוועראַ. RPE will return to the DCU Center on October 28טה for its final installment of “ניו ענגלאַנד 'ס צוקונפֿט” series in 2017.
In the co-featured attraction, popular New York City heavyweight SonyaThe ScholarLamonakis, by way of Greece and Turners Falls, מאַ, פייסט LauraLady RamRamsey in a female battle of former world champions for the vacant UBF World title,
The 21-year-old Gonzalez (7-0, 6 קאָס) was fighting in his first scheduled eight-round bout, קעגן Raul Lopez (10-32-1, 5 קאָס), פון בראנקס (ניו יאָרק). The two fighters came out fast in a firefight, both throwing leather from all angles, although neither was hurt in the opening round. The pace picked up even more in the second as both fighters landed solid shots.
Fighting in the third round for the first time in his young professional career, Gonzalez turned up the heat, ripping effective combination to the head and body of Lopez, who responded by pounding Gonzalez on the ropes.
Gonzalez dropped Lopez early in the fourth with a strong right to the chin, followed by a brawling fifth round, and the action slowed slightly in the sixth. גאָנזאַלעז, who took control in the final two rounds, went the distance for the first time, taking a hard-fought eight-round unanimous decision (79-73 רענטגענ 2, 76-75).
He was definitely the toughest I’ve fought,” Gonzalez said after the fight. “I still have to work on things in the gym. I didn’t go to the body like I did in my last few fights. I was head-hunting tonight. The dude was tough, I had to out-box him. I hurt my left hand late in the later rounds and stayed southpaw.
I definitely learned a lot. My conditioning was there and I went eight strong rounds. איך פילן גוט, I could go another eight rounds. Fighting at home was good, I have a big fan-base here. I hope to be back here in October 28טה.”
Lamonakis (10-2-3, 1 קאָ), a former IBO world champion, and past GBU world titlist Ramsey (108-1, 5 קאָס) went toe-to-toe from the opening bell for 10 קאַמפּעטיטיוו, non-stop rounds, ending in a 10-round draw by three judgesscores of 95-95.
Undefeated Worcester heavyweight Bryan Daniels (5-0, 3 קאָס) unloaded on an over-matched ChristopherThe ArchbishopBoykins (1-9), dropping the Floridian three times in the second round until referee Leo Gerstel mercifully waved off the fight at the end of the second.
Former No. 1 USA amateur boxer Bobby Harris III, the son of multiple national amateur champion and retired pro heavyweight, Bobby Harris, made his long-awaited pro debut. Fighting out of Worcester, Harris overcame early roughhouse tactics by Brazilian light heavyweight ראָדריגאָ אַלמעידאַ, פון Woburn, מאַ, to earn a four-round “שוטאָוט” באַשלוס.
In a rematch of a fight this past April, Antonio Chaves Fernandez (8-32-4, 2 קאָס), of Brockton (מאַ), defeated Worcester welterweight Andy Gonzalez (6-2, 5 קאָס), by way of a six-round majority decision, to even their rivalry at 1-1.
Southbridge, MA welterweight ווילפרעדאָ “די סוקאַראָ” פּייגאַן (2-0) and his Lawrence, MA opponent, Anthony Everett (1-6), turned in an entertaining performance as Pagan won a four-round majority decision, despite him being decked in the final round.
לאָראַנס, MA welterweight Adrian Sosa (3-0, 3 קאָס) needed only 41-second to stop New York City’s Zach Johnson (0-2). Sosa dropped Johnson in the first 10 seconds and again moments later, after which referee Gerstel halted the action.
Springfield, MA welterweight דעריק “טאָפּל ימפּאַקט” Whitley (2-0), the son of a retired professional boxer, ימפּרוווד צו 2-0 with a four-round unanimous decision over veteran Connecticut fighter Shaka Moore (12-23-3, 2 קאָס).
Worcester’s pro-debuting Neal Sullivan (0-0-1) and Brazilian super middleweight שאול Almeida (0-8-1) opened the night fighting a four-round majority draw.
גאַנץ רעזולטאַטן ונטער:
באַאַמטער רעזולטאַטן
(winners listed first each fight)
הויפּט געשעעניש – VACANT UBF ALL-AMERICAS FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
Irvin Gonzalez (7-0, 6 קאָס), Worcester, מאַ
WDEC8 (79-73, 79-73, 76-75)
Raul Lopez (10-3-1, 5 קאָס), בראָנקס, ניו יאָרק
(Gonzalez won vacant UBF All-Americas featherweight title)
CO-FEATUREVACANT UBF HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
Sonya Lamonakis (10-2-3 (1 קאָ), ניו יארק, NY by way of Greece
D10 (95-95, 95-95, 95-95)
Laura Ramsey (10-7-1 (5 קאָס), Winter Haven, פל
כעוויווייץ
Bryan Daniels (5-0, 3 קאָס), Worcester, מאַ
WTKO2 (2:35)
Christopher Boykins (1-9, 0 קאָס), אָרלאַנדאָ, פל
ליכט כעוויווייץ
Bobby Harris III (1-0), Worcester, מאַ
WDEC4 (40-36, 40-36, 40-36)
ראָדריגאָ אַלמעידאַ (1-7, 0 קאָס), Woburn, מאַ
יבער מידדלעוועיגהץ
Neal Sullivan (0-0-1), Worcester, מאַ
D4 (37-39, 38-38, 38-38)
שאול Almeida (0-8-1), Framingham, מאַ
וועלטערוועיגהץ
Derrick Whitley (2-0, 0 קאָס), Springfield, מאַ
WDEC4 (40-36, 39-37, 38-37)
Shaka Moore (12-23-3, 2 קאָס), Norwalk, קאָרט
Antonio Chaves Fernandez (8-32-4, 2 קאָס), Brockton, מאַ
וודעק6 (58-56, 58-56, 57-57)
Andy Gonzalez (6-2, 5 קאָס), Worcester, מאַ
Adrian Sosa (3-0, 3 קאָס), לאָראַנס, מאַ
ווטקאָ1 (0:41)
Zach Johnson (0-2), ניו יארק, ניו יאָרק
Wilfredo Pagan (2-0, 0 קאָס), Worcester, מאַ
WDEC4 (38-37, 38-37, 38-38)
Anthony Everett (1-6, 0 קאָס), לאָראַנס, מאַ
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Heavyweight Sonya Lamonakis Takes on Laura Ramsey for vacant UBF World Championship

New England’s Future 3June 10th אין Worcester, מאַ
Worcester, מאַסע. (יוני 1, 2017) – Popular heavyweight SonyaThe ScholarLamonakis נעמט אויף LauraLady RamRamsey פֿאַר די ליידיק וניווערסאַל באָקסינג Federation (ובף) World title, אויף שבת נאַכט, יוני 10, אין די אַכט-קייַלעכיק “New England’s Future 3co-feature at the DCU Center (Exhibition Hall) אין Worcester, מאַססאַטשוסעטץ.
New England’s Future 3is presented by Rivera Promotions Entertainment (רפּע), which is owned and operated by retired three-time, צוויי אָפּטייל וועלט מייַסטער דזשאָסע אַנטאָניאָ ריוועראַ און זיין זון, Anthonee (אַ.דזש.) ריוועראַ.
Undefeated prospect Irvin Gonzalez (6-0, 6 קאָס), 21, headlines at home in his first scheduled eight-round bout, קעגן Raul Lopez (10-2-1, 5 קאָס), פון בראנקס (ניו יאָרק), for the vacant UBF All-American super featherweight championship.
I am excited to be able to have our first world championship boxing match on our ‘New England’s 3’ באָקסינג געשעעניש,” promoter Jose Rivera commented. “It’s special because it’s a women’s World Heavyweight title fight with veterans like Sonya and Laura, who also have some hostilities towards one another. They’ve both earned this opportunity to fight for the UBF Women’s World Heavyweight Championship. I expect fireworks and know fans will be in for a treat.
Pro boxing returns to the DCU Center for the first time אין 11 יאָרן, when promoter Jose Antonio Rivera defeated Alejandro גאַרסיאַ, by way of a 12-round unanimous decision, for the World Boxing Association (וובאַ) World super welterweight title.
Born in Greece, Lamonakis (10-2-2, 1 קאָ), who grew-up in Turners Falls (מאַ), is a teacher in New York City. She is a Springfield College graduate and has two Master’s Degrees. “I’m honored to be fighting in the first world title fight in Worcester since Jose Rivera,” Lamonakis said. “I’m from Massachusetts and I fought twice at Mechanics Hall (אין Worcester, including her pro debut in 2010). I heard Jose was promoting shows in Worcester, so I called to say I’d like to fight for a world title on one of his cards. I think he saw me fight before and he quickly agreed.
This is still a make-dominates sport. I tell young girls to box as a side job. I have two Master’s Degrees and I’m a full-time teacher in New York. Boxing is my hobby. Very few women can make enough money boxing to make a good living. I don’t know if it’s because I was born in Greece and boxing is in my blood, but I love this sport and that’s what keeps me going. I guess I was born to fight. I enjoy getting in the ring. I’ve gotten a lot from boxing and now I’m giving back to amateurs in New York City as president of a youth organization.
Lamonakis; is a former International Boxing Organization World and New York State female heavyweight champion. Her opponent, Ramsey (10-7, קאָס), as a two-time world title challenger is hoping the third time is the charm for her. They have history together and this fight nearly happened a few years ago.
I beat her daughter (Alysia Williams-Stevenson) in my second pro fight,” Lamonakis explained. “She said she’s see me and now, seven years later, we’re fighting. She’s a little older than me and I needed more fights before I fought her. We were supposed to fight a few years ago in Aruba but a hurricane cancelled the show.
In an eight-round Special Cruiserweight Attraction, Pembroke (מאַ) fan favorite VinnieAmerican NightmareCarita (16-1-1, 15 קאָס) meets Brazilian knockout specialist Marcelo LeonardoQueizadaDa Silva (22-4, 17 קאָס).
קאַמף אויף די ונדערקאַרד, אַלע אין פיר-קייַלעכיק באַוץ, are Worcester welterweight Andy Gonzalez (6-1, 5 קאָס) ווס. טבאַ, לאָראַנס (מאַ) יינגער וועלטערווייט AdrianTonka” סאָוסאַ (2-0, 2 קאָס) ווס. Buffalo’s דזשאַק Grady (0-5-1), Worcester פעאַטהערוועיגהט אַנדינאָ ראַנסע (1-0) ווס. Woburn (מאַ) Gilvan Santos (0-3), Springfield (מאַ) יינגער מידדלעוועיגהט דעריק “טאָפּל ימפּאַקט” Whitley (1-0) ווס. Norwalk (קאָרט) וועטעראַן Shaka Moore (12-22-3, 2 קאָס), Worcester’s pro-debuting Bobby Harris III ווס. Woburn (מאַ) יבער מידדלעוועיגהט ראָדריגאָ אַלמעידאַ (1-6), Southbridge (מאַ) יינגער וועלטערווייט ווילפרעדאָ “די סוקאַראָ” פּייגאַן (1-0) ווס. Lawrence’s Anthony Everett (1-5), Worcester’s Bryan Daniels (4-0, 2 קאָס) ווס. Florida’s ChristopherThe ArchbishopBoykins (1-8) at a 205-pound catchweight, Hartford’s (קאָרט) Richie “פּאָפּייע די סאַילאָר מענטש” ריוועראַ (1-0, 1 קאָ) ווס. בראַזיליאַן Nathan Schulte (0-2) at a 180-pound catchweight, and Worcester’s pro-debuting Neal Sullivan ווס. Framingham (מאַ) יבער מידדלעוועיגהט שאול Almeida (0-8).
כל פייץ און פייטערז זענען אונטערטעניק צו טוישן.
טיקקעץ, פּרייסט בייַ $75.00 (רינגסידע) און $45.00 (גענעראַל אַרייַנטרעטן), 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), אַדזש ריוועראַ
(anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) אָדער קיין פון די Fighters
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Budding star Irvin Gonzalez Starting to make waves in Super featherweight division

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New England’s Future 3June 10th אין Worcester, מאַ

Worcester, מאַסע. (מייַ 24, 2017) – New England’s top prospect with 10 pro fights of less, undefeated hometown favorite Irvin Gonzalez, is on a fast track going into his June 10טה headline fight in the third installment of the “ניו ענגלאַנד 'ס צוקונפֿט” סעריע, ביי די DCU צענטער (Exhibition Hall) אין Worcester, מאַססאַטשוסעטץ.

New England’s Future 3is presented by Rivera Promotions Entertainment (רפּע), which is owned and operated by retired three-time, צוויי אָפּטייל וועלט מייַסטער דזשאָסע אַנטאָניאָ ריוועראַ און זיין זון, Anthonee (אַ.דזש.) ריוועראַ.
The 21-year-old Gonzalez (6-0, 6 קאָס) נעמט אויף Raul Lopez (10-2-1, 5 קאָס), פון בראנקס (ניו יאָרק), in an eight-round main event for the vacant Universal Boxing Federation (ובף) All-American super featherweight championship.
Pro boxing returns to the DCU Center for the first time אין 11 יאָרן, יראָניקאַללי, when promoter Jose Antonio Rivera defeated Alejandro גאַרסיאַ, by way of a 12-round unanimous decision, for the World Boxing Association (וובאַ) World super welterweight title.
I am excited to watch Irvin’s boxing career flourish,” promoter Jose Rivera remarked. “He has all the tools to become a world champion. Fighting for the UBF championship will be the first of many and I am glad that we are able to give him this opportunity. I see big things for Irvin and I hope fans come out שבת נאַכט, יוני 10טה, to support him and the other local boxers.”.
“דאס איז אַ גרויס געלעגנהייט פֿאַר מיר,” גאָנזאַלעז געזאגט. “I’m blessed to be fighting in Worcester for my first title. It’s not a big title but it’s like taking baby steps to a world title. Since I started boxing at the Boys & Girls Club, I always wanted to be like Jose, a three-time world champion. איצט, it’s my turn, and I’m fighting again in my city.
Gonzalez has a perfect pro record: six rights, six wins by knockout. אָבער, he’s only had fought a grand total of eight rounds, and June 10טה he’s in a scheduled eight-round match. The well-spoken youngster isn’t concerned with the step up in rounds and opposition.
I’ve been asked about that by a lot of media, trainers and other fighters,” he explained. “I’ve always trained like it’s for a world title fight, 12 ראָונדס, so I’m not worried about going into deep water. I’m in magnificent shape, three weeks before the fight, and even in the amateurs I’ve always gotten stronger as the fight went along. In sparring, I get stronger, so going eight isn’t a problem for me.
I don’t really know much about my opponent. He won a few national titles but hasn’t fought too often. I’ll see what he brings into the ring and then adjust. I know I’m taller.
Gonzalez learned a lot when he was a sparring partner for גויללערמאָ ריגאָנדעאַוקס in Florida that was supposed to be a six-week training camp that ended after three weeks due to Rigondeauxfight being cancelled.
I learned a lot about different training methods that I now use,” Irvin continued. “His techniques are phenomenal. I was around a world champion, two-time Olympic gold medalist and I saw his work ethic. After all he’s accomplished, he still has a great work ethic, and I learned from him that a fighter need continue working like he does until the day it’s all over. It’s not all about money, it’s having fun every day, doing what we love.
Former world female heavyweight champions SonyaThe ScholarLamonakis (10-2-2, 1 קאָ), the New York City teacher who lived in Turners Falls (מאַ), און LauraLady RamRamsey (10-7, 5 קאָס) battle for the vacant UBF World heavyweight title in the eight-round co-featured event.
Pembroke (מאַ) קרויסערוועיגהט VinnieAmerican NightmareCarita (16-1-1, 15 קאָס) meets invading Brazilian knockout artist Marcelo LeonardoQueizadaDa Silva (22-4, 17 קאָס) in an eight-round Special Cruiserweight Attraction.
Also fighting on the undercard, אַלע אין פיר-קייַלעכיק באַוץ, are Worcester welterweight Andy Gonzalez (6-1, 5 קאָס) ווס. טבאַ, לאָראַנס (מאַ) יינגער וועלטערווייט AdrianTonka” סאָוסאַ (2-0, 2 קאָס) ווס. Buffalo’s דזשאַק Grady (0-5-1), New Haven (קאָרט) פעאַטהערוועיגהט Josh Crespo (7-4-3, 3 קאָס) ווס. Georgia’s גאַבריעל בראַקסטאָן (2-18, 1 קאָ), Worcester פעאַטהערוועיגהט אַנדינאָ ראַנסע (1-0) ווס. Woburn (מאַ) Gilvan Santos (0-3), Springfield (מאַ) יינגער מידדלעוועיגהט דעריק “טאָפּל ימפּאַקט” Whitley (1-0) ווס. Norwalk (קאָרט) וועטעראַן Shaka Moore (12-22-3, 2 קאָס), Worcester’s pro-debuting Bobby Harris III ווס. Woburn (מאַ) יבער מידדלעוועיגהט ראָדריגאָ אַלמעידאַ (1-6), Southbridge (מאַ) יינגער וועלטערווייט ווילפרעדאָ “די סוקאַראָ” פּייגאַן (1-0) ווס. Lawrence’s Anthony Everett (1-5), Worcester’s Bryan Daniels (4-0, 2 קאָס) ווס. Florida’s ChristopherThe ArchbishopBoykins (1-8) at a 205-pound catchweight, Hartford’s (קאָרט) Richie “פּאָפּייע די סאַילאָר מענטש” ריוועראַ (1-0, 1 קאָ) ווס. בראַזיליאַן Nathan Schulte (0-2) at a 180-pound catchweight, and Worcester’s pro-debuting Neal Sullivan ווס. Framingham (מאַ) super middleweight Saul Almeida (0-8).
כל פייץ און פייטערז זענען אונטערטעניק צו טוישן.
טיקקעץ, פּרייסט בייַ $75.00 (רינגסידע) און $45.00 (גענעראַל אַרייַנטרעטן), 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), אַדזש ריוועראַ
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Undefeated hometown prospect Irvin Gonzalez to headline June 10; New England’s Future series continues in Worcester, מאַ

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Heavyweight Sonya Lamonakis to
Fight for vacant UBF World title
Worcester, מאַסע. (מייַ 10, 2017, 2017) – Undefeated rising super featherweight prospect Irvin Gonzalez will headline the third installment of the “ניו ענגלאַנד 'ס צוקונפֿט” סעריע, שבת נאַכט, יוני 10, as professional boxing returns for the first time אין 11 יאָרן to the DCU Center (Exhibition Hall) אין Worcester, מאַססאַטשוסעטץ.
New England’s Future 3is presented by Rivera Promotions Entertainment (רפּע), which is owned and operated by retired three-time, צוויי אָפּטייל וועלט מייַסטער דזשאָסע אַנטאָניאָ ריוועראַ און זיין זון, Anthonee (אַ.דזש.) ריוועראַ.
Arguably the top New England prospect, the 21-year-old Gonzalez (6-0, 6 קאָס) is continuing Worcester’s rich boxing tradition, which dates back nearly a century. א 2015 N. און. גאָלדען גלאָוועס מייַסטער, Gonzalez has knocked out all six of his pro opponents, four in the opening round, the other two in the second. Gonzalez will fight Raul Lopez (10-2-1, 5 קאָס), פון בראנקס (ניו יאָרק), in an eight-round match for the vacant Universal Boxing Federation (ובף) East Regional super featherweight championship.
Former International Boxing Organization (IBO heavyweight world champion, SonyaThe ScholarLamonakis (10-2-2, 1 קאָ), will face TBA in the eight-round co-feature for the vacant UBF World heavyweight title. Lamonakis is a New York City teacher who lived in Turners Falls (מאַ) and graduated from Springfield (מאַ) College. She is a native of Greece and a four-time New York Golden Gloves champion.
I am excited that we will be having our ‘New England’s Future 3boxing event at the DCU Center,” promoter Jose Antonio Rivera said. “The last time there was boxing at the DCU was when I fought for and won the WBA Junior Middleweight world title. It was an electric night with the fight televised live on Showtime. I am hoping we can bring the same kind of excitement with our action- packed lineup of young and hungry up-and-coming boxers.
We have two UBF title fights on the line with Sonya Lamonakis fighting for the female UBF Heavyweight World Title and Worcester’s own Irving Gonzalez, in only his seventh pro fight, fighting for the UBF 126-pound division East Regional championship. I’m also excited to have five Worcester boxers on our event at the DCU and I hope our Worcester fan-base comes out to support them. I am looking forward to seeing another great night of action-packed boxing.
Powerhouse fighter VinnieAmerican NightmareCarita (16-1-1, 15 קאָס), fighting out of Pembroke (מאַ), returns in an eight-round Special Cruiserweight Attraction against TBA.
Also fighting on the undercard, אַלע אין פיר-קייַלעכיק באַוץ, are Worcester welterweight Andy Gonzalez (6-1, 5 קאָס) ווס. Baltimore’s קעווין “The ScarecrowWomack, דזשוניער. (7-14-3, 5 קאָס), לאָראַנס (מאַ) יינגער וועלטערווייט AdrianTonka” סאָוסאַ (2-0, 2 קאָס) ווס. לאַס וועגאַס’ Johnny Frazier (2-3-0-4, 2 קאָס), New Haven (קאָרט) פעאַטהערוועיגהט Josh Crespo (7-4-3, 3 קאָס) ווס. Georgia’s גאַבריעל בראַקסטאָן (2-18, 1 קאָ), Worcester פעאַטהערוועיגהט אַנדינאָ ראַנסע (1-0) ווס. Woburn (מאַ) Gilvan Santos (0-3), Springfield (מאַ) יינגער מידדלעוועיגהט דעריק “טאָפּל ימפּאַקט” Whitley (1-0) ווס. Norwalk (קאָרט) וועטעראַן Shaka Moore (12-22-3, 2 קאָס), Worcester’s Bobby Harris III ווס. Brazil’s Nathan Schulte in a battle of pro-debuting super middleweights, Southbridge (מאַ) יינגער וועלטערווייט ווילפרעדאָ “די סוקאַראָ” פּייגאַן (1-0) ווס. Lawrence’s Anthony Everett (1-5), Worcester heavyweight Bryan Daniels (4-0, 2 קאָס) ווס. Florida’s ChristopherThe ArchbishopBoykins (1-8) and Hartford’s (קאָרט) Richie “פּאָפּייע די סאַילאָר מענטש” ריוועראַ (1-0, 1 קאָ) ווס. Michigan’s Michael Shipp (1-4, 1 קאָ) fighting at a 180-pound catch-weight.
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טיקקעץ, פּרייסט בייַ $75.00 (רינגסידע) און $45.00 (גענעראַל אַרייַנטרעטן), 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), אַדזש ריוועראַ
(anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) אָדער קיין פון די Fighters.
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Top Prospect Irvin Gonzalez remains perfect Stops Israel Rojas in second round

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OFFICIAL RESULTS FROM WORCESTER
(ל) – Irvin Gonzalez
Worcester, מאַסע. (יאַנואַר 20, 2017) – Boxing returned to Worcester last night (דאָנערשטיק) 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 “ניו ענגלאַנד 'ס צוקונפֿט” סעריע, דערלאנגט דורך ריוועראַ פּראָמאָטיאָנס ובידור, featured 10 אַקציע-פּאַקט פייץ, highlighted by rising Worcester featherweight prospect Irvin Gonzalez (5-0, 5 קאָס).
The support we received from the sold out crowd was exciting for our first show,” האט געזאגט פאַרשפּרייטער דזשאָסע אַנטאָניאָ ריוועראַ, the former 3-time, 2-אָפּטייל וועלט מייַסטער. “We working on our second show in March, אַוואַדע, 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, ישראל “Tigre” Ramos (9-15, 3 קאָס), 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 זונטיק o report to undefeated גויללערמאָ ריגאָנדעאַוקס’ training camp in Miami, where he’ll work with the reigning WBA super bantamweight world champion and 2-time Olympic gold medalist.
ונדעפעאַטעד שטראַל “באַזאָאָקאַ” Gracewski (5-0, 3 קאָס), fighting out of Springfield (מאַ), was on a search-and-destroy mission in the co-feature against Worcester super middleweight Ralph Johnson (2-10, 1 קאָ), who was dropped three times before referee Kevin Hope halted the fight.
Hartford ס פּראָ-דעבוטינג ריטשארד “פּאָפּייע די סאַילאָר מענטש” ריוועראַ was good to the finish, albeit only two rounds, in a fight contested at a 185-pound catchweight against Philadelphian Davonte Hopkins (0-3). ריוועראַ, ווער איז געווען אַ 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, כאָומטאַון באַליבט אַנדינאָ ראַנסע‘s pro debut resulted in a hard earned victory, by way of a four-round unanimous decision, over Lowell’s (מאַ) previously unbeaten יונתן פּערעז (2-1-1, 2 קאָס)
Unbeaten Haitian heavyweight Jean PierreKid CreoleAugstin (7-0-1, 3 קאָס) pounded game Mexican foe Jose HumbertoOlympicoCorral (19-22, 12 קאָס) from the opening bell en route to a shutout six-round unanimous decision.
East Hartford prospect Anthony Laureano (2-0, 1 קאָ), אַ 2016 ניו ענגלאַנד גאָלדען גלאָוועס מייַסטער, finished off winless welterweight Rafael Francis (0-9) with a debilitating body shot early in the second round.
In his pro debut, popular Worcester heavyweight Felix Martinez, a local barber, spotted his opponent, 392-פונט Bobby Favors (0-4), קימאַט 60 pounds but Favors was unable to continue after the first round.
Southbridge, מאַ ווילפרעדאָ “די סוקאַראָ” פּייגאַן turned in a memorable pro debut, winning a four-round majority decision over Alexander Picot (1-2-1 (0 קאָס), contested at a 145-pound catchweight.
The second-oldest pro fighter in Massachusetts history, 49-יאָר-אַלט “איריש” Chuck Shearns (3-1, 2 קאָס), 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
יוז. מאַרינע Brandon Montella, fighting out of Saugus, MA., ימפּרוווד זיין רעקאָרד צו 6-0 (5 קאָס), as his light heavyweight Mexican veteran ראָבערטאָ “די אַלטע” וואַלענזועלאַ (69-74-2, 56 קאָס) suffered an injury early in the second round.
גאַנץ רעזולטאַטן ונטער:
באַאַמטער רעזולטאַטן
הויפּט געשעעניש –Featherweights
Irvin Gonzalez (5-0, 5 קאָס), Worcester, מאַ
WTKO2 (1:28)
Israel Rojas (9-15, 3 קאָס), Aqua Prieta, Sonora, מעקסיקא
קאָ-שטריך – Super Middleweights
Ray Graceski (5-0, 3 קאָס), Springfield, מאַ
ווטקאָ1 (1:32)
Ralph Johnson (2-10, 1 קאָ), Worcester, מאַ
כעוויווייץ
Jean Pierre Augstin (8-0-1, 3 קאָס), לאָראַנס, מאַ
וודעק6 (60-54, 60-54, 60-54)
Jose HumbertoOlympicoCorral (19-23, 12 קאָס), Aqua Prieta, Sonora, מעקסיקא
Felix Martinez (1-0, 1 קאָ), Worcester, מאַ
ווטקאָ1 (3:00)
Bobby Favors (0-4), Cincinnati, טאַקע
(185-פונט) קאַטטשוועיגהט
Richard Rivera (1-0, 1 קאָ), האַרטפאָרד, קאָרט
WTKO2 (2:48)
Davonte Hopkins (0-3), פילאדעלפיע, פּאַ
ליכט כעוויווייץ
Brandon Montella (6-0, 5 קאָס), Saugus, מאַ
WTKO2 (0:50)
ראָבערטאָ וואַלענזועלאַ (69-74-2, 56 קאָס), Aqua Prieta, Sonora, מעקסיקא
JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Chuck Shearns (3-1, 2 קאָס), Auburn, מאַ
ווטקאָ1 (2:19)
Shavonte Dixon (0-2), פילאדעלפיע, פּאַ
(145-פונט) CATCHWEIGHT
Wilfredo Pagan (1-0, 0 קאָס), Southbridge, מאַ
WDEC4 (39-37, 39-37, 38-38)
Alexander Picot (1-2-1, 0 קאָס), Cidra, פּאָרטאַ ריקאָ
וועלטערוועיגהץ
Anthony Laureano (2-0, 1 קאָ), East Hartford, קאָרט
WKO2 (0:24)
Rafael Francis (0-9), Dorchester, מאַ
JUNIOR FEATHERWEIGHTS
אַנדינאָ ראַנסע 1-0, 0 קאָס), Worcester, מאַ
WDEC4 (40-36, 39-37, 39-37)
יונתן פּערעז (2-1-1, 2 קאָס), לאָוועלל, מאַ
SPONSORS: כעוויווייץ – Lundgren Honda, אַטטי. Michael H. Erlich, אַטטי. מאַריאַ ב. ריוועראַ-קאָטטאָ, USANA Health Services; LightweightsTKO Auto Repair, אַטטי. Stephen W. Debs.
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ABOUT RIVERA PROMOTIONS ENTERTAINMENT (רפּע): געגרינדעט אין 2016, Rivera Promotions Entertainment is owned and operated by one of Worcester’s all-time greatest boxers – 3-צייַט, 2-division world champion Jose Antonio “די גאַללאָ” ריוועראַ – along with his son, AnthoneeAJ” ריוועראַ, whose collective goal is to bring boxing back to Worcester on a consistent basis, providing boxers a platform and fans a full entertainment experience.

Prospect Irvin Gonzalez continuing Worcester boxing tradition Jan 19th

Inaugural “ניו ענגלאַנד 'ס צוקונפֿט” series event in Worcester
Worcester, מאַסע. (יאַנואַר 11, 2017) – Fast rising featherweight prospect Irvin Gonzalez (4-0, 4 קאָס) will continue Worcester’s rich boxing tradition דאָנערשטיקנאַכט, יאַנואַר 19, headlining the inaugural “ניו ענגלאַנד 'ס צוקונפֿט” series event against Mexican invader ישראל “TigreRojas (9-14, 3 קאָס), at the Worcester Palladium.
Rivera Promotions Entertainment (רפּע), 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, צווישן אנדערע, pro and amateur standouts such as multiple national amateur champion Bobby Harris, שאָן “The Irish ExpressSean Fitzgerald און עדווין ראַדריגעז.
Arguably the greatest Worcester fighter in the past 50 years is three-time, צוויי-אָפּטייל וועלט מייַסטער Jose Antonio “די גאַללאָ” ריוועראַ, who is promoting “ניו ענגלאַנד 'ס צוקונפֿט” with his son, Anthonee.I have seen Irvin train and fight since he was in the Junior Olympics,” Rivera said. “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.
גאָנזאַלעז, אַ 2015 ניו ענגלאַנד גאָלדען גלאָוועס מייַסטער, 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. איך בין יקסייטאַד. 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 a 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 (מאַ) ליכט כעוויווייט Reinaldo “באַזאָאָקאַ” גראַסעסקי (4-0, 2 קאָס) faces Worcester’s Ralph Johnson (2-9, 1 קאָ).
Fighting on the undercard in four-round bouts are Worcester junior lightweight אַנדינאָ ראַנסע in his pro debut vs. Lowell’s (מאַ) יונתן פּערעז (2-0-1, 2 קאָס), pro-debuting Worcester heavyweight Felix Martinez ווס. Bobby Favor (0-3), Hartford’s (קאָרט) pro-debuting light heavyweight ריטשארד “פּאָפּייע די סאַילאָר מענטש” ריוועראַ ווס. Brockton’s (מאַ) Davonte Hopkins (0-2), pro-debuting Southbridge (מאַ) באָקסער Wilfredo Pagan ווס. Alexander Picot (1-1-1, 0 קאָס) at a 145-pound catchweight, pro-debuting Springfield (מאַ) junior featherweight לויס “Pancho” סאַנטיאַגאָ ווס, Jonathan Ramos (0-2), 2016 N.E. גאָלדען גלאָוועס מייַסטער Anthony Laureano (1-0), of East Haven (קאָרט), ווס. Boston junior welterweight Rafael Francis (0-8), Auburn (מאַ) יינגער מידדלעוועיגהט “איריש” Chuck Shearns (2-1, 1 קאָ), the 49-year-old hanging up his gloves after his fight with Shavonte Dixon (0-1), פון פילאדעלפיע, Saugus (מאַ) ליכט כעוויווייט Brandon Montella (5-0, 4 קאָס) ווס. Roberto El Viejo” וואַלענזועלאַ (69-73-2, 56 קאָס) and unbeaten Lawrence (מאַ) כעוויווייט Jean Pierre Augstin (7-0-1, 3 קאָס) ווס. Jose HymbertoOlympicoCorral (19-22, 12 קאָס).
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טיקקעץ, פּרייסט בייַ $65.00 (רינגסידע), $45.00 (preferred seating) און $35.00 (גענעראַל אַרייַנטרעטן), זענען אויף פאַרקויף און בנימצא צו קויפן ביי www.ThePalladium.net אָדער די פּאַללאַדיום קעסטל אָפיס (אַלגעמיין אַרייַנטרעטן בלויז), אָדער דורך קאַנטאַקטינג דזשאָסע ריוועראַ (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), אַדזש ריוועראַ (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, אַטטי. Michael H. Erlich, אַטטי. מאַריאַ ב. Rivera-Cotto and USANA Health Services. Other sponsors are TKO Auto Repair and Atty. Stephen W. Debs.
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49-year-old pro boxer “איריש” Chuck Shearns Hanging up gloves January 19th

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Worcester, מאַסע. (יאַנואַר 5, 2017) – Auburn (מאַ) יינגער מידדלעוועיגהט “איריש” Chuck Shearns will become the second-oldest professional fighter in Massachusetts boxing history אויף דאנערשטיג נאַכט, יאַנואַר 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.
די ינאָגיעראַל “ניו ענגלאַנד 'ס צוקונפֿט” series event is being presented by Rivera Promotions Entertainment (רפּע), which is owned and operated by one of Worcester’s all-time greatest boxers – 3-צייַט, 2-אָפּטייל וועלט מייַסטער Jose Antonio “די גאַללאָ” ריוועראַ – און זיין זון, AnthoneeAJ” ריוועראַ.
Rising junior lightweight prospect, 2015 ניו ענגלאַנד גאָלדען גלאָוועס מייַסטער Irvin Gonzalez (4-0, 4 קאָס), will be fighting at home in the 6-round main event against Mexican invader Oscar Eduardo Quezada (2-1, 1 קאָ), while Springfield (מאַ) ליכט כעוויווייט Reinaldo “באַזאָאָקאַ” גראַסעסקי (4-0, 2 קאָס) meets Worcester’s Ralph Johnson (2-9, 1 קאָ) in the six-round co-feature.
The 49-year-old Shearns (2-1, 1 קאָ), who is the general manager of Lundgren Honda in Auburn, וועט נעמען אויף Shavonte Dixon (0-1), פון פילאדעלפיע, in a four-round bout. The state record, set in 2011 by then 53-year-old Joe Siciliano, is safe because Jan. 19טה will definitely be Shearnslast 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 יאר אַלט! 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 (יוחנן), who boxed in the Navy, and my grandfather (יוחנן),” Shearns explained. “My grandfather was a club fighter, אַזוי, boxing was in my blood. I only had four amateur fights and one day I metFitzy,” who is now one of my closest friends. (Sean Fitzgerald, one of Worcester’s all-time best boxers, who is Shearnshead trainer.) I told him I wanted one pro fight and asked him to train me.
וואָס, כאָטש, בייַ די עלטער פון 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 יאַנואַר 19טה because I was given this opportunity and decided to accept it but, האָנעסטלי, I’m sure that this it! Maybe I just wanted a chance to go out with a win because I lost my last one? I don’t know. Sometimes I wake up asking myself, ‘What am I doing?’ And ‘Fitzyis working me so hard for this fightI don’t know if it’s my age or whatbut 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, Shearnstypical day has been, געזונט, in a word, unordinary, to say the least. He reports to work at 5 אַ.ם., exercises and runs on the treadmill for an hour in a small gym at work, catches up withFitzyat Anytime Fitness to hit the heavy and speed bags, and after workFitzytrains 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 אַנדינאָ ראַנסע in his pro debut vs. Lowell’s (מאַ) יונתן פּערעז (2-0-1, 2 קאָס), pro-debuting Worcester heavyweight Felix Martinez ווס. Dorchester’s (מאַ) Brian Richardson (0-8), Hartford’s (קאָרט) pro-debuting light heavyweight ריטשארד “פּאָפּייע די סאַילאָר מענטש” ריוועראַ ווס. Brockton’s (מאַ) Huston Crayton (1-8, 0 קאָס), pro-debuting Southbridge (מאַ) באָקסער Wilfredo Pagan ווס. Puerto Rican Alexander Picot (1-1-1, 0 קאָס) at a 145-pound catchweight, pro-debuting Springfield (מאַ) junior featherweight לויס “Pancho” סאַנטיאַגאָ ווס, Mexican Jonathan Ramos (1-2, 0 קאָס), 2016 N.W. גאָלדען גלאָוועס מייַסטער Anthony Laureano (1-0), of East Haven (קאָרט), ווס. Boston junior welterweight Rafael Francis (0-8), Saugus (מאַ) ליכט כעוויווייט Brandon Montella (5-0, 4 קאָס) ווס. Mexican veteran Roberto El Viejo” וואַלענזועלאַ (69-73-2, 56 קאָס) and unbeaten Lawrence (מאַ) כעוויווייט Jean Pierre Augstin (7-0-1, 3 קאָס).
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טיקקעץ, פּרייסט בייַ $65.00 (רינגסידע), $45.00 (preferred seating) און $35.00 (גענעראַל אַרייַנטרעטן), זענען אויף פאַרקויף און בנימצא צו קויפן ביי www.ThePalladium.net אָדער די פּאַללאַדיום קעסטל אָפיס (אַלגעמיין אַרייַנטרעטן בלויז), אָדער דורך קאַנטאַקטינג דזשאָסע ריוועראַ (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), אַדזש ריוועראַ (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, אַטטי. Michael H. Erlich, אַטטי. מאַריאַ ב. Rivera-Cotto and USANA Health Services. Other sponsors are TKO Auto Repair and Atty. Stephen W. Debs.
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Inaugural “ניו ענגלאַנד 'ס צוקונפֿט” series event in Worcester

Professional Boxing returns Jan. 19 to Worcester Junior lightweight prospect Irvin Gonzalez headlines Inaugural “ניו ענגלאַנד 'ס צוקונפֿט” series event

Worcester, מאַסע. (דעצעמבער 29, 2016) — Rivera Promotions Entertainment (רפּע) held a press conference yesterday to formally announce its inaugural show, “ניו ענגלאַנד 'ס צוקונפֿט,” Thursday night, יאַנואַר 19, at the Worcester Palladium. It will mark the first professional boxing event in Worcester, located in Central Mass., אין פינף יאר.
Rivera Promotions Entertainment is owned and operated by one of Worcester’s all-time greatest boxers – 3-צייַט, 2-אָפּטייל וועלט מייַסטער Jose Antonio “די גאַללאָ” ריוועראַalong with his son, AnthoneeAJ” ריוועראַ, whose collective goal is to bring boxing back to Worcester on a consistent basis, providing boxers a platform and fans a full entertainment experience.
It’s all about the fighters,” RPE CEO Jose Antonio Rivera said. “I’m in a unique position as a promoter because of my boxing background. I hard it is for local fighters to get fights, which is why we have so many with less than six pro fights and five pro debuts fighters on this card. They are why we’re here today. I never had a press conference until I was much more established in my career. This is about them showcasing their skills.
After my son graduated from Johnson Wales University with a degree in Sports Management, he told me he was ready to form Rivera Promotions Entertainment, as we had discussed, and promote shows. I lost a lot of money promoting a show in 2008, so I told him to put a plan together first and within a week he did. He had gotten his feet wet in the business as an intern for a boxing promoter. We went over the plan ad decided that we can do this. We’re not signing fighters, רעכט איצט, we’re helping them build their careers. We do a lot of hard work behind the scenes that the public doesn’t see; the fighters work in the gym. I’m really excited about January 19טה. Irvin Gonzalez is a future world champion.
טיקקעץ, פּרייסט בייַ $65.00 (רינגסידע), $45.00 (preferred seating) און $35.00 (גענעראַל אַרייַנטרעטן), זענען אויף פאַרקויף און בנימצא צו קויפן ביי www.ThePalladium.net אָדער די פּאַללאַדיום קעסטל אָפיס (אַלגעמיין אַרייַנטרעטן בלויז), אָדער דורך קאַנטאַקטינג דזשאָסע ריוועראַ (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), אַדזש ריוועראַ (anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) of any of the fighters. A portion of the proceeds will go to Why Me & Sherry’s House.
We appreciate the support being given to us and the fighters who give their blood, sweat and tears for you,” RPE president A.J. Rivera added. “I got into the business side of boxing as an intern working for CES. In Worcester, we have 11 active fighters, all on the rise, and to bring boxing back to Worcester is special, Teamwork makes dreams work. I also want to note that none of these fighters turned down a single opponent we offered.
Promising junior lightweight prospect, 2015 ניו ענגלאַנד גאָלדען גלאָוועס מייַסטער Irvin Gonzalez (4-0, 4 קאָס), fighting out of Worcester, will be showcased in the 6-round main event against Mexican invader Oscar Eduardo Quezada (2-1, 1 קאָ).
I’m very excited to be fighting in my hometown for the first time as a pro,” Gonzalez commented. “I fought here as an amateur but that’s not the same as fighting in the main event and my first 6-rounder. Don’t take your eyes off the ring when I fight. I’m going to be 5-0 with five knockouts on יאַנואַר 19טה.”
אין די 6-קייַלעכיק גלויבנס-שטריך, ליכט כעוויווייט Reinaldo “באַזאָאָקאַ” גראַסעסקי (4-0, 2 קאָס), of nearby Springfield (מאַ), faces Worcester’s Ralph Johnson (2-9, 1 קאָ).
Fighting on the undercard in 4-round bouts are Worcester junior lightweight אַנדינאָ ראַנסע in his pro debut vs. Lowell’s (מאַ) יונתן פּערעז (2-0-1, 2 קאָס), 49-year-old Auburn (מאַ) יינגער מידדלעוועיגהט “איריש” Chuck Shearns (2-1, 1 קאָ) in his retirement fight vs. Philadelphian Shavonte Dixon (0-1), pro-debuting Worcester heavyweight Felix Martinez ווס. Dorchester’s (מאַ) Brian Richardson (0-8), Hartford’s (קאָרט) pro-debuting light heavyweight ריטשארד “פּאָפּייע די סאַילאָר מענטש” ריוועראַ ווס. Brockton’s (מאַ) Huston Crayton (1-8, 0 קאָס), pro-debuting Southbridge (מאַ) באָקסער Wilfredo Pagan ווס. Puerto Rican Alexander Picot (1-1-1, 0 קאָס) at a 145-pound catchweight, pro-debuting Springfield (מאַ) junior featherweight לויס “Pancho” סאַנטיאַגאָ ווס, Mexican Jonathan Ramos (1-2, 0 קאָס), 2016 N.W. גאָלדען גלאָוועס מייַסטער Anthony Laureano (1-0), of East Haven (קאָרט), ווס. Boston junior welterweight Rafael Francis (0-8), Saugus (מאַ) ליכט כעוויווייט Brandon Montella (5-0, 4 קאָס) ווס. Mexican veteran Roberto El Viejo” וואַלענזועלאַ (69-73-2, 56 קאָס) and unbeaten Lawrence (מאַ) כעוויווייט Jean Pierre Augstin (7-0-1, 3 קאָס) ווס. טבאַ.
כל פייץ און פייטערז זענען אונטערטעניק צו טוישן.
Major event sponsors include Lundgren Honda, אַטטי. Michael H. Erlich, אַטטי. מאַריאַ ב. Rivera-Cotto and USANA Health Services. Other sponsors are TKO Auto Repair and Atty. Stephen W. Debs.
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