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Hartford Boxing Promotions Announces inaugural showFight Night at the Capital

medio-pesado invicto
Richard “Popeye” Rivera to headline & Amateur star Sharad Collier turning pro
Xuño 16 at Xfinity Centre in Hartford, CT

(L-R) – Sharad Collier, promoter/trainer Tony Blanco & Richard Rivera

HARTFORD, Conner. (Maio 3, 2018) -Hartford Boxing Promotions has announced its inaugural event, “Fight Night at the Capital”, to take place Saturday night, Xuño 16, at Xfinity Centre in Hartford, Connecticut.

 

 

Boxing trainer Tony Blanco and his Hartford Boxing Center gym partner, Michael Tran, have teamed with their undefeated light heavyweight prospect, Richard “Popeye The Sailor Man” Rivera (7-0, 6 Kos), to form Hartford Boxing Promotions.

 

 

I’m excited about the entire card and providing a platform for some of the best amateurs in recent Connecticut boxing history to fight,” Blanco said. “‘Popeyeis in the main event. He’s sparred against world champions and each experience has given him more confidence. He’s on his way to greatness. We’re also showcasing (‘The Special One’) Sharad Collier in his pro debut. This kid is something special. Richard is exactly what Hartford needs, somebody youngster can look up to as a role model. ‘Popeyeis exciting to watch and very popular. Sharad is going to be like that, moi.

 

 

I’m thrilled to partner with Richard and Michael to bring boxing back to Hartford, which is a hotbed for boxing, and it has a rich boxing history. There’s a lot of talent here right now and fans will see that June 16th.”

 

 

Boxing’s roots in the Hartford market dates back nearly a full century, headlined by International Hall of Famers WillieWill othe WispPep e ChristopherBattlingBattalino. Other top-area boxers include world champion Marlon “Magic Man” Starling, challengers título mundial GasparEl IndioOrtega e Israel “máis” Cardona, e 1996 USA Olympic Boxing Team captain Lawrence Clay-Bey.

 

 

The hardest hitter in New England, rising star Rivera will defend his Universal Boxing Federation (UBF) New England light heavyweight title in the eight-round main event versus an opponent to be determined.

 

 

 

I’m blessed to help bring boxing back to Hartford,” Rivera commented. “I’m honored to headline our first show, Fans will see good boxing and be entertained. I’m going to put on a good performance on an exciting night. Eu non podo esperar!”

 

 

The 21-yer-old Collard, fighting out of Hartford like Rivera, will be competing in the National Golden Gloves Championships, starting May 14th in Omaha, Nebraska, before returning home to turn pro in a four-round Special Junior Welterweight Attraction versus Carlos Galindo (0-2), de Woburn, Massachusetts.

 

 

Tony is like my second father and I’m grateful to him for allowing me to make my pro debut in my hometown,” Collier remarked. “I’m bringing a big fan-base and I’m going to put on a show. I’m familiar with a lot of fighters on this card. ‘Popeyeis like my big brother. We train and have traveled together as amateurs. We motivate each other. I’m going to try and get a faster knockout than him June 16th.”

 

 

Undefeated Danbury, CT lightweight Omar “The Beast” Bordoy, JR. (5-0, 1 KO) in his first scheduled six-rounder vs. Alexander “El Bravo” Picot (2-5-1), fighting out of Hartford by way of Puerto Rico.

 

 

Also fighting on the undercard, todo en catro redondas Bouts, are Hartford featherweight Luís “Lobito” Rivera (4-3) vs. Phillip Davis (1-1-1), of Worcester, MA; pro-debuting New Haven, CT lightweight Anuel Rosa vs. Cleveland’s Roger Blankenship (1-3), New Britain, CT featherweight Nathan Martinez in his professional debut vs. New Bedford’s (MA)Henry Garcia (1-0), Hartford lightweight Jose Maysonette vs. Justin Morales, of New Bedford, in a battle of pro-debut fighters, and another pair of pro debut fighters, Bridgeport, CT featherweight Jacob Marrero vs. Jimmy Santiago, of New York City.

 

 

Todas as loitas e os loitadores están suxeitos a modificación.

 

 

Ingresos, prezo de $80.00, $60.00 e $40.00, are on sale and available to purchase, así como $125.00 VIP tickets that include food and soft drinks), at Ticket Master outlets or at the Hartford Boxing Center gym.

 

 

As portas abren ás 6 p.m. E, primeira loita comeza ás 7 p.m. E.

 

 

Sponsors include Hot 93.7 FM, Hartford Boxing Center, Foster Buddies Network and HBC ProShop.

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Hartford Boxing Promotions To launch this summer

(L-R) – Michael Tran, Richard Rivera & Tony Blanco

HARTFORD, Conner. (Abril 4, 2018) – Professional boxing’s newest promotional company, Hartford Boxing Promotions, has announced its official formation, as well as tentative plans calling for its inaugural event this summer in Hartford.

 

 

 

Boxing trainer Tony Blanco and his Hartford-based House of Boxing gym partner, Michael Tran, have teamed with their undefeated light heavyweight prospect, Richard “Popeye The Sailor Man” Rivera (6-0, 5 Kos), to form Hartford Boxing Promotions. Rivera is one of the best and most popular pro fighters in New England.

 

 

 

We want to bring boxing back to Hartford,” Blanco addressed why they founded this new promotional company. “Hartford is a hotbed of boxing. There’s a lot of talent here and Hartford has a rich boxing history.

 

 

 

We hope to promote our first show on June 16th, subject to Connecticut Boxing Commission approval, at Xfinity Theatre in Hartford. It’s owned by Live Nation and has been used only as a concert hall, but it has an old-school feel and will be an awesome venue for boxing. We’re excited about promoting events in this new venue for boxing.

 

 

 

Boxing’s roots in the Hartford market dates back nearly a full century, headlined by International Hall of Famers WillieWill othe WispPep e ChristopherBattlingBattalino. Other top-area boxers include world champion Marlon “Magic Man” Starling, challengers título mundial GasparEl IndioOrtega, “Sorveteiro” John Scully e Israel “máis” Cardona, e 1996 USA Olympic Boxing Team captain Lawrence Clay-Bey.

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“Futuro 5 de Nova Inglaterra” Press Conference Quotes

“Futuro 5 de Nova Inglaterra”
Febreiro. 10 en Worcester, MA
(L-R) – Richard “Popeye The Sailor Man” Rivera and Kevin “O New England Bully” Cobbs
WORCESTER, Masa. (Xaneiro 18, 2018) – Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE) hosted a press conference last night in Worcester, Massachusetts at Beatniks to formally announce its February 10th “Futuro 5 de Nova Inglaterra” no Paladio en Worcester.
Undefeated Hartford (CT) medio-pesados Richard “Popeye The Sailor Man” Rivera (5-0, 4 Kos) will headline the fifth installment of the “Futuro de Nova Inglaterra” serie, contra Kevin “O New England Bully” Cobbs (10-2, 4 Kos), fighting out of South Boston (MA), á praza Federación Universal Boxing (UBF) título de New England no evento principal oito redonda.
campión nacional afeccionado dobre de Worcester Policial “BH3” Harris, III (2-0) atende super-medios do Brasil Saul Almeida (0-8-1) no evento co-featured catro roldas, while Hartford super middleweight Jose “Rated R” Rivera (4-1, 3 Kos) atenda Troy “Omar KO Artista” artista (4-7-1 (3 Kos), de Danbury (CT) nunha partida de seis rolda.
“Futuro 5 de Nova Inglaterra” charity choice: Luís Rosa, JR. Scholarship Fund
For each RPR event, promotor Jose Antonio Rivera selects a charity to donate a portion of the proceeds to, and for “Futuro 5 de Nova Inglaterra” he has announced that it will be the Luis Rosa, JR. Scholarship Fund.
We believe it’s important to give back to the community and for this show we have selected the Luis Rosa, JR. Scholarship fund. Luis died last weekend in a tragic car accident at the age of 26. He was a great fighter and an even better person who will be terribly missed. Our company will also push the news about the Luis Rosa, JR. Scholarship Fund when it’s finalized through our social media.
Loitando na eliminatoria, todo en catro redondas Bouts, are Danbury junior welterweight Omar Borðoy, JR. (2-0) vs. Puerto Rican foe Alexander “El Bravo” Picot (2-4-1), Southbridge (MA) welterweight Júnior Wilfredo “o Sucaro” pagán (3-0, 1 KO) vs. pro-estreando Nick Peralta, de Lawrence, invicto Springfield (MA) medio-pesados Raio “bazuca” Graceski (5-0, 3 Kos). vs. pro-estreando de Hartford Paul Bansiak, Springfield welterweight Grúa “Bad Boy” Whitley (2-0) vs. Roger Blankenship (1-2), invicto dos super-medios Puerto Rican Jelame Garcia (6-0, 6 Kos) vs. Brasileiro Rodrigo Almeida 1-7), Bridgeport de (CT) welterweight prol estreando Joseph Goss vs. Seth Basler (0-3), e Hartford Júnior leve vs. Bridgeport de Carlos Marraro, III (0-1).
Todas as loitas e os loitadores están suxeitos a modificación.
Citas CONFERENCIA DE PRENSA
Jose Rivera, RPE CEO: “I’m excited because a press conference means the fights are getting closer. We plan to build our promotional company this year. There is a lot of talent in New England and that’s why we have so many Connecticut fighters on this card. I want the fighters here to understand the importance of a press conference. They will gain valuable experience speaking in public and being interviewed by the media. One of the primary reasons we’re promoting is to give young fighters a platform to box and prepare them for their pro careers.
A.J. Rivera, RPE President/Matchmaker: “The support we’ve received has been tremendous and we exceeded expectations in our first year. This is just the begining for RPE. We’re going to get better this year. We’re not satisfied just being a small promotional company. Boxing is the loneliest sport in the world and these boxers need fanssupport. There’s a lot of talent in New England and much of it is concentrated in Connecticut. We have more Connecticut fighters on this card than fighters from Massachusetts.
Richard Rivera: “Esta é unha grande oportunidade para min. Rivera Promotions accomplished so much in its first year. I fought in the co-main twice of two previous RPE shows I fought on. This is going to be an awesome show, not just the main event. There are competitive boxers up and down the card. Non pisque, don’t go to the bathroom because any one of these fights could end at any time.
This is a big step up for my career. Boxing is my passion. We’re both coming to fight. Gañar, lose or draw we’ll see who the Alpha dog is at the end. “I’m ‘Popeye The Sailor Man’, and I’m good to the finish because I eat my spinach.
Kevin Cobbs: “I respect Rivera and believe in what I hear. He seems like a good dude. I’m excited about this fight. A lot of people weren’t sure about what I was doing because I hadn’t fought en dous anos cando recibín a chamada (to fight Rivera). Boxing took me out of the space was in and I never stopped boxing. This is going to be a big year for the Rivera’s. I like to switch it up and I’m ready to go.
Bobby Harris, III: “My opponent wants to redeem his brother’s loss to me. I want to thank RPE for putting me in the co-feature in only my third pro fight. My first two fights were a learning experience and this fight I’m looking to make a statement to showcase my talents. I have a lot to prove as the only Worcester fighter on this card.
Omar Borðoy, JR:I’m fighting a tough opponent. Fighting is easier for me than talking up here. I’m fighting a guy from Hartford. I have a lot of love for his trainer and Hartford. I want my hand raised at the end of the fight.
Derrick Whitley:I want to thank Rivera Promotions for putting me on this card. I fought on two of their shows last year and came out 2-0. I’m looking to be 3-0. It was a learning experience going from the amateurs to pros. Everybody’s goal is to raise your level. I’m in the best shape of my life for this fight and doing things in the gym I’ve never done before. I’m looking for a stoppage.
Wilfredo Pagan: “Eu son 37 years old and I’ve always had a glad to fight at least one pro fight. A couple of fights fell through but the Riveras opened the doors for me. I put it all into my fights. I was looking for one fight and this will be my fourth. I’m going to be 4-0.
Carlos Marraro, III: I want to thank Rivera Promotions for the opportunity to showcase my talents February 10th. This will be my first fight on a Rivera Promotions card, but I’m familiar with most of the fighters on this card.
Ingresos, prezo de $75.00 (arena) e $45.00 (admisión xeral), están á venda e dispoñibles para compra no www.ThePalladium.net ou na taquilla Palladium (admisión xeral única), ou contactando Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera (anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) ou calquera dos combatentes.
As portas abren ás 6 p.m. E, primeira loita 7 p.m. E.
Os patrocinadores inclúen Lundgren Honda, Top Royalty, Allstate, USANA, Atty. Maria M. Rivera-Cotta, ambición Musik, Hill Team Associates and Lundren Insurance & Servizos financeiros.
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Richard “Popeye The Sailor Man” Rivera forte para rematar, porque come seu espinaca

luz invicto Hartford perspectiva abondo titulares vs. Kevin Cobbs
“Futuro 5 de Nova Inglaterra”
Febreiro. 10 en Worcester, MA
Richard “Popeye The Sailor Man” Rivera
(Foto de @Bonesprostudio)
WORCESTER, Masa. (Xaneiro 8, 2018) – Un dos máis populares perspectivas de boxeo de Nova Inglaterra, invicto Hartford (CT) medio-pesados Richard “Popeye The Sailor Man” Rivera (5-0, 4 Kos), vontade titular seu terceiro concerto Sábado noite, Febreiro 10, no Paladio en Worcester, Massachusetts.
Na quinta parte do “Futuro de Nova Inglaterra” serie, presentado por Rivera Ofertas Lecer (RPE), a 27-year-old Rivera atenda Kevin “Kray 2 UNKL” Cobbs (10-2, 4 Kos), loitando fóra de Burlington (VT), á praza Federación Universal Boxing (UBF) título de New England no evento principal oito redonda.
Rivera, que era un 2016 campión Rocky Marciano Torneo, está saíndo dunha segunda rolda KO sensacional de veterano 146-loita Roberto Valenzuela en decembro pasado 9 en Hampton, Nova Hampshire.
“Estou animado para ter Richie boxeo para o título UBF New England axiña na súa carreira profesional,”” o devandito promotor Jose Antonio Rivera, o retirouse 3 hora, 2-división campión mundial. “Esta é a terceira vez que xa tivo o privilexio de que loitando nun dos nosos tarxetas. El loitou no evento principal do noso último concerto (outubro) no Centro DCU. Rivera parece mellor e máis penetrante cada vez que eu velo loitar. Vexo grandes cousas benvida por el. Ten as ferramentas e disciplina dun adestrador demanda e un boxeador que de facer campión do mundo. O ceo é o límite para Richard e, polo de agora, Somos gratos a xogar unha pequena parte para axudar a desenvolver a súa carreira profesional.”
Rivera ten comercializado con éxito o seu persona Popeye durante a súa nova carreira no boxeo profesional, vestindo unha gorra de mariñeiro para o ringue cunha oscilación tubo Popeye-like tradicional na boca. “Hai varias razóns para o meu apelido, 'Popeye', pero cando era moi novo,” Rivera explicou, “Eu tiña anormalmente grandes antebrazos. El só quedou comigo ao longo dos anos, cando a xente se referiu a min no ximnasio, entón eu correr con el. Estou levando a vida de volta para Hartford con paciencia, toda a Nova Inglaterra, con paciencia, perseveranza e estilo. Eu vivo no momento.”
Aínda que non gañar moitos premios importantes ou torneos como un pugilista afeccionado, Rivera gañou experiencia inestimable boxeo moitos dos mellores afeccionados na Nova Inglaterra e en eventos nacionais, así como sparring cos gustos de ex-campións mundiais Peter “Chocolate Kid” Quillin, Chad Dawson e Joe Smith, JR. Tamén aprendeu co tempo gasto no arena con ex adversarios título Israel “máis” Cardona e John Scully.
“Eu tomei o meu tempo de facer profesional, porque eu non tiña un sistema de apoio para me levar ao seguinte nivel,” Rivera observou. “Estaba certo. O feedback positivo que recibín de loitadores que pelexaron alimentado na miña confianza. Agora, en só miña sexta loita profesional, I será a atracción principal por terceira vez, e loitando polo meu primeiro título. Non podo agradecer os Riveras (José eo seu fillo, A.J.) o suficiente para o que fixeron para min. Eles creron en min.”
No inicio, Rivera foi un pouco relutante en combater o Cobb máis experimentado, pero, despois de facer algunha investigación, el aceptou o reto. “Eu estaba un pouco nervioso no inicio,” el admitiu. “Algúns estaban cuestionando se estaba preparado para a etapa ata loitar con el. Eu fixen algunha investigación: non ten unha carreira afeccionada maior, ou loitou seis ou oito roldas loitas que eu. E eu era o compañeiro de adestramento para o primeiro profesional para vencelo, Tyron Burris(TKO2 en 2012). Estou preparado! Eu son 27 e precisa dunha loita como esa.”
campión nacional afeccionado dobre de Worcester Policial “BH3” Harris, III atende medios brasileira Saul Almeida (0-8-1) no evento co-featured catro roldas.
Loitando na eliminatoria, todo en catro redondas Bouts, están subindo New Haven (CT) super-medios perspectiva Elvis Figueroa (3-0, 1 KO), un tres-tempo EUA Boxeo Nationals Campionato medalhista de ouro, vs. TBA, Worcester pena andino Ranse (1-0) vs. Alex Montes (1-2-1), de Lawrence (MA), Danbury (CT) welterweight Omar Borðoy, JR. (2-0) vs. invasor Puerto Rican Alexander “El Bravo” Picot (2-4-1), Southbridge (MA) welterweight Wilfredo “o Sucaro” pagán (3-0, 1 KO) vs. pro-estreando Nick Peralta, de Lawrence, invicto Springfield (MA) medio-pesados Raio “bazuca” Graceski (5-0, 3 Kos). vs. pro-estreando de Hartford Paul Bansiak, Hartford Middleweight Júnior Jose “Rated R” Rivera (4-1, 3 Kos) vs. Troy “Omar KO Artista” artista(4-7-1 (3 Kos), Springfield welterweight Grúa “Double Impact” Whitley (2-0) vs. Roger Blankenship (1-2), invicto Middleweight Puerto Rican Jelame Garcia (6-0, 6 Kos) vs. Brasileiro Rodrigo Almeida 1-7), MERIDEN (CT) galo James Aquino (6-0, 6 Kos), 2016 New England Ouro campión Luvas, vs. Luis Rivera (3-3) e medio-medio prol estreando de Hartford Joseph Goss vs. Seth Basler (0-3).
Todas as loitas e os loitadores están suxeitos a modificación.
Ingresos, prezo de $75.00 (arena) e $45.00 (admisión xeral), están á venda e dispoñibles para compra no www.ThePalladium.net ou na taquilla Palladium (admisión xeral única), ou contactando Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera (anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) ou calquera dos combatentes.
As portas abren ás 6 p.m. E, primeira loita 7 p.m. E.
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