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Gilberto Ramirez hunting undefeated Russian light heavyweight world champions

“Zurdo” targets Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol

LAS VEGAS (Marzo 31, 2021) – Former world super middleweight championGilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez (41-0, 27 Kos) is on the hunt and his targets are undefeated RussiansArtur Beterbiev eDmitry Bivol, respectivamente, the reigning WBC/IBF and WBA Super light heavyweight World champions.

The 29-year-old Ramirez, who recently signed an exclusive promotional contract withOscar De La Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions, is currently ranked No. 4 e n. 5, respectivamente, by the WBA and WBO.

Ramirez was unimpressed by Beterbiev’s recent fight and he wonders where Bivol has been the past 1 Anos e medio, because he hasn’t been in the ring.

In his first fight in 519 días (Outubro. 12, 2019), Beterbiev showed signs of rust and possibly age (36) during his 10th round technical knockout of his relatively unknown German opponentAdam Deines (19-2-1, 10 Kos).  Agora, Beterbiev is talking about next fighting the winner of the April 10th Joe Smith, JR. (26-3, 21 Kos) contraMaxim Vlasov (45-3, 26 Kos) en abril 10th for the vacant WBO 175-pound division title. Vlasov, incidentalmente, was defeated by Ramirez via a 10-round unanimous decision in 2015.

“I expected a lot more from him (Beterbiev),” Ramirez talked about Beterbiev’s fight with Deines. “I thought he looked flat and dull for the majority of the fight. It’s nice of him to temporarily hold my belts, but he should know that I’m coming for all the hardware and will bring the titles back to my people in Mexico.”

Bivol hasn’t thrown a punch during a fight in 17 meses, since winning a 12-round unanimous decision againstLenin Castelo.  Instead of returning against a “name” fighter in defense of his WBA Super title, Bivol will be returning May 1st in London against somebody namedCraig “Spider” Richards 16-1-1, 9 Kos), the WBA No. 8-rated light heavyweight who has never fought outside the United Kingdom.

“I’ve always said Dmitry Bivol was the toughest challenge out there,” Ramirez added, “which is why I want to make this fight happen. I know he’s got a fight coming up and hopefully he stays undefeated so we can make the mega-fight this summer.”

“Zurdo” is on the hunt

INFORMACIÓN: 

Sitio:  www.ZurdoPromotions.com 

Instagram: @zurdoramirez, @zurdopromotions

Chilro:  @ZurdoPromotions, @GilbertoZurdoRamirez

About Zurdo Promotions:  Zurdo Promotions is the premier combat sports/event promoter with HQ in the United States and Mexico. Led by the undefeated World Champion, Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez. Zurdo Promotions strives to be the best in all areas to set the new standard in boxing. Visit us atwww.ZurdoPromotions.com

JOE SMITH JR. PROVIDED EARLY FIREWORKS WITH 1ST ROUND KO WIN AT MOHEGAN SUN

TARGETING SERGEY KOVALEV TITLE SHOT IN THE FALL
SLUGFEST AT THE SUNRESULTS

Uncasville, Conner. (Xullo 1, 2018) – Returning to the ring after an 11-month layoff due to a broken jaw, Joe “The Beast” Ferreiro, JR. provided early fireworks last night (Sábado, Xuño 30) in the latest installment in the popular Slugfest at The Sun serie, presentado por Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing, en MOHEGAN Sun Arena en Uncasville, Connecticut.

 

 

 

Slugfest at The Sunwas taped live and will air Xullo 19, 8 -10 p.m. E, en New England Sports Network (NESN). Star Boxing’s next event, “Rockin’ Fights”,Setembro 21 at the Paramount in Huntington, Nova York, will also air via tape- delay on NESN.

 

 

 

Rated No. 3 e n. 7 no mundo, respectivamente, polo Consello Mundial de Boxeo (WBC) and World Boxing Association (WBA), Ferreiro (24-2, 20 Kos) hurt Melvin “The Romantic Redneck” Russell (11-5-2, 7 Kos) with the first punch he landed and finished the show, two devastating knockdowns later, na rolda de apertura.

 

 

 

I hit him with a decent shot when I was walking him down and saw that I hurt him,” Joe Smith Jr. explained. “Así, I looked to end it. I would have liked to have gotten some rust off, but I’m happy with my performance. My jaw feels great.

 

 

 

We’re looking to go to the top,” Smith’s promoter Joe DeGuardia establecido. “Joe’s plan and goal has always been to be world champion. We wanted (Sergey) Kovalev before this fight, but it didn’t work out. We’re hoping to get him in the fall.

 

 

 

Kovalev looks great, he motivates me,” Smith noted. “I think I can take advantage of his conditioning.

 

 

 

Coming off her historic fight this past May against the undefeated Queen of Boxing Cecelia Breakhus, who won a 10-round decision in the first female fight to air on HBO, three-time world champion KaliKO MequinonoagReis (14-7-1, 4 Kos) cruised past Mexican welterweight PattyLas Elegante” Ramirez (11-6, 5 Kos), un ex desafiante ao título mundial, winning all eight rounds.

 

 

 

She was a survivor,” Reis commented. “There was a lot we wanted to work on, tiros do corpo, jabs and moregetting more comfortable. I executed the plan my corner gave me and got the job done.

 

 

 

A Native American from Rhode Island, Reis wants a rematch with Breakhus, “I know I need to stay busy, active and remain fighting at welterweight to get the rematch,” Reis added. “I’m going to stay on her tail. I’ll be ready when it happens, I really want it to happen.

 

 

 

In the television opener, undefeated junior welterweight “Acción” Anthony Laureano (8-0 3KO) lived up to his nickname, never taking a backwards step, as he pounded Juan Rodríguez (8-10-1 6KO) in the center of the ring from the opening bell through the end for a dominant six-round unanimous decision. O 2016 New England Golden Gloves champion Laureano, who fights out of East Hartford, CT, put on an entertaining show in front of his large, loud contingent of fans. Laureano effectively used every punch in his vast arsenal to break down a tough, game Rodriguez.

 

 

 

I thought I did well,” Laureano said after the fight, “but I’d like to see more angles. I want to see more power, moi. It’s there, he felt it; it’s coming. I have a long road. Próxima loita, I’d like to have an eight-rounder. We’re adding more people to the team. I hope everyone see that I’m getting better each fight. I have more tools and my discipline is there.

 

 

 

Invicto Middleweight Júnior WendyHaitian FireToussaint (9-0, 3 Kos) lit up an overwhelmed Andy Gonzalez (6-3, 5 Kos), battering him from pillar to post, until referee Steve Willis waved off the fight in the third round. Haiti-native Toussaint, now living in Huntington, Nova York, used his superior power and speed to make an impressive statement.

 

 

 

Popular South Boston southpaw Joe Farina (3-0, 2 Kos) overcame a flash knockdown during the opening seconds of the fight, using a relentless attack to defeat junior welterweight Steve Moore (1-4, 1 KO), by way of a four-round split decision.

 

 

 

Irish junior welterweightLethalLarry Fryers (formerly known as Gleeson) mellorou a súa marca de 7-1 (2 Kos) with a six-round unanimous decision over Anthony Woods (1-7-1). Fighting out of Yonkers NY, Fryers floored Woods with a left hook at the end of round two. Woods was penalized a point near the end of the final round for an intentional head butt.

 

 

 

Former U. of New Haven basketball star Cassius Chaney (13-0, 7 Kos), fighting out of New London (CT), mantivo a súa invencibilidade intacta, dropping Mexican heavyweight Elder Hernandez (5-3, 3 Kos) twice before referee Willis halted the match near the end of the opening round.

 

 

 

The opening bout of the evening ended in the second round and ruled a “Sen Resposta” because of an accidental head butt that left both fightersWilliam “O Silent Assassin” Foster III (8-0, 6 Kos) e Tyrome Jones (4-3-1, 1 KO) – with serious head cuts and unable to continue.

 

CELEBRATING HIS RETURN KO WIN


POST-FIGHT INTERVIEW WITH NESN’S DANA ROSENBLATT & JOE SMITH JR.

Os resultados completos abaixo:

 

 

RESULTADOS OFICIAIS

 

MAIN EVENTLIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT

Joe Smith, JR. (24-2, 20 Kos), Mastic, Nova York

WTKO1 (145)

Melvin Russell (11-5-2, 7 Kos), Ashland, KY

 

CO-FEATURE – welterweights femia

Kali Reis (14-7-1, 4 Kos), Cranston, RI

WDEC8 (80-72, 80-72, 80-72)

Pat Ramirez (11-6, 5 Kos), Aguascalientes, México

 

JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHTS

Wendy Toussaint (9-0, 3 Kos), Huntington, Nova York

WTKO3 (1:25)

Andy Gonzalez (6-3, 5 Kos), Worcester

 

JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHTS

Anthony Laureano (8-0, 3 Kos), E. Hartford, CT

WDEC6 (60-54, 59-55, 59-55)

Juan Rodríguez (8-10-1), Haymarket, VA

 

Welterweights

Joe Farina (3-0, 2 Kos), South Boston, MA

WDEC4 (38-37, 38-37, 37-38)

Steve Moore (1-4, 1 KO), Orange, NJ

 

Welterweights

Larry (Gleeson) Fryers (7-1, 2 Kos), Yonkers, Nova York

WDEC6 (60-52, 60-52, 59-53)

Anthony Woods (1-7-1), Filadelfia, PA

 

Pesos pesados

Cassius Chaney (13-0, 7 Kos), New London, CT

WTKO1 (2:47)

Elder Hernandez (5-3, 3 Kos), Morelia, México

*Co-Promoted in association Main Events

 

JUNIOR LIGHTWEIGHTS

William Foster III (8-0, 6 Kos), New Haven, CT

Sen Resposta 2 (2:27 due to accidental head butt, both fighter’s cut)

Tryrome Jones (4-3-1, 1 KO), Sound Bend, IN

*Co-Promoted in association with Murphy’s Boxing

KALI REIS QUOTES AND PHOTOS FROM TODAY’S MEDIA WORKOUT

REIS RETURNS TO THE RING ESTE SÁBADO No MOHEGAN Sun
Providencia, Rhode Island (Xuño 26, 2018) – In advance of her fight this Saturday night at Mohegan Sun Arena, three-time world champion KaliKO MequinonoagReis held an open media workout today at Big Six Academy in Providence, Rhode Island.

 

 

 

Fighting out of nearby Cranston, RI, Reis (13-7-1, 4 Kos) will face former world title challenger PattyLa Elegante” Ramirez (11-5, 5 Kos), de México, nun ataque welterweight oito redonda.

 

 

 

Reis vs. Ramirez is the co-featured bout on theSLUGFEST AT THE SUN tarxeta, presentado por JOE DEGUARDIA’S STAR BOXING, en MOHEGAN Sun Arena en Uncasville, Connecticut.

 

 

 

Reis is coming off a historic fight last month versus undisputed women’s world welterweight champion and pound-4-pound Queen, 33-0 Cecilia Brækhus, in the first female bout ever featured on HBO. Reis dropped Braekhus for the first time in her professional career, however the judges scored the fight in favor of Braekhus, over ruckus boo’s from the crowd.

 

 

 

No evento principal, after eleven months out of the ring due to a broken jaw, o “Common Man”, Union Local 66 laborer, Joe Smith Jr. returns at the beautiful Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. After coming off a stellar KO win on NBC against Andrzej Fonfara, and knocking out the legend, Bernard Hopkins, clear out of the ring, na HBO, Smith Jr. has his eyes set on winning a world title. Smith Jr. is currently rated #3 (WBC) e #7 (WBA) no mundo.

 

QUOTES AND PHOTOS FROM TODAY’S MEDIA WORKOUT:

 

 

 

 

I’m so excited to be back fighting at home, especially after our history making fight on HBO. I fought Cecilia Braekhus. We were the first women to ever fight on HBO and there were more than a million viewers. If I knew that many people would be watching, I would have been a lot more nervous.

 

 

 

“No papel, it was a loss, but it was really a win-win for me, and women’s boxing. It’s already opened a lot of doors for me. There’s been so much growth for me and women’s boxing. It’s going to open the door for other women to fight on networks. It was a step up for women’s boxing, not just for one event, but forever.

 

 

 

I’m the first female Native American to fight in New England.

 

 

 

I’ve been fighting 18 anos. I played basketball and volleyball in high school, but I love boxing.

 

 

 

I showed in my last fight that I belong to be with the elite. I want to get a rematch (with Braekhus).”

 

 

 

Being a road warrior, I’m familiar fighting away or at home, but it’s more comfortable fighting here at home. My hometown crowd is always very supportive.

 

 

 

“(Sábado) I am going to come out with a victory. My opponent’s taller, but I just need to follow the game plan and execute.

KALI REIS PREPARING FOR HER CO-FEATURE BOUT AT MOHEGAN SUN THIS SATURDAY AT TODAY’S MEDIA WORKOUT

CRÉDITO: STAR BOXING

KALI REIS AND ANTHONY LAUREANO LOOK TO IMPRESS IN THEIR “Regreso a casa” BOUTS AT MOHEGAN SUN ON JUNE 30TH

KALI REIS AND ANTHONY LAUREANO
LOOK TO IMPRESS IN THEIR “Regreso a casa” BOUTS AT MOHEGAN SUN ON JUNE 30TH

REIS OF RHODE ISLAND RETURNS FOR HER THIRD BOUT AT MOHEGAN SUN
LAUREANO OF CONNECTICUT RETURNS FOR HIS SECOND BOUT AT MOHEGAN SUN

Uncasville, Conner. (jUNE 25, 2018) –With June 30th rapidly approaching, the hype for STAR BOXING’SSLUGFEST at the SUN continues to build as two of the premier fighters on the card will be making their New England homecoming. In the co-feature bout, KALIKO MEQUINONOAGREIS (13-7-1 4KO) of Providence, Rhode Island will be making her third appearance at Mohegan Sun against PATYLA ELEGANTERAMIREZ (11-5 5KO). Adding to the excitement, Connecticut propia ACTIONANTHONY LAUREANO (7-0 3KO) of East Hartford is set to make his return home at Mohegan Sun in his bout against JUAN de la CRUZ RODRIGUEZ (8-9-1 6KO).

 

 

 

Rhode Island’s Native Warrior, Kali Reis, is no stranger to bright lights and pressure. Coming off an impressive performance on HBO against undisputed champion and #1 pound-for-pound female fighter in the world, Cecilia Brækhus, Reis looks to return home, back to New England and put her full warrior spirit out on display at the Mohegan Sun.

 

 

 

When commenting on her upcoming fight, Reis had this to say, “Fans can expect to see an even more determined, skilled, famento, evolving WARRIOR in there! The fight on HBO with Braekhus was such a learning experience and I am grateful for making history in not only women’s boxing but my own personal journey as well.

 

 

 

The last time Reis fought at Mohegan Sun was in November of last year. She is thrilled to be making this homecoming.

 

 

 

I am excited to be back ‘homeat Mohegan Sun June 30th,” said the Rhode Island native. “Star Boxing always has action packed fights lighting up this beautiful area. My fans love coming to Mohegan Sun. There isn’t a bad seat in the house and their hospitality is fantastic. Joe DeGuardia is keeping me very productive since we signed with him back in November. I am so pleased with the decision myself and manager Brian made to sign with them.

 

 

 

Another local warrior on the card to watch is Anthony Laureano. Laureano earned the nickname “Acción” for his relentless, coming-forward fight style. If the East Hartford native is in the ring, fans can always expect an exciting show from start to finish. Star Boxing’sSlugfest at the Sunalways brings fireworks to Connecticut, and Laureano looks to continue the tradition with his homecoming at Mohegan Sun.

 

 

 

Laureano was asked what he will provide the fans at Mohegan Sun, and his response was simply, “The same thing they always see, acción. Acción, é iso aí. The people are coming to pay money and they are going to get what they paid for. Even in my last fight, people got what they paid for. They came to see action and to see somebody come forward. They don’t want to see nobody dancing around. I’m not saying that style is bad, I can do it too, but people like two guys who come forward and want to fight. I’m that fighter. I’m that fighter that always wants to fight.

 

 

 

This bout against Rodriguez will mark the third time in his career that Laureano is fighting at Mohegan Sun.

 

 

 

When asked about the venue, this is what Laureano had to say, “I love MoheganMohegan is my home. There is no place like it. I love the ring, everything is just so beautiful. The atmosphere, the crowd, my hometown crowd is there, and when they’re there it’s loudMohegan is my home, sen dúbida. The casino treats me good, and when I go there I feel this is where I belong. I’ve never felt that anywhere else.

 

 

 

No evento principal “SLUGFEST at the SUNon June 30th, JOE SMITH JR. will make his long anticipated return to the ring against tough Kentuckian, MELVIN RUSSELL. After eleven months out of the ring due to a broken jaw, o “Common Man”, Union Local 66 laborer, Joe Smith Jr. returns at the beautiful Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. After coming off a stellar KO win on NBC against Andrzej Fonfara, and knocking out the legend, Bernard Hopkins, clear out of the ring, na HBO, Smith Jr. has his eyes set on winning a world title. Smith Jr. is currently rated #3 (WBC) e #7 (WBA) no mundo.

 

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MOHEGAN Sun & Star Boxing supporting USA Boxing Alumni Association this Saturday

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Xuño 25, 2018) – USA Boxing’sAlumni Association Membership Drive Monthconcludes this Saturday with another gathering as Mohegan Sun and Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing support the first-year group’s efforts to connect USA Boxing’s alumni.

 

 

 

USA Boxing Alumni Association (USABAA) is asking present members from New England and New York to bring a guest to register as new member ($40.00 registration). Both the current and new members will receive complimentary tickets, mentres que o 40 donated tickets last, to that evening’sSlugfest at The Sunpro boxing card, presented at Mohegan Sun Arena by Star Boxing.

 

 

 

Headliner Joe “The Beast” Ferreiro, JR. (23-2, 19 Kos) is a former amateur standout from Long Island, Nova York, who is the No. 3 e n. 7-ranked light heavyweight in the world, respectivamente, by the World Boxing Council and World Boxing Association.

 

 

 

All USABAA members are invited to attend a gathering prior to the fights at Bow & Arrow Sports Bar at Mohegan Sun, entre 5 para 6:30 p.m. E, to enjoy food, conversation and reunite to friends in boxing.

 

 

 

USA Boxing Alumni Association wants to thank Joe DeGuardia, Star Boxing, and Mohegan Sun for supporting our mission,” said Christopher Cugliari, USA Boxing Alumni Association Executive Director. “As part of our June membership drive, we look forward to connecting with current and new members of the Alumni Association this Saturday night for a great evening of camaraderie and competition. We also want to thank our members for the support they’ve provided throughout this month-long membership drive and ask for this continued support from our New England and New York members this weekend. You won’t want to miss it!”

 

 

USA Boxing Alumni Association

 

Created to champion a lifelong, mutually beneficial relations between USA Boxing and its alumni, –boxers, officials, coaches and boxing fansThe Alumni Association connects generations of champions, inspiring and giving back to USA Boxing’s future boxing champions, dentro e fóra do anel de.

 

 

 

The USA Boxing Alumni Association is open to anyone who has a love for boxing and would like to stay connected with amateur boxing. Members are granted access to a wide variety of special events hosted by the Alumni Association, including its annual USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame reception.

 

 

 

To join the Alumni Association, simply register at alumni@usaboxing,.org for a $40.00 per year membership fee. New members will receive a T-shirt, keychain and e-wallet.

 

 

INFORMACIÓN:

www.usaboxing.org

Chilro: @USABoxing, @USABoxingAlumni

Instagram: @USABoxing

Facebook: /USABoxing

 

ABOUT USA BOXING: The mission of USA Boxing shall be to enable United Statesathletes and coaches to achieve sustained competitive excellence, develop character, support the sport of boxing, and promote and grow Olympic style boxing in the United States. The responsibility of USA Boxing is not only to produce Olympic gold, but also oversee and govern every aspect of amateur boxing in the United States.

NEW ENGLAND’S TOP & MOST PROMISING BOXERS TO BE SHOWCASED ONSLUGFEST AT THE SUNCARD JUNE 30TH AT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA

UNDERCARD FEATURES SIX UNDEFEATED NEW ENGLAND PROSPECTS

 

Uncasville, Conn. (Xuño 19, 2018) – Many of New England’s best and most promising boxers will be in action Xuño 30 no SLUGFEST AT THE SUNtarxeta, presentado por JOE DEGUARDIA’S STAR BOXING, at Mohegan Sun Area in Uncasville, Connecticut.
SLUGFEST at the SUNfeaturing JOE SMITH JR.
O “Common Man,” Long Island light heavyweight JOE SMITH, JR. (23-2, 19 Kos), returns to the ring after being inactive the past 11 months recovering from a broken jaw. The popular Irish-American will face MELVIN “THE ROMANTIC REDNECKRUSSELL (11-4-2, 7 Kos) no evento de 10 rolda principal.
Smith burst onto the boxing scene in 2016 when he defeated, top rated light heavyweight, Andrzej Fonfara on NBC in Chicago, and again later that year, when he knocked living legend Bernard Hopkins clear out of the ring, becoming the first person to ever KO the former multi-division world champion and future Hall of Famer.
JOE DEGUARDIA, CEO of Star Boxing had this to say about June 30th, “We are thrilled to be up in New England for this sensational show at Mohegan Sun on June 30th that will be filled with local favorites and headlined by an international favorite (Joe Smith Jr). Boxing history is full of exciting fighters from New England and on June 30th fans will be treated to local fighters aiming to continue a rich tradition of tough New Englanders.
In the eight-round co-featured event, two-time middleweight champion (retratado á esquerda) KALIKO MEQUINONOAGREIS (13-7-1, 4 Kos), fighting out of Cranston, RI, is coming off her eye-opening performance last month against undisputed women’s world welterweight champion and pound-4-pound Queen, 33-0 CECELIA BRAEKUS, in the first female bout ever featured on HBO. Reis floored Braekhus once, but she lost a 10-round decision. The former WBC and UBF World middleweight champion will meet former world title challenger PATTYLA ELEGANTERAMIREZ (11-5, 5 Kos), de México, en Agosto. 30 no MOHEGAN Sun.
Six New Englanders are scheduled to provide support on the undercard, Incluíndo 2016 N.E. Campión Luvas de Ouro ACTIONANTHONY LAUREANO (7-0, 3 Kos), of East Hartford (CT), in a six-round junior welterweight match against Mexican knockout artist JUAN de la cruz RODRIGUEZ (8-9-1, 6Kos). Laureano earned an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice from Manchester Community College.
Former University of New Haven basketball star, New London, CT undefeated heavyweight CASSIUS CHANEY (12-0, 6 Kos), atenda ELDERBARONHERNANDEZ (5-2, 3 Kos), de México, nun ataque de seis rolda. Chaney is coming off a vicious second round KO win at Madison Square Garden against Tim Washington.Chaney is promoted by Main Events.
New Haven, CT junior lightweight prospect WILLIAM FOSTER III (8-0, 6 Kos), a three-time N.E. Campión Luvas de Ouro, puts his undefeated pro record on the line in a six-rounder versus TRYROME JONES (4-3-1, 1 KO). Foster is promoted by Murphy’s Boxing.
Exciting South Boston, MA junior welterweight, and Union Local 941 railroad laborer, JOE FARINA (2-0, 2 Kos) throws-down with STEVE MOORE (1-3, 1 KO) in a six-round junior welterweight battle.
In a pair of six-round fights, Worcester, MA junior middleweight ANDY GONZALEZ (6-2, 5 Kos) has prepared to upset unbeaten WENDYHAITIAN FIRETOUSSAINT (8-0, 2 Kos). Toussaint’s last three fights have ended via TKO, and the Long Island fighter plans on extending the streak to four,while Springfield, MA junior middleweight ANTHONY VELAZQUEZ (2-0, 2 Kos) will try to make an impression against ANTHONY WOODS (1-6-1).

 

Get your tickets to JUNE 30th, #SLUGFESTattheSUN live from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT.
Tickets start at JUST $30.
Medios:
SLUGFEST AT THE SUN: THE RETURN OF JOE SMITH JR.
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SLUGFEST at the SUN”: THE RETURN OF JOE SMITH JR.
After eleven months out of the ring due to a broken jaw, “THE BEASTJoe Smith Jr.returns in a big way, at the beautiful Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. After coming off a stellar KO win on NBC against Andrzej Fonfara, and defeating the legend Bernard Hopkins on HBO, Smith Jr. has his eyes set on landing in the win column in his first bout of 2018.
FACTS:
SLUGFEST at the SUNis presented by Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing. O evento acontece Sábado, June 30th no MOHEGAN Sun, en Uncasville, CT.
Joe DeGuardia’s Star BoxingSLUGFEST at the SUN series is the a premier professional boxing experience in Connecticut. Live from the beautiful MOHEGAN Sun Arena, “SLUGFEST at the SUNhas seen some of the best and brightest in boxing. This includes, dúas veces campión do mundo Demetrius “Boo Boo” Andrade and world title challenger Delvin Rodríguez, amongst many others.
Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame inductee, Joe DeGuardia, has consistently given the boxing fans of Connecticut, world class fights, right in their own backyard. “SLUGFEST at the SUNalso gives the north east’s rising boxing stars an avenue to world title contention. From world title fights, to world class boxing skill, Mohegan Sun has seen it all, delivered by Star Boxing.
O “SLUGFEST at the SUNseries offers an affordable, fan friendly action packed, entertaining night out, that is guaranteed to have you on your feet from the opening bell.
En June 30th, Star Boxing plans to start your summer off right, with yet another thrillingSLUGFEST at the SUN.
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Billetes:
Os billetes para o evento en directo no inicio $30 and can be purchased at ticketmaster.com premendo AQUI or by going to www.StarBoxing.com. Tickets can also be purchased at the Mohegan Sun Box Office at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT.

“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.
INFORMACIÓN:
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Chilro: @RiveraPromoEnt @joseriverachamp @KingRivera_

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.
INFORMACIÓN:
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Chilro: @RiveraPromoEnt @joseriverachamp @KingRivera_

ANDRZEJ FONFARA EYES TOP TEN CONTENDERS, BADOU JACK SPECIFICALLY

Photos By: Sean Michael Ham / Premier Boxeo League
CHICAGO, IL (Marzo 9, 2017)After stopping former world champion, Chad Dawson (34-5, 19 Kos), with a stunning tenth-round TKO, WBC #8 light-heavyweight contender, Andrzej Fonfara (29-4, 17 Kos), is welcoming challenges from everyone in the top ten.

I’m looking forward to my next fight and the possibilities that have opened up with my victory over Chad Dawson,” said Andrzej Fonfara. “My main goal is to avenge my loss toJoe Smith Jr., but if I can’t get him in the ring, then I’m looking to face anyone in the top ten of the light-heavyweight division.
With the light-heavyweight division loaded with talent, Fonfara seeks a meaningful fight with one of the top contenders, more specifically, former WBC super-middleweight champion, Badou Jack (20-1, 12 Kos), who recently vacated his world title at 168 libras.
Badou Jack seems like the perfect opponent, but I must warn him, this is not the super-middleweight division,” Fonfara continued. “Badou Jack has never faced punchers like those fighting at 175 libras. He must earn his shot to a world title fight, just like I did when I was coming up. This makes for a perfect opportunity for us to fight, with the winner moving up the rankings.

Joe Smith, JR. & Dr. Robert Polofsky Ring 8’s February Guest Speakers This Thursday night in New York

Nova York (Febreiro 21, 2017) – World light heavyweight contender Joe “The Irish Bomber” Ferreiro, JR. (23-1, 19 Kos) and ringside physician Dr. Robert Polofsky son este xoves noite de (Febreiro. 23) guest speakers at Ring 8’s monthly meeting, a partir de 7 p.m. E, at Plattduetsche Park Restaurant, situado na 1132 Hempstead Turnpike in Franklin Square, Nova York.
(Joe Smith, JR. – picture courtesy of Star Boxing)

The 27-year-old Smith (23-1, 19 Kos) is a Union 66 laborer between fights. The Long Island power-puncher from Mastic burst upon the International boxing scene last June, stopping former world title challenger Andrzej Fonfara (28-4) in the opening round for the World Boxing Council (WBC) International light heavyweight title. En decembro pasado, Smith retired living legend Bernard Hopkins (55-8-2), nocauteando (8thredondo) the seven-time, two-division world champion for the first time in his career.

Smith was the recipient of Ring 8’sKnockout of the Year Awardlast December at the organization’s 30th Anel anual 8 Evento de vacacións e Cerimonia de Premiação. Currently rated as high as No. 3 polo Consello Mundial de Boxeo (WBC), Smith is knocking at the door for a world title shot in the 175-pound division. He is promoted by New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF) inductee Joe DeGuardia (Star Boxing).
Dr. Polofsky is a physician member of the New York State Athletic Commission and USA Boxing
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Merrick, NY junior welterweight Larry Stanton (29-17-2, 17 Kos), who fought professionally between 1969 e 1983, will received his 2016 Anel 8 Uncrowned Champion Award. He was unable to attend the organization’s original awards festivity last December, o 30th Anel anual 8 Evento de vacacións & Cerimonia de Premiação.
Stanton’s most notable victories were against Bruce Strauss (54-27-2), Tony Petronelli (42-3-1) e Sammy Ayala (11-0). He fought a draw with two-time world title challenger Vilomar Fernández (22-6-1) and lost a controversial decision to 1976 Medalhista de ouro olímpico Howard David, JR. (6-0).
Sobre Ring 8: Anel 8 tornouse a oitava filial do que era entón coñecido como o veterano National Association Boxers – aquí, Anel 8 – e hoxe o lema da organización segue: Boxers Axudar Boxers.
Anel 8 está totalmente empenhada en apoiar as persoas menos afortunadas na comunidade de boxeo, que poden necesitar de asistencia en termos de pagar o aluguer, gastos médicos, ou o que quere necesidade xustificada.
Go en liña para www.Ring8ny.com Para máis información sobre anel 8, o maior grupo de seu tipo en Estados Unidos con máis de 350 membros. Anualidades é de só $30.00 e cada membro ten dereito a unha cea buffet no anel 8 reunións mensuais, excepto en xullo e agosto. Todo boxers activos, afeccionado e profesional, cunha licenza de boxeo ou libro actual teñen dereito a un anel de cortesía 8 adhesión anual. Os hóspedes do Anel 8 membros son benvidos a un custo de só $7.00 por persoa.