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Gilberto Ramirez hunting undefeated Russian light heavyweight world champions

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“Zurdo” targets Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol

Las Vegas (March 31, 2021) – Former world super middleweight championGilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez (41-0, 27 KOs) is on the hunt and his targets are undefeated Russians, Artur Beterbiev iyoDmitry Bivol, siday u kala horreeyaan, 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 iyo No. 5, siday u kala horreeyaan, by the WBA and WBO.

Ramirez was unimpressed by Beterbiev’s recent fight and he wonders where Bivol has been the past 1 ½ sano, because he hasn’t been in the ring.

In his first fight in 519 maalmood (Oct. 12, 2019), Beterbiev showed signs of rust and possibly age (36) during his 10th round technical knockout of his relatively unknown German opponent, Adam Deines (19-2-1, 10 KOs).  Hadda, Beterbiev is talking about next fighting the winner of the April 10th Joe Smith, Jr. (26-3, 21 KOs) oo ay kasoo horjeeddoMaxim Vlasov (45-3, 26 KOs) on April 10th for the vacant WBO 175-pound division title. Vlasov, kadis ah, 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 bilood, since winning a 12-round unanimous decision againstLenin Castillo.  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! 

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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. 

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Joe SMITH Jr. PROVIDED EARLY FIREWORKS WITH 1ST ROUND KO WIN AT MOHEGAN SUN

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TARGETING SERGEY KOVALEV TITLE SHOT IN THE FALL
“SLUGFEST AT THE SUN” RESULTS

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (July 1, 2018) – Returning to the ring after an 11-month layoff due to a broken jaw, Joe “Bahalkii” Smith, Jr. provided early fireworks last night (Saturday, June 30) in the latest installment in the popular “Slugfest at The Sun” taxane, presented by Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing, at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.

 

 

 

“Slugfest at The Sun” was taped live and will air July 19, 8 -10 p.m. IYO, on New England Sports Network (NESN). Star Boxing’s next event, “Rockin’ Dagaal”,September 21 at the Paramount in Huntington, NY, will also air via tape- delay on NESN.

 

 

 

Rated No. 3 iyo No. 7 adduunka, siday u kala horreeyaan, by Boxing Adduunka Council (WBC) and World Boxing Association (WBA), Smith (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, ugu horeeya wareega Group.

 

 

 

“I hit him with a decent shot when I was walking him down and saw that I hurt him,” Joe Smith Jr. explained. “Sidaas, 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 sheegay. “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 Kali “KO Mequinonoag” Reis (14-7-1, 4 KOs) cruised past Mexican welterweight Patty “Las Elegante” Ramirez (11-6, 5 KOs), a tartame hore ee horyaalka adduunka, winning all eight rounds.

 

 

 

“She was a survivor,” Reis commented. “There was a lot we wanted to work on, body shots, jabs and more … getting 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 “Action” Anthony Laureano (8-0 3KO ee) lived up to his nickname, never taking a backwards step, as he pounded Juan Rodriguez (8-10-1 6KO ee) in the center of the ring from the opening bell through the end for a dominant six-round unanimous decision. The 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, aad. It’s there, he felt it; it’s coming. I have a long road. Dagaalka Next, 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.”

 

 

 

Dhexe ee Beyer hoose Wendy “Haitian Fire” Toussaint (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, NY, 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 welterweight “Lethal” Larry Fryers (formerly known as Gleeson) wanaagsanaatey rikoorkiisa si 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), dhawray rikoorkiisa badinin dhawrsan, 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 “No Contest” because of an accidental head butt that left both fighters — William “Shirqoolka Silent The” Foster III (8-0, 6 KOs) iyo 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.

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DHACDO MAIN – LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT

Joe Smith, Jr. (24-2, 20 KOs), Mastic, NY

WTKO1 (145)

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

 

CO-FEATURE – FEMALE WELTERWEIGHTS

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

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

Pat Ramirez (11-6, 5 KOs), Aguascalientes, Mexico

 

JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHTS

Wendy Toussaint (9-0, 3 KOs), Huntington, NY

WTKO3 (1:25)

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

 

JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHTS

Anthony Laureano (8-0, 3 KOs), Markaasuu. Hartford, CT

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

Juan Rodriguez (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, NY

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

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

 

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

WTKO1 (2:47)

Elder Hernandez (5-3, 3 KOs), Morelia, Mexico

*Co-Promoted in association Main Events

 

JUNIOR LIGHTWEIGHTS

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

No Contest 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
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KALI REIS QUOTES AND PHOTOS FROM TODAY’S MEDIA WORKOUT

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REIS RETURNS TO THE RING Sabtidan AT MOHEGAN SUN
Siiya, Rhode Island (June 26, 2018) – In advance of her fight this Saturday night at Mohegan Sun Arena, three-time world champion Kali “KO Mequinonoag” Reis 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 Patty “La Elegante” Ramirez (11-5, 5 KOs), of Mexico, in xumad ah welterweight sideed wareega.

 

 

 

Reis vs. Ramirez is the co-featured bout on the “SLUGFEST AT THE SUN” card, presented by JOE DEGUARDIA’S STAR BOXING, at Mohegan Sun Arena in 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 Braekhus, 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.

 

 

 

Haddii ay dhacdo in ugu weyn, after eleven months out of the ring due to a broken jaw, ka “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, on HBO, Smith Jr. has his eyes set on winning a world title. Smith Jr. is currently rated #3 (WBC) iyo #7 (WBA) adduunka.

 

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.”

 

 

 

“Warqad, 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 sano. 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.”

 

 

 

“(Saturday) 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

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

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KALI REIS AND ANTHONY LAUREANO
LOOK TO IMPRESS IN THEIR “Hoyashada” 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, Conn. (jUNE 25, 2018) –With June 30th rapidly approaching, the hype for STAR BOXING’S “SLUGFEST 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, KALI “KO MEQUINONOAG” REIS (13-7-1 4KO ee) of Providence, Rhode Island will be making her third appearance at Mohegan Sun against PATY “LA ELEGANTE” RAMIREZ (11-5 5KO ee). Adding to the excitement, Connecticut ee u gaarka ah “ACTION” ANTHONY LAUREANO (7-0 3KO ee) 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 ee).

 

 

 

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 Braekhus, 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, gaajaysan, 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 ‘home’ at 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 “Action” 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’s “Slugfest at the Sun” always 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, action. Action, in ay. 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 Mohegan…Mohegan 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 loud…Mohegan is my home, waxaan shaki ku jirin. The casino treats me good, and when I go there I feel this is where I belong. I’ve never felt that anywhere else.

 

 

 

Haddii ay dhacdo ugu muhiimsan ee “SLUGFEST at the SUN” on 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, ka “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, on HBO, Smith Jr. has his eyes set on winning a world title. Smith Jr. is currently rated #3 (WBC) iyo #7 (WBA) adduunka.

 

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

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Colorado Springs, LAP. (June 25, 2018) – USA Boxing’s “Alumni Association Membership Drive Month” concludes 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, halka 40 donated tickets last, to that evening’s “Slugfest at The Sun” pro boxing card, presented at Mohegan Sun Arena by Star Boxing.

 

 

 

Headliner Joe “Bahalkii” Smith, Jr. (23-2, 19 KOs) is a former amateur standout from Long Island, NY, who is the No. 3 iyo No. 7-ranked light heavyweight in the world, siday u kala horreeyaan, 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, dhexeeya 5 si ay u 6:30 p.m. IYO, 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, –diinta, officials, coaches and boxing fans — The Alumni Association connects generations of champions, inspiring and giving back to USA Boxing’s future boxing champions, gudaha iyo dibedda ee giraanta.

 

 

 

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.

 

 

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ABOUT USA BOXING: The mission of USA Boxing shall be to enable United States’ athletes 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.

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NEW ENGLAND’S TOP & MOST PROMISING BOXERS TO BE SHOWCASED ON “SLUGFEST AT THE SUN” CARD JUNE 30TH AT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA

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UNDERCARD FEATURES SIX UNDEFEATED NEW ENGLAND PROSPECTS

 

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (June 19, 2018) – Many of New England’s best and most promising boxers will be in action JUNE 30 ku saabsan “SLUGFEST AT THE SUN” card, presented by JOE DEGUARDIA’S STAR BOXING, at Mohegan Sun Area in Uncasville, Connecticut.
“SLUGFEST at the SUN” featuring JOE SMITH JR.
The “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 REDNECK” RUSSELL (11-4-2, 7 KOs) haddii ay dhacdo weyn ee 10-wareega.
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 (Sawirka inay ka tagay) KALI “KO MEQUINONOAG” REIS (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 PATTY “LA ELEGANTE” RAMIREZ (11-5, 5 KOs), of Mexico, on Aug. 30 at Sun Mohegan.
Six New Englanders are scheduled to provide support on the undercard, lugu daro 2016 N.E. Kooxda heysata horyaalka Gloves Golden “ACTION” ANTHONY 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), kulmay ELDER “BARON” HERNANDEZ (5-2, 3 KOs), of Mexico, in xumad lix-wareega ah. 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. Kooxda heysata horyaalka Gloves Golden, 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 WENDY “HAITIAN FIRE” TOUSSAINT (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).

 

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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 BEAST” Joe 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 SUN” is presented by Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing. Munaasabadan ayaa waxay qaadataa meel Saturday, June 30th at Sun Mohegan, in Uncasville, CT.
Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing “SLUGFEST at the SUN” series is the a premier professional boxing experience in Connecticut. Live from the beautiful Mohegan Sun Arena, “SLUGFEST at the SUN” has seen some of the best and brightest in boxing. This includes, Kooxda heysata horyaalka adduunka ayaa labo jeer Deemeetriyos “Boo Boo” Andrade and world title challenger Delvin Rodriguez, 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 SUN” also 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.
The “SLUGFEST at the SUN” series offers an affordable, fan friendly action packed, entertaining night out, that is guaranteed to have you on your feet from the opening bell.
On June 30th, Star Boxing plans to start your summer off right, with yet another thrilling “SLUGFEST at the SUN.”
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“New England Mustaqbalka 5” Shirka Press Quotes

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“New England Mustaqbalka 5”
Feb. 10 ee Worcester, MA
(L-R) – Richard “Popeye The badmaaxa Man” Rivera and Kevin “The New England cagajuglaynta” Cobbs
Worcester, Mass. (January 18, 2018) – Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE) hosted a press conference last night in Worcester, Massachusetts at Beatniks to formally announce its February 10th “New England Mustaqbalka 5” at Palladium ee Worcester.
Undefeated Hartford (CT) culus light Richard “Popeye The badmaaxa Man” Rivera (5-0, 4 KOs) will headline the fifth installment of the “Future New England ee” taxane, ka dhanka ah Kevin “The New England cagajuglaynta” Cobbs (10-2, 4 KOs), fighting out of South Boston (MA), waayo Universal Boxing Federation bannaanaatay (UBF) Horyaalka New England ay dhacdo weyn ee sideed-wareega.
labo jeer hiwaayadda qaranka Worcester ee Bobby “BH3” Harris, III (2-0) oo la kulmay dhexe super Brazil Markaasaa Saa'uul Almeida (0-8-1) haddii ay dhacdo co-saftay afar-wareega, while Hartford super middleweight Jose “R qiimeeyo” Rivera (4-1, 3 KOs) kulmay Troy “Omar LA Faneed” artist (4-7-1 (3 KOs), of Danbury (CT) ciyaar lix-wareega ah.
“New England Mustaqbalka 5” charity choice: Luis Rosa, Jr. Fund Scholarship
For each RPR event, horumariyaha Jose Antonio Rivera selects a charity to donate a portion of the proceeds to, and for “New England Mustaqbalka 5” he has announced that it will be the Luis Rosa, Jr. Fund Scholarship.
“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.”
Dagaalka on undercard ah, oo dhan ee roonaadaan afar-wareega, are Danbury junior welterweight Omar Bordoy, Jr. (2-0) vs. Puerto Rican foe Alexander “El Bravo” Picot (2-4-1), Southbridge (MA) welterweight yar Wilfredo “Sucaro ah” jaahilka (3-0, 1 KO) vs. pro-debuting Nick Peralta, Lawrence, badinin Springfield (MA) culus light Ray “baasuukaha” Graceski (5-0, 3 KOs). vs. Hartford ee pro-debuting Paul Bansiak, Springfield welterweight Derrick “Wiil xun” Whitley (2-0) vs. Roger Blankenship (1-2), badinin dhexe super Rican Puerto Jelame Garcia (6-0, 6 KOs) vs. Brazil Rodrigo Almeida 1-7), Bridgeport ee (CT) welterweight pro-debuting Joseph Goss vs. Seth Basler (0-3), iyo Hartford yar oo khafiifa vs. Bridgeport ee Carlos Marraro, III (0-1).
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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 fans’ support. 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: “Tani waa fursad weyn ayay ii tahay. 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. Ha bidhaamaya, 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. Win, 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 laba sano when I got the call (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 Bordoy, 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: “Waxaan ahay 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.”
Tigidhada, qiime jaban ah $75.00 (ringside) iyo $45.00 (aqoon waxbarasho oo guud), waa on sale iyo la heli karo si aad u iibsato at www.ThePalladium.net ama xafiiska sanduuqa Palladium ah (aqoon waxbarasho oo guud oo kaliya), ama adigoo la xiriiraya Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera (anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) ama mid ka mid ah dagaalyahanada.
Albaabada furan 6 p.m. IYO, xumad koowaad 7 p.m. IYO.
Damaanadqaadayaasha ka mid ah Lundgren Honda, top boqortooyada, jiryaasha, USANA, Atty. Maria M. Rivera-Cotto, hamiga Musik, Hill Team Associates and Lundren Insurance & Adeegyada maaliyadeed.
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Richard “Popeye The badmaaxa Man” Rivera Strong dhammayn maxaa yeelay, wuxuu isbinaajka cunaa

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Badinin iftiin Hartford rajo la saadaalinayaa in headlines vs. Kevin Cobbs
“New England Mustaqbalka 5”
Feb. 10 ee Worcester, MA
Richard “Popeye The badmaaxa Man” Rivera
(Photo by @Bonesprostudio)
Worcester, Mass. (January 8, 2018) – Mid ka mid ah rajada feerka ugu caansan New England, badinin Hartford (CT) culus light Richard “Popeye The badmaaxa Man” Rivera (5-0, 4 KOs), cinwaan doonista show saddexaad Saturday habeen, February 10, at Palladium ee Worcester, Massachusetts.
In qaybta shanaad oo ka mid ah “Future New England ee” taxane, soo bandhigay by dalacaad Rivera Entertainment (RPE), ka Rivera 27-sano jir ah oo la kulmay Kevin “KRAY 2 UNKL” Cobbs (10-2, 4 KOs), dagaal ka baxay Burlington (VT), waayo Universal Boxing Federation bannaanaatay (UBF) Horyaalka New England ay dhacdo weyn ee sideed-wareega.
Rivera, kuwaas oo ahaa a 2016 Kooxda heysata horyaalka Rocky Marciano Tournament, waxaa soo knockout ah wareega labaad ee Ciyaarihii halyeeygooda 146-dagaalanka Roberto Valenzuela December ee la soo dhaafay 9 ee Hampton, New Hampshire.
“Waxaan ku faraxsanahay in ay leeyihiin feerka Richie ee horyaalka UBF New England hore ee mustaqbalkiisa ciyaareed pro,”” ayaa sheegay in horumariyaha Jose Antonio Rivera, 3-time ka fariistay, 2-Kooxda heysata horyaalka adduunka qeybinta. “Tani waa markii saddexaad oo aan sharaf u isaga dagaal on mid ka mid ah kaararka our. Waxa uu la diriray in ay dhacdo ugu waaweyn ee show la soo dhaafay (Oct.) Xarunta DCU ah. Rivera muuqataa wanaagsan oo waa ka af mar kasta oo aan isaga dagaalka u daawato. Waxaan arkaa wax weyn u imanayeen isagii for. Waxa uu leeyahay qalabka iyo anshaxa tababare u egtahay iyo feeryahanka ah u baahan yahay si uu u noqdo horyaalka aduunka. Cirku ayaa inoo xad ah ee Richard iyo, waayo, haatan, nahay mahdiya ciyaari qayb yar si ay u caawiyaan horumarinta xirfadiisa.”
Rivera ayaa si guul leh u suuq uu yahay qof Popeye intii uu dhallinyarada mustaqbalkiisa feerka pro, xidhashada badmaaxa ah ee cap galay giraanta la soo laadlaada dhaqameed Popeye-sida biibiile oo uu afka. “Waxaa jira sababo dhowr ah aan naaneesta, 'Popeye', laakiin markii aan ahaa mid aad u yar yar,” Rivera sharaxay, “Waxaan u lahaa dhaqin si aan caadi ahayn u ballaaran. Waxa kaliya ku xayiran ila iyada oo loo marayo sano ah, marka dadka la ii soo diraa in jimicsiga, sidaas darteed waxaan u ordaan la. Waxaan nolosha dib loo soo celiyo in ay Hartford samir, oo dhan New England, Ku samir, dulqaadashada iyo style. Waxaan ku nool xilligan.”
In kasta oo uusan ku guuleysan abaalmarinta ama koobabka waa weyn sida feeryahanka ah hiwaayadda, Rivera helay waayo-aragnimo qiimo feertanka badan oo ka mid ah amateurs ugu fiican ee New England iyo dhacdooyinka qaranka, iyo sidoo kale bartilmaameedsanaya Website-yada iyadoo ciyaartoyda kooxda adduunka Peter “Chocolate Kid” Quillin, Chad Dawson iyo Joe Smith, Jr. Waxa uu sidoo kale ka bartay waqtiga ee giraanta la tartanka horyaalka hore ee Israa'iil ka “halkii” Cardona iyo John Scully.
“Waxaan soo qaatay waqti jeestay pro sababtoo ah waxaan ma lahayn nidaamka taageerada si aad ii hesho in ay heerka ku xiga a,” Rivera xusay. “Waxaan ahaa cabsan. -celin wanaagsan ayaan ka helay dagaalyahanada aan sparred quudin galay kii aan isku hallaynayay. Hadda, in oo kaliya aan dagaalka pro lixaad, Waxaan la headlining doono markii saddexaad, iyo dagaalamaya aan horyaalkoodii ugu horeeyay. Anigu ma uga mahadcelin karaa Riveras ah (Jose iyo wiilkiisa, A.J.) ku filan waxa ay ii sameeyo,. Waxay i aaminsan aniga.”
Marka ugu horeysa, Rivera ahaa xoogaa ka maagaan in ay la dagaallamaan Cobb ku khibrad dheeraad ah, laakiin, ka dib markii qabanayaan cilmi qaar ka mid ah, wuu aqbalay oo caqabad ku ah. “Waxaan ahaa wax yar ka walwalsan marka hore,” uu qirtay. “Qaar ka mid ah ayaa su'aalo haddii aan diyaar u tahay inay sarre u qaadi in ay isaga ula dagaalamaan ahaa. Aan ku sameeyey qaar ka mid ah cilmi: ayuu ma lahayn xirfad weyn hiwaayadda, ama la dirireen dheeraad ah oo lix ama siddeed wareeg dagaal oo aan aniga ahayn. Oo anna rafiiqa bartilmaameedsanaya Website-yada hore pro in ay garaaceen, Tyron ummadeed(TKO2 in 2012). Diyaar ayaan u ahay! Waxaan ahay 27 iyo u baahan tahay dagaal sidan oo kale.”
labo jeer hiwaayadda qaranka Worcester ee Bobby “BH3” Harris, III oo la kulmay dhexe ee reer Brazil Markaasaa Saa'uul Almeida (0-8-1) haddii ay dhacdo co-saftay afar-wareega.
Dagaalka on undercard ah, oo dhan ee roonaadaan afar-wareega, goor New Haven (CT) rajada dhexe super Elvis Figueroa (3-0, 1 KO), saddex jeer bilad dahab ah USA Boxing Muwaadiniinta Championship, vs. TBA, Worcester featherweight Andino Ranse (1-0) vs. Alex Montes (1-2-1), Lawrence (MA), Danbury (CT) welterweight Omar Bordoy, Jr. (2-0) vs. ciidammadu Puerto Rican Alexander “El Bravo” Picot (2-4-1), Southbridge (MA) welterweight Wilfredo “Sucaro ah” jaahilka (3-0, 1 KO) vs. pro-debuting Nick Peralta, Lawrence, badinin Springfield (MA) culus light Ray “baasuukaha” Graceski (5-0, 3 KOs). vs. Hartford ee pro-debuting Paul Bansiak, Hartford dhexe yar Jose “R qiimeeyo” Rivera (4-1, 3 KOs) vs. Troy “Omar LA Faneed” artist(4-7-1 (3 KOs), Springfield welterweight Derrick “Impact Double” Whitley (2-0) vs. Roger Blankenship (1-2), badinin Puerto Rican dhexe Jelame Garcia (6-0, 6 KOs) vs. Brazil Rodrigo Almeida 1-7), Meriden (CT) bantamweight James Aquino (6-0, 6 KOs), 2016 New England Golden Gloves horyaalka, vs. Luis Rivera (3-3) iyo Hartford ee welterweight pro-debuting Joseph Goss vs. Seth Basler (0-3).
All dagaallan iyo Xarakada intuba in la beddelo.
Tigidhada, qiime jaban ah $75.00 (ringside) iyo $45.00 (aqoon waxbarasho oo guud), waa on sale iyo la heli karo si aad u iibsato at www.ThePalladium.net ama xafiiska sanduuqa Palladium ah (aqoon waxbarasho oo guud oo kaliya), ama adigoo la xiriiraya Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera (anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) ama mid ka mid ah dagaalyahanada.
Albaabada furan 6 p.m. IYO, xumad koowaad 7 p.m. IYO.
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ANDRZEJ FONFARA EYES TOP TEN CONTENDERS, BADOU JACK SPECIFICALLY

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Photos By: Sean Michael Ham / Premier Boxing Champions
Chicago, IL (March 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 pounds.
“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 pounds. 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.
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Joe Smith, Jr. & Dr. Robert Polofsky Ring 8’s February Guest Speakers This Thursday night in New York

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NEW YORK (February 21, 2017) – World light heavyweight contender Joe “The Irish Bomber” Smith, Jr. (23-1, 19 KOs) and ringside physician Dr. Robert Polofsky waa Thursday this habeenkii (Feb. 23) guest speakers at Ring 8’s monthly meeting, laga bilaabo 7 p.m. IYO, at Plattduetsche Park Restaurant, ku yaal 1132 Hempstead Turnpike in Franklin Square, New 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. Last December, Smith retired living legend Bernard Hopkins (55-8-2), reebtay (8thwareegsanaa) the seven-time, two-division world champion for the first time in his career.

Smith was the recipient of Ring 8’s “Knockout of the Year Award” last December at the organization’s 30th Ring sannadlaha ah 8 Holiday Event iyo Awards Ceremony. Currently rated as high as No. 3 by Boxing Adduunka Council (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 iyo 1983, will received his 2016 Ring 8 Uncrowned Champion Award. He was unable to attend the organization’s original awards festivity last December, ka 30th Ring sannadlaha ah 8 Holiday Event & Xafladda Award.
Stanton’s most notable victories were against Bruce Strauss (54-27-2), Tony Petronelli (42-3-1) iyo Sammy Ayala (11-0). He fought a draw with two-time world title challenger Vilomar Fernandez (22-6-1) and lost a controversial decision to 1976 Guulaystay billado dahab ah Howard David, Jr. (6-0).
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