A good time was had by all who attended the inaugural USA Boxing Alumni Association on the West Coast
科羅拉多斯普林斯, 膝部. (十月 9, 2018) – A large group of past and present amateur boxers, as well as others involved in the sport, recently turned out in force for the first USA Boxing Alumni Association gathering on the West Coast.
The inaugural West Coast gathering of the USA Boxing Alumni Association, held at Fortune Gym in Hollywood (洛杉磯), resulted in memorable storytelling, welcome reunions, even between past foes, in addition to a substantial increase in membership ranks.
In addition to longtime amateur boxing supporter, actor/singer Frank Stallone, along with the Godmother of amateur boxing, Melanie Ley, attending past and present boxers and trainers included米奇貝, 亞歷克斯·拉莫斯, Maureen Shea, Ronnie Essett, Paul Banke, Jorge Hawley, Les Fabri, Frank Vassar, Don Deverges, Michael and Anna Keopuhiwa, Zachary Padilla, Lenny Gargaliano, Tony Lesbeur, Felix Nance, 起重機和 Vince Hudson, Rudy Garza,Justine Fortune, Alan Santana, Willie Tubbs, Randy Crippen, Alan Santana, Jacquie Richardson, Steven Stokes, Manny Salcido, Jason and Jeremy Williams, Mike Simms, Jeff Bumpus, current Team USA heavyweightRichard Torres(萊裡, 例如), 和 2018 Youth World Champion and Los Angeles localiyana貝爾杜斯科. 1984 奧運金牌得主 Henry Tilmanwas also in attendance and registered as a new Alumni Association member.
USA Boxing board advisor and fighter liaison, “冰人” 約翰·斯卡利, was responsible for recruiting most of the attendees.
“The USA Boxing Alumni Association gathering in Hollywood fully demonstrated our mission: Connecting Generations of Champions,” said attendee克里斯tofflemire, 美國拳擊校友會執行董事. “While former opponents reunited after exiting the ring decades ago, two of today’s champions and Team USA members, Richard Torres and Roxy Verduzco, were proudly recognized for their recent success. The Alumni Association wants to thank Fortune Gym for hosting this gathering, and we look forward to connecting with our West Coast members at future events.”
創建於冠軍終身, 美國拳擊和校友之間的互利關係, –拳擊手, 官員, 教練和拳擊迷 — the Alumni Association connects generations of champions, 鼓舞人心，回饋美國拳擊的未來拳擊冠軍, 進出環.
美國拳擊校友會是開放的人誰愛拳擊，並希望保持與業餘拳擊連接. 成員由校友會授予訪問各種特別活動的主機, including Friday evening’s USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame reception.
To join the USA Boxing Alumni Association, 只需在登記 alumni@usaboxing.org 為一個 $40.00 每年的會員費. 新成員將獲得T卹, 鑰匙扣和電子錢包.
2016 Western New England and New England Golden Gloves 152 pound champion
2016 National Golden Gloves Semi-Finalist
訓練者: 天使岡薩雷斯
經理: Nate Torres
促進者: Joe DeGuardia/Star Boxing
Anthony Laureano is a 23 year old rising prospect in the boxing game today. An extremely hard working and focused young man, Laureano is a throwback type of fighter. He put the hard work in each and every day, strives to learn the finer points of the game and approaches each fight like a Do Or Die event.
Thus far Anthony and his team have chosen a unique path to success in the boxing world. They have not shied away from tough competition thus far and, 事實上, have had to dig down and overcome several very stiff challenges from eager opposition. Laureano’s last two opponents in particular, Tobias Green (7-1) and John Hernandez (8-2), both provided extremely tough challenges in bouts that forced “行動” Anthony to dig down to places that most up and comers simply aren’t forced to go until quite a bit later in their careers.
Both performances drew rave reviews from fans and media alike and compelled me to conduct this interview with one of the best professional prospects the Hartford-area has seen in many years.
謙卑, clean living, fearless, hard-working and as fan friendly and approachable as they come, 不敗 (7-0) Anthony Laureano is definitely one to root for.
The following is a 10 question interview in advance of his June 30 bout at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Connecticut against Juan Rodriguez (8-9-1) of Haymarket, Virginia on Star Boxing show that features contender Joe Smith Jr. in the main event against Melvin Russel in a light heavyweight match up.
“10 Questions With “行動” 安東尼勞雷亞諾”
QUESTION 1. How did you originally get started as a boxer?
LAUREANO: My father put me in boxing. He wanted us to stay active and in shape. I originally started boxing at age 8 同 (former lightweight contender) Pito Cardona. We used to follow him everywhere he went to teach us some techniques. I started competing at age 11 或 12 in a garage. Where the ropes were sheet rock walls. The ring floor was a rug and in the winter time you’d better bundle up. I would go to the gym in all types of weather. Snow, rain and heat waves. I didn’t care, I would just go on my bike. Right after school I would get my big bag ready and get my bike ready to ride.
QUESTION 2. What are your goals as a fighter? What do you want to do in this game?
LAUREANO: My goal as a fighter is to become champion of the world. It would be an achievement that I could share with the people. In this game I want to show that no matter how hard it is at first you still can accomplish big things. With hard work, dedication and will power anything is possible. I want to put God first. I want to give people hope.
QUESTION 3. In your opinion what was the highlight of your amateur boxing career?
LAUREANO: The highlight of my amateur career was my first fight with my trainer Angel Gonzales. This fight changed everything. I felt had the talent, but I was coming from a back to back losing streak. This fight was a close one. I was just getting ready to lose because when it was close I never got the decision. Angel yelled at me “What;s wrong with you? You don’t do this in sparring. You better show me something!!!” I went out that round and gave the kid two standing 8 counts in the 3rd round. This fight was the turning point of my career. This made everything possible.
QUESTION 4: So far you’ve faced several tough opponents for someone with only a few fights yourself under your belt. And as long as I have known you its been very obvious that you are not shy about stepping in with the tougher competition. Where do you think that comes from? Where did you develop this mindset?
LAUREANO: The reason that I’m not shy about taking on competition is because I have faith God. I failed a lot in the amateurs so I know what it is to lose. Every time I lost one of my amateur fights I went right back at it the next day. 當然, I felt like I shouldn’t be in the gym. I even felt embarrassed to go to the gym. I wanted to be something in the sport of boxing, 雖然, so I didn’t care what other people thought. The reason I’m willing to take on better competition is to prove to myself and get better as a fighter.
QUESTION 5: How did you begin working with your trainer, (1986 新英格蘭金手套 106 pound champion) 天使岡薩雷斯, and what is the training like?
LAUREANO: Angel Gonzalez was always around me. He would do little group exercises and I’d jump in sometimes. I eventually got to work with him when I was looking for a new trainer. I even thought about doing Muay Thai, but I still had a love for boxing. So I went back to boxing and started training with Angel. Angel gave me discipline in the sport and that was something I needed. After my first pro fight, Angel spoke to Nate Torres and ask him to help him train me. Nate accepted and now is my manager and co-trainer. The professional game is different and we must continue to improve my skill set in order to continue my success as a professional boxer.
I have a great team now. Truly blessed!
QUESTION 6: Were u a boxing fan growing up or are you one now? Who did you grow up watching in the sport and who are your favorite boxers?
LAUREANO: My favorite boxers of course are the fighters who take risk and keep coming forward. I look up to Mickey Ward and Arturo Gatti wars. Growing up I just really loved doing boxing. It’s really an art form. There is Lomachenko, he shows that it’s sometimes just a master in his angles. I see fights of his to learn new things that I like. Adrian Boner when he is on his game boxing is really nice to see. 當然, people really down play him but, if you take all the drama and leave it to the side, he is really something to see when he has it together.
QUESTION 7. Do you have anyone in the sport who you try and emulate as a fighter? What boxers influenced your style as a professional fighter?
LAUREANO: My style is like Ward and Gatti in terms of heart and will to win. My trainers say my style resembles Miguel Cotto at 140. Similar left hook to body and boxing style. Miguel is a warrior with no quit in him and I’d like for people to see that in me, 太。.
I also really like Mikey Garcia today because he is a complete fighter. He takes on big challenges. Can adjust to any situation. He has such good speed and power. Even after a two year layoff he still came back so strong.
QUESTION 8. What is the best thing about being a professional boxer?
LAUREANO: For me the best thing about being a pro is I’m doing what I love. Using the gifts that God gave me to honor him. Also the opportunity it creates to provide a better life for my family.
質疑 9: So far what has been the toughest part of being a professional fighter for you?
LAUREANO:I would say the toughest part about being a professional fighter is just managing life and training. Right now I’m in the come up. So it’s tough I would love to work but, then I would lack in training. It’s managing the people around you some support and some don’t. So you really just got to stay with positive people that support. Your mindset is everything so if your failing to manage your emotions it will hit hard when you got a fight coming up.
QUESTION 10. At this point in your career you are still working your way up, fighting on undercards in preliminary bouts. Spots often open up on these smaller cards on short notice. How long would you need to get ready for a fight if called for one?
LAUREANO: I’m always ready for a fight because I don’t take any time off from the gym. I do my cardio at a fitness club then I do my boxing later on in the day. Always.
圖片由: Peter Pabon
ICEMAN JOHN SCULLY
“The wait in the dressing room before a professional boxing match -that last hour- could be enough to strip a man who never fought before of whatever pride, desire, heart or courage he thought he had.” – 冰人約翰·斯卡利, 四月 2002
科羅拉多斯普林斯, 膝部. (六月 11, 2018) – USA Boxing’s “Alumni Association Membership Drive Month” got off to a knockout start this past weekend in Canastota, 紐約, at the annual International Boxing Hall of Fame Class induction ceremonies, as nine high-profile boxers, featuring an incredible accumulate pro record of 365-51-7 (239 科斯) 和 24 major world titles, joined the growing USABAA ranks as proud, new members.
克里斯tofflemire 和 約翰·斯卡利represented USA Boxing Alumni Association, manning tables at the IBHOF golf tournament and Memorabilia Show, to increase USABAA awareness and recruit new members.
“The spirit of amateur boxing was alive and well throughout the International Boxing Hall of Fame weekend,” explained Cugliari, 美國拳擊校友會執行董事. “Information about the new USA Boxing Alumni Association was well received by the weekend’s guests, and esteemed alumni such as Jesse Vargas and Reggie Johnson mentioned that they are excited to become more involved. The Alumni Association thanks the support provided by many this weekend, particularly Micky Ward and Antonio Tarver, who continue to spread our mission.”
“The fact is that the vast majority of professional boxers who attend the Hall of Fame weekend at Canastota each year were at one time amateur boxers and knew each other well before they ever even turned professional,” added invaluable USABAA advisor Scully, who recruits boxers for group-sponsored events like this. “At some point in the conversations between boxers across the grounds, the topics frequently will eventually turn to their amateur days together.”
“The amateurs, 為了我, was about fighting for respect,” 2處世界冠軍 少年瓊斯 (50-6, 28 科斯); 注意. “To go to different places and make it very far (作為一個業餘), you have to learn how to conduct yourself and transact with others.”
Other new USABAA members are six-time, 二科世界冠軍 米格爾·庫托(41-6, 33 科斯); four-time, 二科世界冠軍, 以及 1976 Olympic gold medalist and Hall of Famer, 邁克爾·斯平克斯 (31-1, 21 科斯); Irish heavyweight who retired Mike Tyson, 凱文·麥克布萊德 (35-10-1, 29 科斯); two-time, 二科世界冠軍傑西·巴爾加斯 (28-2-1, 10 科斯); five time world champion and 1996 奧運銅牌得主 安東尼奧·塔弗 (31-6-1, 22 科斯); two-time, 二科世界冠軍 雷吉·約翰遜 (44-7-1, 25 科斯), 三次, 三個賽區世界冠軍 詹姆斯·托尼 (77-10-3, 47 科斯); and world heavyweight contender格里·庫尼 (38-3, 24 科斯).
加入校友會, simply register at alumni@usaboxing,.org for a $40.00 每年的會員費. 新成員將獲得T卹, 鑰匙扣和電子錢包.
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“I think this is great,” Jones talked about the formation of the USA Boxing Alumni Association. “Fighters who turned pro were great amateurs, but there are also a lot of amateurs who didn’t turn pro. Everybody doesn’t become champion, but they tried and gave their best, and that’s why this organization is good because all boxers are appreciated.”
“Although Hall of Fame weekend tends to focus on the professional careers of many fighters,” Cugliari concluded, “it was hard not to notice the effect that amateur boxing has had on the lives of many of these great champions. The USA Boxing Alumni Association wants to thank Ed Brophy for his generosity and support for boxing, and we look forward to a long partnership with the International Boxing Hall of Fame.”
PAST & PRESENT of USA Boxing: (L-R) 1972 Olympic bronze medalist Jesse Valdez, 2004 中美. Nationals champion Austin Trout, future Olympic hopeful Sharaha-Taina Moreu, 2-time world (為) champion Danny Romero, 和 1984 Olympic silver medalist Virgil Hill.
科羅拉多斯普林斯, COLO (五月 31, 2018) – USA Boxing has declared June as its “Alumni Association Membership Drive Month”.
“I have been involved in boxing my entire life,” USA Boxing president約翰·布朗 說. “I’m a strong believer in USA Boxing and The Grass Roots Program; that truly makes up everything that IS boxing in America. The USA Boxing Alumni Association was started to keep this FAMILY together. I’m hoping that each of our current members will reach out to ONE other potential new member. I look forward to a busy month of June. ”
克里斯tofflemire 和 約翰·斯卡利will oversee two USA Boxing Alumni Association tables at the International Boxing Hall of Fame Induction Weekend, 六月 7- 10 卡尼亞斯托, 紐約, during the its golf tournament and Memorabilia Show.
USA Boxing product閃閃賴特 (51-6-1, 25 科斯), a two-time junior middleweight world champion, is one of only three boxers being inducted into the IBHOF Class of 2018.
Multiple world champion as a pro and 1984 奧運會銀牌得主, 維吉爾 “Quicksilver” 山, 年度參加的三次戰鬥 “愛爾蘭的” 米奇沃德, 世界冠軍 里迪克·鮑, 少年瓊斯and other “Alumni Association” members are expected to make supportive appearances.
“USA Boxing Alumni Association has enabled countless alumni to congregate at various events throughout the country since its inception last November,” added Cugliari, 美國拳擊校友會執行董事. “By expanding our membership through a strong June campaign, we will build on our successful infancy and strengthen our ability to support the Alumni Association’s mission statement. We are very thankful for the support provided by our members and look forward to even better times to come.”
The Alumni Association drive will continue June 24-30 in Charleston, West Virginia during the 2018 青少年奧運會, Prep Nationals and Youth Open.
哈特福德, 康涅狄格州. (四月 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托尼·懷特and his Hartford-based House of Boxing gym partner, 邁克爾·特蘭, have teamed with their undefeated light heavyweight prospect, 理查德 “大力水手曼” 里維拉 (6-0, 5 科斯), 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 FamersWillie “Will o’ the Wisp” Pep 和 Christopher “Battling” Battalino. Other top-area boxers include world champion馬龍 “魔術師” 八哥, 世界冠軍挑戰者 Gaspar “El Indio” Ortega, “冰人”約翰·斯卡利 和 以色列 “寧” 卡多納, 和 1996 USA Olympic Boxing Team captain勞倫斯·克萊貝.
Picture courtesy of Edward Boches / Boches Photography
LOWELL, 質量. (二月 23, 2018) – 差不多 50 past New England Golden Gloves boxers turned out last night for the inaugural USA Boxing Alumni Association meet-and-greet in a private room, prior to the opening bout of the New England Tournament of Champions, at historic Lowell Memorial Auditorium in Lowell, 馬薩諸塞州.
The USA Boxing Alumni Association gathering was also to promote the 2018 美國VS. 愛爾蘭拳擊東北遊, which kicks-off星期一, 三月 12, at Royale Entertainment Complex in Boston’s famed theater district. The USA vs. Ireland Northeast Boxing Tour will continue三月 15 在萬通中心在斯普林菲爾德, 質量. and concludes三月 21at The Manchester Downtown Hotel in Manchester, 新罕布什爾.
Among the USA Boxing Alumni Association attendees were former professional world champions“愛爾蘭的” 米奇沃德, a Lowell boxing icon,and Jose Antonio Rivera, 以及 競爭者star彼得·曼弗雷多, JR., “冰人” 約翰·斯卡利
New England Tournament of Champions Open Division championship finals今晚 在Lowell
LOWELL, 質量. (二月 22, 2018) – A highly-competitive semifinal round was held last night, setting the stage for this evening’s finals of the New England Tournament of Championships, at historic Lowell Memorial Auditorium.
The New England Tournament of Champions, also known as the All-New England’s, is part of the 72nd annual New England Golden Gloves Championships.
今晚的individual winning N.E. champions will qualify for Team New England, which will compete at the National Golden Gloves Championship, 開始 五月 14, 2018in Omaha, 內布拉斯加. Western New England is seeking its fifth straight N.E. team title.
“After watching last night’s semifinals,” ñ. 和. Executive DirectorBobby Russo 說, “我不能等待 今晚的great match ups in the finals. These are the best amateur boxers in New England and all the winners will have a shot at national titles.”
還, USA Boxing will host a USA Boxing Alumni Association meet-and-greet今晚.All USA Boxing Alumni Association members, as well as any prospective members, are welcome to attend this unique meet-and-greet, starting when doors open at6:30 P.M. AND, until the first bout at7:30 P.M. AND.
Many of New England’s all-time great amateur boxers will participate, including former wotld champions such as hometown hero and three-time New England champion,“愛爾蘭的” 米奇沃德, 何塞·安東尼奧·里維拉, 特拉維斯Simms and Iran Barkley, 競爭者star彼得·曼弗雷多, JR., 約翰·斯卡利, Richie LaMontagne, Dave Sullivan, 美國奧運選手 勞倫斯·克萊貝 and many other past New England Golden Gloves favorites including Tarvis西姆斯, 鮑比·哈里斯, Joe Alloj 和 Troy Wortham. (如有變更，)
門票開始 $18.00, 只 $7.00 for students (ID required) and are available to purchase by calling the Lowell Memorial Auditorium box office at1.866.722.8881or ordering online atwww.lowellauditorium.com. Buy tickets early to avoid long lines the night of the show.
Proceeds from the Lowell Sun Charities Golden Gloves Championship go towards sending the New England Golden Gloves champions to the National Golden Gloves Championship (開始 五月 14, 2018in Omaha, 內布拉斯加), in addition to supporting local athletes and area gyms, the Boys & 女孩俱樂部, soup kitchens, homeless shelters, cancer funds, scholarships and many other great charitable causes.
官方結果
(Feb.21, 2018)
NEW ENGLAND TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS
OPEN DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIPS
羽量級 (123 磅。)
Felix Parilla, 北部避風港, CT / WNE
WDEC (5-0)
Joseph Valdes, Nashua, NH / Central CNE
輕量級 (132 磅。)
Joseph DePina, 多切斯特, 嘛 / CNE
WDEC (3-2)
Joshua Orta, 斯普林菲爾德, 嘛 / WNE
JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHTS (141 磅。)
沙拉德·科利爾, 哈特福德, CT / WNE
WDEC (4-1)
Mike Bloodworth, Woonsocket, RI / SNE
WOMEN’S JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHTS (141 磅。)
阿什利·摩爾, Buzzards Bay, 嘛 / CNE
WDEC (5-0)
Deborah Basora, 哈特福德, CT / WNE
WELTERWEIGHTS (152 LBS.)
Josniel Castro, 波特蘭, ME / NNE
WDEC (5-0)
Luca Botis, 西點, 紐約 / WNE
詹姆斯·佩雷拉, 曼斯菲爾德, 嘛 / SNE
WDEC (5-0)
Charles Espinel, Salem, 嘛 / CNE
輕重量級 (178 磅。)
Miguel Teo, Marlboro, 嘛 / CNE
WDEC (5-0)
Tony Adams, Bridgeport, CT / WNE
權重股 (201 磅。)
Edmond Worley, 洛厄爾, 嘛 / CNE
WDEC (4-1)
漢普頓米勒, 沃特伯里, CT / WNE
超重 (201+ 磅。)
Tim Hatfield, 普羅維登斯, RI / SNE
WDEC (5-0)
Zack Calmus, Gloucester, 嘛 / CNE
WNE – Western New England
CNE – Central New England
NNE – Northern New England
SNE – Southern New England
72nd annual Lowell Sun Charities Golden Gloves Championship Schedule
(洛厄爾紀念劇院 – 6:30 P.M. 門打開, 7:30 P.M. 第一回合)
New England Tournament of Champions
Open Class Championship Finals – 星期四, 二月. 22
信息:
New England Golden Gloves Executive Director: Bobby Russo
科羅拉多斯普林斯, 膝部. (二月 19, 2018) – USA Boxing will host a private USA Boxing Alumni Association meet-and-greet本週四 夜晚 (二月. 22), prior to that evening’s open division finals of the New England Tournament of Champions, part of the 72nd annual New England Golden Gloves Championships, at historic Lowell Memorial Auditorium in Lowell, 馬薩諸塞州.
二月. 22NDUSA Boxing Alumni Association also being held, 部分, to promote the 2018 美國VS. 愛爾蘭拳擊東北遊, which kicks-off星期一, 三月 12, at the newly renovated Royale Entertainment Complex in Boston’s famed theater district. The USA vs. Ireland Northeast Boxing Tour will continue三月 15 在萬通中心在斯普林菲爾德, 質量. and concludes三月 21at The Manchester Downtown Hotel in Manchester, 新罕布什爾.
Many of New England’s all-time great amateur boxers will participate, including hometown hero and three-time New England champion, “愛爾蘭的” 米奇沃德. Others include何塞·安東尼奧·里維拉, 約翰·斯卡利, Richie LaMontagne, Dave Sullivan, 特拉維斯 和 Tarvis西姆斯, 鮑比·哈里斯, 彼得·曼弗雷多, JR., Joe Alloj, 勞倫斯·克萊貝 和 Troy Wortham.
All USA Boxing Alumni Association members, as well as any prospective members, are welcome to attend this unique meet-and-greet, starting when doors open at6:30 P.M. AND, until the first bout at7:30 P.M. AND.
門票價格在開始 $18.00, 只 $7.00 for students (ID required) and are available to purchase by calling the Lowell Memorial Auditorium box office at1.866.722.8881or ordering online atwww.lowellauditorium.com.
伍斯特, 質量. (一月 18, 2018) – 里維拉促銷娛樂 (RPE) hosted a press conference last night in Worcester, Massachusetts at Beatniks to formally announce its February 10日 “新英格蘭的未來5” 在伍斯特鈀.
Undefeated Hartford (CT) 輕重量級 理查德 “大力水手曼” 里維拉 (5-0, 4 科斯) will headline the fifth installment of the “新英格蘭的未來” 系列, 針對 凱文· “新英格蘭惡霸” 科布斯 (10-2, 4 科斯), fighting out of South Boston (嘛), 空置通用拳擊聯合會 (UBF) 新英格蘭冠軍在八輪的主要事件.
伍斯特的兩屆全國業餘冠軍 鮑比 “BH3” 哈里斯, III (2-0) 會見巴西超中量級 索爾·阿爾梅達 (0-8-1) 在四個輪的共同功能的事件, while Hartford super middleweight何塞 “R級” 里維拉 (4-1, 3 科斯) 會見 特洛伊 “奧馬爾KO藝術家” 藝術家 (4-7-1 (3 科斯), 丹伯里的 (CT) 在六輪比賽.
“新英格蘭的未來5” charity choice: 路易斯·羅薩, JR. 獎學基金
For each RPR event, 促進者 何塞·安東尼奧·里維拉selects a charity to donate a portion of the proceeds to, and for “新英格蘭的未來5” he has announced that it will be the Luis Rosa, JR. 獎學基金.
“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.”
戰鬥在undercard, 所有四個輪較量, are Danbury junior welterweight奧馬爾博羅伊島, JR. (2-0) VS. Puerto Rican foe亞歷山大 “厄爾尼諾布拉沃” 花邊上飾邊的小環 (2-4-1), 南橋 (嘛) 初中量級 維爾弗雷 “該Sucaro” 異教徒 (3-0, 1 KO) VS. 親開張 尼克·佩拉爾塔, 勞倫斯, 斯普林菲爾德不敗 (嘛) 輕重量級 射線 “火箭筒” Graceski (5-0, 3 科斯). VS. 哈特福德的親開張 保羅Bansiak, 斯普林菲爾德量級 起重機 “壞男孩” 惠特利 (2-0) VS. 羅傑·布蘭肯希普 (1-2), 不敗的波多黎各超中量級 Jelame加西亞 (6-0, 6 科斯) VS. 巴西人 羅德里戈·阿爾梅達 1-7), 布里奇波特的 (CT) 親開張的次中量級 約瑟夫·戈斯 VS. 塞斯·巴斯勒 (0-3), 和哈特福德初中輕量級VS. 布里奇波特的 卡洛斯Marraro, III (0-1).
所有戰鬥和戰士都受到變革.
新聞發布會行情
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. 里維拉, 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.”
理查德·里維拉（Richard Rivera）: “這對我來說是一個巨大的機會. 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. 千萬別眨眼, 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. 贏, 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.”
凱文·科布斯: “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在兩年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.”
鮑比·哈里斯, 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.”
奧馬爾博羅伊島, 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: “我 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.”
卡洛斯Marraro, III: “I want to thank Rivera Promotions for the opportunity to showcase my talents February 10日. This will be my first fight on a Rivera Promotions card, but I’m familiar with most of the fighters on this card.”
(L-R) – 理查德 “大力水手曼”