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Boxing saved the life of Two-Division World Champion “El Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera
COLORADO SPRINGS, Lap. (Junie 4, 2020) – Like many boxers, twee-afdeling wêreldkampioen “El Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera credits boxing for saving his life.
“Absolutely,” Rivera agreed. “After my mom passed away when I was 10 jaar oud, I gave up on life and my decision-making reflected that: hanging around with the wrong crowd including gang members, consuming alcohol between the ages of 10 and 15. I was definitely going in the wrong direction.
“I never thought I had a future until I started boxing. It’s hard to say what I’d be doing if I had never boxed, but by the way I was living, I’d probably be in jail or dead by now.”
Born in Philadelphia, Rivera lived in Puerto Rico and Springfield, MA, prior to him moving to Worcester, MA, where he met a man who helped change his life, Carlos Garcia, who was in charge of a special boxing program at the Worcester Boys & Girls Club.
Rivera had started boxing at the age of 14 ½ in a basement with his friend, Felix Lopez. He had fallen in love with boxing after watchingRoberto Duran omgekrap“Sugar” Ray Leonard in their first fight. The young Puerto Rican-American specifically used his amateur boxing experience to prepare for the professional ranks. Garcia, who is in the National Golden Gloves Hall of Fame, put him in a novice match after only one amateur fight in order to put Rivera on the fast track, because he understood that Rivera dreamed of becoming a world champion as a professional. Rivera finished with a 35-15 amateur rekord, highlighted by a bronze medal performance at the PAL Nationals.
“I never had big amateur aspirations but, natuurlik, I wanted to win every fight I competed in,” Rivera said. “Once I didn’t qualify for the Olympic Trials, my plan was to turn pro. I didn’t know how much the amateurs would groom me to be a successful professional boxer. I’m glad I listened to my coaches, otherwise I would have turned pro earlier, because I would get frustrated with the politics of the amateurs. I hated losing, but I hated losing even more when I knew that I should have won. After three years together (with Garcia) in the amateurs and gaining a great wealth of experience traveling all over New England, the country and even fighting in Canada, I saw all types of styles and talented boxers that helped me as a pro. Carlos is like a father figure to me and during all of our training and travels, he was always in my head, building me up to become a good boxer, but also to help me become a better man.”
Op November 7, 1992, Rivera made his pro debut, klop uitFrancisco Mercedes in the second round. He went on to win his first 23 pro bouts, including the Massachusetts State welterweight title in 1995. His first pro loss was to veteran Philadelphia fighterWillie Wise (20-3-4), who won a controversial 10-round split decision at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut. Rivera had proven that he was more than a prospect in his first loss, losing a close decision (98-95, 94-97, 94-96) to an opponent that upset Mexican iconJulio Cesar Chavez (102-3-2) only three years later.
Showing the same resiliency that stayed with Rivera his entire career, two fights later Rivera stoppedGilberto Flores in two rounds to capture the International Boxing Organization (IBO) world welterweight championship. Rivera extended his new win streak to seven, before losing back to back fights. Four fights later, al, Rivera registered his first statement victory in 2001, klop uitFrankie Randall (55-10-1) in die 10ste round to retain his North American Boxing Association (Ook) crown in his first defense.
Now promoted by legendary Don King, Rivera traveled across the Atlantic Ocean in September 2003 to Germany, where few Americans were able to win. Rivera proved early that he meant business, dropping previously undefeatedMichel Trabant in the second round en route to winning a 12-round majority decision for the vacant World Boxing Association (WBA). His reign, egter, didn’t last long. In his first defense, Rivera lost a 12-round split decision at home in Worcester to challengerLuis Collazo (24-1)
Rivera moved up one weight class for his next fight, showing the resiliency that was a staple during his career for his next fight, also at home, against WBA junior middleweight World championAlexandro Garcia (25-1).
In his next fight and first defense of his third world title, Rivera was stopped for the first time in his pro career, by new champTravis Simms (24-0), and then he was knocked out byDaniel Santos (24-0) in round eight of their WBA junior middleweight title eliminator.
Rivera retired in 2008 only to make a comeback in 2001, after which he retired again until returning for two fights in Worcester to complete his pro career with 50 gevegte, the last coming at the age of 46.
“Jose’s USA Boxing experiences shaped him into the man of character he is today, beide in en uit van die ring,"SêChris Cugliari, USA Boxing Alumni Director. “He took the road less traveled for a world champion, and in doing so he showcased his toughness and perseverance that made him a great example for today’s USA Boxers.”
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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.
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Rivera was a true working world champion. Few world champions also had full-time jobs during their title reigns. Rivera used vacation time, as well as personal and sick days, when he went to training camp for some of his major fights.
“I always had a good work ethic growing up,” he explained. “When I moved to Worcester at 16 jaar oud, I lived by myself: school, work, and then to the Boys & Girls Club to train. I kept the same work ethic I had at 19 when I turned pro. I became a father at 20, so providing for my family was essential. Although it was hard, I knew boxing wasn’t going to last forever, and I was lucky enough to find a good job working for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Trial Courts. It made for long days when I was training, especially when I was fighting for or defending my world championships. In the end, al, keeping my job was the best decision I could have made for me and my family.”
Rivera. who was an Associate Court Officer for years and promoted last year to Assistant Chief Court Officer, is still involved in boxing. He and his oldest son, A.J. Rivera, own and operate a boxing promotional company, Rivera Promotions Vermaak, to give young fighters in his area opportunities to fight more often and at home. Jose occasionally drops by the Boys & Girls Club to visit his former coaches, Garcia andRocky Gonzalez, to support their young talent. He also goes to his friendKendrick Ball’s gym, Camp Be Right, to give young fighters there a few tips and to keep in shape (not for another comeback).
Jose Antonio Rivera will be best known for his toughness and determination, which led him into a different life, including three world championships and a wonderful life he never would have enjoyed.
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West Point Boxing Fall Classic Winchester’s Cadet Luca LoConte Botis Returns home Nov. 10
Anthony’s in Malden, Mass.
BOSTON, Mass. (Oktober 14, 2019) – The National Collegiate Boxing Association (NCBA) will present the “West Point Fall Classic” on Sunday, November 10, by Anthony se Malden, Massachusetts.
Members of the West Point boxing team will compete against amateur boxers from USA Boxing New England, University of Connecticut, Trinity College, Hartford College, and the University of Massachusetts.
“We are excited for this upcoming event featuring the best college athletes in the Northeast,"SêEric Buller, President of the National Collegiate Boxing Association and member of the USA Boxing Board of Directors. “We are also happy to include some of the most impressive local athletes as well. This is a win for everyone who attends: local athletes, future leaders of America, dedicated coaches and officials, boxing legends, great venue and outstanding ring action. Thanks to Anthony’s for hosting us and to all that are working hard to make this event the great success it will be.”
United States Military Academy Senior CadetLuca LoConte Botis, who hails from nearby Winchester (MA), will be showcased in what will likely be his final local boxing competition.
A 2015 graduate of Winchester High School, where he captained the school’s cross country, swimming and outdoor track teams. Botis will be supported by a large contingent of family and friends.
A tribute to the USA Boxing Alumni Association will also be on tap, including appearances by 1988 Olimpiese goue medaljeRay Mercer, International Boxing Hall of Fame refereeSteve Smoger, three-time Fight of the Year participant“Irish” Micky Ward (Lowell, MA), three-time two division world champion“El Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera(Worcester, MA), and former New England amateur champion and reigning IBA super welterweight championGreg “The Villain” Vendetti (Stoneham, MA).
Deure open om 2 namiddag. EN, eerste bout geskeduleer vir 3 namiddag. EN.
Limited tickets are available for purchase by calling Seacoast Ticket Agency at 1.800.382.5242.
Jose Antonio Rivera Dedicates “Quest For 50” to Worcester Boys & Girls Club
3-tyd, 2-afdeling wêreldkampioen Jose Antonio Rivera terug met 'n knal KO wenner in sy eerste geveg in 7 jaar
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WORCESTER, Mass. (Augustus 19, 2018) – Sewe jaar na sy laaste stryd, “Die Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera terug na die ring in groot mode gisteraand (Saterdag) tot wesensverdienste “Tuiskoms, aangebied deur graniet Chin Promotions in samewerking met Rivera Promotions Vermaak, by Die Palladium in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Die 45-jarige Rivera (42-6-1, 25 Uitklophoue), 35 pond ligter as hy was in Februarie toe hy opleiding begin, verpak die huis in sy tuisdorp, ten volle vermaak sy ondersteunende ondersteuners. Drie-time, twee-afdeling wêreldkampioen Rivera druk Larry “Slomoshun: Smith (10-38-1, 7 Uitklophoue) vanaf die opening klok en hy laat nooit.
Dit het 'n paar rondtes vir Rivera om te dra uit die roes, maar hy gevoed Smith 'n bestendige dieet van liggaam skote, geleidelik afbreek van sy teenstander, as hy gewen ronde ná ronde op punte. Twee keer in die sesde ronde het dit gelyk soos Smith gedoen, maar die moeilike Texas het 'n baie hart om te oorleef.
Uiteindelik, Rivera gesluit die show in die sewende ronde, wanneer Smith het sy hand in die vyfde rondte en was nie in staat om voort te gaan, kniel in sy hoek, natuurlik in pyn.
“Ek het nog altyd taai,” Rivera het ná die stryd, “maar ek was 'n bietjie verroes. Hy getoets my vroeë maar, sodra hy sien ek is nie iewers heen gaan en het geweet hy was in vir 'n geveg. Ek het begin opwarm in die vierde ronde. Ek was nog altyd 'n 12-ronde fighter. Ek het nie geweet hy sy hand gebreek het tot ná die stryd. Ek voel 'n groot. Ons het 'n goeie stryd om die ondersteuners wat my altyd ondersteun het.”
“Ek gee myself 'n C + vanaand. Ek gaan met my familie te praat, maar ek dink oor een meer stryd, om dit te maak 50 vir sy beroepsloopbaan).”
Jose Antonio Rivera (R) het 'n suksesvolle terugkeer stryd
In die mede-featured gebeurtenis, Worcester super middelgewig Kendrick Ball, Jr. (10-1-2, 7 Uitklophoue) gesloop Fabian “El Lobo” Valdez (2-4), vloer hom met 'n reg Uppercut en binnekort hom na klaar met 'n bose liggaam geskiet vir 'n tegniese uitklophou-oorwinning in die eerste ronde. Die gewilde Ball veg by die huis vir die eerste keer as 'n professionele
Die herontmoeting tussen Worcester junior middelgewigtitel Khiary Gray (16-4, 12 Uitklophoue) en Antonio Chaves Fernandez (9-34, 4 Uitklophoue) geëindig in die dieselfde manier as hul eerste ontmoeting het drie jaar gelede. Ook veg by die huis vir die eerste keer, Gray blaas uit sy spel opponent, krake hom met 'n prentjie-perfekte, links-stryd kombinasie wat Fernandez sit op sy rug. Fernandez klop die telling, maar skeidsregter Bob Benoit gestaak die aksie.
South brug, MA junior middelgewigtitel Wilfredo “die Sucaro” heidense (5-0, 3 Uitklophoue) gebly onoorwonne, met behulp van 'n meedoënlose liggaam aanval te laat val Engelberto “Guarura” Valenzuela (11-15, 3 Uitklophoue) drie keer, die laaste eindig die stryd halfpad deur die derde ronde.
Springfield, MA junior liggewig Josua Orta (1-0, 1 KO) draai in 'n indrukwekkende pro debuut in 'n skuur-brander wat geëindig toe (1-8-1, 1 KO), van Worcester, was nie in staat om te veg voort ná die derde ronde.
Worcester welterweight Eslih Owuso (1-0) opgeslaan n shutout in sy pro debuut, stoep veteraan Bryan “die Brick” Abraham (6-31-2, 6 Uitklophoue) twee keer in die tweede ronde, en op pad na 'n eenparige besluit oorwinning.
In die opening bout van die nag, 45-jaar-oue Jose Angel “KO” Ortiz (5-14-1, 2 Uitklophoue) gedaal Patrick Leal (0-5) 10-sekondes in die stryd, weer later in die openingsronde, en gestop hom in die tweede. Orit, veg uit Springfield, MA by wyse van Puerto Rico, veg vir die eerste keer in vyf jaar, en hy geregistreer het sy eerste oorwinning in sewe.
Amptelike uitslae hieronder:
Amptelike uitslae
Hoofren – Middleweights
Jose Antonio Rivera (42-6-1, 25 Uitklophoue), Worcester, MA
WTKO 7 (1:07)
Larry Smith (10-38-1, 7 Uitklophoue), Dallas, Texas
CO-FEATURE – SUPER middleweights
Kendrick Ball, Jr. (10-1-2, 7 Uitklophoue), Worcester, MA
WTKO1 (2:21)
Fabian Valdez (2-4, 0 Uitklophoue), Cananea Sonora, Mexiko
MIDDLWEIGHTS
Jose Angel Ortiz (5-13-1, 2 Uitklophoue), Springfield, MA
WTKO2 (1:03)
Patrick Leal (0-5), Somerville, MA.
JUNIOR middleweights
Khiary Gray (16-4, 12 Uitklophoue), Worcester, MA
WTKO1 (2:27)
Antonio Chaves Fernandez (9-34, 4 Uitklophoue), Brockton, MA
Wilfredo Heidense (5-0, 3 Uitklophoue), South brug, MA
WTKO3 (1:29)
Engelbert Valenzuela (11-15, 3 Uitklophoue), Agua Prieta, Mexiko
WELTERWEIGHTS
Eslih Owusu (1-0), Worcester, MA
WDEC4 (40-34, 40-35, 40-36)
Bryan Abraham (6-31-2, 6 Uitklophoue), Schenectady, NY
JUNIOR liggewigte
Josua Orta 1-0, 1 KO), Springfield, MA
WTKO3 (3:00)
Edwin Rosado (1-8-1, 1 KO), Worcester, MA
Gebeurtenis borge ingesluit Lundgren Honda, Elm Wealth Groep, Atty. Maria M. Rivera-Cotto Championsofhealth@USANA.com, opperhoof Liquors, Die Centro Amerika, Baystate Spaar
Bank, Pamela Laporte Realty, Worcester Vocero, ChrisFIT Xperience en grille 57.
'N Gedeelte van die opbrengs geskenk aan spina bifida Vereniging van Groter New England.
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nuwe “Tuiskoms” opponent vir lektor “Die Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera
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WORCESTER, Mass. (Augustus 15, 2018) – Drie-time, twee-afdeling wêreldkampioen “Die Gallo” Jose Rivera het 'n nuwe teenstander vir sy comeback te veg in hierdie nag Vrydag in “Tuiskoms”, aangebied deur graniet Chin Promotions (GCP) in samewerking met Rivera Promotions Vermaak (RPE), by Die Palladium in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Die 45-jarige Rivera (41-6-1, 24 Uitklophoue), wat ooreenstem teen Ruben “Hedendaagse Warrior” Galvan, nie uit te vind tot gister (Dinsdag) dat Galvan n vinger voor gebreek het die nag. Texas veteraan Larry “Slomoshun” Smith (10-37-1, 7 Uitklophoue) is die laat plaasvervanger vir Rivera in die agt-ronde hoofren.
“Ek is nie 'n fan van die laat verander,” Rivera gesê, “maar op hierdie punt is dit óf dat of geen stryd, en Ek het te hard om nie te veg opgelei.”
Rivera laaste geveg in 2011, neem 'n agt-ronde besluit oor Paul Mpendo, by Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut.
Die naam van die gebeurtenis is “Tuiskoms” omdat vyf vegters in aksie is van Worcester, waaronder drie wat nog nooit voorheen daar as professionele geveg.
Super middelgewigtitel Kendrick Ball, Jr. (9-1-2, 6 Uitklophoue) en junior middelgewigtitel Khiary Gray(15-4, 11 Uitklophoue), beide bevorder deur CES Boxing, sal veg by die huis in Worcester as voor- vir die eerste keer in 'n paar van die ses-ronde aanvalle. Bal gesigte Mexikaanse Fabian “El Lobo” Valdez (2-3) in die mede-featured gebeurtenis, terwyl Grey (15-4, 11 Uitklophoue) gesigte Antonio Chaves Fernandez (9-33, 4 Uitklophoue), van Brockton, MA, in 'n herontmoeting van 'n geveg gewen deur Gray.
Ook geskeduleer om te veg op die undercard in vier-ronde aanvalle is South brug, MA welterweight Wilfredo “die Sucaro” heidense (4-0, 2 Uitklophoue) vs. Engelberto “Guarura” Valenzuela (11-14, 3 Uitklophoue), Springfield se (MA) pro-debut veergewig Josua Orta vs. Worcester se Edwin Rosado (1-7-1, 1 KO), Worcester se pro-debut welterweight Eslih Owusu.vs. Bryan “die Brick” Abraham (6-30-2, 6 Uitklophoue) en Springfield, MA welterweight Jose Angel “KO” Ortiz (4-13-1, 1 KO) vs. Somerville se (MA) Patrick Leal (0-4).
Alle gevegte en vegters is onderhewig aan verandering.
Kaartjies, geprys teen $75.00 (ringside) en $45.00 (algemene toelatingsvereistes), is te koop en te koop aangebied by www.ThePalladium.net of die Palladium loket (net algemene toelatingsvereistes), of deur Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera (anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) of enige van die vegters.
Deure open om 6 namiddag. EN, eerste bout 7 namiddag. EN.
Gebeurtenis borge sluit Lundgren Honda, Elm Wealth Groep, Atty. Maria M. Rivera-Cotto,Championsofhealth.USANA.com, opperhoof Liquors, Die Centro Amerika, Baystate Spaarbank, Pamela Laporte Realty, Worcester Vocero, ChrisFIT Xperience en grille 57 (gasheer vir die amptelike inweeg en after party).
'N Gedeelte van die opbrengs gaan aan spina bifida Vereniging van Groter New England.
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“Die Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera “Tuiskoms” Oop Workout Foto Gallery
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“Die Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera om kop “Tuiskoms”
Die Champ is terug!
Augustus 17 by Die Palladium in Worcester, MA
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“Die Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera slaan die boekies met sy afrigter Sean Fitzgerald
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WORCESTER, Mass. (Julie 31, 2018) – 'N dosyn jaar nadat hy gevang sy derde wêreldtitel in twee verskillende gewig klasse, sewe sedert sy laaste stryd, “Die Gallo” Jose Rivera keer terug na die ring Augustus 17 tot wesensverdienste “Tuiskoms”, aangebied deur graniet Chin Promotions (GCP) in samewerking met Rivera Promotions Vermaak (RPE), by Die Palladium in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Die 45-jarige Rivera (41-6-1, 24 Uitklophoue) het reeds meer as verlore 30 pond, nou binne vier pond van sy gekontrakteerde gewig, aangesien hy begin oefen het vroeër vanjaar. Hy sal die kop van teen Ruben “Hedendaagse Warrior” Galvan (27-26-4, 10 Uitklophoue) in die agt-ronde hoofren.
In 1997, Rivera gevang die Internasionale Boks Organisasie (IBO) Wêreld welterweight titel, stop Gilberto Flores in die tweede ronde. Ses jaar later, Hy reis na Duitsland op onoorwonne te neem, tuisdorp gunsteling Michel Trabant (38-0) vir die vakante World Boxing Association (WBA) Wêreld Welterweight Championship, waarin Rivera het 'n 12-ronde besluit en die gordel.
In die voorkant van byna 10,000 tuisdorp waaiers in Worcester, Rivera beperk sy boks loopbaan deur te wen 'n 12-ronde eenparige besluit in 2006 oor die verdedigende kampioen, Alejandro Garcia(25-1) vir die WBA Wêreld super welterweight titel.
“Die idee om terug te keer na die ring begin met my seun. A.J., en ek praat jaag geskiedenis,” Rivera verduidelik. “Ons is nie in staat om nou saam te stel wat (A.J. gebore met spina bifida en hy was nie in staat om mediese klaring te beveilig in die tyd vir die Augustus. 17ste Wys.), maar ter wille van my harde werk die afgelope ses maande, Ek het gevoel dat dit net is pas om voort te gaan met my stryd.
“Graniet Chin Promotions het baie instrumenteel om seker te maak dat hierdie show saam in die mees professionele wyse moontlik gestel word. Ek sal nie dink ons promosie maatskappy (Jos en A.J. eie en bedryf RPE Promotions Vermaak) sou in staat wees om dit af te trek gewees. Al die onderhandelinge gedoen moes word en my opleiding die enigste manier wat ek weet hoe, 'n kampioenskap vlak, sou te veel vir ons om te hanteer gewees het.”
Graniet Chin Promotions’ medepromotor Chuck Shearns bygevoeg, “Wanneer Jose en ek begin praat oor sy ring terug, Ek was die laaste persoon om te dink hy mal was. Ons was vriende tydens sy kampioenskap dae en ek weet hoe ongelooflik toegewyd en gedissiplineerd Jose is. Ek veg teen 49 jaar oud, nie om myself te vergelyk met die vlak Jose het op al, maar ek weet dat dit gedoen kan word. Wat almal moet weet is hoe goed Jose tydens sy dertigs en in sy veertigerjare sorg van homself geneem het. Het ek ooit dink dat Chris (Traietti, GCP medepromotor) en ek sou wees mede-bevordering van Jose se terugkeer? Moenie, maar ek is gelukkig om betrokke te wees en ek sal hom ondersteun so ver as hy wil om dit te neem. Hy is die opleiding van soos hy 25 en Jose se plan om 'n paar mense verras.”
Tydens Rivera se titel leisels, In teenstelling met ander wêreldkampioene, Hy het ook 'n voltydse werk as 'n hof beampte in die Massachusetts verhoorhof, 'n posisie in Worcester wat hy steeds beklee 17 jaar later. Tussen werk en opleiding, never mind sy gesinsverantwoordelikhede, Jose een of ander manier daarin slaag om alles te balanseer in sy uiters besige lewe.
“Kom ons sê maar dit maak vir 'n besige skedule,” Rivera opgemerk. “Ek is verbind tot die versorging van my familie en sal doen wat dit neem. Ek loop gewoonlik voor werk en op te lei na werk. Begin vroeg en afwerking laat maak vir besige dae, maar die werk moet gedoen word. Nou, Ek is in die middel van die moeilikste tydperk van opleiding. Die week van die stryd is nie meer omtrent voorbereiding geestelik en maak gewig. Daar is niks wat jy kan die week doen van die stryd om jou te help in 'n beter vorm.”
Rivera is onder geen illusies dat sy terugkeer sal lei tot nog 'n groot wêreld titel. Die plan is dat hy nog twee gevegte om 'n totaal van bereik het 50 as 'n pro, maar hy neem dinge een geveg op 'n slag, en hy hoop steeds sy volgende geveg, tentatief na verwagting vir later vanjaar, sal wees op dieselfde kaart as pro debuut sy seun se.
Rivera laaste geveg in 2011, neem 'n agt-ronde besluit oor Paul Mpendo, by Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut. Die stryd getoets Galvan, sy Augustus. 17ste opponent uit Indiana, geveg ander wêreldkampioene, Insluitend Zab Juda, Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr., Jorge Paez en Paul Spadafora.
“Ek hoor hy kom om te veg en dat hy daarvan hou om te fool rond 'n bietjie om te probeer en kry in kop van sy teenstander,” Rivera bygevoeg. Ek het op my gekonsentreer, my tydsberekening en fokus op die wedstrydplan
“Opleiding vir hierdie stryd het meer geestelike as enigiets anders gewees. Ek is in staat om sy beste spelpeil te bereik by gewees 45 opleiding soos ek gedoen het in my eerste. Die belangrikste ding is dat, saam met my afrigter Sean Fitzgerald, Ek het al gefokus op om seker te maak my tydsberekening raak beter, aangesien dit was sewe jaar sedert ek laas geveg.
“En, natuurlik, dit is altyd 'n wonderlike gevoel om te boks in die voorkant van my tuisdorp fans. Hul ondersteuning is altyd waardeer.”
Die naam van die gebeurtenis is “Tuiskoms” want ses vegters in aksie is van Worcester, waaronder drie wat nog nooit voorheen daar as professionele geveg.
Middelgewigtitel Kendrick Ball, Jr. (9-1-2, 6 Uitklophoue) en junior middelgewigtitel Khiary Gray (15-4, 11 Uitklophoue), beide bevorder deur CES Boxing, sal veg by die huis in Worcester as voor- vir die eerste keer in 'n paar van die ses-ronde aanvalle. bal aan Demetrius Walker (8-21-2, 4 Uitklophoue) in die mede-featured gebeurtenis, terwyl Grey (15-4, 11 Uitklophoue) gesigte Antonio Chaves Fernandez (9-33, 4 Uitklophoue), van Brockton, MA, in 'n herontmoeting van 'n geveg gewen deur Gray.
Ook geskeduleer om te veg op die undercard in vier-ronde aanvalle is Springfield, MA welterweight Jose Angel “KO” Ortiz (4-13-1, 1 KO) vs. Seth Basler (0-8) en pro-debut veergewig Josua Orta vs. Worcester se Edwin Rosado (1-7-1, 1 KO), South brug, MA welterweight Wilfredo “die Sucaro” heidense (4-0, 2 Uitklophoue) vs. TBA, en Worcester se pro-debut welterweight Eslih Owusu.vs. Bryan “die Brick” Abraham (6-30-2, 6 Uitklophoue).
Alle gevegte en vegters is onderhewig aan verandering.
Kaartjies, geprys teen $75.00 (ringside) en $45.00 (algemene toelatingsvereistes), is te koop en te koop aangebied by www.ThePalladium.net of die Palladium loket (net algemene toelatingsvereistes), of deur Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera (anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) of enige van die vegters.
Deure open om 6 namiddag. EN, eerste bout 7 namiddag. EN.
Gebeurtenis borge sluit Lundgren Honda, Elm Wealth Groep, Atty. Maria M. Rivera-Cotto,Championsofhealth.USANA.com, opperhoof Liquors, Die Centro Amerika, Baystate Spaarbank, Pamela Laporte Realty, Worcester Vocero, ChrisFIT Xperience en grille 57 (gasheer vir die amptelike inweeg en after party).
'N Gedeelte van die opbrengs gaan aan spina bifida Vereniging van Groter New England.
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3-tyd, 2-division World Champion “Die Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera Returns to ring for first time in 7 years on “Tuiskoms” kaart
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WORCESTER, Mass. (Julie 19, 2018) – Graniet Chin Promotions (GCP) and Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE) hosted a press conference yesterday at The Ballot Box in Worcester, Massachusetts, to make a major announcement, as well as introduce local fighters on the August 17stepro boxing card at The Palladium in Worcester.
Drie-time, twee-afdeling wêreldkampioen “Die Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera (41-6-1, 24 Uitklophoue) is making his return in the “Making History” hoofren, in large part because he wanted to fight on the same card as his son, A.J. Rivera, who was to become the first pro boxer who was born with Spina Bifida. A.J., who is a rising matchmaker in New England, was unable to get medically cleared in time and he will not be fighting Aug. 17.
The event has been renamed, “Tuiskoms”, because six of the competing fighters, including Jose Antonio Rivera, live in Worcester.
“Ongelukkig,” announced promoter Chuck Shearns, who co-promotes Granite Chin Promotions with Chris Traietti, “A.J. isn’t fighting on this show because he couldn’t get medically cleared in time.”
“I trained hard and was within five or six pounds of my contract weight,” a disappointed A.J. Rivera verduidelik. “I passed all of the medical tests except for the CATSCAN. I fought the doctor a little and said I wanted a second opinion. Those results won’t be in time, so I can’t fight on this card.”
“The reason I’m coming back was to make history with my son,” Jose Antonio Rivera added. “We had talked about it a long time but, ongelukkig, it wasn’t meant to be for A.J. for this card. He’s already part of history already as the only fighter born with Spina Bifida who fought as an amateur. I feel bad, but everything happens for a reason and as a father, my son’s safety always comes first. He will continue to be an important part of our team to make our company a success. People are thrown curveballs in life like this and we’ve regrouped to turn this into a positive. We’re still fighting for the cause (Spina Bifida).”
Nou 45 jaar oud, Rivera has already lost more than 30 pond, and he is within eight of his contracted weight for his eight-round fight against Ruben “Hedendaagse Warrior” Galvan (27-26-4, 10 Uitklophoue).
In 1997, Rivera gevang die Internasionale Boks Organisasie (IBO) Wêreld welterweight titel, stop Gilberto Flores in die tweede ronde. Ses jaar later, Hy reis na Duitsland op onoorwonne te neem, tuisdorp gunsteling Michel Trabant (38-0) vir die vakante World Boxing Association (WBA) Wêreld Welterweight Championship, waarin Rivera het 'n 12-ronde besluit en die gordel.
Twee gevegte later, in front of nearly 10,000 tuisdorp waaiers in Worcester, Rivera won a 12-round unanimous decision in 2006 oor die verdedigende kampioen, Alejandro Garcia (25-1) vir die WBA Wêreld super welterweight titel.
Middelgewigtitel Kendrick Ball, Jr. (9-1-2, 6 Uitklophoue) en junior middelgewigtitel Khiary Gray (15-4, 11 Uitklophoue), beide bevorder deur CES Boxing, will be making their pro debuts at home in Worcester. Ball faces an opponent to be determined in the six-round co-featured event, terwyl Grey (15-4, 11 Uitklophoue) voldoen aan Antonio Chaves Fernandez (9-33, 4 Uitklophoue), van Brockton, MA, also in a six rounder.
Undefeated light heavyweight prospect Richard “Popeye Die Matroos Man” Rivera (8-0, 7 Uitklophoue), veg uit Hartford, CT, is slated to fight in a six-round bout vs. TBA, as well as his stable mate, two-time New England Golden Gloves champion “Die uitverkore Een” Sharad Collier (1-0, 1 KO), who takes on his Mexican opponent, Emmanuel “Pollo” Valadez (5-4, 4 Uitklophoue), in 'n vier-wedstryd.
Ook geskeduleer om te veg op die undercard in vier-ronde aanvalle is Springfield, MA welterweight Jose Angel “KO” Ortiz Jose Angel “KO” Ortiz (4-13-1, 1 KO) vs. Seth Basler (0-8) en pro-debut veergewig Josua Orta vs. Worcester se Edwin Rosado (1-7-1, 1 KO), South brug, MA welterweight Wilfredo “die Sucaro” heidense (4-0, 2 Uitklophoue) vs. TBA, Worcester lightweight Francisco Irizarry (4-0, 2 Uitklophoue) vs. TBA, Worcester’s pro-debuting lightweight Eslih Owusu.vs. Mexikaanse Engelberto “Guarura” Valenzuela (11-14 (3 Uitklophoue).
Alle gevegte en vegters is onderhewig aan verandering.
Kaartjies, geprys teen $75.00 (ringside) en $45.00 (algemene toelatingsvereistes), is te koop en te koop aangebied by www.ThePalladium.net of die Palladium loket (net algemene toelatingsvereistes), of deur Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera (anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) of enige van die vegters.
Deure open om 6 namiddag. EN, eerste bout 7 namiddag. EN.
Gebeurtenis borge sluit Lundgren Honda, Elm Wealth Groep, Atty. Maria M. Rivera-Cotto, Championsofhealth@USANA.com, opperhoof Liquors, Die Centro Amerika, Baystate Spaarbank, Pamela Laporte Realty, Worcester Vocero, ChrisFIT Xperience en grille 57 (gasheer vir die amptelike inweeg en after party).
'N Gedeelte van die opbrengs gaan aan spina bifida Vereniging van Groter New England.
PERSCONFERENTIE KWOTASIES
Joe Antonio Rivera: “I want to thank everybody for coming. Tomorrow is four weeks to the weigh in. It’s an important date because fighting is easy, making weight isn’t. I want to thank Granite Chin Promotions
“Four Worcester fighters (Ball, Gray, Irizarry and Owusu) on this card have never fought here. It’s huge having Kendrick and Khiary on this card and I’d like to thank CES Boxing for allowing them to fight here. I’m proud of Kendrick and Khiary and excited to have them fighting on this show. Chuck and Granite Chin are running this show, I’m only focused on my opponent.
“I’m excited to have an opponent who is coming to fight. He’s my third opponent, but that’s part of boxing. Ek is hard aan die oefen, passed my medicals, and it’s like I’m hungry again. I haven’t fought in years, but I’ve taken good care of my body. I didn’t visualize doing this at 45. I’ve also heard that, after August 17ste, there’s a possibility of a title for me by the end of this year.”
Chuck Shearns (GCP medepromotor): “I’m honored to be involved in this show. Jose and I have been friends for years. Months ago, this all started with a text conversation (Chuck, Jose and A.J.). A week later, it started getting serious, and then we had Jose and A.J. fighting on this card. Ongelukkig, A.J. isn’t fighting on this card, but the show will go on.”
Jimmy Burchfield (CES promoter): “What’s important is that Jose Antonio Rivera is fighting on this card and that’s why I’m allowing ‘Pepper’ (Ball) and Khiary to fight on this card. I’ve had a good relationship with Chuck and I’ve known Jose and A.J., who worked for me, for a long time. Nothing was happening in Worcester boxing for years, until Jose and A.J. started promoting here, but Worcester has always been a good fight town. All the fighters here will be proud of your victory. This is beautiful! They’ve been around him and know what he’s accomplished in life. Jose has never abused his body, he’s taken good care of himself.
“We (CES Boxing) had an event scheduled August 17ste at Twin River (Lincoln, RI), but we moved from that date, and now everything is focused August 17ste on Worcester. How could I not have my Worcester fighters on Jose Rivera’s comeback card? ‘Pepper’ and Khiary really wanted to fight on this card. These kids (fighters seated at head table) look up to Jose for what he’s done and in life and his comeback is a really big story. I know what ‘Pepper” and Khiary are going to do and I know what Jose is going to do because he’s a veteran. I believe this will be a sell out!”
Kendrick Ball, Jr.: “I want to thank my promoter, Jimmy Burchfield, for giving me the okay to fight on this card. I also want to thank Granite Chin Promotions and Rivera Promotions Entertainment. I’ve waited for this a long time. This fight will give me a chance to redeem myself and show why I’m the next great middleweight to come out of Worcester. I’m ready to get it on.”
Khiary Gray: “I want to thank Rivera Promotions Entertainment, CES Boxing and Granite Chin Promotions for giving me a chance to fight at home for the first time. This is a rematch for me. I stopped him in the first round, but there was some controversy. I know he’s coming to fight.”
Eslih Owusi: “I just graduated from high school and I wasn’t going to turn pro until after that. Fighting as a pro will be much more exciting than in the amateurs.”
Jose Angel Ortiz: “Ek is baie opgewonde. I haven’t fought in two years. I was supposed to return before, but things didn’t work out. I never left boxing because I’m in the gym all the time working out or training other fighters. Jose and I are both in our forties. We’re going to show everybody that we can still fight.”
Edwin Rosado: “I will try and put on the best show I can.”
Josua Orta: “I’m very happy about my first pro fight. I’ve dreamed of this day. Everybody is going to see an exciting card. I love this sport and always train hard.”
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