Etikedaj Arkivoj: Jose Antonio Rivera
Justin “Crazy Train” Rolfe crowned N.E. heavyweight champion
Boxing saved the life of Two-Division World Champion “El Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Junio 4, 2020) – Like many boxers, du-divido mondĉampiono "La Koko" Jose Antonio Rivera credits boxing for saving his life.
“Absolutely,” Rivera agreed. “After my mom passed away when I was 10 Jaroj malnova, 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, Karolo García, who was in charge of a special boxing program at the Worcester Boys & knabinoj Klubo.
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 upset“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 Amatora rekordo, highlighted by a bronze medal performance at the PAL Nationals.
“I never had big amateur aspirations but, Nature, 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.”
Novembro 7, 1992, Rivera made his pro debut, batante senkonscieFrancisco 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, Tamen, Rivera registered his first statement victory in 2001, batante senkonscieFrankie Randall (55-10-1) En la 10Th round to retain his North American Boxing Association (NABA) 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, Tamen, 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 Bataloj, the last coming at the age of 46.
“Jose’s USA Boxing experiences shaped him into the man of character he is today, both in and out of the ring,?? DiritaChris 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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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 Jaroj malnova, 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, Tamen, 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, .J. Rivera, own and operate a boxing promotional company, Rivera Promotions Entertainment, 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 Revenas hejmen Nov. 10
Anthony estas en Maldeno, Amaso.
BOSTON, Amaso. (Oktobro 14, 2019) – La Nacia Kolegia Boksado-Unuiĝo (NCBA) prezentos la "Okcidenta Punkta Aŭtuna Klasikaĵo" dimanĉe, Novembro 10, ĉe Anthony en Maldeno, Massachusetts.
Membroj de la West Point-boksa teamo konkuros kontraŭ amatoraj boksistoj de USA Boxing New England, Universitato de Konektikuto, Trinity College, Hartford College, kaj la Universitato de Masaĉuseco.
"Ni ĝojas pro ĉi tiu venonta evento kun la plej bonaj universitataj atletoj en la Nordoriento,?? DiritaEric Buller, Prezidanto de la Nacia Kolegia Boksado-Unuiĝo kaj membro de la Usona Boksado-Estraro de Direktoroj. "Ni ankaŭ feliĉas inkluzivi kelkajn el la plej imponaj lokaj atletoj ankaŭ. Ĉi tio estas venko por ĉiuj, kiuj ĉeestas: lokaj atletoj, estontaj gvidantoj de Ameriko, diligentaj trejnistoj kaj oficialuloj, boksaj legendoj, bonega ejo kaj elstara ringa agado. Dankon al Anthony's por gastigi nin kaj al ĉiuj, kiuj forte laboras por ke ĉi tiu evento estu la granda sukceso.
Usona Militista Akademio Senior CadetLuca LoConte Botis, kiu venas el proksima Winchester (MA), estos montrita en kio verŝajne estos lia fina loka bokskonkurso.
A 2015 diplomiĝinto de Winchester High School, kie li komandis la transversan landon de la lernejo, naĝantaj kaj subĉielaj trakteamoj. Botis estos subtenata de granda kontingento de familio kaj amikoj.
Omaĝo al la Usona Boksado-Alumni-Asocio ankaŭ estos en krano, inkluzive de aperoj de 1988 Olimpika ora medaluloRay Mercer, Arbitraciisto de Internacia Boksado-Halo de FamoSteve Smoger, trifoja Batalo de la Jaro partoprenanto"Irlandano" Micky Ward (Lowell, MA), trifoja dudivizia mondĉampiono"La Koko" Jose Antonio Rivera(Worcester, MA), kaj iama Nov-Anglia amatorĉampiono kaj reganta IBA super-velterĉampionoGreg "La Fiulo" Vendetti (Stoneham, MA).
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Jose Antonio Rivera Dedicates “Quest For 50” to Worcester Boys & knabinoj Klubo
3-tempo, 2-division world champion Jose Antonio Rivera returns with a bang KO winner in his first fight in 7 Jaroj
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WORCESTER, Amaso. (#A?gusto 19, 2018) – Seven years after his last fight, “El Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera returned to the ring in grand fashion last night (Sabato) to headline “Homecoming, presented by Granite Chin Promotions in association with Rivera Promotions Entertainment, ĉe La Paladio en Worcester, Massachusetts.
The 45-year-old Rivera (42-6-1, 25 KOs), 35 pounds lighter than he was in February when he started training, packed the house in his hometown, fully entertained his supportive fans. Three-time, two-division world champion Rivera pressured Larry “Slomoshun: Smith (10-38-1, 7 KOs) from the opening bell and he never let up.
It took a few rounds for Rivera to wear off the rust, but he fed Smith a steady diet of body shots, gradually breaking down his opponent, as he won round after round on points. Twice in the sixth round it looked like Smith was done, but the tough Texan showed a lot of heart to survive.
Fine, Rivera closed the show in the seventh round, when Smith broke his hand in the fifth round and was unable to continue, kneeling in his corner, obviously in pain.
“I’ve always been tough,” Rivera said after the fight, “but I was a little rusty. He tested me early but, once he saw I wasn’t going anywhere and knew he was in for a fight. I started warming up in the fourth round. I was always a 12-round fighter. I didn’t know he broke his hand until after the fight. Mi sentas grandan. We gave a good fight to the fans who have always supported me.”
“I give myself a C+ tonight. I’m going to talk with my family, but I’m thinking about one more fight, to make it 50 for his pro career).”
Jose Antonio Rivera (R) had a successful comeback fight
En la ko-prezentita okazaĵo, Worcester super middleweight Kendrick Ball, Jr. (10-1-2, 7 KOs) demolished Fabian “El Lobo” Valdez (2-4), flooring him with a right uppercut and soon after finished him with a vicious body shot for a technical-knockout victory in the opening round. The popular Ball was fighting at home for the first time as a professional
The rematch between Worcester junior middleweight Khiary Grey (16-4, 12 KOs) Kaj Antonio Chaves Fernandez (9-34, 4 KOs) ended in the same fashion as their first encounter did three years ago. Also fighting at home for the first time, Gray blasted out his game opponent, cracking him with a picture-perfect, left-fight combination that put Fernandez on his back. Fernandez beat the count, but referee Bob Benoit Haltis la agon.
Southbridge, MA junior middleweight Wilfredo “la Sucaro” Pagas (5-0, 3 KOs) restis nevenkita, using a relentless body attack to drop Engelberto “Guarura” Valenzuela (11-15, 3 KOs) three times, the last ending the fight midway through the third round.
Springfield, MA junior lightweight Joshua Orta (1-0, 1 KO) turned in an impressive pro debut in a barn-burner that ended when (1-8-1, 1 KO), of Worcester, was unable to continue fighting after the third round.
Worcester welterweight Eslih Owuso (1-0) pitched a shutout in his pro debut, decking veteran Bryan “The Brick” Abraham (6-31-2, 6 KOs) twice in the second round, En vojo al unuanima decida gajno.
In the opening bout of the night, 45-Jaro-malnova Jose Angel “KO” Ortiz (5-14-1, 2 KOs) dropped Patrick Leal (0-5) 10-seconds into the fight, once more later in the opening round, and stopped him in the second. Oritz, fighting out of Springfield, MA by way of Puerto Rico, was fighting for the first time in five years, and he registered his first victory in seven.
Official results below:
OFICIALAJ REZULTOJ
#?EFA EVENTO – MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Jose Antonio Rivera (42-6-1, 25 KOs), Worcester, MA
WTKO 7 (1:07)
Larry Smith (10-38-1, 7 KOs), Dallas, Teksaso
KOMUNIGO – SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Kendrick Ball, Jr. (10-1-2, 7 KOs), Worcester, MA
WTKO1 (2:21)
Fabian Valdez (2-4, 0 KOs), Cananea Sonora, Meksiko
MIDDLWEIGHTS
Jose Angel Ortiz (5-13-1, 2 KOs), Springfield, MA
WTKO2 (1:03)
Patrick Leal (0-5), Somerville, MA.
JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Khiary Grey (16-4, 12 KOs), Worcester, MA
WTKO1 (2:27)
Antonio Chaves Fernandez (9-34, 4 KOs), Brockton, MA
Wilfredo Pagan (5-0, 3 KOs), Southbridge, MA
WTKO3 (1:29)
Engelberto Valenzuela (11-15, 3 KOs), Agua Prieta, Meksiko
WELTERWEIGHTS
Eslih Owusu (1-0), Worcester, MA
WDEC4 (40-34, 40-35, 40-36)
Bryan Abraham (6-31-2, 6 KOs), Schenectady, NY
JUNIOR LIGHTWEIGHTS
Joshua Orta 1-0, 1 KO), Springfield, MA
WTKO3 (3:00)
Edwin Rosado (1-8-1, 1 KO), Worcester, MA
Event sponsors included Lundgren Honda, Elm Wealth Group, Atty. Maria M. Rivera-Cotto Championsofhealth@USANA.com, Chieftain Liquors, Centro Las America, Baystate Savings
Bank, Pamela Laporte Realty, Worcester Vocero, ChrisFIT Xperience and Grille 57.
A portion of the proceeds was donated to Spina Bifida Association of Greater New England.
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New “Homecoming” opponent for headliner “El Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera
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WORCESTER, Amaso. (#A?gusto 15, 2018) – Three-time, du-divido mondĉampiono “El Gallo” Jose Rivera has a new opponent for his comeback fight this Friday night in “Homecoming”, presented by Granite Chin Promotions (GCP) in association with Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE), ĉe La Paladio en Worcester, Massachusetts.
The 45-year-old Rivera (41-6-1, 24 KOs), who was matched against Ruben “Modern Day Warrior” Galvan, didn’t find out until yesterday (Mardo) that Galvan had broken a finger the night before. Texas veteran Larry “Slomoshun” Smith (10-37-1, 7 KOs) is the late replacement for Rivera in the eight-round main event.
“I am not a fan of late changes,” Rivera said, “but at this point it’s either that or no fight, and I’ve trained too hard not to fight.”
Rivera last fought in 2011, taking an eight-round decision over Paul Mpendo, at Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut.
The name of the event is “Homecoming” because five fighters in action are from Worcester, including three who’ve never fought there before as professionals.
Super middleweight Kendrick Ball, Jr. (9-1-2, 6 KOs) and junior middleweight Khiary Grey(15-4, 11 KOs), both promoted by CES Boxing, will be fighting at home in Worcester as pros for the first time in a pair of six-round bouts. Ball faces Mexican Fabian “El Lobo” Valdez (2-3) en la kun-prezentita evento, while Gray (15-4, 11 KOs) #Viza?o Antonio Chaves Fernandez (9-33, 4 KOs), of Brockton, MA, in a rematch of a fight won by Gray.
Also scheduled to fight on the undercard in four-round bouts are Southbridge, MA welterweight Wilfredo “la Sucaro” Pagas (4-0, 2 KOs) #Kontra?. Engelberto “Guarura” Valenzuela (11-14, 3 KOs), Springfield’s (MA) pro-debuting featherweight Joshua Orta #Kontra?. Worcester’s Edwin Rosado (1-7-1, 1 KO), Worcester’s pro-debuting welterweight Eslih Owusu.#Kontra?. Bryan “The Brick” Abraham (6-30-2, 6 KOs) kaj Springfield, MA welterweight Jose Angel “KO” Ortiz (4-13-1, 1 KO) #Kontra?. Somerville’s (MA) Patrick Leal (0-4).
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Event sponsors include Lundgren Honda, Elm Wealth Group, Atty. Maria M. Rivera-Cotto,Championsofhealth.USANA.com, Chieftain Liquors, Centro Las America, Baystate Savings Bank, Pamela Laporte Realty, Worcester Vocero, ChrisFIT Xperience and Grille 57 (hosting the official weigh in and after party).
A portion of the proceeds will go to Spina Bifida Association of Greater New England.
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“El Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera “Homecoming” Open Workout Photo Gallery
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“El Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera to headline “Homecoming”
The Champ is back!
#A?gusto 17 ĉe La Paladio en Worcester, MA
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“El Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera hitting the pads with his trainer Sean Fitzgerald
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WORCESTER, Amaso. (Julio 31, 2018) – A dozen years after he captured his third world title in two different weight classes, seven since his last fight, “El Gallo” Jose Rivera returns to the ring August 17 to headline “Homecoming”, presented by Granite Chin Promotions (GCP) in association with Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE), ĉe La Paladio en Worcester, Massachusetts.
The 45-year-old Rivera (41-6-1, 24 KOs) has already lost more than 30 Funtoj, now within four pounds of his contracted weight, since he started training earlier this year. He will headline against Ruben “Modern Day Warrior” Galvan (27-26-4, 10 KOs) in the eight-round main event.
Je 1997, Rivera captured the International Boxing Organization (IBO) World welterweight title, Haltanta Gilberto Flores en la dua raŭndo. Six years later, he traveled to Germany to take on undefeated, hejmurbo preferita Michel Trabant (38-0) for the vacant World Boxing Association (WBA) World Welterweight Championship, in which Rivera won a 12-round decision and the belt.
In front of nearly 10,000 hometown fans in Worcester, Rivera capped his boxing career by winning a 12-round unanimous decision in 2006 over defending champion Alejandro Garcia(25-1) for the WBA World super welterweight title.
“The idea to return to the ring started with my son. A.J., and I talking about chasing history,” Rivera klarigis. “We are not able to put that together right now (.J. was born with Spina Bifida and he was unable to secure medical clearance in time for the Aug. 17Th show.), but because of my hard work these last six months, I felt that it was only fitting to continue with my fight.
“Granite Chin Promotions has been very instrumental to make sure that this show is put together in the most professional manner possible. I won’t think our promotional company (Jos and A.J. own and operate RPE Promotions Entertainment) would have been able to pull this off. All the negotiations had to be done and me training the only way I know how, at a championship level, would have been too much for us to handle.”
Granite Chin Promotions’ co-promoter Chuck Shearns Aldonita, “When Jose and I started talking about his ring return, I was the last person to think he was crazy. We were friends during his championship days and I know how incredibly committed and disciplined Jose is. Mi batalis ĉe 49 Jaroj malnova, not to compare myself to the level Jose has been on, but I know that it can be done. What everyone should know is how well Jose has taken care of himself during his thirties and into his forties. Did I ever think that Chris (Traietti, GCP co-promoter) and I would be co-promoting Jose’s comeback? Ne, but I’m happy to be involved and I will support him as far as he wants to take this. He’s been training like he’s 25 and Jose’s going to surprise some people.”
During Rivera’s title reigns, unlike other world champions, he also held a full-time job as a court officer in the Massachusetts Trial Court, a position in Worcester that he still holds 17 years later. Between working and training, never mind his family responsibilities, Jose somehow manages to balance everything in his extremely busy life.
“Let’s just say it makes for a busy schedule,” Rivera remarked. “I am committed to taking care of my family and will do whatever it takes. I usually run before work and train after work. Starting early and finishing late makes for busy days, but the job needs to get done. Nun, I’m in the middle of the hardest period of training. The week of the fight is more about preparing mentally and making weight. There’s nothing you can do the week of the fight to help you get into better shape.”
Rivera isn’t under any illusions that his comeback will lead to another major world title. The plan is for him to have two more fights to reach a total of 50 as a pro, but he’s taking things one fight at a time, and he still hopes his next fight, tentatively slated for later this year, will be on the same card as his son’s pro debut.
Rivera last fought in 2011, taking an eight-round decision over Paul Mpendo, at Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut. The battle-tested Galvan, his Aug. 17Th opponent from Indiana, has fought other world champions, Including Zab Judah, Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr., Jorge Paez Kaj Paul Spadafora.
“I hear he comes to fight and that he likes to fool around a bit to try and get into his opponent’s head,” Rivera added. I’ve concentrated on me, my timing and focus on the game plan
“Training for this fight has been more mental than anything else. I have been able to reach peak performance at 45 training like I did in my prime. The most important thing is that, working with my trainer Sean Fitzgerald, I’ve been focused on making sure my timing gets better since it’s been seven years since I last fought.
“Kaj, Nature, it’s always a great feeling to box in front of my hometown fans. Their support is always appreciated.”
The name of the event is “Homecoming” because six fighters in action are from Worcester, including three who’ve never fought there before as professionals.
Middleweight Kendrick Ball, Jr. (9-1-2, 6 KOs) and junior middleweight Khiary Grey (15-4, 11 KOs), both promoted by CES Boxing, will be fighting at home in Worcester as pros for the first time in a pair of six-round bouts. Ball meets Demetrio Walker (8-21-2, 4 KOs) en la kun-prezentita evento, while Gray (15-4, 11 KOs) #Viza?o Antonio Chaves Fernandez (9-33, 4 KOs), of Brockton, MA, in a rematch of a fight won by Gray.
Also scheduled to fight on the undercard in four-round bouts are Springfield, MA welterweight Jose Angel “KO” Ortiz (4-13-1, 1 KO) #Kontra?. Set Basler (0-8) and pro-debuting featherweight Joshua Orta #Kontra?. Worcester’s Edwin Rosado (1-7-1, 1 KO), Southbridge, MA welterweight Wilfredo “la Sucaro” Pagas (4-0, 2 KOs) #Kontra?. TBA, and Worcester’s pro-debuting welterweight Eslih Owusu.#Kontra?. Bryan “The Brick” Abraham (6-30-2, 6 KOs).
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Porda turniro #?e 6 P.M. ET, Unua vico 7 P.M. ET.
Event sponsors include Lundgren Honda, Elm Wealth Group, Atty. Maria M. Rivera-Cotto,Championsofhealth.USANA.com, Chieftain Liquors, Centro Las America, Baystate Savings Bank, Pamela Laporte Realty, Worcester Vocero, ChrisFIT Xperience and Grille 57 (hosting the official weigh in and after party).
A portion of the proceeds will go to Spina Bifida Association of Greater New England.
INFORMO:
Facebook.com: /RiveraPromotionsEntertainment, /GraniteChin Promotions
Pepi: @RiveraPromoEnt @joseriverachamp @KingRivera_, @Granite_Chin
3-tempo, 2-division World Champion “El Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera Returns to ring for first time in 7 years on “Homecoming” Karto
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WORCESTER, Amaso. (Julio 19, 2018) – Granite 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 17Thpro boxing card at The Palladium in Worcester.
Three-time, du-divido mondĉampiono “El Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera (41-6-1, 24 KOs) is making his return in the “Making History” Ĉefa evento, in large part because he wanted to fight on the same card as his son, .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, “Homecoming”, because six of the competing fighters, including Jose Antonio Rivera, live in Worcester.
“#Beda?rinde,” announced promoter Chuck Shearns, who co-promotes Granite Chin Promotions with Chris Traietti, “.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 klarigis. “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, bedaŭrinde, 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).”
Nun 45 Jaroj malnova, Rivera has already lost more than 30 Funtoj, and he is within eight of his contracted weight for his eight-round fight against Ruben “Modern Day Warrior” Galvan (27-26-4, 10 KOs).
Je 1997, Rivera captured the International Boxing Organization (IBO) World welterweight title, Haltanta Gilberto Flores en la dua raŭndo. Six years later, he traveled to Germany to take on undefeated, hejmurbo preferita Michel Trabant (38-0) for the vacant World Boxing Association (WBA) World Welterweight Championship, in which Rivera won a 12-round decision and the belt.
Du bataloj poste, in front of nearly 10,000 hometown fans in Worcester, Rivera won a 12-round unanimous decision in 2006 over defending champion Alejandro Garcia (25-1) for the WBA World super welterweight title.
Middleweight Kendrick Ball, Jr. (9-1-2, 6 KOs) and junior middleweight Khiary Grey (15-4, 11 KOs), both promoted by 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, while Gray (15-4, 11 KOs) Renkontas Antonio Chaves Fernandez (9-33, 4 KOs), of Brockton, MA, also in a six rounder.
Undefeated light heavyweight prospect Richard “Popeye La Maristo Viro” Rivera (8-0, 7 KOs), fighting out of 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 “The Chosen One” Sharad Collier (1-0, 1 KO), who takes on his Mexican opponent, Emmanuel “Pollo” Valadez (5-4, 4 KOs), in a four-round match.
Also scheduled to fight on the undercard in four-round bouts are Springfield, MA welterweight Jose Angel “KO” Ortiz Jose Angel “KO” Ortiz (4-13-1, 1 KO) #Kontra?. Set Basler (0-8) and pro-debuting featherweight Joshua Orta #Kontra?. Worcester’s Edwin Rosado (1-7-1, 1 KO), Southbridge, MA welterweight Wilfredo “la Sucaro” Pagas (4-0, 2 KOs) #Kontra?. TBA, Worcester lightweight Francisco Irizarry (4-0, 2 KOs) #Kontra?. TBA, Worcester’s pro-debuting lightweight Eslih Owusu.#Kontra?. Mexican Engelberto “Guarura” Valenzuela (11-14 (3 KOs).
#?Iuj bataloj kaj batalantoj estas submetataj #?an?i.
Biletoj, Alprezigita #?e $75.00 (ringside) Kaj $45.00 (#?Enerala agnosko), estas sur vendo kaj disponebla por aĉeti en www.ThePalladium.net aŭ la Paladio giĉeto (ĝenerala konfeso nur), aŭ kontaktante Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera (anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) aŭ iu el la batalantojn.
Porda turniro #?e 6 P.M. ET, Unua vico 7 P.M. ET.
Event sponsors include Lundgren Honda, Elm Wealth Group, Atty. Maria M. Rivera-Cotto, Championsofhealth@USANA.com, Chieftain Liquors, Centro Las America, Baystate Savings Bank, Pamela Laporte Realty, Worcester Vocero, ChrisFIT Xperience and Grille 57 (hosting the official weigh in and after party).
A portion of the proceeds will go to Spina Bifida Association of Greater New England.
GAZETARA KONFERENCO CITAĴOJ
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 (Pilko, 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. I’m trejnanta malfacile, 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 17Th, there’s a possibility of a title for me by the end of this year.”
Chuck Shearns (GCP co-promoter): “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. #Beda?rinde, .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’ (Pilko) 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. Ĉi tio estas bela! 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.
“Ni (CES Boxing) had an event scheduled August 17Th at Twin River (Lincoln, RI), but we moved from that date, and now everything is focused August 17Th 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 Grey: “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: “Mi estas tre malkvieta. 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.”
Joshua 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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