תג ארכיון: חוסה אנטוניו ריברה
ג'סטין “Crazy Train” Rolfe crowned N.E. אלוף במשקל כבד
Boxing saved the life of Two-Division World Champion “El Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera
מעיינות קולורדו, Lap. (יוני 4, 2020) – Like many boxers, אלוף עולם דו-חטיבה “El Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera credits boxing for saving his life.
“Absolutely,” Rivera agreed. “After my mom passed away when I was 10 שנים, 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, תואר שני, prior to him moving to Worcester, תואר שני, where he met a man who helped change his life, קרלוס גרסיה, who was in charge of a special boxing program at the Worcester Boys & מועדון בנות.
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 watchingרוברטו דוראן upset"סוכר" ריי לאונרד 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 שיא חובב, highlighted by a bronze medal performance at the PAL Nationals.
“I never had big amateur aspirations but, כמובן, 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.”
בנובמבר 7, 1992, Rivera made his pro debut, לדפוק אתFrancisco 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 iconחוליו סזאר צ'אבס (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, למרות ש, Rivera registered his first statement victory in 2001, לדפוק אתפרנקי רנדל (55-10-1) ב 10ה round to retain his North American Boxing Association (כמו כן) 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, עם זאת, didn’t last long. In his first defense, Rivera lost a 12-round split decision at home in Worcester to challengerלואיס קולאזו (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 champטראוויס סימס (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 קרבות, the last coming at the age of 46.
“Jose’s USA Boxing experiences shaped him into the man of character he is today, הן בתוך ומחוץ לזירה,"אמרכריס tofflemire, 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.”
ארגון בוגרי איגרוף ארה"ב
נוצר על אלופת לכל החיים, הדדית יחסים מועילים בין ארה"ב אגרוף ו בוגריה, –מתאגרפים, פקידי, מאמנים ואוהדי אגרוף — ארגון הבוגרים מתחבר דורות של אלופים, השראה ולתת בחזרה אלופי איגרוף העתיד של איגרוף ארה"ב, ובמחוץ לזירה.
ארגון בוגרי אגרוף ארה"ב פתוח לכל מי שיש לו אהבת האגרוף רוצים להישאר מחובר עם אגרוף חובבני. חברים מקבלים גישה למגוון רחב של אירועים מיוחדים בהנחיית הארגון הבוגר, כולל הול ארגון בוגרי אגרוף ארה"ב השנתית שלה של קבלת התהילה.
כדי להצטרף ארגון הבוגרים, פשוט להירשםalumni@usaboxing.org למשך $40.00 לכל דמי חברות לשנה. חברים חדשים יקבלו חולצת T, במחזיק המפתחות ואת הארנק האלקטרוני.
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 שנים, 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, למרות ש, keeping my job was the best decision I could have made for me and my family.”
ריברה. 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. ריברה, 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 andרוקי גונזלס, 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.
מידע:
www.usaboxing.orgi
טוויטר: @USABoxing, @USABoxingAlumni
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פייסבוק: /USABoxing
אודות ארה"ב איגרוף: המשימה של אגרוף ארה"ב תהיה לאפשר לספורטאים ומאמנים של ארצות הברית להשגת מצוינות תחרותיות מתמשכות, לפתח אופי, לתמוך הספורט של אגרוף, ולקדם ולגדול איגרוף בסגנון אולימפי בארצות הברית. האחריות של אגרוף ארה"ב היא לא רק כדי לייצר זהב אולימפי, אבל גם לפקח והם חלים על כל היבט של אגרוף חובבני בארצות הברית.
West Point Boxing Fall Classic Winchester’s Cadet Luca LoConte Botis Returns home Nov. 10
Anthony’s in Malden, מסה.
BOSTON, מסה. (אוקטובר 14, 2019) – The National Collegiate Boxing Association (NCBA) will present the “West Point Fall Classic” on Sunday, נובמבר 10, באנתוני במלדן, מסצ'וסטס.
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,"אמרEric 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 (תואר שני), 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 מדליסט זהב האולימפיריי מרסר, International Boxing Hall of Fame refereeסטיב סמוגר, three-time Fight of the Year participantמיקי וורד "אירית" (לואל, תואר שני), three-time two division world champion“El Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera(וורצ'סטר, תואר שני), and former New England amateur champion and reigning IBA super welterweight championGreg “The Villain” Vendetti (סטונהאם, תואר שני).
פתיחת דלתות בשעה 2 p.m. ו, התקף ראשון מתוכנן ל 3 p.m. ET.
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 & מועדון בנות
3-זמן, 2-division world champion Jose Antonio Rivera returns with a bang KO winner in his first fight in 7 שנים
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WORCESTER, מסה. (נִשׂגָב 19, 2018) – Seven years after his last fight, “גאלו” חוסה אנטוניו ריברה returned to the ring in grand fashion last night (יום שבת) לכותרת “שיבה הביתה, presented by Granite Chin Promotions in association with Rivera Promotions Entertainment, בבית פלדיום בווסטר, מסצ'וסטס.
The 45-year-old Rivera (42-6-1, 25 קוס), 35 pounds lighter than he was in February when he started training, packed the house in his hometown, fully entertained his supportive fans. שלוש פעמים, two-division world champion Rivera pressured Larry “Slomoshun: נַפָּח (10-38-1, 7 קוס) 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.
לבסוף, 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. אני מרגיש מצוין. 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).”
חוסה אנטוניו ריברה (R) had a successful comeback fight
במקרה תכונות שיתוף, Worcester super middleweight Kendrick Ball, ג 'וניור. (10-1-2, 7 קוס) demolished פביאן “El Lobo” ולדז (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 גריי (16-4, 12 קוס) ו Antonio Chaves Fernandez (9-34, 4 קוס) 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 הופסק הפעולה.
Southbridge, משקל ביניים זוטר MA לווילפרדו “Sucaro” עוֹבֵד אֵלִילִים (5-0, 3 קוס) נשאר בלתי מנוצח, using a relentless body attack to drop Engelberto “Guarura” Valenzuela (11-15, 3 קוס) שלוש פעמים, the last ending the fight midway through the third round.
ספרינגפילד, 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), מווסטר, was unable to continue fighting after the third round.
Worcester welterweight Eslih Owuso (1-0) pitched a shutout in his pro debut, decking veteran בריאן “הלבנה” אַבְרָהָם (6-31-2, 6 קוס) פעמיים בסיבוב השני, בדרך לנצחון החלטת פה אחד.
In the opening bout of the night, 45-בת Jose Angel “KO” אורטיז (5-14-1, 2 קוס) ירד Patrick Leal (0-5) 10-seconds into the fight, once more later in the opening round, and stopped him in the second. Oritz, נלחם מחוץ לספרינגפילד, MA by way of Puerto Rico, was fighting for the first time in five years, and he registered his first victory in seven.
תוצאות רשמיות מתחת:
תוצאות רשמי
אירוע מרכזי – MIDDLEWEIGHTS
חוסה אנטוניו ריברה (42-6-1, 25 קוס), וורצ'סטר, תואר שני
WTKO 7 (1:07)
Larry Smith (10-38-1, 7 קוס), דאלאס, טקסס
CO-FEATURE – SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Kendrick Ball, ג 'וניור. (10-1-2, 7 קוס), וורצ'סטר, תואר שני
WTKO1 (2:21)
Fabian Valdez (2-4, 0 קוס), Cananea Sonora, מקסיקו
MIDDLWEIGHTS
Jose Angel Ortiz (5-13-1, 2 קוס), ספרינגפילד, תואר שני
WTKO2 (1:03)
Patrick Leal (0-5), Somerville, תואר שני.
JUNIOR במשקל בינוני
Khiary גריי (16-4, 12 קוס), וורצ'סטר, תואר שני
WTKO1 (2:27)
Antonio Chaves Fernandez (9-34, 4 קוס), Brockton, תואר שני
וילפרדו פגאן (5-0, 3 קוס), Southbridge, תואר שני
WTKO3 (1:29)
Engelberto Valenzuela (11-15, 3 קוס), Agua Prieta, מקסיקו
WELTERWEIGHTS
Eslih Owusu (1-0), וורצ'סטר, תואר שני
WDEC4 (40-34, 40-35, 40-36)
בריאן אברהם (6-31-2, 6 קוס), Schenectady, ניו יורק
JUNIOR lightweights
Joshua Orta 1-0, 1 KO), ספרינגפילד, תואר שני
WTKO3 (3:00)
אדווין רוסאדו (1-8-1, 1 KO), וורצ'סטר, תואר שני
Event sponsors included Lundgren Honda, Elm Wealth Group, עו"ד. מריה 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.
מידע:
Facebook.com: /RiveraPromotionsEntertainment, /GraniteChinPromotions
טוויטר: @RiveraPromoEnt @joseriverachamp @KingRivera_, @Granite_Chin
חדש “שיבה הביתה” opponent for headliner “גאלו” חוסה אנטוניו ריברה
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WORCESTER, מסה. (נִשׂגָב 15, 2018) – שלוש פעמים, אלוף עולם דו-חטיבה “גאלו” חוסה ריברה has a new opponent for his comeback fight this Friday night in “שיבה הביתה”, מוצג על ידי Granite Chin Promotions (GCP) in association with Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE), בבית פלדיום בווסטר, מסצ'וסטס.
The 45-year-old ריברה (41-6-1, 24 קוס), who was matched against רובן “Modern Day Warrior” Galvan, didn’t find out until yesterday (יום שלישי) that Galvan had broken a finger the night before. Texas veteran Larry “Slomoshun” נַפָּח (10-37-1, 7 קוס) is the late replacement for Rivera in the eight-round main event.
“I am not a fan of late changes,” ריברה אמר, “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 “שיבה הביתה” because five fighters in action are from Worcester, including three who’ve never fought there before as professionals.
משקל בינוני סופר Kendrick Ball, ג 'וניור. (9-1-2, 6 קוס) and junior middleweight Khiary גריי(15-4, 11 קוס), 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” ולדז (2-3) במקרה שיתוף בהשתתפות, while Gray (15-4, 11 קוס) פרצופים Antonio Chaves Fernandez (9-33, 4 קוס), of Brockton, תואר שני, in a rematch of a fight won by Gray.
Also scheduled to fight on the undercard in four-round bouts are Southbridge, משקל וולטר MA לווילפרדו “Sucaro” עוֹבֵד אֵלִילִים (4-0, 2 קוס) לעומת. Engelberto “Guarura” Valenzuela (11-14, 3 קוס), Springfield’s (תואר שני) pro-debuting featherweight Joshua Orta לעומת. Worcester’s אדווין רוסאדו (1-7-1, 1 KO), Worcester’s pro-debuting welterweight Eslih Owusu.לעומת. בריאן “הלבנה” אַבְרָהָם (6-30-2, 6 קוס) ו ספרינגפילד, משקל וולטר MA Jose Angel “KO” אורטיז (4-13-1, 1 KO) לעומת. Somerville’s (תואר שני) Patrick Leal (0-4).
כל הקרבות והלוחמים כפופים לשינוי.
כרטיסים, במחיר של $75.00 (שׁוּרָה רִאשׁוֹנָה) ו $45.00 (הודאה כללית), מוצע למכירה וזמינה לרכוש בבית www.ThePalladium.net או בקופות פלדיום (הודאה כללית בלבד), או על ידי פנייה חוסה ריברה (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ ריברה (anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) או כל הלוחמים.
פתיחת דלתות בשעה 6 p.m. ו, התקף ראשון 7 p.m. ו.
Event sponsors include Lundgren Honda, Elm Wealth Group, עו"ד. מריה M. ריברה-קוטו,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.
מידע:
Facebook.com: /RiveraPromotionsEntertainment, /GraniteChin Promotions
טוויטר: @RiveraPromoEnt @joseriverachamp @KingRivera_, @Granite_Chin
“גאלו” חוסה אנטוניו ריברה “שיבה הביתה” Open Workout Photo Gallery
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“גאלו” Jose Antonio Rivera to headline “שיבה הביתה”
האלוף חזר!
נִשׂגָב 17 בבית פלדיום בווסטר, תואר שני
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“גאלו” Jose Antonio Rivera hitting the pads with his trainer Sean Fitzgerald
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WORCESTER, מסה. (יולי 31, 2018) – A dozen years after he captured his third world title in two different weight classes, seven since his last fight, “גאלו” חוסה ריברה returns to the ring August 17 לכותרת “שיבה הביתה”, מוצג על ידי Granite Chin Promotions (GCP) in association with Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE), בבית פלדיום בווסטר, מסצ'וסטס.
The 45-year-old ריברה (41-6-1, 24 קוס) has already lost more than 30 קילו, now within four pounds of his contracted weight, since he started training earlier this year. He will headline against רובן “Modern Day Warrior” Galvan (27-26-4, 10 קוס) באירוע המרכזי של שמונה הסיבובים.
ב 1997, Rivera captured the International Boxing Organization (IBO) World welterweight title, עצירה Gilberto Flores בסיבוב השני. Six years later, he traveled to Germany to take on undefeated, עיר הולדתו האהובה Michel Trabant (38-0) לאיגוד האגרוף העולמי הפנוי (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 אלחנדרו גרסיה(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,” ריברה הסבירה. “We are not able to put that together right now (A.J. was born with Spina Bifida and he was unable to secure medical clearance in time for the Aug. 17ה הופעה.), 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 הוסיף, “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. נלחמתי ב 49 שנים, 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 כריס (Traietti, GCP co-promoter) and I would be co-promoting Jose’s comeback? לא, 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. עכשיו, 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 כמקצוען, 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. 17ה opponent from Indiana, has fought other world champions, לְהָבִיא Zab יהודה, חוליו סזאר צ'אבס, ג 'וניור., חורחה פאז ו פול 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.
“ו, כמובן, 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 “שיבה הביתה” because six fighters in action are from Worcester, including three who’ve never fought there before as professionals.
בינוני Kendrick Ball, ג 'וניור. (9-1-2, 6 קוס) and junior middleweight Khiary גריי (15-4, 11 קוס), 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 דמטריוס ווקר (8-21-2, 4 קוס) במקרה שיתוף בהשתתפות, while Gray (15-4, 11 קוס) פרצופים Antonio Chaves Fernandez (9-33, 4 קוס), of Brockton, תואר שני, in a rematch of a fight won by Gray.
Also scheduled to fight on the undercard in four-round bouts are Springfield, משקל וולטר MA Jose Angel “KO” אורטיז (4-13-1, 1 KO) לעומת. סת Basler (0-8) and pro-debuting featherweight Joshua Orta לעומת. Worcester’s אדווין רוסאדו (1-7-1, 1 KO), Southbridge, משקל וולטר MA לווילפרדו “Sucaro” עוֹבֵד אֵלִילִים (4-0, 2 קוס) לעומת. TBA, and Worcester’s pro-debuting welterweight Eslih Owusu.לעומת. בריאן “הלבנה” אַבְרָהָם (6-30-2, 6 קוס).
כל הקרבות והלוחמים כפופים לשינוי.
כרטיסים, במחיר של $75.00 (שׁוּרָה רִאשׁוֹנָה) ו $45.00 (הודאה כללית), מוצע למכירה וזמינה לרכוש בבית www.ThePalladium.net או בקופות פלדיום (הודאה כללית בלבד), או על ידי פנייה חוסה ריברה (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ ריברה (anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) או כל הלוחמים.
פתיחת דלתות בשעה 6 p.m. ו, התקף ראשון 7 p.m. ו.
Event sponsors include Lundgren Honda, Elm Wealth Group, עו"ד. מריה M. ריברה-קוטו,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.
מידע:
Facebook.com: /RiveraPromotionsEntertainment, /GraniteChin Promotions
טוויטר: @RiveraPromoEnt @joseriverachamp @KingRivera_, @Granite_Chin
3-זמן, 2-division World Champion “גאלו” Jose Antonio Rivera Returns to ring for first time in 7 years on “שיבה הביתה” כרטיס
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WORCESTER, מסה. (יולי 19, 2018) – Granite Chin Promotions (GCP) and Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE) hosted a press conference yesterday at The Ballot Box in Worcester, מסצ'וסטס, to make a major announcement, as well as introduce local fighters on the August 17הpro boxing card at The Palladium in Worcester.
שלוש פעמים, אלוף עולם דו-חטיבה “גאלו” חוסה אנטוניו ריברה (41-6-1, 24 קוס) is making his return in the “Making History” אירוע מרכזי, in large part because he wanted to fight on the same card as his son, A.J. ריברה, 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, “שיבה הביתה”, because six of the competing fighters, including Jose Antonio Rivera, live in Worcester.
“לרוע המזל,” 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. ריברה הסבירה. “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, למרבה הצער, 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).”
עכשיו 45 שנים, Rivera has already lost more than 30 קילו, and he is within eight of his contracted weight for his eight-round fight against רובן “Modern Day Warrior” Galvan (27-26-4, 10 קוס).
ב 1997, Rivera captured the International Boxing Organization (IBO) World welterweight title, עצירה Gilberto Flores בסיבוב השני. Six years later, he traveled to Germany to take on undefeated, עיר הולדתו האהובה Michel Trabant (38-0) לאיגוד האגרוף העולמי הפנוי (WBA) World Welterweight Championship, in which Rivera won a 12-round decision and the belt.
שני קרבות מאוחר יותר, in front of nearly 10,000 hometown fans in Worcester, Rivera won a 12-round unanimous decision in 2006 over defending champion אלחנדרו גרסיה (25-1) for the WBA World super welterweight title.
בינוני Kendrick Ball, ג 'וניור. (9-1-2, 6 קוס) and junior middleweight Khiary גריי (15-4, 11 קוס), 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 קוס) פוגש Antonio Chaves Fernandez (9-33, 4 קוס), of Brockton, תואר שני, also in a six rounder.
Undefeated light heavyweight prospect ריצ'רד “פופאי המלח” ריברה (8-0, 7 קוס), 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 “הנבחר” Sharad Collier (1-0, 1 KO), who takes on his Mexican opponent, עמנואל “Pollo” Valadez (5-4, 4 קוס), in a four-round match.
Also scheduled to fight on the undercard in four-round bouts are Springfield, משקל וולטר MA Jose Angel “KO” Ortiz Jose Angel “KO” אורטיז (4-13-1, 1 KO) לעומת. סת Basler (0-8) and pro-debuting featherweight Joshua Orta לעומת. Worcester’s אדווין רוסאדו (1-7-1, 1 KO), Southbridge, משקל וולטר MA לווילפרדו “Sucaro” עוֹבֵד אֵלִילִים (4-0, 2 קוס) לעומת. TBA, Worcester lightweight Francisco Irizarry (4-0, 2 קוס) לעומת. TBA, Worcester’s pro-debuting lightweight Eslih Owusu.לעומת. מקסיקני Engelberto “Guarura” Valenzuela (11-14 (3 קוס).
כל הקרבות והלוחמים כפופים לשינוי.
כרטיסים, במחיר של $75.00 (שׁוּרָה רִאשׁוֹנָה) ו $45.00 (הודאה כללית), מוצע למכירה וזמינה לרכוש בבית www.ThePalladium.net או בקופות פלדיום (הודאה כללית בלבד), או על ידי פנייה חוסה ריברה (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ ריברה (anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) או כל הלוחמים.
פתיחת דלתות בשעה 6 p.m. ו, התקף ראשון 7 p.m. ו.
Event sponsors include Lundgren Honda, Elm Wealth Group, עו"ד. מריה M. ריברה-קוטו, 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.
ציטוטים מסיבת עיתונאים
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 (כדור, 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. אני מתאמן חזק, 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 17ה, 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. לרוע המזל, A.J. isn’t fighting on this card, but the show will go on.”
ג'ימי Burchfield (CES promoter): “What’s important is that Jose Antonio Rivera is fighting on this card and that’s why I’m allowing ‘Pepper’ (כדור) 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 (אגרוף CES) had an event scheduled August 17ה at Twin River (Lincoln, RI), but we moved from that date, and now everything is focused August 17ה 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, ג 'וניור: “I want to thank my promoter, ג'ימי 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 גריי: “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: “אני מאוד מתרגש. 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.”
אדווין רוסאדו: “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.”
מידע:
Facebook.com: /RiveraPromotionsEntertainment, /GraniteChin Promotions
טוויטר: @RiveraPromoEnt @joseriverachamp @KingRivera_, @Granite_Chin