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rivincita di 2021 N.E. Lotta dell'anno Wilfredo Pagan vs. Immagine segnaposto Carlo Marrero, III titola "New England's Future VIII" dicembre. 18th in Webster, Massachusetts

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Dicembre. 18th in Webster, Massachusetts

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WORCESTER, Massa. (Novembre 29, 2021) – La rivincita del non ufficiale 2021 Il New England Fight of the Year sarà il protagonista di dicembre 18th Evento “New England Future VIII”, presentato da Rivera Promozioni Spettacolo (RPE), mettendo in evidenza quelli di Webster (MA) primo evento di boxe professionistico in 27 anni, al municipio di Webster.

Wilfredo “El Sucaro” Pagan . originario di Porto Rico (6-1-1, 3 KO), combattendo da Southbridge (MA), e Bridgeport's (CT) Immagine segnaposto Carlo Marrero, III (2-6-2), ha combattuto per un divertente sorteggio diviso in 6 round lo scorso agosto 14th a Worcester (MA).

"Sono molto entusiasta di essere riusciti a ottenere la rivincita tra Pagan e Marrero così velocemente,"Il promotore dell'RPE Jose Antonio Rivera ha commentato. "Questi due guerrieri hanno messo il cuore e l'anima nel loro ultimo combattimento e i fan non sono rimasti delusi. Come promotore, questi sono il tipo di combattimenti che amiamo mettere insieme. Noi siamo 3 settimane di distanza da un altro grande evento di boxe per vedere alcuni talentuosi futuri campioni in arrivo. Il municipio di Webster sarà elettrico!"

Pagan e Marrero combatteranno ancora una volta per il vacante New England Super Lightweight Championship nel 18 dicembreth 6-round principale dell'evento.

L'originale Pagan-Marrero era senza sosta, lancio pieno di azione che i giudici hanno segnato 58-56 a favore o Pagan, 55-59 per Marrero, e 57-57. Il punteggio era stato originariamente annunciato come una vittoria per decisione divisa per Marrero, ma, ripensandoci, entrambi i combattenti hanno preso i cambiamenti del risultato emotivo nel passo. Un po' di carburante, anche se, è stato versato sul fuoco, principalmente attraverso i social media.

"Quando la lotta è stata fatta,” ha commentato Pagan, “come un combattente, sai se la tua battaglia è stata vinta, perso o molto vicino. Era un po' vicino, ma che ho vinto la battaglia. Quando la decisione è stata annunciata che aveva vinto, ho chiuso gli occhi, perché mi ha ricordato la mia carriera amatoriale. Ho sicuramente vinto alcuni combattimenti, ho dominato, ma non ho preso la decisione. Tutto può succedere quando finisce nelle mani dei giudici. I giudici non mi hanno visto vincere, va beh, ma poi hanno ribaltato la decisione. Pensavo che avessero capito bene e io avevo vinto, ma è stato annunciato come un pareggio. È quello che è, va beh, perché il lavoro dei giudici non è facile come la gente pensa. Hanno visto alti e bassi e hanno avuto un pareggio.

“Io stavo pensando, ci risiamo, quando è stato annunciato il sorteggio,”Ha detto Marrero. "Per qualche ragione, ogni volta che combatto in Massachusetts è sempre controverso. Ero caduto in ginocchio dalla felicità e quando è stato fatto il secondo annuncio, Pensavo gli stessero dando la vittoria. un pareggio? Non sono arrabbiato ma sono rimasto sorpreso perché sentivo di aver vinto. Sono tornato a casa pensando che fosse un pareggio, non una perdita, e speriamo di avere una rivincita. E facciamo dicembre 18th."

Pagan vs. Marrero è un esempio di non aver bisogno di due grandi combattenti per fare un grande combattimento. Sono alla pari ed entrambi i combattenti hanno un cuore tremendo.

"La gente mi aveva chiesto se volevo una rivincita e io ho detto, di si, Ci sto pensando perché era un pareggio,"Pagano offerto. "Non avrei detto di no se fosse stato offerto, ma il no. 1 motivo per me di combattere contro di lui è per il campionato del New England. Finché ho combattuto con lui per il titolo, Lo ero perché voglio lottare per la cintura ed è questo il mio obiettivo. Questa era la mia sensazione all'inizio, ma le cose sono cambiate un po', perché è cambiato. Non so cosa gli abbiano detto le persone, Non sono un ragazzino e ho avuto molto rispetto per lui. Ma poi ha iniziato a scrivermi. Non so se fosse per ravvivare questa lotta, ma ha tagliato il traguardo. Ha detto molto che non avrebbe dovuto dire. Sono sempre umile e rispetto tutti i combattenti perché stanno rischiando la vita. Non so perché ha detto quello che ha fatto, ma mi ha dato ancora più motivazione. voglio quella cintura! Mi sto allenando doppio per batterlo e chiudere il suo mese. Ho ancora un po' di rispetto per lui, ma non è la stessa cosa.

"Ho fatto molti errori nel nostro primo incontro e ho reso il combattimento molto più difficile di quanto avrebbe dovuto essere. Ho lavorato alla regolazione e, fiduciosamente, a dicembre 18th pagherà.”

“Ho sempre un piccolo margine di miglioramento dopo un litigio, e abbiamo visto alcune cose che dovevo migliorare per la rivincita,” Marrero ha spiegato. "Sono più preparato mentalmente a fare le cose e sarò molto più intelligente sul ring. Fisicamente, Sono molto più forte e acuto. La chiave per me è essere mentalmente preparato e più acuto. Il suo (Pagan's) l'avversario per il suo ultimo combattimento è caduto e il mio manager, Nate Torres, mi ha contattato dicendo che mi era stata offerta l'opportunità di combattere Pagan. Senza esitazione, Ho detto di sì. Sono sempre in palestra e pronto a combattere. Sono arrivato a 2 libbre sotto e sono ingrassato in questo momento per questa lotta. L'unica cosa per cui dovevo prepararmi è che è un mancino.

“Abbiamo litigato alla grande. Probabilmente pensa di aver vinto qualche round, Sentivo di aver vinto la battaglia. Gli mancava di più e mi sono collegato con i pugni più puliti che i giudici potevano vedere. Nel terzo o quarto round, L'ho ferito con un colpo al corpo. Ha passato e l'ho colpito con un altro buon tiro".

Nel caso in cui co-optional, Danbury (CT) super leggero Omar "The Beast" Bordoy (11-1, 3 KO) affronta un avversario da determinare nella partita a 6 round.

Il promettente Boca Raton (FL) prospetto super welter Josniel "TG" Castro (7-0, 5 KO) fa un passo avanti in termini di opposizione di qualità in un 6 rounder contro Lenwood "Mr. Compostezza” Dozier (10-28-3, 5 KO).

Worcester supermedi Bobby "BH3" Harris, III (3-0-1), due volte campione nazionale amatoriale e medaglia d'argento ai World Games, incontrerà David Rohn (0-10-1) in un incontro di 4 round super medi.

Derek "Hightower" Edmonds, imbattuto prospetto di Worcester cruiserweight (3-0, 2 KO), a 3 volte N.E. Golden Gloves campione, è stato aggiunto alla carta in un incontro di 4 round contro TBA.

Worcester dei pesi medi Eslih Owusu (6-0, 4 KO), un nativo del Ghana, affronta Anthony Everett (1-0), di Lawrence, in un 4-rounder.

Anche New Haven combatte sull'under undercard in partite di 4 round (CT) super leggero Anuel Rosa (2-0, 2 KO) vs. Stacy Anderson (0-8), e Bridgeport super leggero Oscar Bonilla (6-3-2, 1 KO) vs. Seth Basler (0-17).

Card è soggetta a cambiamento.

I biglietti costano $75.00 (posti riservati) e $45.00 (ammissione generale) e disponibile per l'acquisto o contattando Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera (anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) o qualsiasi dei combattenti.

Apertura delle porte alle 6 p.m. E, primo periodo alle 7 p.m. E.

Gli sponsor dell'evento includono Shamrock Sports, Lundgren Honda, Greatest Hit Cannabis Company, Avvocati legali LCC di Lake Shore, Emmloan, 616 Reality LLC, Caffè per lo sport dei disegnatori, e Asmar Jewelz.

INFORMAZIONI:
Cinguettio: @RiveraPromoEnt, @JoseRiveraChamp, @KingRivera_

Justin “Treno pazzo” Rolfe incoronato N.E. campione dei pesi massimi

Justin “Treno pazzo” Rolfe (L) si fece strada a pugni verso il nord-est. titolo dei pesi massimi
(tutte le immagini per gentile concessione di Emily Harney / Fitography)

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DERRY, N.H. (Agosto 30, 2020) – Due periodi di titolo regionale, supportato da diversi combattimenti intensi, ha evidenziato il primo evento di boxe professionistico di Granite Chin Promotion dallo scorso novembre, 'Torna a Derry,” la notte scorsa (Sat., Agosto. 29), di fronte a una folla quasi numerosa al New England Sports Centre di Derry, New Hampshire.

Due campioni del mondo erano presenti per supportare i combattenti, imbattuta organizzazione mondiale di boxe in carica (WBO) medio campione Demetrius “Boo Boo” Andrade e“Il Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera, la pensione 3 volte, 2-titolare del titolo di divisione.

“Sono contento che stasera abbiamo fatto un passo avanti verso la normalità,” promotore Chris Traietti commentato. Lo sport aiuta a riunire le persone e stasera abbiamo avuto un gremito di persone di tutte le razze, religioni, e credi. Sono felice che questi americani si siano divertiti qui stasera.”

Justin “Treno pazzo” Rolfe è stato incoronato campione dei pesi massimi del New England per mezzo di una decisione unanime di 8 round Tracey “Titano” Johnson nel main event.

Rolfe contro. Johnson II è stata una rivincita di un pareggio a maggioranza di 6 turni lo scorso novembre a Quincy, Massachusetts. La posta in gioco era molto di più nella rivincita, anche se, perché il N.E. il titolo dei pesi massimi era in gioco. Boston mancino Johnson, il fratellastro di Andrade, metodicamente inscatolato, mentre Rolfe, residente nel Maine, si fece avanti lanciando bombe, e il loro contrasto di stili ha reso il combattimento divertente.

L'inafferrabile Johnson ha iniziato a trovare la sua gamma nel quarto round, connettendosi con le combinazioni mentre Rolfe sembrava stancarsi, ma ha avuto il suo secondo vento e ha continuato ad essere aggressivo, spesso inchiodando Johnson alle corde. I due combattenti alla pari sono andati avanti e indietro nella seconda metà del combattimento, sebbene Rolfe premesse l'azione e Johnson replicò. Nessuno dei due sembrava essere ferito in qualsiasi momento durante l'incontro., Entrambi si sono scatenati nell'ottavo e ultimo round, non lasciare nulla nel serbatoio. L'attacco senza sosta di Rolfe e si è rivelato essere la differenza in questo match-up.

Ryan DiBartolomeo catturato il vacante titolo welter del New Hampshire, prendere una decisione divisa in 6 round Kris Jacobs, nell'evento co-presentato. “Vivo in Massachusetts, ma tutti i miei combattimenti (3-0-1) sono stato nel New Hampshire e mi alleno a Nashua (NH),” Disse DiBartolomeo dopo la rissa. “Combattere nel New Hampshire è come combattere a casa e ora sono il campione dei pesi welter del New Hampshire.”

DiBartolemeo è uscito rapidamente dall'angolo e subito ha lasciato cadere Jacobs per un conteggio di 8. Jacobs ha superato il round di apertura, ma non è riuscito a evitare la forte mano destra di DiBartolemeo, infarcendo la testa dei suoi avversari, in due round. Jacobs si stabilì nel terzo, ha aumentato il ritmo nel quarto, e ha iniziato a lasciare le sue mani andare di più nel quinto, atterrando più efficacemente sul suo nemico aggressivo. I due combattenti si sono affrontati in punta di piedi nel round finale e DiBartolemeo ha chiuso lo spettacolo.

Campione dei pesi medi del New England Kendrick Ball, Jr., combattimento dei pesi massimi leggeri Tahuk Taylor, ha mostrato la sua abilità impostata al massimo, facendo saltare il suo avversario al tappeto con un dolce diritto dritto, ancora con un bellissimo gancio sinistro, e stava per chiudere lo spettacolo quando l'arbitroJackie Morell fortunatamente ha concluso la lotta con 13 secondi rimasti nel primo round.

Popolare junior welter Microfono “Uomo cattivo” OHan, Jr. ha fatto quasi tutto tranne smettere di grintoso DeWayne Saggezza, che è stato penalizzato di due punti e ufficialmente messo a terra una volta. Ma è sopravvissuto, sebbene abbia perso una decisione unanime di 6 round sbilenca contro Ohan.

New England Golden Gloves campione Francis “Frank The Tank” Hogan licenziato Rashan Wisdom, che cadde due volte sulla tela prima che il suo angolo gettasse la spugna. Hogan è alto, mancino allampanato che è ben istruito e ora 2-0 (2 KO).

In una vivace lotta, imbattuto dei pesi massimi leggeri Edet “Papà” Kpanam (4-0, 3 KO) era implacabile contro una partita Saul “Ragno” Almeida, uno dei migliori combattenti di arti marziali miste del New England. Mkpanan ha lasciato cadere Almeida nei primi due turni sulla strada per una difficile decisione unanime di 4 turni.

Promettente prospettiva leggera di Boston Jonathan Depina surclassato Secondo il “L'empia verità” Desjardin, pavoneggiandolo presto e finendolo subito dopo con un colpo violento, per migliorare 2-0 (2 KO).

Peso medio Anthony Concepcion ha vinto per squalifica al terzo turno quando il suo avversario, pro-debuttante Caleb Denham, ha ignorato le istruzioni dell'arbitro di continuare a combattere.

Peso medio Larry “Slomoshun” Fabbro, combattendo da Dallas, ha registrato la sua prima vittoria in più di nove anni, prendendo una decisione unanime di 4 round da Gesù “Il succo” Cintron. Il 41enne Smith, 0-39-2 durante la sua serie di vittorie consecutive, ha lasciato Anderson al primo turno.


Larry Smith ha festeggiato dopo la sua prima vittoria in 9 anni

Texas dei pesi massimi leggeri Bryan Vera eliminato Mike Anderson con una grande mano destra all'inizio del primo round. Arbitro Leo Gerstel immediatamente sventolato il conteggio subito dopo che Anderson ha colpito il tappeto. Vera, che è noto per la sua partecipazione The Contender televisione reality show, ha sconfitto i campioni del mondo Sergio Mora (due volte), allora imbattuto Andy Lee e Serhiy Dzinziruk durante i suoi 16 anni di carriera da professionista.

Veterano dei pesi medi junior Scogliera “Mago” McPherson non aveva trucchi per Tyrone “Mani di pietra” Luckey perché è stato squalificato al secondo turno dall'arbitro Morrell per ripetute trattenute.

L'apertura della serata è stata una partita di pesi da crociera tra Larry “Hitman” Pryor e Francisco Neto. Non ci volle molto per Pryor, il cui cugino era il defunto, Hall of Famer Aaron “Falco” Pryor, metti giù Neto con un gancio sinistro ben posizionato. Neto ha battuto il conteggio ma si è levato in piedi sulle gambe traballanti, l'arbitro principale Gerstel ha fermato la lotta al segno di 35 secondi del turno di apertura.

Risultati completi qui sotto:


RISULTATI UFFICIALI
MAIN EVENT – VACANTE NUOVA INGHILTERRA. CAMPIONATO PESANTI
Justin Rolfe (4-1-1, 3 KO), Fairfield, ME
WDEC8 (79-73, 79-73, 78-74)
Tracey Johnson (4-8-6, 0 KO), Boston, MA
(Rolfe ha vinto il N.E. titolo dei pesi massimi)

CO-FEATURE – VACANTE CAMPIONATO DEL NUOVO HAMPSHIRE WELTERWEIGHT
Ryan DiBartolomeo (3-0-1, 1 KO), Leominster, MA
WDEC6 (59-54, 59-54, 56-57)
Kris Jacobs (2-1-1, 0 KO), Fall River, MA
(DiBartolomeo ha vinto il vacante N.H. titolo welter)

pesi leggeri
Larry Pryor (12-22, 6 KO), Frederickson, MD
WTKO1 (0.35)
Francisco Neto (1-9), Woburn, MA

Pesi massimi leggeri
Kendrick Ball, Jr. (15-1-2, 11 KO), Worcester, MA

Tahuk Taylor (3-12-1, 1 KO), Greensboro, NC

Edet Mkpanam (4-0, 3 KO), new Bedford, MA
WDEC4 (40-35, 39-36, 39-36)
Saul Almeida (0-12), Framingham, MA

Bryan Vera (27-16, 17 KO), Auston, TX
WKO1 (1:01)
Mike Anderson (0-6), Philadelphia, PA

Pesi
Francis Hogan (2-0, 2 KO), Weymouth, MA
WTKO1 (1:37)
Rashan Blackburn (8-54-2, 4 KO), Columbus, OH

Larry Smith (11-44-2, 7 KO), Dallas, TX
WEC4 (40-35, 40-36, 40-36)
Jesus Javier Cintron (1-14-2, 0 KO), Asbury Park, NJ

Anthony Concepcion (5-0-1, 4 KO). Provvidenza, RI
WDQ3 (152)
Caleb Denham (0-1, 0 KO), Jamaica Plain, MA

PESI MEDI JUNIOR
Tyrone Luckey (10-12-4, 7 KO), Little Egg Harbor, NJ
WDQ2 (2:51)
Cliff McPherson (2-41-1, 1 KO), Cleveland, OH

Mike Ohan, Jr. (10-1, 5 KO), Holbrook, MA
WDEC6 (60-52, 59-54, 59-54)
DeWayne Saggezza (7-54-2, 3 KO), Indianapolis, NEL
Pesi leggeri
Jonathan Depina (2-0, 2 KO), Boston, MA
WKO1 (2:17)
Theo Desjarden (0-12), Wrentham, MA

Boxing saved the life of Two-Division World Champion “El Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera

COLORADO SPRINGS, Giro. (Giugno 4, 2020) – Like many boxers, campione del mondo due divisioni "Il Gallo" Jose Antonio Rivera credits boxing for saving his life.

“Absolutely,” Rivera agreed. “After my mom passed away when I was 10 anni, 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 lifeCarlos 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 friendFelix Lopez.  He had fallen in love with boxing after watchingRoberto Duran rovesciato"Zucchero" 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 registrare amatoriale, highlighted by a bronze medal performance at the PAL Nationals.

“I never had big amateur aspirations but, naturalmente, 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.”

Novembre 7, 1992, Rivera made his pro debut, buttando giùFrancisco 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, anche se, Rivera registered his first statement victory in 2001, buttando giùFrankie Randall (55-10-1) nel 10th round to retain his North American Boxing Association (Anche) 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, tuttavia, 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 combattimenti, the last coming at the age of 46.

“Jose’s USA Boxing experiences shaped him into the man of character he is today, dentro e fuori dal ring,"Ha dettoChris 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.”

USA Boxing Alumni Association

Creato per il campione per tutta la vita, relazioni reciprocamente vantaggiose tra USA Boxing ed i suoi ex allievi, –pugili, funzionari, allenatori e appassionati di boxe — L'Alumni Association collega generazioni di campioni, ispirando e restituendo ai futuri campioni di boxe USA Boxing, in e fuori dal ring.

Gli Stati Uniti Boxing Alumni Association è aperta a chiunque abbia un amore per la boxe e vorrebbe rimanere in contatto con il pugilato dilettantistico. I membri hanno accesso a una vasta gamma di eventi speciali ospitati dall'Associazione Alumni, compresa la sua annuale di USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame di ricezione.

Per aderire all'Associazione Alumni, semplicemente registrarsi alalumni@usaboxing.org per un $40.00 all'anno quota associativa. I nuovi membri riceveranno una T-shirt, portachiavi e e-wallet.

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 anni, 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, anche se, 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 sonA.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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SU USA Boxing:  La missione di USA Boxing è quello di consentire atleti e allenatori degli Stati Uniti per raggiungere l'eccellenza competitiva sostenuta, sviluppare il carattere, sostenere lo sport del pugilato, e promuovere e far crescere lo stile olimpico di pugilato negli Stati Uniti. La responsabilità degli Stati Uniti boxe è non solo per produrre l'oro olimpico, ma anche controllare e governare ogni aspetto del pugilato dilettantistico negli Stati Uniti.

West Point Boxing caduta Cadet Luca Loconte Botis torna a casa di Classic Winchester novembre. 10

Anthony è a Malden, Massa.

BOSTON, Massa. (Ottobre 14, 2019) - La National Collegiate Boxing Association (NCBA) domenica presenterà il "West Point Fall Classic", Novembre 10, a Anthony a Malden, Massachusetts.

I membri della squadra di boxe di West Point gareggeranno contro i pugili dilettanti degli Stati Uniti Boxing New England, Università del Connecticut, Trinity College, Hartford College, e l'Università del Massachusetts.

“Siamo entusiasti di questo imminente evento con i migliori atleti del college del Nordest,"Ha dettoEric Buller, Presidente della National Collegiate Boxing Association e membro del Consiglio di amministrazione della boxe USA. “Siamo anche felici di includere anche alcuni degli atleti locali più impressionanti. Questa è una vittoria per tutti coloro che partecipano:  atleti locali, futuri leader d'America, allenatori e funzionari dedicati, leggende della boxe, ottimo luogo e azione sul ring eccezionale. Grazie ad Anthony's per averci ospitato ea tutti coloro che stanno lavorando duramente per rendere questo evento il grande successo che sarà ".

Senior Cadet dell'Accademia Militare degli Stati UnitiLuca LoConte Botis, che proviene dalla vicina Winchester (MA), sarà presentato in quella che probabilmente sarà la sua ultima competizione di boxe locale.

La 2015 laureato alla Winchester High School, dove è stato il capitano del cross country della scuola, squadre di nuoto e atletica all'aperto. Botis sarà supportato da un ampio contingente di familiari e amici.

Sarà inoltre disponibile un tributo alla USA Boxing Alumni Association, comprese le apparizioni di 1988 Medaglia d'oro olimpicaRay Mercer, Arbitro della International Boxing Hall of FameSteve Smoger, partecipante tre volte a Fight of the YearMicky Ward "irlandese" (Lowell, MA), tre volte due volte campione del mondo di divisione"Il Gallo" Jose Antonio Rivera(Worcester, MA), ed ex campione amatoriale del New England e campione in carica super welter IBAGreg "The Villain" Vendetti (Stoneham, MA).

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Jose Antonio Rivera DedicatesQuest For 50to Worcester Boys & girls Club


(L-R) – Jose Antonio Rivera, current WBC Youth super lightweight champion Jermaine Ortiz
(11-0, 6 KO) and Carlos Garcia


WORCESTER, MASSA (Maggio 16, 2019) – Tre volte, campione del mondo due divisioni “Il Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera is dedicating his 50th lotta pro, the last in his hometown of Worcester, to the Boys & Girls Club in Worcester, Massachusetts. A portion of the proceeds fromQuest For 50,presented by Shearns Boxing Promotions (SBP) and Rivera Promotions Entertainment, will benefit the Boys & girls Club.

The 46-year-old Rivera (42-6-1, 25 KO) faces former WFC champion Travis “Sweet Feet” Scott (19-5, 5 KO), of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in the eight-round main event at The Palladium in Worcester.

Rivera, a full-time court officer in Worcester, has had a special relationship for more than 30 years with the Worcester Boys & Girls Club and its director of boxing, Carlos Garcia, che è “The Godfather of Worcester Boxing.

Rivera moved to Worcester from Springfield 30 years ago at the age of 16 to pursue a boxing career, which included being coached by Garcia. Rivera had siblings and other relatives living in Worcester and after living with an aunt for a month, Jose moved into an apartment with another boxer, four-time national amateur champion Bobby Harris.

The Worcester Boys & Girls Club helped me stay off the streets so I could focus on my dream of becoming world champion,” Rivera remembered. “It was a place for me and so many others to go and be safe. Kids, not just boxers, can be kids there, where they don’t have to worry about what’s happening in the streets.

Carlos has played a tremendous part of my life and so many others, influencing us not only to become good boxers, but to be good people in the community. That was always so important to him and he emphasized being a good person. Ho fatto del mio meglio. He was always fair across the board and gave us all opportunities. He took a liking to me and brags that he never had to throw me out of the Boys & girls Club. I graduated from high school and went after my dream in 1992 when I turned pro. Carlos is big in amateur boxing, but not so much with pros, because he doesn’t have the time to train pros. I made sure that when turned pro, tough, that he was part of my team. And he’s still a big part of my team and life.

The number of Worcester youths Garcia has had a positive effect on, life-changing in many respects, is countless. One of those many people is Jose’s longtime friend and his current head trainer, Sean Fitzgerald, who retired as a boxer in 2001 con 29-2-2 pro record. “Fitzyremembers the fir time he read the sign over the door in the gym at the Boys & girls Club: “Better to seat than bleed.

Fitzy lived with his father when his parents divorced and at the age of 10, his father sent him to the Boys & Girls Club to attend an after-school program. “Fitzysaid he had to earn his way into Garcia’s good graces.

Carlos didn’t talk to me for the first 5-6 settimane,” Fitzgerald explained. “Poi, he put me in the ring as a sparring partner, and I was badly beaten. I had a bloody nose and black eye, but the next day I came back, e il resto è storia. Carlos was a great mentor, rough at times, but always there for you. I remember seeing the boxing team jackets. It intrigued me. When I got my jacket and started wearing it, I got respect from everybody, and then I knew that I belonged. I learned a lot about life at the Boys & girls Club, being with there with people from different generations and cultures. I met many friends there who I never would have met.

The Boys & Girls Club is safe. I was from a tough area in Worcester. My father worked and it was easy to get in trouble with no supervision. Carlos stayed on top of me to graduate from school and if I was home sick, he come buy with chicken soup to make sure I was alright. My father was in my life big-time, but I joke that I had two moms growing up, my father and Carlos. Going to the Boys & Girls Club was something to look forward to every day.

Carlos always taught us to never make the mistakes he did in life. He wanted us to go to school, stay out of trouble, and be a good person. He’s helped so many people over the years. Look around Worcester and you’ll see them: police and court officers, fire fighters, e tanti altri. The Boys & Girls Club was a great experience for me and so many other kids from Worcester.


(L-R) – Ray Semidei, Carlos Garcia and Jose Antonio Rivera

Garcia has been the director of boxing at the Worcester Boys & Girls Club since 1982. Two year ago, Garcia was inductred into the National Golden Gloves Hall of Fame.

Never in his life has Jose even raised his voice to me,” Garcia commented. “He treats me like his father and he’s like one of my sons. There aren’t not too many guys like him and he’s so well respected in the community. He came to Worcester from Springfield to train with ne and stayed with me. Jose helps everyone and now he’s promoting to help local boxers.

We’re at the Boys & Girls Club to and that’s the way it really is here. It’s so good to see so many in this community who’ve gone through our boxing program and are good people, good husbands, good parents. It makes me feel so proud. ‘Fitzywas a hyper kid. He’s a real gentleman who now does so much for kids here. I’ve never had a signed contract with any of the pro boxers I’ve worked with because I trust them.

Donations may be sent to the Worcester Boys & Girls Club by going online atwww.bgcworcester.org and proceed toBe a donorpage, mail a check (payable to the Boys & Girls Club of Worcester, Attention: Liz Hamilton, 65 Tainter St., Worcester, MA 01610), or drop-off donations at its new clubhouse.

An All-Massachusetts clash pits welterweights Khiry “TNT” Todd (8-1, 6 KO), di Lynn, and New Bedford’s Ray Oliveira, Jr. (8-2, 1 KO), the son of New England boxing favoriteSucra” Ray Oliveira (8-1, 1 KO), in the four-round, co-featured event..

For the first time in his young career, Danbury, CT welterweight Omar “La Bestia” Bordoy, Jr. (7-1, 2 KO) will be coming off a loss to fight Tyrone “Mani di pietra” Luckey (9-10-3, 7 KO) in un periodo di sei round.

Brooklyn Sidney “KeeloMccow (6-8, 3 KO) e Agostino “Spietato” Maura (6-5-3, 3 KO), di Lawrence, MA, will battle in a six-rounder for the vacant New England junior welterweight title.

Other undercard bouts, all four-rounders, include Seven-round bouts scheduled on the undercard include Worcester’s popular Owen Minor (1-0, 1 KO), the top Massachusetts heavyweight prospect in years, vs. Alejandro Santiago (0-4), di Tampa; promising Worcester welterweight Eslih Owusu (1-0) vs. Springfield, MA veteran Jose Angel “KO” Ortiz (5-13-1, 2 KO); East Providence, RI much anticipated pro-debut of Elia Peixotovs. Bronx lightweight Danny Morales (0-8); flashy Hartford, CT junior welterweight The Special OneSharad Collier (1-0-1, 1 KO), the 2-time N.E, Golden Gloves campione, vs.Anthony Everett (1-7), di Lawrence, MA; Worcester piuma Philip Davis (1-1-1) vs. New Bedford’s Henry Garcia (0-2-1); e Methuen, MA lightweight Luka Lannuccilliwill make his pro debut against an opponent to be determined.

Tutte le lotte e combattenti sono soggette a cambiamento.

Biglietti, al prezzo di $70.00 (in prima fila), $55.00 (mezzanine) e $40.00 (ammissione generale), are onsale and available to purchase at www.ThePalladium.net, the Palladium box office, o contattando Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera
(anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) o qualsiasi dei combattenti.

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A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Worcester Boysand Girls’ Club.

Event sponsors include Lundgren Honda, Championsofhealth.usana.com, Raindrop Liquor, Michelob Ultra, Bay State Savings Bank, Vocero Hispano, Massachusetts Pirates, Office Mac, Chieftain Liquors, realtor Pamela LaPorte, and Grille 57.

3-tempo, 2-division world champion Jose Antonio Rivera returns with a bang KO winner in his first fight in 7 anni

RITORNO A CASA
Featuring the return of 3-time, 2-campione del mondo divisione
“Il Gallo” JOSE ANTONIO RIVERA
VENERDI, Agosto 17, 2018
The Palladium, Worcester, Massachusetts
RISULTATI UFFICIALI
THE CHAMP IS BACK: referee Bob Benoit (L) and Jose Antonio Rivera

WORCESTER, Massa. (Agosto 19, 2018) – Seven years after his last fight, “Il Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera returned to the ring in grand fashion last night (Sabato) a titolo “Homecoming, presented by Granite Chin Promotions in association with Rivera Promotions Entertainment, al Palladium di Worcester, Massachusetts.

 

 

 

The 45-year-old Rivera (42-6-1, 25 KO), 35 pounds lighter than he was in February when he started training, packed the house in his hometown, fully entertained his supportive fans. Tre volte, two-division world champion Rivera pressured Larry “Slomoshun: Fabbro (10-38-1, 7 KO) 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.

 

 

 

Finalmente, 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 sento benissimo. 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

 

 

 

Nel caso in cui co-optional, Worcester super middleweight Kendrick Ball, Jr. (10-1-2, 7 KO) demolished Fabian “El LoboValdez (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 KO) e Antonio Chaves Fernandez (9-34, 4 KO) 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 halted the action.

 

 

Southbridge, MA junior middleweight Wilfredo “il Sucaro” Pagano (5-0, 3 KO) è rimasto imbattuto, using a relentless body attack to drop EngelbertoGuarura” Valenzuela (11-15, 3 KO) tre volte, 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), di 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 KO) due volte nel secondo turno, in rotta verso una vittoria decisione unanime.

 

 

 

In the opening bout of the night, 45-anni Jose Angel “KO” Ortiz (5-14-1, 2 KO) caduto 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.

I risultati ufficiali qui sotto:

 

RISULTATI UFFICIALI

 

MAIN EVENT – Pesi

Jose Antonio Rivera (42-6-1, 25 KO), Worcester, MA

WTKO 7 (1:07)

Larry Smith (10-38-1, 7 KO), Dallas, Texas

 

 

 

CO-FEATURE – SUPER Pesi

Kendrick Ball, Jr. (10-1-2, 7 KO), Worcester, MA

WTKO1 (2:21)

Fabian Valdez (2-4, 0 KO), Cananea Sonora, Messico

 

 

 

MIDDLWEIGHTS

Jose Angel Ortiz (5-13-1, 2 KO), Springfield, MA

WTKO2 (1:03)

Patrick Leal (0-5), Somerville, MA.

 

 

 

PESI MEDI JUNIOR

Khiary Grey (16-4, 12 KO), Worcester, MA

WTKO1 (2:27)

Antonio Chaves Fernandez (9-34, 4 KO), Brockton, MA

 

 

 

Wilfredo Pagan (5-0, 3 KO), Southbridge, MA

WTKO3 (1:29)

Engelberto Valenzuela (11-15, 3 KO), Agua Prieta, Messico

 

 

 

Welterweights

Eslih Owusu (1-0), Worcester, MA

WDEC4 (40-34, 40-35, 40-36)

Bryan Abraham (6-31-2, 6 KO), Schenectady, NY

 

 

 

 

JUNIOR LEGGERI

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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Nuovo “Homecoming” opponent for headliner “Il Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera

RITORNO A CASA
Featuring the return of 3-time, 2-campione del mondo divisione
“Il Gallo” JOSE ANTONIO RIVERA
VENERDI, Agosto 17, 2018
The Palladium, Worcester, Massachusetts
Questo Venerdì night at The Palladium in Worcester, MA

WORCESTER, Massa. (Agosto 15, 2018) – Tre volte, campione del mondo due divisioni “Il 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), al Palladium di Worcester, Massachusetts.

 

 

 

The 45-year-old Rivera (41-6-1, 24 KO), who was matched against RubenModern Day WarriorGalvan, didn’t find out until yesterday (Martedì) that Galvan had broken a finger the night before. Texas veteran Larry “Slomoshun” Fabbro (10-37-1, 7 KO) is the late replacement for Rivera in the eight-round main event.

 

 

 

I am not a fan of late changes,” Rivera ha detto, “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 medi Kendrick Ball, Jr. (9-1-2, 6 KO) and junior middleweight Khiary Grey(15-4, 11 KO), 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 FabianEl LoboValdez (2-3) nell'evento co-presentato, while Gray (15-4, 11 KO) facce Antonio Chaves Fernandez (9-33, 4 KO), 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 “il Sucaro” Pagano (4-0, 2 KO) vs. EngelbertoGuarura” Valenzuela (11-14, 3 KO), Springfield’s (MA) pro-debuting featherweight Joshua Orta vs. Worcester’s Edwin Rosado (1-7-1, 1 KO), Worcester’s pro-debuting welterweight Eslih Owusu.vs. Bryan “The Brick” Abraham (6-30-2, 6 KO) e Springfield, MA welterweight Jose Angel “KO” Ortiz (4-13-1, 1 KO) vs. Somerville’s (MA) Patrick Leal (0-4).

 

 

 

Tutte le lotte e combattenti sono soggette a cambiamento.

 

 

 

Biglietti, al prezzo di $75.00 (in prima fila) e $45.00 (ammissione generale), sono in vendita e disponibili per l'acquisto presso www.ThePalladium.net o il botteghino Palladium (solo l'ammissione generale), o contattando Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera (anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) o qualsiasi dei combattenti.

 

 

 

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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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“Il Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera “Homecoming” Open Workout Photo Gallery

RITORNO A CASA
Featuring the return of 3-time, 2-campione del mondo divisione
“Il Gallo” JOSE ANTONIO RIVERA
VENERDI, Agosto 17, 2018
The Palladium, Worcester, Massachusetts
“Il Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera
“Homecoming” Open Workout
Photo Gallery
Il campione è tornato – Jose Antonio Rivera
Photo Gallery belowall pictures courtesy of Cristian Nunez
WORCESTER, Massa. (Agosto 9, 2018) — Tre volte, campione del mondo due divisioni “Il Gallo” Jose Rivera held an open workout yesterday at Camp Get Right in Worcester, MA, in preparation for his comeback fight Agosto 17, headliner “Homecoming, presented by Granite Chin Promotions (GCP) in association with Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE), al Palladium di Worcester, Massachusetts.
Rivera (41-6-1, 24 KO) headlines against RubenModern Day WarriorGalvan (27-26-4, 10 KO) in the eight-round main event.
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: Kendrick Ball, Jr. (9-1-2, 6 KO), medi junior Khiary Grey (15-4, 11 KO) and pro-debuting Eslih Owusu.
Palla, Jr. and Owusu, along with nearby Southbridge’s Wilfredo “El Sacaro” Pagano and Worcester’s Edwin Rosado, joined Rivera at last night’s open workout.
Biglietti, al prezzo di $75.00 (in prima fila) e $45.00 (ammissione generale), sono in vendita e disponibili per l'acquisto presso www.ThePalladium.net o il botteghino Palladium (solo l'ammissione generale), o contattando Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera (anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) o qualsiasi dei combattenti.
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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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(L-R) — Co-promoter Chuck Shearns & Jose Antonio Rivera

Jose Antonio Rivera with Kendrick Ball, Jr. being interviewed in background

Jose Antonio Rivera

Jose Antonio Rivera
Kendrick Ball, Jr.
Kendrick Ball, Jr.
Kendrick Ball, Jr.

“Il Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera to headline “Homecoming”

Il campione è tornato!
Agosto 17 al Palladium di Worcester, MA
“Il Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera hitting the pads with his trainer Sean Fitzgerald

 

WORCESTER, Massa. (Luglio 31, 2018) – A dozen years after he captured his third world title in two different weight classes, seven since his last fight, “Il Gallo” Jose Rivera returns to the ring August 17 a titolo “Homecoming”, presented by Granite Chin Promotions (GCP) in association with Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE), al Palladium di Worcester, Massachusetts.

 

 

 

The 45-year-old Rivera (41-6-1, 24 KO) has already lost more than 30 libbre, now within four pounds of his contracted weight, since he started training earlier this year. He will headline against RubenModern Day WarriorGalvan (27-26-4, 10 KO) in the eight-round main event.

 

 

 

In 1997, Rivera captured the International Boxing Organization (IBO) World welterweight title, sosta Gilberto Flores nel secondo turno. Sei anni dopo, he traveled to Germany to take on undefeated, favorito città natale Michel Trabant (38-0) per la vacante 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 ha spiegato. “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. 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.

 

 

 

Promozioni Granito Mento’ co-promoter Chuck Shearns aggiunto, “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. Ho combattuto a 49 anni, 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? Non, 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 anni dopo. 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. Ora, 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 come un 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, Compreso Zab Judah, Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr., Jorge Paez e 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.

 

 

 

“E, naturalmente, 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.

 

 

 

Peso medio Kendrick Ball, Jr. (9-1-2, 6 KO) and junior middleweight Khiary Grey (15-4, 11 KO), 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 Demetrius Walker (8-21-2, 4 KO) nell'evento co-presentato, while Gray (15-4, 11 KO) facce Antonio Chaves Fernandez (9-33, 4 KO), 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) vs. Seth Basler (0-8) and pro-debuting featherweight Joshua Orta vs. Worcester’s Edwin Rosado (1-7-1, 1 KO), Southbridge, MA welterweight Wilfredo “il Sucaro” Pagano (4-0, 2 KO) vs. TBA, and Worcester’s pro-debuting welterweight Eslih Owusu.vs. Bryan “The Brick” Abraham (6-30-2, 6 KO).

 

 

 

Tutte le lotte e combattenti sono soggette a cambiamento.

 

 

 

Biglietti, al prezzo di $75.00 (in prima fila) e $45.00 (ammissione generale), sono in vendita e disponibili per l'acquisto presso www.ThePalladium.net o il botteghino Palladium (solo l'ammissione generale), o contattando Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera (anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) o qualsiasi dei combattenti.

 

 

 

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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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3-tempo, 2-division World Champion “Il Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera Returns to ring for first time in 7 years on “Homecoming” carta

RITORNO A CASA
Featuring the return of 3-time, 2-campione del mondo divisione
“Il Gallo” JOSE ANTONIO RIVERA
VENERDI, Agosto 17, 2018
The Palladium, Worcester, Massachusetts
Father-son Jose Antonio & A.J. Rivera
Making History
World champion’s return & son’s pro debut
Agosto 17 al Palladium di Worcester, MA

(L-R) Edwin Rosado, Josh Orta, Eslih Owusu, Kendrick Ball, Jr., Jimmy Burchfield, Khiary Grey, Jose Antonio Rivera, A.J. Rivera, Chuck Shearns, Jose Angel Ortiz and Wilfredo Pagan

WORCESTER, Massa. (Luglio 19, 2018) – Promozioni Granito Mento (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.

 

 

 

Tre volte, campione del mondo due divisioni “Il Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera (41-6-1, 24 KO) is making his return in theMaking History” evento principale, 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, “Homecoming”, because six of the competing fighters, including Jose Antonio Rivera, live in Worcester.

 

 

 

“Sfortunatamente,” 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 ha spiegato. “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, per sfortuna, 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).”

 

 

 

Ora 45 anni, Rivera has already lost more than 30 libbre, and he is within eight of his contracted weight for his eight-round fight against RubenModern Day WarriorGalvan (27-26-4, 10 KO).

 

 

 

In 1997, Rivera captured the International Boxing Organization (IBO) World welterweight title, sosta Gilberto Flores nel secondo turno. Sei anni dopo, he traveled to Germany to take on undefeated, favorito città natale Michel Trabant (38-0) per la vacante World Boxing Association (WBA) World Welterweight Championship, in which Rivera won a 12-round decision and the belt.

 

 

 

Due scontri più tardi, 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.

 

 

 

Peso medio Kendrick Ball, Jr. (9-1-2, 6 KO) and junior middleweight Khiary Grey (15-4, 11 KO), 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 KO) incontra Antonio Chaves Fernandez (9-33, 4 KO), of Brockton, MA, also in a six rounder.

 

 

 

Undefeated light heavyweight prospect Richard “Braccio di Ferro il marinaio” Rivera (8-0, 7 KO), 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 “L'eletto” Sharad Collier (1-0, 1 KO), who takes on his Mexican opponent, Emmanuel “PolloValadez (5-4, 4 KO), 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) vs. Seth Basler (0-8) and pro-debuting featherweight Joshua Orta vs. Worcester’s Edwin Rosado (1-7-1, 1 KO), Southbridge, MA welterweight Wilfredo “il Sucaro” Pagano (4-0, 2 KO) vs. TBA, Worcester lightweight Francisco Irizarry (4-0, 2 KO) vs. TBA, Worcester’s pro-debuting lightweight Eslih Owusu.vs. Messicano EngelbertoGuarura” Valenzuela (11-14 (3 KO).

 

 

 

Tutte le lotte e combattenti sono soggette a cambiamento.

 

 

 

Biglietti, al prezzo di $75.00 (in prima fila) e $45.00 (ammissione generale), sono in vendita e disponibili per l'acquisto presso www.ThePalladium.net o il botteghino Palladium (solo l'ammissione generale), o contattando Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera (anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) o qualsiasi dei combattenti.

 

 

 

Apertura delle porte alle 6 p.m. E, primo periodo 7 p.m. E.

 

 

 

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.

 

 

CITAZIONI CONFERENZA STAMPA

 

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 (Palla, 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. Mi sto allenando duramente, 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. Sfortunatamente, 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’ (Palla) 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 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? ‘Pepperand 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 ‘Pepperand 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: “Sono molto emozionato. 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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