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Boxing saved the life of Two-Division World Champion “El Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera
COLORADO SPRINGS, Klin. (Jún 4, 2020) – Like many boxers, dve divízie majster sveta “El Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera credits boxing for saving his life.
“Absolutely,” Rivera agreed. “After my mom passed away when I was 10 rokov, I gave up on life and my decision-making reflected that: hanging around with the wrong crowd including gang members, consuming alcohol between the ages of 10 and 15. I was definitely going in the wrong direction.
“I never thought I had a future until I started boxing. It’s hard to say what I’d be doing if I had never boxed, but by the way I was living, I’d probably be in jail or dead by now.”
Born in Philadelphia, Rivera lived in Puerto Rico and Springfield, MA, prior to him moving to Worcester, MA, where he met a man who helped change his life, Carlos Garcia, who was in charge of a special boxing program at the Worcester Boys & Girls Club.
Rivera had started boxing at the age of 14 ½ in a basement with his friend, Felix Lopez. He had fallen in love with boxing after watchingRoberto Duran upset“Sugar” Ray Leonard in their first fight. The young Puerto Rican-American specifically used his amateur boxing experience to prepare for the professional ranks. Garcia, who is in the National Golden Gloves Hall of Fame, put him in a novice match after only one amateur fight in order to put Rivera on the fast track, because he understood that Rivera dreamed of becoming a world champion as a professional. Rivera finished with a 35-15 amatérsky záznam, highlighted by a bronze medal performance at the PAL Nationals.
“I never had big amateur aspirations but, samozrejme, 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.”
Novembra 7, 1992, Rivera made his pro debut, plieniťFrancisco 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, hoci, Rivera registered his first statement victory in 2001, plieniťFrankie Randall (55-10-1) v 10th round to retain his North American Boxing Association (Tiež) 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, však, 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 boja, the last coming at the age of 46.
“Jose’s USA Boxing experiences shaped him into the man of character he is today, ako dovnútra a von z kruhu,"PovedalChris Cugliari, USA Boxing Alumni Director. “He took the road less traveled for a world champion, and in doing so he showcased his toughness and perseverance that made him a great example for today’s USA Boxers.”
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Vytvorené tak, aby bojovalo po celý život, vzájomne prospešné vzťahy medzi USA Boxing a jeho absolventmi, –boxerky, úradníci, tréneri a fanúšikovia boxu — Alumni Association spája generácie šampiónov, inšpiratívne a vrátenie budúcim boxerským šampiónom USA Boxing, dovnútra a von z kruhu.
USA Boxing Alumni Association je otvorená pre všetkých, ktorí majú radi box a chceli by zostať v spojení s amatérskym boxom. Členom je poskytnutý prístup k širokému spektru špeciálnych akcií organizovaných Združením absolventov, vrátane každoročnej recepcie Siene slávy asociácie boxerov v USA.
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Rivera was a true working world champion. Few world champions also had full-time jobs during their title reigns. Rivera used vacation time, as well as personal and sick days, when he went to training camp for some of his major fights.
“I always had a good work ethic growing up,” he explained. “When I moved to Worcester at 16 rokov, 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, hoci, keeping my job was the best decision I could have made for me and my family.”
Rivera. who was an Associate Court Officer for years and promoted last year to Assistant Chief Court Officer, is still involved in boxing. He and his oldest son, A.J. Rivera, own and operate a boxing promotional company, Rivera Promotions Entertainment, to give young fighters in his area opportunities to fight more often and at home. Jose occasionally drops by the Boys & Girls Club to visit his former coaches, Garcia andRocky Gonzalez, to support their young talent. He also goes to his friendKendrick Ball’s gym, Camp Be Right, to give young fighters there a few tips and to keep in shape (not for another comeback).
Jose Antonio Rivera will be best known for his toughness and determination, which led him into a different life, including three world championships and a wonderful life he never would have enjoyed.
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West Point Boxing Fall Classic Winchester’s Cadet Luca LoConte Botis sa vracia domov nov. 10
Anthony’s in Malden, Hmota.
BOSTON, Hmota. (Október 14, 2019) – The National Collegiate Boxing Association (NCBA) will present the “West Point Fall Classic” on Sunday, November 10, u Anthony je v Malden, Massachusetts.
Members of the West Point boxing team will compete against amateur boxers from USA Boxing New England, University of Connecticut, Trinity College, Hartford College, and the University of Massachusetts.
“We are excited for this upcoming event featuring the best college athletes in the Northeast,"PovedalEric Buller, President of the National Collegiate Boxing Association and member of the USA Boxing Board of Directors. “We are also happy to include some of the most impressive local athletes as well. This is a win for everyone who attends: local athletes, future leaders of America, dedicated coaches and officials, boxing legends, great venue and outstanding ring action. Thanks to Anthony’s for hosting us and to all that are working hard to make this event the great success it will be.”
United States Military Academy Senior CadetLuca LoConte Botis, who hails from nearby Winchester (MA), will be showcased in what will likely be his final local boxing competition.
A 2015 graduate of Winchester High School, where he captained the school’s cross country, swimming and outdoor track teams. Botis will be supported by a large contingent of family and friends.
A tribute to the USA Boxing Alumni Association will also be on tap, including appearances by 1988 Olympijský víťazRay Mercer, International Boxing Hall of Fame refereeSteve Smoger, three-time Fight of the Year participant“Irish” Micky Ward (Lowell, MA), three-time two division world champion“El Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera(Worcester, MA), and former New England amateur champion and reigning IBA super welterweight championGreg “The Villain” Vendetti (Stoneham, MA).
Dvere otvorené na 2 p.m. A, Prvý zápas naplánované na 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 & Girls Club
3-doba, 2-division world champion Jose Antonio Rivera returns with a bang KO winner in his first fight in 7 leta
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WORCESTER, Hmota. (August 19, 2018) – Seven years after his last fight, “Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera returned to the ring in grand fashion last night (Sobota) na titulok “Návrat domov, presented by Granite Chin Promotions in association with Rivera Promotions Entertainment, The Palladium vo Worcesteri, 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. Three-time, two-division world champion Rivera pressured Larry “Slomoshun: Kovář (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.
Konečne, 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. Cítim sa skvele. 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, ale myslím ešte na jeden súboj, urobiť to 50 pre svoju profesionálnu kariéru).”
Jose Antonio Rivera (R) mal úspešný návratový súboj
V čo-predstavoval udalosť, Worcester super stredná váha Kendrick Ball, Jr. (10-1-2, 7 KO) zbúraný Fabian “Vlk” Valdez (2-4), podrazil ho pravým horným strihom a krátko nato ho zakončil brutálnou strelou do tela, aby získal technické knockout víťazstvo v úvodnom kole. Populárny Ball bojoval doma prvýkrát ako profesionál
Odvetný zápas medzi juniorskou strednou váhou Worcesteru Khiary Greyová (16-4, 12 KO) a Antonio Chaves Fernandez (9-34, 4 KO) skončili rovnakým spôsobom ako ich prvé stretnutie pred tromi rokmi. Prvýkrát sa bojuje aj doma, Gray odpálil svojho herného súpera, rozlúsknuť ho obrazom-perfektné, kombinácia ľavého súboja, ktorá položila Fernandeza na chrbát. Fernandez prekonal počet, ale rozhodca Bob Benoit zastavil akciu.
Southbridge, MA junior v strednej váhe Wilfredo “Sucaro” pohan (5-0, 3 KO) zostal neporazený, pomocou neľútostného útoku tela na pokles Engelberto “Guarura” Valenzuela (11-15, 3 KO) trikrát, posledný koniec súboja v polovici tretieho kola.
Springfield, MA junior ľahký Joshua Orta (1-0, 1 KO) sa stal pôsobivým profesionálnym debutom v stodole, ktorý skončil keď (1-8-1, 1 KO), z Worcesteru, po treťom kole nemohol pokračovať v boji.
Worcesterská welterová váha Eslih Owuso (1-0) pri svojom profesionálnom debute zahral shutout, palubný veterán Bryan “Tehla” Abraham (6-31-2, 6 KO) dvakrát v druhom kole, na ceste k jednomyseľným rozhodnutím víťazstvu.
V úvodnom zápase noci, 45-ročný Jose Angel “KO” Ortiz (5-14-1, 2 KO) klesol Patrik Leal (0-5) 10-sekúnd do boja, ešte raz neskôr v úvodnom kole, a zastavil ho v druhom. Oritz, bojovať zo Springfieldu, MA cez Portoriko, bojoval prvýkrát po piatich rokoch, a zaznamenal svoje prvé víťazstvo v siedmich.
Oficiálne výsledky nižšie:
Oficiálne výsledky
MAIN EVENT – Stredná váhy
Jose Antonio Rivera (42-6-1, 25 KO), Worcester, MA
WTKO 7 (1:07)
Larry Smith (10-38-1, 7 KO), Dallas, Texas
SPOLUFUNKCIA – SUPER strednej váhy
Kendrick Ball, Jr. (10-1-2, 7 KO), Worcester, MA
WTKO1 (2:21)
Fabian Valdez (2-4, 0 KO), Cananea Sonora, Mexiko
STREDNÉ VÁHY
Jose Angel Ortiz (5-13-1, 2 KO), Springfield, MA
WTKO2 (1:03)
Patrik Leal (0-5), Somerville, MA.
JUNIORSKÉ STREDNÉ VÁHY
Khiary Greyová (16-4, 12 KO), Worcester, MA
WTKO1 (2:27)
Antonio Chaves Fernandez (9-34, 4 KO), Brockton, MA
Wilfred Pagan (5-0, 3 KO), Southbridge, MA
WTKO3 (1:29)
Engelberto Valenzuela (11-15, 3 KO), tmavá voda, Mexiko
Super-velterová váha
Eslih Owusu (1-0), Worcester, MA
WDEC4 (40-34, 40-35, 40-36)
Bryan Abraham (6-31-2, 6 KO), Schenectady, NY
JUNIORSKÉ ĽAHKOSTI
Joshua Orta 1-0, 1 KO), Springfield, MA
WTKO3 (3:00)
Edwin Rosado (1-8-1, 1 KO), Worcester, MA
Medzi sponzorov podujatia patril Lundgren Honda, Elm Wealth Group, Atty. maria M. Rivera-Cotto Championsofhealth@USANA.com, Náčelnícke likéry, Centrum Las Americas, Baystate Savings
breh, Pamela Laporte Realty, Worcester Vocero, ChrisFIT Xperience a mriežka 57.
Časť výťažku bola venovaná asociácii Spina Bifida z Veľkého Nového Anglicka.
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Nový “Návrat domov” súper pre headlinera “Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera
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WORCESTER, Hmota. (August 15, 2018) – Three-time, dve divízie majster sveta “Gallo” Jozef Rivera má nového súpera pre svoj comebackový súboj už tento piatok večer v “Návrat domov”, v podaní Granite Chin Promotions (GCP) v spolupráci s Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE), The Palladium vo Worcesteri, Massachusetts.
Ten 45-ročný Rivera (41-6-1, 24 KO), proti komu bol zápas Ruben “Moderný bojovník” Galvan, zistil až včera (Utorok) že si Galvan večer predtým zlomil prst. Texaský veterán Larry “Slomoshun” Kovář (10-37-1, 7 KO) je neskorou náhradou za Riveru v osemkolovom hlavnom turnaji.
“Nie som zástancom neskorých zmien,” Povedal Rivera, “ale v tomto bode je to buď to, alebo žiadny boj, a trénoval som príliš tvrdo, aby som nebojoval.”
Rivera naposledy bojoval 2011, prijatie osemkolového rozhodnutia Paul Mpendo, v Mohegan Sun Arena v Connecticute.
Názov podujatia je “Návrat domov” pretože päť bojovníkov v akcii je z Worcesteru, vrátane troch, ktorí tam nikdy predtým nebojovali ako profesionáli.
Super stredná váha Kendrick Ball, Jr. (9-1-2, 6 KO) a juniorskej strednej váhy Khiary Greyová(15-4, 11 KO), obe propagované CES Boxing, bude bojovať doma vo Worcesteri ako profíci po prvý raz v dvojici šesťkolových súbojov. Lopta čelí Mexičanovi Fabianovi “Vlk” Valdez (2-3) na spoločnom podujatí, zatiaľ čo Gray (15-4, 11 KO) tváre Antonio Chaves Fernandez (9-33, 4 KO), z Brocktonu, MA, v odvetnom zápase boja, ktorý vyhral Gray.
Also scheduled to fight on the undercard in four-round bouts are Southbridge, MA welterweight Wilfredo “Sucaro” pohan (4-0, 2 KO) proti. Engelberto “Guarura” Valenzuela (11-14, 3 KO), Springfield’s (MA) pro-debuting featherweight Joshua Orta proti. Worcester’s Edwin Rosado (1-7-1, 1 KO), Worcester’s pro-debuting welterweight Eslih Owusu.proti. Bryan “Tehla” Abraham (6-30-2, 6 KO) a Springfield, MA welterweight Jose Angel “KO” Ortiz (4-13-1, 1 KO) proti. Somerville’s (MA) Patrik Leal (0-4).
Všetky boje a bojovníci sa môžu zmeniť.
Lístky, cena na $75.00 (prvý rad) a $45.00 (všeobecné prijatie), sú v predaji a sú k dispozícii na kúpu na www.ThePalladium.net alebo Palladium pokladnica (len všeobecné prijatie), alebo kontaktovaním Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera (anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) alebo niektorý z bojovníkov.
Dvere otvorené na 6 p.m. A, prvý zápas 7 p.m. A.
Event sponsors include Lundgren Honda, Elm Wealth Group, Atty. maria M. Rivera-Cotto,Championsofhealth.USANA.com, Náčelnícke likéry, Centrum Las Americas, Baystate Savings Bank, Pamela Laporte Realty, Worcester Vocero, ChrisFIT Xperience a mriežka 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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“Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera “Návrat domov” Open Workout Photo Gallery
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“Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera to headline “Návrat domov”
Champ je späť!
August 17 The Palladium vo Worcesteri, MA
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“Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera hitting the pads with his trainer Sean Fitzgerald
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WORCESTER, Hmota. (Júl 31, 2018) – A dozen years after he captured his third world title in two different weight classes, seven since his last fight, “Gallo” Jozef Rivera returns to the ring August 17 na titulok “Návrat domov”, v podaní Granite Chin Promotions (GCP) v spolupráci s Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE), The Palladium vo Worcesteri, Massachusetts.
Ten 45-ročný Rivera (41-6-1, 24 KO) has already lost more than 30 libier, now within four pounds of his contracted weight, since he started training earlier this year. He will headline against Ruben “Moderný bojovník” Galvan (27-26-4, 10 KO) v osemkolovom hlavnom turnaji.
V 1997, Rivera captured the International Boxing Organization (IBO) World welterweight title, zastavenie Gilberto Flores v druhom kole. Six years later, he traveled to Germany to take on undefeated, rodné mesto obľúbená Michel Trabant (38-0) for the vacant World Boxing Association (WBA) Majstrovstvá sveta vo welterovej váhe, v ktorom Rivera vyhral 12-kolové rozhodnutie a opasok.
Takmer pred 10,000 fanúšikov rodného mesta vo Worcestri, Rivera zavŕšil svoju boxerskú kariéru víťazstvom v 12-kolovom jednomyseľnom rozhodnutí 2006 nad obhajcom titulu Alejandro Garcia(25-1) o titul WBA v super welterovej váhe.
“Myšlienka vrátiť sa do ringu začala u môjho syna. A.J., a hovorím o prenasledovaní histórie,” Rivera je vysvetlené. “Momentálne to nevieme dať dokopy (A.J. sa narodil s rázštepom chrbtice a nebol schopný zabezpečiť lekárske vyšetrenie včas do augusta. 17th šou.), ale kvôli mojej tvrdej práci za posledných šesť mesiacov, Cítil som, že je vhodné pokračovať v boji.
“Propagácia Granite Chin bola veľmi nápomocná pri zabezpečení toho, aby bola táto show zostavená čo najprofesionálnejším spôsobom. Nemyslím si, že naša propagačná spoločnosť (Jos a A.J. vlastní a prevádzkuje RPE Promotions Entertainment) by to bol schopný zvládnuť. Museli sa uskutočniť všetky rokovania a ja som trénoval jediný spôsob, ako viem, na majstrovskej úrovni, bolo by toho príliš veľa, aby sme to zvládli.”
Akcie na žulu bradu’ spolupromotér Chuck Shearns pridaný, “Keď sme sa s Josem začali rozprávať o návrate jeho prsteňa, Bol som posledný, kto si myslel, že sa zbláznil. Boli sme priatelia počas jeho majstrovských dní a viem, aký je Jose neuveriteľne odhodlaný a disciplinovaný. Bojoval som u 49 rokov, aby som sa neporovnával s úrovňou, na ktorej bol Jose, ale viem, že sa to dá. Každý by mal vedieť, ako dobre sa o seba Jose staral počas svojej tridsiatky a štyridsiatky. Myslel som si to niekedy? Chris (Traietti, spolupromotér GCP) a ja by som bol spolupropagátorom Joseho comebacku? Do Not, ale som rád, že môžem byť zapojený a budem ho podporovať, pokiaľ to bude chcieť. Trénoval ako on 25 a Jose prekvapí niektorých ľudí.”
Počas vlády Riveraho titulu, na rozdiel od iných majstrov sveta, zastával tiež prácu na plný úväzok ako súdny úradník v Massachusetts Trial Court, pozíciu vo Worcestri, ktorú si stále drží 17 rokov neskôr. Medzi prácou a tréningom, nezabúda na jeho rodinné povinnosti, Josemu sa akosi darí všetko vo svojom mimoriadne rušnom živote vybalansovať.
“Povedzme, že to vedie k nabitému programu,” poznamenal Rivera. “Som odhodlaný postarať sa o svoju rodinu a urobím všetko, čo bude potrebné. Pred prácou väčšinou behávam a po práci trénujem. Začať skoro a skončiť neskoro znamená rušné dni, ale prácu treba dokončiť. Práve teraz, Som uprostred najťažšieho obdobia tréningu. Týždeň boja je skôr o psychickej príprave a priberaní. Počas týždňa boja nemôžete urobiť nič, čo by vám pomohlo dostať sa do lepšej formy.”
Rivera si nerobí ilúzie, že jeho comeback povedie k ďalšiemu veľkému svetovému titulu. V pláne je, že bude mať ešte dva súboje, aby dosiahol súčet 50 ako pre, ale berie veci jeden boj za druhým, a stále dúfa v ďalší boj, predbežne naplánované na koniec tohto roka, bude na rovnakej karte ako profesionálny debut jeho syna.
Rivera naposledy bojoval 2011, prijatie osemkolového rozhodnutia Paul Mpendo, v Mohegan Sun Arena v Connecticute. Bojom preverený Galvan, jeho aug. 17th súpera z Indiany, bojoval s ďalšími majstrami sveta, Počítajúc do toho Zab Judah, Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr., Jorge Paez a Paul Spadafora.
“Počul som, že prichádza bojovať a že sa rád trochu poblázni, aby sa pokúsil dostať do hlavy svojho súpera,” dodal Rivera. Sústredil som sa na seba, moje načasovanie a zameranie sa na herný plán
“Tréning na tento boj bol viac mentálny ako čokoľvek iné. Bol som schopný dosiahnuť špičkový výkon pri 45 trénovať ako v najlepších rokoch. Najdôležitejšie je, že, pracovať s mojím trénerom Sean Fitzgerald, Zameral som sa na to, aby sa moje načasovanie zlepšilo, pretože uplynulo sedem rokov, čo som naposledy bojoval.
“A, samozrejme, Je to vždy skvelý pocit boxovať pred fanúšikmi môjho rodného mesta. Ich podpora je vždy ocenená.”
Názov podujatia je “Návrat domov” pretože šesť bojovníkov v akcii je z Worcesteru, vrátane troch, ktorí tam nikdy predtým nebojovali ako profesionáli.
Middleweight Kendrick Ball, Jr. (9-1-2, 6 KO) a juniorskej strednej váhy Khiary Greyová (15-4, 11 KO), obe propagované CES Boxing, bude bojovať doma vo Worcesteri ako profíci po prvý raz v dvojici šesťkolových súbojov. Lopta sa stretáva Demetrius Walker (8-21-2, 4 KO) na spoločnom podujatí, zatiaľ čo Gray (15-4, 11 KO) tváre Antonio Chaves Fernandez (9-33, 4 KO), z Brocktonu, MA, v odvetnom zápase boja, ktorý vyhral Gray.
V štvorkolových súbojoch je naplánovaný aj zápas v Springfielde, MA welterweight Jose Angel “KO” Ortiz (4-13-1, 1 KO) proti. Seth Basler (0-8) a prodebutujúca pérová váha Joshua Orta proti. Worcester’s Edwin Rosado (1-7-1, 1 KO), Southbridge, MA welterweight Wilfredo “Sucaro” pohan (4-0, 2 KO) proti. TBA, a Worcesterova pro-debutujúca welterová váha Eslih Owusu.proti. Bryan “Tehla” Abraham (6-30-2, 6 KO).
Všetky boje a bojovníci sa môžu zmeniť.
Lístky, cena na $75.00 (prvý rad) a $45.00 (všeobecné prijatie), sú v predaji a sú k dispozícii na kúpu na www.ThePalladium.net alebo Palladium pokladnica (len všeobecné prijatie), alebo kontaktovaním Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera (anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) alebo niektorý z bojovníkov.
Dvere otvorené na 6 p.m. A, prvý zápas 7 p.m. A.
Event sponsors include Lundgren Honda, Elm Wealth Group, Atty. maria M. Rivera-Cotto,Championsofhealth.USANA.com, Náčelnícke likéry, Centrum Las Americas, Baystate Savings Bank, Pamela Laporte Realty, Worcester Vocero, ChrisFIT Xperience a mriežka 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-doba, 2-division World Champion “Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera Returns to ring for first time in 7 years on “Návrat domov” karta
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WORCESTER, Hmota. (Júl 19, 2018) – Akcie na žulu bradu (GCP) and Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE) hosted a press conference yesterday at The Ballot Box in Worcester, Massachusetts, to make a major announcement, as well as introduce local fighters on the August 17thpro boxing card at The Palladium in Worcester.
Three-time, dve divízie majster sveta “Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera (41-6-1, 24 KO) is making his return in the “Making History” Hlavnou udalosťou, 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, “Návrat domov”, because six of the competing fighters, including Jose Antonio Rivera, live in Worcester.
“Bohužiaľ,” 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 je vysvetlené. “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, bohužiaľ, 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).”
Teraz 45 rokov, Rivera has already lost more than 30 libier, and he is within eight of his contracted weight for his eight-round fight against Ruben “Moderný bojovník” Galvan (27-26-4, 10 KO).
V 1997, Rivera captured the International Boxing Organization (IBO) World welterweight title, zastavenie Gilberto Flores v druhom kole. Six years later, he traveled to Germany to take on undefeated, rodné mesto obľúbená Michel Trabant (38-0) for the vacant World Boxing Association (WBA) Majstrovstvá sveta vo welterovej váhe, v ktorom Rivera vyhral 12-kolové rozhodnutie a opasok.
O dva zápasy neskôr, in front of nearly 10,000 fanúšikov rodného mesta vo Worcestri, Rivera won a 12-round unanimous decision in 2006 nad obhajcom titulu Alejandro Garcia (25-1) o titul WBA v super welterovej váhe.
Middleweight Kendrick Ball, Jr. (9-1-2, 6 KO) a juniorskej strednej váhy Khiary Greyová (15-4, 11 KO), obe propagované 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, zatiaľ čo Gray (15-4, 11 KO) spĺňa Antonio Chaves Fernandez (9-33, 4 KO), z Brocktonu, MA, also in a six rounder.
Undefeated light heavyweight prospect richard “Pepek Námorník Man” 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 “Vyvolený” Sharad Collier (1-0, 1 KO), who takes on his Mexican opponent, Emmanuel “Pollo” Valadez (5-4, 4 KO), in a four-round match.
V štvorkolových súbojoch je naplánovaný aj zápas v Springfielde, MA welterweight Jose Angel “KO” Ortiz Jose Angel “KO” Ortiz (4-13-1, 1 KO) proti. Seth Basler (0-8) a prodebutujúca pérová váha Joshua Orta proti. Worcester’s Edwin Rosado (1-7-1, 1 KO), Southbridge, MA welterweight Wilfredo “Sucaro” pohan (4-0, 2 KO) proti. TBA, Worcester lightweight Francisco Irizarry (4-0, 2 KO) proti. TBA, Worcester’s pro-debuting lightweight Eslih Owusu.proti. Mexičan Engelberto “Guarura” Valenzuela (11-14 (3 KO).
Všetky boje a bojovníci sa môžu zmeniť.
Lístky, cena na $75.00 (prvý rad) a $45.00 (všeobecné prijatie), sú v predaji a sú k dispozícii na kúpu na www.ThePalladium.net alebo Palladium pokladnica (len všeobecné prijatie), alebo kontaktovaním Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera (anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) alebo niektorý z bojovníkov.
Dvere otvorené na 6 p.m. A, prvý zápas 7 p.m. A.
Event sponsors include Lundgren Honda, Elm Wealth Group, Atty. maria M. Rivera-Cotto, Championsofhealth@USANA.com, Náčelnícke likéry, Centrum Las Americas, Baystate Savings Bank, Pamela Laporte Realty, Worcester Vocero, ChrisFIT Xperience a mriežka 57 (hosting the official weigh in and after party).
A portion of the proceeds will go to Spina Bifida Association of Greater New England.
TLAČOVÁ KONFERENCIA quotes
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 (Guľa, 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. Ja som trénoval, 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 (spolupromotér GCP): “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. Bohužiaľ, 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’ (Guľa) 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? ‘Pepper’ and Khiary really wanted to fight on this card. These kids (fighters seated at head table) look up to Jose for what he’s done and in life and his comeback is a really big story. I know what ‘Pepper” and Khiary are going to do and I know what Jose is going to do because he’s a veteran. I believe this will be a sell out!”
Kendrick Ball, Jr.: “I want to thank my promoter, Jimmy Burchfield, for giving me the okay to fight on this card. I also want to thank Granite Chin Promotions and Rivera Promotions Entertainment. I’ve waited for this a long time. This fight will give me a chance to redeem myself and show why I’m the next great middleweight to come out of Worcester. I’m ready to get it on.”
Khiary Greyová: “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: “Som veľmi nadšený. 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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