Архіви: Хосе Антоніо Рівера
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Boxing saved the life of Two-Division World Champion “El Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera
Колорадо-Спрінгс, Коло. (Червень 4, 2020) – Like many boxers, Два-чемпіон світу “El Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera credits boxing for saving his life.
“Absolutely,” Rivera agreed. “After my mom passed away when I was 10 років, 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, Массачусетс, prior to him moving to Worcester, Массачусетс, where he met a man who helped change his life, Карлос Гарсія, 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 watchingРоберто Дюран 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 любительські записи, highlighted by a bronze medal performance at the PAL Nationals.
“I never had big amateur aspirations but, звичайно, 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.”
Листопад 7, 1992, Rivera made his pro debut, нокаутувавшиFrancisco 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 iconХуліо Сезар Чавес- (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 в) world welterweight championship. Rivera extended his new win streak to seven, before losing back to back fights. Four fights later, хоча, Rivera registered his first statement victory in 2001, нокаутувавшиFrankie Randall (55-10-1) в 10ї round to retain his North American Boxing Association (Також) 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, проте, didn’t last long. In his first defense, Rivera lost a 12-round split decision at home in Worcester to challengerЛуїс Кольясо (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 бої, the last coming at the age of 46.
“Jose’s USA Boxing experiences shaped him into the man of character he is today, як в і з кільця,"СказавChris Cugliari, USA Boxing Alumni Director. “He took the road less traveled for a world champion, and in doing so he showcased his toughness and perseverance that made him a great example for today’s USA Boxers.”
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Rivera was a true working world champion. Few world champions also had full-time jobs during their title reigns. Rivera used vacation time, as well as personal and sick days, when he went to training camp for some of his major fights.
“I always had a good work ethic growing up,” he explained. “When I moved to Worcester at 16 років, 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, хоча, keeping my job was the best decision I could have made for me and my family.”
Рівера. 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. Рівера, 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 Returns home Nov. 10
Anthony’s in Malden, Маса.
БОСТОН, Маса. (Жовтень 14, 2019) – The National Collegiate Boxing Association (NCBA) will present the “West Point Fall Classic” on Sunday, Листопад 10, на Ентоні в Malden, Массачусетс.
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,"СказавEric 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 (Массачусетс), 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 Олімпійський чемпіонРей Мерсер, International Boxing Hall of Fame refereeSteve Smoger, three-time Fight of the Year participant“Irish” Micky Ward (Лоуелл, Массачусетс), three-time two division world champion“El Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera(Вустер, Массачусетс), and former New England amateur champion and reigning IBA super welterweight championGreg “The Villain” Vendetti (Stoneham, Массачусетс).
Двері відкриваються в 2 p.m. І, перший бій запланований на 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-час, 2-division world champion Jose Antonio Rivera returns with a bang KO winner in his first fight in 7 роки
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Вустер, Маса. (Серпня 19, 2018) – Seven years after his last fight, “Gallo” Хосе Антоніо Рівера returned to the ring in grand fashion last night (Субота) в заголовку “Повернення на батьківщину, presented by Granite Chin Promotions in association with Rivera Promotions Entertainment, в The Palladium в Вустере, Массачусетс.
The 45-year-old Rivera (42-6-1, 25 КО), 35 pounds lighter than he was in February when he started training, packed the house in his hometown, fully entertained his supportive fans. Триразовий, two-division world champion Rivera pressured Larry “Slomoshun: Коваль (10-38-1, 7 КО) 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.
В кінці кінців, 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. Я прекрасно себе почуваю. 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).”
Хосе Антоніо Рівера (R) had a successful comeback fight
У со-ознаками події, Worcester super middleweight Kendrick Ball, Молодший. (10-1-2, 7 КО) demolished Фабіан “El Lobo” Valdez (2-4), flooring him with a right uppercut and soon after finished him with a vicious body shot for a technical-knockout victory in the opening round. The popular Ball was fighting at home for the first time as a professional
The rematch between Worcester junior middleweight Khiary Gray (16-4, 12 КО) і Antonio Chaves Fernandez (9-34, 4 КО) 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 Вільфредо “Sucaro” язичник (5-0, 3 КО) залишився непереможеним, using a relentless body attack to drop Engelberto “Guarura” Валенсуела (11-15, 3 КО) три рази, the last ending the fight midway through the third round.
Springfield, MA junior lightweight Joshua Orta (1-0, 1 KO) turned in an impressive pro debut in a barn-burner that ended when (1-8-1, 1 KO), of Worcester, was unable to continue fighting after the third round.
Worcester welterweight Eslih Owuso (1-0) pitched a shutout in his pro debut, decking veteran Брайан “The Brick” Авраам (6-31-2, 6 КО) в два рази в другому турі, на шляху до одноголосним рішенням перемогу.
In the opening bout of the night, 45-років Jose Angel “KO” Ортіс (5-14-1, 2 КО) впав 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.
Офіційні результати нижче:
ОФІЦІЙНІ РЕЗУЛЬТАТИ
MAIN EVENT – Середньоваговиків
Хосе Антоніо Рівера (42-6-1, 25 КО), Вустер, Массачусетс
WTKO 7 (1:07)
Larry Smith (10-38-1, 7 КО), Даллас, Техас
СУМІСНІСТЬ – Супер середньоваговиків
Kendrick Ball, Молодший. (10-1-2, 7 КО), Вустер, Массачусетс
WTKO1 (2:21)
Fabian Valdez (2-4, 0 КО), Cananea Sonora, Мексика
MIDDLWEIGHTS
Jose Angel Ortiz (5-13-1, 2 КО), Springfield, Массачусетс
WTKO2 (1:03)
Patrick Leal (0-5), Somerville, Массачусетс.
JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Khiary Gray (16-4, 12 КО), Вустер, Массачусетс
WTKO1 (2:27)
Antonio Chaves Fernandez (9-34, 4 КО), Броктон, Массачусетс
Wilfredo Pagan (5-0, 3 КО), Southbridge, Массачусетс
WTKO3 (1:29)
Engelberto Valenzuela (11-15, 3 КО), Agua Prieta, Мексика
Напівсередньої ваги
Eslih Owusu (1-0), Вустер, Массачусетс
WDEC4 (40-34, 40-35, 40-36)
Брайан Абрахам (6-31-2, 6 КО), Schenectady, Нью-Йорк
JUNIOR LIGHTWEIGHTS
Joshua Orta 1-0, 1 KO), Springfield, Массачусетс
WTKO3 (3:00)
Едвін Росадо (1-8-1, 1 KO), Вустер, Массачусетс
Event sponsors included Lundgren Honda, Elm Wealth Group, Адвокат. Maria M. Rivera-Cotto Championsofhealth@USANA.com, Chieftain Liquors, Centro Las America, Baystate Savings
Bank, Pamela Laporte Realty, Worcester Vocero, ChrisFIT Xperience and Grille 57.
A portion of the proceeds was donated to Spina Bifida Association of Greater New England.
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New “Повернення на батьківщину” opponent for headliner “Gallo” Хосе Антоніо Рівера
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Вустер, Маса. (Серпня 15, 2018) – Триразовий, Два-чемпіон світу “Gallo” Jose Rivera has a new opponent for his comeback fight this Friday night in “Повернення на батьківщину”, представлений Granite Chin Promotions (GCP) in association with Rivera Promotions Entertainment (РПЕ), в The Palladium в Вустере, Массачусетс.
The 45-year-old Рівера (41-6-1, 24 КО), who was matched against Ruben “Modern Day Warrior” Galvan, didn’t find out until yesterday (Вівторок) that Galvan had broken a finger the night before. Texas veteran Larry “Slomoshun” Коваль (10-37-1, 7 КО) is the late replacement for Rivera in the eight-round main event.
“I am not a fan of late changes,” Rivera said, “but at this point it’s either that or no fight, and I’ve trained too hard not to fight.”
Rivera last fought in 2011, taking an eight-round decision over Paul Mpendo, at Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut.
The name of the event is “Повернення на батьківщину” because five fighters in action are from Worcester, including three who’ve never fought there before as professionals.
Супер середня вага Kendrick Ball, Молодший. (9-1-2, 6 КО) and junior middleweight Khiary Gray(15-4, 11 КО), both promoted by CES Boxing, will be fighting at home in Worcester as pros for the first time in a pair of six-round bouts. Ball faces Mexican Fabian “El Lobo” Valdez (2-3) у спільному заході, while Gray (15-4, 11 КО) особи Antonio Chaves Fernandez (9-33, 4 КО), of Brockton, Массачусетс, in a rematch of a fight won by Gray.
Also scheduled to fight on the undercard in four-round bouts are Southbridge, М. А. у напівсередній вазі Вільфредо “Sucaro” язичник (4-0, 2 КО) проти. Engelberto “Guarura” Валенсуела (11-14, 3 КО), Springfield’s (Массачусетс) pro-debuting featherweight Joshua Orta проти. Worcester’s Едвін Росадо (1-7-1, 1 KO), Worcester’s pro-debuting welterweight Eslih Owusu.проти. Брайан “The Brick” Авраам (6-30-2, 6 КО) і Springfield, М. А. у напівсередній вазі Jose Angel “KO” Ортіс (4-13-1, 1 KO) проти. Somerville’s (Массачусетс) Patrick Leal (0-4).
Всі бої і бійці можуть бути змінені.
Квитки, за ціною $75.00 (зручна точка для огляду) і $45.00 (General Admission), в продажу і доступні для покупки в www.ThePalladium.net або Palladium кінопрокату (тільки загальна вхідна плата), або зв'язатися з Хосе Рівера (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera (anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) або будь-який з бійців.
Двері відкриваються в 6 p.m. І, Перший бій 7 p.m. І.
Event sponsors include Lundgren Honda, Elm Wealth Group, Адвокат. Maria M. Rivera-Котто,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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“Gallo” Хосе Антоніо Рівера “Повернення на батьківщину” Open Workout Photo Gallery
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“Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera to headline “Повернення на батьківщину”
Чемпіон повернувся!
Серпня 17 в The Palladium в Вустере, Массачусетс
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“Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera hitting the pads with his trainer Sean Fitzgerald
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Вустер, Маса. (Липня 31, 2018) – A dozen years after he captured his third world title in two different weight classes, seven since his last fight, “Gallo” Jose Rivera returns to the ring August 17 в заголовку “Повернення на батьківщину”, представлений Granite Chin Promotions (GCP) in association with Rivera Promotions Entertainment (РПЕ), в The Palladium в Вустере, Массачусетс.
The 45-year-old Рівера (41-6-1, 24 КО) has already lost more than 30 фунти, now within four pounds of his contracted weight, since he started training earlier this year. He will headline against Ruben “Modern Day Warrior” Galvan (27-26-4, 10 КО) у головній події восьми раундів.
В 1997, Rivera captured the International Boxing Organization (IBO в) World welterweight title, зупинка Gilberto Flores у другому турі. Six years later, he traveled to Germany to take on undefeated, рідний улюблений Michel Trabant (38-0) for the vacant World Boxing Association (WBA) World Welterweight Championship, in which Rivera won a 12-round decision and the belt.
In front of nearly 10,000 hometown fans in Worcester, Rivera capped his boxing career by winning a 12-round unanimous decision in 2006 over defending champion Алехандро Гарсія(25-1) for the WBA World super welterweight title.
“The idea to return to the ring started with my son. Гей-Джей, and I talking about chasing history,” Рівера пояснив. “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. 17ї 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.”
Акції гранітного підборіддя’ co-promoter Chuck Shearns доданої, “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. Я воював у 49 років, 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 Кріс (Traietti, GCP co-promoter) and I would be co-promoting Jose’s comeback? Чи не, 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 років потому. 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. Зараз, 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 а про, 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. 17ї opponent from Indiana, has fought other world champions, Including Заб Джуда, Хуліо Сезар Чавес-, Молодший., Jorge Paez і Пол Спадафора.
“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.
“І, звичайно, 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 “Повернення на батьківщину” because six fighters in action are from Worcester, including three who’ve never fought there before as professionals.
В середньому Kendrick Ball, Молодший. (9-1-2, 6 КО) and junior middleweight Khiary Gray (15-4, 11 КО), 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 Димитрій Уокер (8-21-2, 4 КО) у спільному заході, while Gray (15-4, 11 КО) особи Antonio Chaves Fernandez (9-33, 4 КО), of Brockton, Массачусетс, in a rematch of a fight won by Gray.
Also scheduled to fight on the undercard in four-round bouts are Springfield, М. А. у напівсередній вазі Jose Angel “KO” Ортіс (4-13-1, 1 KO) проти. сет Basler (0-8) and pro-debuting featherweight Joshua Orta проти. Worcester’s Едвін Росадо (1-7-1, 1 KO), Southbridge, М. А. у напівсередній вазі Вільфредо “Sucaro” язичник (4-0, 2 КО) проти. TBA, and Worcester’s pro-debuting welterweight Eslih Owusu.проти. Брайан “The Brick” Авраам (6-30-2, 6 КО).
Всі бої і бійці можуть бути змінені.
Квитки, за ціною $75.00 (зручна точка для огляду) і $45.00 (General Admission), в продажу і доступні для покупки в www.ThePalladium.net або Palladium кінопрокату (тільки загальна вхідна плата), або зв'язатися з Хосе Рівера (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera (anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) або будь-який з бійців.
Двері відкриваються в 6 p.m. І, Перший бій 7 p.m. І.
Event sponsors include Lundgren Honda, Elm Wealth Group, Адвокат. Maria M. Rivera-Котто,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-час, 2-division World Champion “Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera Returns to ring for first time in 7 years on “Повернення на батьківщину” карта
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Вустер, Маса. (Липня 19, 2018) – Акції гранітного підборіддя (GCP) and Rivera Promotions Entertainment (РПЕ) hosted a press conference yesterday at The Ballot Box in Worcester, Массачусетс, to make a major announcement, as well as introduce local fighters on the August 17їpro boxing card at The Palladium in Worcester.
Триразовий, Два-чемпіон світу “Gallo” Хосе Антоніо Рівера (41-6-1, 24 КО) is making his return in the “Making History” головна подія, in large part because he wanted to fight on the same card as his son, A.J. Рівера, who was to become the first pro boxer who was born with Spina Bifida. Гей-Джей, 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, “Повернення на батьківщину”, because six of the competing fighters, including Jose Antonio Rivera, live in Worcester.
“На жаль,” announced promoter Chuck Shearns, who co-promotes Granite Chin Promotions with Кріс Траєтті, “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. Рівера пояснив. “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, на жаль, 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).”
Зараз 45 років, Rivera has already lost more than 30 фунти, and he is within eight of his contracted weight for his eight-round fight against Ruben “Modern Day Warrior” Galvan (27-26-4, 10 КО).
В 1997, Rivera captured the International Boxing Organization (IBO в) World welterweight title, зупинка Gilberto Flores у другому турі. Six years later, he traveled to Germany to take on undefeated, рідний улюблений Michel Trabant (38-0) for the vacant World Boxing Association (WBA) World Welterweight Championship, in which Rivera won a 12-round decision and the belt.
Дві бійки пізніше, in front of nearly 10,000 hometown fans in Worcester, Rivera won a 12-round unanimous decision in 2006 over defending champion Алехандро Гарсія (25-1) for the WBA World super welterweight title.
В середньому Kendrick Ball, Молодший. (9-1-2, 6 КО) and junior middleweight Khiary Gray (15-4, 11 КО), 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 КО) відповідає Antonio Chaves Fernandez (9-33, 4 КО), of Brockton, Массачусетс, also in a six rounder.
Undefeated light heavyweight prospect Річард “Папай Морячок Людина” Рівера (8-0, 7 КО), fighting out of Hartford, Коннектикут, is slated to fight in a six-round bout vs. TBA, as well as his stable mate, two-time New England Golden Gloves champion “Обраний” Sharad Collier (1-0, 1 KO), who takes on his Mexican opponent, Еммануель “Pollo” Valadez (5-4, 4 КО), in a four-round match.
Also scheduled to fight on the undercard in four-round bouts are Springfield, М. А. у напівсередній вазі Jose Angel “KO” Ortiz Jose Angel “KO” Ортіс (4-13-1, 1 KO) проти. сет Basler (0-8) and pro-debuting featherweight Joshua Orta проти. Worcester’s Едвін Росадо (1-7-1, 1 KO), Southbridge, М. А. у напівсередній вазі Вільфредо “Sucaro” язичник (4-0, 2 КО) проти. TBA, Worcester lightweight Francisco Irizarry (4-0, 2 КО) проти. TBA, Worcester’s pro-debuting lightweight Eslih Owusu.проти. Мексиканський Engelberto “Guarura” Валенсуела (11-14 (3 КО).
Всі бої і бійці можуть бути змінені.
Квитки, за ціною $75.00 (зручна точка для огляду) і $45.00 (General Admission), в продажу і доступні для покупки в www.ThePalladium.net або Palladium кінопрокату (тільки загальна вхідна плата), або зв'язатися з Хосе Рівера (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera (anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) або будь-який з бійців.
Двері відкриваються в 6 p.m. І, Перший бій 7 p.m. І.
Event sponsors include Lundgren Honda, Elm Wealth Group, Адвокат. Maria M. Rivera-Котто, 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.
Прес-конференція Котирування
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 (М'яч, 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. Я тренувався, 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 17ї, 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. На жаль, A.J. isn’t fighting on this card, but the show will go on.”
Джиммі Берчфілд (CES promoter): “What’s important is that Jose Antonio Rivera is fighting on this card and that’s why I’m allowing ‘Pepper’ (М'яч) 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 17ї at Twin River (Lincoln, Род-Айленд), but we moved from that date, and now everything is focused August 17ї 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, Молодший: “I want to thank my promoter, Джиммі Берчфілд, for giving me the okay to fight on this card. I also want to thank Granite Chin Promotions and Rivera Promotions Entertainment. I’ve waited for this a long time. This fight will give me a chance to redeem myself and show why I’m the next great middleweight to come out of Worcester. I’m ready to get it on.”
Khiary Gray: “I want to thank Rivera Promotions Entertainment, CES Boxing and Granite Chin Promotions for giving me a chance to fight at home for the first time. This is a rematch for me. I stopped him in the first round, but there was some controversy. I know he’s coming to fight.”
Eslih Owusi: “I just graduated from high school and I wasn’t going to turn pro until after that. Fighting as a pro will be much more exciting than in the amateurs.”
Jose Angel Ortiz: “Я дуже радий. 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.”
Едвін Росадо: “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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