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ਸਫਲਤਾਪੂਰਵਕ ਚਾਨਣ Heavyweight
ਰਿਚਰਡ “Popeye” Rivera to headline & Amateur star Sharad Collier turning pro
ਜੂਨ 16 at Xfinity Centre in Hartford, CT
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 (L-R) – Sharad Collier, promoter/trainer Tony Blanco & Richard Rivera  |
HARTFORD, ਕੁਨੈਕਸ਼ਨ. (ਮਈ 3, 2018) -Hartford Boxing Promotions has announced its inaugural event, “Fight Night at the Capital”, to take place Saturday night, ਜੂਨ 16, at Xfinity Centre in Hartford, ਕਨੇਟੀਕਟ.
Boxing trainer Tony Blanco and his Hartford Boxing Center gym partner, Michael Tran, have teamed with their undefeated light heavyweight prospect, ਰਿਚਰਡ “Popeye The Sailor ਮਨੁੱਖ” Rivera (7-0, 6 ਕੋਸ), to form Hartford Boxing Promotions.
“I’m excited about the entire card and providing a platform for some of the best amateurs in recent Connecticut boxing history to fight,” Blanco said. “‘Popeye’ is in the main event. He’s sparred against world champions and each experience has given him more confidence. He’s on his way to greatness. We’re also showcasing (‘The Special One’) Sharad Collier in his pro debut. This kid is something special. Richard is exactly what Hartford needs, somebody youngster can look up to as a role model. ‘Popeye’ is exciting to watch and very popular. Sharad is going to be like that, ਵੀ.
“I’m thrilled to partner with Richard and Michael to bring boxing back to Hartford, which is a hotbed for boxing, and it has a rich boxing history. There’s a lot of talent here right now and fans will see that June 16th.”
Boxing’s roots in the Hartford market dates back nearly a full century, headlined by International Hall of Famers Willie “Will o’ the Wisp” Pep ਅਤੇ Christopher “Battling” Battalino. Other top-area boxers include world champion ਮਾਰਲਨ “Magic ਮਨੁੱਖ” Starling, ਵਿਸ਼ਵ ਦਾ ਸਿਰਲੇਖ ਚੈਲੰਜਰਜ਼ Gaspar “El Indio” Ortega ਅਤੇ ਇਸਰਾਏਲ “ਨਾ” Cardona, ਅਤੇ 1996 USA Olympic Boxing Team captain ਲਾਰੰਸ ਕਲੇ-Bey.
The hardest hitter in New England, rising star Rivera will defend his Universal Boxing Federation (UBF) New England light heavyweight title in the eight-round main event versus an opponent to be determined.
“I’m blessed to help bring boxing back to Hartford,” Rivera commented. “I’m honored to headline our first show, Fans will see good boxing and be entertained. I’m going to put on a good performance on an exciting night. ਮੈਂ ਇੰਤਜਾਰ ਨਹੀਂ ਕਰ ਸੱਕਦਾ!”
The 21-yer-old Collard, fighting out of Hartford like Rivera, will be competing in the National Golden Gloves Championships, starting May 14th in Omaha, ਨੇਬਰਾਸਕਾ, before returning home to turn pro in a four-round Special Junior Welterweight Attraction versus Carlos Galindo (0-2), Woburn ਦੇ, ਮੈਸੇਚਿਉਸੇਟਸ.
“Tony is like my second father and I’m grateful to him for allowing me to make my pro debut in my hometown,” Collier remarked. “I’m bringing a big fan-base and I’m going to put on a show. I’m familiar with a lot of fighters on this card. ‘Popeye’ is like my big brother. We train and have traveled together as amateurs. We motivate each other. I’m going to try and get a faster knockout than him June 16th.”
Undefeated Danbury, CT lightweight ਉਮਰ “ਜਾਨਵਰ” Bordoy, ਜੂਨੀਅਰ. (5-0, 1 KO) in his first scheduled six-rounder vs. ਸਿਕੰਦਰ “ਏਲ ਬਰਾਵੋ” Picot (2-5-1), fighting out of Hartford by way of Puerto Rico.
Also fighting on the undercard, ਸਾਰੇ ਚਾਰ-ਗੇੜ ਮੁਕਾਬਲੇ ਵਿੱਚ, are Hartford featherweight ਲੁਈਸ “Lobito” Rivera (4-3) ਬਨਾਮ. Phillip Davis (1-1-1), of Worcester, ਐਮ; pro-debuting New Haven, CT lightweight Anuel Rosa ਬਨਾਮ. Cleveland’s ਰੋਜ਼ਰ Blankenship (1-3), New Britain, CT featherweight Nathan Martinez in his professional debut vs. New Bedford’s (ਐਮ)Henry Garcia (1-0), Hartford lightweight Jose Maysonette ਬਨਾਮ. Justin Morales, of New Bedford, in a battle of pro-debut fighters, and another pair of pro debut fighters, Bridgeport, CT featherweight Jacob Marrero ਬਨਾਮ. Jimmy Santiago, of New York City.
ਸਾਰੇ ਝਗੜੇ ਅਤੇ ਘੁਲਾਟੀਏ ਦੀ ਬਦਲੀ ਦੇ ਅਧੀਨ ਹਨ,.
ਟਿਕਟ, 'ਤੇ ਚੋਣ $80.00, $60.00 ਅਤੇ $40.00, are on sale and available to purchase, ਅਤੇ $125.00 VIP tickets that include food and soft drinks), at Ticket Master outlets or at the Hartford Boxing Center gym.
'ਤੇ ਖੁੱਲ੍ਹੇ ਦਰਵਾਜ਼ੇ 6 ਦੁਪਿਹਰ. ਅਤੇ, ਪਹਿਲੇ ਮੁਕਾਬਲੇ 'ਤੇ ਸ਼ੁਰੂ 7 ਦੁਪਿਹਰ. ਅਤੇ.
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