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“Fight Night In Framingham” Fighting Life charity event, March 20th at Sheraton Hotel

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FRAMINGHAM, Маса. (Лютага 10, 2020) – “Fight Night In Framingham”, presented by Shearns Boxing Promotions (SBP), not only will be the first professional boxing event in the Massachusetts city, located 20 miles southwest of Boston, it has additional meaning for youngsters in that market.

“Fight Night In Framingham,” will be held Friday night, Сакавіка 20, at Sheraton Framingham Hotel for the benefit ofFighting Life, an after-school youth boxing and academic empowerment program, available 100-percent free of charge, to students beginning in elementary school through high school education.

“SBP is very excited and looks forward to putting on Framingham’s first ever boxing event for this organization,” promoterChuck Shearns commented. “I think what is speaks the loudest right now is the amount of community and business supportFighting Life has received, including the presenting sponsor, Street Light Ventures, which is a great company. I think it says a lot about what A.J. Thomas and the board are trying to accomplish with this organization. This kind of support will go a long way.”

Located out of UpperKuts Boxing Club in Ashland, Масачусэтс, the Fighting Life Boxing Program was founded by owner and head coach, A.J. Томас, as a resource and program to provide children with a positive outlet and outlook in life. Visitwww.fightinglife.org to learn more about this organization.

The purpose ofFighting Lifeis to provide a safe space to promote structure, growth mindset, self-worth, and goal setting through physical and academic fulfillment and self-discipline.

“It is an outlet for kids,” Thomas (фота злева) explainedFighting Life.  “Kids who have been picked on, bullied, or at risk find it’s a safe haven. We take kids from all walks of life. We don’t turn anybody away. If their parents can’t afford the membership fee to join the gym, we provide a voucher to apply to waive the fee. Not all of these kids come here to become boxers. We have fitness classes in addition to teaching boxing lessons.

“This show is important because the attention and money we receive will help us get more volunteers, equipment, and go places (to box) that they’ve never been. Any money we receive will go straight to the kids. Our dream is promote out own shows someday to get our charity’s name out there for the benefit of our programs. Boxing is growing here in Framingham and we believe that there will be more boxing in our city. I even check on them in school and if they need help, they’ll have a big brother right next to them. Everything is for the kids!"

Two unbeaten pro “graduates” of the Fighting Life Boxing Program, super featherweightsТымі Рамас (5-0-2, 5 КО) іNelson “Chino” Perez (2-0м, 2 КО), are fighting in the main event and co-feature, respectively. Both train at UpperKuts and haven’t forgotten where they come from, often teaching youngsters in the program how to train to become boxers.

“Timmy and Nelson have been with me for years,” Thomas added. “They’ve used their efforts in boxing to better their lives. We’re all family here. Timmy and Nelson are still part of our program because they help the other kids.”

Рамас, fighting out of Framingham, was a two-time New England Golden Gloves champion as an amateur. He is in the 6-round, Галоўнай падзеяй супрацьCarlos Marrero, III (2-3-1), Брыджпарт, Connecticut.

Перэс, who hails from nearby Marlboro, is another New England Golden Gloves champion. He faces an opponent to be determined in the 6-round co-featured event. “I try to teach the kids to stay out of trouble,” Perez remarked. “I coach them a little to help them live and prosper. It’s great seeing these kids in the gym. I’m very excited to be part of this event to benefit Fighting Life.”

Boston heavyweightTracey Johnson (4-7-6), whose brotherДеметриус Андрадэ is a past Olympian and reigning WBO super middleweight champion, бярэ на сябеLarry “Hitman” Pryor (11-22-5, 5 КО) in a 6-round bout.

A pair of quality MMA fighters, Albania-born super middleweightKastriot “Slaughterhouse” Xhema, fighting out of Greenwich, Канэктыкут, makes his pro boxing debut against Framingham favorite, Brazilian-bornСаўл "Павук" Алмейда (0-10-3, 20-11 у ММА).  

Also fighting on the undercard is Southbridge, Маса ў сярэднім вазеWilfredo “El Sucaro” Pagan (6-1, 3 КО) супрацьTyrone “Hands of Stone” Luckey (9-12-4, 7 КО), in a 6-round bout; Вустер, MA super featherweightAndino Ranse (1-1) супраць. Henry Garcia (0-5-1), of New Bedford, Масачусэтс, and pro-debuting Hartford, CT super flyweightAngel Gonzalez, Малодшы. супраць. Brandon Allen Sagraves (0-1), in 4-round fights. Gonzalez is a decorated amateur boxer who is a three-time New England Golden Gloves, two-time Ringside National and 2014 National PAL champion

Усе баі і байцы могуць быць зменены.

Tickets prices are $75,.00 зручная кропка для агляду (Радкі 1-3), $60.00 (seated), $45.00 standing room, and VIP tables (з 10) для $1000.00 and may be purchasedВОТ, at UpperKuts gym, or from any of the local fighters on the card.

Дзверы адкрываюцца ў 6:30 p.m. І, first fight at 7 p.m. І.

Street Light Ventures is the presenting sponsor. Other sponsors include Bernardi Auto Group, East Coast Herbalist, Tecate, Ashwood Advisors LLC and A Affordable Insurance.

ІНФАРМАЦЫЯ:  

Facebook.com/ShearnsBoxingPromotions

Шчэбет: @ShearnsBoxing, @UpperKutsBoxing, @sheratonframingham

Instagram: @ShearnsBoxingPromotions, @Upperkuts_boxing_club, @sheratonframingham

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Shearns Boxing Promotions to promote 1st pro boxing show ever in Framingham, Маса.

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Charity event for Fighting Life March 20й at Sheraton Hotel

FRAMINGHAM, Маса. (Лютага 3, 2020) – Shearns Boxing Promotions (SBP) has announced it will bring professional boxing for the first time ever to Framingham, Massachusetts with “Fight Night In Framingham,” У пятніцу ўвечары, Сакавіка 20, at Sheraton Framingham Hotel.

Proceeds will benefit Fighting Life, an after-school youth boxing and academic empowerment program, available 100-percent free of charge, to students beginning in elementary school through high school education. With the continuous growth in technology and available access to various social media platforms today, дзеці (especially those ages 11 для 18 гады) are easily exposed to and influenced by various social pressures, such as but not limited to, hatred, drug availability, and everyday violence. Located out of UpperKuts Boxing Club in Ashland, Масачусэтс, the Fighting Life Boxing Program was founded by owner and head coach, A.J. Томас, as a resource and program to provide children with a positive outlet and outlook in life. Візіт www.fightinglife.org to learn more about this organization.

“We are extremely happy to bring professional boxing to Framingham for the first time,” SBP president Chuck Shearns сказаў, “in addition to teaming with such a great cause in Fighting Life. “We believe that there are plenty of boxing fans in the community who will enjoy a quality show. The early support for this event has been amazing and local businesses have been extremely charitable.

“On a personal note, SBP and Framingham have a very important history together. It is where I first met my wife, Karen, and lived when starting our family. I also boxed in Framingham when I was younger.”

The City of Framingham, located 20 miles southwest of Boston, dates back to the American Revolution and, магчыма, may be better known as being part of the famed Boston Marathon course. Framingham may never have had a pro boxing show held there, but it doesn’t necessarily mean boxing isn’t popular in the city of nearly 69,000 residents.

“We’ve had amateur boxing shows in Framingham, but this will be the first professional event,” Thomas explained. “Kids here are into boxing even though they may not be as knowledgeable about boxing as elsewhere. If more kids understand what boxing can do to better their lives, boxing would have and will get bigger with more exposure to the sport, and that’s why it’s so important to support this show.”

Framingham’s most notable boxer is 2008 USA Olympic Team alternate, Дэні О'Конар, who has 30-3 (11 КО) а пра. Many Framingham-area boxers now have an opportunity to establish their own names in that market, starting with the March 20й паказаць, including unbeaten super featherweight Тымі Рамас (5-0-2, 5 КО).

Рамас, a two-time New England Golden Gloves champion, plans to grab the local spotlight in the 6-round, Галоўнай падзеяй супраць Carlos Marrero, III (2-3-1), Брыджпарт, Канэктыкут. У 2017, Ramos fought to a 4-round, majority draw with Philip Davis, who Marrero upset in his last fight by way of as 4-round, split decision.

У са-прыкметах падзеі, undefeated super featherweight Нэльсан “Чына” Перэс (2-0, 2 КО) faces an opponent to be determined in a 6-tound match. Another New England Golden Gloves champion, Puerto Rico-native Perez fights out of nearby Marlboro, Масачусэтс.

In a battle of quality MMA fighters in a boxing ring, Albania-born super middleweight Kastriot “Slaughterhouse” Xhema, fighting out of Greenwich, Канэктыкут, makes his pro boxing debut versus Framingham favorite Саўл “The Spider” Алмейда (0-10-3, 20-11 у ММА), who hails from Brazil.

Also fighting on the undercard is Southbridge, Маса ў сярэднім вазе Вільфрэда “Sucaro” язычнік (6-1, 3 КО) супраць. Тайран “Hands of Stone” Luckey (9-12-4, 7 КО), in a 6-round bout; Вустер, MA супер-вага Hansen Castillo (0-3), Worcester super featherweight Andino Ranse (1-1) and pro-debuting Hartford, CT super flyweight Angel Gonzalez, Малодшы. against opponents to be determined in 4-round fights.

Усе баі і байцы могуць быць зменены.

Tickets prices are $75,.00 зручная кропка для агляду (Радкі 1-3), $60.00 (seated), $45.00 standing room, and VIP tables (з 10) для $1000.00 and may be purchased ВОТ, at UpperKuts gym, or from any of the local fighters on the card.

Дзверы адкрываюцца ў 6:30 p.m. І, first fight at 7 p.m. І.

Street Light Ventures is the presenting sponsor. Other sponsors include Bernardi Auto Group, East Coast Herbalist, Tecate, Ashwood Advisors LLC and A Affordable Insurance.

ІНФАРМАЦЫЯ:

Facebook.com/ShearnsBoxingPromotions

Шчэбет: @ShearnsBoxing, @UpperKutsBoxing, @sheratonframingham

Instagram: @ShearnsBoxingPromotions, @Upperkuts_boxing_club, @sheratonframingham
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Undefeated lightweight prospect Jamaine “The Technician” Ortiz Hammerin’ his way to medical school

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Вустер, Маса. (Студзеня 6, 2020) – Undefeated World Boxing Council (WBC) Моладзь свету ў лёгкай вазеJamaine «Тэхнік» Орціс (12-0, 6 КО) isn’t a typical professional boxer whose life entirely revolves in and around the “Sweet Science.”

The 23-year-old Ortiz is also a licensed carpenter with diverse interests ranging from engineering and psychology to philosophy, and his ultimate post-boxing career aspiration is to attend medical school. First, хоць, Ortiz’ goal is to become world champion, which would be a first for a native of Worcester, Масачусэтс.

“I was always fascinated by architecture, starting with my mother’s house, and that spun off to engineering,” Ortiz explained. “I wanted to learn how to build to better understand and became a carpenter after graduating from high school. I’m not worried about getting hurt at work. I do work with my hands, but I’m in the union and everything is safe, and I’m very careful.

“Medical school is my dream. I want to help people working with cells, blood and muscle tissues, understanding the body. I’m not sure if I’ll do research or be working with patients, maybe in internal medicine, but not in traditional medicine. I’m interested in natural, holistic medicine, and working for the benefit of people.”

Ортис, who started boxing at the age of six, will return to the ring in early 2020 для, most likely, his final WBC Youth World title fight, because this title is for fighters 23 or younger, and Jamaine turns 24 on April 28.

The WBC World Youth title has been a stepping-stone for great champions such asSaul “Canelo” Alvarez, Цімаці Брэдлі,Дэні Гарсія іЛеў Санта-Крус, сярод больш шляхты.

“I’m proud to be the WBC World lightweight champion, but I’ll have to give it up in April when I turn 24.,” Ortiz remarked. “I’ll win bigger titles as I get older. This has been good for now, but I’m going on to bigger and better things. I’m confident that I’ll be world champion in 2021 and I want to be a multiple wight-class world champion before I retire.”

Ortiz recently gained even more confidence whenТэафіма Лопес (15-0, 12 КО) captured the International Boxing Federation (IBF) World lightweight championship, knocking out defending championRichard Commey in the second round this past December.

На 2015 Нацыянальныя Залатыя Пальчаткі, Ortiz lost a decision to Lopez in the championship final. “He didn’t do that stuff to me (like he did to Commey),” Ortiz noted. “He didn’t beat me up. I lost a decision, but I showed that I could fight with him. He was nothing like you saw on television (супраць. Commey), though. I’ve watched him get better and better.

So is Ortiz and before he swaps his boxing gloves for a stethoscope, he has unfinished business in boxing. Nothing short of capturing a world championship crown will satisfy “The Technician.”

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NUTMEG POWER PREVAILS CONNECTICUT PROSPECTS RICHIE RIVERA & ANTHONY LAUREANO REMAIN UNDEFEATED

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“NEW ENGLAND EXPLOSION” OFFICIAL RESULTS

SPRINGFIELD, Маса. (Снежні 13, 2019) — Rising Connecticut starsRICHIE “POPEYE THE SAILOR MAN” RIVERA і“ACTION“ ANTHONY LAUREANO both remained undefeated with impressive performance tonight on a solid “New England Explosion” card in front of an enthusiastic crowd at MassMutual Center in Springfield, Масачусэтс.

“New England Explosion,” presented byJOE DEGUARDIA’S STAR BOXING, sponsored by MGM Springfield, aired live in a first for New England Sports Network (NESN), and streamed worldwide (excluding N.E.) наwww.FITE.TV.

Heavy-handed Rivera (зараз 16-0, 12 КО) took his power up to the cruiserweight division against “MIGHTY” JOE JONES(зараз 11-2, 8 КО), who unexplainably kept his hands very low, as “Popeye” pounded him to the head and body in the main event. Rivera hit Jones with everything but the kitchen sink, in what looked like batting practice at times, although “Popeye” failed to register a stoppage for only the third time in 16 pro fights. .

It was a rough, physical fight that got chippy early with both fighters exchanging trash talk and showboating. Rivera, who hails from Hartford, pressed the action throughout the fight against a defensive Jones, who switched to a peep-a-boo style in the later rounds.

“I’m strong to the finish because I eat my spinach….toot, toot! My coach kept telling me to relax but, сумленна, I was putting on a show. More or less, I was acting,” Rivera talked about the roughhousing. “He was tough. My team said to box. The plan wasn’t to go for a knockout. I threw some big shots just to let him know.

“I’m so happy to have had my seventh fight this year. I’ve been active and I’m undefeated. I try to put on a show for the fans and be a role model.”

У са-галоўную падзею, Laureano (зараз 13-0, 4 КО), a 2016 New England Golden Gloves champion from nearby East Hartford, CT., defeated Texas super lightweightANGEL “AZTEC WARRIOR” HERNANDEZ (17-14-2, 11 КО) in a toe-to-toe battle from the opening . This TV-friendly fight could have been fought in a proverbial phone booth. Laureano, as usual, was relentless in his attack, systematically breaking down his opponent with strong body work of his own, as well as seemingly landing uppercuts and left hooks at will.

Laureano took control in the second and never let up against a game Hernandez, хто, like Laureano, never stopped throwing punches. Eventually, Laureano won an 8-round unanimous decision in a wildly entertaining, highly competitive clash.

“It was beautiful,” Laureano commented. “I like wars, my trainers don’t. I let my emotions take over. It was a beautiful fight, хоць, all action and the people loved it. But I fought his fight. I did adapt and showed some of my boxing ability at some points.

“He’s experienced and came in confident. He kept coming; ён цяжка. This will build me into a better fighter. I did a lot of good things. The goal is to learn from every fight, Я хачу, and we’ll go back to the drawing board.”

Danbury, CT super lightweightOMAR “THE BEAST” BORDOY (зараз 10-1, 3 КО) opened the NESN broadcast with a masterful display of boxing, winning all eight rounds on each of the three judges’ scorecards for an 8-round unanimous decision against late replacementDIEUMERCI ”ELEPHANT MAN” NZAU (зараз 11-11, 8 КО). 

Bordoy effectively and consistently beat Nzau to the punch, moved well inside the ropes, and never put himself in dire straits. “It felt good,” Bordoy said after the fight. “The game plan was to out-box him, use my job, and not take any unnecessary chances. I followed the game plan and came out with an easy victory.

“I knew he had some power and he caught me with a good punch early. I watched some tape of him and listened to my trainers. I want to get back in the ring as soon as possible.”

In a battle of welterweight southpaws, родны любімыDERRICK “BAD BOY” WHITLEY II (6-1-1) suffered a cut over his right eye from an accidental headbutt byJERMAINE CORLEY (3-8, 1 KO) during the second round. The ringside physician halted the action after two rounds and the fight, by rule, was a “no decision.”

У першым баі вечара, Hartford welterweight prospectJEFFREY TORRES(зараз 6-0, 4 КО) захоўваецца яго непераможным запісу некранутымі, pitching a shutout for a 6-round unanimous decision over Brockton, MA journeymanANTONIO CHAVES FERNANDEZ(зараз 9-40-4, 3 КО).   Torres out-boxed Fernandez, who was buzzed several times, ад пачатку да канца.

Бразільскі паўцяжкайLEANDRO “BUSCAPE” SILVA (2-3, 1 KO) ruined the homecoming for local fighterANGEL ‘ THE BLACK RICAN” VAZQUEZ (0-2) In the walk-out bout, Silva trapped Vazquez on the ropes in the fourth round. Vazquez suffered a standing eight count, but the referee halted the action, and awarded Silva a win by technical knockout.

Complete results and more pictures below:

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круізеры

Richie Rivera (16-0, 12 КО), Хартфард, Канэктыкут

WDEC8 (80-72, 80-72, 80-72)

Joe Jones (11-2, 8 КО), Leesburg, В.А.

LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHTS – 4 Раўндзе

Leandro Silva (2-3, 1 KO), Woburn, Масачусэтс

WTKO4 (2:00)

Angel Vazquez (0-2), Springfield, Масачусэтс

Паўсярэдняга вагі

Derrick Whitley II (6-1-1), Springfield, Масачусэтс

NO DECISION (2)

Jermaine Corley (3-8, 1 KO), Mt. Vernon, Нью-Ёрк

Jeffrey Torres (6-0, 4 КО), Хартфард, Канэктыкут

WDEC6 (60-54, 60-54, 60-54)

Antonio Chaves Fernandez (9-40-4, 3 КО), Броктон, Масачусэтс

СУПЕР легкавагавіка

Anthony Laureano (13-0, 4 КО), East Hartford, Канэктыкут

WDEC8 (79-74, 79-74, 77-76)

Angel Hernandez (17-14-2, 11 КО), McAllen, Тэхас

амар Бора (10-1, 3 КО), Danbury, Канэктыкут

WDEC8 (80-72, 80-72, 80-72) 

Dieumerci Nzau (11-11, 8 КО), Silver Spring, Мэрыленд

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SPRINGFIELD FAN FAVORITES READY TO SHINE FRIDAY AT “NEW ENGLAND EXPLOSION”

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LIVE ON NESN FROM MASSMUTUAL CENTER IN SPRINGFIELD, Масачусэтс

SPONSORED BY MGM SPRINGFIELD

Бостан (Снежні 9, 2019) — Having already announced a fierce New England focused tripleheader showcasing, Hartford’s RICHIE “POPEYE THE SAILOR MAN” RIVERA (15-0, 12 КО), І. Hartford’s “ACTION” ANTHONY LAUREANO (12-0, 4 КО) and Danbury’s OMAR “THE BEAST” BORDOY (9-1, 3 КО), Star Boxing is pleased to showcase local Springfield fan favorites DERRICK WHITLEY II і ANGEL VAZQUEZ, who are ready to shine this Friday night, у асобных баях

Tickets to “New England Explosion,” presented byJOE DEGUARDIA’S STAR BOXING, sponsored by MGM Springfield, from MassMutual Center starts at $40.00 (excludes facility fees and convenience charges) and on saleВОТ and at the MassMutual Center Box Office. “New England Explosion” will air live in a first for New England Sports Network (NESN), пачынаючы з 9 p.m. І / 6 p.m. PT. As the home of the Boston Bruins and Boston Red Sox, NESN is available nationally on a sports subscription basis.

Уитли, які адказваеJERMAINE CORLEY (3-8, 1 KO) in a 6-round bout, is a direct descendant of Springfield boxing royalty. His father/head trainer is former Mass State champion Derrick Whitley, and his uncle/assistant trainer, Darin Whitley, also was a popular regional pro boxer. The Whitley brothers are twins.

“It’s exciting,” Derrick II spoke about fighting at home in Springfield. “I started out in boxing off my father’s name. I have a lot to live up to, but I’m a little different than him. I have my own fanbase, which is pretty cool, and they’re there win or lose. There hasn’t been a lot of boxing here since the Hippodrome closed, but MGM Grand has brought boxing back to Springfield. This will be my third fight here.

“I’m popular in my city because I played football here in high school. It’s been a thrill for me to still have my family and fans watching me. They’ve always supported me. It’s been pretty crazy for this fight.”

Васкес (0-1), a native of Puerto Rico, асобыLEANDRO SILVA (1-3) in a 4-round match.

"Я выдатна сябе адчуваю, like Muhammad Ali,” an excited Vazquez said about fighting at home. “This is awesome. Springfield is my town! I’m proud. I grew up in Puerto Rico, but I’ve lived here seven years. I want to put on a great show for my hometown.”

Also fighting on the undercard in a 6-round bout is Hartford welterweightJEFFREY TORRES (5-0, 3 КО) супраць. Броктон, MA veteranANTONIO FERNANDEZ (9-39-4, 3 КО).

INFO: East Hartford super lightweight “ACTION” ANTHONY LAUREANO (12-0, 4 КО), returns home in an 8-round tilt against ANGEL “AZTEC WARRIOR” HERNANDEZ (17-14-2, 11 КО), Hartford cruiserweight RICHIE “POPEYE THE SAILOR MAN” RIVERA (15-0, 12 КО) faces Virginia cruiserweight “MIGHTY” JOE JONES (11-1, 8 КО), while Danbury super lightweight OMAR “THE BEAST” BORDOY (9-1, 3 КО) meets Dublin, Ireland’s undefeated “SLICK” VICTOR RABEI (8-0, 2 КО). On the undercard will be local Springfield favorites, DERRICK “BAD BOY” WHITLEY II (6-1-1), the son of former USA Massachusetts State Super Middleweight Champion, Derick Whitley Sr., а таксама ANGEL VAZQUEZ (0-1).

Снежні 13 “New England Explosion” Tickets

Квіткі пачынаюцца $40.00 (excludes facility fees and convenience charges) і на продажВОТ and the MassMutual Center Box Office.

WATCH LIVE ON NESN
NESN Star Boxing Night’s, “New England Explosion” sponsored by MGM Springfield will air live for the first time on New England Sports Network (NESN), starting at 9PM ET / 6PM PT. The home of the Boston Bruins and Boston Red Sox, NESN is available nationally on a sports subscription basis. NESN is the only way to watch Star Boxing’s “New England Explosion” in the New England area (except Fairfield County, CT.) 

WATCH ONFITE.TV PPV
For thoseoutside of the NESN regional footprint, you can catch the action viaFITE.TV. FITE, the world leader in the digital distribution of combat sports will stream the event live on thewww.FITE.TV сайт, FITE mobile apps for iOS, Android, and the FITE channels of Amazon Fire, Android, Apple TV, and Roku on a PPV basis. The FITE PPV will stream the “New England Explosion,” and be available for just$14.99.  Pre-order “New England Explosion”ВОТ.

Дзверы адкрываюцца ў 6 p.m. І, першы бой на 7:30 p.m. ET and the NESN broadcast commences at 9 p.m. І.

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NO REWARD IF NO RISK FOR CONNECTICUT LIGHTWEIGHT PROSPECT OMAR “THE BEAST” BORDOY

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“NEW ENGLAND EXPLOSION”

LIVE ON NESN FROM MASSMUTUAL CENTER IN SPRINGFIELD, Масачусэтс

SPONSORED BY MGM SPRINGFIELD

Бостан (Снежні 9, 2019) — Unlike most boxing prospects, lightweight prospectOMAR “THE BEAST” BORDOY (9-1, 3 КО) is always willing to take risks, even fighting undefeated opponents, instead of simply padding his record.

Bordoy, барацьба з Дэнберы, Канэктыкут, meets undefeated Irish sensation“SLICK” VICTOR RABEI (8-0, 2 КО) снежань 13 in an 8-round bout on a stacked “New England Explosion” card, at MassMutual Center in Springfield, Масачусэтс.

“New England Explosion,” presented byJOE DEGUARDIA’S STAR BOXING and sponsored by MGM Springfield, will air live from Mass MutualCenter in a first for New England Sports Network (NESN), пачынаючы з 9 p.m. І / 6 p.m. PT. As the home of the Boston Bruins and Boston Red Sox, NESN is available nationally on a sports subscription basis.

“I fought an undefeated fighter before and it was cool to give him (3-0 Terell Bostic) his first loss,” the 24-year-old Bordoy said. “An undefeated record could be padded. Rabei is a good fighter and I expect a very good fight. He’s a good fighter who is good defensively. He’ll want to be fighting on the outside because he’s 5’ 9” and I’m 5’ 5”. But he’s coming down in weight and we’re fighting at my natural fighting weight (135 кг.)  I’ve fought taller opponents before. It looks like he has a little power. We’re both stepping up.

“I’m excited to be fighting on live television for the first time. I’m a kid who came from nothing and now I’m fighting on TV. I’ve fought in pre-recorded fights before, but this will be my first on live television. It makes everything even more exciting. I’m glad to be fighting on this NESN platform.”

Bordoy has won two in a row since losing a disputed 6-round split decision last April to Romain Tomas (7-2). 

“I didn’t get into boxing to go undefeated,” remarked Bordoy, who will be fighting in his first scheduled 8-rounder. “Only a few fighters have ever retired undefeated. A loss doesn’t bother most greats. It’s part of my developmental stage. I’d rather suffer a loss early in my career than later. I certainly don’t feel like a defeated fighter going into this fight. I learned a lot about myself and what to do better from that loss.”

Cutting weight for this fight, Bordoy didn’t really enjoy Thanksgiving. In fact, he ate alone because it was too difficult dieting and eating with others. So, he had brown rice and baked chicken.

"Так,” he added. “I didn’t get to eat much. I’m going to splurge this fight. And I’ll get an early Christmas present when my hand is raised at the end of the fight.”

BORDOY OPEN WORKOUT DEC. 10 IN DANBURY, Канэктыкут.

Bordoy will hold an open workout Tuesday, Снежні. 10, паміж 6:30-8:30 p.m. ET at Danbury Champs Gym in Danbury, CT to promote his Dec. 13й fight. Dambury Champs Gym is located at 128 І. Liberty St., Danbury, Канэктыкут. The public is welcome.

Two other Nutmeg state prospects are also fighting in 8-round bouts on “New England Explosion”, Hartford super lightweight“ACTION” ANTHONY LAUREANO (12-0, 4 КО) супрацьANGEL “AZTEC WARRIOR” HERNANDEZ (17-14-2, 11 КО), and Hartford cruiserweightRICHIE “POPEYE THE SAILOR MAN” RIVERA (15-0, 12 KOs vs.“MIGHTY” JOE JONES (11-1, 8 КО), live on NESN.

WATCH LIVE ON NESN
NESN Star Boxing Night’s, “New England Explosion” sponsored by MGM Springfield will air live for the first on New England Sports Network (NESN), starting at 9PM ET / 6PM PT. The home of the Boston Bruins and Boston Red Sox, NESN is available nationally on a sports subscription basis. NESN is the only way to watch Star Boxing’s “New England Explosion” in the New England area (except Fairfield County, CT.) 

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For thoseoutside of the NESN regional footprint, you can catch the action viaFITE.TV. FITE, the world leader in the digital distribution of combat sports will stream the event live on thewww.FITE.TV сайт, FITE mobile apps for iOS, Android, and the FITE channels of Amazon Fire, Android, Apple TV, and Roku on a PPV basis. The FITE PPV will stream the “New England Explosion,” and be available for just$14.99.  Check availability in your area by going to theFITE.tv сайт.

Кошты на квіткі пачынаюцца ад $40.00 (excludes facility fees and convenience charges) і ўжо ў продажы ўHTTPS://bit.ly/33kRNv4 and the MassMutual Center Box Office, as well as through Hartford Boxing Promotions (860.840.6244 / 519.1505).

Дзверы адкрываюцца ў 6:30 p.m. І, першы бой на 7:30 p.m. ET and the NESN broadcast commences at 9 p.m. ET.,



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Boxing’s Best Kept Secret Undefeated WBC Youth World lightweight champion Jamaine “The Technician” Ортис

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Вустер, Маса. (Лістапада 5, 2019) – Undefeated World Boxing Youth World lightweight champion Jamaine “The Technician” Ортис (12-0, 6 КО) з'яўляецца, магчыма, the best prospect in the world who most boxing fans don’t know.

A large part of the problem, аднак, is that the 23-year-old Ortiz, born and raised in the fighting city of Worcester, Масачусэтс, never aspired to be a professional boxer, despite having a decorated amateur career.

He started boxing when he was six years old, thanks to National Golden Gloves Hall of Fame trainer Карлас Гарсія, who has run the boxing program at the Worcester Boys & Girls Club for nearly 40 гады.

The naturally gifted Ortiz compiled an outstanding 100-14 аматарскія запісы, highlighted by a silver medal at the 2015 Нацыянальныя Залатыя пальчаткі турнір, in which he lost in the championship final to future professional world champion Joselito Lopez, plus back-to-back gold medal performances at the New England Tournament of Champions in 2015 & 2016.

Testimony to Ortiz’ promising potential was his final amateur match, which was a solid victory against Абрагам “Супер” Nova, хто 17-0 (13 КО) як прафесійны, as well as the reigning North American Boxing Association champion, and rated by the World Boxing Association (WBA) as the No. 8 super featherweight in the world.

“Turning pro wasn’t my end goal,” consummate boxer Ortiz said. “It really wasn’t on my mind. I focused on regional and national tournaments. I always thought I’d win an Olympic gold medal and then turn pro. I wish I had been better prepared to turn pro.

“People that know me didn’t even realize that I had turned pro. It took a while before I adjusted, but I never really transitioned. Others had a game plan; I didn’t have a clue, but soon realized trophies I won in the amateurs weren’t going to pay the bills. Most of my fans today are other fighters and coaches.”

When his Olympic dream ended, after he lost in the semifinals of the Olympic Trials, that’s when his promoter, Джымі Burchfield (Classic Entertainment and Sports / CES), and co-adviser, Providence businessman Richard Shappy got involved in Ortiz’ pro career. They’ve invested time, money and energy, believing in Ortiz and his tremendous potential.

“Гадамі,” explained Shappy, who advises Ortiz along with Eddie Imondi,” I kept telling Jimmy (Burchfield) that I was interested in getting involved with a boxer, but that it had to be the right one. One day Jimmy called to say this (Ортис) is the one. I jumped onboard. He convinced me that Jamaine is a future world champion. We jumped in from his first fight, on the ground floor, and we believe he is going to be world champion.”

Burchfield has promoted the likes of five-time world champion Віні-Пас, U.S. АлімпіецДжэйсан Эстрада, Ray Oliveira, Gary Balletto, Пітэр Манфрэд, Малодшы. and many others during his 25-plus years in the boxing industry. “Jamaine is the best I’ve promoted since Vinny Paz,” Burchfield claimed without hesitation. “He’s one of the best prospects in the world today and someday he’ll be world champion. Some say he has the good looks ofОскар дэ ла Хойя; others feel his style is like that of ‘Цукар’ Рэй Леанард.”

When his Olympic dream unceremoniously ended, he decided to turn pro in 2016, winning his pro debut when Джош Паркер retired after one round. The highlight of his young pro career to date was winning an eight-round unanimous decision this past February from previously undefeated (10-0) Ricardo Quiroz to capture the vacant WBC Youth World lightweight title, the same belt once proudly worn by, Па іроніі лёсу, the aforementioned Lopez, а таксама Juan Diaz і Даніэль Эстрада.

Past CES-promoted fighters who were WBC World Youth champions include three-time world champion “Дрэнны” Чэд Доусон і польскі цяжкавагавік Maruisz Wach.

In his last fight and first WBC World Youth title defense this past August, Ortiz won a dominating eight-round unanimous decision over 8-1-1 Romain Couture, pitching a shutout by winning each round on all three judges’ сістэмы паказчыкаў.

Ортис’ time to star in the ring is coming. He is a diamond in the rough; малады, talented and with tremendous upside. He has a strong team behind him, including head coach Рокі Гансалес and Garcia, who is still working his corner

Ортис’ fan-base will eventually develop and quickly grow as more and more boxing fans discover this gifted boxer as he ascends to the top of the boxing mountain.
2020 promises to be the “Year of The Technician,” Jamaine Ortiz.
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West Point Boxing Fall Classic Winchester’s Cadet Luca LoConte Botis Returns home Nov. 10

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Anthony’s in Malden, Маса.

Бостан, Маса. (Кастрычнік 14, 2019) – The National Collegiate Boxing Association (NCBA) will present the “West Point Fall Classic” on Sunday, Лістапада 10, на Энтані ў Malden, Масачусэтс.

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,"СказаўEric 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 (Масачусэтс), 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 Алімпійскі чэмпіёнРэй Мерсер, International Boxing Hall of Fame refereeSteve Smoger, three-time Fight of the Year participant“Irish” Micky Ward (Лоуэлл, Масачусэтс), three-time two division world champion“El Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera(Вустер, Масачусэтс), and former New England amateur champion and reigning IBA super welterweight championGreg “The Villain” Vendetti (Stoneham, Масачусэтс).

Дзверы адкрываюцца ў 2 p.m. І, першы бой запланаваны на 3 p.m. ET.

Limited tickets are available for purchase by calling Seacoast Ticket Agency at 1.800.382.5242.

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Shearns Boxing Promotions presents “Friday Night Fights at The Station” Pro Boxing charity event

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Верасня 20 у Вустере, Масачусэтс

Вустер, Маса. (Жнівень 21, 2019) – Shearns Boxing Promotions (SBP) has announced it will present a professional boxing charity event, “Friday Night Fights at The Station,” September 20 at historic Union Station in Worcester, Масачусэтс.

Proceeds will benefitWhy Me (Worcester Help for Youth) & Sherry’s House, a grassroots non-profit organization dedicated to providing love and support services to families with childhood cancer. Visitwww.whyme.org to learn more about this organization.

“Help us KO cancer,” SBP presidentChuck Shearns said. “We’re excited to be working with such a great organization and lucky to be able to take part in raising money for such an amazing group and worthy cause. The boxing card will showcase popular, up-and-coming New England-based boxers.”

Former decorated amateur boxerОўэн Малой (2-0, 2 КО), who captured bronze medals at the 2014 U.S. Boxing National and National Golden Gloves tournaments, will headline at home in Worcester, Масачусэтс, against Maine heavyweightДжасцін Ролф (1-1, 1 КО) in the four-round main event.

The 6’ 1”, 235-pound Minor is arguably the top Massachusetts-born heavyweight prospect in the past two decades.

Framingham, MA super featherweightJulio Perez (4-4) адпавядаеЛуіс Рывэра (4-3), Бостан, in the six-round co-featured event.

Danbury, CT super lightweightOmar “The Beast” Bordoy (7-12, 2 КО) асобыAndy Aiello(1-3-1), of Bridgewater, Масачусэтс, на працягу шасці-раўндавым паядынку.

Also fighting on the undercard, усе чатыры раўнды матчаў, are Worcester, MA heavyweightJake Paradise(1-2, 1 KO) супрацьJoseph Raposo (0-1), з Woburn, Масачусэтс; Worcester super welterweightEslih Owusu (1-0) супрацьLeonardo Ladeira (0-2), of Revere, Масачусэтс; Вустер, MA super featherweightPhilip Davis (2-1-1) супрацьCarlos Marrero III (1-3-1), Брыджпарт, Канэктыкут; and Bedford, MA cruiserweightEdet Mkpanam (1-0, 1 KO) супраць. пра-дэбютаваўшыRogero Dionizio, of Revere.

Усе баі і байцы могуць быць зменены.

Tickets prices start at $40.00 and may be purchased by going online at:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/friday-night-fights-at-the-station-tickets-65569061829

Дзверы адкрываюцца ў 6:30 p.m. І, first fight at 7 p.m. І.

Event sponsors include Lundgren Collision, Palley Advertising and Akuity Technology.

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Facebook.com/ShearnsBoxingPromotions

Шчэбет: @ShearnsBoxing

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Jose Antonio Rivera Dedicates “Quest For 50” to Worcester Boys & Girls Club

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(L-Р) – Хасэ Антоніо Рывера, current WBC Youth super lightweight champion Jermaine Ortiz
(11-0, 6 КО) and Carlos Garcia


Вустер, МАССА (Мая 16, 2019) – Трохразовы, Два-чэмпіён свету “Gallo” Хасэ Антоніо Рывера is dedicating his 50й pro fight, the last in his hometown of Worcester, to the Boys & Girls Club in Worcester, Масачусэтс. A portion of the proceeds from “Quest 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 КО) faces former WFC champion Трэвіс “Sweet Feet” Скот (19-5, 5 КО), of Baton Rouge, Луізіяна, in the eight-round main event at The Palladium in Worcester.

Рывэра, 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, Карлас Гарсія, хто “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. Я зрабіў усё магчымае,. 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 з 29-2-2 запіс. “Fitzy” remembers 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. “Fitzy” said he had to earn his way into Garcia’s good graces.

“Carlos didn’t talk to me for the first 5-6 тыдняў,” Fitzgerald explained. “Затым, 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, and the rest is history. 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, and so many others. The Boys & Girls Club was a great experience for me and so many other kids from Worcester.”


(L-Р) – 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. ‘Fitzy’ was 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 to “Be a donor” старонка, mail a check (payable to the Boys & Girls Club of Worcester, Attention: Liz Hamilton, 65 Tainter St., Вустер, Масачусэтс 01610), or drop-off donations at its new clubhouse.

An All-Massachusetts clash pits welterweights Khiry “Траціл” Todd (8-1, 6 КО), Лін, and New Bedford’s Ray Oliveira, Малодшы. (8-2, 1 KO), the son of New England boxing favorite“Sucra” Ray Oliveira (8-1, 1 KO), in the four-round, co-featured event..

For the first time in his young career, Danbury, CT welterweight Амар “Звер” Bordoy, Малодшы. (7-1, 2 КО) will be coming off a loss to fight Тайран “Hands of Stone” Luckey (9-10-3, 7 КО) на працягу шасці-раўндавым паядынку.

Брукліна Сіднэй “Keelo” Mccow (6-8, 3 КО) і Augustine “Бязлітасны” Маура (6-5-3, 3 КО), Лоўрэнс, Масачусэтс, 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 Оўэн Малой (1-0, 1 КО), the top Massachusetts heavyweight prospect in years, супраць. Alejandro Santiago (0-4), Тампа; promising Worcester welterweight Eslih Owusu (1-0) супраць. Springfield, MA veteran Jose Angel “KO” Ортис (5-13-1, 2 КО); East Providence, RI much anticipated pro-debut of Ільля Пейшотусупраць. Bronx lightweight Danny Morales (0-8); flashy Hartford, CT junior welterweight “The Special One” Sharad Collier (1-0-1, 1 KO), the 2-time N.E, Залатыя пальчаткі чэмпіёна, супраць.Anthony Everett (1-7), Лоўрэнс, Масачусэтс; Вустер полулегком Philip Davis (1-1-1) супраць. New Bedford’s Henry Garcia (0-2-1); and Methuen, MA lightweight Luka Lannuccilliwill make his pro debut against an opponent to be determined.

Усе баі і байцы могуць быць зменены.

Квіткі, па цане $70.00 (зручная кропка для агляду), $55.00 (mezzanine) і $40.00 (General Admission), are onsale and available to purchase at www.ThePalladium.net, the Palladium box office, або звязацца з Хасэ Рывэра (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera
(anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) або любой з байцоў.

Дзверы адкрываюцца ў 6 p.m. І, Першы бой 7 p.m. І.

A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Worcester Boys’ and Girls’ Клуб.

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.