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Top Prospect Irvin Gonzalez remains perfect Stops Israel Rojas in second round

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OFFICIAL RESULTS FROM WORCESTER

(L) – Irvin Gonzalez

Вустер, Маса. (Січень 20, 2017) – Boxing returned to Worcester last night (Четвер) for the first time in more than five years to the delight of a capacity crowd of 2,100 passionate fans at the Palladium.

The inaugural event of the “Майбутнє Нової Англії” серія, представлений Rivera Акції Розваги, featured 10 футуристичним бої, highlighted by rising Worcester featherweight prospect Irvin Gonzalez (5-0, 5 КО).

“The support we received from the sold out crowd was exciting for our first show,” сказав промоутер Хосе Антоніо Рівера, the former 3-time, 2-чемпіон світу. “We working on our second show in March, звичайно, right here in Worcester.”

The 20-year-old Gonzalez was absolutely relentless in the main event, fright rom the opening bell, throwing a barrage of unanswered punches from every conceivable angle, repeatedly hurting his Mexican foe, Ізраїль “Тигр” Рамос (9-15, 3 КО), including a late first-round knockdown. Gonzalez didn’t let up in the second, firing crisp punches, until Rojas hit the canvas early in the second frame and referee Steve Clark had seen enough, stopping the one-sided fight.

Gonzalez is continuing the rich Worcester boxing tradition. “I’m always relentless,” Gonzalez said with a smile. “It was great fighting in the main event at home. I heard the crowd and really appreciated their support. I hurt him early and I almost took him out in the first round with a body punch. I finished him off with a right in the second. None of my fights have gone the distance, but I prepared to go the full six tonight, if needed.”

Gonzalez takes off Неділя o report to undefeated Гільєрмо Рігондо’ training camp in Miami, where he’ll work with the reigning WBA super bantamweight world champion and 2-time Olympic gold medalist.

Непереможний Рей “Базука” Gracewski (5-0, 3 КО), fighting out of Springfield (Массачусетс), was on a search-and-destroy mission in the co-feature against Worcester super middleweight Ральф Джонсон (2-10, 1 KO), who was dropped three times before referee Kevin Hope halted the fight.

Хартфорд про-дебютувавши Річард “Папай Морячок Людина” Рівера was good to the finish, albeit only two rounds, in a fight contested at a 185-pound catchweight against Philadelphian Davonte Hopkins (0-3). Рівера, який був 2016 Rocky Marciano Tournament winner, punished Hopkins, finally dropping him in the second round, after which his corner threw in the towel.

In an evenly matched junior featherweight bout, рідний улюблений Andino Ranse‘s pro debut resulted in a hard earned victory, by way of a four-round unanimous decision, over Lowell’s (Массачусетс) previously unbeaten Джонатан Перес (2-1-1, 2 КО)

Unbeaten Haitian heavyweight Jean Pierre “Kid Creole” Augstin (7-0-1, 3 КО) pounded game Mexican foe Jose Humberto “Olympico” Corral (19-22, 12 КО) from the opening bell en route to a shutout six-round unanimous decision.

East Hartford prospect Anthony Laureano (2-0, 1 KO), a 2016 Нова Англія Золотого чемпіон рукавички, finished off winless welterweight Rafael Francis (0-9) with a debilitating body shot early in the second round.

In his pro debut, popular Worcester heavyweight Felix Martinez, a local barber, spotted his opponent, 392-фунт Bobby Favors (0-4), близько 60 pounds but Favors was unable to continue after the first round.

Southbridge, Массачусетс Вільфредо “Sucaro” язичник turned in a memorable pro debut, winning a four-round majority decision over Alexander Picot (1-2-1 (0 КО), contested at a 145-pound catchweight.

The second-oldest pro fighter in Massachusetts history, 49-років “Ірландський” Chuck Shearns (3-1, 2 КО), of nearby Auburn, MA., ended his boxing career in style with an opening-round technical knockout victory over Philadelphia junior middleweight Shavonte Dixon (0-2).

Team Shearns celebrates after his retirement fight

U.S. Морський Brandon Montella, fighting out of Saugus, MA., покращив свій рекорд до 6-0 (5 КО), as his light heavyweight Mexican veteran Роберто “Старий” Валенсуела (69-74-2, 56 КО) suffered an injury early in the second round.

Повні результати нижче:

ОФІЦІЙНІ РЕЗУЛЬТАТИ

Головна подія –Featherweights

Irvin Gonzalez (5-0, 5 КО), Вустер, Массачусетс

WTKO2 (1:28)

Israel Rojas (9-15, 3 КО), Aqua Prieta, Сонора, Мексика

Co-Feature – Super Middleweights

Ray Graceski (5-0, 3 КО), Springfield, Массачусетс

WTKO1 (1:32)

Ральф Джонсон (2-10, 1 KO), Вустер, Массачусетс

Важковаговиків

Jean Pierre Augstin (8-0-1, 3 КО), Лоренс, Массачусетс

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

Jose Humberto “Olympico” Corral (19-23, 12 КО), Aqua Prieta, Сонора, Мексика

Felix Martinez (1-0, 1 KO), Вустер, Массачусетс

WTKO1 (3:00)

Bobby Favors (0-4), Cincinnati, Огайо

(185-фунт) Catchweight

Richard Rivera (1-0, 1 KO), Хартфорд, Коннектикут

WTKO2 (2:48)

Davonte Hopkins (0-3), Філадельфія, Пенсільванія

Світло важковаговиків

Brandon Montella (6-0, 5 КО), Saugus, Массачусетс

WTKO2 (0:50)

Роберто Валенсуела (69-74-2, 56 КО), Aqua Prieta, Сонора, Мексика

JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHTS

Chuck Shearns (3-1, 2 КО), Auburn, Массачусетс

WTKO1 (2:19)

Shavonte Dixon (0-2), Філадельфія, Пенсільванія

(145-фунт) CATCHWEIGHT

Wilfredo Pagan (1-0, 0 КО), Southbridge, Массачусетс

WDEC4 (39-37, 39-37, 38-38)

Alexander Picot (1-2-1, 0 КО), Cidra, Пуерто-Ріко

Напівсередньої ваги

Anthony Laureano (2-0, 1 KO), Східний Гартфорд, Коннектикут

WKO2 (0:24)

Rafael Francis (0-9), Дорчестер, Массачусетс

JUNIOR FEATHERWEIGHTS

Andino Ranse 1-0, 0 КО), Вустер, Массачусетс

WDEC4 (40-36, 39-37, 39-37)

Джонатан Перес (2-1-1, 2 КО), Лоуелл, Массачусетс

СПОНСОРИ: Важковаговики – Lundgren Honda, Адвокат. Michael H. Erlich, Адвокат. Maria M. Rivera-Котто, USANA Health Services; Легковаговики – TKO Auto Repair, Адвокат. Stephen W. Debs.

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ABOUT RIVERA PROMOTIONS ENTERTAINMENT (РПЕ): Заснований в 2016, Rivera Promotions Entertainment is owned and operated by one of Worcester’s all-time greatest boxers – 3-час, 2-division world champion Jose Antonio “Gallo” Рівера – along with his son, Anthonee “AJ” Рівера, whose collective goal is to bring boxing back to Worcester on a consistent basis, providing boxers a platform and fans a full entertainment experience.

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Prospect Irvin Gonzalez continuing Worcester boxing tradition Jan 19th

Січень 12, 2017 FNU47 Залишити коментар

Inaugural “Майбутнє Нової Англії” series event in Worcester

Вустер, Маса. (Січень 11, 2017) – Fast rising featherweight prospect Irvin Gonzalez (4-0, 4 КО) will continue Worcester’s rich boxing tradition Четверніч, Січень 19, headlining the inaugural “Майбутнє Нової Англії” series event against Mexican invader Ізраїль “Тигр” Rojas (9-14, 3 КО), at the Worcester Palladium.

Rivera Promotions Entertainment (РПЕ), is promoting the first professional boxing show in the Central Massachusetts city in more than five years.

(photo by Cristian Nunez)

Worcester’s boxing tradition started close to a century ago with Canadian import Lou Brouillard, a two-division world champion and Hall of Famer, 1928 Бронзовий призер Олімпійських ігор Leo Sawicki, and more recently, серед інших, pro and amateur standouts such as multiple national amateur champion Bobby Harris, Шон “The Irish Express” Sean Fitzgerald і Едвін Родрігес.

Arguably the greatest Worcester fighter in the past 50 years is three-time, Два-чемпіон світу Jose Antonio “Gallo” Рівера, who is promoting “Майбутнє Нової Англії” with his son, Anthonee. “I have seen Irvin train and fight since he was in the Junior Olympics,” Rivera said. “I am very proud of him because he was able to discover on his own that he was getting in his own way. He was always a talented fighter but, at times in the ring, he was inconsistent and it cost him a few fights. As he got older, he boxed more talented boxers and looked good against them. He started believing in himself more and it showed in his training. His abilities and confidence grew and that got him all the way to the Olympic Trials. I feel he has the skills to become world champion in the future. The sky is the limit for this young man and I am proud to have him fighting on our show.”

Гонсалес, a 2015 Нова Англія Золотого чемпіон рукавички, will be headlining his first show in his first scheduled six-round bout. “Fighting in my hometown in the main event means a lot to me because,” Gonzalez admitted. “I’ve grown up in this city, fighting my whole life, and of people who’ve supported me will be watching me fight for the first time as a pro. Я схвильований. I’m comfortable fighting here in Worcester and I want to showcase the boxing talent we have in Worcester.”

Gonzalez qualified for the 2016 Olympic Trials but he was eliminated, not due to a loss in the ring, for missing weight. He decided not to wait four years for another Olympic shot, turning pro this past March with a first-round stoppage of Gilvan Santos в казино Foxwoods Resort. In four pro fights to date, Gonzalez has four knockouts and only one was extended into the second round.

“I was always told that I had a pro boxing style,” the well-spoken, handsome Gonzalez continued, “but we didn’t immediately decide to turn pro until the time was right. I had some stoppages as an amateur but, а про, I’ve been going more to the body. I do have heavy hands. I don’t go into a fight looking for a knockout. I just let ’em come but I’ve prepared to go six rounds if needed for this fight. I’ve been sparring eight rounds with different guys coming in fresh.”

In addition to being a prize fighter, the 20-year-old Gonzalez works at a bank and he also owns and operates New England Boxing gym with his father, former boxer Irvin Gonzalez, where the youngster serves as a personal trainer.

In the six-round co-feature Springfield (Массачусетс) напівважку вагу Reinaldo “Базука” Graceski (4-0, 2 КО) faces Worcester’s Ральф Джонсон (2-9, 1 KO).

Fighting on the undercard in four-round bouts are Worcester junior lightweight Andino Ranse in his pro debut vs. Lowell’s (Массачусетс) Джонатан Перес (2-0-1, 2 КО), pro-debuting Worcester heavyweight Felix Martinez проти. Bobby Favor (0-3), Hartford’s (Коннектикут) pro-debuting light heavyweight Річард “Папай Морячок Людина” Рівера проти. Brockton’s (Массачусетс) Davonte Hopkins (0-2), pro-debuting Southbridge (Массачусетс) боксер Wilfredo Pagan проти. Alexander Picot (1-1-1, 0 КО) at a 145-pound catchweight, pro-debuting Springfield (Массачусетс) junior featherweight Луїс “Pancho” Сантьяго проти, Jonathan Ramos (0-2), 2016 Н.Е. Золоті рукавички чемпіона Anthony Laureano (1-0), of East Haven (Коннектикут), проти. Boston junior welterweight Rafael Francis (0-8), Auburn (Массачусетс) в першій середній “Ірландський” Chuck Shearns (2-1, 1 KO), the 49-year-old hanging up his gloves after his fight with Shavonte Dixon (0-1), Філадельфія, Saugus (Массачусетс) напівважку вагу Brandon Montella (5-0, 4 КО) проти. Roberto El Viejo” Валенсуела (69-73-2, 56 КО) and unbeaten Lawrence (Массачусетс) важковаговик Jean Pierre Augstin (7-0-1, 3 КО) проти. Jose Hymberto “Olympico” Corral (19-22, 12 КО).

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Квитки, за ціною $65.00 (зручна точка для огляду), $45.00 (preferred seating) і $35.00 (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) of any of the fighters. A portion of the proceeds will go to Why Me & Sherry’s House.

Major event sponsors include Lundgren Honda, Адвокат. Michael H. Erlich, Адвокат. Maria M. Rivera-Cotto and USANA Health Services. Other sponsors are TKO Auto Repair and Atty. Stephen W. Debs.

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49-year-old pro boxer “Ірландський” Chuck Shearns Hanging up gloves January 19th

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Вустер, Маса. (Січень 5, 2017) – Auburn (Массачусетс) в першій середній “Ірландський” Chuck Shearns will become the second-oldest professional fighter in Massachusetts boxing history в четвер ніч, Січень 19, in his farewell performance at the Worcester Palladium, marking the first pro boxing event in Worcester, located in Central Mass., in more than five years.

Перше “Майбутнє Нової Англії” series event is being presented by Rivera Promotions Entertainment (РПЕ), which is owned and operated by one of Worcester’s all-time greatest boxers – 3-час, 2-чемпіон світу Jose Antonio “Gallo” Рівера – і його син, Anthonee “AJ” Рівера.

Rising junior lightweight prospect, 2015 Нова Англія Золотого чемпіон рукавички Irvin Gonzalez (4-0, 4 КО), will be fighting at home in the 6-round main event against Mexican invader Oscar Eduardo Quezada (2-1, 1 KO), while Springfield (Массачусетс) напівважку вагу Reinaldo “Базука” Graceski (4-0, 2 КО) meets Worcester’s Ральф Джонсон (2-9, 1 KO) in the six-round co-feature.

The 49-year-old Shearns (2-1, 1 KO), who is the general manager of Lundgren Honda in Auburn, візьме на себе Shavonte Dixon (0-1), Філадельфія, in a four-round bout. The state record, set in 2011 by then 53-year-old Joe Siciliano, is safe because Jan. 19^ї will definitely be Shearns’ last fight.

“I have a tremendous amount of respect for all boxers in terms of what they go through to be able to perform at their best in the ring,” promoter Jose Antonio Rivera said. “Chuck is doing it at 49 років! That takes a lot of sacrifice and courage to put your body through that rugged training. I wish him the best and I am glad I can provide him with the opportunity to be able to say goodbye to boxing on his own terms.”

Shearns made his amateur debut at the age of 29, 10 років потому he made his professional debut. “I grew up watching boxing with my father (Джон), who boxed in the Navy, and my grandfather (Джон),” Shearns explained. “My grandfather was a club fighter, так, boxing was in my blood. I only had four amateur fights and one day I met “Fitzy,” who is now one of my closest friends. (Sean Fitzgerald, one of Worcester’s all-time best boxers, who is Shearns’ head trainer.) I told him I wanted one pro fight and asked him to train me.”

Чому, хоча, у віці від 49 does he still put himself through such extensive training, while working fulltime during the holiday season, to fight an opponent half his age?

“Boxing was the ultimate hobby for me and I just got carried away with it,” Shearns admitted. “I’m a novelty, not a real pro boxer. I’m fighting Січень 19^ї because I was given this opportunity and decided to accept it but, чесно, I’m sure that this it! Maybe I just wanted a chance to go out with a win because I lost my last one? Я не знаю. Sometimes I wake up asking myself, ‘What am I doing?’ And ‘Fitzy’ is working me so hard for this fight – I don’t know if it’s my age or what – but I’ve hated every minute of it. I lost my father in March. He was always in my corner and this fight I’ll have RIP on my trunks in his honor.”

Lately, Shearns’ typical day has been, добре, in a word, unordinary, to say the least. He reports to work at 5 a.m., exercises and runs on the treadmill for an hour in a small gym at work, catches up with “Fitzy” at Anytime Fitness to hit the heavy and speed bags, and after work “Fitzy” trains Shearns at Camp Get Right.

Shearns has the complete support of his family and co-workers, who will all be at the Worcester Palladium supporting him Січень. 19. “My wife (Karen) and two daughters (Kayla and Olivia) have always been there for me,” Shearns noted. “My wife supports me and has jokingly said, ‘We’re getting divorced if you lose this fight.’ I’ve worked at Lundgren Honda for about 20 years and most of the 100-plus employees there will be at my fight. I did want to fight one more time before I turn 50. When Jose asked me to fight, how could I pass up this final opportunity?”

Also fighting on the undercard in 4-round bouts are Worcester junior lightweight Andino Ranse in his pro debut vs. Lowell’s (Массачусетс) Джонатан Перес (2-0-1, 2 КО), pro-debuting Worcester heavyweight Felix Martinez проти. Dorchester’s (Массачусетс) Brian Richardson (0-8), Hartford’s (Коннектикут) pro-debuting light heavyweight Річард “Папай Морячок Людина” Рівера проти. Brockton’s (Массачусетс) Huston Crayton (1-8, 0 КО), pro-debuting Southbridge (Массачусетс) боксер Wilfredo Pagan проти. Puerto Rican Alexander Picot (1-1-1, 0 КО) at a 145-pound catchweight, pro-debuting Springfield (Массачусетс) junior featherweight Луїс “Pancho” Сантьяго проти, Mexican Jonathan Ramos (1-2, 0 КО), 2016 N.W. Золоті рукавички чемпіона Anthony Laureano (1-0), of East Haven (Коннектикут), проти. Boston junior welterweight Rafael Francis (0-8), Saugus (Массачусетс) напівважку вагу Brandon Montella (5-0, 4 КО) проти. Mexican veteran Roberto El Viejo” Валенсуела (69-73-2, 56 КО) and unbeaten Lawrence (Массачусетс) важковаговик Jean Pierre Augstin (7-0-1, 3 КО).

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Inaugural “Майбутнє Нової Англії” series event in Worcester

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Professional Boxing returns Jan. 19 to Worcester Junior lightweight prospect Irvin Gonzalez headlines Inaugural “Майбутнє Нової Англії” series event

Грудня 31, 2016 FNU47 Залишити коментар

Вустер, Маса. (Грудня 29, 2016) — Rivera Promotions Entertainment (РПЕ) held a press conference yesterday to formally announce its inaugural show, “Майбутнє Нової Англії,” Thursday night, Січень 19, at the Worcester Palladium. It will mark the first professional boxing event in Worcester, located in Central Mass., протягом п'яти років.

Rivera Promotions Entertainment is owned and operated by one of Worcester’s all-time greatest boxers – 3-час, 2-чемпіон світу Jose Antonio “Gallo” Рівера – along with his son, Anthonee “AJ” Рівера, whose collective goal is to bring boxing back to Worcester on a consistent basis, providing boxers a platform and fans a full entertainment experience.

“It’s all about the fighters,” RPE CEO Jose Antonio Rivera said. “I’m in a unique position as a promoter because of my boxing background. I hard it is for local fighters to get fights, which is why we have so many with less than six pro fights and five pro debuts fighters on this card. They are why we’re here today. I never had a press conference until I was much more established in my career. This is about them showcasing their skills.

“After my son graduated from Johnson Wales University with a degree in Sports Management, he told me he was ready to form Rivera Promotions Entertainment, as we had discussed, and promote shows. I lost a lot of money promoting a show in 2008, so I told him to put a plan together first and within a week he did. He had gotten his feet wet in the business as an intern for a boxing promoter. We went over the plan ad decided that we can do this. We’re not signing fighters, прямо зараз, we’re helping them build their careers. We do a lot of hard work behind the scenes that the public doesn’t see; the fighters work in the gym. I’m really excited about January 19^ї. Irvin Gonzalez is a future world champion.”

“We appreciate the support being given to us and the fighters who give their blood, sweat and tears for you,” RPE president A.J. Rivera added. “I got into the business side of boxing as an intern working for CES. In Worcester, we have 11 active fighters, all on the rise, and to bring boxing back to Worcester is special, Teamwork makes dreams work. I also want to note that none of these fighters turned down a single opponent we offered.”

Promising junior lightweight prospect, 2015 Нова Англія Золотого чемпіон рукавички Irvin Gonzalez (4-0, 4 КО), fighting out of Worcester, will be showcased in the 6-round main event against Mexican invader Oscar Eduardo Quezada (2-1, 1 KO).

“I’m very excited to be fighting in my hometown for the first time as a pro,” Gonzalez commented. “I fought here as an amateur but that’s not the same as fighting in the main event and my first 6-rounder. Don’t take your eyes off the ring when I fight. I’m going to be 5-0 with five knockouts on Січень 19^ї.”

У 6-тур спільно особливість, напівважку вагу Reinaldo “Базука” Graceski (4-0, 2 КО), of nearby Springfield (Массачусетс), faces Worcester’s Ральф Джонсон (2-9, 1 KO).

Fighting on the undercard in 4-round bouts are Worcester junior lightweight Andino Ranse in his pro debut vs. Lowell’s (Массачусетс) Джонатан Перес (2-0-1, 2 КО), 49-year-old Auburn (Массачусетс) в першій середній “Ірландський” Chuck Shearns (2-1, 1 KO) in his retirement fight vs. Philadelphian Shavonte Dixon (0-1), pro-debuting Worcester heavyweight Felix Martinez проти. Dorchester’s (Массачусетс) Brian Richardson (0-8), Hartford’s (Коннектикут) pro-debuting light heavyweight Річард “Папай Морячок Людина” Рівера проти. Brockton’s (Массачусетс) Huston Crayton (1-8, 0 КО), pro-debuting Southbridge (Массачусетс) боксер Wilfredo Pagan проти. Puerto Rican Alexander Picot (1-1-1, 0 КО) at a 145-pound catchweight, pro-debuting Springfield (Массачусетс) junior featherweight Луїс “Pancho” Сантьяго проти, Mexican Jonathan Ramos (1-2, 0 КО), 2016 N.W. Золоті рукавички чемпіона Anthony Laureano (1-0), of East Haven (Коннектикут), проти. Boston junior welterweight Rafael Francis (0-8), Saugus (Массачусетс) напівважку вагу Brandon Montella (5-0, 4 КО) проти. Mexican veteran Roberto El Viejo” Валенсуела (69-73-2, 56 КО) and unbeaten Lawrence (Массачусетс) важковаговик Jean Pierre Augstin (7-0-1, 3 КО) проти. TBA.

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