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Richie “Popeye The Sailor Man” Rivera finds new home in Orlando

Returns to ring Feb. 12тата in Orlando on Christy Martin-promoted card

ORLANDO, Fla. (Февруари 4, 2021) – It seems only appropriate that undefeated cruiserweightRichie “Popeye The Sailor Man” Rivera (18-0, 13 Нокаута) has found a new home in Orlando (FL), although his heart remains in his native Hartford (CT), since he followed his partner/head trainerТони Уайт there nearly six months ago,   

“I recently went to Universal Studios and it’s definitely Popeye-friendly,” the charismatic Rivera reported. “They had Popeye rides, souvenirs and novelties. I felt like it’s my part of town.”

Due to financial strains associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, the Hartford Boxing Center (HBC) was closed by the state March 15 and it never reopened. Blanco and his family traveled south to the Sunshine State, where he opened the Orlando Boxing Club (OBC at 7335 Lake Underhill Road in Orlando, Флорида).  Soon after “Popeye” packed his bags and joined Blanco.

“The business was bleeding, and I have a family to support,” Blanco explained. “We’ve more or less brought Hartford Boxing Center to Orlando, where there are so many opportunities for us. It is what it is, there was no other way to survive. We’ve turning a negative into a positive.

“It was a cool ride alongside the Hartford community. We were sad to announce the Hartford Boxing Center had closed its doors. We are deeply indebted to Hartford for giving us the opportunity to meet such a loving community that made us feel like family. We will miss each and every one there and, да се надяваме, we left our legacy there in good standing with everyone. We hope everybody stays safe, healthy and continues their goals and dreams The fight continues!"

Florida’s weather alone has advantages over Connecticut, in addition to no state tax, and “Popeye” has taken full advantage as he marches towards the top of the cruiserweight division.

“I’ve taken it all in,” he commented. “Down here I’m able to run in weather when it isn’t freezing or in the snow, although that did make me more of an animal. But it was harder training in Hartford and there are so many reasons not to run and train there. Not in Orlando where I have nothing but quality runs and workouts. I get solid sparring here in Orlando with partners who have different styles and I EVEN went over to the gym owned by my idol, Roy Jones, Jr., in Pensacola.

“It’s especially difficult being here during the pandemic with so many of my family and friends back in Hartford. I’m still showed a lot of love back there where I have my roots. Florida is awesome, but I still have a lot of living left, so we’ll need to wait to see what’s ahead for me in the future.”

Междувременно, Rivera and Blanco found a strong ally and friend in Hall of FamerКристи Мартин, who is now a boxing promoter in Florida and North Carolina. Rivera’s last fight was this past August 15тата in Daytona Beach (FL) on a Martin-promoted card, in which he knocked outRyan Soft in the opening round.

“Popeye” is scheduled to fight on her February 12тата show in Orlando against veteran Mexican fighterUlises “El Cirillo” Jimenez (24-26-1, 18 Нокаута) in an 8-round featured bout.

“This will be the fifth time I’ve fought on one of her cards,” Rivera noted. “She’s awesome. Boxing is a little cutthroat, but I felt comfortable with Christy right away. She doesn’t need to have me fighting on her cards. I’m blessed to have her continue to watch after me. I’m also blessed to have a promoter likeJoe DeGuardia (Star Boxing), especially during this pandemic, because he doesn’t have to let me fight on cards that he doesn’t promote like on February 12th.”

The feeling between Martin and Team Popeye is mutual. “I really like Popeye and Tony,” Martin offered. “He understands that this isn’t all about fighting. Fighters need to market themselves. and everybody here loves Popeye. After each fight he goes to talk to fans, особено децата, sign autographs for them and pose for pictures. There’s nothing like being here in Florida. It’s the best for training. Good weather all around and coming from the north like him, no excuses to work-out because of the cold. He’s improved the basic stuff since I first watched him. He’s keeping his head up, improved his power, and is more relaxed in the ring. He’s certainly headed in the right direction. He hasn’t been in any battles and I think he’s getting ready to take a big leap into a title fight.”

Rivera has benefitted from being promoted by DeGuardia in several ways, including his role as a regular sparring partner for Star Boxing light heavyweightДжо Смит, Jr. (26-3, 21 Нокаута), who is preparing for a Feb. 13тата конфронтация сMaxim Vlasov (45-3 (26 Нокаута) airing on ESPN live from The Bubble in Las Vegas. They will fight for the vacant World Boxing Organization Light Heavyweight Championship of the World.

“’Popeye’ is a colorful character and an exciting fighter who has a very entertaining style,” DeGuardia remarked. “He has a great way about him.”

When asked about putting “Popeye” on Christy’s show, DeGuardia stated: “Every decision is unique and made with a view towards what’s best for both the promoter and fighter. Does it make sense? Is it good for Star Boxing and our fighters?  If it fits, I have no problem having our fighter on somebody else’s card. This makes sense for everybody. Christy gets a good, featured fighter on her card, hopefully ‘Popeye’ gets a win, and our fighter stays busy. While in this COVID-19 pandemic a few good wins for your fighter is a good thing,"

His heart may always be in Hartford, but ‘Popeye” Rivera has found a new home in Orlando, and his boxing career continues to rise.

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

“NEW ENGLAND EXPLOSION” OFFICIAL RESULTS

SPRINGFIELD, Маса. (Декември 13, 2019) — Rising Connecticut starsRICHIE “POPEYE THE SAILOR MAN” RIVERA и“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, Massachusetts.

“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 (сега 16-0, 12 Нокаута) took his power up to the cruiserweight division against “MIGHTY” JOE JONES(сега 11-2, 8 Нокаута), 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, честно, 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.”

В съвместно основното събитие, Laureano (сега 13-0, 4 Нокаута), а 2016 New England Golden Gloves champion from nearby East Hartford, CT., defeated Texas super lightweightANGEL “AZTEC WARRIOR” HERNANDEZ (17-14-2, 11 Нокаута) in a toe-to-toe battle from the opening . This TV-friendly fight could have been fought in a proverbial phone booth. Laureano, както обикновено, 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, който, 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, въпреки че, 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; той е труден. This will build me into a better fighter. I did a lot of good things. The goal is to learn from every fight, Аз ще, and we’ll go back to the drawing board.”

Данбъри, CT super lightweightOMAR “THE BEAST” BORDOY (сега 10-1, 3 Нокаута) 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 (сега 11-11, 8 Нокаута). 

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, родния град на любиматаDERRICK “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.”

При откриването пристъп на вечер, Hartford welterweight prospectJEFFREY TORRES(сега 6-0, 4 Нокаута) съхраняват непобеден си рекорд непокътнати, pitching a shutout for a 6-round unanimous decision over Brockton, MA journeymanANTONIO CHAVES FERNANDEZ(сега 9-40-4, 3 Нокаута).   Torres out-boxed Fernandez, who was buzzed several times, от начало до край.

Бразилският полутежкатаLEANDRO “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.

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CRUISERWEIGHTS

Richie Rivera (16-0, 12 Нокаута), Hartford, CT

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

Joe Jones (11-2, 8 Нокаута), Leesburg, VA

LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHTS – 4 Кръга

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

WTKO4 (2:00)

Angel Vazquez (0-2), Springfield, MA

WELTERWEIGHTS

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

NO DECISION (2)

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

Джефри Торес (6-0, 4 Нокаута), Hartford, CT

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

Antonio Chaves Fernandez (9-40-4, 3 Нокаута), Brockton, MA

SUPER LIGHTWEIGHTS

Антъни Laureano (13-0, 4 Нокаута), East Hartford, CT

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

Ангел Ернандес (17-14-2, 11 Нокаута), McAllen, TX

Омар Bordoy (10-1, 3 Нокаута), Данбъри, CT

WDEC8 (80-72, 80-72, 80-72) 

Dieumerci Nzau (11-11, 8 Нокаута), Silver Spring, MD

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

LIVE ON NESN FROM MASSMUTUAL CENTER IN SPRINGFIELD, MA

SPONSORED BY MGM SPRINGFIELD

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

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 saleТУК and at the MassMutual Center Box Office. “New England Explosion” will air live in a first for New England Sports Network (NESN), като се започне от 9 p.m. И / 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, който отговаряJERMAINE CORLEY (3-8, 1 KO) в 6-кръг на мач, 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, лицаLEANDRO SILVA (1-3) in a 4-round match.

"Чувствам се страхотно, 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 Нокаута) срещу. Brockton, MA veteranANTONIO FERNANDEZ (9-39-4, 3 Нокаута).

INFO: East Hartford super lightweight “ACTION” ANTHONY LAUREANO (12-0, 4 Нокаута), returns home in an 8-round tilt against ANGEL “AZTEC WARRIOR” HERNANDEZ (17-14-2, 11 Нокаута), Hartford cruiserweight RICHIE “POPEYE THE SAILOR MAN” RIVERA (15-0, 12 Нокаута) faces Virginia cruiserweight “MIGHTY” JOE JONES (11-1, 8 Нокаута), while Danbury super lightweight OMAR “THE BEAST” BORDOY (9-1, 3 Нокаута) meets Dublin, Ireland’s undefeated “SLICK” VICTOR RABEI (8-0, 2 Нокаута). 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., както и ANGEL VAZQUEZ (0-1).

Декември 13 “New England Explosion” Tickets

Билетите започват от $40.00 (excludes facility fees and convenience charges) и са в продажбаТУК 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 уебсайт, FITE мобилни приложения за iOS, андроид, and the FITE channels of Amazon Fire, андроид, Apple TV, and Roku on a PPV basis. The FITE PPV will stream theNew England Explosion,” and be available for just$14.99.  Pre-order “New England Explosion”ТУК.

Вратите отварят в 6 p.m. И, Първият мач в 7:30 p.m. ET and the NESN broadcast commences at 9 p.m. И.

Fight Night at The ZoneRESULTS from Derry, NH

stops Larry Smith in 5

Undefeated New England prospects

Ричард Ривера & Ървин Гонзалес

Register sensational 1во round knockouts

 

 

Fight Night at The Zone

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DERRY, азот на h. (Април 8, 2018) — The official weigh in was held today for tomorrow (Събота) evening’sFight Night at the Zone,” presented by Granite Chin Promotions, at The Sportszone in Derry, New Hampshire.

 

 

 

 

В основното събитие, Дорчестър, MA junior middleweight Габриел Дюлюк (12-3, 3 Нокаута) used a vicious body attack to stop veteran Texas fighter LarrySlomoshun” Ковач в петия кръг. A right to the liver put Smith down, but he beat the referee Mike RyanЕ броят на. Smith was unable to recover as he was pinned on the ropes by Duluc, who reeled off a dozen unanswered punches, forcing referee Ryan to end the fight.

 

 

 

 

New England’s hardest hitter is unquestionably UBF N.E. light heavyweight champion Ричард “Попай Моряка” Rivera (7-0, 6 Нокаута), who knocked out cruiserweight Шумен “The Rattler” Campbell (3-19, 2 Нокаута) with the first punch in their non-title fight, a lethal right that broke Campbell’s lower right ankle.

 

 

 

 

Flashy Worcester, MA prospect Ървин Гонзалес (9-0, 8 Нокаута) overwhelmed his Mexican opponent, младши полусредна категория Francisco “El MonoMedel (12-13, 8 Нокаута), blasting him from every angle en route to a first-round technical knockout, in which Medal went to the canvas twice.

 

 

 

 

New England cruiserweight champion Крис Траети (26-4, 21 Нокаута), also the co-promoter, pounded JamminJames Morrow (12-23-3, 5 Нокаута) from pillar to post until referee Leo Gerstel halted the action in their non-title fight for a third-round technical knockout.

 

 

 

 

Irish junior welterweight Paddy McGee, fighting out of Dorchester, MA, landed only two punches in his pro debut, both flooring Bardraiel Smith (0-4), for a quick first-round knockout.

 

 

 

 

Stoughton, MA полусредна категория Travis “The Outlaw” Demko (6-1, 1 KO) outclassed Paul DeSouza (0-11), of Somerville, pitching a six-round shutout decision.

 

 

 

 

With former world champion Wilfredo, Vasquez, Jr. supporting him, Springfield, MA полусредна категория Anthony Velasquez (2-0, 2 Нокаута) нужен само 43 seconds to finish off Shavonte Dixon (0-3).

 

 

 

 

Данбъри, CT junior welterweight Omar “Звярът” Бордой, Jr. (5-0, 1 KO) остана непобеден, taking a four-round unanimous decision from a game Изображение на резервоар Carlos Galindo (0-2).

 

 

 

 

Местна любим, Ricky Ford (2-1-1), fighting out Claremont, NH, dropped Woburn, MA junior middleweight Jaco Matsos (0-2) twice before the fight was stopped by referee Mike Ryan.

 

 

 

 

New Jersey super middleweight Chris “Sandman” Thomas improved his pro record to 8-0-1 (5 Нокаута), когато John Hantzopoulos (0-2) failed to answer the bell for the third round.

 

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Основно събитие – JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Габриел Дюлюк (12-3, 3 Нокаута), Дорчестър, MA
WTKO5 (1:40)
Larry Smith (10-35-1, 7 Нокаута), Далас, TX

CO-ИГРАЛЕН – CRUISERWEIGHTS
Ричард Ривера (7-0, 6 Нокаута), Hartford, CT
WKO1 (0:37)
Randy Campbell (3-19, 2 Нокаута), Bowerston, OH

Гиганти
Крис Траети (26-4, 21 Нокаута), Quincy, MA
WTKO3 (0:53)James Morrow (12-23-3, 5 Нокаута), Lafayette, IN.

 

 

 

SUPER MIDDEWEIGHTS

Chris Thomas (8-0-1, 5 Нокаута), Beechwood, NJ

WTKO2 (3:00)

John Hantzopoulos (0-2), Lynn, MA

 

 

JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHTS

Ricky Ford (2-1-1, 1 KO), Claremont, NH

WTKO1 (1:47)

Jaco Matos (0-2), Woburn, MA

 

 

 

WELTERWEIGHTS
Travis Demko (6-1, 1 KO), Stoughton, MA.
WDEC6 (60-54, 60-54, 60-54)
Paul DeSouza (0-11), Сомървил, MA

 

 

 

Anthony Velasquez (2-0, 2 Нокаута), Springfield, MA
WTKO (0:43)
Shavonte Dixon (0-3), Филаделфия, PA

 

 

 

JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHTS
Ървин Гонзалес (9-0, 8 Нокаута), Worcester, MA
WTKO1 (1:57)
Francisco Medel (12-13, 8 Нокаута), Сонора, Мексико

 

 

 

Paddy McGee (1-0, 1 KO), Дорчестър, MA
WTKO1 (1:12)

Bardraiel Smith (0-4), Филаделфия, PA

 

 

 

Омар Bordoy, Jr. (5-0, 1 KO), Данбъри, CT
WDEC4 (40-35, 40-35, 40-36)
Изображение на резервоар Carlos Galindo (0-2), Woburn, MA

 

 

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Undefeated featherweight prospect Irvin Gonzalez added toFight Night at The Zone

 

This Saturday at The SportsZone in Derry, азот на h.

 

 

 

КУИНСИ, Маса. (Април 2, 2018) — This Saturday night’sFight Night at The Zone”, presented by Granite Chin Promotions, has been strengthened by the late addition of hot prospect Ървин Гонзалес to a card already showcasing some of the best young, professional boxers in New England.

 

 

 

Granite Chin Promotions is on a mission to establish a fan-base in the Granite State, providing a fan friendly, full entertainment experience at The Sports Zone in Derry, New Hampshire.

 

 

 

Gonzalez (8-0, 7 Нокаута), биейки се от Уорчестър, MA, Беше 2015 Нова Англия Златни ръкавици шампион, who qualified for the 2016 Олимпийските Trials. The 21-year-old featherweight prospect will face Mexican Francisco “El MonoMedal (12-12, 8 Нокаута) в шест кръг мач.

 

 

 

Gonzalez, who hasn’t fought since December 1 1 (sensational third-round knockout of previously undefeated 13-0 Marlon Olea in Providence), was supposed to fight St. Patrick’s Day in Boston, but he was informed the day of the weigh in that his opponent hadn’t cleared medicals.

 

 

 

I’m always in the gym working hard because I like to stay busy and be ready,” Гонзалес каза. “No layoffs for me. I’ve been sparring 3-4 times a week to polish my craft. Винаги съм подготвен. I was disappointed a few weeks ago, but I’m fighting on this card, and back on the right track.

 

 

 

I only focus on my next fight, Април 7тата, against a tough, опитен противник. He’s a veteran boxer from Mexico. After this Saturday night, I’ll concentrate on my next fight, Май 5тата at Foxwoods.

 

 

 

The addition of Gonzalez with a card featuring some of tomorrow’s stars such as Hartford, CT light heavyweight champion Ричард “Попай Моряка” Rivera (6-0, 5 Нокаута) means two of the top three prospects in New England will be in action this Saturday in Derry. And several other promising boxers will also be in action. Rivera faces Шумен “The Rattler” Campbell, of Ohio, in the six-round co-featured event.

 

 

 

We are happy to have Irvin on our show,” co-promoter Chuck Shearns каза. “His last fight fell out and we are always happy to help local fighters, especially someone of Irvin’s caliber. We have five undefeated fighters on this show. They’re legitimate prospects with a lot of upside. Ървин, Richie and Omar are starting to get national attention and New Hampshire fans are getting an early look at them. The veteran fighters on this show have a lot to fight for as well. ”

 

 

 

Дорчестър, MA lightweight Габриел Дюлюк (11-3, 2 Нокаута) headlines in the eight-round main event against Dallas veteran LarrySlomoshun” Ковач.

 

 

 

Iraq War veteran Крис Траети (25-4, 20 Нокаута), fighting out of Quincy, MA, meets Indiana veteran Jammin'James Morrow in an eight-round, non-title fight. Traietti, whose title will not be on the line, is also the co-promoter ofFight Night at The Zone.

 

 

 

Another top Conn. перспектива, Danbury junior welterweight Омар Bordoy (4-0, 1 KO), придобива Изображение на резервоар Carlos Galindo, на Уобърн (MA), в четири кръг мач. Other four-rounders on the undercard include Peabody, MA light heavyweight Russell Kimber (1-0) срещу. Dustin Caplinger; Irish welterweight Paddy McGee, now fighting out of Dorchester (MA), makes his pro debut vs. Philadelphia’s Bardraiel Smith; Springfield, MA полусредна категория Anthony Velezquez (1-0, 1 KO) срещу. Philadelphia’s Shavante Dixon, and Claremont, NH junior middleweight Rickey Ford (1-1-1) срещу. Philadelphia’s Demetrius Thomas.

 

 

 

Also fighting on the undercard in six-round bouts are Stoughton, MA полусредна категория Travis Demko (5-1, 1 KO) срещу. Paul DeSouza, and New Jersey middleweight Chris “Sandman” Thomas (7-0-1, 4 Нокаута) срещу. Lynn, MA middleweight John Hantzopoulas.

 

 

 

Всички битки и бойци са обект на промяна.

 

 

 

Билети, на цена $60.00 (ринга), $45.00 и $30.00, са в продажба и на разположение за закупуване на www.ticketriver.com. Tables with wait service are also available for $400.00. Half-priced tickets are available for active members of the military, police and fire departments.

 

 

 

Вратите отварят в 7:00 вечерта, Първият мач 7:30 p.m. И.

 

 

 

Event sponsors include Betley Chevrolet, Tobin Scientific, Matrix Aerospace, TownPlace Suites, Manchester Monarchs and Cars.com.

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Granite Chin invades Granite State againFight Night at The Zone

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Април 7 at The SportsZone in Derry, азот на h.
Derek Silveira
(photo by Emily Harney)
КУИНСИ, Маса. (Февруари 28, 2018) — Many of New England’s best and brightest professional boxers will be in action Събота нощ, Април 7, as Granite Chin Promotions returns to the Granite State, presentingFight Night at the Zone,” at The Sports Zone in Derry, New Hampshire.
Granite Chin is excited to be back in New Hampshire,” co-promoter Chuck Shearns каза. “The town of Derry and the local businesses have already started to support the event. We are looking forward to having professional boxing in the area. Some of the fighters on the show gave us some great fights last time around and we certainly expect more on this show.
Former New England junior middleweight champion Derek “The SurgeonSilveira (13-2, 7 Нокаута), of Salem, MA, headlines in a 10-round match.
New England cruiserweight champion Крис Траети, an Iraq War veteran from Quincy, MA, will headline the event in a non-title, eight-round co-featured event. Traietti is also the co-promoter ofFight Night at The Zone.
Дорчестър, MA lightweight Габриел Дюлюк (11-2, 3 Нокаута) will be showcased in an eight-round fight. Undefeated UBF New England cruiserweight champion Richie “Попай Моряка” Rivera (6-0, 5 Нокаута), of Hartford, CT, returns to N.H. в шест многофункционален, as does New Jersey middleweight ChrisSandman” Thomas (7-0-1, 4 Нокаута).
Also fighting on the undercard in four-round bouts are Clairemont, NH junior middleweight Ricky Ford (1-1-1), Peabody, MA light heavyweight Russell Kimber (1-0), Данбъри, CT junior welterweight Омар Bordoy (4-0, 1 KO), and pro-debuting Irish welterweight Paddy McGee, who fights out of Dorchester.

Chris Traietti is fighting and co-promoting Април. 7 в Дери, NH
All opponents will soon be determined. Всички битки и бойци са обект на промяна.
Билети, на цена $60.00 (ринга), $45.00 и $30.00, са в продажба и на разположение за закупуване на www.ticketriver.com. Tables with wait service are also available for $400.00.
Вратите отварят в 7:00 p.m., Първият мач 7:30 p.m. И.
Event sponsors include Bentley Chevrolet, Tobin Scientific, Matrix Aerospace, TownPlace Suites, Manchester Monarchs and Cars.com.
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Granite Chin’sRumble at The RIM” Официалните резултати

Ричард “Popeye the Sailor Man” Rivera
Good to finish because he eats his spinach
Russell Kimber wins pro debut
HAMPTON, азот на h. (Декември 9, 2017) — Colorful light heavyweight prospect Ричард “Попай Моряка” Rivera остана непобеден (5-0, 4 Нокаута), ветеран Roberto “Старият” Валенцуела, last night (Сб) в “Rumble at The RIM” Main Event, presented by Granite Chin Promotions, at The RIM Sports Complex in Hampton, New Hampshire.
Rivera, fighting out of Hartford (CT), controlled the action from the opening bell against his battle-tested opponent from Mexico, who had a tremendous experience advantage in his 147тата про бой, compared to Rivera’s fifth.
Valenzuela spent most of the time on the ropes, while Rivera teed-off on him, until a beautiful placed left hook by Rivera decked Valenzuela, who failed to get up until after referee Mike Ryan completed the 10-count.
A busload of Rivera’s fans drove five hours from Hartford through a snowstorm, arriving just before Rivera entered the ring. “Това означава много за мен,” Rivera smiled as he spoke about his fans. “We’re more than a gym, ние сме семейство.
I was so used to an amateur style but now I’m a pro. I’m relaxing and picking my punches. До, I want to win the New England title. It’s vacant and I want it!”
This was our first show in New Hampshire and I consider it a success,” co-promoter Chuck ShearnS каза, “despite some things going against us like tonight’s weather. We’re grateful for the support we received from Hampton, New Hampshire, the commission and local businesses. They worked with us and we can’t wait to return.
The son and nephew of multiple-time world kickboxing championsfather Tommy and uncleworked his cornerPeabody, MA Russell Kimber had a promising pro debut against tough Nathan Schulte in a match contested at a 185-pound catchweight. The 32-year-old Kimber, who was the crowd favorite having lived several years in New Hampshire, overcame the determined Schulte for a hard-fought victory by way of a four-round majority decision.
I was a little nervous with this being my first time in a pro ring,” Kimber admitted after his fight. “I hadn’t been in a ring for 1 ½ years and there was some ring rust. Сега, I know what I need to good, and I’ll be a lot better next fight. This was my first camp and I’ve learned a lot. I’d like to stay busy, come back in late January, early February.
Undefeated Whitman, MA junior welterweight prospect Микрофон “Bad ManOhan, Jr.charged across the ring, unloading a powerful right that immediately sent Bardraiel Smith към платното. Smith somehow got to his feet but Ohan quickly ended Smith’s night, only 30-second into round one, as referee Ryan waved off the action.
New England cruiserweight champion and the show’s co-promoter, Iraq War veteran Крис Траети (25-5, 19 Нокаута) outclassed Fabian Valdez en route to a win by second-round knockout in a stay-busy fight to close out 2017. In a non-title fight contested at a 185-pounds catchweight, the Quincy, MA-based Traietti floored his game Mexican opponent with a straight right midway through the opening round, closing the show in the second round with a series of unanswered punches.
The only New Hampshire native on the card, Claremont junior middleweight Ricky Ford(1-1-1) won his first pro fight, taking a lop-sided, four-round unanimous decision over pro MMA fighter Andy Aiello, who made his pro boxing debut.
In another stay-busy fight, former world-rated Ryan “Полският принц” Kielczweski(27-3, 9 Нокаута), fighting out of Quincy (MA), needed only 51-seconds to finish off Mexican lightweight Francisco “El MonoMedal. Kielczweski hit Medal with a with a lethal left to the body, leaving Medal in obvious pain and unable to rise before the 10-count.
New Jersey middleweight Chris “Sandman” Thomas (7-0-1, 4 Нокаута) kept his unbeaten pro record intact with a second-round stoppage of Demetrius Thomas. Thomas used a rapid-fire combination to drop Thomas, who beat the count, but he was getting hammered when referee Ryan stopped the fight late in the second round.
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Официалните резултати
185-LBS. ГАРАЖКА
Крис Траети (25-4, 20 Нокаута), Quincy, MA
WKO2 (1:13)
Fabian Valdez (2-2, 1 KO), Cananea, Мексико
Russell Kimber (1-0, 0 Нокаута), Peabody, MA
WDEC4 (39-37, 38-37, 38-38)
Nathan Schulte (0-4), Woburn, MA
LIGHT гиганти
Ричард Ривера (5-0, 4 Нокаута), Hartford, CT
WKO2 (1:48)
Roberto Валенцуела (69-76-2, 56 Нокаута), Aqua Prieta, Мексико
MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Chris Thomas (7-0-1, 4 Нокаута), Beachwood, NJ
WTKO2 (2:55)
Demetrius Thomas (0-7), Филаделфия, PA
JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Ricky Ford (1-1-1), Claremont, NH
WDEC4 (40-36, 40-36, 39-37)
Andy Aiello (0-1), Bridgewater, MA
JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHTS
Mike Ohan, Jr. (4-0, 2 Нокаута), Whitman, MA
WTKO1 (0:30)
Bardraiel Smith (0-3), Филаделфия, PA
LIGHTWEIGHTS
Райън Kielczweski (27-3, 9 Нокаута), Quincy, MA
WKO1 (0:51)
Francisco, Medel (11-11, 7 Нокаута), Uruapan, Мексико
Event sponsors included Seabrook Inn, Tobin Scientific, Jeremy’s Pizzeria and Sports Bar, and Matrix Aerospace.

Granite Chin invades Granite State withRumble at The Rim

HAMPTON, NH (Ноември 13, 2017) – Granite Chin Promotions invades the Granite State on Събота, Декември 9, showcasing some of New England’s top professional boxers on theRumble at The Rim” карта, at The Rim in Hampton, New Hampshire.
A portion of the proceeds will go to Hampton Youth Association.
We are excited to bring Granite Chin to New Hampshire,” промотор Chuck Shearns каза. “The town of Hampton and its officials have really embraced us. We have teamed up with a great charity, Hampton Youth Association. The state boxing commission has been extremely encouraging and cooperative, който, откровено, is not something we are used to and that’s been a breath of fresh air. We’re going to put on a good event and plan to be back more often next year.
New England cruiserweight champion Крис Траети (24-4, 19 Нокаута), fighting out of Quincy (MA), will fight in an eight-round bout to be contested at a 185-pounds catch-weight. A former World Boxing Council United States cruiserweight titlist, Traietti is a college graduate who did one tour of duty in Iraq while serving in the U.S. Военна авиация.
Talented Quincy lightweight Ryan “Полският принц” Kielczweski (26-3, 8 Нокаута) will be showcased in a six-round bout.
Entertaining Hartford (CT) light heavyweight prospect Richie “Попай Моряка” Rivera (4-0, 3 Нокаута) will put his undefeated record on the line in a six-round fight.
Също така се бори за undercard, всичко това в четири кръгли мачове, are pro-debuting 185-pounder Russ Kimber, of Peabody (MA), Claremont (NH) младши среднотежка Ricky Ford (0-1-1) in his home state debut as a professional boxer, unbeaten Holbrook (MA) борец от полусредна категория Mike O’Han, Jr. (3-0, 1 KO), and New Jersey middleweight Chris Thomas (6-0-1, 3 Нокаута).
This card features some of the best talent in New England,” Shearn added, “including undefeated Richie Rivera, to go along with New Hampshire natives Ricky Ford and Russell Kimber. Also slated to be in action are contender Ryan Kielczweski, New England cruiserweight champ Chris Traietti and undefeated prospect Mike O’Han, Jr. We expect some good scrapes.
All opponents will soon be determined. Всички битки и бойци са обект на промяна.
Билети, на цена $60.00 (ринга) и $45.00 (общо признание), са в продажба и на разположение за закупуване на www.ticketriver.com.
Вратите отварят в 6:45 p.m., Първият мач 7:00 p.m. И.
Event sponsors include Seabrook Inn, Tobin Scientific and Matrix Aerospace.
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Декември. 9 at The Rim in Hampton, азот на h.

Former UFC heavyweight title challenger GabrielNapaoGonzaga Victorious in pro boxing debut

NEW ENGLAND’S FUTURE 4” РЕЗУЛТАТИ

 

Gabriel Gonzaga (R) won his pro boxing debut
WORCESTER, Маса. (Октомври 29, 2017) – Former UFC heavyweight title challenger Gabriel “NapaoGonzaga has a successful pro boxing debut last night (Събота, Октомври. 28) in the co-featured event on theNew England’s Future 4” карта, представена от Rivera Промоции Развлечения (RPE), at DCU Center, Exhibition Hall, в Уорчестър.
6′ 2″, 280-pound Brazilian, now fighting out of Worcester (MA), fought another pro-debut boxer with limited MMA experience, Alejandro Esquilin Santiago, на Тампа (FL). Gonzaga stalked the southpaw Santiago, landing some hard shots in the opening round. The heavy-handed Gonzaga picked up the pace in the third and his upset-minded opponent responded in a positive fashion. Both fighters exchanged freely in the fourth and final round, neither was hurt during the contest, and Gonzaga was awarded a win by four-round majority decision.
I thought I’d be more relaxed in the ring like I had been in the gym,” Gonzaga said. “I did my best and came away with a victory. I was too safe in the third round. My punches were much strong and a lot of his punches I blocked with my gloves. This was really great! тази вечер”

Gonzaga (L) defeated Santiago
I felt good and gave it my all,” Santiago remarked. “He hit me with some shots and gave ’em back. Not only does he have a big nose (“Napao”), he has a strong, big head, също.”
В основното събитие, popular Hartford (CT) полутежката Ричард “Попай Моряка” Rivera остана непобеден, improving his record to 4-0 (3 Нокаута), with a first-round knockout of an over-matched Hansen Castillo (0-3)
Rivera, not relations to the promoter, first dropped Castillo with a beautifully placed left uppercut and finished the show moments later with a left hook that sent Castillo flying to canvas. Рефер Kevin Hope didn’t bother to count.
My coaches were telling me to be calm because it was a six-round bout,” Ривера е обяснено. “I saw that he had his left down and caught him with an uppercut. I’m strong to the finish because I eat my spinach.
New Haven junior middleweight Edwin Sosa (11-2-2, 4 Нокаута) overcame at 15-pound disadvantage, най-малкото, en route to a dominant six-round unanimous decision over Anthony “The Animal” Евърет (1-7), of Rowley (MA).
Данбъри (CT) младши полусредна категория Омар Bordoy, Jr. (3-0, 1 KO) stopped New York veteran Bryan “Тухлата” Abraham (6-31, 6 Нокаута) в четвъртия и последен кръг. Abraham was decked twice and after counting to 10 after Abraham’s second time on the canvas, рефер Paul Casey waved off the action.
Three-time national amateur champion ElvisChi Chi” Фигероа (3-0, 1 KO), fighting out of New Haven, pitched a complete shutout over a game, про-дебютирайки Rene Nazare(0-1), Бразилия, for a convincing win by way of a four-round unanimous decision.
Southbridge (MA) борец от полусредна категория Wilfredo “на Sucaro” езически (3-0, 1 KO) pinnedPatrick Leal (0-4), на Уобърн, on the ropes early, dropping him three times until referee Casey halted the fight midway through the opening round.
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Основно събитие – LIGHT гиганти
Ричард Ривера (4-0, 3 Нокаута), Hartford, CT
WKO1 (2:18)
Hansen Castillo (0-3), Orlando, FL
CO-ИГРАЛЕН– Гиганти
Gabriel Gonzaga (1-0), Worcester, MA
40-36, 40-36, 38-38)
Alejandro Esquilin Santiago (за дебют), Tampa, FL.
SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Елвис Фигероа (3-0, 1 KO), New Haven, CT
WDEC4 (40-36, 40-36, 40-36)
Rene Nazare (0-1), Бразилия
JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Edwin Soto (10-2-2, 4 Нокаута), New Haven, CT
WDEC6 (60-54, 60-54, 58-56)
Anthony Everett (1-6), Rawley, MA
WELTERWEIGHTS
Wilfredo Pagan (3-0, 1 KO), Southbridge, MA
TKO1 (1:36).
Patrick Leal (0-4), Woburn, MA
JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHTS
Омар Bordoy, Jr. (3-0, 1 KO), Данбъри, CT
WTKO4 :148)
Bryan “Тухлата” Abraham (6-31, 6 Нокаута), Скънектади, NY
(All fights & бойци, подлежащи на промяна)
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New boxing chapter to start for former UFC heavyweight title challenger GabrielNapaoGonzaga

Октомври 28 в Уорчестър, MA
WORCESTER, Маса. (Октомври 19, 2017) – The next chapter of former UFC heavyweight title challenger Gabriel “NapaoGonzaga starts October 28тата when he makes his professional boxing debut fighting on theNew England Future 4” карта, the fourth and final 2017 installment of the popular professional boxing series, “Бъдещето на Нова Англия”, to be held at the DCU Center (Exhibition Hall) в Уорчестър, Massachusetts.
New England’s Future 4is presented by Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE), which is owned and operated by retired three-time, две разделение световен шампион Хосе Антонио Ривера и синът му, Anthonee (A.J.) Rivera.
The 38-year-old Gonzaga teaches Brazilian Ju-Jitsu (BJJ) in Worcester and lives nearby in Ludlow (MA). An imposing physical fighter, 6′ 2″, 260-pound Gonzaga (17-11-0, 7 Нокаута, 9 SUBs, 1 Декември), притежава 4тата degree black belt in BJJ. The highlight of his MMA career was at the 2007 UFC 70, held in Manchester, Великобритания, in which he knocked out K-1, Pride and Rizen champion Mirko Cro Cop with a head kick in the opening round, positioning Gonzaga for his unsuccessful challenge of UFC Heavyweight Champion Randy Couture in his next fight.
Gonzaga, who retired from MMA 1 ½ years ago, also defeated Бен Ротуел, Shawn Jordan и Chris Tuchscherer, among the more notable UFC fighters he faced in the Octagon.
(L-R) – Роки Гонсалес & Gabriel Gonzaga
Gonzago has a new opponent for his four-round bout, Tampa’s pro-debuting Alejandro Esquilin Santiago, who also has a pro MMA background.
I like challenges in my life,” Gonzaga explained why he’s making his pro debut. “I set new goals because I like to be competitive in sports. I have a good boxing coach who told me I should try. I was a BJJ (Бразилско жиу-житцу) world champion and UFC title contender. I have good boxing skills and plan to put on a good show. I do have one-punch power and hit hard.
I started boxing in 2001 and worked at it every day for two years to learn, but then I was competing in MMA. Сега, I’m focused on boxing. I think boxing is the hardest part of MMA. I know you can’t make mistakes in boxing and there’s no time to relax. В MMA, I could relax a little at times in clinches, but the referee won’t allow that in boxing. I’ll probably fight more than once but not too many because of my age and I’m not really at the high-level of boxing like I was in MMA.
Gonzaga’s head boxing trainer, Роки Гонсалес, has been working with several MMA fighters, including Gonzaga, for more than a decade to help them improve their striking skills. Gonzalez freely admits that Gonzaga knew how to box before he started working with him, crediting Gonzaga’s Muay Thai coach, and that boxing came naturally to the big Brazilian who has made an easy adjustment from the Octagon to the ring. Gonzalez also feels that leg positioning differences for MMA fighters switching to boxing, in terms of throwing proper punches, is somewhat overrated.
“В бокса,” Гонзалес каза, “fighters need their hands like their legs and elbows in MMA. Distance and timing is more important than where their legs and feet are positioned. Gabriel doesn’t like sparring with headgear, така, his sparring is more like real fighting. He’s been hot with some real shots but he’s responded well. He’s always going to have a puncher’s chance and he’s deceptive because he doesn’t look as fast as he is.
We didn’t really plan anything but he got this good opportunity. He’s always wanted to turn pro as a boxer and go from there. Gabriel is a good listener who keeps working hard to get better. When he first brought up boxing, he was contracted by the UFC, but we started talking about him boxing after the UFC released him. He knew Jose from him teaching boxing. Gabriel isn’t doing this for the money. He’s a competitive guy who wanted to try boxing.
Former WBU Americans and IBU North American cruiserweight champion, VinnieAmerican NightmareCarita (16-1-1, 15 Нокаута), fighting out of Pembroke (MA), will take on Bolivian heavyweight champion Саул “El Fenjx AsesinoFaraff (64-23-3, 56 Нокаута) в основното събитие от осем кръга.
Hartford’s (CT) популярен Ричард “Попай Моряка” Rivera (3-0, 2 Нокаута) отговаря Hansen Castillo (0-2) in the four-round, co-featured event to be contested at a 180-pound catchweight.
Many of New England’s best and most popular N.E. fighters will be in action, включително и 2014 N.E. Golden Gloves шампион AdrianTonka” Sosa (4-0, 3 Нокаута), биете от близката Lawrence (MA), срещу. veteran Norwalk (CT) борец от полусредна категория Shakha Moore (12-23-3, 2 Нокаута) в шест кръг мач.
Also fighting on the undercard in four-round fights include 2016 N.E. Golden Gloves champio, Антъни Laureano (5-0, 3 Нокаута), of East Hartford (CT) срещу. Bruno Dias (0-3), на Уобърн (MA), New Haven (CT) Edwin Soto (10-2-2, 4 Нокаута) срещу. Anthony Everett (1-6). на Лорънс, at a 150-pound catchweight, three-time USA Boxing Nationals champion Елвис Фигероа (2-0, 1 KO), на New Haven (CT), срещу. pro-debuting Brazilian native Rene Nazare, Southbridge (MA) младши полусредна категория Wilfredo “на Sucaro” езически (2-0) срещу. Patrick Leal (0-3), на Уобърн (MA), at a 150-pound catchweight, Данбъри (CT) младши полусредна категория Омар Bordoy, Jr. (2-0) срещу. Скънектади (NY) ветеранBryan “Тухлата” Abraham (6-30, 6 Нокаута), и Тими Ramos (4-0-1, 4 Нокаута), на Framingham (MA) срещу. Сет Basler (0-2), of Illinois.
Всички битки и бойци са обект на промяна.
Билети, на цена $75.00 (ринга) и $45.00 (общо признание), are on sale and available to purchase at the DCU Center box office, www.dcu.centerworcester.com, by contacting Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera
(anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) или някоя от бойците
Вратите отварят в 6:30 p.m., Първият мач 7:00 p.m. И.
Спонсори включват Лундгрен Honda, Championsofhealth.usna.com, and American Pyramids.
Part of the proceeds will go to Worcester Latino Dollars For Scholars.
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