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

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

Orlando, Fla. (Pebrero 4, 2021) – It seems only appropriate that undefeated cruiserweightRichie “Popeye The Sailor Man” Rivera (18-0, 13 KOs) has found a new home in Orlando (FL), although his heart remains in his native Hartford (CT), since he followed his partner/head trainerTony White 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, Florida).  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, unta, 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.”

Samtang sa laing bahin, Rivera and Blanco found a strong ally and friend in Hall of FamerChristy Martin, who is now a boxing promoter in Florida and North Carolina. Rivera’s last fight was this past August 15th 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 12th show in Orlando against veteran Mexican fighterUlises “El Cirillo” Jimenez (24-26-1, 18 KOs) 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, especially kids, 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 heavyweightJoe Smith, Jr. (26-3, 21 KOs), who is preparing for a Feb. 13th showdown saMaxim Vlasov (45-3 (26 KOs) 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

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“NEW ENGLAND EXPLOSION” OFFICIAL RESULTS

SPRINGFIELD, Misa. (Disyembre 13, 2019) — Rising Connecticut starsRICHIE “POPEYE THE SAILOR MAN” RIVERA ug“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.) sawww.FITE.TV.

Heavy-handed Rivera (karon 16-0, 12 KOs) took his power up to the cruiserweight division against “MIGHTY” JOE JONES(karon 11-2, 8 KOs), 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, sa matinud-anon, 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.”

Sa co-main event, Laureano (karon 13-0, 4 KOs), sa usa ka 2016 New England Golden Gloves champion from nearby East Hartford, CT., defeated Texas super lightweightANGEL “AZTEC WARRIOR” HERNANDEZ (17-14-2, 11 KOs) in a toe-to-toe battle from the opening . This TV-friendly fight could have been fought in a proverbial phone booth. Laureano, sama sa naandan, 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, nga, 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, bisan, 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; siya tough. This will build me into a better fighter. I did a lot of good things. The goal is to learn from every fight, Ako, and we’ll go back to the drawing board.”

Danbury, CT super lightweightOMAR “THE BEAST” BORDOY (karon 10-1, 3 KOs) 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 (karon 11-11, 8 KOs). 

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, lungsod nga natawhan paboritoDERRICK “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.”

Sa pag-abli bout sa gabii, Hartford welterweight prospectJEFFREY TORRES(karon 6-0, 4 KOs) sa iyang undefeated rekord, pitching a shutout for a 6-round unanimous decision over Brockton, MA journeymanANTONIO CHAVES FERNANDEZ(karon 9-40-4, 3 KOs).   Torres out-boxed Fernandez, who was buzzed several times, gikan sa pagsugod sa pagtapos sa.

Brazilian nga kahayag heavyweightLEANDRO “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:

OPISYAL RESULTA

CRUISERWEIGHTS

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

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

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

LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHTS – 4 Rounds

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), Mat. Vernon, NY

Jeffrey Torres (6-0, 4 KOs), Hartford, CT

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

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

SUPER lightweight

Anthony Laureano (13-0, 4 KOs), East Hartford, CT

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

Angel Hernandez (17-14-2, 11 KOs), McAllen, TX

Omar Bordoy (10-1, 3 KOs), Danbury, CT

WDEC8 (80-72, 80-72, 80-72) 

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

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LIVE ON NESN FROM MASSMUTUAL CENTER IN SPRINGFIELD, MA

SPONSORED BY MGM SPRINGFIELD

Boston (Disyembre 9, 2019) — Having already announced a fierce New England focused tripleheader showcasing, Hartford’s RICHIE “POPEYE THE SAILOR MAN” RIVERA (15-0, 12 KO ni), Ug. Hartford’s “ACTION” ANTHONY LAUREANO (12-0, 4 KO ni) and Danbury’s OMAR “THE BEAST” BORDOY (9-1, 3 KO ni), Star Boxing is pleased to showcase local Springfield fan favorites DERRICK WHITLEY II ug ANGEL VAZQUEZ, who are ready to shine this Friday night, sa managlahing bouts

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 saleHERE and at the MassMutual Center Box Office. “New England Explosion” will air live in a first for New England Sports Network (NESN), sugod sa 9 sa gabii. UG / 6 sa gabii. PT. As the home of the Boston Bruins and Boston Red Sox, NESN is available nationally on a sports subscription basis.

Whitley, nga magtigumJERMAINE 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.”

Vazquez (0-1), a native of Puerto Rico, mga nawongLEANDRO SILVA (1-3) in a 4-round match.

"Mibati ko og dakong, 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 KOs) vs. Brockton, MA veteranANTONIO FERNANDEZ (9-39-4, 3 KOs).

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

Disyembre 13 “New England Explosion” Tickets

Tiket magsugod sa $40.00 (excludes facility fees and convenience charges) ug sa saleHERE and the MassMutual Center Box Office.

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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 website, 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”HERE.

Pultahan sa 6 sa gabii. UG, unang bout sa 7:30 sa gabii. ET and the NESN broadcast commences at 9 sa gabii. UG.

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“Fight Night at The Zone” RESULTS from Derry, NH

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stops Larry Smith in 5

Undefeated New England prospects

Richard Rivera & Irvin Gonzalez

Register sensational 1st round knockouts

 

 

“Fight Night at The Zone”

OPISYAL RESULTA

 

 

 

 

DERRY, N.H. (Abril 8, 2018) — The official weigh in was held today for tomorrow (Sabado) evening’s “Fight Night at the Zone,” gipresentar sa mga Promosi nga Granite Chin, at The Sportszone in Derry, New Hampshire.

 

 

 

 

Sa main event, Dorchester, MA junior middleweight Gabriel Duluc (12-3, 3 KOs) used a vicious body attack to stop veteran Texas fighter Larry “Slomoshun” Smith sa ikalima nga round. A right to the liver put Smith down, but he beat the referee Mike Ryan‘s count. 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 Richard “Popeye Ang marinero Tawo” Rivera (7-0, 6 KOs), who knocked out cruiserweight Randy “The Rattler” Campbell (3-19, 2 KOs) with the first punch in their non-title fight, a lethal right that broke Campbell’s lower right ankle.

 

 

 

 

Flashy Worcester, MA paglaum Irvin Gonzalez (9-0, 8 KOs) overwhelmed his Mexican opponent, junior welterweight Francisco “Unggoy” Average (12-13, 8 KOs), blasting him from every angle en route to a first-round technical knockout, in which Medal went to the canvas twice.

 

 

 

 

Champion sa New England cruiserweight Chris Traietti (26-4, 21 KOs), also the co-promoter, pounded “Jammin” James Morrow (12-23-3, 5 KOs) 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 welterweight Travis “Ang Outlaw” Demko (6-1, 1 KO) labaw sa tanan Paul DeSouza (0-11), of Somerville, pitching a six-round shutout decision.

 

 

 

 

With former world champion Wilfredo, Vasquez, Jr. supporting him, Springfield, MA welterweight Anthony Velasquez (2-0, 2 KOs) needed only 43 seconds to finish off Shavonte Dixon (0-3).

 

 

 

 

Danbury, CT junior welterweight Omar “Ang Mananap nga Mapintas” Bordoy, Jr. (5-0, 1 KO) nagpabilin nga undefeated, taking a four-round unanimous decision from a game Carlos Galindo (0-2).

 

 

 

 

Lokal nga paborito, 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 KOs), sa diha nga John Hantzopoulos (0-2) failed to answer the bell for the third round.

 

Bug-os nga mga resulta sa ubos:

 

 

OPISYAL RESULTA

 

 

PANGUNANG PANGHITABO – JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Gabriel Duluc (12-3, 3 KOs), Dorchester, MA
WTKO5 (1:40)
Larry Smith (10-35-1, 7 KOs), Dallas, TX

CO-FEATURE – CRUISERWEIGHTS
Richard Rivera (7-0, 6 KOs), Hartford, CT
WKO1 (0:37)
Randy Campbell (3-19, 2 KOs), Bowerston, OH

Heavyweights
Chris Traietti (26-4, 21 KOs), Quincy, MA
WTKO3 (0:53)James Morrow (12-23-3, 5 KOs), Lafayette, SA.

 

 

 

SUPER MIDDEWEIGHTS

Chris Thomas (8-0-1, 5 KOs), 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), Somerville, MA

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHTS
Irvin Gonzalez (9-0, 8 KOs), Worcester, MA
WTKO1 (1:57)
Francisco Medel (12-13, 8 KOs), Sonora, Mexico

 

 

 

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

Bardraiel Smith (0-4), Philadelphia, PA

 

 

 

Omar Bordoy, Jr. (5-0, 1 KO), Danbury, CT
WDEC4 (40-35, 40-35, 40-36)
Carlos Galindo (0-2), Woburn, MA

 

 

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Undefeated featherweight prospect Irvin Gonzalez added to “Fight Night at The Zone”

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This Saturday at The SportsZone in Derry, N.H.

 

 

 

KWARTA, Misa. (Abril 2, 2018) — This Saturday night’s “Fight Night at The Zone”, gipresentar sa mga Promosi nga Granite Chin, has been strengthened by the late addition of hot prospect Irvin Gonzalez 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 KOs), fighting out of Worcester, MA, mao ang usa ka 2015 Bag-ong England Golden gwantes champion, who qualified for the 2016 Olympic Pagsulay. The 21-year-old featherweight prospect will face Mexican Francisco “Unggoy” Medalya (12-12, 8 KOs) sa usa ka unom-ka-round bout.

 

 

 

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,” Gonzalez miingon. “No layoffs for me. I’ve been sparring 3-4 times a week to polish my craft. Ako sa kanunay nag-andam. 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, Abril 7th, against a tough, batid nga kontra. He’s a veteran boxer from Mexico. After this Saturday night, I’ll concentrate on my next fight, Mayo 5th at Foxwoods.”

 

 

 

The addition of Gonzalez with a card featuring some of tomorrow’s stars such as Hartford, CT light heavyweight champion Richard “Popeye Ang marinero Tawo” Rivera (6-0, 5 KOs) 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 Randy “The Rattler” Campbell, of Ohio, in the six-round co-featured event.

 

 

 

“We are happy to have Irvin on our show,” kauban nga tigpasiugda Chuck Shearns miingon. “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. Irvin, 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. ”

 

 

 

Dorchester, MA lightweight Gabriel Duluc (11-3, 2 KOs) headlines in the eight-round main event against Dallas veteran Larry “Slomoshun” Smith.

 

 

 

Beterano sa Gubat sa Iraq Chris Traietti (25-4, 20 KOs), nakig-away gikan sa 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 of “Fight Night at The Zone.”

 

 

 

Another top Conn. paglaom, Danbury junior welterweight Omar Bordoy (4-0, 1 KO), makakuha sa Carlos Galindo, sa Woburn (MA), in a four-round match. Other four-rounders on the undercard include Peabody, MA gaan nga gibug-aton Russell Kimber (1-0) vs. Dustin Caplinger; Irish welterweight Paddy McGee, now fighting out of Dorchester (MA), makes his pro debut vs. Philadelphia’s Bardraiel Smith; Springfield, MA welterweight Anthony Velezquez (1-0, 1 KO) vs. Philadelphia’s Shavante Dixon, and Claremont, NH junior middleweight Rickey Ford (1-1-1) vs. Philadelphia’s Demetrius Thomas.

 

 

 

Also fighting on the undercard in six-round bouts are Stoughton, MA welterweight Travis Demko (5-1, 1 KO) vs. Paul DeSouza, ug New Jersey middleweight Chris “Sandman” Thomas (7-0-1, 4 KOs) vs. Lynn, MA mediumweight John Hantzopoulas.

 

 

 

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Ang mga tiket, nagkantidad sa $60.00 (ringside), $45.00 ug $30.00, anaa sa pagbaligya ug anaa sa pagpalit sa 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.

 

 

 

Pultahan sa 7:00 sa gabii, unang bout 7:30 sa gabii. UG.

 

 

 

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Granite Chin invades Granite State again “Fight Night at The Zone”

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Abril 7 at The SportsZone in Derry, N.H.
Derek Silveira
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KWARTA, Misa. (Pebrero 28, 2018) — Many of New England’s best and brightest professional boxers will be in action Sabado sa gabii, Abril 7, as Granite Chin Promotions returns to the Granite State, presenting “Fight Night at the Zone,” at The Sports Zone in Derry, New Hampshire.
“Granite Chin is excited to be back in New Hampshire,” kauban nga tigpasiugda Chuck Shearns miingon. “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 Surgeon” Silveira (13-2, 7 KOs), of Salem, MA, headlines in a 10-round match.
Champion sa New England cruiserweight Chris Traietti, 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 of “Fight Night at The Zone.”
Dorchester, MA lightweight Gabriel Duluc (11-2, 3 KOs) will be showcased in an eight-round fight. Undefeated UBF New England cruiserweight champion Richie “Popeye Ang marinero Tawo” Rivera (6-0, 5 KOs), of Hartford, CT, returns to N.H. sa usa ka unom nga-rounder, as does New Jersey middleweight Chris “Sandman” Thomas (7-0-1, 4 KOs).
Also fighting on the undercard in four-round bouts are Clairemont, NH junior middleweight Ricky Ford (1-1-1), Peabody, MA gaan nga gibug-aton Russell Kimber (1-0), Danbury, CT junior welterweight Omar Bordoy (4-0, 1 KO), and pro-debuting Irish welterweight Paddy McGee, who fights out of Dorchester.

Chris Traietti is fighting and co-promoting Apr. 7 sa Derry, NH
Ang tanan nga mga kontra madeterminar sa dili madugay. Ang tanan nga mga away ug manggugubat sa mga subject sa kausaban.
Ang mga tiket, nagkantidad sa $60.00 (ringside), $45.00 ug $30.00, anaa sa pagbaligya ug anaa sa pagpalit sa www.ticketriver.com. Tables with wait service are also available for $400.00.
Pultahan sa 7:00 sa gabii., unang bout 7:30 sa gabii. UG.
Event sponsors include Bentley Chevrolet, Siyentipikong Tobin, Matrix Aerospace, TownPlace Suites, Manchester Monarchs and Cars.com.
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Granite Chin's “Rumble sa The RIM” OPISYAL RESULTA

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Richard “Si Popeye nga Sailor Man” Rivera
Maayo mahuman kay gikaon niya ang iyang spinach
Nagdaog si Russell Kimber sa pro debut
HAMPTON, N.H. (Disyembre 9, 2017) — Mabulukon ang gaan nga gibug-aton sa timbang nga paglaum Richard “Popeye Ang marinero Tawo” Rivera nagpabilin nga undefeated (5-0, 4 KOs), beterano Roberto “Ang Daang” Valenzuela, kagabii (Saturday) sa “Rumble sa The RIM” main event, gipresentar sa mga Promosi nga Granite Chin, sa The RIM Sports Complex sa Hampton, New Hampshire.
Rivera, nakig-away gikan sa Hartford (CT), kontrolado ang aksyon gikan sa nagbukas nga kampanilya batok sa iyang kontra nga gisulayan sa panagsangka gikan sa Mexico, nga adunay daghang kasinatian nga bentaha sa iya 147th pro away, kumpara sa ikalima nga bahin ni Rivera.
Gibug-atan sa kadaghanan ni Valenzuela ang mga lubid, samtang si Rivera nag-te-off kaniya, hangtod sa usa ka matahum nga gibutang nga left hook ni Rivera nga gidayandayanan ang Valenzuela, kinsa napakyas sa pagbangon hangtod nahuman ang referee Mike Ryan nahuman ang 10-count.
Usa ka busload sa mga tagahanga ni Rivera ang nagpadagan lima ka oras gikan sa Hartford pinaagi sa usa ka snowstorm, pag-abut sa wala pa mosulod sa singsing si Rivera. “Dako ang hinungdan niana kanako,” Nakapahiyom si Rivera samtang nagsulti bahin sa iyang mga fans. “Labi pa kami sa usa ka gym, kita sa pamilya.
“Naanad na ako sa usa ka estilo sa amateur apan karon usa ako ka pro. Nagpahayahay ako ug nagpili sa akong mga suntok. Next, Gusto nakong makuha ang titulo sa New England. Bakante kini ug gusto ko kini!”
“Kini ang una namong pasundayag sa New Hampshire ug giisip nako kini nga usa ka malampuson,” kauban nga tigpasiugda Chuck Shearns miingon, “bisan pa sa pipila ka mga butang nga kontra kanamo sama sa panahon karong gabii. Nagpasalamat kami sa suporta nga among nadawat gikan sa Hampton, New Hampshire, ang komisyon ug mga lokal nga negosyo. Nagtrabaho sila kauban namo ug dili kami makahulat nga mobalik.”
Ang anak nga lalaki ug pag-umangkon sa daghang mga oras nga kampiyon sa kalibutan nga kickboxing – amahan Tommy ug uyoan – nagtrabaho ang iyang kanto — Peabody, MA Russell Kimber adunay usa ka promising pro debut kontra lisud Nathan Schulte sa usa ka duwa nga gisangka sa 185-pound catchweight. Ang 32-anyos nga si Kimber, kinsa ang gusto sa kadaghanan nga nagpuyo sa daghang tuig sa New Hampshire, nadaog ang determinadong Schulte alang sa usa ka makugihon nga kadaugan pinaagi sa usa ka upat ka hugna nga desisyon sa kadaghanan.
“Medyo gikulbaan ako sa kini nga akong una nga higayon sa usa ka pro ring,” Giangkon ni Kimber pagkahuman sa iyang away. “Wala ako sa usa ka singsing alang sa 1 ½ ka tuig ug adunay pipila nga singsing nga taya. Karon, Nahibal-an nako kung unsa ang kinahanglan nako nga maayo, ug mas maayo kaayo ko sa sunod nga away. Kini ang una nakong kampo ug daghan ang akong nahibal-an. Gusto ko magpadayon nga busy, balik sa katapusan sa Enero, sayong bahin sa Pebrero.”
Wala’y pilde nga si Whitman, MA prospek sa junior welterweight Mike “Daotang Tawo” Ohan, Jr.gisuhan sa tibuuk nga singsing, pagdiskarga sa us aka kusog nga katungod nga gipadala dayon Bardraiel Smith sa canvas. Nakatindog si Smith bisan unsaon apan dali nga natapos ni Ohan ang gabii ni Smith, 30-segundo ra sa round one, ingon sa paghawa ni referee Ryan sa aksyon.
Champion sa New England cruiserweight ug co-promoter sa show, Beterano sa Gubat sa Iraq Chris Traietti (25-5, 19 KOs) labaw sa tanan Fabian Valdez padulong sa usa ka kadaugan pinaagi sa ikaduhang hugna nga knockout sa usa ka kanunay nga busy nga away aron magsira 2017. Sa usa ka away nga wala’y titulo nga gisangka sa 185-pounds nga catchweight, ang Quincy, Ang nagbase sa MA nga si Traietti naglutaw sa iyang kaatbang nga Mehikano nga adunay tul-id nga tuo nga tungatunga sa pagbukas nga hugna, pagtapos sa pasundayag sa ikaduhang hugna uban ang usa ka serye sa wala pa matubag nga mga suntok.
Ang nag-inusarang lumad sa New Hampshire nga naa sa card, Claremont junior mediumweight Ricky Ford(1-1-1) nagdaog sa iyang labing una nga away sa pro, pagkuha sa usa ka lop-sided, upat ka hugna nga unanimous decision sa pro MMA fighter Andy Aiello, kinsa naghimo sa iyang pro boxing debut.
Sa laing away nga busy, kanhing gi-rate sa kalibutan Ryan “Ang Polish nga Prince” Kielczweski(27-3, 9 KOs), nakig-away gikan sa Quincy (MA), Kinahanglan lang og 51-segundo aron matapos ang lightweight sa Mexico Francisco “Unggoy” Medalya. Si Kielczweski naigo sa Medal gamit ang usa nga nakamatay nga nahabilin sa lawas, gibiyaan ang Medal sa klaro nga kasakit ug dili makabangon sa wala pa ang 10-count.
Bag-ong tunga sa timbang sa New Jersey Chris “Sandman” Thomas (7-0-1, 4 KOs) gitago ang wala’y pilde nga rekord sa pro nga wala’y pilde sa ikaduhang hugna nga paghunong Demetrius Thomas. Si Thomas ninggamit usa ka dali nga sunog nga kombinasyon aron ihulog si Thomas, kinsa nagpildi sa ihap, apan nagmartilyo siya sa dihang gihunong sa referee ni Ryan ang away sa hinapos nga bahin sa ikaduhang hugna.
Bug-os nga mga resulta sa ubos:
OPISYAL RESULTA
185-Ang LBS. CATCHWEIGHT
Chris Traietti (25-4, 20 KOs), Quincy, MA
WKO2 (1:13)
Fabian Valdez (2-2, 1 KO), Cananea, Mexico
Russell Kimber (1-0, 0 KOs), Peabody, MA
WDEC4 (39-37, 38-37, 38-38)
Nathan Schulte (0-4), Woburn, MA
KAHAYAG heavyweights
Richard Rivera (5-0, 4 KOs), Hartford, CT
WKO2 (1:48)
Roberto Valenzuela (69-76-2, 56 KOs), Aqua Prieta, Mexico
Middleweights
Chris Thomas (7-0-1, 4 KOs), Kahoy nga Baybayon, NJ
WTKO2 (2:55)
Demetrius Thomas (0-7), Philadelphia, 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 KOs), Whitman, MA
WTKO1 (0:30)
Bardraiel Smith (0-3), Philadelphia, PA
Lightweight
Ryan Kielczweski (27-3, 9 KOs), Quincy, MA
WKO1 (0:51)
Francisco, Average (11-11, 7 KOs), Uruapan, Mexico
Ang mga tigpasiugda sa kalihokan adunay kauban nga Seabrook Inn, Siyentipikong Tobin, Jeremy's Pizzeria ug Sports Bar, ug Matrix Aerospace.
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Gisulong sa Granite Chin ang Granite State nga adunay “Rumble sa The Rim”

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HAMPTON, NH (Nobyembre 13, 2017) – Ang mga promosyon sa Granite Chin nagsulong sa Granite State sa Sabado, Disyembre 9, gipakita ang pila sa mga nanguna nga propesyonal nga boksidor sa New England sa “Rumble sa The Rim” card, sa The Rim sa Hampton, New Hampshire.
Ang usa ka bahin sa mga nakuha makuha sa Hampton Youth Association.
“Nalipay kami nga dad-on ang Granite Chin sa New Hampshire,” promoter Chuck Shearns miingon. “Gihangop kami sa lungsod sa Hampton ug sa mga opisyal niini. Nakigkauban kami sa us aka maayong charity, Hampton Youth Association. Ang komisyon sa boksing sa estado nakapadasig ug nagtinabangay, nga, prangka, dili usa ka butang nga naandan na naton ug kana usa ka gininhawa nga presko nga hangin. Magbutang kami usa ka maayong kalihokan ug magplano nga kanunay nga mobalik sa sunod tuig.”
Champion sa New England cruiserweight Chris Traietti (24-4, 19 KOs), nakig-away gikan sa Quincy (MA), makigsangka sa walo ka hugna nga away aron mag-indigay sa 185-pounds nga catch-weight. Usa ka kanhing World Boxing Council Estados Unidos cruiserweight titlist, Si Traietti usa ka gradwado sa kolehiyo nga nagbiyahe sa Iraq samtang nagserbisyo sa U.S. Air Force.
Talento si Quincy gaan Ryan “Ang Polish nga Prince” Kielczweski (26-3, 8 KOs) igapakita sa unom ka hugna nga away.
Paglingaw sa Hartford (CT) gaan nga timbang nga paglaum Richie “Popeye Ang marinero Tawo” Rivera (4-0, 3 KOs) magbutang sa iyang wala’y pilde nga rekord sa linya sa unom ka hugna nga away.
Nakig-away usab sa undercard, tanan sa upat-ka-round duwa, pro-debut sa 185-pounder Russ Kimber, sa Peabody (MA), Claremont (NH) junior middleweight Ricky Ford (0-1-1) sa debut sa iyang estado ingon usa ka propesyonal nga boksidor, wala’y pilde nga Holbrook (MA) welterweight Mike O'Han, Jr. (3-0, 1 KO), ug New Jersey middleweight Chris Thomas (6-0-1, 3 KOs).
“Gipakita sa kini nga kard ang pila sa labing kaayo nga talento sa New England,” Midugang si Shearn, “lakip na ang wala’y pilde nga si Richie Rivera, nga mouban sa mga lumad sa New Hampshire nga sila Ricky Ford ug Russell Kimber. Gikatakda usab nga molihok mao ang contender Ryan Kielczweski, Ang champer sa timbang sa New England nga si Chris Traietti ug wala’y pilde nga palaaboton nga si Mike O'Han, Jr. Gilauman namon ang pipila nga maayo nga mga scrap.”
Ang tanan nga mga kontra madeterminar sa dili madugay. Ang tanan nga mga away ug manggugubat sa mga subject sa kausaban.
Ang mga tiket, nagkantidad sa $60.00 (ringside) ug $45.00 (general admission), anaa sa pagbaligya ug anaa sa pagpalit sa www.ticketriver.com.
Pultahan sa 6:45 sa gabii., unang bout 7:00 sa gabii. UG.
Ang mga tigpasiugda sa kalihokan adunay kauban nga Seabrook Inn, Tobin Scientific ug Matrix Aerospace.
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Dec. 9 sa The Rim sa Hampton, N.H.
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Former UFC heavyweight title challenger Gabriel “Napao” Gonzaga Victorious in pro boxing debut

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“NEW ENGLAND’S FUTURE 4” RESULTA

 

Gabriel Gonzaga (R) won his pro boxing debut
Worcester, Misa. (Oktubre 29, 2017) – Former UFC heavyweight title challenger Gabriel “Napao” Gonzaga has a successful pro boxing debut last night (Sabado, Oct. 28) in the co-featured event on the “New England’s Future 4” card, gipresentar sa Rivera Promotions Kalingawan (RPE), at DCU Center, Exhibition Hall, sa Worcester.
Ang 6′ 2″, 280-pound Brazilian, now fighting out of Worcester (MA), fought another pro-debut boxer with limited MMA experience, Alejandro Esquilin Santiago, sa Tampa (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! karong gabii”

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, usab.”
Sa main event, popular Hartford (CT) kahayag heavyweight Richard “Popeye Ang marinero Tawo” Rivera nagpabilin nga undefeated, improving his record to 4-0 (3 KOs), 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. Referee Kevin Hope didn’t bother to count.
“My coaches were telling me to be calm because it was a six-round bout,” Rivera mipasabut. “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 KOs) overcame at 15-pound disadvantage, at the very least, en route to a dominant six-round unanimous decision over Anthony “The Animal” Everett (1-7), of Rowley (MA).
Danbury (CT) junior welterweight Omar Bordoy, Jr. (3-0, 1 KO) stopped New York veteran Bryan “The Brick” Abraham (6-31, 6 KOs) in the fourth and final round. Abraham was decked twice and after counting to 10 after Abraham’s second time on the canvas, referee Paul Casey waved off the action.
Three-time national amateur champion Elvis “Chi Chi” Figueroa (3-0, 1 KO), fighting out of New Haven, pitched a complete shutout over a game, pro-debuting Rene Nazare(0-1), sa Brazil, for a convincing win by way of a four-round unanimous decision.
Southbridge (MA) welterweight Wilfredo “ang Sucaro” pagano nga (3-0, 1 KO) pinnedPatrick Leal (0-4), sa Woburn, on the ropes early, dropping him three times until referee Casey halted the fight midway through the opening round.
Bug-os nga mga resulta sa ubos:
OPISYAL RESULTA
PANGUNANG PANGHITABO – KAHAYAG heavyweights
Richard Rivera (4-0, 3 KOs), Hartford, CT
WKO1 (2:18)
Hansen Castillo (0-3), Orlando, FL
CO-FEATURE– Heavyweights
Gabriel Gonzaga (1-0), Worcester, MA
40-36, 40-36, 38-38)
Alejandro Esquilin Santiago (alang sa debut), Tampa, FL.
SUPER middleweights
Elvis Figueroa (3-0, 1 KO), New Haven, CT
WDEC4 (40-36, 40-36, 40-36)
Rene Nazare (0-1), Brazil
JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Edwin soto (10-2-2, 4 KOs), 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
Omar Bordoy, Jr. (3-0, 1 KO), Danbury, CT
WTKO4 :148)
Bryan “The Brick” Abraham (6-31, 6 KOs), Schenectady, NY
(All fights & fighters subject to change)
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New boxing chapter to start for former UFC heavyweight title challenger Gabriel “Napao” Gonzaga

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Oktubre 28 sa Worcester, MA
Worcester, Misa. (Oktubre 19, 2017) – The next chapter of former UFC heavyweight title challenger Gabriel “Napao” Gonzaga starts October 28th when he makes his professional boxing debut fighting on the “New England Future 4” card, the fourth and final 2017 installment of the popular professional boxing series, “Bag-ong England Umaabot”, to be held at the DCU Center (Exhibition Hall) sa Worcester, Massachusetts.
“New England’s Future 4” is presented by Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE), which is owned and operated by retired three-time, sa duha ka division world champion Jose Antonio Rivera ug ang iyang anak nga lalake, 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, the 6′ 2″, 260-pound Gonzaga (17-11-0, 7 KOs, 9 SUBs, 1 DISYEMBRE), naghupot 4th degree black belt in BJJ. The highlight of his MMA career was at the 2007 UFC 70, held in Manchester, United Kingdom, 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 Ben Rothwell, Shawn Jordan ug Chris Tuchscherer, among the more notable UFC fighters he faced in the Octagon.
(L-R) – Rocky Gonzalez & 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 (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu) 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. Karon, 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. Sa 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, Rocky Gonzalez, 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.
“In boxing,” Gonzalez miingon, “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, sa ingon, 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, Vinnie “American Nightmare” Carita (16-1-1, 15 KOs), fighting out of Pembroke (MA), will take on Bolivian heavyweight champion Saul “El Fenjx Asesino” Faraff (64-23-3, 56 KOs) sa walo ka hugna nga punoan nga kalihokan.
Hartford’s (CT) popular Richard “Popeye Ang marinero Tawo” Rivera (3-0, 2 KOs) magtigum 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, lakip 2014 WALA PA. Golden Gloves champion Adrian “Tonka” Sosa (4-0, 3 KOs), away gikan sa duol Lawrence (MA), vs. veteran Norwalk (CT) welterweight Shakha Moore (12-23-3, 2 KOs) diha sa usa ka unom-ka-round match.
Also fighting on the undercard in four-round fights include 2016 WALA PA. Golden Gloves champio, Anthony Laureano (5-0, 3 KOs), of East Hartford (CT) vs. Bruno Dias (0-3), sa Woburn (MA), New Haven (CT) Edwin soto (10-2-2, 4 KOs) vs. Anthony Everett (1-6). sa Lawrence, at a 150-pound catchweight, three-time USA Boxing Nationals champion Elvis Figueroa (2-0, 1 KO), sa Bag-ong Haven (CT), vs. pro-debuting Brazilian native Rene Nazare, Southbridge (MA) junior welterweight Wilfredo “ang Sucaro” pagano nga (2-0) vs. Patrick Leal (0-3), sa Woburn (MA), at a 150-pound catchweight, Danbury (CT) junior welterweight Omar Bordoy, Jr. (2-0) vs. Schenectady (NY) beteranoBryan “The Brick” Abraham (6-30, 6 KOs), ug Timmy Ramos (4-0-1, 4 KOs), sa Framingham (MA) vs. Seth Basler (0-2), of Illinois.
Ang tanan nga mga away ug manggugubat sa mga subject sa kausaban.
Ang mga tiket, nagkantidad sa $75.00 (ringside) ug $45.00 (general admission), 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) o sa bisan unsa sa mga manggugubat
Pultahan sa 6:30 sa gabii., unang bout 7:00 sa gabii. UG.
Sponsors naglakip Lundgren Honda, Championsofhealth.usna.com, and American Pyramids.
Part of the proceeds will go to Worcester Latino Dollars For Scholars.
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Twitter: @RiveraPromoEnt @joseriverachamp @KingRivera_