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Richie "Popeye The Sailor Man" Rivera findet in Orlando ein neues Zuhause

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

ORLANDO, Fla. (Februar 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 weiß 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, hoffnungsvoll, 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.”

Mittlerweile, 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 denen klopfte er herausRyan 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 mitMaxim Wlassow (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

“NEW ENGLAND EXPLOSION” OFFICIAL RESULTS

SPRINGFIELD, Masse. (Dezember 13, 2019) — Rising Connecticut starsRICHIE “POPEYE THE SAILOR MAN” RIVERA und“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.) aufwww.FITE.TV.

Heavy-handed Rivera (jetzt 16-0, 12 KOs) took his power up to the cruiserweight division against “MIGHTY” JOE JONES(jetzt 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, ehrlich, 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.”

Im Co-Main Event, Laureano (jetzt 13-0, 4 KOs), ein 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, wie immer, 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, die, 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, obwohl, 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; er ist hart. This will build me into a better fighter. I did a lot of good things. The goal is to learn from every fight, Ich werde, and we’ll go back to the drawing board.”

Danbury, CT superleichtenOMAR “THE BEAST” BORDOY (jetzt 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 (jetzt 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, Heimatstadt FavoritenDERRICK “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.”

In der Eröffnung Kampf des Abends, Hartford welterweight prospectJEFFREY TORRES(jetzt 6-0, 4 KOs) seinen ungeschlagenen Rekord intakt gehalten, pitching a shutout for a 6-round unanimous decision over Brockton, MA journeymanANTONIO CHAVES FERNANDEZ(jetzt 9-40-4, 3 KOs).   Torres out-boxed Fernandez, who was buzzed several times, von Anfang bis Ende.

Brazilian HalbschwergewichtLEANDRO “BUSCAPE” SILVA (2-3, 1 KO) ruined the homecoming for local fighterANGEL ‘ THE BLACK RICAN” VAZQUEZ (0-2) Im Fuß-out Kampf, 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.

Die vollständigen Ergebnisse und mehr Bilder unten:

OFFIZIELLE ERGEBNISSE

Cruiser

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 RUNDEN

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

WTKO4 (2:00)

Angel Vazquez (0-2), Springfield field~~POS=HEADCOMP, MA

Welterweights

Derrick Whitley II (6-1-1), Springfield field~~POS=HEADCOMP, MA

NO DECISION (2)

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

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

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

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

Whitley, , die erfülltJERMAINE CORLEY (3-8, 1 KO) in einem 6-Runden-Kampf, 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, GesichterLEANDRO SILVA (1-3) in a 4-round match.

"Ich fühle mich großartig, 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).

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

Dezember 13 “New England Explosion” Tickets

Tickets gibt es ab $40.00 (excludes facility fees and convenience charges) und bieten AngeboteHIER 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.

SCHAU WEITERFITE.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 Webseite, FITE mobile Apps für iOS, Android, and the FITE channels of Amazon Fire, Android, 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”HIER.

Die Türen öffnen um offen 6 p.m. UND, ersten Kampf an 7:30 p.m. ET and the NESN broadcast commences at 9 p.m. UND.

Fight Night at The ZoneRESULTS from Derry, NH

stops Larry Smith in 5

Undefeated New England prospects

Richard Rivera & Irvin Gonzalez

Register sensational 1st round knockouts

 

 

Fight Night at The Zone

OFFIZIELLE ERGEBNISSE

 

 

 

 

DERRY, N.H. (April 8, 2018) — The official weigh in was held today for tomorrow (Samstag) evening’sFight Night at the Zone,” von Granit Chin Promotions präsentiert, at The Sportszone in Derry, New Hampshire.

 

 

 

 

Im Main Event, Dorchester, MA Junior-Mittel Gabriel Duluc (12-3, 3 KOs) used a vicious body attack to stop veteran Texas fighter Larry “Slomoshun” Schmied in der fünften Runde. 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. Licht Schwergewichts-Champion Richard “Popeye der Seemann” Rivera (7-0, 6 KOs), who knocked out cruiserweight Geil “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 prospect Irvin Gonzalez (9-0, 8 KOs) overwhelmed his Mexican opponent, Juniorwelterweight Francisco “Der Affe” moderieren (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.

 

 

 

 

New England cruiserweight champion Chris Traietti (26-4, 21 KOs), also the co-promoter, zerstoßen JamminJames 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.

 

 

 

 

Irisches Junior Weltergewicht 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 Weltergewicht Travis “The Outlaw” Demko (6-1, 1 KO) übertroffen Paul DeSouza (0-11), of Somerville, pitching a six-round shutout decision.

 

 

 

 

With former world champion Wilfredo, Vasquez, Jr. supporting him, Springfield field~~POS=HEADCOMP, MA Weltergewicht Anthony Velasquez (2-0, 2 KOs) nur erforderlich 43 seconds to finish off Shavonte Dixon (0-3).

 

 

 

 

Danbury, CT Junior-Weltergewicht Omar “The Beast” Bordoy, Jr. (5-0, 1 KO) blieb ungeschlagen, taking a four-round unanimous decision from a game Carlos Galindo (0-2).

 

 

 

 

Lokaler Favorit, Ricky Ford (2-1-1), fighting out Claremont, NH, dropped Woburn, MA Junior-Mittel Jaco Matsos (0-2) twice before the fight was stopped by referee Mike Ryan.

 

 

 

 

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

 

Komplette Ergebnisse unter:

 

 

OFFIZIELLE ERGEBNISSE

 

 

MAIN EVENT – Junior-Mittelgewichtler
Gabriel Duluc (12-3, 3 KOs), Dorchester, MA
WTKO5 (1:40)
Larry Smith (10-35-1, 7 KOs), Dallas, TX

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

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

 

 

 

SUPER MIDDEWEIGHTS

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

WTKO2 (3:00)

John Hantzopoulos (0-2), Lynn, MA

 

 

Junior-Mittelgewichtler

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 field~~POS=HEADCOMP, 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, Mexiko

 

 

 

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 toFight Night at The Zone

 

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

 

 

 

QUINCY, Masse. (April 2, 2018) — This Saturday night’sFight Night at The Zone”, von Granit Chin Promotions präsentiert, 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, ein 2015 New England Golden Gloves Champion, who qualified for the 2016 Olympic Trials. The 21-year-old featherweight prospect will face Mexican Francisco “Der Affe” Medal (12-12, 8 KOs) in einem Sechs-Runden-Kampf.

 

 

 

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 sagte,. “No layoffs for me. I’ve been sparring 3-4 times a week to polish my craft. Ich bin immer bereit. 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, April 7th, against a tough, erfahrenen Gegner. He’s a veteran boxer from Mexico. After this Saturday night, I’ll concentrate on my next fight, Mai 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 der Seemann” 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 Geil “The Rattler” Campbell, of Ohio, in dem Sechs-Runden-Ko vorgestellten Ereignisse.

 

 

 

We are happy to have Irvin on our show,” Copromotor Chuck Shearns sagte,. “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 Leichtbau Gabriel Duluc (11-3, 2 KOs) headlines in the eight-round main event against Dallas veteran Larry “Slomoshun” Schmied.

 

 

 

Iraq War veteran Chris Traietti (25-4, 20 KOs), fighting out of Quincy, MA, meets Indiana veteran Jammin'James Morrow in einer Acht-Runde, 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. Aussicht, Danbury junior welterweight Omar Bordoy (4-0, 1 KO), annimmt Carlos Galindo, Woburn (MA), in einem Vier-Runden-Match. Other four-rounders on the undercard include Peabody, MA light heavyweight 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 field~~POS=HEADCOMP, MA Weltergewicht 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 Weltergewicht Travis Demko (5-1, 1 KO) vs. Paul DeSouza, and New Jersey middleweight Chris “Sandmann” Thomas (7-0-1, 4 KOs) vs. Lynn, MA middleweight John Hantzopoulas.

 

 

 

Alle Kämpfe und Kämpfer sind Änderungen vorbehalten.

 

 

 

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Die Türen öffnen um offen 7:00 nachmittags, ersten Kampf 7:30 p.m. UND.

 

 

 

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Granite Chin invades Granite State againFight Night at The Zone

PRESSEMITTEILUNG
Zur sofortigen Veröffentlichung
April 7 at The SportsZone in Derry, N.H.
Derek Silveira
(photo by Emily Harney)
QUINCY, Masse. (Februar 28, 2018) — Many of New England’s best and brightest professional boxers will be in action Samstag Nacht, April 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,” Copromotor Chuck Shearns sagte,. “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 “Der Chirurg” Silveira (13-2, 7 KOs), of Salem, MA, headlines in a 10-round match.
New England cruiserweight champion Chris Traietti, an Iraq War veteran from Quincy, MA, will headline the event in a non-title, eight-round co-featured event. Traietti ist auch der Co-Promotor aus “Fight Night at The Zone.
Dorchester, MA Leichtbau Gabriel Duluc (11-2, 3 KOs) will be showcased in an eight-round fight. Undefeated UBF New England cruiserweight champion Richie “Popeye der Seemann” Rivera (6-0, 5 KOs), von Hartford, CT, returns to N.H. in einem Sechsrunder, as does New Jersey middleweight Chris “Sandmann” 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 light heavyweight Russell Kimber (1-0), Danbury, CT Junior-Weltergewicht 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 April. 7 in Derry, NH
All opponents will soon be determined. Alle Kämpfe und Kämpfer sind Änderungen vorbehalten.
Tickets, zum Preis von $60.00 (Ring), $45.00 und $30.00, sind im Verkauf und in dem Kauf zur Verfügung www.ticketriver.com. Tables with wait service are also available for $400.00.
Die Türen öffnen um offen 7:00 p.m., ersten Kampf 7:30 p.m. UND.
Event sponsors include Bentley Chevrolet, Tobin Scientific, Matrix Aerospace, TownPlace Suites, Manchester Monarchs and Cars.com.
INFORMATIONEN:
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Granite Chin’sRumble at The RIM” OFFIZIELLE ERGEBNISSE

Richard “Popeye the Sailor Man” Rivera
Good to finish because he eats his spinach
Russell Kimber wins pro debut
HAMPTON, N.H. (Dezember 9, 2017) — Colorful light heavyweight prospect Richard “Popeye der Seemann” Rivera blieb ungeschlagen (5-0, 4 KOs), Veteran Roberto “The Old” Valenzuela, letzter Nacht (Sa.) in der “Rumble at The RIM” Hauptereignis, von Granit Chin Promotions präsentiert, at The RIM Sports Complex in Hampton, New Hampshire.
Rivera, Kampf aus Hartford (CT), controlled the action from the opening bell against his battle-tested opponent from Mexico, who had a tremendous experience advantage in his 147th Profi-Kampf, 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. “That means a lot to me,” Rivera smiled as he spoke about his fans. “We’re more than a gym, wir sind Familie.
I was so used to an amateur style but now I’m a pro. I’m relaxing and picking my punches. Nächster, 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,” Copromotor Chuck Shearns sagte,, “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. Jetzt, 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 Mikrofon “Bad Man” JE, Jr.charged across the ring, unloading a powerful right that immediately sent Bardraiel Smith auf die Leinwand. 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 Chris Traietti (25-5, 19 KOs) übertroffen 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 “Der polnische Prinz” Kielczweski(27-3, 9 KOs), fighting out of Quincy (MA), needed only 51-seconds to finish off Mexican lightweight Francisco “Der Affe” Medal. 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 “Sandmann” Thomas (7-0-1, 4 KOs) 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.
Komplette Ergebnisse unter:
OFFIZIELLE ERGEBNISSE
185-LBS. FANGGEWICHT
Chris Traietti (25-4, 20 KOs), Quincy, MA
WKO2 (1:13)
Fabian Valdez (2-2, 1 KO), Cananea, Mexiko
Russell Kimber (1-0, 0 KOs), Peabody, MA
WDEC4 (39-37, 38-37, 38-38)
Nathan Schulte (0-4), Woburn, MA
Halbschwergewichte
Richard Rivera (5-0, 4 KOs), Hartford, CT
WKO2 (1:48)
Roberto Valenzuela (69-76-2, 56 KOs), Aqua Prieta, Mexiko
Mittelgewichtler
Chris Thomas (7-0-1, 4 KOs), Beachwood, NJ
WTKO2 (2:55)
Demetrius Thomas (0-7), Philadelphia, PA
Junior-Mittelgewichtler
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
Leichtgewichte
Ryan Kielczweski (27-3, 9 KOs), Quincy, MA
WKO1 (0:51)
Francisco, moderieren (11-11, 7 KOs), Uruapan, Mexiko
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 (November 13, 2017) – Granite Chin Promotions invades the Granite State on Samstag, Dezember 9, showcasing some of New England’s top professional boxers on theRumble at The Rim” Karte, 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,” Promoter Chuck Shearns sagte,. “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, was, offen, 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 Chris Traietti (24-4, 19 KOs), 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. Air Force.
Talented Quincy lightweight Ryan “Der polnische Prinz” Kielczweski (26-3, 8 KOs) will be showcased in a six-round bout.
Entertaining Hartford (CT) light heavyweight prospect Richie “Popeye der Seemann” Rivera (4-0, 3 KOs) will put his undefeated record on the line in a six-round fight.
Auch kämpfen auf dem Vorprogramm, alle in vier Vorrundenspiele, are pro-debuting 185-pounder Russ Kimber, of Peabody (MA), Claremont (NH) Junior-Mittelgewicht Ricky Ford (0-1-1) in his home state debut as a professional boxer, unbeaten Holbrook (MA) Weltergewicht Mike O'Han, Jr. (3-0, 1 KO), and New Jersey middleweight Chris Thomas (6-0-1, 3 KOs).
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. Alle Kämpfe und Kämpfer sind Änderungen vorbehalten.
Tickets, zum Preis von $60.00 (Ring) und $45.00 (Freie Platzwahl), sind im Verkauf und in dem Kauf zur Verfügung www.ticketriver.com.
Die Türen öffnen um offen 6:45 p.m., ersten Kampf 7:00 p.m. UND.
Event sponsors include Seabrook Inn, Tobin Scientific and Matrix Aerospace.
INFORMATIONEN:
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Zwitschern: @Granite_Chin
Dezember. 9 at The Rim in Hampton, N.H.

Former UFC heavyweight title challenger GabrielNapaoGonzaga Victorious in pro boxing debut

NEW ENGLAND’S FUTURE 4” ERGEBNISSE

 

Gabriel Gonzaga (R) won his pro boxing debut
WORCESTER, Masse. (Oktober 29, 2017) – Former UFC heavyweight title challenger Gabriel “Napao” Gonzaga has a successful pro boxing debut last night (Samstag, Oktober. 28) in the co-featured event on theNew England’s Future 4” Karte, von Rivera Promotions Entertainment präsentiert (RPE), at DCU Center, Exhibition Hall, in Worcester.
Die 6′ 2″, 280-pound Brazilian, now fighting out of Worcester (MA), fought another pro-debut boxer with limited MMA experience, Alejandro Esquilin Santiago, von 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! heute Abend”

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, auch.”
Im Main Event, popular Hartford (CT) Halbschwergewicht Richard “Popeye der Seemann” Rivera blieb ungeschlagen, Verbesserung seiner Aufzeichnung auf 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. Schiedsrichter Kevin Hope didn’t bother to count.
My coaches were telling me to be calm because it was a six-round bout,” Rivera erklärt. “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, zumindest, en route to a dominant six-round unanimous decision over Anthony “Das Tier” Everett (1-7), of Rowley (MA).
Danbury (CT) Juniorwelterweight Omar Bordoy, Jr. (3-0, 1 KO) stopped New York veteran Bryan “Der Ziegelstein” 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, Schiedsrichter Paul Casey waved off the action.
Three-time national amateur champion ElvisChi Chi” Figueroa (3-0, 1 KO), fighting out of New Haven, pitched a complete shutout over a game, pro-debütierende Rene Nazare(0-1), von Brasilien, for a convincing win by way of a four-round unanimous decision.
Südbrücke (MA) Weltergewicht Wilfredo “die Sucaro” heidnisch (3-0, 1 KO) pinnedPatrick Leal (0-4), Woburn, on the ropes early, dropping him three times until referee Casey halted the fight midway through the opening round.
Komplette Ergebnisse unter:
OFFIZIELLE ERGEBNISSE
MAIN EVENT – Halbschwergewichte
Richard Rivera (4-0, 3 KOs), Hartford, CT
WKO1 (2:18)
Hansen Castillo (0-3), Orlando, FL
CO-FEATURE– SCHWERE JUNGS
Gabriel Gonzaga (1-0), Worcester, MA
40-36, 40-36, 38-38)
Alejandro Esquilin Santiago (zum Debüt), Tampa, FL.
Super-Mittelgewichtler
Elvis Figueroa (3-0, 1 KO), New Haven, CT
WDEC4 (40-36, 40-36, 40-36)
Rene Nazare (0-1), Brasilien
Junior-Mittelgewichtler
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), Südbrücke, MA
TKO1 (1:36).
Patrick Leal (0-4), Woburn, MA
JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHTS
Omar Bordoy, Jr. (3-0, 1 KO), Danbury, CT
WTKO4 :148)
Bryan “Der Ziegelstein” Abraham (6-31, 6 KOs), Schenectady, NY
(Alle Kämpfe & Kämpfer Änderungen vorbehalten)
INFORMATIONEN:
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Zwitschern: @RiveraPromoEnt @joseriverachamp, KingRivera_

New boxing chapter to start for former UFC heavyweight title challenger GabrielNapao” Gonzaga

Oktober 28 in Worcester, MA
WORCESTER, Masse. (Oktober 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 theNew England Future 4” Karte, the fourth and final 2017 installment of the popular professional boxing series, “New England die Zukunft”, to be held at the DCU Center (Exhibition Hall) in Worcester, Massachusetts.
New England’s Future 4is presented by Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE), which is owned and operated by retired three-time, zwei Teilung Weltmeister Jose Antonio Rivera und sein Sohn, 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, die 6′ 2″, 260-pound Gonzaga (17-11-0, 7 KOs, 9 SUBs, 1 Dezember), hält 4th degree black belt in BJJ. The highlight of his MMA career was at the 2007 UFC 70, held in Manchester, Vereinigtes Königreich, 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 Jahren, also defeated Ben Rothwell, Shawn Jordan und 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. Jetzt, 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. In 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.
“Beim Boxen,” Gonzalez sagte,, “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, so, 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 Nightmare” Gesicht (16-1-1, 15 KOs), fighting out of Pembroke (MA), will take on Bolivian heavyweight champion Saul “El Fenjx AsesinoFaraff (64-23-3, 56 KOs) in dem Acht-Runden-Main Event.
Hartford’s (CT) Beliebt Richard “Popeye der Seemann” Rivera (3-0, 2 KOs) erfüllt Hansen Castillo (0-2) in den Vier-Runden, 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, einschließlich 2014 N.E. Golden Gloves Champion Adrian “Tonka” Sosa (4-0, 3 KOs), Kämpfe aus der Nähe Lawrence (MA), vs. veteran Norwalk (CT) Weltergewicht Shakha Moore (12-23-3, 2 KOs) in einem Sechs-Runden-Match.
Also fighting on the undercard in four-round fights include 2016 N.E. Golden Gloves champio, Anthony Laureano (5-0, 3 KOs), von East Hartford (CT) vs. Bruno Dias (0-3), Woburn (MA), New Haven (CT) Edwin Soto (10-2-2, 4 KOs) vs. Anthony Everett (1-6). von Lawrence, bei einem Catchweight von 150 Pfund, three-time USA Boxing Nationals champion Elvis Figueroa (2-0, 1 KO), von New Haven (CT), vs. pro-debuting Brazilian native Rene Nazare, Südbrücke (MA) Juniorwelterweight Wilfredo “die Sucaro” heidnisch (2-0) vs. Patrick Leal (0-3), Woburn (MA), bei einem Catchweight von 150 Pfund, Danbury (CT) Juniorwelterweight Omar Bordoy, Jr. (2-0) vs. Schenectady (NY) VeteranBryan “Der Ziegelstein” Abraham (6-30, 6 KOs), und Timmy Ramos (4-0-1, 4 KOs), Framingham (MA) vs. Seth Basler (0-2), of Illinois.
Alle Kämpfe und Kämpfer sind Änderungen vorbehalten.
Tickets, zum Preis von $75.00 (Ring) und $45.00 (Freie Platzwahl), 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) oder einer des Kämpfers
Die Türen öffnen um offen 6:30 p.m., ersten Kampf 7:00 p.m. UND.
Sponsoren sind Lundgren Honda, Championsofhealth.usna.com, and American Pyramids.
Part of the proceeds will go to Worcester Latino Dollars For Scholars.
INFORMATIONEN:
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Zwitschern: @RiveraPromoEnt @joseriverachamp @KingRivera_