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

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

ORLANDO, Fla. (Februari 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 Blanco 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, hopefully, 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.”

Under tiden, 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 Boxning), 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 uppgörelse medMaxim 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 FÖRVINNAR Otillbörligt

OFFICIELLA RESULTAT "NEW ENGLAND EXPLOSION"

SPRINGFIELD, Mäss. (December 13, 2019) — Stigande Connecticut stjärnorRICHIE “POPEYE THE SAILOR MAN” RIVERA och“ÅTGÄRD” ANTHONY LAUREANO båda förblev obesegrade med imponerande prestanda ikväll på ett solidt "New England Explosion" -kort framför en entusiastisk publik på MassMutual Center i Springfield, Massachusetts.

“New England Explosion," Presenterat avJOE DEGUARDIA'S STARBOXING, sponsrad av MGM Springfield, sändes live i ett första för New England Sports Network (NESN), och strömmade över hela världen (exklusive N.E.) påwww.FITE.TV.

Tunghänt Rivera (nu 16-0, 12 Kos) tog sin kraft upp till kryssningsviktdivisionen mot "MIGHTY ”JOE JONES(nu 11-2, 8 Kos), som oförklarligt höll händerna mycket låga, när "Popeye" bankade honom mot huvudet och kroppen i huvudhändelsen. Rivera slog Jones med allt annat än diskbänken, i vad som såg ut som vadslagning ibland, även om "Popeye" inte registrerade ett stopp för bara tredje gången i 16 pro strider. .

Det var en grov, fysisk kamp som blev chippy tidigt med båda kämparna utbyte avfallssamtal och showboating. Rivera, som kommer från Hartford, pressade handlingen under hela kampen mot en defensiv Jones, som bytte till en peep-a-boo-stil i de senare omgångarna.

”Jag är stark till mål eftersom jag äter min spenat ..., tut! Min tränare sa att jag skulle koppla av men, ärligt, Jag satte på en show. Mer eller mindre, Jag agerade,”Rivera pratade om grovhousing. ”Han var tuff. Mitt team sa att ruta. Planen var inte att göra en knockout. Jag kastade några stora bilder bara för att berätta för honom.

”Jag är så glad att ha haft min sjunde kamp i år. Jag har varit aktiv och jag är obesegrad. Jag försöker sätta upp en show för fansen och vara en förebild. ”

I co-main event, Laureano (nu 13-0, 4 Kos), en 2016 New England Golden Gloves mästare från närliggande East Hartford, CT., besegrade Texas super lättviktANGEL "AZTEC WARRIOR" HERNANDEZ (17-14-2, 11 Kos) i en tå-till-tå-strid från öppningen . Denna TV-vänliga kamp kunde ha kämpats i en ordspråkig telefonkiosk. Laureano, som vanligt, var obeveklig i sin attack, systematiskt bryta ner sin motståndare med ett starkt kroppsarbete av sig själv, såväl som till synes landning av uppercuts och vänstra krokar när som helst.

Laureano tog kontrollen i den andra och släppte aldrig mot ett spel Hernandez, som, som Laureano, slutade aldrig kasta stansar. Så småningom, Laureano vann ett enhälligt beslut i åtta omgångar i ett vild underhållande, mycket konkurrenskraftig kollision.

"Det var vackert,”Kommenterade Laureano. ”Jag gillar krig, mina tränare inte. Jag låter mina känslor ta över. Det var en vacker kamp, fast, alla handlingar och folket älskade det. Men jag kämpade hans kamp. Jag anpassade mig och visade en del av min boxningsförmåga vid vissa punkter.

”Han är erfaren och kom självförtroende. Han fortsatte att komma; Han är tuff. Detta kommer att bygga mig till en bättre fighter. Jag gjorde mycket bra saker. Målet är att lära av varje kamp, Jag ska, och vi kommer tillbaka till ritbordet. ”

Danbury, CT super lättOMAR "THE BEAST" BORDOY (nu 10-1, 3 Kos) öppnade NESN-sändningen med en mästerlig visning av boxning, vann alla åtta omgångarna på var och en av de tre domarnas resultatkort för ett enhälligt beslut om åtta omgångar mot sen ersättningDIEUMERCI ”ELEPHANT MAN” NZAU (nu 11-11, 8 Kos). 

Bordoy slog Nzau effektivt och konsekvent till stansen, rörde sig väl inuti repen, och satte sig aldrig i svårt. ”Det kändes bra,”Sade Bordoy efter kampen. ”Spelplanen var att utboka honom, använda mitt jobb, och ta inga onödiga chanser. Jag följde spelplanen och kom ut med en enkel seger.

”Jag visste att han hade lite makt och han fångade mig med en bra stans tidigt. Jag såg lite band av honom och lyssnade på mina tränare. Jag vill komma tillbaka i ringen så snart som möjligt. ”

I en strid om välviktiga sydtoppar, hemstad favoritDERRICK "BAD BOY" WHITLEY II (6-1-1) drabbades av ett snitt över höger öga av en oavsiktlig headbutt avJERMAINE CORLEY (3-8, 1 KO) under andra omgången. Läkaren vid ringsidan stoppade handlingen efter två omgångar och kampen, av regel, var ett "inget beslut."

I öppnings skjutningen av kvällen, Hartford vältervikt utsikterJEFFREY TORRES(nu 6-0, 4 Kos) höll sitt obesegrad rekord intakt, som avslutade ett 6-rundars enhälligt beslut över Brockton, MA färdmanANTONIO CHAVES FERNANDEZ(nu 9-40-4, 3 Kos).   Torres utlådda Fernandez, som surrades flera gånger, från början till slut.

Brasilianska lätt tungviktLEANDRO “BUSCAPE” SILVA (2-3, 1 KO) förstörde hemkomst för lokal kämpeANGEL ‘THE BLACK RICAN’ VAZQUEZ (0-2) I walk-out-anfallet, Silva fångade Vazquez i repen i fjärde omgången. Vazquez fick en stående åtta räkning, men domaren stoppade handlingen, och tilldelade Silva en vinst med teknisk knockout.

Komplett resultat och fler bilder nedan:

Officiell resultatlista

CRUISERWEIGHTS

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

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

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

LJUSHJUDVIKTER - 4 Rundor

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

INGEN BESLUT (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 platshållarbild (9-40-4, 3 Kos), Brockton, MA

SUPER lättviktare

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), Silverfjäder, MD

SPRINGFIELD FAN FAVORITER KLARA TILL SKINN FRIDAG PÅ "NEW ENGLAND EXPLOSION"

BO PÅ NESN FRÅN MASSMUTUAL CENTER I SPRINGFIELD, MA

SPONSORERAD AV MGM SPRINGFIELD

BOSTON (December 9, 2019) — Har redan meddelat en hård New England-fokuserad tripleheader-showcase, Hartford RICHIE “POPEYE THE SAILOR MAN” RIVERA (15-0, 12 KO: s), Och. Hartford "ACTION" ANTHONY LAUREANO (12-0, 4 KO: s) och Danbury's OMAR "THE BEAST" BORDOY (9-1, 3 KO: s), Star Boxing är nöjd med att visa lokala favoriter från Springfield-fans DERRICK WHITLEY II och ANGEL VAZQUEZ, som är redo att lysa denna fredag ​​kväll, i separata Bouts

Biljetter till “New England Explosion," Presenterat avJOE DEGUARDIA'S STARBOXING, sponsrad av MGM Springfield, från MassMutual Center börjar kl $40.00 (exklusive anläggningsavgifter och bekvämlighetsavgifter) och till försäljningHÄR och på MassMutual Center Box Office. "New England Explosion" kommer att levereras i ett första för New England Sports Network (NESN), börjar vid 9 p.m. OCH / 6 p.m. PT. Som hem för Boston Bruins och Boston Red Sox, NESN är tillgängligt nationellt på basis av sportabonnemang.

Whitley, som uppfyllerJERMAINE CORLEY (3-8, 1 KO) i en 6-runda anfall, är en direkt ättling till Springfield-kungariket. Hans far / huvudtränare är före detta Mass State mästaren Derrick Whitley, och hans farbror / assistenttränare, Darin Whitley, var också en populär regional pro-boxare. Whitley-bröderna är tvillingar.

"Det är spännande,”Derrick II talade om slåss hemma i Springfield. "Jag började med att boka min fars namn. Jag har mycket att leva upp till, men jag är lite annorlunda än honom. Jag har min egen fanbase, vilket är ganska coolt, och de är där vinna eller förlora. Det har inte varit mycket boxning här sedan Hippodrome stängde, men MGM Grand har tagit tillbaka boxning till Springfield. Det här är min tredje kamp här.

”Jag är populär i min stad eftersom jag spelade fotboll här i gymnasiet. Det har varit en spänning för mig att fortfarande ha min familj och fans som tittar på mig. De har alltid stött mig. Det har varit ganska galet för den här kampen. "

Vazquez (0-1), en infödd i Puerto Rico, ansiktenLEANDRO SILVA (1-3) i en 4-omgångsmatch.

"Jag känner mig bra, som Muhammad Ali,”En upphetsad Vazquez sa om slåss hemma. "Det här är häftigt. Springfield är min stad! Jag är stolt. Jag växte upp i Puerto Rico, men jag har bott här sju år. Jag vill ha en fantastisk show för min hemstad. ”

Hartford välvikt är också kämpar på underkortet i en 6-omgångJEFFREY TORRES (5-0, 3 Kos) vs. Brockton, MA-veteranANTONIO FERNANDEZ (9-39-4, 3 Kos).

INFO: East Hartford super lätt "ACTION" ANTHONY LAUREANO (12-0, 4 KO: s), återvänder hem i en 8-rundad lutning mot ANGEL "AZTEC WARRIOR" HERNANDEZ (17-14-2, 11 KO: s), Hartford kryssningsvikt RICHIE “POPEYE THE SAILOR MAN” RIVERA (15-0, 12 KO: s) möter Virginia kryssningsvikt "MIGHTY" JOE JONES (11-1, 8 KO: s), medan Danbury super lätt OMAR "THE BEAST" BORDOY (9-1, 3 KO: s) möter Dublin, Irlands obesegrade “SLICK” VICTOR RABEI (8-0, 2 KO: s). På underkortet är lokala favoriter på Springfield, DERRICK "BAD BOY" WHITLEY II (6-1-1), son till före detta USAs Massachusetts Massachusetts Super Middleweight Champion, Derick Whitley Sr., samt ANGEL VAZQUEZ (0-1).

December 13 “New England Explosion” -biljetter

Biljetter börjar på $40.00 (exklusive anläggningsavgifter och bekvämlighetsavgifter) och finns det erbjudandenHÄR och MassMutual Center Box Office.

SE LIVE PÅ NESN
NESN Star Boxing Night's, "New England Explosion" sponsrad av MGM Springfield kommer att sändas för första gången på New England Sports Network (NESN), börjar kl 21:00 ET / 6PM PT. Boston Bruins och Boston Red Sox hem, NESN är tillgängligt nationellt på basis av sportabonnemang. NESN är det enda sättet att titta på Star Boxings "New England Explosion" i New England-området (utom Fairfield County, CT.) 

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För demutanför NESN: s regionala avtryck, du kan ta handlingen viaFITE.TV. FITE, världens ledande inom digital distribution av kampsporter kommer att strömma evenemanget live påwww.FITE.TV webbplats, FITE mobilappar för iOS, Android, och FITE-kanalerna hos Amazon Fire, Android, Apple TV, och Roku på PPV-basis. FITE PPV kommer att strömma “New England Explosion,” och vara tillgängliga för bara$14.99.  Förbeställa "New England Explosion"HÄR.

Insläpp på 6 p.m. OCH, första skjutningen på 7:30 p.m. ET och NESN-sändningen börjar kl 9 p.m. OCH.

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

Officiell resultatlista

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

I 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 i den femte omgången. 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 The Sailor Man” 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 prospect Irvin Gonzalez (9-0, 8 Kos) overwhelmed his Mexican opponent, junior weltervikt Francisco “El MonoMedel (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, pounded 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.

 

 

 

 

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 weltervikt 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 weltervikt Anthony Velasquez (2-0, 2 Kos) endast behövs 43 seconds to finish off Shavonte Dixon (0-3).

 

 

 

 

Danbury, CT junior welterweight Omar “Odjuret” Bordoy, Jr. (5-0, 1 KO) förblev obesegrad, taking a four-round unanimous decision from a game Carlos Galindo (0-2).

 

 

 

 

Local favorite, 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), när John Hantzopoulos (0-2) failed to answer the bell for the third round.

 

Fullständiga resultat nedan:

 

 

Officiell resultatlista

 

 

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

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

Tungviktare
Chris Traietti (26-4, 21 Kos), Quincy, MA
WTKO3 (0:53)James Morrow (12-23-3, 5 Kos), Lafayette, I.

 

 

 

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 VELTERWEIGHTS
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, Mäss. (April 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 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, var en 2015 New England Golden Gloves mästare, who qualified for the 2016 Olympic Trials. The 21-year-old featherweight prospect will face Mexican Francisco “El MonoMedal (12-12, 8 Kos) i en sex-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 sa. “No layoffs for me. I’ve been sparring 3-4 times a week to polish my craft. Jag är alltid beredd. 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, erfaren motståndare. He’s a veteran boxer from Mexico. After this Saturday night, I’ll concentrate on my next fight, Maj 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 The Sailor Man” 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,” co-promoter Chuck Shearns sa. “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.

 

 

 

Iraq War veteran Chris Traietti (25-4, 20 Kos), 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. utsikter, Danbury junior welterweight Omar Bordoy (4-0, 1 KO), tar på Carlos Galindo, av Woburn (MA), in a four-round 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 Bardraiel Smith; Springfield, MA weltervikt Anthony Velezquez (1-0, 1 KO) vs. Philadelphia Shavante Dixon, and Claremont, NH junior middleweight Rickey Ford (1-1-1) vs. Philadelphia Demetrius Thomas.

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

Alla slagsmål och fighters är föremål för förändring.

 

 

 

Biljetter, kostar $60.00 (ringsiden), $45.00 och $30.00, är på försäljning och finns att köpa på 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.

 

 

 

Insläpp på 7:00 p.m., första skjutningen 7:30 p.m. OCH.

 

 

 

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Granite Chin invades Granite State againFight Night at The Zone

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April 7 at The SportsZone in Derry, N.H.
Derek Silveira
(photo by Emily Harney)
QUINCY, Mäss. (Februari 28, 2018) — Many of New England’s best and brightest professional boxers will be in action Lördag natt, 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,” co-promoter Chuck Shearns sa. “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 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 is also the co-promoter ofFight 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 The Sailor Man” Rivera (6-0, 5 Kos), från Hartford, CT, returns to N.H. i en sex-rounder, as does New Jersey middleweight ChrisSandman” 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 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 April. 7 i Derry, NH
All opponents will soon be determined. Alla slagsmål och fighters är föremål för förändring.
Biljetter, kostar $60.00 (ringsiden), $45.00 och $30.00, är på försäljning och finns att köpa på www.ticketriver.com. Tables with wait service are also available for $400.00.
Insläpp på 7:00 p.m., första skjutningen 7:30 p.m. OCH.
Event sponsors include Bentley Chevrolet, Tobin Scientific, Matrix Aerospace, TownPlace Suites, Manchester Monarchs and Cars.com.
INFORMATION:
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Twitter: @Granite_Chin

Granite Chin’sRumble at The RIM” Officiell resultatlista

Richard “Popeye the Sailor Man” Rivera
Good to finish because he eats his spinach
Russell Kimber wins pro debut
HAMPTON, N.H. (December 9, 2017) — Colorful light heavyweight prospect Richard “Popeye The Sailor Man” Rivera förblev obesegrad (5-0, 4 Kos), veteran Roberto “The Old” Valenzuela, igår kväll (Lör) i “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 147th pro-kamp, 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, vi är familj.
I was so used to an amateur style but now I’m a pro. I’m relaxing and picking my punches. Nästa, 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 sa, “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. Nu, 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 Mike “Bad ManOhan, Jr.charged across the ring, unloading a powerful right that immediately sent Bardraiel Smith to the canvas. 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) 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 “Den polska Prince” Kielczweski(27-3, 9 Kos), 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 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.
Fullständiga resultat nedan:
Officiell resultatlista
185-LBS. CATCHWEIGHT
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
Ljus tungviktare
Richard Rivera (5-0, 4 Kos), Hartford, CT
WKO2 (1:48)
Roberto Valenzuela (69-76-2, 56 Kos), Aqua Prieta, Mexiko
Middle
Chris Thomas (7-0-1, 4 Kos), Beachwood, 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 VELTERWEIGHTS
Mike Ohan, Jr. (4-0, 2 Kos), Whitman, MA
WTKO1 (0:30)
Bardraiel Smith (0-3), Philadelphia, PA
Lättviktare
Ryan Kielczweski (27-3, 9 Kos), Quincy, MA
WKO1 (0:51)
Francisco, Medel (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 Lördag, December 9, showcasing some of New England’s top professional boxers on theRumble at The Rim” kort, 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,” promotor Chuck Shearns sa. “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, vilken, uppriktigt sagt, 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 “Den polska Prince” Kielczweski (26-3, 8 Kos) will be showcased in a six-round bout.
Entertaining Hartford (CT) light heavyweight prospect Richie “Popeye The Sailor Man” Rivera (4-0, 3 Kos) will put his undefeated record on the line in a six-round fight.
Även slåss på undercard, allt i fyra-runda matcher, are pro-debuting 185-pounder Russ Kimber, of Peabody (MA), Claremont (NH) junior mellanvikt Ricky Ford (0-1-1) in his home state debut as a professional boxer, unbeaten Holbrook (MA) weltervikt 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. Alla slagsmål och fighters är föremål för förändring.
Biljetter, kostar $60.00 (ringsiden) och $45.00 (allmän antagning), är på försäljning och finns att köpa på www.ticketriver.com.
Insläpp på 6:45 p.m., första skjutningen 7:00 p.m. OCH.
Event sponsors include Seabrook Inn, Tobin Scientific and Matrix Aerospace.
INFORMATION:
Facebook.com/GraniteChin
Twitter: @Granite_Chin
December. 9 at The Rim in Hampton, N.H.

Former UFC heavyweight title challenger Gabriel “Han attackerade” Gonzaga Victorious in pro boxing debut

NEW ENGLAND’S FUTURE 4” RESULTAT

 

Gabriel Gonzaga (R) won his pro boxing debut
WORCESTER, Mäss. (Oktober 29, 2017) – Tidigare UFC -tungviktare Gabriel “Han attackerade” Gonzaga has a successful pro boxing debut last night (Lördag, Oktober. 28) in the co-featured event on the “New Englands framtid 4” kort, presenteras av Rivera Promotions Underhållning (RPE), at DCU Center, Utställningshall, i Worcester.
Den 6′ 2″, 280-pound Brazilian, now fighting out of Worcester (MA), fought another pro-debut boxer with limited MMA experience, Alejandro Esquilin Santiago, av 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! i kväll”

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 (“Han attackerade”), he has a strong, big head, för.”
I main event, popular Hartford (CT) lätt tungvikt Richard “Popeye The Sailor Man” Rivera förblev obesegrad, 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. Domare Kevin Hope didn’t bother to count.
My coaches were telling me to be calm because it was a six-round bout,” rivera förklarade. “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, åtminstonde, en route to a dominant six-round unanimous decision over Anthony “The AnimalEverett (1-7), of Rowley (MA).
Danbury (CT) junior weltervikt 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, domare 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-debuterar Rene Nazare(0-1), Brasilien, for a convincing win by way of a four-round unanimous decision.
Southbridge (MA) weltervikt Wilfredo “den Sucaro” Hednisk (3-0, 1 KO) pinnedPatrick Leal (0-4), av Woburn, on the ropes early, släppte honom tre gånger tills domaren Casey stoppade kampen mitt i öppningsrundan.
Fullständiga resultat nedan:
Officiell resultatlista
MAIN EVENT – Ljus tungviktare
Richard Rivera (4-0, 3 Kos), Hartford, CT
WKO1 (2:18)
Hansen Castillo (0-3), Orlando, FL
CO-SÄRDRAG– Tungviktare
Gabriel Gonzaga (1-0), Worcester, MA
40-36, 40-36, 38-38)
Alejandro Esquilin Santiago (för debut), Tampa, FL.
SUPER middle
elvis Figueroa (3-0, 1 KO), New Haven, CT
WDEC4 (40-36, 40-36, 40-36)
Rene Nazare (0-1), Brasilien
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 VELTERWEIGHTS
Omar Bordoy, Jr. (3-0, 1 KO), Danbury, CT
WTKO4 :148)
Bryan “The Brick” Abraham (6-31, 6 Kos), Schenectady, NY
(Alla slagsmål & kämpar som kan förändras)
INFORMATION:
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Twitter: @RiveraPromoEnt @joseriverachamp, KingRivera_

New boxing chapter to start for former UFC heavyweight title challenger Gabriel “Han attackerade” Gonzaga

Oktober 28 i Worcester, MA
WORCESTER, Mäss. (Oktober 19, 2017) – The next chapter of former UFC heavyweight title challenger Gabriel “Han attackerade” Gonzaga starts October 28th when he makes his professional boxing debut fighting on the “New England Future 4” kort, den fjärde och sista 2017 del av den populära professionella boxningsserien, “New England framtid”, kommer att hållas på DCU Center (Utställningshall) i Worcester, Massachusetts.
“New Englands framtid 4” presenteras av Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE), som ägs och drivs av pensionerade tre gånger, mästare två division världen Jose Antonio Rivera och hans son, 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 December), håller 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 Jordanien och 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. Nu, 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. I 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.
“I boxning,” Gonzalez sa, “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, så, 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 “Amerikansk mardröm” Litet ansikte (16-1-1, 15 Kos), slåss ur Pembroke (MA), tar emot boliviansk mästare i tungvikt Saul “Killer Fenjx” Favorit (64-23-3, 56 Kos) i åtta-omgången main event.
Hartford (CT) populär Richard “Popeye The Sailor Man” Rivera (3-0, 2 Kos) möter 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, Inklusive 2014 VARKEN. Golden Gloves mästare Adrian “Tonka” Sosa (4-0, 3 Kos), slåss av närliggande Lawrence (MA), vs. veteranen Norwalk (CT) weltervikt Shaka Moore (12-23-3, 2 Kos) i en sex-round match.
Also fighting on the undercard in four-round fights include 2016 VARKEN. Golden Gloves champio, Anthony Laureano (5-0, 3 Kos), of East Hartford (CT) vs. Bruno Dias (0-3), av Woburn (MA), New Haven (CT) Edwin soto (10-2-2, 4 Kos) vs. Anthony Everett (1-6). av Lawrence, at a 150-pound catchweight, tre gånger USA Boxing Nationals mästare elvis Figueroa (2-0, 1 KO), New Haven (CT), vs. pro-debuting Brazilian native Rene Nazare, Southbridge (MA) junior weltervikt Wilfredo “den Sucaro” Hednisk (2-0) vs. Patrick Leal (0-3), av Woburn (MA), at a 150-pound catchweight, Danbury (CT) junior weltervikt Omar Bordoy, Jr. (2-0) vs. Schenectady (NY) veteranBryan “The Brick” Abraham (6-30, 6 Kos), och Timmy Ramos (4-0-1, 4 Kos), från Framingham (MA) vs. Seth Basler (0-2), of Illinois.
Alla slagsmål och fighters är föremål för förändring.
Biljetter, kostar $75.00 (ringsiden) och $45.00 (allmän antagning), är till salu och finns att köpa på DCU Center -kontoret, www.dcu.centerworcester.com, genom att kontakta Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera
(anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) eller någon av de stridande
Insläpp på 6:30 p.m., första skjutningen 7:00 p.m. OCH.
Sponsorer inkluderar Lundgren Honda, Championsofhealth.usna.com, och amerikanska pyramider.
En del av intäkterna går till Worcester Latino Dollars For Scholars.
INFORMATION:
Facebook.com/RiveraPromotionsEntertainment
Twitter: @RiveraPromoEnt @joseriverachamp @KingRivera_