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Boxing saved the life of Two-Division World Champion “El Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera

COLORADO SPRINGS, Dövrə. (İyun 4, 2020) – Like many boxers, iki bölmə dünya çempionu “El Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera credits boxing for saving his life.

“Absolutely,” Rivera agreed. “After my mom passed away when I was 10 dək təvəllüd, I gave up on life and my decision-making reflected that: hanging around with the wrong crowd including gang members, consuming alcohol between the ages of 10 and 15. I was definitely going in the wrong direction.

“I never thought I had a future until I started boxing. It’s hard to say what I’d be doing if I had never boxed, but by the way I was living, I’d probably be in jail or dead by now.”

Born in Philadelphia, Rivera lived in Puerto Rico and Springfield, MA, prior to him moving to Worcester, MA, where he met a man who helped change his lifeCarlos Garcia, who was in charge of a special boxing program at the Worcester Boys & Girls Club.

Rivera had started boxing at the age of 14 ½ in a basement with his friendFelix Lopez.  He had fallen in love with boxing after watchingRoberto Duran əsəbiləşdi“Sugar” Ray Leonard in their first fight. The young Puerto Rican-American specifically used his amateur boxing experience to prepare for the professional ranks. Garcia, who is in the National Golden Gloves Hall of Fame, put him in a novice match after only one amateur fight in order to put Rivera on the fast track, because he understood that Rivera dreamed of becoming a world champion as a professional. Rivera finished with a 35-15 həvəskar rekord, highlighted by a bronze medal performance at the PAL Nationals.

“I never had big amateur aspirations but, əlbəttə, I wanted to win every fight I competed in,” Rivera said. “Once I didn’t qualify for the Olympic Trials, my plan was to turn pro. I didn’t know how much the amateurs would groom me to be a successful professional boxer. I’m glad I listened to my coaches, otherwise I would have turned pro earlier, because I would get frustrated with the politics of the amateurs. I hated losing, but I hated losing even more when I knew that I should have won. After three years together (with Garcia) in the amateurs and gaining a great wealth of experience traveling all over New England, the country and even fighting in Canada, I saw all types of styles and talented boxers that helped me as a pro. Carlos is like a father figure to me and during all of our training and travels, he was always in my head, building me up to become a good boxer, but also to help me become a better man.”

Noyabrın 7, 1992, Rivera made his pro debut, eləyənFrancisco Mercedes in the second round. He went on to win his first 23 pro bouts, including the Massachusetts State welterweight title in 1995. His first pro loss was to veteran Philadelphia fighterWillie Wise (20-3-4), who won a controversial 10-round split decision at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut. Rivera had proven that he was more than a prospect in his first loss, losing a close decision (98-95, 94-97, 94-96) to an opponent that upset Mexican iconJulio Cesar Chavez (102-3-2) only three years later.

Showing the same resiliency that stayed with Rivera his entire career, two fights later Rivera stoppedGilberto Flores in two rounds to capture the International Boxing Organization (IBO) world welterweight championship. Rivera extended his new win streak to seven, before losing back to back fights. Four fights later, baxmayaraq ki, Rivera registered his first statement victory in 2001, eləyənFrankie Randall (55-10-1) ilə 10ci round to retain his North American Boxing Association (Da) crown in his first defense.

Now promoted by legendary Don King, Rivera traveled across the Atlantic Ocean in September 2003 to Germany, where few Americans were able to win. Rivera proved early that he meant business, dropping previously undefeatedMichel Trabant in the second round en route to winning a 12-round majority decision for the vacant World Boxing Association (WBA).  His reign, lakin, didn’t last long. In his first defense, Rivera lost a 12-round split decision at home in Worcester to challengerLuis Collazo (24-1)

Rivera moved up one weight class for his next fight, showing the resiliency that was a staple during his career for his next fight, also at home, against WBA junior middleweight World championAlexandro Garcia (25-1).

In his next fight and first defense of his third world title, Rivera was stopped for the first time in his pro career, by new champTravis Simms (24-0), and then he was knocked out byDaniel Santos (24-0) in round eight of their WBA junior middleweight title eliminator.

Rivera retired in 2008 only to make a comeback in 2001, after which he retired again until returning for two fights in Worcester to complete his pro career with 50 döyüşlərdə, the last coming at the age of 46.

“Jose’s USA Boxing experiences shaped him into the man of character he is today, və ring həyata, həm də,"DediChris tofflemire, USA Boxing Alumni Director. “He took the road less traveled for a world champion, and in doing so he showcased his toughness and perseverance that made him a great example for today’s USA Boxers.”

ABŞ Boks Alumni Association

ömürlük çempionu üçün yaradılmışdır, Amerika Birləşmiş Ştatları Boks və məzunları arasında qarşılıqlı faydalı münasibətlər, –boksçular, rəsmiləri, məşqçilər və boks azarkeşləri — Alumni Association çempion nəsillər birləşdirir, ruhlandırıcı və ABŞ Boks gələcək boks çempionu geri verilməsi, və ring həyata.

Amerika Birləşmiş Ştatları Boks Alumni Association boks üçün bir sevgi var və həvəskar boks ilə bağlı qalmaq istəyən hər kəs üçün açıqdır. Members xüsusi tədbirlər geniş çıxışı verilir Məzunlar Birliyi ev sahibliyi, illik ABŞ Boks Məzunları Dərnəyinin şöhrət salonunda qəbul daxil olmaqla.

Məzunlar Birliyinə üzv olmaq, sadəcə qeydiyyatdan keçinalumni@usaboxing.org a üçün $40.00 illik üzvlük haqqı. Yeni üzvlər bir köynək alacaqlar, Anahtarlık və elektron cüzdan.

Rivera was a true working world champion. Few world champions also had full-time jobs during their title reigns. Rivera used vacation time, as well as personal and sick days, when he went to training camp for some of his major fights.

“I always had a good work ethic growing up,” he explained. “When I moved to Worcester at 16 dək təvəllüd, I lived by myself: məktəb, work, and then to the Boys & Girls Club to train. I kept the same work ethic I had at 19 when I turned pro. I became a father at 20, so providing for my family was essential. Although it was hard, I knew boxing wasn’t going to last forever, and I was lucky enough to find a good job working for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Trial Courts. It made for long days when I was training, especially when I was fighting for or defending my world championships. In the end, baxmayaraq ki, keeping my job was the best decision I could have made for me and my family.”

Rivera. who was an Associate Court Officer for years and promoted last year to Assistant Chief Court Officer, is still involved in boxing. He and his oldest sonA.J. Rivera, own and operate a boxing promotional company, Rivera Promotions Entertainment, to give young fighters in his area opportunities to fight more often and at home. Jose occasionally drops by the Boys & Girls Club to visit his former coaches, Garcia andRocky Gonzalez, to support their young talent. He also goes to his friendKendrick Ball’s gym, Camp Be Right, to give young fighters there a few tips and to keep in shape (not for another comeback).

Jose Antonio Rivera will be best known for his toughness and determination, which led him into a different life, including three world championships and a wonderful life he never would have enjoyed.

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ABŞ BOXING HAQQINDA:  ABŞ Boksunun vəzifəsi Birləşmiş Ştatların idmançılarına və məşqçilərinə davamlı rəqabət mükəmməlliyinə nail olmaqdır, xarakter inkişaf etdirmək, boks idmanına dəstək olun, və ABŞ-da Olimpiya üslubunda boksu inkişaf etdirmək və inkişaf etdirmək. ABŞ Boksunun məsuliyyəti yalnız Olimpiya qızılını çıxarmaq deyil, eyni zamanda Amerika Birləşmiş Ştatlarında həvəskar boksun hər tərəfinə nəzarət edin və idarə edin.

Unhappy birthday coming up for undefeated lightweight prospect Jamaine “The Technician” Ortiz

WORCESTER, Kütləvi. (Aprel 15, 2020) – Even in his wildest dreams, undefeated World Boxing Council (WBC) Gənclər Dünya yüngül çempionuJamaine "Technician" Ortiz (13-0, 7 Kos) never could have ever imagined that his 24ci ad günü, later this month, would fall smack in the middle of a worldwide health pandemic

When he turns 24 aprel 28ci, Ortiz figured he’d be preparing for training camp with a spring fight date set, likely defending his WBC Youth World title of fighting for a regional belt of some sort.

He certainly didn’t think boxing would be banned around the world, gyms closed by a state mandate, and people wearing facemasks and plastic gloves like they’re in a Sci-Fi movie. Və, to boot, his job as a licensed carpenter ended closed shop last Friday. Like everybody else in the Bay State.

Ortiz is basically self-quarantined at home, although he’s still running, təlim, eating well and doing everything else to maintain decent shape. Not elite boxing shape, baxmayaraq ki, which simply isn’t possible under these restrictive and trying times.

Instead of sparring, he’s shadow boxing, jumping rope has replaced pad-work with his trainersRocky Gonzalez vəCarlos Garcia, and now his living room serves as hisidman zalı.

Times have been dramatically altered, həqiqətən, even celebrating birthdays, which Jamaine fully understands and accepts.

“I don’t think my birthday will be any different,” Ortiz said. “I usually spend it alone with my mother and daughter (4-year-old Amira) and this year probably won’t be any different. I won’t be able to get in a whole bunch of sparring rounds that I usually ask for (laughing) as presents from some of my friends.“

Xoşbəxtlikdən, baxmayaraq ki, Ortiz was able to fight this past February 28 in his first action in six months, headlining a CES Boxing-promoted card at home in Worcester, Massachusetts, in which he registered an impressive second-round stoppage of Mexican knockout specialist"Loco" Ronaldo Luis Castillo (22-6, 17 Kos), keçmiş WBC FECOMBOX yüngül çempionu.

Ortiz, presently rated No. 16 by the North American Boxing Federation (NABF), aspires to attend medical school after he hangs up his gloves for good, to become a doctor/researcher. He reads a lot about medicine, especially holistic treatments, and he believes that he may have already had the coronavirus.

“Five weeks before my last fight,” he explained, “I was in the hospital with a temperature of 104.5. Just about everybody I knew was sick, my grandmother had pneumonia. I never really get sick. I had a flu shot for seven years without an issue. I developed a cough, too. I felt like I was going to die. I can’t say with certainty I had coronavirus (there was no test available then), but I feel like I may have had it.”

Ortiz will be ready for the night the ring bell will finally sound again. “I hope to be fighting again in July or August, lakin, no matter when boxing returns, I’ll be ready to go.

“This is a serious, contagious disease. People should use common sense: wash your hands, stay separated by six feet, and stay at home, especially the elderly and people with respiratory problems. Don’t take any unnecessary risks or panic, either. This isn’t the end of the world!"

Boks Ən yaxşı saxlanılır gizli Undefeated WBC Gənclər Dünya yüngül çempionu Jamaine “Technician” Ortiz

WORCESTER, Kütləvi. (Noyabr 5, 2019) – Namağlup Dünya Boks Gənclər Dünya yüngül çempionu Jamaine “Technician” Ortiz (12-0, 6 Kos) ki,, bəlkə, ən boks azarkeşləri bilmirəm dünyanın ən yaxşı prospekti.

problemin böyük bir hissəsi, lakin, ki, 23 yaşlı Ortiz, anadan və Worcester döyüş şəhərində qaldırdı, MA, Bir professional boksçu olmağa etina heç, bəzədilmiş həvəskar karyera olmasına baxmayaraq.

o altı yaşında olanda O, boks başladı, Fame məşqçi Milli Qızıl Əlcək Hall sayəsində Carlos Garcia, kim Worcester Boys boks proqram run & təxminən üçün Girls Club 40 il.

təbii bəxş Ortiz görkəmli tərtib 100-14 həvəskar rekord, gümüş medal ilə vurgulanır 2015 Milli Qızıl Əlcəklər Turniri, o gələcək professional dünya çempionu çempionatı final məğlub joselito Lopez, Çempionlar New England turnirində plus geri-to-geri qızıl medal çıxışları 2015 & 2016.

Ortiz üçün Şəhadət’ vəd potensial etdiyi final həvəskar matç oldu, qarşı möhkəm qələbə idi Abraham “Super” Nova, Kimdir 17-0 (13 Kos) Bir professional kimi, yaxşı hökm sürən North American Boks Assosiasiyası çempionu kimi, Dünya Boks Assosiasiyasının tərəfindən qiymətləndirilib (WBA) No kimi. 8 Dünyada super featherweight.

“pro dönüş mənim son qol olmadı,” əla boksçu Ortiz bildirib. “Bu, həqiqətən, mənim mind idi. Mən regional və milli turnirlərdə diqqət. Mən həmişə Olimpiya qızıl medal qazanmaq və sonra pro çevirmək istədiyiniz fikir. Mən daha yaxşı pro çevirmək üçün hazır olsaydı.

“Mənə insanlar hətta mən pro çıxdı ki, dərk etməyib. Mən düzəlişlər əvvəl bir müddət davam etdi, lakin mən, həqiqətən transitioned heç. Digər bir oyun plan idi; Mən bir ipucu yox idi, amma həvəskar qalib tezliklə həyata kuboklar ödəmək niyyətində deyil. azarkeşləri bu gün digər döyüşçüləri və məşqçilər var.”

onun Olimpiya yuxu bitən zaman, o Olimpiya Detail yarımfinalda məğlub sonra, ki onun Promoter, Jimmy Burchfield (Classic Əyləncə və İdman / CES), və ATƏT-məsləhətçi, Providence iş Richard Shappy Ortiz ilə məşğul olmuşlar’ pro karyera. Onlar vaxt investisiya etdik, pul və enerji, Ortiz və onun böyük potensialı inanan.

“Illərlə,” Shappy izah, kim ilə birlikdə Ortiz məsləhət Eddie Imondi,” Mən Jimmy izah saxlanılır (Burchfield) Mən boksçu ilə məşğul olmaq maraqlı idi ki,, lakin bu idi ki, sağ olmaq. Bir gün Jimmy bu demək çağırıb (Ortiz) bir. Mən təyyarə atıldı. O Jamaine gələcək dünya çempionu ki, mənə inanır. Biz ilk döyüşə çıxdı, birinci mərtəbədə, və biz o dünya çempionu olacaq inanıram.”

Burchfield beş dəfə dünya çempionu adların təbliğ etmişdir Vinny Paz, U.S. OlimpiyaçıJason Estrada, Ray Oliveira, Gary Balletto, Peter Manfredo, Jr. və boks sənayesində 25-plus il ərzində bir çox başqaları. “Jamaine mən Vinny Paz bəri təbliğ etdiyiniz yaxşı deyil,” Burchfield tərəddüdsüz iddia. “O, dünyanın ən yaxşı perspektivləri bu gün və gün o, dünya çempionu olacaq biri. Bəzi o yaxşı görünür var deyirlərOscar de la Hoya; başqaları onun stil kimi hiss ‘Şəkər’ Ray Leonard.”

onun Olimpiya yuxu ərklə bitən zaman, o pro çevirmək qərarına gəlib 2016, onun pro debütü zaman qalib Josh Parker bir dəyirmi sonra təqaüdçü. tarix onun gənc pro karyera məqamı əvvəl namağlup bu ötən fevral səkkiz dəyirmi yekdil qərarı qalib oldu (10-0) Ricardo Quiroz boş WBC Youth Dünya yüngül adı almaq üçün, eyni kəmər dəfə qürurla ilə geyilən, istehzayana, Yuxarıda qeyd olunan Lopez, eləcə də Juan DiazDaniel Estrada.

Keçmiş CES-təbliğ döyüşçüləri WBC Dünya Gənclər çempionu üç dəfə dünya çempionu daxil edilmişdir “Pis” Chad Dawson və Polşa ağır Maruisz Wach.

onun son mübarizə və ilk WBC Dünya Gənclər adı müdafiə Keçdiyimiz Avqust ayında, Ortiz üzərində hakim səkkiz dəyirmi yekdil qərar qazandı 8-1-1 Romain Couture, bütün üç hakimlər haqqında hər dəyirmi qazanaraq bir lokavt pitching’ scorecards.

Ortiz’ ring ulduz vaxt gəlir. O kobud bir almaz; gənc, istedadlı və böyük ayaq ilə. O, onun arxasında güclü komanda var, o cümlədən baş məşqçisi Rocky Gonzalez və Garcia, kim hələ də künc çalışır

Ortiz’ fan-baza nəhayət inkişaf və tez daha çox boks həvəskarları kimi artacaq o boks dağ üst ascends kimi bəxş boksçu tapmaq.
2020 vədlər olmaq “The Technician ili,” Jamaine Ortiz.

Former national amateur champion Bobby Harris III breaking out of shadow cast by his father with a little help from his friends

Oktyabr 28 Worcester, MA
(L-R) – front: Bobby Harris III holding Bobby Harris IV and A.J. Rivera; rear: Bobby Harris and Jose Antonio Rivera
WORCESTER, Kütləvi. (Oktyabr 2, 2017) – Local prospect Bobby “BH3” Harris III is ready to breakout of the shadows cast by his father, retired pro boxer Bobby Harris, start Şənbə gecə, Oktyabr 28, in the fourth and final 2017 installment of the popular professional boxing series, “New İngiltərənin gələcək”, DCU Mərkəzində (Exhibition Hall) Worcester, Massachusetts.
New England’s Future 4is presented by Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE), which is owned and operated by retired three-time, iki bölmə dünya çempionu Jose Antonio Rivera və onun oğlu, Anthonee (A.J.) Rivera.
“BH3” and A.J. grew-up together in gyms as sons of pro fighters. They had dreams of making it in boxing, which has come to fruition with “BH3” yüksələn kəşfiyyat, A.J. the president and matchmaker for RPE. Bəzən, baxmayaraq ki, what’s transpired may be somewhat surreal for both young men.
I grew up in boxing,” Bobby Harris III explained. “My father always brought me to the gym and his fights. My uncle, Adam Harris, was also a pro boxer. My father and Jose were super close, me and A.J. grew-up as brothers. The same blood couldn’t make us any closer. It’s me and AJ. My first amateur fight was when I was 13. A.J. used to run and workout with me. I’d go to his house after school and sleep over on weekends. We planned our lives together in boxing; my job is to fight and A.J. promotes and makes matches.
I remember growing up with Bobby as my brother,” A.J. əlavə. “We did everything together: ran, trained, sparred and pushed each other to our greatest limits. He’s grown so much over the years. His natural ability, mixed with years of experience, and Bobby growing into a man will surely lead to him being world champion one day. I’m truly proud and excited to see our childhood plan unfold.
“BH3” only had about 40 amateur matches but the large majority were at the national level. He is a two-time national amateur champion, including a gold-medal performance in the USA National Championships, and as a member of Team USA, he was rated No. 1 U.S da, və No. 2 dünyada.
The 21-year-old decided to turn pro earlier this year, rather than wait for a shot at the Olympics, after discussing his options with his father, as well as Jose and A.J. Rivera, plus his head trainer, Rocky Gonzalez. Worcester boxers such as Jermaine OrtizIrvin Gonzalez turning pro, along with the arrival of now 8-month-old Bobby Harris IV, were key factors in his decision to become a professional boxer. “I didn’t want to waste another year,” Bobby admitted. “Turning pro now will get me into rankings earlier. The time was right
Bobby’s father was a 4-time national amateur champion as a super heavyweight who compiled a 20-2-1 (13 Kos) pro record between 1993 və 1999. Hazırda, he is an important member of his son’s corner, but he did leave a shadow cast over his son, especially across New England.
People will always compare me with my dad, Ring, lakin, as good as he was, it’s a great honor to be his son,” Bobby Harris III remarked. “It’s been nothing but good for me. He trained with fighters like (Oscar) De La Hoya, (Shane) Mosley, (Evander) Holyfield and so many other great fighters. We are different, baxmayaraq ki. and now I’m establishing my own identity. The sport has changed so much since he fought. Back then it was mostly two guys beating each other up, not as much of a performance. I like to put on a good performance and have people say, ‘He’s cool, and when does he fight again. My dad has told me how different boxing is today compared to when he fought. Indi, marketing is so important for fighters, and a lot of exposure is through social media.
My father was a heavyweight, I’m going to go down to 154 (kiçik middleweight. He is so much bigger, taller and heavier than I am, so fighting in different weight classes separates us. I’m a different style fighter, çox. I’m more active than him. So that people don’t confuse us when talking, I came up with ‘BH3as my persona. We are different in and out of the ring.
I have known Little Bobby (as I call him) since he was born,” Jose Rivera noted. “He calls me, Tio (uncle) Jose, and I love him like a member of my family. I am happy and proud to see little Bobby go after his dreams and goals his way and on his terms. I wouldn’t want it any other way. My son, A.J., and I are happy that we can use our RPE company to be able to help little Bobby pursue his dreams and goals. Worcester – and soon enough the rest of the worldwill know it’s BH3 Time!”
“BH3” turned pro this past İyun 10, in his Worcester hometown, taking a four-round unanimous decision (40-36 X 3) over an awkward opponent, Rodrigo Almeida, who seemed more interested in survival, often frustrating “BH3” with his constant holding.
I’m happy with the way that fight went because I learned so much,” Bobby commented. “I was so excited with all the hype about my pro debut, and I was into the crowd trying for the knockout. I learned that I need to take my time, have fun, throw combinations and that the knockout will come. Dad liked to jab, I like to hit and run likeŞəkər’ Şüa (Leonard). My first pro fight wasn’t really me. I’m the matador but I can fight like a bull if the opportunity comes to me. I can change things around but I forgot to have fun in my pro debut.
“BH3” plans to breakout from his father’s shadow in his Oct. 28ci fight against New Yorker Troy OmerKO Artist” rəssam (3-7-1, 2 Kos), contested at a 164-pound catchweight, in a four-round bout.
Former WBU Americans and IBU North American cruiserweight champion VinnieAmerican NightmareCarita (16-1-1, 15 Kos), fighting out of Pembroke (MA), will face an opponent to be determined in the eight-round main event.
Former UFC heavyweight title challenger Gabriel “NapaoGonzaga will make his pro boxing debut in a four-round match against Washington D.C. ağır çəkilli pəhləvan Alando Pugh (1-10-1, 1 KO).
Müəyyən artikl “New England’s Future 4undercard features many of the best and most popular N.E. döyüşçüləri, o cümlədən 2016 N.E. Qızıl Əlcəklər çempionu Anthony Laureano (4-0, 2 Kos), a promising welterweight from East Hartford (CT), who faces Clifton Rashad Thames (3-2-1), of Oklahoma City, altı dəyirmi matçda.
Other undercard fights, all four-rounders, daxildir 2014 N.E. Qızıl Əlcəklər çempionu AdrianTonka” Sosa (4-0, 3 Kos), yaxın Lawrence həyata mübarizə (MA), vs. veteran Norwalk (CT) Welter Siklet Shakha Moore (12-23-3, 2 Kos), New Haven (CT) Edwin Soto (10-2-2, 4 Kos) vs. Anthony Everett (1-6). Lawrence, at a 150-pounds catch-weight, three-time USA Boxing Nationals champion Elvis Figueroa (2-0, 1 KO), New Haven (CT), vs. Anthony Bowman (11-63-2, 3 Kos). Richard “Popeye The Sailor Man” Rivera (3-0, 2 Kos), of Hartford (CT), vs. Hansen Castillo (0-2), at a 180-pounds catch-weight, Southbridge (MA) kiçik Welter Siklet Wilfredo “Sucaro” kafir (2-0) vs. Oscar Diaz (0-12), of Hartford, and Danbury (CT) kiçik Welter Siklet Omar Bordoy, Jr. (2-0) vs. Alan Beeman (0-15), of Providence.
Bütün döyüşlərdə və döyüşçüləri dəyişiklik obyektidir.
Biletlər, faiz $75.00 (Ringside) və $45.00 (ümumi qəbul), 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) və ya döyüşçü hər hansı bir
Açıq qapı 6:30 dək., İlk bout 7:00 dək. VƏ.
Sponsorlar Lundgren Honda daxildir, Championsofhealth.usna.com, and American Pyramids.
Part of the proceeds will go to Worcester Latino Dollars For Scholars.
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