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

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Каларада-Спрынгс, Круг. (Чэрвеня 4, 2020) – Like many boxers, Два-чэмпіён свету “El Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera credits boxing for saving his life.

“Absolutely,” Rivera agreed. “After my mom passed away when I was 10 гадоў, 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, Масачусэтс, prior to him moving to Worcester, Масачусэтс, where he met a man who helped change his life, Карлас Гарсія, 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 friend, Felix Lopez.  He had fallen in love with boxing after watchingРаберта Дзюран upset“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 аматарскія запісы, highlighted by a bronze medal performance at the PAL Nationals.

“I never had big amateur aspirations but, вядома, 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.”

Лістапада 7, 1992, Rivera made his pro debut, накаўтаваўшыFrancisco 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 iconХуліа Сезар Чавес- (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 ў) world welterweight championship. Rivera extended his new win streak to seven, before losing back to back fights. Four fights later, хоць, Rivera registered his first statement victory in 2001, накаўтаваўшыFrankie Randall (55-10-1) у 10й round to retain his North American Boxing Association (Таксама) 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, аднак, didn’t last long. In his first defense, Rivera lost a 12-round split decision at home in Worcester to challengerЛуіс Кольясо (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 баі, the last coming at the age of 46.

“Jose’s USA Boxing experiences shaped him into the man of character he is today, як у і з кальца,"СказаўКрыс Кульяры, 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.”

Асацыяцыя выпускнікоў бокса ЗША

Створана для чэмпіёна на працягу ўсяго жыцця, узаемавыгадныя адносіны паміж USA Boxing і яго выпускнікамі, –баксёры, чыноўнікі, трэнеры і балельшчыкі — Асацыяцыя выпускнікоў аб'ядноўвае пакаленні чэмпіёнаў, натхняе і аддае будучым чэмпіёнам па боксе ЗША, ў і з кальца.

The USA Boxing Alumni Association is open to anyone who has a love for boxing and would like to stay connected with amateur boxing. Members are granted access to a wide variety of special events hosted by the Alumni Association, у тым ліку яго штогадовы ЗША бокса Асацыяцыі выпускнікоў Зала славы прыёму.

Для таго, каб уступіць у Асацыяцыю выпускнікоў, проста зарэгістравацца наalumni@usaboxing.org дзеля $40.00 за членскі ўзнос года. Новыя ўдзельнікі атрымаюць футболку, брелок для ключоў і электронны кашалёк.

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 гадоў, I lived by myself: school, 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, хоць, keeping my job was the best decision I could have made for me and my family.”

Рывэра. 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 son, A.J. Рывэра, 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 andРокі Гансалес, to support their young talent. He also goes to his friendКендрыка Болль’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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Аб ЗША БОКС:  Місія ЗША бокса павінен быць для таго, каб спартсмены і трэнеры Злучаных Штатаў для дасягнення ўстойлівага канкурэнтнага перавагі, развіваць характар, падтрымка спорту па боксе, і заахвочваць і развіваць Алімпійскі стыль бокса ў Злучаных Штатах. Адказнасць бокса ЗША не толькі вырабляць алімпійскае золата, але таксама кантраляваць і кіраваць усімі аспектамі аматарскага бокса ў Злучаных Штатах.

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Нешчаслівы дзень нараджэння для непераможнага лёгкага патэнцыялу Джамаіна "Тэхнік" Ортыса

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Вустер, Маса. (Красавіка 15, 2020) - Нават у самых дзікіх марах, непераможны Сусветны савет па боксе (WBC) Моладзь свету ў лёгкай вазеJamaine «Тэхнік» Орціс (13-0, 7 КО) ніколі не мог уявіць, што яго 24й дзень нараджэння, пазней у гэтым месяцы, прыйшоўся б у сярэдзіне сусветнай пандэміі ў галіне аховы здароўя

Калі ён паварочваецца 24 красавіка 28й, Орыціс палічыў, што рыхтуецца да трэніровачнага лагера з устаноўленай датай вясновага бою, Верагодна, абараняючы свой моладзевы тытул Сусветнага чэмпіянату свету па барацьбе за рэгіянальны пояс.

Ён, вядома, не думаў, што бокс будзе забаронены ва ўсім свеце, спартыўныя залы закрыты дзяржаўным мандатам, і людзі, якія носяць маскі і пластыкавыя пальчаткі, як у фільме Sci-Fi. І, для загрузкі, У мінулую пятніцу яго праца ў якасці ліцэнзаванага цесляра скончылася. Як і ўсе астатнія ў дзяржаве Бей.

У асноўным дома Ortiz з'яўляецца каранцін, хаця ён усё яшчэ працуе, навучанне, правільна харчавацца і рабіць усё астатняе для падтрымання прыстойнай формы. Не элітная форма бокса, хоць, што ў гэтыя абмежавальныя і спробныя часы проста немагчыма.

Замест спарынгаў, ён - бокс у цень, скачкі на скакалцы замянілі заняткі на пляцоўцы са сваімі трэнерамі, Рокі Гансалес іКарлас Гарсія, і цяпер яго гасцёўня выконвае ролю сваёйспартзалу.

Часы былі рэзка зменены, сапраўды, нават святкаваць дні нараджэння, які Джамайн цалкам разумее і прымае.

"Я не думаю, што мой дзень нараджэння будзе інакш,- сказаў Ортыз. "Я звычайна праводжу гэта сам з маці і дачкой (4-гадовая Аміра) і гэты год, верагодна, не будзе інакш. Я не змагу патрапіць у цэлую групу спарынг-раундаў, пра якія звычайна прашу (смеючыся) у якасці падарункаў ад маіх сяброў "

На шчасце, хоць, Ортыз змог змагацца з гэтым лютым мінулага года 28 у яго першай акцыі за паўгода, хэдлайнерская картка з прасоўваннем CES Boxing дома ў Вустэр, Масачусэтс, у якім ён зарэгістраваў уражлівы прыпынак другога тура мексіканскага накаўта«Локо» Раналда Луіс Касціла (22-6, 17 КО), былы WBC у лёгкай вазе FECOMBOX.

Ортис, у цяперашні час набраў няма. 16 Федэрацыяй бокса Паўночнай Амерыкі (NABF), імкнецца наведваць медыцынскую школу пасля таго, як ён назаўсёды павесіць пальчаткі, стаць урачом / даследчыкам. Ён шмат чытае пра медыцыну, асабліва цэласнае лячэнне, і ён мяркуе, што ў яго ўжо быў каранавірус.

"За пяць тыдняў да майго апошняга бою,"Ён растлумачыў, «У шпіталі я была з тэмпературай 104,5. Пра ўсіх, каго я ведаў, было хворае, у маёй бабулі была пнеўманія. Я ніколі не хварэю. У мяне было сем гадоў без грыпу. У мяне развіўся кашаль, таксама. Я адчуваў, што памру. Не магу з упэўненасцю сказаць, што ў мяне быў коронавірус (тэсту тады не было), але я адчуваю, што ў мяне было такое ".

Ortiz будзе гатовы да ночы, званок званка нарэшце зноў прагучыць. "Я спадзяюся, што зноў будзе біцца ў ліпені ці жніўні, але, незалежна ад таго, калі вяртаецца бокс, Я буду гатовы ісці.

"Гэта сур'ёзна, заразная хвароба. Людзі павінны выкарыстоўваць здаровы сэнс: Мыйце рукі, трымайцеся аддзеленых шасці футаў, і заставацца дома, асабліва пажылым людзям і людзям з дыхальнымі праблемамі. Не бярыце лішніх рызык і панікі, альбо. Гэта яшчэ не канец свету!"

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Boxing’s Best Kept Secret Undefeated WBC Youth World lightweight champion Jamaine “The Technician” Ортис

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Вустер, Маса. (Лістапада 5, 2019) – Undefeated World Boxing Youth World lightweight champion Jamaine “The Technician” Ортис (12-0, 6 КО) з'яўляецца, магчыма, the best prospect in the world who most boxing fans don’t know.

A large part of the problem, аднак, is that the 23-year-old Ortiz, born and raised in the fighting city of Worcester, Масачусэтс, never aspired to be a professional boxer, despite having a decorated amateur career.

He started boxing when he was six years old, thanks to National Golden Gloves Hall of Fame trainer Карлас Гарсія, who has run the boxing program at the Worcester Boys & Girls Club for nearly 40 гады.

The naturally gifted Ortiz compiled an outstanding 100-14 аматарскія запісы, highlighted by a silver medal at the 2015 Нацыянальныя Залатыя пальчаткі турнір, in which he lost in the championship final to future professional world champion Joselito Lopez, plus back-to-back gold medal performances at the New England Tournament of Champions in 2015 & 2016.

Testimony to Ortiz’ promising potential was his final amateur match, which was a solid victory against Абрагам “Супер” Nova, хто 17-0 (13 КО) як прафесійны, as well as the reigning North American Boxing Association champion, and rated by the World Boxing Association (WBA) as the No. 8 super featherweight in the world.

“Turning pro wasn’t my end goal,” consummate boxer Ortiz said. “It really wasn’t on my mind. I focused on regional and national tournaments. I always thought I’d win an Olympic gold medal and then turn pro. I wish I had been better prepared to turn pro.

“People that know me didn’t even realize that I had turned pro. It took a while before I adjusted, but I never really transitioned. Others had a game plan; I didn’t have a clue, but soon realized trophies I won in the amateurs weren’t going to pay the bills. Most of my fans today are other fighters and coaches.”

When his Olympic dream ended, after he lost in the semifinals of the Olympic Trials, that’s when his promoter, Джымі Burchfield (Classic Entertainment and Sports / CES), and co-adviser, Providence businessman Richard Shappy got involved in Ortiz’ pro career. They’ve invested time, money and energy, believing in Ortiz and his tremendous potential.

“Гадамі,” explained Shappy, who advises Ortiz along with Eddie Imondi,” I kept telling Jimmy (Burchfield) that I was interested in getting involved with a boxer, but that it had to be the right one. One day Jimmy called to say this (Ортис) is the one. I jumped onboard. He convinced me that Jamaine is a future world champion. We jumped in from his first fight, on the ground floor, and we believe he is going to be world champion.”

Burchfield has promoted the likes of five-time world champion Віні-Пас, U.S. АлімпіецДжэйсан Эстрада, Ray Oliveira, Gary Balletto, Пітэр Манфрэд, Малодшы. and many others during his 25-plus years in the boxing industry. “Jamaine is the best I’ve promoted since Vinny Paz,” Burchfield claimed without hesitation. “He’s one of the best prospects in the world today and someday he’ll be world champion. Some say he has the good looks ofОскар дэ ла Хойя; others feel his style is like that of ‘Цукар’ Рэй Леанард.”

When his Olympic dream unceremoniously ended, he decided to turn pro in 2016, winning his pro debut when Джош Паркер retired after one round. The highlight of his young pro career to date was winning an eight-round unanimous decision this past February from previously undefeated (10-0) Ricardo Quiroz to capture the vacant WBC Youth World lightweight title, the same belt once proudly worn by, Па іроніі лёсу, the aforementioned Lopez, а таксама Juan Diaz і Даніэль Эстрада.

Past CES-promoted fighters who were WBC World Youth champions include three-time world champion “Дрэнны” Чэд Доусон і польскі цяжкавагавік Maruisz Wach.

In his last fight and first WBC World Youth title defense this past August, Ortiz won a dominating eight-round unanimous decision over 8-1-1 Romain Couture, pitching a shutout by winning each round on all three judges’ сістэмы паказчыкаў.

Ортис’ time to star in the ring is coming. He is a diamond in the rough; малады, talented and with tremendous upside. He has a strong team behind him, including head coach Рокі Гансалес and Garcia, who is still working his corner

Ортис’ fan-base will eventually develop and quickly grow as more and more boxing fans discover this gifted boxer as he ascends to the top of the boxing mountain.
2020 promises to be the “Year of The Technician,” Jamaine Ortiz.
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Former national amateur champion Bobby Harris III breaking out of shadow cast by his father with a little help from his friends

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Кастрычнік 28 у Вустере, Масачусэтс
(L-Р) – пярэдні: Bobby Harris III holding Bobby Harris IV and A.J. Рывэра; rear: Bobby Harris and Jose Antonio Rivera
Вустер, Маса. (Кастрычнік 2, 2017) – Local prospect Бобі “BH3” Harris III is ready to breakout of the shadows cast by his father, retired pro boxer Bobby Harris, пачатак Субота ноч, Кастрычнік 28, in the fourth and final 2017 installment of the popular professional boxing series, “Будучыня Новай Англіі”, у DCU Цэнтр (Exhibition Hall) у Вустере, Масачусэтс.
“New England’s Future 4” is presented by Rivera Promotions Entertainment (РПЭ), which is owned and operated by retired three-time, два чэмпіёна свету Хасэ Антоніо Рывера і яго сын, Anthonee (Эй-Джэй) Рывэра.
“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” узыходзячая перспектыва, A.J. the president and matchmaker for RPE. Часам, хоць, 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. дабаўленай. “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 ў ЗША, і Няма. 2 у свеце.
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. Рывэра, plus his head trainer, Рокі Гансалес. Worcester boxers such as Jermaine Ortiz і Ірвін Гансалес 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 КО) pro record between 1993 і 1999. Сёння, 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, у кольцы, але, 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 (Оскар) Дэ Ла Хойя, (Shane) Mosley, (Эвандэр) Холіфілд and so many other great fighters. We are different, хоць. 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. Зараз, 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 (у першай сярэдняй. 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, занадта. I’m more active than him. So that people don’t confuse us when talking, I came up with ‘BH3’ as 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) Хасэ, 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, Эй-Джэй, and I are happy that we can use our RPE company to be able to help little Bobby pursue his dreams and goals. Вустер – and soon enough the rest of the world – will know it’s BH3 Time!”
“BH3” turned pro this past Чэрвеня 10, in his Worcester hometown, taking a four-round unanimous decision (40-36 X 3) over an awkward opponent, Радрыга Алмейда, 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 like ‘Цукар’ Рэй (Леанард). 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. 28й fight against New Yorker Troy Omer “KO Artist” мастак (3-7-1, 2 КО), contested at a 164-pound catchweight, in a four-round bout.
Former WBU Americans and IBU North American cruiserweight champion Vinnie “American Nightmare” Carita (16-1-1, 15 КО), fighting out of Pembroke (Масачусэтс), will face an opponent to be determined in the eight-round main event.
Former UFC heavyweight title challenger Гаўрыіл “Napao” Gonzaga will make his pro boxing debut in a four-round match against Washington D.C. цяжкавагавік Аландо П'ю (1-10-1, 1 KO).
The “New England’s Future 4” undercard features many of the best and most popular N.E. баевікі, у тым ліку 2016 N.E. Залатыя пальчаткі чэмпіёна Anthony Laureano (4-0, 2 КО), a promising welterweight from East Hartford (Канэктыкут), who faces Clifton Rashad Thames (3-2-1), of Oklahoma City, у шэсць круглых матчу.
Other undercard fights, all four-rounders, ўключаць 2014 N.E. Залатыя пальчаткі чэмпіёна Adrian “Tonka” Соса (4-0, 3 КО), змагаюцца з суседняй Лаўрэнція (Масачусэтс), супраць. veteran Norwalk (Канэктыкут) нападаючым Shakha Moore (12-23-3, 2 КО), New Haven (Канэктыкут) Edwin Soto (10-2-2, 4 КО) супраць. Anthony Everett (1-6). Лоўрэнс, at a 150-pounds catch-weight, three-time USA Boxing Nationals champion Элвіс Фігероа (2-0, 1 KO), Нью-Хейвен (Канэктыкут), супраць. Anthony Bowman (11-63-2, 3 КО). Рычард “Папа Морячок Чалавек” Рывэра (3-0, 2 КО), of Hartford (Канэктыкут), супраць. Hansen Castillo (0-2), at a 180-pounds catch-weight, Southbridge (Масачусэтс) у першым нападаючым вазе Вільфрэда “Sucaro” язычнік (2-0) супраць. Oscar Diaz (0-12), of Hartford, and Danbury (Канэктыкут) у першым нападаючым вазе амар Бора, Малодшы. (2-0) супраць. Alan Beeman (0-15), of Providence.
Усе баі і байцы могуць быць зменены.
Квіткі, па цане $75.00 (зручная кропка для агляду) і $45.00 (General Admission), are on sale and available to purchase at the DCU Center box office, www.dcu.centerworcester.com, by contacting Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera
(anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) або любой з байцоў
Дзверы адкрываюцца ў 6:30 p.m., Першы бой 7:00 p.m. І.
Спонсары ўключаюць Лундгрэн Honda, Championsofhealth.usna.com, and American Pyramids.
Part of the proceeds will go to Worcester Latino Dollars For Scholars.
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