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

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Лап. (Јуни 4, 2020) – Like many boxers, Две поделба светски шампион “El Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera credits boxing for saving his life.

“Absolutely,” Rivera agreed. “After my mom passed away when I was 10 години, 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, М-р, prior to him moving to Worcester, М-р, where he met a man who helped change his life, Карлос Гарсија, who was in charge of a special boxing program at the Worcester Boys & девојки клуб.

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 watchingРоберто Дуран 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 аматерски рекорд, highlighted by a bronze medal performance at the PAL Nationals.

“I never had big amateur aspirations but, се разбира, 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.”

Ноември 7, 1992, Rivera made his pro debut, тропаFrancisco 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 iconХулио Цезар Чавез (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 (ИБО) world welterweight championship. Rivera extended his new win streak to seven, before losing back to back fights. Four fights later, иако, Rivera registered his first statement victory in 2001, тропаFrankie Randall (55-10-1) во 10та round to retain his North American Boxing Association (Исто така,) 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 (ВБА).  His reign, Меѓутоа, didn’t last long. In his first defense, Rivera lost a 12-round split decision at home in Worcester to challengerЛуис 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 тепачки, the last coming at the age of 46.

“Jose’s USA Boxing experiences shaped him into the man of character he is today, и во и надвор од прстенот,", РечеКрис Куliари, 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.”

Асоцијација за алумни на боксери во САД

Создадено за шампион доживотно, взаемно корисни односи меѓу САД бокс и нејзините алумни, –боксери, службени лица, тренери и boxубители на боксот — Здружението на алумни ги поврзува генерациите на шампиони, инспирирање и враќање на идните шампиони во боксот во САД-боксот, во и надвор од прстенот.

Американската асоцијација за боксерски алумни е отворена за секој што има loveубов кон боксот и би сакал да остане поврзан со аматерскиот бокс. Членовите имаат пристап до широк спектар на специјални настани организирани од Асоцијацијата на алумни, вклучувајќи го и неговиот годишен прием во академија за боксери на алумни во САД.

Да се ​​придружиме на Здружението на алумни, едноставно се регистрирате наalumni@usaboxing.org за $40.00 годишно членарина. Новите членови ќе добијат маица, приврзок за клучеви и е-паричник.

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 години, 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, иако, keeping my job was the best decision I could have made for me and my family.”

Ривера. 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. Ривера, 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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ЗА САД боксер:  Мисијата на САД боксот е да им овозможи на спортистите и тренерите на Соединетите држави да постигнат одржлива конкурентска извонредност, развиваат карактер, поддршка на спортот на боксот, и да го промовира и расте боксот во олимписки стил во Соединетите држави. Одговорноста на боксот во САД не е само да произведува олимписко злато, но исто така го надгледува и регулира секој аспект на аматерскиот бокс во Соединетите држави.

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

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WORCESTER, Маса. (Април 15, 2020) – Even in his wildest dreams, undefeated World Boxing Council (Земјите од Западен Балкан) Youth World lightweight championJamaine “The Technician” Ortiz (13-0, 7 КО) never could have ever imagined that his 24та роденден, later this month, would fall smack in the middle of a worldwide health pandemic

When he turns 24 април 28та, 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. И, 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, обука, eating well and doing everything else to maintain decent shape. Not elite boxing shape, иако, 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 trainers, Rocky Gonzalez иКарлос Гарсија, and now his living room serves as hisсалата.

Times have been dramatically altered, навистина, 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 (смеење) as presents from some of my friends.“

За среќа, иако, 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, Масачусетс, in which he registered an impressive second-round stoppage of Mexican knockout specialist“Loco” Luis Ronaldo Castillo (22-6, 17 КО), a former WBC FECOMBOX lightweight champion.

Ортиз, 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, но, 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!"

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

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WORCESTER, Маса. (Ноември 5, 2019) – Undefeated World Boxing Youth World lightweight champion Jamaine “The Technician” Ортиз (12-0, 6 КО) е, можеби, the best prospect in the world who most boxing fans don’t know.

A large part of the problem, Меѓутоа, is that the 23-year-old Ortiz, born and raised in the fighting city of Worcester, М-р, 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 Карлос Гарсија, who has run the boxing program at the Worcester Boys & Girls Club for nearly 40 години.

The naturally gifted Ortiz compiled an outstanding 100-14 аматерски рекорд, highlighted by a silver medal at the 2015 Националните Златните Ракавици турнир, 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 Авраам “Супер” Nova, кој е 17-0 (13 КО) како професионален, as well as the reigning North American Boxing Association champion, and rated by the World Boxing Association (ВБА) 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, Ими Буркфилд (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.

“Со години,” 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 (Ортиз) 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 Вини Паз, U.S. ОлимпиецЏејсон Естрада, Ray Oliveira, Gary Balletto, Петар Manfredo, Џуниор. 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 де ла Хоја; others feel his style is like that of ‘Шеќер’ Реј Леонард.”

When his Olympic dream unceremoniously ended, he decided to turn pro in 2016, winning his pro debut when Џош 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, Иронично, the aforementioned Lopez, како и Juan Diaz и Даниел Естрада.

Past CES-promoted fighters who were WBC World Youth champions include three-time world champion “Лоша” Чад Досон и полски тешка категорија 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’ scorecards.

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

Ортиз’ 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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Октомври 28 во Worcester, М-р
(L-R) – front: Bobby Harris III holding Bobby Harris IV and A.J. Ривера; rear: Bobby Harris and Jose Antonio Rivera
WORCESTER, Маса. (Октомври 2, 2017) – Local prospect Боби “BH3” Harris III is ready to breakout of the shadows cast by his father, retired pro boxer Bobby Harris, почеток Сабота ноќ, Октомври 28, in the fourth and final 2017 installment of the popular professional boxing series, “Иднината Нова Англија”, на DCU центар (Exhibition Hall) во Worcester, Масачусетс.
“New England’s Future 4” is presented by Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE), which is owned and operated by retired three-time, две поделба светски шампион Хозе Антонио Ривера и неговиот син, Anthonee (A.J.) Ривера.
“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” зголемувањето на изгледите, A.J. the president and matchmaker for RPE. Од време на време, иако, 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. додадени. “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 во U.S, и Не. 2 во светот.
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. Ривера, plus his head trainer, Rocky Gonzalez. Worcester boxers such as Jermaine Ortiz и Irvin 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 КО) pro record between 1993 и 1999. Денес, 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, во прстенот, но, 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) Де Ла Хоја, (Shane) Mosley, (Evander) Холифилд and so many other great fighters. We are different, иако. 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. Сега, 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 (помлади средна. 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, премногу. 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) Жозе, 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. Ворчестер – and soon enough the rest of the world – will know it’s BH3 Time!”
“BH3” turned pro this past Јуни 10, in his Worcester hometown, taking a four-round unanimous decision (40-36 X 3) over an awkward opponent, Родриго Алмеида, 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 ‘Шеќер’ Реј (Леонард). 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. 28та fight against New Yorker Troy Omer “KO Artist” уметник (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 (М-р), will face an opponent to be determined in the eight-round main event.
Former UFC heavyweight title challenger Габриел “Napao” Gonzaga will make his pro boxing debut in a four-round match against Washington D.C. тешка категорија Alando Pugh (1-10-1, 1 КО).
На “New England’s Future 4” undercard features many of the best and most popular N.E. борци, Вклучувајќи 2016 N.E. Златен Ракавици шампион Anthony Laureano (4-0, 2 КО), a promising welterweight from East Hartford (КТ), who faces Clifton Rashad Thames (3-2-1), of Oklahoma City, во шест коло на.
Other undercard fights, all four-rounders, вклучуваат 2014 N.E. Златен Ракавици шампион Adrian “Tonka” Соса (4-0, 3 КО), се борат надвор од блискиот Лоренс (М-р), наспроти. veteran Norwalk (КТ) боксер од полусредна категорија Shakha Moore (12-23-3, 2 КО), New Haven (КТ) Едвин сото (10-2-2, 4 КО) наспроти. Anthony Everett (1-6). на Лоренс, at a 150-pounds catch-weight, three-time USA Boxing Nationals champion Елвис Figueroa (2-0, 1 КО), Њу Хевн (КТ), наспроти. Anthony Bowman (11-63-2, 3 КО). Ричард “Попај Морнарот човек” Ривера (3-0, 2 КО), of Hartford (КТ), наспроти. Hansen Castillo (0-2), at a 180-pounds catch-weight, SOUTHBRIDGE (М-р) помлади боксер од полусредна категорија Вилфредо “на Sucaro” Паганска (2-0) наспроти. Oscar Diaz (0-12), of Hartford, and Danbury (КТ) помлади боксер од полусредна категорија Омар Bordoy, Џуниор. (2-0) наспроти. Alan Beeman (0-15), of Providence.
Сите борби и борците се предмет на промена.
Билети, по цена од $75.00 (до рингот) и $45.00 (Прием Општи), 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 Ривера
(anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) или било која од борци
Врати се отвори во 6:30 вечер., Првата рунда 7:00 вечер. И.
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Part of the proceeds will go to Worcester Latino Dollars For Scholars.
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