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

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کولوراڈو اسپرنگس, گود. (جون 4, 2020) – Like many boxers, دو ڈویژن عالمی چیمپئن “El Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera credits boxing for saving his life.

“Absolutely,” Rivera agreed. “After my mom passed away when I was 10 پرانے سال, 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 life, کارلوس گارسیا, 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 watchingرابرٹو Duran کی 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 شوکیا ریکارڈ, highlighted by a bronze medal performance at the PAL Nationals.

“I never had big amateur aspirations but, کورس کے, 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.”

نومبر 7, 1992, Rivera made his pro debut, باہر دستکFrancisco 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 iconجولیو سیزر شاویز (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, اگرچہ, Rivera registered his first statement victory in 2001, باہر دستکFrankie Randall (55-10-1) میں 10ویں round to retain his North American Boxing Association (اس کے علاوہ) 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 (ڈبلیو بی اے).  His reign, تاہم, didn’t last long. In his first defense, Rivera lost a 12-round split decision at home in Worcester to challengerلوئیس 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 لڑائی, the last coming at the age of 46.

“Jose’s USA Boxing experiences shaped him into the man of character he is today, میں اور انگوٹی کے باہر دونوں,"نے کہا کہChris Cugliari, 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.”

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Created to champion lifelong, mutually beneficial relationships between USA Boxing and its alumni, –باکسر, officials, coaches and boxing fans — The Alumni Association connects generations of champions, inspiring and giving back to USA Boxing’s future boxing champions, میں اور انگوٹی سے باہر.

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, including its annual USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame reception.

To join the Alumni Association, simply register atalumni@usaboxing.org for a $40.00 per year membership fee. New members will receive a T-shirt, keychain and e-wallet.

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 پرانے سال, 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, اگرچہ, keeping my job was the best decision I could have made for me and my family.”

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

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وارسیسٹر, ماس. (اپریل 15, 2020) – Even in his wildest dreams, undefeated World Boxing Council (WBC) Youth World lightweight championJamaine “The Technician” Ortiz (13-0, 7 کوس) never could have ever imagined that his 24ویں سالگرہ کی, later this month, would fall smack in the middle of a worldwide health pandemic

When he turns 24 اپریل 28ویں, 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. اور, 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, تربیت, eating well and doing everything else to maintain decent shape. Not elite boxing shape, اگرچہ, 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 اورکارلوس گارسیا, and now his living room serves as hisجم.

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

خوش قسمتی سے, اگرچہ, 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, میسا چوسٹس, in which he registered an impressive second-round stoppage of Mexican knockout specialist“Loco” Luis Ronaldo Castillo (22-6, 17 کوس), a former WBC FECOMBOX lightweight champion.

Ortiz کی, 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, لیکن, 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” Ortiz کی

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وارسیسٹر, ماس. (نومبر 5, 2019) – Undefeated World Boxing Youth World lightweight champion Jamaine “The Technician” Ortiz کی (12-0, 6 کوس) ہے, شاید, the best prospect in the world who most boxing fans don’t know.

A large part of the problem, تاہم, is that the 23-year-old Ortiz, born and raised in the fighting city of Worcester, MA, 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 کارلوس گارسیا, who has run the boxing program at the Worcester Boys & Girls Club for nearly 40 سال.

The naturally gifted Ortiz compiled an outstanding 100-14 شوکیا ریکارڈ, highlighted by a silver medal at the 2015 قومی گولڈن دستانے ٹورنامنٹ, 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 ابراہیم “سپر” Nova, کون ہے 17-0 (13 کوس) ایک پیشہ ور کے طور پر, as well as the reigning North American Boxing Association champion, and rated by the World Boxing Association (ڈبلیو بی اے) 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, Jimmy 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.

“برسوں سے,” 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 (Ortiz کی) 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 سے Vinny پاز, U.S. اولمپینجیسن Estrada کی, Ray Oliveira, Gary Balletto, پیٹر Manfredo, جونیئر. 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 ofآسکر DE LA Hoya; others feel his style is like that of ‘شوگر’ رے لیونارڈ.”

When his Olympic dream unceremoniously ended, he decided to turn pro in 2016, winning his pro debut when جوش پارکر 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, ستم ظریفی یہ ہے, the aforementioned Lopez, اس کے ساتھ ساتھ Juan Diaz اور ڈینیل Estrada کی.

Past CES-promoted fighters who were WBC World Youth champions include three-time world champion “برا” چاڈ ڈاوسن اور پولش ہیوی ویٹ 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’ اسکور کارڈزبورڈ.

Ortiz کی’ time to star in the ring is coming. He is a diamond in the rough; نوجوان, 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

Ortiz کی’ 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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اکتوبر 28 Worcester میں, MA
(ایل پی آر) – front: Bobby Harris III holding Bobby Harris IV and A.J. رویرا; rear: Bobby Harris and Jose Antonio Rivera
وارسیسٹر, ماس. (اکتوبر 2, 2017) – Local prospect بابی “BH3” Harris III is ready to breakout of the shadows cast by his father, retired pro boxer Bobby Harris, شروع ہونے والے ہفتے کے روز رات, اکتوبر 28, in the fourth and final 2017 installment of the popular professional boxing series, “نیو انگلینڈ کے مستقبل”, DCU مرکز میں (Exhibition Hall) Worcester میں, میسا چوسٹس.
“New England’s Future 4” is presented by Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE), which is owned and operated by retired three-time, دو ڈویژن عالمی چیمپئن جوس انتونیو رویرا اور ان کے بیٹے, Anthonee (A.J.) رویرا.
“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” the rising prospect, A.J. the president and matchmaker for RPE. کبھی کبھار, اگرچہ, 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. شامل کی. “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 امریکہ میں, اور کوئی. 2 دنیا میں.
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. رویرا, plus his head trainer, Rocky Gonzalez. Worcester boxers such as Jermaine Ortiz اور 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 کوس) pro record between 1993 اور 1999. آج, 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, انگوٹی میں, لیکن, 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 (آسکر) ڈی لا Hoya, (Shane) Mosley, (Evander) Holyfield and so many other great fighters. We are different, اگرچہ. 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. اب, 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 (جونیئر مڈل. 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, بھی. 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) جوس, 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. وارسیسٹر – and soon enough the rest of the world – will know it’s BH3 Time!”
“BH3” turned pro this past جون 10, in his Worcester hometown, taking a four-round unanimous decision (40-36 X 3) over an awkward opponent, Rodrigo کی المیڈا, 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 ‘شوگر’ رے (لیونارڈ). 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. 28ویں fight against New Yorker Troy Omer “KO Artist” آرٹسٹ (3-7-1, 2 کوس), 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 کوس), fighting out of Pembroke (MA), will face an opponent to be determined in the eight-round main event.
Former UFC heavyweight title challenger جبرائیل “Napao” Gonzaga will make his pro boxing debut in a four-round match against Washington D.C. ہیوی ویٹ Alando Pugh کی (1-10-1, 1 KO).
The “New England’s Future 4” undercard features many of the best and most popular N.E. جنگجوؤں, شامل 2016 N.E. گولڈن دستانے چیمپئن Anthony Laureano (4-0, 2 کوس), a promising welterweight from East Hartford (CT), who faces Clifton Rashad Thames (3-2-1), of Oklahoma City, چھ راؤنڈ کے میچ میں.
Other undercard fights, all four-rounders, شامل ہوں 2014 N.E. گولڈن دستانے چیمپئن Adrian “Tonka” سوسا (4-0, 3 کوس), قریبی لارنس کی وجہ سے لڑنے (MA), بنام. veteran Norwalk (CT) ویلٹر ویٹ Shakha Moore (12-23-3, 2 کوس), New Haven (CT) Edwin Soto (10-2-2, 4 کوس) بنام. Anthony Everett (1-6). لارنس کے, at a 150-pounds catch-weight, three-time USA Boxing Nationals champion ایلوس Figueroa کی (2-0, 1 KO), نیو ہیون کے (CT), بنام. Anthony Bowman (11-63-2, 3 کوس). رچرڈ “Popeye میں نااخت انسان” رویرا (3-0, 2 کوس), of Hartford (CT), بنام. Hansen Castillo (0-2), at a 180-pounds catch-weight, Southbridge (MA) جونیئر ویلٹر ویٹ Wilfredo “Sucaro” کافر (2-0) بنام. Oscar Diaz (0-12), of Hartford, and Danbury (CT) جونیئر ویلٹر ویٹ عمر Bordoy, جونیئر. (2-0) بنام. Alan Beeman (0-15), of Providence.
تمام جھگڑے اور جنگجوؤں کی تبدیلی کے ساتھ مشروط ہیں.
ٹکٹ, قیمت $75.00 (ringside) اور $45.00 (عام داخلہ), 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 رویرا
(anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) یا جنگجوؤں کی کسی بھی
دروازے پر کھولتے 6:30 بجے., پہلے مقابلے 7:00 بجے. AND.
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Part of the proceeds will go to Worcester Latino Dollars For Scholars.
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