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Undefeated hometown prospect Irvin Gonzalez to headline June 10; New England’s Future series continues in Worcester, MA

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Heavyweight Sonya Lamonakis to
Fight for vacant UBF World title
WORCESTER, Massa. (Maggio 10, 2017, 2017) – Undefeated rising super featherweight prospect Irvin Gonzalez will headline the third installment of the “Il futuro del New England” serie, Sabato notte, Giugno 10, as professional boxing returns for the first time in 11 anni to the DCU Center (Exhibition Hall) a Worcester, Massachusetts.
“New England’s Future 3” is presented by Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE), which is owned and operated by retired three-time, campione del mondo due divisione Jose Antonio Rivera e suo figlio, Anthonee (A.J.) Rivera.
Arguably the top New England prospect, the 21-year-old Gonzalez (6-0, 6 KO) is continuing Worcester’s rich boxing tradition, which dates back nearly a century. La 2015 N. E. Golden Gloves campione, Gonzalez has knocked out all six of his pro opponents, four in the opening round, the other two in the second. Gonzalez will fight Raul Lopez (10-2-1, 5 KO), di Bronx (NY), in an eight-round match for the vacant Universal Boxing Federation (UBF) East Regional super featherweight championship.
Former International Boxing Organization (IBO heavyweight world champion, Sonya “The Scholar” Lamonakis (10-2-2, 1 KO), will face TBA in the eight-round co-feature for the vacant UBF World heavyweight title. Lamonakis is a New York City teacher who lived in Turners Falls (MA) and graduated from Springfield (MA) College. She is a native of Greece and a four-time New York Golden Gloves champion.
“I am excited that we will be having our ‘New England’s Future 3’ boxing event at the DCU Center,” promoter Jose Antonio Rivera said. “The last time there was boxing at the DCU was when I fought for and won the WBA Junior Middleweight world title. It was an electric night with the fight televised live on Showtime. I am hoping we can bring the same kind of excitement with our action- packed lineup of young and hungry up-and-coming boxers.
“We have two UBF title fights on the line with Sonya Lamonakis fighting for the female UBF Heavyweight World Title and Worcester’s own Irving Gonzalez, in only his seventh pro fight, fighting for the UBF 126-pound division East Regional championship. I’m also excited to have five Worcester boxers on our event at the DCU and I hope our Worcester fan-base comes out to support them. I am looking forward to seeing another great night of action-packed boxing.”
Powerhouse fighter Vinnie “American Nightmare” Carita (16-1-1, 15 KO), fighting out of Pembroke (MA), returns in an eight-round Special Cruiserweight Attraction against TBA.
Combattendo anche sulla undercard, il tutto in quattro round attacchi, are Worcester welterweight Andy Gonzalez (6-1, 5 KO) vs. Baltimore’s Kevin “The Scarecrow” Womack, Jr. (7-14-3, 5 KO), Lawrence (MA) welter junior Adriano “Tonka” Sosa (2-0, 2 KO) vs. Las Vegas’ Johnny Frazier (2-3-0-4, 2 KO), Nuovo paradiso (CT) piuma Josh Crespo (7-4-3, 3 KO) vs. Georgia Gabriel Braxton (2-18, 1 KO), Worcester piuma Andino RANSE (1-0) vs. Woburn (MA) Gilvan Santos (0-3), Springfield (MA) medi junior Falcone “Doppio impatto” Whitley (1-0) vs. Norwalk (CT) veterano Shaka Moore (12-22-3, 2 KO), Worcester’s Bobby Harris III vs. Del Brasile Nathan Schulte in a battle of pro-debuting super middleweights, Southbridge (MA) welter junior Wilfredo “il Sucaro” Pagano (1-0) vs. Lawrence’s Anthony Everett (1-5), Worcester heavyweight Bryan Daniels (4-0, 2 KO) vs. Florida di Christopher “The Archbishop” Boykins (1-8) and Hartford’s (CT) Richie “Braccio di Ferro il marinaio” Rivera (1-0, 1 KO) vs. Michigan’s Michael Shipp (1-4, 1 KO) fighting at a 180-pound catch-weight.
Tutte le lotte e combattenti sono soggette a cambiamento.
Biglietti, al prezzo di $75.00 (in prima fila) e $45.00 (ammissione generale), 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
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Vinnie Carita stops Gilberto Matheus Domingos In one round of body punches

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Matt Remillard returns with impressive decision Over tough Augustine Mauras
RESULTS FROM WORCESTER
Vinnie Carita punished Gilberto Matheus Domingos
(all pictures by Emily Harney / Rivera Promotions Entertainment)
WORCESTER, Massa. (Aprile 2, 2017) – Popular Massachusetts heavyweight Vinnie “American Nightmare” Carita was too much for former South American champion Gilberto Matheus “El Magico” Domingos nella notte scorsa “New England’s Future 2” main event at Worcester Palladium. A capacity crowd of 1,700 rocked the vintage venue from start to finish.
“New England’s Future 2” was presented by Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE), which is owned and operated by retired three-time, campione del mondo due divisione Jose Antonio Rivera e suo figlio, paraninfo Anthonee (A.J.) Rivera. Rivera announced that “New England’s Future 3” sarà tenuto June 10th at DCU Center, Exhibition Hall, a Worcester.
Carita (16-1-1, 15 KO), fighting out of Pembroke (MA), unleashed a relentless body attack on his Brazilian foe, Domingos (22-7, 20 KO), who was unable to answer the bell for the second round due to damaged ribs.
“I was hoping to get in more rounds but unfortunately I didn’t get ’em stasera,” Carita (pictured to the right) commentato. “Based on his record, I thought he’d be more competitive, but that fell short. I keep stepping up (quality of his opponents) but they haven’t lasted with me.”
Matt Remillard (R) was home once again in the ring.
The feel-good story of the evening was the long awaited return of Manchester (CT) leggero Opaco “Sharp Shooter” Remillard (24-1, 13 KO), who was incarcerated five years and hadn’t fought in six. Remillard pounded his opponent, Agostino “Spietato” Maura (6-2-3 3 KO), whose toughness showed throughout the contest as Remillard pounded his Lawrence (MA) opponent to the body and head en route to a eight-round unanimous decision (80-71, 79-72, 78-73) in co-feature. Mauras was deducted a point in the fourth round for headbutting.
“I was a little rusty but I got better as the fight went on,” Remillard said. “He’s a tough kid who was slippery inside. If the fight went a little longer, I think I would have gotten him out of there.”
Worcester heavyweight Bryan Daniels (4-0, 2 KO) è rimasto imbattuto, dropping “Soldi” Mike Sawyer (7-8, 5 KO) four times in the opening round, the last coming on the end of a vicious left-hook, resulting in referee Mike Ryan immediatelty stopped the contest without counting.
Dorchester (MA) dei pesi massimi Donnie “Big Nasty” Palmer (9-1-1, 8 KO) surclassato Bobby Favors (1-4, 1 KO), di Cleveland, on his way to a first-round technical knockout win. Palmer has comeback from being shot in the stomach last summer by his sister’s abusive boyfriend. He recently served as a sparring partner for Wladimir Klitschko.
Hartford junior welterweight Antonio Laureano (3-0, 2 KO), un 2016 New England Golden Gloves campione, continued to impress with a third-round technical knockout victory over battled-tested upstate New Yorker Bryan “The Brick” Abraham (6-25-1, 6 KO).
Hot junior welterweight prospect “Meraviglioso” Mykquan Williams (6-0, 4 KO), the 18-year-old high school senior from Manchester (CT), lived up to his nickname with an explosive first-round knockout of Mexican veteran fighter Israele “Tigre” Rojas (10-16, 3 KO).
Three-time USA Boxing Nationals champion Elvis Figueroa (1-0, 1 KO), from New Haven (CT), turned in a strong professional debut, stopping Brazilian super middleweight Devision Ribiero (0-4), who was unable to continue after two rounds.
Worcester welterweight Andy Gonzalez (6-1, 5 KO) cruised to a four-round unanimous decision over a game Antonio Chavez Fernandes (7-30-4, 2 KO), of Brockton (MA).
Lawrence (MA) piuma prospettiva Adriano “Tonka” Sosa (2-0, 2 KO), thre 2015 Nuovo… England Golden Gloves champion, eliminato Oscar Diaz (0-11), di Hartford, midway through the opening round.
Pro-debuting Luis “Pancho” Santiago (0-0-1), fighting out of Springfield (MA), e Alex Montes (1-2-1), di Lawrence (MA), fought to a hard-fought four-round draw.
Springfield junior middleweight Falcone “Doppio impatto” jjjas (10-16, 3 Whitley (1-0) won his pro debut in an entertaining opener with a four-round unanimous decision over Anthony Everett (1-5), di Lawrence.
RISULTATI UFFICIALI
MAIN EVENT – pesi leggeri
Vinnie Carita (16-1-1, 15 KO), Pembroke, MA
WTKO1 (3:00)
Gilberto Matheus Domingos (22-7, 20 KO), Sao Paulo, Brasile
CO-FEATURE – Pesi leggeri
Matt Remillard (24-1, 13 KO), Manchester, CT
WDEC8 (80-71, 79-72, 78-73)
Augustine Mauras (6-2-3, 3 KO), Lawrence, MA
Pesi massimi
Bryan Daniels (4-0, 2 KO), Worcester, MA
WTKO1 (2:54)
Mike Sawyer (7-8, 5 KO), Winter Park, FL
Donnie Palmer (9-1-1, 8 KO), Dorchester, MA
WTKO1 (2:06)
Bobby Favors (1-5, 1 KO), Cleveland, OH
SUPER Pesi
Elvis Figueroa (1-0, 1KO), Nuovo paradiso, CT
WTKO2 (3:00)
Devision Ribiero (0-4), Tampa, FL
PESI MEDI JUNIOR
Derrick Whitley (1-0), Springfield, MA
WDEC4 (40-36, 40-36, 39-37)
Anthony Everett (1-5), Lawrence, MA
Welterweights
Andy Gonzales (6-1, 5 KO), Worcester, MA
WDEC4 (39-37, 39-37, 39-37)
Antonio Chavez Fernandes (7-31-4, 2 KO), Brockton, MA
Adrian Sosa (2-0, 2 KO), Lawrence, MA
WKO1 (1:34)
Oscar Diaz (0-11), Hartford, CT
PESI WELTER JUNIOR
Antonio Laureano (2-0, 1 KO), East Hartford, CT
Bryan Abraham (6-24-1, 6 KO
PESI WELTER JUNIOR
Mykquan Williams (6-0, 4 KO), Manchester, CT
WKO1 (2:05)
Israel Rojas (10-16, 3 KO), Aqua Prieta, Sonora, Messico
Pesi piuma
Luis Santiago (0-0-1), Springfield, MA
D4 (40-36, 36-40, 38-38)
Alex Montes (1-2-1), Lawrence, MA
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OFFICIAL WEIGHTS FROM WORCESTER

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WORCESTER, Massa. (Marzo 31, 2017) – Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE) held the official weigh today at Ballot Box for domani notte “New England’s Future 2” show at Worcester Palladium.
Below are the official weights and pictures by Emily Harney:
PESI UFFICIALI
MAIN EVENT – pesi leggeri (8)
(L) Vinnie Carita (15-1-1 (14 KO), Pembroke, MA 195.2 lbs.
(R) Gilberto Matheus Domingos (22-6, 20 KO), Sao Paulo, Brasile 196 lbs.
CO-FEATURE – Pesi leggeri (8)
(R) Matt Remillard (23-1, 13 KO), Manchester, CT 136.8 lbs.
(L) Augustine Mauras (6-1-3, 3 KO), Lawrence, MA 138 lbs.
Pesi massimi (4)
Bryan Daniels (3-0, 1 KO), Worcester, MA 199 lbs.
Mike Sawyer (7-7, 5 KO), Winter Park, FL 200 lbs.
Donnie Palmer (8-1-1, 7 KO), Dorchester, MA 275 lbs.
Bobby Favors (0-5), Cincinnati, OH 377 lbs.
SUPER Pesi (4)
Elvis Figueroa (per il debutto), Nuovo paradiso, CT 167 lbs.
Devision Ribiero (0-3), Tampa, FL 167 lbs.
PESI MEDI JUNIOR (4)
Derrick Whitley (per il debutto), Springfield, MA 152 lbs.
Anthony Everett (1-4), Lawrence, MA 155 lbs.
Welterweights (4)
Andy Gonzalez (5-1, 5 KO), Worcester, MA 151.4 lbs.
Antonio Chavez Fernandes (7-30-4, 2 KO), Brockton, MA 151.4 lbs.
Adrian Sosa (1-0, 1 KO), Lawrence, MA 145 lbs.
Oscar Diaz (0-10), Hartford, CT 143 lbs.
PESI WELTER JUNIOR (6)
Antonio Laureano (2-0, 1 KO), East Hartford, CT 138 lbs.
Bryan Abraham (6-24-1, 6 KO 141 lbs.
PESI WELTER JUNIOR (4)
Mykquan Williams (5-0, 3 KO), Manchester, CT 141 lbs.
Israel Rojas (10-15, 3 KO), Aqua Prieta, Sonora, Messico 141 lbs.
Pesi piuma (4)
Luis Santiago (per il debutto), Springfield, MA 127 lbs.
Alex Montes (1-2), Lawrence, MA 133 lbs.
Biglietti, al prezzo di $65.00 (in prima fila) e $35.00 (ammissione generale), sono in vendita e disponibili per l'acquisto presso www.ThePalladium.net o il botteghino Palladium (solo l'ammissione generale), o contattando Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera (anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) o qualsiasi dei combattenti. A portion of the proceeds will go to Make A Change Inc.
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Opaco “Sharp Shooter” Remillard’s Ring comeback no April Fool’s Joke

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“New England’s Future 2”, Aprile 1 a Worcester

Matt Remillard (centro) is prepared to make up for lost time
(photo by Emily Harney / Team Remillard)
WORCESTER, Massa. (Marzo 20, 2017) – The long trip back begins April 1st per Opaco “Sharp Shooter” Remillard, 12 years to the day from his professional debut, sul “New England’s Future 2” show at the Palladium in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Remillard (23-1, 13 KO), fighting out of Manchester, Connecticut, hasn’t boxed for the six years, due to him serving a five-year prison sentence. He takes on Lawrence (MA) leggero Agostino “Spietato” Maura (6-1-3, 3 KO) in the eight-round co-feature. If their tense, near volatile stare-down at a recent press conference is a true indication, Remillard vs. Mauras is not going the distance, to put things mildly.
New England’s Future 2″ is presented by Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE), which is owned and operated by retired three-time, campione del mondo due divisione Jose Antonio Rivera e suo figlio, Anthonee (A.J.) Rivera.
“I am excited to have a boxer of Remillard’s caliber on our ‘New England’s Future 2’ evento di boxe,” promoter Jose Antonio Rivera remarked. “He has a tough match against August time Mauras for his first fight back. Knowing Remillard, anche se, he wouldn’t have it any other way. I want to thank Matt, Paul Cichon (capo allenatore) and their team for trusting Rivera Promotions Entertainment for Matt’s first boxing match back from his long layoff.”
Remillard is a former World Boxing Council (WBC) Stati Uniti & Youth World, Federazione nordamericana di boxe (NABF) e World Boxing Organization (WBO) featherweight champion. His lone pro loss came in his last fight, Marzo 23, 2011 in Atlantic City to then rising star Mikey Garcia (24-0), when Remillard retired after 11 round. He won’t make excuses; tuttavia, he never should have taken the fight with Garcia, facing the impending court case that sent him to prison and working with a new head trainer he’d only met two weeks prior to the fight.
“I’m confident I can get back to where I was in about a year,” the 30-year-old Remillard said. “A dream come true would be a rematch with Garcia, at any weight, but I have to earn that shot. Everybody wants a rematch with the guy who gave you the first loss. It seldom happens but, se non, in time I believe there will be other big fights out there for me.
“I’m fighting an opponent who fought by buddy, Chip Perez, tre volte (0-2-1), so I’m familiar with his style. He doesn’t back down. I don’t expect him to back down against me…until he feels my power. I’m going to take out those five years that I was away on him. I’ve been through so much the last six year but I’m most comfortable in the gym. The past is past and this is my last run. Paul and I have a lot of unfinished business to take care of.”
Seventeen years ago, Chicon first met Remillard at the Manchester PAL gym, but he made the 13-year-old aspiring boxer earn his opportunity to be trained. Paul made Matt clean the bathrooms, take care of spit buckets, etc. before he started training him.
“When he returned to the gym a few months back, I saw that his work ethic hadn’t faded,” Cichon commented. “I don’t believe he’s really that far away from where he was six years ago. He was idle five years but his first day back he sparred 12 round. He stayed in good physical shape and is hungrier than ever. He thinks he has something to prove after his last fight, but he really doesn’t have anything to prove to me or anybody else. He is fighting a tough kid but Matt’s going to be victorious. I think in four or five more fights he’ll be back where he was in boxing.”
Pembroke (MA) cruiserweight Vinnie “American Nightmare” Carita (15-1-1, 14 KOs will headline against Brazilian KO specialist Gilberto Matheus “El Magico” Domingos (22-6, 20 KO), the former South American light heavyweight champion, in the eight-round main event.
Dorchester (MA) dei pesi massimi Donnie “Big Nasty” Palmer (8-1-1, 7 KO) faces unbeaten Quian Davis (4-0-2, 2 KO), of Mays Landing (NJ), in quattro round.
2016 New England Golden Gloves campione Antonio Laureano (2-0, 1 KO), combattendo da East Hartford (CT), meets Schenectady (NY) veterano Bryan “The Brick” Abraham (6-23-1, 6 KO) in un match di sei round.
Fighting on the undercard in four round bouts are Worcester cruiserweight Bryan Daniels (3-0, 1 KO) vs. Mexican invader Jose Humberto “Olympico” Corall (19-23, 12 KO), Worcester piuma Andino RANSE (1-0) vs. Mike Hellenfinger (0-2), di Harrisburg (PA), three-time USA Boxing Nationals champion Elvis Figueroa, di New Haven (CT) makes his pro debut vs. Brazilian super middleweight Devision Robiero (0-3), Worcester welterweight Andy Gonzalez (5-1, 5 KO) vs. Brockton’s Antonio Chavez Fernandes (7-30-4, 2 KO), 2014 N.E. Golden Gloves campione, Lawrence junior welterweight Adrian Sosa (2-0, 1 KO) vs. TBA), Worcester’s pro-debuting super middleweights Neal Sullivan vs. Nathan Schulte, Springfield (MA) medi junior Derrick Whitley vs. Anthony Everett (104), di Lawrence, pro-debuting Springfield featherweight Luis “Pancho” Santiago vs. Alex Montes (1-2), di Lawrence, and unbeaten Manchester (CT) welter junior “Meraviglioso” Mykqyan Williams (5-0, 3 K0s) vs. TBA..
Tutte le lotte e combattenti sono soggette a cambiamento.
Biglietti, al prezzo di $65.00 (in prima fila) e $35.00 (ammissione generale), sono in vendita e disponibili per l'acquisto presso www.ThePalladium.net o il botteghino Palladium (solo l'ammissione generale), o contattando Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera (anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) o qualsiasi dei combattenti. A portion of the proceeds will go to Make A Change Inc.
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Top Prospect Irvin Gonzalez remains perfect Stops Israel Rojas in second round

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OFFICIAL RESULTS FROM WORCESTER
(L) – Irvin Gonzalez
WORCESTER, Massa. (Gennaio 20, 2017) – Boxing returned to Worcester last night (Giovedi) for the first time in more than five years to the delight of a capacity crowd of 2,100 passionate fans at the Palladium.
The inaugural event of the “Il futuro del New England” serie, presentato da Rivera Promozioni Spettacolo, In primo piano 10 combattimenti pieni di azione, highlighted by rising Worcester featherweight prospect Irvin Gonzalez (5-0, 5 KO).
“The support we received from the sold out crowd was exciting for our first show,” detto promotore Jose Antonio Rivera, the former 3-time, 2-campione del mondo divisione. “We working on our second show in March, naturalmente, right here in Worcester.”
The 20-year-old Gonzalez was absolutely relentless in the main event, fright rom the opening bell, throwing a barrage of unanswered punches from every conceivable angle, repeatedly hurting his Mexican foe, Israele “Tigre” Ramos (9-15, 3 KO), including a late first-round knockdown. Gonzalez didn’t let up in the second, firing crisp punches, until Rojas hit the canvas early in the second frame and referee Steve Clark had seen enough, stopping the one-sided fight.
Gonzalez is continuing the rich Worcester boxing tradition. “I’m always relentless,” Gonzalez said with a smile. “It was great fighting in the main event at home. I heard the crowd and really appreciated their support. I hurt him early and I almost took him out in the first round with a body punch. I finished him off with a right in the second. None of my fights have gone the distance, but I prepared to go the full six tonight, if needed.”
Gonzalez takes off Domenica o report to undefeated Guillermo Rigondeaux’ training camp in Miami, where he’ll work with the reigning WBA super bantamweight world champion and 2-time Olympic gold medalist.
Undefeated Raggio “Bazooka” Gracewski (5-0, 3 KO), fighting out of Springfield (MA), was on a search-and-destroy mission in the co-feature against Worcester super middleweight Ralph Johnson (2-10, 1 KO), who was dropped three times before referee Kevin Hope halted the fight.
pro-debuttante di Hartford Richard “Braccio di Ferro il marinaio” Rivera was good to the finish, albeit only two rounds, in a fight contested at a 185-pound catchweight against Philadelphian Davonte Hopkins (0-3). Rivera, che era un 2016 Rocky Marciano Tournament winner, punished Hopkins, finally dropping him in the second round, after which his corner threw in the towel.
In an evenly matched junior featherweight bout, favorito città natale Andino RANSE‘s pro debut resulted in a hard earned victory, by way of a four-round unanimous decision, over Lowell’s (MA) previously unbeaten Jonathan Perez (2-1-1, 2 KO)
Unbeaten Haitian heavyweight Jean Pierre “Kid Creole” Augstin (7-0-1, 3 KO) pounded game Mexican foe Jose Humberto “Olympico” recinto per bestiame (19-22, 12 KO) from the opening bell en route to a shutout six-round unanimous decision.
East Hartford prospect Antonio Laureano (2-0, 1 KO), un 2016 New England Golden Gloves campione, finished off winless welterweight Rafael Francis (0-9) with a debilitating body shot early in the second round.
In his pro debut, popular Worcester heavyweight Felix Martinez, a local barber, spotted his opponent, 392-libbra Bobby Favors (0-4), quasi 60 pounds but Favors was unable to continue after the first round.
Southbridge, MA Wilfredo “il Sucaro” Pagano turned in a memorable pro debut, winning a four-round majority decision over Alexander Picot (1-2-1 (0 KO), contested at a 145-pound catchweight.
The second-oldest pro fighter in Massachusetts history, 49-anni “Irlandese” Chuck Shearns (3-1, 2 KO), of nearby Auburn, MA., ended his boxing career in style with an opening-round technical knockout victory over Philadelphia junior middleweight Shavonte Dixon (0-2).
Team Shearns celebrates after his retirement fight
U.S. Marino Brandon Montella, fighting out of Saugus, MA., migliorato il suo record di 6-0 (5 KO), as his light heavyweight Mexican veteran Roberto “The Old” Valenzuela (69-74-2, 56 KO) suffered an injury early in the second round.
Risultati completi qui sotto:
RISULTATI UFFICIALI
Main Event –pesi piuma
Irvin Gonzalez (5-0, 5 KO), Worcester, MA
WTKO2 (1:28)
Israel Rojas (9-15, 3 KO), Aqua Prieta, Sonora, Messico
Co-Feature – Super medi
Ray Graceski (5-0, 3 KO), Springfield, MA
WTKO1 (1:32)
Ralph Johnson (2-10, 1 KO), Worcester, MA
Pesi massimi
Jean Pierre Augstin (8-0-1, 3 KO), Lawrence, MA
WDEC6 (60-54, 60-54, 60-54)
Jose Humberto “Olympico” recinto per bestiame (19-23, 12 KO), Aqua Prieta, Sonora, Messico
Felix Martinez (1-0, 1 KO), Worcester, MA
WTKO1 (3:00)
Bobby Favors (0-4), Cincinnati, OH
(185-libbra) Catchweight
Richard Rivera (1-0, 1 KO), Hartford, CT
WTKO2 (2:48)
Davonte Hopkins (0-3), Philadelphia, PA
Pesi massimi leggeri
Brandon Montella (6-0, 5 KO), Saugus, MA
WTKO2 (0:50)
Roberto Valenzuela (69-74-2, 56 KO), Aqua Prieta, Sonora, Messico
PESI MEDI JUNIOR
Chuck Shearns (3-1, 2 KO), Auburn, MA
WTKO1 (2:19)
Shavonte Dixon (0-2), Philadelphia, PA
(145-libbra) catchweight
Wilfredo Pagan (1-0, 0 KO), Southbridge, MA
WDEC4 (39-37, 39-37, 38-38)
Alexander Picot (1-2-1, 0 KO), Cidra, Puerto Rico
Welterweights
Antonio Laureano (2-0, 1 KO), East Hartford, CT
WKO2 (0:24)
Rafael Francis (0-9), Dorchester, MA
JUNIOR FEATHERWEIGHTS
Andino RANSE 1-0, 0 KO), Worcester, MA
WDEC4 (40-36, 39-37, 39-37)
Jonathan Perez (2-1-1, 2 KO), Lowell, MA
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Prospect Irvin Gonzalez continuing Worcester boxing tradition Jan 19th

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Inaugural “Il futuro del New England” series event in Worcester
WORCESTER, Massa. (Gennaio 11, 2017) – Fast rising featherweight prospect Irvin Gonzalez (4-0, 4 KO) will continue Worcester’s rich boxing tradition Giovedinotte, Gennaio 19, headlining the inaugural “Il futuro del New England” series event against Mexican invader Israele “Tigre” Rojas (9-14, 3 KO), at the Worcester Palladium.
Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE), is promoting the first professional boxing show in the Central Massachusetts city in more than five years.
(photo by Cristian Nunez)
Worcester’s boxing tradition started close to a century ago with Canadian import Lou Brouillard, a two-division world champion and Hall of Famer, 1928 Medaglia di bronzo olimpica Leo Sawicki, and more recently, tra gli altri, pro and amateur standouts such as multiple national amateur champion Bobby Harris, Sean “The Irish Express” Sean Fitzgerald e Edwin Rodriguez.
Arguably the greatest Worcester fighter in the past 50 years is three-time, campione del mondo due divisioni Jose Antonio “Il Gallo” Rivera, who is promoting “Il futuro del New England” with his son, Anthonee. “I have seen Irvin train and fight since he was in the Junior Olympics,” Rivera ha detto. “I am very proud of him because he was able to discover on his own that he was getting in his own way. He was always a talented fighter but, at times in the ring, he was inconsistent and it cost him a few fights. As he got older, he boxed more talented boxers and looked good against them. He started believing in himself more and it showed in his training. His abilities and confidence grew and that got him all the way to the Olympic Trials. I feel he has the skills to become world champion in the future. The sky is the limit for this young man and I am proud to have him fighting on our show.”
Gonzalez, un 2015 New England Golden Gloves campione, will be headlining his first show in his first scheduled six-round bout. “Fighting in my hometown in the main event means a lot to me because,” Gonzalez admitted. “I’ve grown up in this city, fighting my whole life, and of people who’ve supported me will be watching me fight for the first time as a pro. Sono emozionato. I’m comfortable fighting here in Worcester and I want to showcase the boxing talent we have in Worcester.”
Gonzalez qualified for the 2016 Olympic Trials but he was eliminated, not due to a loss in the ring, for missing weight. He decided not to wait four years for another Olympic shot, turning pro this past March with a first-round stoppage of Gilvan Santos at Foxwoods Resort Casino. In four pro fights to date, Gonzalez has four knockouts and only one was extended into the second round.
“I was always told that I had a pro boxing style,” the well-spoken, handsome Gonzalez continued, “but we didn’t immediately decide to turn pro until the time was right. I had some stoppages as an amateur but, come un pro, I’ve been going more to the body. I do have heavy hands. I don’t go into a fight looking for a knockout. I just let ’em come but I’ve prepared to go six rounds if needed for this fight. I’ve been sparring eight rounds with different guys coming in fresh.”
In addition to being a prize fighter, the 20-year-old Gonzalez works at a bank and he also owns and operates New England Boxing gym with his father, former boxer Irvin Gonzalez, where the youngster serves as a personal trainer.
In the six-round co-feature Springfield (MA) pesi massimi leggeri Reinaldo “Bazooka” Graceski (4-0, 2 KO) faces Worcester’s Ralph Johnson (2-9, 1 KO).
Fighting on the undercard in four-round bouts are Worcester junior lightweight Andino RANSE in his pro debut vs. Lowell’s (MA) Jonathan Perez (2-0-1, 2 KO), pro-debuting Worcester heavyweight Felix Martinez vs. Bobby Favor (0-3), Hartford’s (CT) pro-debuting light heavyweight Richard “Braccio di Ferro il marinaio” Rivera vs. Brockton’s (MA) Davonte Hopkins (0-2), pro-debuting Southbridge (MA) pugile Wilfredo Pagan vs. Alexander Picot (1-1-1, 0 KO) at a 145-pound catchweight, pro-debuting Springfield (MA) junior featherweight Luis “Pancho” Santiago vs, Jonathan Ramos (0-2), 2016 N.E. Golden Gloves campione Antonio Laureano (1-0), of East Haven (CT), vs. Boston junior welterweight Rafael Francis (0-8), Auburn (MA) medi junior “Irlandese” Chuck Shearns (2-1, 1 KO), the 49-year-old hanging up his gloves after his fight with Shavonte Dixon (0-1), di Philadelphia, Saugus (MA) pesi massimi leggeri Brandon Montella (5-0, 4 KO) vs. Roberto El Viejo” Valenzuela (69-73-2, 56 KO) and unbeaten Lawrence (MA) dei pesi massimi Jean Pierre Augstin (7-0-1, 3 KO) vs. Jose Hymberto “Olympico” recinto per bestiame (19-22, 12 KO).
Tutte le lotte e combattenti sono soggette a cambiamento.
Biglietti, al prezzo di $65.00 (in prima fila), $45.00 (preferred seating) e $35.00 (ammissione generale), sono in vendita e disponibili per l'acquisto presso www.ThePalladium.net o il botteghino Palladium (solo l'ammissione generale), o contattando Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera (anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) of any of the fighters. A portion of the proceeds will go to Why Me & Sherry’s House.
Major event sponsors include Lundgren Honda, Atty. Michael H. Erlich, Atty. Maria M. Rivera-Cotto and USANA Health Services. Other sponsors are TKO Auto Repair and Atty. Stephen W. Debs.
INFORMAZIONI:
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49-year-old pro boxer “Irlandese” Chuck Shearns Hanging up gloves January 19th

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WORCESTER, Massa. (Gennaio 5, 2017) – Auburn (MA) medi junior “Irlandese” Chuck Shearns will become the second-oldest professional fighter in Massachusetts boxing history il Giovedi notte, Gennaio 19, in his farewell performance at the Worcester Palladium, marking the first pro boxing event in Worcester, located in Central Mass., in more than five years.
Il inaugurale “Il futuro del New England” series event is being presented by Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE), which is owned and operated by one of Worcester’s all-time greatest boxers – 3-tempo, 2-campione del mondo divisione Jose Antonio “Il Gallo” Rivera – e suo figlio, Anthonee “AJ” Rivera.
Rising junior lightweight prospect, 2015 New England Golden Gloves campione Irvin Gonzalez (4-0, 4 KO), will be fighting at home in the 6-round main event against Mexican invader Oscar Eduardo Quezada (2-1, 1 KO), while Springfield (MA) pesi massimi leggeri Reinaldo “Bazooka” Graceski (4-0, 2 KO) meets Worcester’s Ralph Johnson (2-9, 1 KO) in the six-round co-feature.
The 49-year-old Shearns (2-1, 1 KO), who is the general manager of Lundgren Honda in Auburn, assumerà Shavonte Dixon (0-1), di Philadelphia, in quattro round. The state record, set in 2011 by then 53-year-old Joe Siciliano, is safe because Jan. 19th will definitely be Shearns’ last fight.
“I have a tremendous amount of respect for all boxers in terms of what they go through to be able to perform at their best in the ring,” promoter Jose Antonio Rivera said. “Chuck is doing it at 49 anni! That takes a lot of sacrifice and courage to put your body through that rugged training. I wish him the best and I am glad I can provide him with the opportunity to be able to say goodbye to boxing on his own terms.”
Shearns made his amateur debut at the age of 29, 10 anni dopo he made his professional debut. “I grew up watching boxing with my father (Giovanni), who boxed in the Navy, and my grandfather (Giovanni),” Shearns explained. “My grandfather was a club fighter, e allora, boxing was in my blood. I only had four amateur fights and one day I met “Fitzy,” who is now one of my closest friends. (Sean Fitzgerald, one of Worcester’s all-time best boxers, who is Shearns’ head trainer.) I told him I wanted one pro fight and asked him to train me.”
Perché, anche se, all'età di 49 does he still put himself through such extensive training, while working fulltime during the holiday season, to fight an opponent half his age?
“Boxing was the ultimate hobby for me and I just got carried away with it,” Shearns admitted. “I’m a novelty, not a real pro boxer. I’m fighting Gennaio 19th because I was given this opportunity and decided to accept it but, onestamente, I’m sure that this it! Maybe I just wanted a chance to go out with a win because I lost my last one? Non lo so. Sometimes I wake up asking myself, ‘What am I doing?’ And ‘Fitzy’ is working me so hard for this fight – I don’t know if it’s my age or what – but I’ve hated every minute of it. I lost my father in March. He was always in my corner and this fight I’ll have RIP on my trunks in his honor.”
Ultimamente, Shearns’ typical day has been, bene, in a word, unordinary, per non dire altro. He reports to work at 5 a.m., exercises and runs on the treadmill for an hour in a small gym at work, catches up with “Fitzy” at Anytime Fitness to hit the heavy and speed bags, and after work “Fitzy” trains Shearns at Camp Get Right.
Shearns has the complete support of his family and co-workers, who will all be at the Worcester Palladium supporting him Jan. 19. “Mia moglie (Karen) and two daughters (Kayla and Olivia) have always been there for me,” Shearns noted. “My wife supports me and has jokingly said, ‘We’re getting divorced if you lose this fight.’ I’ve worked at Lundgren Honda for about 20 years and most of the 100-plus employees there will be at my fight. I did want to fight one more time before I turn 50. When Jose asked me to fight, how could I pass up this final opportunity?”
Also fighting on the undercard in 4-round bouts are Worcester junior lightweight Andino RANSE in his pro debut vs. Lowell’s (MA) Jonathan Perez (2-0-1, 2 KO), pro-debuting Worcester heavyweight Felix Martinez vs. Dorchester’s (MA) Brian Richardson (0-8), Hartford’s (CT) pro-debuting light heavyweight Richard “Braccio di Ferro il marinaio” Rivera vs. Brockton’s (MA) Huston Crayton (1-8, 0 KO), pro-debuting Southbridge (MA) pugile Wilfredo Pagan vs. Puerto Rican Alexander Picot (1-1-1, 0 KO) at a 145-pound catchweight, pro-debuting Springfield (MA) junior featherweight Luis “Pancho” Santiago vs, Mexican Jonathan Ramos (1-2, 0 KO), 2016 N.W. Golden Gloves campione Antonio Laureano (1-0), of East Haven (CT), vs. Boston junior welterweight Rafael Francis (0-8), Saugus (MA) pesi massimi leggeri Brandon Montella (5-0, 4 KO) vs. Mexican veteran Roberto El Viejo” Valenzuela (69-73-2, 56 KO) and unbeaten Lawrence (MA) dei pesi massimi Jean Pierre Augstin (7-0-1, 3 KO).
Tutte le lotte e combattenti sono soggette a cambiamento.
Biglietti, al prezzo di $65.00 (in prima fila), $45.00 (preferred seating) e $35.00 (ammissione generale), sono in vendita e disponibili per l'acquisto presso www.ThePalladium.net o il botteghino Palladium (solo l'ammissione generale), o contattando Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera (anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) of any of the fighters. A portion of the proceeds will go to Why Me & Sherry’s House.
Major event sponsors include Lundgren Honda, Atty. Michael H. Erlich, Atty. Maria M. Rivera-Cotto and USANA Health Services. Other sponsors are TKO Auto Repair and Atty. Stephen W. Debs.
INFORMAZIONI:
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Cinguettio: @RiveraPromoEnt @joseriverachamp
Inaugural “Il futuro del New England” series event in Worcester
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Professional Boxing returns Jan. 19 to Worcester Junior lightweight prospect Irvin Gonzalez headlines Inaugural “Il futuro del New England” series event

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WORCESTER, Massa. (Dicembre 29, 2016) — Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE) held a press conference yesterday to formally announce its inaugural show, “Il futuro del New England,” Thursday night, Gennaio 19, at the Worcester Palladium. It will mark the first professional boxing event in Worcester, located in Central Mass., in cinque anni.
Rivera Promotions Entertainment is owned and operated by one of Worcester’s all-time greatest boxers – 3-tempo, 2-campione del mondo divisione Jose Antonio “Il Gallo” Rivera – along with his son, Anthonee “AJ” Rivera, whose collective goal is to bring boxing back to Worcester on a consistent basis, providing boxers a platform and fans a full entertainment experience.
“It’s all about the fighters,” RPE CEO Jose Antonio Rivera said. “I’m in a unique position as a promoter because of my boxing background. I hard it is for local fighters to get fights, which is why we have so many with less than six pro fights and five pro debuts fighters on this card. They are why we’re here today. I never had a press conference until I was much more established in my career. This is about them showcasing their skills.
“After my son graduated from Johnson Wales University with a degree in Sports Management, he told me he was ready to form Rivera Promotions Entertainment, as we had discussed, and promote shows. I lost a lot of money promoting a show in 2008, so I told him to put a plan together first and within a week he did. He had gotten his feet wet in the business as an intern for a boxing promoter. We went over the plan ad decided that we can do this. We’re not signing fighters, proprio adesso, we’re helping them build their careers. We do a lot of hard work behind the scenes that the public doesn’t see; the fighters work in the gym. I’m really excited about January 19th. Irvin Gonzalez is a future world champion.”
Biglietti, al prezzo di $65.00 (in prima fila), $45.00 (preferred seating) e $35.00 (ammissione generale), sono in vendita e disponibili per l'acquisto presso www.ThePalladium.net o il botteghino Palladium (solo l'ammissione generale), o contattando Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera (anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) of any of the fighters. A portion of the proceeds will go to Why Me & Sherry’s House.
“We appreciate the support being given to us and the fighters who give their blood, sweat and tears for you,” RPE president A.J. Rivera added. “I got into the business side of boxing as an intern working for CES. In Worcester, we have 11 active fighters, all on the rise, and to bring boxing back to Worcester is special, Teamwork makes dreams work. I also want to note that none of these fighters turned down a single opponent we offered.”
Promising junior lightweight prospect, 2015 New England Golden Gloves campione Irvin Gonzalez (4-0, 4 KO), combattendo da Worcester, will be showcased in the 6-round main event against Mexican invader Oscar Eduardo Quezada (2-1, 1 KO).
“I’m very excited to be fighting in my hometown for the first time as a pro,” Gonzalez commented. “I fought here as an amateur but that’s not the same as fighting in the main event and my first 6-rounder. Don’t take your eyes off the ring when I fight. lo sarò 5-0 with five knockouts on Gennaio 19th.”
Nella co-feature 6-tondo, pesi massimi leggeri Reinaldo “Bazooka” Graceski (4-0, 2 KO), of nearby Springfield (MA), faces Worcester’s Ralph Johnson (2-9, 1 KO).
Fighting on the undercard in 4-round bouts are Worcester junior lightweight Andino RANSE in his pro debut vs. Lowell’s (MA) Jonathan Perez (2-0-1, 2 KO), 49-year-old Auburn (MA) medi junior “Irlandese” Chuck Shearns (2-1, 1 KO) in his retirement fight vs. Philadelphian Shavonte Dixon (0-1), pro-debuting Worcester heavyweight Felix Martinez vs. Dorchester’s (MA) Brian Richardson (0-8), Hartford’s (CT) pro-debuting light heavyweight Richard “Braccio di Ferro il marinaio” Rivera vs. Brockton’s (MA) Huston Crayton (1-8, 0 KO), pro-debuting Southbridge (MA) pugile Wilfredo Pagan vs. Puerto Rican Alexander Picot (1-1-1, 0 KO) at a 145-pound catchweight, pro-debuting Springfield (MA) junior featherweight Luis “Pancho” Santiago vs, Mexican Jonathan Ramos (1-2, 0 KO), 2016 N.W. Golden Gloves campione Antonio Laureano (1-0), of East Haven (CT), vs. Boston junior welterweight Rafael Francis (0-8), Saugus (MA) pesi massimi leggeri Brandon Montella (5-0, 4 KO) vs. Mexican veteran Roberto El Viejo” Valenzuela (69-73-2, 56 KO) and unbeaten Lawrence (MA) dei pesi massimi Jean Pierre Augstin (7-0-1, 3 KO) vs. TBA.
Tutte le lotte e combattenti sono soggette a cambiamento.
Major event sponsors include Lundgren Honda, Atty. Michael H. Erlich, Atty. Maria M. Rivera-Cotto and USANA Health Services. Other sponsors are TKO Auto Repair and Atty. Stephen W. Debs.
INFORMAZIONI:
Facebook.com/RiveraPromotionsEntertainment
Cinguettio: @RiveraPromoEnt @joseriverachamp