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WORCESTER, Masse. (Janvier 20, 2017) – Boxing returned to Worcester last night (Jeudi) 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 “L'avenir de la Nouvelle-Angleterre” série, présenté par Promotions Rivera Divertissement, featured 10 combats bourrés d'action, highlighted by rising Worcester featherweight prospect Irvin Gonzalez (5-0, 5 KOs).
“The support we received from the sold out crowd was exciting for our first show,” ledit promoteur Jose Antonio Rivera, the former 3-time, 2-champion du monde de division. “We working on our second show in March, bien sûr, 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, Israël “Tigre” Ramos (9-15, 3 KOs), 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 Dimanche 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.
Invaincu Rayon “Bazooka” Gracewski (5-0, 3 KOs), combats de 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-Hartford Faisant ses débuts Richard “Popeye le marin” 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, qui était 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, favori ville 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 KOs)
Unbeaten Haitian heavyweight Jean Pierre “Kid Creole” Augstin (7-0-1, 3 KOs) pounded game Mexican foe José Humberto “Olympique” Corral (19-22, 12 KOs) from the opening bell en route to a shutout six-round unanimous decision.
East Hartford prospect Anthony Laureano (2-0, 1 KO), une 2016 Nouvelle-Angleterre d'or Gloves champion, finished off winless welterweight Rafael Francis (0-9) with a debilitating body shot early in the second round.
Dans ses débuts pro, popular Worcester heavyweight Felix Martinez, a local barber, spotted his opponent, 392-livre Faveurs de Bobby (0-4), presque 60 pounds but Favors was unable to continue after the first round.
Southbridge, MA Wilfredo “le Sucaro” Païen turned in a memorable pro debut, winning a four-round majority decision over Alexandre Picot (1-2-1 (0 KOs), contested at a 145-pound catchweight.
The second-oldest pro fighter in Massachusetts history, 49-ans “Irlandais” Chuck Shearns (3-1, 2 KOs), 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.. Marine Brandon Montella, fighting out of Saugus, MA., amélioré son record de 6-0 (5 KOs), as his light heavyweight Mexican veteran Roberto “Le vieux” Valenzuela (69-74-2, 56 KOs) suffered an injury early in the second round.
Les résultats complets ci-dessous:
RÉSULTATS OFFICIELS
Main Event –Poids plume
Irvin Gonzalez (5-0, 5 KOs), Worcester, MA
WTKO2 (1:28)
Israël Rojas (9-15, 3 KOs), Aqua Prieta, Sonora, Mexique
Co-métrage – Super Moyens
Ray Graceski (5-0, 3 KOs), Springfield, MA
WTKO1 (1:32)
Ralph Johnson (2-10, 1 KO), Worcester, MA
POIDS LOURDS
Jean Pierre Augstin (8-0-1, 3 KOs), Lawrence, MA
WDEC6 (60-54, 60-54, 60-54)
José Humberto “Olympique” Corral (19-23, 12 KOs), Aqua Prieta, Sonora, Mexique
Felix Martinez (1-0, 1 KO), Worcester, MA
WTKO1 (3:00)
Faveurs de Bobby (0-4), Cincinnati, Ohio
(185-livre) Poids variable
Richard Rivera (1-0, 1 KO), Hartford, CT
WTKO2 (2:48)
Davonte Hopkins (0-3), Philadelphie, Pennsylvanie
Mi-lourds
Brandon Montella (6-0, 5 KOs), Saugus, MA
WTKO2 (0:50)
Roberto Valenzuela (69-74-2, 56 KOs), Aqua Prieta, Sonora, Mexique
JUNIOR poids moyens
Chuck Shearns (3-1, 2 KOs), Auburn, MA
WTKO1 (2:19)
Shavonte Dixon (0-2), Philadelphie, Pennsylvanie
(145-livre) PRENDRE DU POIDS
Wilfredo Pagan (1-0, 0 KOs), Southbridge, MA
WDEC4 (39-37, 39-37, 38-38)
Alexandre Picot (1-2-1, 0 KOs), Cidra, Puerto Rico
Welters
Anthony Laureano (2-0, 1 KO), Hartford-Est, CT
WKO2 (0:24)
Rafael Francis (0-9), Dorchester, MA
JUNIOR FEATHERWEIGHTS
Andino Ranse 1-0, 0 KOs), Worcester, MA
WDEC4 (40-36, 39-37, 39-37)
Jonathan Perez (2-1-1, 2 KOs), Lowell, MA
SPONSORS: Poids lourds – Lundgren Honda, Atty. Michael H. Erlich, Atty. Maria M. Rivera-Cotto, USANA Health Services; Légers – Réparation automobile TKO, Atty. Stephen W. Debs.
INFORMATIONS:
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Gazouillement: @RiveraPromoEnt @joseriverachamp, @KingRivera_
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