হার্টফোর্ড, Conn. (মে 31, 2018) – Hartford Boxing Promotions (HBP) hosted a press conference yesterday at the Hartford Boxing Center to promote its first event, “Fight Night at the Capital”, জুন 16 at Xfinity Centre in Hartford, কানেকটিকাট.

Below are quotes from yesterday’s press conference.

HBP’s goal is to bring quality boxing back to Hartford, which has a rich tradition dating back nearly a full century, headlined by International Hall of Famers Willie “Will o’ the Wisp” পেপ এবং Christopher “Battling” Battalino. Other top-area boxers include world champion মারলন “যাদু ম্যান” Starling, বিশ্ব খেতাব চ্যালেঞ্জার Gaspar “El Indio” Ortega, এবং ইসরাইল “বরং” কার্ডোনার, এবং 1996 USA Olympic Boxing Team captain লরেন্স ক্লে-বে.

টিকেট, এ মূল্য নির্ধারণ করা $80.00, $60.00 এবং $40.00, are on sale and available to purchase, পাশাপাশি $125.00 VIP tickets that include food and soft drinks), at Ticket Master outlets or at the Hartford Boxing Center gym.

দরজা খোলা 6 বিকাল. এবং, প্রথম টেকার আরম্ভ 7 বিকাল. এবং.

টনি ব্লাঙ্কো, প্রবর্তক: “I’m really excited to do this in Hartford. There wouldn’t be a show without these guys. We work for them.”

মাইকেল ট্রান, প্রবর্তক: “We’re really excited to feature some of top Connecticut boxers including many pro debuts of some of Connecticut’s best young fighters. Fans will be able to see them all in action on June 16^ম. We’re bringing boxing back and it’s only right that we have this event in the capital of Connecticut.”

রিচার্ড রিভেরা: “People ask me why I box? আমি এটা ভালবাসি, no other reason. একটি অপেশাদার হিসাবে, I fought for the love of the sport. I’m blessed now because I’m getting paid, but I still love it. We do need to eat and because we have a lot of pro debuts on this card, it means we have a lot of hungry fighters. জুন 16^ম, I’m going to do my thing and, trust me, there are going to be a lot of fireworks. I’ve watched a lot of these guys train. We’re finally fighting in our hometown and we’re going to better all the time.

“Boxing helps save lives. Boxing is a performing art. Kids get off the street in in the gym. This is a movement! We are a forced to be reckoned with and boxing gives everybody a chance.”.

Sharad Collier: “I’d like to thank Tony Blanco and Hartford Boxing Promotions for putting me on this card and my team. It’s going to be a good night. আমি যেতে প্রস্তুত আছি. I’m going to keep working hard and keep being smart.”

লুইস রিভেরা: “I want to thank Hartford Boxing Promotions and my coach, Papo Colon. Come June 16^ম, it’s going to be an interesting night.”

Nathan Martinez: “I’m thankful for this opportunity on June 16^ম. Come June 16^ম, expect a big fight.”

Jose Maysonet: “Thanks to my team and on June 16^ম, I will be ready.”

Anuel Rosa: “Thanks to Hartford Boxing Promotions for putting me on this show and to my trainer, লুইস গোলাপ, for my eight weeks of training. I knew this day was coming and I’ll be ready. When people see me fight, you’ll want me on the next card.”

Jacob Marrero: I want to thank Tony Blanco for this opportunity to make my pro debut and my team for getting me ready for my fight.”

Jeffrey Torres: “I want to thank my coach, লুইস গোলাপ. I’ll be 100-percent ready on June 16^ম.”

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