HARTFORD, Конектикат. (Мај 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”, Јуни 16 at Xfinity Centre in Hartford, Конектикат.

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” Pep и Christopher “Battling” Battalino. Other top-area boxers include world champion Марлон “Магијата Човекот” Starling, светска титула предизвикувачи Gaspar “El Indio” Ortega, и Израел “повеќе” Cardona, и 1996 USA Olympic Boxing Team captain Лоренс Клеј-бег.

Билети, по цена од $80.00, $60.00 и $40.00, are on sale and available to purchase, како и $125.00 VIP tickets that include food and soft drinks), at Ticket Master outlets or at the Hartford Boxing Center gym.

Врати се отвори во 6 вечер. И, Првата рунда започнува во 7 вечер. И.

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

Michael Tran, Промотор: “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^та. We’re bringing boxing back and it’s only right that we have this event in the capital of Connecticut.”

Richard Rivera: “People ask me why I box? Ми се допаѓа, no other reason. Како аматер, 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. Јуни 16^та, 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. Јас сум подготвен да си замине. I’m going to keep working hard and keep being smart.”

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

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

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

Anuel Rosa: “Thanks to Hartford Boxing Promotions for putting me on this show and to my trainer, Луис Роса, 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, Луис Роса. I’ll be 100-percent ready on June 16^та.”

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