Worcester, Massa. (September 13, 2017) – Former UFC heavyweight title challenger Gabriel “Napao” Gonzaga will make his professional boxing debutSetu wengi, Oktober 26, ing “New England’s Future 4” kertu, promoted by Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE), ing DCU Center (Exhibition Hall) ing Worcester, Massachusetts.

“New England’s Future 4” (NEF4) is presented by Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE), which is owned and operated by retired three-time, juara donya loro divisi Jose Antonio Rivera lan kang putra, Anthonee (A.J.) Rivera.

Former WBU Americans and IBU North American cruiserweight champion Vinnie “American Nightmare” Carita (16-1-1, 15 KOs), dirating Ora Ana. 6 by the North American Boxing Organization (NABO), headlines against an opponent to be determined in the eight-round main event.

“RPE is excited to have an athlete of Gonzaga’s caliber making his pro debut on our NEF4 boxing event,” promoter Jose Antonio Rivera said. “We are happy that boxers and MMA athletes trust us in terms of what we are trying to do to help them build their careers.”

The 38-year-old Gonzaga teaches Brazilian Ju-Jitsu (Judo) in Worcester and lives nearby in Ludlow. Now retired from mixed-martial-arts competition (17-11-0, 7 KOs, 9 SUBs, 1 Dec), the 6′ 2″, 260-pound Gonzaga holds 4^th degree black belt in BJJ. The highlight of his MMA career was at the 2007 UFC 70 held in Manchester, Inggris Raya, in which he knocked out K-1, Pride and Rizen champion Mirko Cro pulisiwith a head kick in the opening round, positioning Gonzaga for his unsuccessful challenge of UFC Heavyweight Champion Randy Couture in his next fight.

Gonzaga also defeated Ben Rothwell, Shawn Jordan lan Chris Tuchscherer, among the more notable UFC fighters he faced in the Octagon.

“When I first saw Gabriel sparring,” Gonzaga’s trainer Rocky Gonzalez ngandika, “I knew he had potential to beat a lot of heavyweights around. He had a lot going on at that time and he was still under contract with the UFC. Saiki, it’s a great opportunity for him.”

Tiket, diregani ing $75.00 (Ringside) lan $45.00 (diakoni umum), 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

(anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) utawa saka pejuang

Mbukak lawang ing 6:30 P.M., bab pisanan 7:00 P.M. Lan.

Sponsor kalebu Lundgren Kawasaki, Championsofhealth.usna.com, and American Pyramids.

Part of the proceeds will go to Worcester Latino Dollars For Scholars.

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