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“St. Valentine’s Day Massacre” changes New headliner is undefeated prospect Francis “Frank The Tank” Hogan Feb. 12th in Dedham, MA

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BOSTON (Februari 3, 2022) – Undefeated super welterweight prospect Francis “Frank The Tank” Hogan (9-0, 9 Kos) has been elevated to the headliner on “St. Valentine’s Day’s Massacre” card, presented by Vertex Promotions, Februari 12th at Moseley’s On The Charles in Dedham, Massachusetts.

The cancellation of the original main event between Adrian Sosa and Zack Kuhn resulted in a few changes. Kuhn (10-10-1, 5 Kos) is now fighting another undefeated prospect, James “The Slim Reaper” Perella (8-0, 6 Kos), in an 8-round Special Welterweight Attraction.

The 21-year-old southpaw Hogan, fighting out of Weymouth (MA), has knocked out each of his 9 professional opponents to date. The popular fighter was a celebrated amateur boxer, highlighted by his gold-medal performance at the 2019 New England Golden Gloves Championships.

“It’s Tank Time” once again, but this fight Hogan will be making his debut as a headliner, in addition to fighting in his first scheduled 8-rounder.

The 6-round fight between Dorchester (MA) lightweight Jonathan Depina (6-1, 4 Kos) and Jonathan “El Guapo” Hernan Godoy (5-12) has moved up to the co-featured event.
Perella’s (8-0, 5 Kos), av Mansfield (MA), was supposed to fight Mexican challenger Danny “Venado” Flores (15-26-1, 8 Kos), but he was injured during training, and he has been replaced by Kuhn. “The Slim Reaper” is a 4-time USA New England Championships and 4-time New England Golden Gloves Champion.

Irish light heavyweight Tommy “The Kid” O’Toole” (2-0, 2 Kos), of Galway, is matched against Greg Hackett (3-20-1) in a 4-rounder. O’Toole was the 2019 Irish Elite Championship gold medalist, who a powerful southpaw returning to the Boston area for his third pro fight.

Five 6-round bouts are on tap: South Boston super welterweight Joe Farina (7-1, 4 Kos) vs. Rynell Griffin (8-49-2, 2 Kos), Houston super lightweight Miranda “El Alacrana” Reyes (5-0-1, 3 Kos) vs. Jaica Pavilus (1-4-1, 1 KO), undefeated Philly welterweight Tahmir Smalls (6-0, 3 Kos) vs. Leonides Fowlkes (2-7-1), popular Dorchester featherweight Troy Anderson, Jr. (1-0, 1 KO), en 2016 Rocky Marciano Tournament mästare, vs. Mike Fowler (7-42, 2 Kos), and super lightweight Marcus Davidson (2-0, 2 Kos) vs. Rakim Johnson (6-15-1, 5 Kos).

Also fighting on the undercard in four-round bouts is Southbridge (MA) super featherweight Alex Rivera (2-0, 1 KO) vs. Brandon Grimmett (0-5), as well as the Davidson’s older brother from Kansas City (KS), pro-debuting lightweight Marcell, a 2-time Ringside World and 2019 National Golden Gloves Champion, vs. TBA.
Fighters subject to change.

Biljetter finns till försäljning för $85.00 and up (ringsiden), $75.00 (allmän antagning) och $50.00 (standing room). Tickets are available to purchase online athttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/st-valentines-day-massacre-21222-tickets-243038654157?aff=ebdssbdestsearch or contact any of the competing fighters to purchase tickets.

Dörrarna öppnas kl 6:30 pm. ET with the first bout scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. OCH.
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IT’S TANK TIME! Undefeated super welterweight prospect Francis “Frank The Tank” Hogan fighting for professional perfection “St. Valentine’s Day Massacre” on Feb. 12 i Dedham, MA

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BOSTON (Januari 26, 2022) – It’s Tank Time, igen!

Undefeated prospect Francis “Frank The Tank” Hogan (9-0, 9 Kos) will be in the ring February 12th on a mission to extend his perfect pro record versus Vincent Floyd (4-11-2, 2 Kos) in an 8-round Special Welterweight Attraction on the “St. Valentine’s Day’s Massacre” card, presented by Vertex Promotions, at Moseley’s On The Charles in Dedham, Massachusetts.

"Dess (streak) very important for me,” Hogan said. “I don’t look at it as going 10 för 10. I don’t think I need to knockout my opponent as quickly as possible. I don’t go out there looking for a knockout unless I set up an opponent and hurt him. Through the fight I get better and better. I know I can take out a lot of fighters because I know how hard I hit. My left is my best punch. I can knockout guys with my jab, but I’ve knocked out guys with a right hook, alltför.

“I go into the ring knowing I’m going to take the heart and will away from who I’m fighting. Everybody is looking at me. They know I’m the real deal and how hard I hit. Some come with the will to win, but once I hit them, they just run or hold. I’m going to put them to sleep.”

The 21-year-old southpaw Hogan, fighting out of Weymouth (MA), has knocked out each of his 9 professional opponents to date. The popular fighter was a celebrated amateur boxer, highlighted by his gold-medal performance at the 2019 New England Golden Gloves Championships.
Hogan’s as smart about boxing as he is skilled. “Frank The Tank” understands that there is no rush to accelerate the pace of his career.

“I don’t want to rush,” Hogan remarked. "Jag är bara 21 and there’s still a lot of development. I know a lot, but I believe I can learn more. You don’t just transfer from the amateurs to pros. You need to go rounds. Boxing isn’t all about knockouts. I need to gain experience, not only in the ring, but all around. If I get a good offer, fast, Jag tar det. ‘It’s Tank Time’ not their time.”

Although his opponent has changed, he is aware that Floyd is tall, long, and that he likes to give and take. “But I’m looking to take him out cold, not have the referee stop the fight,” Hogan added. “I want to start 2002 with a bang by leaving him on the mat.”

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Undefeated super lightweight Adrian “Tonka” Sosa (12-0, 9 KO), av Lawrence (MA) will headline “St. Valentine’s Day Massacre”, in the 8-round main event against Zack Kuhn (10-10-1, 5 Kos).

En annan obesegrad utsikter, welterweight James “The Slim Reaper” Perella’s (8-0, 5 Kos), takes on tough Mexican challenger Danny “Venado” Flores (15-26-1, 8 Kos) in an 8-round fight, which has been elevated to the co-featured event. Perella, fighting out of Mansfield, Massachusetts, is matched tough is a 4-time USA New England Championships and 4-time New England Golden Gloves Champion.

Irish eyes will be once again as Galway light heavyweight Tommy “The Kid” O’Toole” (2-0, 2 Kos) returns to his second home. Den 2019 Irish Elite Championship gold medalist is a powerful southpaw returning to the Boston area for his third pro fight. He faces an opponent to be determined.

Three 6-round bouts are on tap: Dorchester (MA) lightweight Jonathan Depina (6-1, 4 Kos) vs. Jonathan “El Guapo” Hernan Godoy (5-12), South Boston super welterweight Joe Farina (7-1, 4 Kos) vs. Rynell Griffin (8-49-2, 2 Kos), and Houston super lightweight Miranda “El Alacrana” Reyes (5-0-1, 3 Kos) vs. Jaica Pavilus (1-4-1, 1 KO).

Popular Dorchester featherweight Troy Anderson, Jr. (1-0, 1 KO), en 2016 Rocky Marciano Tournament mästare, squares off with Mike Fowler (7-42, 2 Kos).

Also fighting on the undercard in four-round bouts is Southbridge (MA) super featherweight Alex Rivera (2-0, 1 KO) vs. Brandon Grimmett (0-5), as well as the Davidson brothers from Kansas City (KS), super lightweight Marcus (2-0, 2 Kos) vs. Rakim Johnson (6-15-1, 5 Kos), and pro-debuting lightweight Marcell, a 2-time Ringside World and 2019 National Golden Gloves Champion.

Fighters subject to change.

Biljetter finns till försäljning för $85.00 and up (ringsiden), $75.00 (allmän antagning) och $50.00 (standing room). Tickets are available to purchase online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/st-valentines-day-massacre-21222-tickets-243038654157?aff=ebdssbdestsearch or contact any of the competing fighters to purchase tickets.

Dörrarna öppnas kl 6:30 pm. ET with the first bout scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. OCH.
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Undefeated Adrian “Tonka” Sosa to headline “St. Valentine’s Day Massacre”

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Undefeated Adrian “Tonka” Sosato headline “St. Valentine’s Day Massacre”February 12th in Dedham, MA
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BOSTON (Januari 10, 2022) – Vertex Promotions returns February 12th with “St. Valentine’s Day’s Massacre,” headlined by undefeated super lightweight prospect Adrian “Tonka” Sosa, på lördag kväll, Februari 12, at Moseley’s On The Charles in Dedham, Massachusetts.

“We’re very excited to continue promoting our shows to showcase local talent,” Vertex promoter Dave Clark said. “We made our debut last September and promoted three more pro shows last year. We learned a lot and continue our goal to keep local fighters active and provide an entertaining night out for fans.”

The 26-year-old Sosa (12-0, fighting out of Lawrence (MA), headlined a Vertex show last September in his first action in more than 2 år. He will take on an opponent to be determined Feb. 12th in the 8-round main event.

In the 8-round co-featured event, undefeated ABF American West and NBA Continental champion RayJay “The Destroyer” Bermudez (15-0, 11 Kos) faces TBA as the Albany fighter continues his march towards a major fight.

Undefeated welterweight prospect James “The Slim Reaper” Perella (8-0, 5 Kos), fighting out of Mansfield, Massachusetts, is matched tough against Mexican challenger Danny “Venado” Flores (15-26-1, 8 Kos) in an 8-round bout. Perella is a 4-time USA New England Championships and 4-time New England Golden Gloves Champion.

It’s “Tank Time,” again. Undefeated Weymouth (MA) super welterweight prospect Francis “Frank The Tank” Hogan (9-0, 9 Kos) will attempt to keep his perfect pro record intact and go 10-for-10 in an 8-rounder versus TBA.

Boston Irish will be in the house as Ireland-natives “Lethal” Larry Fryers (11-5, 4 Kos) and Tommy “The Kid” O’Toole” (2-0, 2 Kos) are schedule to be in action. fritöser, a welterweight now living in Yonkers (NY), är en 20212 Ulster Intermediate Champion, while light heavyweight O’Toole (2-0, 2 Kos) returns to the Boston area for his third pro fight. O’Toole, fighting out of Galway, var en 2019 Irish Elite Championship gold medalist.

Fryers will be in a scheduled 8-rounder, O’Toole a 4, and both will be matched against opponents to be determined.

Also fighting in 4-round matches against TBA’s are popular Dorchester (MA) featherweight Troy Anderson, Jr. (1-0, 1 KO), en 2016 Rocky Marciano Tournament mästare, and Southbridge (MA) super featherweight Alex Rivera (2-0, 1 KO).

Opponents will soon be announced. Fighters subject to change.
Biljetter finns till försäljning för $85.00 and up (ringsiden), $75.00 (allmän antagning) och $50.00 (standing room). Tickets are available to purchase online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/st-valentines-day-massacre-21222-tickets-243038654157?aff=ebdssbdestsearch or contact any of the competing fighters to purchase tickets.

Dörrarna öppnas kl 6:30 pm. ET with the first bout scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. OCH.
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Vertex Promotions returns November 20th 12-0 Adrian Sosa to headline “Fall Brawl” Moseley’s On The Charles in Dedham, MA

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Vertex Promotions returns November 20th

12-0 Adrian Sosa to headline “Fall Brawl”

Moseley’s On The Charles in Dedham, MA

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BOSTON (November 1, 2021) – Vertex Promotions has announced it will present “Fall Brawl,” headlined by undefeated super lightweight prospect Adrian “Tonka” Sosa (12-0, 9 Kos), lördagkväll, November 20th at Moseley’s On The Charles in Dedham, Massachusetts.

“We’re excited to be promoting our fourth show we’ve promoted since our inaugural event this past September 25th,” Vertex promoter Dave Clark said. “We’ve found a home at Moseley’s On the Charles, which provides intimate setting just outside of Boston. Our goal remains to provide local boxers with opportunities to stay active and fight in front of their family and friends. We get better at promoting with each show.”

Sosa will fight Alfonso Olvera (12-6-3, 4 Kos), fighting out of Tucson (DEN) by way of Mexico, in the 8-round main event. Sosa, who hadn’t fought in 28 månader, returned to the ring with a fury, albeit showing signs of rust. His hand were quick, som vanligt, and he was well poised as on the lat Vertex show, September 25th at the same venue. His veteran Mexican opponent, Danny “Venado” Flores (15-25-1, 8 Kos), continually but unsuccessfully tried to lure Sosa into traps. Sosa was the hunter, stalking a game Flores, who often stayed in the corners or on the ropes baiting Sosa to mix it up. Sosa “pitched a shutout,” winning eight rounds on all three judges’ scorecards.

I hans sista match (Sju. 28, 2019), Olvera upset previously undefeated Amon Torres by way of an 8-round unanimous decision. Olvera also gained invaluable experience going the distance with current unified World super lightweight champion Josh Taylor and former IBF Super Lightweight World titlist Ivan Baranchyk.

I co-featured händelse, undefeated welterweight prospect James “The Slim Reaper” Perella (8-0, 5 Kos), fighting out of Mansfield, Massachusetts, faces veteran Jacksonville (FL) fighter Andre Byrd (8-11-2, 1 KO) in the Perella’s first scheduled 8-rounder event. Perella is a 4-time USA New England Championships and 4-time New England Golden Gloves Champion. The popular fighter returns in the 6-round co-featured event.

Undefeated ABF American West and NBA Continental champion, 23-year-old Albany (NY) lightweight RayJay “The Destroyer” Bermudez (14-0, 11 Kos), returns to his second home at Moseley’s On The Charles again to fight Columbian lightweight Rudolfo “El Tsunam” Puentes (20=8-2, 16 Kos).

Promising super welterweight prospect Francis “Frank The Tank” Hogan (8-0, 8 Kos) will put his perfect pro record on the line in a 6-round bout against an opponent to bet determined. Hogan, of Weymouth, MA, is the reigning New Hampshire super welterweight champion, as well as a 2019 New England Golden Gloves gold medalist.

In a pair of 6-round bouts, New Bedford (MA) middleweight Drew “Tomahawk” Dwelly (3-0-2, 3 Kos) meets Las Vegas’ Zachary Scott Juusda (1-1, 1 KO), medan Springfield (MA) super lightweight super lightweight Eric “Gladiator” Goff (4-0, 3 Kos) is back against Carlos Galindo (0-9).

Unbeaten Providence middleweight Anthony Concepcion (8-0-1, 6 Kos), a member of World middleweight champion Demetrius “Boo Boo” Andrade, will be in action against TBA in a 6-rounder.

Malden (MA) super featherweight Alex Rivera (1-0, 1 KO) faces Francisco Muro (3-8) i en 4-runda bout. Also scheduled to fight on the undercard, each in 4-round matches versus TBAs, is Dorchester (MA) featherweight Troy Anderson, Jr. (1-0, 1 KO), en 2016 Rocky Marciano Tournament mästare, vs. Auston Reed Ward (0-9); Galway, Ireland cruiserweight Tommy “The Kid” O’Toole (1-0, 1 KO), en 2019 Irish Elite Championship gold medalist; Boston welterweight James Murrin (1-0), and Kansas City (KS) super lightweight Marcus Davidson (1-0, 1 KO).

Cards are subject to change.

Biljetter finns till försäljning för $150.00 (ringsiden), $65.00 (allmän antagning), $50.00 (standing room) och $2000.00 for a table of 10. Contact any of the competing fighters to purchase tickets, limited availability at the door.

Dörrarna öppnas kl 7 pm. ET with the first bout scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. OCH .

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Undefeated RayJay Bermudez headlines “Fight Night on the Charles at Moseley’s II” September 25 i Dedham, MA

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BOSTON (Augusti 25, 2021) – Vertex Promotions has announced its second event, “Fight Night on the Charles at Moseley’s II," på lördag kväll, September 25, at Moseley’s On The Charles in Dedham, Massachusetts.

A few of the same fighters from Vertex Promotions’ first show, Juli 31st at the same venue, will be in action again.

“We were very happy with the first show on July 31st,” Vertex promoter Dave Clark sa. “Everyone there really had a great time. This show will be great as well. There’s a lot of local talent and we want to try to keep them as active as we can give fans around here a great night out.”
Undefeated ABF American West and NBA Continental champion, 23-year-old Albany (NY) weltervikt RayJay “The Destroyer” Bermudez (13-0, 10 Kos) will headline the show once again in the 8-round main event,

Undefeated weltervikt utsikter James “The Slim Reaper” Perella (8-0, 5 Kos), fighting out of Mansfield, Massachusetts, is a 4-time USA New England Championships and 4-time New England Golden Gloves Champion. The popular fighter returns in the 6-round co-featured event.

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James “The Slim Reaper” Perella

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Undefeated superfjäder Daniel “G.D.F.E.” Bailey (7-0, 4 Kos), fighting out of Tampa (FL), and unbeaten Lawrence (MA) junior weltervikt Adrian “Tonka” Sosa (11-0, 9 Kos) are slated to be in 6-round bouts. Bailey is a 4-time U.S. Army and 2012 Ringside National champion, as well as the cousin of multiple world champion Randall Bailey.

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Dorchester (MA) fjäder Troy Anderson, Jr. (1-0, 1 KO), en 2016 Rocky Marciano Tournament mästare, and Lynn (MA) lätt tungvikt James Perkins (5-0-1, 4 Kos) are scheduled to be in 4-rounders.

Other returning fighters from Vertex Promotions’ inaugural event include Boston welterweight James Murrin (1-0), Malden (MA) junior lightweight Alex Rivera (1-0, 1 KO) in 4-round matches.

Opponents will soon be announced. Fighters subject to change.

Tickets will go on sale soon for $95.00 (row 1), $85.00 (2nd row), $65.00 (3rd row), $55.00 (allmän antagning) och $45.00 (standing room).
Dörrarna öppnas kl 7 pm. ET with the first bout scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. OCH.

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Lawrence’s Undefeated junior welterweight prospect 11-0 Adrian Sosa finds new home in Ryan Roach’s Fighter Locker stable

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(L-R) Trainer Sean Farley & Adrian Sousa

BOSTON (Augusti 18, 2021) – Undefeated junior welterweight prospect Adrian “Tonka” Sosa (11-0, 9 Kos) has found a new home having signed a managerial contract with Ryan Roach’s Fighter Locker.

The 26-year-old Sosa, fighting out of Lawrence (MA), was a hot commodity after defeating previously undefeated Khiry Todd (7-0) i 2018 by way of a 6-round majority decision, which led to Sosa signing a promotional contract with DiBella Entertainment. Sosa was unhappy fighting about only four times against journeymen through mid-2019, when the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown boxing.

“I had issues with opponents who kept falling out,” Sosa explained. “Foxwoods is only 2-hours from Lawrence, and I was losing credibility with my fans because fights kept falling out. I wanted to step up to showcase my skills, but I wasn’t getting good fights, and then COVID hit. I called (Lou) DiBella and he gave me my release.

“That fight (vs. Khiary) is the biggest for me so far. People kept asking me why an undefeated fighter (6-0) would fight another undefeated prospect (Todd was 7-0). He wanted the fight and called me out in a disrespectful way on social media. I took the fight and knew I was faster than him. That fight led to me signing with DiBella.”

Despite his inactivity the past 2-plus years, in terms of fights, Sosa has kept busy in the gym, and he greatly benefited from four months in training camp this past May in Ft. Lauderdale (FL), sparring 50 v med George Kambosos, Jr. for his since postponed fight versus unified World lightweight champion Teofimo Lopez. Sosa used social media to get the sparring gig.

“I reached out to him on social media,” Sosa explained. “Every time he posted about his fight against Lopez, I replied asking him to bring me to his camp for sparring. One day I was DM’d by him on Instagram. He let me know his team watched my video and they wanted to bring me to his camp. I learned a lot there, more about my style, because I would just sit back as a boxer-puncher. I started to counter more, and my defense opened. I got a little more game from camp. When he did something, I wanted to come right back with it. The camp brought more of the fighter out of me. It opened my range and sharpened my defense.”

Sosa is a promotional free agent who has a new manager, Ryan Roach. The junior welterweight prospect is expected to be back in the ring next month at a site and date to soon be announced.

“I signed with Ryan because he is genuine and has proven himself,” Sosa noted. “Some doors were open to me, but he kept showing interest in me, and he never closed the door. He’s trustworthy and I want to be part of what he’s doing, and sign with a major promoter.”

“Signing Adrian means a lot to me personally because it took a lot of work over the past year,” manager Ryan Roach commented. “We built a relationship and I’ve proven to him what I do for my fighters. Adrian is special; I believe he could be one of the best fighters to come out of this region. He is a quick, talented fighter who has power and can work off of his defense very well. He also has a great work ethic. Adrian has all the tools to be a world champion. I look forward to guiding him as we are looking for tough fights right out of the gate. He’s been inactive but he’s ready, he’s learned a lot in the last two years. He was in camp with George Kambosos getting him ready for Teofimo Lopez I think that proves what kind of fighter Adrian is. Tonka will be a household name soon.”


Fighter Locker’s growing stable of gifted boxers include California super flyweight Rocco “So Cal Kid” Santomauro (21-1, 6 Kos), Troy, NY ABF American West super lightweight Ray Jay “The Destroyer” Bermudez (12-0, 9 Kos), ABF USA super welterweight Jimmy “Quiet Storm” Williams (18-5-2, 6 Kos), ABF American West super middleweight champion “The Amazing” Shawn McCalman (8-0, 4 Kos), super bantamvikt Daniel “G.D.F.E.” Bailey, Jr. (7-0, 4 Kos), lätta Leonel de los Santos (3-0, 3 Kos), a2-time Dominican Republic Olympian, Boston featherweight Troy Anderson, Jr. (1-0, 1 KO), pro-debuting Dominican Republic welterweight Juan Solano, Salt Lake City, 2016 Brazilian Olympic silver medalist Yuberjen Martinez, Brazilian Olympian Jorge Vivas, Colorado super middleweight Marvin “Too Much” Cordova, Jr. (23-2-1, 12 Kos), West Palm Beach, FL light heavyweight Robert Daniels, Jr. (4-0, 4 Kos), pro-debut Irish light heavyweight Thomas O’Toole, and Utah brothers, ABF American West lightweight champion Ignacio Chairez (9-0-1, 5 Kos) och lätt Gabriel Chairez (4-0-1, 2 Kos).

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Former UFC heavyweight title challenger Gabriel “Han attackerade” Gonzaga Victorious in pro boxing debut

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“NEW ENGLAND’S FUTURE 4” RESULTAT

 

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WORCESTER, Mäss. (Oktober 29, 2017) – Tidigare UFC -tungviktare Gabriel “Han attackerade” Gonzaga has a successful pro boxing debut last night (Lördag, Oktober. 28) in the co-featured event on the “New Englands framtid 4” kort, presenteras av Rivera Promotions Underhållning (RPE), at DCU Center, Utställningshall, i Worcester.
Den 6′ 2″, 280-pound Brazilian, now fighting out of Worcester (MA), fought another pro-debut boxer with limited MMA experience, Alejandro Esquilin Santiago, av Tampa (FL). Gonzaga stalked the southpaw Santiago, landing some hard shots in the opening round. The heavy-handed Gonzaga picked up the pace in the third and his upset-minded opponent responded in a positive fashion. Both fighters exchanged freely in the fourth and final round, neither was hurt during the contest, and Gonzaga was awarded a win by four-round majority decision.
“I thought I’d be more relaxed in the ring like I had been in the gym,” Gonzaga said. “I did my best and came away with a victory. I was too safe in the third round. My punches were much strong and a lot of his punches I blocked with my gloves. This was really great! i kväll”

Gonzaga (L) defeated Santiago
“I felt good and gave it my all,” Santiago remarked. “He hit me with some shots and gave ’em back. Not only does he have a big nose (“Han attackerade”), he has a strong, big head, för.”
I main event, popular Hartford (CT) lätt tungvikt Richard “Popeye The Sailor Man” Rivera förblev obesegrad, improving his record to 4-0 (3 Kos), with a first-round knockout of an over-matched Hansen Castillo (0-3)
Rivera, not relations to the promoter, first dropped Castillo with a beautifully placed left uppercut and finished the show moments later with a left hook that sent Castillo flying to canvas. Domare Kevin Hope didn’t bother to count.
“My coaches were telling me to be calm because it was a six-round bout,” rivera förklarade. “I saw that he had his left down and caught him with an uppercut. I’m strong to the finish because I eat my spinach.”
New Haven junior middleweight Edwin Sosa (11-2-2, 4 Kos) overcame at 15-pound disadvantage, åtminstonde, en route to a dominant six-round unanimous decision over Anthony “The Animal” Everett (1-7), of Rowley (MA).
Danbury (CT) junior weltervikt Omar Bordoy, Jr. (3-0, 1 KO) stopped New York veteran Bryan “The Brick” Abraham (6-31, 6 Kos) in the fourth and final round. Abraham was decked twice and after counting to 10 after Abraham’s second time on the canvas, domare Paul Casey waved off the action.
Three-time national amateur champion Elvis “Chi Chi” Figueroa (3-0, 1 KO), fighting out of New Haven, pitched a complete shutout over a game, pro-debuterar Rene Nazare(0-1), Brasilien, for a convincing win by way of a four-round unanimous decision.
Southbridge (MA) weltervikt Wilfredo “den Sucaro” Hednisk (3-0, 1 KO) pinnedPatrick Leal (0-4), av Woburn, on the ropes early, släppte honom tre gånger tills domaren Casey stoppade kampen mitt i öppningsrundan.
Fullständiga resultat nedan:
Officiell resultatlista
MAIN EVENT – Ljus tungviktare
Richard Rivera (4-0, 3 Kos), Hartford, CT
WKO1 (2:18)
Hansen Castillo (0-3), Orlando, FL
CO-SÄRDRAG– Tungviktare
Gabriel Gonzaga (1-0), Worcester, MA
40-36, 40-36, 38-38)
Alejandro Esquilin Santiago (för debut), Tampa, FL.
SUPER middle
elvis Figueroa (3-0, 1 KO), New Haven, CT
WDEC4 (40-36, 40-36, 40-36)
Rene Nazare (0-1), Brasilien
JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Edwin soto (10-2-2, 4 Kos), New Haven, CT
WDEC6 (60-54, 60-54, 58-56)
Anthony Everett (1-6), Rawley, MA
Welterweights
Wilfredo Pagan (3-0, 1 KO), Southbridge, MA
TKO1 (1:36).
Patrick Leal (0-4), Woburn, MA
JUNIOR VELTERWEIGHTS
Omar Bordoy, Jr. (3-0, 1 KO), Danbury, CT
WTKO4 :148)
Bryan “The Brick” Abraham (6-31, 6 Kos), Schenectady, NY
(Alla slagsmål & kämpar som kan förändras)
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“New Englands framtid 4” OFFICIELLA VIKTER

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WORCESTER, MASSA. (Oktober 27, 2017) – The official “New Englands framtid 4” weight in was held today at Pepe’s Pizza & Restaurant in Worcester (MA) för i morgonnight’s the final installment of the popular “New England framtid” series show in 2017, presenteras av Rivera Promotions Underhållning (RPE), at DCU Center, Utställningshall, i Worcester.
OFFICIELLA VIKTER
Main Event – Light Heavyweights (6)
Richard “Popeye The Sailor Man” Rivera (3-0, 2 Kos), Hartford, CT 177.6 Ibs.
Hansen Castillo (0-2), Orlando, FL 176 Ibs.
Co-Feature – Tungviktare (4)
Gabriel “Han attackerade” Gonzaga (för debut), Worcester, MA 280 Ibs.
Alejandro Esquilin Santiago (för debut), Tampa, FL 235.8 Ibs.
Super Mellanvikter (4)
elvis Figueroa (2-0, 1 KO), New Haven, CT 167 Ibs.
Rene Nazare (för debut), Brasilien 167 Ibs.
Junior Middleweights (6)
Edwin soto (10-2-2, 4 Kos), New Haven, CT 140 Ibs.
Anthony Everett (1-6), Lawrence, MA 153.6 Ibs.
Welterweights (6)
Adrian “Tonka” Sosa (5-0, 4 Kos), Lawrence, MA 139 Ibs.
Shaka Moore (12-23-2 (2 Kos), Norwalk, CT 146 Ibs.
Welterweights (4)
Wilfredo “den Sucaro” Hednisk (2-0), Southbridge, MA 146.6 Ibs.
Patrick Leal (0-3), Woburn, MA 148.6 Ibs.
Junior Welterweights (4)
Omar Bordoy, Jr. (2-0), Danbury, CT 139.8 Ibs.
Bryan “The Brick” Abraham (6-30, 6 Kos), Schenectady, NY 141 Ibs.
(Alla slagsmål & kämpar som kan förändras)
NÄR: Lördag, Oktober 28, 2017
VAR: DCU Center, Utställningshall, Worcester, MA
PROMOTOR: Rivera Promotions Entertainment
BILJETTER: Biljetter, kostar $75.00 (ringsiden) och $45.00 (general
admission), are sale and available to purchase at the DCU
Center box office, www.dcu.centerworcester.com, by contacting
fighters.
DOORS OPEN: 6:30 P.m. OCH
FIRST BOUT: 7:00 p.m. OCH
RING ANNOUNCER: John Vena
INFORMATION:
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Twitter: @RiveraPromoEnt @joseriverachamp, KingRivera_
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New boxing chapter to start for former UFC heavyweight title challenger Gabriel “Han attackerade” Gonzaga

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Oktober 28 i Worcester, MA
WORCESTER, Mäss. (Oktober 19, 2017) – The next chapter of former UFC heavyweight title challenger Gabriel “Han attackerade” Gonzaga starts October 28th when he makes his professional boxing debut fighting on the “New England Future 4” kort, den fjärde och sista 2017 del av den populära professionella boxningsserien, “New England framtid”, kommer att hållas på DCU Center (Utställningshall) i Worcester, Massachusetts.
“New Englands framtid 4” presenteras av Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE), som ägs och drivs av pensionerade tre gånger, mästare två division världen Jose Antonio Rivera och hans son, Anthonee (A.J.) Rivera.
The 38-year-old Gonzaga teaches Brazilian Ju-Jitsu (BJJ) in Worcester and lives nearby in Ludlow (MA). An imposing physical fighter, the 6′ 2″, 260-pound Gonzaga (17-11-0, 7 Kos, 9 SUBs, 1 December), håller 4th degree black belt in BJJ. The highlight of his MMA career was at the 2007 UFC 70, held in Manchester, United Kingdom, in which he knocked out K-1, Pride and Rizen champion Mirko Cro Cop with a head kick in the opening round, positioning Gonzaga for his unsuccessful challenge of UFC Heavyweight Champion Randy Couture in his next fight.
Gonzaga, who retired from MMA 1 ½ years ago, also defeated Ben Rothwell, Shawn Jordanien och Chris Tuchscherer, among the more notable UFC fighters he faced in the Octagon.
(L-R) – Rocky Gonzalez & Gabriel Gonzaga
Gonzago has a new opponent for his four-round bout, Tampa’s pro-debuting Alejandro Esquilin Santiago, who also has a pro MMA background.
“I like challenges in my life,” Gonzaga explained why he’s making his pro debut. “I set new goals because I like to be competitive in sports. I have a good boxing coach who told me I should try. I was a BJJ (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu) world champion and UFC title contender. I have good boxing skills and plan to put on a good show. I do have one-punch power and hit hard.
“I started boxing in 2001 and worked at it every day for two years to learn, but then I was competing in MMA. Nu, I’m focused on boxing. I think boxing is the hardest part of MMA. I know you can’t make mistakes in boxing and there’s no time to relax. I MMA, I could relax a little at times in clinches, but the referee won’t allow that in boxing. I’ll probably fight more than once but not too many because of my age and I’m not really at the high-level of boxing like I was in MMA.”
Gonzaga’s head boxing trainer, Rocky Gonzalez, has been working with several MMA fighters, including Gonzaga, for more than a decade to help them improve their striking skills. Gonzalez freely admits that Gonzaga knew how to box before he started working with him, crediting Gonzaga’s Muay Thai coach, and that boxing came naturally to the big Brazilian who has made an easy adjustment from the Octagon to the ring. Gonzalez also feels that leg positioning differences for MMA fighters switching to boxing, in terms of throwing proper punches, is somewhat overrated.
“I boxning,” Gonzalez sa, “fighters need their hands like their legs and elbows in MMA. Distance and timing is more important than where their legs and feet are positioned. Gabriel doesn’t like sparring with headgear, så, his sparring is more like real fighting. He’s been hot with some real shots but he’s responded well. He’s always going to have a puncher’s chance and he’s deceptive because he doesn’t look as fast as he is.
“We didn’t really plan anything but he got this good opportunity. He’s always wanted to turn pro as a boxer and go from there. Gabriel is a good listener who keeps working hard to get better. When he first brought up boxing, he was contracted by the UFC, but we started talking about him boxing after the UFC released him. He knew Jose from him teaching boxing. Gabriel isn’t doing this for the money. He’s a competitive guy who wanted to try boxing.”
Former WBU Americans and IBU North American cruiserweight champion, Vinnie “Amerikansk mardröm” Litet ansikte (16-1-1, 15 Kos), slåss ur Pembroke (MA), tar emot boliviansk mästare i tungvikt Saul “Killer Fenjx” Favorit (64-23-3, 56 Kos) i åtta-omgången main event.
Hartford (CT) populär Richard “Popeye The Sailor Man” Rivera (3-0, 2 Kos) möter Hansen Castillo (0-2) in the four-round, co-featured event to be contested at a 180-pound catchweight.
Many of New England’s best and most popular N.E. fighters will be in action, Inklusive 2014 VARKEN. Golden Gloves mästare Adrian “Tonka” Sosa (4-0, 3 Kos), slåss av närliggande Lawrence (MA), vs. veteranen Norwalk (CT) weltervikt Shaka Moore (12-23-3, 2 Kos) i en sex-round match.
Also fighting on the undercard in four-round fights include 2016 VARKEN. Golden Gloves champio, Anthony Laureano (5-0, 3 Kos), of East Hartford (CT) vs. Bruno Dias (0-3), av Woburn (MA), New Haven (CT) Edwin soto (10-2-2, 4 Kos) vs. Anthony Everett (1-6). av Lawrence, at a 150-pound catchweight, tre gånger USA Boxing Nationals mästare elvis Figueroa (2-0, 1 KO), New Haven (CT), vs. pro-debuting Brazilian native Rene Nazare, Southbridge (MA) junior weltervikt Wilfredo “den Sucaro” Hednisk (2-0) vs. Patrick Leal (0-3), av Woburn (MA), at a 150-pound catchweight, Danbury (CT) junior weltervikt Omar Bordoy, Jr. (2-0) vs. Schenectady (NY) veteranBryan “The Brick” Abraham (6-30, 6 Kos), och Timmy Ramos (4-0-1, 4 Kos), från Framingham (MA) vs. Seth Basler (0-2), of Illinois.
Alla slagsmål och fighters är föremål för förändring.
Biljetter, kostar $75.00 (ringsiden) och $45.00 (allmän antagning), är till salu och finns att köpa på DCU Center -kontoret, www.dcu.centerworcester.com, genom att kontakta Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera
(anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) eller någon av de stridande
Insläpp på 6:30 p.m., första skjutningen 7:00 p.m. OCH.
Sponsorer inkluderar Lundgren Honda, Championsofhealth.usna.com, och amerikanska pyramider.
En del av intäkterna går till Worcester Latino Dollars For Scholars.
INFORMATION:
Facebook.com/RiveraPromotionsEntertainment
Twitter: @RiveraPromoEnt @joseriverachamp @KingRivera_
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Vinnie “Amerikansk mardröm” Carita lådor på sitt eget unika sätt

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Oktober 28 i Worcester, MA
WORCESTER, Mäss. (Oktober 12, 2017) – En gång slagna Vinnie “Amerikansk dröm” Litet ansikte förbereder sig på ett helt annat sätt än alla andra krigare i oktober 28th “New England Future 4” kort, den fjärde och sista 2017 del av den populära professionella boxningsserien, “New England framtid”, kommer att hållas på DCU Center (Utställningshall) i Worcester, Massachusetts.
“New Englands framtid 4” presenteras av Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE), som ägs och drivs av pensionerade tre gånger, mästare två division världen Jose Antonio Rivera och hans son, Anthonee (A.J.) Rivera.
“Jag är glad över att ha en dedikerad, hårt arbetande boxare som Vinnie Carita som headlinerar vårt boxningsevenemang på Lördag, 28 oktober vid DCU Center,” promotorn Jose Antonio Rivera sa. “Han är ett perfekt exempel på varför min son, A.J., och jag började RPE. Vi vill kunna hjälpa boxare att växa sin karriär och skapa en plattform för dem att få större och bättre möjligheter.”
En före detta WBU -amerikaner och IBU -nordamerikansk cruiserweight -mästare,Litet ansikte (16-1-1, 15 Kos) tar emot boliviansk mästare i tungvikt Saul “Killer Fenjx” Favorit (64-23-3, 56 Kos) i åtta-omgången main event.
Litet ansikte, slåss ur Pembroke (MA), kommer att gå upp i vikt igen för att bekämpa en annan utländsk motståndare. I boxningens värld, inte bara slåss Carita, han är sin egen promotor, chef, tränare och matchmaker. Utanför ringen, Carita är en heltidstjänsteman i Brockton (MA), samt en säkerhetskontraktör på deltid för försvarsdepartementet (DOD).
Även om hans otroligt hektiska schema lämnar lite, om någon, centrum för att koppla av, Carita trivs för att han är så hängiven, disciplinerad och driven. Han börjar varje dag kl 4 a.m., springer eller tränar konditionsträning, jobbar sitt dagliga jobb, och träffar gymmet för att träna mellan 9-10 p.m. regelbundet för en planerad kamp. När han har lite tid att resa, Vinne har åkt till New York, Philadelphia och till och med Montreal för kvalitets sparring.
Han började boxa vid sju, när han först gick in på ett gym, och fångade en Southeast Regionals Golden Glove -titel men, vid 14, boxas bara sporadiskt, tills han blev pro 20. “Jag har definitivt en passion för boxning,” erkände 32-åringen. “Jag är en boxningsfanatiker. Om jag inte tränar, Jag tittar på slagsmål, live eller på tv. Det är min kärlek. Boxning kommer alltid att vara en del av mig och när jag äntligen lägger på mina vantar, Jag vill bli domare, så jag kan fortfarande vara i ringen, och har den bästa sätet. Jag vill inte döma. Större killar håller längre än mindre fighters. Jag vill fortsätta med detta tills i slutet av trettiotalet, kanske början av fyrtiotalet.
“Jag blev kär i cruiserweight -divisionen när jag såg (Vassily) Jirov-(James) Toney slagsmål (på Foxwoods Resort Casino i Connecticut). Cruiserweight -divisionen är het just nu med World Boxing Super Series (WBSS). (Oleksandr) Usyk kan vinna turneringen, förenar alla fyra stora bälten, och sedan gå upp till tungvikt. Det kan vara bra för mig om jag var en av de åtta som kämpade för en av de fyra lediga (större) titlar. Jag ska leta efter rätt slagsmål tills dess, mot killar som har funnits och kanske tävlat om världs- eller regionala titlar, som min nästa motståndare (Favorit), vem är WBC Latino -mästare i tungvikt.”
Litet ansikte, som ibland tvingas kämpa som en tungviktare som han vill mot Faraff, kommer fortfarande väga in runt 200-205 pounds. Han går runt kl 208 och brukar väga in vid 194-196 för hans kryssningsviktstrider. “Jag har inga planer på att tävla som tungviktare,” sa han. “Jag har kämpat med några tungviktare och det ser bättre ut för mig att gå distansen, eller sluta, killar mycket större än jag. Jag försöker välja rätt killar för att utveckla min karriär.”
Varför har Carita kämpat så många motståndare från länder över hela världen? Nätverk. Hans jobb med DOD, innan han började arbeta som domare, fann honom resa runt i världen. Vart han än gick – South Africa, Dubai, Nordirland, etc. – han tränade på boxningsgym och gjorde ovärderliga kontakter, upprätta arbetsförhållanden med många chefer och matchmakers som han har varit i kontakt med under hela sin proffsboxningskarriär.
För att han tränar själv, Carita har bara en vanlig person som arbetar i sitt hörn, Pittsfield (MA) domstolsofficer John Felix, som han först träffade när de var borrinstruktörer på akademin. Carita lägger till en cut-man för sin kamp, ​​men han tenderar att hålla saker magra och elaka, även i hans hörn.
Ingen vet bättre eller uppskattar mer vad promotorn Jose Antonio Rivera åstadkom när han var världsmästare som arbetade heltid som en hovman i Worcester.
“Att jobba heltid, uppfostra barn, utbilda dig till en fighter i världsklass och bli världsmästare tre gånger talar mycket om Jose,” Kommenterade Carita. “Nu, han marknadsför och sätter killar som jag på sina shower.”
“Jag förstår helt och hållet hur hårt och krävande hans schema arbetar med ett heltidsjobb som domare och utbildar sig för att försöka uppnå sina mål att kämpa för och vinna världsmästerskap,” Tillade Rivera. “Jag är glad att Vinnie har valt att ge RPE en möjlighet att kunna hjälpa honom att komma närmare sin dröm.”
I co-featured händelse, Hartford (CT) populär Richard “Popeye The Sailor Man” Rivera (3-0, 2 Kos) möter Hansen Castillo (0-2) i fyra-omgången som ska bestrids med en fångstvikt på 180 pund.
Den “New Englands framtid 4” underkortet har många av de bästa och mest populära N.E. fighters, obesegrade East Hartford (CT) weltervikt och 2016 VARKEN. Golden Gloves mästare, Anthony Laureano (5-0, 3 Kos), som möter weltervikt Clifton Rashad Thames (3-2-1), från Oklahoma City, i en sexrunda kamp.
Tidigare UFC -tungviktare Gabriel “Han attackerade” Gonzaga gör sin pro-boxningsdebut i en omgång med fyra omgångar mot Washington D.C. tungvikt Alando Pugh (1-10-1, 1 KO).
Andra slagsmålskamper, alla fyra-rundare, inkluderar tvåfaldig nationell mästare och hemstad favorit, Bobby “BH3” Harris III (1-0), vs. Troy “Omar KO konstnär” artist (3-7-1, 2 Kos), 2014 VARKEN. Golden Gloves mästare Adrian “Tonka” Sosa (4-0, 3 Kos), slåss av närliggande Lawrence (MA), vs. veteranen Norwalk (CT) weltervikt Shaka Moore (12-23-3, 2 Kos), New Haven (CT) Edwin soto (10-2-2, 4 Kos) vs. Anthony Everett (1-6). av Lawrence, med en fångstvikt på 150 kilo, tre gånger USA Boxing Nationals mästare elvis Figueroa (2-0, 1 KO), New Haven (CT), vs. Anthony Bowman (11-63-2, 3 Kos). Southbridge (MA) junior weltervikt Wilfredo “den Sucaro” Hednisk (2-0) vs. Oscar Diaz (0-12), från Hartford, och Danbury (CT) junior weltervikt Omar Bordoy, Jr. (2-0) vs. Alan Beeman (0-15), av Providence.
Alla slagsmål och fighters är föremål för förändring.
Biljetter, kostar $75.00 (ringsiden) och $45.00 (allmän antagning), är till salu och finns att köpa på DCU Center -kontoret, www.dcu.centerworcester.com, genom att kontakta Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera
(anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) eller någon av de stridande
Insläpp på 6:30 p.m., första skjutningen 7:00 p.m. OCH.
Sponsorer inkluderar Lundgren Honda, Championsofhealth.usna.com, och amerikanska pyramider.
En del av intäkterna går till Worcester Latino Dollars For Scholars.
INFORMATION:
Facebook.com/RiveraPromotionsEntertainment
Twitter: @RiveraPromoEnt @joseriverachamp @KingRivera_