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Irvin Gonzalez captures UBF All-Americas Featherweight Title

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Sonya Lamonakis & Laura Ramsey fight to UBF World Heavyweight title draw
“New England’s Future 3” Results from Worcester, MA
WORCESTER, Mäss. (Juni 11, 2017) – Boxing returned to DCU Arena (Utställningshall) för första gången i 11 år and Worcester’s newest budding star, Irvin Gonzalez, entertained the hometown crowd, capturing the vacant Universal Boxing Federation (UBF) Featherweight Championship, last night in the “New England’s Future 3” main event.
“New England’s Future 3” was presented by Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE), som ägs och drivs av pensionerade tre gånger, champion två division världen Jose Antonio Rivera och hans son, Anthonee (A.J.) Rivera. RPE will return to the DCU Center on October 28th for its final installment of “New England framtid” series in 2017.
In the co-featured attraction, popular New York City heavyweight Sonya “The Scholar” Lamonakis, by way of Greece and Turners Falls, MA, inför Laura “Lady Ram” Ramsey in a female battle of former world champions for the vacant UBF World title,
The 21-year-old Gonzalez (7-0, 6 Kos) was fighting in his first scheduled eight-round bout, mot Raul Lopez (10-32-1, 5 Kos), av Bronx (NY). The two fighters came out fast in a firefight, both throwing leather from all angles, although neither was hurt in the opening round. The pace picked up even more in the second as both fighters landed solid shots.
Fighting in the third round for the first time in his young professional career, Gonzalez turned up the heat, ripping effective combination to the head and body of Lopez, who responded by pounding Gonzalez on the ropes.
Gonzalez dropped Lopez early in the fourth with a strong right to the chin, followed by a brawling fifth round, and the action slowed slightly in the sixth. Gonzalez, who took control in the final two rounds, went the distance for the first time, taking a hard-fought eight-round unanimous decision (79-73 X 2, 76-75).
“He was definitely the toughest I’ve fought,” Gonzalez said after the fight. “I still have to work on things in the gym. I didn’t go to the body like I did in my last few fights. I was head-hunting tonight. The dude was tough, I had to out-box him. I hurt my left hand late in the later rounds and stayed southpaw.
“I definitely learned a lot. My conditioning was there and I went eight strong rounds. Jag mår bra, I could go another eight rounds. Fighting at home was good, I have a big fan-base here. I hope to be back here in October 28th.”
Lamonakis (10-2-3, 1 KO), a former IBO world champion, and past GBU world titlist Ramsey (108-1, 5 Kos) went toe-to-toe from the opening bell for 10 konkurrenskraftig, non-stop rounds, ending in a 10-round draw by three judges’ scores of 95-95.
Undefeated Worcester heavyweight Bryan Daniels (5-0, 3 Kos) unloaded on an over-matched Christopher “The Archbishop” Boykins (1-9), dropping the Floridian three times in the second round until referee Leo Gerstel mercifully waved off the fight at the end of the second.
Former No. 1 USA amateur boxer Bobby Harris III, the son of multiple national amateur champion and retired pro heavyweight, Bobby Harris, made his long-awaited pro debut. Fighting out of Worcester, Harris overcame early roughhouse tactics by Brazilian light heavyweight Rodrigo Almeida, av Woburn, MA, to earn a four-round “stänga ute” Beslutet.
In a rematch of a fight this past April, Antonio Chaves Fernandez platshållarbild (8-32-4, 2 Kos), av Brockton (MA), defeated Worcester welterweight Andy Gonzalez (6-2, 5 Kos), by way of a six-round majority decision, to even their rivalry at 1-1.
Southbridge, MA weltervikt Wilfredo “den Sucaro” Hednisk (2-0) and his Lawrence, MA opponent, Anthony Everett (1-6), turned in an entertaining performance as Pagan won a four-round majority decision, despite him being decked in the final round.
Lawrence, MA weltervikt Adrian Sosa (3-0, 3 Kos) needed only 41-second to stop New York City’s Zach Johnson (0-2). Sosa dropped Johnson in the first 10 seconds and again moments later, after which referee Gerstel halted the action.
Springfield, MA weltervikt Derrick “Double Impact” Whitley (2-0), the son of a retired professional boxer, förbättrades till 2-0 with a four-round unanimous decision over veteran Connecticut fighter Shaka Moore (12-23-3, 2 Kos).
Worcester’s pro-debuting Neal Sullivan (0-0-1) and Brazilian super middleweight Saul Almeida (0-8-1) opened the night fighting a four-round majority draw.
Fullständiga resultat nedan:
Officiell resultatlista
(winners listed first each fight)
MAIN EVENT – VACANT UBF ALL-AMERICAS FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
Irvin Gonzalez (7-0, 6 Kos), Worcester, MA
WDEC8 (79-73, 79-73, 76-75)
Raul Lopez (10-3-1, 5 Kos), Bronx, NY
(Gonzalez won vacant UBF All-Americas featherweight title)
CO-SÄRDRAG – VACANT UBF HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
Sonya Lamonakis (10-2-3 (1 KO), New York, NY by way of Greece
D10 (95-95, 95-95, 95-95)
Laura Ramsey (10-7-1 (5 Kos), Winter Haven, FL
Tungviktare
Bryan Daniels (5-0, 3 Kos), Worcester, MA
Wtko2 (2:35)
Christopher Boykins (1-9, 0 Kos), Orlando, FL
Ljus tungviktare
Bobby Harris III (1-0), Worcester, MA
WDEC4 (40-36, 40-36, 40-36)
Rodrigo Almeida (1-7, 0 Kos), Woburn, MA
SUPER middle
Neal Sullivan (0-0-1), Worcester, MA
D4 (37-39, 38-38, 38-38)
Saul Almeida (0-8-1), Framingham, MA
Welterweights
Derrick Whitley (2-0, 0 Kos), Springfield, MA
WDEC4 (40-36, 39-37, 38-37)
Shaka Moore (12-23-3, 2 Kos), Norwalk, CT
Antonio Chaves Fernandez platshållarbild (8-32-4, 2 Kos), Brockton, MA
WDEC6 (58-56, 58-56, 57-57)
Andy Gonzalez (6-2, 5 Kos), Worcester, MA
Adrian Sosa (3-0, 3 Kos), Lawrence, MA
WTKO1 (0:41)
Zach Johnson (0-2), New York, NY
Wilfredo Pagan (2-0, 0 Kos), Worcester, MA
WDEC4 (38-37, 38-37, 38-38)
Anthony Everett (1-6, 0 Kos), Lawrence, MA
INFORMATION:
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Twitter: @RiveraPromoEnt @joseriverachamp, KingRivera_
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Heavyweight Sonya Lamonakis Takes on Laura Ramsey for vacant UBF World Championship

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“New England’s Future 3” June 10th i Worcester, MA
WORCESTER, Mäss. (Juni 1, 2017) – Popular heavyweight Sonya “The Scholar” Lamonakis tar på Laura “Lady Ram” Ramsey för den lediga Universal Boxing Federation (UBF) World title, på lördag natt, Juni 10, i de åtta-omgången “New England’s Future 3” co-feature at the DCU Center (Utställningshall) i Worcester, Massachusetts.
“New England’s Future 3” 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.
Undefeated utsikter Irvin Gonzalez (6-0, 6 Kos), 21, headlines at home in his first scheduled eight-round bout, kontra Raul Lopez (10-2-1, 5 Kos), av Bronx (NY), for the vacant UBF All-American super featherweight championship.
“I am excited to be able to have our first world championship boxing match on our ‘New England’s 3’ boxning händelse,” promoter Jose Rivera commented. “It’s special because it’s a women’s World Heavyweight title fight with veterans like Sonya and Laura, who also have some hostilities towards one another. They’ve both earned this opportunity to fight for the UBF Women’s World Heavyweight Championship. I expect fireworks and know fans will be in for a treat.”
Pro boxing returns to the DCU Center for the first time i 11 år, when promoter Jose Antonio Rivera defeated Alejandro Garcia, by way of a 12-round unanimous decision, for the World Boxing Association (WBA) World super welterweight title.
Born in Greece, Lamonakis (10-2-2, 1 KO), who grew-up in Turners Falls (MA), is a teacher in New York City. She is a Springfield College graduate and has two Master’s Degrees. “I’m honored to be fighting in the first world title fight in Worcester since Jose Rivera,” Lamonakis said. “I’m from Massachusetts and I fought twice at Mechanics Hall (i Worcester, including her pro debut in 2010). I heard Jose was promoting shows in Worcester, so I called to say I’d like to fight for a world title on one of his cards. I think he saw me fight before and he quickly agreed.
“This is still a make-dominates sport. I tell young girls to box as a side job. I have two Master’s Degrees and I’m a full-time teacher in New York. Boxing is my hobby. Very few women can make enough money boxing to make a good living. I don’t know if it’s because I was born in Greece and boxing is in my blood, but I love this sport and that’s what keeps me going. I guess I was born to fight. I enjoy getting in the ring. I’ve gotten a lot from boxing and now I’m giving back to amateurs in New York City as president of a youth organization.”
Lamonakis; is a former International Boxing Organization World and New York State female heavyweight champion. Her opponent, Ramsey (10-7, Kos), as a two-time world title challenger is hoping the third time is the charm for her. They have history together and this fight nearly happened a few years ago.
“I beat her daughter (Alysia Williams-Stevenson) in my second pro fight,” Lamonakis explained. “She said she’s see me and now, seven years later, we’re fighting. She’s a little older than me and I needed more fights before I fought her. We were supposed to fight a few years ago in Aruba but a hurricane cancelled the show.”
In an eight-round Special Cruiserweight Attraction, Pembroke (MA) fan favorit Vinnie “Amerikansk mardröm” Litet ansikte (16-1-1, 15 Kos) meets Brazilian knockout specialist Marcelo Leonardo “Queizada” Da Silva (22-4, 17 Kos).
Fighting på undercard, allt i fyra-runda anfall, are Worcester welterweight Andy Gonzalez (6-1, 5 Kos) vs. TBA, Lawrence (MA) junior weltervikt Adrian “Tonka” Sosa (2-0, 2 Kos) vs. Buffalo’s Jack Grady (0-5-1), Worcester fjäder Andino Ranse (1-0) vs. Woburn (MA) Gilvan Santos (0-3), Springfield (MA) junior mellanvikt Derrick “Double Impact” Whitley (1-0) vs. Norwalk (CT) veteran Shaka Moore (12-22-3, 2 Kos), Worcester’s pro-debuting Bobby Harris III vs. Woburn (MA) super mellanvikt Rodrigo Almeida (1-6), Southbridge (MA) junior weltervikt Wilfredo “den Sucaro” Hednisk (1-0) vs. Lawrence’s Anthony Everett (1-5), Worcesters Bryan Daniels (4-0, 2 Kos) vs. Florida Christopher “The Archbishop” Boykins (1-8) at a 205-pound catchweight, Hartford (CT) Richie “Popeye The Sailor Man” Rivera (1-0, 1 KO) vs. Brasilianska Nathan Schulte (0-2) at a 180-pound catchweight, and Worcester’s pro-debuting Neal Sullivan vs. Framingham (MA) super mellanvikt Saul Almeida (0-8).
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 p.m., första skjutningen 7 p.m. OCH.
Sponsorer inkluderar Lundgren Honda, Championsofhealth.usana.com, Whiskey On Water and Worcester criminal defense Atty. Michael Erlich.
INFORMATION:
Facebook.com/RiveraPromotionsEntertainment
Twitter: @RiveraPromoEnt @joseriverachamp @KingRivera_
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Budding star Irvin Gonzalez Starting to make waves in Super featherweight division

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“New England’s Future 3” June 10th i Worcester, MA

WORCESTER, Mäss. (Maj 24, 2017) – New England’s top prospect with 10 pro fights of less, undefeated hometown favorite Irvin Gonzalez, is on a fast track going into his June 10th headline fight in the third installment of the “New England framtid” serie, vid DCU Center (Utställningshall) i Worcester, Massachusetts.

“New England’s Future 3” 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 21-year-old Gonzalez (6-0, 6 Kos) tar på Raul Lopez (10-2-1, 5 Kos), av Bronx (NY), in an eight-round main event for the vacant Universal Boxing Federation (UBF) All-American super featherweight championship.
Pro boxing returns to the DCU Center for the first time i 11 år, ironiskt, when promoter Jose Antonio Rivera defeated Alejandro Garcia, by way of a 12-round unanimous decision, for the World Boxing Association (WBA) World super welterweight title.
“I am excited to watch Irvin’s boxing career flourish,” promoter Jose Rivera remarked. “He has all the tools to become a world champion. Fighting for the UBF championship will be the first of many and I am glad that we are able to give him this opportunity. I see big things for Irvin and I hope fans come out Lördag natt, Juni 10th, to support him and the other local boxers.”.
“Detta är en fantastisk möjlighet för mig,” Gonzalez sa. “I’m blessed to be fighting in Worcester for my first title. It’s not a big title but it’s like taking baby steps to a world title. Since I started boxing at the Boys & Girls Club, I always wanted to be like Jose, a three-time world champion. Nu, it’s my turn, and I’m fighting again in my city.”
Gonzalez has a perfect pro record: six rights, six wins by knockout. Emellertid, he’s only had fought a grand total of eight rounds, and June 10th he’s in a scheduled eight-round match. The well-spoken youngster isn’t concerned with the step up in rounds and opposition.
“I’ve been asked about that by a lot of media, trainers and other fighters,” he explained. “I’ve always trained like it’s for a world title fight, 12 rundor, so I’m not worried about going into deep water. I’m in magnificent shape, three weeks before the fight, and even in the amateurs I’ve always gotten stronger as the fight went along. In sparring, I get stronger, so going eight isn’t a problem for me.
“I don’t really know much about my opponent. He won a few national titles but hasn’t fought too often. I’ll see what he brings into the ring and then adjust. I know I’m taller.”
Gonzalez learned a lot when he was a sparring partner for Guillermo Rigondeaux in Florida that was supposed to be a six-week training camp that ended after three weeks due to Rigondeaux’ fight being cancelled.
“I learned a lot about different training methods that I now use,” Irvin continued. “His techniques are phenomenal. I was around a world champion, two-time Olympic gold medalist and I saw his work ethic. After all he’s accomplished, he still has a great work ethic, and I learned from him that a fighter need continue working like he does until the day it’s all over. It’s not all about money, it’s having fun every day, doing what we love.”
Former world female heavyweight champions Sonya “The Scholar” Lamonakis (10-2-2, 1 KO), the New York City teacher who lived in Turners Falls (MA), och Laura “Lady Ram” Ramsey (10-7, 5 Kos) battle for the vacant UBF World heavyweight title in the eight-round co-featured event.
Pembroke (MA) Cruiser Vinnie “Amerikansk mardröm” Litet ansikte (16-1-1, 15 Kos) meets invading Brazilian knockout artist Marcelo Leonardo “Queizada” Da Silva (22-4, 17 Kos) in an eight-round Special Cruiserweight Attraction.
Även slåss på undercard, allt i fyra-runda anfall, are Worcester welterweight Andy Gonzalez (6-1, 5 Kos) vs. TBA, Lawrence (MA) junior weltervikt Adrian “Tonka” Sosa (2-0, 2 Kos) vs. Buffalo’s Jack Grady (0-5-1), New Haven (CT) fjäder Josh Crespo (7-4-3, 3 Kos) vs. Georgia’s Gabriel Braxton (2-18, 1 KO), Worcester fjäder Andino Ranse (1-0) vs. Woburn (MA) Gilvan Santos (0-3), Springfield (MA) junior mellanvikt Derrick “Double Impact” Whitley (1-0) vs. Norwalk (CT) veteran Shaka Moore (12-22-3, 2 Kos), Worcester’s pro-debuting Bobby Harris III vs. Woburn (MA) super mellanvikt Rodrigo Almeida (1-6), Southbridge (MA) junior weltervikt Wilfredo “den Sucaro” Hednisk (1-0) vs. Lawrence’s Anthony Everett (1-5), Worcesters Bryan Daniels (4-0, 2 Kos) vs. Florida Christopher “The Archbishop” Boykins (1-8) at a 205-pound catchweight, Hartford (CT) Richie “Popeye The Sailor Man” Rivera (1-0, 1 KO) vs. Brasilianska Nathan Schulte (0-2) at a 180-pound catchweight, and Worcester’s pro-debuting Neal Sullivan vs. Framingham (MA) super middleweight Saul Almeida (0-8).
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 p.m., första skjutningen 7 p.m. OCH.
Sponsorer inkluderar Lundgren Honda, Championsofhealth.usana.com, Whiskey On Water and Worcester criminal defense Atty. Michael Erlich.
INFORMATION:
Facebook.com/RiveraPromotionsEntertainment
Twitter: @RiveraPromoEnt @joseriverachamp @KingRivera_
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Undefeated hometown prospect Irvin Gonzalez to headline June 10; New England’s Future series continues in Worcester, MA

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Heavyweight Sonya Lamonakis to
Fight for vacant UBF World title
WORCESTER, Mäss. (Maj 10, 2017, 2017) – Undefeated rising super featherweight prospect Irvin Gonzalez will headline the third installment of the “New England framtid” serie, Lördag natt, Juni 10, as professional boxing returns for the first time i 11 år to the DCU Center (Utställningshall) i Worcester, Massachusetts.
“New England’s Future 3” 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.
Arguably the top New England prospect, the 21-year-old Gonzalez (6-0, 6 Kos) is continuing Worcester’s rich boxing tradition, which dates back nearly a century. EN 2015 N. Och. Golden Gloves mästare, Gonzalez has knocked out all six of his pro opponents, four in the opening round, the other two in the second. Gonzalez will fight Raul Lopez (10-2-1, 5 Kos), av Bronx (NY), in an eight-round match for the vacant Universal Boxing Federation (UBF) East Regional super featherweight championship.
Former International Boxing Organization (IBO heavyweight world champion, Sonya “The Scholar” Lamonakis (10-2-2, 1 KO), will face TBA in the eight-round co-feature for the vacant UBF World heavyweight title. Lamonakis is a New York City teacher who lived in Turners Falls (MA) and graduated from Springfield (MA) College. She is a native of Greece and a four-time New York Golden Gloves champion.
“I am excited that we will be having our ‘New England’s Future 3’ boxing event at the DCU Center,” promotorn Jose Antonio Rivera sa. “The last time there was boxing at the DCU was when I fought for and won the WBA Junior Middleweight world title. It was an electric night with the fight televised live on Showtime. I am hoping we can bring the same kind of excitement with our action- packed lineup of young and hungry up-and-coming boxers.
“We have two UBF title fights on the line with Sonya Lamonakis fighting for the female UBF Heavyweight World Title and Worcester’s own Irving Gonzalez, in only his seventh pro fight, fighting for the UBF 126-pound division East Regional championship. I’m also excited to have five Worcester boxers on our event at the DCU and I hope our Worcester fan-base comes out to support them. I am looking forward to seeing another great night of action-packed boxing.”
Powerhouse fighter Vinnie “Amerikansk mardröm” Litet ansikte (16-1-1, 15 Kos), slåss ur Pembroke (MA), returns in an eight-round Special Cruiserweight Attraction against TBA.
Även slåss på undercard, allt i fyra-runda anfall, are Worcester welterweight Andy Gonzalez (6-1, 5 Kos) vs. Baltimore’s Kevin “The Scarecrow” Womack, Jr. (7-14-3, 5 Kos), Lawrence (MA) junior weltervikt Adrian “Tonka” Sosa (2-0, 2 Kos) vs. Las Vegas’ Johnny Frazier (2-3-0-4, 2 Kos), New Haven (CT) fjäder Josh Crespo (7-4-3, 3 Kos) vs. Georgia’s Gabriel Braxton (2-18, 1 KO), Worcester fjäder Andino Ranse (1-0) vs. Woburn (MA) Gilvan Santos (0-3), Springfield (MA) junior mellanvikt Derrick “Double Impact” Whitley (1-0) vs. Norwalk (CT) veteran Shaka Moore (12-22-3, 2 Kos), Worcesters Bobby Harris III vs. Brasiliens Nathan Schulte in a battle of pro-debuting super middleweights, Southbridge (MA) junior weltervikt Wilfredo “den Sucaro” Hednisk (1-0) vs. Lawrence’s Anthony Everett (1-5), Worcester heavyweight Bryan Daniels (4-0, 2 Kos) vs. Florida Christopher “The Archbishop” Boykins (1-8) and Hartford’s (CT) Richie “Popeye The Sailor Man” Rivera (1-0, 1 KO) vs. Michigan’s Michael Shipp (1-4, 1 KO) fighting at a 180-pound catch-weight.
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 p.m., första skjutningen 7 p.m. OCH.
Sponsorer inkluderar Lundgren Honda, Championsofhealth.usana.com, Whiskey On Water and Worcester criminal defense Atty. Michael Erlich.
INFORMATION:
Facebook.com/RiveraPromotionsEntertainment
Twitter: @RiveraPromoEnt @joseriverachamp @KingRivera_
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Vinnie Carita stops Gilberto Matheus Domingos In one round of body punches

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Matt Remillard returns with impressive decision Over tough Augustine Mauras
RESULTS FROM WORCESTER
Vinnie Carita punished Gilberto Matheus Domingos
(all pictures by Emily Harney / Rivera Promotions Entertainment)
WORCESTER, Mäss. (April 2, 2017) – Popular Massachusetts heavyweight Vinnie “Amerikansk mardröm” Litet ansikte was too much for former South American champion Gilberto Matheus “The Magic” söndagar in last night’s “New Englands framtid 2” main event at Worcester Palladium. A capacity crowd of 1,700 rocked the vintage venue from start to finish.
“New Englands framtid 2” was presented by Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE), som ägs och drivs av pensionerade tre gånger, mästare två division världen Jose Antonio Rivera och hans son, matchmaker Anthonee (A.J.) Rivera. Rivera announced that “New England’s Future 3” will be held June 10th at DCU Center, Utställningshall, i Worcester.
Litet ansikte (16-1-1, 15 Kos), slåss ur Pembroke (MA), unleashed a relentless body attack on his Brazilian foe, söndagar (22-7, 20 Kos), who was unable to answer the bell for the second round due to damaged ribs.
“I was hoping to get in more rounds but unfortunately I didn’t get ’em i kväll,” Litet ansikte (pictured to the right) kommenterade. “Based on his record, I thought he’d be more competitive, but that fell short. I keep stepping up (quality of his opponents) but they haven’t lasted with me.”
Matt Remillard (R) was home once again in the ring.
The feel-good story of the evening was the long awaited return of Manchester (CT) lätta Matt “Sharp Shooter” Remillard (24-1, 13 Kos), who was incarcerated five years and hadn’t fought in six. Remillard pounded his opponent, Augustine “Hänsynslösa” Maura (6-2-3 3 Kos), whose toughness showed throughout the contest as Remillard pounded his Lawrence (MA) opponent to the body and head en route to a eight-round unanimous decision (80-71, 79-72, 78-73) i co-funktionen. Mauras was deducted a point in the fourth round for headbutting.
“I was a little rusty but I got better as the fight went on,” Remillard said. “He’s a tough kid who was slippery inside. If the fight went a little longer, I think I would have gotten him out of there.”
Worcester heavyweight Bryan Daniels (4-0, 2 Kos) förblev obesegrad, dropping “Pengar” Mike Sawyer (7-8, 5 Kos) four times in the opening round, the last coming on the end of a vicious left-hook, resulting in referee Mike Ryan immediatelty stopped the contest without counting.
Dorchester (MA) tungvikt Donnie “Stort otäckt” Palmer (9-1-1, 8 Kos) utklassade Bobby Favors (1-4, 1 KO), av Cleveland, on his way to a first-round technical knockout win. Palmer has comeback from being shot in the stomach last summer by his sister’s abusive boyfriend. He recently served as a sparring partner for Wladimir Klitschko.
Hartford junior welterweight Anthony Laureano (3-0, 2 Kos), en 2016 New England Golden Gloves mästare, continued to impress with a third-round technical knockout victory over battled-tested upstate New Yorker Bryan “The Brick” Abraham (6-25-1, 6 Kos).
Hot junior welterweight prospect “Förunderliga” Mykquan Williams (6-0, 4 Kos), the 18-year-old high school senior from Manchester (CT), lived up to his nickname with an explosive first-round knockout of Mexican veteran fighter Israel “Tigre” Rojas (10-16, 3 Kos).
Three-time USA Boxing Nationals champion elvis Figueroa (1-0, 1 KO), from New Haven (CT), turned in a strong professional debut, stopping Brazilian super middleweight Devision Ribiero (0-4), who was unable to continue after two rounds.
Worcester weltervikt Andy Gonzalez (6-1, 5 Kos) cruised to a four-round unanimous decision over a game Antonio Chavez Fernandes (7-30-4, 2 Kos), av Brockton (MA).
Lawrence (MA) fjäder utsikter Adrian “Tonka” Sosa (2-0, 2 Kos), thre 2015 New… England Golden Gloves champion, utslagen Oscar Diaz (0-11), från Hartford, midway through the opening round.
Pro-debuting Luis “Pancho” Santiago (0-0-1), fighting out of Springfield (MA), och Alex Montes (1-2-1), av Lawrence (MA), fought to a hard-fought four-round draw.
Springfield junior middleweight Derrick “Double Impact” jjjas (10-16, 3 Whitley (1-0) won his pro debut in an entertaining opener with a four-round unanimous decision over Anthony Everett (1-5), av Lawrence.
Officiell resultatlista
MAIN EVENT – CRUISERWEIGHTS
Vinnie Carita (16-1-1, 15 Kos), Pembroke, MA
WTKO1 (3:00)
Gilberto Matheus Domingos (22-7, 20 Kos), Sao Paulo, Brasilien
CO-SÄRDRAG – Lättviktare
Matt Remillard (24-1, 13 Kos), Manchester, CT
WDEC8 (80-71, 79-72, 78-73)
Augustinus Mauras (6-2-3, 3 Kos), Lawrence, MA
Tungviktare
Bryan Daniels (4-0, 2 Kos), Worcester, MA
WTKO1 (2:54)
Mike Sawyer (7-8, 5 Kos), Winter Park, FL
Donnie Palmer (9-1-1, 8 Kos), Dorchester, MA
WTKO1 (2:06)
Bobby Favors (1-5, 1 KO), Cleveland, OH
SUPER middle
elvis Figueroa (1-0, 1KO), New Haven, CT
Wtko2 (3:00)
Devision Ribiero (0-4), Tampa, FL
JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Derrick Whitley (1-0), Springfield, MA
WDEC4 (40-36, 40-36, 39-37)
Anthony Everett (1-5), Lawrence, MA
Welterweights
Andy Gonzales (6-1, 5 Kos), Worcester, MA
WDEC4 (39-37, 39-37, 39-37)
Antonio Chavez Fernandes (7-31-4, 2 Kos), Brockton, MA
Adrian Sosa (2-0, 2 Kos), Lawrence, MA
WKO1 (1:34)
Oscar Diaz (0-11), Hartford, CT
JUNIOR VELTERWEIGHTS
Anthony Laureano (2-0, 1 KO), East Hartford, CT
Bryan Abraham (6-24-1, 6 KO
JUNIOR VELTERWEIGHTS
Mykquan Williams (6-0, 4 Kos), Manchester, CT
WKO1 (2:05)
Israel Rojas (10-16, 3 Kos), Aqua Prieta, Sonora, Mexiko
Feather
Luis Santiago (0-0-1), Springfield, MA
D4 (40-36, 36-40, 38-38)
Alex Montes (1-2-1), Lawrence, MA
Sponsors included Lundgren Honda, Championsofhealth.usana.com, TKO Bilreparationer, John Young Tree Service och Royal Cleanup.
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OFFICIELLA VIKT FRÅN WORCESTER

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WORCESTER, Mäss. (Mars 31, 2017) – Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE) höll den officiella vägningen i dag i valurnan för i morgon natts “New Englands framtid 2” show på Worcester Palladium.
Nedan är de officiella vikterna och bilderna av Emily Harney:
OFFICIELLA VIKTER
MAIN EVENT – CRUISERWEIGHTS (8)
(L) Vinnie Carita (15-1-1 (14 Kos), Pembroke, MA 195.2 Ibs.
(R) Gilberto Matheus Domingos (22-6, 20 Kos), Sao Paulo, Brasilien 196 Ibs.
CO-SÄRDRAG – Lättviktare (8)
(R) Matt Remillard (23-1, 13 Kos), Manchester, CT 136.8 Ibs.
(L) Augustinus Mauras (6-1-3, 3 Kos), Lawrence, MA 138 Ibs.
Tungviktare (4)
Bryan Daniels (3-0, 1 KO), Worcester, MA 199 Ibs.
Mike Sawyer (7-7, 5 Kos), Winter Park, FL 200 Ibs.
Donnie Palmer (8-1-1, 7 Kos), Dorchester, MA 275 Ibs.
Bobby Favors (0-5), Cincinnati, OH 377 Ibs.
SUPER middle (4)
elvis Figueroa (för debut), New Haven, CT 167 Ibs.
Devision Ribiero (0-3), Tampa, FL 167 Ibs.
JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHTS (4)
Derrick Whitley (för debut), Springfield, MA 152 Ibs.
Anthony Everett (1-4), Lawrence, MA 155 Ibs.
Welterweights (4)
Andy Gonzalez (5-1, 5 Kos), Worcester, MA 151.4 Ibs.
Antonio Chavez Fernandes (7-30-4, 2 Kos), Brockton, MA 151.4 Ibs.
Adrian Sosa (1-0, 1 KO), Lawrence, MA 145 Ibs.
Oscar Diaz (0-10), Hartford, CT 143 Ibs.
JUNIOR VELTERWEIGHTS (6)
Anthony Laureano (2-0, 1 KO), East Hartford, CT 138 Ibs.
Bryan Abraham (6-24-1, 6 KO 141 Ibs.
JUNIOR VELTERWEIGHTS (4)
Mykquan Williams (5-0, 3 Kos), Manchester, CT 141 Ibs.
Israel Rojas (10-15, 3 Kos), Aqua Prieta, Sonora, Mexiko 141 Ibs.
Feather (4)
Luis Santiago (för debut), Springfield, MA 127 Ibs.
Alex Montes (1-2), Lawrence, MA 133 Ibs.
Biljetter, kostar $65.00 (ringsiden) och $35.00 (allmän antagning), är på försäljning och finns att köpa på www.ThePalladium.net eller Palladium biljettkassan (endast allmänna upptagande), eller genom att kontakta Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera (anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) eller någon av de stridande. En del av intäkterna går till Make A Change Inc.
Insläpp på 6 p.m. OCH, första skjutningen 7 p.m. OCH.
Sponsorer inkluderar Lundgren Honda, Championsofhealth.usana.com, TKO Bilreparationer, John Young Tree Service och Royal Cleanup.
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Matt “Sharp Shooter” Remillards Ring comeback utan aprilskämt

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“New Englands framtid 2”, April 1 i Worcester

Matt Remillard (centrum) är beredd att ta igen förlorad tid
(foto av Emily Harney / Team Remillard)
WORCESTER, Mäss. (Mars 20, 2017) – Den långa resan tillbaka börjar i april 1st för Matt “Sharp Shooter” Remillard, 12 år till dagen från sin professionella debut, på “New Englands framtid 2” show på Palladium i Worcester, Massachusetts.
Remillard (23-1, 13 Kos), slåss ut från Manchester, Connecticut, har inte boxats på sex år, på grund av att han avtjänar ett fem års fängelse. Han tar sig an Lawrence (MA) lätta Augustine “Hänsynslösa” Maura (6-1-3, 3 Kos) i den åtta runda co-funktionen. Om de är spända, nästan flyktig nedstirrande vid en presskonferens nyligen är en sann indikation, Remillard vs. Mauras går inte långt, för att uttrycka saken milt.
New Englands framtid 2″ 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 boxare av Remillards kaliber på vår "New England's Future 2"’ boxning händelse,” promotor Jose Antonio Rivera anmärkte. “Han har en tuff match mot Mauras i augusti för sin första fight tillbaka. Att känna Remillard, fast, han skulle inte ha det på något annat sätt. Jag vill tacka Matt, Paul Cichon (huvud tränare) och deras team för att lita på Rivera Promotions Entertainment för Matts första boxningsmatch efter hans långa uppsägning.”
Remillard är ett tidigare World Boxing Council (WBC) USA & Ungdomens värld, Nordamerikanska boxningsförbundet (NABF) och World Boxing Organization (WBO) mästare i fjädervikt. Hans ensamma proffsförlust kom i hans sista match, Mars 23, 2011 i Atlantic City för att sedan stiga stjärna Mikey Garcia (24-0), när Remillard gick i pension efter 11 rundor. Han kommer inte med ursäkter; emellertid, han borde aldrig ha tagit kampen med Garcia, inför det förestående rättsfallet som skickade honom till fängelse och arbetade med en ny huvudtränare som han bara träffat två veckor innan slagsmålet.
“Jag är övertygad om att jag kan komma tillbaka till där jag var om ungefär ett år,” sa den 30-årige Remillard. “En dröm som går i uppfyllelse skulle vara en revansch med Garcia, oavsett vikt, men jag måste förtjäna den chansen. Alla vill ha en revansch med killen som gav dig den första förlusten. Det händer sällan men, om inte, med tiden tror jag att det kommer att bli andra stora slagsmål där ute för mig.
“Jag slåss mot en motståndare som slogs av kompis, Chip Perez, tre gånger (0-2-1), så jag är bekant med hans stil. Han backar inte. Jag förväntar mig inte att han ska backa mot mig…tills han känner min kraft. Jag ska ta ut de där fem åren som jag var borta från honom. Jag har gått igenom så mycket de senaste sex åren men jag trivs bäst på gymmet. Det förflutna är förbi och det här är min sista löptur. Paul och jag har många oavslutade ärenden att ta hand om.”
För sjutton år sedan, Chicon träffade Remillard först på Manchester PAL gym, men han fick den 13-årige blivande boxaren att tjäna sin möjlighet att tränas. Paul fick Matt att städa badrummen, ta hand om spotthinkar, etc. innan han började träna honom.
“När han återvände till gymmet för några månader sedan, Jag såg att hans arbetsmoral inte hade bleknat,” Cichon kommenterade. “Jag tror inte att han är så långt borta från där han var för sex år sedan. Han var sysslolös i fem år men den första dagen tillbaka sparrade han 12 rundor. Han höll sig i god fysisk form och är hungrigare än någonsin. Han tror att han har något att bevisa efter sin senaste kamp, men han har verkligen inget att bevisa för mig eller någon annan. Han slåss mot ett tufft barn men Matt kommer att vinna. Jag tror att om fyra eller fem matcher till kommer han att vara tillbaka där han var i boxningen.”
Pembroke (MA) Cruiser Vinnie “Amerikansk mardröm” Litet ansikte (15-1-1, 14 KOs kommer att rubrik mot den brasilianska KO-specialisten Gilberto Matheus “The Magic” söndagar (22-6, 20 Kos), den tidigare sydamerikanska mästaren i lätt tungvikt, i åtta-omgången main event.
Dorchester (MA) tungvikt Donnie “Stort otäckt” Palmer (8-1-1, 7 Kos) möter obesegrade Quian Davis (4-0-2, 2 Kos), av Mays Landing (NJ), i en match om fyra rundor.
2016 New England Golden Gloves mästare Anthony Laureano (2-0, 1 KO), slåss ut från East Hartford (CT), träffar Schenectady (NY) veteran Bryan “The Brick” Abraham (6-23-1, 6 Kos) i en sex-round match.
Fighting på undercard i fyra rundor matcher är Worcester cruiserweight Bryan Daniels (3-0, 1 KO) vs. Mexikansk inkräktare Jose Humberto “Olympia” korall (19-23, 12 Kos), Worcester fjäder Andino Ranse (1-0) vs. Mike Hellenfinger (0-2), av Harrisburg (PA), tre gånger USA Boxing Nationals mästare elvis Figueroa, New Haven (CT) gör sin proffsdebut vs. Brasiliansk supermellanvikt Devision Robiero (0-3), Worcester weltervikt Andy Gonzalez (5-1, 5 Kos) vs. Brocktons Antonio Chavez Fernandes (7-30-4, 2 Kos), 2014 VARKEN. Golden Gloves mästare, Lawrence junior weltervikt Adrian Sosa (2-0, 1 KO) vs. TBA), Worcesters pro-debuterande supermellanviktare Neal Sullivan vs. Nathan Schulte, Springfield (MA) junior mellanvikt Derrick Whitley vs. Anthony Everett (104), av Lawrence, pro-debuterande Springfield fjädervikt Luis “Pancho” Santiago vs. Alex Montes (1-2), av Lawrence, och obesegrade Manchester (CT) junior weltervikt “Förunderliga” Mykqyan Williams (5-0, 3 K0s) vs. TBA..
Alla slagsmål och fighters är föremål för förändring.
Biljetter, kostar $65.00 (ringsiden) och $35.00 (allmän antagning), är på försäljning och finns att köpa på www.ThePalladium.net eller Palladium biljettkassan (endast allmänna upptagande), eller genom att kontakta Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera (anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) eller någon av de stridande. En del av intäkterna går till Make A Change Inc.
Insläpp på 6 p.m. OCH, första skjutningen 7 p.m. OCH.
Sponsorer inkluderar Lundgren Honda, Championsofhealth.usana.com, TKO Bilreparationer, John Young Tree Service och Royal Cleanup.
INFORMATION:
Facebook.com/RiveraPromotionsEntertainment
Twitter: @RiveraPromoEnt @joseriverachamp @KingRivera_
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“New Englands framtid 2” Press Conference quotes & pictures April 1 i Worcester

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(foto av Emily Harney)
WORCESTER, Mäss. (Mars 9, 2017) – Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE) held a press conference last night at Ballot Box in Worcester (MA) to formally announce its April 1st “New Englands framtid 2” show på Palladium i Worcester, Massachusetts.
New Englands framtid 2″ 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.
Pembroke (MA) Cruiser Vinnie “Amerikansk mardröm” Litet ansikte (15-1-1, 14 KOs will headline against Brazilian knockout artist Gilberto Matheus “The Magic” söndagar (22-6, 20 Kos), den tidigare sydamerikanska mästaren i lätt tungvikt, i åtta-omgången main event. Litet ansikte, like promoter Rivera, is a court officer in Brockton (MA) and Worcester, respektive.
Manchester (CT) lätta Matt “Sharp Shooter” Remillard (23-1, 13 Kos) returns to the ring for the first time in six years vänd Augustine “Hänsynslösa” Maura (6-1-3, 3 Kos), av Lawrence (MA), I åtta Ligt co-feature,
Dorchester (MA) tungvikt Donnie “Stort otäckt” Palmer (8-1-1, 7 Kos) möter Alando Pugh (1-10-1, 1 KO) i en match om fyra rundor. Bradley was shot in the stomach last summer by his sister’s abusive boyfriend.
2016 New England Golden Gloves mästare Anthony Laureano (2-0, 1 KO), slåss ut från East Hartford (CT), takes on veteran Bryan “The Brick” Abraham (6-23-1, 6 Kos) i en sex-round bout.
Fighting on the undercard in four round matches are Worcester cruiserweight Bryan Daniels (3-0, 1 KO) vs. Tracey Johnson (4-5-4, 1 KO), Boston, Worcester fjäder Andino Ranse (1-0) vs. Mike Hellenfinger (0-2), av Harrisburg (PA), tre gånger USA Boxing Nationals mästare elvis Figueroa, New Haven (CT) gör sin proffsdebut vs. Brasiliansk supermellanvikt Devision Robiero (0-3), Worcester weltervikt Andy Gonzales (5-1, 5 Kos) vs. pro-debuterar Irving Veloz, 2014 VARKEN. Golden Gloves mästare, Lawrence junior weltervikt Adrian Sosa (2-0, 1 KO) vs. Jimmy Rosario (2-4, 1 KO), pro-debuting super middleweights Neal Sullivan, of Worcester, vs. Nathan Schulte, Springfield (MA) junior mellanvikt Derrick Whitley vs. Anthony Everett (104), av Lawrence, pro-debuterande Springfield fjädervikt Luis “Pancho” Santiago vs. Alex Montes (1-2), av Lawrence, och obesegrade Manchester (CT) junior weltervikt “Förunderliga” Mykqyan Williams (5-0, 3 K0s vs. TBA..
Alla slagsmål och fighters är föremål för förändring.
Biljetter, kostar $65.00 (ringsiden) och $35.00 (allmän antagning), är på försäljning och finns att köpa på www.ThePalladium.net eller Palladium biljettkassan (endast allmänna upptagande), eller genom att kontakta Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera (anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) eller någon av de stridande. En del av intäkterna går till Make A Change Inc.
Insläpp på 6 p.m. OCH, första skjutningen 7 p.m. OCH.
Sponsorer inkluderar Lundgren Honda, Championsofhealth.usana.com, TKO Bilreparationer, John Young Tree Service och Royal Cleanup.
Presskonferens CITAT
Vinnie Carita: “I saw the last (RPE) show and it was great. I’m happy to be on this show. This is a great show with a lot of New England talent. There’s going to be fireworks!”
Matt Remillard: “Jag var på (RPE’s) last fight and it sold out. That’s awesome. They’re making boxing better, not only in Worcester, but throughout New England. April 1, 2005, I turned pro. I never fought in Worcester before. It’s a great atmosphere. This has been a long time coming, six years I’m going to punish him for. It will not go the distance, I can promise that. He won’t recognize himself after the fight. After I knock him down, I hope he gets back up because I want to punish him. This isn’t a game. I’m in the hurt business.”
Augustinus Mauras: “I truly thank Matt Remillard for fighting somebody like me. I’m not an easy cookie. He’s going to be in the toughest fight of his life. I’m going to put you (Remillard) on his ass. I’m here to fight this man! It’s going to be a helluva fight.”
Jose Antonio Rivera, CEO/promoter: “I appreciate the support we received for our last show and we’re looking ahead to booking our next show in June. I can’t really say anything about that, än. I want to thank our sponsors. My roots are here in Worcester and that’s why so many of the fighters on this show are from here. We aren’t signing fighters, just giving them a platform to fight. Vi är glada, just nu, helping to provide them with a platform to go on to bigger and better things. Rivera Promotions Entertainment hopes to move fighters and allow them to showcase their skills. We’re very happy about this show. Remillard versus Mauras alone is worth the price of admission.”
Anthonee Rivera, President/matchmaker: “It’s been a lot of fun for us so far. We’re proud to bring boxing back to New England. There are a lot of great fighters on our April 1st card with top prospects, former Golden Gloves champs, top fighters like Matt Remillard and future world champions. All of these guys took the opponents they were offered, no cherry-picking, and that shows what kind of fighters they really are. Vi har 13 fights and don’t blink during any one of them.”
Bryan Daniels: “I’m a student of Worcester boxing and Jose Rivera was the most established fighter. He came from nothing to become world champion. Never in a million years did I think I’d be fighting on his card. I’m humbled. I was hoping to get an opponent with experience to bring the best out of me. This will be my first time fighting in Worcester to showcase my skills. I’m originally from Illinois but Worcester has a lot to offer, including Rivera Promotions Entertaining giving us a platform.”
Anthony Laureano: “I’m very thankful to be fighting on another Rivera Promotions Entertainment card. They did an awesome job last show and I’m grateful to be fighting again on their card. This will be a big test. Rivera Promotions gave me a platform to be signed by Star Boxing. Jose Rivera was a fighter and he knows what we need.”
Andino Ranse: “I have a fulltime job, go to the gym, and take care of my son. I want to thank Rivera Promotions Entertainment for allowing me to fight. I also want to thank Carlos Garcia, he’s the man! Jose’s been my idol since I first stepped into the gym.”
Neal Sullivan: “I grew up with AJ and Jose has always been good to me. I wouldn’t be fighting if I didn’t trust them. They look out for fighters. I’m a student of the game and know the history of Worcester boxing. I look forward to bringing it April 1st.”
Derrick Whitley: “My father was a professional boxer and I’ve been around boxing my whole life watching him. Detta är min tid, the beginning of my journey.”
Luis Santiago: “I want to thank Rivera Promotions Entertainment this opportunity. I’ve been ready since the last show (his opponent failed the pre-fight medical exam) and haven’t stopped working. April 1st will be the start of my pro career. It’s going to b e a great show and I’m going to end-up with a win.”
Mykqyan Williams: “Jag är väldigt glad. Träningsläger har varit utmärkt. Matt (Remillard) and myself have helped each get ready. I’m looking forward to putting on a good show.”
INFORMATION:
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Vinnie Carita headlines April 1 & Matt Remillard returns to ring

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“New England framtid” series continues April 1 i Worcester
WORCESTER, Mäss. (Februari 23, 2017) – Popular cruiserweight Vinnie “Amerikansk mardröm” Litet ansikte will headline the second installment of the “New England framtid” serie på lördag natt, April 1, at the Palladium in Worcester, Massachusetts.
“New Englands framtid 2” presenteras av Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE), som ägs och drivs av pensionerade tre gånger, champion två division världen Jose Antonio Rivera och hans son, Anthonee (A.J.) Rivera.
Litet ansikte (15-1-1, 14 Kos), slåss ur Pembroke (MA), is riding a 12-fight win streak (11-0-1) into his April 1st eight-round main event against Brazilian knockout artist Gilberto Matheus “The Magic” söndagar (22-6, 20 Kos), den tidigare sydamerikanska mästaren i lätt tungvikt.
I åtta Ligt co-feature, Manchester (CT) lätta Matt “Sharp Shooter” Remillard (23-1, 13 Kos) returns to the ring for the first time in six years. The former NABF and NABA featherweight champion faces Augustine “Hänsynslösa” Maura (6-1-3, 3 Kos), av Lawrence (MA).
“We are excited to be promoting our second boxing event so quickly and with the great lineup of talented boxers who will be showcasing their talents on Saturday, April 1st,” promoter Jose Rivera said. “It’s great to have fellow court officer, Vinnie Carita and longtime friend Matt Remillard, respektive, as our main and co-feature fighters. We are also excited that we will have three Worcester boxers on the card. Bryan Daniels och Andy Gonzales fighting for the first time at home, med Ranse Andino who fought on our first event this past January 19th. With only the buzz about our next event and no real promoting to this point, the amount of tickets already sold leads us to believe that there will be another packed house at the Worcester Palladium come fight night.”
2016 New England Golden Gloves mästare Anthony Laureano (2-0, 1 KO), slåss ut från East Hartford (CT), meets veteran Bryan “The Brick” Abraham (6-23-1, 6 Kos) i en sex-round bout.
Fighting on the undercard in four round matches are pro-debuting Springfield (MA) fjäder Luis “Pancho” Santiago vs. Alex Montes (1-2), av Lawrence (MA), Worcester featherweight Andino (1-0) vs. Mike Hellenfinger (0-2), av Harrisburg (PA), 3-time NE Golden Gloves champion elvis Figueroa, New Haven (CT) gör sin proffsdebut vs. Brasiliansk supermellanvikt Devision Robiero (0-3), pro-debuting Springfield junior middleweight Derrick Whitley vs. Anthony Everett (104), av Lawrence, Haverhill (MA) junior weltervikt Carlos “The Dragon” Candelario (9-1, 4 Kos) vs. TBA, Lawrence junior weltervikt Adrian Sosa (2-0, 1 KO) vs. TBA, Worcester junior middleweight Gonzalez (5-1, 5 Kos) vs. TBA, Worcester cruiserweight Daniels (3-0, 1 KO) vs. Michael Shipp (1-4, 1 KO), of Michigan, and Dorchester (MA) tungvikt Donnie Palmer (8-1-1, 7 Kos). vs. Alando Pugh (1-10-1, 1 KO), Washington D.C.
Alla slagsmål och fighters är föremål för förändring.
Biljetter, kostar $65.00 (ringsiden) och $35.00 (allmän antagning), är på försäljning och finns att köpa på www.ThePalladium.net eller Palladium biljettkassan (endast allmänna upptagande), eller genom att kontakta Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera (anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) eller någon av de stridande. En del av intäkterna går till Make A Change Inc.
Insläpp på 6 p.m. OCH, första skjutningen 7 p.m. OCH.
Sponsorer inkluderar Lundgren Honda, Championsofhealth.usana.com, TKO Bilreparationer, John Young Tree Service och Royal Cleanup.
INFORMATION:
Facebook.com/RiveraPromotionsEntertainment
Twitter: @RiveraPromoEnt @joseriverachamp @KingRivera_
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49-year-old pro boxer “Irländsk” Chuck Shearns Hanging up gloves January 19th

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PÅMINNELSE: The deadline to apply for a media credential is Jan. 12th

WORCESTER, Mäss. (Januari 5, 2017) – Auburn (MA) junior mellanvikt “Irländsk” Chuck Shearns will become the second-oldest professional fighter in Massachusetts boxing history på torsdag natt, Januari 19, in his farewell performance at the Worcester Palladium, marking the first pro boxing event in Worcester, located in Central Mass., in more than five years.
Invignings “New England framtid” series event is being presented by Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE), which is owned and operated by one of Worcester’s all-time greatest boxers – 3-tid, 2-mästare division världen Jose Antonio “Den Gallo” Rivera – och hans son, Anthonee “AJ” Rivera.
Rising junior lightweight prospect, 2015 New England Golden Gloves mästare Irvin Gonzalez (4-0, 4 Kos), will be fighting at home in the 6-round main event against Mexican invader Oscar Eduardo Quezada (2-1, 1 KO), medan Springfield (MA) lätt tungvikt Reinaldo “Bazooka” Graceski (4-0, 2 Kos) meets Worcester’s Ralph Johnson (2-9, 1 KO) in the six-round co-feature.
The 49-year-old Shearns (2-1, 1 KO), who is the general manager of Lundgren Honda in Auburn, kommer att ta på Shavonte Dixon (0-1), av Philadelphia, i en match om fyra rundor. The state record, set in 2011 by then 53-year-old Joe Siciliano, is safe because Jan. 19th will definitely be Shearns’ last fight.
“I have a tremendous amount of respect for all boxers in terms of what they go through to be able to perform at their best in the ring,” promotorn Jose Antonio Rivera sa. “Chuck is doing it at 49 år gammal! That takes a lot of sacrifice and courage to put your body through that rugged training. I wish him the best and I am glad I can provide him with the opportunity to be able to say goodbye to boxing on his own terms.”
Shearns made his amateur debut at the age of 29, 10 år senare he made his professional debut. “I grew up watching boxing with my father (John), who boxed in the Navy, and my grandfather (John),” Shearns explained. “My grandfather was a club fighter, så, boxing was in my blood. I only had four amateur fights and one day I met “Fitzy,” who is now one of my closest friends. (Sean Fitzgerald, one of Worcester’s all-time best boxers, who is Shearns’ head trainer.) I told him I wanted one pro fight and asked him to train me.”
Varför, fast, vid en ålder av 49 does he still put himself through such extensive training, while working fulltime during the holiday season, to fight an opponent half his age?
“Boxing was the ultimate hobby for me and I just got carried away with it,” Shearns admitted. “I’m a novelty, not a real pro boxer. I’m fighting Januari 19th because I was given this opportunity and decided to accept it but, ärligt, I’m sure that this it! Maybe I just wanted a chance to go out with a win because I lost my last one? Jag vet inte. Sometimes I wake up asking myself, ‘What am I doing?’ And ‘Fitzy’ is working me so hard for this fight – I don’t know if it’s my age or what – but I’ve hated every minute of it. I lost my father in March. He was always in my corner and this fight I’ll have RIP on my trunks in his honor.”
Lately, Shearns’ typical day has been, bra, in a word, unordinary, minst sagt. He reports to work at 5 a.m., exercises and runs on the treadmill for an hour in a small gym at work, catches up with “Fitzy” at Anytime Fitness to hit the heavy and speed bags, and after work “Fitzy” trains Shearns at Camp Get Right.
Shearns has the complete support of his family and co-workers, who will all be at the Worcester Palladium supporting him Jan. 19. “My wife (Karen) and two daughters (Kayla and Olivia) have always been there for me,” Shearns noted. “My wife supports me and has jokingly said, ‘We’re getting divorced if you lose this fight.’ I’ve worked at Lundgren Honda for about 20 years and most of the 100-plus employees there will be at my fight. I did want to fight one more time before I turn 50. When Jose asked me to fight, how could I pass up this final opportunity?”
Also fighting on the undercard in 4-round bouts are Worcester junior lightweight Andino Ranse in his pro debut vs. Lowell’s (MA) Jonathan Perez (2-0-1, 2 Kos), pro-debuting Worcester heavyweight Felix Martinez vs. Dorchester’s (MA) Brian Richardson (0-8), Hartford (CT) pro-debuting light heavyweight Richard “Popeye The Sailor Man” Rivera vs. Brocktons (MA) Huston Crayton (1-8, 0 Kos), pro-debuting Southbridge (MA) boxare Wilfredo Pagan vs. Puerto Rican Alexander Picot (1-1-1, 0 Kos) at a 145-pound catchweight, pro-debuting Springfield (MA) junior fjädervikt Luis “Pancho” Santiago vs, Mexican Jonathan Ramos (1-2, 0 Kos), 2016 N.W. Golden Gloves mästare Anthony Laureano (1-0), of East Haven (CT), vs. Boston junior welterweight Rafael Francis (0-8), Saugus (MA) lätt tungvikt Brandon Montella (5-0, 4 Kos) vs. Mexican veteran Roberto El Viejo” Valenzuela (69-73-2, 56 Kos) and unbeaten Lawrence (MA) tungvikt Jean Pierre Augstin (7-0-1, 3 Kos).
Alla slagsmål och fighters är föremål för förändring.
Biljetter, kostar $65.00 (ringsiden), $45.00 (preferred seating) och $35.00 (allmän antagning), är på försäljning och finns att köpa på www.ThePalladium.net eller Palladium biljettkassan (endast allmänna upptagande), eller genom att kontakta Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera (anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) of any of the fighters. A portion of the proceeds will go to Why Me & Sherry’s House.
Major event sponsors include Lundgren Honda, Atty. Michael H. Erlich, Atty. Maria M. Rivera-Cotto and USANA Health Services. Other sponsors are TKO Auto Repair and Atty. Stephen W. Debs.
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Inaugural “New England framtid” series event in Worcester