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1stUSA Boxing Alumni Association event in N.E. A knockout in Lowell, Missa
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NEW ENGLAND TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS Open division semifinal results from Lowell
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Former USA boxers to hold private meet-and-greet at New England Tournament of Champions Open Division Championships
1stUSA Boxing Alumni Association Event in N.E.
Dijous, Febrer 22
Lowell Memorial Auditorium in Lowell, Missa.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Volta. (Febrer 19, 2018) – USA Boxing will host a private USA Boxing Alumni Association meet-and-greet aquest dijous nit (Febrer. 22), prior to that evening’s open division finals of the New England Tournament of Champions, part of the 72nd annual New England Golden Gloves Championships, at historic Lowell Memorial Auditorium in Lowell, Massachusetts.
The Feb. 22nd USA Boxing Alumni Association also being held, en part, to promote the 2018 EUA vs. Irlanda del Nord-est de boxa tour, which kicks-off Dilluns, Març 12, at the newly renovated Royale Entertainment Complex in Boston’s famed theater district. The USA vs. Ireland Northeast Boxing Tour will continue Març 15 al Centre MassMutual a Springfield, Missa. and concludes Març 21 at The Manchester Downtown Hotel in Manchester, New Hampshire.
Many of New England’s all-time great amateur boxers will participate, including hometown hero and three-time New England champion, “Irlandès” Micky Ward. Others include José Antonio Rivera, John Scully, Richie LaMontagne, Dave Sullivan, Travis i Tarvis Simms, Bobby Harris, Peter Manfredo, Jr., Joe Alloj, Lawrence d'Clay-Bey i Troy Wortham.
All USA Boxing Alumni Association members, as well as any prospective members, are welcome to attend this unique meet-and-greet, starting when doors open at 6:30 p.m. I, until the first bout at 7:30 p.m. I.
Els preus comencen a $18.00, només $7.00 per als estudiants (Es requereix identificació) and are available to purchase by calling the Lowell Memorial Auditorium box office at 1.866.722.8881 or ordering online at www.lowellauditorium.com.
Created to champion a lifelong, mutually beneficial relations between USA Boxing and its alumni, –boxejadors, officials, coaches and boxing fans — The Alumni Association connects generations of champions, inspiring and giving back to USA Boxing’s future boxing champions, dins i fora de l'anell de.
The USA Boxing Alumni Association is open to anyone who has a love for boxing and would like to stay connected with amateur boxing. Members are granted access to a wide variety of special events host by the Alumni Association, Incloent Divendres evening’s USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame reception.
To join the Alumni Association, simply register at alumni@usaboxing,.org for a $40.00 per year membership fee. New members will receive a T-shirt, keychain and e-wallet.
INFORMACIÓ:
Refilo: @USABoxing
Instagram: @USABoxing
Facebook: /USABoxing
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Former UFC heavyweight title challenger Gabriel “Napao” Gonzaga Victorious in pro boxing debut
“NEW ENGLAND’S FUTURE 4” RESULTATS
Gabriel Gonzaga (R) won his pro boxing debut
WORCESTER, Missa. (Octubre 29, 2017) – Former UFC heavyweight title challenger Gabriel “Napao” Gonzaga has a successful pro boxing debut last night (Dissabte, Octubre. 28) in the co-featured event on the “New England’s Future 4” targeta, presentat per Rivera Promocions Entreteniment (RPE), at DCU Center, Exhibition Hall, a Worcester.
El 6′ 2″, 280-pound Brazilian, now fighting out of Worcester (Massachusetts), fought another pro-debut boxer with limited MMA experience, Alejandro Esquilin Santiago, de Tampa (Florida). 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! aquesta nit”
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 (“Napao”), he has a strong, big head, també.”
En l'esdeveniment principal, popular Hartford (Connecticut) pes semipesado Richard “Popeye el mariner” Rivera romàs invicte, 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. Àrbitre Kevin Hope didn’t bother to count.
“My coaches were telling me to be calm because it was a six-round bout,” Rivera ha explicat. “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, at the very least, en route to a dominant six-round unanimous decision over Antonio “The Animal” Everett (1-7), of Rowley (Massachusetts).
Danbury (Connecticut) welter júnior 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, referee 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-debutant Rene Nazare(0-1), del Brasil, for a convincing win by way of a four-round unanimous decision.
Southbridge (Massachusetts) welter Wilfredo “el Sucaro” pagà (3-0, 1 KO) pinnedPatrick Leal (0-4), de Woburn, on the ropes early, dropping him three times until referee Casey halted the fight midway through the opening round.
Els resultats complets de sota:
RESULTATS OFICIALS
MAIN EVENT – Semipesats
Richard Rivera (4-0, 3 KOs), Hartford, Connecticut
WKO1 (2:18)
Hansen Castillo (0-3), Orlando, Florida
CO-FEATURE– PESOS PESANTS
Gabriel Gonzaga (1-0), Worcester, Massachusetts
40-36, 40-36, 38-38)
Alejandro Esquilin Santiago (per al debut), Tampa, Florida.
Súper mitjans
Elvis Figueroa (3-0, 1 KO), New Haven, Connecticut
WDEC4 (40-36, 40-36, 40-36)
Rene Nazare (0-1), Brasil
MITJANS MITJANS JUNIOR
Edwin Soto (10-2-2, 4 KOs), New Haven, Connecticut
WDEC6 (60-54, 60-54, 58-56)
Anthony Everett (1-6), Rawley, Massachusetts
Welters
Wilfredo Pagan (3-0, 1 KO), Southbridge, Massachusetts
TKO1 (1:36).
Patrick Leal (0-4), Woburn, Massachusetts
PES WELTER JUNIOR
Omar Bordoy, Jr. (3-0, 1 KO), Danbury, Connecticut
WTKO4 :148)
Bryan “The Brick” Abraham (6-31, 6 KOs), Schenectady, Nova York
(All fights & fighters subject to change)
INFORMACIÓ:
Facebook.com/ RiveraPromotionsEntertainment
Refilo: @RiveraPromoEnt @joseriverachamp, KingRivera_
New boxing chapter to start for former UFC heavyweight title challenger Gabriel “Napao” Gonzaga
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Vinnie “American Nightmare” Carita boxes in his own unique way
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Former national amateur champion Bobby Harris III breaking out of shadow cast by his father with a little help from his friends
Octubre 28 a Worcester, Massachusetts
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(L-R) – front: Bobby Harris III holding Bobby Harris IV and A.J. Rivera; rear: Bobby Harris and Jose Antonio Rivera
WORCESTER, Missa. (Octubre 2, 2017) – Local prospect Bobby “BH3” Harris III is ready to breakout of the shadows cast by his father, retired pro boxer Bobby Harris, començament Dissabte nit, Octubre 28, in the fourth and final 2017 installment of the popular professional boxing series, “Futur de Nova Anglaterra”, en el DCU Center (Exhibition Hall) a Worcester, Massachusetts.
“New England’s Future 4” is presented by Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE), which is owned and operated by retired three-time, dues divisions campió del món José Antonio Rivera i el seu fill, Anthonee (A. J.) Rivera.
“BH3” and A.J. grew-up together in gyms as sons of pro fighters. They had dreams of making it in boxing, which has come to fruition with “BH3” el prospecte en ascens, A. J. the president and matchmaker for RPE. A vegades, encara que, what’s transpired may be somewhat surreal for both young men.
“I grew up in boxing,” Bobby Harris III explained. “My father always brought me to the gym and his fights. My uncle, Adam Harris, was also a pro boxer. My father and Jose were super close, me and A.J. grew-up as brothers. The same blood couldn’t make us any closer. It’s me and AJ. My first amateur fight was when I was 13. A. J. used to run and workout with me. I’d go to his house after school and sleep over on weekends. We planned our lives together in boxing; my job is to fight and A.J. promotes and makes matches.”
“I remember growing up with Bobby as my brother,” A. J. addicional. “We did everything together: ran, trained, sparred and pushed each other to our greatest limits. He’s grown so much over the years. His natural ability, mixed with years of experience, and Bobby growing into a man will surely lead to him being world champion one day. I’m truly proud and excited to see our childhood plan unfold.”
“BH3” only had about 40 amateur matches but the large majority were at the national level. He is a two-time national amateur champion, including a gold-medal performance in the USA National Championships, and as a member of Team USA, he was rated No. 1 als EUA, i n. 2 en el món.
The 21-year-old decided to turn pro earlier this year, rather than wait for a shot at the Olympics, after discussing his options with his father, as well as Jose and A.J. Rivera, plus his head trainer, Rocky Gonzalez. Worcester boxers such as Jermaine Ortiz i Irvin Gonzalez turning pro, along with the arrival of now 8-month-old Bobby Harris IV, were key factors in his decision to become a professional boxer. “I didn’t want to waste another year,” Bobby admitted. “Turning pro now will get me into rankings earlier. The time was right”
Bobby’s father was a 4-time national amateur champion as a super heavyweight who compiled a 20-2-1 (13 KOs) pro record between 1993 i 1999. Avui, he is an important member of his son’s corner, but he did leave a shadow cast over his son, especially across New England.
“People will always compare me with my dad, en el ring, però, as good as he was, it’s a great honor to be his son,” Bobby Harris III remarked. “It’s been nothing but good for me. He trained with fighters like (Oscar) De la Hoya, (Shane) Mosley, (Evander) Holyfield and so many other great fighters. We are different, encara que. and now I’m establishing my own identity. The sport has changed so much since he fought. Back then it was mostly two guys beating each other up, not as much of a performance. I like to put on a good performance and have people say, ‘He’s cool, and when does he fight again. My dad has told me how different boxing is today compared to when he fought. Ara, marketing is so important for fighters, and a lot of exposure is through social media.
“My father was a heavyweight, I’m going to go down to 154 (mitjà júnior. He is so much bigger, taller and heavier than I am, so fighting in different weight classes separates us. I’m a different style fighter, massa. I’m more active than him. So that people don’t confuse us when talking, I came up with ‘BH3’ as my persona. We are different in and out of the ring.”
“I have known Little Bobby (as I call him) since he was born,” Jose Rivera noted. “He calls me, Tio (uncle) Jose, and I love him like a member of my family. I am happy and proud to see little Bobby go after his dreams and goals his way and on his terms. I wouldn’t want it any other way. My son, A. J., and I are happy that we can use our RPE company to be able to help little Bobby pursue his dreams and goals. Worcester – and soon enough the rest of the world – will know it’s BH3 Time!”
“BH3” turned pro this past Juny 10, in his Worcester hometown, taking a four-round unanimous decision (40-36 X 3) over an awkward opponent, Rodrigo Almeida, who seemed more interested in survival, often frustrating “BH3” with his constant holding.
“I’m happy with the way that fight went because I learned so much,” Bobby commented. “I was so excited with all the hype about my pro debut, and I was into the crowd trying for the knockout. I learned that I need to take my time, have fun, throw combinations and that the knockout will come. Dad liked to jab, I like to hit and run like ‘Sucre’ Rayo (Leonard). My first pro fight wasn’t really me. I’m the matador but I can fight like a bull if the opportunity comes to me. I can change things around but I forgot to have fun in my pro debut.”
“BH3” plans to breakout from his father’s shadow in his Oct. 28º fight against New Yorker Troy Omer “KO Artist” artista (3-7-1, 2 KOs), contested at a 164-pound catchweight, in a four-round bout.
Former WBU Americans and IBU North American cruiserweight champion Vinnie “American Nightmare” Carita (16-1-1, 15 KOs), fighting out of Pembroke (Massachusetts), will face an opponent to be determined in the eight-round main event.
Former UFC heavyweight title challenger Gabriel “Napao” Gonzaga will make his pro boxing debut in a four-round match against Washington D.C. de pes pesat Alando Pugh (1-10-1, 1 KO).
La “New England’s Future 4” undercard features many of the best and most popular N.E. combatents, Incloent 2016 N.E. Campió dels Guants d'Or Anthony Laureano (4-0, 2 KOs), a promising welterweight from East Hartford (Connecticut), who faces Clifton Rashad Thames (3-2-1), of Oklahoma City, en un partit de sis assalts.
Other undercard fights, all four-rounders, incloure 2014 N.E. Campió dels Guants d'Or Adrian “Tonka” Sosa (4-0, 3 KOs), lluitant fora de la propera Lawrence (Massachusetts), vs. veteran Norwalk (Connecticut) welter Shakha Moore (12-23-3, 2 KOs), New Haven (Connecticut) Edwin Soto (10-2-2, 4 KOs) vs. Anthony Everett (1-6). de Lawrence, at a 150-pounds catch-weight, three-time USA Boxing Nationals champion Elvis Figueroa (2-0, 1 KO), de New Haven (Connecticut), vs. Anthony Bowman (11-63-2, 3 KOs). Richard “Popeye el mariner” Rivera (3-0, 2 KOs), of Hartford (Connecticut), vs. Hansen Castillo (0-2), at a 180-pounds catch-weight, Southbridge (Massachusetts) welter júnior Wilfredo “el Sucaro” pagà (2-0) vs. Oscar Diaz (0-12), of Hartford, and Danbury (Connecticut) welter júnior Omar Bordoy, Jr. (2-0) vs. Alan Beeman (0-15), of Providence.
Totes les baralles i els lluitadors estan subjectes a canvi.
Entrades, preu de $75.00 (ringside) i $45.00 (entrada general), are on sale and available to purchase at the DCU Center box office, www.dcu.centerworcester.com, by contacting Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.
(anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.
Les portes obren a 6:30 p.m., primer combat 7:00 p.m. I.
Els patrocinadors inclouen Lundgren Honda, Championsofhealth.usna.com, and American Pyramids.
Part of the proceeds will go to Worcester Latino Dollars For Scholars.
INFORMACIÓ:
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Refilo: @RiveraPromoEnt @joseriverachamp @KingRivera_
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Cruiserweight Vinnie Carita to headline “New England’s Future 4”
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