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Granite Chin Promotion presents Thanksgiving Eve show “Championship Boxing at The Armory”
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Quincy, Pawg. (Kaum Ib Hlis Ntuj 19, 2018) – A major change has been made to this Wednesday night’s (Nov. 21) “Championship Boxing at The Armory” card, Qhia los ntawm Granite Pin Promotions (GCP) on Thanksgiving Eve, at the National Guard Armory (70 Victory Road) in Dorchester, Massachusetts.
The originally scheduled headliner, three-time world title challenger Aleksandra Magziak Lopes (18-4-3, 1 KO), withdrew when she accepted a world title shot Dec. 8 nyob rau hauv Carson, California, against undisputed World welterweight champion Cecelia “Ua ntej pojniam” Braekhus (34-0, 9 Kos) in the main event on HBO.
Many of New England’s most talented and popular boxers will still be in action this Wednesday evening. GCP co-promoter Chris Traulieti (26-4, 21 Kos), fighting out of Quincy (MA), will defend his New England cruiserweight title against challenger Nick Lavin (5-9, 4 Kos), of Shelton (I), in the new eight-round main event.
The 33-year-old Traietti, an Iraq War veteran and college graduate, defeated the heavy-handed Lavin by way of an eight-round unanimous decision August 5, 2017 for the N.E. title.
“As disheartening as it was to lose Aleks on this show,” Traietti said, “we are thrilled she’s getting a career defining opportunity on HBO. She’s worked hard for the opportunity and we wish her the best of luck December 8th.
“We shuffled some of the bouts around and moved my fight to the main event. Dhau lub sij hawm peb tiv thaiv, Nick showed up and gave me eight tough rounds. I have no doubt he’s going to deliver a similar performance. Zuag qhia tag nrho, we are excited about this card as it features a mix of local veterans and prospects. Fans are in for a fun night that will be action packed.”
Nyob rau hauv lub rau-round co-featured kev tshwm sim, former N.E. Welterweight champion Derek “The Surgeon” Silveira (14-2, 7 Kos), fighting out of Salem, MA, faces Mexican veteran Franciso “El Mono” Medel (12-15, 8 Kos), who has been a gatekeeper for NE’s top prospects over the past few years.
Pom zoo, NH favorite Ricky Ford (3-1-1, 1 KO) will be shooting for his fourth consecutive when he meets Xa-u Almeida, ntawm Woburn, Hauv plaub-puag ncig txoj kev sib tw.
2017 Rocky Marciano Congrius Continent Henry Gedney (1-0), a promising super middleweight prospect from Gloucester, MA, is matched versus Francisco Neto (0-1), ntawm Woburn, in a four-round bout.
Pembroke, MA cruiserweight Vinnie “American Dream” Carita (18-1-1, 17 Kos), a court officer in Brockton, MA and Pembroke, MA resident, takes on 61-fight veteran Steve “The Spoiler” Walker, the former Mid-West middleweight titlist, in a scheduled eight-round fight.
Undefeated New York junior welterweight prospect Ray Jay Bermudez (4-0, 2 Kos) throws-down with Bruno Dias (0-4), ntawm Woburn (MA), in a four-rounder.
Providence (RI) Middleweight Anthony Concepcion (1-0, 1 Kos), trained by World Boxing Organization (WBO) Ntiaj teb no middleweight yeej Demetrious “Boo boo” Andrade, squares off with former Pacific Coast lightweight champion Roberto “Cov laus” Valenzuela in the four-round opener.
Tag nrho cov sib ntaus thiab tua hluav taws yuav raug hloov.
Daim pib, luv nqi ntawm $60.00 ringside and $40.00 standing room, are available to purchase on line at
Qhov rooj qhib rau ntawm 6 p.m. ET with the first bout scheduled at 6:30 p.m. THIAB.
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Return of 3-time world title challenger Aleksandra Lopes Headlines Granite Chin Promotion’s “Championship Boxing at The Armory”
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Quincy, Pawg. (Kaum Ib Hlis Ntuj 1, 2018) — The return of three-time world challenger Aleksandra Lopes yuav tawm xov xwm “Championship Boxing at The Armory,” Qhia los ntawm Granite Pin Promotions (GCP), Thanksgiving Eve (Wednesday, Nov. 21), at the National Guard Armory (70 Victory Road) in Dorchester, Massachusetts.
Many of New England’s most talented and popular boxers will be on the card, which will also feature a Massachusetts State title fight in Granite Chin Promotions’ third and final show of 2018.
“We are excited to be running once again on Thanksgiving Eve,” said GCP co-promoter Chris Traulieti, who will also be fighting on this card. “Throughout the last few years, Granite Chin has been trying to make it a Thanksgiving tradition to bring local boxing to the area as a fun way to get people together.”
The wildly popular Lopes (18-4-3, 1 KO), fighting out of Marshfield, MA, is a native of Poland. She hasn’t fought since last December due to injuries suffered in a car accident. Lopes will face
Missouri welterweight Ashleigh Curry (7-11-4, 1 KO) in the six-round main event.
Former N.E. Welterweight champion Derek “The Surgeon” Silveira (14-2, 7 Kos), fighting out of Salem, MA, takes on Mexican veteran Franciso “El Mono” Medel (12-15, 8 Kos) in the six-round co-featured event.
Iraq-War veteran Traietti (26-5, 21 Kos), of Quincy, MA, will not have his N.E. cruiserweight title on the line in a six-round bout versus upset-minded Yog “The Russian Concussion” Horowitz (6-3-2, 5 Kos), ntawm Chicago.
Pom zoo, NH favorite Ricky Ford (3-1-1, 1 KO) yuav ua tau raws li Xa-u Almeida, ntawm Woburn, Hauv plaub-puag ncig txoj kev sib tw.
Travis Demko (8-1, 1 KO), of Stoughton, MA, takes on Brazilian Carlos Gallindo, fighting out of Woburn, MA, in a six-round match for the vacant Massachusetts State Welterweight Championship.
Lub ntiaj teb no Boxing Council (Qhov) Latino cruiserweight champion Vinnie “American Dream” Carita (18-1-1, 17 Kos), a court officer in Brockton, MA and Pembroke, MA resident, squares off with 61-fight veteran Steve “The Spoiler” Walker, the former Mid-West middleweight titlist, nyob rau hauv ib yim-rounder.
Gloucester, MA super middleweight prospect Henry Gedney (1-0), a winner at the 2017 Rocky Marciano Tournament, yog teem mus tua Francisco Neto (1-0), ntawm Woburn, in a four-round bout to open the show.
Providence middleweight Anthony Concepcion (1-0, 1 Kos), trained by newly crowned World Boxing Organization (WBO) Ntiaj teb no middleweight yeej Demetrious “Boo boo” Andrade, tests himself against former Pacific Coast lightweight champion Roberto “Cov laus” Valenzuela in the four-round opener.
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Daim pib, luv nqi ntawm $60.00 ringside and $40.00 standing room, are available to purchase on line at
Qhov rooj qhib rau ntawm 6 p.m. ET with the first bout scheduled at 6:30 p.m. THIAB.
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3-lub sij hawm, 2-division world champion Jose Antonio Rivera returns with a bang KO winner in his first fight in 7 xyoo
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Worcester, Pawg. (Lub yim hli ntuj 19, 2018) – Seven years after his last fight, “Lub Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera returned to the ring in grand fashion last night (Saturday) rau xov xwm “Homecoming, presented by Granite Chin Promotions in association with Rivera Promotions Entertainment, thaum Lub Palladium nyob rau hauv Worcester, Massachusetts.
The 45-year-old Rivera (42-6-1, 25 Kos), 35 pounds lighter than he was in February when he started training, packed the house in his hometown, fully entertained his supportive fans. Peb-lub sij hawm, two-division world champion Rivera pressured Larry “Slomoshun: Smith (10-38-1, 7 Kos) from the opening bell and he never let up.
It took a few rounds for Rivera to wear off the rust, but he fed Smith a steady diet of body shots, gradually breaking down his opponent, as he won round after round on points. Twice in the sixth round it looked like Smith was done, but the tough Texan showed a lot of heart to survive.
Thaum kawg, Rivera closed the show in the seventh round, when Smith broke his hand in the fifth round and was unable to continue, kneeling in his corner, obviously in pain.
“I’ve always been tough,” Rivera said after the fight, “but I was a little rusty. He tested me early but, once he saw I wasn’t going anywhere and knew he was in for a fight. I started warming up in the fourth round. I was always a 12-round fighter. I didn’t know he broke his hand until after the fight. Kuv xav tias zoo. We gave a good fight to the fans who have always supported me.”
“I give myself a C+ tonight. I’m going to talk with my family, but I’m thinking about one more fight, to make it 50 for his pro career).”
Jose Antonio Rivera (R) had a successful comeback fight
Nyob rau hauv lub co-featured kev tshwm sim, Worcester super middleweight Kendrick Ball, Jr. (10-1-2, 7 Kos) demolished Fabian “El Lobo” Valdez (2-4), flooring him with a right uppercut and soon after finished him with a vicious body shot for a technical-knockout victory in the opening round. The popular Ball was fighting at home for the first time as a professional
The rematch between Worcester junior middleweight Khiary Grey (16-4, 12 Kos) thiab Antonio Chaves Fernandez (9-34, 4 Kos) ended in the same fashion as their first encounter did three years ago. Also fighting at home for the first time, Gray blasted out his game opponent, cracking him with a picture-perfect, left-fight combination that put Fernandez on his back. Fernandez beat the count, but referee Bob Benoit halted the action.
Southbridge, Ma JUNIOR nruab nrab Wilfredo “lub Sucaro” pagan (5-0, 3 Kos) tseem undefeated, using a relentless body attack to drop Engelberto “Guarura” Valenzuela (11-15, 3 Kos) peb lub sij hawm, the last ending the fight midway through the third round.
Springfield, MA junior lightweight Joshua Orta (1-0, 1 KO) turned in an impressive pro debut in a barn-burner that ended when (1-8-1, 1 KO), ntawm worcester, was unable to continue fighting after the third round.
Worcester welterweight Eslih Owuso (1-0) pitched a shutout in his pro debut, decking veteran Bryan “Lub cib” Abraham (6-31-2, 6 Kos) ob zaug nyob rau hauv lub thib ob puag ncig, en txoj kev mus rau ib tug unanimous kev txiav txim siab yeej.
In the opening bout of the night, 45-xyoo-laus Jose Angel “KO” Ortiz (5-14-1, 2 Kos) poob Patrick Leal (0-5) 10-seconds into the fight, once more later in the opening round, and stopped him in the second. Oritz, fighting out of Springfield, MA by way of Puerto Rico, was fighting for the first time in five years, and he registered his first victory in seven.
Official results below:
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MAIN kev tshwm sim – MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Jose Antonio Rivera (42-6-1, 25 Kos), Worcester, MA
WTKO 7 (1:07)
Larry Smith (10-38-1, 7 Kos), Dallas, Texas
CO-FEATURE – SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Kendrick Ball, Jr. (10-1-2, 7 Kos), Worcester, MA
WTKO1 (2:21)
Fabian Valdez (2-4, 0 Kos), Cananea Sonora, Mexico
MIDDLWEIGHTS
Jose Angel Ortiz (5-13-1, 2 Kos), Springfield, MA
WTKO2 (1:03)
Patrick Leal (0-5), Somerville, MA.
Junior nruab nrab
Khiary Grey (16-4, 12 Kos), Worcester, MA
WTKO1 (2:27)
Antonio Chaves Fernandez (9-34, 4 Kos), Brockton, MA
Wilfredo Pagan (5-0, 3 Kos), Southbridge, MA
Wtko3 (1:29)
Engelberto Valenzuela (11-15, 3 Kos), Agua Prieta, Mexico
WELTERWEIGHTS
Eslih Owusu (1-0), Worcester, MA
WDEC4 (40-34, 40-35, 40-36)
Bryan Abraham (6-31-2, 6 Kos), Schenectady, NY
Junior Muame
Joshua Orta 1-0, 1 KO), Springfield, MA
Wtko3 (3:00)
Edwin Rosado (1-8-1, 1 KO), Worcester, MA
Event sponsors included Lundgren Honda, Elm Wealth Group, Atty. Maria M. Rivera-Cotto Championsofhealth@USANA.com, Chieftain Liquors, Centro Las America, Baystate Savings
Bank, Pamela Laporte Realty, Worcester Vocero, ChrisFIT Xperience and Grille 57.
A portion of the proceeds was donated to Spina Bifida Association of Greater New England.
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Twitter: @RiveraPromoEnt @joseriverachamp @KingRivera_, @Granite_Chin
New “Homecoming” opponent for headliner “Lub Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera
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Worcester, Pawg. (Lub yim hli ntuj 15, 2018) – Peb-lub sij hawm, ob-faib lub ntiaj teb no yeej “Lub Gallo” Jose Rivera has a new opponent for his comeback fight this Friday night in “Homecoming”, Qhia los ntawm Granite Pin Promotions (GCP) in association with Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE), thaum Lub Palladium nyob rau hauv Worcester, Massachusetts.
The 45-year-old Rivera (41-6-1, 24 Kos), who was matched against Ruben “Modern Day Warrior” Galvan, didn’t find out until yesterday (Tuesday) that Galvan had broken a finger the night before. Texas veteran Larry “Slomoshun” Smith (10-37-1, 7 Kos) is the late replacement for Rivera in the eight-round main event.
“I am not a fan of late changes,” Rivera said, “but at this point it’s either that or no fight, and I’ve trained too hard not to fight.”
Rivera last fought in 2011, taking an eight-round decision over Paul Mpendo, at Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut.
The name of the event is “Homecoming” because five fighters in action are from Worcester, including three who’ve never fought there before as professionals.
Super Nruab Nrab Kendrick Ball, Jr. (9-1-2, 6 Kos) and junior middleweight Khiary Grey(15-4, 11 Kos), both promoted by CES Boxing, will be fighting at home in Worcester as pros for the first time in a pair of six-round bouts. Ball faces Mexican Fabian “El Lobo” Valdez (2-3) in the co-featured event, while Gray (15-4, 11 Kos) ntsej muag Antonio Chaves Fernandez (9-33, 4 Kos), of Brockton, MA, in a rematch of a fight won by Gray.
Also scheduled to fight on the undercard in four-round bouts are Southbridge, Ma welterweight Wilfredo “lub Sucaro” pagan (4-0, 2 Kos) vs. Engelberto “Guarura” Valenzuela (11-14, 3 Kos), Springfield’s (MA) pro-debuting featherweight Joshua Orta vs. Worcester’s Edwin Rosado (1-7-1, 1 KO), Worcester’s pro-debuting welterweight Eslih Owusu.vs. Bryan “Lub cib” Abraham (6-30-2, 6 Kos) thiab Springfield, Ma welterweight Jose Angel “KO” Ortiz (4-13-1, 1 KO) vs. Somerville’s (MA) Patrick Leal (0-4).
Tag nrho cov sib ntaus thiab tua hluav taws yuav raug hloov.
Daim pib, luv nqi ntawm $75.00 (ringside) thiab $45.00 (general nkag), yog ntawm kev muag khoom thiab muaj nyob rau yuav ntawm www.ThePalladium.net los yog cov Palladium chaw ua hauj lwm (general nkag xwb), los yog los ntawm hu rau Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera (anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) los yog ib yam ntawm cov fighters.
Qhov rooj qhib rau ntawm 6 p.m. THIAB, thawj sib ntau sib tw 7 p.m. THIAB.
Event sponsors include Lundgren Honda, Elm Wealth Group, Atty. Maria M. Rivera-Cotto,Championsofhealth.USANA.com, Chieftain Liquors, Centro Las America, Baystate Savings Bank, Pamela Laporte Realty, Worcester Vocero, ChrisFIT Xperience and Grille 57 (hosting the official weigh in and after party).
A portion of the proceeds will go to Spina Bifida Association of Greater New England.
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“Lub Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera “Homecoming” Open Workout Photo Gallery
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“Lub Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera to headline “Homecoming”
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Lub Champ yog rov qab!
Lub yim hli ntuj 17 thaum Lub Palladium nyob rau hauv Worcester, MA
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 “Lub Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera hitting the pads with his trainer Sean Fitzgerald
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Worcester, Pawg. (Lub Xya hli ntuj 31, 2018) – A dozen years after he captured his third world title in two different weight classes, seven since his last fight, “Lub Gallo” Jose Rivera returns to the ring August 17 rau xov xwm “Homecoming”, Qhia los ntawm Granite Pin Promotions (GCP) in association with Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE), thaum Lub Palladium nyob rau hauv Worcester, Massachusetts.
The 45-year-old Rivera (41-6-1, 24 Kos) has already lost more than 30 phaus, now within four pounds of his contracted weight, since he started training earlier this year. He will headline against Ruben “Modern Day Warrior” Galvan (27-26-4, 10 Kos) in the eight-round main event.
Nyob rau hauv 1997, Rivera captured the International Boxing Organization (IBO) World welterweight title, siv ceev xwmphem Gilberto Flores nyob rau hauv lub thib ob puag ncig. Six years later, he traveled to Germany to take on undefeated, hometown nyiam Michel Trabant (38-0) for the vacant World Boxing Association (WBA) World Welterweight Championship, in which Rivera won a 12-round decision and the belt.
In front of nearly 10,000 hometown fans in Worcester, Rivera capped his boxing career by winning a 12-round unanimous decision in 2006 over defending champion Alejandro Garcia(25-1) for the WBA World super welterweight title.
“The idea to return to the ring started with my son. A.J., and I talking about chasing history,” rivera piav. “We are not able to put that together right now (A.J. was born with Spina Bifida and he was unable to secure medical clearance in time for the Aug. 17th show.), but because of my hard work these last six months, I felt that it was only fitting to continue with my fight.
“Granite Chin Promotions has been very instrumental to make sure that this show is put together in the most professional manner possible. I won’t think our promotional company (Jos and A.J. own and operate RPE Promotions Entertainment) would have been able to pull this off. All the negotiations had to be done and me training the only way I know how, at a championship level, would have been too much for us to handle.”
Granite Chin Promotions’ co-promoter Chuck Shearns ntxiv, “When Jose and I started talking about his ring return, I was the last person to think he was crazy. We were friends during his championship days and I know how incredibly committed and disciplined Jose is. Kuv tiv thaiv ntawm 49 xyoo, not to compare myself to the level Jose has been on, but I know that it can be done. What everyone should know is how well Jose has taken care of himself during his thirties and into his forties. Did I ever think that Chris (Traietti, GCP co-promoter) and I would be co-promoting Jose’s comeback? Ua Tsis, but I’m happy to be involved and I will support him as far as he wants to take this. He’s been training like he’s 25 and Jose’s going to surprise some people.”
During Rivera’s title reigns, unlike other world champions, he also held a full-time job as a court officer in the Massachusetts Trial Court, a position in Worcester that he still holds 17 years later. Between working and training, never mind his family responsibilities, Jose somehow manages to balance everything in his extremely busy life.
“Let’s just say it makes for a busy schedule,” Rivera remarked. “I am committed to taking care of my family and will do whatever it takes. I usually run before work and train after work. Starting early and finishing late makes for busy days, but the job needs to get done. Txoj cai tam sim no, I’m in the middle of the hardest period of training. The week of the fight is more about preparing mentally and making weight. There’s nothing you can do the week of the fight to help you get into better shape.”
Rivera isn’t under any illusions that his comeback will lead to another major world title. The plan is for him to have two more fights to reach a total of 50 raws li ib tug pro, but he’s taking things one fight at a time, and he still hopes his next fight, tentatively slated for later this year, will be on the same card as his son’s pro debut.
Rivera last fought in 2011, taking an eight-round decision over Paul Mpendo, at Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut. The battle-tested Galvan, his Aug. 17th opponent from Indiana, has fought other world champions, Including Zab Judah, Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr., Jorge Paez thiab Paul Spadafora.
“I hear he comes to fight and that he likes to fool around a bit to try and get into his opponent’s head,” Rivera added. I’ve concentrated on me, my timing and focus on the game plan
“Training for this fight has been more mental than anything else. I have been able to reach peak performance at 45 training like I did in my prime. The most important thing is that, working with my trainer Sean Fitzgerald, I’ve been focused on making sure my timing gets better since it’s been seven years since I last fought.
“Thiab, ntawm chav kawm, it’s always a great feeling to box in front of my hometown fans. Their support is always appreciated.”
The name of the event is “Homecoming” because six fighters in action are from Worcester, including three who’ve never fought there before as professionals.
Middleweight Kendrick Ball, Jr. (9-1-2, 6 Kos) and junior middleweight Khiary Grey (15-4, 11 Kos), both promoted by CES Boxing, will be fighting at home in Worcester as pros for the first time in a pair of six-round bouts. Ball meets Demethi-aus Walker (8-21-2, 4 Kos) in the co-featured event, while Gray (15-4, 11 Kos) ntsej muag Antonio Chaves Fernandez (9-33, 4 Kos), of Brockton, MA, in a rematch of a fight won by Gray.
Also scheduled to fight on the undercard in four-round bouts are Springfield, Ma welterweight Jose Angel “KO” Ortiz (4-13-1, 1 KO) vs. Seth Basler (0-8) and pro-debuting featherweight Joshua Orta vs. Worcester’s Edwin Rosado (1-7-1, 1 KO), Southbridge, Ma welterweight Wilfredo “lub Sucaro” pagan (4-0, 2 Kos) vs. TBA, and Worcester’s pro-debuting welterweight Eslih Owusu.vs. Bryan “Lub cib” Abraham (6-30-2, 6 Kos).
Tag nrho cov sib ntaus thiab tua hluav taws yuav raug hloov.
Daim pib, luv nqi ntawm $75.00 (ringside) thiab $45.00 (general nkag), yog ntawm kev muag khoom thiab muaj nyob rau yuav ntawm www.ThePalladium.net los yog cov Palladium chaw ua hauj lwm (general nkag xwb), los yog los ntawm hu rau Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera (anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) los yog ib yam ntawm cov fighters.
Qhov rooj qhib rau ntawm 6 p.m. THIAB, thawj sib ntau sib tw 7 p.m. THIAB.
Event sponsors include Lundgren Honda, Elm Wealth Group, Atty. Maria M. Rivera-Cotto,Championsofhealth.USANA.com, Chieftain Liquors, Centro Las America, Baystate Savings Bank, Pamela Laporte Realty, Worcester Vocero, ChrisFIT Xperience and Grille 57 (hosting the official weigh in and after party).
A portion of the proceeds will go to Spina Bifida Association of Greater New England.
NTAUB NTAWV:
Facebook.com: /RiveraPromotionsEntertainment, /GraniteChin Promotions
Twitter: @RiveraPromoEnt @joseriverachamp @KingRivera_, @Granite_Chin
“Fight Night at The Zone” RESULTS from Derry, NH
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Undefeated New England prospects Richard Rivera & Irvin Gonzalez Register sensational 1st round knockouts
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DERRY, N.H. (Plaub Hlis Ntuj 8, 2018) — The official weigh in was held today for tomorrow (Saturday) evening’s “Fight Night at the Zone,” Qhia los ntawm Granite Pin Promotions, at The Sportszone in Derry, New Hampshire.
Nyob rau hauv lub ntsiab kev tshwm sim, Dorchester, Ma JUNIOR nruab nrab Gabriel Duluc (12-3, 3 Kos) used a vicious body attack to stop veteran Texas fighter Larry “Slomoshun” Smith nyob rau hauv lub thib tsib puag ncig. A right to the liver put Smith down, but he beat the referee Mike Ryan‘s count. Smith was unable to recover as he was pinned on the ropes by Duluc, who reeled off a dozen unanswered punches, forcing referee Ryan to end the fight.
New England’s hardest hitter is unquestionably UBF N.E. light heavyweight champion Richard “Popeye Lub neeg tsav nkoj txiv neej” Rivera (7-0, 6 Kos), who knocked out cruiserweight Randy “The Rattler” Campbell (3-19, 2 Kos) with the first punch in their non-title fight, a lethal right that broke Campbell’s lower right ankle.
Flashy Worcester, MA prospect Irvin Gonzalez (9-0, 8 Kos) overwhelmed his Mexican opponent, junior welterweight Francisco “El Mono” Medel (12-13, 8 Kos), blasting him from every angle en route to a first-round technical knockout, in which Medal went to the canvas twice.
New England cruiserweight champion Chris Traulieti (26-4, 21 Kos), also the co-promoter, pounded “Jammin” James Morrow (12-23-3, 5 Kos) from pillar to post until referee Leo Gerstel halted the action in their non-title fight for a third-round technical knockout.
Irish junior welterweight Paddy McGee, fighting out of Dorchester, MA, landed only two punches in his pro debut, both flooring Bardraiel Smith (0-4), for a quick first-round knockout.
Stougton, Ma welterweight Travis “Lub outlaw” Demko (6-1, 1 KO) outclassed Paul DeSouza (0-11), of Somerville, pitching a six-round shutout decision.
With former world champion Wilfredo, Vasquez, Jr. supporting him, Springfield, Ma welterweight Anthony Velasquez (2-0, 2 Kos) Xav tau nkaus xwb 43 seconds to finish off Shavonte Dixon (0-3).
Danbury, CT Junter Welterweight Omar “Lub Beast” Bordoy, Jr. (5-0, 1 KO) tseem undefeated, taking a four-round unanimous decision from a game Carlos Galindo (0-2).
Local favorite, Ricky Ford (2-1-1), fighting out Claremont, NH, dropped Woburn, Ma JUNIOR nruab nrab Jaco Matsos (0-2) twice before the fight was stopped by referee Mike Ryan.
New Jersey super middleweight Chris “Sandman” Thomas improved his pro record to 8-0-1 (5 Kos), thaum John Hantzopoulos (0-2) failed to answer the bell for the third round.
Sau kom tiav tau rau hauv qab no:
RAUG RAWS NTAUB NTAWV TAU
MAIN kev tshwm sim – Junior nruab nrab
CO-FEATURE – CRUISERWEIGHTS
Heavyweights
SUPER MIDDEWEIGHTS Chris Thomas (8-0-1, 5 Kos), Beechwood, NJ WTKO2 (3:00) John Hantzopoulos (0-2), Lynn, MA
Junior nruab nrab Ricky Ford (2-1-1, 1 KO), Pom zoo, NH WTKO1 (1:47) Jaco Matos (0-2), Wobn, MA
WELTERWEIGHTS
Anthony Velasquez (2-0, 2 Kos), Springfield, MA
Junior Welterweights
Paddy McGee (1-0, 1 KO), Dorchester, MA Bardraiel Smith (0-4), Philadelphia, PA
Omar Bordoy, Jr. (5-0, 1 KO), Danbury, I
Sponsors included Betley Chevrolet, Tobin Scientific, Matrix Aerospace, TownPlace Suites, Manchester Monarchs and Cars.com
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Undefeated featherweight prospect Irvin Gonzalez added to “Fight Night at The Zone”
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Quincy, Pawg. (Plaub Hlis Ntuj 2, 2018) — This Saturday night’s “Fight Night at The Zone”, Qhia los ntawm Granite Pin Promotions, has been strengthened by the late addition of hot prospect Irvin Gonzalez to a card already showcasing some of the best young, professional boxers in New England.
Granite Chin Promotions is on a mission to establish a fan-base in the Granite State, providing a fan friendly, full entertainment experience at The Sports Zone in Derry, New Hampshire.
Gonzalez (8-0, 7 Kos), fighting out of Worcester, MA, yog ib tug 2015 Tshiab hais Golden hnab looj tes yeej, who qualified for the 2016 Olympic raug kev txom nyem. The 21-year-old featherweight prospect will face Mexican Francisco “El Mono” Medal (12-12, 8 Kos) nyob rau hauv ib tug rau-round sib ntau sib tw.
Gonzalez, who hasn’t fought since December 1 1 (sensational third-round knockout of previously undefeated 13-0 Marlon Olea in Providence), was supposed to fight St. Patrick’s Day in Boston, but he was informed the day of the weigh in that his opponent hadn’t cleared medicals.
I’m always in the gym working hard because I like to stay busy and be ready,” Gonzalez hais tias. “No layoffs for me. I’ve been sparring 3-4 times a week to polish my craft. Kuv tabtom yeej ib txwm npaj. I was disappointed a few weeks ago, but I’m fighting on this card, and back on the right track.
“I only focus on my next fight, Plaub Hlis Ntuj 7th, against a tough, tej tus nrog sib ntaus. He’s a veteran boxer from Mexico. After this Saturday night, I’ll concentrate on my next fight, Tej zaum 5th at Foxwoods.”
The addition of Gonzalez with a card featuring some of tomorrow’s stars such as Hartford, CT light heavyweight champion Richard “Popeye Lub neeg tsav nkoj txiv neej” Rivera (6-0, 5 Kos) means two of the top three prospects in New England will be in action this Saturday in Derry. And several other promising boxers will also be in action. Rivera faces Randy “The Rattler” Campbell, of Ohio, in the six-round co-featured event.
“We are happy to have Irvin on our show,” co-promoter Chuck Shearns hais tias. “His last fight fell out and we are always happy to help local fighters, especially someone of Irvin’s caliber. We have five undefeated fighters on this show. They’re legitimate prospects with a lot of upside. Irvin, Richie and Omar are starting to get national attention and New Hampshire fans are getting an early look at them. The veteran fighters on this show have a lot to fight for as well. ”
Dorchester, MA lightweight Gabriel Duluc (11-3, 2 Kos) headlines in the eight-round main event against Dallas veteran Larry “Slomoshun” Smith.
Iraq War veteran Chris Traulieti (25-4, 20 Kos), fighting out of Quincy, MA, meets Indiana veteran “Jammin'” James Morrow in an eight-round, non-title fight. Traietti, whose title will not be on the line, is also the co-promoter of “Fight Night at The Zone.”
Another top Conn. zeem muag, Danbury junior welterweight Omar Bordoy (4-0, 1 KO), yuav siv sij hawm nyob rau hauv Carlos Galindo, ntawm Woburn (MA), in a four-round match. Other four-rounders on the undercard include Peabody, Ma Lub Teeb Hnyav Hnyav Russell Kimber (1-0) vs. Dustin Caplinger; Irish welterweight Paddy McGee, now fighting out of Dorchester (MA), makes his pro debut vs. Philadelphia’s Bardraiel Smith; Springfield, Ma welterweight Anthony Velezquez (1-0, 1 KO) vs. Philadelphia’s Shavante Dixon, and Claremont, NH junior middleweight Rickey Ford (1-1-1) vs. Philadelphia’s Demetrius Thomas.
Also fighting on the undercard in six-round bouts are Stoughton, Ma welterweight Travis Demko (5-1, 1 KO) vs. Paul DeSouza, and New Jersey middleweight Chris “Sandman” Thomas (7-0-1, 4 Kos) vs. Lynn, MA middleweight John Hantzopoulas.
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Daim pib, luv nqi ntawm $60.00 (ringside), $45.00 thiab $30.00, yog ntawm kev muag khoom thiab muaj nyob rau yuav ntawm www.ticketriver.com. Tables with wait service are also available for $400.00. Half-priced tickets are available for active members of the military, police and fire departments.
Qhov rooj qhib rau ntawm 7:00 p.m., thawj sib ntau sib tw 7:30 p.m. THIAB.
Event sponsors include Betley Chevrolet, Tobin Scientific, Matrix Aerospace, TownPlace Suites, Manchester Monarchs and Cars.com.
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Granite Chin invades Granite State again “Fight Night at The Zone”
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