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Shearns Boxing taking care of unfinished business First pro boxing show ever in Framingham, Masa.

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FRAMINGHAM, Masa. (Setembro 14, 2021) — Nineteen months after it was originally scheduled, “Fight Night in Framingham” finally will be presented October 16 by Shearns Boxing Promotions for the benefit of “Fighting Life” at Sheraton Hotel in Framingham, Massachusetts.

Canceled due to COVID-19 restrictions, “Fight Night in Framingham” will mark the first professional boxing event ever held in Framingham, a city incorporated in 1700, located in the MetroWest subregion of Greater Boston, menor que 40 miles from Boston.

“Fighting Life” is an after-school youth boxing program and academic empowerment program, available 100-percentfree of charge to students beginning in elementary school through high school education.

High Octane Classics is the presenting sponsor. Other sponsors include Platts Landscaping and Shamrock Sports.

“We had to cancel this show last year just a week before the event,” promoter Chuck Shearns explained. “A lot of people had put in a lot of work for the event, so it was disappointing for many, especially fighters. When events were allowed again in Massachusetts, we wanted to finish what we started in Framingham. Although still in uncertain times, we waited just a bit hoping that it would lessen the possibility of another cancellation. We are feeling confident that this will be the great event that we started last year.”

Shearns is excited about promoting the first boxing event in Framingham history, as well as working in association with Fighting Life.

“Shearns Boxing Promotions (SBP) is very excited, and we look forward to putting on Framingham’s first-ever boxing event for a great charity, Fighting Life,” Shearns added. “I think what speaks loudest is the amount of community and business support Fighting Life has received. I think it says a lot about what (Fighting Life founder/head coach) and the board are trying to accomplish with this organization. This kind of support will go a long way.”

Located in UpperKuts Boxing Club in nearby Ashland, MA, the Fighting Life Boxing Program was founded as a resource and program to provide children with a positive outlet in life. Visita www.fightlif.org to learn more about this organization.

The purpose of Fighting Life is to provide a safe space to promote structure, growth mindset, self-worth, and goal setting through physical and academic fulfillment and self-discipline.

“It is an outlet for kids,” Thomas said. “Kids who have been picked on. Bullied, or at risk find it’s a safe haven. We take kids from all walks of life. We don’t turn anybody away. If their parents can’t afford the membership fee to join the gym, we provide a voucher to apply to waive the fee. Not all of these kids come here to become boxers. We have fitness classes in addition to teaching boxing lessons.

“This show is important because the attention and money we receive will help us get more volunteers, equipos, and go places to box that we’ve never been. Any money we receive will go straight to the kids. Our dream is to promote our own shows someday and get our charity’s name out there for the benefit of our programs. Boxing is growing here in Framingham, and we believe that here will be more boxing in our city. I even check on the kids in school and if they need help, they’ll have a big brother right next to them. Everything is for the kids!"

Undefeated Florida-based junior middleweight Josniel “TG” Castro (5-0, 3 Kos) will headline “Fight Night in Framingham” in a 6-round bout versus 57-fight veteran Rynell Griffin, de Las Vegas. Castro has been active, something few boxers have been able to do during the pandemic, as this will be his fourth fight of 2021.

The co-featured event features a “graduate” of Fighting Life, Marlboro, MA super lightweight Nelson “Chino” Perez (3-0, 2 Kos), who will fight Ryan Venable (2-6) in a 6-round bout. Puerto Rico-native Perez is a past New England Golden Gloves champion.

Perez hasn’t forgotten where he comes from. He trains at UpperKuts and often teaches youngsters there how to train to become boxers. “I try to teach the kids to stay out of trouble,” Perez remarked. “I coach them a little to help them live and prosper. It’s great seeing these kids in the gym. I’m very excited to be part of this event to benefit Fighting Life.”

Hometown favorite Kevin Lewis will make his professional debut in a 4-rounder against a fellow Framingham resident, super middleweight Saul “The Spider” Almeida (0-14-4), one of the top MMA fighters in New England.

A pair of New Haven (CT) fighters will also be in action. Three-time New England Golden Gloves champion, super middleweight Elvis Figueroa (7-0, 4 Kos), and 4-time New England Golden Gloves champion, pro-debuting featherweight Felix Parilla, will fight in 6 and 4-round bouts, respectivamente, versus opponents to be determined.

Also fighting on the undercard in 4-round bouts is Boston heavyweight Wallace Nass Silva (0-2) and pro-debuting Sean Evans, fighting out of Shrewsbury, MA. Brazilian middleweight Leonardo Ladeira (0-6), of Revere (MA), will fight TBAs.

Ao prezo de $75.00 ringside and $60.00 admisión xeral, tickets are available to purchase online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fight-night-in-framingham-tickets-171408807357, at UpperKuts gym, or from any of the local fighters on the card.

As portas abren ás 6 p.m. PT, primeiro ataque ás 7:00 p.m.

INFORMACIÓN:

Facebook.com/ShearnsBoxingPromotions

Chilro: @ShearnsBoxing

Decorated U.S. amateur boxer Angel Gonzalez, JR. to make pro debut on “Fight Night In Framingham” card

Fighting Life charity event,

 Marzo 20th at Sheraton Hotel

FRAMINGHAM, Masa. (Marzo 4, 2020) – The long-awaited professional debut of decorated amateurAngel Gonzalez, JR. will take place Friday night, Marzo 20, on the “Fight Night In Framingham” card, presented by Shearns Boxing Promotions (SBP), at Sheraton Framingham Hotel in Framingham, Massachusetts.

“Fight Night In Framingham”, the first pro boxing event ever in Framingham, is being held for the benefit ofFighting Lifean after-school youth boxing and academic empowerment program, available 100-percent free of charge, to students beginning in elementary school through high school education.

Gonzalez hasn’t fought in three years, since he moved from his native Hartford, CT to Florida. “It took me a while to settle in after I moved to Florida,” Gonzalez explained. “I’ve been going to a gym and now I’m on track and coming back to turn pro. I have the talent for bigger and better things.”

The 26-year-olldf super flyweight had a 45-6 rexistro afeccionado, highlighted by three New England Golden Gloves, two Ringside National and 2014 National PAL championships.

The problem for Gonzalez, aínda, is finding appropriate opponents, especially where he was a standout amateur. Right now, he’s still without a signed opponent, largely because there are so few 115-pound boxers in America outside of California and the Southwest. “Most super flyweights are from Mexico, Xapón, or other foreign countries,” Gonzalez said. “It doesn’t matter to me who I fight. I can slug or box, depending on my opponent. If he’s taller, I’ll fight on the inside; if shorter, I’ll box from the outside. I’ll adjust to my opponent. My best punch is my right. It’s solid and deadly.”

“I’ve offered this fight to guys with 5 para 10 fights and after consideration,” promoterChuck Shearns explicado, “they have declined to fight Angel. These lower weight classes can be hard enough to match, never mind against Angel. What you find is that these smaller guys need to step up their competition earlier than other weight classes, because it’s simply a smaller pool of fighters. We will see what Angel has very early in his career.”

Two unbeaten pro “graduates” of the Fighting Life Boxing Program, super featherweightsTimmy Ramos (5-0-2, 5 Kos) eNelson “Chino” Perez (2-0, 2 Kos), van estar en acción, respectivamente,  in the main event and co-featured event.

Ramos, loitando fóra de Framingham, was a two-time New England Golden Gloves champion as an amateur. He is in the 6-round, main event against superCarlos Marrero, III (2-3-1), de Bridgeport, Connecticut.

Perez, who comes from nearby Marlboro, MA, is another New England Golden Gloves champion, who will be fighting Indianapolis lightweightDeWayne Sabedoría (7-52-2, 3 Kos) in the 6-round. evento co-destacado. Perez faces

Boston heavyweightTracey Johnson (4-7-6), whose brother is past Olympian and reigning WBO super middleweight championDemetrius Andrade, rostrosLarry “Hitman” Pryor (11-22-5, 5 Kos) in a 6-round bout.

Albania-born super middleweightKastriot “Slaughterhouse” Xhema, fighting out of Greenwich, CT, makes his pro boxing debut against Framingham favorite, Brazilian-bornSaul "The Spider" Almeida (0-10-3, 20-11 no MMA) in a 4-round battle of mixed-martial-arts fighters.

Revere, MA super middleweight Jarel “Sandman” Pemberton (3-0, 1 KO), also a past New England Golden Gloves champion, rostros Leandro Silva (2-3, 2 Kos) in a 4-rounder.

Also fighting on the undercard in 4-round matches, is Southbridge, MA peso welterWilfredo “El Sucaro” Pagan (6-1, 3 Kos) vs.Tyrone “Hands of Stone” Luckey (9-12-4, 7 Kos),  Worcester, MA super featherweightandino Ranse (1-1) vs.Henry Garcia (0-5-1), of New Bedford, MA.

Todas as loitas e os loitadores están suxeitos a modificación.

Tickets prices are $75,.00 arena (liñas 1-3), $60.00 (sentado), $45.00 standing room, and VIP tables (de 10) para $1000.00 and may be purchasedAQUI, at UpperKuts gym, or from any of the local fighters on the card.

As portas abren ás 6:30 p.m. E, first fight at 7 p.m. E.

Street Light Ventures is the presenting sponsor. Other sponsors include Bernardi Auto Group, East Coast Herbalist, Tecate, Ashwood Advisors LLC and A Affordable Insurance.

INFORMACIÓN:  

Facebook.com/ShearnsBoxingPromotions

Chilro: @ShearnsBoxing, @UpperKutsBoxing@sheratonframingham

Instagram: @ShearnsBoxingPromotions, @Upperkuts_boxing_club, @sheratonframingham

“Fight Night In Framingham” Fighting Life charity event, March 20th at Sheraton Hotel

FRAMINGHAM, Masa. (Febreiro 10, 2020) – “Fight Night In Framingham”, presented by Shearns Boxing Promotions (SBP), not only will be the first professional boxing event in the Massachusetts city, located 20 miles southwest of Boston, it has additional meaning for youngsters in that market.

“Fight Night In Framingham,” will be held Friday night, Marzo 20, at Sheraton Framingham Hotel for the benefit ofFighting Lifean after-school youth boxing and academic empowerment program, available 100-percent free of charge, to students beginning in elementary school through high school education.

“SBP is very excited and looks forward to putting on Framingham’s first ever boxing event for this organization,” promoterChuck Shearns commented. “I think what is speaks the loudest right now is the amount of community and business supportFighting Life has received, including the presenting sponsor, Street Light Ventures, which is a great company. I think it says a lot about what A.J. Thomas and the board are trying to accomplish with this organization. This kind of support will go a long way.”

Located out of UpperKuts Boxing Club in Ashland, Massachusetts, the Fighting Life Boxing Program was founded by owner and head coachA.J. Thomas, as a resource and program to provide children with a positive outlet and outlook in life. Visitwww.fightinglife.org to learn more about this organization.

The purpose ofFighting Lifeis to provide a safe space to promote structure, growth mindset, self-worth, and goal setting through physical and academic fulfillment and self-discipline.

“It is an outlet for kids,” Thomas (retratado á esquerda) explicadoFighting Life.  “Kids who have been picked on, bullied, or at risk find it’s a safe haven. We take kids from all walks of life. We don’t turn anybody away. If their parents can’t afford the membership fee to join the gym, we provide a voucher to apply to waive the fee. Not all of these kids come here to become boxers. We have fitness classes in addition to teaching boxing lessons.

“This show is important because the attention and money we receive will help us get more volunteers, equipos, and go places (to box) that they’ve never been. Any money we receive will go straight to the kids. Our dream is promote out own shows someday to get our charity’s name out there for the benefit of our programs. Boxing is growing here in Framingham and we believe that there will be more boxing in our city. I even check on them in school and if they need help, they’ll have a big brother right next to them. Everything is for the kids!"

Two unbeaten pro “graduates” of the Fighting Life Boxing Program, super featherweightsTimmy Ramos (5-0-2, 5 Kos) eNelson “Chino” Perez (2-0m, 2 Kos), are fighting in the main event and co-feature, respectively. Both train at UpperKuts and haven’t forgotten where they come from, often teaching youngsters in the program how to train to become boxers.

“Timmy and Nelson have been with me for years,” Thomas added. “They’ve used their efforts in boxing to better their lives. We’re all family here. Timmy and Nelson are still part of our program because they help the other kids.”

Ramos, loitando fóra de Framingham, was a two-time New England Golden Gloves champion as an amateur. He is in the 6-round, evento principal contraCarlos Marrero, III (2-3-1), de Bridgeport, Connecticut.

Perez, who hails from nearby Marlboro, is another New England Golden Gloves champion. He faces an opponent to be determined in the 6-round co-featured event. “I try to teach the kids to stay out of trouble,” Perez remarked. “I coach them a little to help them live and prosper. It’s great seeing these kids in the gym. I’m very excited to be part of this event to benefit Fighting Life.”

Boston heavyweightTracey Johnson (4-7-6), whose brotherDemetrius Andrade is a past Olympian and reigning WBO super middleweight champion, asumeLarry “Hitman” Pryor (11-22-5, 5 Kos) in a 6-round bout.

A pair of quality MMA fighters, Albania-born super middleweightKastriot “Slaughterhouse” Xhema, fighting out of Greenwich, CT, makes his pro boxing debut against Framingham favorite, Brazilian-bornSaul "The Spider" Almeida (0-10-3, 20-11 no MMA).  

Also fighting on the undercard is Southbridge, MA peso welterWilfredo “El Sucaro” Pagan (6-1, 3 Kos) vs.Tyrone “Hands of Stone” Luckey (9-12-4, 7 Kos), in a 6-round bout; Worcester, MA super featherweightandino Ranse (1-1) vs. Henry Garcia (0-5-1), of New Bedford, MA, and pro-debuting Hartford, CT super flyweightAngel Gonzalez, JR. vs. Brandon Allen Sagraves (0-1), in 4-round fights. Gonzalez is a decorated amateur boxer who is a three-time New England Golden Gloves, two-time Ringside National and 2014 National PAL champion

Todas as loitas e os loitadores están suxeitos a modificación.

Tickets prices are $75,.00 arena (liñas 1-3), $60.00 (sentado), $45.00 standing room, and VIP tables (de 10) para $1000.00 and may be purchasedAQUI, at UpperKuts gym, or from any of the local fighters on the card.

As portas abren ás 6:30 p.m. E, first fight at 7 p.m. E.

Street Light Ventures is the presenting sponsor. Other sponsors include Bernardi Auto Group, East Coast Herbalist, Tecate, Ashwood Advisors LLC and A Affordable Insurance.

INFORMACIÓN:  

Facebook.com/ShearnsBoxingPromotions

Chilro: @ShearnsBoxing, @UpperKutsBoxing@sheratonframingham

Instagram: @ShearnsBoxingPromotions, @Upperkuts_boxing_club, @sheratonframingham

Shearns Boxing Promotions presents “Friday Night Fights at The Station” Pro Boxing charity event

Setembro 20 en Worcester, MA

WORCESTER, Masa. (Agosto 21, 2019) – Shearns Boxing Promotions (SBP) has announced it will present a professional boxing charity event, “Friday Night Fights at The Station,” September 20 at historic Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Proceeds will benefitWhy Me (Worcester Help for Youth) & Sherry’s House, a grassroots non-profit organization dedicated to providing love and support services to families with childhood cancer. Visitwww.whyme.org to learn more about this organization.

“Help us KO cancer,” SBP presidentChuck Shearns said. “We’re excited to be working with such a great organization and lucky to be able to take part in raising money for such an amazing group and worthy cause. The boxing card will showcase popular, up-and-coming New England-based boxers.”

Former decorated amateur boxerOwen Minor (2-0, 2 Kos), who captured bronze medals at the 2014 U.S. Boxing National and National Golden Gloves tournaments, will headline at home in Worcester, MA, against Maine heavyweightJustin Rolfe (1-1, 1 Kos) in the four-round main event.

The 6’ 1”, 235-pound Minor is arguably the top Massachusetts-born heavyweight prospect in the past two decades.

Framingham, MA super featherweightJulio Perez (4-4) atendaLuis Rivera (4-3), de Boston, in the six-round co-featured event.

Danbury, CT super lightweightOmar “The Beast” Bordoy (7-12, 2 Kos) rostrosAndy Aiello(1-3-1), of Bridgewater, MA, nun ataque de seis rolda.

Tamén pelexando no cartel, todo en xogos de catro redondas, are Worcester, MA heavyweightJake Paradise(1-2, 1 KO) vs.Joseph Raposo (0-1), de Woburn, MA; Worcester super welterweightEslih Owusu (1-0) vs.Leonardo Ladeira (0-2), of Revere, MA; Worcester, MA super featherweightPhilip Davis (2-1-1) vs.Carlos Marrero III (1-3-1), de Bridgeport, CT; and Bedford, MA cruiserweightEdet Mkpanam (1-0, 1 KO) vs. pro-estreandoRogero Dionizio, of Revere.

Todas as loitas e os loitadores están suxeitos a modificación.

Tickets prices start at $40.00 and may be purchased by going online at:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/friday-night-fights-at-the-station-tickets-65569061829

As portas abren ás 6:30 p.m. E, first fight at 7 p.m. E.

Event sponsors include Lundgren Collision, Palley Advertising and Akuity Technology.

INFORMACIÓN:  

Facebook.com/ShearnsBoxingPromotions

Chilro: @ShearnsBoxing

Hometown favorite Kendrick Ball, JR. headlining at home to establish his place in Worcester’s rich boxing history


WORCESTER, Masa. (Febreiro 21, 2019) – Worcester boxer KendrickPeppa” Balón, JR. is living the dream and closing in on some of his goals in the ring.

Balón (11-1-2, 8 Kos), fighting out of his native Worcester, MA, will headline his first show and fight for his first title belt, when he headlinesEvery Man For Himself”, the inaugural event presented by Shearns Boxing Promotions (SBP), on Friday night, Marzo 15, no Paladio en Worcester. This will be the first time Ball headlines a show, in addition to fighting for his first title, in the six-round main event for the vacant New England middleweight title,

The 26-year-old Ball, promovido polo CES Boxing, rostros xiro de mentalidade Danny “Feel Good HollywoodRosenberger (4-6-4, 1 KO), de Youngstown, Ohio.

This fight is so important for me because I’ve always wanted to headline in my hometown and fight for a title,” o 6′ 3″ Ball said. “Another goal of mine, before I started boxing, was to fight on a card with my cousin, Owen Minor, que estará facendo o seu debut profesional. He’s a big puncher and people can expect a big KO from him.

I’m an exciting fighter who likes to get knockouts. Expect something big to happen March 15th. I’m working on boxing more, using my jab a lot, to improve. Non sei moito do meu rival, but I understand he likes to move a lot.

Shearns Boxing is happy to have Kendrick Ball, JR. headline our Mar. 15th tarxeta,” SBP promoter Chuck Shearns comentou. “He’s a good kid whose family is rooted in Worcester boxing. There definitely is a rise in the number of quality fighters coming out of Worcester. This will probably be our last chance to watch Kendrick Jr. fighting in Worcester before his promoter, CES Boxeo, has him fighting on the national scene.

Balón, who started boxing at 13, experienced an unusual start to his boxing career, losing his first nine amateur bouts, before becoming a decorated boxer who turned pro in 2016.

I wasn’t really ready, my head wasn’t into boxing when I started,” Ball explained. “I didn’t want to quit, and that experience taught me to never to give up. I knew that I was goodI had success sparring with prosbut it wasn’t there when I fought. I kept punching and grew into my own.

Ball captured gold medals at three Western Golden Gloves Championships, plus top honors at the Rocky Marciano Tournament, also becoming a prestigious USA New England champion.

Adestrado polo seu pai, Ken Ball, Sr., who owns and operates Camp Get Right gym in Worcester, Ball Sr. & JR. have succeeded when many father-son relationships in boxing have often failed.


We have a tight bond and we’ve been doing this since he was little,” Ball Sr. reported. “It’s worked out well. I try to separate father-son and make it trainer-boxer, but that’s hard at times.

His son added, “It’s all good. Sometimes it’s difficult and becomes a little hard, but only because he’s pushing me. He’s my trainer, mostly, during fights.

Father and son agree that there is a boxing resurgence in Worcester, which has a rich history dating back a century, but it also went through a slow period. Ball is part of a gifted quartet that’s making noise today in boxing, joining Khiary Grey, Jermaine Ortiz e Irvin González.

Over the last three years,” Ball St. remarked, “boxing has been hot again in Worcester. There are a lot of talented, young boxers in Worcester. Once Khiary turned pro, that triggered a lot of boxers turning pro.

We’re all close,” Ball Jr. concluíu. “We’ve trained together and support each other.

Worcester boxing is on the rise and more talent is turning pro, starting Mar. 15th when Ball’s cousin, Minor, makes his long-awaited pro debut in a four-rounder versus Corey Morley (0-2-1), de Philadelphia.

Undefeated Providence light heavyweight Angel Camacho, JR. (15-0, 5 Kos) returns to the ring after a three-year absence in a six-round bout, co-featured event against Dallas challenger Taronze Washington (17-26, 9 Kos).

Undefeated Southbridge, MA peso welter Wilfredo “o Sucaro” pagán (5-0, 3 Kos) takes on upset-minded Peruvian Carlos Galindo (1-7), fighting out of Woburn, MA, in a four-round clash.

Tamén pelexando no cartel, all in four-round fights, are Springfield, MA lightweightCalixto Cruz (1-0) vs. TBA, Worcester cruiserweight Jake Paradise (0-2) vs. Francisco Artri Neto (0-2), de Woburn, MA, New Britain, CT Nathan Martinez (2-0) vs. TBA, and Bridgeport, CT junior lightweight Carlos Marrero III (0-2-1) vs. de Worcester Edwin Rosado (1-8-1, 1 KO).

Todas as loitas e os loitadores están suxeitos a modificación.

General admission tickets are priced at $25.00 and available to purchase online atthepalladium.net. Boxers on the card have $50.00 e $25.00 tickets to sell.

As portas abren ás 6 p.m. E, first fight at 7 p.m. E.

Event sponsors include Lundgren Collision, Tecate, Grill 57, Worcester Railers, Worcester Red Sox, Palley Advertising, and Allstate Insurance.


INFORMACIÓN:

Facebook.com/ShearnsBoxingPromotions

Chilro: @ShearnsBoxing

3-tempo, 2-division world champion Jose Antonio Rivera returns with a bang KO winner in his first fight in 7 anos

Regreso a casa
Presentando o regreso de 3 veces, 2-división campión mundial
“O Galo” JOSE ANTONIO RIVERA
Venres, Agosto 17, 2018
O Paladio, Worcester, Massachusetts
RESULTADOS OFICIAIS
THE CHAMP IS BACK: referee Bob Benoit (L) e José Antonio Rivera

WORCESTER, Masa. (Agosto 19, 2018) – Seven years after his last fight, “O Galo” Jose Antonio Rivera returned to the ring in grand fashion last night (Sábado) a titular “Regreso a casa, presented by Granite Chin Promotions in association with Rivera Promotions Entertainment, no Paladio en 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. Tres veces, two-division world champion Rivera pressured Larry “Slomoshun: Ferreiro (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.

 

 

 

Finalmente, 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. Eu me sinto gran. 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

 

 

 

No evento co-featured, Worcester super middleweight Kendrick Ball, JR. (10-1-2, 7 Kos) demolished Fabiano “O 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) e Antonio Chaves Fernández (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 suspendeu a acción.

 

 

Southbridge, MA junior middleweight Wilfredo “o Sucaro” pagán (5-0, 3 Kos) permaneceu invicto, using a relentless body attack to drop Engelberto “Guarura” Valenzuela (11-15, 3 Kos) tres veces, the last ending the fight midway through the third round.

 

 

 

Springfield, MA junior lightweight Josué Orta (1-0, 1 KO) turned in an impressive pro debut in a barn-burner that ended when (1-8-1, 1 KO), de 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 “O Ladrillo” Abraham (6-31-2, 6 Kos) dúas veces na segunda rolda, a camiño dunha vitoria por decisión unánime.

 

 

 

In the opening bout of the night, 45-anos José Ángel “KO” Ortiz (5-14-1, 2 Kos) caeu 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:

 

RESULTADOS OFICIAIS

 

MAIN EVENT – Medio-medio

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-medio

Kendrick Ball, JR. (10-1-2, 7 Kos), Worcester, MA

WTKO1 (2:21)

Fabian Valdez (2-4, 0 Kos), Cananea Sonora, México

 

 

 

MIDDLWEIGHTS

José Ángel Ortiz (5-13-1, 2 Kos), Springfield, MA

WTKO2 (1:03)

Patrick Leal (0-5), Somerville, MA.

 

 

 

JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHTS

Khiary Grey (16-4, 12 Kos), Worcester, MA

WTKO1 (2:27)

Antonio Chaves Fernández (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, México

 

 

 

Welterweights

Eslih Owusu (1-0), Worcester, MA

WDEC4 (40-34, 40-35, 40-36)

Bryan Abraham (6-31-2, 6 Kos), Schenectady, Nova York

 

 

 

 

JUNIOR LIGHTWEIGHTS

Josué 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, Licores Chieftain, Centro Las Américas, Baystate Savings

Bank, Pamela Laporte Realty, Worcester Vocero, ChrisFIT Xperience e Grille 57.

 

 

 

A portion of the proceeds was donated to Spina Bifida Association of Greater New England.

INFORMACIÓN:

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Novo “Regreso a casa” oponente para cabeza de cartel “O Galo” Jose Antonio Rivera

Regreso a casa
Presentando o regreso de 3 veces, 2-división campión mundial
“O Galo” JOSE ANTONIO RIVERA
Venres, Agosto 17, 2018
O Paladio, Worcester, Massachusetts
Este venres noite no The Palladium de Worcester, MA

WORCESTER, Masa. (Agosto 15, 2018) – Tres veces, dous división campión mundial “O Galo” José Rivera ten un novo rival para a súa loita de remontada este venres pola noite “Regreso a casa”, Presentado por Granite Chin Promotions (GCP) en asociación con Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE), no Paladio en Worcester, Massachusetts.

 

 

 

O de 45 anos Rivera (41-6-1, 24 Kos), quen se enfrontou Rubén “Guerreiro Moderno” Galván, non se enterou ata onte (Martes) que Galvan rompera un dedo a noite anterior. veterano de Texas Larry “Slomoshun” Ferreiro (10-37-1, 7 Kos) é o tardío substituto de Rivera na proba principal de oito xornadas.

 

 

 

“Non son fan dos cambios tardíos,” dixo Rivera, “pero a estas alturas ou é iso ou non hai loita, e entreneime demasiado para non loitar.”

 

 

 

Rivera pelexou por última vez 2011, tomando unha decisión de oito voltas Paulo Mpendo, no Mohegan Sun Arena de Connecticut.

 

 

 

O nome do evento é “Regreso a casa” porque cinco loitadores en acción son de Worcester, incluíndo tres que nunca loitaron alí como profesionais.

 

 

 

Peso súper mediano Kendrick Ball, JR. (9-1-2, 6 Kos) e peso mediano junior Khiary Grey(15-4, 11 Kos), ambos promovidos polo CES Boxing, loitará na casa en Worcester como profesionais por primeira vez nun par de combates de seis asaltos. O balón enfróntase ao mexicano Fabián “O Lobo” Valdez (2-3) No evento co-característico, mentres que Gray (15-4, 11 Kos) rostros Antonio Chaves Fernández (9-33, 4 Kos), de Brockton, MA, nunha revancha dunha loita gañada por Gray.

 

 

 

Tamén está programado para loitar na carteleira en combates de catro asaltos Southbridge, MA peso welter Wilfredo “o Sucaro” pagán (4-0, 2 Kos) vs. Engelberto “Guarura” Valenzuela (11-14, 3 Kos), de Springfield (MA) peso pluma pro-debut Josué Orta vs. de Worcester Edwin Rosado (1-7-1, 1 KO), O peso welter pro debutante de Worcester Eslih Owusu.vs. Bryan “O Ladrillo” Abraham (6-30-2, 6 Kos) e Springfield, MA peso welter José Ángel “KO” Ortiz (4-13-1, 1 KO) vs. de Somerville (MA) Patrick Leal (0-4).

 

 

 

Todas as loitas e os loitadores están suxeitos a modificación.

 

 

 

Ingresos, prezo de $75.00 (arena) e $45.00 (admisión xeral), están á venda e dispoñibles para compra no www.ThePalladium.net ou na taquilla Palladium (admisión xeral única), ou contactando Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera (anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) ou calquera dos combatentes.

 

 

 

As portas abren ás 6 p.m. E, primeira loita 7 p.m. E.

 

 

 

Os patrocinadores do evento inclúen a Lundgren Honda, Elm Wealth Group, Atty. Maria M. Rivera-Cotta,Championsofhealth.USANA.com, Licores Chieftain, Centro Las Américas, Baystate Savings Bank, Pamela Laporte Realty, Worcester Vocero, ChrisFIT Xperience e Grille 57 (acollendo o pesaje oficial e despois da festa).

 

 

 

Unha parte dos ingresos irá para a Asociación de Espina Bífida da Gran Nova Inglaterra.

 

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“O Galo” Jose Antonio Rivera “Regreso a casa” Abre a galería de fotos de adestramentos

Regreso a casa
Presentando o regreso de 3 veces, 2-división campión mundial
“O Galo” JOSE ANTONIO RIVERA
Venres, Agosto 17, 2018
O Paladio, Worcester, Massachusetts
“O Galo” Jose Antonio Rivera
“Regreso a casa” Adestramento aberto
Galería de fotos
O campión volveu – Jose Antonio Rivera
Galería de fotos a continuación – todas as imaxes son cortesía de Cristian Nunez
WORCESTER, Masa. (Agosto 9, 2018) — Tres veces, dous división campión mundial “O Galo” José Rivera realizou un adestramento aberto onte no Camp Get Right en Worcester, MA, en preparación para a súa loita de remontada Agosto 17, headlining “Regreso a casa, Presentado por Granite Chin Promotions (GCP) en asociación con Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE), no Paladio en Worcester, Massachusetts.
Rivera (41-6-1, 24 Kos) titulares en contra Rubén “Guerreiro Moderno” Galván (27-26-4, 10 Kos) no evento principal de oito asaltos.
O nome do evento é “Regreso a casa” porque cinco loitadores en acción son de Worcester, incluíndo tres que nunca loitaron alí como profesionais: Kendrick Ball, JR. (9-1-2, 6 Kos), Middleweight Júnior Khiary Grey (15-4, 11 Kos) e pro-debut Eslih Owusu.
Balón, JR. e Owusu, xunto coas próximas Southbridge Wilfredo “O Sácaro” pagán e de Worcester Edwin Rosado, uniuse a Rivera no adestramento aberto de onte á noite.
Ingresos, prezo de $75.00 (arena) e $45.00 (admisión xeral), están á venda e dispoñibles para compra no www.ThePalladium.net ou na taquilla Palladium (admisión xeral única), ou contactando Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera (anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) ou calquera dos combatentes.
As portas abren ás 6 p.m. E, primeira loita 7 p.m. E.
Os patrocinadores do evento inclúen a Lundgren Honda, Elm Wealth Group, Atty. Maria M. Rivera-Cotta, Championsofhealth.USANA.com, Licores Chieftain, Centro Las Américas, Baystate Savings Bank, Pamela Laporte Realty, Worcester Vocero, ChrisFIT Xperience e Grille 57 (acollendo o pesaje oficial e despois da festa).
Unha parte dos ingresos irá para a Asociación de Espina Bífida da Gran Nova Inglaterra.
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(L-R) — Co-promotor Chuck Shearns & Jose Antonio Rivera

José Antonio Rivera con Kendrick Ball, JR. sendo entrevistado en segundo plano

Jose Antonio Rivera

Jose Antonio Rivera
Kendrick Ball, JR.
Kendrick Ball, JR.
Kendrick Ball, JR.

“O Galo” José Antonio Rivera para titular “Regreso a casa”

O campión volveu!
Agosto 17 no Paladio en Worcester, MA
“O Galo” Jose Antonio Rivera bateando as almofadas co seu adestrador Sean Fitzgerald

 

WORCESTER, Masa. (Xullo 31, 2018) – Unha ducia de anos despois de conseguir o seu terceiro título mundial en dúas categorías de peso diferentes, sete dende a súa última loita, “O Galo” José Rivera volve ao ring agosto 17 a titular “Regreso a casa”, Presentado por Granite Chin Promotions (GCP) en asociación con Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE), no Paladio en Worcester, Massachusetts.

 

 

 

O de 45 anos Rivera (41-6-1, 24 Kos) xa perdeu máis de 30 libras, agora dentro de catro libras do seu peso contraído, desde que comezou a adestrar a principios deste ano. Titulara en contra Rubén “Guerreiro Moderno” Galván (27-26-4, 10 Kos) no evento principal de oito asaltos.

 

 

 

En 1997, Rivera capturou a Organización Internacional de Boxeo (IBO) Título mundial de peso welter, parada Gilberto Flores na segunda rolda. Seis anos despois, viaxou a Alemaña para enfrontarse invicto, cidade natal favorito Michel Trabant (38-0) para a vacante Asociación Mundial de Boxeo (WBA) Campionato do Mundo de peso welter, no que Rivera gañou unha decisión a 12 xornadas e o cinto.

 

 

 

Diante de case 10,000 fans da cidade natal de Worcester, Rivera rematou a súa carreira no boxeo ao gañar unha decisión unánime en 12 asaltos 2006 sobre o campión defensor Alejandro García(25-1) para o título mundial de peso superwelter da AMB.

 

 

 

“A idea de volver ao ring comezou co meu fillo. A.J., e eu falo de perseguir a historia,” Rivera explicou. “Non somos capaces de xuntar iso agora mesmo (A.J. naceu con espina bífida e non puido conseguir a autorización médica a tempo para o mes de agosto. 17th mostrar.), pero polo meu traballo duro estes últimos seis meses, Sentín que era conveniente continuar coa miña loita.

 

 

 

“Granite Chin Promotions foi moi importante para asegurarse de que este espectáculo se realice da forma máis profesional posible.. Non vou pensar na nosa empresa de promoción (Jos e A.J. posúe e opera RPE Promotions Entertainment) tería sido capaz de sacar isto. Había que facer todas as negociacións e adestrarme do único xeito que sei, a nivel de campionato, sería demasiado para nós.”

 

 

 

Promocións de queixo de granito’ co-promotor Chuck Shearns engadido, “Cando Jose e mais eu comezamos a falar do seu anel de volta, Eu fun a última persoa en pensar que estaba tolo. Fomos amigos durante os seus días de campionato e sei o incriblemente comprometido e disciplinado que é Jose. Eu loitei na 49 anos, para non compararme co nivel no que estivo Jose, pero sei que se pode facer. O que todos deberían saber é o ben que se coidou Jose durante os seus trinta e corenta. Algunha vez pensei iso Chris (Traietti, Co-promotor de GCP) e estaría co-promocionando a remontada de Jose? Non, pero estou feliz de participar e apoiareino na medida en que queira levar isto. Estivo adestrando coma el 25 e Jose vai sorprender a algunhas persoas.”

 

 

 

Durante o título de Rivera reina, a diferenza doutros campións do mundo, tamén ocupou un traballo a tempo completo como funcionario xudicial no Tribunal de Xustiza de Massachusetts, un cargo en Worcester que aínda ocupa 17 anos despois. Entre traballar e formar, non importa as súas responsabilidades familiares, José consegue equilibrar todo na súa vida extremadamente ocupada.

 

 

 

“Digamos que fai unha axenda ocupada,” comentou Rivera. “Estou comprometido a coidar da miña familia e farei o que sexa necesario. Normalmente corro antes do traballo e adestro despois do traballo. Comezar cedo e rematar tarde fai que os días sexan moi ocupados, pero hai que facer o traballo. Agora, Estou no medio do período máis duro de adestramento. A semana da loita é máis sobre prepararse mentalmente e facer peso. Non hai nada que poidas facer a semana da loita para axudarche a poñerte en mellor forma.”

 

 

 

Rivera non se fai ilusións de que a súa remontada levará a outro gran título mundial. O plan é que teña dúas loitas máis para acadar un total de 50 como un pro, pero está tomando as cousas unha loita á vez, e aínda espera a súa próxima loita, provisionalmente previsto para finais deste ano, estará na mesma carta que o debut profesional do seu fillo.

 

 

 

Rivera pelexou por última vez 2011, tomando unha decisión de oito voltas Paulo Mpendo, no Mohegan Sun Arena de Connecticut. O Galvan probado na batalla, o seu agosto. 17th rival de Indiana, pelexou contra outros campións do mundo, Incluíndo Zab Judah, Julio Cesar Chavez, JR., Jorge Páez e Paul Spadafora.

 

 

 

“Escoito que vén pelexar e que lle gusta xogar un pouco para tentar meterse na cabeza do seu opoñente.,” Rivera engadiu. Concentreime en min, o meu tempo e foco no plan de xogo

 

 

 

“O adestramento para esta loita foi máis mental que calquera outra cousa. Eu puiden alcanzar o máximo rendemento en 45 adestrando como o fixen no momento da flor. O máis importante é iso, traballando co meu adestrador Sean Fitzgerald, Estiven concentrado en asegurarme de que o meu tempo mellore xa que pasaron sete anos desde a última vez que loitei.

 

 

 

“E, claro, sempre é unha gran sensación boxear diante dos seguidores da miña cidade natal. O seu apoio sempre é apreciado.”

 

 

 

O nome do evento é “Regreso a casa” porque seis loitadores en acción son de Worcester, incluíndo tres que nunca loitaron alí como profesionais.

 

 

 

Middleweight Kendrick Ball, JR. (9-1-2, 6 Kos) e peso mediano junior Khiary Grey (15-4, 11 Kos), ambos promovidos polo CES Boxing, loitará na casa en Worcester como profesionais por primeira vez nun par de combates de seis asaltos. A pelota atópase Demetrius Walker (8-21-2, 4 Kos) No evento co-característico, mentres que Gray (15-4, 11 Kos) rostros Antonio Chaves Fernández (9-33, 4 Kos), de Brockton, MA, nunha revancha dunha loita gañada por Gray.

 

 

 

Springfield tamén está programado para loitar na carteleira en catro asaltos, MA peso welter José Ángel “KO” Ortiz (4-13-1, 1 KO) vs. Seth Basler (0-8) e peso pluma a favor do debut Josué Orta vs. de Worcester Edwin Rosado (1-7-1, 1 KO), Southbridge, MA peso welter Wilfredo “o Sucaro” pagán (4-0, 2 Kos) vs. TBA, e o peso welter pro debutante de Worcester Eslih Owusu.vs. Bryan “O Ladrillo” Abraham (6-30-2, 6 Kos).

 

 

 

Todas as loitas e os loitadores están suxeitos a modificación.

 

 

 

Ingresos, prezo de $75.00 (arena) e $45.00 (admisión xeral), están á venda e dispoñibles para compra no www.ThePalladium.net ou na taquilla Palladium (admisión xeral única), ou contactando Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera (anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) ou calquera dos combatentes.

 

 

 

As portas abren ás 6 p.m. E, primeira loita 7 p.m. E.

 

 

 

Os patrocinadores do evento inclúen a Lundgren Honda, Elm Wealth Group, Atty. Maria M. Rivera-Cotta,Championsofhealth.USANA.com, Licores Chieftain, Centro Las Américas, Baystate Savings Bank, Pamela Laporte Realty, Worcester Vocero, ChrisFIT Xperience e Grille 57 (acollendo o pesaje oficial e despois da festa).

 

 

 

Unha parte dos ingresos irá para a Asociación de Espina Bífida da Gran Nova Inglaterra.

 

INFORMACIÓN:

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Fight Night at The ZoneRESULTS from Derry, NH

stops Larry Smith in 5

Undefeated New England prospects

Richard Rivera & Irvin González

Register sensational 1st round knockouts

 

 

Fight Night at The Zone

RESULTADOS OFICIAIS

 

 

 

 

DERRY, N.H. (Abril 8, 2018) — The official weigh in was held today for tomorrow (Sábado) evening’sFight Night at the Zone,” Presentado por Granite Chin Promotions, at The Sportszone in Derry, Nova Hampshire.

 

 

 

 

No evento principal, Dorchester, MA junior middleweight Gabriel Duluc (12-3, 3 Kos) used a vicious body attack to stop veteran Texas fighter Larry “Slomoshun” Ferreiro na quinta rolda. 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 The Sailor Man” Rivera (7-0, 6 Kos), who knocked out cruiserweight Barulhento “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 González (9-0, 8 Kos) overwhelmed his Mexican opponent, welterweight Júnior Francisco “El MonoMedel (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 Trazos de Chris (26-4, 21 Kos), also the co-promoter, pounded JamminJames 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.

 

 

 

 

Stoughton, MA peso welter Travis “The 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 peso welter Anthony Velásquez (2-0, 2 Kos) needed only 43 seconds to finish off Shavonte Dixon (0-3).

 

 

 

 

Danbury, CT welterweight Júnior Omar “The Beast” Bordoy, JR. (5-0, 1 KO) permaneceu invicto, 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 middleweight 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), cando John Hantzopoulos (0-2) failed to answer the bell for the third round.

 

Os resultados completos abaixo:

 

 

RESULTADOS OFICIAIS

 

 

MAIN EVENT – JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Gabriel Duluc (12-3, 3 Kos), Dorchester, MA
WTKO5 (1:40)
Larry Smith (10-35-1, 7 Kos), Dallas, TX

CO-FEATURE – cruiserweights
Richard Rivera (7-0, 6 Kos), Hartford, CT
WKO1 (0:37)
Randy Campbell (3-19, 2 Kos), Bowerston, OH

Pesos pesados
Trazos de Chris (26-4, 21 Kos), Quincy, MA
WTKO3 (0:53)James Morrow (12-23-3, 5 Kos), Lafayette, IN.

 

 

 

SUPER MIDDEWEIGHTS

Chris Thomas (8-0-1, 5 Kos), Beechwood, NJ

WTKO2 (3:00)

John Hantzopoulos (0-2), Lynn, MA

 

 

JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHTS

Ricky Ford (2-1-1, 1 KO), Claremont, NH

WTKO1 (1:47)

Jaco Matos (0-2), Woburn, MA

 

 

 

Welterweights
Travis Demko (6-1, 1 KO), Stoughton, MA.
WDEC6 (60-54, 60-54, 60-54)
Paul DeSouza (0-11), Somerville, MA

 

 

 

Anthony Velásquez (2-0, 2 Kos), Springfield, MA
WTKO (0:43)
Shavonte Dixon (0-3), Filadelfia, PA

 

 

 

JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHTS
Irvin González (9-0, 8 Kos), Worcester, MA
WTKO1 (1:57)
Francisco Medel (12-13, 8 Kos), Sonora, México

 

 

 

Paddy McGee (1-0, 1 KO), Dorchester, MA
WTKO1 (1:12)

Bardraiel Smith (0-4), Filadelfia, PA

 

 

 

Omar Borðoy, JR. (5-0, 1 KO), Danbury, CT
WDEC4 (40-35, 40-35, 40-36)
Carlos Galindo (0-2), Woburn, MA

 

 

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