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Undefeated featherweight prospect Irvin Gonzalez added to “Fight Night at The Zone”

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This Saturday at The SportsZone in Derry, N.H.

 

 

 

QUINCY, Mass. (Avril 2, 2018) — This Saturday night’s “Fight Night at The Zone”, presented by Granite Chin 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 Ko), fighting out of Worcester, MA, te yon 2015 Angletè Golden Nouvo Gan chanpyon, who qualified for the 2016 Esè Olympic. The 21-year-old featherweight prospect will face Mexican Francisco “El Mono” Medal (12-12, 8 Ko) nan yon bout sis-wonn.

 

 

 

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 te di. “No layoffs for me. I’ve been sparring 3-4 times a week to polish my craft. M 'ap toujou pare. 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, Avril 7th, against a tough, opozan ki gen eksperyans. He’s a veteran boxer from Mexico. After this Saturday night, I’ll concentrate on my next fight, Me 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 Sailor Man la” Rivera (6-0, 5 Ko) 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 di. “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 Ko) headlines in the eight-round main event against Dallas veteran Larry “Slomoshun” Smith.

 

 

 

Iraq War veteran Chris Traietti (25-4, 20 Ko), 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. Prospect, Danbury junior welterweight Oma Bordoy (4-0, 1 KO), pran sou Carlos Galindo, a Woburn (MA), in a four-round match. Other four-rounders on the undercard include Peabody, MA light heavyweight 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 Ko) vs. Lynn, MA middleweight John Hantzopoulas.

 

 

 

Tout batay ak avyon de gè yo sijè a chanjman.

 

 

 

Biyè, pwi a $60.00 (rinsid), $45.00 ak $30.00, yo sou vant ak disponib nan achte nan 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.

 

 

 

Pòt louvri nan 7:00 P.M., premye bout 7:30 p.m. AK.

 

 

 

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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Lage laprès
Pou Piblikasyon Imedyat
Avril 7 at The SportsZone in Derry, N.H.
Derek Silveira
(photo by Emily Harney)
QUINCY, Mass. (Fevriye 28, 2018) — Many of New England’s best and brightest professional boxers will be in action Samdi lannwit, Avril 7, as Granite Chin Promotions returns to the Granite State, presenting “Fight Night at the Zone,” at The Sports Zone in Derry, New Hampshire.
“Granite Chin is excited to be back in New Hampshire,” co-promoter Chuck Shearns di. “The town of Derry and the local businesses have already started to support the event. We are looking forward to having professional boxing in the area. Some of the fighters on the show gave us some great fights last time around and we certainly expect more on this show.”
Former New England junior middleweight champion Derek “The Surgeon” Silveira (13-2, 7 Ko), of Salem, MA, headlines in a 10-round match.
New England cruiserweight champion Chris Traietti, an Iraq War veteran from Quincy, MA, will headline the event in a non-title, eight-round co-featured event. Traietti is also the co-promoter of “Fight Night at The Zone.”
Dorchester, MA lightweight Gabriel Duluc (11-2, 3 Ko) will be showcased in an eight-round fight. Undefeated UBF New England cruiserweight champion Richie “Popeye Sailor Man la” Rivera (6-0, 5 Ko), of Hartford, CT, returns to N.H. in a six-rounder, as does New Jersey middleweight Chris “Sandman” Thomas (7-0-1, 4 Ko).
Also fighting on the undercard in four-round bouts are Clairemont, NH junior middleweight Ricky Ford (1-1-1), Peabody, MA light heavyweight Russell Kimber (1-0), Danbury, CT junior welterweight Oma Bordoy (4-0, 1 KO), and pro-debuting Irish welterweight Paddy McGee, who fights out of Dorchester.

Chris Traietti is fighting and co-promoting Apr. 7 nan DERRY, NH
All opponents will soon be determined. Tout batay ak avyon de gè yo sijè a chanjman.
Biyè, pwi a $60.00 (rinsid), $45.00 ak $30.00, yo sou vant ak disponib nan achte nan www.ticketriver.com. Tables with wait service are also available for $400.00.
Pòt louvri nan 7:00 p.m., premye bout 7:30 p.m. AK.
Event sponsors include Bentley Chevrolet, Tobin Scientific, Matrix Aerospace, TownPlace Suites, Manchester Monarchs and Cars.com.
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Granite Chin’s “Rumble at The RIM” REZILTA OFISYÈL

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Richard “Popeye the Sailor Man” Rivera
Good to finish because he eats his spinach
Russell Kimber wins pro debut
HAMPTON, N.H. (Desanm 9, 2017) — Colorful light heavyweight prospect Richard “Popeye Sailor Man la” Rivera rete undefeated (5-0, 4 Ko), veteran Roberto “Old la” Valenzuela, last night (Samdi) nan la “Rumble at The RIM” evènman prensipal, presented by Granite Chin Promotions, at The RIM Sports Complex in Hampton, New Hampshire.
Rivera, fighting out of Hartford (CT), controlled the action from the opening bell against his battle-tested opponent from Mexico, who had a tremendous experience advantage in his 147th pro fight, compared to Rivera’s fifth.
Valenzuela spent most of the time on the ropes, while Rivera teed-off on him, until a beautiful placed left hook by Rivera decked Valenzuela, who failed to get up until after referee Mike Ryan completed the 10-count.
A busload of Rivera’s fans drove five hours from Hartford through a snowstorm, arriving just before Rivera entered the ring. “That means a lot to me,” Rivera smiled as he spoke about his fans. “We’re more than a gym, nou ap fanmi.
“I was so used to an amateur style but now I’m a pro. I’m relaxing and picking my punches. Next, I want to win the New England title. It’s vacant and I want it!”
“This was our first show in New Hampshire and I consider it a success,” co-promoter Chuck Shearns di, “despite some things going against us like tonight’s weather. We’re grateful for the support we received from Hampton, New Hampshire, the commission and local businesses. They worked with us and we can’t wait to return.”
The son and nephew of multiple-time world kickboxing champions – father Tommy and uncle – worked his corner — Peabody, MA Russell Kimber had a promising pro debut against tough Nathan Schulte in a match contested at a 185-pound catchweight. The 32-year-old Kimber, who was the crowd favorite having lived several years in New Hampshire, overcame the determined Schulte for a hard-fought victory by way of a four-round majority decision.
“I was a little nervous with this being my first time in a pro ring,” Kimber admitted after his fight. “I hadn’t been in a ring for 1 ½ years and there was some ring rust. Koulye a,, I know what I need to good, and I’ll be a lot better next fight. This was my first camp and I’ve learned a lot. I’d like to stay busy, come back in late January, early February.”
Undefeated Whitman, MA junior welterweight prospect Mike “Bad Man” Ohan, Jr.charged across the ring, unloading a powerful right that immediately sent Bardraiel Smith to the canvas. Smith somehow got to his feet but Ohan quickly ended Smith’s night, only 30-second into round one, as referee Ryan waved off the action.
New England cruiserweight champion and the show’s co-promoter, Iraq War veteran Chris Traietti (25-5, 19 Ko) outclassed Fabian Valdez en route to a win by second-round knockout in a stay-busy fight to close out 2017. In a non-title fight contested at a 185-pounds catchweight, the Quincy, MA-based Traietti floored his game Mexican opponent with a straight right midway through the opening round, closing the show in the second round with a series of unanswered punches.
The only New Hampshire native on the card, Claremont junior middleweight Ricky Ford(1-1-1) won his first pro fight, taking a lop-sided, four-round unanimous decision over pro MMA fighter Andy Aiello, who made his pro boxing debut.
In another stay-busy fight, former world-rated Ryan “Prince la Polonè” Kielczweski(27-3, 9 Ko), fighting out of Quincy (MA), needed only 51-seconds to finish off Mexican lightweight Francisco “El Mono” Medal. Kielczweski hit Medal with a with a lethal left to the body, leaving Medal in obvious pain and unable to rise before the 10-count.
New Jersey middleweight Chris “Sandman” Thomas (7-0-1, 4 Ko) kept his unbeaten pro record intact with a second-round stoppage of Demetrius Thomas. Thomas used a rapid-fire combination to drop Thomas, who beat the count, but he was getting hammered when referee Ryan stopped the fight late in the second round.
Rezilta Ranpli anba a:
REZILTA OFISYÈL
185-LBS. CATCHWEIGHT
Chris Traietti (25-4, 20 Ko), Quincy, MA
WKO2 (1:13)
Fabian Valdez (2-2, 1 KO), Cananea, Meksik
Russell Kimber (1-0, 0 Ko), Peabody, MA
WDEC4 (39-37, 38-37, 38-38)
Nathan Schulte (0-4), Woburn, MA
Heavyweights limyè
Richard Rivera (5-0, 4 Ko), Hartford, CT
WKO2 (1:48)
Roberto Valenzuela (69-76-2, 56 Ko), Aqua Prieta, Meksik
MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Chris Thomas (7-0-1, 4 Ko), Beachwood, NJ
WTKO2 (2:55)
Demetrius Thomas (0-7), Philadelphia, PA
JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Ricky Ford (1-1-1), Claremont, NH
WDEC4 (40-36, 40-36, 39-37)
Andy Aiello (0-1), Bridgewater, MA
JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHTS
Mike Ohan, Jr. (4-0, 2 Ko), Whitman, MA
WTKO1 (0:30)
Bardraiel Smith (0-3), Philadelphia, PA
Lightweights
Ryan Kielczweski (27-3, 9 Ko), Quincy, MA
WKO1 (0:51)
Francisco, Medel (11-11, 7 Ko), Uruapan, Meksik
Event sponsors included Seabrook Inn, Tobin Scientific, Jeremy’s Pizzeria and Sports Bar, and Matrix Aerospace.
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Granite Chin invades Granite State with “Rumble at The Rim”

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HAMPTON, NH (Novanm 13, 2017) – Granite Chin Promotions invades the Granite State on Samdi, Desanm 9, showcasing some of New England’s top professional boxers on the “Rumble at The Rim” kat, at The Rim in Hampton, New Hampshire.
A portion of the proceeds will go to Hampton Youth Association.
“We are excited to bring Granite Chin to New Hampshire,” pwomotè Chuck Shearns di. “The town of Hampton and its officials have really embraced us. We have teamed up with a great charity, Hampton Youth Association. The state boxing commission has been extremely encouraging and cooperative, ki, franchman, is not something we are used to and that’s been a breath of fresh air. We’re going to put on a good event and plan to be back more often next year.”
New England cruiserweight champion Chris Traietti (24-4, 19 Ko), fighting out of Quincy (MA), will fight in an eight-round bout to be contested at a 185-pounds catch-weight. A former World Boxing Council United States cruiserweight titlist, Traietti is a college graduate who did one tour of duty in Iraq while serving in the U.S. Air Force.
Talented Quincy lightweight Ryan “Prince la Polonè” Kielczweski (26-3, 8 Ko) will be showcased in a six-round bout.
Entertaining Hartford (CT) light heavyweight prospect Richie “Popeye Sailor Man la” Rivera (4-0, 3 Ko) will put his undefeated record on the line in a six-round fight.
Also fighting on the undercard, tout moun ki nan alimèt kat-wonn, are pro-debuting 185-pounder Russ Kimber, of Peabody (MA), Claremont (NH) jinyò middleweight Ricky Ford (0-1-1) in his home state debut as a professional boxer, unbeaten Holbrook (MA) wèltèr Mike O’Han, Jr. (3-0, 1 KO), and New Jersey middleweight Chris Thomas (6-0-1, 3 Ko).
“This card features some of the best talent in New England,” Shearn added, “including undefeated Richie Rivera, to go along with New Hampshire natives Ricky Ford and Russell Kimber. Also slated to be in action are contender Ryan Kielczweski, New England cruiserweight champ Chris Traietti and undefeated prospect Mike O’Han, Jr. We expect some good scrapes.”
All opponents will soon be determined. Tout batay ak avyon de gè yo sijè a chanjman.
Biyè, pwi a $60.00 (rinsid) ak $45.00 (admisyon jeneral), yo sou vant ak disponib nan achte nan www.ticketriver.com.
Pòt louvri nan 6:45 p.m., premye bout 7:00 p.m. AK.
Event sponsors include Seabrook Inn, Tobin Scientific and Matrix Aerospace.
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Dec. 9 at The Rim in Hampton, N.H.
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Top N.E. boxers in action August 5 sou “Fight Night at the Bay” in Quincy, MA

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QUINCY, Mass. (Jiyè 6, 2017) — Many of New England’s best and most popular professional boxers will be showcased Samdi lannwit, Out 5, sou la “Fight Night at the Bay” kat, presented by Granite Chin Promotions, at Marina Bay Sportplex in Quincy, Massachusetts.
Former N.E. wèltèr chanpyon Derek Silveira (12-1, 6 Ko), fighting out of Salem (MA), will headline against an opponent to be determined in the eight-round main event.
Nan uit-wonn ko-karakteristik nan, peyi pi renmen Chris Traietti (23-4, 19 Ko) ak Nick Lavin (4-5, 4 Ko), of Shelton (CT), square off for the vacant New England Cruiserweight Championship. Traietti, fighting at home in Quincy, is also the co-promoter of “Fight Night at the Bay”. A former World Boxing Council (WBC) United States cruiserweight titlist, Traietti is a college graduate who did one tour of duty in Iraq while serving in the U.S. Air Force.
Three-time world title challenger, wèltèr Aleksandra Lopes (17-4-2, 1 KO) will be in action versus former world super lightweight champion Lisa Garland (15-7-1, 8 Ko) in an eight-round Special Female Welterweight Attraction. The popular Lopes is a native of Poland who lives in Marshfield (MA), Garland hails from York, South Carolina.
“Granite Chin Promotions is turning it up a notch for our Out 5th evènman,” co-promoter Chuck Shearns di. “We are keeping promising, well-known young fighters busy. They’re fighting in front of their hometown fans, in some good scraps that promises to be an entertaining show. By the time the night is over, I expect we will have had a few surprises. Tickets are priced reasonably for this family-friendly venue on the beautiful South Shore.”
Unbeaten Brooklyn middleweight Carlos Gongora (8-0, 7 Ko) faces battle-tested Texan Larry “Slow Motion” Smith (10-33-1, 7 Ko) in a six-round fight.
Also fighting on the undercard in six-rounders is Dorchester (MA) wèltèr Gabriel Duluc (11-2, 2 Ko) vs. Norwalk’s (CT) Shaka Moore (12-23-3, 2 Ko), Quincy’s undefeated U.S. Marine veteran Brandon Montella (7-0, 6 Ko) vs. Florida light heavyweight “Lajan” Mike Sawyer (7-8, 5 Ko), and Irish junior middleweight Paddy Irwin (3-0, 2 Ko), who lives in Quincy, vs. Philly’s Demetrius Thomas (0-4). Holbrook, MA welterweight Mike O’Han, Jr. (1-0) takes on Dorchester’s (MA) Daniel Amaro (0-2-1) in a four-round match.
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Pòt louvri nan 6:45 p.m., premye bout 7:30 p.m. AK.
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Top Prospect Irvin Gonzalez remains perfect Stops Israel Rojas in second round

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POU PIBLIKASYON IMEDYAT
OFFICIAL RESULTS FROM WORCESTER
(L) – Irvin Gonzalez
WORCESTER, Mass. (Janvye 20, 2017) – Boxing returned to Worcester last night (Jedi) for the first time in more than five years to the delight of a capacity crowd of 2,100 passionate fans at the Palladium.
The inaugural event of the “Future New England la” seri, prezante pa Rivera Pwomosyon Lwazi, featured 10 batay aksyon-chaje, highlighted by rising Worcester featherweight prospect Irvin Gonzalez (5-0, 5 Ko).
“The support we received from the sold out crowd was exciting for our first show,” di pwomotè Jose Antonio Rivera, the former 3-time, 2-divizyon chanpyon nan lemonn. “We working on our second show in March, nan kou, right here in Worcester.”
The 20-year-old Gonzalez was absolutely relentless in the main event, fright rom the opening bell, throwing a barrage of unanswered punches from every conceivable angle, repeatedly hurting his Mexican foe, Pèp Izrayèl la “Tiger” Ramos (9-15, 3 Ko), including a late first-round knockdown. Gonzalez didn’t let up in the second, firing crisp punches, until Rojas hit the canvas early in the second frame and referee Steve Clark had seen enough, stopping the one-sided fight.
Gonzalez is continuing the rich Worcester boxing tradition. “I’m always relentless,” Gonzalez said with a smile. “It was great fighting in the main event at home. I heard the crowd and really appreciated their support. I hurt him early and I almost took him out in the first round with a body punch. I finished him off with a right in the second. None of my fights have gone the distance, but I prepared to go the full six tonight, if needed.”
Gonzalez takes off Dimanch o report to undefeated Guillermo Rigondeaux’ training camp in Miami, where he’ll work with the reigning WBA super bantamweight world champion and 2-time Olympic gold medalist.
Undefeated Ray “Bazouka” Gracewski (5-0, 3 Ko), fighting out of Springfield (MA), was on a search-and-destroy mission in the co-feature against Worcester super middleweight Ralph Johnson (2-10, 1 KO), who was dropped three times before referee Kevin Hope halted the fight.
Hartford a pro-debu Richard “Popeye Sailor Man la” Rivera was good to the finish, albeit only two rounds, in a fight contested at a 185-pound catchweight against Philadelphian Davonte Hopkins (0-3). Rivera, ki te yon 2016 Rocky Marciano Tournament winner, punished Hopkins, finally dropping him in the second round, after which his corner threw in the towel.
In an evenly matched junior featherweight bout, peyi pi renmen Andino Ranse‘s pro debut resulted in a hard earned victory, by way of a four-round unanimous decision, over Lowell’s (MA) previously unbeaten Jonatan Perèz (2-1-1, 2 Ko)
Unbeaten Haitian heavyweight Jean Pierre “Kid Creole” Augstin (7-0-1, 3 Ko) pounded game Mexican foe Jose Humberto “Olympico” Corral (19-22, 12 Ko) from the opening bell en route to a shutout six-round unanimous decision.
East Hartford prospect Anthony Laureano (2-0, 1 KO), yon 2016 Angletè Golden Nouvo Gan chanpyon, finished off winless welterweight Rafael Francis (0-9) with a debilitating body shot early in the second round.
In his pro debut, popular Worcester heavyweight Felix Martinez, a local barber, spotted his opponent, 392-liv Bobby Favors (0-4), prèske 60 pounds but Favors was unable to continue after the first round.
Southbridge, MA Wilfredo “Sucaro nan” payen turned in a memorable pro debut, winning a four-round majority decision over Alexander Picot (1-2-1 (0 Ko), contested at a 145-pound catchweight.
The second-oldest pro fighter in Massachusetts history, 49-ane-fin vye granmoun “Ilandè” Chuck Shearns (3-1, 2 Ko), of nearby Auburn, MA., ended his boxing career in style with an opening-round technical knockout victory over Philadelphia junior middleweight Shavonte Dixon (0-2).
Team Shearns celebrates after his retirement fight
U.S. Marin Brandon Montella, fighting out of Saugus, MA., amelyore dosye l ' 6-0 (5 Ko), as his light heavyweight Mexican veteran Roberto “Old la” Valenzuela (69-74-2, 56 Ko) suffered an injury early in the second round.
Rezilta Ranpli anba a:
REZILTA OFISYÈL
Main Evènman –Featherweights
Irvin Gonzalez (5-0, 5 Ko), Worcester, MA
WTKO2 (1:28)
Israel Rojas (9-15, 3 Ko), Aqua Prieta, Sonora, Meksik
Ko-Feature – Super Middleweights
Ray Graceski (5-0, 3 Ko), Springfield, MA
WTKO1 (1:32)
Ralph Johnson (2-10, 1 KO), Worcester, MA
Heavyweights
Jean Pierre Augstin (8-0-1, 3 Ko), Lawrence, MA
WDEC6 (60-54, 60-54, 60-54)
Jose Humberto “Olympico” Corral (19-23, 12 Ko), Aqua Prieta, Sonora, Meksik
Felix Martinez (1-0, 1 KO), Worcester, MA
WTKO1 (3:00)
Bobby Favors (0-4), Cincinnati, OH
(185-liv) Catchweight
Richard Rivera (1-0, 1 KO), Hartford, CT
WTKO2 (2:48)
Davonte Hopkins (0-3), Philadelphia, PA
Heavyweights limyè
Brandon Montella (6-0, 5 Ko), Saugus, MA
WTKO2 (0:50)
Roberto Valenzuela (69-74-2, 56 Ko), Aqua Prieta, Sonora, Meksik
JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Chuck Shearns (3-1, 2 Ko), Auburn, MA
WTKO1 (2:19)
Shavonte Dixon (0-2), Philadelphia, PA
(145-liv) CATCHWEIGHT
Wilfredo Pagan (1-0, 0 Ko), Southbridge, MA
WDEC4 (39-37, 39-37, 38-38)
Alexander Picot (1-2-1, 0 Ko), Cidra, Puerto Rico
Welterweights
Anthony Laureano (2-0, 1 KO), East Hartford, CT
WKO2 (0:24)
Rafael Francis (0-9), Dorchester, MA
JUNIOR FEATHERWEIGHTS
Andino Ranse 1-0, 0 Ko), Worcester, MA
WDEC4 (40-36, 39-37, 39-37)
Jonatan Perèz (2-1-1, 2 Ko), Lowell, MA
SPONSORS: Heavyweights – Lundgren Honda, Atty. Michael H. Erlich, Atty. Maria M. Rivera-Cotto, USANA Health Services; Lightweights – TKO Auto Repair, Atty. Stephen W. Debs.
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Twitter: @RiveraPromoEnt @joseriverachamp, @KingRivera_
ABOUT RIVERA PROMOTIONS ENTERTAINMENT (RPE): Te fonde an 2016, Rivera Promotions Entertainment is owned and operated by one of Worcester’s all-time greatest boxers – 3-tan, 2-division world champion Jose Antonio “Gallo nan” Rivera – along with his son, Anthonee “AJ” Rivera, whose collective goal is to bring boxing back to Worcester on a consistent basis, providing boxers a platform and fans a full entertainment experience.
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Prospect Irvin Gonzalez continuing Worcester boxing tradition Jan 19th

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Inaugural “Future New England la” series event in Worcester
WORCESTER, Mass. (Janvye 11, 2017) – Fast rising featherweight prospect Irvin Gonzalez (4-0, 4 Ko) will continue Worcester’s rich boxing tradition Jedilannwit, Janvye 19, headlining the inaugural “Future New England la” series event against Mexican invader Pèp Izrayèl la “Tiger” Rojas (9-14, 3 Ko), at the Worcester Palladium.
Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE), is promoting the first professional boxing show in the Central Massachusetts city in more than five years.
(photo by Cristian Nunez)
Worcester’s boxing tradition started close to a century ago with Canadian import Lou Brouillard, a two-division world champion and Hall of Famer, 1928 Olympic bronze medalist Leo Sawicki, and more recently, nan mitan lòt moun, pro and amateur standouts such as multiple national amateur champion Bobby Harris, Sean “The Irish Express” Sean Fitzgerald ak Edwin Rodriguez.
Arguably the greatest Worcester fighter in the past 50 years is three-time, de-divizyon chanpyon nan lemonn Jose Antonio “Gallo nan” Rivera, who is promoting “Future New England la” with his son, Anthonee. “I have seen Irvin train and fight since he was in the Junior Olympics,” Rivera said. “I am very proud of him because he was able to discover on his own that he was getting in his own way. He was always a talented fighter but, at times in the ring, he was inconsistent and it cost him a few fights. As he got older, he boxed more talented boxers and looked good against them. He started believing in himself more and it showed in his training. His abilities and confidence grew and that got him all the way to the Olympic Trials. I feel he has the skills to become world champion in the future. The sky is the limit for this young man and I am proud to have him fighting on our show.”
Gonzalez, yon 2015 Angletè Golden Nouvo Gan chanpyon, will be headlining his first show in his first scheduled six-round bout. “Fighting in my hometown in the main event means a lot to me because,” Gonzalez admitted. “I’ve grown up in this city, fighting my whole life, and of people who’ve supported me will be watching me fight for the first time as a pro. Mwen eksite. I’m comfortable fighting here in Worcester and I want to showcase the boxing talent we have in Worcester.”
Gonzalez qualified for the 2016 Olympic Trials but he was eliminated, not due to a loss in the ring, for missing weight. He decided not to wait four years for another Olympic shot, turning pro this past March with a first-round stoppage of Gilvan Santos at Foxwoods Resort Casino. In four pro fights to date, Gonzalez has four knockouts and only one was extended into the second round.
“I was always told that I had a pro boxing style,” the well-spoken, handsome Gonzalez continued, “but we didn’t immediately decide to turn pro until the time was right. I had some stoppages as an amateur but, kòm yon pro, I’ve been going more to the body. I do have heavy hands. I don’t go into a fight looking for a knockout. I just let ’em come but I’ve prepared to go six rounds if needed for this fight. I’ve been sparring eight rounds with different guys coming in fresh.”
In addition to being a prize fighter, the 20-year-old Gonzalez works at a bank and he also owns and operates New England Boxing gym with his father, former boxer Irvin Gonzalez, where the youngster serves as a personal trainer.
In the six-round co-feature Springfield (MA) pwa loud limyè Reinaldo “Bazouka” Graceski (4-0, 2 Ko) faces Worcester’s Ralph Johnson (2-9, 1 KO).
Fighting on the undercard in four-round bouts are Worcester junior lightweight Andino Ranse in his pro debut vs. Lowell’s (MA) Jonatan Perèz (2-0-1, 2 Ko), pro-debuting Worcester heavyweight Felix Martinez vs. Bobby Favor (0-3), Hartford’s (CT) pro-debuting light heavyweight Richard “Popeye Sailor Man la” Rivera vs. Brockton’s (MA) Davonte Hopkins (0-2), pro-debuting Southbridge (MA) boxer Wilfredo Pagan vs. Alexander Picot (1-1-1, 0 Ko) at a 145-pound catchweight, pro-debuting Springfield (MA) junior featherweight Luis “Pancho” Santiago vs, Jonathan Ramos (0-2), 2016 N.E. Gan Golden chanpyon Anthony Laureano (1-0), of East Haven (CT), vs. Boston junior welterweight Rafael Francis (0-8), Auburn (MA) jinyò middleweight “Ilandè” Chuck Shearns (2-1, 1 KO), the 49-year-old hanging up his gloves after his fight with Shavonte Dixon (0-1), nan Philadelphia, Saugus (MA) pwa loud limyè Brandon Montella (5-0, 4 Ko) vs. Roberto El Viejo” Valenzuela (69-73-2, 56 Ko) and unbeaten Lawrence (MA) pwa loud Jean Pierre Augstin (7-0-1, 3 Ko) vs. Jose Hymberto “Olympico” Corral (19-22, 12 Ko).
Tout batay ak avyon de gè yo sijè a chanjman.
Biyè, pwi a $65.00 (rinsid), $45.00 (preferred seating) ak $35.00 (admisyon jeneral), yo sou vant ak disponib nan achte nan www.ThePalladium.net oswa biwo nan bwat Paladyòm (admisyon jeneral sèlman), oswa lè w kontakte Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera (anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) of any of the fighters. A portion of the proceeds will go to Why Me & Sherry’s House.
Major event sponsors include Lundgren Honda, Atty. Michael H. Erlich, Atty. Maria M. Rivera-Cotto and USANA Health Services. Other sponsors are TKO Auto Repair and Atty. Stephen W. Debs.
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49-year-old pro boxer “Ilandè” Chuck Shearns Hanging up gloves January 19th

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WORCESTER, Mass. (Janvye 5, 2017) – Auburn (MA) jinyò middleweight “Ilandè” Chuck Shearns will become the second-oldest professional fighter in Massachusetts boxing history nan Jedi lannwit, Janvye 19, in his farewell performance at the Worcester Palladium, marking the first pro boxing event in Worcester, located in Central Mass., in more than five years.
Inogirasyon an “Future New England la” series event is being presented by Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE), which is owned and operated by one of Worcester’s all-time greatest boxers – 3-tan, 2-divizyon chanpyon nan lemonn Jose Antonio “Gallo nan” Rivera – Se pitit li,, Anthonee “AJ” Rivera.
Rising junior lightweight prospect, 2015 Angletè Golden Nouvo Gan chanpyon Irvin Gonzalez (4-0, 4 Ko), will be fighting at home in the 6-round main event against Mexican invader Oscar Eduardo Quezada (2-1, 1 KO), while Springfield (MA) pwa loud limyè Reinaldo “Bazouka” Graceski (4-0, 2 Ko) meets Worcester’s Ralph Johnson (2-9, 1 KO) in the six-round co-feature.
The 49-year-old Shearns (2-1, 1 KO), who is the general manager of Lundgren Honda in Auburn, ap pran sou Shavonte Dixon (0-1), nan Philadelphia, in a four-round bout. The state record, set in 2011 by then 53-year-old Joe Siciliano, is safe because Jan. 19th will definitely be Shearns’ last fight.
“I have a tremendous amount of respect for all boxers in terms of what they go through to be able to perform at their best in the ring,” promoter Jose Antonio Rivera said. “Chuck is doing it at 49 ane fin vye granmoun! That takes a lot of sacrifice and courage to put your body through that rugged training. I wish him the best and I am glad I can provide him with the opportunity to be able to say goodbye to boxing on his own terms.”
Shearns made his amateur debut at the age of 29, 10 years later he made his professional debut. “I grew up watching boxing with my father (Jan), who boxed in the Navy, and my grandfather (Jan),” Shearns explained. “My grandfather was a club fighter, konsa, boxing was in my blood. I only had four amateur fights and one day I met “Fitzy,” who is now one of my closest friends. (Sean Fitzgerald, one of Worcester’s all-time best boxers, who is Shearns’ head trainer.) I told him I wanted one pro fight and asked him to train me.”
Poukisa, menm si, a laj de 49 does he still put himself through such extensive training, while working fulltime during the holiday season, to fight an opponent half his age?
“Boxing was the ultimate hobby for me and I just got carried away with it,” Shearns admitted. “I’m a novelty, not a real pro boxer. I’m fighting Janvye 19th because I was given this opportunity and decided to accept it but, onètman, I’m sure that this it! Maybe I just wanted a chance to go out with a win because I lost my last one? I don’t know. Sometimes I wake up asking myself, ‘What am I doing?’ And ‘Fitzy’ is working me so hard for this fight – I don’t know if it’s my age or what – but I’ve hated every minute of it. I lost my father in March. He was always in my corner and this fight I’ll have RIP on my trunks in his honor.”
Lately, Shearns’ typical day has been, byen, in a word, unordinary, to say the least. He reports to work at 5 a.m., exercises and runs on the treadmill for an hour in a small gym at work, catches up with “Fitzy” at Anytime Fitness to hit the heavy and speed bags, and after work “Fitzy” trains Shearns at Camp Get Right.
Shearns has the complete support of his family and co-workers, who will all be at the Worcester Palladium supporting him Jan. 19. “My wife (Karen) and two daughters (Kayla and Olivia) have always been there for me,” Shearns noted. “My wife supports me and has jokingly said, ‘We’re getting divorced if you lose this fight.’ I’ve worked at Lundgren Honda for about 20 years and most of the 100-plus employees there will be at my fight. I did want to fight one more time before I turn 50. When Jose asked me to fight, how could I pass up this final opportunity?”
Also fighting on the undercard in 4-round bouts are Worcester junior lightweight Andino Ranse in his pro debut vs. Lowell’s (MA) Jonatan Perèz (2-0-1, 2 Ko), pro-debuting Worcester heavyweight Felix Martinez vs. Dorchester’s (MA) Brian Richardson (0-8), Hartford’s (CT) pro-debuting light heavyweight Richard “Popeye Sailor Man la” Rivera vs. Brockton’s (MA) Huston Crayton (1-8, 0 Ko), pro-debuting Southbridge (MA) boxer Wilfredo Pagan vs. Puerto Rican Alexander Picot (1-1-1, 0 Ko) at a 145-pound catchweight, pro-debuting Springfield (MA) junior featherweight Luis “Pancho” Santiago vs, Mexican Jonathan Ramos (1-2, 0 Ko), 2016 N.W. Gan Golden chanpyon Anthony Laureano (1-0), of East Haven (CT), vs. Boston junior welterweight Rafael Francis (0-8), Saugus (MA) pwa loud limyè Brandon Montella (5-0, 4 Ko) vs. Mexican veteran Roberto El Viejo” Valenzuela (69-73-2, 56 Ko) and unbeaten Lawrence (MA) pwa loud Jean Pierre Augstin (7-0-1, 3 Ko).
Tout batay ak avyon de gè yo sijè a chanjman.
Biyè, pwi a $65.00 (rinsid), $45.00 (preferred seating) ak $35.00 (admisyon jeneral), yo sou vant ak disponib nan achte nan www.ThePalladium.net oswa biwo nan bwat Paladyòm (admisyon jeneral sèlman), oswa lè w kontakte Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera (anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) of any of the fighters. A portion of the proceeds will go to Why Me & Sherry’s House.
Major event sponsors include Lundgren Honda, Atty. Michael H. Erlich, Atty. Maria M. Rivera-Cotto and USANA Health Services. Other sponsors are TKO Auto Repair and Atty. Stephen W. Debs.
ENFÒMASYON:
Facebook.com/RiveraPromotionsEntertainment
Twitter: @RiveraPromoEnt @joseriverachamp
Inaugural “Future New England la” series event in Worcester