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Ongeslagen vedergewicht-prospect Irvin Gonzalez voegde hieraan toe “Vechtavond in The Zone”

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Aanstaande zaterdag in The SportsZone in Derry, N. H.

 

 

 

QUINCY, Massa. (April 2, 2018) — Deze zaterdagavond “Vechtavond in The Zone”, gepresenteerd door Granite Chin Promotions, is versterkt door de late toevoeging van hot prospect Irvin Gonzalez naar een kaart waarop al enkele van de beste jongen te zien zijn, professionele boksers in New England.

 

 

 

Granite Chin Promotions heeft een missie om een ​​fanbase op te bouwen in de Granite State, zorgen voor een ventilatorvriendelijke sfeer, volledige entertainmentervaring in The Sports Zone in Derry, New Hampshire.

 

 

 

Gonzalez (8-0, 7 KO), vechten uit Worcester, MA, was een 2015 New England Golden Gloves kampioen, die zich kwalificeerde voor de 2016 Olympische Trials. De 21-jarige vedergewicht prospect zal het opnemen tegen Mexicaan Francisco “De aap” Medaille (12-12, 8 KO) in een zes-ronde Bout.

 

 

 

Gonzalez, die sinds december niet meer heeft gevochten 1 1 (sensationele derde ronde knock-out van voorheen ongeslagen 13-0 Marlon Olea in de Voorzienigheid), moest vechten tegen St. Patrick's Day in Boston, maar hij kreeg op de dag van de weging te horen dat zijn tegenstander geen medische goedkeuring had gekregen.

 

 

 

Ik werk altijd hard in de sportschool, omdat ik graag bezig blijf en klaar ben,” Gonzalez zei. “Geen ontslagen voor mij. Ik ben aan het sparren 3-4 keer per week om mijn ambacht te polijsten. Ik ben altijd bereid. Een paar weken geleden was ik teleurgesteld, maar ik vecht voor deze kaart, en weer op het goede spoor.

 

 

 

“Ik concentreer me alleen op mijn volgende gevecht, April 7th, tegen een harde, ervaren tegenstander. Hij is een ervaren bokser uit Mexico. Na deze zaterdagavond, Ik zal me concentreren op mijn volgende gevecht, Mei 5th bij Foxwoods.”

 

 

 

De toevoeging van Gonzalez met een kaart met enkele van de sterren van morgen, zoals Hartford, CT licht zwaargewicht kampioen Richard “Popeye de matroos” Rivera (6-0, 5 KO) betekent dat twee van de drie beste kandidaten in New England aanstaande zaterdag in Derry in actie zullen komen. En ook diverse andere veelbelovende boksers zullen in actie komen. Rivera-gezichten Randy “De Ratelaar” Campbell, van Ohio, in het zes ronden tellende evenement.

 

 

 

“We zijn blij Irvin in onze show te hebben,” co-promotor Chuck Shears zei. “Zijn laatste gevecht viel uit en we helpen lokale strijders altijd graag, vooral iemand van het kaliber van Irvin. We hebben vijf ongeslagen vechters op deze show. Het zijn legitieme vooruitzichten met veel voordelen. Irvin, Richie en Omar beginnen nationale aandacht te krijgen en fans uit New Hampshire krijgen ze al vroeg te zien. De ervaren vechters in deze show hebben ook veel om voor te vechten. ”

 

 

 

Dorchester, MA lichtgewicht Gabriel Duluc (11-3, 2 KO) krantenkoppen in het acht ronden tellende hoofdevenement tegen Dallas-veteraan Larry “Slomoshun” Smid.

 

 

 

Oorlogsveteraan uit Irak Chris Traietti (25-4, 20 KO), vechten tegen Quincy, MA, ontmoet Indiana-veteraan “jammen'” James Morrow in een achtronde, niet-titelgevecht. Traietti, waarvan de titel niet op de lijn zal staan, is tevens co-promotor van “Vechtavond in The Zone.”

 

 

 

Nog een topcon. vooruitzicht, Danbury junior weltergewicht Omar Bordoy (4-0, 1 KO), neemt Carlos Galindo, van Woburn (MA), in een wedstrijd van vier ronden. Andere vierronders op de undercard zijn onder meer Peabody, MA licht zwaargewicht Russel Kimber (1-0) vs. Dustin Caplinger; Iers weltergewicht Paddy McGee, vecht nu uit Dorchester (MA), maakt zijn profdebuut vs. Philadelphia's Bardraël Smit; Springfield, MA weltergewicht Antonius Velezquez (1-0, 1 KO) vs. Philadelphia's Shavante Dixon, en Claremont, NH junior middengewicht Rickey Ford (1-1-1) vs. Philadelphia's Demetrius Thomas.

 

 

 

Stoughton vecht ook op de undercard in gevechten van zes ronden, MA weltergewicht Travis Demko (5-1, 1 KO) vs. Paul DeSouza, en middengewicht uit New Jersey Chris “Zandman” Thomas (7-0-1, 4 KO) vs. Lynn, MA middengewicht Johannes Hantzopoulas.

 

 

 

Alle gevechten en vechters zijn aan verandering.

 

 

 

Tickets, geprijsd op $60.00 (eerste rang), $45.00 en $30.00, te koop en beschikbaar voor aankoop bij www.ticketriver.com. Er zijn ook tafels met bediening beschikbaar $400.00. Voor actieve militairen zijn kaartjes voor de helft van de prijs beschikbaar, politie en brandweer.

 

 

 

Deuren open om 7:00 p.m., eerste aanval 7:30 p.m. EN.

 

 

 

Sponsors van evenementen zijn onder meer Betley Chevrolet, Tobin Wetenschappelijk, Matrix lucht- en ruimtevaart, TownPlace-suites, Manchester Monarchs en Cars.com.

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Granite Chin valt opnieuw Granite State binnen “Vechtavond in The Zone”

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April 7 bij de SportsZone in Derry, N. H.
Derek Silveira
(foto door Emily Harney)
QUINCY, Massa. (Februari 28, 2018) — Veel van de beste en slimste professionele boksers van New England zullen in actie komen Zaterdag nacht, April 7, terwijl Granite Chin Promotions terugkeert naar de Granite State, presenteren “Vechtavond in de Zone,” in de sportzone in Derry, New Hampshire.
“Granite Chin is opgewonden om terug te zijn in New Hampshire,” co-promotor Chuck Shears zei. “De stad Derry en de lokale bedrijven zijn al begonnen het evenement te ondersteunen. We kijken ernaar uit om professioneel boksen in de omgeving te organiseren. Sommige vechters op de show hebben ons de vorige keer geweldige gevechten gegeven en we verwachten zeker meer van deze show.”
Voormalig kampioen middengewicht in New England Derek “De Chirurg” Silveira (13-2, 7 KO), van Salem, MA, krantenkoppen in een wedstrijd van 10 ronden.
Cruiserweight-kampioen van New England Chris Traietti, een veteraan uit de oorlog in Irak uit Quincy, MA, zal het evenement headlinen in een niet-titel, co-featured evenement van acht ronden. Traietti is tevens co-promotor van “Vechtavond in The Zone.”
Dorchester, MA lichtgewicht Gabriel Duluc (11-2, 3 KO) zal worden getoond in een gevecht van acht ronden. Ongeslagen UBF New England cruiserweight-kampioen Richie “Popeye de matroos” Rivera (6-0, 5 KO), van Hartford, CT, keert terug naar N.H. in een zes-rounder, net als Chris uit New Jersey, middengewicht “Zandman” Thomas (7-0-1, 4 KO).
Clairemont vecht ook op de undercard in gevechten van vier ronden, NH junior middengewicht Ricky Ford (1-1-1), Peabody, MA licht zwaargewicht Russel Kimber (1-0), Danbury, CT junior weltergewicht Omar Bordoy (4-0, 1 KO), en pro-debuterend Iers weltergewicht Paddy McGee, die uit Dorchester vecht.

Chris Traietti vecht en co-promotie April. 7 in Derry, NH
Alle tegenstanders zullen binnenkort worden bepaald. Alle gevechten en vechters zijn aan verandering.
Tickets, geprijsd op $60.00 (eerste rang), $45.00 en $30.00, te koop en beschikbaar voor aankoop bij www.ticketriver.com. Er zijn ook tafels met bediening beschikbaar $400.00.
Deuren open om 7:00 p.m., eerste aanval 7:30 p.m. EN.
Sponsors van evenementen zijn onder meer Bentley Chevrolet, Tobin Wetenschappelijk, Matrix lucht- en ruimtevaart, TownPlace-suites, Manchester Monarchs en Cars.com.
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Granite Chin’s “Rumble at The RIM” Officiële resultaten

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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. (December 9, 2017) — Colorful light heavyweight prospect Richard “Popeye de matroos” Rivera bleef ongeslagen (5-0, 4 KO), veteraan Roberto “The Old” Valenzuela, afgelopen nacht (Sat.) in de “Rumble at The RIM” main event, gepresenteerd door 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 strijd, 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, we zijn familie.
“I was so used to an amateur style but now I’m a pro. I’m relaxing and picking my punches. Volgende, 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-promotor Chuck Shearns zei, “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 Russel 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. Nu, 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 “Slechte man” JE, Jr.charged across the ring, unloading a powerful right that immediately sent Bardraël Smit 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, Oorlogsveteraan uit Irak Chris Traietti (25-5, 19 KO) overklast 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 “De Poolse Prince” Kielczweski(27-3, 9 KO), vechten tegen Quincy (MA), needed only 51-seconds to finish off Mexican lightweight Francisco “De aap” Medaille. 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 “Zandman” 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.
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Officiële resultaten
185-LBS. catchweight
Chris Traietti (25-4, 20 KO), Quincy, MA
WKO2 (1:13)
Fabian Valdez (2-2, 1 KO), Cananea, Mexico
Russel Kimber (1-0, 0 KO), Peabody, MA
WDEC4 (39-37, 38-37, 38-38)
Nathan Schulte (0-4), Woburn, MA
Licht zwaargewichten
Richard Rivera (5-0, 4 KO), Hartford, CT
WKO2 (1:48)
Roberto Valenzuela (69-76-2, 56 KO), Aqua Prieta, Mexico
Middleweights
Chris Thomas (7-0-1, 4 KO), Beachwood, NJ
WTKO2 (2:55)
Demetrius Thomas (0-7), Philadelphia, PA
JUNIOR MIDDENGEWICHTEN
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)
Bardraël Smit (0-3), Philadelphia, PA
Lichtgewichten
Ryan Kielczweski (27-3, 9 KO), Quincy, MA
WKO1 (0:51)
Francisco, Middelen (11-11, 7 KO), Uruapan, Mexico
Event sponsors included Seabrook Inn, Tobin Wetenschappelijk, 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 (November 13, 2017) – Granite Chin Promotions invades the Granite State on Zaterdag, December 9, showcasing some of New England’s top professional boxers on the “Rumble at The Rim” kaart, 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,” promotor Chuck Shears zei. “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, die, rondweg, 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.”
Cruiserweight-kampioen van New England Chris Traietti (24-4, 19 KO), vechten tegen 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. Luchtmacht.
Talented Quincy lightweight Ryan “De Poolse Prince” Kielczweski (26-3, 8 KO) will be showcased in a six-round bout.
Entertaining Hartford (CT) light heavyweight prospect Richie “Popeye de matroos” Rivera (4-0, 3 KO) will put his undefeated record on the line in a six-round fight.
Ook vechten op de undercard, Alle vier-ronde wedstrijden, are pro-debuting 185-pounder Russ Kimber, of Peabody (MA), Claremont (NH) junior middengewicht Ricky Ford (0-1-1) in his home state debut as a professional boxer, unbeaten Holbrook (MA) weltergewicht Mike O’Han, Jr. (3-0, 1 KO), en middengewicht uit New Jersey 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.”
Alle tegenstanders zullen binnenkort worden bepaald. Alle gevechten en vechters zijn aan verandering.
Tickets, geprijsd op $60.00 (eerste rang) en $45.00 (algemene toelating), te koop en beschikbaar voor aankoop bij www.ticketriver.com.
Deuren open om 6:45 p.m., eerste aanval 7:00 p.m. EN.
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Top N.E. boxers in action August 5 op “Fight Night at the Bay” in Quincy, MA

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QUINCY, Massa. (Juli 6, 2017) — Many of New England’s best and most popular professional boxers will be showcased Zaterdag nacht, Augustus 5, op de “Fight Night at the Bay” kaart, gepresenteerd door Granite Chin Promotions, at Marina Bay Sportplex in Quincy, Massachusetts.
Voormalig N.E. weltergewicht kampioen Derek Silveira (12-1, 6 KO), uit Salem vechten (MA), will headline against an opponent to be determined in the eight-round main event.
In de acht-ronde co-functie, woonplaats favoriet Chris Traietti (23-4, 19 KO) en Nick Lavin (4-5, 4 KO), van Shelton (CT), square off for the vacant New England Cruiserweight Championship. Traietti, fighting at home in Quincy, is tevens co-promotor van “Fight Night at the Bay”. Een voormalige 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. Luchtmacht.
Three-time world title challenger, weltergewicht Alexandra 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, Zuid Carolina.
“Granite Chin Promotions is turning it up a notch for our Augustus 5th evenement,” co-promotor Chuck Shears zei. “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” Smid (10-33-1, 7 KO) in een zes-round strijd.
Also fighting on the undercard in six-rounders is Dorchester (MA) weltergewicht 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 “Geld” 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 een wedstrijd van vier ronden.
Alle gevechten en vechters zijn aan verandering.
Tickets, geprijsd op $60.00 (eerste rang), $50.00 (algemene toelating) en $40.00 (staande kamer), te koop en beschikbaar voor aankoop bij www.ticketriver.com.
Deuren open om 6:45 p.m., eerste aanval 7:30 p.m. EN.
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Top Prospect Irvin Gonzalez remains perfect Stops Israel Rojas in second round

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OFFICIAL RESULTS FROM WORCESTER
(L) – Irvin Gonzalez
WORCESTER, Massa. (Januari 20, 2017) – Boxing returned to Worcester last night (Donderdag) 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 “New England's Future” serie, gepresenteerd door Rivera Promotions Entertainment, featured 10 actievolle gevechten, 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,” de promotor Jose Antonio Rivera, the former 3-time, 2-divisie wereldkampioen. “We working on our second show in March, natuurlijk, 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, Israël “Tijger” 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 Zondag 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.
Ongeslagen Straal “antitankgeweer” Gracewski (5-0, 3 KO), uit Springfield vechten (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 staakte de strijd.
Hartford pro-debuterende Richard “Popeye de matroos” 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, die een 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, woonplaats favoriet 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 Jonathan Perez (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” Corraal (19-22, 12 KO) from the opening bell en route to a shutout six-round unanimous decision.
East Hartford prospect Antonius Laureano (2-0, 1 KO), een 2016 New England Golden Gloves kampioen, finished off winless welterweight Rafael Francis (0-9) with a debilitating body shot early in the second round.
In zijn profdebuut, popular Worcester heavyweight Felix Martinez, a local barber, spotted his opponent, 392-pond Bobby gunsten (0-4), bijna 60 pounds but Favors was unable to continue after the first round.
Southbridge, MA Wilfredo “de Sucaro” Heidens 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-jaar oud “Iers” Chuck Shears (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. Marinier Brandon Montella, fighting out of Saugus, MA., verbeterde zijn record naar 6-0 (5 KO), as his light heavyweight Mexican veteran Roberto “The Old” Valenzuela (69-74-2, 56 KO) suffered an injury early in the second round.
Volledige resultaten hieronder:
Officiële resultaten
Main Event –Featherweights
Irvin Gonzalez (5-0, 5 KO), Worcester, MA
WTKO2 (1:28)
Israël Rojas (9-15, 3 KO), Aqua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico
Co-functie – Super Middleweights
Ray Graceski (5-0, 3 KO), Springfield, MA
WTKO1 (1:32)
Ralph Johnson (2-10, 1 KO), Worcester, MA
ZWAARGEWICHTEN
Jean Pierre Augstin (8-0-1, 3 KO), Lawrence, MA
WDEC6 (60-54, 60-54, 60-54)
Jose Humberto “Olympico” Corraal (19-23, 12 KO), Aqua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico
Felix Martinez (1-0, 1 KO), Worcester, MA
WTKO1 (3:00)
Bobby gunsten (0-4), Cincinnati, OH
(185-pond) Catchweight
Richard Rivera (1-0, 1 KO), Hartford, CT
WTKO2 (2:48)
Davonte Hopkins (0-3), Philadelphia, PA
Licht zwaargewichten
Brandon Montella (6-0, 5 KO), Saugus, MA
WTKO2 (0:50)
Roberto Valenzuela (69-74-2, 56 KO), Aqua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico
JUNIOR MIDDENGEWICHTEN
Chuck Shears (3-1, 2 KO), Auburn, MA
WTKO1 (2:19)
Shavonte Dixon (0-2), Philadelphia, PA
(145-pond) 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
Antonius Laureano (2-0, 1 KO), Oost-Hartford, CT
WKO2 (0:24)
Rafael Francis (0-9), Dorchester, MA
JUNIOR VEDERGEWICHTEN
andino Ranse 1-0, 0 KO), Worcester, MA
WDEC4 (40-36, 39-37, 39-37)
Jonathan Perez (2-1-1, 2 KO), Lowell, MA
SPONSORS: Zwaargewichten – Lundgren Honda, Atty. Michael H. Erlich, Atty. Maria M. Rivera-Cotto, USANA Health Services; Lichtgewichten – TKO Autoreparatie, Atty. Stephen W. Debs.
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ABOUT RIVERA PROMOTIONS ENTERTAINMENT (RPE): Gesticht in 2016, Rivera Promotions Entertainment is owned and operated by one of Worcester’s all-time greatest boxers – 3-tijd, 2-division world champion Jose Antonio “De Gallo” 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 “New England's Future” series event in Worcester
WORCESTER, Massa. (Januari 11, 2017) – Fast rising featherweight prospect Irvin Gonzalez (4-0, 4 KO) will continue Worcester’s rich boxing tradition Donderdagnacht, Januari 19, headlining the inaugural “New England's Future” series event against Mexican invader Israël “Tijger” 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 Olympisch bronzen medaillewinnaar Leo Sawicki, and more recently, onder andere, pro and amateur standouts such as multiple national amateur champion Bobby Harris, Sean “The Irish Express” Sean Fitzgerald en Edwin Rodriguez.
Arguably the greatest Worcester fighter in the past 50 years is three-time, twee-divisie wereldkampioen Jose Antonio “De Gallo” Rivera, who is promoting “New England's Future” with his son, Anthonee. “I have seen Irvin train and fight since he was in the Junior Olympics,” zei Rivera. “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, een 2015 New England Golden Gloves kampioen, 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. Ik ben opgewonden. 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 bij 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, als 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) licht zwaargewicht Reinaldo “antitankgeweer” 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 zijn pro-debuut vs. Lowell’s (MA) Jonathan Perez (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 de matroos” Rivera vs. Brockton’s (MA) Davonte Hopkins (0-2), pro-debuting Southbridge (MA) bokser Wilfredo Pagan vs. Alexander Picot (1-1-1, 0 KO) at a 145-pound catchweight, pro-debuting Springfield (MA) junior vedergewicht Luis “Pancho” Santiago vs, Jonathan Ramos (0-2), 2016 GEEN VAN BEIDE. Golden Gloves kampioen Antonius Laureano (1-0), of East Haven (CT), vs. Boston junior welterweight Rafael Francis (0-8), Auburn (MA) junior middengewicht “Iers” Chuck Shears (2-1, 1 KO), the 49-year-old hanging up his gloves after his fight with Shavonte Dixon (0-1), van Philadelphia, Saugus (MA) licht zwaargewicht Brandon Montella (5-0, 4 KO) vs. Roberto El Viejo” Valenzuela (69-73-2, 56 KO) and unbeaten Lawrence (MA) zwaargewicht Jean Pierre Augstin (7-0-1, 3 KO) vs. Jose Hymberto “Olympico” Corraal (19-22, 12 KO).
Alle gevechten en vechters zijn aan verandering.
Tickets, geprijsd op $65.00 (eerste rang), $45.00 (preferred seating) en $35.00 (algemene toelating), te koop en beschikbaar voor aankoop bij www.ThePalladium.net of het Palladium box office (alleen algemene toelating), of door contact 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 “Iers” Chuck Shearns Hanging up gloves January 19th

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WORCESTER, Massa. (Januari 5, 2017) – Auburn (MA) junior middengewicht “Iers” Chuck Shears will become the second-oldest professional fighter in Massachusetts boxing history op donderdag nacht, Januari 19, in his farewell performance at the Worcester Palladium, marking the first pro boxing event in Worcester, located in Central Mass., in more than five years.
De inaugurele “New England's Future” 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-tijd, 2-divisie wereldkampioen Jose Antonio “De Gallo” Rivera – en zijn zoon, Anthonee “AJ” Rivera.
Rising junior lightweight prospect, 2015 New England Golden Gloves kampioen 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) licht zwaargewicht Reinaldo “antitankgeweer” 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, zal op zich te nemen Shavonte Dixon (0-1), van Philadelphia, in een vier-ronde 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,” zei promotor Jose Antonio Rivera. “Chuck is doing it at 49 jaar oud! 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 jaren later he made his professional debut. “I grew up watching boxing with my father (John), who boxed in the Navy, and my grandfather (John),” Shearns explained. “My grandfather was a club fighter, dus, 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.”
Waarom, hoewel, op de leeftijd van 49 does he still put himself through such extensive training, while working fulltime during the holiday season, to fight an opponent half his age?
“Boxing was the ultimate hobby for me and I just got carried away with it,” Shearns admitted. “I’m a novelty, not a real pro boxer. I’m fighting Januari 19th because I was given this opportunity and decided to accept it but, eerlijk, I’m sure that this it! Maybe I just wanted a chance to go out with a win because I lost my last one? Ik weet het niet. 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, goed, in a word, unordinary, op zijn zachtst gezegd. 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 zijn pro-debuut vs. Lowell’s (MA) Jonathan Perez (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 de matroos” Rivera vs. Brockton’s (MA) Huston Crayton (1-8, 0 KO), pro-debuting Southbridge (MA) bokser Wilfredo Pagan vs. Puerto Rican Alexander Picot (1-1-1, 0 KO) at a 145-pound catchweight, pro-debuting Springfield (MA) junior vedergewicht Luis “Pancho” Santiago vs, Mexican Jonathan Ramos (1-2, 0 KO), 2016 N.W. Golden Gloves kampioen Antonius Laureano (1-0), of East Haven (CT), vs. Boston junior welterweight Rafael Francis (0-8), Saugus (MA) licht zwaargewicht Brandon Montella (5-0, 4 KO) vs. Mexican veteran Roberto El Viejo” Valenzuela (69-73-2, 56 KO) and unbeaten Lawrence (MA) zwaargewicht Jean Pierre Augstin (7-0-1, 3 KO).
Alle gevechten en vechters zijn aan verandering.
Tickets, geprijsd op $65.00 (eerste rang), $45.00 (preferred seating) en $35.00 (algemene toelating), te koop en beschikbaar voor aankoop bij www.ThePalladium.net of het Palladium box office (alleen algemene toelating), of door contact 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.
INFORMATIE:
Facebook.com/RiveraPromotionsEntertainment
Tjilpen: @RiveraPromoEnt @joseriverachamp
Inaugural “New England's Future” series event in Worcester