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Boxing the way out for pro-debuting “The Special One” Sharad Collier

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Чэрвеня 16 at Xfinity Centre in Hartford, Канэктыкут

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HARTFORD, Канэктыкут. (Чэрвеня 7, 2018) – Hartford boxing prospect “The Special One “Sharad Collier has overcome tougher obstacles in life than he may ever face in the ring.

 

 

 

The two-time New England Golden Gloves champion will make his professional debut Saturday night, Чэрвеня 16, on Hartford Boxing Promotions’ inaugural event, “Fight Night at The Capital”, at Xfinity Centre in Hartford.

 

 

 

“I’m excited to make my pro debut at home in Hartford,” Collier said. “Fans are going to see a whole new beast: more power, speed and I’m not just in the ring to fight. I’m going to put on a show. Here’s what ‘Special’ stands for: S is for speed, P for power, E for enthusiasm, C for charisma, I for intelligence, A for – атлетызм, L is for the looks.”

 

 

 

Universal Boxing Federation (UBF) All America light heavyweight champion Рычард “Папа Морячок Чалавек” Рывэра (7-0, 6 КО) will defend his title and fight Mexican challenger Jaime “Zarco” Solorio (12-3-2, 9 КО) in the eight-round main event. They will also fight for the vacant ABF Continental Americas Championship.

 

 

The 21-year-Collier, who will fight Ohio’s Antonio Castillo, Малодшы. (1-0) in a four-round Special Welterweight Attraction, has dedicated his boxing career to his uncle and father. His uncle was murdered three years outside of a venue in which Sharad was boxing and, sadly, his father has been in and out of prison. Collier grew up in toughest part of (south) Хартфард, spent time in a detention center and, at times, lived in and out of foster homes.

 

 

 

“I’ve been through a lot in life,” the charismatic Collier admitted. “I’ve had to fight my whole life. My goals include becoming world champion, making good money, and buying a house. I have two kids and I want them to have a better life than I did. I love boxing and it’s my way out.”

 

 

 

Undefeated Danbury, CT lightweight Амар “Звер” Bordoy, Малодшы. (5-0, 1 KO) will fight in his first scheduled six-round bout versus. Аляксандр “El Bravo” піка (2-5-1), fighting out of Hartford by way of Puerto Rico.

 

 

Also fighting on the undercard, усе чатыры раўнды прыступы, are Hartford featherweight Луіс “Lobito” Рывэра (4-3) супраць. Phillip Davis (1-1-1), of Worcester, Масачусэтс; pro-debuting New Haven, CT lightweight Anuel Rosa супраць. Cleveland’s Roger Бланкеншип (1-3), New Britain, CT featherweight Nathan Martinez in his professional debut vs. New Bedford’s (Масачусэтс)Henry Garcia (0-1), Hartford lightweight Jose Maysonet супраць. Justin Morales, of New Bedford, Масачусэтс, in a battle of pro-debut fighters, and another pair of pro debut fighters, Bridgeport, CT featherweight Jacob Marrero супраць. Jimmy Santiago, of New York City, and New Haven junior welterweight prospect Jeffrey Torres (4-0, 2 КО) супраць. TBA..

 

 

 

Boxing’s rich roots in the Hartford market dates back nearly a full century, headlined by International Hall of Famers Willie “Will o’ the Wisp” Pep і Christopher “Battling” Battalino. Other top-area boxers include world champion Marlon “Magic Man” Starling, тытул чэмпіёна свету супернікі Gaspar “El Indio” Ortega, і Ізраіль “хутчэй” Кардона, і 1996 USA Olympic Boxing Team captain Лоўрэнс Клей-Бі.

 

 

 

Усе баі і байцы могуць быць зменены.

 

 

Квіткі, па цане $80.00, $60.00 і $40.00, are on sale and available to purchase, а таксама $125.00 VIP tickets that include food and soft drinks), at Ticket Master outlets or at the Hartford Boxing Center gym.

 

 

Дзверы адкрываюцца ў 6 p.m. І, першы бой пачынаецца ў 7 p.m. І.

 

 

 

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“Fight Night at the Capital” Press Conference Quotes

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Чэрвеня 16 at Xfinity Centre in Hartford, Канэктыкут
Press Conference group picture courtesy of Jason Rodriguez / Superelite Boxing
HARTFORD, Канэктыкут. (Мая 31, 2018) – Hartford Boxing Promotions (HBP) hosted a press conference yesterday at the Hartford Boxing Center to promote its first event, “Fight Night at the Capital”, Чэрвеня 16 at Xfinity Centre in Hartford, Канэктыкут.
Below are quotes from yesterday’s press conference.
HBP’s goal is to bring quality boxing back to Hartford, which has a rich tradition dating back nearly a full century, headlined by International Hall of Famers Willie “Will o’ the Wisp” Pep і Christopher “Battling” Battalino. Other top-area boxers include world champion Marlon “Magic Man” Starling, тытул чэмпіёна свету супернікі Gaspar “El Indio” Ortega, і Ізраіль “хутчэй” Кардона, і 1996 USA Olympic Boxing Team captain Лоўрэнс Клей-Бі.
Квіткі, па цане $80.00, $60.00 і $40.00, are on sale and available to purchase, а таксама $125.00 VIP tickets that include food and soft drinks), at Ticket Master outlets or at the Hartford Boxing Center gym.
Дзверы адкрываюцца ў 6 p.m. І, першы бой пачынаецца ў 7 p.m. І.
“FIGHT NIGHT AT THE CAPITAL” * Чэрвеня 16, 2018 * XFINITY CENTRE, HARTFORD, Канэктыкут
MAIN EVENT – UBF ALL AMERICA &
VACANT ABF CONTINENTAL AMERICAS LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP – 8 Раўндзе
RICHARD RIVERA JAIME “Zarco” SOLORIO
Чэмпіён Прэтэндэнт
Хартфард, Канэктыкут San Quinton, Мексіка
7-0 (6 КО) 12-3-2 (9 КО)
CO-FEATURE — Легкавагавіка – 6 Раўндзе
OMAR BORDOY, JR. ALEXANDER PICOT
Danbury, Канэктыкут Хартфард, CT by way of Puerto Rico
5-0 (1 KO) 2-5-1
SPECIAL JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHT ATTRACTION – 4 Раўндзе
SHARAD COLLIER TBA
2-time New England Golden Gloves Champion
Хартфард, Канэктыкут
Pro Дэбют
Featherweights – 4 Раўндзе
Луісе “Lobito” RIVERA PHILLIP DAVIS
Хартфард, Канэктыкут Вустер, Масачусэтс
4-3 1-1-1
Легкавагавіка – 4 Раўндзе
ANUEL ROSA ROGER BLANKENSHIP
New Haven, Канэктыкут Кліўленд, Агаё
Pro Дэбют 1-3
Featherweights – 4 Раўндзе
NATHAN MARTINEZ HENRY GARCIA
New Britain, Канэктыкут New Bedford, Масачусэтс
Pro Дэбют 0-1
Легкавагавіка – 4 Раўндзе
JOSE MAYSONET JUSTIN MORALES
Хартфард, Канэктыкут New Bedford, Масачусэтс
Pro Дэбют Pro Дэбют
Featherweights – 4 Раўндзе
JACOB “Lefty” MARRERO JIMMY SANTIAGO
Bridgeport, Канэктыкут Нью-Ёрк, Нью-Ёрк
Pro Дэбют Pro Дэбют
JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHTS — 4 Раўндзе
JEFFREY TORRES TBA
New Haven, Канэктыкут
4-0 (2 КО)
(all fights & fighters subject to change)
Прэс-канферэнцыя Катыроўкі
Tony Blanco, Прамоўтэр: “I’m really excited to do this in Hartford. There wouldn’t be a show without these guys. We work for them.”
Michael Tran, Прамоўтэр: “We’re really excited to feature some of top Connecticut boxers including many pro debuts of some of Connecticut’s best young fighters. Fans will be able to see them all in action on June 16й. We’re bringing boxing back and it’s only right that we have this event in the capital of Connecticut.”
Richard Rivera: “People ask me why I box? Я люблю гэта, no other reason. Як аматар, I fought for the love of the sport. I’m blessed now because I’m getting paid, but I still love it. We do need to eat and because we have a lot of pro debuts on this card, it means we have a lot of hungry fighters. Чэрвеня 16й, I’m going to do my thing and, trust me, there are going to be a lot of fireworks. I’ve watched a lot of these guys train. We’re finally fighting in our hometown and we’re going to better all the time.
“Boxing helps save lives. Boxing is a performing art. Kids get off the street in in the gym. This is a movement! We are a forced to be reckoned with and boxing gives everybody a chance.”.
Sharad Collier: “I’d like to thank Tony Blanco and Hartford Boxing Promotions for putting me on this card and my team. It’s going to be a good night. Я гатовы ісці. I’m going to keep working hard and keep being smart.”
Луіс Рывэра: “I want to thank Hartford Boxing Promotions and my coach, Papo Colon. Come June 16й, it’s going to be an interesting night.”
Nathan Martinez: “I’m thankful for this opportunity on June 16й. Come June 16й, expect a big fight.”
Jose Maysonet: “Thanks to my team and on June 16й, I will be ready.”
Anuel Rosa: “Thanks to Hartford Boxing Promotions for putting me on this show and to my trainer, Луіс Раса, for my eight weeks of training. I knew this day was coming and I’ll be ready. When people see me fight, you’ll want me on the next card.”
Jacob Marrero: I want to thank Tony Blanco for this opportunity to make my pro debut and my team for getting me ready for my fight.”
Jeffrey Torres: “I want to thank my coach, Луіс Раса. I’ll be 100-percent ready on June 16й.”
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Hartford Boxing Promotions Announces inaugural show “Fight Night at the Capital”

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Рычард “Патрапіўшы” Rivera to headline & Amateur star Sharad Collier turning pro
Чэрвеня 16 at Xfinity Centre in Hartford, Канэктыкут

(L-Р) – Sharad Collier, promoter/trainer Tony Blanco & Richard Rivera

HARTFORD, Канэктыкут. (Мая 3, 2018) -Hartford Boxing Promotions has announced its inaugural event, “Fight Night at the Capital”, to take place Saturday night, Чэрвеня 16, at Xfinity Centre in Hartford, Канэктыкут.

 

 

Boxing trainer Tony Blanco and his Hartford Boxing Center gym partner, Michael Tran, have teamed with their undefeated light heavyweight prospect, Рычард “Папа Морячок Чалавек” Рывэра (7-0, 6 КО), to form Hartford Boxing Promotions.

 

 

“I’m excited about the entire card and providing a platform for some of the best amateurs in recent Connecticut boxing history to fight,” Blanco said. “‘Popeye’ is in the main event. He’s sparred against world champions and each experience has given him more confidence. He’s on his way to greatness. We’re also showcasing (‘The Special One’) Sharad Collier in his pro debut. This kid is something special. Richard is exactly what Hartford needs, somebody youngster can look up to as a role model. ‘Popeye’ is exciting to watch and very popular. Sharad is going to be like that, занадта.

 

 

“I’m thrilled to partner with Richard and Michael to bring boxing back to Hartford, which is a hotbed for boxing, and it has a rich boxing history. There’s a lot of talent here right now and fans will see that June 16й.”

 

 

Boxing’s roots in the Hartford market dates back nearly a full century, headlined by International Hall of Famers Willie “Will o’ the Wisp” Pep і Christopher “Battling” Battalino. Other top-area boxers include world champion Marlon “Magic Man” Starling, тытул чэмпіёна свету супернікі Gaspar “El Indio” Ortega і Ізраіль “хутчэй” Кардона, і 1996 USA Olympic Boxing Team captain Лоўрэнс Клей-Бі.

 

 

The hardest hitter in New England, rising star Rivera will defend his Universal Boxing Federation (UBF) New England light heavyweight title in the eight-round main event versus an opponent to be determined.

 

 

 

“I’m blessed to help bring boxing back to Hartford,” Rivera commented. “I’m honored to headline our first show, Fans will see good boxing and be entertained. I’m going to put on a good performance on an exciting night. Не магу дачакацца!”

 

 

The 21-yer-old Collard, fighting out of Hartford like Rivera, will be competing in the National Golden Gloves Championships, starting May 14th in Omaha, Небраска, before returning home to turn pro in a four-round Special Junior Welterweight Attraction versus Карлас Галіндо (0-2), з Woburn, Масачусэтс.

 

 

“Tony is like my second father and I’m grateful to him for allowing me to make my pro debut in my hometown,” Collier remarked. “I’m bringing a big fan-base and I’m going to put on a show. I’m familiar with a lot of fighters on this card. ‘Popeye’ is like my big brother. We train and have traveled together as amateurs. We motivate each other. I’m going to try and get a faster knockout than him June 16й.”

 

 

Undefeated Danbury, CT lightweight Амар “Звер” Bordoy, Малодшы. (5-0, 1 KO) in his first scheduled six-rounder vs. Аляксандр “El Bravo” піка (2-5-1), fighting out of Hartford by way of Puerto Rico.

 

 

Also fighting on the undercard, усе чатыры раўнды прыступы, are Hartford featherweight Луіс “Lobito” Рывэра (4-3) супраць. Phillip Davis (1-1-1), of Worcester, Масачусэтс; pro-debuting New Haven, CT lightweight Anuel Rosa супраць. Cleveland’s Roger Бланкеншип (1-3), New Britain, CT featherweight Nathan Martinez in his professional debut vs. New Bedford’s (Масачусэтс)Henry Garcia (1-0), Hartford lightweight Jose Maysonette супраць. Justin Morales, of New Bedford, in a battle of pro-debut fighters, and another pair of pro debut fighters, Bridgeport, CT featherweight Jacob Marrero супраць. Jimmy Santiago, of New York City.

 

 

Усе баі і байцы могуць быць зменены.

 

 

Квіткі, па цане $80.00, $60.00 і $40.00, are on sale and available to purchase, а таксама $125.00 VIP tickets that include food and soft drinks), at Ticket Master outlets or at the Hartford Boxing Center gym.

 

 

Дзверы адкрываюцца ў 6 p.m. І, першы бой пачынаецца ў 7 p.m. І.

 

 

Sponsors include Hot 93.7 FM, Hartford Boxing Center, Foster Buddies Network and HBC ProShop.

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