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

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Birželis 16 at Xfinity Centre in Hartford, KT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HARTFORD, Conn. (Birželis 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, Birželis 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 – altetiškumas, L is for the looks.”

 

 

 

Universal Boxing Federation (UBF) All America light heavyweight champion Richardas “Popeye jūrininkas Vyras” Rivera (7-0, 6 Kos) will defend his title and fight Mexican challenger Jaime “Zarco” Solorio (12-3-2, 9 Kos) aštuonių turų pagrindiniame turnyre. They will also fight for the vacant ABF Continental Americas Championship.

 

 

The 21-year-Collier, who will fight Ohio’s Antonio Castillo, Jaunesnysis. (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) Hartfordas, 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 Omaras “Žvėris” Bordoy, Jaunesnysis. (5-0, 1 KO) will fight in his first scheduled six-round bout versus. Aleksandras “el Bravo” Pilot (2-5-1), fighting out of Hartford by way of Puerto Rico.

 

 

Also fighting on the undercard, visi keturių apvalių kautynėse, are Hartford featherweight Luis “Lobito” Rivera (4-3) vs. Phillip Davis (1-1-1), Vusterio, MA; pro-debuting New Haven, CT lightweight Anuel Rosa vs. Cleveland’s Rogeris Blankenship (1-3), New Britain, CT featherweight Nathan Martinez in his professional debut vs. New Bedford’s (MA)Henry Garcia (0-1), Hartford lightweight Jose Maysonet vs. Justin Morales, of New Bedford, MA, in a battle of pro-debut fighters, and another pair of pro debut fighters, Bridžportas, CT featherweight Jacob Marrero vs. Jimmy Santiago, of New York City, and New Haven junior welterweight prospect Jeffrey Torres (4-0, 2 Kos) vs. 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 ir Christopher “Battling” Battalino. Other top-area boxers include world champion Marlonas “Magija Vyras” Starling, pasaulio čempionų titulą iššūkių Gaspar “El Indio” Ortega, ir Izraelis “gana” cardona, ir 1996 USA Olympic Boxing Team captain Lawrence Molis-Bey.

 

 

 

Visi kovoja ir kovotojai gali kisti.

 

 

Bilietai, kaina $80.00, $60.00 ir $40.00, are on sale and available to purchase, taip pat $125.00 VIP tickets that include food and soft drinks), at Ticket Master outlets or at the Hartford Boxing Center gym.

 

 

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“Fight Night at the Capital” Spaudos konferencija Citatos

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Birželis 16 at Xfinity Centre in Hartford, KT
Press Conference group picture courtesy of Jason Rodriguez / Superelite Boxing
HARTFORD, Conn. (Gegužė 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”, Birželis 16 at Xfinity Centre in Hartford, Konektikutas.
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 ir Christopher “Battling” Battalino. Other top-area boxers include world champion Marlonas “Magija Vyras” Starling, pasaulio čempionų titulą iššūkių Gaspar “El Indio” Ortega, ir Izraelis “gana” cardona, ir 1996 USA Olympic Boxing Team captain Lawrence Molis-Bey.
Bilietai, kaina $80.00, $60.00 ir $40.00, are on sale and available to purchase, taip pat $125.00 VIP tickets that include food and soft drinks), at Ticket Master outlets or at the Hartford Boxing Center gym.
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“FIGHT NIGHT AT THE CAPITAL” * Birželis 16, 2018 * XFINITY CENTRE, HARTFORD, KT
Main Event – UBF ALL AMERICA &
VACANT ABF CONTINENTAL AMERICAS LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP – 8 ROUNDS
RICHARD RIVERA JAIME “Zarco” SOLORIO
Čempionas Varžovas
Hartfordas, KT San Quinton, Meksika
7-0 (6 Kos) 12-3-2 (9 Kos)
CO-FEATURE — Lengvasvoriai – 6 ROUNDS
OMAR BORDOY, JR. ALEXANDER PICOT
Danbury, KT Hartfordas, CT by way of Puerto Rico
5-0 (1 KO) 2-5-1
SPECIAL JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHT ATTRACTION – 4 ROUNDS
SHARAD COLLIER TBA
2-time New England Golden Gloves Champion
Hartfordas, KT
Pro debiutas
FEATHERWEIGHTS – 4 ROUNDS
LUIS “Lobito” RIVERA PHILLIP DAVIS
Hartfordas, KT Vusteris, MA
4-3 1-1-1
Lengvasvoriai – 4 ROUNDS
ANUEL ROSA ROGER BLANKENSHIP
Naujas rojus, KT Klyvlendas, OH
Pro debiutas 1-3
FEATHERWEIGHTS – 4 ROUNDS
NATHAN MARTINEZ HENRY GARCIA
New Britain, KT Naujasis Bedfordas, MA
Pro debiutas 0-1
Lengvasvoriai – 4 ROUNDS
JOSE MAYSONET JUSTIN MORALES
Hartfordas, KT Naujasis Bedfordas, MA
Pro debiutas Pro debiutas
FEATHERWEIGHTS – 4 ROUNDS
JACOB “Lefty” MARRERO JIMMY SANTIAGO
Bridžportas, KT Niujorkas, NY
Pro debiutas Pro debiutas
JUNIOR pusvidutinio svorio kategorijų kovotojams — 4 ROUNDS
JEFFREY TORRES TBA
Naujas rojus, KT
4-0 (2 Kos)
(Visi kovoja & kovotojai gali keistis)
Spaudos konferencija KVOTOS
Tony Blanco, Propaguotojas: “I’m really excited to do this in Hartford. There wouldn’t be a show without these guys. We work for them.”
Michael Tran, Propaguotojas: “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 16oji. 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? Man tai patinka, no other reason. Kaip mėgėjas, 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. Birželio 16oji, I’m going to do my thing and, Pasitikėk manimi, 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. Aš pasiruošęs eiti. I’m going to keep working hard and keep being smart.”
luis Rivera: “I want to thank Hartford Boxing Promotions and my coach, Papo Colon. Come June 16oji, it’s going to be an interesting night.”
Nathan Martinez: “I’m thankful for this opportunity on June 16oji. Come June 16oji, expect a big fight.”
Jose Maysonet: “Thanks to my team and on June 16oji, I will be ready.”
Anuel Rosa: “Thanks to Hartford Boxing Promotions for putting me on this show and to my trainer, Luis Rosa, 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, Luis Rosa. I’ll be 100-percent ready on June 16oji.”
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Hartford Boxing Promotions Announces inaugural show “Fight Night at the Capital”

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Richardas “Popajus” Rivera to headline & Amateur star Sharad Collier turning pro
Birželis 16 at Xfinity Centre in Hartford, KT

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

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

 

 

Boxing trainer Tony Blanco and his Hartford Boxing Center gym partner, Michael Tran, have teamed with their undefeated light heavyweight prospect, Richardas “Popeye jūrininkas Vyras” Rivera (7-0, 6 Kos), 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, taip pat.

 

 

“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 16oji.”

 

 

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 ir Christopher “Battling” Battalino. Other top-area boxers include world champion Marlonas “Magija Vyras” Starling, pasaulio čempionų titulą iššūkių Gaspar “El Indio” Ortega ir Izraelis “gana” cardona, ir 1996 USA Olympic Boxing Team captain Lawrence Molis-Bey.

 

 

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. Aš negaliu laukti,!”

 

 

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, Nebraska, before returning home to turn pro in a four-round Special Junior Welterweight Attraction versus Carlos Galindo (0-2), iš Woburn, Masačusetsas.

 

 

“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 16oji.”

 

 

Undefeated Danbury, CT lightweight Omaras “Žvėris” Bordoy, Jaunesnysis. (5-0, 1 KO) in his first scheduled six-rounder vs. Aleksandras “el Bravo” Pilot (2-5-1), fighting out of Hartford by way of Puerto Rico.

 

 

Also fighting on the undercard, visi keturių apvalių kautynėse, are Hartford featherweight Luis “Lobito” Rivera (4-3) vs. Phillip Davis (1-1-1), Vusterio, MA; pro-debuting New Haven, CT lightweight Anuel Rosa vs. Cleveland’s Rogeris Blankenship (1-3), New Britain, CT featherweight Nathan Martinez in his professional debut vs. New Bedford’s (MA)Henry Garcia (1-0), Hartford lightweight Jose Maysonette vs. Justin Morales, of New Bedford, in a battle of pro-debut fighters, and another pair of pro debut fighters, Bridžportas, CT featherweight Jacob Marrero vs. Jimmy Santiago, of New York City.

 

 

Visi kovoja ir kovotojai gali kisti.

 

 

Bilietai, kaina $80.00, $60.00 ir $40.00, are on sale and available to purchase, taip pat $125.00 VIP tickets that include food and soft drinks), at Ticket Master outlets or at the Hartford Boxing Center gym.

 

 

Durys atviros ne 6 p.m. IR, Pirmasis bijau prasideda 7 p.m. IR.

 

 

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

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