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

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ਜੂਨ 16 at Xfinity Centre in Hartford, CT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HARTFORD, ਕੁਨੈਕਸ਼ਨ. (ਜੂਨ 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, ਜੂਨ 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 – ਅਥਲੈਟਿਕਸ, L is for the looks.”

 

 

 

Universal Boxing Federation (UBF) All America light heavyweight champion ਰਿਚਰਡ “Popeye The Sailor ਮਨੁੱਖ” Rivera (7-0, 6 ਕੋਸ) will defend his title and fight Mexican challenger Jaime “Zarco” Solorio (12-3-2, 9 ਕੋਸ) 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, ਜੂਨੀਅਰ. (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) ਹਾਰ੍ਟਫਰ੍ਡ, 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 ਉਮਰ “ਜਾਨਵਰ” Bordoy, ਜੂਨੀਅਰ. (5-0, 1 KO) will fight in his first scheduled six-round bout versus. ਸਿਕੰਦਰ “ਏਲ ਬਰਾਵੋ” Picot (2-5-1), fighting out of Hartford by way of Puerto Rico.

 

 

Also fighting on the undercard, ਸਾਰੇ ਚਾਰ-ਗੇੜ ਮੁਕਾਬਲੇ ਵਿੱਚ, are Hartford featherweight ਲੁਈਸ “Lobito” Rivera (4-3) ਬਨਾਮ. Phillip Davis (1-1-1), of Worcester, ਐਮ; pro-debuting New Haven, CT lightweight Anuel Rosa ਬਨਾਮ. Cleveland’s ਰੋਜ਼ਰ Blankenship (1-3), New Britain, CT featherweight Nathan Martinez in his professional debut vs. New Bedford’s (ਐਮ)Henry Garcia (0-1), Hartford lightweight Jose Maysonet ਬਨਾਮ. Justin Morales, of New Bedford, ਐਮ, in a battle of pro-debut fighters, and another pair of pro debut fighters, Bridgeport, CT featherweight Jacob Marrero ਬਨਾਮ. Jimmy Santiago, of New York City, and New Haven junior welterweight prospect Jeffrey Torres (4-0, 2 ਕੋਸ) ਬਨਾਮ. 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 ਅਤੇ Christopher “Battling” Battalino. Other top-area boxers include world champion ਮਾਰਲਨ “Magic ਮਨੁੱਖ” Starling, ਵਿਸ਼ਵ ਦਾ ਸਿਰਲੇਖ ਚੈਲੰਜਰਜ਼ Gaspar “El Indio” Ortega, ਅਤੇ ਇਸਰਾਏਲ “ਨਾ” Cardona, ਅਤੇ 1996 USA Olympic Boxing Team captain ਲਾਰੰਸ ਕਲੇ-Bey.

 

 

 

ਸਾਰੇ ਝਗੜੇ ਅਤੇ ਘੁਲਾਟੀਏ ਦੀ ਬਦਲੀ ਦੇ ਅਧੀਨ ਹਨ,.

 

 

ਟਿਕਟ, 'ਤੇ ਚੋਣ $80.00, $60.00 ਅਤੇ $40.00, are on sale and available to purchase, ਅਤੇ $125.00 VIP tickets that include food and soft drinks), at Ticket Master outlets or at the Hartford Boxing Center gym.

 

 

'ਤੇ ਖੁੱਲ੍ਹੇ ਦਰਵਾਜ਼ੇ 6 ਦੁਪਿਹਰ. ਅਤੇ, ਪਹਿਲੇ ਮੁਕਾਬਲੇ 'ਤੇ ਸ਼ੁਰੂ 7 ਦੁਪਿਹਰ. ਅਤੇ.

 

 

 

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“Fight Night at the Capital” Press Conference Quotes

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ਜੂਨ 16 at Xfinity Centre in Hartford, CT
Press Conference group picture courtesy of Jason Rodriguez / Superelite Boxing
HARTFORD, ਕੁਨੈਕਸ਼ਨ. (ਮਈ 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”, ਜੂਨ 16 at Xfinity Centre in Hartford, ਕਨੇਟੀਕਟ.
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 ਅਤੇ Christopher “Battling” Battalino. Other top-area boxers include world champion ਮਾਰਲਨ “Magic ਮਨੁੱਖ” Starling, ਵਿਸ਼ਵ ਦਾ ਸਿਰਲੇਖ ਚੈਲੰਜਰਜ਼ Gaspar “El Indio” Ortega, ਅਤੇ ਇਸਰਾਏਲ “ਨਾ” Cardona, ਅਤੇ 1996 USA Olympic Boxing Team captain ਲਾਰੰਸ ਕਲੇ-Bey.
ਟਿਕਟ, 'ਤੇ ਚੋਣ $80.00, $60.00 ਅਤੇ $40.00, are on sale and available to purchase, ਅਤੇ $125.00 VIP tickets that include food and soft drinks), at Ticket Master outlets or at the Hartford Boxing Center gym.
'ਤੇ ਖੁੱਲ੍ਹੇ ਦਰਵਾਜ਼ੇ 6 ਦੁਪਿਹਰ. ਅਤੇ, ਪਹਿਲੇ ਮੁਕਾਬਲੇ 'ਤੇ ਸ਼ੁਰੂ 7 ਦੁਪਿਹਰ. ਅਤੇ.
“FIGHT NIGHT AT THE CAPITAL” * ਜੂਨ 16, 2018 * XFINITY CENTRE, HARTFORD, CT
ਪ੍ਰਮੁੱਖ ਸਮਾਰੋਹ – UBF ALL AMERICA &
VACANT ABF CONTINENTAL AMERICAS LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP – 8 ਦੌਰ
RICHARD RIVERA JAIME “Zarco” SOLORIO
ਜੇਤੂ Challenger
ਹਾਰ੍ਟਫਰ੍ਡ, CT San Quinton, ਮੈਕਸੀਕੋ
7-0 (6 ਕੋਸ) 12-3-2 (9 ਕੋਸ)
CO-FEATURE — LIGHTWEIGHTS – 6 ਦੌਰ
OMAR BORDOY, JR. ALEXANDER PICOT
Danbury, CT ਹਾਰ੍ਟਫਰ੍ਡ, CT by way of Puerto Rico
5-0 (1 KO) 2-5-1
SPECIAL JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHT ATTRACTION – 4 ਦੌਰ
SHARAD COLLIER TBA
2-time New England Golden Gloves Champion
ਹਾਰ੍ਟਫਰ੍ਡ, CT
ਪ੍ਰੋ ਪਰਥਮ
FEATHERWEIGHTS – 4 ਦੌਰ
ਲੁਈਸ “Lobito” RIVERA PHILLIP DAVIS
ਹਾਰ੍ਟਫਰ੍ਡ, CT ਵਰ੍ਸੇਸ੍ਟਰ, ਐਮ
4-3 1-1-1
LIGHTWEIGHTS – 4 ਦੌਰ
ANUEL ROSA ROGER BLANKENSHIP
New Haven, CT Cleveland, OH
ਪ੍ਰੋ ਪਰਥਮ 1-3
FEATHERWEIGHTS – 4 ਦੌਰ
NATHAN MARTINEZ HENRY GARCIA
New Britain, CT New Bedford, ਐਮ
ਪ੍ਰੋ ਪਰਥਮ 0-1
LIGHTWEIGHTS – 4 ਦੌਰ
JOSE MAYSONET JUSTIN MORALES
ਹਾਰ੍ਟਫਰ੍ਡ, CT New Bedford, ਐਮ
ਪ੍ਰੋ ਪਰਥਮ ਪ੍ਰੋ ਪਰਥਮ
FEATHERWEIGHTS – 4 ਦੌਰ
JACOB “Lefty” MARRERO JIMMY SANTIAGO
Bridgeport, CT ਨ੍ਯੂ ਯੋਕ, NY
ਪ੍ਰੋ ਪਰਥਮ ਪ੍ਰੋ ਪਰਥਮ
ਜੂਨੀਅਰ WELTERWEIGHTS — 4 ਦੌਰ
JEFFREY TORRES TBA
New Haven, CT
4-0 (2 ਕੋਸ)
(all fights & fighters subject to change)
ਪ੍ਰੈਸ ਕਾਨਫਰੰਸ ਦਾ ਹਵਾਲਾ
Tony Blanco, ਪ੍ਰਮੋਟਰ: “I’m really excited to do this in Hartford. There wouldn’t be a show without these guys. We work for them.”
Michael Tran, ਪ੍ਰਮੋਟਰ: “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 16th. 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? ਮੈਨੂੰ ਬਹੁਤ ਪਸੰਦ ਹੈ, no other reason. ਇੱਕ ਸ਼ੁਕੀਨ ਹੋਣ ਦੇ ਨਾਤੇ, 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. ਜੂਨ 'ਤੇ 16th, 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. ਮੈਨੂੰ ਜਾਣ ਲਈ ਤਿਆਰ ਰਿਹਾ. I’m going to keep working hard and keep being smart.”
ਲੁਈਸ Rivera: “I want to thank Hartford Boxing Promotions and my coach, Papo Colon. Come June 16th, it’s going to be an interesting night.”
Nathan Martinez: “I’m thankful for this opportunity on June 16th. Come June 16th, expect a big fight.”
Jose Maysonet: “Thanks to my team and on June 16th, I will be ready.”
Anuel Rosa: “Thanks to Hartford Boxing Promotions for putting me on this show and to my trainer, ਲੁਈਸ 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, ਲੁਈਸ Rosa. I’ll be 100-percent ready on June 16th.”
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Hartford Boxing Promotions Announces inaugural show “Fight Night at the Capital”

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ਸਫਲਤਾਪੂਰਵਕ ਚਾਨਣ Heavyweight
ਰਿਚਰਡ “Popeye” Rivera to headline & Amateur star Sharad Collier turning pro
ਜੂਨ 16 at Xfinity Centre in Hartford, CT

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

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

 

 

Boxing trainer Tony Blanco and his Hartford Boxing Center gym partner, Michael Tran, have teamed with their undefeated light heavyweight prospect, ਰਿਚਰਡ “Popeye The Sailor ਮਨੁੱਖ” Rivera (7-0, 6 ਕੋਸ), 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, ਵੀ.

 

 

“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 16th.”

 

 

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 ਅਤੇ Christopher “Battling” Battalino. Other top-area boxers include world champion ਮਾਰਲਨ “Magic ਮਨੁੱਖ” Starling, ਵਿਸ਼ਵ ਦਾ ਸਿਰਲੇਖ ਚੈਲੰਜਰਜ਼ Gaspar “El Indio” Ortega ਅਤੇ ਇਸਰਾਏਲ “ਨਾ” Cardona, ਅਤੇ 1996 USA Olympic Boxing Team captain ਲਾਰੰਸ ਕਲੇ-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. ਮੈਂ ਇੰਤਜਾਰ ਨਹੀਂ ਕਰ ਸੱਕਦਾ!”

 

 

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

 

 

“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 16th.”

 

 

Undefeated Danbury, CT lightweight ਉਮਰ “ਜਾਨਵਰ” Bordoy, ਜੂਨੀਅਰ. (5-0, 1 KO) in his first scheduled six-rounder vs. ਸਿਕੰਦਰ “ਏਲ ਬਰਾਵੋ” Picot (2-5-1), fighting out of Hartford by way of Puerto Rico.

 

 

Also fighting on the undercard, ਸਾਰੇ ਚਾਰ-ਗੇੜ ਮੁਕਾਬਲੇ ਵਿੱਚ, are Hartford featherweight ਲੁਈਸ “Lobito” Rivera (4-3) ਬਨਾਮ. Phillip Davis (1-1-1), of Worcester, ਐਮ; pro-debuting New Haven, CT lightweight Anuel Rosa ਬਨਾਮ. Cleveland’s ਰੋਜ਼ਰ Blankenship (1-3), New Britain, CT featherweight Nathan Martinez in his professional debut vs. New Bedford’s (ਐਮ)Henry Garcia (1-0), Hartford lightweight Jose Maysonette ਬਨਾਮ. Justin Morales, of New Bedford, in a battle of pro-debut fighters, and another pair of pro debut fighters, Bridgeport, CT featherweight Jacob Marrero ਬਨਾਮ. Jimmy Santiago, of New York City.

 

 

ਸਾਰੇ ਝਗੜੇ ਅਤੇ ਘੁਲਾਟੀਏ ਦੀ ਬਦਲੀ ਦੇ ਅਧੀਨ ਹਨ,.

 

 

ਟਿਕਟ, 'ਤੇ ਚੋਣ $80.00, $60.00 ਅਤੇ $40.00, are on sale and available to purchase, ਅਤੇ $125.00 VIP tickets that include food and soft drinks), at Ticket Master outlets or at the Hartford Boxing Center gym.

 

 

'ਤੇ ਖੁੱਲ੍ਹੇ ਦਰਵਾਜ਼ੇ 6 ਦੁਪਿਹਰ. ਅਤੇ, ਪਹਿਲੇ ਮੁਕਾਬਲੇ 'ਤੇ ਸ਼ੁਰੂ 7 ਦੁਪਿਹਰ. ਅਤੇ.

 

 

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

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