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Hartford Boxing Promotions Announces inaugural show “Fight Night at the Capital”

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El invicte pes semipesado
Richard “Popeye” Rivera to headline & Amateur star Sharad Collier turning pro
Juny 16 at Xfinity Centre in Hartford, Connecticut

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

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

 

 

Boxing trainer Tony Blanco and his Hartford Boxing Center gym partner, Michael Tran, have teamed with their undefeated light heavyweight prospect, Richard “Popeye el mariner” 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, massa.

 

 

“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 16º.”

 

 

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 i Christopher “Battling” Battalino. Other top-area boxers include world champion Marlon “Magic Man” Estornell, reptadors al títol mundial Gaspar “El Indio” Ortega i Israel “més aviat” Cardona, i 1996 USA Olympic Boxing Team captain Lawrence d'Clay-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. No puc esperar!”

 

 

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), de Woburn, Massachusetts.

 

 

“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 16º.”

 

 

Undefeated Danbury, CT lightweight Omar “La Bèstia” Bordoy, Jr. (5-0, 1 KO) in his first scheduled six-rounder vs. Alejandro “el Bravo” cop de gràcia (2-5-1), fighting out of Hartford by way of Puerto Rico.

 

 

També lluitant a la targeta inferior, tot en combats de quatre assalts, are Hartford featherweight Luis “Lobito” Rivera (4-3) vs. Phillip Davis (1-1-1), of Worcester, Massachusetts; pro-debuting New Haven, CT lightweight Anuel Rosa vs. Cleveland’s Roger Blankenship (1-3), New Britain, CT featherweight Nathan Martinez in his professional debut vs. New Bedford’s (Massachusetts)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, Bridgeport, CT featherweight Jacob Marrero vs. Jimmy Santiago, of New York City.

 

 

Totes les baralles i els lluitadors estan subjectes a canvi.

 

 

Entrades, preu de $80.00, $60.00 i $40.00, are on sale and available to purchase, així com $125.00 VIP tickets that include food and soft drinks), at Ticket Master outlets or at the Hartford Boxing Center gym.

 

 

Les portes obren a 6 p.m. I, primera baralla comença a les 7 p.m. I.

 

 

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

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Hartford Boxing Promotions To launch this summer

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(L-R) – Michael Tran, Richard Rivera & Tony Blanco

HARTFORD, Conn. (Abril 4, 2018) – Professional boxing’s newest promotional company, Hartford Boxing Promotions, has announced its official formation, as well as tentative plans calling for its inaugural event this summer in Hartford.

 

 

 

Boxing trainer Tony Blanco and his Hartford-based House of Boxing gym partner, Michael Tran, have teamed with their undefeated light heavyweight prospect, Richard “Popeye el mariner” Rivera (6-0, 5 KOs), to form Hartford Boxing Promotions. Rivera is one of the best and most popular pro fighters in New England.

 

 

 

“We want to bring boxing back to Hartford,” Blanco addressed why they founded this new promotional company. “Hartford is a hotbed of boxing. There’s a lot of talent here and Hartford has a rich boxing history.

 

 

 

“We hope to promote our first show on June 16th, subject to Connecticut Boxing Commission approval, at Xfinity Theatre in Hartford. It’s owned by Live Nation and has been used only as a concert hall, but it has an old-school feel and will be an awesome venue for boxing. We’re excited about promoting events in this new venue for boxing.”

 

 

 

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 i Christopher “Battling” Battalino. Other top-area boxers include world champion Marlon “Magic Man” Estornell, reptadors al títol mundial Gaspar “El Indio” Ortega, “Repartidor de gel” John Scully i Israel “més aviat” Cardona, i 1996 USA Olympic Boxing Team captain Lawrence d'Clay-Bey.

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“de Nova Anglaterra Futur 5” Press Conference Quotes

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“de Nova Anglaterra Futur 5”
Febrer. 10 a Worcester, Massachusetts
(L-R) – Richard “Popeye el mariner” Rivera and Kevin “El New England Bully” Cobbs
WORCESTER, Missa. (Gener 18, 2018) – Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE) hosted a press conference last night in Worcester, Massachusetts at Beatniks to formally announce its February 10º “de Nova Anglaterra Futur 5” al Palladium a Worcester.
Undefeated Hartford (Connecticut) pes semipesado Richard “Popeye el mariner” Rivera (5-0, 4 KOs) will headline the fifth installment of the “Futur de Nova Anglaterra” sèrie, contra Kevin “El New England Bully” Cobbs (10-2, 4 KOs), fighting out of South Boston (Massachusetts), pel vacant Federació Universal Boxing (UBF) Títol de Nova Anglaterra en l'esdeveniment principal de vuit assalts.
Dues vegades campió nacional amateur de Worcester Bobby “BH3” Harris, III (2-0) es reuneix pes súper brasilera Saul Almeida (0-8-1) En l'esdeveniment co-estel·lar de quatre rondes, while Hartford super middleweight Jose “Rated R” Rivera (4-1, 3 KOs) es reuneix Troy “Omar KO artista” artista (4-7-1 (3 KOs), de Danbury (Connecticut) en un partit de sis assalts.
“de Nova Anglaterra Futur 5” charity choice: Luis Rosa, Jr. Fons de Beques
For each RPR event, promotor José Antonio Rivera selects a charity to donate a portion of the proceeds to, and for “de Nova Anglaterra Futur 5” he has announced that it will be the Luis Rosa, Jr. Fons de Beques.
“We believe it’s important to give back to the community and for this show we have selected the Luis Rosa, Jr. Scholarship fund. Luis died last weekend in a tragic car accident at the age of 26. He was a great fighter and an even better person who will be terribly missed. Our company will also push the news about the Luis Rosa, Jr. Scholarship Fund when it’s finalized through our social media.”
Lluitant a la cartellera, tot en combats de quatre assalts, are Danbury junior welterweight Omar Bordoy, Jr. (2-0) vs. Puerto Rican foe Alejandro “el Bravo” cop de gràcia (2-4-1), Southbridge (Massachusetts) welter júnior Wilfredo “el Sucaro” pagà (3-0, 1 KO) vs. pro-debutant Nick Peralta, de Lawrence, invicta Springfield (Massachusetts) pes semipesado Rayo “bazuca” Graceski (5-0, 3 KOs). vs. pro-debutant de Hartford Paul Bansiak, welter Springfield Derrick “Noi dolent” Whitley (2-0) vs. Roger Blankenship (1-2), invicte súper mitjà de Puerto Rico Jelame García (6-0, 6 KOs) vs. Brasiler Rodrigo Almeida 1-7), Bridgeport de (Connecticut) welter pro-debutant Joseph Goss vs. Seth Basler (0-3), i Hartford pes lleuger júnior vs. Bridgeport de Carlos Marraro, III (0-1).
Totes les baralles i els lluitadors estan subjectes a canvi.
CITES DE CONFERÈNCIES DE PREMSA
Jose Rivera, RPE CEO: “I’m excited because a press conference means the fights are getting closer. We plan to build our promotional company this year. There is a lot of talent in New England and that’s why we have so many Connecticut fighters on this card. I want the fighters here to understand the importance of a press conference. They will gain valuable experience speaking in public and being interviewed by the media. One of the primary reasons we’re promoting is to give young fighters a platform to box and prepare them for their pro careers.”
A. J. Rivera, RPE President/Matchmaker: “The support we’ve received has been tremendous and we exceeded expectations in our first year. This is just the begining for RPE. We’re going to get better this year. We’re not satisfied just being a small promotional company. Boxing is the loneliest sport in the world and these boxers need fans’ support. There’s a lot of talent in New England and much of it is concentrated in Connecticut. We have more Connecticut fighters on this card than fighters from Massachusetts.”
Richard Rivera: “Aquesta és una gran oportunitat per a mi. Rivera Promotions accomplished so much in its first year. I fought in the co-main twice of two previous RPE shows I fought on. This is going to be an awesome show, not just the main event. There are competitive boxers up and down the card. No parpellejar, don’t go to the bathroom because any one of these fights could end at any time.”
“This is a big step up for my career. Boxing is my passion. We’re both coming to fight. Victòria, lose or draw we’ll see who the Alpha dog is at the end. “I’m ‘Popeye The Sailor Man’, and I’m good to the finish because I eat my spinach.”
Kevin Cobbs: “I respect Rivera and believe in what I hear. He seems like a good dude. I’m excited about this fight. A lot of people weren’t sure about what I was doing because I hadn’t fought en dos anys quan vaig rebre la trucada (to fight Rivera). Boxing took me out of the space was in and I never stopped boxing. This is going to be a big year for the Rivera’s. I like to switch it up and I’m ready to go.”
Bobby Harris, III: “My opponent wants to redeem his brother’s loss to me. I want to thank RPE for putting me in the co-feature in only my third pro fight. My first two fights were a learning experience and this fight I’m looking to make a statement to showcase my talents. I have a lot to prove as the only Worcester fighter on this card.”
Omar Bordoy, Jr: “I’m fighting a tough opponent. Fighting is easier for me than talking up here. I’m fighting a guy from Hartford. I have a lot of love for his trainer and Hartford. I want my hand raised at the end of the fight.”
Derrick Whitley: “I want to thank Rivera Promotions for putting me on this card. I fought on two of their shows last year and came out 2-0. I’m looking to be 3-0. It was a learning experience going from the amateurs to pros. Everybody’s goal is to raise your level. I’m in the best shape of my life for this fight and doing things in the gym I’ve never done before. I’m looking for a stoppage.”
Wilfredo Pagan: “Estic 37 years old and I’ve always had a glad to fight at least one pro fight. A couple of fights fell through but the Riveras opened the doors for me. I put it all into my fights. I was looking for one fight and this will be my fourth. I’m going to be 4-0.”
Carlos Marraro, III: “I want to thank Rivera Promotions for the opportunity to showcase my talents February 10º. This will be my first fight on a Rivera Promotions card, but I’m familiar with most of the fighters on this card.”
Entrades, preu de $75.00 (ringside) i $45.00 (entrada general), estan a la venda i disponibles per comprar a www.ThePalladium.net oa la taquilla Palladium (Només l'entrada general), o posant-se en contacte Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera (anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) o qualsevol dels combatents.
Les portes obren a 6 p.m. I, primer combat 7 p.m. I.
Els patrocinadors inclouen Lundgren Honda, Top Royalty, Allstate, Usana, Llic. Maria M. Rivera-Cotto, ambició Musik, Hill Team Associates and Lundren Insurance & Serveis financers.
INFORMACIÓ:
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Refilo: @RiveraPromoEnt @joseriverachamp @KingRivera_
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Richard “Popeye el mariner” Rivera fort per acabar perquè menja espinacs

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El invicte prospecte de pes pesat llum Hartford titulars vs. Kevin Cobbs
“de Nova Anglaterra Futur 5”
Febrer. 10 a Worcester, Massachusetts
Richard “Popeye el mariner” Rivera
(Foto per @Bonesprostudio)
WORCESTER, Missa. (Gener 8, 2018) – Un dels més populars prospectes de la boxa de Nova Anglaterra, invicta Hartford (Connecticut) pes semipesado Richard “Popeye el mariner” Rivera (5-0, 4 KOs), encapçalarà el seu tercer espectacle Dissabte nit, Febrer 10, al Palladium a Worcester, Massachusetts.
En la cinquena entrega de la “Futur de Nova Anglaterra” sèrie, presentat per Rivera Promocions Entreteniment (RPE), els 27 anys d'edat, Rivera es reuneix Kevin “Kray 2 UNKL” Cobbs (10-2, 4 KOs), lluitant fora de Burlington (Vermont), pel vacant Federació Universal Boxing (UBF) Títol de Nova Anglaterra en l'esdeveniment principal de vuit assalts.
Rivera, qui era un 2016 campió del Torneig de Rocky Marcià, ve d'una sensacional segona ronda eliminatòria de 146 veterans de la baralla Roberto Valenzuela el desembre passat 9 a Hampton, New Hampshire.
“Estic molt emocionat de tenir Richie boxa pel títol UBF Nova Anglaterra tan d'hora en la seva carrera professional,”” dit promotor José Antonio Rivera, el retirat 3-temps, 2-campió del món de la divisió. “Aquesta és la tercera vegada que hem tingut el privilegi de lluitar en una de les nostres targetes. Va lluitar en l'esdeveniment principal del nostre últim concert (octubre) en el DCU Center. Rivera es veu millor i més tallant cada vegada que el miro lluita. Veig grans coses per a ell venir. Ell té les eines i la disciplina un entrenador busca i un boxejador necessita per convertir-se en campió del món. El cel és el límit per a Richard i, per ara, estem agraïts a jugar una petita part per ajudar a desenvolupar la seva carrera professional.”
Rivera ha comercialitzat amb èxit el seu personatge de Popeye durant la seva jove carrera en la boxa professional, portant una gorra de mariner al ring amb un penjoll tradicional tub de Popeye-com a la boca. “Hi ha diverses raons per al meu pseudònim, 'Popeye', però quan jo era molt jove,” Rivera ha explicat, “Tenia anormalment grans avantbraços. Només em va quedar gravada a través dels anys, quan la gent es referia a mi al gimnàs, pel que m'he trobat amb ell. Estic portant de tornada a la vida amb paciència Hartford, tota Nova Anglaterra, amb paciència, la perseverança i l'estil. Jo visc al moment.”
Tot i que no va guanyar molts premis o tornejos importants com un boxejador amateur, Rivera va guanyar una valuosa experiència boxa molts dels millors aficionats a Nova Anglaterra i en esdeveniments nacionals, així com espàrring amb els gustos dels ex campions del món Peter “Kid Xocolata” Quillin, Txad Dawson i Joe Smith, Jr. També va aprendre durant la seva permanència en el ring amb l'ex reptadors al títol Israel “més aviat” Cardona i John Scully.
“Em vaig prendre el meu temps es va convertir en professional, perquè no tenia un sistema de suport per aconseguir-me al següent nivell,” Rivera ha assenyalat. “estava insegura. Els comentaris positius que he rebut dels combatents que va discutir s'alimenta en la meva confiança. Ara, només en la meva sisena baralla professional, Em serà cap de cartell per tercera vegada, i lluitar pel meu primer títol. No puc gràcies als Rivera (Josep i el seu fill, A. J.) suficient per al que han fet per mi. Han cregut en mi.”
Primer, Rivera era una mica reticents a lluitar contra el més experimentat, però Cobb, després de fer algunes investigacions, va acceptar el repte. “Jo estava una mica nerviós al principi,” admetre. “Alguns estaven qüestionant si estava llest per entrar a lluitar contra ell. Vaig fer algunes investigacions: que no va tenir una carrera amateur més gran, o lluitat més de sis o vuit rondes de baralles que jo. I jo era el company d'entrenament per al primer programa per vèncer-, Tyron Burris(TKO2 en 2012). Estic a punt! Estic 27 i la necessitat d'una baralla com aquesta.”
Dues vegades campió nacional amateur de Worcester Bobby “BH3” Harris, III compleix amb els mitjans del Brasil Saul Almeida (0-8-1) En l'esdeveniment co-estel·lar de quatre rondes.
Lluitant a la cartellera, tot en combats de quatre assalts, estan augmentant New Haven (Connecticut) prospecte súper mitjà Elvis Figueroa (3-0, 1 KO), 1 tres vegades EUA Boxa Campionat Nacionals medallista d'or, vs. TBA, ploma Worcester Ranse Andino (1-0) vs. Alex Montes (1-2-1), de Lawrence (Massachusetts), Danbury (Connecticut) welter Omar Bordoy, Jr. (2-0) vs. invasor de Puerto Rico Alejandro “el Bravo” cop de gràcia (2-4-1), Southbridge (Massachusetts) welter Wilfredo “el Sucaro” pagà (3-0, 1 KO) vs. pro-debutant Nick Peralta, de Lawrence, invicta Springfield (Massachusetts) pes semipesado Rayo “bazuca” Graceski (5-0, 3 KOs). vs. pro-debutant de Hartford Paul Bansiak, Hartford mitjà júnior Jose “Rated R” Rivera (4-1, 3 KOs) vs. Troy “Omar KO artista” artista(4-7-1 (3 KOs), welter Springfield Derrick “Double Impact” Whitley (2-0) vs. Roger Blankenship (1-2), invicte de pes mitjà de Puerto Rico Jelame García (6-0, 6 KOs) vs. Brasiler Rodrigo Almeida 1-7), Meriden (Connecticut) pes gall James Aquino (6-0, 6 KOs), 2016 campió dels Guants d'Or de Nova Anglaterra, vs. Luis Rivera (3-3) i el welter pro-debutant de Hartford Joseph Goss vs. Seth Basler (0-3).
Totes les baralles i els lluitadors estan subjectes a canvi.
Entrades, preu de $75.00 (ringside) i $45.00 (entrada general), estan a la venda i disponibles per comprar a www.ThePalladium.net oa la taquilla Palladium (Només l'entrada general), o posant-se en contacte Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera (anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) o qualsevol dels combatents.
Les portes obren a 6 p.m. I, primer combat 7 p.m. I.
INFORMACIÓ:
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Refilo: @RiveraPromoEnt @joseriverachamp @KingRivera_