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

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June 16 at Xfinity Centre in Hartford, CT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HARTFORD, Conn. (June 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, June 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 – athleticism, L is for the looks.”

 

 

 

Universal Boxing Federation (UBF) All America light heavyweight champion Richard “Popeye woyendetsa Man” Rivera (7-0, 6 Ko) will defend his title and fight Mexican challenger Jaime “Zarco” Solorio (12-3-2, 9 Ko) 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, Jr. (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) Hartford, 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 Omar “Chirombo” Bordoy, Jr. (5-0, 1 KO) will fight in his first scheduled six-round bout versus. Alexander “El Bravo” Picot (2-5-1), fighting out of Hartford by way of Puerto Rico.

 

 

Komanso kumenyana pa undercard, onse ayi zinayi wozungulira, are Hartford featherweight Luis “Lobito” Rivera (4-3) vs. Phillip Davis (1-1-1), of Worcester, MA; 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 (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, Bridgeport, CT featherweight Jacob Marrero vs. Jimmy Santiago, of New York City, and New Haven junior welterweight prospect Jeffrey Torres (4-0, 2 Ko) 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 ndipo Christopher “Battling” Battalino. Other top-area boxers include world champion Marlon “Magic Man” Starling, dziko udindo challengers Gaspar “El Indio” Ortega, ndipo Israel “m'malo” Cardona, ndipo 1996 USA Olympic Boxing Team captain Lawrence Clay-Bey.

 

 

 

Onse ndewu ndi ozimitsa timavutika kusintha.

 

 

Matikiti, wogulira pa $80.00, $60.00 ndipo $40.00, are on sale and available to purchase, komanso $125.00 VIP tickets that include food and soft drinks), at Ticket Master outlets or at the Hartford Boxing Center gym.

 

 

Zitseko pa 6 p.m. AND, choyamba podwala akuyamba pa 7 p.m. AND.

 

 

 

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“Fight Night at the Capital” Press Conference Quotes

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June 16 at Xfinity Centre in Hartford, CT
Press Conference group picture courtesy of Jason Rodriguez / Superelite Boxing
HARTFORD, Conn. (Mulole 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”, June 16 at Xfinity Centre in Hartford, Connecticut.
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 ndipo Christopher “Battling” Battalino. Other top-area boxers include world champion Marlon “Magic Man” Starling, dziko udindo challengers Gaspar “El Indio” Ortega, ndipo Israel “m'malo” Cardona, ndipo 1996 USA Olympic Boxing Team captain Lawrence Clay-Bey.
Matikiti, wogulira pa $80.00, $60.00 ndipo $40.00, are on sale and available to purchase, komanso $125.00 VIP tickets that include food and soft drinks), at Ticket Master outlets or at the Hartford Boxing Center gym.
Zitseko pa 6 p.m. AND, choyamba podwala akuyamba pa 7 p.m. AND.
“FIGHT NIGHT AT THE CAPITAL” * June 16, 2018 * XFINITY CENTRE, HARTFORD, CT
ZIKULUZIKULU CHOCHITIKA – UBF ALL AMERICA &
VACANT ABF CONTINENTAL AMERICAS LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP – 8 Zipolopolo
RICHARD RIVERA JAIME “Zarco” SOLORIO
Ngwazi Challenger
Hartford, CT San Quinton, Mexico
7-0 (6 Ko) 12-3-2 (9 Ko)
CO-FEATURE — LIGHTWEIGHTS – 6 Zipolopolo
OMAR BORDOY, JR. ALEXANDER PICOT
Danbury, CT Hartford, CT by way of Puerto Rico
5-0 (1 KO) 2-5-1
SPECIAL JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHT ATTRACTION – 4 Zipolopolo
SHARAD COLLIER TBA
2-time New England Golden Gloves Champion
Hartford, CT
Ovomereza kuwonekera koyamba kugulu
FEATHERWEIGHTS – 4 Zipolopolo
Luis “Lobito” RIVERA PHILLIP DAVIS
Hartford, CT Worcester, MA
4-3 1-1-1
LIGHTWEIGHTS – 4 Zipolopolo
ANUEL ROSA ROGER BLANKENSHIP
New Haven, CT Cleveland, HA
Ovomereza kuwonekera koyamba kugulu 1-3
FEATHERWEIGHTS – 4 Zipolopolo
NATHAN MARTINEZ HENRY GARCIA
New Britain, CT New Bedford, MA
Ovomereza kuwonekera koyamba kugulu 0-1
LIGHTWEIGHTS – 4 Zipolopolo
JOSE MAYSONET JUSTIN MORALES
Hartford, CT New Bedford, MA
Ovomereza kuwonekera koyamba kugulu Ovomereza kuwonekera koyamba kugulu
FEATHERWEIGHTS – 4 Zipolopolo
JACOB “Lefty” MARRERO JIMMY SANTIAGO
Bridgeport, CT New York, NY
Ovomereza kuwonekera koyamba kugulu Ovomereza kuwonekera koyamba kugulu
JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHTS — 4 Zipolopolo
JEFFREY TORRES TBA
New Haven, CT
4-0 (2 Ko)
(all fights & fighters subject to change)
Atolankhani Quotes
Tony Blanco, Kulimbikitsa: “I’m really excited to do this in Hartford. There wouldn’t be a show without these guys. We work for them.”
Michael Tran, Kulimbikitsa: “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? Zimandisangalatsa, no other reason. Monga ankachita masewera, 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. Pa June 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. Ine ndiri wokonzeka kupita. 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 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, 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 16TH.”
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12th annual Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame Induction & awards dinner review & photo gallery

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UNCASVILLE, Conn. (November 7, 2016) – Last Friday night’s 12 TH annual Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame (CBHOF) Gala Induction Ceremony and Awards Dinner, held in the Uncas Ballroom at Mohegan Sun, was a major success by all standards. HBO “judge” and International Hall-of-Famer Harold Lederman served as the event’s Master of Ceremonies.
Kalasi ya 2016 inductees are Stamford amateur coach/boxer Orlando Montalvo, Newington former ESPN boxing director Bob Yalen, Wallingford boxer Sean Malone, Jr., New Bedford (MA) womenya nkhonya “Sucra” Ray Oliveira, Waterbury judge/referee John “Duke” Lawson and Mashantucket Pequot Game & Athletic commissioner Kenny Reels.
The 2016 CBHOF award winners are its first female Boxer of the Year, Shelly “Shelito a Way” Vincent; Jacob Marrero, Ankachita masewera womenya nkhonya pa Chaka; Mike Mazzulli,Professional Boxing Official of the Year; Heather Concepcion, Amateur Boxing Official of the Year; Pete Hary, Contribution to Professional Boxing; ndipo Carlos Nieves, Contribution to Amateur Boxing.
CBHOF president John Laudati announced the imminent opening of the new Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame, located in the heart of Mohegan Sun, as well as a scholarship fund to assist young boxers in their pursuit of a higher education as they pursue their boxing dreams.
“Boxing fans will now be able to visit the beautiful Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame when they are in the casino,” Laudati said. “Thank you to the Board of Directors for all of your efforts to make this happen. Special thanks to Maynard Strickland, Don Trella, Mike Mazulli and Kim Baker who spearheaded the effort.
“I would also like to thank my friend, Tom Vaughn, amene bambo Tom, SR., left money to donate to a worthy cause. Tom’s dad was a boxing fan and these funds will be earmarked and grown for future scholarships to young boxers.”
Intaneti kuti www.ctboxinghof.org pakuti zina zokhudza Connecticut nkhonya Hall Omveka, its 12tH pachaka Gala Inductee chakudya, kapena kale CBHOF inductees.
All pictures courtesy of Emily Harney Photography:
2016 CBHOF inductee Kenny Reels
2016 CBHOF inductee Sean Malone, Jr.
2016 CBHOF inductee John “Duke” Lawson
2016 CBHOF inductee Orlando Montalvo
2016 CBHOF inductee Bob Yalen
2016 CBHOF inductee “Sucra” Ray Oliveira
2016 CBHOF Professional Fighter of the Year Shelly “Shelito a Way” Vincent
2016 CBHOF Amateur Boxer of the Year Jacob Marrero
Mike Mazzulli, 2016 CBHOF Professional Boxing Official of the Year
Pete Hary, 2016 CBHOF Contribution to Professional Boxing
Heather Concepcion, 2016 CBHOF Amateur Boxing Official of the Year
Carlos Nieves, 2016 CBHOF Contributor to Amateur Boxing
ZOKHUDZA CBHOF: Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame idakhazikitsidwa ku 2004 kulemekeza ndi kukondwerera ntchito za kwambiri anthu amene masewera a nkhonya. Zake wofika kupatsidwa ulemu Mwambo & Chakudya unachitikira 2005. Connecticut a wolemera nkhonya mbiri sakanatha asangalala Ngati sikudali kwa anakwaniritsa anthu enshrined mu Hall Omveka.
Lomwe si phindu gulu, ndi Connecticut nkhonya Hall Omveka kwambiri anachita kusunga nkhondo mzimu wa Connecticut kunapezeka zosiyanasiyana zothandiza osowa.
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Limited Tickets still available for this Friday night’s 12th annual Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Awards Dinner at Mohegan Sun

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UNCASVILLE, Conn. (October 30, 2016) – Limited tickets are still available for izi Friday

usiku 12TH annual Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame (CBHOF) Gala Induction Ceremony and Awards Dinner in the Uncas Ballroom at Mohegan Sun.

Kalasi ya 2016 inductees are Stamford amateur coach/boxer Orlando Montalvo, Newington former ESPN boxing director Bob Yalen, Wallingford boxer Sean Malone, Jr., New Bedford (MA) womenya nkhonya “Sucra” Ray Oliveira, Waterbury judge/referee John “Duke” Lawson and Mashantucket Pequot Game & Athletic commissioner Kenny Reels.
The 2016 CBHOF award winners are its first female Boxer of the Year, Shelly “Shelito a Way” Vincent; Jacob Marrero, Ankachita masewera womenya nkhonya pa Chaka; Mike Mazzulli,Professional Boxing Official of the Year; Heather Concepcion, Amateur Boxing Official of the Year; Pete Hary, Contribution to Professional Boxing; ndipo Carlos NievesContribution to Amateur Boxing.
Matikiti kwa CBHOF 12TH pachaka Gala kupatsidwa ulemu chakudya, kunena wogulira pa $90.00, will soon go on sale and be available to purchase by calling Kim Baker pa Mohegan Sun (1.860.862.7377) kapena Sherman Kaini pa Manchester Journal wofunsayo (1.800.237.3606 X321). Zitseko pa 5:30 p.m. AND, cocktails from 6:30-7:30 p.m. AND(cash bar), followed by a full sit-down dinner.
Intaneti kuti www.ctboxinghof.org pakuti zina zokhudza Connecticut nkhonya Hall Omveka, its 12tH pachaka Gala Inductee chakudya, chochitika zothandizira mipata, kapena kale CBHOF inductees.
ZOKHUDZA CBHOF: Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame idakhazikitsidwa ku 2004 kulemekeza ndi kukondwerera ntchito za kwambiri anthu amene masewera a nkhonya. Zake wofika kupatsidwa ulemu Mwambo & Chakudya unachitikira 2005. Connecticut a wolemera nkhonya mbiri sakanatha asangalala Ngati sikudali kwa anakwaniritsa anthu enshrined mu Hall Omveka.
Lomwe si phindu gulu, ndi Connecticut nkhonya Hall Omveka kwambiri anachita kusunga nkhondo mzimu wa Connecticut kunapezeka zosiyanasiyana zothandiza osowa.
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Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame Announces 2016 Award Winners Shelly Vincent 1st female Fighter of the Year

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12TH annual CBHOF induction dinner Nov. 4
CBHOF 2016 Fighter of the Year Shelly Vincent
(Photo by Ed Diller / DiBella Entertainment)
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (October 18, 2016) – The Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame (CBHOF) ananenapo yake 2016 mphoto opambana, including its first female Boxer of the Year, popular super bantamweight Shelly “Shelito a Way” Vincent.
The 2016 mphoto opambana, as well as its Class of 2016 inductees, adzalemekezedwa Fridayusiku, November 4, mu Uncas ndinkakonda pa Mohegan Sun, pa 12TH pachaka CBHOF Gala kupatsidwa ulemu chakudya.
Other 2016 CHBOF award winners include Jacob Marrero, Ankachita masewera womenya nkhonya pa Chaka; Mike Mazzulli, Professional Boxing Official of the Year; Heather Concepcion, Amateur Boxing Official of the Year; Pete Hary, Contribution to Professional Boxing; ndipo Carlos Nieves Contribution to Amateur Boxing.
The new CBHOF inductees are Stamford amateur coach/boxer Orlando Montalvo, Newington former ESPN boxing director Bob Yalen, Wallingford boxer Sean Malone, Jr., New Bedford (MA) womenya nkhonya “Sucra” Ray Oliveira, Waterbury judge/referee John “Duke” Lawson and Mashantucket Pequot Game & Athletic commissioner Kenny Reels.
This year’s class hails from all over Connecticut and from every segment of the sport,” CBHOF president John Laudati anati. “We’ve inducted great boxers and trainers Orlando Montalvo, Ray Olivieri and Sean Malone Jr. We’ve also acknowledged the tremendous contributions to the sport by Bob Yalen and Kenny Reels. From my hometown of Waterbury comes world renowned boxing judge and referee Johnny “Duke” Lawson. This year’s class of boxers and officials of the year is incredibly accomplished and includes the first woman professional Boxer of the Year, Shelly Vincent. Emcee Harold Lederman is an icon of the boxing world and he will surely keep us entertained all night.”
Vincent (18-1), akumenyana kuchokera Providence, is arguably the most popular boxer in New England. A native of New London, she has won two world title, Universal Boxing Federation (UBF) and International Boxing Association (IBA). She has fought 10 times in Connecticut without a loss during her professional career, 6-0 at Foxwoods Resort Casino, 4-0 pa Mohegan Sun.
Past CHBOF Boxers of the Year include Chad Dawson (3X), Luis Rosa, Jr. (2X), Matt Remillard (2X), Eric Harding, Delvin Rodriguez, Tony Grano ndipo Mike Oliver.
Representing the Ortiz Boxing Gym in Bridgeport, Marrero is the Northeast Regional champion, and he was the 2015 USA Boxing’s Prep National Championship gold-medal winner in the 125-pound division.
Mazulli is president of the powerful Association of Boxing Commissions (ABC) and longtime Director of Athletic Regulations for Mohegan Sun.
Hary is a veteran professional boxing judge as well as CHBOF vice president, while Nieves is head coach/owner of Ortiz Boxing Gym in Bridgeport.
Matikiti kwa CBHOF 12TH pachaka Gala kupatsidwa ulemu chakudya, kunena wogulira pa $90.00, will soon go on sale and be available to purchase by calling Kim Baker pa Mohegan Sun(1.860.862.7377) kapena Sherman Kaini pa Manchester Journal wofunsayo (1.800.237.3606 X321). Zitseko pa 5:30 p.m. AND, cocktails from 6:30-7:30 p.m. AND (cash bar), followed by a full sit-down dinner.
Intaneti kuti www.ctboxinghof.org pakuti zina zokhudza Connecticut nkhonya Hall Omveka, its 12tH pachaka Gala Inductee chakudya, chochitika zothandizira mipata, kapena kale CBHOF inductees.
ZOKHUDZA CBHOF: Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame idakhazikitsidwa ku 2004 kulemekeza ndi kukondwerera ntchito za kwambiri anthu amene masewera a nkhonya. Zake wofika kupatsidwa ulemu Mwambo & Chakudya unachitikira 2005. Connecticut a wolemera nkhonya mbiri sakanatha asangalala Ngati sikudali kwa anakwaniritsa anthu enshrined mu Hall Omveka.
Lomwe si phindu gulu, ndi Connecticut nkhonya Hall Omveka kwambiri anachita kusunga nkhondo mzimu wa Connecticut kunapezeka zosiyanasiyana zothandiza osowa.