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

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Juni 16 at Xfinity Centre in Hartford, CT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HARTFORD, Conn. (Juni 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, Juni 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 The Sailor Man” Rivera (7-0, 6 Kos) will defend his title and fight Mexican challenger Jaime “Zarco” Solorio (12-3-2, 9 Kos) 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 “Mnyama” 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.

 

 

Also fighting on the undercard, wote katika kikohozi nne mzima, 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 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 na Christopher “Battling” Battalino. Other top-area boxers include world champion Marlon “Uchawi Mtu” Starling, cheo dunia challengers Gaspar “El Indio” Ortega, na Israel “badala” Cardona, na 1996 USA Olympic Boxing Team captain Lawrence Clay-Bey.

 

 

 

All mapambano na wapiganaji ni chini ya mabadiliko.

 

 

Tiketi, bei saa $80.00, $60.00 na $40.00, are on sale and available to purchase, vilevile $125.00 VIP tickets that include food and soft drinks), at Ticket Master outlets or at the Hartford Boxing Center gym.

 

 

Milango wazi katika 6 p.m. NA, bout kwanza kuanza saa 7 p.m. NA.

 

 

 

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“Fight Night at the Capital” Nukuu za Mkutano wa Waandishi wa Habari

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Juni 16 at Xfinity Centre in Hartford, CT
Press Conference group picture courtesy of Jason Rodriguez / Superelite Boxing
HARTFORD, Conn. (Mei 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”, Juni 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 na Christopher “Battling” Battalino. Other top-area boxers include world champion Marlon “Uchawi Mtu” Starling, cheo dunia challengers Gaspar “El Indio” Ortega, na Israel “badala” Cardona, na 1996 USA Olympic Boxing Team captain Lawrence Clay-Bey.
Tiketi, bei saa $80.00, $60.00 na $40.00, are on sale and available to purchase, vilevile $125.00 VIP tickets that include food and soft drinks), at Ticket Master outlets or at the Hartford Boxing Center gym.
Milango wazi katika 6 p.m. NA, bout kwanza kuanza saa 7 p.m. NA.
“FIGHT NIGHT AT THE CAPITAL” * Juni 16, 2018 * XFINITY CENTRE, HARTFORD, CT
TUKIO MAIN – UBF ALL AMERICA &
VACANT ABF CONTINENTAL AMERICAS LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP – 8 Raundi
RICHARD RIVERA JAIME “Zarco” SOLORIO
Champion Challenger
Hartford, CT San Quinton, Mexico
7-0 (6 Kos) 12-3-2 (9 Kos)
CO-FEATURE — Lightweights – 6 Raundi
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 Raundi
SHARAD COLLIER TBA
2-time New England Golden Gloves Champion
Hartford, CT
Pro Albamu
FEATHERWEIGHTS – 4 Raundi
LUIS “Lobito” RIVERA PHILLIP DAVIS
Hartford, CT Worcester, MA
4-3 1-1-1
Lightweights – 4 Raundi
ANUEL ROSA ROGER BLANKENSHIP
New Haven, CT Cleveland, OH
Pro Albamu 1-3
FEATHERWEIGHTS – 4 Raundi
NATHAN MARTINEZ HENRY GARCIA
New Britain, CT New Bedford, MA
Pro Albamu 0-1
Lightweights – 4 Raundi
JOSE MAYSONET JUSTIN MORALES
Hartford, CT New Bedford, MA
Pro Albamu Pro Albamu
FEATHERWEIGHTS – 4 Raundi
JACOB “Lefty” MARRERO JIMMY SANTIAGO
Bridgeport, CT New York, NY
Pro Albamu Pro Albamu
JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHTS — 4 Raundi
JEFFREY TORRES TBA
New Haven, CT
4-0 (2 Kos)
(all fights & fighters subject to change)
Waandishi wa habari DONDOO
Tony Blanco, Promoter: “I’m really excited to do this in Hartford. There wouldn’t be a show without these guys. We work for them.”
Michael Tran, Promoter: “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? I love it, no other reason. Kama amateur, 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. Juni 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. Mimi niko tayari kwenda. 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. (Novemba 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.
The Class of 2016 inductees are Stamford amateur coach/boxer Orlando Montalvo, Newington former ESPN boxing director Bob Yalen, Wallingford boxer Sean Malone, Jr., New Bedford (MA) bondia “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 ya Njia” Vincent; Jacob Marrero, Amateur Bondia wa Mwaka; Mike Mazzulli,Professional Boxing Official of the Year; Heather Concepcion, Amateur Boxing Official of the Year; Pete Hary, Contribution to Professional Boxing; na 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, ambaye babake 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.”
Kwenda online kwa www.ctboxinghof.org kwa maelezo ya ziada kuhusu Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame, its 12th kila mwaka Gala chakula cha jioni inductee, au CBHOF inductees uliopita.
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 ya Njia” 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
KUHUSU CBHOF: The Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame was founded in 2004 kwa heshima na kusherehekea kazi ya watu bora kushiriki katika michezo ya ndondi. Induction yake ya uzinduzi Sherehe & Chakula cha jioni ulifanyika katika 2005. Tajiri ndondi historia Connecticut wa hawezi hata flourished kama si kwa mafanikio ya wale zilizopo katika Hall of Fame.
Kama shirika lisilo la kiserikali, Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame ni undani nia ya kuweka mapigano roho ya Connecticut thriving kupitia michango mbalimbali ya hisani.
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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. (Oktoba 30, 2016) – Limited tickets are still available for Ijumaa hii

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

The Class of 2016 inductees are Stamford amateur coach/boxer Orlando Montalvo, Newington former ESPN boxing director Bob Yalen, Wallingford boxer Sean Malone, Jr., New Bedford (MA) bondia “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 ya Njia” Vincent; Jacob Marrero, Amateur Bondia wa Mwaka; Mike Mazzulli,Professional Boxing Official of the Year; Heather Concepcion, Amateur Boxing Official of the Year; Pete Hary, Contribution to Professional Boxing; na Carlos NievesContribution to Amateur Boxing.
Tiketi kwa ajili ya CBHOF 12th kila mwaka Gala chakula cha jioni Induction, sababu bei katika $90.00, will soon go on sale and be available to purchase by calling Kim Baker katika Mohegan Sun (1.860.862.7377) au Sherman Cain Manchester Journal Inquirer (1.800.237.3606 X321). Milango wazi katika 5:30 p.m. NA, cocktails from 6:30-7:30 p.m. NA(cash bar), followed by a full sit-down dinner.
Kwenda online kwa www.ctboxinghof.org kwa maelezo ya ziada kuhusu Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame, its 12th kila mwaka Gala chakula cha jioni inductee, fursa tukio udhamini, au CBHOF inductees uliopita.
KUHUSU CBHOF: The Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame was founded in 2004 kwa heshima na kusherehekea kazi ya watu bora kushiriki katika michezo ya ndondi. Induction yake ya uzinduzi Sherehe & Chakula cha jioni ulifanyika katika 2005. Tajiri ndondi historia Connecticut wa hawezi hata flourished kama si kwa mafanikio ya wale zilizopo katika Hall of Fame.
Kama shirika lisilo la kiserikali, Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame ni undani nia ya kuweka mapigano roho ya Connecticut thriving kupitia michango mbalimbali ya hisani.
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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 Novemba. 4
CBHOF 2016 Fighter of the Year Shelly Vincent
(Photo by Ed Diller / DiBella Entertainment)
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (Oktoba 18, 2016) – The Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame (CBHOF) imetangaza wake 2016 washindi wa tuzo, including its first female Boxer of the Year, popular super bantamweight Shelly “Shelito ya Njia” Vincent.
The 2016 washindi wa tuzo, as well as its Class of 2016 inductees, itakuwa kuheshimiwa Ijumaausiku, Novemba 4, katika Ballroom Uncas katika Mohegan Sun, katika 12TH mwaka CBHOF Gala chakula cha jioni Induction.
Other 2016 CHBOF award winners include Jacob Marrero, Amateur Bondia wa Mwaka; Mike Mazzulli, Professional Boxing Official of the Year; Heather Concepcion, Amateur Boxing Official of the Year; Pete Hary, Contribution to Professional Boxing; na 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) bondia “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 alisema. “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), kupambana na nje ya 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 katika 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 na 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.
Tiketi kwa ajili ya CBHOF 12th kila mwaka Gala chakula cha jioni Induction, sababu bei katika $90.00, will soon go on sale and be available to purchase by calling Kim Baker katika Mohegan Sun(1.860.862.7377) au Sherman Cain Manchester Journal Inquirer (1.800.237.3606 X321). Milango wazi katika 5:30 p.m. NA, cocktails from 6:30-7:30 p.m. NA (cash bar), followed by a full sit-down dinner.
Kwenda online kwa www.ctboxinghof.org kwa maelezo ya ziada kuhusu Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame, its 12th kila mwaka Gala chakula cha jioni inductee, fursa tukio udhamini, au CBHOF inductees uliopita.
KUHUSU CBHOF: The Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame was founded in 2004 kwa heshima na kusherehekea kazi ya watu bora kushiriki katika michezo ya ndondi. Induction yake ya uzinduzi Sherehe & Chakula cha jioni ulifanyika katika 2005. Tajiri ndondi historia Connecticut wa hawezi hata flourished kama si kwa mafanikio ya wale zilizopo katika Hall of Fame.
Kama shirika lisilo la kiserikali, Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame ni undani nia ya kuweka mapigano roho ya Connecticut thriving kupitia michango mbalimbali ya hisani.