HARTFORD, קאַן. (יוני 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, יוני 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 – אַטהלעטיסיסם, L is for the looks.”

Universal Boxing Federation (ובף) All America light heavyweight champion ריטשארד “פּאָפּייע די סאַילאָר מענטש” ריוועראַ (7-0, 6 קאָס) will defend his title and fight Mexican challenger Jaime “Zarco” Solorio (12-3-2, 9 קאָס) 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, דזשוניער. (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) האַרטפאָרד, 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 אָמאַר “די חיה” Bordoy, דזשוניער. (5-0, 1 קאָ) will fight in his first scheduled six-round bout versus. אלכסנדר “על בראַוואָ” פּיקאָט (2-5-1), fighting out of Hartford by way of Puerto Rico.

Also fighting on the undercard, אַלע אין פיר-קייַלעכיק באַוץ, are Hartford featherweight לויס “Lobito” ריוועראַ (4-3) ווס. Phillip Davis (1-1-1), of Worcester, מאַ; pro-debuting New Haven, CT lightweight Anuel Rosa ווס. Cleveland’s ראַדזשער בלאַנקענשיפּ (1-3), New Britain, CT featherweight Nathan Martinez in his professional debut vs. New Bedford’s (מאַ)Henry Garcia (0-1), Hartford lightweight Jose Maysonet ווס. Justin Morales, of New Bedford, מאַ, in a battle of pro-debut fighters, and another pair of pro debut fighters, Bridgeport, CT featherweight Jacob Marrero ווס. Jimmy Santiago, of New York City, and New Haven junior welterweight prospect Jeffrey Torres (4-0, 2 קאָס) ווס. 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 און Christopher “Battling” Battalino. Other top-area boxers include world champion מאַרלאָן “מאַגיק מענטש” Starling, וועלט טיטל טשאַלאַנדזשערז Gaspar “El Indio” Ortega, און ישראל “גאַנץ” Cardona, און 1996 USA Olympic Boxing Team captain לאָראַנס ליים-Bey.

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