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Gilberto Ramirez hunting undefeated Russian light heavyweight world champions

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“Zurdo” targets Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol

Las Vegas (Martsa 31, 2021) – Former world super middleweight championGilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez (41-0, 27 Kos) is on the hunt and his targets are undefeated Russians, Artur Beterbiev aryDmitry Bivol, tsirairay, the reigning WBC/IBF and WBA Super light heavyweight World champions.

The 29-year-old Ramirez, who recently signed an exclusive promotional contract withOscar De La Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions, is currently ranked No. 4 ary No. 5, tsirairay, by the WBA and WBO.

Ramirez was unimpressed by Beterbiev’s recent fight and he wonders where Bivol has been the past 1 ½ taona, because he hasn’t been in the ring.

In his first fight in 519 andro (Oct. 12, 2019), Beterbiev showed signs of rust and possibly age (36) during his 10faha- round technical knockout of his relatively unknown German opponent, Adam Deines (19-2-1, 10 Kos).  Ankehitriny, Beterbiev is talking about next fighting the winner of the April 10faha- Joe Smith, Jr. (26-3, 21 Kos) mifampitaha amin'nyMaxim Vlasov (45-3, 26 Kos) tamin'ny Aprily 10faha- for the vacant WBO 175-pound division title. Vlasov, Hanampiana izany koa, was defeated by Ramirez via a 10-round unanimous decision in 2015.

“I expected a lot more from him (Beterbiev),” Ramirez talked about Beterbiev’s fight with Deines. “I thought he looked flat and dull for the majority of the fight. It’s nice of him to temporarily hold my belts, but he should know that I’m coming for all the hardware and will bring the titles back to my people in Mexico.”

Bivol hasn’t thrown a punch during a fight in 17 volana, since winning a 12-round unanimous decision againstLenin Castillo.  Instead of returning against a “name” fighter in defense of his WBA Super title, Bivol will be returning May 1St in London against somebody namedCraig “Spider” Richards 16-1-1, 9 Kos), the WBA No. 8-rated light heavyweight who has never fought outside the United Kingdom.

“I’ve always said Dmitry Bivol was the toughest challenge out there,” Ramirez added, “which is why I want to make this fight happen. I know he’s got a fight coming up and hopefully he stays undefeated so we can make the mega-fight this summer.”

“Zurdo” is on the hunt! 

INFORMATION: 

Website:  www.ZurdoPromotions.com 

Instagram: @zurdoramirez, @zurdopromotions

Twitter:  @ZurdoPromotions, @GilbertoZurdoRamirez

About Zurdo Promotions:  Zurdo Promotions is the premier combat sports/event promoter with HQ in the United States and Mexico. Led by the undefeated World Champion, Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez. Zurdo Promotions strives to be the best in all areas to set the new standard in boxing. Visit us atwww.ZurdoPromotions.com. 

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Joe SMITH JR. PROVIDED EARLY FIREWORKS WITH 1ST ROUND KO WIN AT MOHEGAN SUN

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TARGETING SERGEY KOVALEV TITLE SHOT IN THE FALL
“SLUGFEST AT THE SUN” RESULTS

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (Jolay 1, 2018) – Returning to the ring after an 11-month layoff due to a broken jaw, Joe “Ilay bibi-” Smith, Jr. provided early fireworks last night (Asabotsy, Jona 30) in the latest installment in the popular “Slugfest at The Sun” andian, presented by Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing, amin'ny Mohegan Sun Arena amin'ny Uncasville, Connecticut.

 

 

 

“Slugfest at The Sun” was taped live and will air Jolay 19, 8 -10 p.m. SY, amin'ny New England Sports Network (NESN). Star Boxing’s next event, “Rockin’ ady”,Septambra 21 at the Paramount in Huntington, NY, will also air via tape- delay on NESN.

 

 

 

Rated No. 3 ary No. 7 eto amin'izao tontolo izao, tsirairay, ny World Boxing Filan-kevitry ny (Kapila bitika) ary World Boxing Association (WBA), Smith (24-2, 20 Kos) hurt Melvin “The Romantic Redneck” Russell (11-5-2, 7 Kos) with the first punch he landed and finished the show, two devastating knockdowns later, ao amin'ny fanokafana manodidina.

 

 

 

“I hit him with a decent shot when I was walking him down and saw that I hurt him,” Joe Smith Jr. explained. “Izany, I looked to end it. I would have liked to have gotten some rust off, but I’m happy with my performance. My jaw feels great.”

 

 

 

“We’re looking to go to the top,” Smith’s promoter Joe DeGuardia nilaza. “Joe’s plan and goal has always been to be world champion. We wanted (Sergey) Kovalev before this fight, but it didn’t work out. We’re hoping to get him in the fall.”

 

 

 

“Kovalev looks great, he motivates me,” Smith noted. “I think I can take advantage of his conditioning.”

 

 

 

Coming off her historic fight this past May against the undefeated Queen of Boxing Cecelia Breakhus, who won a 10-round decision in the first female fight to air on HBO, three-time world champion Kali “KO Mequinonoag” Reis (14-7-1, 4 Kos) cruised past Mexican welterweight Patty “Las Elegante” Ramirez (11-6, 5 Kos), izao tontolo izao anaram-boninahitra teo aloha nihantsy ady, winning all eight rounds.

 

 

 

“She was a survivor,” Reis commented. “There was a lot we wanted to work on, vatana tifitra, jabs and more … getting more comfortable. I executed the plan my corner gave me and got the job done.

 

 

 

A Native American from Rhode Island, Reis wants a rematch with Breakhus, “I know I need to stay busy, active and remain fighting at welterweight to get the rematch,” Reis added. “I’m going to stay on her tail. I’ll be ready when it happens, I really want it to happen.”

 

 

 

In the television opener, undefeated junior welterweight “Action” Anthony Laureano (8-0 3KO ny) lived up to his nickname, never taking a backwards step, as he pounded Juan Rodriguez (8-10-1 6KO ny) in the center of the ring from the opening bell through the end for a dominant six-round unanimous decision. The 2016 New England Golden Gloves champion Laureano, who fights out of East Hartford, CT, put on an entertaining show in front of his large, loud contingent of fans. Laureano effectively used every punch in his vast arsenal to break down a tough, game Rodriguez.

 

 

 

“I thought I did well,” Laureano said after the fight, “but I’d like to see more angles. I want to see more power, koa. It’s there, he felt it; it’s coming. I have a long road. Next ady, I’d like to have an eight-rounder. We’re adding more people to the team. I hope everyone see that I’m getting better each fight. I have more tools and my discipline is there.”

 

 

 

Tsy Mety Resy zandriny middleweight Wendy “Haitian Fire” Toussaint (9-0, 3 Kos) lit up an overwhelmed Andy Gonzalez (6-3, 5 Kos), battering him from pillar to post, until referee Steve Willis waved off the fight in the third round. Haiti-native Toussaint, now living in Huntington, NY, used his superior power and speed to make an impressive statement.

 

 

 

Popular South Boston southpaw Joe Farina (3-0, 2 Kos) overcame a flash knockdown during the opening seconds of the fight, using a relentless attack to defeat junior welterweight Steve Moore (1-4, 1 KO), by way of a four-round split decision.

 

 

 

Irish junior welterweight “Lethal” Larry Fryers (formerly known as Gleeson) nohatsaraina ny firaketana an-tsoratra ho 7-1 (2 Kos) with a six-round unanimous decision over Anthony Woods (1-7-1). Fighting out of Yonkers NY, Fryers floored Woods with a left hook at the end of round two. Woods was penalized a point near the end of the final round for an intentional head butt.

 

 

 

Former U. of New Haven basketball star Cassius Chaney (13-0, 7 Kos), fighting out of New London (CT), Tsy Mety Resy foana ny rakitsoratra simba, dropping Mexican heavyweight Elder Hernandez (5-3, 3 Kos) twice before referee Willis halted the match near the end of the opening round.

 

 

 

The opening bout of the evening ended in the second round and ruled a “No Fifaninanana” because of an accidental head butt that left both fighters — William “The Silent mpamono” Foster III (8-0, 6 Kos) ary Tyrome Jones (4-3-1, 1 KO) – with serious head cuts and unable to continue.

 

CELEBRATING HIS RETURN KO WIN


POST-FIGHT INTERVIEW WITH NESN’S DANA ROSENBLATT & Joe SMITH JR.

Vokatra Complete ambany:

 

 

Vokatra ofisialy

 

HEVI-DEHIBE Event – LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT

Joe Smith, Jr. (24-2, 20 Kos), Mastic, NY

WTKO1 (145)

Melvin Russell (11-5-2, 7 Kos), Ashland, KY

 

CO-FEATURE – FEMALE WELTERWEIGHTS

Kali Reis (14-7-1, 4 Kos), Cranston, RI

WDEC8 (80-72, 80-72, 80-72)

Pat Ramirez (11-6, 5 Kos), Aguascalientes, Meksika

 

JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHTS

Wendy Toussaint (9-0, 3 Kos), Huntington, NY

WTKO3 (1:25)

Andy Gonzalez (6-3, 5 Kos), Worcester

 

Junior WELTERWEIGHTS

Anthony Laureano (8-0, 3 Kos), Ary. Hartford, CT

WDEC6 (60-54, 59-55, 59-55)

Juan Rodriguez (8-10-1), Haymarket, VA

 

WELTERWEIGHTS

Joe Farina (3-0, 2 Kos), South Boston, MA

WDEC4 (38-37, 38-37, 37-38)

Steve Moore (1-4, 1 KO), Orange, NJ

 

WELTERWEIGHTS

Larry (Gleeson) Fryers (7-1, 2 Kos), Yonkers, NY

WDEC6 (60-52, 60-52, 59-53)

Anthony Woods (1-7-1), Philadelphia, PA

 

HEAVYWEIGHTS

Cassius Chaney (13-0, 7 Kos), New London, CT

WTKO1 (2:47)

Elder Hernandez (5-3, 3 Kos), Morelia, Meksika

*Co-Promoted in association Main Events

 

JUNIOR LIGHTWEIGHTS

William Foster III (8-0, 6 Kos), New Haven, CT

No Fifaninanana 2 (2:27 due to accidental head butt, both fighter’s cut)

Tryrome Jones (4-3-1, 1 KO), Sound Bend, IN

*Co-Promoted in association with Murphy’s Boxing
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KALI REIS QUOTES AND PHOTOS FROM TODAY’S MEDIA WORKOUT

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REIS RETURNS TO THE RING Dia izao: Ity ASABOTSY AT MOHEGAN SUN
Providence, Rhode Island (Jona 26, 2018) – In advance of her fight this Saturday night at Mohegan Sun Arena, three-time world champion Kali “KO Mequinonoag” Reis held an open media workout today at Big Six Academy in Providence, Rhode Island.

 

 

 

Fighting out of nearby Cranston, RI, Reis (13-7-1, 4 Kos) will face former world title challenger Patty “La Elegante” Ramirez (11-5, 5 Kos), ny Meksika, ao anatin'ny valo-manodidina welterweight bout.

 

 

 

Reis vs. Ramirez is the co-featured bout on the “SLUGFEST AT THE SUN” karatra, presented by JOE DEGUARDIA’S STAR BOXING, amin'ny Mohegan Sun Arena amin'ny Uncasville, Connecticut.

 

 

 

Reis is coming off a historic fight last month versus undisputed women’s world welterweight champion and pound-4-pound Queen, 33-0 Cecilia Braekhus, in the first female bout ever featured on HBO. Reis dropped Braekhus for the first time in her professional career, however the judges scored the fight in favor of Braekhus, over ruckus boo’s from the crowd.

 

 

 

Ao ny tena zava-nitranga, after eleven months out of the ring due to a broken jaw, ny “Common Man”, Union Local 66 laborer, Joe Smith Jr. returns at the beautiful Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. After coming off a stellar KO win on NBC against Andrzej Fonfara, and knocking out the legend, Bernard Hopkins, clear out of the ring, amin'ny HBO, Smith Jr. has his eyes set on winning a world title. Smith Jr. is currently rated #3 (Kapila bitika) ary #7 (WBA) eto amin'izao tontolo izao.

 

QUOTES AND PHOTOS FROM TODAY’S MEDIA WORKOUT:

 

 

 

 

“I’m so excited to be back fighting at home, especially after our history making fight on HBO. I fought Cecilia Braekhus. We were the first women to ever fight on HBO and there were more than a million viewers. If I knew that many people would be watching, I would have been a lot more nervous.”

 

 

 

“Amin'ny taratasy, it was a loss, but it was really a win-win for me, and women’s boxing. It’s already opened a lot of doors for me. There’s been so much growth for me and women’s boxing. It’s going to open the door for other women to fight on networks. It was a step up for women’s boxing, not just for one event, but forever.”

 

 

 

“I’m the first female Native American to fight in New England.”

 

 

 

“I’ve been fighting 18 taona. I played basketball and volleyball in high school, but I love boxing.”
 

 

 

“I showed in my last fight that I belong to be with the elite. I want to get a rematch (with Braekhus).”

 

 

 

“Being a road warrior, I’m familiar fighting away or at home, but it’s more comfortable fighting here at home. My hometown crowd is always very supportive.”

 

 

 

“(Asabotsy) I am going to come out with a victory. My opponent’s taller, but I just need to follow the game plan and execute.”

KALI REIS PREPARING FOR HER CO-FEATURE BOUT AT MOHEGAN SUN THIS SATURDAY AT TODAY’S MEDIA WORKOUT

Voninahitra: STAR BOXING

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KALI REIS AND ANTHONY LAUREANO LOOK TO IMPRESS IN THEIR “Hanatonana ny tarika lafiny” BOUTS AT MOHEGAN SUN ON JUNE 30TH

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KALI REIS AND ANTHONY LAUREANO
LOOK TO IMPRESS IN THEIR “Hanatonana ny tarika lafiny” BOUTS AT MOHEGAN SUN ON JUNE 30TH

REIS OF RHODE ISLAND RETURNS FOR HER THIRD BOUT AT MOHEGAN SUN
LAUREANO OF CONNECTICUT RETURNS FOR HIS SECOND BOUT AT MOHEGAN SUN

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (jUNE 25, 2018) –With June 30th rapidly approaching, the hype for STAR BOXING’S “SLUGFEST at the SUN” continues to build as two of the premier fighters on the card will be making their New England homecoming. In the co-feature bout, KALI “KO MEQUINONOAG” REIS (13-7-1 4KO ny) of Providence, Rhode Island will be making her third appearance at Mohegan Sun against PATY “LA ELEGANTE” RAMIREZ (11-5 5KO ny). Adding to the excitement, Connecticut ihany “ACTION” ANTHONY LAUREANO (7-0 3KO ny) of East Hartford is set to make his return home at Mohegan Sun in his bout against JUAN de la CRUZ RODRIGUEZ (8-9-1 6KO ny).

 

 

 

Rhode Island’s Native Warrior, Kali Reis, is no stranger to bright lights and pressure. Coming off an impressive performance on HBO against undisputed champion and #1 pound-for-pound female fighter in the world, Cecilia Braekhus, Reis looks to return home, back to New England and put her full warrior spirit out on display at the Mohegan Sun.

 

 

 

When commenting on her upcoming fight, Reis had this to say, “Fans can expect to see an even more determined, skilled, noana, evolving WARRIOR in there! The fight on HBO with Braekhus was such a learning experience and I am grateful for making history in not only women’s boxing but my own personal journey as well.”

 

 

 

The last time Reis fought at Mohegan Sun was in November of last year. She is thrilled to be making this homecoming.

 

 

 

“I am excited to be back ‘home’ at Mohegan Sun June 30th,” said the Rhode Island native. “Star Boxing always has action packed fights lighting up this beautiful area. My fans love coming to Mohegan Sun. There isn’t a bad seat in the house and their hospitality is fantastic. Joe DeGuardia is keeping me very productive since we signed with him back in November. I am so pleased with the decision myself and manager Brian made to sign with them.”

 

 

 

Another local warrior on the card to watch is Anthony Laureano. Laureano earned the nickname “Action” for his relentless, coming-forward fight style. If the East Hartford native is in the ring, fans can always expect an exciting show from start to finish. Star Boxing’s “Slugfest at the Sun” always brings fireworks to Connecticut, and Laureano looks to continue the tradition with his homecoming at Mohegan Sun.

 

 

 

Laureano was asked what he will provide the fans at Mohegan Sun, and his response was simply, “The same thing they always see, hetsika. Action, dia izay. The people are coming to pay money and they are going to get what they paid for. Even in my last fight, people got what they paid for. They came to see action and to see somebody come forward. They don’t want to see nobody dancing around. I’m not saying that style is bad, I can do it too, but people like two guys who come forward and want to fight. I’m that fighter. I’m that fighter that always wants to fight.”

 

 

 

This bout against Rodriguez will mark the third time in his career that Laureano is fighting at Mohegan Sun.

 

 

 

When asked about the venue, this is what Laureano had to say, “I love Mohegan…Mohegan is my home. There is no place like it. I love the ring, everything is just so beautiful. The atmosphere, the crowd, my hometown crowd is there, and when they’re there it’s loud…Mohegan is my home, tsy isalasalana. The casino treats me good, and when I go there I feel this is where I belong. I’ve never felt that anywhere else.

 

 

 

Ao ny tena zava-nitranga ny “SLUGFEST at the SUN” on June 30th, Joe SMITH JR. will make his long anticipated return to the ring against tough Kentuckian, MELVIN RUSSELL. After eleven months out of the ring due to a broken jaw, ny “Common Man”, Union Local 66 laborer, Joe Smith Jr. returns at the beautiful Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. After coming off a stellar KO win on NBC against Andrzej Fonfara, and knocking out the legend, Bernard Hopkins, clear out of the ring, amin'ny HBO, Smith Jr. has his eyes set on winning a world title. Smith Jr. is currently rated #3 (Kapila bitika) ary #7 (WBA) eto amin'izao tontolo izao.

 

Get your tickets to JUNE 30th, #SLUGFESTattheSUN live from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT.
Tickets start at JUST $30. (bebe kokoa $5 venue fee)
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Mohegan Sun & Star Boxing supporting USA Boxing Alumni Association this Saturday

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Colorado Springs, Am-pofoany. (Jona 25, 2018) – USA Boxing’s “Alumni Association Membership Drive Month” concludes this Saturday with another gathering as Mohegan Sun and Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing support the first-year group’s efforts to connect USA Boxing’s alumni.

 

 

 

Etazonia Boxing Alumni Association (USABAA) is asking present members from New England and New York to bring a guest to register as new member ($40.00 registration). Both the current and new members will receive complimentary tickets, raha ny 40 donated tickets last, to that evening’s “Slugfest at The Sun” pro boxing card, presented at Mohegan Sun Arena by Star Boxing.

 

 

 

Headliner Joe “Ilay bibi-” Smith, Jr. (23-2, 19 Kos) is a former amateur standout from Long Island, NY, iza no No. 3 ary No. 7-ranked light heavyweight in the world, tsirairay, by the World Boxing Council and World Boxing Association.

 

 

 

All USABAA members are invited to attend a gathering prior to the fights at Bow & Arrow Sports Bar at Mohegan Sun, eo 5 ny 6:30 p.m. SY, to enjoy food, conversation and reunite to friends in boxing.

 

 

 

“USA Boxing Alumni Association wants to thank Joe DeGuardia, Star Boxing, and Mohegan Sun for supporting our mission,” said Christopher Cugliari, USA Boxing Alumni Association Executive Director. “As part of our June membership drive, we look forward to connecting with current and new members of the Alumni Association this Saturday night for a great evening of camaraderie and competition. We also want to thank our members for the support they’ve provided throughout this month-long membership drive and ask for this continued support from our New England and New York members this weekend. You won’t want to miss it!”

 

 

Etazonia Boxing Alumni Association

 

Created to champion a lifelong, mutually beneficial relations between USA Boxing and its alumni, –mpanao ady totohondry,, manam-pahefana, mpanazatra sy mpankafy ady totohondry — Ny Fikambanana Alumni dia mampifandray ireo taranaka tompon-daka, manome aingam-panahy sy mamerina ireo tompon-daka amin'ny ady totohondry ho avy any Etazonia, in ary avy tamin'ny peratra.

 

 

 

The USA Boxing Alumni Association is open to anyone who has a love for boxing and would like to stay connected with amateur boxing. Members are granted access to a wide variety of special events hosted by the Alumni Association, anisan'izany ny fandraisana isan-taona ny USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame.

 

 

 

Hiditra amin'ny Fikambanan'ny Alumni, simply register at alumni@usaboxing,.org for a $40.00 per year membership fee. New members will receive a T-shirt, keychain sy e-kitapo.

 

 

INFORMATION:

www.usaboxing.org

Twitter: @USABoxing, @USABoxingAlumni

Instagram: @USABoxing

Facebook: /USABoxing

 

MOMBA NY ASBOXING: The mission of USA Boxing shall be to enable United States’ athletes and coaches to achieve sustained competitive excellence, mampivelatra toetra, manohana ny fanatanjahantena ady totohondry, and promote and grow Olympic style boxing in the United States. The responsibility of USA Boxing is not only to produce Olympic gold, but also oversee and govern every aspect of amateur boxing in the United States.

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NEW ENGLAND’S TOP & MOST PROMISING BOXERS TO BE SHOWCASED ON “SLUGFEST AT THE SUN” CARD JUNE 30TH AT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA

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UNDERCARD FEATURES SIX UNDEFEATED NEW ENGLAND PROSPECTS

 

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (Jona 19, 2018) – Many of New England’s best and most promising boxers will be in action JONA 30 amin'ny “SLUGFEST AT THE SUN” karatra, presented by JOE DEGUARDIA’S STAR BOXING, at Mohegan Sun Area in Uncasville, Connecticut.
“SLUGFEST at the SUN” featuring JOE SMITH JR.
The “Common Man,” Long Island light heavyweight JOE SMITH, JR. (23-2, 19 Kos), returns to the ring after being inactive the past 11 months recovering from a broken jaw. The popular Irish-American will face Melvin “THE ROMANTIC REDNECK” RUSSELL (11-4-2, 7 Kos) ao amin'ny 10-manodidina hetsika lehibe.
Smith burst onto the boxing scene in 2016 when he defeated, top rated light heavyweight, Andrzej Fonfara on NBC in Chicago, and again later that year, when he knocked living legend Bernard Hopkins clear out of the ring, becoming the first person to ever KO the former multi-division world champion and future Hall of Famer.
JOE DEGUARDIA, CEO of Star Boxing had this to say about June 30th, “We are thrilled to be up in New England for this sensational show at Mohegan Sun on June 30th that will be filled with local favorites and headlined by an international favorite (Joe Smith Jr). Boxing history is full of exciting fighters from New England and on June 30th fans will be treated to local fighters aiming to continue a rich tradition of tough New Englanders.”
In the eight-round co-featured event, two-time middleweight champion (sary ny sisa) KALI “KO MEQUINONOAG” REIS (13-7-1, 4 Kos), fighting out of Cranston, RI, is coming off her eye-opening performance last month against undisputed women’s world welterweight champion and pound-4-pound Queen, 33-0 CECELIA BRAEKUS, in the first female bout ever featured on HBO. Reis floored Braekhus once, but she lost a 10-round decision. The former WBC and UBF World middleweight champion will meet former world title challenger PATTY “LA ELEGANTE” RAMIREZ (11-5, 5 Kos), ny Meksika, amin'ny Aug. 30 amin'ny Mohegan Masoandro.
Six New Englanders are scheduled to provide support on the undercard, ao anatin'izany ny 2016 N.E. Fonon-tanana Golden tompon-daka “ACTION” ANTHONY LAUREANO (7-0, 3 Kos), of East Hartford (CT), in a six-round junior welterweight match against Mexican knockout artist JUAN de la cruz RODRIGUEZ (8-9-1, 6Kos). Laureano earned an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice from Manchester Community College.
Former University of New Haven basketball star, New London, CT undefeated heavyweight CASSIUS CHANEY (12-0, 6 Kos), mihaona ELDER “BARON” HERNANDEZ (5-2, 3 Kos), ny Meksika, amin'ny enina-manodidina bout. Chaney is coming off a vicious second round KO win at Madison Square Garden against Tim Washington.Chaney is promoted by Main Events.
New Haven, CT junior lightweight prospect WILLIAM FOSTER III (8-0, 6 Kos), a three-time N.E. Fonon-tanana Golden tompon-daka, puts his undefeated pro record on the line in a six-rounder versus TRYROME JONES (4-3-1, 1 KO). Foster is promoted by Murphy’s Boxing.
Exciting South Boston, MA junior welterweight, and Union Local 941 railroad laborer, JOE FARINA (2-0, 2 Kos) manipy-midina amin'ny STEVE MOORE (1-3, 1 KO) in a six-round junior welterweight battle.
In a pair of six-round fights, Worcester, MA junior middleweight ANDY GONZALEZ (6-2, 5 Kos) has prepared to upset unbeaten WENDY “HAITIAN FIRE” TOUSSAINT (8-0, 2 Kos). Toussaint’s last three fights have ended via TKO, and the Long Island fighter plans on extending the streak to four,while Springfield, MA junior middleweight ANTHONY VELAZQUEZ (2-0, 2 Kos) will try to make an impression against ANTHONY WOODS (1-6-1).

 

Get your tickets to JUNE 30th, #SLUGFESTattheSUN live from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT.
Tickets start at JUST $30.
MEDIA:
SLUGFEST AT THE SUN: THE RETURN OF JOE SMITH JR.
SLUGFEST AT THE SUN: THE RETURN OF JOE SMITH JR.
INFO:
“SLUGFEST at the SUN”: THE RETURN OF JOE SMITH JR.
After eleven months out of the ring due to a broken jaw, “THE BEAST” Joe Smith Jr.returns in a big way, at the beautiful Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. After coming off a stellar KO win on NBC against Andrzej Fonfara, and defeating the legend Bernard Hopkins on HBO, Smith Jr. has his eyes set on landing in the win column in his first bout of 2018.
FACTS:
“SLUGFEST at the SUN” is presented by Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing. Ny hetsika atao Asabotsy, June 30th amin'ny Mohegan Masoandro, ao Uncasville, CT.
Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing “SLUGFEST at the SUN” series is the a premier professional boxing experience in Connecticut. Live from the beautiful Mohegan Sun Arena, “SLUGFEST at the SUN” has seen some of the best and brightest in boxing. This includes, roa-fotoana izao tontolo izao tompon-daka Demetrius “Boo Boo” Andrade and world title challenger Delvin Rodriguez, amongst many others.
Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame inductee, Joe DeGuardia, has consistently given the boxing fans of Connecticut, world class fights, right in their own backyard. “SLUGFEST at the SUN” also gives the north east’s rising boxing stars an avenue to world title contention. From world title fights, to world class boxing skill, Mohegan Sun has seen it all, delivered by Star Boxing.
The “SLUGFEST at the SUN” series offers an affordable, fan friendly action packed, entertaining night out, that is guaranteed to have you on your feet from the opening bell.
Amin'ny June 30th, Star Boxing plans to start your summer off right, with yet another thrilling “SLUGFEST at the SUN.”
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“New England Hoavin'ny 5” Press Conference Quotes

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“New England Hoavin'ny 5”
Feb. 10 in Worcester, MA
(L-R) – Richard “Popeye The Sailor Man” Rivera and Kevin “The New England mpihetraketraka” Cobbs
Worcester, Lamesa. (Janoary 18, 2018) – Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE) hosted a press conference last night in Worcester, Massachusetts at Beatniks to formally announce its February 10faha- “New England Hoavin'ny 5” amin'ny The Palladium in Worcester.
Undefeated Hartford (CT) mazava lanja mavesatra Richard “Popeye The Sailor Man” Rivera (5-0, 4 Kos) will headline the fifth installment of the “New England Hoavin'ny” andian, manohitra Kevin “The New England mpihetraketraka” Cobbs (10-2, 4 Kos), fighting out of South Boston (MA), fa ny banga Universal Ady Totohondry Federation (UBF) New England anaram-boninahitra ao amin'ny valo-manodidina hetsika lehibe.
Worcester ny fotoana roa-pirenena tompon-daka mpankafy Bobby “BH3” Harris, III (2-0) mihaona Breziliana Super middleweight Saul Almeida (0-8-1) in-efatra manodidina ny mpiara-nasongadina hetsika, while Hartford super middleweight Jose “Misy laharana R” Rivera (4-1, 3 Kos) mihaona Troy “Omar KO Artist” mpanakanto (4-7-1 (3 Kos), ny Danbury (CT) ao amin'ny enin-manodidina lalao.
“New England Hoavin'ny 5” charity choice: Luis Rosa, Jr. vatsim Fund
For each RPR event, mampiroborobo Jose Antonio Rivera selects a charity to donate a portion of the proceeds to, and for “New England Hoavin'ny 5” he has announced that it will be the Luis Rosa, Jr. vatsim Fund.
“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.”
Miady amin'ny undercard, zavatra rehetra izao amin'ny fihodinana efatra-toaka, are Danbury junior welterweight Omar Bordoy, Jr. (2-0) vs. Puerto Rican foe Alexander “El Bravo” Picot (2-4-1), Southbridge (MA) Junior welterweight Wilfredo “ny Sucaro” Mpanompo sampy (3-0, 1 KO) vs. mpomba ny debuting Nick Peralta, ny Lawrence, Tsy Mety Resy Springfield (MA) mazava lanja mavesatra Ray “Bazooka” Graceski (5-0, 3 Kos). vs. Hartford ny mpanohana ny debuting Paul Bansiak, Springfield welterweight Derrick “Zazalahy maditra” Whitley (2-0) vs. Roger Blankenship (1-2), Tsy Mety Resy Puerto Rico Super middleweight Jelame Garcia (6-0, 6 Kos) vs. Breziliana Rodrigo Almeida 1-7), Bridgeport ny (CT) mpomba ny debuting welterweight Joseph Goss vs. Seth Basler (0-3), ary Hartford zandriny maivana vs. Bridgeport ny Carlos Marraro, III (0-1).
Ady sy ny mpiady rehetra, dia mety miova.
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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: “Izany no fotoana lehibe ho ahy. 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. Aza blink, 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. Win, 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 amin'ny roa taona rehefa nahazo ny antso (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: “Aho 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 10faha-. This will be my first fight on a Rivera Promotions card, but I’m familiar with most of the fighters on this card.”
Tickets, priced amin'ny $75.00 (ringside) ary $45.00 (ankapobeny fieken-keloka), dia amidy sy azo hividy amin'ny www.ThePalladium.net na ny Palladium biraon'ny boaty (ankapobeny fieken-keloka ihany), na amin'ny alalan'ny fifandraisana Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera (anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) na ny mpiady.
Varavarana misokatra ao amin'ny 6 p.m. SY, voalohany bout 7 p.m. SY.
Sponsors ahitana Lundgren Honda, Top Royalty, Allstate, USANA, Atty. Maria M. Rivera-Cotto, fanirian-daza fatratra Musik, Hill Team Associates and Lundren Insurance & Financial Services.
INFORMATION:
Facebook.com/RiveraPromotionsEntertainment
Twitter: @RiveraPromoEnt @joseriverachamp @KingRivera_
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Richard “Popeye The Sailor Man” Rivera Strong hamita satria mihinana ny epinara

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Tsy Mety Resy Hartford lanja mavesatra fanantenana hazavana lohateny lehibe vs. Kevin Cobbs
“New England Hoavin'ny 5”
Feb. 10 in Worcester, MA
Richard “Popeye The Sailor Man” Rivera
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Worcester, Lamesa. (Janoary 8, 2018) – Ny iray amin'ireo malaza indrindra New England ady totohondry fanantenana, Tsy Mety Resy Hartford (CT) mazava lanja mavesatra Richard “Popeye The Sailor Man” Rivera (5-0, 4 Kos), sitrapon'Andriamanitra ny lohateny fahatelo fampisehoana Asabotsy alina, Febroary 10, amin'ny The Palladium in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Ao amin'ny fizarana fahadimy ny “New England Hoavin'ny” andian, nanolotra ny Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE), ny 27 taona Rivera mihaona Kevin “Kray 2 UNKL” Cobbs (10-2, 4 Kos), miady avy tany Burlington (VT), fa ny banga Universal Ady Totohondry Federation (UBF) New England anaram-boninahitra ao amin'ny valo-manodidina hetsika lehibe.
Rivera, izay iray 2016 Rocky Marciano Tournament tompon-daka, avy eny ambony mampitolagaga fihodinana faharoa-knockout ny 146-ady ela nihetezana Roberto Valenzuela ity Desambra lasa 9 in Hampton, New Hampshire.
“Tena faly aho manana Richie ady totohondry ho an'ny UBF New England anaram-boninahitra toy izany tany am-piandohan'ny ny mpomba asa,”” hoy mampiroborobo Jose Antonio Rivera, ny misotro ronono 3-potoana, 2-division izao tontolo izao tompon-daka. “Izao no fanintelony isika efa nanana ny tombontsoa azy miady amin'ny iray amin'ireo karatra. Fameliny amin'ny hetsika lehibe ny fampisehoana farany (Oktobra) amin'ny DCU Center. Rivera mijery tsara kokoa sy maranitra aho isaky ny mijery azy ady. Hitako lehibe zavatra ho tonga ho azy. Manana ny fitaovana sy ny fifehezana ny mpanazatra mitady sy mila ny mpanao ady totohondry ho tompon-daka eran-. Ny lanitra no fetra ho an'ny Richard sy, amin'izao fotoana izao, Feno fankasitrahana izahay ny hilalao ny ampahany kely mba hanampy hampivoatra ny asa matihanina.”
Rivera no soa aman-tsara ny Popeye marketed persona nandritra ny tanora mpomba ady totohondry asa, manao ny tantsambo ny Cap any an-peratra amin'ny nentim-paharazana toy ny sodina Popeye-nihantona teo am-bavany. “Misy antony maro noho ny anaram-bositra, 'Popeye', fa fony aho mbola kely,” nanazava Rivera, “Nanana lehibe mahazatra forearms. Izany fotsiny nifikitra tamiko Nandritra ny taona maro, rehefa voalaza tamiko teo amin'ny fanaovana fanatanjahan-tena, ka niara-nihazakazaka tamin'ny aho izany. Nitondra ny fiainana aho niverina tany Hartford amim-paharetana, manerana New England, amim-paharetana, faharetana sy ny fomba. Ny ho velona amin'ny fotoana.”
Na dia tsy handresy maro ny loka lehibe na ny Fifaninanana ho manao ady totohondry, Rivera dia nahazo traikefa sarobidy ady totohondry maro ny tsara indrindra matihanina tany Nouvelle-Angleterre sy ny zava-nitranga in-pirenena, ary koa Samy te ny tiany izao tontolo izao ny tompon-daka teo aloha Peter “Kid Chocolate” Quillin, Madagascar Dawson ary Joe Smith, Jr. Nianatra koa izy amin'ny fotoana natokana mba ny peratra tamin'ny anaram-boninahitra teo aloha mpifaninana Isiraely “fa” Cardona ary John Scully.
“Noraisiko ny fotoana mamadika mpomba satria tsy nanana rafitra fanohanana mba hahazo ahy any amin'ny ambaratonga manaraka,” Rivera nanamarika. “Aho hatoky tena. Ny tsara tamberina voaraiko avy amin'ny mpiady aho, sparred sakafo ao amin 'ny fahatokian-. Ankehitriny, in ihany ny fahenina mpomba ady, Aho, dia ho headlining fanintelony, ary miady ho an'ny anaram-boninahitra voalohany. Tsy afaka misaotra ny Riveras (Jose sy ny Zanany, A.J.) ampy ho izay efa nataony ho ahy. Efa nino izy ireo amiko.”
Amin'ny voalohany, Rivera dia somary tsy te hiady ny Cobb fa za-draharaha kokoa, rehefa avy manao fikarohana ny sasany, dia nanaiky ny zava-tsarotra. “Aho sahiran-tsaina kely amin'ny voalohany,” dia niaiky. “Ny sasany dia nanontany raha efa vonona ny dingana ka hiady azy. Nataoko fikarohana sasany: dia tsy manana mpankafy asa lehibe kokoa, na niady mihoatra enina na valo fihodinana ady noho ny fitiavany Ahy. Ary izaho no mpiara-miasa Samy te ho voalohany mpanohana ny nikapoka azy, Tyron Burris(TKO2 in 2012). Vonona aho! Aho 27 ka mila ny ady toy izany.”
Worcester ny fotoana roa-pirenena tompon-daka mpankafy Bobby “BH3” Harris, III mihaona Breziliana middleweight Saul Almeida (0-8-1) in-efatra manodidina ny mpiara-nasongadina hetsika.
Miady amin'ny undercard, zavatra rehetra izao amin'ny fihodinana efatra-toaka, dia miakatra New Haven (CT) ambony indrindra middleweight fanantenana Elvis Figueroa (3-0, 1 KO), ny telo andro USA Ady Totohondry nahazo medaly volamena Nationals Championship, vs. TBA, Worcester featherweight Andino Ranse (1-0) vs. Alex Montes (1-2-1), ny Lawrence (MA), Danbury (CT) welterweight Omar Bordoy, Jr. (2-0) vs. Pôrtô Rikô mpanafika Alexander “El Bravo” Picot (2-4-1), Southbridge (MA) welterweight Wilfredo “ny Sucaro” Mpanompo sampy (3-0, 1 KO) vs. mpomba ny debuting Nick Peralta, ny Lawrence, Tsy Mety Resy Springfield (MA) mazava lanja mavesatra Ray “Bazooka” Graceski (5-0, 3 Kos). vs. Hartford ny mpanohana ny debuting Paul Bansiak, Hartford Junior middleweight Jose “Misy laharana R” Rivera (4-1, 3 Kos) vs. Troy “Omar KO Artist” mpanakanto(4-7-1 (3 Kos), Springfield welterweight Derrick “Double Impact” Whitley (2-0) vs. Roger Blankenship (1-2), Tsy Mety Resy Porto Rikana middleweight Jelame Garcia (6-0, 6 Kos) vs. Breziliana Rodrigo Almeida 1-7), Meriden (CT) bantamweight James Aquino (6-0, 6 Kos), 2016 New England Golden fonon-tanana tompon-daka, vs. Luis Rivera (3-3) ary Hartford ny mpanohana ny debuting welterweight Joseph Goss vs. Seth Basler (0-3).
Ady sy ny mpiady rehetra, dia mety miova.
Tickets, priced amin'ny $75.00 (ringside) ary $45.00 (ankapobeny fieken-keloka), dia amidy sy azo hividy amin'ny www.ThePalladium.net na ny Palladium biraon'ny boaty (ankapobeny fieken-keloka ihany), na amin'ny alalan'ny fifandraisana Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera (anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) na ny mpiady.
Varavarana misokatra ao amin'ny 6 p.m. SY, voalohany bout 7 p.m. SY.
INFORMATION:
Facebook.com/RiveraPromotionsEntertainment
Twitter: @RiveraPromoEnt @joseriverachamp @KingRivera_
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ANDRZEJ FONFARA EYES TOP TEN CONTENDERS, BADOU JACK SPECIFICALLY

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Photos By: Sean Michael Ham / Premier Boxing Champions
CHICAGO, IL (Martsa 9, 2017) – After stopping former world champion, Chad Dawson (34-5, 19 Kos), with a stunning tenth-round TKO, Kapila bitika #8 light-heavyweight contender, Andrzej Fonfara (29-4, 17 Kos), is welcoming challenges from everyone in the top ten.

“I’m looking forward to my next fight and the possibilities that have opened up with my victory over Chad Dawson,” said Andrzej Fonfara. “My main goal is to avenge my loss toJoe Smith Jr., but if I can’t get him in the ring, then I’m looking to face anyone in the top ten of the light-heavyweight division.”
With the light-heavyweight division loaded with talent, Fonfara seeks a meaningful fight with one of the top contenders, more specifically, former WBC super-middleweight champion, Badou Jack (20-1, 12 Kos), who recently vacated his world title at 168 kilao.
“Badou Jack seems like the perfect opponent, but I must warn him, this is not the super-middleweight division,” Fonfara continued. “Badou Jack has never faced punchers like those fighting at 175 kilao. He must earn his shot to a world title fight, just like I did when I was coming up. This makes for a perfect opportunity for us to fight, with the winner moving up the rankings.
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Joe Smith, Jr. & Dr. Robert Polofsky Ring 8’s February Guest Speakers This Thursday night in New York

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NEW YORK (Febroary 21, 2017) – World light heavyweight contender Joe “The Irish Bomber” Smith, Jr. (23-1, 19 Kos) and ringside physician Dr. Robert Polofsky ireo Alakamisy ity alina ny (Feb. 23) guest speakers at Ring 8’s monthly meeting, manomboka amin'ny 7 p.m. SY, at Plattduetsche Park Restaurant, hita ao amin'ny 1132 Hempstead Turnpike in Franklin Square, New York.
(Joe Smith, Jr. – picture courtesy of Star Boxing)

The 27-year-old Smith (23-1, 19 Kos) is a Union 66 laborer between fights. The Long Island power-puncher from Mastic burst upon the International boxing scene last June, stopping former world title challenger Andrzej Fonfara (28-4) in the opening round for the World Boxing Council (Kapila bitika) International light heavyweight title. Last Desambra, Smith retired living legend Bernard Hopkins (55-8-2), mandondòna avy (8faha-manodidina) the seven-time, two-division world champion for the first time in his career.

Smith was the recipient of Ring 8’s “Knockout of the Year Award” last December at the organization’s 30faha- isan-taona Ring 8 Holiday Event sy ny Awards Lanonana. Currently rated as high as No. 3 ny World Boxing Filan-kevitry ny (Kapila bitika), Smith is knocking at the door for a world title shot in the 175-pound division. He is promoted by New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF) inductee Joe DeGuardia (Star Boxing).
Dr. Polofsky is a physician member of the New York State Athletic Commission and USA Boxing
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Merrick, NY junior welterweight Larry Stanton (29-17-2, 17 Kos), who fought professionally between 1969 ary 1983, will received his 2016 Ring 8 Uncrowned Champion Award. He was unable to attend the organization’s original awards festivity last December, ny 30faha- isan-taona Ring 8 Holiday Event & Award Lanonana.
Stanton’s most notable victories were against Bruce Strauss (54-27-2), Tony Petronelli (42-3-1) ary Sammy Ayala (11-0). He fought a draw with two-time world title challenger Vilomar Fernandez (22-6-1) and lost a controversial decision to 1976 Medaly volamena Olaimpika Howard David, Jr. (6-0).
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