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Juny 16 al Xfinity Center de Hartford, Connecticut
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Press Conference group picture courtesy of Jason Rodriguez / Superelite Boxing
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HARTFORD, Conn. (Maig 31, 2018) – Promocions de boxa Hartford (HBP) hosted a press conference yesterday at the Hartford Boxing Center to promote its first event, “Nit de lluita a la capital”, Juny 16 al Xfinity Center de 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, encapçalat pels membres del Saló de la Fama Internacional Willie “Will o’ el Wisp” Pep i Cristòfor “Lluitant” Battalino. Altres boxejadors de primer nivell inclouen el campió del món Marlon “Magic Man” Estornell, reptadors al títol mundial Gaspar “L'indi” Ortega, i Israel “més aviat” Cardona, i 1996 Capità de l'equip olímpic de boxa dels EUA Lawrence d'Clay-Bey.
Entrades, preu de $80.00, $60.00 i $40.00, estan a la venda i es poden comprar, així com $125.00 Entrades VIP que inclouen menjar i refrescos), als punts de venda de Ticket Master o al gimnàs Hartford Boxing Center.
Les portes obren a 6 p.m. I, primera baralla comença a les 7 p.m. I.
“FIGHT NIGHT AT THE CAPITAL” * Juny 16, 2018 * XFINITY CENTRE, HARTFORD, Connecticut
MAIN EVENT – UBF ALL AMERICA &
VACANT ABF CONTINENTAL AMERICAS LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP – 8 RONDES
RICHARD RIVERA JAIME “Zarco” SOLORIO
Campió Desafiador
Hartford, Connecticut San Quinton, Mèxic
7-0 (6 KOs) 12-3-2 (9 KOs)
CO-FEATURE — Pesos lleugers – 6 RONDES
OMAR BORDOY, JR. ALEXANDER PICOT
Danbury, Connecticut Hartford, CT by way of Puerto Rico
5-0 (1 KO) 2-5-1
SPECIAL JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHT ATTRACTION – 4 RONDES
SHARAD COLLIER TBA
2-time New England Golden Gloves Champion
Hartford, Connecticut
Pro Debut
Pesos ploma – 4 RONDES
LUIS “Lobito” RIVERA PHILLIP DAVIS
Hartford, Connecticut Worcester, Massachusetts
4-3 1-1-1
Pesos lleugers – 4 RONDES
ANUEL ROSA ROGER BLANKENSHIP
New Haven, Connecticut Cleveland, Ohio
Pro Debut 1-3
Pesos ploma – 4 RONDES
NATHAN MARTINEZ HENRY GARCIA
Nova Bretanya, Connecticut Nou Bedford, Massachusetts
Pro Debut 0-1
Pesos lleugers – 4 RONDES
JOSE MAYSONET JUSTIN MORALES
Hartford, Connecticut Nou Bedford, Massachusetts
Pro Debut Pro Debut
Pesos ploma – 4 RONDES
JACOB “Lefty” MARRERO JIMMY SANTIAGO
Bridgeport, Connecticut Nova York, Nova York
Pro Debut Pro Debut
PES WELTER JUNIOR — 4 RONDES
JEFFREY TORRES TBA
New Haven, Connecticut
4-0 (2 KOs)
(totes les baralles & lluitadors subjectes a canvis)
CITES DE CONFERÈNCIES DE PREMSA
Toni Blanco, Promotor: “I’m really excited to do this in Hartford. There wouldn’t be a show without these guys. We work for them.”
Miquel Tran, Promotor: “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 16º. 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? M'encanta, no other reason. Com 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. Al juny 16º, I’m going to do my thing and, confia en mi, 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. Estic llest per anar. 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 16º, it’s going to be an interesting night.”
Nathan Martínez: “I’m thankful for this opportunity on June 16º. Come June 16º, expect a big fight.”
Jose Maysonet: “Thanks to my team and on June 16º, 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 16º.”
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