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Shearns Boxing Promotions presents “Friday Night Fights at The Station” Pro Boxing charity event

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Září 20 Worcester, MA

WORCESTER, Hmota. (Srpen 21, 2019) – Shearns Boxing Promotions (SBP) has announced it will present a professional boxing charity event, “Friday Night Fights at The Station,” September 20 at historic Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Proceeds will benefitWhy Me (Worcester Help for Youth) & Sherry’s House, a grassroots non-profit organization dedicated to providing love and support services to families with childhood cancer. Visitwww.whyme.org to learn more about this organization.

“Help us KO cancer,” SBP presidentChuck Shearns said. “We’re excited to be working with such a great organization and lucky to be able to take part in raising money for such an amazing group and worthy cause. The boxing card will showcase popular, up-and-coming New England-based boxers.”

Former decorated amateur boxerOwen Minor (2-0, 2 KO), who captured bronze medals at the 2014 U.S.. Boxing National and National Golden Gloves tournaments, will headline at home in Worcester, MA, against Maine heavyweightJustin Rolfe (1-1, 1 KO) in the four-round main event.

The 6’ 1”, 235-pound Minor is arguably the top Massachusetts-born heavyweight prospect in the past two decades.

Framingham, MA Super mušíJulio Perez (4-4) splňujeLuis Rivera (4-3), Boston, in the six-round co-featured event.

Danbury, CT super lightweightOmar “The Beast” Bordoy (7-12, 2 KO) tvářeAndy Aiello(1-3-1), of Bridgewater, MA, v šesti dokola záchvat.

Také bojuje o undercard, all in se čtyřmi kulatými zápasů, are Worcester, MA heavyweightJake Paradise(1-2, 1 KO) vs.Joseph Raposo (0-1), of Woburn, MA; Worcester super welterweightEslih Owusu (1-0) vs.Leonardo Ladeira (0-2), of Revere, MA; Worcester, MA Super mušíPhilip Davis (2-1-1) vs.Carlos III Marrero (1-3-1), Bridgeport, CT; and Bedford, MA cruiserweightEdet Mkpanam (1-0, 1 KO) proti. pro-debutovatRogero Dionizio, of Revere.

Všechny boje a bojovníci se mohou změnit.

Tickets prices start at $40.00 and may be purchased by going online at:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/friday-night-fights-at-the-station-tickets-65569061829

Dveře otevřené na 6:30 p.m. A, První souboj na 7 p.m. A.

Event sponsors include Lundgren Collision, Palley Advertising and Akuity Technology.

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

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Červen 16 at Xfinity Centre in Hartford, CT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HARTFORD, Conn. (Červen 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, Červen 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 – atletického, L is for the looks.”

 

 

 

Universal Boxing Federation (UBF) All America light heavyweight champion Richard “Pepek Námořník Man” Rivera (7-0, 6 KO) will defend his title and fight Mexican challenger Jaime “Zarco” Solorio (12-3-2, 9 KO) V osmi kole hlavního turnaje. 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 “Beast” 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.

 

 

Také bojuje o undercard, all in se čtyřmi kulatými záchvaty, are Hartford featherweight Luis “Lobito” Rivera (4-3) proti. Phillip Davis (1-1-1), of Worcester, MA; pro-debuting New Haven, CT lightweight Anuel Rosa proti. 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 proti. Justin Morales, New Bedford, MA, in a battle of pro-debut fighters, and another pair of pro debut fighters, Bridgeport, CT featherweight Jacob Marrero proti. Jimmy Santiago, of New York City, and New Haven junior welterweight prospect Jeffrey Torres (4-0, 2 KO) proti. 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 a Christopher “Battling” Battalino. Other top-area boxers include world champion Marlon “Kouzelná Man” Starling, titul mistra světa vyzyvatelů Gaspar “El Indio” Ortega, a Izrael “poněkud” Cardona, a 1996 USA Olympic Boxing Team captain Lawrence Clay-Bey.

 

 

 

Všechny boje a bojovníci se mohou změnit.

 

 

Lístky, cena na $80.00, $60.00 a $40.00, are on sale and available to purchase, jakož i $125.00 VIP tickets that include food and soft drinks), at Ticket Master outlets or at the Hartford Boxing Center gym.

 

 

Dveře otevřené na 6 p.m. A, První zápas začíná na 7 p.m. A.

 

 

 

Sponsors include Hot 93.7 FM, Hartford Boxing Center, Foster Buddies Network and HBC ProShop.

INFORMACE;

Facebook: /hartfordboxingcenter

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“Fight Night at the Capital” Press Conference Quotes

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Červen 16 at Xfinity Centre in Hartford, CT
Press Conference group picture courtesy of Jason Rodriguez / Superelite Boxing
HARTFORD, Conn. (Květen 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”, Červen 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 a Christopher “Battling” Battalino. Other top-area boxers include world champion Marlon “Kouzelná Man” Starling, titul mistra světa vyzyvatelů Gaspar “El Indio” Ortega, a Izrael “poněkud” Cardona, a 1996 USA Olympic Boxing Team captain Lawrence Clay-Bey.
Lístky, cena na $80.00, $60.00 a $40.00, are on sale and available to purchase, jakož i $125.00 VIP tickets that include food and soft drinks), at Ticket Master outlets or at the Hartford Boxing Center gym.
Dveře otevřené na 6 p.m. A, První zápas začíná na 7 p.m. A.
“FIGHT NIGHT AT THE CAPITAL” * Červen 16, 2018 * XFINITY CENTRE, HARTFORD, CT
MAIN EVENT – UBF ALL AMERICA &
VACANT ABF CONTINENTAL AMERICAS LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP – 8 KOLA
RICHARD RIVERA JAIME “Zarco” SOLORIO
Mistr Vyzývatel
Hartford, CT San Quinton, Mexiko
7-0 (6 KO) 12-3-2 (9 KO)
CO-FEATURE — Lehké – 6 KOLA
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 KOLA
SHARAD COLLIER TBA
2-time New England Golden Gloves Champion
Hartford, CT
Pro Debut
FEATHERWEIGHTS – 4 KOLA
LUIS “Lobito” RIVERA PHILLIP DAVIS
Hartford, CT Worcester, MA
4-3 1-1-1
Lehké – 4 KOLA
ANUEL ROSA ROGER BLANKENSHIP
New Haven, CT Cleveland, OH
Pro Debut 1-3
FEATHERWEIGHTS – 4 KOLA
NATHAN MARTINEZ HENRY GARCIA
New Britain, CT New Bedford, MA
Pro Debut 0-1
Lehké – 4 KOLA
JOSE MAYSONET JUSTIN MORALES
Hartford, CT New Bedford, MA
Pro Debut Pro Debut
FEATHERWEIGHTS – 4 KOLA
JACOB “Lefty” MARRERO JIMMY SANTIAGO
Bridgeport, CT New York, NY
Pro Debut Pro Debut
JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHTS — 4 KOLA
JEFFREY TORRES TBA
New Haven, CT
4-0 (2 KO)
(všechny zápasy & bojovníci podléhají změnám)
TISKOVÁ KONFERENCE QUOTES
Tony Blanco, Podporovatel: “I’m really excited to do this in Hartford. There wouldn’t be a show without these guys. We work for them.”
Michael Tran, Podporovatel: “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? Miluji to, no other reason. Jako amatér, 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. Června 16th, I’m going to do my thing and, věř 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. Jsem připraven jít. 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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Sponsors include Hot 93.7 FM, Hartford Boxing Center, Foster Buddies Network and HBC ProShop.
INFORMACE;
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Youtube: /c/HartfordBoxingCenter