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Boxing saved the life of Two-Division World Champion “El Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Klín. (Červen 4, 2020) – Like many boxers, dvě divize mistr světa „El Gallo“ Jose Antonio Rivera credits boxing for saving his life.

“Absolutely,” Rivera agreed. “After my mom passed away when I was 10 let, I gave up on life and my decision-making reflected that: hanging around with the wrong crowd including gang members, consuming alcohol between the ages of 10 and 15. I was definitely going in the wrong direction.

“I never thought I had a future until I started boxing. It’s hard to say what I’d be doing if I had never boxed, but by the way I was living, I’d probably be in jail or dead by now.”

Born in Philadelphia, Rivera lived in Puerto Rico and Springfield, MA, prior to him moving to Worcester, MA, where he met a man who helped change his life, Carlos Garcia, who was in charge of a special boxing program at the Worcester Boys & Girls Club.

Rivera had started boxing at the age of 14 ½ in a basement with his friend, Felix Lopez.  He had fallen in love with boxing after watchingRoberto Duran upset“Sugar” Ray Leonard in their first fight. The young Puerto Rican-American specifically used his amateur boxing experience to prepare for the professional ranks. Garcia, who is in the National Golden Gloves Hall of Fame, put him in a novice match after only one amateur fight in order to put Rivera on the fast track, because he understood that Rivera dreamed of becoming a world champion as a professional. Rivera finished with a 35-15 amatérský záznam, highlighted by a bronze medal performance at the PAL Nationals.

“I never had big amateur aspirations but, samozřejmě, I wanted to win every fight I competed in,” Rivera said. “Once I didn’t qualify for the Olympic Trials, my plan was to turn pro. I didn’t know how much the amateurs would groom me to be a successful professional boxer. I’m glad I listened to my coaches, otherwise I would have turned pro earlier, because I would get frustrated with the politics of the amateurs. I hated losing, but I hated losing even more when I knew that I should have won. After three years together (with Garcia) in the amateurs and gaining a great wealth of experience traveling all over New England, the country and even fighting in Canada, I saw all types of styles and talented boxers that helped me as a pro. Carlos is like a father figure to me and during all of our training and travels, he was always in my head, building me up to become a good boxer, but also to help me become a better man.”

Listopadu 7, 1992, Rivera made his pro debut, plenitFrancisco Mercedes in the second round. He went on to win his first 23 profi zápasy, including the Massachusetts State welterweight title in 1995. His first pro loss was to veteran Philadelphia fighterWillie Wise (20-3-4), who won a controversial 10-round split decision at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut. Rivera had proven that he was more than a prospect in his first loss, losing a close decision (98-95, 94-97, 94-96) to an opponent that upset Mexican iconJulio Cesar Chavez (102-3-2) only three years later.

Showing the same resiliency that stayed with Rivera his entire career, two fights later Rivera stoppedGilberto Flores in two rounds to capture the International Boxing Organization (IBO) world welterweight championship. Rivera extended his new win streak to seven, before losing back to back fights. Four fights later, ačkoli, Rivera registered his first statement victory in 2001, plenitFrankie Randall (55-10-1) v 10th round to retain his North American Boxing Association (Také) crown in his first defense.

Now promoted by legendary Don King, Rivera traveled across the Atlantic Ocean in September 2003 to Germany, where few Americans were able to win. Rivera proved early that he meant business, dropping previously undefeatedMichel Trabant in the second round en route to winning a 12-round majority decision for the vacant World Boxing Association (WBA).  His reign, nicméně, didn’t last long. In his first defense, Rivera lost a 12-round split decision at home in Worcester to challengerLuis Collazo (24-1)

Rivera moved up one weight class for his next fight, showing the resiliency that was a staple during his career for his next fight, also at home, against WBA junior middleweight World championAlexandro Garcia (25-1).

In his next fight and first defense of his third world title, Rivera was stopped for the first time in his pro career, by new champTravis Simms (24-0), and then he was knocked out byDaniel Santos (24-0) in round eight of their WBA junior middleweight title eliminator.

Rivera retired in 2008 only to make a comeback in 2001, after which he retired again until returning for two fights in Worcester to complete his pro career with 50 boje, the last coming at the age of 46.

“Jose’s USA Boxing experiences shaped him into the man of character he is today, jak dovnitř a ven z kruhu,"ŘeklChris Cugliari, USA Boxing Alumni Director. “He took the road less traveled for a world champion, and in doing so he showcased his toughness and perseverance that made him a great example for today’s USA Boxers.”

USA Boxing Alumni Association

Vytvořeno pro celoživotní šampion, vzájemně výhodné vztahy mezi USA Boxing a jeho absolventy, –boxerky, úředníci, trenéři a fanoušci boxu — Sdružení Alumni spojuje generace šampionů, inspirovat a vracet se budoucím šampiónům USA v boxu, dovnitř a ven z kruhu.

USA Boxing Alumni Association je otevřena všem, kteří mají rádi box a chtěli by zůstat ve spojení s amatérským boxem. Členům je udělen přístup k široké škále speciálních akcí pořádaných Asociací absolventů, včetně každoročního přijetí síně slávy USA Boxing Alumni Association.

Připojit se k Alumni Association, jednoduše se zaregistrujte naalumni@usaboxing.org pro $40.00 per year membership fee. New members will receive a T-shirt, klíčenka a elektronická peněženka.

Rivera was a true working world champion. Few world champions also had full-time jobs during their title reigns. Rivera used vacation time, as well as personal and sick days, when he went to training camp for some of his major fights.

“I always had a good work ethic growing up,” he explained. “When I moved to Worcester at 16 let, I lived by myself: škola, práce, and then to the Boys & Girls Club to train. I kept the same work ethic I had at 19 when I turned pro. I became a father at 20, so providing for my family was essential. Although it was hard, I knew boxing wasn’t going to last forever, and I was lucky enough to find a good job working for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Trial Courts. It made for long days when I was training, especially when I was fighting for or defending my world championships. In the end, ačkoli, keeping my job was the best decision I could have made for me and my family.”

Rivera. who was an Associate Court Officer for years and promoted last year to Assistant Chief Court Officer, is still involved in boxing. He and his oldest son, A.J. Rivera, own and operate a boxing promotional company, Rivera Promotions Entertainment, to give young fighters in his area opportunities to fight more often and at home. Jose occasionally drops by the Boys & Girls Club to visit his former coaches, Garcia andRocky Gonzalez, to support their young talent. He also goes to his friendKendrick Ball’s gym, Camp Be Right, to give young fighters there a few tips and to keep in shape (not for another comeback).

Jose Antonio Rivera will be best known for his toughness and determination, which led him into a different life, including three world championships and a wonderful life he never would have enjoyed.

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Unhappy birthday coming up for undefeated lightweight prospect Jamaine “The Technician” Ortiz

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WORCESTER, Hmota. (Duben 15, 2020) – Even in his wildest dreams, undefeated World Boxing Council (WBC) Youth World lehký mistrJamaine „Technik“ Ortiz (13-0, 7 KO) never could have ever imagined that his 24th narozeniny, později tento měsíc, would fall smack in the middle of a worldwide health pandemic

When he turns 24 dubna 28th, Ortiz figured he’d be preparing for training camp with a spring fight date set, likely defending his WBC Youth World title of fighting for a regional belt of some sort.

He certainly didn’t think boxing would be banned around the world, gyms closed by a state mandate, and people wearing facemasks and plastic gloves like they’re in a Sci-Fi movie. A, to boot, his job as a licensed carpenter ended closed shop last Friday. Like everybody else in the Bay State.

Ortiz is basically self-quarantined at home, although he’s still running, výcvik, eating well and doing everything else to maintain decent shape. Not elite boxing shape, ačkoli, which simply isn’t possible under these restrictive and trying times.

Instead of sparring, he’s shadow boxing, jumping rope has replaced pad-work with his trainers, Rocky Gonzalez aCarlos Garcia, and now his living room serves as histělocvična.

Times have been dramatically altered, vskutku, even celebrating birthdays, which Jamaine fully understands and accepts.

“I don’t think my birthday will be any different,” Ortiz said. “I usually spend it alone with my mother and daughter (4-year-old Amira) and this year probably won’t be any different. I won’t be able to get in a whole bunch of sparring rounds that I usually ask for (smavý) as presents from some of my friends.“

Naštěstí, ačkoli, Ortiz was able to fight this past February 28 in his first action in six months, headlining a CES Boxing-promoted card at home in Worcester, Massachusetts, in which he registered an impressive second-round stoppage of Mexican knockout specialist"Loco" Ronaldo Luis Castillo (22-6, 17 KO), a former WBC FECOMBOX lightweight champion.

Ortiz, presently rated No. 16 by the North American Boxing Federation (NABF), aspires to attend medical school after he hangs up his gloves for good, to become a doctor/researcher. He reads a lot about medicine, especially holistic treatments, and he believes that he may have already had the coronavirus.

“Five weeks before my last fight," vysvětlil, “I was in the hospital with a temperature of 104.5. Just about everybody I knew was sick, my grandmother had pneumonia. I never really get sick. I had a flu shot for seven years without an issue. I developed a cough, too. I felt like I was going to die. I can’t say with certainty I had coronavirus (there was no test available then), but I feel like I may have had it.”

Ortiz will be ready for the night the ring bell will finally sound again. “I hope to be fighting again in July or August, ale, no matter when boxing returns, I’ll be ready to go.

“This is a serious, contagious disease. People should use common sense: wash your hands, stay separated by six feet, and stay at home, especially the elderly and people with respiratory problems. Don’t take any unnecessary risks or panic, either. This isn’t the end of the world!"

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Nejlepší střežené tajemství boxu, neporažený mistr světa v lehké váze WBC Youth Jamaine “technik” Ortiz

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WORCESTER, Hmota. (Listopad 5, 2019) – Neporažený Mistr světa v lehké váze mládeže v boxu Jamaine “technik” Ortiz (12-0, 6 KO) je, možná, nejlepší vyhlídka na světě, kterou většina fanoušků boxu nezná.

Velká část problému, nicméně, je ten 23letý Ortiz, narodil se a vyrostl v bojovém městě Worcester, MA, nikdy netoužil stát se profesionálním boxerem, přestože má vyznamenanou amatérskou kariéru.

S boxem začal, když mu bylo šest let, díky trenérovi National Golden Gloves Hall of Fame Carlos Garcia, který vedl boxerský program ve Worcester Boys & Dívčí klub skoro 40 léta.

Přirozeně nadaný Ortiz sestavil vynikající 100-14 amatérský záznam, zvýrazněn stříbrnou medailí na 2015 Národní Golden rukavice Tournament, ve kterém prohrál ve finále šampionátu s budoucím profesionálním mistrem světa Joselito Lopez, plus po sobě jdoucí zlaté medailové výkony na Turnaji mistrů v Nové Anglii v 2015 & 2016.

Svědectví Ortizovi’ slibným potenciálem byl jeho poslední amatérský zápas, což bylo solidní vítězství proti Abraham “Super” Nova, který je 17-0 (13 KO) jako profesionální, stejně jako úřadující šampión Severoamerické boxerské asociace, a hodnocena Světovou boxerskou asociací (WBA) jako č. 8 super pérová váha na světě.

“Stát se profesionálem nebyl můj konečný cíl,” řekl dokonalý boxer Ortiz. “Opravdu to nebylo v mé mysli. Soustředil jsem se na krajské a celostátní turnaje. Vždycky jsem si myslel, že vyhraju zlatou olympijskou medaili a pak se stanu profesionálem. Kéž bych byl lépe připraven stát se profesionálem.

“Lidé, kteří mě znají, si ani neuvědomili, že jsem se stal profesionálem. Chvíli trvalo, než jsem se srovnal, ale nikdy jsem opravdu nepřestoupil. Ostatní měli herní plán; neměl jsem tušení, ale brzy jsem si uvědomil, že trofeje, které jsem vyhrál v amatérech, nezaplatí účty. Většina mých fanoušků jsou dnes jiní bojovníci a trenéři.”

Když skončil jeho olympijský sen, poté, co prohrál v semifinále olympijských zkoušek, tehdy jeho promotér, Jimmy Burchfield (Klasická zábava a sport / CES), a spoluporadce, Podnikatel Providence Richard Shappy se zapojil do Ortiz’ profesionální kariéra. Investovali čas, peníze a energii, věřit v Ortize a jeho obrovský potenciál.

“Po celá léta,” vysvětlil Shappy, který radí Ortizovi spolu s Eddie Imondi,” Pořád jsem říkal Jimmymu (Burchfield) že jsem měl zájem se zaplést s boxerem, ale že to musel být ten pravý. Jednoho dne zavolal Jimmy, aby to řekl (Ortiz) je ten. Skočil jsem na palubu. Přesvědčil mě, že Jamaine je budoucí mistr světa. Naskočili jsme z jeho prvního zápasu, v přízemí, a věříme, že bude mistrem světa.”

Burchfield propagoval takové, jako je pětinásobný mistr světa Vinny Paz, U.S.. OlympianJason Estrada, Ray Oliveira, Gary Balet, Peter Manfredo, Jr. a mnoho dalších během jeho více než 25 let v boxerském průmyslu. “Jamaine je to nejlepší, co jsem propagoval od Vinnyho Paze,” prohlásil Burchfield bez váhání. “Dnes je jedním z nejlepších vyhlídek na světě a jednoho dne bude mistrem světa. Někteří říkají, že vypadá dobřeOscar de la Hoya; ostatní mají pocit, že jeho styl je podobný ‘Cukr’ Ray Leonard.”

Když jeho olympijský sen bez okolků skončil, rozhodl se zapojit profesionály 2016, vyhrál svůj profesionální debut, když Josh Parker po jednom kole odstoupil. Vrcholem jeho dosavadní mladé profesionální kariéry bylo vítězství v osmikolovém jednomyslném rozhodnutí loni v únoru od dosud neporaženého. (10-0) Ricardo Quiroz získat uvolněný titul WBC Youth World v lehké váze, stejný pás, který kdysi hrdě nosil, ironicky, zmíněný Lopez, jakož i Juan Diaz a Daniel Estrada.

Mezi bývalými bojovníky, kteří byli propagováni na CES a byli mistry světa WBC World Youth, patří trojnásobný mistr světa “Špatný” Chad Dawson a polský těžké váze Maruisz Wach.

Ve svém posledním zápase a první obhajobě titulu WBC World Youth letos v srpnu, Ortiz zvítězil v dominujícím osmikolovém jednomyslném rozhodnutí nad 8-1-1 Romain Couture, nadhazování shutout vítězstvím v každém kole u všech tří rozhodčích’ scorecards.

Ortiz’ čas na hvězdu v ringu přichází. Je to diamant v surovém stavu; mladý, talentovaný a s obrovským náskokem. Má za sebou silný tým, včetně hlavního trenéra Rocky Gonzalez a Garcia, který stále pracuje na svém rohu

Ortiz’ fanouškovská základna se časem vyvine a rychle poroste, jak stále více fanoušků boxu objevuje tohoto nadaného boxera, když stoupá na vrchol boxerské hory.
2020 slibuje, že bude “Rok technika,” Jamaine Ortiz.
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Former national amateur champion Bobby Harris III breaking out of shadow cast by his father with a little help from his friends

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Říjen 28 Worcester, MA
(L-R) – front: Bobby Harris III holding Bobby Harris IV and A.J. Rivera; rear: Bobby Harris and Jose Antonio Rivera
WORCESTER, Hmota. (Říjen 2, 2017) – Místní vyhlídka Polda “BH3” Harris III is ready to breakout of the shadows cast by his father, retired pro boxer Bobby Harris, začínající Sobota noc, Říjen 28, in the fourth and final 2017 installment of the popular professional boxing series, “Nová Anglie je Future”, Na DCU Center (Výstavní síň) Worcester, Massachusetts.
“New England’s Future 4” uvádí Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE), kterou vlastní a provozuje důchodce třikrát, dvě divize mistr světa Jose Antonio Rivera a jeho syn, Anthonee (A.J.) Rivera.
“BH3” and A.J. grew-up together in gyms as sons of pro fighters. They had dreams of making it in boxing, which has come to fruition with “BH3” stoupající vyhlídka, A.J. the president and matchmaker for RPE. Občas, ačkoli, what’s transpired may be somewhat surreal for both young men.
“I grew up in boxing,” Bobby Harris III explained. “My father always brought me to the gym and his fights. My uncle, Adam Harris, was also a pro boxer. My father and Jose were super close, me and A.J. grew-up as brothers. The same blood couldn’t make us any closer. It’s me and AJ. My first amateur fight was when I was 13. A.J. used to run and workout with me. I’d go to his house after school and sleep over on weekends. We planned our lives together in boxing; my job is to fight and A.J. promotes and makes matches.”
“I remember growing up with Bobby as my brother,” A.J. přidán. “We did everything together: ran, vyškolený, sparred and pushed each other to our greatest limits. He’s grown so much over the years. His natural ability, mixed with years of experience, and Bobby growing into a man will surely lead to him being world champion one day. I’m truly proud and excited to see our childhood plan unfold.”
“BH3” only had about 40 amateur matches but the large majority were at the national level. He is a two-time national amateur champion, including a gold-medal performance in the USA National Championships, and as a member of Team USA, he was rated No. 1 v U.S., a č. 2 ve světě.
The 21-year-old decided to turn pro earlier this year, rather than wait for a shot at the Olympics, after discussing his options with his father, as well as Jose and A.J. Rivera, plus his head trainer, Rocky Gonzalez. Worcester boxers such as Jermaine Ortiz a Irvin Gonzalez turning pro, along with the arrival of now 8-month-old Bobby Harris IV, were key factors in his decision to become a professional boxer. “I didn’t want to waste another year,” Bobby admitted. “Turning pro now will get me into rankings earlier. The time was right”
Bobby’s father was a 4-time national amateur champion as a super heavyweight who compiled a 20-2-1 (13 KO) pro record between 1993 a 1999. Dnes, he is an important member of his son’s corner, but he did leave a shadow cast over his son, especially across New England.
“People will always compare me with my dad, v kruhu, ale, as good as he was, it’s a great honor to be his son,” Bobby Harris III remarked. “It’s been nothing but good for me. He trained with fighters like (Oskar) De La Hoya, (Shane) Mosley, (Evandere) Holyfield and so many other great fighters. We are different, ačkoli. and now I’m establishing my own identity. The sport has changed so much since he fought. Back then it was mostly two guys beating each other up, not as much of a performance. I like to put on a good performance and have people say, ‘He’s cool, and when does he fight again. My dad has told me how different boxing is today compared to when he fought. Nyní, marketing is so important for fighters, and a lot of exposure is through social media.
“My father was a heavyweight, I’m going to go down to 154 (junior middleweight. He is so much bigger, taller and heavier than I am, so fighting in different weight classes separates us. I’m a different style fighter, také. I’m more active than him. So that people don’t confuse us when talking, I came up with ‘BH3’ as my persona. We are different in and out of the ring.”
“I have known Little Bobby (as I call him) since he was born,” Jose Rivera noted. “He calls me, Tio (uncle) Jose, and I love him like a member of my family. I am happy and proud to see little Bobby go after his dreams and goals his way and on his terms. I wouldn’t want it any other way. My son, A.J., and I are happy that we can use our RPE company to be able to help little Bobby pursue his dreams and goals. Worcester – and soon enough the rest of the world – will know it’s BH3 Time!”
“BH3” turned pro this past Červen 10, in his Worcester hometown, taking a four-round unanimous decision (40-36 X 3) over an awkward opponent, Rodrigo Almeida, who seemed more interested in survival, often frustrating “BH3” with his constant holding.
“I’m happy with the way that fight went because I learned so much,” Bobby commented. “I was so excited with all the hype about my pro debut, and I was into the crowd trying for the knockout. I learned that I need to take my time, have fun, throw combinations and that the knockout will come. Dad liked to jab, I like to hit and run like ‘Cukr’ Paprsek (Leonard). My first pro fight wasn’t really me. I’m the matador but I can fight like a bull if the opportunity comes to me. I can change things around but I forgot to have fun in my pro debut.”
“BH3” plans to breakout from his father’s shadow in his Oct. 28th fight against New Yorker Troy Omer “KO Artist” umělec (3-7-1, 2 KO), contested at a 164-pound catchweight, ve čtyřech kole záchvatu a.
Former WBU Americans and IBU North American cruiserweight champion Vinnie “Americká noční můra” příběh (16-1-1, 15 KO), fighting out of Pembroke (MA), will face an opponent to be determined in the eight-round main event.
Former UFC heavyweight title challenger Gabriel “Napao” Gonzaga will make his pro boxing debut in a four-round match against Washington D.C. těžká váha Alando Pugh (1-10-1, 1 KO).
The “New England’s Future 4” undercard features many of the best and most popular N.E. bojovníci, počítaje v to 2016 N.E. Golden rukavice mistr Anthony Laureano (4-0, 2 KO), a promising welterweight from East Hartford (CT), who faces Clifton Rashad Thames (3-2-1), of Oklahoma City, v šesti kole utkání.
Other undercard fights, all four-rounders, zahrnout 2014 N.E. Golden rukavice mistr Adriane “Tonka” Sosa (4-0, 3 KO), bojuje z nedalekého Lawrence (MA), proti. veteran Norwalk (CT) welterweight Shakha Moore (12-23-3, 2 KO), New Haven (CT) Edwin Soto (10-2-2, 4 KO) proti. Anthony Everett (1-6). Lawrence, at a 150-pounds catch-weight, three-time USA Boxing Nationals champion Elvis Figueroa (2-0, 1 KO), New Haven (CT), proti. Anthony Bowman (11-63-2, 3 KO). Richard “Pepek Námořník Man” Rivera (3-0, 2 KO), z Hartfordu (CT), proti. Hansen Castillo (0-2), at a 180-pounds catch-weight, Southbridge (MA) junior welterweight Wilfredo “Sucaro” Pohanský (2-0) proti. Oscar Diaz (0-12), z Hartfordu, and Danbury (CT) junior welterweight Omar Borðoy, Jr. (2-0) proti. Alan Beeman (0-15), Prozřetelnosti.
Všechny boje a bojovníci se mohou změnit.
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