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Undefeated Polish cruiserweight prospect Adrian “Pretty Boy” Pinheiro Makes Nashville debut this Saturday

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ORLANDO (November 22, 2021) – Undefeated Polish cruiserweight prospect Adrian “Pretty Boy” Pinheiro (5-0, 5 Uitklophoue) has taken an unusual route to Nashville, where he will take on veteran Eric Abraham (6-10, 3 Uitklophoue) this Saturday night in a 4-round bout at Municipal Auditorium.
The 24-year-old Pinheiro was born in Poland, grew up in Brazil, moved to Orlando and then up to Massachusetts for a job opportunity in security in Boston’s Seaport and Financial districts. He started boxing three years ago, rapidly developing into a Central New England Golden Gloves Novice super heavyweight champion, turning pro this past May in Orlando where he lives again.

“I’ve always been a fan of boxing,” Pinheiro explained, “but I didn’t box until I moved to the United States. I appreciate the art of boxing. I’m an exciting boxer who can mix it up. I fight on the outside or inside, depending on who I’m fighting, and adapting in the ring.

“My opponent is a southpaw, and he can be a little awkward. Dit gaan 'n goeie stryd wees. He’s more experienced than me, but I’m comfortable fighting a southpaw. I’m working to improve as an all-around fighter in every aspect, mentally and physically.”

The 6’ 4”, 200-pound Pinheiro will be fighting on the “Nashville Beatdown” card, presented by Lank The King & Lank Promotions, in association with Affiliation Management.

“’Pretty Boy’ is a boxer who looks like a model,” promoter Langston Hampton, Jr. kommentaar. “He’s real fast and swift. He has to be reckoned with because he’s a good, clean fighter. I’m one of the promoters involved with him. He made his pro debut May 8ste on my show in Orlando. With his talent and looks, Adrian could be the next champion from Poland. The sky is the limit for him. It’s all about dedication. He has the talent in the ring and outside he’s very marketable. The Polish need a new champion and it’s going to be Adrian Pinheiro!"

Back living in Orlando and training at the Orlando Boxing Club, Pinheiro is an avid country music fan who is excited to be fighting in Nashville, the capital of country “his music.”

“I can’t wait to get to Nashville,” Pinheiro said. “I’m a huge country fan. This is special to me!"

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“I’m excited about this young man,” Pinheiro’s manager/head trainer Tony Blanco remarked. “He’s a humble beast who works hard. He works out twice a day. My only problem with him is getting him out of the gym. He is the future!

“Adrian is a big country music fan. When the opportunity came to fight in Nashville, in front of Floyd Mayweather, Jr., he accepted right away.”
Polish boxing fans are known for their passion. Waving red and white Poland flags and singing loudly, they haven’t really had many fighters to follow in the United States since Andrew Golota and Tomasz Adamek. “Pretty Boy” would love to get support from his fellow Polish and Polish-Americans.

“I’ve heard a lot about them,” Pinheiro added. “Orlando doesn’t have much of a Polish community, but I hope that time will come. I love my people!"

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Richie “Popeye The Sailor Man” Rivera finds new home in Orlando

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Returns to ring Feb. 12ste in Orlando on Christy Martin-promoted card

ORLANDO, Fla. (Februarie 4, 2021) – It seems only appropriate that undefeated cruiserweightRichie “Popeye The Sailor Man” Rivera (18-0, 13 Uitklophoue) has found a new home in Orlando (FL), although his heart remains in his native Hartford (CT), since he followed his partner/head trainerTony White there nearly six months ago,   

“I recently went to Universal Studios and it’s definitely Popeye-friendly,” the charismatic Rivera reported. “They had Popeye rides, souvenirs and novelties. I felt like it’s my part of town.”

Due to financial strains associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, the Hartford Boxing Center (HBC) was closed by the state March 15 and it never reopened. Blanco and his family traveled south to the Sunshine State, where he opened the Orlando Boxing Club (OBC at 7335 Lake Underhill Road in Orlando, Florida).  Soon after “Popeye” packed his bags and joined Blanco.

“The business was bleeding, and I have a family to support,” Blanco explained. “We’ve more or less brought Hartford Boxing Center to Orlando, where there are so many opportunities for us. It is what it is, there was no other way to survive. We’ve turning a negative into a positive.

“It was a cool ride alongside the Hartford community. We were sad to announce the Hartford Boxing Center had closed its doors. We are deeply indebted to Hartford for giving us the opportunity to meet such a loving community that made us feel like family. We will miss each and every one there and, hopefully, we left our legacy there in good standing with everyone. We hope everybody stays safe, healthy and continues their goals and dreams The fight continues!"

Florida’s weather alone has advantages over Connecticut, in addition to no state tax, and “Popeye” has taken full advantage as he marches towards the top of the cruiserweight division.

“I’ve taken it all in,” he commented. “Down here I’m able to run in weather when it isn’t freezing or in the snow, although that did make me more of an animal. But it was harder training in Hartford and there are so many reasons not to run and train there. Not in Orlando where I have nothing but quality runs and workouts. I get solid sparring here in Orlando with partners who have different styles and I EVEN went over to the gym owned by my idol, Roy Jones, Jr., in Pensacola.

“It’s especially difficult being here during the pandemic with so many of my family and friends back in Hartford. I’m still showed a lot of love back there where I have my roots. Florida is awesome, but I still have a lot of living left, so we’ll need to wait to see what’s ahead for me in the future.”

Intussen, Rivera and Blanco found a strong ally and friend in Hall of FamerChristy Martin, who is now a boxing promoter in Florida and North Carolina. Rivera’s last fight was this past August 15ste in Daytona Beach (FL) on a Martin-promoted card, in which he knocked outRyan Soft in the opening round.

“Popeye” is scheduled to fight on her February 12ste show in Orlando against veteran Mexican fighterUlises “El Cirillo” Jimenez (24-26-1, 18 Uitklophoue) in an 8-round featured bout.

“This will be the fifth time I’ve fought on one of her cards,” Rivera noted. “She’s awesome. Boxing is a little cutthroat, but I felt comfortable with Christy right away. She doesn’t need to have me fighting on her cards. I’m blessed to have her continue to watch after me. I’m also blessed to have a promoter likeJoe DeGuardia (Star Boxing), especially during this pandemic, because he doesn’t have to let me fight on cards that he doesn’t promote like on February 12th.”

The feeling between Martin and Team Popeye is mutual. “I really like Popeye and Tony,” Martin offered. “He understands that this isn’t all about fighting. Fighters need to market themselves. and everybody here loves Popeye. After each fight he goes to talk to fans, especially kids, sign autographs for them and pose for pictures. There’s nothing like being here in Florida. It’s the best for training. Good weather all around and coming from the north like him, no excuses to work-out because of the cold. He’s improved the basic stuff since I first watched him. He’s keeping his head up, improved his power, and is more relaxed in the ring. He’s certainly headed in the right direction. He hasn’t been in any battles and I think he’s getting ready to take a big leap into a title fight.”

Rivera has benefitted from being promoted by DeGuardia in several ways, including his role as a regular sparring partner for Star Boxing light heavyweightJoe Smith, Jr. (26-3, 21 Uitklophoue), who is preparing for a Feb. 13ste konfrontasie metMaxim Vlasov (45-3 (26 Uitklophoue) airing on ESPN live from The Bubble in Las Vegas. They will fight for the vacant World Boxing Organization Light Heavyweight Championship of the World.

“’Popeye’ is a colorful character and an exciting fighter who has a very entertaining style,” DeGuardia remarked. “He has a great way about him.”

When asked about putting “Popeye” on Christy’s show, DeGuardia stated: “Every decision is unique and made with a view towards what’s best for both the promoter and fighter. Does it make sense? Is it good for Star Boxing and our fighters?  If it fits, I have no problem having our fighter on somebody else’s card. This makes sense for everybody. Christy gets a good, featured fighter on her card, hopefully ‘Popeye’ gets a win, and our fighter stays busy. While in this COVID-19 pandemic a few good wins for your fighter is a good thing,"

His heart may always be in Hartford, but ‘Popeye” Rivera has found a new home in Orlando, and his boxing career continues to rise.

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“Die spesiale een” Sharad Collier Back in action Oct. 10 at Foxwoods

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HARTFORD, Conn. (Augustus 21, 2018) – Hartford blue-chip prospect “Die spesiale een” Sharad Collier returns to action October 20, on a show presented by CES Boxing, at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Uncasville, Connecticut.

 

 

 

The two-time New England Golden Gloves champion made his professional debut this past June 16, on his promoter’s Hartford Boxing Promotions’ eerste geval, “Veg Night at the Capital”, in which he registered a sensational first-round knockout of Antonio Castillo Jr. (1-1), by Xfinity Sentrum in Hartford.

 

 

 

Collier will step-up in competition, fighting in to his first scheduled six-round bout Oct, 20, against undefeated Springfield, MA welterweight Derrick Whitley, Jr. (4-0, 0 Uitklophoue), the son and uncle of well-known retired New England fighters.

 

 

 

“I feel the same as I did in my pro debut, maybe less pressure, but I’m more familiar with the guy I’m fighting October 20ste,” Collier gesê. “I fought and beat his cousin and brother in the amateurs. I feel like he’s out for revenge for them.

 

 

 

“I’m motivated to be fighting at Foxwoods. I feel like that’s fighting under the big lights, where I fought once as an amateur. I signed my contract the first day, I’ve been training hard in the gym every day. My pro debut was against a 1-0 ou, my second is against another undefeated fighter. I believe in my skills. I want to separate myself to show people that I am special.”

 

 

 

The 21-year-Collier has dedicated his boxing career to his uncle and father. His uncle was murdered three years ago, outside of a venue in which Sharad was boxing and his father has been in and out of prison. Collier grootgeword in moeilikste deel van (Suid) Hartford, spandeer tyd in 'n aanhouding sentrum en, met tye, geleef in en uit pleegsorg.

 

 

 

“It was my idea to move up now to six rounds,” Collier noted. “I’m familiar with my opponent. I’m not sleeping on this kid but, if I don’t get him out early, it will just mean there are more rounds for me to beat him up.”

 

 

 

“We’re excited,” Collier’s promoter Tony White bygevoeg. “In sy pro debuut, he was up against a 1-0 opponent, and now he’s stepping up to fight a 4-0 opponent in his first six-round fight. That’s why they call him’ The Special One.'”

 

 

 

Hier is wat 'Spesiale’ staan ​​vir: S = speed, P = power, E = enthusiasm, C = charisma, I = intelligence, A = athleticism, L = looks.

 

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“Fight Night in The Capital” Amptelike uitslae

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Toot, Toot!
Richard “Popeye” Rivera smokes Jaime Solorio in 8th round

HARTFORD, Conn. (Junie 17, 2018) – Rising Hartford folk hero Richard “Popeye Die Matroos Man” Rivera kept his pro record perfect (8-0) ongeskonde, knocking out his tough opponent, Jaime “Zarco” Solorio (12-4-2, 9 Uitklophoue), in the eighth round to capture the vacant ABF Continental cruiserweight title, gisteraand (Saterdag) in the main event on the “Veg Night at the Capital” pro boxing card, by Xfinity Sentrum in Hartford.

 

 

 

The reigning UBF All Americas light heavyweight champion, Rivera (8-0, 7 Uitklophoue) is arguably the hardest pound-for-pound puncher in New England, if not the entire Northeast. After breaking his last opponent’s ankle with the force of his power, the incredibly popular Hartford fighter

 

 

 

Boxing trainer Tony White and his Hartford Boxing Center gym partner, Michael Tran, recently teamed with Rivera to form Hartford Boxing Promotions, which was promoting its first pro boxing event, “Fight Night at The Capital.”

 

 

 

“I’m excited to have promoted our first show here in Hartford and I hope other promoters will follow,” Blanco commented. “I’m happy for all of the fighters. This was our first but not last show. We’re bringing boxing back to Hartford.

 

 

 

“I’m also excited about Sharrad’s pro debut (Collier), who is like a son to me, and Richie, my brother and partner. Everything I do is for them, that’s who I work for them.”

 

 

 

The durable Solorio had only been knocked out once in 17 pro fights going into the ring against Rivera, who has knock out six of his seven victims.

 

 

 

The first was a feeling-out round, but Rivera picked up the pace in the second, landing several hard shots on his game Mexican opponent. The highly entertaining Rivera cruised through the third through fifth, picking his spots better, but it was bombs away in the sixth as Rivera landed a right that sent Solorio to the deck. Solorio was penalized a point in the sixth for unsportsmanlike conduct.

 

 

 

 

In the seventh round, Solorio appeared to be fighting to survive, frequently holding and clinching, but he came forward in spurts as Rivera started loading up for a knockout that finally came in the eighth round. Rivera had never fought more than four rounds, but he was determined to ward off his opponent’s wrestling, landing a right-left-right uppercut combination to close the show with only 30 seconds left in the contest.

 

 

 

“I want to thank everybody for being here and bringing our community together in one house,” Rivera gesê. “Happy Father’s Day. I dedicated this fight to my father who I love so much. I told everybody that he was going down in three, but Solorio was tough. I took him in deep water and I’m strong to the finish because I eat my spinach…..toot, toot!”

 

 

 

In an intra-Connecticut clash of junior welterweights, Danbury’s undefeated Omar “The Beast” Bordoy, Jr. (6-0, 2 Uitklophoue) uitgeslaan Alexander “El Bravo” Picot (2-6-1), van Hartford, with only one second left in the sixth and final round of co-featured event.

 

 

 

Bordoy was hampered by a cut over his right eye, suffered during the second round from an unintentional headbutt, who was fighting in his first scheduled six-rounder. He pivoted and threw a short, straight right that rocked Picot, dropping him forward on the mat as referee Shada Murdaugh immediately waved off the count, calling the doctor into the ring.

 

 

 

A star was born in a professional debut as two-time New England Golden Gloves champion “Die spesiale een” Sharad Collier (1-0, 1 KO, fighting at home in Hartford, displayed his vast arsenal of skills, klop uit Antonio Castillo, Jr. (1-1) in die eerste ronde.

 

 

 

The 21-year-old Collier showed the poise of a veteran and surprising power, especially considering he fought two full divisions higher than his natural weight class, due to his opponent weighing in as a junior middleweight. Collier decked Castillo early and finished him off with a barrage of unanswered punches until referee Danny Sciavone gestaak die aksie.

 

 

 

“Everything went the way I had planned,” Collier said after the bout. “Before the fight, I knew I was going to win, because I felt so good. People were asking me before the fight how I was feeling and, to be honest, I was a lot more nervous as an amateur.”

 

 

 

New Haven, CT liggewig JANUEL Rosa (1-0, 1 KO) turned in an explosive pro debut, blasting an overwhelmed Roger Blankenship (1-3) around the ring until the referee Murdaugh stopped the action at the 49-second mark of the opening round. The 21-year-old Rosa dedicated the fight to his cousin, die laat Luis “KO King” Rosa (23-1, 11 Uitklophoue), who tragically died last January in a car accident at the age of 26.

 

 

 

New Britain, CT veergewig Nathan Martinez (1-0) had another very impressive pro debut, pitching a complete shutout (40-35) op al drie beoordelaars’ scorecards against Henry Garcia (0-2), despite it being an action-packed bout from start to finish. Martinez used lethal body shots, dropping Garcia with a left hook to the liver, and crisp combinations.

 

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Hoofren – VACANT ABF CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

Richard Rivera (8-0, 7 Uitklophoue), Hartford, CT

WTKO8 (2:30)

Jaime Solorio (12-4-2, 9 Uitklophoue), San Quinton, Mexiko

 

 

 

CO-FEATURE – JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHTS

Omar Bordoy, Jr. (6-0, 2 Uitklophoue), Danbury, CT

WTKO6 (2:59)

Alexander Picot (2-6-1), Hartford, CT by way of Puerto Rico

 

 

 

SPECIAL JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHT ATTRACTION

Sharad Collier (1-0, 1 KO), Hartford, CT

WTKO1 (2:20)

Antonio Castillo, Jr. (1-1), Canton, OH

 

 

 

Liggewigte

JANUEL Rosa (1-0, 1 KO), New Haven. CT

WTKO1 (0:49)

Roger Blankenship (1-4), Cleveland, OH

 

 

 

FEATHERWEIGHTS

Nathan Martinez (1-0, 0 KO), New Britain, CT

WDEC4 (40-35, 40-35, 40-35)

Henry Garcia (1-1), New Bedford, MA

 

 

 

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Boks die uitweg vir pro-debut “Die spesiale een” Sharad Collier

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Junie 16 by Xfinity Sentrum in Hartford, CT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HARTFORD, Conn. (Junie 7, 2018) – Hartford boks vooruitsig “Die spesiale een “Sharad Collier het strawwer struikelblokke in die lewe te oorkom as wat hy ooit in die gesig staar in die ring.

 

 

 

Die tweemalige New England Golden Gloves-kampioen sal sy professionele debuut maak Saterdagaand, Junie 16, op Hartford Boxing Promotions’ eerste geval, “Veg Night at the Capital”, by Xfinity Sentrum in Hartford.

 

 

 

“Ek is opgewonde om my pro debuut maak by die huis in Hartford,” Collier gesê. “Ondersteuners gaan 'n hele nuwe dier sien: meer krag, spoed en ek is nie net in die ring te veg. Ek gaan op 'n show om te sit. Hier is wat 'Spesiale’ staan ​​vir: S is vir spoed, P vir krag, E vir entoesiasme, C vir charisma, Ek vir intelligensie, A vir – atleties, L is vir die voorkoms.”

 

 

 

Universal Boksfederasie (UBF) Alle Amerika lig swaargewig kampioen Richard “Popeye Die Matroos Man” Rivera (7-0, 6 Uitklophoue) sal sy titel te verdedig en te veg Mexikaanse uitdager Jaime “Zarco” Solorio (12-3-2, 9 Uitklophoue) in die agt-ronde hoofren. Hulle sal ook veg vir die vakante ABF Continental Amerikas Championship.

 

 

Die 21-jaar-Collier, wat sal veg Ohio se Antonio Castillo, Jr. (1-0) in 'n vier-ronde Spesiale Welterweight Attraction, het sy boks loopbaan gewy aan sy oom en pa. Sy oom is drie jaar buite vermoor van 'n plek waar Sharad was boks en, ongelukkig, sy pa was in en uit die tronk. Collier grootgeword in moeilikste deel van (Suid) Hartford, spandeer tyd in 'n aanhouding sentrum en, met tye, geleef in en uit pleegsorg.

 

 

 

“Ek het deur middel van 'n lot in die lewe was,” die charismatiese Collier toegelaat. “Ek het moes my hele lewe veg. My doelwitte sluit besig om wêreldkampioen, maak goeie geld, en die aankoop van 'n huis. Ek het twee kinders en ek wil hê hulle moet 'n beter lewe te hê as wat ek gedoen het. Ek is lief vir boks en dit is my manier om uit.”

 

 

 

onoorwonne Danbury, CT liggewig Omar “The Beast” Bordoy, Jr. (5-0, 1 KO) sal veg in sy eerste geskeduleerde ses-ronde bout versus. Alexander “El Bravo” Picot (2-5-1), veg uit Hartford by wyse van Puerto Rico.

 

 

Ook veg op die undercard, al in vier-ronde aanvalle, is Hartford veergewig Luis “Lobito” Rivera (4-3) vs. Phillip Davis (1-1-1), van Worcester, MA; pro-debut New Haven, CT liggewig JANUEL Rosa vs. Cleveland se Roger Blankenship (1-3), New Britain, CT veergewig Nathan Martinez in sy professionele debuut vs. New Bedford's (MA)Henry Garcia (0-1), Hartford liggewig Jose Maysonet vs. Justin Morales, of New Bedford, MA, in 'n stryd van pro-debuut vegters, en nog 'n paar van pro debuut vegters, Bridgeport, CT veergewig Jacob Marrero vs. Jimmy Santiago, van New York City, en New Haven junior weltergewig vooruitsig Jeffrey Torres (4-0, 2 Uitklophoue) vs. TBA..

 

 

 

ryk wortels boks in die Hartford mark dateer byna 'n volle eeu, opskrif deur International Hall of Famers Willie “sal o’ die Wisp” Pep en Christopher “sukkel” Battalino. Ander top-area boksers sluit wêreldkampioen Marlon “Magic Man” Starling, wêreld titel uitdagers Gaspar “Injun” Ortega, en Israel “eerder” Cardona, en 1996 VSA Olimpiese boksspan kaptein Lawrence Clay-Bey.

 

 

 

Alle gevegte en vegters is onderhewig aan verandering.

 

 

Kaartjies, geprys teen $80.00, $60.00 en $40.00, is te koop en te koop aangebied, sowel as $125.00 VIP kaartjies wat kos en koeldrank insluit), by kaartjie Master afsetpunte of by die Hartford Boxing Center gym.

 

 

Deure open om 6 namiddag. EN, eerste bout begin by 7 namiddag. EN.

 

 

 

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“Veg Night at the Capital” Perskonferensie Quotes

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Junie 16 by Xfinity Sentrum in Hartford, CT
Perskonferensie groep foto met vergunning van Jason Rodriguez / Superelite Boxing
HARTFORD, Conn. (Mei 31, 2018) – Hartford Boxing Promotions (HBP) gasheer vir 'n perskonferensie gister by die Hartford Boxing Sentrum vir die eerste geleentheid te bevorder, “Veg Night at the Capital”, Junie 16 by Xfinity Sentrum 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, opskrif deur International Hall of Famers Willie “sal o’ die Wisp” Pep en Christopher “sukkel” Battalino. Ander top-area boksers sluit wêreldkampioen Marlon “Magic Man” Starling, wêreld titel uitdagers Gaspar “Injun” Ortega, en Israel “eerder” Cardona, en 1996 VSA Olimpiese boksspan kaptein Lawrence Clay-Bey.
Kaartjies, geprys teen $80.00, $60.00 en $40.00, is te koop en te koop aangebied, sowel as $125.00 VIP kaartjies wat kos en koeldrank insluit), by kaartjie Master afsetpunte of by die Hartford Boxing Center gym.
Deure open om 6 namiddag. EN, eerste bout begin by 7 namiddag. EN.
“FIGHT NIGHT AT THE CAPITAL” * Junie 16, 2018 * XFINITY CENTRE, HARTFORD, CT
Hoofren – UBF ALL AMERICA &
VACANT ABF CONTINENTAL AMERICAS LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP – 8 Rondes
RICHARD RIVERA JAIME “Zarco” SOLORIO
Kampioen Challenger
Hartford, CT San Quinton, Mexiko
7-0 (6 Uitklophoue) 12-3-2 (9 Uitklophoue)
CO-FEATURE — Liggewigte – 6 Rondes
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 Rondes
SHARAD COLLIER TBA
2-time New England Golden Gloves Champion
Hartford, CT
Pro Debuut
FEATHERWEIGHTS – 4 Rondes
LUIS “Lobito” RIVERA PHILLIP DAVIS
Hartford, CT Worcester, MA
4-3 1-1-1
Liggewigte – 4 Rondes
ANUEL ROSA ROGER BLANKENSHIP
New Haven, CT Cleveland, OH
Pro Debuut 1-3
FEATHERWEIGHTS – 4 Rondes
NATHAN MARTINEZ HENRY GARCIA
New Britain, CT New Bedford, MA
Pro Debuut 0-1
Liggewigte – 4 Rondes
JOSE MAYSONET JUSTIN MORALES
Hartford, CT New Bedford, MA
Pro Debuut Pro Debuut
FEATHERWEIGHTS – 4 Rondes
JACOB “Lefty” MARRERO JIMMY SANTIAGO
Bridgeport, CT New York, NY
Pro Debuut Pro Debuut
JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHTS — 4 Rondes
JEFFREY TORRES TBA
New Haven, CT
4-0 (2 Uitklophoue)
(alle gevegte & vegters onderhewig aan verandering)
PERSCONFERENTIE KWOTASIES
Tony White, Promotor: “I’m really excited to do this in Hartford. There wouldn’t be a show without these guys. We work for them.”
Michael 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 16ste. 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? Ek is mal daaroor, no other reason. As 'n 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. Op Junie 16ste, I’m going to do my thing and, trust me, 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. Ek is gereed om te gaan. 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 16ste, it’s going to be an interesting night.”
Nathan Martinez: “I’m thankful for this opportunity on June 16ste. Come June 16ste, expect a big fight.”
Jose Maysonet: “Thanks to my team and on June 16ste, I will be ready.”
JANUEL 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 16ste.”
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Undefeated light heavyweight Richard “Popeye Die Matroos Man” Rivera to Headline “Veg Night at the Capital”

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Junie 16 by Xfinity Sentrum in Hartford, CT

HARTFORD, Conn. (Mei 15, 2018) – New England’s hottest, most popular and hardest hitter, Richard “Popeye Die Matroos Man” Rivera, will defend his Universal Boxing Federation (UBF) All America light heavyweight title at home on Hartford Boxing Promotions’ eerste geval, “Veg Night at the Capital”, Junie 16ste by Xfinity Sentrum in Hartford, Connecticut.

 

 

Rivera (7-0, 6 Uitklophoue) has partnered with his trainer, Tony White, and Hartford Boxing Center gym co-owner, Michael Tran, to form Hartford Boxing Promotions and bring world-class boxing back to Hartford.

 

 

ryk wortels boks in die Hartford mark dateer byna 'n volle eeu, opskrif deur International Hall of Famers Willie “sal o’ die Wisp” Pep en Christopher “sukkel” Battalino.

 

Ander top-area boksers sluit wêreldkampioen Marlon “Magic Man” Starling, wêreld titel uitdagers Gaspar “Injun” Ortega, en Israel “eerder” Cardona, en 1996 VSA Olimpiese boksspan kaptein Lawrence Clay-Bey.

 

 

Rivera will take on Jaime “Zarco” Solorio (12-3-2, 9 Uitklophoue) in the eight-round main event versus an opponent to be determined.

 

 

“There’s a lot of pressure fighting at home because, natuurlik, I want a victory, but I also need to be impressive for me to be recognized,” Rivera gesê. “I’m all about boxing. My partners, Tony and Michael, take care of the business end of Hartford Boxing Promotions. I’m excited about fighting June 16ste and I expect a great turnout. A lot of people know who I am from fighting all over New England. Nou, I want to expand my horizons. I have a huge following from our gym and church, but I want to bring non-boxing fans to our show to make them boxing fans.

 

 

“There’s no such thing as an easy fight. It all starts with training, which makes fighting easier. I may get an early knockout, but I always train to go the distance. My opponent has fought on television a few times against some fighters with good records. I know that I am going to be in a fight. I’ll be ready for war!”

 

 

This past April in New Hampshire, Rivera hit his opponent, Randy Campbell, so hard with a powerful right, that the force broke Campbell’s ankle only seconds into the contest.

 

 

“Fighting is a way of life,” Rivera verduidelik. “All the training and fighting, it’s for the love of boxing, not money. Fighting never leaves a boxer.”

 

 

Rivera originally got his nickname because, when he was younger, his forearms were considerably larger than his biceps. Fighters in the gym jokingly teased Rivera about his enlarged forearms, calling him “Popeye,” and the nickname has stuck. Nou, Rivera showcases his Popeye persona in full, which has added many females and children to his growing fanbase of hardcore boxing fans. Junie 16stewill open a new chapter in the life of for the man who’s always good to the finish because he eats his spinach.

 

 

In die mede-featured gebeurtenis, undefeated Danbury, CT liggewig Omar “The Beast” Bordoy, Jr. (5-0, 1 KO) will be in his first scheduled six-rounder against. Alexander “El Bravo” Picot (2-5-1), veg uit Hartford by wyse van Puerto Rico.

 

 

“Die spesiale een,” Sharad Collier, veg uit Hartford, is competing this week Omaha (NE) at the National Golden Gloves Championships, before returning home to turn pro in a four-round Special Junior Welterweight Attraction versus an opponent to be determined.

 

 

Ook veg op die undercard, al in vier-ronde aanvalle, is Hartford veergewig Luis “Lobito” Rivera (4-3) vs. Phillip Davis (1-1-1), van Worcester, MA; pro-debut New Haven, CT liggewig JANUEL Rosa vs. Cleveland se Roger Blankenship (1-3), New Britain, CT veergewig Nathan Martinez in sy professionele debuut vs. New Bedford's (MA) Henry Garcia (0-1), Hartford liggewig Jose Maysonet vs. Justin Morales, of New Bedford, MA, in 'n stryd van pro-debuut vegters, en nog 'n paar van pro debuut vegters, Bridgeport, CT veergewig Jacob Marrero vs. Jimmy Santiago, van New York City, and New Haven junior welterweight prospect Jeffrey Torres (4-0, 2 Uitklophoue) vs. TBA..

 

 

Alle gevegte en vegters is onderhewig aan verandering.

 

 

Kaartjies, geprys teen $80.00, $60.00 en $40.00, is te koop en te koop aangebied, sowel as $125.00 VIP kaartjies wat kos en koeldrank insluit), by kaartjie Master afsetpunte of by die Hartford Boxing Center gym.

 

 

Deure open om 6 namiddag. EN, eerste bout begin by 7 namiddag. EN.

 

 

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Hartford Boxing Promotions Announces inaugural show “Veg Night at the Capital”

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Richard “Popeye” Rivera to headline & Amateur star Sharad Collier turning pro
Junie 16 by Xfinity Sentrum in Hartford, CT

(L-R) – Sharad Collier, promoter/trainer Tony Blanco & Richard Rivera

HARTFORD, Conn. (Mei 3, 2018) -Hartford Boxing Promotions has announced its inaugural event, “Veg Night at the Capital”, to take place Saturday night, Junie 16, by Xfinity Sentrum in Hartford, Connecticut.

 

 

Boxing trainer Tony White and his Hartford Boxing Center gym partner, Michael Tran, have teamed with their undefeated light heavyweight prospect, Richard “Popeye Die Matroos Man” Rivera (7-0, 6 Uitklophoue), to form Hartford Boxing Promotions.

 

 

“I’m excited about the entire card and providing a platform for some of the best amateurs in recent Connecticut boxing history to fight,” Blanco said. “‘Popeye’ is in the main event. He’s sparred against world champions and each experience has given him more confidence. He’s on his way to greatness. We’re also showcasing (‘The Special One’) Sharad Collier in his pro debut. This kid is something special. Richard is exactly what Hartford needs, somebody youngster can look up to as a role model. ‘Popeye’ is exciting to watch and very popular. Sharad is going to be like that, te.

 

 

“I’m thrilled to partner with Richard and Michael to bring boxing back to Hartford, which is a hotbed for boxing, and it has a rich boxing history. There’s a lot of talent here right now and fans will see that June 16ste.”

 

 

Boxing’s roots in the Hartford market dates back nearly a full century, opskrif deur International Hall of Famers Willie “sal o’ die Wisp” Pep en Christopher “sukkel” Battalino. Ander top-area boksers sluit wêreldkampioen Marlon “Magic Man” Starling, wêreld titel uitdagers Gaspar “Injun” Ortega en Israel “eerder” Cardona, en 1996 VSA Olimpiese boksspan kaptein Lawrence Clay-Bey.

 

 

The hardest hitter in New England, rising star Rivera will defend his Universal Boxing Federation (UBF) New England light heavyweight title in the eight-round main event versus an opponent to be determined.

 

 

 

“I’m blessed to help bring boxing back to Hartford,” Rivera commented. “I’m honored to headline our first show, Fans will see good boxing and be entertained. I’m going to put on a good performance on an exciting night. Ek kan nie wag!”

 

 

The 21-yer-old Collard, fighting out of Hartford like Rivera, will be competing in the National Golden Gloves Championships, starting May 14th in Omaha, Nebraska, before returning home to turn pro in a four-round Special Junior Welterweight Attraction versus Carlos Galindo (0-2), van Woburn, Massachusetts.

 

 

“Tony is like my second father and I’m grateful to him for allowing me to make my pro debut in my hometown,” Collier remarked. “I’m bringing a big fan-base and I’m going to put on a show. I’m familiar with a lot of fighters on this card. ‘Popeye’ is like my big brother. We train and have traveled together as amateurs. We motivate each other. I’m going to try and get a faster knockout than him June 16ste.”

 

 

onoorwonne Danbury, CT liggewig Omar “The Beast” Bordoy, Jr. (5-0, 1 KO) in his first scheduled six-rounder vs. Alexander “El Bravo” Picot (2-5-1), veg uit Hartford by wyse van Puerto Rico.

 

 

Ook veg op die undercard, al in vier-ronde aanvalle, is Hartford veergewig Luis “Lobito” Rivera (4-3) vs. Phillip Davis (1-1-1), van Worcester, MA; pro-debut New Haven, CT liggewig JANUEL Rosa vs. Cleveland se Roger Blankenship (1-3), New Britain, CT veergewig Nathan Martinez in sy professionele debuut vs. New Bedford's (MA)Henry Garcia (1-0), Hartford liggewig Jose Maysonette vs. Justin Morales, of New Bedford, in 'n stryd van pro-debuut vegters, en nog 'n paar van pro debuut vegters, Bridgeport, CT veergewig Jacob Marrero vs. Jimmy Santiago, van New York City.

 

 

Alle gevegte en vegters is onderhewig aan verandering.

 

 

Kaartjies, geprys teen $80.00, $60.00 en $40.00, is te koop en te koop aangebied, sowel as $125.00 VIP kaartjies wat kos en koeldrank insluit), by kaartjie Master afsetpunte of by die Hartford Boxing Center gym.

 

 

Deure open om 6 namiddag. EN, eerste bout begin by 7 namiddag. EN.

 

 

Borge sluit Hot 93.7 FM, Hartford Boxing Sentrum, Foster Vriende Netwerk en HBC Proshop.

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Hartford Boxing Promotions To launch this summer

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(L-R) – Michael Tran, Richard Rivera & Tony White

HARTFORD, Conn. (April 4, 2018) – Professional boxing’s newest promotional company, Hartford Boxing Promotions, has announced its official formation, as well as tentative plans calling for its inaugural event this summer in Hartford.

 

 

 

Boxing trainer Tony White and his Hartford-based House of Boxing gym partner, Michael Tran, have teamed with their undefeated light heavyweight prospect, Richard “Popeye Die Matroos Man” Rivera (6-0, 5 Uitklophoue), to form Hartford Boxing Promotions. Rivera is one of the best and most popular pro fighters in New England.

 

 

 

“We want to bring boxing back to Hartford,” Blanco addressed why they founded this new promotional company. “Hartford is a hotbed of boxing. There’s a lot of talent here and Hartford has a rich boxing history.

 

 

 

“We hope to promote our first show on June 16th, subject to Connecticut Boxing Commission approval, at Xfinity Theatre in Hartford. It’s owned by Live Nation and has been used only as a concert hall, but it has an old-school feel and will be an awesome venue for boxing. We’re excited about promoting events in this new venue for boxing.”

 

 

 

Boxing’s roots in the Hartford market dates back nearly a full century, opskrif deur International Hall of Famers Willie “sal o’ die Wisp” Pep en Christopher “sukkel” Battalino. Ander top-area boksers sluit wêreldkampioen Marlon “Magic Man” Starling, wêreld titel uitdagers Gaspar “Injun” Ortega, “Iceman” John Scully en Israel “eerder” Cardona, en 1996 VSA Olimpiese boksspan kaptein Lawrence Clay-Bey.

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