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

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אורלנדו (נובמבר 22, 2021) – Undefeated Polish cruiserweight prospect Adrian “Pretty Boy” Pinheiro (5-0, 5 קוס) has taken an unusual route to Nashville, where he will take on veteran Eric Abraham (6-10, 3 קוס) 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. זה הולך להיות קרב טוב. 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, ג 'וניור. העיר. “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 8ה 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, ג 'וניור, 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. 12ה in Orlando on Christy Martin-promoted card

אורלנדו, פלורידה. (פבואר 4, 2021) – It seems only appropriate that undefeated cruiserweightRichie “Popeye The Sailor Man” Rivera (18-0, 13 קוס) has found a new home in Orlando (FL), although his heart remains in his native Hartford (CT), since he followed his partner/head trainerטוני לבן 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, פלורידה).  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, רוי ג'ונס, ג 'וניור, 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.”

בינתיים, Rivera and Blanco found a strong ally and friend in Hall of Famerכריסטי מרטין, who is now a boxing promoter in Florida and North Carolina. Rivera’s last fight was this past August 15ה 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 12ה show in Orlando against veteran Mexican fighterUlises “El Cirillo” Jimenez (24-26-1, 18 קוס) 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 likeג'ו DeGuardia (כוכב אגרוף), 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 heavyweightג'ו סמית, ג 'וניור. (26-3, 21 קוס), who is preparing for a Feb. 13ה עימות עםMaxim Vlasov (45-3 (26 קוס) 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.

INFORMATION.

אתר: www.OrlandoBoxingClub.com, www.StarBoxing.com 

פייסבוק: /orlandoboxingcenter, /StarBoxing

טוויטר: @orlandoboxing, StarBoxing

Instagram: @orlando.boxing.center/, @ Popeye_the_sailor-man_rivera

אתה Tube: /c/OrlandoBoxingCenter, /StarBoxingInc

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“The Special One” Sharad Collier Back in action Oct. 10 at Foxwoods

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HARTFORD, קונטיקט. (נִשׂגָב 21, 2018) – Hartford blue-chip prospect “The Special One” Sharad Collier returns to action October 20, on a show presented by CES Boxing, at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Uncasville, קונטיקט.

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

Collier will step-up in competition, fighting in to his first scheduled six-round bout Oct, 20, against undefeated Springfield, משקל וולטר MA דריק ויטלי, ג 'וניור. (4-0, 0 קוס), 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 20ה,” Collier said. “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 בָּחוּר, 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 grew up in toughest part of (south) הרטפורד, spent time in a detention center and, at times, lived in and out of foster homes.

 

 

 

“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 טוני לבן הוסיף. “בהופעת הבכורה שלו פרו, he was up against a 1-0 יריב, 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.'”

 

 

 

Here’s what ‘Special’ stands for: S = speed, P = power, E = enthusiasm, C = charisma, I = intelligence, A = athleticism, L = looks.

 

מידע;

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טוויטר: @hartfordboxing, @SheLovesIt

Instagram: @ Hartford.boxing.center /, @SharradCollier
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“Fight Night in The Capital” תוצאות רשמי

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Toot, Toot!
ריצ'רד “פופאי” Rivera smokes Jaime Solorio in 8th round

HARTFORD, קונטיקט. (יוני 17, 2018) – Rising Hartford folk hero ריצ'רד “פופאי המלח” ריברה kept his pro record perfect (8-0) שלם, knocking out his tough opponent, Jaime “Zarco” Solorio (12-4-2, 9 קוס), in the eighth round to capture the vacant ABF Continental cruiserweight title, last night (יום שבת) in the main event on the “Fight Night at The Capital” pro boxing card, at Xfinity Centre in Hartford.

 

 

 

The reigning UBF All Americas light heavyweight champion, ריברה (8-0, 7 קוס) 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 טוני לבן and his Hartford Boxing Center gym partner, מיכאל טראן, 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.

 

 

 

 

בסיבוב השביעי, 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,” ריברה אמר. “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 עומר “The Beast” בורדוי, ג 'וניור. (6-0, 2 קוס) דפקתי אלכסנדר “El בראבו” פיקו (2-6-1), של הרטפורד, 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 “The Special One” Sharad Collier (1-0, 1 KO, fighting at home in Hartford, displayed his vast arsenal of skills, לדפוק את Antonio Castillo, ג 'וניור. (1-1) בסיבוב אחד.

 

 

 

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 דני Sciavone הופסק הפעולה.

 

 

 

“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, למען הכנות, I was a lot more nervous as an amateur.”

 

 

 

ניו הייבן, CT lightweight Anuel Rosa (1-0, 1 KO) turned in an explosive pro debut, blasting an overwhelmed רוג'ר בלאנקשיפ (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, מאוחר לואיס “KO מלך” רוזה (23-1, 11 קוס), who tragically died last January in a car accident at the age of 26.

 

 

 

New Britain, CT featherweight Nathan Martinez (1-0) had another very impressive pro debut, pitching a complete shutout (40-35) בכל שלושת השופטים’ 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.

 

תוצאות מלאה להלן:

 

 

 

אירוע מרכזי – VACANT ABF CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

ריצ'רד ריברה (8-0, 7 קוס), הרטפורד, CT

WTKO8 (2:30)

Jaime Solorio (12-4-2, 9 קוס), San Quinton, מקסיקו

 

 

 

CO-FEATURE – JUNIOR WELTERWIGHTS

עומר בורד'וי, ג 'וניור. (6-0, 2 קוס), דנברי, CT

WTKO6 (2:59)

אלכסנדר פיקו (2-6-1), הרטפורד, CT by way of Puerto Rico

 

 

 

SPECIAL JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHT ATTRACTION

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

WTKO1 (2:20)

Antonio Castillo, ג 'וניור. (1-1), Canton, OH

 

 

 

Lightweights

Anuel Rosa (1-0, 1 KO), ניו הייבן. CT

WTKO1 (0:49)

רוג'ר בלאנקשיפ (1-4), קליבלנד, OH

 

 

 

FEATHERWEIGHTS

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

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

Henry Garcia (1-1), New Bedford, תואר שני

 

 

 

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

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יוני 16 at Xfinity Centre in Hartford, CT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HARTFORD, קונטיקט. (יוני 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, יוני 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 – אתלטיות, L is for the looks.”

 

 

 

יוניברסל איגרוף הפדרציה (UBF) אלוף במשקל קל כל אמריקה ריצ'רד “פופאי המלח” ריברה (7-0, 6 קוס) will defend his title and fight Mexican challenger Jaime “Zarco” Solorio (12-3-2, 9 קוס) באירוע המרכזי של שמונה הסיבובים. They will also fight for the vacant ABF Continental Americas Championship.

 

 

The 21-year-Collier, who will fight Ohio’s Antonio Castillo, ג 'וניור. (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) הרטפורד, 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 עומר “The Beast” בורדוי, ג 'וניור. (5-0, 1 KO) will fight in his first scheduled six-round bout versus. אלכסנדר “El בראבו” פיקו (2-5-1), fighting out of Hartford by way of Puerto Rico.

 

 

Also fighting on the undercard, והכל התקפים ארבעה עגולים, are Hartford featherweight לואיס “לוביטו” ריברה (4-3) לעומת. Phillip Davis (1-1-1), מווסטר, תואר שני; pro-debuting New Haven, CT lightweight Anuel Rosa לעומת. Cleveland’s רוג'ר בלאנקשיפ (1-3), New Britain, CT featherweight Nathan Martinez in his professional debut vs. New Bedford’s (תואר שני)Henry Garcia (0-1), Hartford lightweight Jose Maysonet לעומת. Justin Morales, of New Bedford, תואר שני, in a battle of pro-debut fighters, and another pair of pro debut fighters, ברידג'פורט, CT featherweight Jacob Marrero לעומת. Jimmy Santiago, of New York City, and New Haven junior welterweight prospect Jeffrey Torres (4-0, 2 קוס) לעומת. TBA..

 

 

 

Boxing’s rich roots in the Hartford market dates back nearly a full century, headlined by International Hall of Famers וילי “Will o’ the Wisp” מֶרֶץ ו Christopher “Battling” Battalino. Other top-area boxers include world champion מרלון “קסם אדם” זַרזִיר, מתמודדת באליפות העולם גספר “אינדיאני” אורטגה, ו ישראל “ליתר דיוק” קרדונה, ו 1996 USA Olympic Boxing Team captain לורנס קליי-ביי.

 

 

 

כל הקרבות והלוחמים כפופים לשינוי.

 

 

כרטיסים, במחיר של $80.00, $60.00 ו $40.00, are on sale and available to purchase, כמו גם $125.00 VIP tickets that include food and soft drinks), at Ticket Master outlets or at the Hartford Boxing Center gym.

 

 

פתיחת דלתות בשעה 6 p.m. ו, התקף ראשון מתחיל ב 7 p.m. ו.

 

 

 

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

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“Fight Night at the Capital” ציטוטים מסיבת עיתונאים

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יוני 16 at Xfinity Centre in Hartford, CT
Press Conference group picture courtesy of Jason Rodriguez / Superelite Boxing
HARTFORD, קונטיקט. (מאי 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”, יוני 16 at Xfinity Centre in Hartford, קונטיקט.
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 וילי “Will o’ the Wisp” מֶרֶץ ו Christopher “Battling” Battalino. Other top-area boxers include world champion מרלון “קסם אדם” זַרזִיר, מתמודדת באליפות העולם גספר “אינדיאני” אורטגה, ו ישראל “ליתר דיוק” קרדונה, ו 1996 USA Olympic Boxing Team captain לורנס קליי-ביי.
כרטיסים, במחיר של $80.00, $60.00 ו $40.00, are on sale and available to purchase, כמו גם $125.00 VIP tickets that include food and soft drinks), at Ticket Master outlets or at the Hartford Boxing Center gym.
פתיחת דלתות בשעה 6 p.m. ו, התקף ראשון מתחיל ב 7 p.m. ו.
“FIGHT NIGHT AT THE CAPITAL” * יוני 16, 2018 * XFINITY CENTRE, HARTFORD, CT
אירוע מרכזי – UBF ALL AMERICA &
VACANT ABF CONTINENTAL AMERICAS LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP – 8 סיבובים
RICHARD RIVERA JAIME “Zarco” SOLORIO
אלוף לנג
הרטפורד, CT San Quinton, מקסיקו
7-0 (6 קוס) 12-3-2 (9 קוס)
CO-FEATURE — Lightweights – 6 סיבובים
OMAR BORDOY, JR. ALEXANDER PICOT
דנברי, CT הרטפורד, CT by way of Puerto Rico
5-0 (1 KO) 2-5-1
SPECIAL JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHT ATTRACTION – 4 סיבובים
SHARAD COLLIER TBA
2-time New England Golden Gloves Champion
הרטפורד, CT
את הופעת בכורה של Pro
FEATHERWEIGHTS – 4 סיבובים
לואיס “לוביטו” RIVERA PHILLIP DAVIS
הרטפורד, CT וורצ'סטר, תואר שני
4-3 1-1-1
Lightweights – 4 סיבובים
ANUEL ROSA ROGER BLANKENSHIP
ניו הייבן, CT קליבלנד, OH
את הופעת בכורה של Pro 1-3
FEATHERWEIGHTS – 4 סיבובים
NATHAN MARTINEZ HENRY GARCIA
New Britain, CT New Bedford, תואר שני
את הופעת בכורה של Pro 0-1
Lightweights – 4 סיבובים
JOSE MAYSONET JUSTIN MORALES
הרטפורד, CT New Bedford, תואר שני
את הופעת בכורה של Pro את הופעת בכורה של Pro
FEATHERWEIGHTS – 4 סיבובים
JACOB “Lefty” MARRERO JIMMY SANTIAGO
ברידג'פורט, CT ניו יורק, ניו יורק
את הופעת בכורה של Pro את הופעת בכורה של Pro
JUNIOR WELTERWIGHTS — 4 סיבובים
JEFFREY TORRES TBA
ניו הייבן, CT
4-0 (2 קוס)
(כל הקרבות & לוחמים נתונים לשינויים)
ציטוטים מסיבת עיתונאים
טוני לבן, אמרגן: “I’m really excited to do this in Hartford. There wouldn’t be a show without these guys. We work for them.”
מיכאל טראן, אמרגן: “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 16ה. We’re bringing boxing back and it’s only right that we have this event in the capital of Connecticut.”
ריצ'רד ריברה: “People ask me why I box? אני אוהב את זה, no other reason. כחובבן, 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. ביוני 16ה, I’m going to do my thing and, תבטח בי, 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. אני מוכן ללכת. I’m going to keep working hard and keep being smart.”
לואיס ריברה: “I want to thank Hartford Boxing Promotions and my coach, Papo Colon. Come June 16ה, it’s going to be an interesting night.”
Nathan Martinez: “I’m thankful for this opportunity on June 16ה. Come June 16ה, expect a big fight.”
Jose Maysonet: “Thanks to my team and on June 16ה, אני אהיה מוכן.”
Anuel Rosa: “Thanks to Hartford Boxing Promotions for putting me on this show and to my trainer, לואיס רוזה, 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, לואיס רוזה. I’ll be 100-percent ready on June 16ה.”
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Undefeated light heavyweight Richard “פופאי המלח” Rivera to Headline “Fight Night at the Capital”

להשאיר תגובה
יוני 16 at Xfinity Centre in Hartford, CT

HARTFORD, קונטיקט. (מאי 15, 2018) – New England’s hottest, most popular and hardest hitter, ריצ'רד “פופאי המלח” ריברה, will defend his Universal Boxing Federation (UBF) All America light heavyweight title at home on Hartford Boxing Promotions’ inaugural event, “Fight Night at the Capital”, יוני 16ה at Xfinity Centre in Hartford, קונטיקט.

 

 

ריברה (7-0, 6 קוס) has partnered with his trainer, טוני לבן, and Hartford Boxing Center gym co-owner, מיכאל טראן, to form Hartford Boxing Promotions and bring world-class boxing back to Hartford.

 

 

Boxing’s rich roots in the Hartford market dates back nearly a full century, headlined by International Hall of Famers וילי “Will o’ the Wisp” מֶרֶץ ו Christopher “Battling” Battalino.

 

Other top-area boxers include world champion מרלון “קסם אדם” זַרזִיר, מתמודדת באליפות העולם גספר “אינדיאני” אורטגה, ו ישראל “ליתר דיוק” קרדונה, ו 1996 USA Olympic Boxing Team captain לורנס קליי-ביי.

 

 

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

 

 

“There’s a lot of pressure fighting at home because, כמובן, I want a victory, but I also need to be impressive for me to be recognized,” ריברה אמר. “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 16ה and I expect a great turnout. A lot of people know who I am from fighting all over New England. עכשיו, 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,” ריברה הסבירה. “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 “פופאי,” and the nickname has stuck. עכשיו, Rivera showcases his Popeye persona in full, which has added many females and children to his growing fanbase of hardcore boxing fans. יוני 16הwill open a new chapter in the life of for the man who’s always good to the finish because he eats his spinach.

 

 

במקרה תכונות שיתוף, undefeated Danbury, CT lightweight עומר “The Beast” בורדוי, ג 'וניור. (5-0, 1 KO) will be in his first scheduled six-rounder against. אלכסנדר “El בראבו” פיקו (2-5-1), fighting out of Hartford by way of Puerto Rico.

 

 

“The Special One,” Sharad Collier, fighting out of 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.

 

 

Also fighting on the undercard, והכל התקפים ארבעה עגולים, are Hartford featherweight לואיס “לוביטו” ריברה (4-3) לעומת. Phillip Davis (1-1-1), מווסטר, תואר שני; pro-debuting New Haven, CT lightweight Anuel Rosa לעומת. Cleveland’s רוג'ר בלאנקשיפ (1-3), New Britain, CT featherweight Nathan Martinez in his professional debut vs. New Bedford’s (תואר שני) Henry Garcia (0-1), Hartford lightweight Jose Maysonet לעומת. Justin Morales, of New Bedford, תואר שני, in a battle of pro-debut fighters, and another pair of pro debut fighters, ברידג'פורט, CT featherweight Jacob Marrero לעומת. Jimmy Santiago, of New York City, and New Haven junior welterweight prospect Jeffrey Torres (4-0, 2 קוס) לעומת. TBA..

 

 

כל הקרבות והלוחמים כפופים לשינוי.

 

 

כרטיסים, במחיר של $80.00, $60.00 ו $40.00, are on sale and available to purchase, כמו גם $125.00 VIP tickets that include food and soft drinks), at Ticket Master outlets or at the Hartford Boxing Center gym.

 

 

פתיחת דלתות בשעה 6 p.m. ו, התקף ראשון מתחיל ב 7 p.m. ו.

 

 

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

 

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

להשאיר תגובה
משקל בינוני מנוצח
ריצ'רד “פופאי” Rivera to headline & Amateur star Sharad Collier turning pro
יוני 16 at Xfinity Centre in Hartford, CT

(L-R) – Sharad Collier, promoter/trainer Tony Blanco & ריצ'רד ריברה

HARTFORD, קונטיקט. (מאי 3, 2018) -Hartford Boxing Promotions has announced its inaugural event, “Fight Night at the Capital”, to take place Saturday night, יוני 16, at Xfinity Centre in Hartford, קונטיקט.

 

 

Boxing trainer טוני לבן and his Hartford Boxing Center gym partner, מיכאל טראן, have teamed with their undefeated light heavyweight prospect, ריצ'רד “פופאי המלח” ריברה (7-0, 6 קוס), 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, מדי.

 

 

“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 16ה.”

 

 

Boxing’s roots in the Hartford market dates back nearly a full century, headlined by International Hall of Famers וילי “Will o’ the Wisp” מֶרֶץ ו Christopher “Battling” Battalino. Other top-area boxers include world champion מרלון “קסם אדם” זַרזִיר, מתמודדת באליפות העולם גספר “אינדיאני” אורטגה ו ישראל “ליתר דיוק” קרדונה, ו 1996 USA Olympic Boxing Team captain לורנס קליי-ביי.

 

 

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. אני לא יכול לחכות!”

 

 

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, נברסקה, before returning home to turn pro in a four-round Special Junior Welterweight Attraction versus Carlos Galindo (0-2), של ובורן, מסצ'וסטס.

 

 

“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 16ה.”

 

 

Undefeated Danbury, CT lightweight עומר “The Beast” בורדוי, ג 'וניור. (5-0, 1 KO) in his first scheduled six-rounder vs. אלכסנדר “El בראבו” פיקו (2-5-1), fighting out of Hartford by way of Puerto Rico.

 

 

Also fighting on the undercard, והכל התקפים ארבעה עגולים, are Hartford featherweight לואיס “לוביטו” ריברה (4-3) לעומת. Phillip Davis (1-1-1), מווסטר, תואר שני; pro-debuting New Haven, CT lightweight Anuel Rosa לעומת. Cleveland’s רוג'ר בלאנקשיפ (1-3), New Britain, CT featherweight Nathan Martinez in his professional debut vs. New Bedford’s (תואר שני)Henry Garcia (1-0), Hartford lightweight Jose Maysonette לעומת. Justin Morales, of New Bedford, in a battle of pro-debut fighters, and another pair of pro debut fighters, ברידג'פורט, CT featherweight Jacob Marrero לעומת. Jimmy Santiago, of New York City.

 

 

כל הקרבות והלוחמים כפופים לשינוי.

 

 

כרטיסים, במחיר של $80.00, $60.00 ו $40.00, are on sale and available to purchase, כמו גם $125.00 VIP tickets that include food and soft drinks), at Ticket Master outlets or at the Hartford Boxing Center gym.

 

 

פתיחת דלתות בשעה 6 p.m. ו, התקף ראשון מתחיל ב 7 p.m. ו.

 

 

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

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Hartford Boxing Promotions To launch this summer

להשאיר תגובה

(L-R) – מיכאל טראן, ריצ'רד ריברה & טוני לבן

HARTFORD, קונטיקט. (אפריל 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 טוני לבן and his Hartford-based House of Boxing gym partner, מיכאל טראן, have teamed with their undefeated light heavyweight prospect, ריצ'רד “פופאי המלח” ריברה (6-0, 5 קוס), 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, headlined by International Hall of Famers וילי “Will o’ the Wisp” מֶרֶץ ו Christopher “Battling” Battalino. Other top-area boxers include world champion מרלון “קסם אדם” זַרזִיר, מתמודדת באליפות העולם גספר “אינדיאני” אורטגה, “Iceman” ג'ון סקאלי ו ישראל “ליתר דיוק” קרדונה, ו 1996 USA Olympic Boxing Team captain לורנס קליי-ביי.

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