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Richie “Popeye The Sailor Man” Rivera finds new home in Orlando
Returns to ring Feb. 12ї in Orlando on Christy Martin-promoted card
Орландо, Флорида. (Лютого 4, 2021) – It seems only appropriate that undefeated cruiserweightRichie “Popeye The Sailor Man” Rivera (18-0, 13 КО) has found a new home in Orlando (Флорида), although his heart remains in his native Hartford (Коннектикут), since he followed his partner/head trainerTony Blanco 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, Флорида). 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, сподіваюся, 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, Рой Джонс, Молодший, 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.”
Тим часом, 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 15ї in Daytona Beach (Флорида) on a Martin-promoted card, in which he knocked outRyan Soft in the opening round.
“Popeye” is scheduled to fight on her February 12ї show in Orlando against veteran Mexican fighterUlises “El Cirillo” Jimenez (24-26-1, 18 КО) 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 likeДжо DeGuardia (Зірка боксу), 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 heavyweightДжо Сміт, Молодший. (26-3, 21 КО), who is preparing for a Feb. 13ї розборки зMaxim Vlasov (45-3 (26 КО) 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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“The Special One” Sharad Collier Back in action Oct. 10 at Foxwoods
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“Fight Night in The Capital” ОФІЦІЙНІ РЕЗУЛЬТАТИ
ХАРТФОРД, Коннектикут. (Червень 17, 2018) – Rising Hartford folk hero Річард “Папай Морячок Людина” Рівера kept his pro record perfect (8-0) неушкоджений, knocking out his tough opponent, Jaime “Zarco” Solorio (12-4-2, 9 КО), in the eighth round to capture the vacant ABF Continental cruiserweight title, last night (Субота) 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, Рівера (8-0, 7 КО) 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 Blanco 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 said. “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 Омар “Звір” Bordoy, Молодший. (6-0, 2 КО) нокаутував Олександр “El Bravo” піко (2-6-1), of 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 “The Special One” Sharad Collier (1-0, 1 KO, fighting at home in Hartford, displayed his vast arsenal of skills, нокаутувавши Antonio Castillo, Молодший. (1-1) в першому раунді.
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 halted the action.
“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, чесно кажучи, I was a lot more nervous as an amateur.”
New Haven, CT lightweight Anuel Rosa (1-0, 1 KO) turned in an explosive pro debut, blasting an overwhelmed Roger Бланкеншіп (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, пізно Луїс “KO короля” Роза (23-1, 11 КО), 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) на всіх трьох суддів’ 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.
Повні результати нижче:
MAIN EVENT – VACANT ABF CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
Richard Rivera (8-0, 7 КО), Хартфорд, Коннектикут
WTKO8 (2:30)
Jaime Solorio (12-4-2, 9 КО), San Quinton, Мексика
СУМІСНІСТЬ – ЮНІОРИ НАПІВНІЙ ВАГОВИКИ
Омар Бора, Молодший. (6-0, 2 КО), Danbury, Коннектикут
WTKO6 (2:59)
Alexander Picot (2-6-1), Хартфорд, CT by way of Puerto Rico
SPECIAL JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHT ATTRACTION
Sharad Collier (1-0, 1 KO), Хартфорд, Коннектикут
WTKO1 (2:20)
Antonio Castillo, Молодший. (1-1), Canton, Огайо
Легковаговиків
Anuel Rosa (1-0, 1 KO), New Haven. Коннектикут
WTKO1 (0:49)
Roger Бланкеншіп (1-4), Клівленд, Огайо
Featherweights
Nathan Martinez (1-0, 0 KO), New Britain, Коннектикут
WDEC4 (40-35, 40-35, 40-35)
Henry Garcia (1-1), New Bedford, Массачусетс
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Boxing the way out for pro-debuting “The Special One” Sharad Collier
Червень 16 at Xfinity Centre in Hartford, Коннектикут
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ХАРТФОРД, Коннектикут. (Червень 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, Червень 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 – атлетизм, L is for the looks.”
Universal Boxing Federation (UBF) All America light heavyweight champion Річард “Папай Морячок Людина” Рівера (7-0, 6 КО) will defend his title and fight Mexican challenger Jaime “Zarco” Solorio (12-3-2, 9 КО) у головній події восьми раундів. They will also fight for the vacant ABF Continental Americas Championship.
The 21-year-Collier, who will fight Ohio’s Antonio Castillo, Молодший. (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) Хартфорд, 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 Омар “Звір” Bordoy, Молодший. (5-0, 1 KO) will fight in his first scheduled six-round bout versus. Олександр “El Bravo” піко (2-5-1), fighting out of Hartford by way of Puerto Rico.
Також боротьба в андеркарті, всі чотири раунди напади, are Hartford featherweight Луїс “Lobito” Рівера (4-3) проти. Phillip Davis (1-1-1), of Worcester, Массачусетс; pro-debuting New Haven, CT lightweight Anuel Rosa проти. Cleveland’s Roger Бланкеншіп (1-3), New Britain, CT featherweight Nathan Martinez in his professional debut vs. New Bedford’s (Массачусетс)Henry Garcia (0-1), Hartford lightweight Jose Maysonet проти. Justin Morales, of New Bedford, Массачусетс, in a battle of pro-debut fighters, and another pair of pro debut fighters, Bridgeport, CT featherweight Jacob Marrero проти. Jimmy Santiago, of New York City, and New Haven junior welterweight prospect Jeffrey Torres (4-0, 2 КО) проти. TBA..
Boxing’s rich roots in the Hartford market dates back nearly a full century, headlined by International Hall of Famers Віллі “Will o’ the Wisp” Pep і Christopher “Battling” Battalino. Other top-area boxers include world champion Marlon “Magic Man” Starling, титул чемпіона світу суперники Gaspar “El Indio” Ortega, і Ізраїль “швидше” Кардона, і 1996 USA Olympic Boxing Team captain Лоуренс Клей-Бей.
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“Fight Night at the Capital” Press Conference Quotes
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Undefeated light heavyweight Richard “Папай Морячок Людина” Rivera to Headline “Fight Night at the Capital”
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ХАРТФОРД, Коннектикут. (Травня 15, 2018) – New England’s hottest, most popular and hardest hitter, Річард “Папай Морячок Людина” Рівера, 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”, Червень 16ї at Xfinity Centre in Hartford, Коннектикут.
Рівера (7-0, 6 КО) has partnered with his trainer, Tony Blanco, and Hartford Boxing Center gym co-owner, Michael Tran, 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 Віллі “Will o’ the Wisp” Pep і Christopher “Battling” Battalino.
Other top-area boxers include world champion Marlon “Magic Man” Starling, титул чемпіона світу суперники Gaspar “El Indio” Ortega, і Ізраїль “швидше” Кардона, і 1996 USA Olympic Boxing Team captain Лоуренс Клей-Бей.
Rivera will take on Jaime “Zarco” Solorio (12-3-2, 9 КО) in the eight-round main event versus an opponent to be determined.
“There’s a lot of pressure fighting at home because, звичайно, I want a victory, but I also need to be impressive for me to be recognized,” Rivera said. “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 16ї and I expect a great turnout. A lot of people know who I am from fighting all over New England. Зараз, 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,” Рівера пояснив. “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 “Попай,” and the nickname has stuck. Зараз, Rivera showcases his Popeye persona in full, which has added many females and children to his growing fanbase of hardcore boxing fans. Червень 16їwill open a new chapter in the life of for the man who’s always good to the finish because he eats his spinach.
У со-ознаками події, undefeated Danbury, CT lightweight Омар “Звір” Bordoy, Молодший. (5-0, 1 KO) will be in his first scheduled six-rounder against. Олександр “El Bravo” піко (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 (Небраска) 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.
Також боротьба в андеркарті, всі чотири раунди напади, are Hartford featherweight Луїс “Lobito” Рівера (4-3) проти. Phillip Davis (1-1-1), of Worcester, Массачусетс; pro-debuting New Haven, CT lightweight Anuel Rosa проти. Cleveland’s Roger Бланкеншіп (1-3), New Britain, CT featherweight Nathan Martinez in his professional debut vs. New Bedford’s (Массачусетс) Henry Garcia (0-1), Hartford lightweight Jose Maysonet проти. Justin Morales, of New Bedford, Массачусетс, in a battle of pro-debut fighters, and another pair of pro debut fighters, Bridgeport, CT featherweight Jacob Marrero проти. Jimmy Santiago, of New York City, and New Haven junior welterweight prospect Jeffrey Torres (4-0, 2 КО) проти. TBA..
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Hartford Boxing Promotions Announces inaugural show “Fight Night at the Capital”
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Річард “Попай” Rivera to headline & Amateur star Sharad Collier turning pro
Червень 16 at Xfinity Centre in Hartford, Коннектикут
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(L-Р) – Sharad Collier, promoter/trainer Tony Blanco & Richard Rivera |
ХАРТФОРД, Коннектикут. (Травня 3, 2018) -Hartford Boxing Promotions has announced its inaugural event, “Fight Night at the Capital”, to take place Saturday night, Червень 16, at Xfinity Centre in Hartford, Коннектикут.
Boxing trainer Tony Blanco and his Hartford Boxing Center gym partner, Michael Tran, have teamed with their undefeated light heavyweight prospect, Річард “Папай Морячок Людина” Рівера (7-0, 6 КО), 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, занадто.
“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 16ї.”
Boxing’s roots in the Hartford market dates back nearly a full century, headlined by International Hall of Famers Віллі “Will o’ the Wisp” Pep і Christopher “Battling” Battalino. Other top-area boxers include world champion Marlon “Magic Man” Starling, титул чемпіона світу суперники Gaspar “El Indio” Ortega і Ізраїль “швидше” Кардона, і 1996 USA Olympic Boxing Team captain Лоуренс Клей-Бей.
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. Не можу дочекатися!”
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, Небраска, before returning home to turn pro in a four-round Special Junior Welterweight Attraction versus Carlos Galindo (0-2), з Woburn, Массачусетс.
“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 16ї.”
Undefeated Danbury, CT lightweight Омар “Звір” Bordoy, Молодший. (5-0, 1 KO) in his first scheduled six-rounder vs. Олександр “El Bravo” піко (2-5-1), fighting out of Hartford by way of Puerto Rico.
Також боротьба в андеркарті, всі чотири раунди напади, are Hartford featherweight Луїс “Lobito” Рівера (4-3) проти. Phillip Davis (1-1-1), of Worcester, Массачусетс; pro-debuting New Haven, CT lightweight Anuel Rosa проти. Cleveland’s Roger Бланкеншіп (1-3), New Britain, CT featherweight Nathan Martinez in his professional debut vs. New Bedford’s (Массачусетс)Henry Garcia (1-0), Hartford lightweight Jose Maysonette проти. Justin Morales, of New Bedford, in a battle of pro-debut fighters, and another pair of pro debut fighters, Bridgeport, CT featherweight Jacob Marrero проти. Jimmy Santiago, of New York City.
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Hartford Boxing Promotions To launch this summer
(L-Р) – Michael Tran, Richard Rivera & Tony Blanco
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ХАРТФОРД, Коннектикут. (Квітня 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 Blanco and his Hartford-based House of Boxing gym partner, Michael Tran, have teamed with their undefeated light heavyweight prospect, Річард “Папай Морячок Людина” Рівера (6-0, 5 КО), 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 Віллі “Will o’ the Wisp” Pep і Christopher “Battling” Battalino. Other top-area boxers include world champion Marlon “Magic Man” Starling, титул чемпіона світу суперники Gaspar “El Indio” Ortega, “Альпініст” Джон Скаллі і Ізраїль “швидше” Кардона, і 1996 USA Olympic Boxing Team captain Лоуренс Клей-Бей.
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