Jose Antonio Rivera Returns with a Bang KO Winner in His First Fight in 7 Years
WORCESTER, Mass. (August 19, 2018) - Seven years after his last fight, "El Gallo" Jose Antonio Rivera returned to the ring in grand fashion last night (Saturday) to headline "Homecoming, presented by Granite Chin Promotions in association with Rivera Promotions Entertainment, at The Palladium in Worcester, Massachusetts.
THE CHAMP IS BACK: referee Bob Benoit (L) and Jose Antonio Rivera
The 45-year-old Rivera (42-6-1, 25 KOs), 35 pounds lighter than he was in February when he started training, packed the house in his hometown, fully entertained his supportive fans. Three-time, two-division world champion Rivera pressured Larry "Slomoshun: Smith (10-38-1, 7 KOs) from the opening bell and he never let up.
It took a few rounds for Rivera to wear off the rust, but he fed Smith a steady diet Read more [...]