Tag: Bob Trieger

3-time, 2-division World Champion “El Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera Returns to ring for first time in 7 years on “Homecoming” card

WORCESTER, Mass. (July 31, 2018) - A dozen years after he captured his third world title in two different weight classes, seven since his last fight, "El Gallo" Jose Rivera returns to the ring August 17 to headline "Homecoming", presented by Granite Chin Promotions (GCP) in association with Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE), at The Palladium in Worcester, Massachusetts.   The 45-year-old Rivera (41-6-1, 24 KOs) has already lost more than 30 pounds, now within four pounds of his contracted weight, since he started training earlier this year. He will headline against Ruben "Modern Day Warrior" Galvan (27-26-4, 10 KOs) in the eight-round main event. "El Gallo" Jose Antonio Rivera hitting the pads with his trainer Sean Fitzgerald In 1997, Rivera captured the International Boxing Organization Read more [...]

Resilient Canadian boxer Steve “The Dragon” Claggett pulled off another impressive road victory last Saturday night

EDMONTON, Canada (July 30, 2018) - Resilient Canadian boxer Steve "The Dragon" Claggett (27-5-1, 17 KOs) pulled off another impressive road victory last Saturday night, when he edged previously unbeaten defending champion Petros Ananyan (13-1-2, 6 KOs) to capture the International Boxing Federation (IBF) International super lightweight title. Steve "The Dragon" Claggett (white trunks) captured the IBF International super lightweight title (picture courtesy of Module Creative Agency) Presented by Lee Baxter Promotions, Claggett vs. Ananyan headlined the second installment of "SUPERBOX LIVE: - "Rise Up" - that aired across Canada exclusively on Super Channel, live from Powerade Centre in Brampton, Canada. Live streamed worldwide on FITE.TV, the event will also air tomorrow (Tuesday, July 31) Read more [...]

Father-son Jose Antonio & A.J. Rivera “Making History” World champion’s return & son’s pro debut

WORCESTER, Mass. (July 19, 2018) - Granite Chin Promotions (GCP) and Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE) hosted a press conference yesterday at The Ballot Box in Worcester, Massachusetts, to make a major announcement, as well as introduce local fighters on the August 17th pro boxing card at The Palladium in Worcester. Three-time, two-division world champion "El Gallo" Jose Antonio Rivera (41-6-1, 24 KOs) is making his return in the "Making History" main event, in large part because he wanted to fight on the same card as his son, A.J. Rivera, who was to become the first pro boxer who was born with Spina Bifida. A.J., who is a rising matchmaker in New England, was unable to get medically cleared in time and he will not be fighting Aug. 17. The event has been renamed, "Homecoming", because Read more [...]

Superboxing Live: Rise Up” live on Super Channel July 28 live from Powerade Centre in Brampton, Canada

EDMONTON, Canada (July 19, 2018) - Super Channel, the destination network for Canadian boxing fans, has announced the second installment of its new live boxing series, "SUPERBOX LIVE', airing Saturday night, July 28, presented by Lee Baxter Promotions, at Powerade Centre in Brampton, Canada.  International Boxing Federation (IBF) junior welterweight champion Petros Ananyan (13-0-2, 6 KOs) will defend his title against Canadian fan-friendly Steve "The Dragon" Claggett (26-5-1, 17 KOs) in the 10-round main event.  Protocol Sports Marketing Ltd has been named exclusive representative for international rights for SUPERBOX LIVE. Armenia-native Ananya, now residing in Moscow, captured his title last October, when he upset 30-1 defending champion Luca Giacon, who was fighting at home in Spain, Read more [...]

Bruno Ferreira battles back from cancer, returns after 3 years of inactivity to fight at “Road to M-1: USA”

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 16, 2018) - Undefeated Brazilian MMA fighter Bruno Ferreira (8-0-0) returns to action August 11 after successfully battling cancer the past three years.   The now 30-year-old Ferreira will take on always dangerous Tony Gravely (12-5-0), of Virginia, at "Road to M-1: USA", presented by M-1 Global USA and Angel Fight Promotions. "This is very special for me," Ferreira said. "Thank God. I've waited so long for this to happen. People can expect that I will be equal to or better than in my last fight. "The cancer treatment was very severe. I had three surgeries and several cycles of chemotherapy, which was so strong and bad that every cycle - lasting from Monday to Friday - was four to five hours. It seemed like I was dying. I tried to cheer up my mother and wife before Read more [...]

Hizni Altunkaya challenges 2-division World Champion Beibut Shumenov for Vacant WBA Cruiserweight World title

ASTANA, Kazakhstan (June14 , 2018) -- World Boxing Association (WBA) No. 3-rated cruiserweight Hizni "The Warrior" Altunkaya (30-1, 17 KOs) isn't concerned about hitting the road to fight local hero and two-division World Boxing Association (WBA) World Champion, Beibut Shumenov, for the vacant WBA World cruiserweight title, July 7 in Astana, Kazakhstan. A 2004 Kazakhstan Olympian, Shumenov (17-2, 11 KOs) retired a year ago due to an eye injury that required surgeries, forcing him to relinquish his WBA cruiserweight world title. Shumenov has fully recovered and he's on a mission to recapture his WBA world cruiserweight title. Shumenov vs. Altunkaya is a presentation of Shumenov's company, KZ Event Productions, Inc. The July 7th gala event will be part of the 20th anniversary celebration Read more [...]

Hizni Altunkaya challenges 2-division World Champion Beibut Shumenov for Vacant WBA Cruiserweight World title

ASTANA, Kazakhstan -- World Boxing Association (WBA) No. 3-rated cruiserweight Hizni "The Warrior" Altunkaya (30-1, 17 KOs) isn't concerned about hitting the road to fight local hero and two-division World Boxing Association (WBA) World Champion, Beibut Shumenov, for the vacant WBA World cruiserweight title, July 7 in Astana, Kazakhstan.  A 2004 Kazakhstan Olympian, Shumenov (17-2, 11 KOs) retired a year ago due to an eye injury that required surgeries, forcing him to relinquish his WBA cruiserweight world title. Shumenov has fully recovered and he's on a mission to recapture his WBA world cruiserweight title. Shumenov vs. Altunkaya is a presentation of Shumenov's company, KZ Event Productions, Inc. The July 7th gala event will be part of the 20th anniversary celebration of Astana being Read more [...]

Acosta-Buitrago PPV press conference quotes from Puerto Rico -“La Batalla” live on PPV

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (June 13, 2018) - The final "La Batalla" press conference was held today in advance of this Saturday's pay-per-view card, headlined by the 12-round main event between World Boxing Organization (WBO) Light Flyweight World Champion Tito Acosta (17-1, 17 KOs) and challenger Carlos "Chocorroncito" Buitrago (30-3-1, 17 KOs), airing live on PPV from the Coliseo de Puerto Rico Center in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico. Tito Acosta (L) defends his WBO light flyweight title vs. 4-time world title challenger Carlos Buitrago La Batalla: Acosta vs. Buitrago is presented by Miguel Cotto Promotions, and H2 Entertainment, in association with DIRECTV Puerto Rico. Integrated Sports Media is distributing the La Batalla: Acosta vs. Buitrago card in the United States on cable, satellite and Read more [...]

Hall of Fame referee Steve Smoger successfully transitioned from amateur to pro boxing

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 13, 2018) -- Hall of Fame referee Steve "Double S" Smoger, arguably the most recognizable and respected official in boxing history, holds the unique distinction of officiating in more states and countries than any of his peers.  Smoger ranks among the top six all-time, No. 2 American, in terms of most pro boxing matches officiated (1015), including an incredible 220 world time matches. He has been a referee in some of the greatest boxing matches ever - Vernon Forrest-Shane Mosley, Bernard Forrest-Felix Trinidad, Kelly Pavlik-Jermain Taylor, Roy Jones, Jr.-Hopkins, Micky Ward-Emanuel Burton, Andre Ward-Carl Froch and Miguel Cotto-Antonio Margarito II among the most notable. Also, Smoger has refereed matches featuring a Who's Who of Boxing: Mike Tyson, Lennox Read more [...]

Devin Haney to be Special Guest Speaker at Booker T. Washington Community Service Center in San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (June 12, 2018) - Today unbeaten WBC Youth and USBA Lightweight champion, Devin "The Dream" Haney (19-0, 13 KOs), will be a special guest speaker at the Booker T. Washington Community Center in San Francisco, CA.  Devin is looking forward to sharing his story of being a system described problem child at Booker T. Washington. Photo By Stephanie Trapp - Showtime  Devin will be speaking on the importance of setting goals, being positive under adversity, remaining humble, staying out of trouble, eating a well-balanced diet, working hard, and becoming a young champion. "Speaking to the kids at the Booker T. Washington community center today holds a special place in my heart.  I spent a lot of time at Booker T. and know what it's like to be characterized a troubled kid," Read more [...]

USA Boxing Alumni Association Membership Drive Month off to knockout start

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 11, 2018) - USA Boxing's "Alumni Association Membership Drive Month" got off to a knockout start this past weekend in Canastota, New York, at the annual International Boxing Hall of Fame Class induction ceremonies, as nine high-profile boxers, featuring an incredible accumulate pro record of 365-51-7 (239 KOs) and 24 major world titles, joined the growing USABAA ranks as proud, new members. Chris Cugliari and John Scully represented USA Boxing Alumni Association, manning tables at the IBHOF golf tournament and Memorabilia Show, to increase USABAA awareness and recruit new members. "The spirit of amateur boxing was alive and well throughout the International Boxing Hall of Fame weekend," explained Cugliari, USA Boxing Alumni Association Executive Director. Read more [...]

Tyson “Gypsy King” Fury Returns to ring vs. Sefer Seferi Plus, Terry Flanagan-Maurice Hooker WBO Super Lightweight world title fight

EDMONTON, Canada (June 9, 2018) - The long-awaited return of former World Heavyweight Champion Tyson "Gypsy King" Fury is todayagainst Sefer "The Real Deal" Seferi in the 10-round main event, airing in Canada exclusively on Super Channel (2:00 p.m. ET / 11:00 a.m. PT. start), live from Manchester Arena in Manchester, United Kingdom. He's Back: Fury vs. Seferi is a presentation of Frank Warren's Queensbury Promotions. Fury (25-0, 15 KOs) has been sidelined with mental health issues for the past 2 ½ years, after he shocked the boxing world November 28, 2015, when he defeated future Hall of Famer Wladimir Klitschko (64-3, 53 KOs) by way of a 10-round unanimous decision (116-111, 115-112, 115-112). The 6' 9" Fury became the undisputed world heavyweight champion, securing the IBF, WBA, Read more [...]

Keyshawn Davis is Pushing His Way to the Top

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 8, 2018) Overcoming adversity is something many people deal with throughout their lives, and it makes that person who they are. For Keyshawn Davis, he has been overcoming adversity from the beginning, and he is now on his way to the top of the boxing world.  Davis began boxing when he was just nine-years-old, after his mother took him and two of his brothers to the gym. They were constantly fighting each other and fighting in school. After about an hour of watching two kids around his age spar his mother asked if they wanted to sign up. The next day Keyshawn and his two brothers were in the gym training. Since then, Davis has won numerous titles and is now on his first elite high-performance squad following his win at the 2017 USA Boxing National Championships. Read more [...]

“Fight Night at the Capital” Open Workout Alert for the Public and Media

"Fight Night at The Capital" Open Workouts for the public and the media.  WHO:    RICHARD "Popeye The Sailor Man" RIVER,   UBF All Americas Light Heavyweight Champion,  Hartford, CT, 7-0 (6KOs). vs. "The Special One" SHARAD COLLIER,  2-Time N.E. Golden Gloves Champion, Hartfor, CT, Pro Debut. Plus these other pro boxers who will be in action June 16th..... OMAR "The Beast" BORDOY, JR. (5-0, 1 KO), Danbury, CT LUIS "Lobito" RIVERA (4-3), Hartford, CT JOSE MAYSONET (pro debut), Hartford, CT ALEXANDER "El Bravo" PICOT (2-5-1), Hartford, CT ANUEL ROSA (pro debut), New Haven, CT NATHAN MARTINEZ (pro debut), New Britain, CT JACOB "Lefty" MARRERO (pro debut), Bridgeport, CT JEFFREY TORRES (4-0, 2 KOs), New Have, CT WHEN: Monday, June 11, 2018 - 6:00 p.m. ET start WHERE: Read more [...]

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

HARTFORD, Conn. (June 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, June 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 - athleticism, L is for the looks." Universal Boxing Federation (UBF) All America light heavyweight Read more [...]