UNDEFEATED HARTFORD'S POWER PUNCHING RICHIE "POPEYE THE SAILOR MAN" RIVERA GIVES BACK
New York, September 11, 2019
Known for his heavy fists, charisma, and creative nickname, Hartford's undefeated power puncher, RICHIE "POPEYE THE SAILOR MAN" RIVERA (12-0 10KO's) is commonly found lacing up his gloves at the Hartford Boxing Center, preparing for his upcoming bout. If you were to meet Richie today, that would include preparing for his September 14, ABO America's Title defense at Resorts World Catskills when he steps in for his toughest test to date, former WBC FECARBOX champion, ISRAEL DUFUS (19-5 6KO's) at Star Boxing's "Catskills Clash II" on the undercard of heavyweight title contender, CARLOS TAKAM's (36-5-1 28KO's) US debut.
However, during the first two weeks of August, you wouldn't find Richie in the gym. Instead, Richie was 3,337 miles away in the "Land of the Eternal Spring," Guatemala. Understanding the need for giving back, Richie attended a mission trip to Guatemala, in an effort to bring food, clothing and needed everyday life essentials to the Guatemalan people.
How did this trip affect the ABO champion, "I got a dose of reality," Rivera said. "I believe we as Americans take a lot of things for granted," Rivera continued, "and this trip was a great experience for me to appreciate the little things in life that we overlook on a daily basis."
Returning to the US with a full heart, Rivera is even more determined to continue his rise in the boxing world, beggining with his September 14 title defense. With a win against Duffus, Rivera will find himself doing just that.
Watch the Richie "Popeye The Sailor Man" Rivera video, HERE.
INFO:
"CATSKILLS CLASH II" is promoted by Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing, on a thrilling night of fights from Resorts World Catskills, featuring elite heavyweight action in the main event as heavyweight title contender CARLOS TAKAM (France, 36-5-1 28KO's) takes on heavy-handed heavyweight, CRAIG LEWIS (Detroit, MI 14-3-1 8KO's). Also featured is New England, top undefeated prospects, "ACTION" ANTHONY LAUREANO (E. Hartford, CT 11-0 4KO's), defending his ABO America's Super Lightweight title against BRIAN "SWEET" JONES (Clarksville, TX 15-10 9KO's), who is coming off a massive upset KO over undefeated prospect Julian Sosa. Co-featured is RICHIE "POPEYE THE SAILOR MAN" RIVERA (Hartford, CT 12-0 10KO's) who returns to the Catskill's against ISRAEL "BUMAYE" DUFFUS (19-5 16KO's), in a fight between two hard punching bangers. On the undercard, undefeated welterweight, BOUBACAR SYLLA (Cincinnati, OH 10-0 7KO's) will take on the tough Mount Vernon, NY, product, JERMAIN CORLEY (3-6 1KO).
WATCH LIVE ON FITE.TV:
FITE, the world leader in the digital distribution of combat sports will stream the event live on the www.FITE.TV website, FITE mobile apps for iOS, Android, and the FITE channels of Amazon Fire, Android, Apple TV, and Roku on a PPV basis. The FITE PPV will stream all "Catskills Clash II," bouts and be available for just $14.99. Check availability in your area by going to the FITE.tv website.
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TICKETS:
Tickets for Star Boxing's "Catskills Clash II" are available now via ticketmaster.com. Tickets start at just $35. Purchase your tickets, HERE.
