Uncasville, CT – Joe DeGuardiaߣs Star Boxing returns to the attractive Mohegan Solar Enviornment on April 6, 2024, as prime world rated gentle heavyweight RICHIE “POPEYE THE SAILOR MAN” RIVERA (E. Hartford, CT, 25-2 19KOs) makes his long-awaited return to Connecticut, in opposition to undefeated Nigerian, MATHEW “THE WISE MAN” OBINNA (Lagos, Nigeria, 23-0 23KOs), in a ten spherical gentle heavyweight bout.
Rivera, a Connecticut son, has been an all-around notable athlete way back to his pop warner days, enjoying soccer, baseball, basketball and having earned all-state honors as a swimmer in highschool. His athleticism has translated to the boxing ring, being extremely rated by all 4 main sanctioning our bodies – #5 WBA, #7 WBC, #9 IBF and #14 WBO (Cruiserweight). Rivera is predicted to be the following star to grace the ring at Star Boxing’s “Slugfest on the Solar,” Star Boxing’s fan pleasant collection at Mohegan Solar has thrilled followers with former World Champions, Joe Smith Jr., Demetrius Andrade and Kali Reis (now star of hit HBO collection True Detective), multi World Championship Challenger Delvin Rodriguez and quite a few different notables.
Opposing Rivera is undefeated Nigerian Mathew Obinna, who has an ideal 100% KO ratio, having knocked out each man put in entrance of him in his skilled profession. Dubbed “The Smart Man” as a result of his proper hand has no downside instructing you a lesson, Obinna can be making his US debut in what’s by far the most important alternative of his skilled profession.
Star Boxing CEO JOE DEGUARDIA had this to say in regards to the Rivera-Obinna predominant occasion, “We’re excited to be again on the lovely Mohegan Solar on April 6 with this thrilling battle card that includes Richie (Popeye) Rivera, our world rated gentle heavyweight. Popeye entertains out and in of the ring and the undefeated Mathew Obinna guarantees he’ll convey firepower in opposition to Popeye. Popeye is simply steps away from a serious title battle, and he goals to show it in opposition to a fighter with an ideal KO ratio. Remember to get tickets as you received’t need to miss this present!”
Tickets to “Slugfest on the Solar” are on sale now at www.StarBoxing.com and begin at simply $40. The evening of fights will characteristic a unbelievable card, together with a few of the greatest expertise within the space. Extra data can be introduced quickly relating to the undercard.
Roberto Villa is the CEO, Founder, Govt Author, Senior Editor of FightBook MMA. Has a ardour for Fight Sports activities and likewise a podcast host for Sitting Ringside. He’s additionally a former MMA fighter and Kickboxer.
