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'''José Antonio Rivera''' (born April 7, 1973) is an American professional ] in the ] (154 ]) division.


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His record is 39-6-1 (24 ]). He is a former WBA welterweight and ] world super welterweight champion. He is of ] descent.
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== Background ==
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Jose Antonio Rivera was born on April 7, 1973 in ]. When he was 8 years old, he defined his dream to become a world champion boxer. He grew up with his four siblings and his single mother. His mother died when he was 10. From ages 10 to 15, he struggled to maintain himself, traveling from home to home. Finally, he was sent to Puerto Rico and he dropped out of school. He worked in the fields of Puerto Rico as a day laborer. One day, when Rivera was 15, his Aunt visited him; he begged her to take him back to the United States. He told her that for the first time in his life, he believed in himself. Rivera returned to the States with his Aunt, re-enrolled in school, and re-ignited his dream to become a world champion boxer.
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At 16, Rivera started the pursuit of his dream. Rivera began his boxing training at the Worcester Boys & Girls Club where he was a student of Carlos Garcia, a highly regarded boxing coach. In his young amateur career he started with a record of 35-10. He did so by fighting older and more experienced boxers. As a result, he became a well experienced fighter at a young age.
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'''José Antonio Rivera''' (born April 7, 1973) is an American ] of ] descent. He is a former WBA welterweight and super welterweight champion.<ref>"." Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: ''The Philadelphia Inquirer'', April 30, 2006, p. I05 (subscription required).</ref><ref>"April 17," in "." Allentown, Pennsylvania: ''The Morning Call'', April 1, 2004, p. C5 (subscription required).</ref><ref>"." Carlisle, Pennsylvania: ''The Sentinel'', April 11, 2004, p. C10 (subscription required).</ref>


== Professional career == == Professional career ==
October 1992 marked the date Jose became a professional boxer. From here he fought his way to becoming Massachusetts State Champion twice, the USBA Regional Champion, the IBO World Champion, and the NABA Champion. October 1992 marked the date Jose became a professional boxer. From here he fought his way to becoming Massachusetts State Champion twice, the USBA Regional Champion, the IBO World Champion, and the NABA Champion.


On September 13, 2003, in Germany, Jose fought unbeaten European Champion ] and walked away with the WBA Welterweight Championship of the World. On September 13, 2003, in Germany, Jose fought unbeaten European Champion Michel Trabant and walked away with the WBA Welterweight Championship of the World.


On April 2, 2005, in his defense of the WBA title, Jose lost a very close split decision to his challenger ]. On April 2, 2005, in his defense of the WBA title, Jose lost a very close split decision to his challenger ].
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On May 6, 2006, Jose would move up a weight class to Junior Middleweight and fight Champion ]. He managed to knock him down five times and won to become the new WBA Champion. On May 6, 2006, Jose would move up a weight class to Junior Middleweight and fight Champion ]. He managed to knock him down five times and won to become the new WBA Champion.


On January 6, 2007, Jose defended his new WBA title against ] but lost in a ninth round TKO (Technical Knock Out). On January 6, 2007, Jose defended his new WBA title against ] but lost in a ninth-round TKO (Technical Knock Out).


In October he was KOd by ]. He had announced his intention to retire before that fight, and did so. In October he was KOd by ]. He had announced his intention to retire before that fight, and did so.


Jose made a brief one-fight comeback in August 2008, beating Clarence Taylor in an 8-round decision, then retired again after suffering a hand injury. He plans to make a second comeback in his hometown of Worcester, Mass., on May 20, 2011, against Luis Maysonet. Jose made a brief one-fight comeback in August 2008, beating Clarence Taylor in an 8-round decision, then retired again after suffering a hand injury. He plans to make a second comeback in his hometown of Worcester, Mass., on May 20, 2011, against Luis Maysonet.

== Employment ==
As of 2006 he is working as a ] in his hometown, ].

Self-Employed - ] Associate.{{Citation needed|date=March 2007}}


== See also == == See also ==
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== References ==
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== External links == == External links ==
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Latest revision as of 11:35, 16 December 2024

Puerto Rican boxer
Jose Antonio Rivera
José Antonio Rivera in October 2007
Born (1973-04-07) April 7, 1973 (age 51)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Other namesEl Gallo
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights50
Wins43
Wins by KO25
Losses6
Draws1
No contests0

José Antonio Rivera (born April 7, 1973) is an American professional boxer of Puerto Rican descent. He is a former WBA welterweight and super welterweight champion.

Professional career

October 1992 marked the date Jose became a professional boxer. From here he fought his way to becoming Massachusetts State Champion twice, the USBA Regional Champion, the IBO World Champion, and the NABA Champion.

On September 13, 2003, in Germany, Jose fought unbeaten European Champion Michel Trabant and walked away with the WBA Welterweight Championship of the World.

On April 2, 2005, in his defense of the WBA title, Jose lost a very close split decision to his challenger Luis Collazo.

On May 6, 2006, Jose would move up a weight class to Junior Middleweight and fight Champion Alejandro Garcia. He managed to knock him down five times and won to become the new WBA Champion.

On January 6, 2007, Jose defended his new WBA title against Travis Simms but lost in a ninth-round TKO (Technical Knock Out).

In October he was KOd by Daniel Santos. He had announced his intention to retire before that fight, and did so.

Jose made a brief one-fight comeback in August 2008, beating Clarence Taylor in an 8-round decision, then retired again after suffering a hand injury. He plans to make a second comeback in his hometown of Worcester, Mass., on May 20, 2011, against Luis Maysonet.

See also

References

  1. "The Week in Sports." Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: The Philadelphia Inquirer, April 30, 2006, p. I05 (subscription required).
  2. "April 17," in "Pro Boxing." Allentown, Pennsylvania: The Morning Call, April 1, 2004, p. C5 (subscription required).
  3. "Boxing Schedule." Carlisle, Pennsylvania: The Sentinel, April 11, 2004, p. C10 (subscription required).

External links

Sporting positions
Minor world boxing titles
VacantTitle last held byKevin Lueshing IBO welterweight champion
April 25, 1997 – 1998
Vacated 		VacantTitle next held byDingaan Thobela
Major world boxing titles
New title WBA (Regular) welterweight champion
September 13, 2003–April 2, 2005 		Succeeded byLuis Collazo
Preceded byAlejandro García WBA light middleweight champion
May 6, 2006–January 6, 2007 		Succeeded byTravis Simms
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