Jean Carlos Rivera: record, next fight and profile →
ORLANDO – Undefeated Puerto Rican prospect Jean Carlos ‘Chapito’ Rivera, who is making his campaign in the Super Bantamweight division, signed a multi-year promotional contract with Top Rank®, the company that is lead by Hall of Fame promoter, Bob Arum.
Jason Sosa picked up his 13th straight win in grand style, knocking out Jerry Belmontes in the opening round of their Unimas-televised clash from Bayamon, Puerto Rico.
MIAMI, FLORIDA - Gary Shaw Productions rising stars, Jean Carlos "Chapito" Rivera (2-0, 1 KO) and Luis Paredes (2-0, 1 KO) both return to the ring on October 24, 2014 at the Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida. The 4-round bouts will take place on the undercard of Orlando Cruz vs. Ruben Tamayo. This marks the U.S. debut of both Rivera and Paredes who both hail from Puerto Rico. Paredes, who fights at the featherweight division, recorded his first knockout in his last outing. He'll look to do the same against an opponent TBA. With each fight, Paredes feels he's growing at a desirable pace.
PUERTO RICO - Gary Shaw Productions newly signed amateur stars, Luis Paredes and Jean "Chapito" Rivera will be making their pro debuts this Saturda, March 22 in Ponce, Puerto Rico, on the undercard of Jose Pedraza (15-0, 10 KOs) vs. Alberto Garza (26-6-1, 21 KOs). Both fighters speak on their upcoming bouts and fighting in their native land of Puerto Rico. Both fighters stand 5'7 with Paredes fighting at featherweight and Rivera campaigning at bantamweight. The 20-year old Luis Paredes will be facing Josue Class who will also be making his pro debut.