Rivera vs. Lee

Richard Rivera vs. Devaun Lee: Rivera by unanimous decision.

Rajon Chance vs. Travon Lawson: Lawson by split decision.

Demek Edmonds vs. Luis Miguel Valera: Edmonds by split decision.

Sharif Rahman vs. Kijonti Davis: Rahman by unanimous decision.

Jacob Marrero vs. Ryan Venable: Marrero by TKO in round 2.

Louis Maietta vs. Erick Matheus Alves: Maietta by TKO.

Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing is set to ignite the Mohegan Sun Arena featuring a high-stakes light heavyweight showdown. Richie “Popeye the Sailor Man” Rivera (25-2, 19 KOs) of East Hartford, Connecticut, is slated for a captivating homecoming as he steps into the ring against the formidable Devaun Lee (11-11-1, 6 KOs) in a 10-round bout.

Rivera, renowned for his athleticism and versatility in sports during his youth, has successfully carried over his dynamic prowess into the boxing ring, securing commendable positions across the major sanctioning bodies. His stellar record, alongside rankings including #5 WBA, #7 WBC, #9 IBF, and #14 WBO, positions him on the cusp of boxing stardom.

Mathew Obinna, known for his unyielding power and perfect knockout record, is set to make his U.S. debut. Nicknamed “The Wise Man” for his knockout proficiency, Obinna views this match as a monumental step in his career, aiming to maintain his record.

Star Boxing CEO Joe DeGuardia expressed enthusiasm for the event, highlighting the matchup between Rivera and Obinna as a pivotal moment in the Star Boxing’s “Slugfest at the Sun” series.

Fight card:

▪️Richie Rivera vs. Devaun Lee, 10 rounds, light heavyweight ▪️Rajon Chance vs. Travon Lawson, 8 rounds, junior featherweight ▪️Demek Edmonds vs. Luis Miguel Valera, 6 rounds, junior welterweight ▪️Sharif Rahman vs. Kijonti Davis, 6 rounds, middleweight ▪️Jacob Marrero vs. Ryan Venable, 4 rounds, junior welterweight ▪️Louis Maietta vs. Erick Alves, 4 rounds, super middleweight