“MIGHTY” JOE JONES IN ACTION TONIGHT IN SPRINGFIELD, MASS

Tonight at the Massmutual Center in Springfield, Massachusetts, Split-T Management cruiserweight “Mighty” Joe Jones takes on Richard Rivera in the main event of a Star Boxing show.

Jones of Leesburg, Virginia has a record of 11-1 with eight knockouts, and the 24 year-old is riding a two fight win streak.

Jones is a six-year professional, who has a 1st round stoppage over previously undefeated Montez Brown (8-0).  In his last bout, Jones won a unanimous decision over Twon Smith on June 29th in Laurel, Maryland.

Rivera of Hartford has a record of 15-0 with 12 knockouts.  The 29 year-old, has been on a roll since turning professional in 2017 with notable wins over Kevin Cobbs (10-2), Jaime Solorio (12-3-2) and Brian Howard (14-2).  Rivera is coming off a 1st round stoppage over Juan Zapata on November 1st in Daytona Beach, Florida.

Jones was 197 lbs. at Thursday’s weigh-in.  Rivera was 191.5.

The fight can be seen live in the New England area on NESN at 9 PM ET or outside the New England region on FITE.TV PPV .

Also tonight, Split-T Management’s Marquis Moore battles Jeff Terrazas in Golden, Colorado in a super middleweight bout.

Moore of Colorado Springs is 9-0 with five knockouts.

The 28 year-old Moore was one of the top amateur boxers in the country as he compiled a record of 140-15, highlighted by representing Team USA in many international events including winning the World National Golden Gloves as well as winning the gold medal in numerous national championships including the 2012 Armed Forces Championships, 2013 and 2014 National Golden Gloves, 2015 National PAL and US Olympic Trials Qualifiers.