Star Boxing returns to the Mohegan Sun Arena on April 6th when light heavyweight Richie "Popeye the Sailor Man" Rivera (25-2, 19 KOs) returns to his home state of Connecticut against undefeated Nigerian Mathew "Wise Man" Obinna (23-0, 23 KOs), in a ten rounder. Rivera, from East Hartford, lost a split decision at cruiserweight to Badou Jack in 2022, and Jack went on to win a world title in his next fight. Rivera moved back down to light heavyweight but quietly lost his last fight in the Dominican Republic to undefeated Luis Antonio Tejada (9-0-1). Rivera has been an all-around notable athlete, playing football, baseball, basketball and having earned all-state honors as a swimmer in high school. His athleticism has translated to the boxing ring.

 

Opposing Rivera is Obinna, who has a perfect 100% KO ratio, having knocked out every man put in front of him in his professional career. Dubbed “The Wise Man” because his right hand has no problem teaching you a lesson, Obinna will be making his US debut in what is by far the biggest opportunity of his professional career.

 

Star Boxing CEO Joe DeGuardia had this to say about the Rivera-Obinna main event, “We are excited to be back at the beautiful Mohegan Sun on April 6th with this exciting fight card featuring Richie (Popeye) Rivera, our world rated light heavyweight. Popeye entertains in and out of the ring and the undefeated Mathew Obinna promises he will bring firepower against Popeye. Popeye is just steps away from a major title fight, and he aims to prove it against a fighter with a perfect KO ratio. Be sure to get tickets as you won’t want to miss this show!”

 

Tickets to “Slugfest at the Sun” are on sale now at www.StarBoxing.com.