Boxing Prodigy Carrington Poised for Title Shot, Faces Veteran Vivas on June 8
On June 8, rising featherweight contender Bruce “Shu Shu” Carrington will take a significant step towards a world title opportunity when he faces seasoned Mexican veteran Jose Enrique Vivas at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The bout will serve as the co-main event to the junior middleweight showdown between Puerto Rico’s Xander Zayas and Brazilian former titleholder Patrick Teixeira, which will be broadcast on ESPN, ESPN Deportes, and ESPN+ in the U.S., as well as Sky Sports in the U.K. and Ireland.
Carrington’s Rapid Rise
Carrington (11-0, 7 KOs), a 2020 U.S. Olympic Trials champion, has quickly made a name for himself since turning professional in October 2021. The 27-year-old Brooklyn native has already racked up five victories in 2023, including a second-round TKO over former world title challenger Jason Sanchez and a viral knockout of Bernard Torres that landed on ESPN’s “SportsCenter Top 10” in February.
“This is a big step up for me,” Carrington said. “I will finally be in the co-main event of a big show. It’s the best thing for my career right now, so I can let everyone know who I am. This fight will help me grow and get comfortable with this type of atmosphere. This opportunity will allow me to show I’m made for this.”
Vivas: A Formidable Opponent
Carrington’s opponent, Vivas (23-3, 12 KOs), is a tough Mexican veteran who has never been stopped. He bounced back from a loss to Joet Gonzalez last April with a first-round TKO over Jonathan Aguilar in February.
“Jose Enrique Vivas is a great dance partner,” Carrington said. “He’s never been stopped. He’s a really tough guy, but I like fighting tough guys. I get to show how not tough they are when it comes to facing me. I will be the first person to stop him. And it’s because of the way I’ve been training, how hard I’ve been training and what I know I’m going to bring to the table.”
With his sights set on a world title opportunity, Carrington is determined to make a statement against Vivas and continue his rapid rise through the featherweight ranks.
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