I will be the first to stop Vivas » June 4, 2024

WBO #4, WBC #7, IBF #12 Featherweight Bruce “Shu Shu” Carrington (11-0, 7 KOs) is on the verge of a world title opportunity. But first, he’ll have to defeat tough Jose Enrique Vivas (23-3, 12 KOs) in a 10-round match on ESPN Saturday at the Theater at Madison Square Garden. Carrington-Vivas will serve as a co-feature to the junior middleweight showdown between Xander Zayas and former world champion Patrick Teixeira.

“Jose Enrique Vivas is a great dance partner,” Carrington said. “He was never arrested. He’s a really tough guy, but I like fighting tough guys. I can show how they are not harsh towards me. I will be the first person to stop him. And it’s because of the way I’ve trained, the intensity I’ve trained with and what I know I’m going to bring. It’s like my last two fights. It’s about how I feel.

“I’m an old school fighter. I’m going there to hurt. I’m going there to dominate in dramatic fashion. I have this mentality. And I think that’s what separates boys from men. This is what differentiates the champions from the greats.