Bruce ‘Shu Shu’ Carrington Aims for KO Win Against Jose Enrique Vivas in Co-Feature at MSG

On June 8, 2024, promising featherweight contender Bruce “Shu Shu” Carrington (11-0, 7 KOs) returns to action against Mexican veteran Jose Enrique Vivas (23-3, 12 KOs) at The Theater at Madison Square Garden. This bout will be the co-feature to Xander Zayas vs. Patrick Teixeira. The entire card will be promoted by Top Rank and be broadcast live on ESPN, ESPN Deportes & ESPN+. Sky Sports will broadcast the event in the UK & Ireland. Following a recent training session in Las Vegas, “Shu Shu” spoke on his upcoming fight. The following quotes are from a Top Rank press release.

Bruce Carrington Ready for Next Fight Against Jose Enrique Vivas

Bruce Carrington Next Fight vs. Jose Enrique Vivas

The 2020 U.S. Olympic Trials champion has rapidly made a name for himself in the featherweight division with his swagger and eye-catching power. Five wins in 2023 – were followed by a devastating KO win in February against Bernard Torres.

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The win against Torres showed the direction the Brooklyn native is going, and Carrington has spoken on the importance of progression: “This is a big step up for me. 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 ofatmosphere. This opportunity will allow me to show I’m made for this.”

Aim for Vivas Fight

Speaking on his opponent, “Shu Shu” said: “Jose Enrique Vivas is a great dance partner. 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.”

He continued: “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. It’s just like in my last two fights. It’s about how I have been feeling.”

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The Brooklyn fighter also spoke on mentality: “I’m an old-school fighter. I go in there to hurt. I go in there to dominate in dramatic fashion. I have that mentality. And I feel that’s what separates the boys from the men. That’s what separates the champions from the greats.”