Ray Oliveira Jr. and Scott Sullivan make their professional debut fights at Twin Rivers Casino in Rhode Island. The pair won with TKO's and are being trained by ex-New Bedford fighter Ray Oliveira who has turned to training since retiring from the ring. This is also his first pro fight as a trainer.
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++ Ex-fighter now trainer, Ray Oliveira, tapes his son, Ray Oliveira Jr's hands, as he and fellow New Bedford boxer Scott Sullivan make their professional debut fights at Twin Rivers Casino in Rhode Island.
2boxing Two New Bedford boxers, Ray Oliveira Jr. and Scott Sullivan make their professional debut fights at Twin Rivers Casino in Rhode Island. The duo is trained by ex-New Bedford fighter Ray Oliveira.
3boxing The first atteendee arrives to watch two New Bedford boxers, Ray Oliveira Jr. and Scott Sullivan make their professional debut fights at Twin Rivers Casino in Rhode Island. The duo is trained by ex-New Bedford fighter Ray Oliveira.
4boxing Ex-fighter Ray Oliveira prepares his fighters shorts for their professional debuts at Twin Rivers Casino in Rhode Island.
5boxing Ex-fighter now trainer, Ray Oliveira, tapes his son, Ray Oliveira Jr's hands, as he and fellow New Bedford boxer Scott Sullivan make their professional debut fights at Twin Rivers Casino in Rhode Island.
6boxing Ray Oliveira Jr. prepares for his debut professional fight by watching fights on his phone before taking to the ring himself.
7boxing Two New Bedford boxers, Scott Sullivan and Ray Oliveira Jr. shake hands before making their professional debut fights at Twin Rivers Casino in Rhode Island. The duo is trained by ex-New Bedford fighter Ray Oliveira.
8boxing Ray Oliveira looks on as his son Ray Oliveira Jr. warms up before entering the ring for the first time as a professiona fighter.
9boxing Ray Oliveira Jr. warms up before entering the ring for the first time as a professiona fighter.
10boxing Ray Oliveira, left, as some last motivational words with his son Ray Oliveira Jr. before he takes to the ring for his professional boxing debut.
11boxing Ray Oliveira Jr. fights as a professional for the first time against fellow neo-pro Angel Valdez. Ray won in the third round with a TKO.
12boxing Ray Oliveira, right, and his coaching staff watch Ray Oliveira Jr. fight from the sidelines.
13boxing Ray Oliveira Jr. fights as a professional for the first time against fellow neo-pro Angel Valdez. Ray won in the third round with a TKO.
14boxing Ray Oliveira Jr., left, connects against Angel Valdez.
15boxing Ray Oliveira Jr. fights as a professional for the first time against fellow neo-pro Angel Valdez. Ray won in the third round with a TKO.
16boxing Ray Oliveira Jr. fights as a professional for the first time against fellow neo-pro Angel Valdez. Ray won in the third round with a TKO.
17boxing Ray Oliveira Jr. fights as a professional for the first time against fellow neo-pro Angel Valdez. Ray won in the third round with a TKO.
18boxing Ray Oliveira Jr. fights as a professional for the first time against fellow neo-pro Angel Valdez. Ray won in the third round with a TKO.
19boxing Ray Oliveira Jr. fights as a professional for the first time against fellow neo-pro Angel Valdez. Ray won in the third round with a TKO.
20boxing Ray Oliveira Jr. fights as a professional for the first time against fellow neo-pro Angel Valdez. Ray won in the third round with a TKO.
21boxing Ray Oliveira Jr. fights as a professional for the first time against fellow neo-pro Angel Valdez. Ray won in the third round with a TKO.
22boxing Supporters of the two boxers from New Bedford cheer from the stands.
23boxing Ray Oliveira Jr. fights as a professional for the first time against fellow neo-pro Angel Valdez. Ray won in the third round with a TKO.
24boxing Ray Oliveira Jr. is greeted by a young fan after taking his first professional victory at Twin Rivers Casino.
25boxing Two New Bedford boxers, Ray Oliveira Jr. and Scott Sullivan make their professional debut fights at Twin Rivers Casino in Rhode Island. The duo is trained by ex-New Bedford fighter Ray Oliveira.
26boxing Ex-New Bedford fighter Ray Oliveira waits in anticipation for his two fighters Ray Oliveira Jr, son,. and Scott Sullivan to make their professional debuts at Twin Rivers Casino in Rhode Island.
27boxing New Bedford fighter Scott Sullivan is a ball of nerves as he prepares for his debut professional fight at Twin Rivers Casino in Rhode Island. He is trained by ex-New Bedford fighter Ray Oliveira.
28boxing Ex-New Bedford fighter Ray Oliveira tapes the hands of Scott Sullivan as he prepares to make his professional fight debut at Twin Rivers Casino in Rhode Island.
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++ Ray Oliveira motivates New Bedford neo-pro Scott Sullivan, before he enters the ring for the first time as a pro at Twin Rivers Casino in Rhode Island.
30boxing PHOTO PETER PEREIRA/The Standard-Times
++ Scott Sullivan warms up as trainer Ray Oliveira waits for one of his two fighters to make their professional debuts at Twin Rivers Casino in Rhode Island. The duo is trained by ex-New Bedford fighter Ray Oliveira.
31boxing PHOTO PETER PEREIRA/The Standard-Times
++ Ex-New Bedford fighter Ray Oliveira tapes the hands of Scott Sullivan as he prepares to make his professional fight debut at Twin Rivers Casino in Rhode Island.
32boxing PHOTO PETER PEREIRA/The Standard-Times
++ Ray Oliveira motivates New Bedford neo-pro Scott Sullivan, before he enters the ring for the first time as a pro at Twin Rivers Casino in Rhode Island.
33boxing nspector Joe Apice signs off on the wrappings of New Bedford fighter Scott Sullivan before he enters the ring for the first time as a professional. Two New Bedford boxers, Ray Oliveira Jr. and Scott Sullivan make their professional debut fights at Twin Rivers Casino in Rhode Island. The duo is trained by ex-New Bedford fighter Ray Oliveira.
34boxing New Bedford neo-pro Scott Sullivan walks towards the ring for his debut professional fight.
35boxing New Bedford neo-pro Scott Sullivan fights against Moises Rivera. Scott would win in the second with a TKO.
36boxing New Bedford neo-pro Scott Sullivan fights against Moises Rivera. Scott would win in the second with a TKO.
37boxing New Bedford neo-pro Scott Sullivan fights against Moises Rivera. Scott would win in the second with a TKO.
38boxing A judge looks on as New Bedford neo-pro Scott Sullivan fights against Moises Rivera. Scott would win in the second with a TKO
39boxing New Bedford neo-pro Scott Sullivan fights against Moises Rivera. Scott would win in the second with a TKO.
40boxing Two New Bedford boxers, Ray Oliveira Jr. and Scott Sullivan make their professional debut fights at Twin Rivers Casino in Rhode Island. The duo is trained by ex-New Bedford fighter Ray Oliveira.
41boxing The referee stops the fight as New Bedford neo-pro Scott Sullivan takes his first professional victory against Moises Rivera
42boxing New Bedford's Scott Sullivan looks for his father in the crowd after taking his professional debut victory against Moises Rivera at Twin Rivers Casino in Rhode Island. The duo is trained by ex-New Bedford fighter Ray Oliveira.
43boxing Scott Sullivan is overjoyed to take his first professional victory at his debut fight against Moises Rivera at Twin Rivers Casino in Rhode Island.
44boxing Scott Sullivan is overjoyed to take his first professional victory at his debut fight against Moises Rivera at Twin Rivers Casino in Rhode Island.
45boxing Two New Bedford boxers, Ray Oliveira Jr. and Scott Sullivan make their professional debut fights at Twin Rivers Casino in Rhode Island. The duo is trained by ex-New Bedford fighter Ray Oliveira.
46boxing The gloves are removed after Scott Sullivan takes his first win as a professional fighter in his debut fight.
47boxing Two New Bedford boxers, Ray Oliveira Jr. and Scott Sullivan make their professional debut fights at Twin Rivers Casino in Rhode Island. The duo is trained by ex-New Bedford fighter Ray Oliveira.