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3rd annual USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame reception

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Sen. John McCain to be honored

Τάξη του 2019 ceremonyαυτή την Παρασκευή at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Λουιζιάνα

COLORADO SPRINGS, Αγκαλιά. (Δεκέμβριος 11, 2019) -Senator John McCain will be posthumously presented a Lifetime Achievement Award for his tireless work to protect boxers and elevate the sport this Friday night at a special ceremony during the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame reception at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Λουιζιάνα.

The HOF reception is being held in conjunction with the ongoing 2020 Η.Π.Α.. Olympic Team Trials for Boxing and 2019 National Championships at the Lake Charles Civic Center. The finals of the Olympic Trials will be held Sunday, Δεκέμβριος. 15, at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Καζίνο. Hall of Fame broadcasterAl Bernstein from Showtime Sports will serve as the event’s emcee for the third year in a row.

The USA Boxing Alumni Association’s third HOF class also includes three Olympic gold-medalists, “Big” George Foreman, Mark Brelandκαι“Smokin’” Joe Frazier, as well as legendary coachesΑλ Μίτσελ καιRay Rodgers.

The late Sen. McCain boxed at the U.S. Naval Academy, where the 5’ 7” lightweight competed three years as a fearless boxer who reportedly always came forward, never reversing gears. In his final year, he managed the battalion boxing team to a brigade championship.

“Our family believes our father would accept this award graciously as a very high honor,” daughterMegan McCain said on behalf of the McCain family. “The courage, character and action needed to step into the ring is something he felt very strongly about.

“He learned many life lessons through boxing, including the value of fitness, πειθαρχία, individual performance training and operating as part of a team. Boxers run up against opposition they have no idea how to attack or defend against, yet they figure it out and learn about themselves, as well as develop endurance during the process.”

“Senator McCain was a true ally to the sport, having personally understood the courage and risk-taking required from those who enter the ring,"ΕίπεΓhris Cugliari, USA Boxing Alumni Association Executive Director. Throughout his career in politics, USA Boxing communicated with his office numerous times as part of a collaborative effort to safeguard the future of Olympic style, ερασιτεχνική πυγμαχία, and Senator McCain never hesitated to offer to do more for our athletes. For this and many other reasons, the USA Boxing Alumni Association looks forward to honoring his legacy this weekend.”

Confirmed special guests include 1988 Χρυσό Ολυμπιακό μετάλλιοAndrew Maynard, three-time National AAU Coach of the Year (1972-76-77) Joe Clough, 1984 Olympic gold medalist Frank Τάιτκαι ο αδελφός τουΘωμάς, 1972 ΟλυμπίουTim Dement, 2002 Εθνικό Golden Gloves πρωταθλητήςJaidon Codringtion, 1980 Olympic QualifierJackie Beard, 1981 Ολυμπιακοί Αγώνες ΕφήβωνGlen Modicue, four-time National championEric Kelly, 1988 Eastern Olympic Qualifier championJohn Scully, Obie Beard, Mark Lanton και οStephensbrothers –Donald, Αντώνιος καιΚαθίκι.

HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE USA BOXING ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Created to champion a lifelong, αμοιβαία επωφελείς σχέσεις μεταξύ του USA Boxing και των αποφοίτων του, –μπόξερ, αξιωματούχοι, προπονητές και λάτρεις της πυγμαχίας — Ο Σύλλογος Αποφοίτων συνδέει γενιές πρωταθλητών, εμπνέει και δίνει πίσω στους μελλοντικούς πρωταθλητές πυγμαχίας της USA Boxing, μέσα και έξω από το δακτύλιο.

The USA Boxing Alumni Association is open to anyone who has a love for boxing and would like to stay connected with amateur boxing. Members are granted access to a wide variety of special events host by the Alumni Association, including the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame reception.

Για ένταξη στον Σύλλογο Αποφοίτων, απλά εγγραφείτε στοalumni@usaboxing.org για ένα $40.00 ετησίως συνδρομή μέλους. Τα νέα μέλη θα λάβουν ένα μπλουζάκι, μπρελόκ και ηλεκτρονικό πορτοφόλι.

ΚΑΤΗΓΟΡΙΑ ΤΟΥ 2017: The charter class was headed byMuhammad Ali καιEvander Holyfield, in addition to veteran coachesRoosevelt Sanders καιTom Coulter.

ΚΑΤΗΓΟΡΙΑ ΤΟΥ 2018: Η.Π.Α.. Olympic Team medalists and world (επαγγελματίας) championsRoy Jones, Jr., Andre Ward καιClaressa Shields, as well as former USA Boxing National Director of CoachingEmanuel Steward and veteran USA Boxing officialTom Cleary.

ΠΛΗΡΟΦΟΡΙΕΣ:

www.usaboxing.org

Έξαψη: @USABoxing, @USABoxingAlumni

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ΠΕΡΙ Η.Π.Α:  Η αποστολή του USA Boxing θα είναι να επιτρέψει στους αθλητές και τους προπονητές των Ηνωμένων Πολιτειών να επιτύχουν διαρκή ανταγωνιστική αριστεία, αναπτύξουν χαρακτήρα, υποστηρίζει το άθλημα της πυγμαχίας, και να προωθήσουν και να αναπτύξουν την πυγμαχία Ολυμπιακού στυλ στις Ηνωμένες Πολιτείες. Η ευθύνη της USA Boxing δεν είναι μόνο να παράγει ολυμπιακό χρυσό, αλλά και να επιβλέπει και να διοικεί κάθε πτυχή της ερασιτεχνικής πυγμαχίας στις Ηνωμένες Πολιτείες.

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Simply The Best! Mark Breland

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Τάξη του 2019 ceremony Dec. 13 at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Λουιζιάνα

COLORADO SPRINGS, Αγκαλιά. (Δεκέμβριος 3, 2019) – Arguably the greatest American amateur boxer of all-time, Mark Breland will be inducted into the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame on Friday night, Δεκέμβριος 13, during a special Class of 2019 ceremony at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Λουιζιάνα.

The HOF reception is being held in conjunction with the 2020 Η.Π.Α.. Olympic Team Trials for Boxing and 2019 Πανελλήνιο Πρωτάθλημα, Δεκέμβριος. 7-15, at the Lake Charles Civic Center. The finals of the Olympic Trials will be held Sunday, Δεκέμβριος. 15, at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Καζίνο. Hall of Fame broadcasterAl Bernstein from Showtime Sports will serve as the event’s emcee for the third year in a row.

The USA Boxing Alumni Association’s third HOF class also includes two other Olympic gold-medalists, “Big” George Foremanκαι “Smokin’” Joe Frazier, as well as legendary coachesΑλ Μίτσελ καιRay Rodgers. 

Sen. John McCain will be posthumously presented a special Lifetime Achievement Award for his tireless work to protect boxers and elevate the sport.

“I’m very happy to be inducted into the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame,” Breland said. “It really means a lot, especially going in this year with Foreman and Frazier. I guess it proves I’ve done a lot in boxing. I’m happy to be going in. I had a lot of fun in USA Boxing. To be going into the same Hall of Fame withΈβαντερ (Holyfield) (Μωάμεθ) Είναι, Επιστάτης, Frazier…champs like that, it’s something for me to be with them.”

Breland, ειρωνικώς, first got into boxing at the age of eight, due to him being brought to his first boxing match, Frazier-Ali I, at Madison Square Garden. “We were up in the top seats,” the Brooklyn-born and raised Breland remembered like it was yesterday. “The crowd, the atmosphere…all I could think of was, wow!  I didn’t realize until I got older that there were so many stars there watching Ali and Frazier, because they were all at ringside.

“The next day I went to a gym. I was really skinny, small, but I came back the next day. I enjoyed working out and fell in love with boxing. I wanted to box in big tournaments. This is what I wanted to do, but I had hid boxing from my parents. They knew I had I played football, but that was okay with them, because unlike in boxing, we had a helmet. I won at the Junior Olympics and it was in the papers. I saw it and thought my mother was going to kill me. My mother asked me why I hadn’t told her, so I invited her to watch me fight in the Golden Gloves. She was in one of the front rows, but afterwards when I asked her what she thought when I knocked out my opponent, she said she didn’t see it because she had closed her eyes.”

Breland went on to become a five-time New York Golden Gloves champion with a 21-0 ρεκόρ, συμπεριλαμβανομένου 19 knockouts, 14 coming in the opening round. In 1982, Breland captured a gold medal at the prestigious World Championships in Munich, Γερμανία, after which he was named the No. 1 welterweight in the world by AIBA. He was also selected as Boxer of the Year (1982) by USAABF.

Στο 1984 Ολυμπιακοί Αγώνες, held in Los Angeles, Breland fought his way to a gold medal,

along with eight of his American teammates: Paul Gonzalez, Steve McCrory, Meldrick Τέιλορ, Pernell Whitaker, Jerry Page,Frank Tate, Henry Tillman καιTyrell Biggs.

Breland, who completed his amateur career with an amazing 110-1 (73 KOs) ρεκόρ, appeared to be cooler than the other side of the pillow on a hot, steamy night. No real celebrations after he won gold, to the contrary, Mark was emotionless, the same as he still is today as a trainer of champions.

“I’ve always been really laid back,” he explained. “I just remember raising my hands. At an Olympic press conference, I was asked if I was happy, and I just said I was glad it was over. I guess I didn’t seem excited. I was happy but calm. It’s the same way now (as a trainer); it’s just me. I’m happy to win and happy to be doing what I do.”

“Mark’s dominance over his competition throughout his USA Boxing career cements him as a legend,” commentedΓhris Cugliari, Εκτελεστικός Διευθυντής της Ένωσης Αποφοίτων Πυγμαχίας των ΗΠΑ. “His ring intelligence, commitment to his craft, and ability to fight at any pace against any style makes him a tremendous example for today’s group of amateur champions. It has been a long time coming, but the Alumni Association looks forward to reflecting on his accomplishments and honoring Mark in Louisiana.”

Confirmed special guests include 1988 Χρυσό Ολυμπιακό μετάλλιοAndrew Maynard, three-time National AAU Coach of the Year (1972-76-77) Joe Clough, 1984 Olympic gold medalist Frank Τάιτκαι ο αδελφός τουΘωμάς, 1972 ΟλυμπίουTim Dement, 2002 Εθνικό Golden Gloves πρωταθλητήςJaidon Codringtion, 1980 Olympic QualifierJackie Beard, 1981 Ολυμπιακοί Αγώνες ΕφήβωνGlen Modicue, four-time National championEric Kelly, 1988 Eastern Olympic Qualifier championJohn Scully, Obie Beard, Mark Lanton και οStephensbrothers –Donald, Αντώνιος καιΚαθίκι.

HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE USA BOXING ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Created to champion a lifelong, αμοιβαία επωφελείς σχέσεις μεταξύ του USA Boxing και των αποφοίτων του, –μπόξερ, αξιωματούχοι, προπονητές και λάτρεις της πυγμαχίας — Ο Σύλλογος Αποφοίτων συνδέει γενιές πρωταθλητών, εμπνέει και δίνει πίσω στους μελλοντικούς πρωταθλητές πυγμαχίας της USA Boxing, μέσα και έξω από το δακτύλιο.

The USA Boxing Alumni Association is open to anyone who has a love for boxing and would like to stay connected with amateur boxing. Members are granted access to a wide variety of special events host by the Alumni Association, including the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame reception.

Για ένταξη στον Σύλλογο Αποφοίτων, απλά εγγραφείτε στοalumni@usaboxing.org για ένα $40.00 ετησίως συνδρομή μέλους. Τα νέα μέλη θα λάβουν ένα μπλουζάκι, μπρελόκ και ηλεκτρονικό πορτοφόλι.

Breland made his much-anticipated pro debut November 15, 1984, at the famed Madison Square Garden, defeating Dwight Williams by way of a six-round unanimous decision. During his illustrious pro career (1984-1997), Breland compiled a sterling 35-3-1 (35 KOs) record and he was a two-time World welterweight champion.

The 56-year-old Breland, who once trained the late, μεγάλος 1992 US OlympianVernon Forrest, currently trains another great USA Boxing alumni and 2008 Χάλκινος Ολυμπιονίκης, Deontay Γουάιλντερ, the reigning World Boxing Council heavyweight champion.

“Once I started boxing in the amateurs,” Breland concluded, “I started progressing. I learned a lot from other amateurs like different styles. Boxers from New York/New Jersey had different styles than boxers from Georgia/Florida, and fighting Cubans was completely different. I was beating up a Cuban fighter, but every time I hit him, somehow, they took away a point from me. I knew right away that I had to knock him out to win, and they did end up stopping the fight.”

ΚΑΤΗΓΟΡΙΑ ΤΟΥ 2017: The charter class was headed byMuhammad Ali καιEvander Holyfield, in addition to veteran coachesRoosevelt Sanders καιTom Coulter.

ΚΑΤΗΓΟΡΙΑ ΤΟΥ 2018: Η.Π.Α.. Olympic Team medalists and world (επαγγελματίας) championsRoy Jones, Jr., Andre Ward καιClaressa Shields, as well as former USA Boxing National Director of CoachingEmanuel Steward and veteran USA Boxing officialTom Cleary.

ΠΛΗΡΟΦΟΡΙΕΣ:

www.usaboxing.org

Έξαψη: @USABoxing, @USABoxingAlumni

Instagram: @USABoxing

Facebook: /USABoxing

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Men’s Field for 2020 Η.Π.Α.. Olympic Team Trials for Boxing Set

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Αγκαλιά. (Νοέμβριος 26, 2019) – Sixty-four of the nation’s top male amateur boxers will compete at the upcoming 2020 Η.Π.Α.. Olympic Team Trials for Boxing in Lake Charles, Λουιζιάνα, Δεκέμβριος 9-16.

Συνολικά 479 boxers competed in the four qualifying tournaments with hopes of advancing to Lake Charles. The top two boxers in each weight division will advance to the next stage of the selection procedures this January in Colorado Springs and compete for a chance to represent Team USA at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020.

Here is a closer look at the boxers stepping into the ring in the eight men’s weight divisions.

Flyweight/114 lbs./52 kg

The flyweight division will feature multiple exciting matchups, as all eight boxers will be looking to represent Team USA next year and follow in 2016 Olympic bronze medalists Nico Hernandez’ footsteps. 2019 World Championships team member and 2018 Elite National ChampionMichael Angeletti (Άνοιξη, Τέξας) has hopes of using his great deal of international experience he gained this year to lead the pack, while two-time flyweight national champion (’16 and ’17) Fernando Martinez (Φοίνιξ, Αριζόνα.) will want to return to the top of the podium. 2018 Elite National Championships runner-upAbraham Perez (Αλμπουκέρκη, N.m) has hopes of redemption to take the title. YoungsterRay Ray Robinson(Cincinnati, Οχάιο) punched his ticket to Lake Charles by winning the Eastern Elite Qualifier in his home state and his elite debut, καιJose Nieves (Avenel, Ν.Ι.) grabbed the title at the Last Chance Qualifier in Oxnard over an impressive field.Roscoe Hill is the second boxer from Spring, Texas to qualify in this division following his silver medal-effort at the Western Elite Qualifier in Reno. Los Angeles duoAnthony Herrera καιAnthony Olascuaga round out the field. Herrera was victorious in Reno and Olascuaga finished second in Oxnard.

Bantamweight/125 lbs./57 kg

After falling short on his Olympic-qualification run in 2016,Δούκας Ράγκαν (Cincinnati, Οχάιο) has been one of Team USA’s most successful boxers leading into the tournament, winning multiple international medals including a silver at the 2017 Elite World Championships and 2019 Pan American Αγώνες. Ωστόσο, a mix of youth and veterans will make this division one to watch.David Navarro (Λος Άντζελες, Καλιφόρνια.) finished third at the 2018 Elite National Championships, but punched his ticket following Raymond Ford’s move to the professional ranks.Japhethlee Llamido(Norwalk, Καλιφόρνια.) καιRashiem Jefferson (Φιλαδέλφεια, Pa.) had impressive runs at the Western and Eastern Qualifiers to earn the championship at those events, ενώJonathan Mansour (La Mesa, Καλιφόρνια.) defeated an impressive field in Oxnard, Καλιφόρνια. to head to Lake Charles with momentum on his side.Bruce Carrington (Μπρούκλιν, Ν.Υ.), a competitor in the 2016 Η.Π.Α.. Olympic Team Trials for Boxing, καιKevin Montano(Concord, Καλιφόρνια.), have a great deal of experience on the national and international stage to make things interesting, ενώXavian Ramirez (Ανάγνωση, Pa.) qualified for the trials after just recently moving up to the elite division.

Lightweight/138 lbs./63 kg

Arguably the deepest male division at the trials, the competition for the top two spots will be one of the toughest and most exciting of the week. 2019 Pan American Games and World Championships silver medalistKeyshawn Davis(Norfolk, Va.) has dominated on the national stage the previous two years, and will hope to continue his run, but will have stiff competition from the other seven boxers in this bracket. 2018 USA Boxing Elite National Championships silver medalistsDalis Kaleiopu(Waianae, Χαβάη) will be looking for redemption after his close bout in the finals last year against Davis. 2015 Junior World Championships silver medalistsHarley mederos (New York, Ν.Υ.) hopes to repeat his impressive performance from the 2019 Eastern Elite Qualifier, ενώ 2019 Western Elite Qualifier ChampionCharlie Sheehy (Brisbane, Καλιφόρνια.) looks to return to the USA Boxing High Performance squad after being a member in 2018. 2019 Last Chance Qualifier ChampionErnesto Mercado (Pomona, Καλιφόρνια.) made the transition to the elite division easily after dominating throughout this year on the youth stage, including an international gold medal in March.Israel Rodriguez (Ταπεινός, Τέξας) surprised many when he took the second spot at the 2019 Eastern Qualifier, which will be a huge confidence booster in Lake Charles, καιMarcell Davidson (Shawnee, Μάιος.) has the goods to reach the finals. Another boxer making the transition to elite this year, Daniel Garcia(Westminster, Colo.), secured the final spot after a strong performance in Oxnard, including a close matchup against Mercado in the finals.

Welterweight/152 lbs./69 kg

2017 Παγκόσμιο Πρωτάθλημα χάλκινο μετάλλιοFreudis Rojas Jr. (Λας Βέγκας, Νεβάδα.)  και 2019 Pan American Games bronze medalistDelante Johnson (Κλίβελαντ, Οχάιο) headline a strong welterweight division.Marques Valle (Wesley Chapel, Fla.) surprised many at last year’s Elite National Championships, defeating some of Team USA’s top competitors, to secure his spot.Kelvin Davis(Norfolk, Va.), the older brother of Keyshawn Davis, will be looking to pick up where he left off in Ohio, ενώVictor Aranda (Βήμα, Τέξας) enters as the Western Elite Qualifier Champion. Lavars Carter (Cincinnati, Οχάιο) earned the final spot, and could see a potential third matchup against Johnson, as they met in Salt Lake last year and the finals of the Last Chance Qualifier, with Carter winning in Salt Lake and Johnson in Oxnard.Wayne Bourdreaux (Marrero, Ο.) will be looking for a strong performance, as he is one of the few Louisiana natives in the field, καιMorris Young (Chesaning, Μιχ.) will be hoping to improve on his silver medal performance in Reno.

Middleweight/165 lbs./75 kg

Expected to be another weight division with exciting matchups, the middleweight division has the potential to see a fourth finals matchup between 2019 Pan American Games bronze medalistΤροία Isley (Alexandra, Va.) και 2018 Elite National ChampionJavier Martinez(Μιλγουόκι, Wisc.). Isley took the national title in 2016 και 2017 over Martinez, while Martinez was victorious in 2018. Ωστόσο, both boxers will have to get through six talented boxers that will be hungry to end their finals runs.Kahshad Elliot(Plainfield, Ν.Ι.), Joseph Hicks (Grand Rapids, Μιχ.) καιAntonio Garcia (Anaheim, Καλιφόρνια.) were crowned champions at the three qualifiers, and will look to continue their winning ways in Louisiana.Alexis Chaparro (New York, Ν.Υ.), Francis Hogan (Weymouth, Μάζα.) καιAlex Chisholm (Hialeah Gardens, Fla.) showed why they should not be underestimated with their qualifying performances and will be tough to get through in this bracket.

Light Heavyweight/178 lbs./81 kg

2018 Elite National ChampionRahim Gonzales (Λας Βέγκας, Νεβάδα.) has the heart and determination to succeed in Lake Charles after falling short at the 2016 Η.Π.Α.. Olympic Team Trials for Boxing, ενώ Atif Oberlton (Φιλαδέλφεια, Pa.) has been on the rise following his silver medal performance at last year’s National Championships. Following the shuffling around of boxers who qualified in multiple divisions, Francis Oran (Άλενταουν, Pa.) is the lone regional qualifier champion, taking the title in Oxnard at the Last Chance Qualifier.Όρβιλ Κρουκς (Μπρούκλιν, Ν.Υ.), Amir Ghaffari Nikou (Charlotte, N.C.) καιNasheed Smith(Ουάσινγκτον, Διαμ) qualified to these trials after finishing second at the Eastern, Last Chance and Western Qualifiers, respectively.Chavon Davis (Μάνσφιλντ, Οχάιο) καιRobert Magee(Byrnes Mill, Μο) were added to the field following Javier Martinez and Adrian Tillman, the Eastern and Western Qualifier Champions in this division selected to compete in the other weight class they are qualified in.

                                                       Heavyweight/201 lbs./91 kg

After qualifying in two different weight classes, Adrian Tillman (Κολοράντο Σπρινγκς, Colo.) chose to compete in the heavyweight division with hopes of being one of the two boxers in this division, ωστόσο, ο 2018 Elite National Championships heavyweight silver medalists will have to fend off a tough bracket to advance.Najee Lopez (Ellenwood, Ga.), Brandon Moore(Lakeland, Fla.) καιDevon Young(Aiken, S.C.) were crowned champions in the three regional qualifying tournaments and all three will be looking to continue their winning ways in a few weeks, ενώJoshua Edwards (Χιούστον, Τέξας), Darius Fulghum (Rosharon, Τέξας) καιJamar Talley (Camden, Ν.Ι.) finished second in the regional qualifiers but could make it an interesting week in Louisiana. 2016 Elite National Champion and 2018 bronze medalistsCymone Kearney (Beaumont, Τέξας) was a late addition to the field after Jared Anderson moved to the professional ranks and could surprise many.

Super Heavyweight/201+ lbs./ 91+ kg

With the medical exemption of two-time USA Boxing Elite National Champion and 2019 Pan American Games bronze medalistRichard Torrez Jr.(Tulare, Καλιφόρνια.)** being accepted by USA Boxing, the super heavyweight division is wide open for the eight boxers competing in Lake Charles. 2019 Eastern and Western Qualifier ChampionsJeremiah Milton (Τάλσα, Οκλαχόμα.) καιAntonio Mireles (Μοναχοί, Αϊόβα) will look to be victorious once more after they stood atop the podium at their respective events to qualify, ενώDominic Okopie (Χιούστον, Τέξας) grabbed the Last Chance Qualifier title to secure his spot in the tournament.Luis Alvarado (Keonsha, Wisc.) made an impressive international debut earlier this year and will look to use that valuable experience over the other boxers in this division.Dacarree Scott(Decatur, Ga.), Πράις Τέιλορ (Μπρούκλιν, Ν.Υ.) καιKenyon Walker (Σαν Αντόνιο, Τέξας) punched their tickets to Louisiana by placing second at their respective qualifying event, while Deandre Savage (Λας Βέγκας, Νεβάδα.) will return to the national stage after qualifying to last year’s Elite National Championships.

Boxing will begin on Monday, Δεκέμβριος. 9 at the Lake Charles Civic Center, with the finals taking place Sunday, Δεκέμβριος. 15 at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Καζίνο.

**Boxers who receive medical exemption from the 2020 Η.Π.Α.. Olympic Team Trials for Boxing will compete on Jan. 4, 2020 in a box-off against the runner-up of their weight division in Colorado Springs, Αγκαλιά. for the opportunity to advance to the next stage of the athlete selection procedures**

About USA Boxing

The mission of USA Boxing is to promote and grow Olympic-style amateur boxing in the United States and to inspire the tireless pursuit of Olympic gold and enable athletes and coaches to achieve sustained competitive excellence. Additionally, USA Boxing endeavors to teach all participants the character, confidence and focus they need to become resilient and diverse champions, both in and out of the ring. USA Boxing is one team, one nation, going for gold!

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Closing cuts & controlling blood flow leads 83-year-old Ray Rodgers into the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame

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Τάξη του 2019 ceremony Dec. 13 at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Λουιζιάνα

COLORADO SPRINGS, Αγκαλιά. (Νοέμβριος 25, 2019) – Arkansas boxing icon Ray Rodgershas successfully dealt with more cuts than most surgeons, all the way into the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame, in which he’ll be inducted on Friday night, Δεκέμβριος 13, during a special Class of 2019 ceremony, at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Λουιζιάνα.

The HOF reception is being held in conjunction with the 2020 Η.Π.Α.. Olympic Team Trials for Boxing and 2019 Πανελλήνιο Πρωτάθλημα, Δεκέμβριος. 7-15, at the Lake Charles Civic Center. The finals of the Olympic Trials will be held Sunday, Δεκέμβριος. 15, at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Καζίνο. Hall of Fame broadcaster Al Bernstein from Showtime Sports will serve as the event’s emcee for the third year in a row.

The USA Boxing Alumni Association’s third HOF class also includes three Olympic gold-medalists, “Μεγάλος” George Foreman, “Smokin'” Joe Frazier και Mark Breland, as well as legendary coach Αλ Μίτσελ.

Sen. John McCain will be posthumously presented a special Lifetime Achievement Award for his tireless work to protect boxers and elevate the sport.

There isn’t much in boxing, if anything, that Rodgers hasn’t done: πυγμάχος, official, προπονητής, administrator and, φυσικά, άνθρωπος περικοπή. “I’m a boxing guy,” Rodgers said in his Southern twang. “I’ve been around the block, several times. But I don’t say I’m a cut man, I’m a laceration management specialist.”

Rodgers first got into boxing when he was in the fifth grade, back in Oklahoma, where he was born. A memo was sent around that there would be a tryout for boxing held the next day at the local high school gym. His parents gave their permission to let him tryout, the first chapter of his incredible boxing career.

“From the first moment,” the charming boxing character remembered, “Ήμουν γαντζώθηκε. I still have the letter I received in boxing. That was in 1947 and I’m still in boxing. I’m very proud of that.”

Rodgers has worked 39 world championship fights in professional boxing, as a cut man (he only trains amateur boxers) for the likes of world champions Jermaine Taylor, Wayne McCollough και Τόμι Μόρισον.

“It’s been beyond belief for a regular old boxing guy like me,” Rodgers said about his life in boxing. “I’ve traveled all over the world, many times, as a cut man.”

He was the first national official of both the Golden Gloves and Silver Gloves. Περισσότερο, he’s already been inducted in three Hall of Fames: Silver Gloves, Golden Gloves and Arkansas Sports HOF.

“Ray’s sacrifice to countless youth as a coach, μέντορας, άνθρωπος περικοπή, and leader throughout the amateur boxing community is inspirational,” σχολίασε Κρις Κούλιαρι, Εκτελεστικός Διευθυντής της Ένωσης Αποφοίτων Πυγμαχίας των ΗΠΑ. “His years of service and the knowledge he has passed on to other generations is what makes him a Hall of Famer, and we look forward to honoring him in December.”

Rodgers hasn’t slowed down, despite recently celebrating his 83RD γενέθλια. He still owns and operates Ray Rodgers Boxing Club in West Little Rock, Αρκάνσας, in addition to serving as director of the Arkansas Golden Gloves and Mid-South Tournament, which includes Louisiana, Μισισιπής, Western Tennessee and Arkansas. And he’s also the vice-president of the National Golden Gloves and chairman of the National Silver Gloves.

“At my age, I’m happy to have any birthday,” Rodgers joked. “I’m hoping to live another 10-12 χρόνια, Lord willing. It’s all in the Lord’s hands; controlling the flow of blood, αν και, is in my hands.”

Confirmed special guests include 1988 Χρυσό Ολυμπιακό μετάλλιο Andrew Maynard, three-time National AAU Coach of the Year (1972-76-77) Joe Clough, 1984 Χρυσό Ολυμπιακό μετάλλιο Frank Tate και ο αδελφός του Θωμάς, 1972 Ολυμπίου Tim Dement, 2002 Εθνικό Golden Gloves πρωταθλητής Jaidon Codringtion, 1980 Olympic Qualifier Jackie Beard, 1981 Ολυμπιακοί Αγώνες Εφήβων Glen Modicue, four-time National champion Eric Kelly, 1988 Eastern Olympic Qualifier champion John Scully, Obie Beard, Mark Lanton και οStephens brothers – Donald, Αντώνιος και Καθίκι.


HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE USA BOXING ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Created to champion a lifelong, αμοιβαία επωφελείς σχέσεις μεταξύ του USA Boxing και των αποφοίτων του, –μπόξερ, αξιωματούχοι, προπονητές και λάτρεις της πυγμαχίας — Ο Σύλλογος Αποφοίτων συνδέει γενιές πρωταθλητών, εμπνέει και δίνει πίσω στους μελλοντικούς πρωταθλητές πυγμαχίας της USA Boxing, μέσα και έξω από το δακτύλιο.

Η Ένωση Αποφοίτων Πυγμαχίας των ΗΠΑ είναι ανοιχτή σε οποιονδήποτε έχει αγάπη για την πυγμαχία και θέλει να παραμείνει συνδεδεμένος με την ερασιτεχνική πυγμαχία. Τα μέλη έχουν πρόσβαση σε μια μεγάλη ποικιλία ειδικών εκδηλώσεων που διοργανώνει η Ένωση Αποφοίτων, including the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame reception.

Για ένταξη στον Σύλλογο Αποφοίτων, απλά εγγραφείτε στο alumni@usaboxing.org για ένα $40.00 ετησίως συνδρομή μέλους. Τα νέα μέλη θα λάβουν ένα μπλουζάκι, μπρελόκ και ηλεκτρονικό πορτοφόλι.




ΚΑΤΗΓΟΡΙΑ ΤΟΥ 2017: The charter class was headed by Muhammad Ali και Evander Holyfield, in addition to veteran coaches Roosevelt Sanders και Tom Coulter.

ΚΑΤΗΓΟΡΙΑ ΤΟΥ 2018: Η.Π.Α.. Olympic Team medalists and world (επαγγελματίας) champions Roy Jones, Jr., Andre Ward και Claressa Shields, as well as former USA Boxing National Director of Coaching Emanuel Steward and veteran USA Boxing official Tom Cleary.
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2020 Η.Π.Α.. Olympic Team Trials for Boxing Women’s Field Finalized

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Αγκαλιά. (Νοέμβριος 22, 2019) — Following four qualifying tournaments that began in December 2018, the field of 40 elite female boxers who will compete next month at the 2020 Η.Π.Α.. Olympic Team Trials for Boxing in Lake Charles, Ο. is final. Συνολικά 117 elite female boxers competed throughout the year for the 40 available spots. Only ten will advance from the trials competition to the next stage of the selection process and the opportunity to represent Team USA at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. Here is a closer look at the field in the five weight classes.

Flyweight/112 lbs./51 kg

2016 Η.Π.Α.. Olympic Team Trials for Boxing champion Βιρτζίνια Φουχς (Χιούστον, Τέξας) fell short of advancing to the Rio 2016 Olympic Games during the international qualification but has dominated the flyweight division ever since. Having won eight international medals since those trials, Fuchs could face her biggest competition from the young talent of Παράδεισος Γκαρσία (Το βουνό, Καλιφόρνια.). Γκαρσία, a two-time World Champion in the junior and youth divisions, has been the one to watch for many years, and these trials could be her coming out party in the elite division. Ωστόσο, Christina Cruz (Κουζίνα της Κόλασης, Ν.Υ.), two-time Elite World Championship bronze medalist, will bring experience to her third U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Boxing that will be tough for any boxer that she faces. Mariana Gonzalez (Sunnyvale, Καλιφόρνια.) stood atop the podium at the Western Elite Qualifier, while runner-up Jazzelle Bobadilla (Ewa Beach, Χαβάη) has international experience on her side that can help her to upset this division. Jasmine Hampton (Ann Arbor, Μιχ.) was victorious at the Last Chance Qualifier to punch her ticket to Lake Charles, με Lina Vezzani (Μπρούκλιν, Ν.Υ.) και Stephanie Chavez (Orange, Καλιφόρνια.) rounding out the flyweight division.


Featherweight/125 lbs./57 kg

Expected to be the most competitive weight class in the women’s field, the featherweight division has numerous boxers looking to advance to the next stage of the selection process. Five of the eight boxers have World Championship medals, with the last three boxers having impressive performances at their qualifiers. Yarisel Ραμίρεζ (Λας Βέγκας, Νεβάδα.) won a silver at the 2015 Junior World Championships, as well as a bronze at the 2019 Pan American Games in her first year in the elite division. Two-time Youth World Championships bronze medalists Ισαμάρι Ακίνο (Οικουμενική Πόλη, Τέξας) leads the way in the medal count and will look to continue making a name for herself. Lupe Gutierrez(Sacramento, Καλιφόρνια.) και Iyana Verduzco (Λος Άντζελες, Καλιφόρνια.) won gold medals in their World Championship debuts, with Gutierrez winning at the 2015 Junior World Championships and Verduzco at the 2018 Youth World Championships. Mikiah Kreps(Καταρράκτες Του Νιαγάρα, Ν.Υ.) won the bronze medal at this October’s Elite World Championships in her international debut, and will be using the confidence from that performance in Lake Charles. Andrea Medina (Σαν Ντιέγκο, Καλιφόρνια.) impressed many in Reno, defeating numerous World Championship medalists on her way to the title, ενώ Destiny Jasso(Ντάλας, Τέξας) και Melanie Costa (Norton, Μάζα.) survived a tough bracket out of the Eastern Elite Qualifier to advance to these trials.

Lightweight/132 lbs./60 kg

Rashida Ellis (Λιν, Μάζα.) enters the 2020 Η.Π.Α.. Olympic Trials with confidence on her side, after an impressive 2019 run that included bronze medals at the 2019 Pan American Games and World Championships. Amelia Moore (Αλεξανδρεία, Va.) και Stacia Suttles(Μπρονξ, Ν.Υ.) both have World Championship experience, as well as winning international performances to be strong contenders to take the title and advance to the next stage of the qualification to the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. Ravven Brown (Σαν Αντόνιο, Τέξας) recently made her international debut at the 2019 Elite World Championships and had a quick rise to success in her short boxing career. Kimberly Carlson (Σικάγο, Άρρωστος.) καιWhitney Gomez (Bend, Ώρες.) left the Western and Last Chance Qualifiers golden, ενώΤζένιφερ Λόπεζ (Τζέρσεϊ Σίτι, Ν.Ι.) και Rebecca Maine (Pittsburg, Pa.) round out the field following their silver medal performances in Ohio and California.

Welterweight/152 lbs./69 kg

Oshae Jones (Τολέδο, Οχάιο) made history this year with her gold medal at the 2019 Pan American Games and looks to be one of the favorites for the welterweight division. The comeback of a few boxers and the rise of some up and comers will make this another exiting weight class to watch. Two boxers who recently came back to the sport and looking to shake things up are Danyelle Wolf (Σαν Ντιέγκο, Καλιφόρνια.) και Mary Spencer (Boulder, Colo.). Λύκος, a three-time USA Boxing National Champion and two-time Continental Champion made her return to the ring in impressive fashion in Reno this year, while Spencer, who is a dual-citizen, represented Canada at the 2012 Olympic Games and won three World Championships under the Canadian flag, won the Eastern Qualifier to punch her ticket to the U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Boxing. Sharahya Moreu (Αλμπουκέρκη, Ν.Μ.) may be the youngest in the division at 20-years-old but has a great deal of experience and will use that against her elder opponents. Briana Che (Madison, Wisc.), Arika Skoog(Βοστόνη, Μάζα.) και Jill Stafford (La Mesa, Καλιφόρνια.) all won silver medals in their respective qualifying competitions and could easily surprise many in Lake Charles, ενώ Liz Flores(Woodland Hills, Καλιφόρνια.) grabbed the last spot to compete after Morelle McCain decided to compete in the middleweight division following her qualifying in both weight classes.

Middleweight/165 lbs./75 kg

Since the departure of two-time Olympic Champion Claressa Shields to the professional ranks, Naomi Graham (Fayetteville, N.C.) has been the leader for Team USA in the middleweight division, winning multiple international medals including a silver at the 2019 Pan American Games and a bronze at the 2018 Παγκόσμιοι πρωταθλητές. 2017 Παγκόσμιος Πρωταθλητής Νέων Citlalli Ortiz (Coachella, Καλιφόρνια.) put on a dominating performance at the recent Last Chance Qualifier, including two wins by RSC, and will be looking to continue her winning ways into Lake Charles, ενώ Morelle McCane (Κλίβελαντ, Οχάιο) had an impressive 2019, taking a bronze in her international debut earlier this year. Alexis Gomez(South San Francisco, Καλιφόρνια.) και Kendra Reeves (Twin Falls, Αϊντάχο) picked up titles at the Western and Eastern Qualifiers to punch their tickets to Louisiana and will be looking to have another victorious tournament, ενώ Fallon Farrar (Κολοράντο Σπρινγκς, Colo.),Melody Popravak (Μπρούκλιν, Ν.Υ.) και Rachael Washington (New York, Ν.Υ.) took the silver medals at the three qualifying tournaments and will hope to improve their performances in Lake Charles.
Follow USA Boxing on social media, καθώς και η 2020 Η.Π.Α.. Olympic Team Trials for Boxing and 2019 USA Boxing National Championships website for news, Αποτελέσματα, selection procedures and updates of the tournament by clicking here: http://bit.ly/BoxingTrials20
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“Smokin’”Joe Frazier punched way into USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame

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Τάξη του 2019 ceremony Dec. 13 at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Λουιζιάνα

COLORADO SPRINGS, Αγκαλιά. (Νοέμβριος 21, 2019) – One of boxing’s all-time greatest, ο αείμνηστος, μεγάλος“Smokin’” Joe Frazier, will be inducted posthumously into the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame, το βράδυ της Παρασκευής, Δεκέμβριος 13, during a special Class of 2019 ceremony, at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Λουιζιάνα.

The HOF reception is being held in conjunction with the 2020 Olympic Trials and 2019 National Championships Dec. 7-15, at Lake Charles Civic Center. The finals of the Olympic Trials will be held Sunday, Δεκέμβριος. 15, at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Λουιζιάνα. Hall of Fame broadcasterAl Bernstein from Showtime Sports will serve as the event’s emcee for the third year in a row.

The USA Boxing Alumni Association’s third HOF class also includes two other Olympic gold-medalists, “Big” George ForemanκαιMark Breland, in addition to a pair of decorated coaches, Αλ Μίτσελ καιRay Rodgers. 

Sen. John McCain will be posthumously presented a special Lifetime Achievement Award for his tireless work to protect boxers and elevate the sport.

“On behalf of our family,” Joe’s sonMarvis Frazier είπε, “we’d like to thank the USA Boxing Alumni Association for remembering Joe Frazier. Honoring him like this will introduce to him to new generations of boxing fans.

“My father learned discipline he needed to go on and win Olympic gold and do what he need to be world champion. He took that to the pros and beatMuhammad Ali in the best fight in the world. They were two great champions who worked together to show people what boxing is really all about.”

Born in South Carolina, Frazier was well known as an elite Philadelphia boxing product, Χτίσιμο ενός 38-2 amateur record. He was a three-time National Golden Gloves champion whose only two losses were both toBuster Mathis, who was the only opponent to defeat Frazier, including a loss by decision – questionable according to Frazier – in the Olympic Trials.

When U.S. Olympic Team heavyweight qualifierBuster Mathis was unable to compete at the 1964 Olympic Games due to injury, Frazier took full advantage of this opportunity as a replacement.

Frazier went on to become one of only four American boxers to medal in Tokyo, Joe the lone gold medalist, despite breaking a thumb in the semifinals. Στον πρώτο γύρο, Frazier knocked outGeorge Olynello (Ουγκάντα), followed by a third-round stoppage ofAthol McQueen (Αυστραλία) in the quarterfinals. AgainstVadim Yemelyanov (Ρωσία) στον ημιτελικό γύρο, Frazier won by way of a second round KO, even though he broke his left thumb.

Unwilling to tell anybody that he had broken his thumb, fearing that he wouldn’t be allowed to fight, Frazier showed the tremendous grit he became famous for by winning a close decision, 3-2, έναντιHans Huber (United Team of Germany) in the championship final to capture a gold medal.

“Winning an Olympic gold medal was the highlight of his amateur career,” Marvis noted. “It meant that he was the best in the world, and it also made things easier for his next step into the pros. I think he felt it helped made him a real man, the best in the world, and not many people can say that. Winning Olympic gold with a broken thumb showed our father what he could do and proved that he was the man. He wasn’t afraid to get the job done. No excuses, get the jog done, was what my father said all the time. And you better had gotten the job done.”

Frazier (32-4-1, 27 KOs) went on to become a three-time world heavyweight champion, defeating the likes ofMuhammad Ali, Τζίμι Έλις (δυο φορές), Μπομπ Φόστερ, Oscar Bonavena(δυο φορές), Jerry Quarry, Mathis, Doug Jones, Έντι Ντο καιΓιώργος Chuvalo during his 16-year professional career.

Listed at only 5-11 ½, Frazier was best known for his bobby, weaving, relentless pressure and liver-damaging left hook. He passed away November 7, 2011 due to complications from liver cancer at the age of 67.

“Joe’s legacy will live on forever throughout USA Boxing,” addedΚρις Κούλιαρι, Εκτελεστικός Διευθυντής της Ένωσης Αποφοίτων Πυγμαχίας των ΗΠΑ. “His toughness and heart were second to none, and today’s USA Boxing champions can look to Joe for the definition of a champion in and out of the ring. We look forward to honoring his legacy as a Hall of Famer on December 13ου."

Confirmed special guests include 1988 Χρυσό Ολυμπιακό μετάλλιοAndrew Maynard, three-time National AAU Coach of the Year (1972-76-77) Joe Clough, 1984 Χρυσό Ολυμπιακό μετάλλιοFrank Tateκαι ο αδελφός τουΘωμάς, 1972 ΟλυμπίουTim Dement, 2002 Εθνικό Golden Gloves πρωταθλητήςJaidon Codringtion, 1980 Olympic QualifierJackie Beard, 1981 Ολυμπιακοί Αγώνες ΕφήβωνGlen Modicue, four-time National championEric Kelly, 1988 Eastern Olympic Qualifier championJohn Scully, Obie Beard, Mark Lanton και οStephens brothers –Donald, Αντώνιος καιΚαθίκι.

HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE USA BOXING ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Created to champion a lifelong, αμοιβαία επωφελείς σχέσεις μεταξύ του USA Boxing και των αποφοίτων του, –μπόξερ, αξιωματούχοι, προπονητές και λάτρεις της πυγμαχίας — Ο Σύλλογος Αποφοίτων συνδέει γενιές πρωταθλητών, εμπνέει και δίνει πίσω στους μελλοντικούς πρωταθλητές πυγμαχίας της USA Boxing, μέσα και έξω από το δακτύλιο.

The USA Boxing Alumni Association is open to anyone who has a love for boxing and would like to stay connected with amateur boxing. Members are granted access to a wide variety of special events host by the Alumni Association, including the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame reception.

Για ένταξη στον Σύλλογο Αποφοίτων, απλά εγγραφείτε στοalumni@usaboxing.org για ένα $40.00 ετησίως συνδρομή μέλους. Τα νέα μέλη θα λάβουν ένα μπλουζάκι, μπρελόκ και ηλεκτρονικό πορτοφόλι.

ΚΑΤΗΓΟΡΙΑ ΤΟΥ 2017: The charter class was headed byMuhammad Ali καιEvander Holyfield, in addition to veteran coachesRoosevelt Sanders καιTom Coulter.

ΚΑΤΗΓΟΡΙΑ ΤΟΥ 2018: Η.Π.Α.. Olympic Team medalists and world (επαγγελματίας) championsRoy Jones, Jr., Andre Ward καιClaressa Shields, as well as former USA Boxing National Director of CoachingEmanuel Steward and veteran USA Boxing officialTom Cleary.  

ΠΛΗΡΟΦΟΡΙΕΣ:

www.usaboxing.org

Έξαψη: @USABoxing, @USABoxingAlumni

Instagram: @USABoxing

Facebook: /USABoxing

ΠΕΡΙ Η.Π.Α:  Η αποστολή του USA Boxing θα είναι να επιτρέψει στους αθλητές και τους προπονητές των Ηνωμένων Πολιτειών να επιτύχουν διαρκή ανταγωνιστική αριστεία, αναπτύξουν χαρακτήρα, υποστηρίζει το άθλημα της πυγμαχίας, και να προωθήσουν και να αναπτύξουν την πυγμαχία Ολυμπιακού στυλ στις Ηνωμένες Πολιτείες. Η ευθύνη της USA Boxing δεν είναι μόνο να παράγει ολυμπιακό χρυσό, αλλά και να επιβλέπει και να διοικεί κάθε πτυχή της ερασιτεχνικής πυγμαχίας στις Ηνωμένες Πολιτείες.

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USA Boxing Alumni Association announces Hall of Fame Class of 2019

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George Foreman, Mark Breland, Joe Frazier, Αλ Μίτσελ & Ray Rodgers

Lifetime Achievement Award to Sen. John McCain

Δεκέμβριος. 13 reception at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Λουιζιάνα

COLORADO SPRINGS, Αγκαλιά. (Νοέμβριος 4, 2019) – Olympic gold-medalists“Big” George Foreman, Mark Breland και“Smokin’” Joe Frazier head the Class of 2019 into the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame, το βράδυ της Παρασκευής, Δεκέμβριος 13, at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Λουιζιάνα.

The HOF reception is being held in conjunction with the 2020 Olympic Trials and 2019 Πανελλήνιο Πρωτάθλημα. Δεκέμβριος. 7-15, at Lake Charles Civic Center. The finals Olympic Trials will be held Sunday, Δεκέμβριος. 15, at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Λουιζιάνα. Hall of Fame broadcasterAl Bernstein from Showtime Sports will serve as the event’s emcee for the third year in a row.

USA Boxing Alumni Association’s third class also includes decorated coachesΑλ ΜίτσελκαιRay Rodgers. 

Sen. John McCain will be posthumously presented a special Lifetime Achievement Award. A fearless boxer for three years at the U.S. Naval Academy, Sen. McCain managed his battalion’s boxing team to the brigade championship.

Sen. McCain was the architect of the ground-breaking Muhammad Ali Act, pushed for the pardoning ofJack Johnson, and worked with the Cleveland Clinic on the forefront of brain trauma studies leading to more safety measures for boxers.

“My father had a passion for boxing,” his daughterMegan McCain said. “He loved it for the thrill of achievement, the nobility of struggle, and the dignity of men bloodied but unbowed. His love for boxing and his love for America had a lot in common. That’s why he worked tirelessly to protect and elevate the sport – making it an arena of integrity for fans and fighters alike.

“That’s also why I am honored to join the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame to accept their Lifetime Achievement Award on his behalf.”

Επιστάτης (για: 76-5, 68 KOs, ερασιτέχνης: 22-4) was also a three-time World Heavyweight Champion as a pro, in addition to famously winning a gold medal at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico, as well as at the National AAU Championships. A resident of Houston, Τέξας, his victims included Frazier (δυο φορές), Ken Norton, Dwight Muhammad Qawi καιMichael Moorer.

Considered one of the greatest amateur boxers of all-time, Breland (για: 35-3-1, 25 KOs), ερασιτέχνης: 110-1) was a gold medalist at the 1984 Olympic Games in Las Angeles and 1982 World Championships. The Brooklyn native was a two-time World Welterweight Champion as a pro. His most notable victories were versusSteve Little, Rafael Pineda καιLloyd Honeyghan.

The late Frazier (για: 32-4-1, 27 KOs, ερασιτέχνης: 38-2), representing Philadelphia, captured a gold medal at the 1964 Olympics in Japan and he was a three-time World Heavyweight Champion as a professional. Frazier’s hit list includedMuhammad Ali, Τζίμι Έλις (δυο φορές),Μπομπ Φόστερ καιOscar Bonavena (δυο φορές).

Mitchell has been in boxing for more than 60 χρόνια, first as a boxer, but he’s much better known as a world-class boxing coach. He has been the boxing coach at N. Michigan University for decades, in addition to being head coach of the 1996 Η.Π.Α.. Ολυμπιακή Ομάδα, and technical advisor for the 2004 και 2012 Η.Π.Α.. Olympic squads. He was selected as the 1994 USA Boxing Coach of the Year and among the 800-plus national amateur champions he has worked with areMike Tyson, Floyd Mayweather καιVernon Forrest.  He currently trains 2016 Η.Π.Α.. Olympian and world title contenderMikaela Mayer, who will be in attendance supporting her coach.

A legend in Arkansas boxing, Rodgers has been an outstanding coach and extraordinary cut-man, who has been in the corner of world champions such asWayne McCullough, Jermain Taylor, Ιράν Barkley καιΤόμι Μόρισον.  Ray’s decades of service through coaching and mentorship for the youth of Arkansas have established him as a role model and inspiration for amateur boxing coaches everywhere.

“This year’s USA Boxing Alumni Hall of Fame class, as well as Senator McCain, represent the very best of Olympic style boxing, τόσο εντός όσο και έξω από το δακτύλιο,"σχολίασεΚρις Κούλιαρι, Εκτελεστικός Διευθυντής της Ένωσης Αποφοίτων Πυγμαχίας των ΗΠΑ. “Their decades worth of service representing themselves inspire us to give back and support current and future generations of champions. The USA Boxing Alumni Association looks forward to an exciting and memorable evening as we honor these champions of our sport.”

Confirmed special guests include 1988 Χρυσό Ολυμπιακό μετάλλιοAndrew Maynard, three-time National AAU Coach of the Year (1972-76-77) Joe Clough, 1984 Χρυσό Ολυμπιακό μετάλλιοFrank Tateκαι ο αδελφός τουΘωμάς, 1972 ΟλυμπίουTim Dement, 2002 Εθνικό Golden Gloves πρωταθλητήςJaidon Codringtion, 1980 Olympic QualifierJackie Beard, 1981 Ολυμπιακοί Αγώνες ΕφήβωνGlen Modicue, four-time National championEric Kelly, 1988 Eastern Olympic Qualifier championJohn Scully, Obie Beard, Mark Lanton και οStephens brothers –Donald, Αντώνιος καιΚαθίκι.

HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE USA BOXING ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Created to champion a lifelong, αμοιβαία επωφελείς σχέσεις μεταξύ του USA Boxing και των αποφοίτων του, –μπόξερ, αξιωματούχοι, προπονητές και λάτρεις της πυγμαχίας — Ο Σύλλογος Αποφοίτων συνδέει γενιές πρωταθλητών, εμπνέει και δίνει πίσω στους μελλοντικούς πρωταθλητές πυγμαχίας της USA Boxing, μέσα και έξω από το δακτύλιο.

The USA Boxing Alumni Association is open to anyone who has a love for boxing and would like to stay connected with amateur boxing. Members are granted access to a wide variety of special events host by the Alumni Association, including the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame reception.

Για ένταξη στον Σύλλογο Αποφοίτων, απλά εγγραφείτε στοalumni@usaboxing.org για ένα $40.00 ετησίως συνδρομή μέλους. Τα νέα μέλη θα λάβουν ένα μπλουζάκι, μπρελόκ και ηλεκτρονικό πορτοφόλι.

ΚΑΤΗΓΟΡΙΑ ΤΟΥ 2017: The charter class was headed byMuhammad Ali καιEvander Holyfield, in addition to veteran coachesRoosevelt Sanders καιTom Coulter.

ΚΑΤΗΓΟΡΙΑ ΤΟΥ 2018: Η.Π.Α.. Olympic Team medalists and world (επαγγελματίας) championsRoy Jones, Jr., Andre Ward καιClaressa Shields, as well as former USA Boxing National Director of CoachingEmanuel Steward and veteran USA Boxing officialTom Cleary. 

ΠΛΗΡΟΦΟΡΙΕΣ:

www.usaboxing.org

Έξαψη: @USABoxing, @USABoxingAlumni

Instagram: @USABoxing

Facebook: /USABoxing

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West Point Boxing Fall Classic Winchester Senior Cadet Luca LoConte Botis to be showcased in final local boxing match

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Νοέμβριος. 10 στο Αντωνίου σε Malden, Μάζα.

BOSTON, Μάζα. (Οκτώβριος 28, 2019) – United States Military Academy Senior Cadet Luca LoConte Botis, who was born and raised in Winchester (Μάζα.,) is looking forward to his final local boxing competition on Sunday, Νοέμβριος 10.

Botis, captain of the West Point boxing team, will be in action in front of many friends and family members Nov. 10 at the National Collegiate Boxing Association’s (NCBA) “West Point Fall Classic,” to be held at Anthony’s in nearby Malden, Μασαχουσέτη.

Members of the West Point boxing team will compete against amateur boxers from USA Boxing New England, University of Connecticut, Trinity College, Hartford College, and the University of Massachusetts.
Botis is a 2015 graduate of Winchester High School, where he captained the school’s cross country, swimming and outdoor track teams.

“It always feels nice to comeback home and fight in front of my home crowd,” Botis said. “Since this is the last local fight for me, I can definitely say there is an early sense of nostalgia.”

Botis will graduate from the United States Military Academy on May 23, 2020, after which he will be commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Στρατός. Although he hopes to serve in the Infantry in either Colorado or Kentucky, Botis will not know his first assignment until Nov. 13, nor where he will be assigned until February.

Boxing has been an enjoyable experience for Botis for numerous reasons. “Boxing has helped me become a more humble, respectful person,” αυτός εξήγησε. “In the boxing ring there must be mutual respect between the two opponents; no taunting, teasing, or any form of disrespect. Boxers must also learn to not feel emotional toward their opponents. I learned these lessons by fighting in or watching fights where instances as such occurred.

“I will not be boxing competitive in the army, but I will continue to train, because it is the best form of exercise I have ever experienced. Regarding my post-Army life, I will most likely volunteer at local gyms to train the younger generations to box.”

Unsure how long he will serve in the U.S. Στρατός, at least at this stage, Botis plans to serve more than his required five years, but less than 10 χρόνια. He speaks an incredible seven languages: Αγγλικά, Italian, Sicilian and Romanian he learned at home, adding Portuguese, Spanish and a little Hebrew at West Point.

Botis has somewhat followed the path set by his great uncle, Louis LoConte, who was a varsity athlete excelling in hockey. He graduated in 1948 with honors from West Point, where he was trained to fly B-52 bombers. The now 93 ετών, who lives in Louisiana, served in the military until 1956. Λούκας’ μεγάλος, great grandfather, Louis LoConte, Sr., immigrated to the U.S. from Sicily, working as mason on the West Point military base. He used to speak to his son, Lou, about how much he admired young Cadets, understanding that they were special.

“West Point has taught me that life is not about my own personal gains but, instead, about service to others,” Botis concluded. “It doesn’t matter what kind of service, military of civil, but what does matter is that I will help people everywhere I go. I value my relationships at West Point so much that I would not have made it this far if I didn’t have them.”

A tribute to the USA Boxing Alumni Association will also be held during the “West Point Fall Classic,” including appearances by 1988 Χρυσό Ολυμπιακό μετάλλιο Ray Mercer, τρεις φορές συμμετέχων στο Fight of the Year “Ιρλανδικός” Micky Ward (Lowell, ΜΑ), τρεις φορές, δύο διαίρεση παγκόσμιος πρωταθλητής “Το Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera(Worcester, ΜΑ), and former New England amateur champion and reigning IBA super welterweight champion Greg “The Villain” Vendetti (Stoneham, ΜΑ).

Οι πόρτες ανοίγουν στις 2 μ.μ. ΚΑΙ, πρώτη περίοδο προγραμματιστεί για τις 3 μ.μ. ΚΑΙ.

Limited tickets are available for purchase by calling Seacoast Ticket Agency at 1.800.382.5242.
ερασιτεχνική πυγμαχία, ΗΠΑ Boxing

West Point Boxing Fall Classic Winchester’s Cadet Luca LoConte Botis Returns home Nov. 10

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Anthony’s in Malden, Μάζα.

BOSTON, Μάζα. (Οκτώβριος 14, 2019) – The National Collegiate Boxing Association (NCBA) will present the “West Point Fall Classic” on Sunday, Νοέμβριος 10, στο Αντωνίου σε Malden, Μασαχουσέτη.

Members of the West Point boxing team will compete against amateur boxers from USA Boxing New England, University of Connecticut, Trinity College, Hartford College, and the University of Massachusetts.

“We are excited for this upcoming event featuring the best college athletes in the Northeast,"ΕίπεEric Buller, President of the National Collegiate Boxing Association and member of the USA Boxing Board of Directors. “We are also happy to include some of the most impressive local athletes as well. This is a win for everyone who attends:  local athletes, future leaders of America, dedicated coaches and officials, boxing legends, great venue and outstanding ring action. Thanks to Anthony’s for hosting us and to all that are working hard to make this event the great success it will be.”

United States Military Academy Senior CadetLuca LoConte Botis, who hails from nearby Winchester (ΜΑ), will be showcased in what will likely be his final local boxing competition.

Ένας 2015 graduate of Winchester High School, where he captained the school’s cross country, swimming and outdoor track teams. Botis will be supported by a large contingent of family and friends.

A tribute to the USA Boxing Alumni Association will also be on tap, including appearances by 1988 Χρυσό Ολυμπιακό μετάλλιοRay Mercer, International Boxing Hall of Fame refereeΟ Steve Smoger, τρεις φορές συμμετέχων στο Fight of the Year“Irish” Micky Ward (Lowell, ΜΑ), three-time two division world champion“El Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera(Worcester, ΜΑ), and former New England amateur champion and reigning IBA super welterweight championGreg “The Villain” Vendetti (Stoneham, ΜΑ).

Οι πόρτες ανοίγουν στις 2 μ.μ. ΚΑΙ, πρώτη περίοδο προγραμματιστεί για τις 3 μ.μ. ET.

Limited tickets are available for purchase by calling Seacoast Ticket Agency at 1.800.382.5242.

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USA BOXING HEAVYWEIGHT ADRIAN TILLMAN IN U.S. ARMY

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Αγκαλιά. (Σεπτέμβριος 3, 2019) – No. 2 rated American heavyweight Adrian Tillman, who is also ranked No. 5 as a light heavyweight, is not only representing his country as a member of USA Boxing’s 2019 Men’s Elite team, he’s also serving in the U.S. Army at the same time.

Tillman, 24, is able to do both, because he’s an active soldier enrolled in the World Class Athlete Program (WCAP), στην οποία οι ειδικευμένοι αθλητές έχουν την ευκαιρία να προπονηθούν πλήρους απασχόλησης για τους Ολυμπιακούς Αγώνες.

“As of right now,” Tillman said, “my focus is on the Olympics. I love the military and I love boxing. So, I’ll just see where life takes me. But, as of now, 2020 Tokyo, Ιαπωνία, is the one thing on my mind.

“Training (στο Κολοράντο Σπρινγκς) with the Elite team has definitely elevated my game all around. The coaches and trainers are always teaching me. It’s a non-stop learning environment with the team.”

Born in Riverside, Καλιφόρνια, Tillman started boxing in 2008, because he wanted to lose weight and learn how to defend himself and his siblings as he was about to enter high school.

The heavyweight with a stiff jab is a three-time National PAL champion (2018, 2017 και 2015), in addition to capturing a gold medal at the 2017 Eastern Elite Qualifier. His greatest accomplishment, ωστόσο, may be a little surprising, because it isn’t about winning medals, trophies and belts.

“My greatest accomplishment was being able to qualifying two weight classes (lightweight and heavyweight) for the Olympic Trials.”

Tillman has traveled throughout South America and Europe. He is with his Team USA teammates training in England before going straight to Yekaterinburg, Ρωσία, to compete in the 2019 Παγκόσμιο Πρωτάθλημα Elite Men, Σεπτέμβριος 7-21.

“Gaining a medal at the World Championships is important to me because,” he noted, “not only am I representing my country, I’m also representing the Army and my family.”

When he’s in the ring, Tillman adjusts to his opponent, brawling or boxing equally, whatever it takes to win.

Adrian Tillman is a true patriot who also happens to wear boxing gloves. Whether he qualifies as a heavyweight or light heavyweight, all that matters to him is boxing for Team USA at the 2020 Ολυμπιακοί Αγώνες.

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