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3rd annual USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame reception

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Sen. John McCain to be honored

kilasy 2019 ceremonyZoma ity at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Louisiana

Colorado Springs, Am-pofoany. (Desambra 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, Louisiana.

The HOF reception is being held in conjunction with the ongoing 2020 U.S. 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, Dec. 15, at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino. 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 Brelandary“Smokin’” Joe Frazier, as well as legendary coachesAl Mitchell aryRay 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, famaizana, 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,"HoyChris 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, mpankafy ady totohondry, 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 Medaly volamena OlaimpikaAndrew Maynard, three-time National AAU Coach of the Year (1972-76-77) Joe Clough, 1984 Olympic gold medalist Frank Tatesy ny rahalahinyThomas, 1972 OlympianTim Dement, 2002 Fonon-tanana Golden National tompon-dakaJaidon Codringtion, 1980 Olympic QualifierJackie Beard, 1981 Junior OlympicsGlen Modicue, four-time National championEric Kelly, 1988 Eastern Olympic Qualifier championJohn Scully, Obie Beard, Mark Lanton ary nyStephensbrothers –Donald, Antony aryJerry.

HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE USA BOXING ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Created to champion a lifelong, mutually beneficial relations between USA Boxing and its alumni, –mpanao ady totohondry,, manam-pahefana, mpanazatra sy mpankafy ady totohondry — Ny Fikambanana Alumni dia mampifandray ireo taranaka tompon-daka, manome aingam-panahy sy mamerina ireo tompon-daka amin'ny ady totohondry ho avy any Etazonia, in ary avy tamin'ny peratra.

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.

Hiditra amin'ny Fikambanan'ny Alumni, misoratra anarana fotsiny amin'nyalumni@usaboxing.org hoan'ny $40.00 isan-taona ny saram-pikambanana. Hahazo T-shirt ny mpikambana vaovao, keychain sy e-kitapo.

KILASY NY 2017: The charter class was headed byMuhammad Ali aryEvander Holyfield, in addition to veteran coachesRoosevelt Sanders aryTom Coulter.

KILASY NY 2018: U.S. Olympic Team medalists and world (matihanina) championsRoy Jones, Jr., Andre Ward aryClaressa Shields, as well as former USA Boxing National Director of CoachingEmanuel Mpanompo and veteran USA Boxing officialTom Cleary.

INFORMATION:

www.usaboxing.org

Twitter: @USABoxing, @USABoxingAlumni

Instagram: @USABoxing

Facebook: /USABoxing

MOMBA NY ASBOXING:  Ny iraka ataon'ny USA Boxing dia ny ahafahan'ny atleta sy ny mpanazatra an'i Etazonia hahatratra ny hatsaran'ny fifaninanana maharitra., mampivelatra toetra, manohana ny fanatanjahantena ady totohondry, ary hampiroborobo sy hampitombo ny ady totohondry fomba olympika any Etazonia. Ny andraikitry ny USA Boxing dia tsy ny famokarana volamena olaimpika ihany, fa koa manara-maso sy mitantana ny lafiny rehetra amin'ny ady totohondry am-pitiavana any Etazonia.

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Simply The Best! Mark Breland

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kilasy 2019 ceremony Dec. 13 at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Louisiana

Colorado Springs, Am-pofoany. (Desambra 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, Desambra 13, during a special Class of 2019 ceremony at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

The HOF reception is being held in conjunction with the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Boxing and 2019 National Championships, Dec. 7-15, at the Lake Charles Civic Center. The finals of the Olympic Trials will be held Sunday, Dec. 15, at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino. 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 Foremanary “Smokin’” Joe Frazier, as well as legendary coachesAl Mitchell aryRay 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 withEvander (Holyfield) (Muhammad) Dia, Foreman, Frazier…champs like that, it’s something for me to be with them.”

Breland, maneso, 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 rakitsoratra, ao anatin'izany ny 19 knockouts, 14 coming in the opening round. In 1982, Breland captured a gold medal at the prestigious World Championships in Munich, Alemaina, 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.

Tamin'ny 1984 Lalao Olaimpika, held in Los Angeles, Breland fought his way to a gold medal,

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

Breland, who completed his amateur career with an amazing 110-1 (73 Kos) rakitsoratra, 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,” commentedChris Cugliari, USA Boxing Alumni Association Executive Director. “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 Medaly volamena OlaimpikaAndrew Maynard, three-time National AAU Coach of the Year (1972-76-77) Joe Clough, 1984 Olympic gold medalist Frank Tatesy ny rahalahinyThomas, 1972 OlympianTim Dement, 2002 Fonon-tanana Golden National tompon-dakaJaidon Codringtion, 1980 Olympic QualifierJackie Beard, 1981 Junior OlympicsGlen Modicue, four-time National championEric Kelly, 1988 Eastern Olympic Qualifier championJohn Scully, Obie Beard, Mark Lanton ary nyStephensbrothers –Donald, Antony aryJerry.

HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE USA BOXING ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Created to champion a lifelong, mutually beneficial relations between USA Boxing and its alumni, –mpanao ady totohondry,, manam-pahefana, mpanazatra sy mpankafy ady totohondry — Ny Fikambanana Alumni dia mampifandray ireo taranaka tompon-daka, manome aingam-panahy sy mamerina ireo tompon-daka amin'ny ady totohondry ho avy any Etazonia, in ary avy tamin'ny peratra.

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.

Hiditra amin'ny Fikambanan'ny Alumni, misoratra anarana fotsiny amin'nyalumni@usaboxing.org hoan'ny $40.00 isan-taona ny saram-pikambanana. Hahazo T-shirt ny mpikambana vaovao, keychain sy e-kitapo.

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, lehibe 1992 US OlympianVernon Forrest, currently trains another great USA Boxing alumni and 2008 Medaly medaly olimpika, Deontay Wilder, 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.”

KILASY NY 2017: The charter class was headed byMuhammad Ali aryEvander Holyfield, in addition to veteran coachesRoosevelt Sanders aryTom Coulter.

KILASY NY 2018: U.S. Olympic Team medalists and world (matihanina) championsRoy Jones, Jr., Andre Ward aryClaressa Shields, as well as former USA Boxing National Director of CoachingEmanuel Mpanompo and veteran USA Boxing officialTom Cleary.

INFORMATION:

www.usaboxing.org

Twitter: @USABoxing, @USABoxingAlumni

Instagram: @USABoxing

Facebook: /USABoxing

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Men’s Field for 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Boxing Set

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Colorado Springs, Am-pofoany. (Novambra 26, 2019) – Sixty-four of the nation’s top male amateur boxers will compete at the upcoming 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Boxing in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Desambra 9-16.

A total of 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 (Spring, Texas) 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 (Phoenix, Ariz.) will want to return to the top of the podium. 2018 Elite National Championships runner-upAbraham Perez (Albuquerque, N.M) has hopes of redemption to take the title. YoungsterRay Ray Robinson(Cincinnati, Ohio) punched his ticket to Lake Charles by winning the Eastern Elite Qualifier in his home state and his elite debut, aryJose Nieves (Avenel, N.J.) 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 aryAnthony 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,Duke Ragan (Cincinnati, Ohio) 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 Games. Na izany aza, a mix of youth and veterans will make this division one to watch.David Navarro (Los Angeles, Kalifornia.) finished third at the 2018 Elite National Championships, but punched his ticket following Raymond Ford’s move to the professional ranks.Japhethlee Llamido(Norwalk, Kalifornia.) aryRashiem Jefferson (Philadelphia, Pa.) had impressive runs at the Western and Eastern Qualifiers to earn the championship at those events, rahaJonathan Mansour (La Mesa, Kalifornia.) defeated an impressive field in Oxnard, Kalifornia. to head to Lake Charles with momentum on his side.Bruce Carrington (Brooklyn, N.Y.), a competitor in the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Boxing, aryKevin Montano(Concord, Kalifornia.), have a great deal of experience on the national and international stage to make things interesting, rahaXavian Ramirez (Reading, 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, Hawaii) 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, N.Y.) hopes to repeat his impressive performance from the 2019 Eastern Elite Qualifier, raha 2019 Western Elite Qualifier ChampionCharlie Sheehy (Brisbane, Kalifornia.) looks to return to the USA Boxing High Performance squad after being a member in 2018. 2019 Last Chance Qualifier ChampionErnesto Mercado (Pomona, Kalifornia.) 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 (Humble, Texas) surprised many when he took the second spot at the 2019 Eastern Qualifier, which will be a huge confidence booster in Lake Charles, aryMarcell Davidson (Shawnee, May.) 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 World Championship nahazo medaly halimoFreudis Rojas Jr. (Las Vegas, Nev.)  ary 2019 Pan American Games bronze medalistDelante Johnson (Cleveland, Ohio) 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, rahaVictor Aranda (Dingana, Texas) enters as the Western Elite Qualifier Champion. Lavars Carter (Cincinnati, Ohio) 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, The.) will be looking for a strong performance, as he is one of the few Louisiana natives in the field, aryMorris Young (Chesaning, Mich.) 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 medalistTroy Isley (Alexandra, Va.) ary 2018 Elite National ChampionJavier Martinez(Milwaukee, Wisc.). Isley took the national title in 2016 ary 2017 over Martinez, while Martinez was victorious in 2018. Na izany aza, both boxers will have to get through six talented boxers that will be hungry to end their finals runs.Kahshad Elliot(Plainfield, N.J.), Joseph Hicks (Grand Rapids, Mich.) aryAntonio Garcia (Anaheim, Kalifornia.) were crowned champions at the three qualifiers, and will look to continue their winning ways in Louisiana.Alexis Chaparro (New York, N.Y.), Francis Hogan (Weymouth, Mass.) aryAlex 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 (Las Vegas, Nev.) has the heart and determination to succeed in Lake Charles after falling short at the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Boxing, raha Atif Oberlton (Philadelphia, 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 (Allentown, Pa.) is the lone regional qualifier champion, taking the title in Oxnard at the Last Chance Qualifier.Orville Crooks (Brooklyn, N.Y.), Amir Ghaffari Nikou (Charlotte, N.C.) aryNasheed Smith(Washington, D.C.) qualified to these trials after finishing second at the Eastern, Last Chance and Western Qualifiers, respectively.Chavon Davis (Mansfield, Ohio) aryRobert Magee(Byrnes Mill, Mo.) 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 (Colorado Springs, Colo.) chose to compete in the heavyweight division with hopes of being one of the two boxers in this division, na izany aza, ny 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.) aryDevon 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, rahaJoshua Edwards (Houston, Texas), Darius Fulghum (Rosharon, Texas) aryJamar Talley (Camden, N.J.) 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, Texas) 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, Kalifornia.)** 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 (Tulsa, Okla.) aryAntonio Mireles (Des Moines, Iowa) will look to be victorious once more after they stood atop the podium at their respective events to qualify, rahaDominic Okopie (Houston, Texas) 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.), Pryce Taylor (Brooklyn, N.Y.) aryKenyon Walker (San Antonio, Texas) punched their tickets to Louisiana by placing second at their respective qualifying event, while Deandre Savage (Las Vegas, Nev.) will return to the national stage after qualifying to last year’s Elite National Championships.

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

**Boxers who receive medical exemption from the 2020 U.S. 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, Am-pofoany. 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, Etazonia Boxing dia miezaka mampianatra ny mpandray anjara rehetra ny toetra, fahatokiana sy fifantohana dia ilainy ho lasa tompondaka matanjaka sy isan-karazany, both in and out of the ring. USA Boxing is one team, firenena iray, mandeha volamena!

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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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kilasy 2019 ceremony Dec. 13 at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Louisiana

Colorado Springs, Am-pofoany. (Novambra 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, Desambra 13, during a special Class of 2019 ceremony, at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

The HOF reception is being held in conjunction with the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Boxing and 2019 National Championships, Dec. 7-15, at the Lake Charles Civic Center. The finals of the Olympic Trials will be held Sunday, Dec. 15, at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino. 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, “Big” George Foreman, “Smokin'” Joe Frazier ary Mark Breland, as well as legendary coach Al Mitchell.

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: mpanao ady totohondry, official, mpanazatra, administrator and, mazava ho azy, voapaika ny olona. “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, “I mpijery. 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 ary Tommy Morrison.

“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. Bebe Kokoa, 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, mpanoro hevitra, voapaika ny olona, and leader throughout the amateur boxing community is inspirational,” hevitra Chris Cugliari, USA Boxing Alumni Association Executive Director. “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 andro nahaterahan'i. He still owns and operates Ray Rodgers Boxing Club in West Little Rock, Arkansas, in addition to serving as director of the Arkansas Golden Gloves and Mid-South Tournament, which includes Louisiana, Mississippi, 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 taona, Lord willing. It’s all in the Lord’s hands; controlling the flow of blood, aza, is in my hands.”

Confirmed special guests include 1988 Medaly volamena Olaimpika Andrew Maynard, three-time National AAU Coach of the Year (1972-76-77) Joe Clough, 1984 Medaly volamena Olaimpika Frank Tate sy ny rahalahiny Thomas, 1972 Olympian Tim Dement, 2002 Fonon-tanana Golden National tompon-daka Jaidon Codringtion, 1980 Olympic Qualifier Jackie Beard, 1981 Junior Olympics Glen Modicue, four-time National champion Eric Kelly, 1988 Eastern Olympic Qualifier champion John Scully, Obie Beard, Mark Lanton ary nyStephens brothers – Donald, Antony ary Jerry.


HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE USA BOXING ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Created to champion a lifelong, mutually beneficial relations between USA Boxing and its alumni, –mpanao ady totohondry,, manam-pahefana, mpanazatra sy mpankafy ady totohondry — Ny Fikambanana Alumni dia mampifandray ireo taranaka tompon-daka, manome aingam-panahy sy mamerina ireo tompon-daka amin'ny ady totohondry ho avy any Etazonia, in ary avy tamin'ny peratra.

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.

Hiditra amin'ny Fikambanan'ny Alumni, misoratra anarana fotsiny amin'ny alumni@usaboxing.org hoan'ny $40.00 per year membership fee. New members will receive a T-shirt, keychain sy e-kitapo.




KILASY NY 2017: The charter class was headed by Muhammad Ali ary Evander Holyfield, in addition to veteran coaches Roosevelt Sanders ary Tom Coulter.

KILASY NY 2018: U.S. Olympic Team medalists and world (matihanina) champions Roy Jones, Jr., Andre Ward ary Claressa Shields, as well as former USA Boxing National Director of Coaching Emanuel Mpanompo and veteran USA Boxing official Tom Cleary.
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2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Boxing Women’s Field Finalized

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Colorado Springs, Am-pofoany. (Novambra 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 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Boxing in Lake Charles, The. is final. A total of 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 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Boxing champion Virginia Fuchs (Houston, Texas) 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 Heaven Garcia (El Monte, Kalifornia.). Garcia, 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. Na izany aza, Christina Cruz (Hell ny Kitchen, N.Y.), 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, Kalifornia.) stood atop the podium at the Western Elite Qualifier, while runner-up Jazzelle Bobadilla (Ewa Beach, Hawaii) has international experience on her side that can help her to upset this division. Jasmine Hampton (Ann Arbor, Mich.) was victorious at the Last Chance Qualifier to punch her ticket to Lake Charles, amin'ny Lina Vezzani (Brooklyn, N.Y.) ary Stephanie Chavez (Orange, Kalifornia.) 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 Ramirez (Las Vegas, Nev.) 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 Isamary Aquino (Universal City, Texas) leads the way in the medal count and will look to continue making a name for herself. Lupe Gutierrez(Sacramento, Kalifornia.) ary Iyana Verduzco (Los Angeles, Kalifornia.) 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(Niagara Falls, N.Y.) 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 (San Diego, Kalifornia.) impressed many in Reno, defeating numerous World Championship medalists on her way to the title, raha Destiny Jasso(Dallas, Texas) ary Melanie Costa (Norton, Mass.) survived a tough bracket out of the Eastern Elite Qualifier to advance to these trials.

Lightweight/132 lbs./60 kg

Rashida Ellis (Lynn, Mass.) enters the 2020 U.S. 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 (Alexandria, Va.) ary Stacia Suttles(Bronx, N.Y.) 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 (San Antonio, Texas) 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 (Chicago, Narary.) aryWhitney Gomez (Bend, Ora.) left the Western and Last Chance Qualifiers golden, rahaJennifer Lopez (Jersey City, N.J.) ary Rebecca Maine (Pittsburg, Pa.) round out the field following their silver medal performances in Ohio and California.

Welterweight/152 lbs./69 kg

Oshae Jones (Toledo, Ohio) 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 (San Diego, Kalifornia.) ary Mary Spencer (Boulder, Colo.). Wolf, 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 (Albuquerque, N.M.) 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(Boston, Mass.) ary Jill Stafford (La Mesa, Kalifornia.) all won silver medals in their respective qualifying competitions and could easily surprise many in Lake Charles, raha Liz Flores(Woodland Hills, Kalifornia.) 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 World Championships. 2017 World Youth Tompon-daka Citlalli Ortiz (Coachella, Kalifornia.) 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, raha Morelle McCane (Cleveland, Ohio) had an impressive 2019, taking a bronze in her international debut earlier this year. Alexis Gomez(South San Francisco, Kalifornia.) ary Kendra Reeves (Twin Falls, Idaho) picked up titles at the Western and Eastern Qualifiers to punch their tickets to Louisiana and will be looking to have another victorious tournament, raha Fallon Farrar (Colorado Springs, Colo.),Melody Popravak (Brooklyn, N.Y.) ary Rachael Washington (New York, N.Y.) took the silver medals at the three qualifying tournaments and will hope to improve their performances in Lake Charles.
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“Smokin’”Joe Frazier punched way into USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame

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kilasy 2019 ceremony Dec. 13 at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Louisiana

Colorado Springs, Am-pofoany. (Novambra 21, 2019) – One of boxing’s all-time greatest, tamin'ny faramparan'ireo taona, lehibe“Smokin’” Joe Frazier, will be inducted posthumously into the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame, Zoma alina, Desambra 13, during a special Class of 2019 ceremony, at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

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, Dec. 15, at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Louisiana. 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 ForemanaryMark Breland, in addition to a pair of decorated coaches, Al Mitchell aryRay 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 nanao hoe:, “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, nanoratra ny 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. Ao amin'ny fanokafana manodidina, Frazier knocked outGeorge Olynello (Uganda), followed by a third-round stoppage ofAthol McQueen (Aostralia) in the quarterfinals. AgainstVadim Yemelyanov (Rosia) ao amin'ny semifinal fihodinana, 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, mifampitaha amin'nyHans 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, Jimmy Ellis (indroa), Bob Foster, Oscar Bonavena(indroa), Jerry Quarry, Mathis, Doug Jones, Eddie Machen aryGeorge 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,” addedChris Cugliari, USA Boxing Alumni Association Executive Director. “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 13faha-."

Confirmed special guests include 1988 Medaly volamena OlaimpikaAndrew Maynard, three-time National AAU Coach of the Year (1972-76-77) Joe Clough, 1984 Medaly volamena OlaimpikaFrank Tatesy ny rahalahinyThomas, 1972 OlympianTim Dement, 2002 Fonon-tanana Golden National tompon-dakaJaidon Codringtion, 1980 Olympic QualifierJackie Beard, 1981 Junior OlympicsGlen Modicue, four-time National championEric Kelly, 1988 Eastern Olympic Qualifier championJohn Scully, Obie Beard, Mark Lanton ary nyStephens brothers –Donald, Antony aryJerry.

HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE USA BOXING ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Created to champion a lifelong, mutually beneficial relations between USA Boxing and its alumni, –mpanao ady totohondry,, manam-pahefana, mpanazatra sy mpankafy ady totohondry — Ny Fikambanana Alumni dia mampifandray ireo taranaka tompon-daka, manome aingam-panahy sy mamerina ireo tompon-daka amin'ny ady totohondry ho avy any Etazonia, in ary avy tamin'ny peratra.

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.

Hiditra amin'ny Fikambanan'ny Alumni, misoratra anarana fotsiny amin'nyalumni@usaboxing.org hoan'ny $40.00 isan-taona ny saram-pikambanana. Hahazo T-shirt ny mpikambana vaovao, keychain sy e-kitapo.

KILASY NY 2017: The charter class was headed byMuhammad Ali aryEvander Holyfield, in addition to veteran coachesRoosevelt Sanders aryTom Coulter.

KILASY NY 2018: U.S. Olympic Team medalists and world (matihanina) championsRoy Jones, Jr., Andre Ward aryClaressa Shields, as well as former USA Boxing National Director of CoachingEmanuel Mpanompo and veteran USA Boxing officialTom Cleary.  

INFORMATION:

www.usaboxing.org

Twitter: @USABoxing, @USABoxingAlumni

Instagram: @USABoxing

Facebook: /USABoxing

MOMBA NY ASBOXING:  Ny iraka ataon'ny USA Boxing dia ny ahafahan'ny atleta sy ny mpanazatra an'i Etazonia hahatratra ny hatsaran'ny fifaninanana maharitra., mampivelatra toetra, manohana ny fanatanjahantena ady totohondry, ary hampiroborobo sy hampitombo ny ady totohondry fomba olympika any Etazonia. Ny andraikitry ny USA Boxing dia tsy ny famokarana volamena olaimpika ihany, fa koa manara-maso sy mitantana ny lafiny rehetra amin'ny ady totohondry am-pitiavana any Etazonia.

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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, Al Mitchell & Ray Rodgers

Lifetime Achievement Award to Sen. John McCain

Dec. 13 reception at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Louisiana

Colorado Springs, Am-pofoany. (Novambra 4, 2019) – Olympic gold-medalists“Big” George Foreman, Mark Breland ary“Smokin’” Joe Frazier head the Class of 2019 into the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame, Zoma alina, Desambra 13, at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

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 Olympic Trials will be held Sunday, Dec. 15, at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Louisiana. 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 coachesAl MitchellaryRay 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.”

Foreman (fa: 76-5, 68 Kos, mpankafy: 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, Texas, his victims included Frazier (indroa), Ken Norton, Dwight Muhammad Qawi aryMichael Moorer.

Considered one of the greatest amateur boxers of all-time, Breland (fa: 35-3-1, 25 Kos), mpankafy: 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 aryLloyd Honeyghan.

The late Frazier (fa: 32-4-1, 27 Kos, mpankafy: 38-2), representing Philadelphia, nahazo medaly volamena tamin'ny 1964 Olympics in Japan and he was a three-time World Heavyweight Champion as a professional. Frazier’s hit list includedMuhammad Ali, Jimmy Ellis (indroa),Bob Foster aryOscar Bonavena (indroa).

Mitchell has been in boxing for more than 60 taona, 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 U.S. Olympic Team, and technical advisor for the 2004 ary 2012 U.S. 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 aryVernon Forrest.  He currently trains 2016 U.S. 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, Iran Barkley aryTommy Morrison.  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, na in ary avy tamin'ny peratra,"hevitraChris Cugliari, USA Boxing Alumni Association Executive Director. “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 Medaly volamena OlaimpikaAndrew Maynard, three-time National AAU Coach of the Year (1972-76-77) Joe Clough, 1984 Medaly volamena OlaimpikaFrank Tatesy ny rahalahinyThomas, 1972 OlympianTim Dement, 2002 Fonon-tanana Golden National tompon-dakaJaidon Codringtion, 1980 Olympic QualifierJackie Beard, 1981 Junior OlympicsGlen Modicue, four-time National championEric Kelly, 1988 Eastern Olympic Qualifier championJohn Scully, Obie Beard, Mark Lanton ary nyStephens brothers –Donald, Antony aryJerry.

HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE USA BOXING ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Created to champion a lifelong, mutually beneficial relations between USA Boxing and its alumni, –mpanao ady totohondry,, manam-pahefana, mpanazatra sy mpankafy ady totohondry — Ny Fikambanana Alumni dia mampifandray ireo taranaka tompon-daka, manome aingam-panahy sy mamerina ireo tompon-daka amin'ny ady totohondry ho avy any Etazonia, in ary avy tamin'ny peratra.

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.

Hiditra amin'ny Fikambanan'ny Alumni, misoratra anarana fotsiny amin'nyalumni@usaboxing.org hoan'ny $40.00 isan-taona ny saram-pikambanana. Hahazo T-shirt ny mpikambana vaovao, keychain sy e-kitapo.

KILASY NY 2017: The charter class was headed byMuhammad Ali aryEvander Holyfield, in addition to veteran coachesRoosevelt Sanders aryTom Coulter.

KILASY NY 2018: U.S. Olympic Team medalists and world (matihanina) championsRoy Jones, Jr., Andre Ward aryClaressa Shields, as well as former USA Boxing National Director of CoachingEmanuel Mpanompo and veteran USA Boxing officialTom Cleary. 

INFORMATION:

www.usaboxing.org

Twitter: @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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Nov. 10 amin'ny Anthony ny tao Malden, Lamesa.

Boston, Lamesa. (Oktobra 28, 2019) – Cadet Senior Akademia Miaramila Amerikana Luca LoConte Botis, who was born and raised in Winchester (Mass.,) is looking forward to his final local boxing competition on Sunday, Novambra 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, Massachusetts.

Ireo mpikambana ao amin'ny ekipan'ny ady totohondry West Point dia hifaninana amin'ireo mpanao ady totohondry am-pitiavana avy any Etazonia Boxing New England, University of Connecticut, Trinity College, Hartford College, ary ny Oniversiten'i Massachusetts.
Botis is a 2015 nahazo diplaoma tao amin'ny Winchester High School, izay izy no kapitenin'ny tanin'ny sekoly, ekipa milomano sy an-kalamanjana.

“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. Army. 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,” he explained. “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. Army, at least at this stage, Botis plans to serve more than his required five years, but less than 10 taona. He speaks an incredible seven languages: Teny anglisy, 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 taona, who lives in Louisiana, served in the military until 1956. Lucas’ lehibe, 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,” anisan'izany ny fisehoan'ny 1988 Medaly volamena Olaimpika Ray Mercer, in-telo mpandray anjara amin'ny ady amin'ny taona “Irlandey” Micky Ward (Lowell, MA), three-time, izao tontolo izao fizarana roa tompon-daka “The Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera(Worcester, MA), ary tompon-daka am-pitiavana any New England teo aloha ary tompon-daka super welterweight IBA Greg “The Villain” Vendetti (Stoneham, MA).

Varavarana misokatra ao amin'ny 2 p.m. SY, bout voalohany hatao ny 3 p.m. SY.

Limited tickets are available for purchase by calling Seacoast Ticket Agency at 1.800.382.5242.
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West Point Boxing Fall Classic Winchester's Cadet Luca LoConte Botis niverina nov. 10

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Anthony any Malden, Lamesa.

Boston, Lamesa. (Oktobra 14, 2019) - Ny National Collegiate Boxing Association (NCBA) hanolotra ny “West Point Fall Classic” ny alahady, Novambra 10, amin'ny Anthony ny tao Malden, Massachusetts.

Ireo mpikambana ao amin'ny ekipan'ny ady totohondry West Point dia hifaninana amin'ireo mpanao ady totohondry am-pitiavana avy any Etazonia Boxing New England, University of Connecticut, Trinity College, Hartford College, ary ny Oniversiten'i Massachusetts.

"Faly izahay amin'ity hetsika ho avy ity izay ahitana ireo atleta tsara indrindra any amin'ny oniversite any Avaratra Atsinanana,"HoyEric Buller, Filohan'ny National Collegiate Boxing Association ary mpikambana ao amin'ny filankevi-pitantanan'ny Boxing USA. “Faly koa izahay mampiditra ny sasany amin'ireo atleta manaitra indrindra eto an-toerana ihany koa. Fandresena ho an'izay rehetra manatrika izany:  atleta eo an-toerana, ho mpitarika an'i Amerika, mpanazatra sy tompon’andraikitra voatokana, ny angano ady totohondry, toerana lehibe sy hetsika peratra miavaka. Misaotra an'i Anthony tamin'ny fampiantranoana anay sy ireo rehetra izay miasa mafy mba hahatonga ity hetsika ity ho fahombiazana lehibe. "

Cadet Senior Akademia Miaramila AmerikanaLuca LoConte Botis, izay avy any Winchester akaiky (MA), haseho amin'izay mety ho fifaninanana ady totohondry farany hataony eto an-toerana.

A 2015 nahazo diplaoma tao amin'ny Winchester High School, izay izy no kapitenin'ny tanin'ny sekoly, ekipa milomano sy an-kalamanjana. Tohanan'ny fianakaviana sy namana maro be i Botis.

Hisy ihany koa ny fanomezam-boninahitra ho an'ny Fikambanana Amerikanina Boxing Alumni, anisan'izany ny fisehoan'ny 1988 Medaly volamena OlaimpikaRay Mercer, Mpitsara International Boxing Hall of FameSteve Smoger, in-telo mpandray anjara amin'ny ady amin'ny taona"Irlandey" Micky Ward (Lowell, MA), tompondaka eran-tany in-telo diviziona roa"The Rooster" Jose Antonio Rivera(Worcester, MA), ary tompon-daka am-pitiavana any New England teo aloha ary tompon-daka super welterweight IBAGreg "The Villain" Vendetti (Stoneham, MA).

Varavarana misokatra ao amin'ny 2 p.m. SY, bout voalohany hatao ny 3 p.m. ET.

Ny tapakila voafetra dia azo vidiana amin'ny fiantsoana ny Seacoast Ticket Agency amin'ny 1.800.382.5242.

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USA ADRIAN TILLMAN mavesatra amin'ny ady totohondry any Etazonia. TAFIKA

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Colorado Springs, Am-pofoany. (Septambra 3, 2019) – Tsia. 2 nahazo lanja mavesatra amerikana Adrian Tillman, izay laharana faha-No. 5 toy ny lanja mavesatra maivana, dia tsy misolo tena ny fireneny amin'ny maha-mpikambana ao amin'ny USA Boxing's 2019 Ekipa Elita lehilahy, manompo any U.S. Tafika tamin'izany fotoana izany.

Tillman, 24, dia afaka manao ny roa, satria miaramila mavitrika nisoratra anarana tao amin'ny Fandaharan'asan'ny Atleta Kilasy Manerantany izy (WCAP), izay ahafahan'ireo atleta mahafeno fepetra hiofana amin'ny fotoana feno ho an'ny Lalao Olaimpika.

“Hatramin'izao fotoana izao,” hoy i Tillman, “Ny lalao Olaimpika no ifantohako. Tiako ny miaramila ary tiako ny ady totohondry. Noho izany, Hojereko fotsiny hoe aiza no hitondran'ny fiainana ahy. SAINGY, hatramin'izao, 2020 Tokyo, Japana, dia ny zavatra iray ao an-tsaiko.

“Fiofanana (any Colorado Springs) miaraka amin'ny ekipa Elite dia tena nanandratra ny lalaoko manodidina. Mampianatra ahy foana ireo mpanazatra sy mpanazatra. Tontolo fianarana tsy miato miaraka amin'ny ekipa izany. "

Teraka tao Riverside, California, Nanomboka nanao ady totohondry i Tillman 2008, satria te hanary lanja sy hianatra hiaro tena sy ny iray tampo aminy izy raha vao hiditra lycée.

Tompondakan'ny National PAL in-telo ilay lanja mavesatra miaraka amin'ny jab henjana (2018, 2017 ary 2015), ankoatra ny fahazoana medaly volamena teo amin’ny 2017 Tatsinanana Elite Qualifier. Ny zava-bitany lehibe indrindra, na izany aza, mety hahagaga kely, satria tsy momba ny fahazoana medaly izany, amboara sy fehikibo.

“Ny zava-bitako lehibe indrindra dia ny nahafeno kilasy roa lanja (maivana sy mavesatra) ho an'ny fitsapana olympika."

Nitety an'i Amerika Atsimo sy Eoropa i Tillman. Miaraka amin'ireo mpiara-miombon'antoka aminy ao amin'ny ekipan'i Etazonia any Angletera izy alohan'ny handehanany mivantana any Yekaterinburg, Rosia, hifaninana amin'ny 2019 Tompondaka eran-tany ho an'ny lehilahy Elite, Septambra 7-21.

“Zava-dehibe amiko ny fahazoana medaly amin’ny fiadiana ny ho tompondaka eran-tany satria,” hoy izy nanamarika, “Tsy misolo tena ny fireneko ihany aho, Izaho koa dia misolo tena ny Tafika sy ny fianakaviako. ”

Rehefa ao anaty peratra izy, Mifanitsy amin'ny mpifanandrina aminy i Tillman, ady totohondry na ady totohondry mitovy, na inona na inona mba hahazoana fandresena.

Adrian Tillman dia tena tia tanindrazana izay sendra manao fonon-tanana ady totohondry. Na mahafeno fepetra ho lanja mavesatra izy na lanja mavesatra maivana, Ny zava-dehibe aminy dia ny ady totohondry ho an'ny Team USA amin'ny 2020 Lalao Olaimpika.

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