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3rd annual USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame reception

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Sen. John McCain to be honored

Klas van 2019 ceremonydeze vrijdag at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Louisiana

COLORADO SPRINGS, Ronde. (December 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. Olympisch Team Trials voor Boksen en 2019 National Championships at the Lake Charles Civic Center. The finals of the Olympic Trials will be held Sunday, December. 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 Brelanden“Smokin’” Joe Frazier, as well as legendary coachesAl Mitchell enRay 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, discipline, 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,"ZeiChris 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, amateur-boksen, 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 Olympisch gouden medaillewinnaarAndrew Maynard, three-time National AAU Coach of the Year (1972-76-77) Joe Clough, 1984 Olympic gold medalist Frank Tateen zijn broerThomas, 1972 OlympiërTim Dement, 2002 Nationale Golden Gloves kampioenJaidon Codringtion, 1980 Olympic QualifierJackie Beard, 1981 Junior OlympicsGlen Modicue, four-time National championEric Kelly, 1988 Eastern Olympic Qualifier championJohn Scully, Obie Beard, Mark Lanton en deStephensbrothers –Donald, Anthony enJerry.

HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE USA BOXING ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Gemaakt om kampioen een levenslange, wederzijds voordelige relaties tussen de VS in dozen en haar alumni, –boksers, ambtenaren, coaches en boxing fans — De Alumnivereniging verbindt generaties kampioenen, inspirerende en terug te geven aan de VS Boxing toekomstige kampioenen boksen, in en uit de ring.

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, waaronder de Verenigde Staten Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame receptie.

Om lid te worden van de Alumnivereniging, kunt u zich registreren opalumni@usaboxing.org voor een $40.00 lidmaatschapsgeld per jaar. Nieuwe leden ontvangen een T-shirt, sleutelhanger en e-wallet.

KLASSE VAN 2017: The charter class was headed byMuhammad Ali enEvander Holyfield, in addition to veteran coachesRoosevelt Sanders enTom Coulter.

KLASSE VAN 2018: U.S. Olympisch Team medaillewinnaars en de wereld (professioneel) kampioenenRoy Jones, Jr., Andre Ward enClaressa Shields, as well as former USA Boxing National Director of CoachingEmanuel Steward and veteran USA Boxing officialTom Cleary.

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OVER USA BOKSEN:  De missie van USA Boxing is om de atleten en coaches van de Verenigde Staten in staat te stellen aanhoudende competitieve excellentie te bereiken, karakter ontwikkelen, steun de bokssport, en boksen in olympische stijl promoten en laten groeien in de Verenigde Staten. De verantwoordelijkheid van USA Boxing is niet alleen het produceren van Olympisch goud, maar houdt ook toezicht op en regelt elk aspect van amateur-boksen in de Verenigde Staten.

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Gewoon de beste! Mark Breland

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

COLORADO SPRINGS, Ronde. (December 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, December 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. Olympisch Team Trials voor Boksen en 2019 Nationale Kampioenschappen, December. 7-15, at the Lake Charles Civic Center. The finals of the Olympic Trials will be held Sunday, December. 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 Foremanen “Smokin’” Joe Frazier, as well as legendary coachesAl Mitchell enRay 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) (Mohammed) Zijn, Voorman, Frazier…champs like that, it’s something for me to be with them.”

Breland, ironisch, 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 record, inclusief 19 knock-outs, 14 coming in the opening round. In 1982, Breland captured a gold medal at the prestigious World Championships in Munich, Duitsland, 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.

Bij de 1984 Olympische Spelen, 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 enTyrell Biggs.

Breland, who completed his amateur career with an amazing 110-1 (73 KO) record, 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 uitvoerend directeur. “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 Olympisch gouden medaillewinnaarAndrew Maynard, three-time National AAU Coach of the Year (1972-76-77) Joe Clough, 1984 Olympic gold medalist Frank Tateen zijn broerThomas, 1972 OlympiërTim Dement, 2002 Nationale Golden Gloves kampioenJaidon Codringtion, 1980 Olympic QualifierJackie Beard, 1981 Junior OlympicsGlen Modicue, four-time National championEric Kelly, 1988 Eastern Olympic Qualifier championJohn Scully, Obie Beard, Mark Lanton en deStephensbrothers –Donald, Anthony enJerry.

HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE USA BOXING ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Gemaakt om kampioen een levenslange, wederzijds voordelige relaties tussen de VS in dozen en haar alumni, –boksers, ambtenaren, coaches en boxing fans — De Alumnivereniging verbindt generaties kampioenen, inspirerende en terug te geven aan de VS Boxing toekomstige kampioenen boksen, in en uit de ring.

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, waaronder de Verenigde Staten Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame receptie.

Om lid te worden van de Alumnivereniging, kunt u zich registreren opalumni@usaboxing.org voor een $40.00 lidmaatschapsgeld per jaar. Nieuwe leden ontvangen een T-shirt, sleutelhanger en e-wallet.

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 KO) record and he was a two-time World welterweight champion.

The 56-year-old Breland, who once trained the late, groot 1992 US OlympianVernon Forrest, currently trains another great USA Boxing alumni and 2008 Olympisch bronzen medaillewinnaar, 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.”

KLASSE VAN 2017: The charter class was headed byMuhammad Ali enEvander Holyfield, in addition to veteran coachesRoosevelt Sanders enTom Coulter.

KLASSE VAN 2018: U.S. Olympisch Team medaillewinnaars en de wereld (professioneel) kampioenenRoy Jones, Jr., Andre Ward enClaressa Shields, as well as former USA Boxing National Director of CoachingEmanuel Steward and veteran USA Boxing officialTom Cleary.

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

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Ronde. (November 26, 2019) – Sixty-four of the nation’s top male amateur boxers will compete at the upcoming 2020 U.S. Olympisch Team Trials voor Boxing in Lake Charles, Louisiana, December 9-16.

Een totaal van 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 (Voorjaar, 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 (Feniks, 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, enJose 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 enAnthony 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) is een van de meest succesvolle boksers van Team USA die naar het toernooi heeft geleid, het winnen van meerdere internationale medailles, waaronder een zilver op het 2017 Wereldkampioenschappen Elite en 2019 Pan American Games. Echter, een mix van jeugd en veteranen maakt deze divisie een waar horloge.David Navarro (Los Angeles, Calif.) eindigde als derde op de 2018 Elite Nationale Kampioenschappen, maar sloeg zijn ticket na de overstap van Raymond Ford naar de professionele rangen.Japhethlee Llamido(Norwalk, Calif.) enRashiem Jefferson (Philadelphia, Pa.) had indrukwekkende runs op de Western en Eastern Qualifiers om het kampioenschap op die evenementen te behalen, terwijlJonathan Mansour (La Mesa, Calif.) versloeg een indrukwekkend veld in Oxnard, Calif. om met een vaart aan zijn zijde naar Lake Charles te gaan.Bruce Carrington (Brooklyn, N.Y.), een concurrent in de 2016 U.S. Olympisch Team Trials voor Boxing, enKevin Montano(Verdrag, Calif.), hebben veel ervaring op het nationale en internationale toneel om het interessant te maken, terwijlXavian Ramirez (Lectuur, Pa.) kwalificeerden zich voor de proeven nadat ze recentelijk waren overgestapt naar de elite divisie.

Lichtgewicht / 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, terwijl 2019 Western Elite Qualifier ChampionCharlie Sheehy (Brisbane, Calif.) looks to return to the USA Boxing High Performance squad after being a member in 2018. 2019 Last Chance Qualifier ChampionErnesto Mercado (Pomona, Calif.) made the transition to the elite division easily after dominating throughout this year on the youth stage, including an international gold medal in March.Israël Rodriguez (Vernederen, Texas) surprised many when he took the second spot at the 2019 Eastern Qualifier, which will be a huge confidence booster in Lake Charles, enMarcell Davidson (Shawnee, Mei.) 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.

Weltergewicht / 152 kg lbs./69

2017 WK bronzen medaillewinnaarFreudis Rojas Jr. (Las Vegas, Nev.)  en 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, terwijlVictor Aranda (Stap, 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, De.) will be looking for a strong performance, as he is one of the few Louisiana natives in the field, enMorris Young (Chesaning, Mich.) will be hoping to improve on his silver medal performance in Reno.

Middengewicht / 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.) en 2018 Elite National ChampionJavier Martinez(Milwaukee, Wisc.). Isley took the national title in 2016 en 2017 over Martinez, terwijl Martinez zegevierde in 2018. Echter, beide boksers zullen zes getalenteerde boksers moeten doorstaan ​​die honger zullen hebben om hun finaleruns te beëindigen.Kahshad Elliot(Plainfield, N.J.), Joseph Hicks (Grand Rapids, Mich.) enAntonio Garcia (Anaheim, Calif.) werden gekroond tot kampioen tijdens de drie kwalificaties, en zullen hun winnende wegen in Louisiana voortzetten.Alexis Chaparro (New York, N.Y.), Francis Hogan (Weymouth, Massa.) enAlex Chisholm (Hialeah Gardens, Fla.) lieten zien waarom ze niet mogen worden onderschat met hun kwalificerende prestaties en het moeilijk zullen zijn om in deze categorie door te komen.

Licht zwaargewicht / 178 lbs./81 kg

2018 Elite National ChampionRahim Gonzales (Las Vegas, Nev.) heeft het hart en de vastberadenheid om te slagen in Lake Charles nadat het tekortschoot bij de 2016 U.S. Olympisch Team Trials voor Boxing, terwijl Atif Oberlton (Philadelphia, Pa.) is gestegen na zijn zilveren medailleprestaties op de nationale kampioenschappen van vorig jaar. Het rondschuiven van boksers die zich in meerdere divisies kwalificeerden, 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.) enNasheed Smith(Washington, Gelijkspanningsbedrading) qualified to these trials after finishing second at the Eastern, Last Chance and Western Qualifiers, respectively.Chavon Davis (Mansfield, Ohio) enRobert 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, echter, de 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.) enDevon 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, terwijlJoshua Edwards (Houston, Texas), Darius Fulghum (Rosharon, Texas) enJamar 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, Calif.)** 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, Oklahoma.) enAntonio Mireles (des Moines, Iowa) will look to be victorious once more after they stood atop the podium at their respective events to qualify, terwijlDominic 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.) enKenyon 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, December. 9 at the Lake Charles Civic Center, with the finals taking place Sunday, December. 15 at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino.

**Boxers who receive medical exemption from the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Boxing zullen op Jan strijden. 4, 2020 in een box-off tegen de nummer twee van hun gewichtsklasse in Colorado Springs, Ronde. voor de mogelijkheid om door te gaan naar de volgende fase van de selectieprocedures voor atleten **

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De missie van USA Boxing is om amateur-boksen in olympische stijl in de Verenigde Staten te promoten en te laten groeien en om het onvermoeibare streven naar Olympisch goud te inspireren en atleten en coaches in staat te stellen een aanhoudende competitieve excellentie te bereiken. Bovendien, USA Boxing probeert alle deelnemers het karakter bij te brengen, vertrouwen en focus die ze nodig hebben om veerkrachtige en diverse kampioenen te worden, zowel in als uit de ring. Boksen in de VS is een team, een natie, Voor goud gaan!

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

COLORADO SPRINGS, Ronde. (November 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, December 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. Olympisch Team Trials voor Boksen en 2019 Nationale Kampioenschappen, December. 7-15, at the Lake Charles Civic Center. The finals of the Olympic Trials will be held Sunday, December. 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, “Groot” George Foreman, “Smokin'” Joe Frazier en 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: bokser, officieel, trainer, administrator and, natuurlijk, cut man. “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, “Ik was verslaafd. 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 en 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. Meer, he’s already been inducted in three Hall of Fames: Zilveren handschoenen, Golden Gloves and Arkansas Sports HOF.

“Ray’s sacrifice to countless youth as a coach, mentor, cut man, and leader throughout the amateur boxing community is inspirational,” becommentarieerde Chris Tofflemire, USA Boxing Alumni Association uitvoerend directeur. “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 verjaardag. 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.

“Op mijn leeftijd, I’m happy to have any birthday,” Rodgers joked. “I’m hoping to live another 10-12 jaar, Lord willing. It’s all in the Lord’s hands; controlling the flow of blood, hoewel, is in my hands.”

Confirmed special guests include 1988 Olympisch gouden medaillewinnaar Andrew Maynard, three-time National AAU Coach of the Year (1972-76-77) Joe Clough, 1984 Olympisch gouden medaillewinnaar Frank Tate en zijn broer Thomas, 1972 Olympiër Tim Dement, 2002 Nationale Golden Gloves kampioen 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 en deStephens broers – Donald, Anthony en Jerry.


HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE USA BOXING ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Gemaakt om kampioen een levenslange, wederzijds voordelige relaties tussen de VS in dozen en haar alumni, –boksers, ambtenaren, coaches en boxing fans — De Alumnivereniging verbindt generaties kampioenen, inspirerende en terug te geven aan de VS Boxing toekomstige kampioenen boksen, in en uit de ring.

De Verenigde Staten Boxing Alumni Association staat open voor iedereen die een liefde heeft voor het boksen en wil graag contact houden met amateur-boksen. Leden krijgen toegang tot een breed scala aan speciale evenementen gastheer verleend door de Alumni Association, waaronder de Verenigde Staten Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame receptie.

Om lid te worden van de Alumnivereniging, kunt u zich registreren op alumni@usaboxing.org voor een $40.00 per jaar contributie. Nieuwe leden krijgen een T-shirt te ontvangen, sleutelhanger en e-wallet.




KLASSE VAN 2017: The charter class was headed by Muhammad Ali en Evander Holyfield, in addition to veteran coaches Roosevelt Sanders en Tom Coulter.

KLASSE VAN 2018: U.S. Olympisch Team medaillewinnaars en de wereld (professioneel) kampioenen Roy Jones, Jr., Andre Ward en 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 U.S. Olympisch Team Trials voor Boxing Women's Field Finalized

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Ronde. (November 22, 2019) — Na vier kwalificatietoernooien die begon in december 2018, het veld van 40 elite vrouwelijke boksers die volgende maand zal concurreren op de 2020 U.S. Olympisch Team Trials voor Boxing in Lake Charles, De. is definitief. Een totaal van 117 elite vrouwelijke boksers streden gedurende het jaar voor de 40 beschikbare plaatsen. Slechts tien zal vooraf van de proeven concurrentie naar de volgende fase van het selectieproces en de mogelijkheid om Team USA te vertegenwoordigen op de Olympische Spelen van Tokyo 2020. Hier is een kijkje op het veld in de vijf gewichtsklassen.

Vlieggewicht / 112 kg lbs./51

2016 U.S. Olympisch Team Trials voor bokskampioen Virginia Fuchs (Houston, Texas) voldeden aan de overgang naar de Rio 2016 Olympische Spelen tijdens de internationale kwalificatie, maar heeft het vlieggewicht divisie sindsdien gedomineerd. Na het winnen van acht internationale medailles omdat deze trials, Fuchs kunnen worden geconfronteerd met haar grootste concurrentie van het jonge talent van Heaven Garcia (Mt., Calif.). Garcia, een twee-keer wereldkampioen bij de junioren en jeugd divisies, is het een te horloge voor vele jaren, en deze proeven kunnen worden haar coming out party in de elite divisie. Echter, Christina Cruz (Hell's Kitchen, N.Y.), tweevoudig Elite World Championship bronzen medaillewinnaar, zal ervaring te brengen aan haar derde U.S. Olympisch Team Trials voor Boxing zo moeilijk zal zijn voor enige bokser die ze geconfronteerd. Mariana Gonzalez (Sunnyvale, Calif.) stond boven op het podium bij de Westelijke Elite Qualifier, terwijl runner-up Jazzelle Bobadilla (Ewa Beach, Hawaii) heeft internationale ervaring aan haar kant die haar kan helpen om deze divisie verstoren. Jasmine Hampton (Ann Arbor, Mich.) zegevierde in de Last Chance Qualifier haar ticket punch naar Lake Charles, met Lina Vezzani (Brooklyn, N.Y.) en Stephanie Chavez (Oranje, Calif.) afronding van het vlieggewicht divisie.


Vedergewicht / 125 kg lbs./57

Naar verwachting zal de meest concurrerende gewichtsklasse in het veld van de vrouwen, het vedergewicht divisie heeft tal van boksers op zoek te gaan naar de volgende fase van het selectieproces. Vijf van de acht boksers WK medailles, met de laatste drie boksers met indrukwekkende prestaties bij hun qualifiers. Yarisel Ramirez (Las Vegas, Nev.) won een zilveren op de 2015 Junior World Championships, evenals een brons op de 2019 Pan American Games in haar eerste jaar in de elite divisie. Twee keer Jeugd WK bronzen medaillewinnaars Isamary Aquino (Universal City, Texas) loopt voorop in de medaille tellen en zal kijken om verder te gaan maken van een naam voor zichzelf. Lupe Gutierrez(Sacramento, Calif.) en Iyana Verduzco (Los Angeles, Calif.) won gouden medailles in hun WK-debuut, met Gutierrez winnen op het 2015 Junior World Championships en Verduzco aan de 2018 Jeugd WK. Mikiah Rivierkreeft(Niagara Watervallen, N.Y.) won op dit oktober Elite WK de bronzen medaille in haar internationale debuut, en zal gebruik maken van het vertrouwen uit dat de prestaties in Lake Charles. Andrea Medina (San Diego, Calif.) heel veel in Reno, verslaan talrijke WK medaillewinnaars op haar weg naar de titel, terwijl Destiny Jasso(Dallas, Texas) en Melanie Costa (Norton, Massa.) overleefde een zware beugel uit de Oost-Elite Qualifier om vooraf aan deze proeven.

Lichtgewicht / 132 kg lbs./60

Rashida Ellis (Lynn, Massa.) kwam binnen 2020 U.S. Olympic Trials met een gerust hart aan haar kant, na een indrukwekkende 2019 lopen dat opgenomen bronzen medailles op de 2019 Pan American Games en het WK. Amelia Moore (Alexandrië, Va.) en Stacia Suttles(Bronx, N.Y.) beide hebben World Championship ervaring, evenals het winnen van internationale voorstellingen om sterke kanshebbers om de titel en ga door naar de volgende fase van de kwalificatie voor de Olympische Spelen van Tokyo nemen 2020. Ravven Brown (San Antonio, Texas) Onlangs maakte haar internationale debuut op de 2019 Elite World Championships en had een snelle stijging tot succes in haar korte bokscarrière. Kimberly Carlson (Chicago, Ill.) enWhitney Gomez (Buigen, Uur.) verliet de Westerse en Last Chance Qualifiers golden, terwijlJennifer Lopez (Jersey City, N.J.) en Rebecca Maine (Pittsburg, Pa.) ronden het veld na hun zilveren medaille optredens in Ohio en Californië.

Weltergewicht / 152 kg lbs./69

Oshae Jones (Toledo, Ohio) maakte geschiedenis van dit jaar met haar gouden medaille op de 2019 Pan American Games en kijkt naar een van de favorieten voor het weltergewicht divisie. De comeback van een paar boksers en de opkomst van een aantal en nieuwkomers weer een spannende gewichtsklasse te maken om naar te kijken. Twee boksers die kwam onlangs terug naar de sport en op zoek naar dingen te schudden worden Danyelle Wolf (San Diego, Calif.) en Mary Spencer (Kei, Colo.). Wolf, een drie-time USA Boxing nationaal kampioen en tweevoudig Continental Champion maakte haar terug naar de ring in indrukwekkende wijze in Reno dit jaar, terwijl Spencer, die is een dual-burger, vertegenwoordigde Canada op de 2012 Olympische Spelen en won drie wereldkampioenschappen onder de Canadese vlag, won de Oost-Qualifier haar ticket punch aan de U.S. Olympisch Team Trials voor Boxing. Sharahya Moreu (Albuquerque, N.M.) kan de jongste in de divisie op 20-jaar-oud, maar heeft een veel ervaring en zal gebruiken tegen haar oudere tegenstanders. Briana Che (Madison, Wisc.), Arika Skoog(Boston, Massa.) en Jill Stafford (La Mesa, Calif.) Alle won zilveren medailles in hun respectieve kwalificatie wedstrijden en kon gemakkelijk veel verrassen in Lake Charles, terwijl Liz Flores(Woodland Hills, Calif.) pakte de laatste plek om te concurreren na Morelle McCain besloten om te concurreren in de middengewicht afdeling na haar kwalificatie in beide gewichtsklassen.

Middengewicht / 165 lbs./75 kg

Sinds het vertrek van twee maal Olympisch kampioen Claressa Shields aan de professionele gelederen, Naomi Graham (Fayetteville, N.C.) is de leider van Team USA is in de middengewicht afdeling, het winnen van meerdere internationale medailles, waaronder een zilver op het 2019 Pan American Games en een bronzen op de 2018 Wereldkampioenschappen. 2017 Jeugd Wereldkampioen Citlalli Ortiz (Coachella, Calif.) op een dominerende prestaties op de recente Last Chance Qualifier, waaronder twee overwinningen door RSC, en zal op zoek te blijven haar winnende manieren in Lake Charles, terwijl Morelle McCane (Cleveland, Ohio) had een indrukwekkende 2019, het nemen van een brons in haar internationale debuut eerder dit jaar. Alexis Gomez(South San Francisco, Calif.) en Kendra Reeves (Twin Falls, Idaho) opgepikt titels op de West- en Oost-kwalificatie om hun tickets naar Louisiana punch en zal op zoek naar een andere zegevierende toernooi, terwijl Fallon Farrar (Colorado Springs, Colo.),melodie Repair (Brooklyn, N.Y.) en Rachael Washington (New York, N.Y.) nam de zilveren medailles op de drie kwalificatietoernooien en zullen hopen om hun prestaties in Lake Charles te verbeteren.
Volg USA Boxing op social media, alsmede de 2020 U.S. Olympisch Team Trials voor Boksen en 2019 USA Boxing Nationale Kampioenschappen website voor nieuws, resultaten, selectieprocedures en updates van het toernooi door hier te klikken: http://bit.ly/BoxingTrials20
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“Smokin’” Joe Frazier geslagen weg in de VS in dozen Alumni Association Hall of Fame

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

COLORADO SPRINGS, Ronde. (November 21, 2019) – One of boxing’s all-time greatest, wijlen, groot“Smokin’” Joe Frazier, will be inducted posthumously into the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame, vrijdag nacht, December 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 Olympische Trials en 2019 National Championships Dec. 7-15, at Lake Charles Civic Center. The finals of the Olympic Trials will be held Sunday, December. 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 ForemanenMark Breland, in addition to a pair of decorated coaches, Al Mitchell enRay 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 zei, “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, opstellen van een 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. In de openingsronde, Frazier knocked outGeorge Olynello (Oeganda), followed by a third-round stoppage ofAthol McQueen (Australië) in the quarterfinals. AgainstVadim Yemelyanov (Rusland) in de halve finale round, 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, tegenHans 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 KO) went on to become a three-time world heavyweight champion, defeating the likes ofMuhammad Ali, Jimmy Ellis (tweemaal), Bob Foster, Oscar Bonavena(tweemaal), Jerry Quarry, Mathis, Doug Jones, Eddie Machen enGeorge 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,”ToegevoegdChris Tofflemire, USA Boxing Alumni Association uitvoerend directeur. “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 13th."

Confirmed special guests include 1988 Olympisch gouden medaillewinnaarAndrew Maynard, three-time National AAU Coach of the Year (1972-76-77) Joe Clough, 1984 Olympisch gouden medaillewinnaarFrank Tateen zijn broerThomas, 1972 OlympiërTim Dement, 2002 Nationale Golden Gloves kampioenJaidon Codringtion, 1980 Olympic QualifierJackie Beard, 1981 Junior OlympicsGlen Modicue, four-time National championEric Kelly, 1988 Eastern Olympic Qualifier championJohn Scully, Obie Beard, Mark Lanton en deStephens brothers –Donald, Anthony enJerry.

HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE USA BOXING ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Gemaakt om kampioen een levenslange, wederzijds voordelige relaties tussen de VS in dozen en haar alumni, –boksers, ambtenaren, coaches en boxing fans — De Alumnivereniging verbindt generaties kampioenen, inspirerende en terug te geven aan de VS Boxing toekomstige kampioenen boksen, in en uit de ring.

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, waaronder de Verenigde Staten Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame receptie.

Om lid te worden van de Alumnivereniging, kunt u zich registreren opalumni@usaboxing.org voor een $40.00 lidmaatschapsgeld per jaar. Nieuwe leden ontvangen een T-shirt, sleutelhanger en e-wallet.

KLASSE VAN 2017: The charter class was headed byMuhammad Ali enEvander Holyfield, in addition to veteran coachesRoosevelt Sanders enTom Coulter.

KLASSE VAN 2018: U.S. Olympisch Team medaillewinnaars en de wereld (professioneel) kampioenenRoy Jones, Jr., Andre Ward enClaressa Shields, as well as former USA Boxing National Director of CoachingEmanuel Steward and veteran USA Boxing officialTom Cleary.  

INFORMATIE:

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OVER USA BOKSEN:  De missie van USA Boxing is om de atleten en coaches van de Verenigde Staten in staat te stellen aanhoudende competitieve excellentie te bereiken, karakter ontwikkelen, steun de bokssport, en boksen in olympische stijl promoten en laten groeien in de Verenigde Staten. De verantwoordelijkheid van USA Boxing is niet alleen het produceren van Olympisch goud, maar houdt ook toezicht op en regelt elk aspect van amateur-boksen in de Verenigde Staten.

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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

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

COLORADO SPRINGS, Ronde. (November 4, 2019) – Olympic gold-medalists“Big” George Foreman, Mark Breland en“Smokin’” Joe Frazier head the Class of 2019 into the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame, vrijdag nacht, December 13, at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

The HOF reception is being held in conjunction with the 2020 Olympische Trials en 2019 Nationale Kampioenschappen. December. 7-15, at Lake Charles Civic Center. The finals Olympic Trials will be held Sunday, December. 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 MitchellenRay 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.”

Voorman (voor: 76-5, 68 KO, amateur: 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 (tweemaal), Ken Norton, Dwight Muhammad Qawi enMichael Moorer.

Considered one of the greatest amateur boxers of all-time, Breland (voor: 35-3-1, 25 KO), amateur: 110-1) was een gouden medaillewinnaar op de 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 enLloyd Honeyghan.

The late Frazier (voor: 32-4-1, 27 KO, amateur: 38-2), representing Philadelphia, veroverde een gouden medaille op de 1964 Olympics in Japan and he was a three-time World Heavyweight Champion as a professional. Frazier’s hit list includedMuhammad Ali, Jimmy Ellis (tweemaal),Bob Foster enOscar Bonavena (tweemaal).

Mitchell has been in boxing for more than 60 jaar, 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. Olympisch Team, and technical advisor for the 2004 en 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 enVernon 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 enTommy 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, zowel in als buiten de ring,"becommentarieerdeChris Tofflemire, USA Boxing Alumni Association uitvoerend directeur. “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 Olympisch gouden medaillewinnaarAndrew Maynard, three-time National AAU Coach of the Year (1972-76-77) Joe Clough, 1984 Olympisch gouden medaillewinnaarFrank Tateen zijn broerThomas, 1972 OlympiërTim Dement, 2002 Nationale Golden Gloves kampioenJaidon Codringtion, 1980 Olympic QualifierJackie Beard, 1981 Junior OlympicsGlen Modicue, four-time National championEric Kelly, 1988 Eastern Olympic Qualifier championJohn Scully, Obie Beard, Mark Lanton en deStephens brothers –Donald, Anthony enJerry.

HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE USA BOXING ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Gemaakt om kampioen een levenslange, wederzijds voordelige relaties tussen de VS in dozen en haar alumni, –boksers, ambtenaren, coaches en boxing fans — De Alumnivereniging verbindt generaties kampioenen, inspirerende en terug te geven aan de VS Boxing toekomstige kampioenen boksen, in en uit de ring.

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, waaronder de Verenigde Staten Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame receptie.

Om lid te worden van de Alumnivereniging, kunt u zich registreren opalumni@usaboxing.org voor een $40.00 lidmaatschapsgeld per jaar. Nieuwe leden ontvangen een T-shirt, sleutelhanger en e-wallet.

KLASSE VAN 2017: The charter class was headed byMuhammad Ali enEvander Holyfield, in addition to veteran coachesRoosevelt Sanders enTom Coulter.

KLASSE VAN 2018: U.S. Olympisch Team medaillewinnaars en de wereld (professioneel) kampioenenRoy Jones, Jr., Andre Ward enClaressa Shields, as well as former USA Boxing National Director of CoachingEmanuel Steward and veteran USA Boxing officialTom Cleary. 

INFORMATIE:

www.usaboxing.org

Tjilpen: @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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November. 10 bij Anthony's in Malden, Massa.

BOSTON, Massa. (Oktober 28, 2019) – Amerikaanse Militaire Academie Senior Cadet Luca LoConte Botis, who was born and raised in Winchester (Massa.,) is looking forward to his final local boxing competition on Sunday, November 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.

Leden van het West Point-boksteam zullen het opnemen tegen amateurboksers uit de VS Boxing New England, Universiteit van Connecticut, Trinity College, Hartford College, en de Universiteit van Massachusetts.
Botis is a 2015 afgestudeerd aan Winchester High School, waar hij aanvoerder was van de cross country van de school, zwem- en buitenbaanteams.

“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. Leger. 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. Leger, at least at this stage, Botis plans to serve more than his required five years, but less than 10 jaar. He speaks an incredible seven languages: Engels, 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 jaar oud, who lives in Louisiana, served in the military until 1956. Lucas’ groot, 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, in plaats daarvan, 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,” inclusief optredens van 1988 Olympisch gouden medaillewinnaar Ray Mercer, drievoudig deelnemer aan Fight of the Year “Iers” Micky Ward (Lowell, MA), drie keer, twee divisie wereldkampioen “De Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera(Worcester, MA), en voormalig amateurkampioen van New England en regerend IBA-kampioen superweltergewicht Greg “De slechterik” Vendetti (Stoneham, MA).

Deuren open om 2 p.m. EN, eerste aanval gepland voor 3 p.m. EN.

Limited tickets are available for purchase by calling Seacoast Ticket Agency at 1.800.382.5242.
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West Point Boksen Herfst Klassiek Cadet van Winchester Luca LoConte Botis Keert terug naar huis nov. 10

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Anthony is in Malden, Massa.

BOSTON, Massa. (Oktober 14, 2019) - De National Collegiate Boxing Association (NCBA) zal op zondag de "West Point Fall Classic" presenteren, November 10, bij Anthony's in Malden, Massachusetts.

Leden van het West Point-boksteam zullen het opnemen tegen amateurboksers uit de VS Boxing New England, Universiteit van Connecticut, Trinity College, Hartford College, en de Universiteit van Massachusetts.

“We zijn enthousiast over dit aankomende evenement met de beste universiteitsatleten in het noordoosten,"ZeiEric Buller, Voorzitter van de National Collegiate Boxing Association en lid van de USA Boxing Board of Directors. “We zijn ook blij om enkele van de meest indrukwekkende lokale atleten op te nemen. Dit is een overwinning voor iedereen die aanwezig is:  lokale atleten, toekomstige leiders van Amerika, toegewijde coaches en officials, bokslegendes, geweldige locatie en uitstekende ringactie. Dank aan Anthony's voor het hosten van ons en aan iedereen die hard werkt om van dit evenement het grote succes te maken dat het zal zijn."

Amerikaanse Militaire Academie Senior CadetLuca LoConte Botis, die komt uit het nabijgelegen Winchester (MA), zal worden tentoongesteld in wat waarschijnlijk zijn laatste lokale bokswedstrijd zal zijn.

Een 2015 afgestudeerd aan Winchester High School, waar hij aanvoerder was van de cross country van de school, zwem- en buitenbaanteams. Botis zal worden ondersteund door een groot contingent van familie en vrienden.

Een eerbetoon aan de USA Boxing Alumni Association zal ook van de tap zijn, inclusief optredens van 1988 Olympisch gouden medaillewinnaarRay Mercer, Scheidsrechter International Boxing Hall of FameSteve Smoger, drievoudig deelnemer aan Fight of the Year“Ierse” Micky Ward (Lowell, MA), drievoudig wereldkampioen in twee divisies"El Gallo" Jose Antonio Rivera(Worcester, MA), en voormalig amateurkampioen van New England en regerend IBA-kampioen superweltergewichtGreg "The Villain" Vendetti (Stoneham, MA).

Deuren open om 2 p.m. EN, eerste aanval gepland voor 3 p.m. EN.

Beperkte tickets kunnen worden gekocht door Seacoast Ticket Agency te bellen op 1.800.382.5242.

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VS BOKSEN ZWAARGEWICHT ADRIAN TILLMAN IN DE VS.. LEGER

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Ronde. (September 3, 2019) - Nee. 2 beoordeeld Amerikaans zwaargewicht Adrian Tillman, die ook op nummer staat. 5 als een licht zwaargewicht, vertegenwoordigt niet alleen zijn land als lid van USA Boxing's 2019 Heren Elite-team, hij dient ook in de VS.. Leger tegelijk.

Tillman, 24, is in staat om beide te doen, omdat hij een actieve soldaat is die deelneemt aan het World Class Athlete Program (WCAP), waarin gekwalificeerde atleten de mogelijkheid hebben om fulltime te trainen voor de Olympische Spelen.

'Vanaf nu,'Zei Tillman, “Mijn focus ligt op de Olympische Spelen. Ik hou van het leger en ik hou van boksen. Zo, Ik zal gewoon zien waar het leven me heen brengt. Maar, vanaf nu, 2020 Tokyo, Japan, is het enige waar ik aan denk.

"Opleiding (in Colorado Springs) met het Elite-team heeft mijn spel absoluut overal verbeterd. De coaches en trainers geven mij altijd les. Het is een non-stop leeromgeving met het team. "

Geboren in Riverside, Californië, Tillman begon in te boksen 2008, omdat hij wilde afvallen en leren hoe hij zichzelf en zijn broers en zussen moest verdedigen toen hij op het punt stond naar de middelbare school te gaan.

De zwaargewicht met een stijve prik is drievoudig Nationaal PAL-kampioen (2018, 2017 en 2015), naast het veroveren van een gouden medaille op de 2017 Eastern Elite-kwalificatietoernooi. Zijn grootste prestatie, echter, misschien een beetje verrassend, omdat het niet gaat om het winnen van medailles, trofeeën en riemen.

“Mijn grootste prestatie was de kwalificatie van twee gewichtsklassen (lichtgewicht en zwaargewicht) voor de Olympische proeven. "

Tillman heeft door Zuid-Amerika en Europa gereisd. Hij traint met zijn teamgenoten van Team USA in Engeland voordat hij rechtstreeks naar Yekaterinburg gaat, Rusland, om te concurreren in de 2019 Wereldkampioenschappen heren elite, September 7-21.

“Het behalen van een medaille op het WK is belangrijk voor mij omdat," hij schreef op, “Ik vertegenwoordig niet alleen mijn land, Ik vertegenwoordig ook het leger en mijn gezin. "

Als hij in de ring is, Tillman past zich aan zijn tegenstander aan, vechten of boksen even, wat er ook nodig is om te winnen.

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 Olympische Spelen.

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