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BANTAMWEIGHTS POISED TO STEAL THE SHOW AT NEF XVIII

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Voor onmiddellijke publicatie: Lewiston, Maine (April 30, 2015) - New England Fights (NEF), Amerika's nummer een regionale strijd promotie, will hold its eighteenth mixed-martial-arts (MMA) evenement, “NEF XVIII: Made in America,” op Zaterdag, Juni 13, 2015 op de Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine. Eerder vandaag, het bevorderen kondigde de toevoeging van een professionele bantamgewicht bout aan de strijd kaart. The contest will feature Elias “Danger Mouse” Leland (2-1) stepping into the cage opposite Tsjaad “Machinegeweer” Kelly (3-2) at the bantamweight limit of 135-pounds.

 

“Chad Kelly and Eli Leland are two guys who couldn’t put on a boring fight if they tried,” zei NEF mede-eigenaar en promotor Nick Di Salvo. “Chad had the ‘Fight of the Night’ on one of the first cards I ever promoted in Massachusetts years ago. I’ve followed his career since and have seen how far he’s come. Eli’s fights always steal the show on the NEF events. Fans will only need the edge of their seats for this one.”

 

Kelly last appeared in the NEF cage in the fall of 2013 bij “NEF X.” Die nacht, he defeated NEF regular Ernesto Ornelas (1-5) via second-round submission. Kelly has regularly competed in the flyweight 125-pound division throughout his career, but he and his coaches at The Fighting Arts Academy (FAA) in Leominster, Massachusetts decided to make the transition up to bantamweight beginning with the upcoming fight against Leland.

 

“I’m very excited to be fighting for NEF in Lewiston, Maine again,” stated Kelly when reached for comment. “I fought for them my second pro fight and I loved the way they treat their fighters and how smooth everything went – meer, getting the ‘W’ was nice. This fight I’m moving up to bantamweight. My coaches and I thought it was the right time. I started fighting at 19 and just have gained weight and have a massive cut to 125, plus I train with good 35ers and 45ers and do better when I’m heavier. Elias Leland is a tough grappler with good submissions. I’m sure he will be tough, but I think I will have an advantage everywhere the fight goes.”

 

Leland, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu brown belt from the Academy of MMA in Portland, Maine, will look to avenge a loss he suffered earlier this month to Jay Perrin (2-0) bij “NEF XVII.” The loss was his first since his amateur debut against Ray Wood (5-1) in september 2011. Leland has become known as a finisher over the years, submitting four opponents and defeating one via technical knockout (WHO) at previous NEF events.

 

“I have nothing but respect for anyone that is willing to fight me,” Said Leland. “Echter, coming off a loss, I’m pissed and hungry as hell. This will be an exciting fight for anyone that sees it. So you all better be there to see an amazing show.”

 

NEF's volgende MMA event, “NEF XVIII: Made in America” will originate from the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine on June 13, 2015. Tickets voor “NEF XVIII” beginnen bij slechts $25 en zijn nu te koop bij www.TheColisee.com or by calling the Colisee box office at207.783.2009 X 525. Voor meer informatie over het evenement en de strijd kaart updates, kunt u terecht op de website van de promotie bij www.NewEnglandFights.com. Bovendien, kunt u NEF video's te bekijken op www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, volg ze op Twitternefights en toetreden tot de officiële Facebook-groep "New England Fights."

 

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FLOYD MAYWEATHER AND MANNY PACQUIAO FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES AND PHOTOS FROM KÀ THEATRE AT MGM GRAND IN LAS VEGAS

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"MAYWEATHER VS. PACQUIAO "

Dit Zaterdag, Mei 2, Live op Pay-Per-View

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LAS VEGAS (April 29, 2015) - Floyd "Money" Mayweather en Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao faced off for only the third time Woensdag during the final press conference for their long-awaited welterweight world championship unification fight this Zaterdag, Mei 2, in het MGM Grand Garden Arena, live op pay-per-view.

 

The last time the boxing superstars met face-to-face was at the Los Angeles press conference to formally announce the mega-fight on Maart 11. The first time they were photographed up close and personal came at a Miami Heat basketball game in January.

 

In the most eagerly awaited showdown in years – and the richest fight in boxing history — the undefeated and universally recognized No. 1 pound-for-pound boxer Mayweather (47-0, 26 KO), an 11-time world champion in five weight divisions, will take on the fighting pride of the Philippines, Pacquiao (57-5-2, 38 KO), the only boxer to capture world titles in eight weight classes.

 

Here is what the fighters and executives said Woensdag at the KÀ Theatre at the MGM Grand:

Floyd Mayweather

“The only thing I can do is take it one day at a time. When the fight gets here I will go out there and do what I do best and that’s go out and fight.

 

“From the beginning of my career, I’ve always had a game plan. It’s just like chess. We make calculated moves in the ring and outside the ring. I got with the right team and surrounded myself with the right chess pieces.

 

“I’m a lot wiser than I once was. This fight sells itself. Our ultimate goal was to get to this point, whether it was Manny or another fighter.

 

“I don’t take anything away from Manny Pacquiao. He’s a solid fighter; a solid competitor and it will be an intriguing matchup come Saturday.

 

“Everything takes time, it’s all about timing. I’m glad that we had patience and didn’t rush. The time is now, this is the right time for this fight.

 

“I want to thank all the writers for being here. Some have been around since I was 10-years-old, some have been here for my 19 years in this sport. I’m thankful for all the writers, whether the stories were good stories or bad, you guys kept me relevant for 19 jaar.

 

“This fight is about one fighter who is at the top fighting another fighter who is at the top. It’s about giving you guys excitement. We don’t know how this fight is going to play out, but I believe in my skills. I believe I am going to be victorious.

 

“When I went to training camp I worked extremely hard to win this fight and I’m pretty sure Manny did the same. That’s why this is an intriguing matchup.”

MANNY PACQUIAO

“I don’t have a prediction, but I’m excited. I’m confident and I feel for the first time that I’m ready for the fight.

"I’m so happy because that feeling and that focus that I had many years ago, is terug. I’m confident and relaxed.

“My love and eagerness for this fight has made me especially interested.

“I would like to invite everyone to witness the great fight between Floyd and I this Saturday.

“I want to be an example and inspiration to people.

“Before I became a boxer, I used to sleep on the street. I can’t believe that I am in this position. The boy who didn’t have food and slept on the street can have this life.

“On Saturday our goal is to make the fans happy with our performance. Both of us will work very hard to entertain the fans and give a good fight.

“I hope that both Floyd and I do our best on Saturday and to put our name in boxing history.

“The most important thing I hope for is that after the fight I can talk with Floyd about being an inspiration to people all around the world.”

Floyd Mayweather SR., Mayweather vader & Trainer

 

“Whatever happens on Saturday, it’s going to be one-sided. Pacquiao is going to sleep.

 

“I’m a trainer, I know what’s going on with fighters. Pacquiao doesn’t have it.

 

“Everybody can say what they want to say. I’ve said it before, Pacquiao can’t punch. I’m not worried about it. I’m going to have Floyd walk him down.”

 

FREDDIE ROACH, Pacquiao Trainer

“When this fight was announced, Manny’s training level went way up. He’s really excited about this fight.

 

“I think we will win a decision and outpoint this guy. If the knockout comes then that will be a bonus.

“I think Manny likes to be the underdog. We like pulling upsets and doing things we’re not supposed to do. Manny is going to be that guy.

“We will put a lot of pressure on Floyd. Manny likes to exchange and with his hand speed, this fight will go in our favor.

“Manny is reckless, but that’s his style. He tries to win fights and people enjoy his fights. He gives it his all and sometimes you get knocked out, that’s part of boxing.”

 

LEONARD Ellerbe, CEO van Mayweather Promotions

 

“The worldwide attention and interest in this event has been unbelievable and Floyd and Manny deserve it.

 

“Las Vegas has a rich history of hosting the biggest and best fights in the sport. Over the years Floyd Mayweather has made the MGM his home. This will be his 11th consecutive fight at MGM Grand and the 14th in his career.

 

“There are two great fighters that will be fighting on Saturday night and the focus needs to be on the fighters, no one else. The focus is on the fighters on Saturday night.

 

“On May 2, Floyd faces another huge challenge in fellow world champion Manny Pacquiao, in a fight that the whole world is waiting to see. Once again Floyd is out to prove that he is The Best Ever and I know he will on Saturday night.”

 

BOB ARUM, Hall of Fame Promoter, Top Rank

 

“This is a great promotion with two great fighters. I hope that this fight will help elevate the rest of boxing. I think based on the interest in this fight, there has been increased interest in boxing as well, and that’s great.

 

“People have spent a lot of time during this event watching Manny train, but more importantly, watching Freddie teach. It’s great to see two guys on the same wavelength, working on the strategy and then working it out in the ring.”

 

Ken Hershman, President, HBO Sport

 

“The journey to this fight has been a remarkable one. In addition to the great writing and reporting that all the media has been doing, HBO has been putting on terrific programs for fight fans to enjoy and bring them closer to the sport.

 

“One important note for everyone, please order the pay-per-view Saturday night early, or if possible today or tomorrow. We expect that the ordering systems will be overwhelmed. Ook, there will be two undercard events starting at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and those events can end at any time. We want to make sure that no one misses any of the main event. Tune-in and tune-in early.”

 

STEPHEN ESPINOZA, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Showtime Sport

 

“This event is about two world-class athletes, Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao, who have been working for weeks and weeks, all of their lives really, to get to this precise moment.

 

“These two fighters have worked their entire lives to get to this moment.

 

“Floyd and Manny have great teams. Floyd will be the first one to tell you that his team deserves a lot of the credit for his success and I’ve heard Manny say very similar things.

 

“What makes this event so special and so historic, is that we have two once-in-a-generation athletes who will be meeting in the ring in about 72 uur. We are so proud to have been given the opportunity to be a part of such a highly anticipated event.”

 

RICHARD STORM, President van Entertainment & Sporten voor MGM Resorts International

 

“It is an honor for the MGM Resorts to house this highly anticipated event. Sports fans around the world will have the unique opportunity to watch two of boxing’s top champions, Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao, as they go toe-to-toe at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

 

“Excitement for this event has resonated throughout our MGM Resorts properties and the entire Las Vegas community.

 

“We have created additional programming at the resorts including closed circuit viewing that gives fans the chance to experience MGM’s great championship fights.

 

“We just want to thank everybody involved in this great event. We’re excited, we’re proud and we can’t wait for Saturday night.”

 

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Mayweather vs. Pacquiao is a 12-round welterweight world championship unification bout promoted by Mayweather Promotions and Top Rank Inc., and is sponsored by Tecate con caracter, Paramount Pictures and Skydance Productions –Terminator Genisys, in de bioscoop juli 1st, Paramount Pictures & Skydance Productions present MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: ROGUE NATION, in theaters & IMAX juli 31st, The Weinstein Company and the new movie Southpaw, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, in theaters everywhere July 24 and Mexico, Live it to Believe it. The three-fight pay-per-view telecast is co-produced and co-distributed by SHOWTIME PPV® en HBO Pay-Per-View® vanaf 9 p.m. EN / 6 p.m. PT.

 

Voor meer informatie bezoek www.mayweatherpromotions.com, www.toprank.com, www.SHO.com/Sports,www.hbo.com/boxing en www.mgmgrand.com en volg op Twitter opfloydmayweather, MannyPacquiaomayweatherpromo, TRBoxing, SHOSports, HBOboxing EnSwanson_Comm, en word fan op Facebook op www.facebook.com/FloydMayweather, www.facebook.com/TopRankMannyPacquiao www.facebook.com/MayweatherPromotions, www.facebook.com/TRBoxing, www.facebook.com/SHOsports enwww.facebook.com/HBOBoxing.

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George Foreman on CBS Sports Radio’s “The Doug Gottlieb Show” on the Pacquiao vs. Mayweather Match

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“Boxing was invented for the underdog… That’s why I give it to Pacquiao.”

 

Gisteren (April 28), two-time World Heavyweight Champion George Foreman was on CBS Sports Radio’s “The Doug Gottlieb Show” with host Doug Gottlieb, where he talked about the Manny Pacquiao versus Floyd Mayweather Jr. fight on Zaterdag, 2 mei in Las Vegas. Below are somehighlights from the interview:

 

On the Pacquiao vs. Mayweather Fight:

Talking honestly about what he thinks about “The Fight of the Century”,Voorman zei: “This is major… boxing deserves something like this… I’m just happy the fight is happening, and it’s happening right now. Because everyone will get a chance to see what they wanted to see. If it had happened five years ago, there would have been some too young to enjoy [en] some old enough to say, 'Hey, there was better days.’ But now everyone’s hungry for the matchup of the century. [These are] evenly matched fighters. It’s a fan’s fight, and it should be. It’s big.”

 

Voorman continued later on in the interview: “That’s true… [Mayweather’s] got everything to lose. But boxing was invented for the underdog – for the smaller guy who doesn’t have a chance – to come up with a way to beat the bigger, stronger guy. That’s why I give it to Pacquiao. The sport was invented… for the lesser.”

 

On Advice He would Give Pacquiao:

Gottlieb asked what advice Voorman would give to Pacquiao for this match: “Hey, just win this round," Voorman zei. “Every time you come back to the corner, you sit down on the stool, wave the towel over him and don’t say anything. The bell rings, go get him again. Do the same thing you did the first round all the way through the sixth or seventh round, and you’ll win.”

 

Full audio from the interview can be found hier.

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Fight Network is Destination for Mayweather vs. Pacquiao Fight Week Coverage

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TORONTO | NEW YORK (April. 29, 2015) – Fight Network, premier van de wereld 24/7 televisiekanaal dat zich toelegt op de dekking van vechtsporten te voltooien, is the destination for Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao fight week coverage for the megafight op zaterdag night live on pay-per-view.

 

It kicks off today, Woensdag, April 29 bij 4 p.m. ET with a live broadcast of the final Pre-Fight Press Conference from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, including roundtable analysis from Fight Network studios.

 

Vervolgens, Fight Network’s original Fight Nieuws Nu: Mayweather vs. Pacquiao preview show will debut on Wednesday, April 29 bij 7:30 p.m. EN, featuring analysis, previews, Kenmerken, grand arrivals, workouts and more. Check listings for additional airings throughout the week.

 

Airing exclusively in Canada, Fight Network presents the latest installment of Golden Boy Live-! opDonderdag, April 30 bij 10 p.m. EN van Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, Calif., headlined by former lightweight world title challenger Mercito “Geen Genade” Gesta (28-1-1, 16 KO) battling Los Angeles area standout Carlos Molina (17-2-1, 7 KO). In andere featured vlagen, Puerto Rican rising star Jeffrey Fontanez (14-1, 11 KO) will take on former WBC Youth super featherweight champion Jose “El Loco” Hernandez (15-9-1, 7 KO) in an eight-round lightweight brawl, Brazilian standout Yamaguchi Falcao (5-0, 2 KO) clashes with tough Texan Gerardo Ibarra (14-2, 8 KO), while fan favorite and Irish power puncher Jason Quigley (5-0, 5 KO) meets Pennsylvania native Joshua Snyder (9-11-1, 3 KO).

 

Fight Network Canada is also the destination for classic Mayweather and Pacquiao fight marathons airing throughout the week, featuring some of their most memorable victories, including Mayweather’s triumphs over Oscar De La Hoya, Juan Manuel Marquez, Ricky Hatton and Shane Mosley, plus Pacquiao’s wins over Marquez, Hatton and Marco Antonio Barrera. The fight marathons will air op zaterdag morning beginning at 6 a.m. EN. Check listings for additional airings throughout the week.

 

The live coverage continues on Vrijdag, Mei 1 bij 6 p.m. EN with a live broadcast of the official Mayweather vs. Pacquiao Weigh-ins, as the two superstars tip the scales and go face-to-face one last time before squaring off op zaterdag nacht. The show will include live analysis and roundtable discussion from Fight Network studios.

 

Op zaterdagavond, Mei 2, Fight Network will present a Live Pre-Show bij 7 p.m. EN, featuring exclusive interviews with some of Saturday’s marquee participants, highlights from all the fight week festivities and last-minute previews and predictions for the most anticipated fight in boxing history.

 

Fight Network zal de tv uitzenden Countdown Live- bij 8 p.m. EN, leading right into the blockbuster pay-per-view that kicks off at 9 p.m. EN.

 

Immediately following the pay-per-view extravaganza, Fight Network is your destination for the Live Post-Show, including fight highlights, reacties en de live post-fight persconferentie van Las Vegas.

 

Voor een volledige lijst van Fight Network's uitzendschema, kunt u terecht op tv.fightnetwork.com, volg ons op Twitterfightnet, word fan op Facebook en bezoek ons ​​op Instagramfightnet.
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PBC ON SPIKE MAIN EVENT FIGHTERS AMIR KHAN, CHRIS Algieri, PAULIE MALIGNAGGI AND DANNY O’CONNOR MAKE THEIR MAYWEATHER VS. PACQUIAO PREDICTIONS

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BROOKLYN (April 29, 2015) – Boxing superstar Emir “Koning” Khan (30-3, 19 KO) terug naar de ring op Mei 29 to take on former world champion Chris Algieri (20-1, 8 KO) bij Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY, as the headliner of an exciting Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) card on Spike TV.

 

Opening up the televised action, which is set to begin at 9 p.m. EN/PT, will be the return of Brooklyn’s own two-time world champion Paulie Malignaggi (33-6, 7KO's) as he faces Boston’s Danny O'Connor (25-2, 9KO's) in a 10-round welterweight attraction.

With the Mayweather vs. Pacquiao welterweight championship showdown just days away, Khan, Algieri, Malignaggi and O’Connor gave their take on how the most anticipated fight of this era will go down.

 

Amir Khan: “This is a fight that the world has been wanting to see for so long and it’s great that it is now upon us. Floyd and Manny are two legendary fighters and it is only right that we get to see them share the ring together. I have no doubt that this is going to be a tremendous matchup and will be extremely exciting for as long as it lasts. Manny has hand speed and fast feet that will cause Floyd some problems early on, but as it progresses I expect Floyd to make the adjustments he tends to make to counter that before pulling away on the scorecards. Both fighters still have so much to give and op zaterdag night I’m sure they’re going to produce something very special for the fans.”

 

Chris Algieri: “Styles make fights and I believe this is a style that suits Floyd. Floyd is the smartest fighter in the game. He will be able to pick up on certain flaws and exploit them. Manny is going to make him work in there and I believe that the first few rounds are going to be very interesting. Manny is a different and smarter fighter than he was before the Marquez knockout. If Manny comes in shape the way that he did against me, and if Floyd has missed a step at all, then I see Pacquiao giving him all kinds of trouble. Ultimately though, I see Mayweather winning a decision.”

 

Paulie Malignaggi: “I am taking Mayweather by wide decision or a late-round stoppage. He has too much variation to his arsenal. Pacquiao is fun to watch, but his one-dimensional approach won’t be enough op zaterdag nachts.”

 

Danny O'Connor: “I am going with Mayweather. He is too smart to fall into anyone’s game plan, other than his own. I predict a decision based off of his superior boxing ability.”

 

Tickets for the live event on Mei 29 bij Barclays Center, promoted by DiBella Entertainment and Star Boxing, zijn geprijsd op $250, $150, $75 en $45, niet met inbegrip van toepasselijke diensten en belastingen, en zijn nu te koop. Kaarten zijn verkrijgbaar bijwww.barclayscenter.com, www.ticketmaster.com en op de American Express Box Office op Barclays Center. Voor het opladen via de telefoon, bel Ticketmaster op (800) 745-3000. Voor groep tickets, kunt u bellen met 800-GROUP-BK.

 

The televised action begins on Spike at 9 pm ET/6 p.m. PT. Doors at Barclays Center open at 6 p.m. EN.

 

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Voor meer informatie, bezoek www.premierboxingchampions.com, www.spike.com/shows/premier-boksen-kampioenen,www.barclayscenter.com en www.dbe1.com. Volg op TwitterPremierBoxing, @AmirKingKhan, ChrisAlgieri, LouDiBella, @SpikeTV and @BarclaysCenter and become a fan on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/PremierBoxingChampions, www.Facebook.com/AmirKhanThePage, www.Facebook.com/ChrisAlgieri enwww.Facebook.com/Spike. Follow the conversation using #PremierBoxingChampions and #BrooklynBoxing.
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4th annual New York State Boxing Hall of Fame Induction dinner honors Class of 2015 plus The late Joe Dwyer & Tony Mazzarella

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NYSBHOF CLASS OF 2015

Seated (L-R) – Lonnie Bradley, Bruce Silverglade, Tommy Gallagher, Joey Giambra and Saul Mamby; Standing (L-R) Bob Duffy, Bob Miller and Harold Weston

(Alle foto's door Peter Frutkoff / Ring 8)

NEW YORK (April. 28, 2015) – Meer dan 300 people attended this past Zondagafternoon’s fourth annual New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF) inductie diner, gesponsord door Ring 8, bij Russo's On The Bay in Howard Beach, New York.

NYSBHOF Klasse van 2015

Boxers

WBC junior kampioen weltergewicht & Veteraan van Vietnam Saul Mamby Bronx / Brooklyn

WBA junior middengewicht titel uitdager Joey Giambra Buffel

1961 Nationale Golden Gloves kampioen Johnny Persol Brooklyn

Twee keer wereldkampioen weltergewicht titel uitdager Harold Weston New York City

WBO middengewicht kampioen Lonnie Bradley Haarlem

(Overledene)

Wereld licht zwaargewicht kampioen Paul Berlenbach Astoria

“Ongekroond” wereldkampioen weltergewicht Billy Graham Manhattan Eastside

2-Tijd Wereld kampioen vlieggewicht Frankie Genaro New York City

Wereld middengewicht & weltergewicht kampioen Tommy Ryan Redwood / Syracuse

Wereld licht zwaargewicht kampioen Jimmy Slattery Buffel

Niet-deelnemers

NYSBHOF & Ring 8 president Bob Duffy Manhattan’s Westside/Massapequa Park

Journalist Mike Katz Bronx

Trainer Tommy Gallagher Howard Beach

Promotor / cutman Bob Miller Albany

Gleason's Gym eigenaar Bruce Silverglade Brooklyn

(Overledene)

Trainer Charley Goldman Brooklyn

MSG matchmaker Harry Markson Kingston

Promotor Cedric Kushner Manhattan

MSG matchmaker Jimmy Johnson New York City

Journalist Damon Runyon Manhattan

Manager / matchmaker Al Weill New York City

Renowned ring announcer David Diamante once again served as the event’s Master of Ceremonies.

De 2015 inductees werden geselecteerd door de NYSBHOF leden benoemingscommissie: Jack Hirsch, Steve Farhood, Bobby Cassidy, Jr., Don Majeski, Henry Hascup, Ron McNair en Neil Terens.

Each inductee received a custom-designed belt signifying his induction into the NYSBHOF. Alle NYSBHOF plaques zijn te zien in de Athletic Commissie New York State.

All boxers had to have been inactive for at least three years, in aanmerking te komen voor NYSBHOF inductie, en alle inductees moet voor een aanzienlijk deel van hun boksen carrière hebben gewoond in de staat New York.

Harold Weston and Melvina Latham

Harold Weston: “I guess there’s no comeback for me because I’ve been told when you go into the Hall of Fame, it’s over. Thanks for this honor. I wondered how long it was going to take (jokingly), you got it right this time. Boxing is my family. Mijn vader, Gil Clancy and Emile Griffith, these guys brought me up. Boxing always got me to where I needed to go. Boxing made us the person we are today. This is an honor because there’s no Hall of Fame bigger than New York. Thanks a lot. I’m looking forward to the future.”

(L-R) – Bob Duffy, Bobby Cassidy, Lonnie Bradley, Melvina Latham and Bobby Cassidy Jr. David Diamante is in back to far left.

Lonnie Bradley: “I’d like to thank everyone, especial these two guys (Bobby Cassidy and Bobby Cassidy, Jr.). I called Bobby for advice. We met and then had a good ride for four years. He wanted a world champion, I wanted to be world champion, and we made the most of it. I’m happy that they’re part of my life and for me to be part of the Cassidy family. The bond is there because it’s a family affair.”

(L-R) – Henry Hascup, Saul Mamby and Melvina Latham

Saul Mamby: “I fought all over the world; one way to see the world. Most do it by taking a vacation. Mij, I went around the world fighting people. I went to South Korea and won the world title but nobody knew. In my first title defense against Estephan Jesus, people were stunned to hear Saul Mamby was champion of the world. A lot of people who fought never had a chance to fight for the championship of the world. I lost the title but…I was really ripped off. Thanks for putting me in the Hall of Fame. It’s an honor that I didn’t think would ever happen. I’m too old, 67, to fight but I still go to the gym. I think I can still do it but I’m not going to try. I appreciate this.”

Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Silverglade

Bruce Silverglade: “I’d like to thank Ring 8 and everybody on the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame nominating committee. I grew-up in Trenton, New Jersey, and my father was a police officer who liked boxing the best. After graduating from college, I worked at Sears Roebuck for 16 jaar. I called my father asking how I could get involved in boxing. I resigned from Sears Roebuck the next day and bought 50-percent of a gym with my profit sharing.I took over Gleason’s Gym in 1985. My concept of a gym was not just to train fighters, but for politics, heart and sports to come together. We’ve had concerts, off-Broadway plays, weddings and chamber music there. We founded a charity, ‘Give A Kid A Dream,’ in 1981 for kids 8-18 jaar. These kids could come from schools, orphanages, parole officers, or from mothers of troubled kids. Boxing is about discipline. They can go thee seven days a week. We’re not building champions as boxers, but champion citizens in New York City. The inspiration comes from my wife who is the driving force behind the gym. Thank you for this tremendous honor to be a Hall of Famer.”

Tommy Gallagher and his wife, Maureen

Tommy Gallagher: “Thank you to so many people. Boxing has been my life and I wanted my first gym in 1951. I was friends with Rocky Graziano and Billy Graham, who’d drop by my gym to tell us about fighters. This is a wonderful time in my life. I want to thank my wife and family.”

(L-R) – Joey Giambra and his son, Joey Giambra, Jr.

Joey Giambra: “Thank you all for coming out. I want to thank Bob Duffy and Ring 8. I’m honored and thank them for voting me in. I’m so honored and humbled.”

 

(L-R) – Bob Duffy, Bob Miller, Melvina Latham and Miller’s wife, Linda

Bob Miller: “Thanks for inducting me into the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame. The people who’ve come before makes you realize what this means, I’ve trained, managed, promoted and been a cut-man. The best part is the relationships with fighters from so many different backgrounds. I have so many stories. I thank them for allowing me to be part of their lives and see things most wouldn’t. I’m humbled to be inducted in this class.”

Bob Duffy and his wife, Mary

Bob Duffy: “I want to thank Ring 8’s nominating committee for voting me into the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame and everybody who helped put this together like Keith Sullivan, Ron McNair, Melvina Latham, Jack Hirsch and so many others. I want to congratulate the guys sitting up here. I had an office in Gleason’s Gym and worked Bobby Miller’s shows upstate. I’m very humbled. I grew up on the East Side of Manhattan in the projects. Bij 14, I had a chance to go to fights at The Garden because I lived only eight blocks away. This is a labor of love. I want to thank my family that has always been supportive. I’ve always felt family first, boxing second, and that’s been my life.”

During the NYSBHOF ceremonies, de World Boxing Council (WBC) en Ring 8 honored the late Joe Dwyer and Tony Mazzarella, both longtime Ring 8 members who passed away earlier this year. WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman made a special presentation to Dwyer’s family. Ring 8 made presentations to the Dwyer and Mazzarella families. Dwyer was president of the North American Boxing Federation (NABF). Mazzarella, who served many years as Ring 8’s treasurer, was a major influence in the founding of the NYSBHOF.

Joe Dwyer’s widow, Linda, accepts a special NYSBHOF belt in memory of her husband 

Ring 8 presented WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman (centrum, red tie) with its Father & Son Award 

WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman and WBC Cares Jill Diamond are shown presenting an award to the late Joe Dwyer’s wife, Linda, and son, Joe Dwyer, Jr.

 

The WBC presented Ring 8 & NYSBHOF president Bob Duffy with its Certificate of Excellence plaque and medal

Ring 8’s Board of Directors presented this NYSBHOF belt to the family of the late Tony Mazzarella

 

NYSBHOF Notebook

On behalf of FDNY (New York Fire Department), Bob McGuire made a $1000.00 donation to Ring 8.

Boxers in attendance included Iran Barkley, Heather Hardy, Vito Antuofermo, Juan LaPorte, Vinny Maddalone, Alicia Ashley, Sonja Lamonakis, Shawn Miller. Other boxing dignitaries there were Roc Nation CEO David Itskovich, HBO analyst Harold Lederman, NY State Athletic Commission chairperson Melvina Latham.

Hirsch announced that any area at the NY State Athletic Commission will serve as the NYSBHOF home. NYSBHOF fighter plagues and other memorabilia will be on display there.

KLASSE van 2012: Carmen Basilio, Mike McCallum, Mike Tyson, Jake LaMotta, Riddick Bowe, Carlos Ortiz, Vito Antuofermo, Emile Griffith, “Suiker” Ray Robinson, Gene Tunney, Benny Leonard, Tony Canzoneri, Harold Lederman, Steve Acunto, Jimmy Glenn, Gil Clancy, Ray Arcel, Nat Fleischer, Bill Gallo en Arthur Mercante, Sr.

KLASSE van 2013: Jack Dempsey, Johnny Dundee, Sandy Saddler, Maxie Rosenbloom, Joey Archer, Iran Barkley, Mark Breland, Bobby Cassidy, Doug Jones, Junior Jones, James “Makker” McGirt, Eddie Mustafa Mohammed, Bob Arum, Shelly Finkel, Tony Graziano, Larry Merchant, Teddy Brenner, Mike Jacobs, Tex Rickard en Don Dunphy.

KLASSE VAN 2014: Floyd Patterson, Tracy Harris Patterson, Billy Backus, Kevin Kelley, Juan LaPorte, Gerry Cooney, Mustafa Hamsho, Howard Davis, Jr., Lou Ambers, Jack Britton, Terry McGovern, Teddy Atlas, Lou DiBella, Steve Farhood, Gene Moore, Angelo Prospero, Whitey Bimstein, Cus D'Amato, William Muldoon en Tom O'Rourke.

Go on line op www.Ring8ny.com voor aanvullende informatie over de New York State Boxing Hall of Fame.

 
OVER RING 8: Gevormd in 1954 door een ex-bokser, Jack Grebelsky, Ring 8 werd de achtste dochteronderneming van wat toen bekend als het Nationaal Veteraan Boxers Association – vandaar, RING 8 – en vandaag het motto van de organisatie blijft: Boxers Helpen Boxers.

 

RING 8 is volledig toegewijd aan de ondersteuning van minder fortuinlijke mensen in het boksen gemeenschap die hulp in termen van het betalen van de huur kan vereisen, medische kosten, of wat dan ook te rechtvaardigen behoefte.

 

Ga op de lijn naar www.Ring8ny.com voor meer informatie over RING 8, de grootste groep in zijn soort in de Verenigde Staten met meer dan 350 leden. De jaarlijkse contributie is slechts $30.00 en elk lid heeft recht op een buffet diner in RING 8 maandelijkse vergaderingen, met uitzondering van juli en augustus. Alle actieve boksers, amateur en professional, hebben recht op een gratis RING 8 Jaarlijks lidmaatschap. Gasten van de Ring 8 leden zijn welkom tegen een vergoeding van slechts $7.00 per persoon.
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Championship Boxing At York Hall, gevolgd door Mayweather-Pacquiao Live via satelliet deze zaterdag.

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Heb je al je tickets voor het Boxing-evenement van de eeuw? Als het antwoord nee is, dan hebben promotors Mark Lyons en Billy James-Elliott misschien wel het perfecte alternatief voor boksfans - een avond kampioenschap boksen in York Hall, in Bethnal Green, followed by MAYWEATHER-PACQUIAO live by satellite from Las Vegas.

 

Kicking off the whole night of pugilistic action, sees a full card of Boxing at the famous Home Of Boxing in the Capital, including two Championship Battles.

 

Hackney, London based Turkish unbeaten star SIAR OZGUL makes his first tilt at a title when he takes on Nottingham’s MATT SCRIVEN for the vacant MBC International Welterweight Championship.

 

Main support sees Bradford’s sensational TASIF KHAN challenge for the International Masters Bantamweight crown, against Georgian #1 MIKHEIL SOLONINKINI

 

Heading up the support for the two Championship bouts sees Chester’s WBF Intercontinental Champion PAUL ECONOMIDES take on Nottingham’s GARFIELD MUSHORE in a non-championship six rounder.

 

Champions TKO’s unbeaten Light Heavyweight prospect ONDER OZGUL takes on the highly entertaining JODY MEIKLE, from Scunthorpe, in een zes ronder.

 

Making his first visit to the Capital City will be Liverpool based unbeaten Russian star DAVID AGADZHANYAN, who will take on Czech Republic’s JOSEF REDLICH in a six round contest.

 

Former American Basketball Star, turned professional Boxer, MANNY MUHAMMAD will also be in action against a yet to be named opponent.

 

Making their debuts on the night are exciting young local talents ANDY CONA and DANIEL MENDES in action against each other.

 

Once the action is over at York Hall, then the lucky boxing fans attending the event can either go to the free after party at Spearmint Rhino, or go direct to the function rooms to watch the entire build up and of course the main event of the night MAYWEATHER – PACQUIAO

 

The cost for this whole night of Boxing heaven, believe it or not is just £45 or £75, as the cost for standard seats for the boxing at York Hall are £35 (Standard seated) en £ 65 (Eerste rang) and the cost for attending the function room to watch the Big Fight Live is just £10 extra (payable on the night)

 

Siar Ozgul versus Matt Scriven, for the vacant MBC International Welterweight Championship, headlines the Mark Lyons & Billy James Elliott-Wise Guys Promoties HEREN VAN DE RING evenement, dat plaatsvindt in het York Hall in Bethnal Green, Londen op zaterdag 2nd Mei 2015.

Sanctionering voor dit evenement zal worden geleverd met dank aan de Malta Boxing Commissie (MBC) -www.maltaboxingcommission.com

Tickets geprijsd £ 35 (Standaard stoelen) en £ 65 (Eerste rang) are available on the night, or to ensure a seat buy on-line atwww.tkoboxoffice.com or call the TKO ticket line on 07960 850645

Bellator, mixed martial arts, Spike TV

Letsel krachten Georgi Karakhanyan van vedergewicht titel gevecht – Kampioen Patricio Pitbull nu geconfronteerd met Daniel Weichel bij "Bellator: Onafgemaakte zaken"

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Gemakkelijk Tweet: "NIEUWE STRIJD: danielweichel omPatricioPitbull aangezicht voor #Bellator vedergewicht kampioenschap op juni 19 #Onafgemaakte zaken"

 

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (April 28, 2015) - Als gevolg van een knieblessure opgelopen door titel uitdager Georgi Karakhanyan, Bellator MMA vedergewicht wereldkampioen Patricio Pitbull (23-2) zal nu worden geconfronteerd met de Duitse inzending ace Daniel “De Wezel” Weichel (35-8) in de co-main event van “Bellator: Unfinished Business,” which takes place Vrijdag, Juni 19 bij St. Louis’ Scottrade Center.

 

Met een van de meest verwachte gevechten in de geschiedenis van de sport met Kimbo Slice vs. Ken Shamrock, "Bellator: Unfinished Business 'beschikt ook over Bobby Lashley (12-2) vs. James Thompson (20-14) en Michael Chandler (12-3) vs. Derek Fields (15-4), met een vijfde en laatste gekenmerkte bout binnenkort worden aangekondigd.

 

De 27-jarige "Pitbull,"Natal, Brazilië, is een 13-time veteraan van de promotie die de Bellator MMA vedergewicht wereldtitel veroverde met september te winnen dan kampioen Pat Curran. "Pitbull" verdedigde daarna zijn riem in januari met een spannende inzending overwinning op voormalig kampioen Daniel Straus. In 24 carrière optredens, "Pitbull" heeft alleen verloren twee gevechten, en beiden waren het resultaat van een flinterdunne, split-beslissingen.

 

"Pitbull" voldoet nu Duitslands Weichel, die bij enkel 30 jaar heeft al meer dan 35 professionele wint. In zijn laatste gevecht, Weichel verdiende een hard bevochten overwinning op voormalig kampioen Pat Curran brengen van zijn record naar 12-1 in zijn verleden 13 uitstapjes. Weichel is een Bellator MMA toernooi winnaar, rekken tot overwinningen op Desmond Green, Matt Bessette en Scott Cleve in het proces. Van deze 35 wins, een ongelooflijke 21 van hen zijn gekomen door middel van de indiening.

 

De 5-strijd televisie-kaart uitgezonden live op Spike bij 9 p.m. EN / 8 p.m. CT, met de voorlopige gevechten streaming op Spike.com op 7 p.m. EN / 6 p.m. CT.

 

Tickets voor “Bellator: Unfinished Business,” die beginnen bij slechts $30, zijn te koop bij Ticketmaster.com.

 

“Bellator MMA: Unfinished Business” - Vrijdag, Mei Juni 19, Scottrade Center, St. Louis, U.

Hoofd Card

Bellator Zwaargewicht Main Event: Kimbo Slice (4-2) vs. Ken Shamrock (28-15-2)

Bellator vedergewicht titel Fight: Veld Patricio Pitbull (23-2) vs. Daniel Weichel (35-8)

Bellator Featured Zwaargewicht Fight: Bobby Lashley (12-2) vs. James Thompson (20-14)

Bellator Featured Lichtgewicht Vecht: Michael Chandler (12-3) vs. Derek Fields (15-4)

 

Voorlopige Card

Bellator weltergewicht Prelim Vecht: Justin Guthrie (17-8) vs. Steven Mann (10-1)

Bellator strawweight Prelim Fight: Mijl McDonald (0-1) vs. Dan O'Connor (5-4)

Bellator Lichtgewicht Prelim Vecht: Malcolm Smith (4-4) vs. Luke Nelson (2-1)

Bellator vedergewicht Prelim Vecht: Kain Royer (1-1) vs. Enrique Watson (1-0)

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MASSIVE 7 TITLE FIGHT “MASTER CLASS” SHOW AT YORK HALL ONLY 2 WEEKS AWAY

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We are just over two weeks away from probably one of the best non TV shows shown in London in many years.

16th May is the massive “Master Class” Goodwin Boxing bill featuring Seven title fights including four Southern Area title fights in a 13 fight card worthy of TV coverage.

With only a few tickets remaining this is the last chance to get tickets for what will be a sold out show on the night.

26 de jarige "The Genius" Jamie Speight heeft een wens die uitkomt 16th Mei 2015 wanneer hij co-headliner is op de gigantische Goodwin Boxing "Master Class" -wet in York Hall die zijn titel vedergewicht in de Southern Area verdedigt tegen Ian Bailey.

Speight has regularly travelled on the road to fight the best including Josh Warrington but after signing with Steve Goodwin, Jamie finally gets his chance to defend his title as the home fighter. His opponent Bailey is ranked above him in the UK rankings so this going to be one competitive fight.
De botsing tussen Speight en Bailey is er een van vier 50/50 intrigerende titelgevechten uit het zuidelijke gebied met drie masters titles

Adam Dingsdale verdedigt zijn titel in het Southern Area Lightweight tegen Prizefighter-finalist Michael "Chunky" Devine. Dingsdale has only two losses in his career coming against current Interim World champion Derry Mathews and former WBO European Champion Stephen Ormond. Devine takes a step up in class after reaching the final of Sky Sports’ Prizefighter.

Philip "Quicksilver" Bowes (9-1) challenges for the Light-Welterweight Southern Area title against the unbeaten former Prizefighter Champion Johnny Coyle

Johnny Garton makes his second defence of the Welterweight Southern Area title against former English title challenger Martin Welsh.

De charismatische Danny Connor strijdt om de International Masters Lightweight-titel, terwijl Hampshire's "Dangerous" Danny Goode vecht voor de Masters Super Middleweight-titel..

Adam Salman voltooit het trio van Masters-titelgevechten wanneer hij strijdt om de Light Welterweight-versie.

Twee van Ricky Hattons "Upton Clan" Paul en Anthony zetten hun stijging naar de top voort 6 ronde wedstrijden.

De opwindende lichtgewicht middengewicht Joey Vaughan (1-0) heeft zijn eerste wedstrijd sinds de ondertekening bij de Goodwin's, terwijl de show de langverwachte debuten van Andrew Joicey ziet (Weltergewicht) en Mwenya Chisanga (Licht weltergewicht).

Jamie Arlain (1-0) heeft ook zijn eerste wedstrijd na een lange pauze van een jaar uit de sport en na ondertekening bij de Goodwin's terwijl hij onverslagen licht-middengewicht John Cash opwond (4-0) heeft een wedstrijd van zes ronden.

The card is completed with Dean Byrne (4 rondes) en David Leo (4 rondes) allemaal geconfronteerd met geselecteerde oppositie.

Tickets zijn direct of online verkrijgbaar bij een van de boksers www.iboxingtickets.com

 

 

 

Amateur MMA, mixed martial arts, New England Fights

MMA ATHLETIX PROSPECT TO MEET RETURNING FAN FAVORITE AT NEF XVIII

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Lewiston, Maine (April 28, 2015) - New England Fights (NEF), Amerika's nummer een regionale strijd promotie, will hold its eighteenth mixed-martial-arts (MMA) evenement, “NEF XVIII: Made in America,” op Zaterdag, Juni 13, 2015 op de Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine. Eerder vandaag, the promotion announced the addition of an amateur lightweight bout to the fight card. That bout will feature Jason “Herkansing” Lachance (1-1) taking on the returning “Dangerous” Dom “Handen van steen” Cofone (5-5) bij een gevecht gewicht van 155-pond.

 

Jason Lachance of Brunswick, Maine made his MMA debut in May of 2014 bij “NEF XIII.” He dropped a decision that night, but Lachance impressed many with his performance against the more-experienced Jarrod Tyler (3-1). He would return to the NEF cage this past February with a victory over Steve Bang, Jr. (3-3) via unaniem besluit. Lachance is a product of Ryan Cowette’s (2-2) MMA Athletix gym and Victory Church ministry, both located in Bath, Maine.

 

“God has blessed me with another opportunity to step inside the NEF cage and do what I love to do,” zei Lachance. “An opportunity I am truly grateful for. I am focused on the task at hand and on June 13th, I will be ready for whatever comes my way.”

 

A true veteran of the NEF amateur ranks, Dom Cofone has produced many memorable moments in the promotion’s cage over the years. Cofone won a Class A State Championship in 2001 wrestling for Westbrook High School in Westbrook, Maine. He put together a stellar record of 117-28 during his high school wrestling career. Cofone has taken the last few months off from MMA competition to concentrate on coaching the Westbrook youth wrestling team. With his previous gym, Balanced Ground MMA, on hiatus, Cofone has recently begun training at Jay Jack (12-7) and Amanda Buckner’s (11-5) Academy of MMA in Portland, Maine.

 

“I took some time off to help coach my son’s youth wrestling team – shout out to all the Westbrook Wolfpack kids,” said Cofone. “I also needed to heal up a bit from a very active two years in and out of the cage. I’m feeling rejuvenated. I just started training back at the Academy and am super excited to learn as much as I can from such a great team. I’ve met Jason before – he seems like a really great guy. I was at both of his fights, so I know he’s going to be a tough-as-nails, game opponent. I was in the stands for the last NEF event and it just didn’t seem right without ‘Dominick The Donkey’ ringing out of the speakers. This is a great match-up for the fans and I hope to see the Androscoggin Bank Colisee packed. Thank you to everyone who comes out to support local MMA.”

NEF's volgende MMA event, “NEF XVIII: Made in America” will originate from the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine on June 13, 2015. Tickets voor “NEF XVIII” beginnen bij slechts $25 en zijn nu te koop bij www.TheColisee.com or by calling the Colisee box office at207.783.2009 X 525. Voor meer informatie over het evenement en de strijd kaart updates, kunt u terecht op de website van de promotie bij www.NewEnglandFights.com. Bovendien, kunt u NEF video's te bekijken op www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, volg ze op Twitternefights en toetreden tot de officiële Facebook-groep "New England Fights."

 

Over New England Fights

 

New England Fights ("NEF") is een strijd gebeurtenissen promoties bedrijf. Missie NEF's is om de hoogste kwaliteit van evenementen voor vechters en fans van Maine alike creëren. Executive team NEF's heeft een ruime ervaring in de strijd sportmanagement, evenementen productie, mediarelaties, verkoop, juridische en reclame.

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