BANTAMWEIGHTS POISED TO STEAL THE SHOW AT NEF XVIII

 

 

Msanga KUMASULIDWA: Lewiston, Maine (April 30, 2015) - New England Kumenyana (NEF), America wa nambala wani dera nkhondo Kukwezeleza, adzakangamira ake chakhumi ndi chisanu ndi chitatu losakanizika karate-zaluso (MMA) chochitika, “NEF XVIII: Anapanga America,” pa Loweruka, June 13, 2015 pa Androscoggin Bank Colisee mu Lewiston, Maine. Poyambirira lero, the promotion announced the addition of a professional bantamweight bout to the fight card. The contest will feature Elias “Ngozi mbewa” Leland (2-1) stepping into the cage opposite Chad “Machine Mfuti” 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,” anati NEF omasuliridwa mwini kulimbikitsa Nick DiSalvo. “Chad had the ‘Fight of the Nighton 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 pa “NEF X.That night, 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 – zambiri, getting the ‘Wwas 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) pa “NEF XVII.” The loss was his first since his amateur debut against Ray Wood (5-1) mu 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,” Anati Leland. “Komabe, 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 otsatira MMA chochitika, “NEF XVIII: Anapanga America” adzakhala ochokera ku Androscoggin Bank Colisee mu Lewiston, Maine pa June 13, 2015. Matikiti “NEF XVIII” ndiyambire basi $25 ndipo pa malonda tsopano www.TheColisee.com kapena kuyitana Colisee bokosi nchito207.783.2009 × 525. Kuti mudziwe zambiri pa chochitika ndi nkhondo khadi zosintha, mufuna, pitani Kukwezeleza a webusaiti pa www.NewEnglandFights.com. Kuphatikiza apo, inu mukhoza kuona NEF a pa www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, kuzitsatira pa Twitternefights ndi kulowa mu boma Facebook gulu "New England ndewu."

 

About New England Kumenyana

 

New England Kumenyana ("NEF") nkhondoyi zochitika pantchito kampani. NEF cholinga ndi kulenga wapamwamba kwambiri zinthu kuti Maine a omenyana ndi mafani ofanana. NEF a Yolamula Gulu agwira anamenyana masewera kasamalidwe, zochitika yopanga, atolankhani anagona, malonda, malamulo ndi otsatsa.

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

"MAYWEATHER VS. PACQUIAO "

Izi Loweruka, Mulole 2, Moyo Samalani-Per-View

Dinani PANO Pakuti Photos Kuchokera Idris Erba / Mayweather Zokwezedwa

Dinani PANO Pakuti Photos Kuchokera Stephanie Trapp / Mayweather Zokwezedwa

Dinani PANO Pakuti Photos Kuchokera Chris Farina / Top udindo

Dinani PANO For Photos From Will Hart/HBO

Dinani PANO Pakuti Photos Kuchokera Esther Lin / Showtime

 

Las Vegas (April 29, 2015) - Floyd "Ndalama" Mayweather ndipo Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao faced off for only the third time Lachitatu during the final press conference for their long-awaited welterweight world championship unification fight this Loweruka, Mulole 2, pa MGM Grand Garden m'bwalomo, live on 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 March 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 historythe 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 Lachitatu 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 Zaka.

 

“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, wabwerera. 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 wa Atate & Mphunzitsi

 

“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 a mphunzitsi

“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 wa Mayweather Zokwezedwa

 

“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 Omveka kulimbikitsa, Top udindo

 

“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, Pulezidenti, HBO Sports

 

“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. Komanso, there will be two undercard events starting at 9 p.m. Opuma / 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 wotsatila mutsogoleli wadziko ndi oyang'anira, Showtime Sports

 

“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 maola. We are so proud to have been given the opportunity to be a part of such a highly anticipated event.”

 

RICHARD mkuntho, Pulezidenti wa Entertainment & Sports chifukwa MGM Resorts Mayiko

 

“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 theaters July 1St, Paramount Pictures & Skydance Productions present MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: ROGUE NATION, in theaters & IMAX July 31St, The Weinstein Company and the new movie Southpaw, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, in theaters everywhere July 24 ndipo Mexico, Moyo kwa mukhulupirira. The three-fight pay-per-view telecast is co-produced and co-distributed by SHOWTIME PPV® ndipo HBO Perekani-Per-View® kuyambira 9 p.m. NDI / 6 p.m. PT.

 

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

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

 

Dzulo (April 28), two-time World Heavyweight Champion George wolimbikira 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 Loweruka, May 2 ku 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”,Foreman anati: “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 [ndipo] some old enough to say, 'Hei, 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.”

 

Foreman 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 Foreman would give to Pacquiao for this match: “Hey, just win this round," Foreman anati. “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 pano.

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

Toronto | NEW YORK (Apr. 29, 2015) – Nkhondo Network, dziko Premier 24/7 TV njira odzipereka kumaliza nkhani za kuphana masewera, is the destination for Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao fight week coverage for the megafight lachiwelu night live on pay-per-view.

 

It kicks off today, Lachitatu, April 29 pa 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.

 

Ndiye, Fight Network’s original Limba News Tsopano: Mayweather vs. Pacquiao preview show will debut on Wednesday, April 29 pa 7:30 p.m. AND, featuring analysis, previews, Mawonekedwe, 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! paThursday, April 30 pa 10 p.m. AND kuchokera Fantasy Springs Amachita Casino mu Indio, Calif., headlined by former lightweight world title challenger Mercito “No Chifundo” Gesta (28-1-1, 16 Ko) battling Los Angeles area standout Carlos Molina (17-2-1, 7 Ko). Ena Featured mwauchidakwa, 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 lachiwelu morning beginning at 6 a.m. AND. Check listings for additional airings throughout the week.

 

The live coverage continues on Friday, Mulole 1 pa 6 p.m. AND 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 lachiwelu usiku. The show will include live analysis and roundtable discussion from Fight Network studios.

 

Loweruka usiku, Mulole 2, Fight Network will present a Live Pre-Show pa 7 p.m. AND, 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 will televise the Kuwerengetsa Live pa 8 p.m. AND, leading right into the blockbuster pay-per-view that kicks off at 9 p.m. AND.

 

Immediately following the pay-per-view extravaganza, Fight Network is your destination for the Live Post-Show, including fight highlights, zochita ndi moyo pambuyo pa nkhondo atolankhani ku Las Vegas.

 

Pakuti zonse Maina a Nkhondo Network a kuulutsidwa ndandanda, mufuna, pitani tv.fightnetwork.com, kutsatira ife pa Twitterfightnet, kukhala zimakupiza on Facebook ndi kudzacheza nafe Instagramfightnet.

PBC ON SPIKE MAIN EVENT FIGHTERS AMIR KHAN, Chris ALGIERI, PAULIE MALIGNAGGI AND DANNY O’CONNOR MAKE THEIR MAYWEATHER VS. PACQUIAO PREDICTIONS

Brooklyn (April 29, 2015) – Boxing superstar Mkulu “Mfumu” Khan (30-3, 19 Ko) angabwera pa mphete pa Mulole 29 to take on former world champion Chris Algieri (20-1, 8 Ko) pa Barclays Center ku 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. AND/PT, will be the return of Brooklyn’s own two-time world champion Paulie Malignaggi (33-6, 7KO a) as he faces Boston’s Danny O'Connor (25-2, 9KO a) 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 lachiwelu 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 lachiwelu usiku.”

 

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 Mulole 29 pa Barclays Center, promoted by DiBella Entertainment and Star Boxing, ndi wogulira pa $250, $150, $75 ndipo $45, osati kuphatikizapo ntchito utumiki milanduyo misonkho, ndipo pa malonda tsopano. Matikiti alipo kuwww.barclayscenter.com, www.ticketmaster.com ndi pa American Express Box Office pa Barclays Center. Mlandu telefoni, kuitana Ticketmaster pa (800) 745-3000. Pakuti gulu matikiti, chonde kuitana 800-GULU-BK.

 

The televised action begins on Spike at 9 madzulo neri/6 p.m. PT. Doors at Barclays Center open at 6 p.m. AND.

 

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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

CHOLENGEZA MUNKHANI
Pakuti Zichitike Kumasulidwa
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

(Onse zithunzizi Peter Frutkoff / Mphete 8)

NEW YORK (Apr. 28, 2015) – Kuposa 300 people attended this past Sundayafternoon’s fourth annual New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF) kupatsidwa ulemu chakudya, yokonzedwa ndi mphete 8, pa Russo a On The Bay mu Howard Beach, New York.

NYSBHOF Maphunziro a 2015

Boxers

WBC juniyo welterweight ngwazi & Vietnam msirikali wakale Saul Mamby Bronx/Brooklyn

WBA juniyo middleweight udindo Challenger Joey Giambra Buffalo

1961 National Golden Magolovesi ngwazi Johnny Persol Brooklyn

Ziwiri nthawi dziko welterweight udindo Challenger Harold Weston New York City

WBO middleweight ngwazi Lonnie Bradley Harlem

(Wakufayo)

World kuwala heavyweight ngwazi Paul Berlenbach Astoria

“Uncrowned” dziko welterweight ngwazi Billy Graham Manhattan’s Eastside

2-Time World flyweight ngwazi Frankie Genaro New York City

World middleweight & welterweight ngwazi Tommy Ryan Redwood/Syracuse

World kuwala heavyweight ngwazi Jimmy Slattery Buffalo

Non-Ophunzira

NYSBHOF & Mphete 8 pulezidenti Bob Duffy Manhattan’s Westside/Massapequa Park

Mtolankhani Mike Katz              

Mphunzitsi Tommy Gallagher Howard Beach

Kulimbikitsa / cutman Bob Miller Albany

Gleason a Gym mwini Bruce Silverglade Brooklyn

(Wakufayo)

Mphunzitsi Charley Goldman Brooklyn

MSG matchmaker Harry Markson Kingston

Kulimbikitsa Cedric Kushner              

MSG matchmaker Jimmy Johnson New York City

Mtolankhani Damon Runyon              

Bwana / matchmaker Al Weill New York City

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

The 2015 inductees anasankhidwa ndi NYSBHOF nominating m'Komiti: Jack Hirsch, Steve Farhood, Bobby Cassidy, Jr., Don Majeski, Henry Hascup, Ron McNair ndi Neil Terens.

Each inductee received a custom-designed belt signifying his induction into the NYSBHOF. Onse NYSBHOF plaques ali pachionetsero ku New York State maseŵera Commission.

All boxers had to have been inactive for at least three years, kuti tikhale kulandira NYSBHOF kupatsidwa ulemu, ndipo onse inductees ayenera kukhala ku New York State kwa kwambiri gawo lawo nkhonya ntchito.

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. Bambo anga, 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. Me, 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 butI 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.

Bambo. & 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 Zaka. 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,’ mu 1981 for kids 8-18 zaka. 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. Pa 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, ndi World Council Maseŵera a nkhonya (WBC) and 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. Mphete 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 

Mphete 8 presented WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman (likulu, 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.

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

Maphunziro a 2013: Jack Dempsey, Johnny Dundee, Sandy Saddler, Maxie Rosenbloom, Joey woponya mivi uja, Iran Barkley, Mark Breland, Bobby Cassidy, Doug Jones, Junior Jones, James “Bwanawe” McGirt, Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, Bob Arum, Shelly Finkel, Tony Graziano, Larry Malonda, Teddy Brenner, Mike Jacobs, Tex Rickard ndi Don Dunphy.

Maphunziro a 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, Ti D'Amato, William Muldoon ndi Tom O'Rourke.

Pitani pamzere www.Ring8ny.com pakuti zina zokhudza New York State Maseŵera a nkhonya Hall Omveka.

 

ZOKHUDZA mphete 8: Unakhazikitsidwa mu 1954 ndi wakale prizefighter, Jack Grebelsky, Mphete 8 anakhala ndi chitatu wochirikiza zimene anali kudziŵika kuti National msirikali wakale Boxers Association – Choncho, Mphete 8 – ndipo lero bungwe la Mwambi Zatsala: Boxers Kuthandiza Boxers.

 

Mphete 8 kwathunthu anachita kuti ntchito zochepa mwayi anthu nkhonya dera amene amafuna thandizo pa mawu ndalama lendi, zachipatala ndalama, kapena chirichonse zolondola kufunika.

 

Pitani pa mzere www.Ring8ny.com Kuti mudziwe zambiri za mphete 8, yaikulu kwambiri gulu la mtundu wake mu United States ndi zoposa 350 mamembala. Pachaka umembala amafuna yekha $30.00 ndipo aliyense amafunika ndi Zodzigawira chakudya pa mphete 8 pamwezi misonkhano, kupatulapo July ndi August. Onse yogwira boxers, ankachita masewera ndi akatswiri, kulandira ndi kuyamikira mphete 8 pachaka umembala. Alendo a mphete 8 mamembala Masukani ku mtengo wa okha $7.00 pa munthu.

Championship Boxing At York Hall Followed By Mayweather-Pacquiao Live Via Satellite This Saturday.

Have you got your tickets for the Boxing event of the Century yet? If the answer is no, then promoters Mark Lyons and Billy James-Elliott may just have the perfect alternative lined-up for Boxing fans – a night of Championship Boxing at 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, mu zisanu rounder.

 

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) ndi ndalama zokwanira £ 65 (Ringside) 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 Anzeru Anyamata Zokwezedwa AMBUYE pa mphete chochitika, chimene chimachitika pa York Hall mu Bethnal Green, London Loweruka 2nd Mulole 2015.

Sanctioning chochitika ichi adzakhala anapereka chilolezo cha Malta Maseŵera a nkhonya Commission (MBC) -www.maltaboxingcommission.com

Matikiti wogulira ndalama zokwanira £ 35 (Standard makhalidwe) ndi ndalama zokwanira £ 65 (Ringside) 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

Injury forces Georgi Karakhanyan out of featherweight title fightChampion Patricio Pitbull now faces Daniel Weichel at “Bellator: YOSATSIRIZIDWA Business "

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Easy Tweet: “NEW FIGHT: @danielweichel to face @PatricioPitbull for #Bellator featherweight championship on June 19 #UnfinishedBusiness”

 

Santa Monica, Calif. (April 28, 2015) – Due to a knee injury sustained by title challenger Georgi Karakhanyan, Bellator MMA Featherweight World Ngwazi Patricio Pitbull (23-2) will now face German submission ace Daniel “The WeaselWeichel (35-8) in the co-main event of “Bellator: YOSATSIRIZIDWA Business,” chimene chikuchitika Friday, June 19 pa St. Louis’ Scottrade Center.

 

Zinapanga kwambiri tinkayembekeza ndewu mu mbiri ya masewera ndi Kimbo kagawo vs. Ken utoto, "Bellator: Unfinished Business” also features Bobby Lashley (12-2) vs. James Thompson (20-14) ndipo Michael Chandler (12-3) vs. Derek M'minda (15-4), with a fifth and final featured bout to be announced shortly.

 

The 27-year-old “Pitbull,” of Natal, Brazil, is a 13-time veteran of the promotion who captured the Bellator MMA Featherweight World Title with a September win over then-champion Pat Curran. “Pitbull” then defended his belt in January with a thrilling submission win over former champion Daniel Straus. Mu 24 ntchito maonekedwe, “Pitbull” has only lost two fights, ndipo onse anali chifukwa cha lumo-woonda, split-decisions.

 

“Pitbull” now meets Germany’s Weichel, who at just 30 years of age already boasts more than 35 professional wins. Komaliza nkhondo, Weichel earned a hard-fought victory over former champion Pat Curran bringing his record to 12-1 ake m'mbuyomu 13 kokasangalala. Weichel is a Bellator MMA tournament winner, racking up victories over Desmond Green, Mat Bessette ndipo Scott Cleve in the process. Of those 35 yapambana, an incredible 21 of them have come by way of submission.

 

The 5-fight televised card airs live on Spike at 9 p.m. AND / 8 p.m. CT, with preliminary fights streaming on Spike.com at 7 p.m. AND / 6 p.m. CT.

 

Matikiti “Bellator: YOSATSIRIZIDWA Business,” amene kuyamba pa $30, Pakalipano pa malonda pa Ticketmaster.com.

 

“Bellator MMA: YOSATSIRIZIDWA Business” - Friday, Mulole June 19, Scottrade Center, St. Louis, Inu.

Main Khadi

Bellator Heavyweight Main Kadamsanayu: Kimbo kagawo (4-2) vs. Ken utoto (28-15-2)

Bellator Featherweight Title Nkhondo: Field Patricio Pitbull (23-2) vs. Daniel Weichel (35-8)

Bellator Zopezedwa Heavyweight Nkhondo: Bobby Lashley (12-2) vs. James Thompson (20-14)

Bellator Zopezedwa opepuka Nkhondo: Michael Chandler (12-3) vs. Derek M'minda (15-4)

 

Kuyambirira Khadi

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

Bellator Strawweight Prelim Nkhondo: Miles McDonald (0-1) vs. Dan O'Connor (5-4)

Bellator opepuka Prelim Nkhondo: Malcolm Smith (4-4) vs. Luka Nelson (2-1)

Bellator Featherweight Prelim Nkhondo: Kain Royer (1-1) vs. Enrique Watson (1-0)

MASSIVE 7 TITLE FIGHTMASTER CLASSSHOW AT YORK HALL ONLY 2 WEEKS AWAY

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 year old “The Genius” Jamie Speight has a wish come true on 16TH Mulole 2015 when he co-headlines the massive Goodwin Boxing “Master Class” bill at York Hall defending his Southern Area Featherweight title against 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.
The Speight v Bailey clash is one of four 50/50 intriguing Southern Area title fights on the bill with three masters titles

Adam Dingsdale defends his Southern Area Lightweight title against 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.

The charismatic Danny Connor competes for the International Masters Lightweight title whilst Hampshire’s “Dangerous” Danny Goode fights for the Masters Super Middleweight Title.

Adam Salman completes the trio of Masters title bouts when he competes for the Light Welterweight version.

Two of Ricky Hatton’s “Upton Clan” Paul and Anthony continue their rise to the top with 6 round contests.

The exciting Light Middleweight Joey Vaughan (1-0) has his first contest since signing with the Goodwin’s whilst the show sees the eagerly awaited debuts of Andrew Joicey (Welterweight) and Mwenya Chisanga (Light-Welterweight).

Jamie Arlain (1-0) also has his first contest after a long year break from the sport and after signing with the Goodwin’s whilst exciting unfefeated Light-Middleweight John Cash (4-0) has a six round contest.

The card is completed with Dean Byrne (4 zipolopolo) and David Leo (4 zipolopolo) all facing selected opposition.

Tickets are available from any of the boxers directly or on line at www.iboxingtickets.com

 

 

 

MMA ATHLETIX PROSPECT TO MEET RETURNING FAN FAVORITE AT NEF XVIII

Lewiston, Maine (April 28, 2015) - New England Kumenyana (NEF), America wa nambala wani dera nkhondo Kukwezeleza, adzakangamira ake chakhumi ndi chisanu ndi chitatu losakanizika karate-zaluso (MMA) chochitika, “NEF XVIII: Anapanga America,” pa Loweruka, June 13, 2015 pa Androscoggin Bank Colisee mu Lewiston, Maine. Poyambirira lero, the promotion announced the addition of an amateur lightweight bout to the fight card. That bout will feature Jason “Chachiwiri Chance” Lachance (1-1) taking on the returning DangerousDomHands of StoneCofone (5-5) pa nkhondo cholemera makilogalamu 155-.

 

Jason Lachance of Brunswick, Maine made his MMA debut in May of 2014 pa “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) kudzera akamakambirana. 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,” anati 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 teamshout 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 beforehe 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 Donkeyringing 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 otsatira MMA chochitika, “NEF XVIII: Anapanga America” adzakhala ochokera ku Androscoggin Bank Colisee mu Lewiston, Maine pa June 13, 2015. Matikiti “NEF XVIII” ndiyambire basi $25 ndipo pa malonda tsopano www.TheColisee.com kapena kuyitana Colisee bokosi nchito207.783.2009 × 525. Kuti mudziwe zambiri pa chochitika ndi nkhondo khadi zosintha, mufuna, pitani Kukwezeleza a webusaiti pa www.NewEnglandFights.com. Kuphatikiza apo, inu mukhoza kuona NEF a pa www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, kuzitsatira pa Twitternefights ndi kulowa mu boma Facebook gulu "New England ndewu."

 

About New England Kumenyana

 

New England Kumenyana ("NEF") nkhondoyi zochitika pantchito kampani. NEF cholinga ndi kulenga wapamwamba kwambiri zinthu kuti Maine a omenyana ndi mafani ofanana. NEF a Yolamula Gulu agwira anamenyana masewera kasamalidwe, zochitika yopanga, atolankhani anagona, malonda, malamulo ndi otsatsa.

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