“Smokin’”Joe Frazier punched way into USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame
kilasi ti 2019 ceremony Dec. 13 at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Louisiana
United Igba riru, Ipele. (Kọkànlá Oṣù 21, 2019) – One of boxing’s all-time greatest, awọn pẹ, nla“Smokin’” Joe Frazier, will be inducted posthumously into the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame, Friday night, 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 Olympic Trials and 2019 National Championships Dec. 7-15, at Lake Charles Civic Center. The finals of the Olympic Trials will be held Sunday, Oṣu kejila. 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 ForemanatiMark Breland, in addition to a pair of decorated coaches, Al Mitchell atiRay 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 wi, “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, compiling a 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. Ni awọn šiši yika, Frazier knocked outGeorge Olynello (Uganda), followed by a third-round stoppage ofAthol McQueen (Australia) in the quarterfinals. AgainstVadim Yemelyanov (Russia) ni semifinal yika, 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, dipoHans Huber (United Team of Germany) in the championship final to capture a gold medal.
“Winning an Olympic gold medal was the highlight of his amateur career,” Marvis noted. “It meant that he was the best in the world, and it also made things easier for his next step into the pros. I think he felt it helped made him a real man, the best in the world, and not many people can say that. Winning Olympic gold with a broken thumb showed our father what he could do and proved that he was the man. He wasn’t afraid to get the job done. No excuses, get the jog done, was what my father said all the time. And you better had gotten the job done.”
Frazier (32-4-1, 27 KOs) went on to become a three-time world heavyweight champion, defeating the likes ofMuhammad Ali, Jimmy Ellis (lemeji), Bob Foster, Oscar Bonavena(lemeji), Jerry Quarry, Mathis, Doug Jones, Eddie Machen atiGeorge Chuvalo during his 16-year professional career.
Listed at only 5-11 ½, Frazier was best known for his bobby, weaving, relentless pressure and liver-damaging left hook. He passed away November 7, 2011 due to complications from liver cancer at the age of 67.
“Joe’s legacy will live on forever throughout USA Boxing,” addedChris Cugliari, USA Boxing Alumni Association Executive Director. “His toughness and heart were second to none, and today’s USA Boxing champions can look to Joe for the definition of a champion in and out of the ring. We look forward to honoring his legacy as a Hall of Famer on December 13th."
Confirmed special guests include 1988 Olympic goolu medalistAndrew Maynard, three-time National AAU Coach of the Year (1972-76-77) Joe Clough, 1984 Olympic goolu medalistFrank Tateati awọn arakunrin rẹThomas, 1972 OlympianTim Dement, 2002 National Golden ibọwọ asiwajuJaidon Codringtion, 1980 Olympic QualifierJackie Beard, 1981 Junior OlympicsGlen Modicue, four-time National championEric Kelly, 1988 Eastern Olympic Qualifier championJohn Scully, Obie Beard, Mark Lanton ati awọnStephens brothers –Donald, Anthony atiJerry.
HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE USA BOXING ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Created to champion a lifelong, mutually beneficial relations between USA Boxing and its alumni, –boxers, officials, coaches and boxing fans — The Alumni Association connects generations of champions, inspiring and giving back to USA Boxing’s future boxing champions, ati jade kuro ninu awọn iwọn.
The USA Boxing Alumni Association is open to anyone who has a love for boxing and would like to stay connected with amateur boxing. Members are granted access to a wide variety of special events host by the Alumni Association, including the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame reception.
To join the Alumni Association, simply register atalumni@usaboxing.org for a $40.00 per year membership fee. New members will receive a T-shirt, keychain and e-wallet.
Kilasi OF 2017: The charter class was headed byMuhammad Ali atiEvander Holyfield, in addition to veteran coachesRoosevelt Sanders atiTom Coulter.
Kilasi OF 2018: U.S. Olympic Team medalists and world (ọjọgbọn) championsRoy Jones, Jr., Andre Ward atiAwọn Shila Claressa, as well as former USA Boxing National Director of CoachingEmanuel iriju and veteran USA Boxing officialTom Cleary.
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ABOUT USA BOXING: The mission of USA Boxing shall be to enable United States’ athletes and coaches to achieve sustained competitive excellence, develop character, support the sport of boxing, and promote and grow Olympic style boxing in the United States. The responsibility of USA Boxing is not only to produce Olympic gold, but also oversee and govern every aspect of amateur boxing in the United States.
FITE.TV to stream TITO vs ALBERTO live
FITE.TV has partnered with Combate Americas to bring fans the much- anticipated match between two legends – Tito Ortiz and Alberto “The ISAA” Rodriguez.
Airing live from the Payne Arena in McAllen, Texas on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 8pm EST, the show will feature commentary in both English and Spanish.
More info in the FITE news page
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FORMER WORLD CHAMPIONS COLLIDE AS THE PHILIPPINES’ MARLON TAPALES FACES JAPAN’S RYOSUKE IWASA FOR THE INTERIM IBF SUPER BANTAMWEIGHT TITLE SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 YÈ ON Showtime
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Brooklyn(Kọkànlá Oṣù 13, 2019) – Former world champions and top-rated contenders clash when the Philippines’Marlon Tapalesand Japan’sRyosuke Iwasago toe-to-toe for the Interim IBF Super Bantamweight Title on Saturday, December 7 live on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™.
The Premier Boxing Champions event is headlined by undefeated WBC Middleweight World ChampionJermall Charlo defending his title against highly-ranked contenderDennis Hogan. The Showtime asiwaju Boxing telecast bẹrẹ ni 9 p.m. Et / 6 fi aidunnu. PT and also features middleweight starChris Eubank, Jr.ati oke contenderMatt Korobovsquaring off in the co-main event for the Interim WBA Middleweight Title.
The non-televised undercard will feature a clash between once-beaten middleweight contenders asImmanuel Aleem(18-1-2, 11 KOs) gba loriRonald Ellis(16-1-2, 11 KOs) in a 10-round fight, unbeaten Ghanaian bantamweightDuke Micah(23-0, 19 KOs) in a 10-round duel against the Philippines’Joseph Ambo(9-2-1, 6 KOs) and Australia’sLouisa Hawton(9-2, 5 KOs) battling Los Angeles-nativeLorraine Villalobos(4-2, 2 KOs) for the Interim WBC Strawweight Championship.
Rounding out the lineup is Harlem’sArnold González (2-0, 2 KOs) in a four-round welterweight fight, the pro debut of heavyweightSteven Torresin a four-round showdown against Mexico’sDaniel Franco(2-2, 2 KOs), plus a pair of Dallas-natives in action as unbeaten super middleweightBurley Brooks(4-0, 4 KOs) steps in for a six-round attraction whileAmon Rashidi(7-1, 5 KOs) competes in a six-round bout.
Tiketi fun awọn ifiwe iṣẹlẹ, which is promoted by Lions Only Promotions and TGB Promotions, are on-sale now and can be purchased atticketmaster.com atibarclayscenter.com. Tickets also can be purchased at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center. Group discounts wa o si wa nipa pipe 844-BKLYN-GP.
Fighting out of Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte, Philippines, Tapales (33-2, 16 KOs) captured a bantamweight world title in 2016 with a comeback knockout victory over Panya Uthok while down on the scorecards. The 27-year-old has fought professionally since 2008, and rides a 12-fight winning streak into this bout. This will be his third consecutive appearance in the U.S. after scoring knockout victories over Fernando Vargas and Roberto Castañeda so far this year.
The 29-year-old Iwasa (26-3, 16 KOs) made his U.S debut in February with a technical decision victory over veteran contender César Juárez, rebounding from losing his 122-pound title to T.J. Doheny last year. Fighting out of Kashiwa, Japan, Iwasa won the title in 2017 by stopping Yukinori Oguni and defended it successfully against Ernesto Saulong. Iwasa enters December 7 the winner of seven of his last eight fights.
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33rd annual Ring 8 Holiday ti oyan & Awards ayeye Dec. 8 ni New York
Amanda Serrano, Adam Kownacki, Iran Barkley, Junior Jones and Tim Witherspoon among 2019 major award winners
NIU YOKI (Kọkànlá Oṣù 11, 2019) – The 33rd annual Ring 8 Holiday Event and Awards Ceremony will be held Sunday afternoon (12:30-5:30 p.m. ATI), December 8, ni Russo ká Lori The Bay ni Howard Okun, New York.
Iwọn 8 ti kede awọn oniwe 2019 eye bori (wo pipe akojọ ni isalẹ), headlined by Fighter of the Decade Amanda “Real Deal” Serrano (37-1-1, 27 KOs), of Brooklyn by way of Puerto Rico; undefeated heavyweight contender (Onija ti Odun) Adam “Babyface” Kownacki (20-0, 15 KOs), of Brooklyn by way of Poland; Legend Award winners three-time, three division world champion Iran “The Blade” Barkley (43-19,1 27 KOs), ti Bronx, and two-time, two-division world champion Junior “Poison” Jones (50-6, 28 KOs), ti Brooklyn; and two-time world heavyweight champion “Terrible” Tim Witherspoon (55-13-1, 28 KOs), ti Philadelphia, the Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Award winner.
2019 Iwọn 8 Eye loôdun
Onija ti o tip e: Amanda Serrano
Onija ti Odun: Adam Kownacki
Legends Award: Iran Barkley & Junior Jones,
Muhammad Ali Humanitarian: Tim Witherspoon
Sam Kellerman Media Award: Gerry Cooney & Randy Gordon
Long & Meritorious Service: Daryl Peoples
Uncrowned asiwaju: John Capobianco
Afojusọna ti Odun: Left “2 Gunz” Gonzalez
Member of the Year: James Monteverde
NYS Official of the Year: Waleska Roldan
Olukọni ti Odun: Scott Lopeck
Manager of the Year: Keith Connolly
Community Service Eye: Michael Corleone
Amateur of the Year: Nisa Rodriguez
Amateur Ibùdó ti Odun: Michael “Biggie” O’Conner
Good Guy Award: Peter Frutkoff
The famous Jack Johnson Exhibit will be on display, Gerry Cooney will conducted a book signing and special guests will also be on hand.
David Diamante will once again serve as the event’s Master of Ceremonies.
Tiketi ni o wa $125.00 include a complete brunch with cocktail hour upon entry, atẹle nipa ibijoko ni awọn Awards ayeye, ale ati desaati, ati oke-ìmọ selifu bar jakejado awọn Friday. Nibẹ ni yio tun je ipalọlọ a ti auction Boxing Memorebilia. This event is expected to sell-out and everybody is urged to purchase tickets as soon as possible to secure favorable seating. Donations of any denomination are welcome for those unable to attend the festivities.
Program ads are available for Back Cover ($500.00), Inside Front or Back Cover ($400.00), Full Page ($200.00), Idaji-Page ($100.00), ati mẹẹdogun-Page ($60.00). The deadline for all ads is November 24, 2019. All checks for tickets or journal ads should be payable to Ring 8 (credit cards are acceptable). Checks and journal ads should be mailed to Ring 8, P.O. Apoti 89, Massapequa Park, NY 11762
For additional information about Ring 8 tabi awọn oniwe-lododun Holiday Awọn iṣẹlẹ ati Awards ayeye, contact Ring 8 president Charflie Norkus (516.781.3065 or Bob Duffy (516.313.2304), or go online towww.Ring8ny.com fun alaye siwaju sii.
Russo ká On The Bay ti wa ni be ni 162-45 Crossbay Blvd. ni Howard Beach (718.843.5055).
NIPA oruka 8: Akoso ni 1954 nipa ohun Mofi-prizefighter, Jack Grebelsky, Iwọn 8 became the eighth subsidiary of what was then known as the National Veteran Boxers Association — hence, RING “8″ — and today the organization’s motto remains: Boxers Riran Boxers.
Iwọn 8 ti wa ni kikun ileri lati atilẹyin kere orire eniyan ni awujo ti o Boxing le beere iranlowo ni awọn ofin ti san owo, egbogi inawo, tabi ohunkohun ti justifiable nilo.
Lọ lori laini siwww.Ring8ny.com fun alaye siwaju sii nipa iwọn 8, awọn ti ẹgbẹ ti awọn oniwe-ni irú ni United States pẹlu diẹ ẹ sii ju 350 omo egbe. Lododun omo egbe iforuko sile jẹ nikan $30.00 ati ẹgbẹ kọọkan ti wa ni ẹtọ si kan ajekii ale ni Iwọn 8 oṣooṣu ipade, excluding July and August. All active boxers, magbowo ati ki o ọjọgbọn, ti wa ni ẹtọ ni lati kan baramu oruka 8 yearly membership. Guests of Ring 8 omo egbe ni o wa kaabo ni a iye owo ti nikan $7.00 fun eniyan.