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HALL OF FAMER “THE GOLDEN BOY” OSCAR DE LA HOYA OM BY TE WOON 2024 HALL OF FAME NAWEEK

HALL OF FAMER “THE GOLDEN BOY” OSCAR DE LA HOYAOM BY TE WOON 2024 HALL OF FAME NAWEEK Hall of Fame se 35ste bestaansjaarviering vir Junie 6 – 9
MANDJIE, NY – MAART 18, 2024 Die Internasionale Boksaal van Roem en Museum, wat sy 35ste bestaansjaar in 2024, is bly om aan te kondig dat Hall of Famer "The Golden Boy" Oscar De La Hoya sal die Banket van Kampioene bywoon en ander geleenthede wat beplan word vir beplan vir die 2024 Hall of Fame Induksie naweek vir Junie 6-9.
“Van Olimpiese goud tot wêreldtitels in ses afdelings, Oscar De La Hoya het die verbeelding van boksaanhangers regoor die wêreld aangegryp,” het Hall of Fame-direkteur gesê Edward Brophy. "Ons sien baie daarna uit om 'The Golden Boy' terug te verwelkom na Canastota vir die Hall of Fame se 35ste bestaansjaar viering."

De La Hoya het a 223-5 (153 Uitklophoue) amateur loopbaan deur liggewig goud by die 1992 Olimpiese Spele. Hy het dieselfde jaar pro geword en sy eerste wêreldtitel verower – die WBO-superveergewig – in slegs sy 12de pro-wedstryd en sou voortgaan om te wen 10 wêreldtitels in ses gewigsafdelings.

Onder die kampioene wat hy verslaan het, sluit Jorge Paez in, John John Molina, Rafael Ruelas, Genaro Hernandez, Ike Quartey, Fernando Vargas, Ricardo Mayorga en Hall of Famers Hector Camacho, Julio Cesar Chavez, Pernell Whitaker en Arturo Gatti.

Een van die grootste betaal-per-kyk-aantreklikhede in die boksgeskiedenis. De La Hoya het in afgetree 2008 met 'n pro rekord van 39-6 (30 Uitklophoue). In 2002 hy het 'n promosiekragsentrum Golden Boy Promotions gestig. In 2014 "The Golden Boy" is in die Hall of Fame verkies in sy eerste jaar van in aanmerking te kom.

'n Indrukwekkende lys van oor 35 boks grotes van die Verenigde State en oorsee, insluitend die Klas van 2024, terugkerende Hall of Famers en spesiale gaste sal deelneem aan die Hall of Fame-naweek-viering.

Die klas van 2024 wat vereer moet word, sluit boksers in Ricky Hatton, Ivan Calderon, Diego Corrales (postuum), Michael Moorer, Jane Bank, Ana Maria Torres, Luis Angel Firpo (postuum), Theresa Kibby (postuum), afrigter Kenny Adams, bestuurder Jackie Kallen, publisist Fred Sternburg, joernalis Wallace Matthews en uitsaaier Nick Charles (postuum).
Die klas van 2024 sal tydens die Hall of Fame-induksienaweek op Junie vereer word 6-9, 2024, in "Boxing's Hometown." Baie geleenthede sal gedurende die vier dae lange viering in Canastota en die nabygeleë Turning Stone Resort Casino plaasvind, insluitend ringside-gesprekke, vuis gooi, baklei nag, 5K ras / pretdraf, boks handtekening kaart wys, banket, parade en inlywingseremonie.

Volledige gebeurtenisbesonderhede kan gevind word op www.ibhof.com. Vir meer inligting oor die 2024 Hall of Fame Induksie Naweek, bel (315) 697-7095.

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Oor die International Boxing Hall of Fame
Die International Boxing Hall of Fame het vir die publiek in 1989 en is toegewy aan die behoud van die nalatenskap van die groot sport van boks. Geleë in Canastota, New York, dit dien as 'n huldeblyk aan die wêreld se beste boksers en bydraers tot die sport, laat boksgeesdriftiges toe om die ryk geskiedenis en tradisie van boks te waardeer en te vier.

Die International Boxing Hall of Fame is by Exit geleë 34 van die New York State Thruway. Werksure is Maandag-Sondag 10 voormiddag. te 4 namiddag.
TURNING STONE RESORT CASINOAMPTELIKE OORDKASINO VAN DIE INTERNASIONALE BOKSHAL OF FAME NAWEEK
Die meerjarige vennootskap tussen Turning Stone Resort Casino en die International Boxing Hall of Fame plaas die kollig op die hele streek, nasionale aandag trek en toerisme in Sentraal-New York bevorder. Die vennootskap sluit 'n reeks nasionale televisie-boksgeleenthede by Turning Stone in, kulmineer elke jaar in Junie met 'n uitgebreide en groter as ooit Internasionale Boksaal-van-roem-naweek met verskeie opwindende geleenthede in Madison County en Oneida County gedurende die vier dae lange viering.

FNU Gevegsport Wys: Special Guest Angel Manfredy

Tom, Tony and Rich are back together again for another episode of the FNU Combat Sports Show. This week’s combat sports show touches on a variety of subjects, from UFC 216 to Andre Ward’s retirement. We also feature a special interview with former pro boxer Angel Manfredy.

 

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Angel Manfredy Interview:

Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame Inducts 24 Charter Class Members

VIR ONMIDDELLIKE VRYSTELLING
(Atlantic City, NJ – Junie 15, 2017) – Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame (ACBHOF) Inaugural Induction weekend held on May 26, 27 and 28th was a smorgasbord of boxing royalty, celebrity guests and legions of boxing fans. ACBHOF mission is to create visibility and awareness through annual inductions ceremonies; boxing champions, as well as the boxing community at-large will have their names enshrined into immortality by being inducted into the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame.

Watching my vision come together with the assistance of Rodrick Green, the VP of Business Strategy, and Angela Crockett our Communications Director, along with the rest of my team and countless other supporters and fans across the country, who’ve embraced this endeavor has been overwhelmingly impressive.” – Ray McCline, Founder & President

The trio of events, which were sponsored by the Claridgea Radisson Hotel, kicked-off May 26th with a pre-reception and welcome address in the VÜE Rooftop Bar. Die 150 guests included: Red Carpet Host Whitney Ullman, Atlantic City Mayor Don Guardian, Councilman Frank Gilliam, Dr. Nina Radcliff, Flo Anthony, Aaron Snowell, Lillo Brancato, Alan Goldberg, Ray Mercer, Mark Breland, Iran Barkley, Iceman John Scully, Tracy Patterson, Milton Luban, Chuck Zito, Grandy Twins, sponsors and stakeholders alike.

The Claridgea Radisson Hotel was proud to have hosted Atlantic City’s first Boxing Hall of Fame induction class. It’s events like this that make hospitality and history come to life in this city. From the Fight Fan Expo to the Gala it was a pleasure to see new faces and passion throughout a weekend of exceptional events. We look forward to hosting the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame events for years to come at The Claridgea Radisson Hotel.”- Cem Erenler, V.P. of Hotel Operations & Business Development

Mei 27, the festivities continued into the Fight Fan Experience, a festive boxing themed environment that included a Boxing Fantasy Camp, Pop-Up Barber Shop, Jack Johnson Exhibit Icons of Boxing, The Legacy Exists Joe Frazier Scholarship Fund, James O’Neal Sculptures, The Press of Atlantic City Exhibit, Food vendors and music by DJ Young Hitta.

The evening of May 27th concluded with an Honoree Gala in the Art Gallery celebratingWomen in Boxing.Host for the evening, Nino Del Buono. Honorees included: Cathy Burke, Marian Muhammad, Joan Pierce, Renee Aiken and AltheaVern” Saunders.

The culminating Induction celebration concluded Sunday, May 28th with a little over 500 gaste. The master of ceremonies for the ceremony, President of NJ Boxing Hall of Fame, Henry Hascup. The star-studded Charter Class members included: Don King, Michael Spinks, Larry Hazzard, Steve Smoger, Mike Rossman, Dwight Muhammad Qawi, Frank Gelb, Don Elbaum, J Russell Peltz, Dave Bontempo, Ken Condon, Robert Lee, Sr, Larry Holmes and Mike Tyson.

I would like to sincerely congratulate Mr. Ray McCline, Roy Foreman, Rodrick Green, Angela Crockett and all of the wonderful people responsible for the great Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame weekend which took place on May 26th, 27ste, and 28th. The event was an astounding success and it allowed many of us, who attended, the opportunity to relive some of the exciting moments of our past boxing history. The establishment of the ACBHOF will also ensure that the great legacy of Atlantic City Boxing, will be remembered and celebrated for many years to come!! Once again congratulations and I look forward with great anticipation to next year’s celebration. God Bless!!” – Commissioner Larry Hazzard, NJ State Athletic Control Board

Posthumous Inductees: Arturo Gatti (received by Sofia Bella Gatti); Leavander Johnson (received by his Son); Mathew Saad Muhammad (received by Mustafa Ameen); Lou Duva (received by Dino Duva); Jack Obermayer (received by his daughter Ellen Kaplan); Bert Sugar; Dennis Gomes (received by his daughter Danielle Gomes and Mrs. Gomes); Mike Hall, Sr. (received by his son Mike Hall, Jr.) en dr. Frank Doggett (received by his daughter YvonneMissyDoggett).

It was such an incredible honor to be part of such a historic event. We had a blast at the HARD Kickoff party with Michael Spinks and Ray Mercer. It was so amazing to see all the young kids enjoying the Boxing experience. They are the new generation of Atlantic City Boxing. The Highlight of the weekend for us was the Gala, it was truly a memorable evening. Congratulations to Ray McCline and the inductees on a successful Inaugural Induction. The Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame will be a staple destination for Boxing Fans in the years to come.” – Gregory V. Posella, President & Co-founder HARD Beverage

Former Miss America, Suzette Charles, Chicken Bone Beach Jazz Band and saxophonist Parris provided entertainment for the evening. Entertainment was coordinated by Kevin Crump.

Title Sponsors: Hard Lifestyle Beverages, Designer Wraps and Hammer Fiber Optics. The Atlantic City Police Athletic League is ACBHOF’s charitable arm. Keebler Media was the official ACBHOF videographer.

Other sponsors and supporters: City of Atlantic City; Triax 57; 2300 Arena; FantaSea Resorts; Adams Boxing; Rumble TV Network; Tina Davido Promotions; Abrams Boxing, Adams Boxing, Plush Vodka, Punzoné Organic Vodka, House of Genesis and WBC.

While the menus consisted of scrumptious passed hors d’oeuvres and signature drinks, the Honoree cake designed by Cake King of Queens and the unveiling of Commemorative Paintings by Nicolosi were stunning show stoppers.

Another extraordinary highlight from the weekend was when Arturo Gatti’s 11-year old daughter Sofia Bella Gatti accepted her father’s award alongside his longtime friends Chuck Zito and Mike Sciarra.

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