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HALL OF FAMER "THE GOLDEN BOY" OSCAR DE LA HOYA ATT DELTA 2024 HALL OF FAME WEEKEND

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HALL OF FAMER "THE GOLDEN BOY" OSCAR DE LA HOYAATT DELTA 2024 HALL OF FAME WEEKEND Hall of Fames 35-årsjubileum infaller i juni 6 – 9
KORG, NY – MARS 18, 2024 – International Boxing Hall of Fame och museum, som firar 35-årsjubileum i 2024, är glada att kunna meddela att Hall of Famer "The Golden Boy" Oscar De La Hoya kommer att delta i mästarnas bankett och andra evenemang som planeras för den 2024 Hall of Fame Induktionshelg inställd på juni 6-9.
”Från OS-guld till världstitlar i sex divisioner, Oscar De La Hoya fångade boxningsfans runt om i världens fantasi,” sa Hall of Fame-direktören Edward Brophy. "Vi ser mycket fram emot att välkomna 'The Golden Boy' tillbaka till Canastota för Hall of Fame's 35-årsjubileum."

De La Hoya slog ett tak 223-5 (153 Kos) amatörkarriär genom att ta lättviktsguld på 1992 OLYMPISKA SPELEN. Han blev proffs samma år och tog sin första världstitel – WBO:s superfjäderviktare – i endast sin 12:e proffsmatch och skulle fortsätta att vinna 10 världstitlar i sex viktdivisioner.

Bland mästarna han besegrade är Jorge Paez, John John Molina, Rafael Ruelas, Genaro Hernandez, Ike Quartey, Fernando Vargas, Ricardo Mayorga och Hall of Famers Hector Camacho, Julio César Chávez, Pernell Whitaker och Arturo Gatti.

En av de största pay-per-view-attraktionerna i boxningshistorien. De La Hoya gick i pension 2008 med ett proffsrekord på 39-6 (30 Kos). I 2002 han etablerade PR-kraftverk Golden Boy Promotions. I 2014 "The Golden Boy" valdes in i Hall of Fame under hans första valbarhetsår.

En imponerande lista med över 35 boxningsstorheter från USA och utomlands, inklusive klassen av 2024, återvändande Hall of Famers och speciella gäster kommer att delta i Hall of Fame Weekend-firandet.

Klassen av 2024 att hedras inkluderar boxare Ricky Hatton, Ivan Calderon, Diego Corrales (postum), Michael Moorer, Jane Couch, Ana Maria Torres, Luis Angel Firpo (postum), Theresa Kibby (postum), tränare Kenny Adams, chef Jackie Kallen, publicist Fred Sternburg, journalist Wallace Matthews och sändare Nick Charles (postum).
Klassen av 2024 kommer att hedras under Hall of Fame Induction Weekend i juni 6-9, 2024, i "Boxningens hemstad". Många evenemang kommer att äga rum i Canastota och närliggande Turning Stone Resort Casino under hela fyra dagars firande inklusive ringside-samtal, näve avgjutning, matchkväll, 5K ras / kul löpning, boxning autograf kort visa, bankett, parad och introduktionsceremoni.

Fullständig information om evenemanget finns på www.ibhof.com. För mer information om 2024 Hall of Fame Induktionshelg, ring (315) 697-7095.

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International Boxing Hall of Fame öppnade för allmänheten i 1989 och är dedikerad till att bevara arvet från den stora boxningssporten. Beläget i Canastota, New York, den fungerar som en hyllning till världens bästa boxare och bidragsgivare till sporten, låter boxningsentusiaster uppskatta och fira boxningens rika historia och tradition.

International Boxing Hall of Fame ligger vid Exit 34 av New York State Thruway. Öppettiderna är måndag-söndag 10 a.m. till 4 p.m.
TURNING STONE RESORT CASINOOFFICIELL RESORT CASINO FÖR INTERNATIONAL BOXING HALL OF FAME WEEKEND
Det fleråriga partnerskapet mellan Turning Stone Resort Casino och International Boxing Hall of Fame belyser hela regionen, få nationell uppmärksamhet och öka turismen i centrala New York. Partnerskapet inkluderar en serie nationellt TV-sända boxningsevenemang på Turning Stone, kulminerar varje år i juni med en utarbetad och större än någonsin International Boxing Hall of Fame Weekend med flera spännande evenemang i Madison County och Oneida County under det fyra dagar långa firandet.
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FNU Combat Sports Visa: Special Guest Angel Manfredy

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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.

 

Show Opening:

Angel Manfredy Interview:

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Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame Inducts 24 Charter Class Members

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(Atlantic City, NJ – Juni 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 Claridge – a Radisson Hotel, kicked-off May 26th with a pre-reception and welcome address in the VÜE Rooftop Bar. Den 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 Claridge – a 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 Claridge – a Radisson Hotel.”- Cem Erenler, V.P. of Hotel Operations & Business Development

På maj 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 celebrating “Women in Boxing.” Host for the evening, Nino Del Buono. Honorees included: Cathy Burke, Marian Muhammad, Joan Pierce, Renee Aiken and Althea “Vern” Saunders.

The culminating Induction celebration concluded Sunday, May 28th with a little over 500 gäster. 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, 27th, 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) och Dr. Frank Doggett (received by his daughter Yvonne “Missy” Doggett).

“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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