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Granite Chin’s “Rumble at The RIM” OFFIZIELLE ERGEBNISSE

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Richard “Popeye the Sailor Man” Rivera
Good to finish because he eats his spinach
Russell Kimber wins pro debut
HAMPTON, N.H. (Dezember 9, 2017) — Colorful light heavyweight prospect Richard “Popeye der Seemann” Rivera blieb ungeschlagen (5-0, 4 KOs), Veteran Roberto “The Old” Valenzuela, letzter Nacht (Sa.) in der “Rumble at The RIM” Hauptereignis, von Granit Chin Promotions präsentiert, at The RIM Sports Complex in Hampton, New Hampshire.
Rivera, Kampf aus Hartford (CT), controlled the action from the opening bell against his battle-tested opponent from Mexico, who had a tremendous experience advantage in his 147th Profi-Kampf, compared to Rivera’s fifth.
Valenzuela spent most of the time on the ropes, while Rivera teed-off on him, until a beautiful placed left hook by Rivera decked Valenzuela, who failed to get up until after referee Mike Ryan completed the 10-count.
A busload of Rivera’s fans drove five hours from Hartford through a snowstorm, arriving just before Rivera entered the ring. “That means a lot to me,” Rivera smiled as he spoke about his fans. “We’re more than a gym, wir sind Familie.
“I was so used to an amateur style but now I’m a pro. I’m relaxing and picking my punches. Nächster, I want to win the New England title. It’s vacant and I want it!”
“This was our first show in New Hampshire and I consider it a success,” Copromotor Chuck Shearns sagte,, “despite some things going against us like tonight’s weather. We’re grateful for the support we received from Hampton, New Hampshire, the commission and local businesses. They worked with us and we can’t wait to return.”
The son and nephew of multiple-time world kickboxing champions – father Tommy and uncle – worked his corner — Peabody, MA Russell Kimber had a promising pro debut against tough Nathan Schulte in a match contested at a 185-pound catchweight. The 32-year-old Kimber, who was the crowd favorite having lived several years in New Hampshire, overcame the determined Schulte for a hard-fought victory by way of a four-round majority decision.
“I was a little nervous with this being my first time in a pro ring,” Kimber admitted after his fight. “I hadn’t been in a ring for 1 ½ years and there was some ring rust. Jetzt, I know what I need to good, and I’ll be a lot better next fight. This was my first camp and I’ve learned a lot. I’d like to stay busy, come back in late January, early February.”
Undefeated Whitman, MA junior welterweight prospect Mikrofon “Bad Man” JE, Jr.charged across the ring, unloading a powerful right that immediately sent Bardraiel Smith auf die Leinwand. Smith somehow got to his feet but Ohan quickly ended Smith’s night, only 30-second into round one, as referee Ryan waved off the action.
New England cruiserweight champion and the show’s co-promoter, Iraq War veteran Chris Traietti (25-5, 19 KOs) übertroffen Fabian Valdez en route to a win by second-round knockout in a stay-busy fight to close out 2017. In a non-title fight contested at a 185-pounds catchweight, the Quincy, MA-based Traietti floored his game Mexican opponent with a straight right midway through the opening round, closing the show in the second round with a series of unanswered punches.
The only New Hampshire native on the card, Claremont junior middleweight Ricky Ford(1-1-1) won his first pro fight, taking a lop-sided, four-round unanimous decision over pro MMA fighter Andy Aiello, who made his pro boxing debut.
In another stay-busy fight, former world-rated Ryan “Der polnische Prinz” Kielczweski(27-3, 9 KOs), fighting out of Quincy (MA), needed only 51-seconds to finish off Mexican lightweight Francisco “Der Affe” Medal. Kielczweski hit Medal with a with a lethal left to the body, leaving Medal in obvious pain and unable to rise before the 10-count.
New Jersey middleweight Chris “Sandmann” Thomas (7-0-1, 4 KOs) kept his unbeaten pro record intact with a second-round stoppage of Demetrius Thomas. Thomas used a rapid-fire combination to drop Thomas, who beat the count, but he was getting hammered when referee Ryan stopped the fight late in the second round.
Komplette Ergebnisse unter:
OFFIZIELLE ERGEBNISSE
185-LBS. FANGGEWICHT
Chris Traietti (25-4, 20 KOs), Quincy, MA
WKO2 (1:13)
Fabian Valdez (2-2, 1 KO), Cananea, Mexiko
Russell Kimber (1-0, 0 KOs), Peabody, MA
WDEC4 (39-37, 38-37, 38-38)
Nathan Schulte (0-4), Woburn, MA
Halbschwergewichte
Richard Rivera (5-0, 4 KOs), Hartford, CT
WKO2 (1:48)
Roberto Valenzuela (69-76-2, 56 KOs), Aqua Prieta, Mexiko
Mittelgewichtler
Chris Thomas (7-0-1, 4 KOs), Beachwood, NJ
WTKO2 (2:55)
Demetrius Thomas (0-7), Philadelphia, PA
Junior-Mittelgewichtler
Ricky Ford (1-1-1), Claremont, NH
WDEC4 (40-36, 40-36, 39-37)
Andy Aiello (0-1), Bridgewater, MA
JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHTS
Mike Ohan, Jr. (4-0, 2 KOs), Whitman, MA
WTKO1 (0:30)
Bardraiel Smith (0-3), Philadelphia, PA
Leichtgewichte
Ryan Kielczweski (27-3, 9 KOs), Quincy, MA
WKO1 (0:51)
Francisco, moderieren (11-11, 7 KOs), Uruapan, Mexiko
Event sponsors included Seabrook Inn, Tobin Scientific, Jeremy’s Pizzeria and Sports Bar, and Matrix Aerospace.
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Perrella Outpoints Martin; Ready for next Challenge

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Dezember 9, 2017 (Hialeah, FL) – Bryant “Goodfella” Perrella returned to the ring with a hard-fought unanimous decision victory over Alex “Chi-Town Heat” Martin Friday, Dezember 8.
The eight round welterweight bout took place at the Hialeah Racetrack in Hialeah, FL and aired on FS1.
Fighting for the first time in 14 Monate and coming off a severe injury, Perrella looked to impress from the opening bell. The Fort Myers native came out aggressive and decked Martin with a picture perfect right hook in the opening round. Perrella continued to be the aggressor while the Chicago-based Martin picked his spots and relied on movement. Martin had a few good moments later in the fight but Perrella’s power and punch output earned him a clear-cut victory.
Scores waren 79-72 zweimal und 77-74. Perrella improves to 15-1 mit 13 KO’s while Martin is 13-3 (5 KO).
"It felt great to come back” said Perrella. “I didn’t feel any ring rust and I’m satisfied with my performance. I controlled the fight with my jab and ring generalship (even after) he went into survival mode. I’m back and ready for whoever they put in front of me. My goal is still to become a world champion!"
Fans can interact with Perrella on Instagram @bryantperrella or Facebook.com/teamperrella
Boxen, Nächstenliebe

Undefeated Welterweight World Champion Errol Spence Jr. and Trainer Derrick James to Host Holiday Toy Drive for Underserved Dallas-Area Youth

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Donation and Toy Drive to Benefit the
Jungs & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas
DEADLINE TO DONATE A GIFT – MONDAY, Dezember 18
DIE:
ERROL SPENCE JR., Undefeated Welterweight World Champion
DERRICK JAMES, Spence Trainer
WAS DENN:
Before his Januar 20 fight against former two-division world champion Lamont Peterson at Barclays Center in Brooklyn live on SHOWTIME, IBF Welterweight World Champion Errol “Die Wahrheit” Spence Jr. will make a donation and partner with his trainer Derrick James to host a holiday toy drive to benefit underserved youth of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas.
Team Spence is encouraging Dallas residents to drop off an unused toy at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas Corporate Office, which will then be distributed to Boys & Girls Clubs in the area.
WO:
Jungs & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas
Corporate Office
** All gifts can be left with a representative in the administration office.
DETAILS:
Gifts can be dropped off at the corporate office’s administration office on weekdays between 8:30 bin – 5 pm.
** Deadline to donate a gift is Montag, Dezember 18.
Fight Network, GLORY, Kickboxen, Mixed Martial Arts, MMA, UFC

Fight Network Broadcast-TKO to Live 41, ONE Championship, GLORY 49 Double & UFC FIGHT Night®: Swanson vs. Ortega Prelims

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TORONTO - Fight Network, der weltweit führende 24/7 Multi-Plattform-Kanal eine vollständige Abdeckung von Kampfsportarten gewidmet, präsentiert eine rappelvoll Wochenende Live-Kampfsportarten, beginnend an diesem Freitag, Dezember. 8 bei 6:30 p.m. UND mit DIE 41: Champions live aus Montreal, Kanadas Bell Center. Die Live-Action geht weiter am Samstagmorgen, Dezember. 9 bei 8:30 a.m. UND mit ONE Championship: Krieger der Welt von Bangkok, Thailand, unmittelbar gefolgt von einer GLORY Kickbox-Doppelveranstaltung mit GLORY 49 Rotterdam Leben zu 11:30 a.m. UND- und GLORY 49 Superserie Leben zu 1:30 p.m. UND. Schließlich, am Samstagabend, Dezember. 9 bei 8:00 p.m. UND, Fight Network eine Live-Übertragung des präsentiert UFC FIGHT Night®: Swanson vs. Ortega Prelims von Fresno, Calif.

Freitag Live-Übertragung DIE 41: Champions von Montreal, Kanada startet bei 6:30 p.m. ET und wird durch eine spannende Meisterschaft im Feder Headliner Kampf Windsor Lochfraß, Ontarios TJ Laramie (6-2) gegen ungeschlagenen Lokalmatador Charles Jordan (5-0). In anderen Meisterschaft Kämpfe, Marc-Andre Barriault (9-1) kollidiert mit Strahinja Gavrilovic (8-4) für die Titel im Mittelgewicht, Jesse Ronson (18-8) tangles with Derek Gauthier (8-7) in einer Neuauflage für die leichte Krone, Adam Dyczka (6-0) sieht gegen seinen Schwung ins Rollen zu halten Bakary Sakho (1-0) in einem Schwergewichts-Meisterschaft Zusammenstoß, mehr Jesse Arnett (13-4) Quadrate mit Dimitri Waardenburg (13-7) in dem, was verspricht eine Action-Affäre für das Bantamgewicht zu sein.

Airing Live am Samstagmorgen um 8:30 a.m. UND, ONE Championship: Krieger der Welt geht von Bangkok, Thailand, von einem Showdown um den ONE Strohgewicht Titel titelte, als japanischer Titelverteidiger Yoshitaka Naito (12-0) riskiert sein Gold und makellose Bilanz gegen Brasilien Alex Silva (6-1). Mit anderen vorgestellten Kämpfe, Thailands Shannon Wiratchai (8-1) trifft Russisch Rasul Yakhyaev (10-6) in einem leichten Anfall, kampferprobten japanische Veteran Kotetsu Boku (26-11-2) nimmt auf die amerikanische Christian Lee (7-1) in Federwirkung und die ehemaligen 115-Pfund-Achsschenkelbolzen Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichoke (8-2), von Thailand, Haus mit Japan für eine Fliegengewicht Begegnung zurück Riku Shibuya (7-4).

Kampf Network Live-Übertragung GLORY 49 Rotterdam am Samstag beginnt um 11:30 a.m. UND, durch die letzte Runde einer Nacht eines Headliner, Vier-Mann leichte Anwärter Turnier, als dänischer Dynamo Niclas „The Destroyer“ Larsen (46-9-2, 24 KO) Schlachten Dutch-marokkanisches Wunderkind Tyjani „The Wonderboy“ Beztati(14-1, 5 KO) und bulgarische Kraftmeier Stoyan „The Sniper“ Koprivlenski (7-1, 3 KO) trifft brasilianische Rückkehr Maykol Yurk (8-5, 6 KO) in opening round matchups. Außerdem, Angolas Christian „Bad News“ Baya (59-5-1, 34 KO) sieht das Debüt des slowenischen Leicht zu verderben nur Singen (32-6-1), während amerikanischen Muay Thai Stylistin Omar Moreno (25-7-1, 9 KO) kämpft Chinese UFC-Veteran Anying „Smiley“ Wang (10-3).

Die Karte führt direkt in GLORY 49 Superserie bei 1:30 p.m. UND, durch neugekrönten GLORY Mittelgewicht der Überschrift Alex "Po Atan" Pereira (26-6, 16 KO) seine erste Titelverteidigung gegen 25-jährigen Holländer-tunesischen Yousri Belgaroui (23-3, 11 KO). Auch auf der Rechnung, ehemaliger Weltmeister im Weltergewicht Nieky „The Natural“ Holzken (90-13, 46 KO) Flächen 23-jährige russische up-and-comer Alim „Professor“ Nabiyev (47-6, 21 KO), Hollands Eyevan „Herr Cool“ Danenburg (25-6, 13 KO) Schlösser Hörner mit Road to GLORY UK Gewinner Jamie Bates (24-6, 3 KO) und Engländer Bailey „Bad Boy“ Sugden (9-1, 2 KO) nimmt auf China Chenglong Zhang (41-5, 11 KO) bei einem Zusammenstoß von 19-jähriger Feder Aussichten.

Die zweistündige UFC Fight Night Vorläufe am Samstagabend beginnt bei 8:00 p.m. ET mit vier spannenden Kämpfen, als Nein. 10-Platz im Bantamgewicht Alexis Davis (18-7) und Nr. 11 Liz Carmouche (10-5) ziehen nach 125 Pfund für einen Kampf im Fliegengewicht, Bantamgewicht Luke Sanders (11-1) Gesichter andere Soukhamtath (11-5), John Carls Tomas (8-1) und „Dana White Tuesday Night Kämpfer Series“ Vertrag Gewinner Alex Perez (18-4) Platz in einem Fliegengewicht Kampf aus, während Frankie Saenz (11-5) und Merab Dvalishvili (7-1) Öffnen Sie die im Fernsehen übertragen mit einem anderen Bantamgewicht Kampf.

Im Vorfeld der Live-Vorläufe, Fight Network wird live übertragen, die UFC Fight Night Preflight SHOW bei 7:00 p.m. UND, mit Abdeckung aus der Premier der Branche Kampfkunst Analysten gemischt, wie Megan Olivi macht ihr Hosting-Debüt auf dem Schreibtisch FOX Sports mit Analysten Rashad Evans und Kenny Florian, während Laura Sanko fügt Kämpfer Berichte und Interviews vor Ort. Am Ende der Live-Hauptkarte Samstag auf TSN5, die Live- UFC Fight Night POSTFIGHT SHOW lüftet bei ca. 1:00 a.m. UND, rekapituliert all spannende Action.

Dieses Wochenende Live-Schiefer von Kampfsportarten lüftet ausschließlich auf Fight Network in Kanada.

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Bellator, Boxen, Mixed Martial Arts, MMA, Reiche Bergeron, Tom Padgett, Tony Penecale, UFC

We’re Back! FNU Combat Sports Show Returns!

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After a couple weeks off, we come back this week to talk about the combat sports world. Tom, Tony and Rich catch up and discuss the events of the past couple weeks and preview upcoming boxing and MMA action. Tom, Tony and Rich pay special attention to last weekend’s awesome UFC card with two of the best fights of the year in MMA to chat about. Eddie Alvarez’s masterful performance against Justin Gaethje was exciting enough, but add in the performance of Yancy Medeiros against Charles Oliveira and that put this card into a category all its own. We also discuss the latest boxing news and Miguel Cotto’s retirement fight. Listen to the broadcast in the player below.

 

Boxen, Show Time, Showtime Boxing

** SHOWTIME SPORTS® LIVE STREAM ALERT **

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James Degale & Lee Selby World Championship Bouts To Be Streamed Live Exclusively To U.S. Audience This Saturday From London Via SHOWTIME Sports YouTube & Facebook

YouTube Link & Embed Code Below – Live Stream Begins At Approximately 2:45 p.m. UND/11:45 p.m. PT

WAS DENN: SHOWTIME Sports will live stream two world championship bouts as part of a four-bout card free to the U.S. audience on social media platforms this Samstag, Dezember 9. YouTube links and embed codes are below for media via the SHO Sports YouTube channel.

Live coverage from Copper Box Arena in London, provided by BoxNation and BT Sport, will begin at approximately 2:45 p.m. UND/11:45 a.m. PT with U.K. sportscasters John Rawling and Richie Woodhall calling all the action.

IBF Super-Mittelgewicht-Weltmeister James Degale (23-1-1, 14 KOs) will headline as he defends his title against former world title challenger Caleb Truax (28-3-2, 18 KOs) in DeGale’s first fight since a thrilling bout with Badou Jack in a 168-pound world championship unification match last January on SHOWTIME.

In the streaming co-feature, IBF Featherweight World Champion Lee Selby (20-1, 9 KOs) will take on undefeated contender Eduardo Ramirez (20-0-3, 7 KOs), while undefeated light heavyweight Anthony Yarde (13-0, 12 KOs) will face former world title challenger Nikola Sjekloca (32-4-1, 11 KOs). The opening fight of the live stream will feature the U.S. introduction to 20-year-old undefeated heavyweight Daniel Dubois (5-0, 5 KOs) as he takes on former Anthony Joshua foe Dorian Darch (12-5-1, 1 KOs).

YOUTUBE LINK

Samstag'S FOUR-FIGHT CARD: 2:45 p.m. UND / 11:45 a.m. PT (Notiz: start time is approximate)

YouTube Link: http://s.sho.com/2AgHUVi

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The Abrams Boxing Hour to premiere this Monday at 5:30 PM ET on Wildfire Radio

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ZUR SOFORTIGEN VERÖFFENTLICHUNG

Philadelphia, PA (Dezember 6, 2017) – Auf Montag, 11. Dezember, The Abrams Boxing Hour will debut on Wildfire Radio.

The weekly show will begin at 5:30 PM ET, and will be an innovative look into the world of professional boxing.
The show will feature the biggest names in the sport as well as the latest news inside the sweet science. Fans will be able to participate and have their comments and questions read via multiple social media platforms.
“I am excited to be able to bring a different perspective of boxing to the fans around the world,” said host Marc Abrams.
“I plan to bring thought provoking topics, and have the most interesting guests for unique interviews that will bring not only knowledge but entertainment to the fans that will be listening all around the globe. Wildfire features some terrific hosts such as Dei Lynam, Mike Kern, Kevin Cooney, Ron Burke, Big Daddy Graham, Glen Macnow, Leslie Gudel, Brandon Noble and Hollis Thomas. I am to be thrilled to be added to that lineup.”
The show will be able to be heard live around the world on www.wildfireradio.com
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UNBEATEN SUPER FEATHERWEIGHT PROSPECT VICTOR PASILLAS TALKS SPARRING WITH VASYL LOMACHENKO

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Photo by Team Pasillas
LAS VEGAS, NV (Dezember 6, 2017) – Prince Ranch Boxen ungeschlagene Aussicht auf Federgewicht, Victor Pasillas (11-0, 4 KOs), shares his thoughts on sparring with WBO Super-Featherweight Champion Vasyl Lomachenko (9-1, 7 KOs), as he prepares for his showdown with WBA Super World Super Bantamweight champion, Guillermo Rigondeaux(17-0, 11 KOs).
Pasillas, a southpaw from East Los Angeles, marveled at the speed and quickness of Lomachenko, the Ukrainian star who trains in Oxnard, SOWIE.
“Sparring with Lomachenko was a great experience,” said Victor Pasillas, who trains in Northern California with coach Brian Schwartz. “He has extraordinary speed and precise accuracy with his punches. Being in the ring with a fighter like Lomachenko, you learn a lot. Moving forward, I’m going to take this experience and apply what I’ve picked up to better my game. I feel Vasyl will be to big and powerful for the smaller Rigondeaux who is moving up in weight.”
Sieger, who has been out of the ring for over two years, will look to get back in the ring in early 2018.
“Leider, I had a few fights fall out,” Pasillas continued. “That happens in boxing sometimes, so I just have to deal with it. I’m looking forward to a fresh new start in 2018. I’m happy to be part of the Prince Ranch Boxing team and I can see myself in some big fights in the upcoming year. I’m just going to keep working hard and and take advantage of my opportunity when it presents itself.”
“Victor Pasillas has a lot of talent and we plan to keep him busy in 2018,” angegeben Greg Hannely, Präsident von Prince Ranch Boxing. “We will be announcing his next fight shortly. He definitely has a bright future.”
Boxen, Nächstenliebe

Holiday Toy Drive to be Held at Premier Boxing Champions Event Friday, Dezember 15 at Pioneer Event Center in Lancaster, Calif.

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The First 300 Fans Who Bring a Toy to Jessie Vargas vs. Aaron Herrera Fight Will Receive a Free T-Shirt & $5 Off
General Admission Ticket

Toy Drive to Benefit the Inner Circle Foster Care &
Adoption Service in Palmdale, Calif.
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LANCASTER, SOWIE. (Dezember 6, 2017) – Die erste 300 fans who bring a toy to the Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 and FOX Deportes event Freitag, Dezember 15 bei Pioneer Event Center in Lancaster, Calif. will receive a free t-shirt and five dollars off of general admission tickets.
Die Holiday Toy Drive will benefit the Inner Circle Foster Care & Adoption Service in Palmdale, Calif.
“It is important to everyone at TGB Promotions and PBC to give back to the communities where we have events,” sagte Tom Brown, Präsident der TGB Promotions. “In the spirit of holiday giving, we are excited to support Inner Circle Foster Care & Adoption Services with their holiday toy drive. We hope that boxing fans come out and see a great show on December 15th and bring a toy for a worthy cause.”
“Inner Circle Foster Care & Adoption Services was organized to address the growing deficit of services to troubled children and families in our community,” said Brittany Gordon, Program Administrator for Inner Circle Foster Care & Adoption Services. “We currently serve 360 children and have offices in Palmdale, Van Nuys, Pomona, and Hesperia. Recognizing that the family is the foundation of our community, we believe that children who live in nurturing, stable environments will mature into healthy, productive members of society. During this holiday season, we kindly ask for toys to provide to our children of all ages. We are grateful for collaborating with TGB Promotions and PBC in an effort to make the holiday season as special as possible for our children.”
The December 15 Veranstaltung wird von Ex-Weltmeister titelte Jessie Vargasreturning to the ring to take on Mexico’s Aaron Herrera. Fernsehen Schutz beginnt jeweils mit 10 p.m. UND/7 p.m. PT and also features a showdown between rugged veteransDiego Chaves and rising contender Jamal James, plus hard-hitting super lightweights John Molina Jr.. und Ivan Redkach in einer 10-Runden Anziehung.
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Boxen, Show Time, Showtime Boxing

JIM GRAY AND STEVE ALBERT ELECTED TO INTERNATIONAL BOXING HALL OF FAME

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Veteran SHOWTIME Sports® Reporter Jim Gray and Former Play-By-Play Announcer Steve Albert Join 2018 Class Alongside Vitali Klitschko, Eric Morales and Ronald “Winky” Wright

SHOWTIME Sports veteran reporter Jim Gray and former, long-time play-by-play announcer Steve Albert were elected to the 2018 class of the International Boxing Hall of Fame, it was announced by the Hall on Tuesday.

Gray and Albert earned induction into the Observer category, which recognizes outstanding achievements of print and electronic media journalists, sportscasters, publishers, Schriftsteller, historians, photographers and artists. Gray and Albert will join SHOWTIME Sports boxing analyst Al Bernstein (2012), ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr. (2013), analyst and historian Steve Farhood (2017) and announcer Barry Tompkins (2017) in the International Boxing Hall of Fame.

Former heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko, four-division world champion Eric Morales and former undisputed super welterweight world champion Ronald “Winky” Wright headline the 2018 Induktionsklasse. The newly elected class will be inducted during Hall of Fame Weekend Juni 7-10, 2018, in Canastota, N.Y..

“All of us at SHOWTIME Sports who have worked with Jim and Steve over the years are thrilled that they are receiving this well-deserved honor,” said David Dinkins Jr., Ausführender Produzent, Showtime Sports. “Both were instrumental in building the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® Franchise. Jim’s interviews have become classic post-fight drama while Steve’s fight calls are integral to some of the most significant moments in boxing history.”

Gray has been a reporter for SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING since 1994, und verdient hat 11 Emmy Awards throughout his career, including one for his interview of Mike Tyson following the heavyweight’s infamous “bite fight” loss to Evander Holyfield. The National Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association also named that interview the “Sports Broadcast Story of the Year.” Zusätzlich, the American Sportscasters Association voted Gray “Sportscaster of the Year” in 1998 und 1999.

Throughout his four-decade career as a reporter, Gray has covered numerous Super Bowls, World Series, Olympiade, NBA Finals and NCAA Final Fours, and has interviewed many of the most lauded sports figures of this era including Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson, Kobe Bryant, Tom Brady, Pete Rose, Michael Jordan and many others.

One of the most recognizable voices in sports, Albert joined SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING shortly after its inception in 1986. In a tenure that spanned over two decades, the world-famous broadcaster called over 300 Titelkämpfe, including Julio Cesar Chavez vs. Greg Haugen in front of 130,000 fans at Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, and Tyson-Holyfield I & II. In 2007, Albert received The Sam Taub Award for excellence in broadcast journalism by the Boxing Writers Association of America.

In addition to boxing, Albert spent 19 seasons covering the NBA, spending 13 of those years with the Nets, five with the Golden State Warriors and one with the New Orleans Hornets. Albert has also done play-by-play for the New York Mets, Jets, Islanders and Rangers, as well as the New Jersey Devils.

The recognition by the International Boxing Hall of Fame is the result of a career’s worth of hard work and accomplishments for Gray and Albert.