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Granite Chin’s “Rumble at The RIM” Ametlikud tulemused

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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. (Detsember 9, 2017) — Colorful light heavyweight prospect Richard “Popeye madrus Man” Rivera jäi võitmatu (5-0, 4 Kos), veteran Roberto “Vana” Valenzuela, last night (Laup) aastal “Rumble at The RIM” Põhiturniiri, presented by Granite Chin Promotions, at The RIM Sports Complex in Hampton, New Hampshire.
Rivera, fighting out of 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 pro fight, 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, oleme perega.
“I was so used to an amateur style but now I’m a pro. I’m relaxing and picking my punches. Järgmine, 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,” co-promoter Chuck Shearns öeldud, “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. Nüüd, 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 Mike “Bad Man” Ohan, Jr.charged across the ring, unloading a powerful right that immediately sent Bardraiel Smith to the canvas. 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) outclassed 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 “Poola Prince” Kielczweski(27-3, 9 Kos), fighting out of Quincy (MA), needed only 51-seconds to finish off Mexican lightweight Francisco “El Mono” 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 “Sandman” 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.
Täielik madalamad tulemused:
Ametlikud tulemused
185-LBS. CATCHWEIGHT
Chris Traietti (25-4, 20 Kos), Quincy, MA
WKO2 (1:13)
Fabian Valdez (2-2, 1 KO), Cananea, Mehhiko
Russell Kimber (1-0, 0 Kos), Peabody, MA
WDEC4 (39-37, 38-37, 38-38)
Nathan Schulte (0-4), Woburn, MA
LIGHT lavalaudadele
Richard Rivera (5-0, 4 Kos), Hartford, CT
WKO2 (1:48)
Roberto Valenzuela (69-76-2, 56 Kos), Aqua Prieta, Mehhiko
MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Chris Thomas (7-0-1, 4 Kos), Beachwood, NJ
WTKO2 (2:55)
Demetrius Thomas (0-7), Philadelphia, PA
JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHTS
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
Lightweights
Ryan Kielczweski (27-3, 9 Kos), Quincy, MA
WKO1 (0:51)
Francisco, Medel (11-11, 7 Kos), Uruapan, Mehhiko
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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Detsember 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, Detsember 8.
The eight round welterweight bout took place at the Hialeah Racetrack in Hialeah, FL and aired on FS1.
Fighting for the first time sisse 14 kuud 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.
Hinded olid 79-72 kaks korda ja 77-74. Perrella improves to 15-1 koos 13 KO’s while Martin is 13-3 (5 KO poolt).
"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
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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
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas
DEADLINE TO DONATE A GIFT – MONDAY, Detsember 18
WHO:
ERROL SPENCE JR., Undefeated Welterweight World Champion
DERRICK JAMES, Spence Trainer
MIS:
Before his Jaanuar 20 fight against former two-division world champion Lamont Peterson at Barclays Center in Brooklyn live on SHOWTIME, IBF Welterweight World Champion Errol “Truth” 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.
KUS:
Boys & 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 olen – 5 pm.
** Deadline to donate a gift is Esmaspäev, Detsember 18.
Fight Network, AU, kickboxing, mixed martial arts, MMA, UFC

Võitle võrgustiku Otseülekanne TKO 41, Tiitel, AU 49 Doubleheader & UFC FIGHT NIGHT®: Swanson vs. Ortega Prelims

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TORONTO - Fight Network, maailma premier 24/7 multi-platvorm kanal pühendatud täielik katvus Võitlussport, esitleb Täpötäysi nädalavahetusel live Võitlussport, alustades sel reedel, Detsember. 8 juures 6:30 Pärastlõunal. Ja WHO 41: Meistrite elada Montreal, Kanada Bell Center. Otsesaateid jätkub laupäeva hommikul, Detsember. 9 juures 8:30 a.m. Ja Tiitel: Warriors of the World Bangkok, Tai, millele järgneb kohe au kickboxing doubleheader featuring AU 49 Rotterdam elada 11:30 a.m. JA ja AU 49 SuperFight Series elada 1:30 Pärastlõunal. JA. Lõpuks, laupäeva õhtul, Detsember. 9 juures 8:00 Pärastlõunal. JA, Võitle Network kujutab otsesaate UFC FIGHT NIGHT®: Swanson vs. Ortega PRELIMS Fresno, Californias.

Reedene otseülekannet WHO 41: Meistrite Montreal, Kanada avalöögi kell 6:30 Pärastlõunal. ET ja peaesinejaks poolt põnev Höyhensarjalainen meistrivõistlustel bout pehme Windsor, Ontario TJ Laramie (6-2) vastu võitmatu olnud viimased kohalike lemmik Charles Jordaania (5-0). Teistes meistrivõistlustel hood, Marc-Andre Barriault (9-1) põrkas Strahinja Gavrilovici (8-4) jaoks middleweight pealkirjas, Jesse Ronson (18-8) probleemideta koos Derek Gauthier (8-7) in kordusmatšil jaoks kerge kroon, Adam Dyczka (6-0) välimus hoida oma hoogu jooksvalt vastu Bakary Sakho (1-0) aastal raskekaalu meistrivõistlustel kokkupõrge, rohkem Jesse Arnett (13-4) väljakud maha Dimitri Waardenburg (13-7) mida tõotab olla kõik-action asi, et Kääbus sarjalainen pealkiri.

Riiete live laupäeva hommikul kell 8:30 a.m. JA, Tiitel: Warriors of the World pärinemise Bangkok, Tai, peaesinejad poolt showdown ONE strawweight pealkiri, jaapani Valitsev meister Yoshitakal Naito (12-0) hulljulge kulla ja täiuslik rekord vastu Brasiilia Alex Silva (6-1). Teiste Objekte vagusid, Tai Shannon Wiratchai (8-1) vastab Vene Rasul Yakhyaev (10-6) in kerge hooaeg, lahing testitud Jaapani veteran Kotetsu Boku (26-11-2) võtab American Christian Lee (7-1) in Höyhensarjalainen tegevus ja endine 115-nael kingpin Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichoke (8-2), Tai, naaseb koju Kärpässarjalainen kohtumine Jaapani Riku Shibuya (7-4).

Fight võrgustiku otseülekannet AU 49 Rotterdam algab laupäeval kell 11:30 a.m. JA, peaesinejad poolt viimases voorus ühe öö, nelja-mees kerge kandidaat turniiri, nagu Taani dünamo Niclas "hävitaja" Larsen (46-9-2, 24 KO) lahingud Hollandi-Maroko imelaps Tyjani "The Wonderboy" Beztati(14-1, 5 KO) ja Bulgaaria Jõumees Stoyan "snaiper" Koprivlenski (7-1, 3 KO) vastab naasevad Brasiilia Maykol Yurk (8-5, 6 KO) avamisel ümmargused matchups. Veel, Angola Christian "Bad News" Baya (59-5-1, 34 KO) tundub rikkuda debüüt Sloveenia kerge Just Singing (32-6-1), samas American Muay Thai stilist Omar Moreno (25-7-1, 9 KO) võitleb Hiina UFC veteran Anying "Smiley" Wang (10-3).

Kaart viib otse AU 49 SuperFight Series juures 1:30 Pärastlõunal. JA, peaesinejad äsja kroonitud GLORY võiduajamine meister Alex "Po Atan" Pereira (26-6, 16 KO) muutes oma esimese tiitli kaitseliin 25-aastane Hollandi-Tuneesia Yousri Belgaroui (23-3, 11 KO). Ka arve, endise race meister Nieky "Natural" Holzken (90-13, 46 KO) seisab 23-aastane vene up-and-tulija Alim "Professor" Nabiyev (47-6, 21 KO), Hollandi Eyevan "Mister Cool" Danenburg (25-6, 13 KO) lukustab sarved Road au UK võitja Jamie Bates (24-6, 3 KO) ja inglane Bailey "Bad Boy" Sugden (9-1, 2 KO) võtab Hiina Chenglong Zhang (41-5, 11 KO) a kokkupõrge 19-aastane Höyhensarjalainen väljavaated.

Kahetunnise UFC Fight Night PRELIMS algab laupäeva õhtul kell 8:00 Pärastlõunal. ET neli põnev hood, kui nr. 10-reastatud Kääbus sarjalainen Alexis Davis (18-7) ja nr. 11 Liz Carmouche (10-5) kolima 125 naela Kärpässarjalainen bout, Kääbus sarjalainen Luke Sanders (11-1) nägu Teine Soukhamtath (11-5), John Carls Tomas (8-1) ja "Dana White Reede öö Contender Series" leping võitja Alex Perez (18-4) Ruuduttaa on Kärpässarjalainen lahing, kuigi Frankie Saenz (11-5) ja Meerabi Dvalishvili (7-1) avada telesaade teise Kääbus sarjalainen bout.

Ahead live PRELIMS, Võitle Network elavad eetrisse UFC Fight Night PREFIGHT NÄITA juures 7:00 Pärastlõunal. JA, featuring katvust Juhtiv segatud võitluskunstide analüütikud, nagu Megan Olivi teeb temast hosting debüüdi FOX Sports laua analüütikud Rashad Evans ja Kenny Florian, samas Laura Sanko lisab aruannete ja intervjuud võitlejad kohapeal. Lõppedes laupäeva live peamine kaardi TSN5, live UFC Fight Night POSTFIGHT NÄITA püsti umbes 1:00 a.m. JA, kokkuvõtet tehes kõik põnev tegevus.

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Bellator, poks, mixed martial arts, MMA, Rich 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.

 

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** 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 Pärastlõunal. JA/11:45 Pärastlõunal. PT

MIS: 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 Laupäev, Detsember 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 Pärastlõunal. JA/11:45 a.m. PT with U.K. sportscasters John Rawling and Richie Woodhall calling all the action.

IBF Super Middleweight maailmameister 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

Laupäevane FOUR-FIGHT CARD: 2:45 Pärastlõunal. JA / 11:45 a.m. PT (Märge: 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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For Immediate Release

Philadelphia, PA (Detsember 6, 2017) – Edasi Esmaspäev, 11. detsember, 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
Marc Abrams juures 856 287 7611 või phillyboxing@gmail.com
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VÕITMATUD SUPERSULEKAALUSED VICTOR PASILLAS RÄÄGIB VASYL LOMACHENKOGA

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Foto tegi Team Pasillas
LAS VEGAS, NV (Detsember 6, 2017) – Prince Ranchi poks võitmatu sulgkaalu väljavaade, Victor pasillas (11-0, 4 Kos), jagab oma mõtteid sparringu kohta WBO supersulgkaalu meistriga Vassõl Lomatšenko (9-1, 7 Kos), kui ta valmistub oma jõukatsumiseks WBA Super World Super-bantamweight meistriga, Guillermo Rigondeaux(17-0, 11 Kos).
Koridorid, lõunakäpp Ida-Los Angelesest, imestas Lomachenko kiirust ja kiirust, Ukraina staar, kes treenib Oxnardis, NAGU.
“Sparring Lomachenkoga oli suurepärane kogemus,” ütles Victor Pasillas, kes treenib Põhja-Californias koos treeneriga Brian Schwartz. “Tal on oma löökidega erakordne kiirus ja täpne täpsus. Olles ringis koos sellise võitlejaga nagu Lomachenko, õpid palju. Edasi liikuma, Ma kasutan seda kogemust ja rakendan oma mängu paremaks muutmiseks seda, mida olen omandanud. Ma arvan, et Vasyl on kaalus tõusva väiksema Rigondeaux' jaoks liiga suur ja võimas.”
Victor, kes on ringist väljas olnud üle kahe aasta, kavatseb varakult ringi naasta 2018.
“Kahjuks, Mul kukkus paar tüli välja,” Vahekäigud jätkasid. “Seda juhtub mõnikord poksis, nii et ma lihtsalt pean sellega tegelema. Ootan põnevusega uut algust 2018. Mul on hea meel olla osa Prince Ranchi poksimeeskonnast ja näen end tuleval aastal mõnes suures võitluses. Ma lihtsalt jätkan kõvasti tööd ja kasutan oma võimalust ära, kui see avaneb.”
“Victor Pasillasel on palju talenti ja plaanime teda 2018. aastal töös hoida,” väljendatud Greg Hannely, Prince Ranch Boxingu president. “Teatame peagi tema järgmisest võitlusest. Tal on kindlasti helge tulevik.”
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Holiday Toy Drive to be Held at Premier Boxing Champions Event Friday, Detsember 15 at Pioneer Event Center in Lancaster, Californias.

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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, Californias.
Vajuta SIIN for Toy Drive Artwork
LANCASTER, NAGU. (Detsember 6, 2017) – Esimene 300 fans who bring a toy to the Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 and FOX Deportes event Reede, Detsember 15 juures Pioneer Event Center sisse Lancaster, Californias. will receive a free t-shirt and five dollars off of general admission tickets.
The Holiday Toy Drive will benefit the Inner Circle Foster Care & Adoption Service in Palmdale, Californias.
“It is important to everyone at TGB Promotions and PBC to give back to the communities where we have events,” ütles Tom Brown, President 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.”
Detsember 15 Ürituse peaesinejaks endine maailmameister Jessie Vargasreturning to the ring to take on Mexico’s Aaron Herrera. Televisiooni ulatus algab 10 Pärastlõunal. JA/7 Pärastlõunal. PT and also features a showdown between rugged veteransDiego Chaves and rising contender Jamal James, plus hard-hitting super lightweights John Molina Jr. ja Ivan Redkach in a 10-round attraction.
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Fans can live stream the fights on FOX Sports GO, available in English or Spanish through the FS1 or FOX Deportes feeds. The fights are available on desktop at FOXSportsGO.com and through the app store, or connected devices including Apple TV, Android TV, Fire TV, Xbox One and Roku. Veel, all programs are also available on FOX Sports on SiriusXM channel 83 on satellite radios and on the SiriusXM app.
TwitterisPremierBoxing, @ FS1, FOXDeportes JaSwanson_Comm ja hakake Facebook kell www.Facebook.com/PremierBoxingChampions, jawww.facebook.com/foxdeportes. Tähtsündmused saadaval www.youtube.com/premierboxingchampions. PBC on FS1 & FOX Deportes is sponsored by Corona Extra, Finest Beer.
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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 Hall 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, kirjanikud, 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 induction class. The newly elected class will be inducted during Hall of Fame Weekend Juuni 7-10, 2018, in Canastota, NY.

“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., Executive Producer, Showtime Sport. “Both were instrumental in building the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® frantsiis. 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, ning on teeninud 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.” Lisaks, the American Sportscasters Association voted Gray “Sportscaster of the Year” sisse 1998 ja 1999.

Throughout his four-decade career as a reporter, Gray has covered numerous Super Bowls, World Series, Olümpiamängud, 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 title fights, including Julio Cesar Chavez vs. Greg Haugen in front of 130,000 fans at Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, and Tyson-Holyfield I & II. Sisse 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.