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Granite Chin’s “Rumble at The RIM” Službeni rezultati

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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. (Prosinac 9, 2017) — Colorful light heavyweight prospect Richard “Popeye mornar čovjek” Rivera ostala neporažena (5-0, 4 Kos), veteran Roberto “Stari” Valenzuela, last night (Sat.) u “Rumble at The RIM” glavni događaj, 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 profesionalna borba, 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, mi smo obitelj.
“I was so used to an amateur style but now I’m a pro. I’m relaxing and picking my punches. Sljedeći, 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 Shearna rekla, “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. Sada, 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” 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 “Poljski princ” 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” Toma (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.
Kompletne rezultate ispod:
Službeni rezultati
185-LBS. CATCHWEIGHT
Chris Traietti (25-4, 20 Kos), Quincy, MA
WKO2 (1:13)
Fabian Valdez (2-2, 1 KO), Cananea, Meksiko
Russell Kimber (1-0, 0 Kos), Peabody, MA
WDEC4 (39-37, 38-37, 38-38)
Nathan Schulte (0-4), Woburn, MA
LIGHT teškaša
Richard Rivera (5-0, 4 Kos), Hartford, CT
WKO2 (1:48)
Roberto Valenzuela (69-76-2, 56 Kos), Aqua Prieta, Meksiko
MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Chris Thomas (7-0-1, 4 Kos), Beachwood, Nju Džerzi
WTKO2 (2:55)
Demetrius Thomas (0-7), Filadelfija, 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), Filadelfija, PA
LIGHTWEIGHTS
Ryan Kielczweski (27-3, 9 Kos), Quincy, MA
WKO1 (0:51)
Francisco, Medel (11-11, 7 Kos), Uruapan, Meksiko
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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Prosinac 9, 2017 (Hialeah, Florida) – Bryant “Goodfella” Perrella returned to the ring with a hard-fought unanimous decision victory over Alex “Chi-Town Heat” Martin Friday, Prosinac 8.
The eight round welterweight bout took place at the Hialeah Racetrack in Hialeah, FL and aired on FS1.
Fighting for the first time u 14 mjeseci 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.
Brojni su 79-72 dva puta i 77-74. Perrella improves to 15-1 s 13 KO’s while Martin is 13-3 (5 KO-a).
"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, Prosinca 18
TKO:
ERROL SPENCE JR., Undefeated Welterweight World Champion
DERRICK JAMES, Spence je trener
ŠTO:
Before his Siječanj 20 fight against former two-division world champion Lamont Peterson at Barclays Center in Brooklyn live on SHOWTIME, IBF Welterweight World Champion Errol “Istina” 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.
GDJE:
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 sam – 5 pm.
** Deadline to donate a gift is Ponedjeljak, Prosinac 18.
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Fight Network to Live Broadcast TKO 41, ONE prvenstvo, SLAVA 49 Doubleheader & UFC FIGHT NIGHT®: Swanson vs.. Ortega Prelims

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TORONTO - Borbena mreža, svjetska premijera 24/7 kanal s više platformi posvećen cjelovitom pokrivanju borbenih sportova, predstavlja prepun vikend borbenih sportova uživo, početkom ovog petka, Prosinca. 8 na 6:30 poslije podne. I sa TKO 41: Liga uživo iz Montreala, Kanadski centar zvona. Akcija uživo nastavlja se u subotu ujutro, Prosinca. 9 na 8:30 a.m. I sa ONE prvenstvo: Ratnici svijeta iz Bangkoka, Tajland je odmah slijedio GLORY kickboxing doubleheader koji je nastupio SLAVA 49 Rotterdam živjeti u 11:30 a.m. I te SLAVA 49 SuperFight serija živjeti u 1:30 poslije podne. I. Konačno, u subotu navečer, Prosinca. 9 na 8:00 poslije podne. I, Fight Network predstavlja izravni prijenos programa UFC FIGHT NIGHT®: Swanson vs.. Ortega PRELIMS iz Fresna, Kalif.

Petak uživo TKO 41: Liga iz Montreala, Kanada započinje 6:30 poslije podne. ET, a naslovljen je uzbudljivim dvobojem prvenstva u perolakoj kategoriji koji se borio protiv Windsora, Ontarijev TJ Laramie (6-2) protiv neporaženog lokalnog favorita Charles Jourdain (5-0). U ostalim okršajima prvenstva, Marc-Andre Barriault (9-1) sudara s Strahinja Gavrilovic (8-4) za naslov u srednjoj kategoriji, Jesse Ronson (18-8) klupka s Derek Gauthier (8-7) u revanšu za laganu krunu, Adam Dyczka (6-0) izgleda da se njegov zamah i dalje kotrlja Bakary Sakho (1-0) u okršaju prvenstva u teškoj kategoriji, više Jesse Arnett (13-4) trgovi off s Dimitri Waardenburgovog (13-7) u onome što obećava da će biti svestrana stvar za prvaka u najtežoj kategoriji.

Emitiranje uživo u subotu ujutro u 8:30 a.m. I, ONE prvenstvo: Ratnici svijeta potječe iz Bangkoka, Tajland, naslovljen obračunom za ONE slamnati naslov, kao japanski nositelj naslova Jošitaka Naito (12-0) riskira svoje zlato i savršen rekord protiv Brazila Alex Silva (6-1). U drugim istaknutih djeluje, Tajlanda Shannon Wiratchai (8-1) upoznaje ruski Rasul Yakhyaev (10-6) u laganom meču, japanski veteran provjeren u bitkama Kotetsu Boku (26-11-2) preuzima američku Christian Lee (7-1) u perolakoj akciji i bivši kralj od 115 kilograma Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichoke (8-2), Tajlanda, vraća se kući na susret muhe s Japancem Riku Shibuya (7-4).

Fight Network-a uživo SLAVA 49 Rotterdam započinje u subotu u 11:30 a.m. I, naslovljen posljednjim krugom jedne noći, četveročlani turnir u lakoj kategoriji, kao danski dinamo Niclas "Razarač" Larsen (46-9-2, 24 KO) bitke s holandsko-marokanskim vunderkindom Tyjani "Čudesni dječak" Beztati(14-1, 5 KO) i bugarski modrica Stoyan “Snajper” Koprivlenski (7-1, 3 KO) upozna Brazilca koji se vraća Maykol Yurk (8-5, 6 KO) u uvodnim rundama. Dodatno, Angola Kršćanska "Loša vijest" Baya (59-5-1, 34 KO) izgleda pokvariti debi slovenske lake kategorije Samo Pjevanje (32-6-1), dok je američki muay Thai stilist Omar Moreno (25-7-1, 9 KO) bori se s kineskim UFC veteranom Bilo koji "Smiley" Wang (10-3).

Kartica vodi izravno u SLAVA 49 SuperFight serija na 1:30 poslije podne. I, s naslovom novopečenog SLAVNOG prvaka u srednjoj kategoriji Alex “Po Atan” Pereira (26-6, 16 KO) praveći prvu obranu naslova protiv 25-godišnjeg Nizozemca-Tunisa Yousri Belgaroui (23-3, 11 KO). Također na računu, bivši prvak u poluteškoj kategoriji Nieky "Prirodni" Holzken (90-13, 46 KO) suočava se s 23-godišnjim ruskim nadobudnim igračem Alim "Profesor" Nabiyev (47-6, 21 KO), Holandska klekovača Eyevan “Mister Cool” Danenburg (25-6, 13 KO) zaključava rogove s pobjednikom Road to GLORY UK Jamie Bates (24-6, 3 KO) i Englez Bailey “Bad Boy” Sugden (9-1, 2 KO) preuzima kinesku Chenglong Zhang (41-5, 11 KO) u srazu 19-godišnjih perspektivnih perolakih kategorija.

Dvosatna UFC FIGHT NIGHT PRELIMS započinju u subotu navečer u 8:00 poslije podne. ET s četiri uzbudljiva napada, kao br. 10-rangirana bantam-kategorija Alexis Davis (18-7) i Nema. 11 Liz carmouche (10-5) premjestiti u 125 kilograma za dvoboj muha, bantamweight Luke Sanders (11-1) lica Andre Soukhamtath (11-5), Carls John de Tomas (8-1) i dobitnik ugovora za "Dana White Tuesday Night Contender Series" Alex Perez (18-4) izravnati u muškoj borbi, dok Frankie Saenz (11-5) a Merab Dvališvili (7-1) otvorite prijenos prijenosa još jednim dvobojem.

Ispred PRELIMA uživo, Fight Network uživo će emitirati UFC BORBA NOĆ PRETHODNA EMISIJA na 7:00 poslije podne. I, uključujući izvještavanje vodećih analitičara mješovitih borilačkih vještina u industriji, dok je Megan Olivi debitirala na FOX Sportskom stolu s analitičarima Rashadom Evansom i Kennyjem Florianom, dok Laura Sanko dodaje izvještaje i intervjuira borce na licu mjesta. Na kraju subotnje glavne karte na TSN5, uživo UFC FIGHT NIGHT POSTFIGHT SHOW emitira se otprilike 1:00 a.m. I, ponavljajući svu uzbudljivu akciju.

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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. Mužjak nekih malih životinja, Tony and Rich catch up and discuss the events of the past couple weeks and preview upcoming boxing and MMA action. Mužjak nekih malih životinja, 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 poslije podne. I/11:45 poslije podne. PT

ŠTO: 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 Subota, Prosinac 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 poslije podne. I/11:45 a.m. PT with U.K. sportscasters John Rawling and Richie Woodhall calling all the action.

IBF super srednjoj svjetski prvak 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

Subotnji FOUR-FIGHT CARD: 2:45 poslije podne. I / 11:45 a.m. PT (bilješka: 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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Filadelfija, PA (Prosinac 6, 2017) – Na Ponedjeljak, 11. prosinca, 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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NESPORAČENI SUPER PERATOVI MOGUĆI VICTOR PASILLAS RAZGOVORA VEĆE SA VASYLOM LOMACHENKOM

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LAS VEGAS, NV (Prosinac 6, 2017) – Prince Ranch Boxing’s perspektiva neporažene perolake kategorije, Victor pasillas (11-0, 4 Kos), dijeli svoja razmišljanja o sparingu s WBO prvakom u perolakoj kategoriji Vasyl Lomachenko (9-1, 7 Kos), dok se priprema za obračun s WBA Super World Super Bantamweight prvakom, Guillermo Rigondeaux(17-0, 11 Kos).
Hodnici, južnjaka iz istočnog Los Angelesa, čudio se brzini i brzini Lomačenka, ukrajinska zvijezda koja trenira u Oxnardu, KAO ŠTO.
“Sparing s Lomačenkom bilo je sjajno iskustvo,” rekao je Victor Pasillas, koji trenira u sjevernoj Kaliforniji s trenerom Brian Schwartz. “Ima izvanrednu brzinu i preciznu preciznost svojim udarcima. Biti u ringu s borcem poput Lomačenka, puno naučiš. Ići naprijed, Iskoristit ću ovo iskustvo i primijeniti ono što sam uzeo za poboljšanje svoje igre. Osjećam da će Vasyl biti velik i moćan za manji Rigondeaux koji se povećava u težini.”
Pobjednik, koji je izvan ringa više od dvije godine, izgledat će da se vratim u ring ranije 2018.
“Nažalost, Ispalo mi je nekoliko borbi,” Aisles je nastavio. “To se ponekad dogodi u boksu, pa se jednostavno moram nositi s tim. Radujem se novom novom početku 2018. Sretan sam što sam dio boksačkog tima Prince Ranch i mogu se vidjeti u nekim velikim borbama u nadolazećoj godini. Samo ću se truditi i iskoristiti svoju priliku kad se ukaže.”
“Victor Pasillas ima puno talenta i planiramo ga zauzeti u 2018,” navedeno Greg Hannely, predsjednik Prince Ranch Boxinga. “Uskoro ćemo najaviti njegovu sljedeću borbu. Svakako ima svijetlu budućnost.”
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Holiday Toy Drive to be Held at Premier Boxing Champions Event Friday, Prosinac 15 at Pioneer Event Center in Lancaster, Kalif.

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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, Kalif.
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LANCASTER, KAO ŠTO. (Prosinac 6, 2017) – Prvi 300 fans who bring a toy to the Premier Boks prvaka on FS1 and FOX Deportes event Petak, Prosinac 15 na Pioneer Event Center u Lancaster, Kalif. 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, Kalif.
“It is important to everyone at TGB Promotions and PBC to give back to the communities where we have events,” said Tom Brown, Predsjednik TGB Promocije. “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 Događaj je naslov svjetskog prvaka bivši Jessie Vargasreturning to the ring to take on Mexico’s Aaron Herrera. Televiziji pokrivenost počinje u 10 poslije podne. I/7 poslije podne. PT and also features a showdown between rugged veteransDiego Chaves and rising contender Jamal James, plus hard-hitting super lightweights John Molina Jr.. a 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, ili povezanih uređaja, uključujući Apple TV, Android TV, vatra TV, Xbox One i Roku. Dodatno, all programs are also available on FOX Sports on SiriusXM channel 83 on satellite radios and on the SiriusXM app.
Pratite na TwitteruPremierBoxing, @ FS1, FOXDeportes ISwanson_Comm i postanite fan na Facebook-u www.Facebook.com/PremierBoxingChampions, awww.facebook.com/foxdeportes. Izdvajamo dostupni na www.youtube.com/premierboxingchampions. PBC on FS1 & FOX Deportes is sponsored by Corona Extra, najbolje pivo.
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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 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, pisci, 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 Lipanj 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., Izvršni producent, Showtime Sport. “Both were instrumental in building the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® pravo glasa. 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, i zaradio 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.” Dodatno, the American Sportscasters Association voted Gray “Sportscaster of the Year” u 1998 a 1999.

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