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Granite Chin’s “Rumble at The RIM” Officiële resultaten

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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. (December 9, 2017) — Colorful light heavyweight prospect Richard “Popeye de matroos” Rivera bleef ongeslagen (5-0, 4 KO), veteraan Roberto “The Old” Valenzuela, afgelopen nacht (Sat.) in de “Rumble at The RIM” main event, gepresenteerd door 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 strijd, 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, we zijn familie.
“I was so used to an amateur style but now I’m a pro. I’m relaxing and picking my punches. Volgende, 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 zei, “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. Nu, 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 “Slechte man” JE, 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 KO) overklast 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 “De Poolse Prince” Kielczweski(27-3, 9 KO), 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 KO) 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.
Volledige resultaten hieronder:
Officiële resultaten
185-LBS. catchweight
Chris Traietti (25-4, 20 KO), Quincy, MA
WKO2 (1:13)
Fabian Valdez (2-2, 1 KO), Cananea, Mexico
Russell Kimber (1-0, 0 KO), Peabody, MA
WDEC4 (39-37, 38-37, 38-38)
Nathan Schulte (0-4), Woburn, MA
Licht zwaargewichten
Richard Rivera (5-0, 4 KO), Hartford, CT
WKO2 (1:48)
Roberto Valenzuela (69-76-2, 56 KO), Aqua Prieta, Mexico
Middleweights
Chris Thomas (7-0-1, 4 KO), Beachwood, NJ
WTKO2 (2:55)
Demetrius Thomas (0-7), Philadelphia, PA
JUNIOR MIDDENGEWICHTEN
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 KO), Whitman, MA
WTKO1 (0:30)
Bardraiel Smith (0-3), Philadelphia, PA
Lichtgewichten
Ryan Kielczweski (27-3, 9 KO), Quincy, MA
WKO1 (0:51)
Francisco, Medel (11-11, 7 KO), Uruapan, Mexico
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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December 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, December 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 maanden 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 tweemaal en 77-74. Perrella improves to 15-1 met 13 KO’s while Martin is 13-3 (5 KO's).
"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, December 18
WHO:
ERROL SPENCE JR., Undefeated Welterweight World Champion
DERRICK JAMES, Spence Trainer
WAT:
Before his Januari 20 fight against former two-division world champion Lamont Peterson at Barclays Center in Brooklyn live on SHOWTIME, IBF Welterweight World Champion Errol “De Waarheid” 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.
WAAR:
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 ben – 5 pm.
** Deadline to donate a gift is Maandag, December 18.
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Fight Network Live Broadcast TKO 41, ONE Championship, GLORY 49 Doubleheader & UFC FIGHT Night®: Swanson vs. Ortega Prelims

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TORONTO - Fight Network, premier van de wereld 24/7 multi-platform kanaal gewijd aan de dekking van de vechtsporten te voltooien, presenteert een jam-packed weekend live vechtsporten, begin deze vrijdag, December. 8 bij 6:30 p.m. En met WHO 41: Champions live vanuit Montreal, Canada's Bell Centre. De live actie gaat op zaterdagochtend, December. 9 bij 8:30 a.m. En met ONE Championship: strijders van de wereld van Bangkok, Thailand onmiddellijk gevolgd door een GLORY kickboksen doubleheader met GLORY 49 Rotterdam wonen bij 11:30 a.m. AND en GLORY 49 superfight Series wonen bij 1:30 p.m. EN. Eindelijk, op zaterdagavond, December. 9 bij 8:00 p.m. EN, Fight Network presenteert een live-uitzending van de UFC FIGHT Night®: Swanson vs. Ortega Prelims van Fresno, Calif.

Vrijdag live-uitzending van WHO 41: Champions uit Montreal, Canada begint om 6:30 p.m. ET en is kopte door een spannende vedergewicht kampioenschap bout pitting Windsor, Ontario's TJ Laramie (6-2) tegen de ongeslagen lokale favoriet Charles Jordan (5-0). In andere periodes kampioenschap, Marc-Andre Barriault (9-1) botst Strahinja Gavrilovic (8-4) voor de middengewicht titel, Jesse Ronson (18-8) tangles with Derek Gauthier (8-7) in een rematch voor de lichtgewicht kroon, Adam Dyczka (6-0) kijkt naar zijn momentum rollen tegen te houden Bakary Sakho (1-0) in een zwaargewicht kampioenschap clash, meer Jesse Arnett (13-4) pleinen af ​​met Dimitri Waardenburg (13-7) in wat belooft een all-actie-affaire voor de bantamgewicht titel.

Uitgezonden live op zaterdagochtend 8:30 a.m. EN, ONE Championship: strijders van de wereld uitgaat van Bangkok, Thailand, kopte door een confrontatie voor de ONE strawweight titel, de Japanse titelverdediger Yoshitaka Naito (12-0) risico's zijn goud en perfecte plaat tegen Brazilië Alex Silva (6-1). In andere featured vlagen, Thailand Shannon Wiratchai (8-1) voldoet aan de Russische Rasul Yakhyaev (10-6) in een lichtgewicht bout, Strijd geteste Japanse veteraan Kotetsu Boku (26-11-2) neemt op de Amerikaanse Christian Lee (7-1) in vedergewicht actie en voormalig 115-pond kingpin Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichoke (8-2), van Thailand, keert terug naar huis voor een vlieggewicht ontmoeting met Japan Riku Shibuya (7-4).

Fight Network live-uitzending van GLORY 49 Rotterdam begint op zaterdag om 11:30 a.m. EN, kopte door de laatste ronde van een one-night, vierkoppige lichtgewicht mededinger toernooi, zoals Danish dynamo Niclas “The Destroyer” Larsen (46-9-2, 24 KO) veldslagen Nederlands-Marokkaanse wonderkind Tyjani “De Wonderboy” Beztati(14-1, 5 KO) en Bulgaarse krachtpatser Stoyan “The Sniper” Koprivlenski (7-1, 3 KO) voldoet aan de terugkeer Braziliaans Maykol Yurk (8-5, 6 KO) in opening round matchups. Bovendien, Angola Christian “Bad News” Baya (59-5-1, 34 KO) kijkt naar het debuut van de Sloveense lichtgewicht bederven gewoon Zingen (32-6-1), terwijl de Amerikaanse Muay Thai stylist Omar Moreno (25-7-1, 9 KO) vecht Chinese UFC veteraan Anying “Smiley” Wang (10-3).

De kaart leidt direct naar GLORY 49 superfight Series bij 1:30 p.m. EN, kopte door kersverse GLORY middengewicht kampioen Alex "Po Atan" Pereira (26-6, 16 KO) het maken van zijn eerste titel verdediging tegen de 25-jarige Nederlands-Tunesische Yousri Belgaroui (23-3, 11 KO). Ook op de factuur, voormalig kampioen weltergewicht Nieky “The Natural” Holzken (90-13, 46 KO) gezichten 23-jarige Russische up-and-hoek Alim “Professor” Nabiyev (47-6, 21 KO), Holland's Eyevan “Mister Cool” Danenburg (25-6, 13 KO) vergrendelt hoorns met Road to Glory Britse winnaar Jamie Bates (24-6, 3 KO) en Engelsman Bailey “Bad Boy” Sugden (9-1, 2 KO) neemt China's Chenglong Zhang (41-5, 11 KO) in een botsing van 19-jarige vedergewicht vooruitzichten.

De twee uur durende UFC Fight Night prelims begint op zaterdagavond in 8:00 p.m. ET met vier opwindende periodes, als No. 10-gerangschikt bantamgewicht Alexis Davis (18-7) en nr. 11 Liz Carmouche (10-5) verhuizen naar 125 pond voor een vlieggewicht bout, bantamgewicht Luke Sanders (11-1) gezichten andere Soukhamtath (11-5), John Carls Tomas (8-1) en “Dana White Tuesday Night Contender Series” contract winnaar Alex Perez (18-4) vierkant uit in een vlieggewicht strijd, terwijl Frankie Saenz (11-5) en Merab Dvalishvili (7-1) opent u de uitzending met een ander bantamgewicht bout.

Vooruitlopend op de live voorrondes, Fight Network zal live-uitzending van de UFC Fight Night prefight SHOW bij 7:00 p.m. EN, met dekking van de industrie premier mixed martial arts analisten, als Megan Olivi maakt haar hosting debuut op de FOX Sports bureau met analisten Rashad Evans en Kenny Florian, terwijl Laura Sanko voegt reportages en interviews strijders on-site. Aan het einde van de live belangrijkste kaart van zaterdag op TSN5, de live- UFC Fight Night postfight SHOW liederen ongeveer 1:00 a.m. EN, herplaatsing van alle spannende actie.

Dit weekend live lei van vechtsporten airs exclusief op Fight Network in Canada.

Voor een volledige lijst van Fight Network's uitzendschema, kunt u terecht op www.fightnetwork.com, volg ons op Twitterfightnet, word fan op Facebook en bezoek ons ​​op Instagramfightnet.

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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. 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 p.m. EN/11:45 p.m. PT

WAT: 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 Zaterdag, December 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. EN/11:45 a.m. PT with U.K. sportscasters John Rawling and Richie Woodhall calling all the action.

IBF Super middengewicht wereldkampioen James Degale (23-1-1, 14 KO) will headline as he defends his title against former world title challenger Caleb Truax (28-3-2, 18 KO) 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 KO) will take on undefeated contender Eduardo Ramirez (20-0-3, 7 KO), while undefeated light heavyweight Anthony Yarde (13-0, 12 KO) will face former world title challenger Nikola Sjekloca (32-4-1, 11 KO). The opening fight of the live stream will feature the U.S. introduction to 20-year-old undefeated heavyweight Daniel Dubois (5-0, 5 KO) as he takes on former Anthony Joshua foe Dorian Darch (12-5-1, 1 KO).

YOUTUBE LINK

Zaterdag FOUR-FIGHT CARD: 2:45 p.m. EN / 11:45 a.m. PT (Aantekening: 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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Voor onmiddellijke publicatie

Philadelphia, PA (December 6, 2017) – Op Maandag, 11 december, 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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LAS VEGAS, NV (December 6, 2017) – Prince Ranch Boxing ongeslagen vedergewicht vooruitzicht, Victor Pasillas (11-0, 4 KO), shares his thoughts on sparring with WBO Super-Featherweight Champion Vasyl Lomachenko (9-1, 7 KO), as he prepares for his showdown with WBA Super World Super Bantamweight champion, Guillermo Rigondeaux(17-0, 11 KO).
Pasillas, a southpaw from East Los Angeles, marveled at the speed and quickness of Lomachenko, the Ukrainian star who trains in Oxnard, ZOALS.
“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.”
Victor, who has been out of the ring for over two years, will look to get back in the ring in early 2018.
“Helaas, 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,” bepaald Greg Hannely, president of Prince Ranch Boxing. “We will be announcing his next fight shortly. He definitely has a bright future.”
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Holiday Toy Drive to be Held at Premier Boxing Champions Event Friday, December 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 Uit
General Admission Ticket

Toy Drive to Benefit the Inner Circle Foster Care &
Adoption Service in Palmdale, Calif.
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LANCASTER, ZOALS. (December 6, 2017) – De eerste 300 fans who bring a toy to the Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 and FOX Deportes event Vrijdag, December 15 bij Pioneer Event Center in Lancaster, Calif. will receive a free t-shirt and five dollars off of general admission tickets.
De 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,” zei Tom Brown, President van 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 event is kopte door voormalig wereldkampioen Jessie Vargasreturning to the ring to take on Mexico’s Aaron Herrera. Uitgezonden dekking begint bij 10 p.m. EN/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. en John Redkach in een 10-round aantrekking.
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Volg op TwitterPremierBoxing, @ FS1, FOXDeportes EnSwanson_Comm en word fan op Facebook op www.Facebook.com/PremierBoxingChampions, enwww.facebook.com/foxdeportes. Hoogtepunten te vinden op www.youtube.com/premierboxingchampions. PBC op 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 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, schrijvers, 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 inductieles. 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., Executive Producer, Showtime Sport. “Both were instrumental in building the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® stemrecht. 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, en heeft verdiend 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.” Daarnaast, the American Sportscasters Association voted Gray “Sportscaster of the Year” in 1998 en 1999.

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