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Granite Chin’s “Rumble at The RIM” ОФІЦІЙНІ РЕЗУЛЬТАТИ

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Річард “Popeye the Sailor Man” Рівера
Good to finish because he eats his spinach
Russell Kimber wins pro debut
HAMPTON, N годину. (Грудня 9, 2017) — Colorful light heavyweight prospect Річард “Папай Морячок Людина” Рівера залишився непереможеним (5-0, 4 КО), ветеран Роберто “Старий” Валенсуела, last night (Сб) в “Rumble at The RIM” головна подія, представлений Granite Chin Promotions, at The RIM Sports Complex in Hampton, Нью-Гемпшир.
Рівера, fighting out of Hartford (Коннектикут), controlled the action from the opening bell against his battle-tested opponent from Mexico, who had a tremendous experience advantage in his 147ї 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 Майк Райан 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, ми сім'я.
“I was so used to an amateur style but now I’m a pro. I’m relaxing and picking my punches. Наступний, 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 Shearnз сказав, “despite some things going against us like tonight’s weather. We’re grateful for the support we received from Hampton, Нью-Гемпшир, 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, Массачусетс 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. Зараз, 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 Майк “Bad Man” JE, Молодший.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 Кріс Траєтті (25-5, 19 КО) 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 Райан “Польський князь” Kielczweski(27-3, 9 КО), fighting out of Quincy (Массачусетс), needed only 51-seconds to finish off Mexican lightweight Франциско “Мавпа” 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 Кріс “Sandman” Томас (7-0-1, 4 КО) 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.
Повні результати нижче:
ОФІЦІЙНІ РЕЗУЛЬТАТИ
185-LBS. CATCHWEIGHT
Кріс Траєтті (25-4, 20 КО), Квінсі, Массачусетс
WKO2 (1:13)
Fabian Valdez (2-2, 1 KO), Cananea, Мексика
Russell Kimber (1-0, 0 КО), Peabody, Массачусетс
WDEC4 (39-37, 38-37, 38-38)
Nathan Schulte (0-4), Woburn, Массачусетс
Світло важковаговиків
Richard Rivera (5-0, 4 КО), Хартфорд, Коннектикут
WKO2 (1:48)
Роберто Валенсуела (69-76-2, 56 КО), Aqua Prieta, Мексика
Середньоваговиків
Chris Thomas (7-0-1, 4 КО), Beachwood, Нью-Джерсі
WTKO2 (2:55)
Demetrius Thomas (0-7), Філадельфія, Пенсільванія
JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Ricky Ford (1-1-1), Claremont, Нью-Гемпшир
WDEC4 (40-36, 40-36, 39-37)
Andy Aiello (0-1), Bridgewater, Массачусетс
ЮНІОРИ НАПІВНІЙ ВАГОВИКИ
Mike Ohan, Молодший. (4-0, 2 КО), Whitman, Массачусетс
WTKO1 (0:30)
Bardraiel Smith (0-3), Філадельфія, Пенсільванія
Легковаговиків
Райан Kielczweski (27-3, 9 КО), Квінсі, Массачусетс
WKO1 (0:51)
Франциско, Середній (11-11, 7 КО), Uruapan, Мексика
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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Грудня 9, 2017 (Hialeah, Флорида) – Bryant “Goodfella” Perrella returned to the ring with a hard-fought unanimous decision victory over Alex “Chi-Town Heat” Martin Friday, Грудня 8.
The eight round welterweight bout took place at the Hialeah Racetrack in Hialeah, FL and aired on FS1.
Fighting for the first time в 14 місяці 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.
Рахунки були 79-72 в два рази і 77-74. Perrella improves to 15-1 з 13 KO’s while Martin is 13-3 (5 КО).
"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, ГРУДЕНЬ 18
ВООЗ:
ERROL SPENCE JR., Undefeated Welterweight World Champion
DERRICK ДЖЕЙМС, тренер Спенса
ЩО:
Before his Січень 20 fight against former two-division world champion Ламонт Пітерсон at Barclays Center in Brooklyn live on SHOWTIME, IBF Welterweight World Champion Еррол “Правда” Спенс молодший. will make a donation and partner with his trainer Деррік Джеймс 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.
ДЕ:
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 Я – 5 вечора.
** Deadline to donate a gift is Понеділок, Грудня 18.
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Fight Network to Live Broadcast TKO 41, Один чемпіонат, СЛАВА 49 Даблхедер & UFC FIGHT NIGHT®: Swanson vs. Ortega Prelims

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TORONTO – Fight Network, перша в світі 24/7 multi-platform channel dedicated to complete coverage of combat sports, presents a jam-packed weekend of live combat sports, починаючи в цю п'ятницю, Грудня. 8 на 6:30 p.m. І з ВООЗ 41: Чемпіонів live from Montreal, Canada’s Bell Centre. The live action continues on Saturday morning, Грудня. 9 на 8:30 a.m. І з Один чемпіонат: Warriors of the World from Bangkok, Thailand followed immediately by a GLORY kickboxing doubleheader featuring СЛАВА 49 Rotterdam жити у 11:30 a.m. І і СЛАВА 49 SuperFight Series жити у 1:30 p.m. І. В кінці кінців, on Saturday night, Грудня. 9 на 8:00 p.m. І, Fight Network presents a live broadcast of the UFC FIGHT NIGHT®: Swanson vs. Ortega PRELIMS from Fresno, Халіф.

Friday’s live broadcast of ВООЗ 41: Чемпіонів from Montreal, Canada kicks off at 6:30 p.m. ET and is headlined by an exciting featherweight championship bout pitting Windsor, Ontario’s TJ Laramie (6-2) against undefeated local favorite Charles Jourdain (5-0). In other championship bouts, Marc-Andre Barriault (9-1) стикається з Strahinja Gavrilovic (8-4) for the middleweight title, Jesse Ronson (18-8) клубки з Derek Gauthier (8-7) in a rematch for the lightweight crown, Adam Dyczka (6-0) looks to keep his momentum rolling against Bakary Sakho (1-0) in a heavyweight championship clash, більше Джессі Арнетт (13-4) квадратів з з Дмитро Ваарденбург (13-7) in what promises to be an all-action affair for the bantamweight title.

Airing live on Saturday morning at 8:30 a.m. І, Один чемпіонат: Warriors of the World emanates from Bangkok, Таїланд, headlined by a showdown for the ONE strawweight title, as Japanese titleholder Yoshitaka Naito (12-0) risks his gold and perfect record against Brazil’s Алекс Сілва (6-1). В інших ознаками поєдинків, Thailand’s Shannon Wiratchai (8-1) meets Russian Rasul Yakhyaev (10-6) в легкий бій, battle-tested Japanese veteran Котетсу Boku (26-11-2) takes on American Крістіан Лі (7-1) in featherweight action and former 115-pound kingpin Dejdamrong Сор Amnuaysirichoke (8-2), of Thailand, returns home for a flyweight encounter with Japan’s Ріку Shibuya (7-4).

Боротьба пряму трансляцію з Мережі СЛАВА 49 Rotterdam begins on Saturday at 11:30 a.m. І, headlined by the final round of a one-night, four-man lightweight contender tournament, as Danish dynamo Niclas “The Destroyer” Larsen (46-9-2, 24 KO) battles Dutch-Moroccan wunderkind Tyjani “The Wonderboy” Beztati(14-1, 5 KO) and Bulgarian bruiser Stoyan “The Sniper” Koprivlenski (7-1, 3 KO) meets returning Brazilian Maykol Yurk (8-5, 6 KO) in opening round matchups. На додаток, Angola’s Christian “Bad News” Baya (59-5-1, 34 KO) looks to spoil the debut of Slovenian lightweight Samo Petje (32-6-1), while American Muay Thai stylist Omar Moreno (25-7-1, 9 KO) fights Chinese UFC veteran Anying “Smiley” Wang (10-3).

The card leads directly into СЛАВА 49 SuperFight Series на 1:30 p.m. І, headlined by newly crowned GLORY middleweight champion Alex “Po Atan” Pereira (26-6, 16 KO) making his first title defense against 25-year-old Dutch-Tunisian Yousri Belgaroui (23-3, 11 KO). Also on the bill, former welterweight champion Nieky “The Natural” Holzken (90-13, 46 KO) faces 23-year-old Russian up-and-comer Alim “Professor” Nabiyev (47-6, 21 KO), Holland’s Eyevan “Mister Cool” Danenburg (25-6, 13 KO) locks horns with Road to GLORY UK winner Jamie Bates (24-6, 3 KO) and Englishman Bailey “Bad Boy” Sugden (9-1, 2 KO) takes on China’s Chenglong Zhang (41-5, 11 KO) in a clash of 19-year-old featherweight prospects.

The two-hour UFC FIGHT NIGHT PRELIMS begin on Saturday night at 8:00 p.m. ET with four exciting bouts, as No. 10-ranked bantamweight Alexis Davis (18-7) і Ні. 11 Ліз кармашу (10-5) move to 125 pounds for a flyweight bout, найлегша вага Luke Sanders (11-1) особи Andre Soukhamtath (11-5), Carls John de Tomas (8-1) and “Dana White Tuesday Night Contender Series” contract winner Алекс Перес (18-4) square off in a flyweight battle, в той час як Френкі Саєнс (11-5) і Merab Dvalishvili (7-1) open the telecast with another bantamweight bout.

Ahead of the live PRELIMS, Fight Network will live broadcast the UFC FIGHT NIGHT PREFIGHT SHOW на 7:00 p.m. І, featuring coverage from the industry’s premier mixed martial arts analysts, as Megan Olivi makes her hosting debut on the FOX Sports desk with analysts Rashad Evans and Kenny Florian, while Laura Sanko adds reports and interviews fighters on-site. At the conclusion of Saturday’s live main card on TSN5, життя UFC FIGHT NIGHT POSTFIGHT SHOW airs at approximately 1:00 a.m. І, recapping all the exciting action.

This weekend’s live slate of combat sports airs exclusively on Fight Network across Canada.

Для одержання повного списку сітці мовлення Бійцівський Мережі, будь ласка, відвідайте www.fightnetwork.com, слідуйте за нами на Twitterfightnet, Вступити в групу на Facebook і приходьте до нас на Instagramfightnet.

За додатковою інформацією звертайтеся:

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Директор, Програмування & Зв'язки
ashnerer@anthemse.com
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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. Том, Tony and Rich catch up and discuss the events of the past couple weeks and preview upcoming boxing and MMA action. Том, 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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Джеймс 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. І/11:45 p.m. PT

ЩО: 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 Субота, Грудня 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. І/11:45 a.m. PT with U.K. sportscasters John Rawling and Richie Woodhall calling all the action.

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

YOUTUBE LINK

Суботній FOUR-FIGHT CARD: 2:45 p.m. І / 11:45 a.m. PT (Примітка: 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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Філадельфія, Пенсільванія (Грудня 6, 2017) – На Понеділок, 11 грудня, 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
Марк Абрамс на 856 287 7611 або phillyboxing@gmail.com
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ПЕРСПЕКТИВА ПЕРСПЕКТИВИ ВІКТОРА ПАСІЛЛЯ НЕЗБЕЧАНОГО ВІСНИЦЯ З ВАСИЛОМ ЛОМАЧЕНКОМ

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Фото команди Пасільяса
Лас-Вегас, Невада (Грудня 6, 2017) – Prince Ranch Boxing’s перспектива непереможеної напівлегкої ваги, Віктор Пасільяс (11-0, 4 КО), ділиться своїми думками щодо спарингу з чемпіоном WBO у суперлегкій вазі Василь Ломаченко (9-1, 7 КО), готуючись до розборки з чемпіоном Суперсвітової суперлегкої ваги WBA, Гільєрмо Рігондо(17-0, 11 КО).
Коридори, південна лапа зі східного Лос-Анджелеса, дивувався швидкості та швидкості Ломаченка, українська зірка, яка тренується в Окснарді, ТАКИЙ ЯК.
“Спаринг з Ломаченком був чудовим досвідом,” - сказав Віктор Пасільяс, який тренується в Північній Каліфорнії з тренером Брайан Шварц. “Він має надзвичайну швидкість і точну точність своїми ударами. Бути на рингу з таким бійцем, як Ломаченко, ти багато чому вчишся. Рухатися вперед, Я збираюся скористатися цим досвідом і застосувати те, що я взяв, для покращення своєї гри. Я відчуваю, що Василь буде великим і могутнім для меншої Ригондо, яка зростає у вазі.”
Віктор, який був поза кільцем більше двох років, буде виглядати, щоб повернутися на ринг на початку 2018.
“На жаль, У мене було кілька боїв,” Проходи продовжували. “Це буває в боксі іноді, тому я просто маю з цим справу. Я з нетерпінням чекаю нового нового старту в 2018. Я радий бути членом команди боксу на Принч-ранчо, і я можу бачити себе в деяких великих поєдинках у наступному році. Я просто продовжуватиму наполегливо працювати і скористатися своєю можливістю, коли вона з’явиться.”
“Віктор Пасільяс має багато талантів, і ми плануємо зайняти його в 2018 році,” заявив Грег Hannely, президент Prince Ranch Boxing. “Невдовзі ми оголосимо про його наступний бій. У нього, безумовно, світле майбутнє.”
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Holiday Toy Drive to be Held at Premier Boxing Champions Event Friday, Грудня 15 at Pioneer Event Center in Lancaster, Халіф.

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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, Халіф.
Натисніть ОСЬ for Toy Drive Artwork
LANCASTER, ТАКИЙ ЯК. (Грудня 6, 2017) – Перший 300 fans who bring a toy to the Прем'єр Бокс чемпіонів on FS1 and FOX Deportes event П'ятниця, Грудня 15 на Pioneer Event Center в Ланкастер, Халіф. 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, Халіф.
“It is important to everyone at TGB Promotions and PBC to give back to the communities where we have events,” said Tom Brown, Президент TGB Акції. “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 Захід хедлайнерами колишнього чемпіона світу Джессі Варгасreturning to the ring to take on Mexico’s Аарон Herrera. Телевізійний охоплення починається 10 p.m. І/7 p.m. PT and also features a showdown between rugged veteransДієго Чавес and rising contender Джамал Джеймс, plus hard-hitting super lightweights Джон Моліна-молодший. і Іван 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. На додаток, all programs are also available on FOX Sports on SiriusXM channel 83 on satellite radios and on the SiriusXM app.
Для отримання додаткової інформації відвідайте www.premierboxingchampions.comHTTP://www.foxsports.com/PressPass / домашню і www.foxdeportes.com.
Слідуйте за щебетатьPremierBoxing, @ FS1, FOXDeportes ІSwanson_Comm і стати шанувальником на Facebook по www.Facebook.com/PremierBoxingChampions, іwww.facebook.com/foxdeportes. Основні наявні на 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 Джим Грей 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, письменники, 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 Червень 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 спорту. “Both were instrumental in building the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® франшиза. 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, і заробив 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.” Додатково, the American Sportscasters Association voted Gray “Sportscaster of the Year” в 1998 і 1999.

Throughout his four-decade career as a reporter, Gray has covered numerous Super Bowls, World Series, Олімпійські ігри, NBA Finals and NCAA Final Fours, and has interviewed many of the most lauded sports figures of this era including Muhammad Ali, Майк Тайсон, 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. В 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.