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Kal Yafai defends WBA Super Flyweight title against Suguru Muranaka This Saturday, May 13th on AWE-A Wealth of Entertainment

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SAN DIEGO, CALIF. – Mei 8, 2017 – Undefeated WBA Super Flyweight champion Kal Yafai will make his first defense of his crown when he takes on top 10 Rated Suguru Muranaka Dit Saterdag, 13 Mei live on AWE – 'N rykdom van Vermaak.

The card will originate from Yafai’s hometown of Birmingham, Engeland. AWE’s live coverage begins at 3 pm ET.

Vir boks fans, who do not have AWE, the fight can be accessed on the AWE channel on

www.klowdtv.com

“We’re thrilled to air another great world title fight live on AWE,” said Robert Herring, CEO of AWE. “This will be an outstanding matchup. We’re pleased to continue to introduce some of the best world champions from around the world to AWE boxing fans and Yafai is no exception.”

Yafai will step into the ring with a perfect record of 21-0 met 14 uitklophoue. Die 27 year-old is a five year professional, and comes from a fighting family. Yafai’s brother, Gamal, is an undefeated super bantamweight, and is also on the May 13th card.

Yafai won the WBA Super Flyweight crown with a 12-round unanimous decision over Luis Concepcion on December 10th in Manchester, Engeland.

Yafai earned his way to a title shot with wins over Jozsef Ajtai (15-3), Dixon Flores (12-3-2), Jason Cunningham (17-2), Cristofer Rosales (10-1), Yaqub Kaleem (13-3-1) and Scott Gladwin (5-1).

“It’s a tough first defense and that’s what I need,” said Yafai. “I want hard fights that are going to help me when I face unification fights.”

“This is what I started boxing for. I wanted massive nights in Birmingham and it doesn’t get better for me. It’s been amazing since winning the title. Every time I’m walking around the city I get stopped for photos and for autographs, but I know that it’s harder to keep a title than it is to win it, so the real work is only just beginning.”Muranaka of Tokyo, Japan has a record of 25-2-1 met agt uitklophoue, and is undefeated in his last 19 gevegte, which spans 11 jaar.

Muranaka is coming off a eight-round majority decision over Hiroyuki Hisataka on December 5, 2016 in Tokio.

Die 31 year-old Muranaka has signature wins over Renoel Pael (19-3-1), Tetsuma Hiyasji (25-2-2), Masayuki Kuroda (21-4-3), Takuya Kogawa (22-2), Tamoya Tateyama (8-1-1) and Toyoto Shiraishi (6-0-1).

This will be Muranka’s first bout outside of Japan. The full undercard will be announced shortly.

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AWE LIVE boks funksies live wêreld titel kampioenskap en uitskakeling aanvalle klem mees opwindende vandag se vegters. Sedert die ontstaan ​​van lewende boks gebeure AWE in 2011, AWE has featured over 50 wêreld titel gevegte.

AWE has brought boxing fans some of the most exciting and controversial bouts, including the matchup of Ricky Burns against Ray Beltran for the world title. AWE featured live and exclusively the crowning of American Terence Crawford over Ricky Burns. AWE ondersteuners die plofbare krag van onoorwonne swaargewig Tyson Fury verskeie kere op die netwerk getuig, insluitend oorwinning Fury se oor Kevin Johnson. In 2017, AWE was the exclusive United States television provider of the historic matchup between legendary British heavyweight David Haye and Tony Bellew.

Oor AWE – 'N rykdom van Vermaak

'N rykdom van Vermaak (“AWE”) beskik oor 'n wye verskeidenheid van lewenstyl en vermaak ontwikkeling van eksotiese reis en verregaande huise aan die wêreld kampioenskap boks lewe. AWE is available on over a hundred cable systems, insluitend ten&T U-Vers, ch 147 en 1147 in HD, Verizon FIOS TV, ch 169 en 669 in HD. and DirecTV, ch 387.
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The Heavyweight Factory Inks Amateur Sensation Logan Yoon

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HOLLYWOOD, FL (Mei 8, 2017) – Logan Yoon sluit The Heavyweight Factory team as representatives from the Florida-based promoter proudly announce that they recently signed one of the most highly-rated and promising amateur boxers in the United States.
Yoon’s amateur career saw him become a two-time Silver Champion at Ringside World Championships, a two-time Colorado Springs Pikes Peak champion, an Arkansas National Champion, an Adidas National champion, a two-time Silver Junior National Golden Gloves champion, a Junior Olympic bronze medalist and a Silver Youth National Champion.
“Logan had an extraordinary amateur career, now as a professional, he will prove that he has the talent to achieve his goals,” said his manager, Henry Rivalta. “We are not in a rush; we are working hard day-by-day. When you work with a talented guy like Logan, it’s easy to get the best results. This kid is the next Pacquiao.”
Logan Yoon is scheduled to make his debut in the United States on Saturday June 3rd at The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla. “We are really excited, Logan will be on the Briggs-Oquendo card fighting for the IBF Youth World Title, and we know that Logan will give fans a great fight,” added Rivalta. “We have had several offers by major promoters. Kris Lawrence of THF has show total commitment and gave Logan the right promotional deal with a no-nonsense stay busy 2 year plan. Kris has 25 years in the sport and knows what it takes to make a champion,” Said Rivalta.

Kris Lawrence CEO and founder of The Heavyweight Factory is convinced that Logan will be in top fights in the near future, “This young guy has a lot of talent, he was an outstanding amateur boxer and now as a professional, we know he will get very far. We welcome him to our boxing family.”
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Derrick Webster veg Saterdag vir Frankie Filippone om die WBF International Super Middleweight -titel, 13 Mei in The Grundy Arena in Bristol, PA

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Plus onoorwonne Vidal Rivera, Mike Hilton, Mikkel LesPierre, Frederick Wilhite in aksie

Ikram Kerwat in die hoofwedstryd teen Althea Saunders om die WBF Junior Streektitel
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Bristol, PA (Mei 8, 2017) – Super middelgewig Derrick Webster en Frankie Filippone sal in 'n 10-ronde-stryd om die WBF International Super Middleweight-titel stry Saterdag nag, 13 Mei by Die Grundy Arena in Bristol, Pennsylvania.

Die wedstryd sal 'n opskrif wees van 'n kaart wat deur Deuce Promotions bevorder word , Mis Downing Promosies & Kane 5 Promosies.
Webster van Glas Boro, New Jersey het 'n rekord van 22-1 met 11 uitklophoue.
Die 34 jaar oud is 'n agtjarige professionele persoon, wat versamel het, wen oor Obodai Sai (23-1), en sy mees onlangse wedstryd toe hy 'n eenparige besluit van tien ronde oor Thomas Awimbono gewen het 21 Januarie in Trenton, In New Jersey het hy die USBO Super Middleweight -titel verower.
Webster sal sy vierde agtereenvolgende oorwinning behaal sedert sy enigste nederlaag toe hy 'n eenparige besluit van tien ronde aan Arif Magomedov laat val.
Filippone van Norfolk, Virginia het 'n rekord van 22-5-1 met sewe uitklophoue.
Die 37 die jaar-oue Filippone wen Aaron Jaco (17-3) & Reggie LeCrete (4-1-2).
Soos Webster, Filippone is op 'n wenreeks, want hy sal op soek wees na die sewende agtereenvolgende oorwinning. In sy laaste bout, Filippone het 'n eenparige besluit van ses ronde oor Timothy Hall gewen, Jr. Augustus 25, 2016 in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
In die ses-round mede-funksie, Ikram Kerwat (7-1, 5 KO se) van Frankfurt, Duitsland neem Althea Saunders aan (3-3-2) in 'n WBF Regional liggewig titel.
Ook in ses-ronde aanvalle:
Mikkel LesPierre (15-0-1, 7 KO se) van New York, NY sal plaasvind op Jerome Rodriguez (7-8-3, 2 KO se) van Allentown, PA in 'n junior weltergewigstryd.
In vier-ronde aanvalle:
Mike Hilton (5-0, 5 KO se) van Trenton, NJ sal plaasvind op Eric Cason (2-5, 2 KO se) van Davenport, Iowa in 'n kruisgewigstryd.

Vidal Rivera (5-0, 4 KO se) Camden, NJ sal veg Jose Homar Rios in 'n veergewig bout

Mike Fowler (5-7, 2 KO se) van Milwaukee, WI sal veg Frederick Wilhite (5-0, 3 KO se) van Pensacola, Florida in 'n weltergewig.

Brandon Robinson (2-1, 1 KO) van Upper Darby, PA sal voortgaan met prodebuut Shalamar Bernard in 'n ligte swaargewig.
Dante Selby (2-2-1) Of Philadelphia sal 'n teenstander inneem om in 'n swaargewig aangewys te word.
Darryl Bunting (3-1-2, 1 KO) van Asbury Park, NJ gaan pro debuut aanpak Kwintaveous Rosser Atlanta, Georgië in 'n super middelgewiggeveg.
Gowar Karyah van Pennsylvania sal sy pro -debuut maak teen 'n teenstander wat in 'n super bantamgewig -wedstryd aangewys word.

Jesus Salas (1-0, 1 KO) van gevegte in Puerto Rico Deon Richardson in 'n liggewig bout.

Kaartjies vir hierdie aand van kampioenskapsbokskoste $125 vir VIP, $75 vir Voorry, $50 vir vloer sitplekke & $30 vir algemene toelating en kan gekoop word deur te bel 215-688-3546
Die Grundy Arena is geleë op :
475 Beaver St., Bristol, PA 19007
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FNU Gevegsport Wys: Josua vs. Klitschko Recap, Anderson Silva Threatens UFC Retirement

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The FNU Combat Sports show concentrates heavily on boxing this week with the big heavyweight bout between Anthony Joshua and Wladimir Klitschko to review and discuss first. Then we move on to preview Cinco De Mayo weekend in The Sweet Science, which is headlined by a Saturday night fight between Saul “Rumo” Alvarez and Julio Cesar Chavez Junior. Daarbenewens, we discuss some additions to UFC 213, Anderson Silva’s retirement threat, the creation of a women’s featherweight division in the UFC for the next season of The Ultimate Fighter, and the viral video featuring the demolition of a Tai Chi “Meester” by an MMA fighter. Luister na die onderstaande uitsending.

 

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Christopher Brooker talks about being in Canelo Alvarez training camp for Chavez, Jr. einde

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Christopher Brooker to take on Oscar Riojas in featured bout on Vrydag, May 12th at the SugarHouse Casino

Jerome Conquest battles Daniel Perales in co-feature bout

Also seeing action will be undefeated fighters Blake Mansfield, Sam Orapeza, Jeffrey Torres, Isaelin Florian and Harold Lopez

PERSCONFERENTIE, TUESDAY MAY 9TH AT 5 PM AT THE SUGARHOUSE CASINO
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Philadelphia, PA. (Mei 4, 2017) – Christopher Brooker (11-3, 5 KO se)sal plaasvind op Oscar Riojas (14-7-1, 4 KO se) op Vrydag, May 12th by Die SugarHouse Casino.

The scheduled eight-round super middleweight bout will headline a card promoted by King’s Promotions.

Brooker was summoned to San Diego to help Canelo Alavrez prepare for Saterdag se mega showdown with Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr that will take place in Las Vegas.
Being that Brooker is a strong super middleweight, and Chavez having a similar build, it made sense that Brooker would get such a call to help out the Mexican Idol for the much anticipated showdown.
“I went to camp with Canelo in San Diego, and we ran in the mountains at 15,000 feet. I was there close to two weeks and sparred twenty rounds with him,” said Brooker.
“It was a great experience to be around a fighter who is one of the elite fighters in the world. He is so composed. I was brought into to pressure him and mimic Chavez, Jr. Canelo is such an experienced fighter, and I learned so much from him. He was showing me how to set up my shots, and even certain exercises with my neck.”
Brooker was very impressed with the whole team, and believes that this camp will take him to the next level.
“His team is so professional and down to earth. I am looking forward to this fight Saterdag. It will be a good fight. I was shocked to know that Canelo watched my last fight on ShoBox. They could tell that I was trying to box more and get a way from my brawling style that I had employed in most of my bouts. They gave me good advice, and told me not to change who I was when I was having a lot of success as a pressure fighter, and then to mix in the boxing aspect to my game.”
“I needed this. This will take my to another level.”
Also in a six-round bout:
Blake Mansfield (5-0-1, 2 KO se) van Burlington, NC sal veg Henry Beckford (4-6, 1 KO) of Coram, NY in a super middleweight bout.
In vier-ronde aanvalle:
Chaise Nelson (4-1, 3 KO se) of Dayton, Ohio will take on aBryan Perez Nevarez (2-5-1, 1 KO) van Carolina, Puerto Rico in 'n veergewig.

Sam Orapeza (1-0) van Philadelphia gevegte Kyle McNutt (1-2, 1 KO) of Battle Creek, MI in a cruiserweight affair.
Jeffrey Torres (2-0, 1 KO) van Philadelphia sal veg Kashon Hutchinson (2-2, 1 KO) in a battle of Keystone State based lightweights.

Isaelin Florian (6-0, 3 KO se) van Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic will take on an opponent to be named in a bantamweight bout.

Harold lopez (1-0, 1 KO) van Bethlehem, PA will square off with an opponent to be named in a bantamweight fight.
THERE WILL BE A PRESS CONFERENCE ON Dinsdag, MAY 9TH AT THE SUGARHOUSE CASINO BEGINNING AT 5 PM
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Melson to run for New York Congress

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New York, NY (Mei 3, 2017) – Retired professional boxer, current public speaker, 2003 West Point graduate and Army Public Affairs Officer Boyd Melson announced he’ll run for Congress in 2018 for New York’s 11th District, covering Staten Island and South Brooklyn.
Born to a Jewish mother & Louisiana Creole father, Melson’s a lifelong New Yorker who’s dedicated most of his adult life to serving the public. The 35-year-old has resided in Manhattan, Brooklyn and White Plains. Melson also has close ties to Staten Island, where he currently runs free boxing clinics for men and women battling or recovering from addiction.
Following an outstanding amateur boxing career, Melson turned pro in 2010 with the sole intention of raising funds and awareness. Between donating 100% of his fight purses, private donations in his honor and charity galas, Melson, Co-Founder of Team Fight To Walk, helped raise more than $400,000 to help cure Chronic Spinal Cord Injuries, combat Staten Island’s drug epidemic and assist his childhood friend with a son battling brain cancer. He retired from boxing in 2016 met 'n 15-2-1 rekord, winning a World Boxing Council (WBC) United States Championship in 2015.
Upon the competition of his final professional fight, Promoter Lou DiBella said he’d never promoted a better man than Boyd Melson.
His unique mission through boxing was chronicled by The Huffington Post, ESPN, Yahoo, Sports Illustrated, HBO Real Sports and The Wall Street Journal among many other media outlets.
As a public and motivational speaker, Melson’s addressed an array of audiences, many of which he spoke to pro bono. His audiences include attendees at New York’s 2017 Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Conference, elementary to college age students, Army Battalions, Army Corps level leadership, college sports teams, Fortune 500 companies and religious organizations. He also served as a mentor at Steve Harvey’s Youth Mentorship Camp in July 2016 and was a special guest at various charitable events in New York.
Currently serving our country through the US Army Reserves, literally fighting to raise funds and having traveled the country to assist and motivate others, Melson epitomizes the meaning of a public servant.
“I need to continue my service to this nation. I have a heavy task in front of me. I am committed. I have a tremendous fight in my spirit for what is right. I was born mixed with African, Ierse, Native American, Franse, Dutch, Spanish, and I am Jewish. Perhaps I am a good example of one of the aspects as to why us American citizens are what makes us great- we the people. We combine our strengths. We are the best of all cultures. We are strong, and we do not allow ourselves to be seduced by fear. I understand that my decisions will hurt people, despite my intentions.”
“I understand that in the American citizens’ oë, I will be the face in the district I am running in, that will be responsible for anything good or bad our government may cause in any of the constituents lives. This is why I will always be present. I focus on how many I still have hurting, not how many I have helped. I will be in the community, at events, highly visible, and highly accessible. My job will be to answer to you, the constituents I am responsible for. I am built for this, my life has prepared me. I will continue my willingness to be knocked down and get back up to keep fighting. I will inspire you to believe in my spirit. Fighters fight! Ek is 'n vegter. distrik 11 must know that I am ready to fight in their corner.”
Please help Boyd by joining him on this mission to get elected into office by going tohttps://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/boyd-melson-for-congress-1.
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Lightweight Contender Argenis Mendez Wins Split Decision Over Ivan Redkach in Main Event of Premier Boxing Champions TOE-TO-TOE TUESDAYS on FS1 & BOXEO DE CAMPEONES on FOX Deportes Live From Sportsmen’s Lodge in Studio City, SOOS

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Michael Farenas to make comeback on Fight Club OC card June 1st

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COSTA MESA, SOOS (Mei 2, 2017) – They say it’s never is too late to start a comeback, and for lightweight contender Michael Farenas (44-5-4, 33 Kos), the comeback starts Donderdag, Junie 1
st when he enters the ring for the first time in nearly two years. The eight-round bout will take place on Roy Englebrecht’s “Fight Club OC” show in The Hangar at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, SOOS.
Having fought some of the top Jr. lightweight out there over the past five years, wat insluit Yuriorkis Gamboa, Jose Padraza, en Fernando Beltran 'n paar te noem, Farenas believes he still has some gas left in his tank.
“It’s been a long journey to get back in the ring, but now that time has come,” said Michael Farenas. “I’m in great shape and I feel my skill and experience will help me on my comeback.”
Will new managers Bill Halkias en Germaine Gillies crafting his career and new trainers Marvin Somodio en Jesse Arevalo in sy hoek, the new look Farenas will have another opportunity to march toward a world title.
“This bout will take place at one hundred and forty pounds, but my plan is to campaign at lightweight,” said Farenas, who fought Takashi Uchiyama for the WBA World super featherweight title. “Ek weet met harde werk, I can make another run toward another world title.”
Under new management and a new trainer, “Hammer Fist” as he is called, will look to bring that Filipino fighting spirit back to his career.
Tickets for the Thursday, Junie 1st Fight Club OC show in The Hangar at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, CA are on sale at www.fightcluboc.com.
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6th annual New York State Boxing Hall of Fame Class of 2017 induction ceremony review

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(L-R) – Seated – Alex Ramos, Boby Bartels, Doug Dewitt, Stan Hoffman and Gaspar Ortega; staande – Don Majeski, Renaldo Snipes & Ron Katz
Alle foto's deur Peter Frutkoff
NEW YORK (Mei 1, 2017) – Meer as 300 people thoroughly enjoyed yesterday’s sixth annual New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF) induction ceremony at Russo’s On The Bay in Howard Beach, New York. NYSBHOF is sponsored by Ring 8.
“It seems like yesterday that we started the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame but here we are in our sixth year,” NYSBHOF president Bob Duffy said opening the festivities. “I’ve been asked what VIPs were coming here and I said the 15 inductees are VIPs. This is how we remembers our New Yorkers in boxing. We recognize them for their achievements in boxing and all of them are great guys, ook.”
“Today is a validation of their (inductees’) careers,” added Ring 8 president/Chairman of the NYSBHOF Induction Committee Jack Hirsch. “This is a great honor for all of them. Congratulations to all of the honorees.”
Living boxers inducted into the NYSBHOF were Manhattan welterweight Gaspar “Injun” Ortega (131-39-6, 69 Uitklophoue), Yonkers’ wêreld swaargewig titel uitdager Renaldo “Mnr.” Snipes (39-8-1, 22 Uitklophoue), Yonkers middleweight Doug “Cobra’ Dewitt (33-8-5, 19 Uitklophoue), and world middleweight title challenger Alex “Die Bronx Bomber” Ramos (39-10-2, 24 Uitklophoue)
Posthumous participants inducted were Queens’ former middleweight and light heavyweight world champion Dick Tiger (60-19-3, 27 Uitklophoue), Brooklyn/Manhattan light heavyweight world champion Jose “Chegui” Torres(41-3-1, 29 Uitklophoue), and Williamsburg’s middleweight world champion, “The Nonpareil” Jack Dempsey (51-4-11, 23 Uitklophoue).
Non-participants now in the NYSBHOF are Brooklyn/Bronx manager Stan Hoffman, Long Island matchmaker Ron Katz, and past Ring 8 president/NYSAC judge Bobby Bartels en Queens’ International agent Don Majeski.
Posthumous non-participant inductees were Brooklyn boxing historian Hank Kaplan, Long Island cut-man Al Gavin, Bronx referee Arthur Donovan and New York City columnist Dan Parker.
Elke opgeroepene sal 'n spesiaal ontwerp gordel ontvang om aan te dui sy induksie in die NYSBHOF.
Die 2017 inductees is deur die NYSBHOF nomineer komiteelede gekies: Jack Hirsch, Steve Farhood, Bobby Cassidy, Jr., Randy Gordon, Henry Hascup, Ron McNair, Angelo Prospero en Neil Terens.
Alle boksers wat nodig is onaktief te wees vir ten minste drie jaar om in aanmerking te kom vir NYSBHOF induksie, en al inductees moes woon in die staat New York vir 'n beduidende gedeelte van hul boks loopbaan of gedurende die fleur van hul onderskeie loopbaan.
Past world champions and NYSBHOF inductees Iran Barkley, Vito Antuofermo en Mark Breland were in attendance, as were retired boxers and others such as Dennis Mitlon, Bobby Miller, Jimmy Lange en Richard Brown.
(L-R) – Michael & Gaspar Ortega.


Gasper Ortega: “I’m very honored to have people come out to honor me. It’s truly a pleasure to be here. I want fans to know how much I appreciate their support. Nou, I feel like a champion; I’m on top of the world.”
Stan Hoffman
Stan Hoffman: “A lot of things have been said about me in boxing and I’m grateful for the success I’ve had in boxing. I wish I had 200 friends but the problem is I [probably have a 1000, so I can’t name them all today. This is special because I’m going into the Hall of Fame the same year as my godson, Ron Katz, who was the best matchmaker. He’s terrific. Boxing has been good to me.”
(L-R) – Ron & Barbara Katz


Ron Katz: “Gedurende die afgelope 42 jaar, I’ve had the pleasure of working with so many great fighters, oor 200 wêreldkampioene. I’ve had the pleasure to work for some great promoters, to say I’ve world for some of the giants of this industry is an understatement. I learned so much from Johnny Bos, Mickey Duff, Bruce Trampler and my mentor, Teddy Brenner. I’m so grateful to them.”
(L-R) — Melvina Lathan, Doug Dewitt & his son
Doug Dewitt: “I could have done better in the Tommy Hearns fight. Took Robbie Simms too lightly but I won the rematch. I was No. 3 (in die wêreld) and I was going to fight Marvin Hagler, who was world champion when there was only one. Boxing is a tough business. I’m not walking around like I used to 20 jaar gelede. I had some good teachers. Ek het 'n goeie loopbaan, I wouldn’t call it great. Thank you very much.”
(L-R) — Renaldo Snipes & Mike Taroli
Renaldo Snipes: “I have a lot of friends. I had a lot of enemies but now they’re friends. You have to know how to get along with everybody even though you had to fight some in the ring. You can’t go into the ring without freaking killer instinct. I’d like to thank everybody who supported me. I took what I learned in boxing and took it into the business world.”
(L-R) — Bobby Bartels & Lenny Mangiapane
Bobby Bartels: Dick Tiger wanted me to go to Africa with him but I said I couldn’t. I wish I had gone with him. When I was in Stillman’s Gym sparring, Gasper helped me a lot. He’s a beautiful man. I want to congratulate all the inductees. It’s great to be inducted into the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame. It’s been a long road from the gym, through Golden Gloves, becoming a judge, and then Ring 8 president for nine years. This is the icing on the cake.”
(L-R) — Alex Ramos & Bob Duffy
Alex Ramos: Eerste, I want to thank the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame and everybody here from the bottom of my heart. I want to thank Shelly Finkel, who did so much for me, and all the people who trained me. I was my own problem. I had a brain injury but it’s great to be alive.”
(L-R) — Michael Griffith, Don Majeski & Jack Hirsch
Don Majeski: “I have much to be humbled about. I congratulate all the inductees for their hard work and incredible contributions to boxing. I’m a beneficiary for all the fighters who gave me a chance to be a small part of their careers. Dit is 'n groot eer, probably the only one I’ll ever get. It’s been a wonderful life in boxing the past 50 jaar.”
Seremoniemeester Dave Diamante
Klas 2012: Carmen Basilio, Mike McCallum, Mike Tyson, Jake LaMotta, Riddick Bowe, Carlos Ortiz, Vito Antuofermo, Emile Griffith, “Sugar” Ray Robinson, Gene Tunney, Benny Leonard, Tony Canzoneri, Harold Lederman, Steve Acunto, Jimmy Glenn, Gil Clancy, Ray ARCEL, Nat Fleischer, Bill Gallo en Arthur Mercante, Sr.
Klas 2013: Jack Dempsey, Johnny Dundee, Sandy Saddler, Maxie Rosenbloom, Joey Archer, Iran Barkley, Mark Breland, Bobby Cassidy, Doug Jones, Junior Jones, James “Buddy” McGirt, Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, Bob Arum, Shelly Finkel, Tony Graziano, Larry Merchant, Teddy Brenner, Mike Jacobs, Tex Rickard en Don Dunphy.
Klas 2014: Floyd Patterson, Tracy Harris Patterson, Billy Backus, Kevin Kelley, Juan LaPorte, Gerry Cooney, Mustafa Hamsho, Howard Davis, Jr., Lou Amber, Jack Britton, Terry McGovern, Teddy Atlas, Lou DiBella, Steve Farhood, Gene Moore, Angelo Prospero, Whitey Bimstein, Ide D'Amato, William Muldoon en Tom O'Rourke.
Klas 2015: Saul Mamby, Joey Giambra, Johnny Persol, Harold Weston, Lonnie Bradley, Paul Berlenbach, Billy Graham, Frankie Genaro, Bob Miller, Tommy Ryan, Jimmy Slattery, Bob Duffy, Mike Katz, Tommy Gallagher, Bruce Silverglade, Charley Goldman, Jimmy Johnston, Cedric Kushner, Harry Markson, Damon Runyon en Al Weill.
Klas 2016: Aaron Davis, Charles Murray, Vilomar Fernandez, Edwin Viruet, Hector “macho” Camacho, Rocky Graziano, Rocky Kansas, Joe Lynch, Joe Miceli, Ed Brophy, Joe DeGuardia, Randy Gordon, Dennis Rappaport, Howie Albert, Freddie Brown, Howard Cosell, Ruby Goldstein en Jimmy Jacobs.
About Ring 8: Gevorm in 1954 deur 'n oud-prizefighter, Jack Grebelsky, Ring 8 is die agtste filiaal van wat toe bekend as die Nasionale Veteraan Boksers Association – vandaar, RING 8 – en vandag die organisasie se leuse is nog steeds: Boksers Helpende Boksers.
RING 8 is ten volle verbind tot die ondersteuning van minder bevoorregte mense in die boks gemeenskap wat hulp nodig het in terme van die betaling van huur, mediese uitgawes, of wat ook al regverdigbaar behoefte.
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