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Unbeaten Mykquan Williams staying in boxing shape as much as possible under pandemic conditions

MANCHESTER, Conn. (Maaliskuu 23, 2020) – Like most professional boxers, unbeaten super lightweight prospect“Marvelous” Mykquan Williams (15-0-1, 7 KOs) is making the most out of a challenging situation, as he prepares for his unknown future in boxing.

The coronavirus has shutdown boxing worldwide. Events are suspended indefinitely, boxers restricted in terms of training, and the immediate future remains tenuous at best.

Unable to train at his gym, Manchester ROCS, which is closed due to a Connecticut state order, the 21-year-old Williams is handling this pandemic in a mature manner that belies his young age. No whining, no ‘poor me’ feelings.

”This is a difficult time for everybody, including those of us in boxing,” East Hartford (CT) resident Williams said. “There’s no boxing on TV, nobody can compete, and everybody is isolated. It’s just unfortunate, but I’d rather be safe than sorry. Health concerns are and should always be the top priority.”

Williams hasn’t been in action since last October 24th, when he fought to a questionable eighth-round majority draw withTre’Sean Wiggins, in which Williams retained his World Boxing Council (WBC) Yhdysvallat (USNBC) super lightweight title. Most observers felt that Williams deserved a win by decision.

Since the beginning of 2020, Williams had been training for an expected fight in the first third of the year, and he’s still training to stay in shape, albeit it not the same way as if he had a confirmed fight date.

“I’m still doing some training,” Williams explained. “I need to stay in shape for when the call comes after boxing returns. I’m in decent shape and when I get my next fight date, I won’t have to go from zero to get ready. I want to maintain 50 kohteeseen 60 percent shape and then finish off training on schedule for my next fight.”

“I know Mykey has still been running,” Williams’ head trainerPaul Cichon added. “We’re going to be back training soon. I believe everything happens for a reason. Mykey and me had a conference call with (johtaja) Jackie Kallen ja (promoottori) Lou Dibella, and we trust that, as soon as possible, Mykey will be back in action.”

Because Williams doesn’t turn 22 until this April 6, in addition to already being a pro boxer for nearly four years, his young boxing career figures to resume quicker and stronger than for many older boxers. Losing six months shouldn’t hinder a prospect like Williams as much as a veteran who may not have nearly as much comparable quality competitive time left in the ring.

“I’m not sure if age is that big an advantage,” Williams countered. “If some fighters were getting burned out because they were fighting a lot, taking time off, whether it’s due to the virus or not, a break may help them come back better and stronger than when they last fought.”

Williams was a five-time national amateur champion, kokoaminen 45-13 amatööri ennätys, highlighted by three Ringside World titles, in addition to gold medal performances at the National PAL and National Silver Gloves championship.

“I don’t know when boxing will return,” Williams concluded, “but boxing will never die. People will always want to see guys punching each other in the face. Boxing is a sport rich in tradition and, juuri tällä hetkellä, there is still a lot of talent coming up.”

And Mykquan Williams will be right at the head of that next wave when the boxing ban is finally lifted.

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New York State Boxing HOF Class of 2020 Induction Ceremony Postponed until September 20

NEW YORK (Maaliskuu 19, 2020) – The New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF) announced today that its ninth annual induction dinner has been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic from April 19th kohteeseenSyyskuu 20th klo Russo On Bay Howard Beach, New York.

Money already collected for tickets and journal ads may be used for the Sept. 20th event or returned in full upon request at point of purchase.

“Because of new city mandates and the uncertainty of the coronavirus,” NYSBHOF presidentBob Duffy ilmoitti, “we have postponed our event until September 20. It would not have been fair to the honorees, their friends and guests, and general public to wait any longer. I must commend the ownership and management at Russo’s On The Bay for working with us during this crisis to give us a date that will hopefully work for us all.

“I’d like to thank everyone for their patience, advise and insight into making this decision. With the extra time I’m confident that we can make this award dinner our best ever.”

Other living boxers heading into the NYSBHOF include three-time World light heavyweight title challengerJorge Ahumada (42-8-2, 22 KOs), of Woodside, Queens by way of Argentina; (1975-78) WBC super featherweight World ChampionAlfredo “El Salsero” Escalera (53-14-3, 31 KOs), of New York City by way of Puerto Rico; WBC super featherweight World title challengerFreddie “The Pitbull” Liberatore (20-4-1, 11 KOs), of Bayside, Queens; WBC middleweight World Champion and four-time New York Golden Gloves winnerDennis “The Magician” Milton (16-5-1, 5 KOs), Bronx; World heavyweight title challenger and two-time New York Golden Gloves winnerLou Savarese (46-7, 38 KOs), of Greenwood Lake; and WBA super middleweight title World title challengerMerqui “El Corombo” Sosa (34-9-2, 27 KOs), of Brooklyn by way of the Dominican Republic.

Posthumous participants being inducted are Brooklyn welterweightSoldier Bartfield (51-29-8, 33 KOs), who fought a reported 55 maailmanmestarit; Bronx middleweightSteve Belloise (95-13-3, 59 KOs); NYSAC and World lightweight champion (1925) Jimmy Goodrich (85-34-21 (12 KOs), Buffalo; World heavyweight title challengerTami Mauriello (82-13-1, 60 KOs), Bronx; WBA light middleweight World champion (1982-83) and four-consecutive New York Golden Gloves titlistDavey “Sensational” Moore (18-5, 14 KOs), Bronx; and World lightweight championFreddie “The Welsh Wizard” Welch (74-5-7, 34 KOs), of New York City by way of Wales.

Living non-participants heading into the NYSBHOF are Wantagh journalist/producerBobby Cassidy, Jr., Oneida judgeDon Ackerman, Buffalo managerRick Glaser, Rockaway Beach journalistJack Hirsch, Bronx boxing broadcaster Max Kellerman, Ardsley ringside physician/NY Medical DirectorDr. William Lathan, Orangeburg judgeJulie Ledermanin, Hyde Park refereeRon Lipton, and Staten Island/Catskill trainerKevin Rooney.

Posthumous non-participant inductees are Brooklyn’s Ring Magazine editorLester Bromberg, New York City sportswriterDan Daniel, Brooklyn’s Gleason’s Gym founderBobby Gleason, Sunnyside, Queens boxing writerFlash Gordan, Manhattan journalistA.J. Liebling, Long Island City’s NYSBHOF co-founderTony Mazzarella and New York City managerDan Morgan.

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UPCOMING PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS EVENTS CANCELLED

Due to the growing concerns over COVID-19, Premier Boxing Champions scheduled events for March and April have been cancelled and will be rescheduled for a later date. At this time there’s no information regarding future shows. “The health and safety of the boxers, fans and those working the events are of utmost importance to us,” said Tom Brown, President of TGB Promotions and lead promoter for the cancelled shows. “We are all disappointed and as we get more information we will address future events.

Ticket Refund Information All ticket orders will be refunded from your original point of purchase. If you have purchased online through Ticketmaster, all orders will be refunded automatically. Orders purchased with a credit card will be refunded to the credit card used for purchase. For third party purchases, please reach out to your original point of purchase for information regarding your credit. Please allow up to 30 days for this refund to reflect with your financial institution. If you have any questions, please contact Ticketmaster’s Customer Service line at 1-800-653-8000.

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40th anniversary of tragic airplane crash in Poland

22 members of Team USA Boxing perished

COLORADO SPRINGS, Kierros. (Maaliskuu 14, 2020) – One of the darkest days in American sports history occurred 40 years ago today, when Polish Airlines flight #7 that had departed John F. Kennedy Airport in New York City crashed a half-mile from Okecie Airport in Warsaw, Puola.
 
Kaikki 87 passengers died, mukaan lukien 14 boxers and eight officials on the USA Boxing team, due to a disintegration of a turbine disc in one of the plane’s engines that ultimately failed.
 
Team USA was traveling to Poland to compete in two international amateur boxing dual events. The average age of the 14 boxers was only 20 ½, ranging from 27-year-old Walter Harris to 16-year-old Byron Payton.
 
The potential Olympic dreams of the 14 boxers were destroyed in the horrific accident. Although most of the boxers were still in their developmental stage, outside of prospective medal challenger Lemuel Steeples, each member aspired to represent the United States in the 1980 Olympic Games in Moscow. (The United States eventually led a boycott of the 1980 Olympics because of the Soviet-Afghan War.)
 
I remember coming home from my boxing gym on March 14, 1980 and hearing the news of the plane crash on the evening news,” totesi USA Boxingin toimitusjohtaja Mike McAtee.
 
As an aspiring Olympic-style boxer I was shocked and felt a sense of loss like every American boxer, coach and official. Today we are reminded that life is precious, and every day is a blessing. On behalf of USA Boxing’s Board of Directors, 48,000 nyrkkeilijät, coaches and officials and the national office staff we remember the 1980 USA Boxing Team Members and Staff. Please keep them, their families and the worldwide Olympic-style boxing family in your thoughts and prayers.
 
Down But Not OutLost But Not Forgotten

USA Boxing Head Coach Billy Walsh remembers the crash to this day. “I remember it well, as I was a 16-year-old dreaming of the Olympics,” said Walsh. “It was massive news in Europe, a big tragedy with some of the world’s best boxers and staff wiped out. We lost a generation of great fighters, and most importantly loved ones.
 
Patricia Chavis was only seven years old when she learned her father, Sgt. Elliott Chavis, had perished in the crash. She was playing outdoors with friends when she noticed a lot of people crying as they entered and left her home. Her mother called her inside, sat her down with people watching, and said that her father wasn’t coming back because he had been killed in a plane crash.
 
She asked me if I understood and I did, because we had recently lost my great grandmother and paternal grandfather,” an emotional Patricia explained. “I went back outside and told my friends. They were a little older and they didn’t understand why I hadn’t stayed inside with family. It didn’t really hit me that my dad wasn’t coming home until my teenage years. I remember sitting in bed and writing letters to him.
 
Every year still affects me every March. We usually have a family dinner with my mom and grandchildren. They listen to stories about a man they never met. He’s buried in South Carolina and we’ve laid flowers on his grave. Every year on March 14th it brings back memories and we celebrate his life.
 
Sgt. Chavis, who died at the age of 25, was stationed at Ft. Bragg (N.C.), where he learned to box. Hän oli jäsenenä 118th Military Police Company and during his boxing career, the light heavyweight was All-Army and All-Southeastern.
 
My parents married young,” Patricia continued. “My mom told me he was always athletic. He played football and was a pole vaulter on the track team in high school. But I didn’t know anything about his boxing until we went to a reunion at Ft. Bragg. Around the 30th anniversary I got in touch with some of his Army buddies when I saw on Facebook that they were having a reunion. I went there with my mom and listened to stories they told me about his boxing career. I found it so interesting because I hadn’t known about that. There are quite a few memorials I’ve seen on Facebook and I try to get in touch with other family members (of her father’s teammates who died in the crash). We’ll never forget!”
 
Below is a complete list of the 1980 US-. Boxing Delegation who died in the aforementioned plane crash in Warsaw:
 
 
The 1980 United States Boxing Delegation to Warsaw, Puola, Maaliskuu 14, 1980
 
BOXERS

Kelvin Anderson                    
        Heavyweight Hartford, CT
Elliott ChavisLight Heavyweight U.S. Armeija / Ft. Bragg, NC
Walter HarrisLight Heavyweight San Francisco, KUTEN
Andrea McCoyKeskisarja
         New Bedford, MA
Byron PaytonLight Middleweight Troup, TX
Chuck RobinsonLight Middleweight Port Townsend, WA
Paul PalominoVälisarjan nyrkkeilijä
         Westminster, KUTEN
Lemuel SteeplesLight Welterweight St. Ludvig, MO
Byron Linsay
             
Light Welterweight San Diego, KUTEN
Gary Tyrone ClaytonKevyt
          Philadelphia, PA
Jerome StewartKääpiösarjalainen
      US-. Laivasto / Norfolk, VA
George PimentelKärpässarjalainen
           Elmhurst, New York
Lonnie YoungKärpässarjalainen
            Philadelphia, PA
David RodriguezLight Flyweight
   Pomona, KUTEN

OFFICIALS

Joseph F. Bland
       
Team Manager High Point, NC
Col. Bernard CallahanReferee/Judge
      Carlisle, PA
Thomas “Sarge” JohnsonPäävalmentaja
  Indianapolis, IN
John Radison
             
Referee/Judge
      St. Ludvig, MO
Junior Robles
           
Assistant Coach National City, KUTEN
Steve Smigiel
             
Interpreter
           Boca Raton, FL
Delores Wesson
       
Team Assistant
  Ocean Springs, NEITI
Dr. Ray Wesson
        
Team Physician Ocean Springs, NEITI
            

Go towww.USABoxing.org to watch a short video tribute
 
Memorial messages and letters of condolence were sent from friends and boxing organizations from around the world, including U.S. Secretary of State Cyrus Vance, Executive Director Col. F. Don Miller, Montana AAU, Oklahoma Boxing Association, Amateur Basketball Association of the USA, Salina Boxing Team, South Texas AAU, US-. Ilmavoimat, US-. Diving, US-. Swimming, Wisconsin AAU, Wrestling Division of AAU, National AAU Boxing Committee, National AAU, Florida Boxing Commission, Hawaii AAU, US-. Soccer Federation, Jacksonville (FL) Sports and Entertainment Commission, Georgia Amateur Boxing Association, WSOC Television, Alleghany Mountain Association, US-. Olympic Training Center, Mack Truck, Inc., Southwestern AAU Boxing Commission, US-. Olympic Committee, West Nally Group, Charlotte Motor Speedway, AAU Regional Coordinator, Council of Social Work Education, National Rifle Association of America, and Davidson County Department Boxing Team,
 
Also from the Greek Boxing Federation, Mexican Boxing Federation, New Zealand Boxing Association, Canadian Amateur Boxing Association, Nova Scotia Branch of Canadian Amateur Boxing Commission, Ontario Boxing Association, Ambassador of Poland, Polish Boxing Association, AIPS Boxing Commission, Canadian Amateur Boxing Association, Heretaunga Boxing Club of New Zealand, International Bobsled and Tobogganing Federation, Italian Boxing Federation, LOT Polish Airlines, La Crosse Amateur Boxing Club, Polish Olympic Committee, AIBA, Champion D’Afrique Magazine, African AIBA Board and Tunisian Boxing Federation, Venezuelan Boxing Federation, German Amateur Boxing Federation, Amateur Boxing Federation of England, Israel Sports Federation, Portuguese Amateur Boxing Federation, Romanian Boxing Federation, Rotunda A.B.C., Amateur Boxing Federation of Thailand, National Advertising Benevolent Society, Turkey Boxing Federation, AIBA France, El Salvador Boxing Federation, German Democratic Republic Boxing Association, Danish Amateur Boxing Union, Guatemalan Amateur Sports Federtion, Israel Olympic Committee, Oceana Boxing Federation, Nigeria Boxing Association, Old Actonian Association Amateur Boxing Club, Seychelles Amateur Boxing Federation, Council of Ministers of Cuba, Hungarian Boxing Federation, Norwegian Amateur Boxing Association, International Amateur Boxing Association, Claridad, Peru Amateur Boxing Association, Dominican Republic Department of Education, Health and Recreation, Panamanian Boxing Federation, Head of the Cuban Interests Section.
 
Sisään 1984 a statue was dedicated to the USA Boxing Team members who died in Warsaw was placed on the training grounds in Colorado Springs. Names of the 23 members of Team USA are inscribed on the memorial.
 
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CLARESSA SHIELDS PALAUTTAA SHOWTIME®-KÄYTTÖÖN, JOTKA TULEVAT ENSIMMÄISEKSI RATKAISEMATON MAAILMAMESTARI kahdessa osastossa NELJÄ VYÖN AJAN

Suojat IBF: n supersankarimestarimestari Marie-Eve Dicairelle, jolla on kaikki neljä päävyötä linjalla 154 kilon yhdistämiskisassa

 NÄYTTÖAIKA BOXING: TARJOUS lauantai, Toukokuu 9 At 9 p.m. JA / 6 p.m. PT

NEW YORK - Maaliskuu 11, 2020 - Voittamaton kolmen divisioonan maailmanmestari Claressa Shields yrittää tulla nyrkkeilijöiden ensimmäiseksi nyrkkeilijäksi, josta on tullut kiistaton maailmanmestari kahdessa painoluokassa, kun hän kohtaa lyömättömän IBF: n superkeskipainoisen mestarin Marie-Eve Dicairen 154 kilon yhdistyksessä. ottelu lauantaina, Toukokuu 9, elää Showtime(9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT) Dort Federal Credit Union -tapahtumakeskuksesta Shieldsin kotikaupungissa Flintissä, minulle.

SHOWTIME BOXINGin voittaja: SPECIAL EDITION -päätapahtuma ohitetaan Shieldsin WBC- ja WBO-tittelien kanssa, Dicairen IBF-vyö, ja WBA (Super) kruunu. Tämä on ensimmäinen kerta 99-vuotisen historiansa aikana, kun WBA on myöntänyt Super Champion -vyön naisbokserille.

Liput Salita Promotions -tapahtumaan alkavat klo $35 and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com and at the Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center box office.

“I can’t wait to make history again on May 9,” said Shields. “Fighting in Flint in front of all my fans has been a dream of mine since turning pro. Having the opportunity to make history by fighting for the undisputed title in a second weight division is something I’m very proud of. Fighting against undefeated IBF 154-pound champion Marie-Eve Dicaire continues my quest to fight the very best in women’s boxing. And headlining on SHOWTIME again will continue my goal to lift women’s boxing to new heights. I’m going to give Flint and fight fans all over the world a night to remember on May 9!"

“I am very excited for this opportunity and it is an honor to face an opponent like Claressa Shields,” said Dicaire. “I am thankful to my promoter Yvon Michel and everyone involved in making this possible. For me, this is a dream come true. I will be prepared the best I can be and I am ready to leave everything in the ring to win the fight!"

In the four-belt era, only seven fighters have been undisputed in one division, including Shields, Katie Taylor, Cecilia Brækhus, Bernard Hopkins, Jermain Taylor, Terence Crawford, and Oleksandr Usyk.

 tammikuun 10 Atlantic City, N.J., Shields made history by claiming the WBC and WBO 154-pound world championships with a dominating unanimous decision over Ivana Habazin. Shields became the fastest fighter in history, male or female, to win world titles in three different weight divisions, surpassing the records of Vasiliy Lomachenko and Kosei Tanaka, who both accomplished the feat in 12 taistelee.

The 24-year-old Shields (10-0, 2 KOs) overpowered Habazin from the opening bell, utilizing a strong jab and a steady diet of body shots that left the Croatian mostly in defensive mode throughout the 10-round fight. In the sixth round, a series of body shots forced Habazin to take a knee in the first knockdown of her career.

“SHOWTIME has a long history of featuring the best in women’s combat sports, whether it was with Gina Carrano, Cris Cyborg and Ronda Rousey in MMA, or Laila Ali and Christy Martin in boxing,”Sanoi Gordon Hall, Executive Producer of SHOWTIME BOXING: ERIKOISPAINOS. “More recently, we have shown Claressa Shields, Christina Hammer, Lightweight Champion Katie Taylor and seven-division champion Amanda Serrano. Shields vs. Dicaire will be our 12th women’s boxing event since 2017. Claressa’s bout with Dicaire represents another historic battle of unbeatens and attempt for another ‘first’ on SHOWTIME as Claressa looks to become undisputed in two weight classes.”

“I am excited to bring a historic night of boxing to fans in Flint at the Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center and to those watching on SHOWTIME,” said Dmitriy Salita, President of Salita Promotions. “In Claressa Shields and Marie-Eve Dicaire, we have the two best junior middleweights in the world and two undefeated champions fighting for the undisputed world championship.  In addition to her already historic list of firsts, if victorious, Claressa will become the first two-division undisputed champion in the four-belt era. It will be a triumphant night in Flint on May 9.”

After becoming the first American boxer in history – male or female – to win two consecutive Olympic Gold Medals, Shields turned professional following the 2016 Olympics and headlined the first women’s boxing main event in premium cable television history in just her second professional fight in 2017. Shields, who will be headlining for the seventh time on SHOWTIME, now has her sights on making even more history.

“Claressa Shields continues to be a beacon of light and a trailblazer for women’s boxing, women’s sports, and boxing overall,” said Mark Taffet, Shields’ manager. “Being the only American to win back-to-back Olympic Gold in boxing, having won world titles in three weight divisions faster than any man or woman in boxing history, and now having the chance to be the first person – man or woman – to be an undisputed champion in two weight divisions in the four-belt era, Claressa will continue to add to her list of legendary, unprecedented and history-making accomplishments come May 9. I’m proud to be a part of her journey.”

The 33-year-old Dicaire (17-0) is from Saint-Eustache, Quebec, Kanada, and started karate at the age of six. She worked her way up through the ranks until she obtained her black belt. After winning five world championship titles, Dicaire turned her attention to boxing and won the IBF Super Welterweight World Championship belt in December 2018 dethroning by decision the Uruguayan Chris Namus at the Quebec City Videotron Center. In her last fight in November of 2019, Dicaire defended her title for the third time beating experienced Venezuelan Ogleidis Suarez by unanimous decision. Dicaire will be fighting outside of the province of Quebec for the first time on May 9 and will be looking to score the upset victory in front of Shields’ hometown fans.

“Marie-Eve Dicaire against Claressa Shields, a battle of two undefeated champions for all the titles – you can’t get a better match in boxing,” said Yvon Michel, Dicaire’s promoter, Presidentti GYM. “We have great respect and admiration for all Shields has accomplished but there is no doubt Marie-Eve is the most skilled, strong and dedicated opponent Claressa has faced. We are very confident that all the belts will come back to Canada with us. Thanks to Salita Promotions and SHOWTIME for the opportunity. Marie-Eve Dicaire will provide a great fight for the fans and viewers.”

Barry Tompkins will call the SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION action from ringside with boxing historian Steve Farhood and former world champion Raul Marquez serving as expert analysts. Vastaava tuottaja on Gordon Hall Richard Gaughan tuottamiseen ja Rick Phillips ohjata.

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Undefeated rising star JamaineThe TechnicianOrtiz In developmental process on way to top

All pictures by Emily Harney / Fightography

WORCESTER, Massa. (Maaliskuu 11, 2020) – Fresh off his sensational hometown debut last month, JamaineThe Technician” Ortiz (13-0, 7 KOs) is in the middle of a developmental process that is, hopefully, headed to the top of the 135-pound division by 2022.

The 23-year-old Ortiz, who will abdicate his World Boxing Council (WBC) Youth World lightweight title next month when he turns 24 because he’ll be overage, headlined a Classic Entertainment and Sports (CES) show February 28th at the famed Palladium in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Despite fighting for the first time in six months, Ortiz showed no signs of rust, forcing Mexican knockout specialist LocoLuis Ronaldo Castillo (22-6, 17 KOs), a former WBC FECOMBOX lightweight champion, to take a knee after landing a crisp uppercut and then finishing him off later in the second round with three overhand rights.

Ortiz, arvioitu Ei. 16 by the North American Boxing Federation (NABF), gained invaluable exposure headlining the CES event, which was streamed live and exclusively on UFC FIGHT PASS®, maailman johtava taistelulajien digitaalinen tilauspalvelu.

There was no reason of any rust,” Ortiz explained. “I had been working hard in the gym for several months, where I always do my best. Maybe the bright lights (fighting at home for the first time) affected me a little? It was a little different going through the fans (on his ring walk) to get to the ring (on stage). I picture much bigger things in my future, so I can’t let small stuff like that put me off my game. But I settled in quickly and felt comfortable.

I hit him with a good uppercut to the jaw. I figured he’d get up, because he had a late reaction when he went down, but I knew it was over when I hit him with three overhand rights. I really hurt him with the last punch as he was going down. I didn’t say it publicly, but I told some people that I would knock him out in the second round, and I did what I said I’d do. I knew early that it was only going to be a matter of time.

Ortiz displayed his lightning quick hands and feet, also switching effortlessly from orthodox to southpaw, Jamaine plans to return to work next week as a union carpenter and he’s already started running before he gets back in the gym.

A decorated amateur who had an impressive 100-14 ennätys, highlighted by consecutive New England Golden Gloves titles in 2015 & 2016, as well as a silver medal at the 2015 Kansallinen Golden Käsineet Tournament (he lost to current IBF World lightweight champion Teofimo Lopez mestaruuden lopullinen) and reaching the semifinals of the 2016 US-. Olympic Trials, Ortiz is a potential star on the rise.

Because he’s only 23 there is no legitimate reason to push Ortiz at this stage of his young pro career when his developmental process is in gear. First up is his initially scheduled 10-round fight, possibly for a regional title, likely against an accomplished, experienced opponent who will give Jamaine invaluable rounds (he only has 52 kierrosta vyöllä).

Sisään 2021, the dream is for Ortiz to headline a major show at home in Worcester with world-ratings implications, at the new home of the Boston Red SoxAAA organization at Polar Park, which is being constructed now for an estimate construction cost of $100-million.

If all goes according to plans, Ortiz will challenge for a world title in 2022, at the latest.
The Ortiz Process has commenced with the goal of eventually developing him into a world titlist. Patience, vaikka, is the key to building a champion!

2020 Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame Announcement Ceremony Photos

Photos by Anthony Saldana / NVBHOF


LAS VEGAS, NV (Maaliskuu 10, 2020) - Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame announced its 2020 class of inductees today at the Fernando Vargas Fighting Foundation Las Vegasissa. Inductees in attendance were, 2-Maailmanmestari Fernando Vargas, 2-Maailmanmestari, Bones Adams, WBC Kevyt Champion, Devin Haney, who was voted Fighter of the Year, Prospect of the Year, Rolando Romero, ja Saalim Gonzales, father of Amateur Fighter of the Year, Rahim Gonzales. The group was introduced by NVBHOF founder, Rich Morrata, and President Michelle Corrales.


The 8th Annual Induction Weekend takes place at Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa in Las Vegas, Nevada on August 7th & 8th, 2020. Lisätietoja osoitteestawww.nvbhof.com

The 2020 Induction Class includes


Fernando “El Feroz” Vargas (26-5, 22 KO: n)
Clarence “Bones” Adams (44-7-4, 20 KOs)
Andre “SOG” Ward (32-0, 16 KOs)
James “Lights Out” Toney (77-10-3, 47 KOs)
Miguel Cotto (41-6, 33 KOs)
Mark “Too Sharp” Johnson (44-5-1, 28 KOs)
Julian “The Hawk” Jackson (55-6, 49 KOs)
Azumah “The Professor” Nelson (39-6-2, 28 KOs)
Danny “Little Red” Lopez (42-6, 39 KOs)
Jose Luis Castillo (66-13-1, 57 KOs)


Non-Boxer Inductees includes


Carlos Padilla
Lorenzo Fertitta
Sammy Macias
Jose Sulaiman


2019 Fighter of the Year
Devin Haney (24-0, 14 KO: n)


2019 Prospect of the Year
Rolando “Rolly” Romero (11-0, 10 KOs)


2019 Amatööri Vuoden
Rahim Gonzales



For more information about the event and Sponsorship Opportunities, Please Contact:


Chief Executive Officer Michelle Corrales-Lewis


Puhelin: 702-3-NVBHOF (702-368-2463) Sähköposti: michelle@nvbhof.com

Undefeated WBC Super Middleweight World Champion Davíd Benavidez Defends Title In Homecoming Fight Against Former Title Challenger Roamer Alexis Angulo

Elää Showtime® Lauantai, Huhtikuu 18 In A Premier Boxing Champions Event From Arizona Federal Theatre in Phoenix

Lisää! Rising Lightweight Contender Michel Rivera Faces Mexico’s Marcos Villasana Jr. In WBC Title Eliminator & Interim WBA Super Lightweight Titlist Alberto Puello Takes on Two-Division World Champion Rances Barthelemy

Liput myynnissä nyt!

PHOENIX – Maaliskuu 9, 2020 – Undefeated WBC Super Middleweight World Champion Davíd “Red Flag” Benavidez will defend his title on Saturday, Huhtikuu 18 in his hometown of Phoenix, Ariz. entisiä mestaruutensa haastaja Roamer Alexis Angulo, live on SHOWTIME from Arizona Federal Theatre headlining a Premier Boxing Champions event.

The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® televisiointi alkaa 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT and features rising lightweight prospect Michel Rivera ottaen Meksikon Marcos Villasana Jr. in a WBC Lightweight Title Eliminator in the co-main event. Interim WBA Super Lightweight titlist Alberto Puello faces two-division world champion Rances Barthelemy in the televised opener.

One of the sport’s brightest young stars, Benavidez kicks off his second reign as WBC Super Middleweight Champion by returning to fight in his native Phoenix for the first time since 2015, when he knocked out Ricardo Campillo in just his 10th pro fight.

“Lauantaina, Huhtikuu 18, Phoenix’s own super middleweight world champion Davíd Benavidez will return home looking to thrill his hometown fans at Arizona Federal Theatre and further cement his positioning in the 168-pound division,” said Tom Brown, Presidentti TGB Kampanjat. “Benavidez can expect a strong challenge from the exciting Roamer Alexis Angulo, which should create an action-packed main event live on SHOWTIME. Two more fights with title implications add to the intrigue, with fast-rising Michel Rivera barreling toward a championship and two-division champion Rances Barthelemy hoping to pry the title away from Alberto Puello.

From the start of his career, long before he became champion, people have been asking me about Davíd fighting at home,” sanoi Sampson Lewkowicz of Sampson Nyrkkeily. “Now is the perfect time and I’m very happy to help bring this show to Davíd’s hometown. I have no doubt it will not only be a great event; it will also be packed with thousands of fans of ‘El Bandera RojaBenavidez.

SHOWTIME Sports continues its tradition of featuring the brightest young stars in boxing,” sanoi Stephen Espinoza, Presidentti, Urheilu & Events Programming, Showtime Networks Inc. “Klo vain 23 vuotias, David Benavidez is one of boxing’s most exciting young champions, and he’s facing a dangerous opponent in Roamer Alexis Angulo, who is hungry for another upset victory. Vuonna yhteistyössä päätapahtuma, we have yet another boxing prodigy in undefeated 21-year-old rising star Michel Rivera, who is facing his most challenging opponent to date in Marcos Villasana. To round out the card, we will yet another undefeated young rising star in 25-year-old Alberto Puello, who takes on battle-tested veteran Rances Barthelemy.

Liput livetapahtuman, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and Sampson Boxing, ovat nyt myynnissä ja niitä voi ostaa osoitteesta www.ticketmaster.com and at Arizona Federal Theatre box office.

The 23-year-old Benavidez (22-0, 19 KOs) defends his belt after defeating two-time super middleweight champion Anthony Dirrell in September, stopping him in nine rounds. Benavidez is trained by his father José Sr., alongside his brother and former title challenger, José Jr. Sisään 2017, he became the youngest super middleweight champion in boxing history by defeating Ronald Gavril on SHOWTIME at just 20 vuotias. Benavidez went from a 15-year-old prodigy sparring with Gennady Golovkin and Peter Quillin, to world title contender with a 10-fight knockout streak from 2015 kautta 2017, including a highlight-reel knockout of Rogelio Medina with a seven-punch combination that earned him his first championship.

I’m very excited to be fighting Angulo on SHOWTIME and in front of my hometown crowd,” said Benavidez. “I haven’t fought in Phoenix in five years. It’s exciting to be back. I expect Angulo to come in ready. I know he just pulled an upset in his last fight and he’s not taking any shortcuts, but neither am I. Angulo has never been stopped, so I want to be the first person to stop him. I feel like I’m more motivated with a hungry fighter like him in front of me, and you will see it in my performance.

Born in El Bordo, Colombia and now fighting out of Miami, Fla., Angulo (26-1, 22 KOs) enters his second world title opportunity on a three-fight winning streak, including two triumphs over previously unbeaten fighters. Angulo stopped Reinaldo Gonzalez in 2018 in his first fight since losing a decision to then-super middleweight champion Gilberto Ramirez earlier that year. He scored a decision victory this January over Anthony Sims Jr. to put himself in position to again challenge the best in the division.

I’m very motivated by this great opportunity to fight for the world title again,” said Angulo. “Benavidez is a talented world champion who is clearly one of the best super middleweights in the world. This is going to be a great fight for the fans because of the style I bring to the ring. My Mexican style of fighting will be too much for Benavidez and I will have my hand raised on April 18.

Syntynyt vuonna Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and now living in Miami, the 21-year-old Rivera (18-0, 12 KOs) teki US-. debyytti ShoBox kesäkuussa 2019 by scoring an impressive unanimous decision victory against then-unbeaten Rene Tellez Giron, who would go on to upset Karlos Balderas in his next fight. The explosive rising star then followed up by stopping Jose Luis Gallegos in September and scoring a vicious 10th-round TKO against Fidel Maldonado Jr. in February of 2020.

Villasana (25-6, 14 KOs) is the son of former featherweight champion Marcos Villasana, and fights out of Acapulco, Meksiko. The 28-year-old will make his U.S. debut on April 18 riding a 10-fight winning streak that includes five knockouts. He most recently picked up two victories in 2019, defeating then-unbeaten Roman Villa in April before knocking out Javier Franco in August.

Representing his home of San Juan de la Maguana, Dominikaaninen tasavalta, Puello (17-0, 9 KOs) tekee hänen US-. debut on April 18 when he faces Barthelemy. The 25-year-old has fought professionally since 2015, defeating a slew of regional contenders and prospects. His most recent fight saw him defeat 2012 Olympian and then-unbeaten Jonathan Alonso by 12-round decision to capture his interim 140-pound title.

A decorated Cuban amateur who hails from a boxing family, Barthelemy (27-1-1, 14 KOs) is moving back to super lightweight after fighting former champion Robert Easter Jr. to a draw in their April 2019 lightweight title fight. The 33-year-old now trains in Las Vegas and has won titles in two weight classes, defeating Argenis Mendez for a 130-pound crown in 2014 and Denis Shafikov for a 135-pound belt in 2015. Barthelemy will look to work his way toward a second world title shot at 140 kiloa, which could make him the first three-division champion from Cuba.

Veteran broadcaster Brian Custer will serve as telecast host with versatile combat sportscaster Mauro Ranallo calling the action alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein and former two-division world champion Paulie Malignaggi. Rounding out the telecast team are Emmy® award-winning reporter Jim Gray, unofficial ringside scorer Steve Farhood and world-renowned ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr. David Dinkins Jr. serves as Executive Producer with Ray Smaltz producing and Bob Dunphy directing.

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Yksi kaikkien aikojen parhaista…. 1988 Olympiavoittaja Riddick “Big Daddy” Bowe

COLORADO SPRINGS, Kierros. (Maaliskuu 9, 2020) - Minkä tahansa standardin mukaan, US-. Olympialainen ja entinen raskaansarjan maailmanmestari Riddick "iso isä" Bowe on kiistattomasti yksi kaikkien aikojen suurimmista nyrkkeilijöistä, amatööri.

Syntynyt ja kasvanut surullisessa Brownsvillen osassa Brooklynissa, New York, joka tuotti myös muita raskaspainon maailmanmestareitaMike Tyson jaShannon Briggs, Bowe aloitti nyrkkeilyn klo 13 Bedford-Stuyvesant Boxing Associationin kuntosalilla.

”Halusin tehdä kaikenMuhammad Ali teki,”Bowe selitti miksi hän aloitti nyrkkeilyn. ”Hän oli minun idoli. Halusin liittyä merijalkaväen joukkoon, mutta rakastin nyrkkeilyä ja jäin siihen. Unohdin merijalkaväen. "

Bowe kehitti käsitystään ja hänestä tuli erinomainen nyrkkeilijä, kokoaminen 104-18 amatööri ennätys, korosti kiistanalainen hopeamitalin voittonsa 1988 Olympialaiset Soulissa, Etelä-Korea.

Nelinkertainen New Yorkin kultahansikkaiden mestari, Bowe sai myös parhaat arvosanat 1986 Juniorien MM-kisat, yhdessä pronssimitalin kanssa 1987 Pan American Games, huolimatta taistelusta viimeisessä ottelussa murtuneella kädellä, hän piiloutui valmentajiltaan.

Bowe oli kilpailu kanssaRobert Salters, jonka kanssa hän jakoi neljä ottelua, mutta hän voitti Saltersin, 3-2, in US-. Box-Off-kilpailut 1988 USA: n nyrkkeilyolympiajoukkue. Hänen olympiakaverinsa mukaan lukienRoy Jones, Jr., Ray MercerKennedy McKinney jaAndrew Maynard.

Kiistanalainen ympäröi hänen olympiakisojen taistelua tulevaa raskaansarjan maailmanmestaria vastaan, Kanadan erittäin raskas Lennox Lewis, joka palasi kotiin olympiakullalla. Hänen taistelunsa aikana Lewisin kanssa, Bowelle vähennettiin piste ”kummitus” -päästä, jota ei koskaan tapahtunut, ja erotuomari antoi Bowelle parin kiistanalaista seisovaa kahdeksan laskua, joista viimeinen johti taistelun keskeytymiseen Lewisin hyväksi.

"Tätä taistelua ei olisi koskaan pitänyt lopettaa,”Bowe kommentoi. "Olen edelleen iloinen voittaessani hopeamitalin. Minulla on se yhä. Ja sitten käännyin ammattilaiseksi. Äitini oli 13 lapset ja halusin tehdä äitini onnelliseksi. Halusin ostaa hänelle talon. Se inspiroi minua nyrkkeilyyn. "

"Bowen menestys amatöörinä ja ammattilaisena on tehnyt hänestä yleisen nimen Yhdysvaltojen nyrkkeilyalumnin joukossa,"SanoiChris Cugliari, USA Boxing Alumni Associationin johtaja. ”Hänen yhdistelmänsä voimasta ja taidoista, yhdessä legendaaristen taisteluidensa kanssa muiden USA Boxing Alumni -kilpailujen kanssa pro-riveissä, vakiinnuttaa hänet yhdeksi suurimmista taistelijoista, joita USA Boxing on koskaan tuottanut. "

USA Boxing Alumni Association

Luotu mestariksi elinikäisesti, molemminpuolisesti hyödyllisiä suhteita USA Boxingin ja sen alumnien välillä, –nyrkkeilijät, virkamiehille, valmentajat ja nyrkkeilyfanit — Alumni-yhdistys yhdistää mestareiden sukupolvia, innostaa ja antaa takaisin USA Boxingin tuleville nyrkkeilymestarille, sisään ja ulos rengas.

USA Boxing Alumni Association on avoin kaikille, jotka rakastavat nyrkkeilyä ja haluavat pysyä yhteydessä amatöörinyrkkeilyyn. Jäsenille annetaan pääsy monenlaisiin alumniyhdistyksen järjestämiin erikoistapahtumiin, mukaan lukien vuotuinen USA Boxing Alumni Association -säätiön juhla.

Liittyä alumniyhdistykseen, rekisteröidy vain osoitteeseenalumni@usaboxing.org varten a $40.00 vuodessa jäsenmaksu. Uudet jäsenet saavat T-paidan, avaimenperä ja e-lompakko.

Legendaarisen kouluttajan kanssaEddie Futch hänen nurkka, Bowesta tuli ensimmäinen todella yhtenäinen raskaansarjan maailmanmestari, voitti kaikkien neljän tunnustetun tärkeimmän seuraamuslaitoksen nimivyö: WBC, WBA, IBF ja WBO.

Bowe jäi eläkkeelle hämmästyttävän 43-1 (33 KOs) pro-ennätys. Hänellä oli 5-1 (4 KOs) merkki maailmanmestaruusotteluissa, 7-1 (5 KOs) verrattuna aikaisempiin maailmanmestaruuskilpailuihin, kutenEvander Holyfield (kahdesti), Pinklon thomasTony TubbsBruce SeldonMichael Dokes jaHerbie Hyde.

Bowe koski myöhemmin yksinäisen pro-tappionsa Holyfieldille, voittaa kaksi kolmesta taistelusta "Real Deal" -sarjalla.

"Olen erittäin tyytyväinen ammattilaisuraani,”Bowe lisäsi. "Voin Holyfield kaksi kertaa ja mielestäni sen olisi pitänyt olla kolme. En ole kipeä häviäjä, mutta olin raskaansarjan maailmanmestari. Kuinka hän voitti tämän taistelun? Haastajan on otettava vyö mestarilta, eikä hän tehnyt niin. Luulin voittaneeni pisteellä, pahimmillaan, ehkä sen olisi pitänyt olla tasapeli, mutta minun ei olisi pitänyt hävitä taistelua. Minusta tuli ensimmäinen Holyfieldin pudotuspeli. Ammattilaisurani ei ollut liian huono. Jatkoin kovasti töitä ja tulin kaksinkertaiseksi raskaansarjan maailmanmestariksi. ”

Nyt 51 ja asuu Marylandissa, Bowella on neuvoja amerikkalaisille nyrkkeilijöille, jotka yrittävät päästä mukaan 2020 USA: n nyrkkeilyn olympiajoukkue.

"Älä vain ajattele sitä,”Painotti Bowe, kuulostaa Nike-mainokselta. "Anna mennä! Se toimi minulle. Ilmestyin enkä ajatellut sitä. Ja lopeta aina vahva. "

Riddick "iso isä" Bowe, joka otettiin mukaan kansainväliseen nyrkkeilyhalliin vuonna 2005 2015, jätti jälkensä amatööri- ja ammattilaisboksissa. Kukaan ei voi koskaan ottaa sitä pois isolta kaverilta Brownsvillestä.

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TIETOA USA: N NOKSISTA:  USA Boxingin tehtävänä on antaa Yhdysvaltojen urheilijoille ja valmentajille mahdollisuus saavuttaa kestävä kilpailuosaaminen, kehittää luonnetta, tukea nyrkkeilyä, ja mainostaa ja kasvattaa olympialaistyylistä nyrkkeilyä Yhdysvalloissa. USA Boxingin vastuu ei ole vain olympiakullan tuottaminen, mutta myös valvoa ja hallita kaikkia amatöörinyrkkeilyn piirteitä Yhdysvalloissa.

ROBERT HELENIUS SCORES FOURTH-ROUND STOPPAGE OF ADAM KOWNACKI IN FOX PBC FIGHT NIGHT MAIN EVENT SATURDAY NIGHT FROM BARCLAYS CENTER IN BROOKLYN

Heavyweight Sensation Efe Ajagba Delivers TKO Victory Over Razvan Cojanu in Co-Main Event & Rising Heavyweight Frank Sanchez Earns Unanimous Decision Over Joey Dawejko

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BROOKLYN (Maaliskuu 7, 2020) – Robert Helenius (30-3, 19 KOs)scored an upset victory over previously unbeaten Adam Kownacki (20-1, 15 KOs) by stopping him in the fourth round of a WBA Heavyweight Title Eliminator headlining FOX PBC Fight Night and on FOX Deportes Saturday night from Barclays Center, BROOKLYN BOXING ™ -koti.

I want to thank everyone who gave me this opportunity,” said Helenius. “Kownacki is a tough fighter. I worked hard in training camp and it paid off.

Brooklyn’s Kownacki was fighting for the 10th time at Barclays Center in front of his hometown crowd, but was unable to keep the taller Helenius off of him after being hurt early in the fourth. A clean Helenius right hook hurt Kownacki, before a left hook put Kownacki down.

I knew that I hit him hard and I knew I just had to continue,” said Helenius. “I knew he was still hurt after that punch.

Kownacki just kept coming and coming. He’s a good fighter I have to give it to him. My strength is to punch back when people come at me. It was a good fight and a tremendous opportunity for me to be here.

While Kownacki outpaced Helenius landing 84 lyönneistä 49 according to CompuBox, it was Helenius’ 12 power punches landed in round four that made the difference. Helenius kept up the relentless attack, consistently hurting Kownacki and pushing him around the ring until referee David Fields waived off the fight 1:08 pyöreään.

“Se ei ollut minun yö,” sanoi Kownacki. “It’s boxing. It’s a tough sport and things just didn’t go my way tonight. It was a learning experience and I’m going to go back to the drawing board and get back to work.

He hit me with a good shot. I knew what was going on, but I’m just upset with myself. It is what it is.

Watch fight highlights täällä ja täällä.

Vuonna yhteistyössä päätapahtuma, raskaansarjan tunne Efe Ajagba (13-0, 11 KOs) delivered a ninth-round stoppage of Razvan Cojanu (17-7, 9 KOs), knocking him down twice en route to the victory.

Ajagba showed the prolific power that has made him a highly-regarded heavyweight nearing a jump from prospect to contender. Cojanu came to fight and had success at various points in the action, landing hooks on Ajagba and slowing down his attack in the early rounds.

In round eight Ajagba’s offensive arsenal began to break through, as Cojanu’s left eye started to swell before eventually closing. Late in round eight, Ajagba connected on a powerful straight right hand that forced Cojanu to take a knee. Watch the knockdown täällä.

Ronnie told me to attack the body behind the jab,” said Ajagba. “It was very effective and it started to slow him down. When he got close to me, I knew to throw more and punish him.

Cojanu has a lot of experience. When I threw my jab, he used his right hand to block my vision, so I couldn’t throw as many combinations as I wanted. It was a good challenge.

While Cojanu was able to make it through the round, Ajagba continued to press forward in round nine, punishing Cojanu with power shots. On the night, Ajagba out landed Cojanu in power shots by a 176 kohteeseen 81 margin. A flurry by Ajagba late in the round forced Cojanu down again, and prompted referee Ron Lipton to halt the bout 2:46 pyöreään. Watch the stoppage täällä. Additional highlights can be viewed täällä.

It’s up to my team who we fight next, but I want hard fights,” said Ajagba. “My team has a plan and we’ll keep following it.

Televisioidussa avaaja, rising heavyweight Frank Sanchez (15-0, 11 KOs) scored a 10-round unanimous decision over Joey Dawejko (20-8-4, 11 KOs) to remain unbeaten.

I was well prepared and I thought I fought very well tonight,” Said Sanchez. “I dominated the fight. I showed good footwork and movement and did exactly what we worked on. I expected a lot of pressure, but with my boxing ability, there was no way he was going to catch me.

The Cuban fighter dominated with his movement, rarely being flustered by Dawejko’s attack as he bounded around the ring and avoided the incoming Philadelphia native. Sanchez was also superior in punch output and accuracy, out throwing Dawejko 352 kohteeseen 242 and out landing him by a 116 kohteeseen 46 margin.

I knew he was going to fight on the outside and he stayed on the outside,” Said Dawejko. “Not much to say, he just did what he had to do. He was scared that’s why he was running around. He kept jumping back and staying away, so I guess he made it easy on the judges.

Sanchez was able to punch open a cut on Dawejko’s right eye in round five, which he continued to batter throughout the remainder of the fight with jabs and right hands. Jälkeen 10 kierrosta, all three judges saw the bout in favor of Sanchez, jossa tulokset 100-90 kahdesti ja 98-92.

I didn’t want to fight Dawejko’s fight, and he realized that and it frustrated him,” Said Sanchez. “He might have thought he’s faced guys like me, but there’s no other heavyweight like me.

Watch fight highlights täällä, täällä ja täällä.

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