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

Marzo 28, 2020 FNU47 Lascia un commento

MANCHESTER, Conn. (Marzo 23, 2020) – Like most professional boxers, unbeaten super lightweight prospect"Meraviglioso" Mykquan Williams (15-0-1, 7 KO) 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) Stati Uniti (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 a 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 (manager) Jackie Kallen e (promotore) 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, la compilazione di un 45-13 registrare amatoriale, 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, proprio adesso, 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.

INFORMAZIONI:

Cinguettio: @MarvelousMyke, @JackieKallen

Instagram: @ M.mkw_, @ jackie.Kallen

Facebook: /MykquanWilliams, /PaulCichon, /JackieKallen

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

Marzo 19, 2020 FNU47 Lascia un commento

NEW YORK (Marzo 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 19^th aSettembre 20^th a Russo On The Bay di Howard Beach, New York.

Money already collected for tickets and journal ads may be used for the Sept. 20^th 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 annunciata, “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 affumicato (42-8-2, 22 KO), of Woodside, Queens by way of Argentina; (1975-78) WBC super featherweight World ChampionAlfredo “El Salsero” Escalera (53-14-3, 31 KO), of New York City by way of Puerto Rico; WBC super featherweight World title challengerFreddie “The Pitbull” Liberatore (20-4-1, 11 KO), of Bayside, Queens; WBC middleweight World Champion and four-time New York Golden Gloves winnerDennis “The Magician” Milton (16-5-1, 5 KO), di Bronx; World heavyweight title challenger and two-time New York Golden Gloves winnerLou Savarese (46-7, 38 KO), of Greenwood Lake; and WBA super middleweight title World title challengerMerqui “El Corombo” Sosa (34-9-2, 27 KO), of Brooklyn by way of the Dominican Republic.

Posthumous participants being inducted are Brooklyn welterweightSoldato Bartfield (51-29-8, 33 KO), who fought a reported 55 campioni del mondo; Bronx middleweightSteve Belloise (95-13-3, 59 KO); NYSAC and World lightweight champion (1925) Jimmy Goodrich (85-34-21 (12 KO), di Buffalo; World heavyweight title challengerTami Mauriello (82-13-1, 60 KO), di Bronx; WBA light middleweight World champion (1982-83) and four-consecutive New York Golden Gloves titlistDavey “Sensational” Moore (18-5, 14 KO), di Bronx; and World lightweight championFreddie "Il mago gallese" Welch (74-5-7, 34 KO), 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 Lederman, 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 Daniele, Brooklyn’s Gleason’s Gym founderBobby Gleason, Sunnyside, Queens boxing writerFlash Gordon, Manhattan journalistA.J. tesoro, Long Island City’s NYSBHOF co-founderTony Mazzarella and New York City managerDan Morgan.

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UPCOMING PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS EVENTS CANCELLED

Marzo 19, 2020 FNU47 Lascia un commento

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,” ha detto 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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RIP – NEVER FORGET!

Marzo 15, 2020 FNU47 Lascia un commento

40^th anniversary of tragic airplane crash in Poland

22 members of Team USA Boxing perished

COLORADO SPRINGS, Giro. (Marzo 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, Polonia.

Tutto 87 passengers died, Compreso 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,” ha dichiarato Mike McAtee, direttore esecutivo di USA Boxing.

“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 pugili, 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 Out… Lost 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 14^th 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. Era un membro della 118^th 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 30^th 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 U.S. Boxing Delegation who died in the aforementioned plane crash in Warsaw:

**Il 1980 United States Boxing Delegation to Warsaw, Polonia, Marzo 14, 1980**

**BOXERS**

**Kelvin Anderson**
        Heavyweight Hartford, CT
**Elliott Chavis**Light Heavyweight U.S. Esercito / ft. Bragg, NC
**Walter Harris**Light Heavyweight San Francisco, COME
**Andrea McCoy**Peso medio
         new Bedford, MA
**Byron Payton**Light Middleweight Troup, TX
**Chuck Robinson**Light Middleweight Port Townsend, WA
**Paul Palomino**Welter
         Westminster, COME
**Lemuel Steeples**Light Welterweight St. Louis, MO
**Byron Linsay**
             Light Welterweight San Diego, COME
**Gary Tyrone Clayton**Leggero
          Philadelphia, PA
**Jerome Stewart**Peso gallo
      U.S. Marina / Norfolk, VA
**George Pimentel**Pesi Mosca
           Elmhurst, NY
**Lonnie Young**Pesi Mosca
            Philadelphia, PA
**David Rodriguez**Light Flyweight
   Pomona, COME

**OFFICIALS**

**Joseph F. Bland**
       Team Manager High Point, NC
**Col. Bernard Callahan**Referee/Judge
      Carlisle, PA
**Thomas “Sarge” Johnson**Capo allenatore
  Indianapolis, NEL
**John Radison**
             Referee/Judge
      St. Louis, MO
**Junior Robles**
           Assistant Coach National City, COME
**Steve Smigiel**
             Interpreter
           Boca Raton, FL
**Delores Wesson**
       Team Assistant
  Ocean Springs, SIGNORINA
**Dr. Ray Wesson**
        Team Physician Ocean Springs, SIGNORINA


***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, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Diving, U.S. Swimming, Wisconsin AAU, Wrestling Division of AAU, National AAU Boxing Committee, National AAU, Florida Boxing Commission, Hawaii AAU, U.S. Soccer Federation, Jacksonville (FL) Sports and Entertainment Commission, Georgia Amateur Boxing Association, WSOC Television, Alleghany Mountain Association, U.S. Centro di preparazione olimpica, Mack Truck, Inc., Southwestern AAU Boxing Commission, U.S. 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.

In 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.

**INFORMAZIONI:**
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Cinguettio: @USABoxing, @USABoxingAlumni
Instagram: @USABoxing
Facebook: /USABoxing

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CLARESSA SHIELDS RETURNS TO SHOWTIME® VYING TO BECOME FIRST UNDISPUTED WORLD CHAMPION IN TWO DIVISIONS IN FOUR-BELT ERA

Marzo 15, 2020 FNU47 Lascia un commento

Shields To Face IBF Super Welterweight Champion Marie-Eve Dicaire With All Four Major Belts On The Line In 154-Pound Unification Bout

Showtime Boxing: SPECIAL EDITION Saturday, Maggio 9 A 9 p.m. E / 6 p.m. PT

NEW YORK - Marzo 11, 2020 – Undefeated three-division world champion Claressa Shields will attempt to become the first boxer in the four-belt era to become an undisputed world champion in two weight divisions when she faces unbeaten IBF Super Welterweight Champion Marie-Eve Dicaire in a 154-pound unification bout on Saturday, Maggio 9, in diretta su Showtime(9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT) from the Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center in Shields’ hometown of Flint, me.

The winner of the SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION main event will walk away with Shields’ WBC and WBO titles, Dicaire’s IBF belt, and the WBA (Eccellente) corona. This is the first time in its 99-year history that the WBA has awarded a Super Champion belt to a female boxer.

Tickets for the Salita Promotions event start at $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,disse 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 Braekhus, Bernard Hopkins, Jermain Taylor, Terence Crawford, and Oleksandr Usyk.

A gennaio 10 in 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 è diventato il combattente più veloce nella storia, maschio o femmina, a vincere titoli mondiali in tre categorie di peso differenti, surpassing the records of Vasiliy Lomachenko and Kosei Tanaka, che sia compiuto l'impresa in 12 combattimenti.

Il 24-year-old Shields (10-0, 2 KO) sopraffatto Habazin dalla campana di apertura, utilizzando un forte colpo e una dieta costante di colpi corpo che ha lasciato la Croazia per lo più in modalità difensiva per tutta la lotta di 10 round. Nel sesto 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 e Ronda Rousey in MMA, or Laila Ali and Christy Martin in boxing,”Ha dichiarato Gordon Hall, Produttore esecutivo di Showtime Boxing: EDIZIONE SPECIALE. "Più recentemente, 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,"Detto Dmitriy Salita, Presidente di Promotions Salita. “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,”Ha dichiarato 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, Canada, 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, Presidente della 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 chiamerà la Showtime Boxing: azione SPECIAL EDITION da bordo ring con la boxe storico Steve Farhood e l'ex campione del mondo Raul Marquez funge da esperti analisti. Il produttore esecutivo è con Richard Gordon Hall Gaughan produttori e la regia di Rick Phillips.

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Undefeated rising star Jamaine “Il tecnico” Ortiz In developmental process on way to top

Marzo 15, 2020 FNU47 Lascia un commento

All pictures by Emily Harney / Fightography

WORCESTER, Massa. (Marzo 11, 2020) – Fresh off his sensational hometown debut last month, **Jamaine “Il tecnico” Ortiz** (13-0, 7 KO) is in the middle of a developmental process that is, fiduciosamente, 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 28^th 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 **“Loco” Luis Ronaldo Castillo** (22-6, 17 KO), 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, nominale No. 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®, servizio digitale leader a livello mondiale di sottoscrizione per gli sport da combattimento.

“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 record, highlighted by consecutive New England Golden Gloves titles in 2015 & 2016, as well as a silver medal at the 2015 Golden Gloves Torneo Nazionale (he lost to current IBF World lightweight champion **Teofimo Lopez** nel finale di campionato) and reaching the semifinals of the 2016 U.S. Trials olimpici, 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 colpi sotto la cintura).

In 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 Sox’ AAA 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, anche se, is the key to building a champion!

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2020 Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame Announcement Ceremony Photos

Marzo 15, 2020 FNU47 Lascia un commento

*Photos by Anthony Saldana / NVBHOF*

**LAS VEGAS, NV (Marzo 10, 2020)** - L' **Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame** announced its 2020 class of inductees today at the **Fernando Vargas Fighting Foundation** a Las Vegas. Inductees in attendance were, 2-Volte campione del mondo **Fernando Vargas**, 2-Volte campione del mondo, **Bones Adams,** WBC campione leggero, **Devin Haney**, who was voted Fighter of the Year, Prospect of the Year, **Rolando Romero**, e **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. Per maggiori informazioni visitare il sitowww.nvbhof.com

**Il 2020 Induction Class includes**

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

**Non-Boxer Inductees includes**

***Carlos Padilla***
***Lorenzo Fertitta***
***Sammy Macias***
***Jose Sulaiman***

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

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

**2019 Amateur of the Year**
**Rahim Gonzales**

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

Chief Executive Officer Michelle Corrales-Lewis

***Telefono:*** 702-3-NVBHOF (702-368-2463) ***Email:*** michelle@nvbhof.com

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Davíd Benavidez, imbattuto campione del mondo dei pesi medi WBC, difende il titolo nel ritorno a casa, lotta contro l'ex Challenger Roamer Alexis Angulo

Marzo 10, 2020 FNU47 Lascia un commento

***In diretta su Showtime***^® ***Sabato, Aprile 18 In A Premier Boxing Champions Event From Arizona Federal Theatre in Phoenix***

Di Più! 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

**Biglietti in vendita ora!**

**PHOENIX** – Marzo 9, 2020 – Undefeated WBC Super Middleweight World Champion **Davíd “La bandiera rossa” Benavidez** will defend his title on Saturday, Aprile 18 in his hometown of Phoenix, Ariz. contro l'ex sfidante titolo mondiale **Roamer Alexis Angulo,** live on SHOWTIME from Arizona Federal Theatre headlining a Premier Boxing Champions event.

IL CAMPIONATO DI BOXE SHOWTIME^® trasmissione televisiva inizia a 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT and features rising lightweight prospect **Michel Rivera** assumendo del Messico **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 10^th lotta pro.

“Di Sabato, Aprile 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,” ha detto Tom Brown, Presidente di Promotions TGB. “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,” ha detto Sampson Lewkowicz di Sampson Boxing. “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 Roja’ Benavidez.”

“SHOWTIME Sports continues its tradition of featuring the brightest young stars in boxing,” ha detto Stephen Espinoza, Presidente, Sportivo & Events Programming, Showtime Networks Inc. “A soli 23 anni, 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. In caso di co-main, 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.”

I biglietti per l'evento dal vivo, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and Sampson Boxing, sono già in vendita e possono essere acquistati presso www.ticketmaster.com and at Arizona Federal Theatre box office.

The 23-year-old Benavidez (22-0, 19 KO) 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., al fianco di suo fratello ed ex sfidante per il titolo, Jose Jr. In 2017, è diventato il più giovane campione dei pesi medi nella storia della boxe sconfiggendo Ronald Gavril su SHOWTIME a soli 20 anni. 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 attraverso 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 KO) 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.”

Nata a Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and now living in Miami, the 21-year-old Rivera (18-0, 12 KO) ha fatto la sua U.S. debutto su *ShoBox* nel giugno del 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 10^th-round TKO against Fidel Maldonado Jr. in February of 2020.

Villasana (25-6, 14 KO) is the son of former featherweight champion Marcos Villasana, and fights out of Acapulco, Messico. 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, Repubblica Dominicana, Puello (17-0, 9 KO) farà il suo U.S. 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 KO) 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 libbre, 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, non ufficiale prima fila scorer Steve Farhood e di fama mondiale ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr. David Dinkins Jr. serves as Executive Producer with Ray Smaltz producing and Bob Dunphy directing.

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Uno dei migliori di tutti i tempi .... 1988 La medaglia d'argento olimpica Riddick “Big Daddy” Bowe

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Giro. (Marzo 9, 2020) - Secondo qualsiasi standard, U.S. Olimpico ed ex campione del mondo unificato dei pesi massimi Riddick "Big Daddy" Bowe è indiscutibilmente uno dei più grandi pugili di tutti i tempi, dilettanti e professionisti.

Nato e cresciuto nella famigerata sezione di Brownsville a Brooklyn, New York, che ha anche prodotto altri campioni mondiali dei pesi massimiMike Tyson eShannon Briggs, Bowe ha iniziato a fare boxe a 13 nella palestra della Bedford-Stuyvesant Boxing Association.

“Volevo fare tuttoMuhammad Ali fatto,"Bowe ha spiegato perché è entrato nella boxe. “Era il mio idolo. Volevo unirmi ai Marines, ma mi sono innamorato della boxe e sono rimasto con essa. Mi ero dimenticato dei Marines. "

Bowe ha sviluppato il suo mestiere ed è diventato un pugile eccezionale, la compilazione di un 104-18 registrare amatoriale, evidenziato dalla sua controversa prestazione vincitrice di medaglia d'argento al 1988 Giochi olimpici a Seoul, Corea Del Sud.

Un quattro volte campione dei New York Golden Gloves, Bowe ha anche ottenuto i massimi riconoscimenti al 1986 Campionati del Mondo Junior, insieme a una medaglia di bronzo al 1987 Pan American Games, nonostante abbia combattuto nella sua partita finale con una mano fratturata si è nascosto dai suoi allenatori.

Bowe aveva una rivalità conRobert Salters, con cui ha diviso quattro partite, ma ha sconfitto Salters, 3-2, negli Stati Uniti. Box-Off per qualificarsi per il 1988 Squadra olimpica di boxe USA. I suoi compagni di squadra olimpici inclusiRoy Jones, Jr., Ray Mercer, Kennedy McKinney eAndrew Maynard.

Controverso ha circondato la sua lotta per il campionato olimpico contro il futuro campione del mondo dei pesi massimi, Super massimi canadesi Lennox Lewis, tornato a casa con la medaglia d'oro olimpica. Durante la sua lotta con Lewis, Bowe è stato detratto un punto per una testata "fantasma" che non è mai avvenuta, e l'arbitro ha dato a Bowe un paio di controversie conteggi in piedi otto, l'ultimo dei quali ha comportato l'interruzione della lotta a favore di Lewis.

“Quella lotta non avrebbe mai dovuto essere interrotta,"Bowe ha commentato. "Sono ancora contento di aver vinto una medaglia d'argento. Ce l'ho ancora. E poi sono diventato professionista. Mia madre lo aveva fatto 13 i bambini e io volevamo rendere felice mia madre. Volevo comprarle una casa. Questo è ciò che mi ha ispirato a fare boxe ".

"Il successo di Bowe come dilettante e professionista lo ha reso un nome familiare tra gli USA Boxing Alumni,"Ha dettoChris Tofflemire, Direttore della USA Boxing Alumni Association. “La sua combinazione di potenza e abilità, insieme alle sue leggendarie battaglie con altri Alumni di boxe USA a livello professionistico, lo consacra come uno dei più grandi combattenti che USA Boxing abbia mai prodotto ".

USA Boxing Alumni Association

Creato per il campione per tutta la vita, relazioni reciprocamente vantaggiose tra USA Boxing ed i suoi ex allievi, –pugili, funzionari, allenatori e appassionati di boxe — L'Alumni Association collega generazioni di campioni, ispirando e restituendo ai futuri campioni di boxe USA Boxing, in e fuori dal ring.

Gli Stati Uniti Boxing Alumni Association è aperta a chiunque abbia un amore per la boxe e vorrebbe rimanere in contatto con il pugilato dilettantistico. I membri hanno accesso a una vasta gamma di eventi speciali ospitati dall'Associazione Alumni, compresa la sua annuale di USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame di ricezione.

Per aderire all'Associazione Alumni, semplicemente registrarsi alalumni@usaboxing.org per un $40.00 all'anno quota associativa. I nuovi membri riceveranno una T-shirt, portachiavi e e-wallet.

Con il leggendario allenatoreEddie Futch nel suo angolo, Bowe è diventato il primo campione mondiale dei pesi massimi veramente unificato, vincere la cintura del titolo per tutti e quattro i principali organismi sanzionatori riconosciuti: WBC, WBA, IBF e WBO.

Bowe si ritirò con un fantastico 43-1 (33 KO) record professionale. Lui aveva un 5-1 (4 KO) segnare nelle lotte per il titolo mondiale, 7-1 (5 KO) contro i campioni del mondo dei pesi massimi del passato comeEvander Holyfield (due volte), Thomas Pinklon, Tony Tubbs, Bruce Seldon, Michael Dokes eHerbie Hyde.

Bowe in seguito vendicò la sua sconfitta da professionista contro Holyfield, vincere due dei tre incontri con il "vero affare".

"Sono molto contento della mia carriera da professionista,"Bowe ha aggiunto. “Ho battuto Holyfield due volte e penso che avrebbe dovuto essere tre. Non sono un perdente irritato, ma io ero il campione del mondo dei pesi massimi. Come ha vinto quella battaglia? Lo sfidante deve prendere la cintura dal campione, e lui non l'ha fatto. Pensavo di aver vinto per un punto, al peggio, forse avrebbe dovuto essere un pareggio, ma non avrei dovuto perdere la battaglia. Sono diventato il primo ad aver mai eliminato Holyfield. La mia carriera da professionista non è stata poi così male. Ho continuato a lavorare sodo e sono diventato due volte campione del mondo dei pesi massimi ".

Ora 51 e vive nel Maryland, Bowe ha alcuni consigli per i pugili americani che cercano di qualificarsi per il 2020 Team USA Boxing Olympic Team.

"Basta non pensarci,"Ha sottolineato Bowe, suona come uno spot Nike. "Fallo e basta! Ha funzionato per me. Mi sono presentato e non ci ho pensato. E finisci sempre forte. "

Riddick "Big Daddy" Bowe, che è stato inserito nella International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2015, ha lasciato il segno nella boxe amatoriale e professionistica. Nessuno potrà mai toglierlo al ragazzone di Brownsville.

INFORMAZIONI:

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SU USA Boxing: La missione di USA Boxing è quello di consentire atleti e allenatori degli Stati Uniti per raggiungere l'eccellenza competitiva sostenuta, sviluppare il carattere, sostenere lo sport del pugilato, e promuovere e far crescere lo stile olimpico di pugilato negli Stati Uniti. La responsabilità degli Stati Uniti boxe è non solo per produrre l'oro olimpico, ma anche controllare e governare ogni aspetto del pugilato dilettantistico negli Stati Uniti.

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