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ANGELO LEO BECOMES NEW WBO JR. FEATHERWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION IN DOMINATING UNANIMOUS DECISION OVER TRAMAINE WILLIAMS SATURDAY ON SHOWTIME FROM MOHEGAN SUN ARENA IN UNCASVILLE, CONN.

August 6, 2020 FNU47 Efterlad en kommentar

**Ra’eese Aleem Wins WBA Super Bantamweight Title Eliminator & Joe George Scores KO of the Year Candidate in Rematch with Marcos Escudero**

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**Uncasville, Conn.** - August, 2, 2020 – Angelo Leo is the new WBO Jr. Featherweight World Champion. The 26-year-old Mayweather Promotions fighter dominated Tramaine Williams en route to a unanimous decision live on SHOWTIME Saturday night from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. in the network’s first live boxing event since March 13. Leo won by scores of 117-111 og 118-110 to gange.

Lion (20-0, 9 KOS), who was originally scheduled to face Stephen Fulton, Jr. in the main event of Saturday’s card presented by Premier Boxing Champions before Fulton tested positive for COVID-19, used a dominant body attack and consistent pressure to overwhelm Williams (19-1, 6 KOS), who stepped up from the co-main event to face Leo. Albuquerque’s Leo had a 248-196 edge in punches landed while landing 39 procent af hans magt slag. 102 sin 248 connects were body punches.

Lion, who was ranked WBO’s No. 2 junior featherweight going into the fight, is now expected to defend his title against Fulton, rangeret Nej. 1 af WBO, within the next 180 dage.

“It still hasn’t sunk in yet, it just feels surreal,” said Leo. “The first few rounds I was just feeling him out, getting his timing, getting the feel of him. I felt him kind of loosening up and breaking down, and that’s when I started putting the pressure on him a little more.

“That was the key factor in this fight, the body work and the pressure. I’m pretty sure Albuquerque is celebrating tonight. I think they have four world champions, because you can’t exclude Holly Holm. You have Johnny [Tapia], Danny [Romero], Holly and now me. There’s four champions in that city and I think I’ve made history there.”

Fulton, who watched the fight on television while quarantining following his positive test, was interviewed following the fight by SHOWTIME host Brian Custer.

“Congratulations to Leo, he did it,” said the Philadelphia native. “But listen, Jeg er klar til ham. I’ve been ready. Just be ready to face me when it’s time. That’s all I’ve got to say.”

I co-featured Bout, a WBA Super Bantamweight Title Eliminator, 122-pound contender Ra’eese Aleem (17-0, 11 KOS) kept his undefeated record intact via TKO over late replacement Marcus Bates (11-2-1, 8 KOS). Aleem was originally scheduled to face Williams before Fulton’s positive test. This was a rematch of a 2018 bout in which Aleem won by unanimous decision.

The 26-year-old Bates suffered an injured right wrist and battled through the pain for several rounds. Prior to the start of the 10^th omgang, Bates’ corner and referee Gary Rosato warned the fighter that the bout was in danger of being stopped. På 2:18 runde 10, Bates grimaced in pain and turned his back on the action, causing the fight to be stopped. Aleem dominated from the opening bell, out-landing Bates 193-86 in total punches, Herunder 71 landed body shots.

Med sejren, Aleem sets himself up for an opportunity for a 122-pound title fight.

“I would love to fight either the winner of the main event or any current world champion – Akhmadaliev has two of the belts,” said the Las Vegas-based Aleem who was born and raised in Muskegon, mig. “Brandon Figueroa, Kong Vargas, or the winner of this one. It doesn’t really matter who but I want the strap.

“I didn’t know his hand was hurt, I thought he was just shaking it just to try to get me to look at it and distract me. I didn’t worry about it.”

Ved indledningen anfald af telecast, undefeated light heavyweight Joe George (11-0, 7 KOS) scored a stunning ninth-round stoppage of Marco Escudero (10-2, 9 KOS) in a rematch of their November *ShoBox* showdown that saw George win a heavily-debated split decision. Watch KO HERE: https://twitter.com/ShowtimeBoxing/status/1289744838745882624.

Denne gang, George left no room for a controversial decision. På 3:00 of round number nine, George caught Escudero with a vicious left uppercut that sent Escudero flat on his back in a candidate for KO of the Year. På tidspunktet for standsningen, George was behind on two of the judges’ scorecards, 79-73 og 77-75, and ahead on one judge’s card, 79-73. Prior to the one-punch KO, George was getting out-landed 127-89 by Escudero, and Escudero held a 2-1 edge in punches thrown.

“I was setting him up with the jab to the body, I had him leaning over a little,” said Houston’s George, der vendte 31 på fredag. “I was shooting the right uppercut, some landed and some didn’t. I wanted him to get comfortable and relaxed, and that’s exactly what he did. He was relaxed and I slipped over and just shot it. He gave it to me and I had to take it. It put him down.

“The result is self-explanatory. I don’t have to say nothing. I’m willing to fight whoever next. One fight at a time and I’ll be prepared for whatever’s on the way.”

Saturday’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast, the first of a nine-event television lineup taking place over the next five months, will replay on Monday at 10 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME EXTREME.

Saturday’s fights were presented by Premier Boxing Champions and promoted by TGB and Mayweather Promotions in association with Kings Promotions. The main event was promoted in association with New World Sports and Warriors Boxing.

An industry leading production team and announce crew delivered all the sights, sounds and drama from Mohegan Sun Arena. Veteran broadcaster Brian Custer hosted the telecast, versatile combat sports voice Mauro Ranallo called the action ringside alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein and three-division world champion and Olympian Abner Mares providing expert analysis for the first time on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING. Two Hall of Famers rounded out the SHOWTIME telecast team – unofficial ringside scorer Steve Farhood and world-renowned ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr. The Executive Producer was David Dinkins, Jr. and the Director was Bob Dunphy.

The telecast was available in Spanish via Secondary Audio Programing (SAP) with Alejandro Luna and former world champion Raul Marquez calling the action.

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Split-T Management’s Christopher Pearson ready for anyone at 160 eller 168 lbs.

August 6, 2020 FNU47 Efterlad en kommentar

NEW YORK (Juli 28, 2020) – Surging middleweight contender Christopher Pearson is ready for a breakthrough performance against any of the top names at 160 eller 168 divisions.

Pearson of Trotwood, Ohio, is managed by Split-T Management, and he recently moved to San Antonio, Texas, har en registrering af 17-2, and is riding a three-fight winning streak which includes a win over former Olympic Bronze Medal winner and undefeated Yamaguchi Falcao.

Pearson, who trains in Los Angeles under world-championship trainer Manny Robles, has already begun preparations for his next assignment.

“I started training down here in San Antonio at Jesse James Leija’s gym. I just moved down here, and it took a minute to find a gym, but once the gym opened, this is a great place to be. I will go to Los Angeles on July 30th and start with Manny,” said Pearson.

Pearson, who began his career with 13 sejre i træk, feels that he is a stern challenge for anybody at middleweight or super middleweight.

“I am looking to fight the best in those two divisions,and solidify myself as the best in the sport. I feel that that the 2nd half of my career is proving that I am the best.”

The Falcao fight proved that Pearson can fight anyone in those divisions, and despite getting a late call for the fight, he performed at a high-level to come home with the emphatic unanimous decision victory.

“I took that fight on four weeks notice. I am not short on confidence, and I know what I am capable of doing.

Recently Pearson had his named mentioned for a showdown with Canelo Alvarez, and he believes that Canelo’s handlers were not too keen in a fight with the 29 year-old Pearson.

“I know that I am one of four or five guys from Golden Boy Promotions that was offered that fight. Out of all of those guys, they must of looked at me as a high-risk, low-reward fight. Fighting me is dangerous. They know me, because I have sparred with him, and he knows what I am capable of.”

“Canelo is a counter-puncher, but he is not better then me in the department. He has more power, but he is not as capable as me. Når vi kommer i ringen, anything can happen..especially at 168 pounds.”

“Another fight that I would like to get is with Jaime Munguia. He is at 160 pounds now. I can outclass him. I don’t see anything special about him. If it takes beating other fighters like David Lemieux or Taureano Johnson to get those fights, then bring them on. Right now I am ready to take on anyone.”

Pearson is promoted by Golden Boy Promotions.

Interview with Middleweight Christopher Pearson

boksning, USA Boxing

USA BOXING ANNOUNCES INVOLVEMENT IN GIVING GAMES: A COLLABORATIVE FUNDRAISING EFFORT

Juli 27, 2020 FNU47 Efterlad en kommentar

Following the Tokyo Games postponement, Giving Games encourages Americans to unite as one to support the athletes that bear our flag

Colorado Springs, COLO. (Juli 22, 2020) – USA Boxing announced today they are one of over 25 different National Governing Bodies (NGBs) taking part in in the launch of Giving Games: an effort to support and sustain U.S. sports federations and their members.

Giving Games will launch on July 24, on what would have been the Opening Ceremony in Tokyo. With the postponement of the Games, many U.S. sports and their athletes are facing extraordinary financial hardship and decision making, especially with the cancellation of most, or all, of their domestic competitions. Unlike most countries that receive government support, US. athletes rely heavily on the support of the community. Adding to the physical and emotional toll that a delay in competition places on their shoulders, their revenue streams, and hope for success in 2021 and the future are now under threat.

“While I have to wait another year to achieve my Olympic dreams, Giving Games is a great opportunity to inspire America to support USA Boxing and all United States athletes,” said USA Boxing Heavyweight Olympic Qualification Team Member and Giving Games AmbassadorDarius Fulghum. “Donations will not only help myself and my 2021 teammates but will help the next generation of Olympic Champions.”

“This year has been extremely difficult for all, and our hope is to not only help support our 2021 Olympians, but help raise funds for our 1,700+ gyms that have been impacted by COVID-19 and impact the lives of so many youth that are our future Olympians,” statedMike McAtee, USA Boxing Executive Director.

All funds raised will either be a direct donation to a specific sport of the donor’s choice or general support for all sports which will be equally divided among the participating NGBs. Fans and supporters can contribute to Giving Games in the following ways:

Take the Giving Games quiz to find the sport that best matches you and donate,
Enter to win one of 10 amazing sweepstakes packages from Omaze,
Help set the world record for most donations made in 24 timer, eller
Compete in the Medal of Giving by donating directly to a sport. At the conclusion of Giving Games, each sport will award a Gold, Silver, and Bronze medal to the top three donors.

Donations to USA Boxing can be giving online byved at klikke her.

Giving Games will actively raise funds for athletes and their sports organizations during the original window of the Tokyo 2020 Games: Juli 24 – August 9. In addition to participating in the activations listed above, fans and supporters can also text ‘GIVINGGAMES’ to 243725 or make a donation online. Details can be found atgivinggames2020.com.

Though recognized and supported by the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee, the National Governing Bodies are separate organizations. The Giving Games initiative is not associated with or endorsed by the USOPC or the USOPF, and funds raised through the Giving Games initiative are used to directly aid the National Governing Bodies and the athletes they support.

boksning, UK Boxing

TO LIVE TV-BEGIVENHEDER FRA SKOTLAND PLANLAGT TIL AUGUST EKSKLUSIVT LIVE PÅ FITE TV

Juli 27, 2020 FNU47 Efterlad en kommentar

Nathan Beattie vs Milton Arauz overskrifter 1. august og 6 tid verdensmester Lee McAllister vs Edwin Palacios overskrifter 15. august

Efter succesen med den indledende LET BATTLE COMMENCE, i samarbejde med PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA & NEON ENERGY DRINK, der fandt sted på Northern Hotel i Aberdeen sidste weekend, promotoren Lee Mcallister har annonceret yderligere to begivenheder i serien, der udsendes live og eksklusivt på FITE TV lørdag 1. august og lørdag 15. august 2020.

Tilbage den 18. juli så fans af den pugilistiske kunst over hele verden LET BATTLE COMMENCE 1 på FITE TV blev behandlet af forestillingen om tilbagevenden til kampen af Lineal World Boxing Organization (WBO) Fjervægt verdensmester Scott Harrison, der stod overfor og stoppede Professional Boxing Council (PBC) International Champion Paul Peers i en seks-runde, der ikke er mesterskab.

Forud for Harrison-Peers så fansne, der var tunet ind, en utrolig Battle Royale imellem 10 tid Kick Boxing verdensmester Caitlin Foran, der lavede sin professionelle boksdebut, og Professional Boxing Council (PBC) International Bronze Champion Jaime Bates, der trådte ind som sen udskiftning efter oprindelig modstander Carly Mackenzie brød to tæer i en rideulykke den foregående weekend. Efter seks utroligt tæt kæmpede runder sikrede Foran sejren ved en afslutning 58-56 peger i overensstemmelse.

Nattens tredje kamp var en fantastisk all action-krig mellem ubesejret Lewis Mulberry og Nicaraguas Johnson Tellez. Jeg er sikker på, at de, der ser på tv, var lige så begejstrede for handlingen som mig selv, Mulberry's ringnavn er "Machine Gun" og tro mig, det er en mest passende moniker, som 19 år gammel pebrede kroppen af sin langt mere erfarne modstander med hurtig og kraftig venstre og rettigheder i et meget hurtigt tempo. Efter seks glimrende alle handlingsrunder, Dommer Edward Laws scorekort læses 60-54 til fordel for teen-sensationen Lewis Mulberry.

Forud for Mulberry-Tellez Perths Adam Stewart (1-0-0) vendte tilbage til ringen mod den sene udskiftning af Nicaraguas Alexander Zeledon, efter en skade påført af den oprindelige modstander Liverpools Steve Sunners (4-0-0). Tidligere i år slog Zeledon Manchester's Dan Booth (4-1-0), så ikke en let modstander, uanset hans negative rekord, for 25 årige Stewart, der vendte tilbage til kampen efter en tre års sabbatsperiode.

Hvilken krakende kamp, begge hovedpersoner gik på hammer og tang i næsten fire runder, før Stewarts magt kom i spil sent i fjerde. Med omkring 25 andet eller deromkring af den tilbageværende runde fyrede Stewart en massiv Exocet for at sende Nicaraguan til dækket, Zeledon havde tydeligvis smerter, da han uden held forsøgte at komme på benene. Officiel tid for stop 2 minutter og 40 sekunder af den fjerde runde.

Åbningskampen om natten se 18 årige tungvægt Liam Allan fra Aberdeen debuterer professionelt mod Puerto Rican Jose F Leon. Revnende åbningsrunde, men i den anden Allans modne tilgang, der mishandlede hans ømme år, virkelig kom i spil.

Efterhånden som den anden strofe skred frem, Allan arbejdede bag sin fantastiske jab for at skabe nogle gode åbninger, som han tog uden en anden tanke. Lige omkring midtvejs gennem anden runde gjorde en sådan åbning det muligt for ungen at lade rive med et massivt skud, der sendte Leon til dækket. Leon lavede optællingen, og boksen blev genoptaget, derefter med omkring 30 sekunder af den resterende runde skabte Allan endnu en åbning og lod endnu en gang rive og landede et stort skud for at sende sydamerikaneren til lærredet for anden gang, den hårde puertoricanske forsøgte at komme på benene igen, men kunne bare ikke tælle, officielle tidspunkt for standsning var 2 minutter og 40 sekunder.

Den første begivenhed i august, LAD BATTLE COMMANDCE II, i samarbejde med PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA og NEON ENERGY DRINK, finder sted på Northern Hotel i Aberdeen og udsendes live og eksklusivt af FITE TV lørdag 1. AUGUST 2020.

Opstillingen til 1. august er:

1) Letvægts

PBC & WBU International Champion Nathan Beattie (10-4-0) har en seriøst hård aften foran sig, når han træder ind i ringen med Nicaraguan Milton Arauz (10-3-1)

2) Super flyvevægt

En virkelig lækre konkurrence ser PBC International Bronze Champion Nicola Hopewell gå tå til tå med spændende Tasha Boyes fra York, der vil gøre hendes professionelle debut.

3) Mellemvægt

Liverpools Scott Mcintyre (4-1-0) vil påtage sig den alvorligt hårde Nicaraguan Wilmer Gonzalez (21-18-1), der bare et par kæmper tilbage med en bestemt britisk WBF europæisk og international mester.

4) Super Fjervægt

Dennys Kevin Traynor (2-0-0) bliver nødt til at være på sit bedste, når han møder den spændende græske kæmper Paris Stavropoulos (2-1-0), der optræder første gang i Storbritannien.

5) Heavyweight

Den sidste kamp om natten vil placere debutant mod debutant, da Craig Dick tager imod Michael Bassett, begge de store gutter har udtalt, at de vil se på at gøre et stort indtryk den 1. august.

Den anden af begivenhederne i august, LAD BATTLE START III, i samarbejde med PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA og NEON ENERGY DRINK finder sted på Northern Hotel i Aberdeen og udsendes eksklusivt live på FITE TV lørdag den 15. AUGUST 2020.

Opstillingen til den 15. august er:

1) Mellemvægt

Seks gang, Fem division verdensmester, og promotor af serien LET BATTLE COMMENCE, Lee McAllister træder ind for at erstatte Maltas Brandon Borg for at møde Gerona, Spanien baserede Nicaraguan Edwin Palacios i hovedkampen, bestemt en meget hårdere kamp for Palacios end hvad han forventede, men den sydamerikanske macho har erklæret, at han er klar til udfordringen og forventer fyrværkeri.

2) Fjervægt

Sensationel Teen tidligere amatørstjerne Hollie Towl får sin professionelle debut mod lige så sensationel World Boxing Council (WBC) Muay Thai verdensmester Natacha De Almeida fra Schweiz, der også får sin professionelle boksdebut.

3) Mellemvægt

Nathan Russo mod Wilmer Gonzalez – dette efterlængte sammenstød mellem Big Bangers skyldtes oprindeligt at have været på det første LET BATTLE COMMENCE-show i serien, men måtte omplaceres på grund af en mindre skade påført af Russo. Uden tvivl vil dette blive en meget spændende konkurrence, hvor lang tid det holder, er det nogen, der gætter på, da Russo har vundet hver kamp indtil videre af KNOCKOUT og Gonzalez har gjort 14 KO'er på hans rekord, herunder en kæmpe oprørt KO-sejr over en bestemt World Boxing Foundation (WBF) Europæisk og International Champion sidste år.

4) Weltervægt

I stedet for den forventede omkamp mod Dean Porter, Leeds Jack Jones, vil nu møde den nicaraguanske hårde mand Michael Isaac Carrero, efter at den oprindelige modstander Porter måtte trække sig tilbage.

5) Bantamvægt

Den lokale dreng Kenny Allan står over for Chadwell Heath, Surreys Jordan Smith i aftenens åbningskonkurrence, Allan vil søge at sikre sin anden sejr i sin nybegyndte karriere, mens Smith vil søge at få den første sejr på sin rekord på dette bare hans tredje pro-udflugt.

Nathan Beattie versus Milton Arauz overskrifter LAD BATTLE COMMENCE II, i samarbejde med PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA og NEON ENERGY DRINK, finder sted på Northern Hotel i Aberdeen og udsendes live og eksklusivt af FITE TV lørdag 1. AUGUST 2020.

LAD BATTLE COMMENCE II PPV den 1. august ($4.99 ca. £ 4) gå tilhttps://www.fite.tv/watch/let-battle-commence-beattie-arauz/2p7rq/

Lee Mcallister versus Edwin Palacios overskrifter LAD BATTLE COMMENCE III, i samarbejde med PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA og NEON ENERGY DRINK og finder sted på Northern Hotel i Aberdeen og udsendes eksklusivt live på FITE TV lørdag 15. AUGUST 2020.

LAD BATTLE COMMENCE III PPV ($4.99 ca. £ 4) vil være tilgængelig på FITE TV fra onsdag den 29. juli

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BJ Flores Boxing’s all-purpose guy

Juli 27, 2020 FNU47 Efterlad en kommentar

Colorado Springs, Lap. (Juli 23, 2020) — Multiple world title challenger and decorated amateur boxer **BJ “El Peligroso” Blomster** never really had a chance. He was born into a boxing family and the now 41-year-old Flores has certainly made the most of it.

Flores is boxing’s all-purpose guy: bokser, television color commentator, og træner.

Hans far, **Ralph Flores**, was a military person who earned his “boxing coaching bones” igennem **Kenny Adams**, head coach of the 1988 USA Boxing Olympic Team and assistant coach four years earlier. The ’88 USA Olympic Boxing Team included **Roy Jones, Jr**., **Riddick Bowe**, **Ray Mercer**, **Andrew Maynard** og **Kennedy McKinney**.

BJ started going to the gym with his father when he was four. His grandfather and older brother were also boxers. “My father wasn’t a boxer, but he learned how to coach boxing from assisting Kenny Adams,” BJ explained. “He fell in love with boxing while working with Kenny and learned his way to teach boxing. Kenny is still like a grandfather to me.”

Flores also loved football and he was offered a full scholarship to attend Brigham Young University. He took two years off from BYU to serve a mission for The Church of Latter-day Saints in Mexico, where he lived in one of the poorest sections of Mexico in Culiacan. He began training there in the same gym where legendary **Julio Cesar Chavez** trained as a kid. Goodbye, fodbold.

Som en amatør bokser, Flores had a superlative 110-11 rekord, highlighted by gold-medal performances at the 1997 National Golden Gloves and 2000 Western Trials, in addition to the 2001 & 2002 US Championships as a heavyweight. He was the only American to win gold in 2002 ved 4 Nations Tournament in Alabama versus Germany, France and Australia.

Flores targeted a berth on the 2004 USA Boxing Olympic Boxing Team, and he was a top contender, dog, he received an offer from Main Events to turn pro that BJ described as too lucrative to pass up.

“BJ’s decorated career as an amateur boxer, professional boxer, and broadcaster place him in a top tier of well-rounded USA Boxing Alumni,” said Chris Cugliari, USA Boxing Alumni Association Director. “His valuable experiences inside and outside the ring serve as great examples for the next generation of champions.”

Flores fought professionally from 2003 til 2018, compiling a solid 34-4-1 (21 KOS) rekord, including three major World title challenges, both as a heavyweight and cruiserweight. He captured eight regional titles, as well as the IBA and WBF World super cruiserweight championships.

During his boxing career, network officials discovered that he was a gifted boxer, as well as well-spoken, handsome and knowledgeable with a smooth delivery. More than anything else, he could effectively break down fighters and fights and instead of only noting what had happened, he explained why and what was going to happen for fans watching.

Blomster’ break as an announcer came, according to BJ, after his 2008 fight against **Darnell Wilson** live on ESPN. “I was a 4-1 underdog against Wilson,” sagde Flores. “He was coming off five straight knockout victories and we were fighting in his hometown (Dover, Delaware). He was ranked No. 2 and I was No. 15. He came into the ring carrying a pillow for me, but I beat him for 10 af 12 runder.

“I was then brought into ESPN’s studios to be interviewed. Boxing was my life! I worked withBrian Kenny and we immediately had chemistry. By the end of that year, I was an ESPN in-studio commentator every three weeks.”

Flores ended up being hired as a ringside analyst in 2012 and he became part of the PBC (Premier Boxing Champions) broadcast team on NBC. He worked with giants in boxing and media industries such as **Sugar Ray Leonard**, **Al Michaels** og **Marv Albert**.

Although Flores didn’t represent his country at the Olympic Games, he was a CBS Sports color commentator in 2012 og 2016. He is looking forward to calling Olympic boxing once again next year on CBS.

“Anytime you can represent the USA is a tremendous honor and great opportunity,” Flores added. “I called the 2012 OL (Storbritannien) og 2016 (Brasilien). We called the action from a studio, but I’d love to call next year’s Olympics from ringside in Japan. Jeg elsker det. Nothing else in life matters to me versus the Olympics.”

**USA Boxing Alumni Association**

Skabt for at være mester for livet, gensidigt fordelagtige forhold mellem USA Boxing og dets alumner, –boksere, embedsmænd, trænere og boksefans — Alumniforeningen forbinder generationer af mestre, inspirerende og give tilbage til USA Boxings fremtidige boksemestre, ind og ud af ringen.

The USA Boxing Alumni Association is open to anyone who has a love for boxing and would like to stay connected with amateur boxing. Members are granted access to a wide variety of special events hosted by the Alumni Association, inklusive dens årlige USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame-reception.

At blive medlem af Alumniforeningen, tilmeld dig blot på alumni@usaboxing.org for en $40.00 per year membership fee. New members will receive a T-shirt, key-chain and e-wallet.

I dag, Flores is a retired prizefighter living in Arizona. He still attends amateur boxing tournaments in Las Vegas and California. For the past six months he’s been training “Internet boxer” **Jake Paul** og, selvfølgelig, BJ remains an accomplished color commentator/analyst.

When boxing fully returns on television, BJ will serve as a color commentator for The Impact Network, which plans to promote three shows a month.

Few active pro boxers have been television announcers at the same time they were fighting like Flores. Even though he’s now moved on from fighting to teaching as a trainer, he continues to be one of boxing’s most knowledgeable and popular commentators. Ingen tvivl, BJ Flores is boxing’s all-purpose guy.

**INFORMATION:**
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Twitter: @USABoxing, @USABoxingAlumni
Instagram: @USABoxing
Facebook: /USABoxing

OM USA BOXING: The mission of USA Boxing shall be to enable United States’ athletes and coaches to achieve sustained competitive excellence, udvikle karakter, støtte boksesporten, og fremme og dyrke olympisk boksning i USA. Ansvaret for USA Boxing er ikke kun at producere olympisk guld, but also oversee and govern every aspect of amateur boxing in the United States.

boksning, USA Boxing

Boxing saved the life of Two-Division World Champion “El Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera

Juni 4, 2020 FNU47 Efterlad en kommentar

Colorado Springs, Lap. (Juni 4, 2020) – Like many boxers, to-division verdensmester “El Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera credits boxing for saving his life.

“Absolutely,” Rivera agreed. “After my mom passed away when I was 10 år, I gave up on life and my decision-making reflected that: hanging around with the wrong crowd including gang members, consuming alcohol between the ages of 10 and 15. I was definitely going in the wrong direction.

“I never thought I had a future until I started boxing. It’s hard to say what I’d be doing if I had never boxed, but by the way I was living, I’d probably be in jail or dead by now.”

Born in Philadelphia, Rivera lived in Puerto Rico and Springfield, MA, prior to him moving to Worcester, MA, where he met a man who helped change his life, Carlos Garcia, who was in charge of a special boxing program at the Worcester Boys & piger klub.

Rivera had started boxing at the age of 14 ½ in a basement with his friend, Felix Lopez. He had fallen in love with boxing after watchingRoberto Duran upset“Sugar” Ray Leonard in their first fight. The young Puerto Rican-American specifically used his amateur boxing experience to prepare for the professional ranks. Garcia, who is in the National Golden Gloves Hall of Fame, put him in a novice match after only one amateur fight in order to put Rivera on the fast track, because he understood that Rivera dreamed of becoming a world champion as a professional. Rivera finished with a 35-15 amatør rekord, highlighted by a bronze medal performance at the PAL Nationals.

“I never had big amateur aspirations but, selvfølgelig, I wanted to win every fight I competed in,” Rivera said. “Once I didn’t qualify for the Olympic Trials, my plan was to turn pro. I didn’t know how much the amateurs would groom me to be a successful professional boxer. I’m glad I listened to my coaches, otherwise I would have turned pro earlier, because I would get frustrated with the politics of the amateurs. I hated losing, but I hated losing even more when I knew that I should have won. After three years together (with Garcia) in the amateurs and gaining a great wealth of experience traveling all over New England, the country and even fighting in Canada, I saw all types of styles and talented boxers that helped me as a pro. Carlos is like a father figure to me and during all of our training and travels, he was always in my head, building me up to become a good boxer, but also to help me become a better man.”

Den November 7, 1992, Rivera made his pro debut, banke udFrancisco Mercedes in the second round. He went on to win his first 23 pro bouts, including the Massachusetts State welterweight title in 1995. His first pro loss was to veteran Philadelphia fighterWillie Wise (20-3-4), who won a controversial 10-round split decision at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut. Rivera had proven that he was more than a prospect in his first loss, losing a close decision (98-95, 94-97, 94-96) to an opponent that upset Mexican iconJulio Cesar Chavez (102-3-2) only three years later.

Showing the same resiliency that stayed with Rivera his entire career, two fights later Rivera stoppedGilberto Flores in two rounds to capture the International Boxing Organization (IBO) world welterweight championship. Rivera extended his new win streak to seven, before losing back to back fights. Four fights later, selv, Rivera registered his first statement victory in 2001, banke udFrankie Randall (55-10-1) i 10^th round to retain his North American Boxing Association (Også) crown in his first defense.

Now promoted by legendary Don King, Rivera traveled across the Atlantic Ocean in September 2003 to Germany, where few Americans were able to win. Rivera proved early that he meant business, dropping previously undefeatedMichel Trabant in the second round en route to winning a 12-round majority decision for the vacant World Boxing Association (WBA). His reign, dog, didn’t last long. In his first defense, Rivera lost a 12-round split decision at home in Worcester to challengerLuis Collazo (24-1)

Rivera moved up one weight class for his next fight, showing the resiliency that was a staple during his career for his next fight, also at home, against WBA junior middleweight World championAlexandro Garcia (25-1).

In his next fight and first defense of his third world title, Rivera was stopped for the first time in his pro career, by new champTravis Simms (24-0), and then he was knocked out byDaniel Santos (24-0) in round eight of their WBA junior middleweight title eliminator.

Rivera retired in 2008 only to make a comeback in 2001, after which he retired again until returning for two fights in Worcester to complete his pro career with 50 slagsmål, the last coming at the age of 46.

“Jose’s USA Boxing experiences shaped him into the man of character he is today, både i og uden for ringen,"SagdeChris Cugliari, USA Boxing Alumni Director. “He took the road less traveled for a world champion, and in doing so he showcased his toughness and perseverance that made him a great example for today’s USA Boxers.”

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Skabt for at være mester for livet, gensidigt fordelagtige forhold mellem USA Boxing og dets alumner, –boksere, embedsmænd, trænere og boksefans — Alumniforeningen forbinder generationer af mestre, inspirerende og give tilbage til USA Boxings fremtidige boksemestre, ind og ud af ringen.

USA Boxing Alumni Association er åben for alle, der elsker boksning og gerne vil forblive forbundet med amatørboksning. Medlemmer får adgang til en bred vifte af særlige begivenheder, der arrangeres af Alumni Association, inklusive dens årlige USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame-reception.

At blive medlem af Alumniforeningen, tilmeld dig blot påalumni@usaboxing.org for en $40.00 kontingent om året. Nye medlemmer får en T-shirt, nøglering og e-wallet.

Rivera was a true working world champion. Few world champions also had full-time jobs during their title reigns. Rivera used vacation time, as well as personal and sick days, when he went to training camp for some of his major fights.

“I always had a good work ethic growing up,” he explained. “When I moved to Worcester at 16 år, I lived by myself: school, work, and then to the Boys & Girls Club to train. I kept the same work ethic I had at 19 when I turned pro. I became a father at 20, so providing for my family was essential. Although it was hard, I knew boxing wasn’t going to last forever, and I was lucky enough to find a good job working for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Trial Courts. It made for long days when I was training, especially when I was fighting for or defending my world championships. In the end, selv, keeping my job was the best decision I could have made for me and my family.”

Rivera. who was an Associate Court Officer for years and promoted last year to Assistant Chief Court Officer, is still involved in boxing. He and his oldest son, A.J. Rivera, own and operate a boxing promotional company, Rivera Promotions Entertainment, to give young fighters in his area opportunities to fight more often and at home. Jose occasionally drops by the Boys & Girls Club to visit his former coaches, Garcia andRocky Gonzalez, to support their young talent. He also goes to his friendKendrick Ball’s gym, Camp Be Right, to give young fighters there a few tips and to keep in shape (not for another comeback).

Jose Antonio Rivera will be best known for his toughness and determination, which led him into a different life, including three world championships and a wonderful life he never would have enjoyed.

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OM USA BOXING: Missionen for USA Boxing skal være at gøre det muligt for USA's atleter og trænere at opnå vedvarende konkurrencedygtig ekspertise, udvikle karakter, støtte boksesporten, og fremme og dyrke olympisk boksning i USA. Ansvaret for USA Boxing er ikke kun at producere olympisk guld, men også overvåge og styre alle aspekter af amatørboksning i USA.

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Live Boxing Returns to Impact Network in July

Juni 4, 2020 FNU47 Efterlad en kommentar

DETROIT, MY (Maj 26, 2020) – Live televised boxing events are scheduled to return on the Impact Network in mid-July as negotiations for fights in Las Vegas, Detroit, Chicago, and Florida for the Bahamas, are all underway as particular cities reopen up for business amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

With social distancing guidelines still in effect, Impact will stage these live boxing shows without fans in attendance. The two-hour broadcast will feature relevant contenders and undefeated prospects who will be in step-up fights.

Impact senior management Bishop Wayne T. Jackson, Terry Arnold, og Royal Jackson agree with their programming partner, Steven Marcano, that it’s time to return to work.

“I’m very excited about the return of boxing programming to Impact Network,"Sagde Bishop Wayne T. Jackson, Direktør, and president of the Impact Network. “Our network is growing immensely, and boxing will be a stable of our channel for years to come. These young men are eager to get back in the ring and we can’t wait to showcase their talent. In July we’ll be broadcasting our next live boxing event on Impact.”

“We are seeing great success with our “Stars and Champions” programming and we believe that momentum will continue forth when we resume live boxing events to Impact in July,"Sagde Royal Jackson, Impact executive producer. “I’m excited about what the future holds for boxing on the Impact Network.”

“We are ready to resume live boxing events and programming on the Impact Network,” stated Steve Marcano af SMM Boxing, whose company is responsible for Impact’s admittance into the sport. “Right now, we are working closely with city officials to bring boxing back in certain states as the COVID-19 lockdown loosens up. If all goes as planned, we will have our next show back on Impact in July.”

“Our next card is being planned for July with several undefeated fighters set to make their Impact debut,"Sagde Rick Torres, head of business and legal affairs for SMM Boxing. “Showcasing rising young stars in the sport is a feature we plan on emphasizing as we march forward with Impact.”

The Impact Network airs across all major cable, satellit, and digital channels. Impact is now broadcasting 24-hours a day, seven days a week, på DIRECTV’s Channel 380 or Channel 268, DISH Network’s Channel 268, Fios TV Channel 787, og Comcast’s Xfinity TV’s Channel 400. Desuden, Impact Network can be viewed digitally on År, Apple TV, Amazon, Google Play, Microsoft, og Sling. All live boxing events can be viewed on the Impact Network websted og mobile app. Please check local listings in your area for more information.
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USA Boxing pays tribute to True Patriot Robert Carmody 1964 Olympic bronze medalist & Soldier killed in Vietnam

Juni 4, 2020 FNU47 Efterlad en kommentar

Colorado Springs, Lap. (Maj 21, 2020) – People all across the United States will rightfully pay respect to fallen military men and women during this Memorial Day weekend. One true American Patriot that USA Boxing will remember forever is 1964 Olympic bronze medalistRobert “Butterball” Carmody, who was killed in action three years later at the height of the Vietnam War.

Born in 1938, Carmody learned to fight on the streets of Brooklyn, where he lived before joining the U.S. Army in 1957, and where he took his first boxing lesson. A natural-born fighter, he was selected to represent the 11^th Airborne Division, even after it was deployed to Germany, after he had earned his airborne wings, and Robert developed into a record 4-time All-Army flyweight champion.

Carmody also captured top honors at the 1962 International Military Sports Council and earned a bronze medal in 1963 at the prestigious Pan American Games. At the 1964 Olympic Boxing Trials, held at the famous New York’s World’s Fair, he upset flyweight favoriteMelvin Miller to earn a spot on the 1964 USA's Olympiske Boksehold.

At the Olympics, Carmody became a close friend of heavyweightJoe Frazier, the lone American to win an Olympic gold medal at the 1964 Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. The smallest and biggest men on the Olympic Team were buddies. Frazier, selvfølgelig, went on to become a Hall of Fame heavyweight champion, who was inducted into the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame this past December.

“He’s the type of guy you really need,” Frazier said in a 2006 ESPN.com interview. “I had some hard times, things was rough, but he was a guy that helped you out a lot. I loved him like a brother.”

Hampered by a bruised hand, the 5’ 2”, 112-pound Carmody had a bye in the opening round, slået udNam Singh Thapa (Nepal) in his first fight, took a decision (4-1) versusOtto Babiasch (Tyskland), and lost in the semifinals by way of a questionable decision (1-4) to the eventual Olympic champion, Fernando Atzon (Italien).

Although he never publicly complained about the decision that may have cost him an Olympic gold medal, Carmody was visibly upset as he headed to the locker room, nårGeneral William Westmoreland hollered to him, “Good job, soldier!” Carmody, selv, turned and reportedly yelled back, “You dumb son of a bitch!"

After the Olympics, Carmody retired from amateur boxing with a 128-12 rekord, returned home and rather than turn pro, he decided to stay in the U.S. Army, training a few teams at the International Military Sports Council, including the U.S. Army squad.

Strings were pulled for the 10-year military veteran, because of his imposing status as an Olympic bronze medalist, he didn’t have to go with his 199^th Light Infantry Brigade when it was deployed to Vietnam. But even though he wasn’t combat trained, due to his training as a boxer, Carmody insisted on deploying with his unit on June of 1967, the day his son, Robert Carmody, Jr. was born.

A few weeks later, Staff Sergeant Carmody’s unit. D Troop of the U.S. 17^th Calvary Regiment was on a routine six-man foot patrol north of Saigon. They were ambushed by Viet Cong guerillas and five of the six U.S. soldiers were killed, including Carmody, who was posthumously awarded a Bronze Star for valor. He became the first Olympic boxing medalist to die in combat.

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“Robert Carmody’s selflessness and character extends far beyond our sport of Olympic-style amateur boxing,” said Chris Cugliari, USA Boxing Alumni Director. “A warrior in the ring, a hero outside of the ring—he showed the world the very best of what USA Boxing has to offer, and the USA Boxing Alumni Association looks forward to keeping his legacy alive.”

“On this Memorial Day, USA Boxing wants to recognize and honor our fallen heroes who have gave their lives in defense of our country, like Robert Carmody,” stated USA Boxing Executive Director Mike McAtee. “On this Memorial Day, I think it is important to also recognize all who have served in our military, which Billy Ray Cyrus stated, ‘All gave some and some gave all.’ Thank you for your service, we will never forget.”

Olympic Bronze Medal winner to Bronze Star recipient, Robert Carmody was a fighter true and true, as well as a man of tremendous honor, and a legitimate hero.

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