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ERISLANDY Lara & CHARLO TWINS VOLUNTEER AT THE HOUSTON FOOD BANK TO HELP THOSE AFFECTED BY HURRICANE HARVEY

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Charlo Hosts a Public Media Workout to Discuss His October 14 SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® Fight Against Erickson Lubin

 

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HOUSTON (E whitu. 29, 2017) – Unbeaten champion Jermell "Iron te tangata" Charlo visited the Houston Food Bank i runga i te Paraireto meet with volunteers and help prepare boxes of goods for victims of Hurricane Harvey alongside his twin brotherJermall Charlo and Houston-based world champion Erislandy “The American Dream” Lara. The Houston Food Bank presented Jermell with a patch to wear on his shorts during his title defense bout on October 14 ora i runga i SHOWTIME i Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™.

 

After visiting the Food Bank, Charlo met with media at Charlo Boxing & Fitness Club in Sugar Land, Texas in advance of his much-anticipated fight against top contender Erickson "Hammer" Lubin. The fight will serve as the co-main event of the high stakes SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® tripleheader that is headlined by Erislandy Lara defending his title against undefeated Terrell Gausha.

 

Tickets to the event are on sale now and start at $50 (e kore e tae utu e hāngai ana). Tickets can be purchased at ticketmaster.com, barclayscenter.com ranei na roto i te te karanga 800-745-3000. Tickets can also be purchased at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center. E wātea ana pä Group i karanga 844-BKLYN-GP.

 

Here is what Erislandy Lara, Jermell Charlo and Jermall Charlo and had to say Rāmere:

 

ERISLANDY Lara

 

“When they asked me if I was available to come to the Houston Food Bank to volunteer, I didn’t even hesitate. I was in. No matter how busy I am with training camp, I always have time to help for a good cause.

 

“Houston has suffered with Hurricane Harvey. I’ve seen the devastation. Coming to the Food Bank with my wife today is my little grain of sand to help a bigger cause. I come from Cuba, an island that it’s often battered by storms. I’ve seen people lose a lot to Mother Nature. I feel for them.

 

“I don’t think my preparation for this fight has been affected by what happened here in Houston [Hurricane Harvey]. I have endured so much in my life. I had to escape from my homeland to pursue my dream of becoming a professional boxer. I defied the odds and I became a world champion. I got here with hard work and discipline. I’m focused. Nothing distracts me.

 

“Gausha is a good fighter, but he doesn’t know what he signed up for. I’m not a brawler, Ahau i te mau toa– a technical boxer. I went toe-to-toe with some of the best fighters in the division. He’s in for treat.”

 

JERMELL Charlo

 

“I didn’t get a chance to really see my house [during Hurricane Harvey] because I’ve been gone. I’ve been in Dallas training with Errol Spence Jr. and my trainer Derrick James. My uncle wouldn’t tell me anything that’s going on in my gym. Everybody basically was like ‘don’t worry about what’s going on.’ I’m trying to keep my mind off of it. I’m back home, everything is good and that’s all that matters right now.

 

“Erickson Lubin is a crafty young fighter. Ko ia kaha. He’s got some skills. He’s got pop. We’re just going to have to dog it out. Best man wins. Whoever’s in the best shape, whoever’s the strongest fighter, whoever lands the best punches is going to win the fight.

 

“I’m a vet. I’ve been in the game professionally ten years. I grew up in the amateurs. I’ve got the height, I’ve got the size, Au kaha, Au tere ahau.

 

“I’ve fought three southpaws. I’ve knocked them all out. I’ve knocked every southpaw I’ve fought out.

 

“Errol Spence Jr. is the perfect sparring partner. He’s been one of the best sparring partners that I’ve had even when I’m fighting right-handers because of his dominance. He’s very strong, he’s fast and he’s punching.

 

“I’ve got Houston on my back right now – me and my twin brother. If there were more fighters in Houston, we would be a bigger team. We do what we can to try to get boxing back into this city.

 

“Why not get a big fight? I’ve fought 29 whawhai. I’ve fought a lot of prospects. My career has been built up. I beat Olympians. What else do you want me to do? Now it’s time to beat the [Miguel] Cottos and the Canelos [Alvarez] and the Triple G’s [Gennady Golovkin] and whoever else we’ve got to jump in the ring with.

 

“I’m satisfied with [kaiwhakangungu] Derrick James. I actually like the fact that I have to leave to go to a different city to train because I can focus over there. I’m sitting in a home where I just train. I wake up, eat protein, back to training again and then rest. My focus is there.”

 

Charlo JERMALL

“I told my brother that this fight is equivalent to when I fought J-Rock [Julian Williams]. A lot of people are going to doubt him but at the end of the day they’re going to be in his corner cheering him on for the victory.

 

“I told Jermell to continue to work hard and keep striving because it’s going to build our legacy to that next level. It’s going to put us where we need to be to get the best opponents and the biggest fights.

 

“I’m in camp with Ronnie Shields. We’re getting in shape. I’ve been training so I’m just waiting on the next date, the next fight. We’ll see what happens.”

 

 

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Ruben Villa Receives Local Award for Community Building Efforts

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ORANGE, Calif. (Aug. 10, 2017) – Ruben Villa (7-0, 4 Koó), one of boxing’s brightest, young talents in the featherweight division, recently received an award for his community building presence in his hometown of Salinas, Calif.
The Monterey County Board of Supervisors recognized Team Villa Boxing, a non-profit gym, for creating a safe space for low-income youths in East Salinas. Through grants, Team Villa Boxing offers free boxing and physical fitness lessons to select youths.
“I was really surprised that we were honored with the award because we only found out about it the day before,” Villa said. “We are obviously very happy about it, but we don’t do it for the recognition. It’s all about helping the community. There’s not much opportunity out here so we have to give the kids additional chances to succeed.”
“Ruben cares about his community and wants to be a positive role model to the local kids,” said Danny Zamora, Villa’s manager. “The gym offers a safe and productive outlet for young kids and keeps them from getting into trouble.”
For those that are unaware, Salinas has an ongoing struggle with drug related gang violence. The Villa family, in an effort to pull local kids away from a life of crime, formed the gym three years ago. When not conducting training camps in Riverside, Calif., Villa stays sharp at the gym that bears his name.
Villa received the honor as part of the “National Night Out” event hosted by the City of Salinas.
The public awareness event, which drew thousands to the Salinas Soccer Complex, aimed to strengthen community relations with law enforcement and other public safety personnel such as firefighters and first responders.
Villa marks his return to the ring on a Thompson Boxing card Rāmere, E whitu. 22 from the Doubletree Hotel in Ontario, Calif. An opponent will be announced at a later date.
Villa is promoted by Banner Promotions and Thompson Boxing.
No te whakahōunga auau i runga i to tatou whawhai, ngā, me whakatairanga, please check Banner Promotions Facebook Page , and follow us on Instagram and Twitter BannerBoxing.
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Melson to serve as keynote speaker at the New York Future Business Leaders of America Annual State Leadership Conference April 5-7

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New York, NY (April 3, 2017) – Retired professional boxer, present-day motivational speaker and United States Army Public Affairs Reserve Officer, Capt. Boyd Melson will be a keynote speaker at the 2017 Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) State Leadership Conference April 5-7 in Rochester, NY at the Riverside Convention Center.

 

A former WBC-USNBC boxing champion at 154 pauna, Melson helped raise more than $400,000 for Spinal Cord Injury research and other causes between his fight purses and charity galas. I roto i te Maehe, te 2003 West Point graduate completed the Army’s Public Affairs Qualification Course now officially allowing him to serve in the Army Reserve as a Public Affairs Officer. Melson has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for eight years after he completed five years of Active Duty service in the United States Army.

 

As a public and motivational speaker, Melson’s addressed diverse audiences including elementary to college aged students, Army Battalions, Army Corps level leadership, college sports teams, Waimarie 500 companies and religious organizations.

 

I mua i tēnei tau, the well-rounded Melson announced he plans on running for United States Congress during the 2018 elections. Melson, with the help of tremendous individuals on Staten Island, NY stepping up to volunteer their time and space, is currently running free weekly boxing clinics on Staten Island to help men and women battling or overcoming addiction.

 

The largest career student organization in the world, FBLA is for middle school, high school, and college students interested in learning about free enterprise systems. Nationally recognized throughout the United States, FBLA helps prepare students for careers in business and to become better employees and citizens. Melson was told he’ll address 600-800 high school students.

 

Melson will close out the three-day event by providing a half-hour speech to all in attendance. He will also serve as a judge during the FBLA’s student competitions.

 

“I received an email a few months back from the NY FBLA leadership stating that they were present when I spoke at Congressman Patrick Maloney’s Service Academy Nomination Workshop for high schools students,"Ka mea a Melson. “They said that that speech is what prompted them to invite me to speak at this event and share my story. I was told that the theme for this year’s conference is “Suit Up, Step Up.” Well I have a great deal of internal fire I am happy to share with members of our nature’s future attending the conference. I thank the love in this universe dearly for giving me another opportunity to use my abilities hopefully offering a perspective that helps at least one person want to suit up and step up. If I was independently wealthy, I would wish my life would be me traveling around to students each and every day hoping to help them lift their own lives up.”

 

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ANOTHER ONE IN THE BOOKS-THE FLOYD MAYWEATHER JR. FOUNDATION’S 3RD ANNUAL FIGHT-4-FITNESS 5K RUN, 2K WALK, KIDS FUN rere & COMMUNITY DAY EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS!

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Las Vegas (March 16, 2017) Ko te Floyd Mayweather Jr. Foundation (TFMJF) successfully held their 3RD Annual Fight-4-Fitness 5K RUN, 2K WALK, KIDS FUN rere, & Day Community tenei mua Rātapu, at Sunset Park. The goal each year for Fight-4-Fitness is to support the movement toward more active and healthy lifestyles, while forming community alliances where awareness and empowerment serve as the nucleus for an improved quality of life.
“It was important that we put together an event promoting health and fitness awareness and that we got the families involved,” ka mea a Nicole Craig, President of The Floyd Mayweather Jr. Foundation.
Fight-4-Fitness followed its tradition and was kicked off with the 5K race and 2K walk, shortly after, kids lined up at the start line to begin the KIDS FUN RUN. 5K participants were awarded by gender and age group categories 1st i roto i 3RD place, while all kids participating in the KIDS FUN RUN were awarded with a participation medal upon crossing the finish line. Children ages 12 and under had the opportunity to participate in a scavenger hunt, where they were challenged to find items hid throughout the park, te 1st-3RD winning group were presented with great prizes from contributing sponsors: Whakatairanga Mayweather, TMT, GameWorks Las Vegas, and Pole Position.
Immediately following the races was the 3RD Annual Community Day to close the event. Community Day featured outstanding live performances from Las Vegas’ very own Prodigy Dance Group and The Monster Kids. Providing music throughout the event was Las Vegas resident DJ, D-Miles, while HOT 97.5’s Mike P emcee’d the event and kept the crowd entertained. Participants were chosen throughout the event winning prizes ranging from: gift cards, signed boxing gloves, merchandise packs, and a 50/50 cash prize!
A new addition to this year’s event was awarding local Las Vegas Track Clubs with a cash donation prize based on the number of registrants who signed up for their respective club. The first place was awarded to The BG Gators track club, second place went to Vegas Stealth, and coming in third place was the SW Stallions .
Te 3rd Annual Fight-4-Fitness 5K Race, 2K Walk, KIDS FUN rere, & Day Community sponsors included: Whakatairanga Mayweather, The Money Team, Mayweather Sports, SHOWTIME, and Greenspun Media Group.
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For additional information follow on Twitter: @FloydMayweather and @TFMJF, riro i te tahi i runga i Facebook i www.Facebook.com/FloydMayweather a www.Facebook.com/TFMJF, follow on Instagram at Instagram.com/FloydMayweather and Instagram.com/TFMJF.
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THE FLOYD Mayweather JR. FOUNDATIONS PRESENTS: THE 3RDANNUAL FIGHT-4-FITNESS 5K RUN, 2K WALK, KIDS FUN rere & COMMUNITY DAY SUNDAY MARCH 12TH AT SUNSET PARK IN LAS VEGAS

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A FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENT GEARED TOWARD PROMOTING HEALTH & FITNESS AWARENESS WITHIN THE LAS VEGAS COMMUNITY
WHO: Leonard ELLERBE, CEO o Mayweather Whakatairanga
FIGHTERS: Badou Jack, J'Leon Love, Alexis Santiago, Kevin Newman plus more!
TA: THE FLOYD Mayweather JR. FOUNDATION invites the Las
Vegas community and surrounding areas to join us for our 3RD Annual Fight-4-Fitness. The festivities will start off with a 5K race and 2K walk, the scavenger hunt & Kids Fun Run will follow, and Community Day will finish up the event. Fight-4-Fitness will also feature vendors, merchandise booths and a meet & greet with the Mayweather Promotions stable of fighters. Comedian & irirangi tuakiri Mike Pwill host this year’s event while the event also features Las Vegas’ akeDJ D Miles, Prodigy Dance Group, a live step show from UNLV’s Zeta Phi Beta, a The Monster Kids!
No: SABATI, MARCH 12TH
Te 2017 event day schedule (all times PT):
8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. – Participant registration/check-in
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. – Kids Scavenger Hunt
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. – 5K Run & 2K Walk
11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. – Kids Fun Run
11:30 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Awards Ceremony
11:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. – Day Community
HEA: SUNSET PARK
2601 East Sunset Road
Las Vegas, NV 89120
Te 3rd Annual Fight-4-Fitness 5K Race, 2K Walk, KIDS FUN rere, & Day Community sponsors to date include: Whakatairanga Mayweather, The Money Team, Mayweather Sports, SHOWTIME, and Greenspun Media Group. I tēnei tau, a portion of registration proceeds will go toward local Las Vegas track teams, and the top 3 track teams with the highest registration participation will also be presented with a cash prize for their respective teams: 1st place will receive a donation of $5000, 2nd place will receive a donation of $3,000, me te 3RD place team will receive a donation of $2,000.
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For additional information follow on Twitter: @FloydMayweather and @TFMJF, riro i te tahi i runga i Facebook i www.Facebook.com/FloydMayweather a www.Facebook.com/TFMJF, follow on Instagram at Instagram.com/FloydMayweather and Instagram.com/TFMJF.
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THE FLOYD Mayweather JR. FOUNDATION PRESENTS THE 3rdANNUAL “FIGHT 4 FITNESS” 5K RUN, 2K WALK, KIDS FUN rere & COMMUNITY DAY SUNDAY, MARCH 12TH AT SUNSET PARK IN LAS VEGAS

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Las Vegas (March. 7, 2017) Ko te Floyd Mayweather Jr. Foundation’s (TFMJF) 3RD Annual Fight-4-Fitness 5K Run, 2K Walk, Kids Fun Run, and Community Day is scheduled for this Sunday, March 12th i Sunset Park i roto i te Las Vegas.
I tēnei tau, Ko te Floyd Mayweather Jr. Foundation, plans to unite runners and families within the Las Vegas community and surrounding communities in with a day filled with events geared toward the whole family. The festivities will start off with a 5K race and 2K walk, the Kids Fun Run will follow with Community Day serving as the last event of the day. The races are followed by an awards ceremony honoring the top 5K Race participants in each age category.
Fight-4-Fitness will also feature great healthy food options, vendors, a merchandise booth, kids scavenger hunt, live performances, physical activities geared toward fitness and fun, PLUS MORE! Comedian & irirangi tuakiri, Mike P, will host this year’s event while the event also features performances by DJ D. Miles, The Monster Kids, Prodigy Dance Group, and appearances from several Mayweather Promotions’ boxing stars: Badou Jack, J'Leon Love, Alexis Santiago, Kevin Newman, Charvis Holifield, me te ake!
“We’re looking forward to putting on our 3RD Fight-4-Fitness event in the Las Vegas Community,” says Nicole Craig, President of The Floyd Mayweather Jr. Foundation. “It’s vital that we get the word out about our Fight-4-Fitness event, which helps to spread health and fitness awareness in a fun interactive way, with a common goal to live longer and feel better We look forward to promoting healthy living through this event for many years to come!
Fight-4-Fitness is a movement toward good health through the possibilities of change that can enhance one’s own life and the lives of those around them. Participating in the Fight-4-Fitness event can be the catalyst needed to create a vigorous, fiefia, me te hapori Las Vegas hauora. This unique experience invites all members of the community to run/walk independently or with friends, te utuafare, a hoa.
Te 2017 event day schedule:
  • 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. – Participant registration/check-in
  • 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. – Kids Scavenger Hunt
  • 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. – 5K Run & 2K Walk
  • 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. – Kids Fun Run
  • 11:30 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Awards Ceremony
  • 11:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. – Day Community
Registration dates and fees are listed below:
  • March 1st– March 10th: $45 5K/ $35 2K/ $15 Kids Fun Run/ $20 Day Community
  • Same Rēhita Day: $60 5K/ $50 2K/ $20 Kids Fun Run/ $20 Day Community
Te 3rd Annual Fight-4-Fitness 5K Race, 2K Walk, KIDS FUN rere, & Day Community sponsors to date include: Whakatairanga Mayweather, The Money Team, Mayweather Sports, SHOWTIME, and Greenspun Media Group. I tēnei tau, a portion of registration proceeds will go toward local Las Vegas track teams, and the top 3 track teams with the highest registration participation will also be presented with a cash prize for their respective teams. First place winners will receive a donation of $5,000, 2nd place will receive a donation of $3,000 me te 3RD place team will receive a donation of $2,000.
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For more information follow on Twitter @FloydMayweather and @TFMJF, riro i te tahi i runga i Facebook i www.Facebook.com/FloydMayweather a www.Facebook.com/TFMJF, follow on Instagram at Instagram.com/FloydMayweather and Instagram.com/TFMJF.
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THE FLOYD Mayweather JR. FOUNDATION PRESENTS THE 3RD ANNUAL “FIGHT-4-FITNESS” 5K RACE, 2K WALK, KIDS FUN rere, & COMMUNITY DAY

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SABATI, MARCH 12 AT Sunset PARK i Las Vegas
Las Vegas (January 24, 2017) Ko te Floyd Mayweather Jr. Foundation (TFMJF) is proud to announce their 3RD Annual Fight-4-Fitness 5K Race, 2K Walk, Kids Fun Run, and Community Day taking place Sunday, March 12 i Sunset Park i roto i te Las Vegas. This event is intended to support the movement toward more active and healthy lifestyles, while forming community alliances where awareness and empowerment serve as the nucleus for an improved quality of life.
I tēnei tau, Ko te Floyd Mayweather Jr. Foundation, plans to unite runners and families within the Las Vegas community and surrounding communities in an eventful day filled with events geared toward the whole family. The festivities will start off with a 5K race and 2K walk, the Kids Fun Run will follow, and Community Day to commence the event. Tamariki, tau 12 a i raro i, can take part in a fun-filled scavenger hunt before the Kids Fun Run (one half mile run). The races are followed by an awards ceremony honoring the top 5K Race participants in each age category.
Fight-4-Fitness will also feature great healthy food options, vendors, merchandise booths, photo-booths, hui & greet with the Mayweather Promotions stable of fighters, live performances, physical activities geared toward fitness and fun, PLUS MORE!
For more information and to stay connected, follow us on social media: @TFMJF on Twitter,@TFMJF on Instagram, a ki runga kiFacebook: www.Facebook.com/TFMJF
The full race day schedule is listed below:
  • 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. -5K Race, 2K Walk, Kids scavenger hunt
  • 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Kids Fun Run & Awards Ceremony
  • 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. – Day Community
Registration for these activities can be completed at www.tfmjf.org/events. Full registration dates and fees are listed below:
  • January 24th-January 31st: $30 5K/$25 2K/$15 Kids Fun Run/$20 Community Day
  • February 1st- February 28th: $35 5K/ $30 2K/ $15 Kids Fun Run/ $20 Day Community
  • March 1st– March 12th: $40 5K/ $35 2K/ $20 Kids Fun Run/ $25 Day Community
  • Day of event: $65 5K/ $60 2K/ $25 Kids Fun Run/ $30 Day Community
Online registration is open through March 10th.
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Ring 8 January Meeting Review

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ABOUT KING 8: Ring 8 ka te waru o nga āpiti o i reira he aha mohiotia rite te Veteran National kaimekemeke Association – konei, KING 8 – me te i ēnei rā tonu tumu o te whakahaere: Kaimekemeke Tauturu i kaimekemeke.
KING 8 Kei te tino ngākaunui ana ki te tautoko i te iwi iti waimarie i roto i te hapori mekemeke nei e rapua e te tauturu i roto i ngā o te aufauraa i reti, utu hauora, ranei te mea tika fie ma'u.
Haere i runga i te raina ki te www.Ring8ny.com hoki ētahi atu mōhiohio e pā ana ki KING 8, te rōpū nui o tona ahua i roto i te United States me neke atu i te 350 te mau melo. Utunga mema Annual ko anake $30.00 a e tika ana te melo tata'itahi ki te hakari kuru i KING 8 hui ā-marama, hāunga Hōngongoi me August. Kaimekemeke hohe katoa, runaruna me te ngaio, ki te raihana mekemeke o nāianei pukapuka ranei e tika ana ki te KING haapoupou 8 mema tau. Manuhiri o Ring 8 He mai te mau melo i te utu o te anake $7.00 per person..
NEW YORK (January 23, 2017) – Boxing journalist Steve Farhood was the special guest speaker at last Tuesday night’s Ring 8 monthly meeting held at O’Neill’s Restaurant in Maspeth, New York.
Farhood is being inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame this June. The popular Brooklynite, is the former editor-and-chief of The Ring and KO Magazine, in addition to being a veteran television commentator, including his current role for Showtime’s ShoBox: Ko te Generation New since its inception in 2001. I roto i te 2002, he received the prestigious Sam Taub Award from the Boxing Writers Association of America (BWAA) for Excellence in Broadcasting Journalism.
“The members of Ring 8 enjoyed what Steve Farhood had to say,” Ring 8 peresideni Jack Hirsch mea. “He enlightened them about facets of the boxing business many were unaware of.”
(L-R) – New Ring 8 president Jack Hirsch, guest speaker Steve Farhood and outgoing Ring 8 peresideni Bob Duffy
(Photo courtesy of Stanley Janousek)
Farhood and Duffy are inductees in the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF), which is sponsored by Ring 8, while Hirsch is past president of the BWAA.
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DON KING’S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TURKEY GIVEAWAY BEGINS SATURDAY: NINE CITIES, SEVEN STATES, FIVE DAYS

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Hall o Rongonui kaiwhakatairanga, 85, Plays ‘Santa’ For Needy Families

 

Las Vegas (Dec. 15, 2016) – A 50-year-plus tradition of donating turkeys to needy families around Christmas time will continue this week when legendary Hall of Fame boxing promoter, Don “Only In America” King, will visit nine cities in seven states in five days as part of his annual Christmas Turkey Giveaway that begins tenei Rāhoroi.

The architect and impresario behind the fabled Te Rumble In the Jungle a Thrilla i roto i te Manila and countless other historic classic boxing events, King will dole out the thousands of birds in Cleveland, Nashville, New Jersey, Los Angeles, New York, Palm Beach, Fla., Deerfield Beach, Fla., Miami and Las Vegas.

 

“Our annual turkey giveaway has a special theme this year and that’s to ‘Make America Great Again,’ ’’ King said. “It’s about the veterans. God Bless the veterans and God Bless America!"

 

Below is the schedule for King’s five-day turkey giveaway:

Rāhoroi, Dec. 17

Cleveland, Ohio
Call and Post
11800 Shaker Blvd.
Cleveland, Ohio 44120
Whakapā: Dale Edwards, 216-773-6600

 

Rāhina, Dec. 19

Nashville, Tenn.
Community Care Fellowship
511 S. 8th St.
Nashville, Tenn. 37206
Whakapā: Jimmy Adams, 615-601-4857

 

Newark, N.J.
916 S. Orange Ave.
Newark, N.J. 07106
Whakapā: Carolyn Kelly Shabazz, 862-262-9240

 

New York
National Action Network
106 Te. 145th St.
New York, N.Y.. 10039
Whakapā: Rev. Richardson, 914-572-6343

Rātū, Dec. 20

Los Angeles, Calif.
California Black Museum of Jazz and Blues
4317 Degnan Blvd.
Los Angeles, Calif. 90008
Whakapā: Michelle Patterson, 949-218-4769
Charles Dudley, 213-819-7812

 

Palm Beach, Fla.
Palm Beach Jai Lai
1415 N. 45th St.
Mangonia Park, Fla. 33407
Whakapā: Addie Green, 561-818-1670

 

Deerfield Beach, Fla.
St. Paul United Methodist Church
244 SE 2nd Avenue
Deerfield Beach, Fla. 33441
Whakapā: Jimi Brown, 305-975-7077

 

Miami, Fla.
14500 NE 11th Avenue
North Miami, Fla. 33161
Whakapā: Hans Mardy, 305-307-9073

Wednesday, Dec. 21
Las Vegas, Nev.
325 East Windmill
Las Vegas, Nev. 89123
Whakapā: Eric Brown, 702-325-8134

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“Rauna 7, Operation Knockout” charity event for Randy Couture’s G.I. Foundation Airing this Sunday night on CBS Sports Network

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Las Vegas (Whiringa 25, 2016) – Te “Rauna 7, Operation Knockout” amateur mixed-martial-arts and grappling card, presented by Tuff-N-Uff in association with Neon Star Media, will air TONIGHT (Nov. 27), tīmata i 11 p.m. AND / 8 p.m. PT i runga i CBS Sports Whatunga.
The seventh annual “Operation Knockout,” held last Saturday evening at the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, was created to help Randy Couture’s G.I. Foundation raise funds and awareness for wounded soldiers and their families.
There was something for everyone with nine amateur MMA fights, four of which were for title belts, and six super-fight grappling bouts featuring Bellator’s Ryan Couture, ex-UFC fighter Ulysses Gomez and current UFC fighter Anthony Birchak, former Bellator fighter and active military, Michael Parker, former Lion Fight fighter Fanny Tommasino, and current Combate Americas fighter and former Tuff-N-Uff fighter, Kyra Batara.
Veteran MMA announcers Sean Wheelock, Joey Varner and living legend Couture called all the action live from ringside.
Xtreme Couture G.I. Foundation whakarato tautoko e tika ana, me te ratonga mō hoia i taotū me o ratou hapu, he tokomaha o nei hoki ki amputations pāmamae, te pū, weranga me wharanga hau. One-hundred percent of the proceeds are given as Operation Knockout continues to build on its efforts to raise more money and help more wounded soldiers and their families. With help of its generous sponsors and donations, “Operation Knock” had raised more than $170,000 going into this year’s event.
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