Deerfield Beach, FL (Maart 16, 2023)– Four-time World Champion superstar and Bad Boy of Boxing, Adrien Broner, has teamed up with “Hall of Famer” and the people’s greatest promoter Don King, to bring excitement back into boxing’s forefront.
The super lightweight, weltergewig (140-147 pond) Broner, who hails from the great buckeye state, Cincinnati, Ohio, has been out of the ring since he fought on February 20, 2021, and won a unanimous decision against Jovanie Santiago at the Mohegan Sun in Connecticut.
This momentous signing by the great hall of famer, “my magic lies in my people ties” boxing promoter Don King, with “superstar, exciting bad boy of boxing, Adrien Broner marks the first time the two have teamed up together. “Fantastic boxing excitement is already permeating the boxing atmosphere,”Het King gesê.
Broner was once the youngest fighter at the age of 24 to win four world titles at 130, 135, 140 en 147 pond.
“This phenomenal team-up of superstar “exciting” bad boy of boxing Adrien Broner and the world’s greatest boxing promoter, will give the people what they want–the best of boxing, and the best boxing excitement… capturing the imagination, the heart, and the mind, stimulating the boxing imagination’s begging the all-important question, when is the next event?,”Het King gesê.
“Adrien is ready and excited to show his championship skills once again for the delight of the great boxing fans,” said King.
“I have a fantastic camp with Kevin Cunningham, and I can hardly wait to get back into the ring again,” said Broner. “Winning a world title and constantly defending or unifying the titles is what I am aiming to do.”
“As his proud promoter drops the gauntlet to all the other promoters and challenges them to bring forth their best fighters to (Ontmoet) fight super star bad boy of boxing Adrien Broner. Bob Arum, Frank Warren, Al HAYMON, Eddie Hearn, and any other promoter with a hot commodity champion, we welcome them all,”Het King gesê.
DEERFIELD BEACH, FL (November 26, 2021)—Homecoming At Last! The fight for the forgotten people (the homeless, poor, and downtrodden people) will benefit from this championship doubleheader.
The world’s greatest boxing promoter, Don King, will return to his home state of Ohio on Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, as he presents another blockbuster for the forgotten people, who won’t be forgotten any more, world championship fight pitting WBC Cruiserweight Champion Ilunga Junior Makabu and the number one challenger, WBC Silver Champion Thabiso Mchunu.
The WBC world championship fightfor the love of the people, will be held at the W.D. Packard Music Hall in Warren, OH. In addition to Makabus-Mchunu, a special 10-round heavyweight sensational attraction will pit undefeated Jonathan Guidry (18-0-2, 10 Uitklophoue) of Dulac, Louisiana risking his perfect record against Alonzo Butler (34-3-2, 25 Uitklophoue) of Chattanooga, TN. King, who represents Makabu, came to an agreement with Mchunu’s representatives on the 12-round world championship fight, and the winner will advance to fight Mexico’s great champion Canelo Alvarez in the month of May.
Alvarez will be ringside in Warren, OH to see who his next opponent will be.
“This is going to be one action packed WBC world championship fight with a very big fight on the horizon for the winner,”Het King gesê. “They are both warriors and this war for the recognition of the homeless will start the new year in grand style, recognizing the homeless, and helping others.”
Makabu (28-2 met 25 Uitklophoue) is from the Democratic Republic of The Congo, defended his championship in his hometown of Kinshasa as he stopped Nigeria’s Olanrewaju Durodola with two solid left hooks in the seventh round last December.
Makabu, who has won his last nine decisions, won the vacant title on Jan. 31, 2020 in winning a unanimous decision against Michael Cieslak.
Thabiso (23-5, 13 Uitklophoue), who hails from South Africa and is nicknamed “The Rock”, became the WBC Silver Titlist with a unanimous decision over Denis Lebedev on Dec. 21, 2019. He last defended his title and scored another unanimous victory over Evgeny Tishchenko on March 27, 2021. Thabiso has won his last four fights.
Deerfield Beach, Fla. (April 19, 2021)—Hall of Fame boxing promoter Don King has sent a Cease & Desist letter to undefeated heavyweight boxer Christopher Lovejoy, claiming he is under an exclusive promotional agreement with Don King Promotions and not permitted to enter any future fights without King’s consent.
Recent media reports have stated that Lovejoy is currently in Germany and has agreed to face the WBA champion in recess Mahmoud Charr on May 15 in Hamburg, Duitsland.
Trevor Bryan recently won the WBA heavyweight title after Charr disregarded the WBA and was not allowed in the United States due to Homeland Security visa denial of the Syrian.
The letter demands that Lovejoy (19-0, 19 Uitklophoue), who had previously announced his retirement from boxing, not participate in the bout with Charr or any other future bout or opponent.
“It is unconscionable, illegal, and unethical for you to participate in this May 15, 2021 bout or any bout without DKP’s expressed, written permission and consent,” the letter from King’s lawyer’s states. “Participating in any bout without DKP’s expressed written consent is … willfully breaching the Promotional Agreement and exposes those you have entered into agreement with for your services as a professional fighter to extreme legally liability, as they too are aware that you are under contract to DKP.”
The letter goes on to state, “If you have in fact signed to fight Charr as you proclaim and has been reported in these media reports, you have intentionally, willfully, and maliciously breached your exclusive, world-wide promotional agreement with DKP.”
Lovejoy, 37, lives and trains in Las Vegas. Alle 19 of Lovejoy’s pro fights since February of 2016 have taken place in Tijuana, Mexiko.
Deerfield Beach, FL (September 30, 2019)—Die wêreld se grootste bokspromotor, Don King, kan binnekort weer na die Demokratiese Republiek van die Kongo terugkeer, voorheen bekend as Zaire.
King het die Kongo se Ilunga Makabu onderteken (26-2), wie is die WBC se nommer een-kandidaat vir die vakante kruisgewigkampioenskap.
'Ek het van Frankryk af gereis, en Makabu van die Kongo, om hier in Florida met Don King te vergader,”Sê mede-bestuurder Tarik Saadi. 'Ek het die grootste vegter in die wêreld met die grootste promotor in die wêreld en vandag gekoppel, saam, ons teken vir die toekoms van Junior Makabu. ”
'Ek is verheug oor die geleentheid om Ilunga Makabu te help om 'n wêreldkampioen te word,”Het King gesê. 'Hy is 'n baie talentvolle vegter, wat die beste verdienste is vir 'n skoot op die WBC-gordel en ons sal alles doen om sy kampioensdroom te bewaarheid.
Kazakhstan se Beibut Shumenov, WBA Cruiserweight Champion sal sy titel op dieselfde skou verdedig, wat groot afwagting en opwinding sal skep vir die twee wenners van die WBA en WBC wat mekaar ontmoet vir 'n eenwording langs die pad?
'Ek wil graag Makabu se titelgeveg na sy tuisland bring en dit bevorder 5 kampioenskapstryde, 'n boks ekstravaganza met 'n WBA Swaargewig kampioenskapstryd en 2 cruiserweight kampioenskap bouts; Makabu veg vir die WBC-wêreldkampioenskap vir kruisgewig en 'n vroulike kampioenskapstryd, Nigerië se eie Helen Joseph, die Iron Lady en nog 'n kampioenskapstryd wat aangewys moet word. ”
'Ek wil een van die mees gerespekteerde vegbestuurders bedank, Lee Holliday, omdat hy Makabu en sy bestuurder gebring het, Tarik Saadi saam met ons. Ons sien daarna uit om saam met Ferdinand Luyoyo te werk, die president van die Boksfederasie van die Demokratiese Republiek van die Kongo. ”
'Ons is baie bly om met Don King te onderteken en van die beste te leer,'Sê Saadi. "Ek is baie bly om in Miami te wees om saam te werk om Afrika en Kongo op die wêreldkaart te boks."
Makabu het sewe agtereenvolgende gevegte gewen, die laaste komende Aug.. 24, toe hy 'n meerderheidsbesluit teen Aleksei Papin gekry het om sy WBC Silver Cruiserweight-titel te behou. Hy het geslaag 24 uitklophoue in sy 26 oorwinnings teen twee verliese. Een van sy twee verliese het in Mei tydens 'n WBC-kampioenskap vir cruiserweight aan Tony Bellew in Liverpool plaasgevind 29, 2016.
The Rumble in the Jungle II
'N Groet aan grootsheid, 'n Extravaganza vir Wêreldvrede met 5 Wêreldkampioenskap bokswedstryde en 'n wêreldklas musiekfees; konsert en kunstenaars, plaasvind in die week wat gelei het tot die geveg. Ons sal die viering vier en hulde bring aan die 45ste herdenking van die stryd tussen die GROOTSTE VAN ALLE TYE, MUHAMMAD ALI EN DIE STERKMAN VAN BOXING, SWAAR GEWIGKAMPIOEN, GEORGE VOORMAN. NOU, kom ons maak gereed vir Rumble in the Jungle II wat die wêreldvrede nastreef.
NYSBHOF Klas 2019: (L-R – sit) – Bob Jackson, John McKaie, Dick DiVeronica, Regilio krans, Don King en Michal Olajidfe; (L-R – staande) – Ring 8 president Charles Norkus, Jr., Monte Barrett, Arthur Mercante, Jr., Steve Albert en NYSBHOF president Bob Duffy
(Alle foto's deur Peter Frutkoff / NYSBHOF)
Onnavolgbare promotor Don King het die 24-lid Klas van 2019 in die NYSBHOF
NEW YORK (April 30, 2019) – 'N Rekordgetal opkoms vereer die Klas van 2019 by hierdie afgelope agtste jaarlikse New York Staat Boxing Hall of Fame Sondag se (NYSBHOF), geborg deur Ring 8, by Russo se On the Bay in Howard Beach, New York.
“Ons het ons grootste bywoning, 402 mense,” 'n gelukkige en trotse NYSBHOF president Bob Duffy gesê by die geleentheid. “Dit is die manier waarop ons wys ons waardering met hierdie spesiale band vir hierdie New Yorkers vir wat hulle boks gegee het deur die jare. Te danke aan 'n baie volke’ pogings is dit ons agtste jaar. Ek hoop ons kan 'n ander doen 50. Ek wil graag almal van hierdie inductees dankie, en familielede hul vir hul ondersteuning. Dit gaan alles oor familie.”
Lewende boksers op pad na die NYSBHOF sluit (Bronx-gebore) drie keer, twee-afdeling wêreldkampioen Wilfredo Benitez (53-8-1, 31 Uitklophoue), (Hempstead) WBO super veergewig-wêreldkampioen Rogelio Tuur (46-4-1, 30 Uitklophoue), (Bronx) 1968 U.S. Olimpiese Davey Vasquez (19-15, 6 Uitklophoue), WBO super middelgewig-wêreldtitel uitdagerMichael Olajide (27-5, 19 Uitklophoue), van Manhattan, New York welterweight Dick DiVeronica(44-13-1, 13 Uitklophoue), en Queens’ wêreld swaargewig titel uitdager Monte Barrett (35-11-2, 20 Uitklophoue).
Postuum deelnemers word ingelyf is (Bronx) drie-time liggewig wêreldkampioenJimmy Carter (84-31-9, 34 Uitklophoue), Brooklyn welterweight al “Bummy” Davis (65-10-4, 46 Uitklophoue), (Schenectady) wêreld welterweight kampioen Marty Serwo (47-4-2, 14 Uitklophoue), (Bronx) wêreld swaargewig titel uitdager Roland LaStarza (57-9, 27 Uitklophoue), Brooklyn wêreld liggewig-kampioen Paddy DeMarco (75-26-3, 8 Uitklophoue )en Lower East Side liggewigte se Manhattan Sid Terris (94-13-5, 12 Uitklophoue) en Leach “Die geveg Tandarts” Kwaad (35-10-4, 22 Uitklophoue).
Lewende nie-deelnemers op pad na die NYSBHOF is New York City-gebaseerde promotor Don King, spoel regter John McKaie, skeidsregter Arthur Mercante, Jr. Brooklyn sportscasterSteve Albert, en Bronx afrigter Bob Jackson.
Postuum nie-deelnemer inductees is Utica Match Dewey Fragetta, Crown, koninginne skeidsregter Johnny LoBianco, Garden City skeidsregter Wayne Kelly, spoel sportman Harry Hill, bekroonde joernalis Jimmy kanon, van Manhattan se Upper East Side, en NYSAC amptelike / voormalige NABF president Joe Dwyer, van Brooklyn.
Elke bywoon opgeroepene (of direkte afstammeling van) ontvang 'n persoonlike ontwerp gordel om aan te dui sy of haar inlywing in die NYSBHOF.
Die 2019 inductees is deur die NYSBHOF nomineer komiteelede gekies:Randy Gordon, Henry Hascup, Don Majeski, Ron McNair, en Neil Terens.
Alle boksers wat nodig is onaktief te wees vir ten minste drie jaar om in aanmerking te kom vir NYSBHOF induksie, en al inductees moes woon in die staat New York vir 'n beduidende gedeelte van hul boks loopbaan of gedurende die fleur van hul onderskeie loopbaan.
inductees’ KWOTASIES & PICTURES
Bob Jackson: “Dit is moeilik om in tye soos hierdie om te praat wanneer vereer deur vriende. Dit was 'n groot run. Ek woon op herinneringe en ek het duisende. Hulle hou my aan die gang. Moet nooit opgee nie, hou altyd pons.”
(L-R) aanbieder Vinny Maddalone & 2019 NYSBHOF opgeroepene Bob Jackson
Regilio Tuur: “Ek was 'n swart kind van Holland veg in die Olimpiese Spele. Pretty much 'n niemand die stryd teen die VS. kampioen. Hulle het my terugkeer vliegtuigkaartjie voordat ek selfs geveg omdat hulle al my opponent was ongelooflik. Ek opgelei om hom te beveg, 'n hotklou, vir 'n jaar en het 'n groot stryd hand dat niemand geweet van. Ek wou American te kom en maak deur pa trots. Ek afgetree het uit die voor-) onoorwonne en maak 'n klomp geld. Ek is vandag vereer. Ek het 'n goeie bestuurder, Stan Hoffman, wat is 'n man wat ons mense gemaak. Staan hier vandag is 'n droom.”
John McKaie: “Ek het 'n groot taak en word vereer vir iets wat ek regtig baie lief vir doen is 'n groot eer. Ek wil graag verskeie kommissies dankie vir lisensiëring my, maar New York is my huis. Ek wil graag al die boksers bedank omdat dit was 'n plesier om dit te veroordeel.”
L-R) – Aanbieder Melvina Latham, 2019 NHSBHOF opgeroepene John McKaie en NYSBHOF president Bob Duffy
Monte Barrett: “Baie geluk aan almal hier. Daar is so baie geskiedenis in hierdie kamer. Ek het in die boks was 18 jaar en het 'n uitgesoekte geheue, maar daar so baie wonderlike ervarings en prestasies gewees. Ek is lief vir hierdie man (afrigter Jimmy Glenn). Baie bestuurders het nie eens vra hoe jy doen. My bestuurder was die groot Stan Hoffman. Hy het vir my $50,000, $3000 'n maand en 'n ander $1000 vir versekering sonder 'n kontrak. Stan sê: 'Hoe gaan dit? Ek glo in jou en is lief vir jou.’ In 2005, Ek is met 'n argument met Don King oor geld. Hy het gesê, "Die lewe is 'n onderhandeling.’ Wel, Ek is nou onderhandel, en ek is in die Hall of Fame.”
(L-R) – Aanbieder Melvina Latham, 2019 NHSBHOF opgeroepene Monte Barrett en sy vrou, Kshnek, en NYSBHOF president Bob Duffy
Arthur Mercante, Jr.: “Wat 'n groot eer dit is deur Ring te erken 8 en die boks gemeenskap. In 2012, My pa was ingelyf in die New York Boxing Hall of Fame Nou is hy afkyk vandag en hy is so trots. Ek het die Golden Gloves op die ouderdom van 17. Un die kwarteindronde ek verloor 'n groot vegter en Hall van Famer, Juan LaPorte. Soos enige bokser, Ek het gedink dat ek gewen het, en wou aa rematch. My pa het my vertel ek het nie daarvan pad werk en net verloor 'n drie-ronde stryd. Hy het gevra of ek wil graag 'n skeidsregter wees. Ek het begin in 1979 en my pa het my werk vyf jaar voordat hy pro. Ek het so baie groot gevegte ref, insluitende een op dieselfde kaart met my pa by Radio City Music Hall. My grootste stryd was Lennox Lewis versus Evander Holyfield.”
(L-R) – 2019 NYSBHOF opgeroepene Arthur Mercante, Jr. en aanbieder James Mercante
Michael Olajide: “Ek is regtig geëerd om hier te wees vandag. My geskiedenis in boks gaan terug 'n bietjie nou. Daar is niks beter te vereer deur diegene wat 'n deel van jou beroep. Dankie. Ek het 'n ongelooflike reis gehad: Liverpool na Kanada na New York. Boks het my so baie gegee. Ek sou nie die persoon wat ek is sonder boks wees. Om te lewe is om te veg. Boks en lewe is sinoniem”
(L-R) – Aanbieder Jack Hirsch en 2019 NYSBHOF opgeroepene Michael Olajide
Steve Albert: “Dit is 'n geweldige eer om vereer deur hierdie ligte. Om erken te word in jou eie staat is spesiaal. Dit is 'n viering van al New York. ek het gewerk 23 jaar vir Showtime Championship Boxing, uit 1987-2010, en die mees dramatiese was Corrales-Castillo ek, een van die grootste gevegte van alle tye. Ek het die sien die wêreld as gevolg van boks, maar dit was die ligter oomblikke Ek onthou die meeste. Slegs in boks het jy hierdie karakters en ongelooflike ervaring.”
(L-R) – Aanbieder Randy Gordon en 2019 NYSBHOF opgeroepene Steve Albert
Don King: “Slegs in Amerika, reg? Ek is bly om te word ingelyf in die staat New York Boxing Hall of Fame. O het in boks met Muhammad Ali vir sy eerste geveg en hy het by my. 'N Swart en 'n Jood, my en Al Braverman, rewolusie boks. Mario Cuomo het ek my lisensie te bevorder in New York. Een van ons drie ampte was by 30 Rockefeller Center uitsig oor die groot stad. New York is 'n groot stad en gebly, so goed hulle twee keer vernoem dit, New York, New York. Ek is trots en bevoorreg om al die jong manne en vroue hier vereer. Ek is so trots om ingelyf met hulle vandag. Ek is hier omdat New York so 'n belangrike rol gespeel in my loopbaan. Ek is bly om hier te wees vandag om hierdie toekenning te aanvaar. Ek het my gordel!”
Aanbieder Don Majeski, 2019 NYSBHOF opgeroepene Don King en Seremoniemeester Dave Diamante
NYSBHOF
Klas 2012: Carmen Basilio, Mike McCallum, Mike Tyson, Jake LaMotta, Riddick Bowe, Carlos Ortiz, Vito Antuofermo, Emile Griffith, “Sugar” Ray Robinson, Gene Tunney, Benny Leonard, Tony Canzoneri, Harold Lederman, Steve Acunto, Jimmy Glenn, Gil Clancy, Ray ARCEL, Nat Fleischer, Bill Gallo en Arthur Mercante, Sr.
Klas 2013: Jack Dempsey, Johnny Dundee, Sandy Saddler, Maxie Rosenbloom, Joey Archer, Iran Barkley, Mark Breland, Bobby Cassidy, Doug Jones, Junior Jones, James “Buddy” McGirt, Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, Bob Arum, Shelly Finkel, Tony Graziano, Larry Merchant, Teddy Brenner, Mike Jacobs, Tex Rickard en Don Dunphy.
Klas 2014: Floyd Patterson, Tracy Harris Patterson, Billy Backus, Kevin Kelley, Juan LaPorte, Gerry Cooney, Mustafa Hamsho, Howard Davis, Jr., Lou Amber, Jack Britton, Terry McGovern, Teddy Atlas, Lou DiBella, Steve Farhood, Gene Moore, Angelo Prospero, Whitey Bimstein, Ide D'Amato, William Muldoon en Tom O'Rourke.
Klas 2015: Saul Mamby, Joey Giamba, Johnny Persol, Harold Weston, Lonnie Bradley, Paul Berlenbach, Billy Graham, Frankie Genaro, Bob Miller, Tommy Ryan, Jimmy Slattery, Bob Duffy, Mike Katz, Tommy Gallagher, Bruce Silverglade, Charley Goldman, Jimmy Johnston, Cedric Kushner, Harry Markson, Damon Runyon en Al Weill.
Klas 2016: Aaron Davis, Charles Murray, Vilomar Fernandez, Edwin Viruet, Hector “macho” Camacho, Rocky Graziano, Rocky Kansas, Joe Lynch, Joe Miceli, Ed Brophy, Joe DeGuardia, Randy Gordon, Dennis Rappaport, Howie Albert, Freddie Brown, Howard Cosell, Ruby Goldstein en Jimmy Jacobs.
Klas 2017: Gaspar Ortega, Renaldo “Mnr.” Snipes, Doug Dewitt, “Die Bronx Bomber” Alex Ramos, Dick Tiger, Jose Torres, “nonpareille” Jack Dempsey, Don Majeski, Ron Katz, Stan Hoffman, Bobby Bartels, Hank Kaplan, Al Gavin, Arthur Donovan en Dan Parker.
Klas 2018: Lou “heuning Boy” Valley, Jake Rodriguez, Terrence Alli, “Baby” Joe MESI, Kid Chocolate, James J. “gentleman Jim” Corbett, Jack McAuliffe, Billy Costello, Melio Bettina Ralph “Tiger” Jones, Charley Norkus, Dave Anderson, Pete Brodsky, plante Goldman, Bobby Goodman, Melvina Lathan, Ron Scott Stevens, Johnnie Addie, Johnny Bos, Murray Goodman, Bert Randolph Sugar en Sam Taub.
Don King, Jimmy kanon, Jimmy Carter & Wilfredo Benitez headline Class of 2019 inductees
NEW YORK (April 22, 2019) – CANASTOTA, New York welterweight Dick DiVeronicaembodies the true spirit of the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame: New Yorkers honoring New Yorkers for their accomplishments and achievements in boxing.
DiVeronica will be part of a 24-member Class of 2019 inducted at the eighth annual NYSBHOF induction dinner thisSondag middag (12:30-5:30 namiddag. EN), by Russo se On The Bay in Howard Beach, New York.
“This is what the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame is about, honoring and remembering men and women who devoted their time and energy to our beloved sports,” NYSBHOF president Bob Duffy gesê. “We thank all of them and their families for sharing these special people with us.”
Limited tickets are still available, geprys teen $125.00 per volwassene en $60.00 vir kinders (onder 16), en sluit in 'n volledige brunch en cocktail uur by aankoms, begin by 12:30 namiddag. EN, sowel as aandete (primarib, vis of pluimvee) en open bar die hele dag. Tickets are available to purchase by contacting Duffy at 516.313.2304 of depcomish@aol.com. Gaan op die lyn by www.Ring8ny.com Vir meer inligting oor die staat New York Boxing Hall of Fame.
DiVeronica fought professionally between 1958-1972, opstel van 'n 44-31-1 (13 Uitklophoue) record as a welterweight contender. He was stopped only twice in 58 pro gevegte, once by NYSBHOF charter (2012) inducteeEmile Griffith.
“This wasn’t expected (NYSBHOF induction) and we’re all super excited,” DiVeronica’s daughter Theresa commented. “We live in the same town as the International Boxing Hall of Fame, but my father will never be inducted into that Hall of Fame because he was never a world champion, only a contender. Billy Backus (undisputed world welterweight champion in 1971-72) is from Canastota, te. He and my father never fought because they didn’t want the hometown fighter losing. My father was a humble guy and we’re so happy to have him recognized by the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame.”
DiVeronica will now join Backus, who was a member of the Class of 2014, in the NYSBHOF. Boxing was incredibly important in DiVeronica life in and out of the ring. He started a boxing club in Germany while stationed there in the U.S. Army. He even met his wife at the famed 5ste St. Gym in Miami. Dick was staying there at the home of a relative, right next door to where his future wife lived. One day he asked her out and eventually they were married and starting a family back in Canastota.
“My family is so excited,” Theresa added. “We’ll be there for the induction ceremony, even my older sister from Germany.”
Other living boxers heading into the NYSBHOF include (Bronx-gebore) drie keer, twee-afdeling wêreldkampioen Wilfredo Benitez (53-8-1, 31 Uitklophoue), (Hempstead) WBO super veergewig-wêreldkampioen Rogelio Tuur (46-4-1, 30 Uitklophoue), (Bronx) 1968 U.S. Olimpiese Davey Vasquez (19-15, 6 Uitklophoue), WBO super middelgewig-wêreldtitel uitdagerMichael Olajide (27-5, 19 Uitklophoue), van Manhattan, en Queens’ wêreld swaargewig titel uitdager Monte Barrett (35-11-2, 20 Uitklophoue).
Postuum deelnemers word ingelyf is (Bronx) drie-time liggewig wêreldkampioenJimmy Carter (84-31-9, 34 Uitklophoue), Brooklyn welterweight al “Bummy” Davis (65-10-4, 46 Uitklophoue), (Schenectady) wêreld welterweight kampioen Marty Serwo (47-4-2, 14 Uitklophoue), (Bronx) wêreld swaargewig titel uitdager Roland LaStarza (57-9, 27 Uitklophoue), Brooklyn wêreld liggewig-kampioen Paddy DeMarco (75-26-3, 8 Uitklophoue )en Lower East Side liggewigte se Manhattan Sid Terris (94-13-5, 12 Uitklophoue) en Leach “Die geveg Tandarts” Kwaad (35-10-4, 22 Uitklophoue).
Lewende nie-deelnemers op pad na die NYSBHOF is New York City-gebaseerde promotor Don King, spoel regter John McKaie, skeidsregter Arthur Mercante, Jr. Brooklyn sportscasterSteve Albert, en Bronx afrigter Bob Jackson.
Postuum nie-deelnemer inductees is Utica Match Dewey Fragetta, Crown, koninginne skeidsregter Johnny LoBianco, Garden City skeidsregter Wayne Kelly, spoel sportman Harry Hill, bekroonde joernalis Jimmy kanon, van Manhattan se Upper East Side, en NYSAC amptelike / voormalige NABF president Joe Dwyer, van Brooklyn.
Elke bywoon opgeroepene (of direkte afstammeling van) sal 'n spesiaal ontwerp gordel ontvang om aan te dui sy of haar inlywing in die NYSBHOF.
Die 2019 inductees is deur die NYSBHOF nomineer komiteelede gekies:Randy Gordon, Henry Hascup, Don Majeski, Ron McNair, en Neil Terens.
Alle boksers wat nodig is onaktief te wees vir ten minste drie jaar om in aanmerking te kom vir NYSBHOF induksie, en al inductees moes woon in die staat New York vir 'n beduidende gedeelte van hul boks loopbaan of gedurende die fleur van hul onderskeie loopbaan.
NYSBHOF
Klas 2012: Carmen Basilio, Mike McCallum, Mike Tyson, Jake LaMotta, Riddick Bowe, Carlos Ortiz, Vito Antuofermo, Emile Griffith, “Sugar” Ray Robinson, Gene Tunney, Benny Leonard, Tony Canzoneri, Harold Lederman, Steve Acunto, Jimmy Glenn, Gil Clancy, Ray ARCEL, Nat Fleischer, Bill Gallo en Arthur Mercante, Sr.
Klas 2013: Jack Dempsey, Johnny Dundee, Sandy Saddler, Maxie Rosenbloom, Joey Archer, Iran Barkley, Mark Breland, Bobby Cassidy, Doug Jones, Junior Jones, James “Buddy” McGirt, Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, Bob Arum, Shelly Finkel, Tony Graziano, Larry Merchant, Teddy Brenner, Mike Jacobs, Tex Rickard en Don Dunphy.
Klas 2014: Floyd Patterson, Tracy Harris Patterson, Billy Backus, Kevin Kelley, Juan LaPorte, Gerry Cooney, Mustafa Hamsho, Howard Davis, Jr., Lou Amber, Jack Britton, Terry McGovern, Teddy Atlas, Lou DiBella, Steve Farhood, Gene Moore, Angelo Prospero, Whitey Bimstein, Ide D'Amato, William Muldoon en Tom O'Rourke.
Klas 2015: Saul Mamby, Joey Giamba, Johnny Persol, Harold Weston, Lonnie Bradley, Paul Berlenbach, Billy Graham, Frankie Genaro, Bob Miller, Tommy Ryan, Jimmy Slattery, Bob Duffy, Mike Katz, Tommy Gallagher, Bruce Silverglade, Charley Goldman, Jimmy Johnston, Cedric Kushner, Harry Markson, Damon Runyon en Al Weill.
Klas 2016: Aaron Davis, Charles Murray, Vilomar Fernandez, Edwin Viruet, Hector “macho” Camacho, Rocky Graziano, Rocky Kansas, Joe Lynch, Joe Miceli, Ed Brophy, Joe DeGuardia, Randy Gordon, Dennis Rappaport, Howie Albert, Freddie Brown, Howard Cosell, Ruby Goldstein en Jimmy Jacobs.
Klas 2017: Gaspar Ortega, Renaldo “Mnr.” Snipes, Doug Dewitt, “Die Bronx Bomber” Alex Ramos, Dick Tiger, Jose Torres, “nonpareille” Jack Dempsey, Don Majeski, Ron Katz, Stan Hoffman, Bobby Bartels, Hank Kaplan, Al Gavin, Arthur Donovan en Dan Parker.
Klas 2018: Lou “heuning Boy” Valley, Jake Rodriguez, Terrence Alli, “Baby” Joe MESI, Kid Chocolate, James J. “gentleman Jim” Corbett, Jack McAuliffe, Billy Costello, Melio Bettina Ralph “Tiger” Jones, Charley Norkus, Dave Anderson, Pete Brodsky, plante Goldman, Bobby Goodman, Melvina Lathan, Ron Scott Stevens, Johnnie Addie, Johnny Bos, Murray Goodman, Bert Randolph Sugar en Sam Taub.
Arthur Mercante, Jr. was the third man in the ring for the March 13, 1999 world heavyweight title fight at Madison Square Garden between Evander Holyfield and Lennox Louis that ended in a draw
Sondag, April 28, Induksie Aandete
Don King, Jimmy kanon, Jimmy Carter & Wilfredo Benitez headline Class of 2019 inductees
NEW YORK (Maart 20, 2019) – International boxing refereeArthur Mercante, Jr.will join his father, die laat Arthur Mercante, Sr., in the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF) to become the first father-son inducted into the NYSBHOF.
The 24-member Class of 2019 will be inducted at the eighth annual NYSBHOF induction dinner onSondag middag (12:30-5:30 namiddag. EN), April 28, by Russo se On The Bay in Howard Beach, New York.
Mercante, Jr. was an amateur boxer who lost in the 1976 New York Golden Gloves toJuan LaPorte (NYSBHOF inductee, klas van 2014). “I felt I beat him, and I wanted to turn pro,” Mercante, Jr. explained how he got into officiating. “My father said no as long as I lived in his house, but he suggested I try referring.”
Mercante, Jr. started refereeing in 1979 in the amateurs and moved up to the pro ranks in 1984. He has referred 336 gevegte, insluitend 72 title fights. Mercante, Jr. has some wonderful memories, including a humorous story in which he was accidentally punched.
“I was referring a fight (unified world super middleweight title fight, Jan. 14, 2017 at Barclay’s Center in Brooklyn) tussen Badou Jack en James DeGale,” Mercante, Jr. remembered. “I heard the 10-second warning at the end of the sixth round and started counting 5-4-3-2-1. Op dieselfde tyd, Jack hit me in the face with a left hook, and I slipped. Beau asked me if I was alright. I said I was fine. Later, he said that he had hit me with a good shot and that I owned him a good shot. Na afloop van die stryd, he told me I can take a good shot.”
Mercante, Jr. believed the key to be a good referee is breaking apart fighters in clinches and staying out of the picture, because a fight isn’t about the referee.
One of his most memorable moments of his career was working the same show as his father, wat was 81 tyd, for the first time in 1981 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Father worked the main event betweenRoy Jones, Jr. en David Telesco, Mercante, Jr. handled a fight betweenDavid Izon en Derrick Jefferson.
Nou, Mercante, Jr. is heading into the NYSBHOF to join his father. “I never thought I’d be in any Hall of Fame,” Mercante, Jr. kommentaar. “When the call came January 27th (2019) uit Bob Duffy (NYBHOF president), it couldn’t have come at a more special day, because my father would have turned 99 daardie dag.
“Dit is 'n eer, especially going in with this class. I worked a fight between Michael Olajide and Iran Barkley and Michael is getting in this year. Don King, natuurlik, and I worked a lot of shows with Wayne Kelly. Ring 8 has always been a great organization. I’d like to thank everyone involved.”
Lewende boksers op pad na die NYSBHOF sluit (Bronx-gebore) drie keer, twee-afdeling wêreldkampioen Wilfredo Benitez (53-8-1, 31 Uitklophoue), Canastota welterweightDick DiVeronica (44-13-1, 13 Uitklophoue), (Hempstead) WBO super veergewig-wêreldkampioenRogelio Tuur (46-4-1, 30 Uitklophoue), (Bronx) 1968 U.S. Olimpiese Davey Vasquez (19-15, 6 Uitklophoue), WBO super middelgewig-wêreldtitel uitdager Michael Olajide (27-5, 19 Uitklophoue), van Manhattan, en Queens’ wêreld swaargewig titel uitdager Monte Barrett (35-11-2, 20 Uitklophoue).
Postuum deelnemers word ingelyf is (Bronx) drie-time liggewig wêreldkampioenJimmy Carter (84-31-9, 34 Uitklophoue), Brooklyn welterweight al “Bummy” Davis (65-10-4, 46 Uitklophoue), (Schenectady) wêreld welterweight kampioen Marty Serwo (47-4-2, 14 Uitklophoue), (Bronx) wêreld swaargewig titel uitdager Roland LaStarza (57-9, 27 Uitklophoue), Brooklyn wêreld liggewig-kampioen Paddy DeMarco (75-26-3, 8 Uitklophoue )en Lower East Side liggewigte se Manhattan Sid Terris (94-13-5, 12 Uitklophoue) en Leach “Die geveg Tandarts” Kwaad (35-10-4, 22 Uitklophoue).
In addition to Mercante, Jr., other living non-participants heading into the NYSBHOF are New York City-based promoterDon King, spoel regter John McKaie, Brooklyn sportscaster Steve Albert, en Bronx afrigter Bob Jackson.
Postuum nie-deelnemer inductees is Utica Match Dewey Fragetta, Crown, koninginne skeidsregter Johnny LoBianco, Garden City skeidsregter Wayne Kelly, spoel sportman Harry Hill, bekroonde joernalis Jimmy kanon, van Manhattan se Upper East Side, en NYSAC amptelike / voormalige NABF president Joe Dwyer, van Brooklyn.
Elke bywoon opgeroepene (of direkte afstammeling van) sal 'n spesiaal ontwerp gordel ontvang om aan te dui sy of haar inlywing in die NYSBHOF.
Die 2019 inductees is deur die NYSBHOF nomineer komiteelede gekies:Randy Gordon, Henry Hascup, Don Majeski, Ron McNair, en Neil Terens.
Alle boksers wat nodig is onaktief te wees vir ten minste drie jaar om in aanmerking te kom vir NYSBHOF induksie, en al inductees moes woon in die staat New York vir 'n beduidende gedeelte van hul boks loopbaan of gedurende die fleur van hul onderskeie loopbaan.
NYSBHOF
Klas 2012: Carmen Basilio, Mike McCallum, Mike Tyson, Jake LaMotta, Riddick Bowe, Carlos Ortiz, Vito Antuofermo, Emile Griffith, “Sugar” Ray Robinson, Gene Tunney, Benny Leonard, Tony Canzoneri, Harold Lederman, Steve Acunto, Jimmy Glenn, Gil Clancy, Ray ARCEL, Nat Fleischer, Bill Gallo en Arthur Mercante, Sr.
Klas 2013: Jack Dempsey, Johnny Dundee, Sandy Saddler, Maxie Rosenbloom, Joey Archer, Iran Barkley, Mark Breland, Bobby Cassidy, Doug Jones, Junior Jones, James “Buddy” McGirt, Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, Bob Arum, Shelly Finkel, Tony Graziano, Larry Merchant, Teddy Brenner, Mike Jacobs, Tex Rickard en Don Dunphy.
Klas 2014: Floyd Patterson, Tracy Harris Patterson, Billy Backus, Kevin Kelley, Juan LaPorte, Gerry Cooney, Mustafa Hamsho, Howard Davis, Jr., Lou Amber, Jack Britton, Terry McGovern, Teddy Atlas, Lou DiBella, Steve Farhood, Gene Moore, Angelo Prospero, Whitey Bimstein, Ide D'Amato, William Muldoon en Tom O'Rourke.
Klas 2015: Saul Mamby, Joey Giamba, Johnny Persol, Harold Weston, Lonnie Bradley, Paul Berlenbach, Billy Graham, Frankie Genaro, Bob Miller, Tommy Ryan, Jimmy Slattery, Bob Duffy, Mike Katz, Tommy Gallagher, Bruce Silverglade, Charley Goldman, Jimmy Johnston, Cedric Kushner, Harry Markson, Damon Runyon en Al Weill.
Klas 2016: Aaron Davis, Charles Murray, Vilomar Fernandez, Edwin Viruet, Hector “macho” Camacho, Rocky Graziano, Rocky Kansas, Joe Lynch, Joe Miceli, Ed Brophy, Joe DeGuardia, Randy Gordon, Dennis Rappaport, Howie Albert, Freddie Brown, Howard Cosell, Ruby Goldstein en Jimmy Jacobs.
Klas 2017: Gaspar Ortega, Renaldo “Mnr.” Snipes, Doug Dewitt, “Die Bronx Bomber” Alex Ramos, Dick Tiger, Jose Torres, “nonpareille” Jack Dempsey, Don Majeski, Ron Katz, Stan Hoffman, Bobby Bartels, Hank Kaplan, Al Gavin, Arthur Donovan en Dan Parker.
Klas 2018: Lou “heuning Boy” Valley, Jake Rodriguez, Terrence Alli, “Baby” Joe MESI, Kid Chocolate, James J. “gentleman Jim” Corbett, Jack McAuliffe, Billy Costello, Melio Bettina Ralph “Tiger” Jones, Charley Norkus, Dave Anderson, Pete Brodsky, plante Goldman, Bobby Goodman, Melvina Lathan, Ron Scott Stevens, Johnnie Addie, Johnny Bos, Murray Goodman, Bert Randolph Sugar en Sam Taub.
Kaartjies kos $125.00 per volwassene en $60.00 vir kinders (onder 16) en sluit in 'n volledige brunch en cocktail uur by aankoms, begin by 12:30 namiddag. EN, sowel as aandete (primarib, vis of pluimvee) en open bar die hele dag. Tickets are available to purchase by contacting NYSBHOF president Bob Duffy at 516.313.2304 ofdepcomish@aol.com. Advertensies vir die NYSBHOF program is beskikbaar, wat wissel van $80.00 te $200.00, deur kontak met Duffy. Gaan op die lyn by www.Ring8ny.com Vir meer inligting oor die staat New York Boxing Hall of Fame.
OOR RING 8: Gevorm in 1954 deur 'n oud-prizefighter, Jack Grebelsky, Ring 8 is die agtste filiaal van wat toe bekend as die Nasionale Veteraan Boksers Association – vandaar, RING 8 – en vandag leuse die organisasie se oorskot: Boksers Helpende Boksers.
RING 8 is ten volle verbind tot die ondersteuning van minder bevoorregte mense in die boks gemeenskap wat hulp nodig het in terme van die betaling van huur, mediese uitgawes, of wat ook al regverdigbaar behoefte.
Gaan op die lyn te www.Ring8ny.com Vir meer inligting oor RING 8, Die grootste groep van sy soort in die Verenigde State van Amerika, met meer as 350 lede. Jaarlikse ledegeld is slegs $30.00 en elke lid is geregtig op 'n buffet ete by RING 8 maandelikse vergaderings, uitgesluit Julie en Augustus. Alle aktiewe boksers, amateur en professionele, is geregtig op 'n gratis RING 8 jaarlikse lidmaatskap. Gaste van Ring 8 lede is welkom om teen 'n koste van slegs $7.00 per persoon.
LONDON – February 23, 2019 - Chris Eubank Jr. earned a career-defining victory with a hard-fought unanimous decision over British rival and former two-time world champion James DeGale in a super middleweight grudge match Saturday on SHOWTIME from The O2 in London.
Eubank, the son of British boxing legend and former two-division world champion Chris Eubank Sr., floored DeGale twice en route to the clear decision, wat behaal 114-112, 115-112, 117-109. HOOGTEPUNTE VIDEO: https://s.sho.com/2E6mWI8
Working in his first bout with a full-time trainer, Eubank fought a controlled fight. The former world title challenger floored DeGale in a rough moment in the second, stunning his rival with a big left hook against the ropes and flooring him moments later with a strong right cross that sent DeGale to the canvas for just the second fight of his career.
DeGale, who established his championship career as a slick southpaw, was unable to jab at range and couldn’t handle the constant pressure from Eubank. The former Olympic Gold Medalist resorted to lunging from the outside and was largely ineffective on the inside, often clinching while in close quarters.
“I knew he was going to come at me like that,” Eubank said. “He’s a slick southpaw, but my game plan worked. Smart pressure and not getting too ahead of myself. He’s a hell of a fighter, hell of a competitor but at the end of the day my head and my heart won this fight.”
“There was a lot of animosity leading to this fight. Ek het hom vertel, ‘This is my time,’ and it was. He’s a veteran of the game, he throws big shots and he manages to stay up. To get up after those knockdowns is a statement about his tenacity and the type of fighter he is.”
The second knockdown came in the 10steas Eubank landed a powerful left hook that buckled DeGale with just 30 sekondes links in die ronde. Weer, DeGale tried to clinch to avoid the knockdown, but his hand touched the canvas and was ruled just the third knockdown of his career.
Na afloop van die stryd, DeGale, who was the first British fighter to earn an Olympic Gold Medal and a world championship, appeared to be leaning toward retirement.
“I definitely I didn’t do enough,” DeGale said. “He was on it and I didn’t do enough. You have to do more than enough to counter someone that came forward like Chris.
“I’m going to go back and talk to my team, my familie, and decide. I left my mark in boxing. I won an Olympic Medal, two world titles and it may be the time to hang it up.”
While DeGale contemplates retirement, Eubank has his sights set on another shot at a world title.
“This was the most important fight of my career, and I made a statement. I’m back where I’m supposed to be, at the top of the food chain. I’m coming for all the belts in the middleweight and super middleweight division. I’m fighting everyone they put in front of me.
“I’m glad to make my American debut here on SHOWTIME. I’m glad to be introduced to the American public this way – making a statement.”
In die opening bout van die Showtime CHAMPIONSHIP boks doubleheader, undefeated heavyweight Joe Joyce kept his knockout record intact with a sixth-round TKO of former heavyweight world champion Bermane Stiverne.
After an exciting first round, Joyce opened up the action in the second with a monstrous straight right and unloaded from bell to bell against a defenseless Stiverne, who continued to punch back despite eating damaging shots. After a series of combos in the opening minute of the third, Joyce caught Stiverne with a straight right hand to send him to the canvas for the fifth time in his professional career. Stiverne survived the round while throwing looping shots but failed to return any meaningful punches.
Joyce, die 2016 Olympic Silver Medalist, consistently set up a powerful straight right behind an accurate and effective left jab throughout the fight. With Joyce (8-0, 8 Uitklophoue) continuing to tee off against a largely defenseless Stiverne, referee Howard Foster stepped in to halt the contest at 2:26 of the sixth. Stiverne (25-4-1, 21 Uitklophoue) did not protest the stoppage.
“Big respect to Stiverne – like a true champion, he’s very tough and was still throwing shots, but I guess I was just a bit too much,” Joyce said. “It was about being patient. He’s such a tough guy that he took those shots no problem.
“I was hitting him with everything I had, including the kitchen sink. I listened to Abel (Sanchez) in the corner, did everything he said and it went well. My jab was really effective. I’m a seasoned vet. I picked up my poise and remained calm along the way.
“Big things are coming. My next one will be for the WBA Regular (Titel) and I’ll be back in the gym soon. I need to have a couple more fights like this and then I’ll be ready for the big champions.”
Highlights of former world champion Lee Selby’s lightweight debut were featured during Saturday’s telecast. A former champion at featherweight, Selby (27-2, 9 Uitklophoue) overcame a second round accidental head butt to win a 12-round unanimous decision (116-112, 116-112, 115-114) over Omar Douglas (19-3, 13 Uitklophoue).
An encore presentation of Saturday’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING doubleheader will air tonight/Saturday at 10 namiddag. ET / PT op SHOWTIME EXTREME, Sunday at 9 voormiddag. ET/PT on SHOWTIME and Monday at 10 namiddag. ET / PT op SHOWTIME EXTREME.
Veteran broadcaster Brian Custer hosted the doubleheader from London with versatile combat sportscaster Mauro Ranallo calling the action ringside alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein. Two Hall of Famers rounded out today’s telecast team – Emmy®award winning reporter Jim Gray and world-renowned ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr. The Executive Producer was David Dinkins Jr. with Rick Phillips directing. Saturday’s telecast was a co-production with ITV.
LONDON – February 21, 2019 – Former two-time super middleweight champion James DeGale and former world title challenger Chris Eubank Jr. faced off at the heated final press conference on Thursday for their 12-round showdown that headlines SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING this Saturday, Februarie 23 woon op Showtime (3:45 namiddag. ET/12:45 namiddag. PT) from The O2 in London.
DeGale (25-2-1, 15 Uitklophoue) and Eubank (27-2, 21 Uitklophoue) will finally settle their long-running score when the two outspoken rivals meet in London. In the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING co-feature bout, Olympic Silver Medalist and top prospect Joe Joyce (7-0, 7 Uitklophoue) will measure against former WBC Champion Bermane Stiverne (25-3-1, 21 Uitklophoue) in a 12-round heavyweight clash.
Voormalige twee afdeling wêreldkampioen, Chris Eubank Sr., was in attendance and not shy about stating this is not going to be an easy fight for his son. “This is a 50/50 fight and for the first time I am petrified of what the outcome can be. I am petrified that Junior may not win this fight,"Het hy gesê.
The event is promoted by Poxon Sports and presented by Premier Boxing Champions. Joyce-Stiverne is promoted in association with Ringstar Sports and Don King Productions. The doubleheader will air live in the U.S. exclusively on SHOWTIME and on ITV Box Office in the U.K.
Veteran broadcaster Brian Custer will host the doubleheader from London with combat sportscaster Mauro Ranallo calling the action ringside alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein. Three Hall of Famers will round out the telecast team – Emmy® bekroonde verslaggewer Jim Gray, boxing historian Steve Farhood as unofficial ringside scorer, and world-renowned ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr.
Here’s what the fighters and their respective camps had to say during Thursday’s press conference at Intercontinental at The O2:
JAMES DEGALE:
“I vacated my title for fights like this. Chris Eubank has been calling my name for a long time and finally I get a chance to punch him in his face.
“I have no respect for him. None. This guy is a diluted idiot. And on Saturday night I can’t wait to deal with him. I’m going to come and give it to him properly. He can’t box. We’ve all heard this before.
“This is the biggest fight of his career. It’s retirement time. Whoever loses this fight is finished. It’s do or die on Saturday…His retirement fight is here. It’s his last fight, Ek belowe jou dat.
“I’m proven. Ek het daar, gedoen. I’ve won everything. He’s done nothing. And I’m going to retire him.
“Eubank is a tough fighter, hy is 'n sterk. He has a lot of good attributes, but I’m too good for him. To mix it up and go to the very top you need more than strength and toughness. Every time he’s stepped up, he’s lost.
“The fear of losing is because I know what’s on the line. This is do or die. If I can’t beat him, if I can’t beat Chris Eubank Jr., Ek is gedaan.
“A lot of people think I’ve seen better days. A lot of people think I’m on the decline. I’ve had issues in the past, but I can honestly say I’m fully fit. I’m in the best shape I’ve been for a long, lang tyd, physical and mentally. When I feel like I feel no one can beat me.
“If I can’t beat Chris that means I’m shot, that means I’m over the hill.”
CHRIS EUBANK JR.:
“This guy is a bum. He talks a good game. He’s going to have a good go, but at the end of the day I’m going to be too much for him.
“We are both at a stage where we can’t lose. We are both fighting for our careers. He knows he can’t handle me. He’s asking himself, ‘Can I survive?’ And the answer is absolutely not.
“There’s nothing he can do in that ring that I can’t handle. I’m going to box his head off.
“I’ve got a full time trainer now. Vir die eerste keer in my loopbaan, I have a trainer day in and day out focusing on strategy to prepare me for what James is – a slick southpaw. That’s why I’m so confident. If he wants to run, we have the gameplan. If he wants to stand and swing, we have the gameplan. We have a plan for everything.
“What matters is that James’ career is over in a few days. I sent him a message after he lost to [George] Groves saying he needs to keep up because we are going to fight one day. And now that we’re finally here I look into his eyes and I don’t see a confident guy.
“It’s my time. I’m expecting the best he’s ever been and that’s still not going to be enough.
“I’m a world-level fighter. Anyone in the boxing game knows that. This is my opportunity to prove that once and for all to set the record straight and prove I’m the real deal. I know this is a defining fight in my career. It is do or die and I’m ready for that.
“James knows what’s coming. Aan die einde van die dag, his last performances haven’t been up to par, but i don’t think he respected his [past] teenstanders. He respects me, and I respect him and that’s why this is a real fight.
“I’ve been in the game for a long time but this is just the beginning of a long journey for me. This is my biggest fight. Ek het om te wen. As ek wen, I’m back on the world stage. Beating James DeGale sets me up for a world title which is the whole reason I started in this game.”
JIM MCDONNELL:
“There are levels to boxing. Chris was a good prospect coming through but he’s not on the same level as James. He’ll find out what it takes to be a world champion. James DeGale is levels above Chris Jr.
“Chris may have all the drive he needs but he doesn’t have the skills to beat James DeGale.
“I know James is not losing. James DeGale is probably the best British fighter I’ve seen in my country.”
CHRIS EUBANK SR.:
“I’ve seen the pinnacle of James and it’s intoxicating. With Chris, not everything I’ve said has been applied. It may have been heard, but not applied. What I said works. I wouldn’t have 19 championship wins if it didn’t.
“I’m not convinced [Chris will win] because James DeGale has pedigree. Being an [Olympic] Gold Medalist and former world champion is real. I respect the man’s abilities. Junior hasn’t.
“My son looks at the physical aspect of boxing and, from a physical point of view, I don’t think there is anyone who can stand with him. But boxing isn’t just physical – it’s also spiritual, and that’s where Junior lacks. I don’t know whether he has that.
“This is a 50/50 fight and for the first time I am petrified of what the outcome can be. I am petrified that Junior may not win this fight.
“This is the wisdom of someone who has been here. You never underestimate your opponent based on past performances. Anyone who thinks this guy is on a slide because of past performances is making a mistake.
“From a physical aspect, Junior has the upper hand. From a spiritual aspect and pedigree aspect, James has the upper hand, and that’s why this is a 50/50 stryd.
“I do know Chris has learned and let’s see what is produced. It can be a brilliant fight.”
Paulie Malignaggi:
“I like our chances. I know the guy that I have been in camp with. The things I’ve seen, I like. They are much more positive this time around.
“You can’t underestimate a guy like Eubank. He always comes to win. Maar, regardless of the gameplan, there is a certain mentality and my guy has it. He’s a Gold Medalist and he knows what mentality to bring on Saturday.
“James has won two major world titles, an Olympic Gold Medal. Chris has had some good wins but when he went to that elite level, he lost. Chris is a good fighter but he’s not beaten this level of opposition.”
Don King, Jimmy kanon, Jimmy Carter & Wilfredo Benitez headline new inductees
NEW
YORK (Januarie 30, 2019) – Die New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF) has
announced its 24-member Class of 2019. The eighth annual NYSBHOF induction
dinner will be heldSondag middag (12:30-5:30 namiddag. EN), April 28,
by Russo se On The Bay in Howard Beach, New York.
“We’re excited to continue honoring New Yorkers who helped boxing throughout the entire Empire State,” NYSBHOFpresident Bob Duffy said. “This year’s inductees did so much to help boxing in New York, whether they were fighters or non-participants. Our goal is to continue to honor New Yorkers in boxing for many more years.”
Living
boxers heading into the NYSBHOF include (Bronx-gebore) drie keer, two-division
world championWilfredo Benitez (53-8-1, 31 Uitklophoue), Canastota
welterweightDick DiVeronica (44-13-1, 13 Uitklophoue), (Hempstead)
WBO super veergewig-wêreldkampioen Rogelio Tuur (46-4-1, 30
Uitklophoue), (Bronx) 1968 U.S. OlimpieseDavey Vasquez (19-15, 6 Uitklophoue),
WBO super middelgewig-wêreldtitel uitdagerMichael Olajide (27-5,
19 Uitklophoue), van Manhattan, en Queens’ wêreld swaargewig titel uitdagerMonte
Barrett (35-11-2, 20 Uitklophoue).
Posthumous
participants being inducted are (Bronx) drie-time liggewig wêreldkampioen Jimmy
Carter (84-31-9, 34 Uitklophoue), Brooklyn welterweightal
“Bummy” Davis (65-10-4, 46 Uitklophoue), (Schenectady) world
welterweight championMarty Serwo (47-4-2, 14 Uitklophoue), (Bronx)
wêreld swaargewig titel uitdagerRoland LaStarza (57-9, 27
Uitklophoue), Brooklyn wêreld liggewig-kampioenPaddy DeMarco (75-26-3,
8 Uitklophoue) en Lower East Side liggewigte se ManhattanSid Terris (94-13-5,
12 Uitklophoue) enLeach “Die geveg Tandarts” Kwaad (35-10-4,
22 Uitklophoue).
Living
non-participants heading into the NYSBHOF are New York City-based promoterDon
King, spoel regterJohn McKaie, Brooklyn sportscasterSteve
Albert, skeidsregterArthur Mercante, Jr., en Bronx afrigterBob
Jackson.
Posthumous
non-participant inductees are Utica matchmakerDewey Fragetta,
Crown, koninginne skeidsregterJohnny LoBianco, Garden City skeidsregterWayne
Kelly, spoel sportmanHarry Hill, bekroonde joernalisJimmy
Cannon, van Manhattan se Upper East Side, and NYSAC official/former NABF
presidentJoe Dwyer, van Brooklyn.
Each
attending inductee (of direkte afstammeling van) will receive a custom-designed
belt signifying his or her induction into the NYSBHOF.
Die
2019 inductees is deur die NYSBHOF nomineer komiteelede gekies: Randy
Gordon, Henry Hascup, Don Majeski, Ron
McNair, enNeil Terens.
All
boxers needed to be inactive for at least three years to be eligible for
NYSBHOF induction, and all inductees must have resided in New York State for a
significant portion of their boxing careers or during the prime of their
respective career.
NYSBHOF
CLASS
of 2012:
Carmen Basilio, Mike McCallum, Mike Tyson, Jake LaMotta, Riddick Bowe, Carlos
Ortiz, Vito Antuofermo, Emile Griffith, “Sugar” Ray Robinson, Gene
Tunney, Benny Leonard, Tony Canzoneri, Harold Lederman, Steve Acunto, Jimmy
Glenn, Gil Clancy, Ray ARCEL, Nat Fleischer, Bill Gallo en Arthur Mercante,
Sr.
CLASS
of 2013:Jack
Dempsey, Johnny Dundee, Sandy Saddler, Maxie Rosenbloom, Joey Archer, Iran
Barkley, Mark Breland, Bobby Cassidy, Doug Jones, Junior Jones, James
“Buddy” McGirt, Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, Bob Arum, Shelly Finkel, Tony
Graziano, Larry Merchant, Teddy Brenner, Mike Jacobs, Tex Rickard and Don
Dunphy.
CLASS
OF 2014: Floyd
Patterson, Tracy Harris Patterson, Billy Backus, Kevin Kelley, Juan LaPorte,
Gerry Cooney, Mustafa Hamsho, Howard Davis, Jr., Lou Amber, Jack Britton,
Terry McGovern, Teddy Atlas, Lou DiBella, Steve Farhood, Gene Moore, Angelo
Prospero, Whitey Bimstein, Ide D'Amato, William Muldoon en Tom O'Rourke.
CLASS
OF 2015:Saoul
Mamby, Joey Giamba, Johnny Persol, Harold Weston, Lonnie Bradley, Paul
Berlenbach, Billy Graham, Frankie Genaro, Bob Miller, Tommy Ryan, Jimmy
Slattery, Bob Duffy, Mike Katz, Tommy Gallagher, Bruce Silverglade, Charley
Goldman, Jimmy Johnston, Cedric Kushner, Harry Markson, Damon Runyon and Al
Weill.
CLASS
OF 2016:
Aaron Davis, Charles Murray, Vilomar Fernandez, Edwin Viruet, Hector
“macho” Camacho, Rocky Graziano, Rocky Kansas, Joe Lynch, Joe Miceli,
Ed Brophy, Joe DeGuardia, Randy Gordon, Dennis Rappaport, Howie Albert, Freddie
Brown, Howard Cosell, Ruby Goldstein en Jimmy Jacobs.
CLASS
OF 2017:
Gaspar Ortega, Renaldo “Mnr.” Snipes, Doug Dewitt, “The Bronx
Bomber” Alex Ramos, Dick Tiger, Jose Torres, “nonpareille” Jack
Dempsey, Don Majeski, Ron Katz, Stan Hoffman, Bobby Bartels, Hank Kaplan, Al
Gavin, Arthur Donovan en Dan Parker.
CLASS
OF 2018: Lou
“heuning Boy” Valley, Jake Rodriguez, Terrence Alli,
“Baby” Joe MESI, Kid Chocolate, James J. “gentleman Jim”
Corbett, Jack McAuliffe, Billy Costello, Melio Bettina Ralph “Tiger”
Jones, Charley Norkus, Dave Anderson, Pete Brodsky, plante Goldman, Bobby Goodman,
Melvina Lathan, Ron Scott Stevens, Johnnie Addie, Johnny Bos, Murray Goodman,
Bert Randolph Sugar en Sam Taub.
Tickets
are priced at $125.00 per volwassene en $60.00 vir kinders (onder 16) and include
a complete brunch and cocktail hour upon entry, begin by 12:30 namiddag. EN, as
well as dinner (primarib, vis of pluimvee) en open bar die hele dag.
Tickets are available to purchase by contacting NYSBHOF president Bob Duffy at
516.313.2304 ofdepcomish@aol.com. Ads for the NYSBHOF program
are available, wat wissel van $80.00 te $200.00, deur kontak met Duffy. Go on line
atwww.Ring8ny.comfor
additional information about the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame.
ABOUT
RING 8:Formed
in 1954 deur 'n oud-prizefighter, Jack Grebelsky, Ring 8 became the
eighth subsidiary of what was then known as the National Veteran Boxers
Association – vandaar, RING8 – and today the
organization’s motto remains: Boksers Helpende Boksers.
RING
8 is fully committed to supporting less fortunate people in the boxing
community who may require assistance in terms of paying rent, mediese uitgawes,
of wat ook al regverdigbaar behoefte.
Gaan op die lyn tewww.Ring8ny.comfor
more information about RING 8, the largest group of its kind in the United
States with more than 350 lede. Jaarlikse ledegeld is slegs $30.00 and
each member is entitled to a buffet dinner at RING 8 maandelikse vergaderings,
uitgesluit Julie en Augustus. Alle aktiewe boksers, amateur en professionele, are
entitled to a complimentary RING 8 jaarlikse lidmaatskap. Gaste van Ring 8 members
are welcome at a cost of only $7.00 per persoon.
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