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Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame Klasa 2017 Induction caps Judging career of Clark Sammartino

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Oktobar. 28 u Mohegan Sun

Clark Sammartino

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (Oktobar 19, 2017, 2017) – His induction into the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame (CBHOF) u subotu noć, Oktobar 28, as part of the six-member Class of 2017, will cap the boxing career of retiring judge Clark Sammartino u 13TH godišnji CBHOF Gala večera Indukcija u Uncas dvorani na Mohegan Sun.
The other new CBHOF inductees are pioneer boxer “Professor” Charles Hadley, ring physician Doktor. Tony Alessi, referee/judge Dick Flaherty, boks pisac Dan Parker and boxer/boxing contributor Hugh Devlin, Sr.
A graduate of Brown University, the now 80-year-old Sammartino has enjoyed two other careers as an oral surgeon and investment advisor at Blue Fin in Providence, in addition to his role as an international boxing judge since 1985.
“I first got into boxing because Joey Angelo married my cousin,” Sammartino explained. “He fought back in the early forties. Joey fought Willie Pep twice and Sandy Saddler. That’s what got me started. We used to have the great Ponedjeljak Night Fights at Rhode Island Auditorium and I remember watching Rocky Marciano fight “Tigar” Ted Lowry there.”
Because he was a successful oral surgeon, Clark could take long weekends to judge fights all over the world. His first and most memorable world title fight was Vinny Paz-Greg Haughn I. Through his long career, Sammartino judged more than 400 pro tuče, uključujući 50 major world title fights.
The list of boxers whose fights Sammartino judged reads like a Who’s Who of Boxing during the past 32 godina: Mike Tyson, Oscar de la Hoya, Evander Holyfield, Julio Cesar Chavez, Johnny Tapia, Naseem Hamed, Chris Eubank, Marco Antonio Barrera, Mark Johnson, Wayne McCullough, Wladimir Klitschko, Gennady Golovkin, Anthony Joshua, Sergey Kovalev, Bernard Hopkins, Juan Manuel Lopez, Nonito Donaire, Acelino Freitas, Ivan Calderon, Felix Trinidad, Tommy Morrison and many more.
Sammartino, who proudly says he never missed a day of work in 40 godina, has decided to retire, although he’ll remain a boxing fans for the rest of his life. “I started slowing down at my age, doing local shows and maybe three or four world title fights a year, mostly WBO and IBF,” Sammartino remarked. “I had a tough bout with pneumonia the past 5-6 months and that made working difficult.”
His CBHOF induction is a fitting ending and tremendous tribute to Sammartino and his career in boxing. “I’m humbled to be inducted into the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame,” on je rekao. “This is a great way to end my career.”
Limited tickets for the CBHOF 13th godišnji Gala večera Indukcija, razumno po cijeni od $90.00, are still available to purchase by calling Kim Baker u Mohegan Sun(1.860.862.7377) ili Sherman Cain na Manchester Journal Inquirer (1.800.237.3606 X321). Vrata se otvaraju u 5:30 poslije podne. I, cocktails from 6:00- poslije podne. I (cash bar), followed by a full sit-down dinner.
Idi na online www.ctboxinghof.org Za dodatne informacije o Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame, its 13th godišnji Gala večera Inductee, mogućnosti događaj sponzorstva, ili prošlosti CBHOF inductees.
O CBHOF: The Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame was founded in 2004 u čast proslave i karijere izvanrednih pojedinaca koji su uključeni u boksu. Inauguralnoj ceremoniji Indukcija & Večera je održana u 2005. Bogatu povijest boksa Connecticut-a nikada ne bi procvjetao da nije bilo za dostignuća onih sadržanih u Hall of Fame. The CBHOF’s new location is in the Sky Casino at Mohegan Sun.
Kao neprofitna organizacija, Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame je duboko posvećen čuvanje borbeni duh Connecticut uspješan kroz razne dobrotvorne priloge.
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Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame Klasa 2017 Announced

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Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame
klasa 2017 Announced
“Professor” Charles Hadley, Doktor. Tony Alessi,
Clark Sammartino, Dick Flaherty, Dan Parker & Hugh Devlin, Sr.
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (Augus14, 2017) – The Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame (CBHOF) has announced its six-member Class of 2017 to be inducted during the 13TH godišnji CBHOF Gala večera Indukcija u subotu noć, Oktobar 28, u Uncas dvorani na Mohegan Sun.
The new CBHOF inductees are pioneer boxer “Professor” Charles Hadley, ring physician Doktor. Tony Alessi, international boxing judge Clark Sammartino, referee/judgeDick Flaherty, boks pisac Dan Parker and boxer/boxing contributor Hugh Devlin, Sr.
“We continue to break barriers at CBHOF as we induct ‘Professor’ Charles Hadley who may have been the best ‘pound-for-pound fighter of his era,” CBHOF president John Laudati rekao je. Like many black athletes of this period, he never received the recognition he richly deserved. The CBHOF will rectify that this year. Other members of this year’s class are equally deserving and represent all aspects of this great sport. Doktor. Alessi is not just an accomplished ring physician but also a world-renowned sports doctor. Clark Sammartino is one of the best judges in boxing. Dan Parker is an International Boxing Hall of Famer whose career as a reporter is unparalleled in any sport. Hughie Devlin Sr.’s contributions to this sport in Connecticut are immeasurable. We look forward to seeing boxing fans of all ages at this year’s dinner. It will be a wonderful evening for our inductees, our award winners, and especially for their family and friends.”

Fighting out of his adopted hometown of Bridgeport, Tennessee-native “Professor” Charles Hadley (25-13-6, 14 KOs) was the reigning World Colored Heavyweight Champion from 1881-1883. His professional career was from 1869 u 1891.

A familiar figure at ringside for major fights at Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods Resort Casino, Doktor. Tony Alessi is a graduate of the University of Rome who moved to the Nutmeg State after completing his residency and neuro-muscular fellowship at the University fo Michigan. Alessi is a neurological consultant to the Connecticut State Boxing Commission, as well as the NFL Players Association and New York Yankees Player Development. He is based in Norwich, where he CEO for a medical management company.
At the height of career as a boxing judge, Clark Sammartino would average 100 bouts a year, uključujući 10 world championships. A Providence native and Brown University graduate, he started judging boxing matches after he retired as an oral surgeon. The 80-year-old Sammartino has judge fights involving some of boxing biggest stars such as Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield, Oscar de la Hoya, Julio Cesar Chavez and many others.
An accomplished referee/judge from Braintree, Masačusets, who now lives in Glastonbury, CT, Dick Flaherty has worked numerous notable fights featuring Bernard Hopkins, Chad Dawson, Vernon Forrest and Sal “Canelo” Alvarez, među više uglednici. Flaherty is best known for judging the first of three Arturo Gatti-Micky Ward fights, held at Mohegan Sun, voted the 2002 Fight of the Year), in which Dick scored the Round of the Year (ninth), 10-7 for Ward, and the fight, 94-93, in Ward’s favor. His score proved to be the difference as Ward won a 10-round split decision.
Waterbury, CT-native Dan Parker was a Waterbury sportswriter back in the early part of the 20th Century, whose articles in the New York Daily Mirror later exposed corruption in boxing. He exposed International Boxing Club (IBC) corruption and, due to Parker’s crusade, it was disbanded. Parker is induced in the prestigious International Boxing Hall of Fame, as well as the National Sportswriters and Sportscasters Hall of Fame.
Hugh Devlin, Sr. (22-13) made his professional boxing debut in 1927 u dobi od 18, stopping Johnny Lorenzo in New Bedford, Mass. He developed into one of New England’s top featherweights, fighting across Connecticut in New Haven, West Haven, Waterbury and New London. Devlin’s contributions to the Norwich boxing community made him an icon in southeastern Connecticut. He opened a restaurant in New London where menus were shaped like boxing gloves.
Individual Connecticut award winners were also announced: Jimmy Williams, Conn. Profesionalni bokser godine; Kevin Bonilla, Conn. Amaterski Boxer godine; Hector Rosario, Doprinos Boxing; Danny Schiavone, Professional Boxing Official of the Year; Sachs Medina, Amateur Boxing Official of the Year:
Ulaznice za CBHOF 13th godišnji Gala večera Indukcija, razumno po cijeni od $90.00, will soon go on sale and be available to purchase by calling Kim Baker u Mohegan Sun(1.860.862.7377) ili Sherman Cain na Manchester Journal Inquirer (1.800.237.3606 X321). Vrata se otvaraju u 5:30 poslije podne. I, cocktails from 6:00– poslije podne. I (cash bar), followed by a full sit-down dinner.
Idi na online www.ctboxinghof.org Za dodatne informacije o Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame, its 13th godišnji Gala večera Inductee, mogućnosti događaj sponzorstva, ili prošlosti CBHOF inductees.