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HEAVYWEIGHT LEGENDS ROUNDTABLE QUOTES & FOTOS

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Former Heavyweight Champions & Stars Discuss Deontay Wilder vs. Tyson Fury Heavyweight Championship Showdown Taking Place This Saturday, Desembre 1 En viu per Showtime PPV® des STAPLES Center in Los Angeles
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LOS ANGELES (Novembre 30, 2018) – One day before the most significant heavyweight event in the U.S. en més de 15 any, heavyweight legends have descended on Los Angeles to discuss the Deontay Wilder vs. Tyson Fury showdown that will be live on SHOWTIME PPV® Saturday night from STAPLES Center in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

 

 

 

A media roundtable featured heavyweight greats Evander Holyfield, Lennox Lewis, Riddick Bowe, Gerry Cooney, Màquines d'afaitar Earnie, Buster Douglas i Michael Spinks as they broke down Saturday’s battle of unbeaten giants.

 

 

 

Les entrades per a l'esdeveniment, which is promoted by BombZquad Enterprises and Queensberry Promotions, in association with TGB Promotions and DiBella Entertainment, are on sale now and are available via AXS.com. Wilder vs.. Fury will be produced and distributed by SHOWTIME PPV. The suggested retail price (SRP) for the pay-per-view telecast is $64.99 for standard definition.

 

 

 

The roundtable was hosted by SHOWTIME Sports award-winning reporter Jim Gray from the Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, Los Angeles. Here is what the heavyweight legends had to say Friday:

 

EVANDER HOLYFIELD

 

 

“I feel that Deontay Wilder will win because eventually he’ll land that right hand. He’s very patient. He’s a thinker, but he can also take chances. When people take chances, they win.

 

 

 

“Deontay might not have as much experience as we did in our day, but he’s got the power. That’s what the people want to see and I think they’re going to be happy when they see it.

 

 

 

“There was a point in time where every great heavyweight was from the United States. We had a very good amateur program. I was the last true heavyweight champion from the U.S. before Wilder and until I lost the decision against Lennox.

 

 

 

“To be the heavyweight champion of the world, and to say you’re the best, you have to fight any man.”

 

LENNOX LEWIS

 

 

 

“I think it’s going to be a great fight. Deontay Wilder has a terrific right hand and when it lands, not too many people can stand up to it. I also think that you can’t hurt what you can’t hit. Tyson Fury is not an easy person to hit. He has great ability and movement. I’m going with Deontay early or Fury late.

 

 

 

“We all know how it feels to lose the heavyweight championship. We know how hard it is to gain it back. Fury has lost it, and now he wants it back. I can see now that he’s sacrificing and saying to himself that he shouldn’t have lost it, and now he has to regain it.

 

 

 

“I think the view in the U.K. is that Tyson Fury is the man that stepped up. The gauntlet was thrown out there and he stood up for Britain. Deontay came to England to challenge Anthony Joshua, but it was Tyson Fury who answered the call.

 

 

 

“I would say that there are a couple of meccas in boxing that are places where everyone wants to fight. Las Vegas, New York and of course, Los Angeles. My fight against Vitali Klitschko at STAPLES Center was a great fight. My plan that night was not to box to go the distance, I boxed to go a short distance and it did.”

 

RIDDICK BOWE

 

 

 

“I’m going with Deontay Wilder tomorrow night. He’s going to put on a great show for everyone and get another knockout.

 

 

 

“Tyson Fury is skilled and tall, però per a mi, he doesn’t do enough on offense. He moves but he doesn’t move his hands enough.”

 

GERRY COONEY

 

 

 

“I think it’s a great fight tomorrow night. We know that Fury is coming back motivated. If Wilder finds a home for that right, he’s going to take Fury out. I think he’s going to connect at some point during the fight.

 

 

 

“I think Tyson Fury is a great man for how far he’s come back in his life and for standing up to Deontay Wilder. Fury called him out, so maybe he knows something we don’t know.

 

 

 

“I’m so glad to be up here. Look at all these great heavyweights and great guys. It’s special and they’re all here to watch this fight tomorrow night.”

 

EARNIE SHAVERS

 

 

 

“Me and Deontay are both from Alabama. I’ll be inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame soon and Deontay will be there one day as well. Deontay is a great puncher and I’m pulling for him tomorrow night.

 

 

 

“I fought in a great era. If you fight guys on the same level, you’ll get good fights. These guys today could get in there in our day and put on a good show.”

 

BUSTER DOUGLAS

 

 

 

“I think this is going to be a good competitive fight. If I had to pick, I’d take Deontay Wilder by knockout in the eighth round.

 

 

 

“I feel like Tyson Fury has already won by battling back and getting into great shape and being in this position. I’m sure many people thought they’d never see him back here. That’s a victory in itself.

 

 

 

“My victory over Mike Tyson changed my life in a great way. I was now the heavyweight champion of the world. My dream had come true. Seeing my two youngest kids being born was the only thing that could top it.”

 

MICHAEL SPINKS

 

 

“Que guanyi el millor. I don’t know who’s in the best of shape but I think Fury being out of the ring makes me lean toward Deontay Wilder. If Fury is as big in person as they say he is, he’s got a great chance.

 

 

“If you’re the underdog, you just have to go on what you know and what you’ve worked on. You can’t pay attention to the doubters. You focus on what you’ve prepared yourself for and give it your all. I always saw myself winning. It’s the greatest feeling to come out of the ring victorious.”

 

 

 

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ABOUT WILDER vs. FURY

Deontay Wilder vs. Tyson Fury pits the WBC Heavyweight World Champion Wilder against the lineal heavyweight champion Fury on SHOWTIME PPV® Dissabte, Desembre 1 from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles and presented by Premier Boxing Champions. The PPV undercard begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT and will featureunbeaten unified super welterweight world champion Jarrett Hurd returning to take onJason Welborn, Cuban heavyweight slugger Luis Ortiz facing-off against Travis Kauffman and rising undefeated heavyweight Joe Joyce battling Joe Hanks.

 

 

 

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WILDER VS. FURY PPV UNDERCARD PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & FOTOS

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Unified 154-Pound Champion Jarrett Hurd, Cuban Heavyweight Slugger Luis Ortiz & Rising Heavyweight Joe Joyce Talk Respective Showdowns This Saturday, Desembre 1 En viu per Showtime PPV® des del Staples Center a Los Angeles
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LOS ANGELES (Novembre 29, 2018) – Fighters competing on Saturday’s PPV undercard headlined by the heavyweight championship showdown between Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury went face-to-face on Thursday at the final press conference before they enter the ring on SHOWTIME PPV® from STAPLES Center in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
The PPV undercard begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT and features unified 154-pound world champion Jarrett Hurd defending against the U.K.’s Jason Welborn, Cuban heavyweight contender Luis Ortiz in a 10-round showdown against rugged veteranTravis Kauffman and rising heavyweight Joe Joyce tenint en Joe Hanks en una atracció de pes pesat de 10 assalts.
Les entrades per a l'esdeveniment, which is promoted by BombZquad Enterprises and Queensberry Promotions, in association with TGB Promotions and DiBella Entertainment, are on sale now and are available via AXS.com. Wilder vs.. Fury will be produced and distributed by SHOWTIME PPV. The suggested retail price (SRP) for the pay-per-view telecast is $64.99 for standard definition.
Here is what the press conference participants had to say Thursday from Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites Los Angeles:
JARRETT HURD
“Everything that my team and I have spoken about has come to pass. I’m here as the co-main of a massive card and I’m just really appreciative of everyone who believed in me and helped push me to this moment.
“Saturday night I want to show my versatility. Everyone has seen that I’m electrifying. I bring the action. But I want to show that I am swift and I do have defense. I know how to use my height and range. I’m still going to bring the action on Saturday, so you have to make sure to tune-in.
“We don’t think of Welborn as a tune-up fight. Jason Welborn is a British champion for a reason. We just want to go out there and establish the game plan we worked on in camp.
“I want to show my defensive side and show that I can box and move. I want to show that I don’t have to just keep coming forward. I’m going to be able to do that and start to break him down and get him out of there.
“Everybody sees my demeanor, and they know that I carry that to the ring. My composure is my biggest attribute. No importa el que diguin, I’m always going to be me.
“I’m number one in the division and things are going to play out how I want them. We’ve had three tough camps training for southpaws. When I eventually fight (WBC champion) Jermell Charlo, I’m going to be ready because of all the work on my versatility and defense. I’ll be ready for Jermell Charlo.
“I want to be an active champion because I didn’t have a lot of amateur fights. I need to stay in the ring and get all the experience I can. I want to get these good fights in while I’m still young and healthy.
“I’m back from my surgery and we’re going to get back to the old Jarrett Hurd. I’m going to show everyone all that I can do. Everyone knows that there’s always going to be action. It’s going to be a wonderful fight on a wonderful card. Don’t blink during this one.”
JASON WELBORN
“This is a dream come true to be here today. Hurd has worked his way up to get here just like I have. Ara, he’s in my way. I hope everyone enjoys what I bring to the table on Saturday night.
“I have the belief that I’m born and bred for this game and I’m going to show it to the whole world on Saturday night. I always prove people wrong.
“The last two years I’ve become the best in Britain and beaten everyone they put in front of me. When people doubt me, I train even harder. I’m coming to win and I’ve got nothing to lose.
“I have to get what I deserve and I’ll do it on Saturday night. I’ve already been through the storm. He’s got what I want.
“I’ve got to enjoy the fight and get what I want. He can look past me all he wants, but once he feels what I bring to the table, we’ll see how he reacts. I’m ready for whatever he’s going to bring to the table.”
LUIS ORTIZ
“I want to thank everyone who has helped me get this opportunity. I like to do my talking in the ring, but I’m happy that Travis Kauffman stepped up. A lot of heavyweights haven’t done that and I’m glad we can make this fight happen.
“I’m coming to do my job. This is a heavyweight fight and we know that means one punch can change everything. It’s not going to end well for Travis on Saturday night.
“Hi ha 10 rounds to get the job done, and three minutes per round. I’m going to get my job done. The job is to seek and destroy. So I hope that Travis is very prepared to give the fans a great show. Saturday night you’ll see ‘King Kong’ en el ring.
“I’ve pushed myself even harder than ever in training camp. We’re sticking with the same game plan of family first and I believe I will be rewarded. My five-year-old boy reminds me that I have a loss and that motivates me to train harder and harder.
“I expect Travis to have the great confidence he’s showing. It’s a great chance for him and I’m sure he’ll be motivated. I’m motivated for every fight, because it’s not just about my opponent. My goal is to provide for my family and Travis is in the way. I’ve never deterred from that mentality and it’s got me ready for Saturday night.”
TRAVIS KAUFFMAN
“I’m thankful to Luis Ortiz for taking this fight. Everybody is afraid to fight him, but I’m not afraid of anyone. We all know that Luis Ortiz can punch, but I don’t care about any of that. It’s my time. I come from a rough background and I won’t back down.
“Aquest és el meu temps. There’s nothing that’s going to stop me from taking this guy down. He’s so worried about Deontay Wilder, but he has to worry about me before he gets any rematch.
“You might not know who I am right now, but you will after Saturday night. I’m going to make sure people remember my name.
“Luis Ortiz is very skilled, but if you want to be the best you have to fight the best. No one actually wants to step up and take this fight, but I really believe this is my time. I bring some heat in the ring and I come to fight every time.”
JOE JOYCE
“I’m excited to be on this massive card. I’m going to give the whole world a treat as part of a great event. You have to tune-in and watch me start the show off right on Saturday night.
“Training in Big Bear has been a perfect environment for me. It’s in the mountains, it has the altitude and it’s secluded. I’ve seen what goes into their training camps and worked alongside the best in the world. They’ve helped me install the kind of style that will have me at my best.
“I have the Olympic pedigree, but now it’s about advancing the brute strength and really getting the perfect snap on my shots.
“Sparring against Tyson Fury was really top-level work. I know that it’s made me a better fighter. He’s looking fit and strong and it shows when you’re in the ring with him.
“Aquesta és una gran oportunitat. Abel Sanchez has done a tremendous job getting me ready for this position. I’m excited to show everyone my skills and everything I’ve learned.
“I’m glad that Joe Hanks decided to take this fight. I can’t wait to lace up the gloves and get the party started. I’m going to keep my knockout streak going and I guarantee it’s going to be exciting”
JOE HANKS
“It’s been a long time coming for this moment. I’m thankful to my team and I’m excited to be on this card with other great heavyweights. It’s a great time to be a heavyweight. I’m ready to put my name in the ring to have the chance to really do something special with a great performance Saturday.
“The work has been done. I did everything that I had to do. I’ve done more than I did preparing for my past fights. Being the underdog doesn’t mean much to me. I’m from Newark, Nova Jersey, and we’re all underdogs there.
“I’ve put the time in and I’ve had everyone supporting me and pushing me and I think it’s going to get me over the hump. I’m just really excited to get in there.”
STEPHEN ESPINOZA, President Sports & Programació d'esdeveniments, Showtime Networks Inc.
“When we talk about Jarrett Hurd, he’s a fighter who has seemingly come out of nowhere and has had an incredibly rapid rise to the top. He was not a decorated amateur. He has learned on the job. All he has done since beating Oscar Molina in 2016 is impress. He is recognized as one of the bright young stars in boxing. He has been off due to injury and certainly could have taken an easier fight than Jason Welborn, who is a British Commonwealth champion. We’re expecting an action fight there.
“Luis Ortiz is one of the top heavyweights in the world. He has one blemish on his otherwise perfect record, a loss to Deontay Wilder. Perhaps Ortiz was just seconds away from victory. We talk about a slim margin in fights, that was the slimmest of margins. I think he is going to be trying to make a statement on the undercard that he deserves a rematch against Deontay Wilder. Standing in his way will be Travis Kauffman. This is another all-action fight filled with big punchers.
“In our opening bout, we have one of the most talked-about rising young heavyweights in the sport – Joe Joyce, who is taking on a tough veteran in Joe Hanks. As we know, the heavyweight division has been the focus more in the last six to nine months than we’ve seen in the last couple decades. Joe Joyce is at the top of the list on the potential next wave of future stars. He is certainly not wasting any time taking on a fighter of Joe Hanks’ caliber.
“When you look at the card overall, you’ve got some of the biggest punchers in boxing. I wouldn’t be surprised if we see several knockouts on this card. Don’t miss the action.”
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Boxing’s Best Heavyweights Past and Present Give Their Thoughts and Predictions On Deontay Wilder vs. Tyson Fury Blockbuster as Fight Week Begins in Los Angeles

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Dissabte, Desembre 1 En viu per Showtime PPV® des
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LOS ANGELES (Novembre 27, 2018) – As fight week in Los Angles kicks off, heavyweights of the past and present have spoken, and the majority believe Deontay Wilder’s pure punching power will be enough to defeat the highly-skilled Tyson Fury en dissabte, Desembre 1 a SHOWTIME PPV®.

 

 

 

Some of the greatest heavyweight names in the history of boxing weighed-in on what will be the biggest heavyweight title fight in the U.S. since Mike Tyson took on Lennox Lewis in 2002. The SHOWTIME PPV begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT from STAPLES Center in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

 

 

 

Les entrades per a l'esdeveniment, which is promoted by BombZquad Enterprises and Queensberry Promotions, in association with TGB Promotions and DiBella Entertainment, are on sale now and are available via AXS.com. Wilder vs.. Fury will be produced and distributed by SHOWTIME PPV. The suggested retail price (SRP) for the pay-per-view telecast is $64.99 for standard definition.

 

 

 

Here is what the current and former heavyweight greats had to say about the Wilder vs. Fury matchup:

 

MIKE TYSON:

 

 

“Although Wilder’s punch is strong, nothing can compare to the mental strength Fury has shown both in and out of the ring. It’ll be a close call, but I think Fury’s got a true fighting chance.”

 

EVANDER HOLYFIELD:

 

 

“És una gran baralla. Fury’s got a lot of skills, he’s awkward and he has long arms. He has good reflexes and is a strong counter-puncher. Deontay needs to be first and he can’t wait on Tyson. Tyson’s always been the bigger fighter. In fighting Deontay it’s the same case. If things get difficult, ell és (Fúria) got more experience and a lot of tricks. I think with Deontay’s power, he might be able to end it early, but if Tyson can frustrate him and it goes the distance, then it could go his way.”

LENNOX LEWIS:

 

 

“If it goes the distance then it belongs to Tyson Fury. If it’s a short fight it will belong to Deontay Wilder. This is an epic and most-unpredictable showdown. I can’t wait for this fight.”

GEORGE FOREMAN:

 

 

“I am a big fan of Deontay Wilder and I was impressed with Tyson Fury and how he avoided the big shots against Wladimir Klitschko. I can see him going 12 rounds with Wilder because of his height and reach.

 

 

 

“The great thing about this fight is that we’re all talking about it. I think Wilder wins a close decision.”

 

RIDDICK BOWE:

 

 

“If Wilder comes out and means business then he should beat Fury with ease. My prediction is Wilder by knockout!”

 

GERRY COONEY:

 

 

“Deontay Wilder vs. Tyson Fury is a very interesting fight. I love Tyson Fury. I think he’s a remarkable self-promoter, and he did a great job with Wladimir Klitschko, using his feints and throwing Klitschko off his game plan. Deontay is a different kind of fighter, encara que. Fury fights at 30 milles per hora. Deontay fights at 100 milles per hora. Així, when Deontay catches Fury and gets ahold of him I think it’s going to be over. I admire Fury, but I think he’s barking up the wrong tree with this fight. I think the bottom line is that Deontay is a whole different type of beast. He comes in aggressive and finishes his opponents. I hate to pick, but somebody has to lose. I’m picking Deontay by knockout and I think it ends inside of four or five rounds.”

 

LUIS ORTIZ

 

 

“If Fury decides he wants to dip and dive and move, then he can extend the fight. But it’s all up to Wilder. If Fury decides he wants to come to the middle of the ring and fight, then it’s going to be over quick. Wilder is going to catch him. Predicció: Wilder by KO.”

CHRIS Arreola:

 

 

“I think Wilder fighting Ortiz and now Fury back-to-back gives the fans exciting fights. I like both Wilder and Fury, but for this fight I am leaning slightly toward Wilder to win.”

 

 

 

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ABOUT WILDER vs. FURY

 

 

Deontay Wilder vs. Tyson Fury pits the WBC Heavyweight World Champion Wilder against the lineal heavyweight champion Fury on SHOWTIME PPV® Dissabte, Desembre 1 from STAPLES CENTER in Los Angeles and presented by Premier Boxing Champions. The PPV undercard begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT and will featureunbeaten unified super welterweight world champion Jarrett Hurdreturning to take onJason Welborn, Cuban heavyweight slugger Luis Ortizfacing-off against Travis Kauffmanand rising undefeated heavyweight Joe Joycebattling Joe Hanks.

 

 

 

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The GOAT boxing trainer….. Emanuel Steward

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USA Boxing Alumni Association, classe de 2018 Inductee
(L-R) – The great Tommy Hearns & the late Manny Steward

COLORADO SPRINGS, Volta. (Novembre 19, 2018) – The late Emanuel Steward, arguably the greatest boxing trainer of all-time, is a member of the Class of 2018 getting inducted into the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame.

 

 

 

The second annual USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame reception, held in conjunction with the 2018 USA Boxing Elite and Youth National Championships and Junior and Prep Open, Desembre 2-8, will be held December 7, at the Radisson Hotel (215 S. Temple St.) in Salt Lake City, Utah.

 

 

 

 

Steward was a boxer, trainer extraordinaire, and HBO commentator until his untimely death in 2012 a l'edat de 68. His boxing career culminated with his induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1996.

 

 

 

A l'edat de 12, Manny moved with his mother from West Virginia to Detroit, where his life soon turned to boxing. Com un boxejador amateur, he compiled a 94-3 registre, destacar per una actuació medalla d'or en el 1963 National Golden Gloves Tournament as a bantamweight, but he decided against trying out for the US Olympic Boxing Team.

 

 

 

En 1971, Steward became a part-time trainer at Kronk Gym, where he eventually guided many of the country’s top amateur boxers. Kronk Gym later became a property of Steward’s and he developed it into one of the most successful and famous boxing gyms in the world.

 

 

 

 

 

Steward also served as National Director of Coaching for USA Boxing in the early 2000’s.

 

 

 

Throughout his incredible career, Steward reportedly trained 41 campions del món, potser, the most noteworthy were Thomas Hearns, Lennox Lewis i Wladimir Klitschko. He also trained Juli Cèsar Chavez, Miguel Cotto, Oscar de la Foia, Naseem Hamed, Evander Holyfield, i Mike McCallum. Manny also trained a young Detroit rapper, Eminem, how to box at Kronk Gym.

 

 

 

The last world champion Manny trained was Adonis “Superhome” Stevenson, who remains the reigning World Boxing Council (CMB) World light heavyweight champion since 2013.

 

 

 

“Emanuel would always say, nocauts venen!” Stevenson fondly remembered. “He was also the first to tell me, ‘You will be a superstar and a world champion. Just make sure you don’t listen to people with bad intentions because you’ve got natural talent.’ He believed in me even if some people did not think I would ever become a world champion.”

 

 

 

“Emanuel Steward impacted the lives of so many who walked through the doors of Kronk Gym,” dit Chris Cugliari, USA Boxing Alumni Association Executive Director. “While he’s most recognized for his achievement at the professional level, his impact was significant in the amateurs. Manny serves as a model coach for USA Boxing today, and his impact will be felt for a long time. The USA Boxing Alumni Association overwhelmingly supports his induction and looks forward to honoring him as part of this year’s Hall of Fame class.”

 

USA Boxing Alumni Association

 

 

 

Created to champion a lifelong, mutually beneficial relations between USA Boxing and its alumni, –boxejadors, officials, coaches and boxing fans — The Alumni Association connects generations of champions, inspiring and giving back to USA Boxing’s future boxing champions, dins i fora de l'anell de.

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

To join the Alumni Association, simply register at alumni@usaboxing.org for a $40.00 per year membership fee. New members will receive a T-shirt, keychain and e-wallet.

 

 

 

 

“For years he would come to my National Silver Gloves Tournament that I sponsored and put on in Kansa City just to show his support of the youth program,” added USA Boxing president Joan Marró addicional. “Every year I would tell him to let me know if he was coming, so I could VIP him, and every year he would ignore me and just quietly show up. I would notice him in the crowd. I would ball him out and then we did the same thing the following year.

 

 

 

“I also used to see him at big fights and he would always make me feel special by saying my company saved boxing in the seventies and eighties by providing safe, well-made, fair priced boxing equipment for the sport. No one else ever gave me that recognition. He was humble and not a blowhard, my kind of guy.”

 

 

 

Emanuel Steward left his mark on earth, not only as a multi-faceted personality in boxing, but he’s also remembered for his magnanimous charity work in Detroit, in which he helped youths in their pursuit of education.

 

 

 

En resum, encara que, he taught boxing, and nobody has ever done it any better.

 

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USA Boxing Alumni Association announces Hall of Fame Class of 2018

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Roy Jones, Jr., Andre Ward, Claressa Escuts,
Emanuel Steward & Tom Cleary
Desembre. 7 reception in Salt Lake City, Utah

 

COLORADO SPRINGS, Volta. (Agost 6, 2018) – The USA Boxing Alumni Association has announced its second class to be inducted into its Hall of Fame, Desembre 7, at the Radisson Hotel (215 S. Temple St.) in Salk Lake City, Utah.

 

 

 

The reception is being held in conjunction with the 2018 USA Boxing Elite and Youth National Championships and Junior and Prep Open, Desembre. 2-8, also held in Salt Lake City.

 

 

 

La classe de 2018 includes U.S. Olympic Team medalists and world (professional) champions Roy Jones, Jr., Andre Ward i Claressa Escuts, as well as former USA Boxing National Director of Coaching Emanuel Steward and veteran USA Boxing official Tom Cleary. The latter two will be posthumously inducted.

 

 

 

This year’s inductees were selected amongst a group of 17 nominees by the hundreds of registered USA Boxing Alumni Association members during the months of June and July.

 

 

 

“USA Boxing Alumni Association is extremely excited to honor this year’s Hall of Fame class, as each inductee represents everything good that amateur boxing has to offer,” dit Chris Cugliari, USA Boxing Alumni Association Executive Director. “Last year’s class contributed to a fantastic inaugural Hall of Fame reception and we’re looking forward to recognizing this year’s class with an even better event.”

 

 

 

Created to champion a lifelong, mutually beneficial relations between USA Boxing and its alumni, –boxejadors, officials, coaches and boxing fans — The Alumni Association connects generations of champions, inspiring and giving back to USA Boxing’s future boxing champions, dins i fora de l'anell de.

 

 

 

The charter class inducted last year included Muhammad Ali i Evander Holyfield, in addition to veteran coaches Roosevelt Sanders i Tom Coulter.

 

 

 

“Each inductee has given so much to Olympic-style amateur boxing and the alumni community wants to thank them, for doing so,” Cugliari added. “We look forward to seeing USA Boxing Alumni members come out in droves to support this year’s Hall of Fame class in December.”

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

To join the Alumni Association, simply register at alumni@usaboxing.org for a $40.00 per year membership fee. New members will receive a T-shirt, keychain and e-wallet.

 

INFORMACIÓ:

www.usaboxing.org

Refilo: @USABoxing, @USABoxingAlumni

Instagram: @USABoxing

Facebook: /USABoxing

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Webster decisions Riojas in Atlantic City Wins by Seldon, Ajamu, Wikins and Manzueta

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Atlantic City, Nova Jersey (Juny 1, 2018)–Supermediano Derrick Webster pounded his way to a 10-round unanimous decision over Oscar Riojas in the main event of a five-bout card at The Claridge Hotel.

 

 

 

Mis Downing Promotions promoted the near-capacity show.

 

 

 

Amb la victòria, Webster captured the American Boxing Federation Continental Americas Super Middleweight title.

 

 

 

Webster was pinpoint with his jab, which he followed with a solid body work that reddened the sides of Riojas. Webster stunned the gritty Riojas on several occasions, but the visitor from Monterrey, Mexico showed a good chin and remained on his feet for the ten-round bout.

 

 

 

Scores were all 100-90 in favor of Webster of Glassboro, Nova Jersey, qui ara 26-1. Riojas is 16-10-1.

 

 

 

“It was boxing in there. I put on a display. Roy Jones told me to keep him long, i això és el que vaig fer. I started the body work a little late, but the jab was my key. I could have done a little more with the body, but the jab was everything tonight,” said Webster.

 

 

 

“In the 1st round, I hit him with a big right hand, but the bell saved him. I hit him good a couple more times. Some guys know how to survive, and he is one of them.”

 

 

 

“We have been talking to the USBA about fighting for their title. That will get me to where I need to be. I am ready for a world title shot. I have been putting it out there that I would like fight George Groves or Tyron Zuege. I will go to China or Germany or wherever to fight those guys.”

 

Isiah Seldon scored two knockdowns en-route to a six-round unanimous decision over Lamar Harris in a super middleweight bout.

 

 

 

En la quarta ronda, Seldon landed a perfect counter right that sent Harris to the deck. En la cinquena ronda, it was another right that mad Harris’ glove touch the canvas for a 2nd time.

 

 

 

Seldon of Atlantic City won by scores of 60-52 dues vegades i 59-53 i és ara 12-1-1. Harris of St. Louis is 9-15-4.

 

 

 

Prince Badi Ajamu won a eight-round unanimous decision over Edgar Perez in a cruiserweight rematch. Ajamu of Camden, New Jersey won by scores of 80-72 dues vegades i 79-73 per elevar la seva marca a 29-4-1. Perez of Chicago is 7-25.

 

James Wilkins stopped Joe Gbola at the end of round two of their scheduled four-round featherweight bout.

 

 

 

Wilkins dropped Gbolo midway through the 2nd round, and then pounded on his opponent for the rest of the round. The bout was stopped in between rounds.

 

 

 

Wilkins of Brooklyn, NY is 4-0 amb 4 nocauts. Gbolo of Newbergh, NY is 3-3-2.

 

 

 

A la primera baralla de la nit, Felix Manzueta stopped Antonio Allen in round two of a scheduled four-round welterweight bout.

 

 

 

Manzueta pounded on Allen until the bout was stopped at 1:17.

 

 

 

Manzueta of Dover, Delaware és 2-0 with both wins coming via stoppage. Allen of Philadelphia is 0-8-1.

 

 

 

The card took place on Atlantic City Hall of Fame weekend, and stars such as Roy Jones Jr., Riddick Bowe, Evander Holyfield, Hector Camacho Jr., Bruce Seldon, Mark Breland, Marlon Starling, Michael Spinks and Jeff Chandler were among the dignitaries that were sitting ringside.”

 

 

 

 

Mis Downing Promotions would like to thank their sponsors which includes The Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame, The Claridge Hotel, Fantasea Resorts, AEI Insurance, Urgent Response, HairX, Buy Smart Motors & New Vision Property Management.

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Antonio “Suc” Young signs with Real Deal Entertainment

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Young to take on Enver Halili aquest dissabte night at Boardwalk Hall

Atlantic City, Nova Jersey (Maig 29, 2018) – Boxing manager Rich Masini announced that welterweight Anthony “Suc” Young has signed a promotional contract with Real Deal Entertainment.

 

 

 

Jove (18-2, 6 KOs) of Atlantic City will make his debut under the Real Deal Entertainment banner when he takes on this Saturday night when he takes on Enver Halili (10-1, 3 KOs) in a scheduled eight-round bout at Boardwalk Hall in his hometown of Atlantic City.

 

 

 

“I am happy to join Real Deal Boxing. They are an up-and-coming promotion,” va dir Young.

 

 

 

In Halili, Young will be fighting the brother of a former opponent who defeated Young for one of his two defeats.

 

 

 

“I expect a tough fight. I saw his fight against Raymond Serrano, and I think he was winning until he got disqualified. I expect to get the victory. Al final de la dia, he is not his brother Skender. When his brother beat me, it was just a little setback.”

 

 

 

The Atlantic City native is honored and motivated to be performing on Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame weekend.

 

 

“It is special to fight at Boardwalk Hall. I am now at the point of my career, that I am set on bigger fights, and it is an honor to fight on Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame weekend. It motivates me as I want to be be inducted when my career is over.”

 

 

Masini, who has managed Young for the last six-years, is excited at the new partnership that he has for his fighter.

 

 

 

“I have seen “Suc” Improve greatly over his last seven fights. It is Anthony’s commitment and his team led by trainer Raul “Xinès” Rivas that have done a great job with his preparation,” Aquestes màquines. “Addicionalment, Anthony’s dad, Teany has helped me in the management end of things. I am very proud of him. He has matured inside and outside of the ring.”

 

 

 

“I am looking forward to working with Real Deal Entertainment. Sal Musumeci has been a long time friend, and this is the final piece of the puzzle in-terms of completing the team around Anthony. The reason that I am in this business is because of people like Anthony. He is loyal, dedicated, and now has all of the pieces to become world champion. We have tried to keep him busy, but in the last eight-months, we have had some fights fall out, but we are back on Saturday against Enver Halili. “Suc” will be ready to show all that he is on the rise.”

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THE REAL DEAL BOXING COMES TO ATLANTIC CITY ON JUNE 2ND FOR A SPECIAL HALL OF FAME EDITION

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TOKA KAHN CLARY TO TAKE ON
EMMANUEL DOMINGUEZ
FOR THE NABA FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
EVANDER HOLYFIELD TO BE INDUCTED INTO THE
ATLANTIC CITY BOXING HALL OF FAME ON JUNE 3RD

ATLANTIC CITY, Nova Jersey. (Maig 15, 2018):–The eyes of the boxing world will once again be on Atlantic City when Evander Holyfield’s The Real Deal Boxing makes it’s Atlantic City debut on Dissabte, June 2nd al Adrian Phillips Theater dins Boardwalk Hall as part of the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame Weekend.

 

 

 

With Evander Holyfield as the lead inductee in this year’s Hall of Fame class, The Real Deal Boxing, en col·laboració amb Mis Downing Promotions and the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame, has put together a sensational card featuring world class fighters along with a who’s who of local talent.

 

 

 

Headlining the evening will be The Real Deal Boxing’s top 10 ranked featherweight contender, Toka Kahn Clary (24-1, 17 KOs). The Liberian born southpaw, now based out of Providence, Rhode Island is set to take on Mexico’s Emmanuel Dominguez (22-6-2, 14 KOs) in what promises to be an action-packed high stakes fight for the NABA Featherweight Title.

 

 

 

In preparation for the title shot, Clary is currently on the west coast working with Hall of Fame trainer, Freddie Roach at The Wildcard Boxing Gym in Hollywood.

 

 

 

“This has been a long, camp d'entrenament de força. I’ve been pushing myself ten times harder than usual with no distractions other than missing my family.”, explains Clary. “All I do out here is concentrate on boxing. I have a great support team, starting with a new addition, Freddie Roach.”

 

 

 

Clary has impressed Roach throughout the past few weeks of training as well.

 

 

 

“So far training camp has been great,” insists Roach, the 7-time winner of BWAA Trainer of the Year award. “I’m continually impressed with Toka’s speed, power and overall skills. El següent 3 weeks we will be concentrating on sharpening all the tools and come June 2nd, Team Clary will be ready.”

 

 

 

The undercard features an exciting mix of The Real Deal Boxing prospects and a host of next generation New Jersey and Philadelphia based fighters who are willing to be tested early in their careers.

 

 

 

The Real Deal Boxing’s Rayonta Whitfield (29-2, 15 KOs), who fights out of Augusta, Georgia will challenge former NABO champion and the pride of Cleveland, Ohio, Lantonio Nieves (17-2-2, 9 KOs) in an 8 round bout that should see the winner move into contender status in the bantamweight division.

 

Dagoberto Aguero (13-0, 9 KOs), the undefeated super bantamweight from Florida and one of The Real Deal Boxing’s most promising prospects, will take on the toughest challenge of his career in New Brunswick, New Jersey’s Jorge Diaz (19-5-1, 10 KOs) in an 8 round clash.

 

 

 

The Real Deal Boxing’s undefeated Philadelphia based lightweight prospect, Steven Ortiz (8-0, 3 KOs) will take on Massachusetts’ Zack Ramsey (8-3, 4 KOs) in an 8 assalts.

 

 

 

Atlantic City’s very own, Anthony jove (18-2, 6 KOs) will put his excellent record on the line against the Bronx’s Enver Halili (10-1, 3 KOs) in an 8 round welterweight clash.

 

 

 

In a Philly vs. AC bragging rights battle, Alejandro Jiminez (1-0, 1 KO) s'enfrontarà a Dallas Holden (1-2) en una 4 round featherweight bout.

 

 

 

Promising Philadelphia welterweight and recent The Real Deal Boxing signee, Poindexter Knight (3-0, 2 KOs) will look to maintain his perfect record against an opponent to be named in a 4 assalts.

 

Brandon Robinson (10-1, 7 KOs) of Upper Darby, Pennsilvània, one of the busiest fighters in the game having fought an unbelievable 9 times last year, will appear against an opponent to be named in a 6 round super middleweight bout. Robinson is signed to Marshall Kauffman’s Kings Promotions.

 

 

 

Undefeated Bowie, Maryland native and a member of The Real Deal Boxing roster, Greg Outlaw (4-0, 1 KO) will take on Lanoka Harbor, New Jersey’s Dan Murray (3-1-1) en una 6 round junior welterweight battle.

 

 

 

Rounding out the stacked card will be two fighters making their pro debuts in separate 4 rounds.

 

 

 

Decorated national amateur champion, supergallo, Sacred Downing de Trenton, New Jersey will take on an opponent to be named and super lightweight, Dalyonn Butt of Philadelphia will take on the Bronx’s Samuel Forjue (0-2).

 

 

 

Evander Holyfield himself couldn’t be more excited about The Real Deal Boxing’s AC debut and his induction into the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame.

 

 

 

“From my second professional fight to defending the heavyweight championship of the world against George Foreman in one of the biggest fights of the decade, Atlantic City holds a special place in my heart.”, explains the legendary 4 time heavyweight champion now turned promoter.

 

 

 

“With my induction into the Hall of Fame, it felt like this was the ideal time to bring The Real Deal Boxing to Atlantic City. We believe Atlantic City is poised to make a comeback as of one of the premier destinations for professional boxing and The Real Deal Boxing is committed to being a part of that.”

 

 

 

The Real Deal Hall of Fame Special Edition takes place Saturday, June 2nd at the Adrian Phillips Theater inside Boardwalk Hall and is presented in association with Mis Downing Promotions and the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame. Tickets are on sale now and priced at $150, $100, $50 i $35. Tickets are available at www.ticketmaster.com and in person at the Boardwalk Hall Box Office. For more information visit www.therealdealboxing.com and www.acbhof.com.

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classe de 2018 ingressat al Saló de la Fama de la Boxa de l’Estat de Nova York

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Classe de NYSBHOF 2018: (L-R) assegut: Charley Norkus, Jr. (acceptant per Charley Norkus), Melvina Lathan, Goldman herba, Bob Goodman i Jake Rodriguez; permanent: Joe Mesi, A l'Cole, Ron Scott Stevens, Pete Brodsky i Joseph McAuliffe (acceptant per a Jack McAuliffe)
Totes les imatges de Peter Frutkoff
NOVA YORK (Maig 1, 2018) — Vint-i-tres membres de la classe de 2018 van ser ingressats al New York Stare Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF), aquest darrer diumenge a la tarda durant el setè sopar anual d’inducció a NYSBHOF, a Russo en la Badia a Howard Beach, Nova York.

 

 

 

“Els que són honrats aquesta nit són humils, gent honorable,” President de NYSBHOF Bob Duffy dit. “Ho fem com un acte d’amor. Molts dels ingressats són aquí avui i els que ja no són amb nosaltres estan representats per membres de la família. Aquesta és la nostra manera de donar les gràcies a tots els assentats pel que han fet per la boxa a Nova York.”

 

 

 

classe de 2018 els boxejadors vius van entrar al NYSBHOF inclosos (Long Island) de pes semipesado AMB Lou “Honey Boy” Del Valle (36-6-2, 22 KOs), (central Islip) Campió Mundial de pes Welter junior de la FIB Jake Rodríguez (28-8-2, 8 KOs), (Brooklyn) món títol de pes lleuger reptador Terrence Alli (52-15-2, 21 KOs), invicte, No.; 1 contendent de pes pesat “Nadó” Joe Mesi (búfal) i ex campió del món de pes creuer al “gel” Col (Comtat de Rockland).

 

 

 

Els participants pòstums inclosos van ser NBA & NYSAC campió mundial de pes ploma (Manhattan) Nen “Cuba Bon Bon” Xocolata (136-10-6, 51 KOs), (Ciutat de Nova York) 20ºpes pesant del segle James J. “gentleman Jim” Corbett (11-4-3, 5 KOs), (Williamsburg) Campió mundial lleuger Gat “El Napoleó de l'Anell Premi” McAuliffe, (Kingston) Campió del CMB pes súper lleuger Billy Costello (40-2, 23 KOs), (far) Campió Mundial de pes pesat lleuger NYSAC Melio Bettina (83-14-3, 36 KOs), (Brooklyn / Yonkers) mitjà de classe mundial Ralph “Tigre” Jones (52-32-5, 13 KOs) i (port Washington) contendent de pes pesat Charley “El Bombarder de Baiona” Norkus (33-19, 19 KOs).

 

 

 

Hi ha persones que no viuen ara al NYSBHOF (Troy) esportiu guanyadora del premi Pulitzer David Anderson, (Brooklyn) formador / assessor Pete Brodsky, (Rockaway) historiador de boxa / editor Goldman herba, (Bronx) matrimonier Bobby Goodman, (Ardsley) NYSAC president / jutge Melvina Lathan, i (Brooklyn) NYSAC President / matchmaker / promotor Ron Scott Stevens.

 

 

 

Els inductes pòstums no participants eren (Brooklyn) anunciador Johnnie Addie, (Brooklyn) matrimonier Johnny Bos, (Bronx) El publicista de boxa Murray Goodman, (Ciutat de Nova York) boxa escriptor / historiador Bert Randolph sucre i (Lower East Side) ràdio & locutor de la televisió / periodista Sam Taub.

 

 

 

Cada nou membre d'assistir (o descendent directe de) ha rebut un cinturó dissenyat a mida que significa la seva incorporació al NYSBHOF.

 

 

 

La 2017 reclutes van ser seleccionats pels membres del comitè de nominacions NYSBHOF:Bobby Cassidy, Jr., Randy Gordon, Henry Hascup, Don Majeski, Ron McNair, i Neil Terens.

 

 

 

Tots els boxejadors necessaris per estar inactiu durant almenys tres anys per ser elegibles per a la inducció NYSBHOF, i tots els nous membres han d'haver residit a l'Estat de Nova York per a una part important de la seva carrera de boxa o durant la flor de la seva respectiva carrera.

 

 

Els boxejadors que van assistir a la setena edició de NSBHOF van incloure els anteriors assentats de NYSBHOF Iran Barkley, Júnior Jones, Mustafa Hamsho, Bobby Cassidy, Sr., Bobby Bartels, i Renaldo “Sr.” Snipes, així com Monte Barrett, Ray Mercer, Dennis Milton, Richard Kiley, Scott Lopez, Michael Corleone, Tommy Rainone, Kevin Collins, Cletus Seldin, James Duran, Victor Pau, i Jaime Dugan. Altres assistents destacats del món de la boxa inclosos Mike Reno (FDNY Boxing), Darryl Peoples (FIB), jutges internacionals Steve Wesisfeld i John MacKay, i els ingressats de NYSBHOF Tommy Gallagher i Bobby Miller, i el productor guanyador del premi Emmy Bobby Cassidy, Jr.

 

David Diamant va servir de nou com a mestre de cerimònies. Es van fer presentacions especials a la filla del difunt Steve Acunto, Donna Acunto, i l’amic íntim de Miller, Dave Wojcickjo.

 

CITES & FOTOS DELS INDUCTUS DE NYSBHOF

 


(L-R) – Ron McNair, Jake Rodriguez i Bob Duffy
JAKE RODRIGUEZ: “Vull donar les gràcies a Ring 8 per l’oportunitat de ser aquí. També voldria donar les gràcies a la meva dona per estar sempre allà per mi, i el meu entrenador.”

(L-R) – Goldman herba, Don Majeski i Bob Duffy
HERB GOLDMAN: “Si he fet alguna contribució a la boxa – Espero tenir-ho – Ho vaig fer redefinint el registre de documents i creant una nova perspectiva sobre la història de la boxa. Estic orgullós d’això, però no ho vaig fer sol.”
(L-R) – Joe Mesi, Jack Hirsch i Bob Duffy
JOE MESI: “Tinc tanta gent per agrair aquest honor. Sóc buffalonià. No hi ha ningú més a favor d’una Nova York, però no ho és. Això és especial per a mi perquè és el Saló de la Fama de la Boxa de l’Estat de Nova York. Això em solidifica i em fa pensar que no sóc un noi local. Hi havia un desavantatge enorme provinent d’una ciutat petita, el sparring no era el mateix que als gimnasos de la ciutat de Nova York, però tenia un avantatge de l’oest de Nova York. Ningú no sortia bé com ho vam fer a Buffalo amb 10,000, llavors 16,00 i finalment 18,000 gent. Sempre estaven darrere meu i ho comparteixo amb ells perquè el seu suport em va fer. El meu somni era lluitar a Buffalo i continuar lluitant allà.
“Un dels aspectes més destacats de la meva vida va ser lluitar contra Monte Barrett a HBO al Madison Square Garden. Va ser un dels millors lluitadors del món que va lluitar pel títol mundial. Sempre he volgut aconseguir el títol mundial, però mai ho vaig aconseguir. Està bé, Vaig estar una mica amarga durant un temps, però no podria ser més feliç amb la meva carrera. La millor part de la boxa és la germanor que compartim.

(L-R) – Randy Gordon, Ron Scott Stevens i Bob Duffy
RON SCOTT STEVENS: “Sé que la gent sempre ho diu, però aquesta és la veritat: Debo tanta gent que m’ha donat suport al llarg de la meva carrera. La boxa sempre ha estat a casa fora de casa i avui em sento com a casa.
“Jo era 30, que viu a Brooklyn Heights, i tornant conduint un taxi i esperant sobre taules. Una llum em va apagar al cap: la boxa és l’esport dels menuts i sóc un menystingut. L’endemà vaig anar al gimnàs de Gleason – el centre de l'univers. Vaig recórrer tots els gimnasos de la ciutat, promotors de reunions, directius i formadors. Vaig començar a fer partits per a promotors i després em va contractar Cedric Kushner 1980-2002. En 2002, Em van trucar per treballar per a la Comissió Atlètica de l’Estat de Nova York com a coordinador comunitari i director de boxa. Llavors, Em van nomenar president i vaig complir dos mandats. Avui, Estic extremadament orgullós de formar part del Saló de la Fama de la Boxa de l’Estat de Nova York.

(L-R) – Bob Duffy, Henry Hascup, Bob Goodman i Tommy Gallagher
BOB GOODMAN: “No puc creure aquesta multitud. Per fer el que fem, els sacrificis i el suport que rebeu de la vostra família són tan importants i (en el cas de Goodman) va ser durant tants anys. Ens van permetre fer el que fem. A tots ens encanta la boxa!”

(L-R) – Ray Mercer, Penny Allen, A l'Cole, Clay Jenkins i Bob Duffy
A EL COLE: “Vaig pensar que la boxa era l’esport més estúpid i ximple de la història. Qui volia rebre cops de puny a la cara? Vaig començar a boxar tard. Vaig jugar amb alguns i la gent va dir que era bastant bo. Vaig començar a boxar quan era 20, a l'exèrcit, estacionat a Ft. Caputxa. Quatre anys després, Jo estava a l’equip olímpic. El motiu pel qual he tingut una gran parella de combat, Ray Mercer. Si anés a participar tots els dies amb el Ray, Tampoc anava a ser apallissat, o millorar.
“Recordo que Bob Arum em va donar la seva targeta de presentació. No el coneixia. Només coneixia tres persones a la boxa: Don King, Muhammad Ali i Sugar Ray Leonard. No seguia la boxa i l’única raó per la qual era la boxa era que hauria hagut de dormir al bosc si no ho fes (a l'exèrcit). La boxa és: pega-li, abans que em pegui.”

(L-R) – Bobby Cassidy, Jr., Jaime Drubin i Pete Brodsky
PETE BRODSKY: “Vull donar les gràcies a la junta. Jo ho seré 70 i vaig començar a la boxa quan era jo 18. Va crear una nova direcció a la meva vida. Estic molt orgullós d’estar en companyia de nois que no només ho parlaven, els va encantar. Si realment us agrada aquest esport, realment l’has d’aprendre. Qualsevol home que entrés al ring, a més de tota la feina, temps al gimnàs i sacrificant el que mengen, ho va fer per ser el millor que poden ser.
“A la boxa, no guanyaràs tots els combats, però si guanya o perd un lluitador, si dóna el 100 per cent, és un guanyador. Treballen una feina, córrer cinc milles al dia, entrenament al gimnàs, i després se’n va anar a casa a passar temps amb la seva família. Els amics i la família sempre tenen l’esquena.”

(L-R) – Darryl Peoples & Melvina Lathan
MELVINA LATHAM: “Estic sense paraules. Es maravellós. Divertit (antic president del NYSAC, Gordon), recordes aquesta història? Només hi havia tres jutges i, desafortunadament, un va cridar malalt. Jo estava assegut al costat del ring sense cap responsabilitat. Randy va dir que havia de treballaraquesta nit. Vaig dir que no tenia llicència i que no ho podia fer. —Va dir Randy, "Aixeca la mà dreta", i estava encès. Em van tirar allà, però estava bé.
“Els meus majors èxits són els meus fills i el meu marit. No podria demanar una situació millor. I Ralph Petrillo forma part de la meva família; era el meu segon al comandament. També vaig tenir els millors funcionaris: subcomissaris, inspectors, jutges i àrbitres. No estaria aquí sense ells. Bob Duffy va unir tot això. Personalment crec que és increïble. El meu viatge continua, Estic beneït.”
NYSBHOF
CLASSE de 2012: Carmen Basilio, Mike McCallum, Mike Tyson, Jake LaMotta, Riddick Bowe, Carlos Ortiz, Vito Antuofermo, Emile Griffith, “Sucre” Ray Robinson, Gene Tunney, Benny Leonard, A Tony Canzoneri, Harold Lederman, Steve Acunto, Jimmy Glenn, Gil Clancy, Ray Arcel, Nat Fleischer, Bill Gall i Arthur Mercant, Sr.
CLASSE de 2013: Jack Dempsey, Johnny Dundee, De Sandy Saddler, Maxie Rosenbloom, Joey Archer, Iran Barkley, Mark Breland, Bobby Cassidy, Doug Jones, Júnior Jones, James “Amic” McGirt, Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, Bob Arum, Shelly Finkel, De Tony Graziano, Larry Merchant, Teddy Brenner, Mike Jacobs, Tex Rickard i Don Dunphy.
CLASSE DE 2014: Floyd Patterson, Tracy Harris Patterson, Billy Backus, Kevin Kelley, Joan LaPorte, Gerry Cooney, Mustafa Hamsho, Howard Davis, Jr., Lou Ambers, Jack Britton, Terry McGovern, Teddy Atles, Lou DiBella, Steve Farhood, Gene Moore, Angelo Prospero, Whitey Bimstein, Cus D'Amato, William Muldoon i Tom O'Rourke.
CLASSE DE 2015: Saül 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 i Al Weill.
CLASSE DE 2016: Aaron Davis, Charles Murray, Vilomar Fernandez, Edwin Viruet, Hèctor “mascle” 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 i Jimmy Jacobs.
CLASSE DE 2017: Gaspar Ortega, Renaldo “Sr.” Snipes, Doug Dewitt, “El Bombarder del Bronx” Alex Ramos, Dick Tiger, Jose Torres, “sense igual” Jack Dempsey, Don Majeski, Ron Katz, Stan Hoffman, Bobby Bartels, Hank Kaplan, A l'Gavin, Arthur Donovan i Dan Parker.
SOBRE ANELL 8: Format en 1954 per un ex-boxejador professional, Jack Grebelsky, Anell 8 es va convertir en el vuitè subsidiària del que llavors es coneixia com l'Associació de Boxadors Veterans Nacional – per tant, ANELL 8 – i avui el lema de l'organització segueix sent: Els boxejadors Ajudar Boxers.
ANELL 8 està totalment compromès a donar suport als menys afortunats en la comunitat de la boxa que pot requerir assistència en termes de renda que paga, despeses mèdiques, o el que sigui justificable necessitat.
Vagi en línia per www.Ring8ny.com per més informació sobre ANELL 8, el grup més gran del seu tipus als Estats Units amb més de 350 membres. La quota anual de membres és només $30.00 i cada membre té dret a un sopar bufet a ANELL 8 reunions mensuals, excepte juliol i agost. Tots els boxejadors actius, aficionats i professionals, tenen dret a un anell gratuït 8 membres anual. Els clients de l'Anell 8 membres són benvinguts a un cost de només $7.00 per persona.
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World featherweight contender Toka Kahn-Clary heads to Hollywood To work with Freddie Roach

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(L-R) – Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach, Toka “T-Niça” Kahn-Clary & manager Seth DeRobbio

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island (Abril 22, 2018) – World-rated featherweight Toka “T Nice” Kahn-Clary(24-1, 17 KOs) has graduated from prospect to world contender. To fully develop, Kahn-Clary recently shifted his training camp from the smallest state in the country, Rhode Island, to the second-largest city in America, Los Angeles, where he has started working with Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach.

 

 

 

Fighting out of Providence (Rhode Island), Kahn-Clary made the six-week move to Roach’s famed Wild Card Boxing Club to receive fine tuning from Roach, avoid any potential distractions at home, and have an opportunity for world-class sparring sessions.

 

 

 

 

The chemistry was there right away between Roach and Kahn-Clary. After his first day working with Kahn-Clary, Roach said the following: “Today was a very good day. Toka has great ring-generalship, footwork and speed. I was impressed.”

 

 

 

 

“Freddie is very precise,” Kahn-Clary reported after a few days with New England native Roach. “Sometimes I get a little lazy on the ropes. No, no, not with him. I wanted to prove right away that I listen. We were working on the pads and Freddie said, ‘You’re not as dumb as you look.’ I thought that was cool coming from him and took it as a compliment. He’s working on me being in total control in the ring. I’m not really going to learn anything too new from him, but it always helps to add a new move here and there. He saw that I’m fast and work the angles. He’s not changing my style, just sharpening my tools.

 

 

 

 

“When there is sparring, the gym is packed with fighters from 122 pounds up to heavyweight. Not just two or three, but a whole lot of guys, and the competition between everyone is great We’re working on my next opponent. Ara, I’m just preparing for my next fight, and then we can focus on my opponent when we know who that will be.”

 

 

 

 

 

Toka-Kahn’s remarkable life story started in his native Liberia, where he knew very little about his real mother as a child, or how many siblings he has in his family. When his father moved to the United States and in 1998, six-year-old Toka Kahn and his younger sister joined him there in Philadelphia.

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El seu pare, encara que, was later shot to death, leaving Toka and his sister alone. En 2000, they moved to Providence (Rhode Island) to live with a family that, francament, didn’t really care what happened to them. All signs led to him falling in with the wrong crowd and getting into serious trouble. He was homeless for a while but, fortunately, he found boxing and that became his salvation.

 

 

 

 

Saved the day his friend first took him to Manfredo’s Gym in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, when boxing trainer Peter Manfredo, Sr., USA Boxing/New England president Jim Perella i la parella que finalment el va aprovar, Andrea Watson i Ron Clary, all became key parts of Toka’s dramatically changed life.

 

 

 

 

No matter the weather, including snow and freezing conditions, Toka always rode his bike seven miles each way to the gym from his residence, which didn’t even have electricity. He never told anybody, never complained. Un dia, Andrea told the quiet, private kid in the gym that Christmas was coming, and she had a present for him – an extra bedroom. He was adopted and proudly changed his name to Toka Kahn-Clary.

 

 

 

 

Un boxejador aficionat decorat, who registered a 131-11 registre, Kahn-Clary collected numerous medals at national tournaments, destacar per una actuació medalla d'or en el 2010 U.S. National Golden Gloves Championships. He was also a silver medalist at the 2009 National Golden Gloves Championships and 2011 U.S. Campionats Nacionals, as well as a bronze medalist at the 2012 U.S. Nationals Championships.

 

 

 

 

Kahn-Clary arrived in LA on April 16 and he will remain there until May 25. “At this point in his career,” Toka’s manager Seth DeRobbio explained, “he had to make this move to position himself for a world title shot. There’s no quality sparring in New England in his weight class. Freddie is one of the best, if not the best trainer in boxing. Toka is going to benefit from working with Freddie. No distractions out there, qualsevol dels dos. Toka is going to eat, sleep, wake-up, run, strength train and box. Això és, all boxing, 24/7.”

 

 

 

 

 

“I’m excited to see what my friend Freddie is going to do with one of our star fighters,” remarked Kahn-Clary’s promoter, Saló de la Fama Evander Holyfield. “Toka is ready for anybody in the 126-pounds division and Freddie is going to bring out the best in him.”

 

 

 

 

Manfredo, Sr. remains involved in Toka’s career, working his corner with chief second Roach for his next fight, hopefully, Juny 2nd a Atlantic City (Nova Jersey) on his promoter’s (The Real Deal Boxing) proposed card.

 

 

 

 

“I was involved in this decision and I’ve worked with Freddie before (amb Peter Manfredo, Jr.),” Manfredo, Sr. remarked. “It is the right move to advance his career. Toka is probably the best fighter I’ve ever trained. He’ll be away from distractions at home and get quality sparring. Freddie is a top-notch trainer, who I have nothing but admiration and respect for. Freddie will teach him more and we work well together. He’s so knowledgeable and a great guy, massa. Freddie is a teacher and I’ll learn more as well.”

 

 

 

 

Kahn-Clary recently became a father for the first time, but he understands the sacrifice he’s making for his pro boxing career will payoff sooner rather than alter for his family.

 

 

 

 

“I talk to my daughter every day,” the affable Kahn-Clary concluded. “Thank God for technology. I facetime because she’s five months old and I don’t want her to forget my face. I don’t know how fighters used to go away to camp.”

 

 

 

 

 

The 25-year-old Kahn-Clary is world rated by the International Boxing Federation (#11) and World Boxing Federation (#13). In his last two fights, Kahn-Clary defeated a pair of undefeated opponents, David Berna (13-0) by way of a second-round technical knockout in Louisville (KY for the interim North American Boxing Association (També) featherweight title, adding the NABA USNBC featherweight crown to his growing display case this past December, quan John Vincent Moralde (19-0) was unable to continue after seven rounds of punishment in Providence.

 

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