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SHOBOX: THE NEW GENERATION CELEBRATES 2017 HALL OF FAME WEEKEND WITH SPECIAL DOUBLEHEADER FROM TURNING STONE RESORT CASINO IN VERONA, N.Y..

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Unbeatens Regis Prograis and Joel Diaz Jr., Collide In Main Event On Friday, Lub rau hli ntuj 9 Nyob Ntawm Showtime® ntawm 10:30 p.m. ET / PT

2017 Hall of Fame Inductees Barry Tompkins and Steve Farhood To Be Joined By Fellow Hall of Famers Al Bernstein & Jimmy Lennon Jr.

TSHIAB YORK (Tej zaum 23, 2017) - ShoBox: Tshiab Tiam will celebrate the 2017 Hall of Fame weekend with a special doubleheader on Friday, Lub rau hli ntuj 9 nyob rau SHOWTIME (10:30 p.m. THIAB/PT) from Turning Stone Resort Casino, just minutes from the International Boxing Hall of Fame in Canastota, N.Y..

 

Longtime ShoBox analysts Barry Tompkins and Steve Farhood will call the actionon Friday before their induction in the “Observer” category on Sunday as part of a 2017 class headlined by boxing greats Evander Holyfield, Marco Antonio Barrera and Johnny Tapia.

 

Fellow Hall of Famers Al Bernstein and Jimmy Lennon Jr. will join Farhood and Tompkins on-air during the special Hall of Fame edition of the prospect oriented series. Lennon Jr. returns to Canasota for the posthumous induction of his father, world-renowned ring announcer Jimmy Lennon, Sr.

 

Nyob rau hauv lub 10-round ntsiab kev tshwm sim, undefeated super lightweights Regis “Rougarou” Prograis (19-0, 16 Kos) and Joel Diaz Jr. (23-0, 19 Kos) will meet in a quintessential ShoBox matchup that could thrust the winner from prospect to legitimate title contender. Viewers have seen both fighters develop on the series – this will be Prograis’ fourth start and Diaz’ third on ShoBox.

 

Nyob rau hauv lub co-feature, unbeaten Canadian super middleweight Steve Rolls (15-0, 9 Kos) makes his second start on ShoBox when he faces the dangerous Demond Nicholson (17-1-1, 16 Kos) nyob rau hauv ib yim-round match.

 

“I think I can speak on behalf of all of us here at SHOWTIME about how happy and proud we are to see both Steve and Barry’s careers validated with their induction into the Boxing Hall of Fame,” said Gordon Hall, ShoBox Executive Producer and SVP Production, SHOWTIME kev ua si. “And when you add four fighters with only one loss between them in a quintessentialShoBox card, it just doesn’t get much better than that.”

 

Tompkins and Farhood are the one-two punch behind ShoBox: The NewGeneration. Tompkins calls the blow-by-blow and Farhood offers his wealth of boxing knowledge and expert analysis. The series announce team also includes former world champion Raul Marquez, who also serves as expert analyst.

 

This will be the fifth ShoBox visit to Turning Stone Resort Casino, which hosted its first ShoBox telecast during the 2013 Hall of Fame weekend.

 

Daim pib rau cov kev tshwm sim, co-promoted by DiBella Entertainment (DBE) and AASHA Record Breakers, yog luv nqi ntawm $65 for ringside, $50, $40 thiab $30 (may be subject to additional fees) and are available at the Turning Stone Box Office, by calling 877-833-SHOW, or online at Ticketmaster.com. Qhov rooj yuav qhib thaum 6:30 p.m., nrog rau cov thawj sib ntau sib tw teem rau 7:30 p.m.

REGIS PROGRAIS VS. JOEL DIAZ JR. – SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT – 10 Ib ncig

Ranked No. 4 los ntawm lub Qhov, the 28-year-old Prograis has scored knockouts in 12 ntawm nws lub xeem 13 fights. Originally from New Orleans but currently fighting out of Main Street Gym in Houston, the 5-foot-9 Prograis is an aggressive-minded southpaw with stunning accuracy on his power shots.

 

Prograis has beaten two previously undefeated fighters on ShoBox – an eight round stoppage of Abel Ramos and an eight-round decision over Amos Cowart – in addition to his most recent performance, a first round KO of veteran Aaron Herrera. The former amateur standout is coming off a first round knockout of Wilfrido Buelvas on Feb. 11.

 

“It’s ‘Rougarou Time’,"Hais tias Prograis, whose nickname originates in Louisiana folklore and is defined as a werewolf-like creature. “This is a crossroads fight for me. I am ranked No. 4 by the WBC and fifth by Lub nplhaib ntawm 140 phaus. I have worked hard to get here, and I am on a hunt for the title belts.

 

“Diaz is standing in the way of my ultimate objective and I know that I must defeat him to get where I want to be. He needs to get past me to move onto the next level himself, so I am sure he is equally motivated. That is what makes for great fights.”

 

Joel Diaz Jr., of Palmdale, California., will return to ShoBox for the third time. He debuted on the SHOWTIME series in just his sixth pro bout, stopping unbeaten prospect Guy Robb in seven rounds in 2012. Diaz Jr. returned to headline aShoBox event on May 16, 2014, dominating Canadian Tyler Asselstine over 10 rounds en route to a unanimous decision.

 

The 25-year-old won all of his starts by stoppage in 2016.

 

“I am honored to be back on SHOWTIME and am thankful to my promoters DiBella Entertainment and Jean Pascal Promotions for the opportunity,” said Diaz Jr. "Nyob rauLub rau hli ntuj 9, I will be more than ready to hand Regis Prograis his first defeat. ShoBoxfans are in for a treat as this will be a thriller while it lasts. Thaum cov pa luam yeeb clears, I know that I will be the one left standing.”

 

STEVE ROLLS VS. DEMOND NICHOLSON – SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT – 8 Ib ncig

Steve Yob, of Toronto, Canada, earned his biggest victory in his ShoBox debut in December 2015, stopping then undefeated prospect and amateur standout Steed Woodall inside four rounds. He has since earned two impressive knockout wins in 2016.

 

Rolls had a successful amateur career, competing on both the 2009 thiab 2010 Canadian National boxing teams and finishing with an 83-14 record overall. Nyob rau hauv 2009, he went to the International Boxing Association (AIBA) Txiv neej lub Boxing Championship nyob rau hauv Milan, Ltalis, where he lost in the Round of 16 rau 2008 Olympic bronze medalist Vijender Singh.

 

“It feels great to be back on ShoBox and I’m looking forward to putting on another spectacular performance,” Rolls said. “I know that Nicholson can fight and I expect him to come prepared. Training camp has been going very well and on Lub rau hli ntuj 9, I will be more than ready.”

 

Demond “D’Bestatit” Nicholson is a super middleweight from Laurel, Md. with devastating power, scoring all but one of his wins by knockout, kuj muaj 10 nyob rau hauv thawj puag ncig. The 24-year-old has won seven fights with one draw since his only defeat in 2014.

 

Nicholson, who owns an impressive victory over former world title challenger Milton Nunez, is coming off of a questionable draw against Immanuwel Aleem –who recently stopped Ievgen Khytrov in a back-and-forth brawl that aired on SHOWTIME. Raws li ib tug pib xyaum ua, Nicholson accumulated a record of 110-15, before turning pro in July 2013.

 

“My time is now,” said Nicholson. “Any time that I am able to showcase my talent in front of a national audience means a lot. I am very humbled and thankful to be a part of this card. I’ve had great sparring, making adjustments every session. I saw Rolls’ fight against Steed Woodall – I think he has a lot to learn, and I will teach him a lesson. I look forward to victory and continuing to move up the world rankings.”

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Tompkins will call the ShoBox action from ringside with Farhood and former world champion Raul Marquez serving as expert analysts. The executive producer is Hall with Rich Gaughan producing and Rick Phillips directing.

 

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Hais txog ShoBox: Tshiab Tiam

Txij thaum nws inception nyob rau hauv Lub Xya hli ntuj 2001, lub critically acclaimed SHOWTIME boxing series,ShoBox: Tus Tshiab Tiam tau featured hluas txuj ci sib phim tawv. LubShoBox philosophy yog televise exciting, neeg coob coob-pleasing thiab sib tw ntais thaum npaj ib qhov tseeb hauv av rau kam zeem muag txiav txim sib ntaus rau ib lub ntiaj teb title. Ib co ntawm cov loj hlob daim ntawv teev cov 67 neeg tua hluav taws uas tau tshwm sim rau ShoBox thiab advanced rau garner ntiaj teb no lub npe muaj xws li: Lwm Ward, Deontay Wilder, Erislandy Lara, Shawn Porter, Gary Russell Jr., Lamont Peterson, Guillermo Rigondeaux, Omar Figueroa, Nonito Donaire, Devon Alexander, Carl Froch, Robert Guerrero, Timothy Bradley, Jessie Vargas, Juan Manuel Lopez, Chad Dawson, Paulie Malignaggi, Ricky Hatton, Kelly Pavlik, Paul Williams thiab ntau yam ntxiv.

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FNU COMBAT SPORTS SHOW: Lou Duva Tribute Show, Psychic Tom Padgett absolutely crushes UFC 209 Predictions, Garcia vs. Thurman Recap and Analysis

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Tony Penecale (tshuav) and Lou Duva (txoj cai) at the Brockton, Massachusetts dedication of the Rocky Marciano statue.

Our show this week was dedicated to Lou Duva (above right with our co-host Tony Penecale). Lou died earlier this week at the ripe old age of 1994. He was a great friend to Rocky Marciano, a promoter of 19 lub ntiaj teb no champions, and a man who had all his irons in the one fire that lit his life: boxing. The promoter/trainer/manager/legend appeared on the FNU Combat Sports show years back, but unfortunately the audio is grainy and spotty. If you listen closely the gems our talk contains outweigh the difficult spots to hear.

The full Lou Duva interview is here:

http://hosts.blogtalkradio.com/fightnewsunlimited/2009/07/03/joey-giambra-the-uncrowned-champion

I’m also posting a couple specific remastered clips here:

 

 

 

 

 

Tom, Tony and Rich also recap Garcia vs. Thurman, The latest on Mayweather vs. McGregor, UFC 209 and the many controversies attached, GSP’s dark warning about weight cutting, and Tony Bellew’s shocking upset of David Haye.

 

Here’s the tape: (THE TAPE DOESN’T LIE)

 

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Caleb Plant Wins Unanimous Decision Over Thomas Awimbono In Main Event of Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 And FOX Deportes

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Tugstsogt Nyambayar Wins by 10th Round TKO Over Jhon Gemino
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Birmingham, AL. (Lub ob hlis ntuj 25, 2017) – Undefeated rising prospect Caleb Plant (15-0, 10 Kos) scored a unanimous decision (100-89, 100-89, 99-90) victory over an experienced Thomas Awimbono (25-7-1, 21 Kos) in the main event of Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 and FOX Deportes from the Legacy Arena in Birmingham, AL.
Nyob rau hauv lub televised opener, Tugstsogt Nyambayar (8-0, 7 Kos) emerged victorious with a hard-fought 10thround technical knockout over Jhon Gemino (15-8-1, 7 Kos).
Here is what the fighters had to say following their bouts:
Khalej COG
“Tonight was about staying controlled. I didn’t want to go out there and force anything. I just wanted to relax and settle in behind my jab, use my faints, and just take the shots that were there for me.
“I’m hoping that a win like this opens up some doors for me. Lub 168 lbs division is in my back pocket. I’m just taking it one fight at a time and we’ll reach our goal.
“Going the distance to get a win over an experienced fighter like Awimbono shows a lot about my potential. He’s been in there with some great fighters, but I fought my fight and got the win.
“I dropped him early with a flurry, but it’s hard against a guy who didn’t want to engage. You’ve got to take what they give you. Otherwise I risk going in too aggressive and getting caught off guard, which I can’t allow. I have to remain patient and find my spots.
“I’m hoping for bigger fights every time. We don’t want any soft touches. I’ve been trying to get fights with some top prospects, guys with some minor titles, but they won’t take the fight. I can’t let that bother me though, because I know I’m a high risk for these guys. It might be early in my career, but I can make the adjustments and do it all.”
TUGSTSOGT NYAMBAYAR
“It meant a lot to get a win like that against a rugged fighter on short notice.
“We were looking for a knockout much earlier, but Gemino was really tough tonight. He showed a lot of heart, but thankfully we got the win.
“Even though this was a heavier weight than I’m used to fighting at, I had no problem handling his size.
“Fighting on a card like this on FS1 and FOX Deportes means the world to me. This was a big opportunity to showcase my skills.
“I want anyone they put in front of me next. I’ll face whoever.”
JHON GEMINO
“I’m not trying to make excuses, but we took this fight on very short notice. I’m very frustrated with my performance tonight.
“I’ll do everything I can to get another fight in the U.S. and I promise to always give it my all. I hope the fans enjoyed our fight tonight.
“I’m willing to fight anyone, I just wish I had more time to prepare for Nyambayar.”
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The card was promoted by DiBella Entertainment in association with TGB Promotions and Bruno Event Team.
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Deontay Wilder Scores Sensational Fifth Round KO Over Gerald Washington To Retain Heavyweight World Title

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Jarrett Hurd Defeats Tony Harrison By Ninth Round KO To
Secure IBF Junior Middleweight Title
Dominic Breazeale Stops Izuagbe Ugonoh In Action-Packed
Brawl To Win by Fifth Round KO
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Birmingham, AL. (Lub ob hlis ntuj 25, 2017) – Undefeated heavyweight world champion Deontay “Lub Bronze Bomber” Wilder (38-0, 37 Kos) knocked out Gerald “Cov Dub Lau qaib” Washington (18-1-1, 12 Kos) in the fifth round of the main event of Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes at the Legacy Arena in Birmingham, AL.
In front of a crowd of 12,346 kiv cua, Wilder was able to give his home state crowd another scintillating victory. Although Washington stole some of the early rounds, Wilder’s patience paid off as he was able to find his pace and finish Washington in the fifth frame.
In the blistering televised opener, Dominic Breazeale (18-1, 16 Kos) stopped previously unbeaten Izuagbe Ugonoh (17-1, 14 Kos). Ugonoh controlled the fight early landing heavy blows to both Breazeale’s body and head, but Breazeale was able to compose himself and stormed back to knock out Ugonoh in impressive fashion.
The co-main event featured Jarrett Hurd (20-0, 14 Kos) knocking out Tony Harrison (24-2, 20 Kos) in the ninth round of their contest.
Here is what the fighters had to say following their bouts:
DEONTAY Wilder
“I knew he was going to come in excited to fight for a world title. I just kept calm and found my rhythm. I really knew he was going to tire out, and when he did I took advantage.
“It was all about timing. I’m very smart when it comes to using different tactics in the ring.
“Fighting here in Alabama is a blessing. The people here show up to support me and I love them for it. I’m always going to support and be here for my Alabama family. To see the crowd’s response tonight meant a lot to me.
“As I’ve been saying, I’m looking to unify the division. I think it’s critical to have one fighter and one champion, and that’s Deontay Wilder. Let’s hope Joseph Parker is ready for me because I’m definitely ready for him.”
GERALD WASHINGTON
“I just got a little impatient. I was trying to go for it. It was an even boxing match. I could have kept it like that and kept it boring. I don’t know why I fell asleep there. I guess I lost a little focus.
“I caught him with one shot when he was coming in. But instead of me keeping that play going and keep pushing him back and keep him in control by keeping him in the center of the ring, I tried to get on him. I was trying to play a little counter punch role and catch him coming in. He just caught me.
“It’s just an experience. You have to follow the game plan and stay focused, stay patient. You may not get all the shots you want in the beginning, but you have to play the game all the way out and then things will start to happen.”
JARRETT HURD
“We wanted to take our time with him because Harrison can box and move. But every time he fights he wears down toward the end.
“During the sixth round, he caught me with a good shot inside my left eye. But I managed to fight through it and get the win.
“It feels great to be a champion. I’ve never had a feeling this great before. It’s pure Accokeek power. I can finally pull my pants up now. My pants were falling down, but I finally got my belt.”
Dominic BREAZEALE
“It took a little time for me to find my pace, but eventually I found my Rhythm. Izu came in in great shape and with guns blazing. He came at me with some stuff that I wasn’t expecting. Him being the lighter guy I wasn’t really expecting the power he possessed.
“I was able to connect some big shots tonight, especially with my right hand. You see what happens when I put him down and he never really recovered.
“Coming off the loss to Joshua, this win puts me right back in there. This is what I’ve always asked for. My team does an incredible job of getting me any fight I ask for, and I wanted to fight an undefeated guy like Izu. Nws yog ib tug loj, muaj zog, athletic guy.
“Hmo no, the story was about me having the heart of a lion, getting knocked down, but getting right back up to finish this fight.”
IZUAGBE UGONOH
“I expected that I was going to knock him out. I believed I would accomplish that, but he didn’t surprise me with anything. I was landing some good shots to both his body and his face.
“Breazeale showed a lot of heart though, and I think that his experience really helped him. I think a fight like Anthony Joshua really helped him realize that he could take anything and win the fight. He did that tonight.
“Ua siab ncaj, I just got tired. I gave him what I had and then I got tired. When he came back at me I wasn’t able to keep up and finish through on my game plan.
“The plan was to really use my double jab, and I’m not making any excuses. This is the fight game. Qhov no yog ib tug zoo lub sij hawm rau kuv, a big step up, and I was hoping to get it done. Kuv tsis tau, but that is part of sports. I’m not used to losing, but that time came today. I’m still a dangerous man to fight.”
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The card was promoted by DiBella Entertainment in association with TGB Promotions and Bruno Event Team.
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FNU Combat Sports Show Featuring Ivan “Lub Beast” Baranchyk

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John “Lub Beast” Baranchyk (15-0, 10 Kos) joins the broadcast tonight to talk about his recent war on ShoBox with Abel Ramos (17-2-2, 12 Kos). Baranchyk launched an incredible effort in the later rounds to hand Ramos his second professional loss and establish himself as a spirited, tough-as-nails brawler. Some experts claimed the fight was one of the most entertaining bouts in the 17-year history of the ShoBox series. Tom, Tony and Rich discuss the fight, other highlights of Ivan’s career, and get Baranchyk to explain how his early start in Jiu Jitsu eventually led him to the Sweet Science. The 24-year-old is already solidifying his legend, which explains why he points to “Hlau” Mike Tyson as one of his role models in the sport of boxing.

 

Tom, Tony and Rich also discuss the latest Mayweather/MacGregor news, an odd suspension of an MMA fighter for going after his opponent’s corner man, the calling off of Chris Brown vs. Soulja Boy, and Roy Jones Jr. re-establishing his goal of fighting Anderson Silva in a boxing match (he now wants it to be on the Mayweather/MacGregor undercard).

 

We also recap last week’s combat sports events and preview Bellator 173 and this week’s upcoming boxing matches.

Part One: Interview starts around 30 minutes in…

 

Part Two:

 

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Deontay Wilder vs. Gerald Washington PBC on FOX & FOX Deportes Final Press Conference Quotes & Duab

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Heavyweight World Title Showdown Headlines Action Saturday, Lub ob hlis ntuj 25 los ntawm Legacy Arena nyob rau hauv Birmingham, Alabama
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Birmingham, AL. (Lub ob hlis ntuj 23, 2017) – Heavyweight lub ntiaj teb champion Deontay Wilder thiab unbeaten Gerald Washington went face-to-face Thursday at the final press conference before their primetime showdown that headlines Premier Boxing Champions rau HMA LIAB thiab HMA LIAB Cov kev ua si noSaturday, Lub ob hlis ntuj 25 from Legacy Arena at the BJCC in Birmingham, Alabama.
Also in attendance and featured in televised action beginning at 8 p.m. THIAB/5 p.m. PT were rising super welterweight contenders Tony Harrison thiab Jarrett Hurd, who battle for a vacant junior middleweight world title, plus hard-hitting Dominic Breazeale thiab undefeated Izuagbe Ugonoh, who meet in a 10-round heavyweight battle.
Daim pib rau lub nyob kev tshwm sim, which is promoted by DiBella Entertainment and TBG Promotions in association with Bruno Event Team, pib ntawm $25 (tsis xws li siv cov nqi) thiab yog muag tam sim no. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster and by visiting AlabamaTitleFight.com.
Additional action on FS1 and FOX Deportes begins at 10 p.m. THIAB/7 p.m. PT and features unbeaten super middleweight Caleb tsob nroj, who was in attendance at Thursday lub kev tshwm sim.
Ntawm no yog li cas rau neeg tua hluav taws yuav tsum tau hais Thursday:
DEONTAY Wilder
“My time off has allowed me to get a better relationship with my left hand. There are so many different ways to throw a jab that I didn’t think I could do. Working with one arm allowed me to be exposed to a lot of new things. It’s going to be a different Deontay Wilder in the ring.
“It’s been a journey for me. I know there’s a purpose to all of it and there’s a reason why I’m here and why I’m the champ. Everything has manifested my way.
“This is a fantastic card nyob rau hnub Saturday night and I know these other guys can’t wait to get into the ring.
“Saturday night is going to be an electric fight. I love my state and I love being able to come back to Alabama. Home is where my heart is. It feels good to continue to give back.
“I’m overwhelmed. I’m so ready for this fight. Everyone has a story to tell. Everything that has happened with my opponents is in the past. I’m in love with this sport. I have a goal to reach in this sport and I will reach it.
“I always put myself in the position of my opponents and think about if that was me. That’s why I have so much passion for this sport and I give it my all. I don’t want to end up like my opponents. I don’t want to see what those lights looks like from the bottom.
“I want people to look back on my legacy and see that it was a long journey. I’ve paved the way for my city and my state. I’ve laid the bread crumbs and now people can follow.
“When my first opponent dropped out, the first name that came to my mind was Gerald Washington. I appreciate the way he conducted himself. Every time I saw him, he always shook my hand and told me he was ready.
“I know Gerald is excited. I was too. I know what it’s like to be able to fight for one of the most prestigious belts in the world. Tab sis, it’s my belt. I’m still enjoying it. Even though I’m heavyweight champion of the world, I’m still humble. I keep the belt in its case, until it’s time for me to fight again. I’m not satisfied. There is still more to attain.”
GERALD WASHINGTON
“I’ve had an incredible run to get me hear. I’m thankful to Deontay for picking me for this fight. He could have chosen a lot of opponents, but he picked me and I’m grateful for that.
“Qhov no yog ib tug npau suav tuaj tseeb. I started boxing as a kid but I didn’t know what I wanted to do. I’ve had a long road, but now I’m here fighting for the heavyweight championship of the world. This just means so much to me.
“My trainer John Pullman and I started working together and we’ve gotten through every obstacle. It’s hard work but we put in the work together and now we’re here. That’s what life is all about. You have to take risks and when it’s time, it’s time to handle your business. It’s my time and I’m ready.
“I’m so happy to be able to do what I love. I’m going up against Deontay Wilder, the Bronze Bomber, nyob rau hauv nws tiaj nraum qaum tsev. You can’t take away what he’s accomplished. But I’m here to handle my business.
“I try to live as a champion and now it’s my opportunity to be a champion. I’m going to grab this opportunity and take it.”
Tony Harrison
“As a competitor, I was already excited about the fight when they called me about fighting Hurd. I said yes immediately. Jarett Hurd’s name is mentioned every time you mention the 154-pound division. I started this off wanting to be the best and to do that, I have to beat the best.
“It was a fight for me that I jumped on immediately. When I got the call that it was going to be a title fight, I knew that this was going to be a legacy fight.
“I think we have mutual respect heading into this fight. He respects me just as much as I respect him. Tab sis Saturday hmo ntuj, I’m looking to gain my respect as a fighter. For both of us, I think a lot of questions have been raised about who we’ve fought. These questions are answered nyob rau hnub Saturday hmo ntuj.
“This is a fight where you have to respect both fighters. The city of Detroit is coming out to see me bring this world title home and I’m sure Maryland is expecting the same from Hurd. It’s going to be a great atmosphere.
“From the time that I started at six-years-old, this day has been the pot at the end of the rainbow. I’m fighting a great fighter for a great belt in a great weight class.
“I just have to go out there and take it one round at a time. I believe that I have too much in the arsenal. I can’t get too excited, even if I see an opening to stop the fight, I’m going to do it the smart way. I’m in shape to go 12 rounds but if I see my opportunity, Kuv yuav mus coj nws.
“I’m looking to continue the legacy. It’s going to be an amazing fight. I love Deontay, but I’m looking to steal the show. This is the best division in boxing. I’m coming out hard and I know my opponent is too. We’re both ready to lay it all on the line for this world title.”
JARRETT HURD
“We were excited when we first got the fight with Tony Harrison and we were even more excited when we found out it would be for a world title. This is every champion’s dream and I get a big opportunity on a big network. Everyone gets to see who Jarrett Hurd is.
“This means everything. Staying undefeated is something that opens a lot of doors for you. I’m in quality fights so I’m doing something well. I have another great opponent in front of me, tab sis nyob rau Lub ob hlis ntuj 25 Kuv yuav ib lub ntiaj teb tau zus ib.
“We had a really good long training camp. I didn’t need to do anything too drastic to make weight. I’m a big fighter for this division but I’ve never had a problem with weight. I can’t wait to get in the ring.
“My father was born in Birmingham, Alabama so to be able to have my world title shot here is exciting for my whole family. Qhov no yog ib tug loj sib ntaus rau kuv. I’ve trained hard and I’m prepared for it.
“I want this fight to answer a lot of questions. Some people say I’m not the fastest or that I don’t have enough defense. I want to be an undefeated fighter but I also want to build a legacy. I want to be on the platform with the best. I think this fight will give me that credibility.
“The jab is going to be really important. Tony Harrison has a really nice jab and the winner of the jab battle is going to be victorious. My jab and taking away his jab is going to win the fight for me.”
“My time is here. There will be a new 154-pound champion nyob rau hnub Saturday hmo ntuj. My pants are falling down and I need my belt!”
Dominic BREAZEALE
“It’s great to be back on this stage. I’m ready to come back and show my boxing skills. Deontay and Gerald are going to put on a great show and I’m excited to be a part of it.
“My opponent is definitely an unknown character. We prepared for everything to get ready for a guy that will move a lot. It’s big for him to be fighting on a big card like this for his first U.S. sib ntaus. I’m glad he took the fight.
“I just need to be a pressure fighter. I’ve been down and gotten up. Kuv twb tau nyob rau hauv muaj nrog qhov zoo tshaj plaws. I can’t let him get comfortable. I’m going to bring him a kind of fight he’s never seen before.
“I’ve been training hard with Manny Robles and we’ve done some phenomenal things over the last 10 weeks. I’ve been on the big stage and I’m ready to do it again. I feel good and I’m prepared put on a show.”
IZUAGBE UGONOH
“I’ve been training in Las Vegas for three years and I’m very excited to make my U.S. debut Saturdayhmo ntuj. It’s a great opportunity and I’m glad to get a big fight straight away against a good former title challenger who is also an Olympian. I couldn’t have wished for anything better than this.
“I’ve watched a lot of Dominic’s fights, even before I knew I was going to fight him. We know what he’s good at and we know where he makes mistakes. All my training partners were taller than me, so I’m comfortable fighting against big guys.
“Rau kuv, this is everything. If you’re a fighter and you train hard to be a champion, then this is the stage you want to reach. When you get here, the question is, are you comfortable with it? I’ve always believed that this is where I belong and now I have the opportunity. Now I just want to have fun and do what I do best.
“I think this is going to be a very explosive fight. I’m in the best shape I’ve ever been in. I prepared for a better Dominic Breazeale than who fought Joshua. I think it’s going to be a beautiful night.
“My road has been very rocky. Kuv twb tiv thaiv tag nrho cov thoob lub ntiaj teb no, but everything happens for a reason and happens at the right time. The time is now for me.”
Khalej COG
“I’ve had a great camp. I know everyone says that, but this really has been my most productive camp. I’ve had great sparring since I moved to Las Vegas. It’s going to be fireworks nyob rau hnub Saturday.
“I know my opponent has been in there with some tough guys. Nws yog yeej tsis tau tso tseg. That’s what we want. Soft touches won’t get me to where I’m headed. This is my closest fight to my hometown of Nashville since I turned pro so I’m expecting a lot of support.
“I’m not here to take the easy road. Nws yog kuv lub sij hawm tam sim no. This is a great opportunity and I think it’s going to be a great fight. I’m excited to get in the ring.
“Coming from where I came from, all of this is surreal. My hard work got me here. I’m blessed to be here and I feel like I deserve it.
“Everything went so smoothly during camp and now it’s time to put it together in the ring. I’ve always been able to show out when the pressure’s on.
“I’m looking to win and win in impressive fashion. I’m going to have a strong defense but I’ll have to put the heat on him. This is the kind of pressure I love.
“I want big fights. I’m focused on getting myself better every day. I have a great team around me and I feel like I can beat anybody.”
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Fans can live stream the fights on FOX Sports GO, available in English or Spanish through the FS1 or FOX Deportes feeds. The fight is available on desktop at FOXSportsGO.com and through the app store, or connected devices including Apple TV, Android TV, Fire TV, Xbox One and Roku. Nyob rau hauv tas li ntawd, the show will be simulcast on FOX Sports on SiriusXM channel 83 on satellite radios and on the SiriusXM app.
Yog xav paub ntxiv, mus ntsib www.premierboxingchampions.com,www.alabamatitlefight.comwww.dbe1.com,http://www.tgbpromotions.com/http://www.foxsports.com/presspass/homepage thiabfoxdeportes.com. Ua raws li ntawm TwitterPremierBoxing, BronzeBomber, FOXSports, FOXDeportes, @LouDiBella and @Swanson_Comm and become a fan on Facebook atwww.Facebook.com/PremierBoxing, www.Facebook.com/DiBellaEntertainment,www.Facebook.com/FoxSports thiab www.Facebook.com/FoxDeportes. Ua raws li cov kev sib tham siv #PBConFOX. PBC rau FOX yog txhawb nqa los ntawm Corona, La Cerveza Mas Final.
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FOUR-TIME WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMP EVANDER HOLYFIELD JOINS FOX SPORTS BROADCAST TEAM FOR PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT SATURDAY

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Featherweight World Champion Abner Mares Also Serves as Analyst with Holyfield, Brian Kenny and Virgil Hunter
FOX Sports and NextVR Broadcast PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS: WILDER VS. WASHINGTON Live in Virtual Reality
Los Angeles – FOX Sports announces that four-time world heavyweight champion Evander “Qhov tiag Deal” Holyfield and current featherweight world champion Abner Mares join the FOX Sports broadcast team as analysts for PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS: WILDER VS. WASHINGTON live on FOX and FOX Deportes Saturday, Feb. 25 (8:00 PM ET), from Legacy Arena at the BJCC in Birmingham, ALA. Nyob rau hauv tas li ntawd, FOX Sports and industry leader NextVR team to deliver the two-hour show in virtual reality.
Holyfield makes a special appearance as a guest analyst with the broadcast team of blow-by-blow announcer Brian Kenny, fellow analyst and long-time boxing trainer Virgil Hunter, Mares and reporter Kristine Leahy, during the exciting heavyweight bouts. The main event features the title fight between WBC world champion Deontay “Lub Bronze Bomber” Wilder (37-0, 36 Kos) and unbeaten heavyweight Gerald “Cov Dub Lau qaib” Washington (18-0-1, 12 Kos), as well as the 10-round clash between hard-hitting Dominic Breazeale (17-1, 15 Kos) and undefeated Izuagbe Ugonoh (17-0, 14 Kos).
Holyfield reigned as both the undisputed cruiserweight and heavyweight world champion in a career that spanned more than three decades from 1984 rau 2011. He successfully defended the undisputed heavyweight championship three times.
Holyfield and Wilder share a connection. Both were born in Alabama – Holyfield in Atmore and Wilder in Tuscaloosa, where he still resides. Holyfield has followed Wilder’s career since the 31-year-old champion was a member of the U.S. boxing Olympic team and won a bronze medal at the 2008 Beijing Games.
There is another Olympic connection between Holyfield and Ugonoh’s trainer, Kevin Barry. Holyfield and Barry met in the semifinals of a light heavyweight bout at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games. The match was marred by controversy after Holyfield was disqualified in the second round for hitting Barry on the break. Because of the disqualification, Holyfield won the bronze medal for the U.S. team in the 1984 LA Games.
The fourth installment of PBC on FOX features the two heavyweight bouts, as well as a junior middleweight title fight. Once-beaten Tony Harrison (24-1, 20 Kos) and undefeated Jarrett Hurd (19-0, 13 Kos) battle in a 12-round affair for a vacant 154-pound world championship.
Working with NextVR, the two-hour PBC on FOX show is also broadcast live in virtual reality. For the second year in a row, multiple cameras set up around the ring capture the action in immersive, high-definition virtual reality, providing fans with the best seat in the house. The PBC on FOX boxing experience is available for free through the NextVR app. Fans with a Google Daydream or Samsung Gear VR headset, along with a compatible smartphone, can access the virtual reality experience by downloading the NextVR app from the Oculus or Google Play Stores.
Once the fights are done on FOX, the boxing continues for two more hours on FS1 & HMA LIAB Cov kev ua si, with Kenny calling the action with analysts Mares and Hunter. That show is headlined by unbeaten prospect Caleb Plant (14-0, 10 Kos) against Ghana’s Thomas Awimbono (25-6-1, 21 Kos) nyob rau hauv lub 10-round ntsiab kev tshwm sim.
Nyob rau hma liab Deportes, yav tas los featherweight lub ntiaj teb champion thiab 2000 Mexican Olympic team member Daniel Ponce de Leon joins blow-by-blow announcer Ricardo Celis to call the action in Spanish.
FOX Sports also presents PBC’s exciting Tuesday night series TOE-TO-TOE TUESDAYS on FS1 and BOXEO DE CAMPEONES on FOX Deportes. Follow on twitter at: @holyfield, @MrBrianKenny, @virgilhunter7, abnermares, @KristineLeahy, @PremierBoxing, FOXSports, @FOXDeportes and @Swanson_Comm
Fans can live stream the fights on FOX Sports GO, available in English or Spanish through the FS1 or FOX Deportes feeds. The fight is available on desktop at FOXSportsGO.com and through the app store, or connected devices including Apple TV, Android TV, Fire TV, Xbox One and Roku. Nyob rau hauv tas li ntawd, fights are also available on FOX Sports on SiriusXM channel 83 on satellite radios and on the SiriusXM app.
-HMA LIAB Cov kev ua si –
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NEVADA BOXING HALL OF FAME TO ANNOUNCE FIFTH CLASS OF INDUCTEES ON FEB. 15 Rau Las Vegas

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CEO/President Michelle Corrales-Lewis to welcome “exceptional” new class
Las Vegas (Lub ob hlis ntuj 13, 2017) – Lub Nevada Boxing Hall ntawm koob meej will announce its fifth class of inductees on Wednesday, Feb. 15, ntawm 11 a.m. PST, Hall CEO/ president Michelle Corrales-Lewis tshaj tawm. Lub 2017 class of nine boxers and five contributors will be revealed at Real Boxing, 5137 Lub. Oquendo Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89118. Lunch will be provide by TC’s Rib Crib.
The honorees will be formally inducted at the popular gala dinner on Saturday, Aug. 12 at Caesars Palace. Ticket information will be released shortly.
“We have elected yet another exceptional class of inductees and I can’t wait to introduce them,” said Corrales-Lewis, uas nws lig tus txiv, Diego Corrales, was a member of the NVBHOF’s inaugural class in 2013. “We have some of the best boxers ever in this group and I know fans are going to be excited to have the opportunity to meet them.
“Our class of contributors is very strong as well and all have made a significant imprint upon boxing in Nevada.”
Past inductees include some of the greatest fighters who have ever lived, kuj muaj Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson, Qab zib Ray Leonard, Zoo kawg nkaus Marvin Hagler, Roberto Duran, Julio Cesar Chavez, Evander Holyfield, Lennox Lewis thiab ntau yam ntxiv.
The Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame is an IRS 501 (c)3 charity and all donations are tax deductible. The Hall’s charitable contributions over the five years since its formation have helped boxers in need and boxing-related charities. Donations are welcome.

The Hall was founded in 2013 by noted boxing broadcaster Rich Marotta. Yog xav paub ntxiv, xov 702-3NVBHOF, los yog 702-368-2463.
For Media Credentials Contact: For Information And Sponsorship Opportunities Contact:
Media Coordinator Jon Hait Chief Executive Officer Michelle Corrales-Lewis
Xov tooj: (702) 277-1020 Xov tooj: 702-3-NVBHOF (702-368-2463)
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Edwin Viruet Ring 8 Guest Speaker Tuesday night

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Edwin Viruet
Nplhaib 8 Guest Speaker Tuesday night
TSHIAB YORK (Tej zaum 16, 2016) – New York State Boxing Hall-of-Famer Edwin Viruet will be Ring 8’s guest speaker at Tuesday night’s (Tej zaum 17) monthly meeting, starting at 7 p.m. THIAB, at O’Neill’s Restaurant, nyob rau ntawm 64-21 53rd Drive in Maspeth, New York.
“Edwin was inducted into the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2016,” Nplhaib 8 tus thawj tswj hwm Bob Duffy hais tias. “He was unable to attend the induction ceremony, so we will present him with his Hall of Fame belt at our meeting. Edwin embodies what the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF) is all about in terms of his overall achievements and accomplishments as a New York State fighter. We’re very happy that Edwin will have this opportunity to be honored and we’re all interested in hearing him speak about his boxing career.”
Viruet (32-6-2) was a standout amateur boxer, albeit brief, registering a perfect 18-0 cov ntaub ntawv, highlighted by his winning two New York Golden Gloves Championship in 1968 as a 118-pound sub-novice and the following year in the 126-pound division, Edwin and his brother,Adolpho Viruet, were declared co-champions.
Nyob rau hauv 1969, Viruet turned pro and two years later, he fought a draw with future world championXa-u Mamby and he won a decision over another future world champion, Alfredo Escalara. Three years later, Viruet scored a decision victory against fellow 2016 NYSBHOF inductee Vilomar Fernandez ntawm Madison Square Garden.
Viruet went the distance twice with world lightweight champion Roberto Duran, losing a decision both times, the first in a non-title fight in 1975 and the second as a world title challenger in Philadelphia two years later.
Nyob rau hauv 1983, Viruet retired as a boxer after having fought in all of the top New York venues – MSG, The Felt Forum, Sunnyside Garden, Nassau Coliseum, Singer Bowl and Audobon Ballroom.
Viruet also enjoyed a successful career as a trainer with heavyweight Alex Steward, a Golden Gloves champion who, raws li ib tug kws, tiv thaiv Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfieldthiab George foreman. Viruet also trained actor Wesley Snipes.
Several Vinny Maddalone fights, courtesy of Charley Norkus, Jr., will be shown on six television screens during Tuesday night’s buffet.
Nplhaib 8 Summer Picnic
Ring 8’s annual summer picnic will be held Sunday afternoon, Lub yim hli ntuj 28, ntawm Brady Park nyob rau hauv Massapequa Reserve, Nassau rau Long Island, New York. Complete details coming soon.
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TIV TAUJ: Bob Trieger, Tag nrho cov tsev hais plaub XOVXWM, 978.590.0470, bobtfcp@hotmail.com fightpublicist
HAIS TXOG NPLHAIB 8: Nplhaib 8 ua lub yim chaw hauj lwm ntawm dab tsi yog ces hu ua tus National qub tub rog boxers Association – li no, NPLHAIB 8 – thiab hnub no lub koom haum txoj motto tseem nyob: Boxers Pab boxers.
NPLHAIB 8 yog tag nrho cog lus rau txhawb tsawg hmoo neeg nyob rau hauv lub boxing zej zog uas tej zaum yuav pab nyob rau hauv cov nqe lus ntawm kev them nqi xauj tsev, cov nqi kho mob, los yog txawm justifiable xav tau.
Mus rau kab www.Ring8ny.com yog xav paub ntxiv txog NPLHAIB 8, qhov loj tshaj plaws pab pawg neeg ntawm nws zoo nyob rau hauv lub tebchaws United States nrog ntau tshaj 350 neeg. Txhua xyoo ua tswv cuab dues tsuas yog $30.00 thiab txhua tus mej zeej muaj cai mus rau ib tug buffet noj hmo tom NPLHAIB 8 txhua hli rooj sib tham, tsis suav Lub Xya hli ntuj Lub yim hli ntuj thiab. Tag nrho cov active boxers, pib xyaum ua thiab kev, nrog ib tug tam sim no boxing daim ntawv tso cai los yog hauv phau ntawv muaj cai mus rau ib tug complimentary NPLHAIB 8 txhua xyoo ua tswv cuab. Guests ntawm nplhaib 8 cov mej zeej yuav txais tos ntawm ib tug nqi xwb $7.00 rau ib tug neeg.
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Connecticut Boxing Hall ntawm koob meej Class of 2015 officially tshaj tawm

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Lou DiBella, Shelly Finkel, Arnie Bayer, Carey mace, George Russo, Peter Timothy & Tuag Sharnik
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (Cuaj hlis 15, 2015) – Pab txhawb Lou DiBella thiab saib xyuas / txhawb Shelly Finkel ua ib tug xya-neeg Class of 2015 mus rau hauv lub Connecticut Boxing Hall ntawm koob meej (CBHOF). New members will be inducted at the 11THtxhua xyoo CBHOF Gala Induction noj on Friday hmo ntuj,Kaum Ib Hlis Ntuj 13 nyob rau hauv lub Uncas Ballroom ntawm Mohegan hnub.
Tus tshiab CBHOF inductees kuj muaj xws li yav tas los boxing tsoom fwv Peter Timothy thiab, posthumously, boxers Carey mace thiab George Russo, boxing txawj sau ntawv Tuag Sharnik thiab boxing tus kws lijchoj Arnie Bayer.
“Peb nyob rau lub Connecticut Boxing Hall ntawm koob meej yog heev siab heev tshaj tawm hais tias xyoo no hauv chav kawm ntawv ntawm inductees,” new CBHOF president John Laudati hais tias. “We have a great mix of internationally recognized boxing legends and a wonderful and most deserving group of Connecticut’s boxing royalty. Tus kheej, Kuv thiaj txaus siab ua kom paub no hauv chav kawm ntawv nyob rau hauv kuv thawj xyoo raws li tus thawj tswj hwm ntawm no zoo kawg lub koom haum. Kuv saib rau pem hauv ntej kom pom tag nrho peb cov Connecticut boxing kiv cua ntawm Mohegan tshav ntawm lub kaum ib hlis 13th.”
Raws li nyob rau hauv New York City, DiBella (pictured mus rau sab laug) yog tus qub lub taub hau ntawm Boxing rau HBO, tsim lub zoo heev “Boxing Tom qab Tsaus” series. Nws promotional lub tuam txhab, DiBella Lom ze, has promoted countless boxing events at Mohegan Sun Arena and Foxwoods Resort Casino during the past two decades. DiBella also owned the Connecticut Defenders minor league baseball team that was based in Norwich. His top fighters have included Sergio Martinez,Bernard Hopkins, Paulie Malignaggi, Jermain Taylor, CBHOF inductee “Irish” Micky Ward, thiab Lwm yam Berto ntawm cov ntau notables. Ib tug Harvard txoj cai lij choj tsev kawm ntawv kawm tiav, DiBella kuj yog ib tug zoo movie tsim.
Finkel (pictured rau txoj cai nrog lub caij Emanuel Steward), kuj los ntawm New York City, yog ib tug thoob ntiaj teb Boxing Hall ntawm koob meej inductee uas yog ib tug fixture tom Connecticut fights rau ntau xyoo raws li yog ib tug neeg pab txhawb los yog tus neeg saib xyuas. He is also a successful manager in the music industry. In the early 1990s, Finkel was arguably the most powerful manager in boxing. His most celebrated clients included Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield, Manny Pacquiao, Pernell Whitaker, Meldrick Taylor thiab Wladimir Klitschko.
Timothy (pictured mus rau sab laug nrog Qab Zib Ray Leonard) yog boxing tsoom fwv ntawm lub Mashantucket Pequot pab pawg neeg National Commission ntawm Foxwoods los ntawm 1995 rau 2009. He was mentored by the late John Burns, who was the founder of the CBHOF of which he is also an inductee. During his tenure at Foxwoods, Timothy tswj pua pua ntawm cov txheej xwm pro, kuj muaj 90 title sib ntaus. Highlights of his reign included CBHOF inductee John Ruiz–Evander Holyfield III rau lub WBA ntiaj teb no heavyweight championship thiab, tej zaum, qhov loj tshaj kev sib ntaus nyob rau hauv Foxwoods keeb kwm, lub IBF ntiaj teb no cruiserweight title kev sib ntaus ntawm James Toney thiab Vassily Jirov. Other stars who fought at Foxwoods when Timothy was in charge include Roy Jones, Jr., Diego Corrales, Shane Mosely thiab Acelino Freitas, nrog rau CBHOF inductees Dana Rosenblatt, Peter Manfredo, Jr. thiab U.S. Olympian Lawrence av nplaum-Bey.
Mace (72-18-2), yug nyob rau hauv Hartford, started fighting professionally in the late 1940s. His most notable victory came in 1950, siv ceev xwmphem qub ntiaj teb champion Joe Giardello. Mace was a member of CBHOF charter member Willie PEP's ruaj khov thiab muaj ranked ntawm ib tug taw tes raws li high school raws li Tsis. 8 welterweight in the world. Mace, uas nws kawg bout yog ib tug tsis mus CBHOF neegGaspar Ortega nyob rau hauv 1962, nyob rau hauv Manchester thaum nws tau dhau mus lawm nyob rau lub hnub nyoog ntawm 73 nyob rau hauv 2003.
Russo muaj 85 pro sib ntaus ntawm 1922 thiab 1934. He moved to Bridgeport when he was six and he eventually became a local legend in boxing, kev khiav hauj lwm gyms zoo li liab txiv neej lub Hall, Acorn Club and East Washington Avenue. Nyob rau hauv 1992, nws coj boxing rov qab tom qab ib xyoo caum-ntev tsis tuaj kawm ntawv rau hauv lub qub NPAWG tsev nyob rau hauv Bridgeport. Russo tseem twb paub li cov “Johnny Duke ntawm yav qab teb Connecticut.”
Yug nyob rau hauv Tshiab Haven, lub caij Sharnick nyob ze li ntawm tag nrho cov nws lub neej nyob rau hauv Norwalk, ua ntej yuav rov mus Florida, qhov uas nws tau raug xaiv los mus rau lub Florida Boxing Hall ntawm koob meej nyob rau hauv 2012, largely for founding the Smart Boxer Institute. Sharnik was a boxing writer for 23 xyoo nyob rau hauv Cov kev ua si taw qhia, tseem ceeb los ntawm nws kev pab them nqi ntawm Cassius av nplaum–Sonny Liston Kuv, hais wildly hais tias, “Liston muaj ruaj ruaj zoo li cannonballs.” He moved on to become the chief for consultant at CBS for nine years and was chief advisor and the lone true believer in George foreman‘s comeback bid eventually leading to another world heavyweight title. Sharnick also was an advisor for CBHOF member and two-time world champion Marlon qab tej ceg ntoos, yaum rau yav tom ntej lub ntiaj teb champion ntxiv Eddie Futch as his head trainer. Futch’s assistant, CBHOF neeg Freddie Roach, yuav nws thiaj li qhia tej ceg ntoos thaum nws los ua lub ntiaj teb no welterweight zus.
Bayer mas dav hwm raws li ib tug yeej muaj tseeb tus kws lijchoj ntawm boxing, yeej ib txwm ceev yuav tau qiv ib pab txhais tes, raws li tau zoo raws li qhib lub hnab nyiaj rau pab txhawb boxing gyms nyob rau hauv lub zos zoo li CBHOF inductee Johnny Duke lub tub hluas Club Gym nyob rau hauv Bellevue Square, Hartford.
Daim pib rau lub CBHOF 11th txhua xyoo Gala Induction noj, tubntxhais luv nqi tom $90.00, yog on muag tam sim no los ntawm hu xov tooj Kim neeg ua mov ci ntawm Mohegan hnub (1.860.862.7377) los yog Sherman Ka-ees nyob rau Manchester Journal Inquirer (1.800.237.3606 X321). Qhov rooj qhib rau ntawm 5:30 p.m. THIAB, cocktails ntawm 6 p.m. THIAB, ua raws li los ntawm noj hmo.
Mus online rau www.ctboxinghof.org rau cov lus qhia ntxiv txog lub Connecticut Boxing Hall ntawm koob meej, nws 11th txhua xyoo Gala Inductee noj, kev tshwm sim lub sij hawm sponsorship, los yog yav dhau los CBHOF inductees.
TIV TAUJ:
Bob Trieger, Tag nrho cov tsev hais plaub XOVXWM, bobtfcp@hotmail.com,978.590.0470, fightpublicist
HAIS TXOG CBHOF: The Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame was founded in 2004 kom ua raws li kev zoo siab thiab lub hauj lwm kav ntev ntawm koj tus neeg muab kev koom tes nyob rau hauv kev ua si nawv ntawm boxing. Nws inaugural Induction Ceremony & Noj hmo twb muaj nyob rau hauv 2005. Connecticut tus nplua nuj boxing keeb kwm yuav tsis tau flourished yog hais tias nws twb tsis yog rau lub achievements ntawm cov enshrined nyob rau hauv lub Hall ntawm koob meej.
Raws li ib tug uas tsis yog-profit cov koom haum, lub Connecticut Boxing Hall ntawm koob meej yog heev ua mus coj sib ntaus sib tua ntsuj plig ntawm Connecticut thriving los ntawm ntau yam kev siab hlub kev pab.

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