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FACE OFF SAMUEL VARGAS vs. ALI FUNEKA NABA Welterweight Championship

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Samuel Vargas vs. Ali Funeka
Headlines “Face Off” in NABA title fight
Aug. 19 in Brampton, Canada

TORONTO, Ontario, Canada (Lub Xya hli ntuj 5, 2017) – North American Boxing Association welterweight champion Samuel Vargas has been on boxing’s biggest stage and he’s determined to prove that he still belongs there.
The 28-year-old Vargas (27-3-1, 14 KOs) steps up in one of the most significant fights of his career, Lub yim hli ntuj 19, as he defends his NABA title against three-time world title challenger Ali “Rush Hour” Funeka (39-6-3, 31 KOs) in the main event of Lee Baxter Promotions’ (LBP) second event at the Brampton Powerade Centre, “Face Off”, in Brampton, Ontario, Canada.
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Vargas-Funeka is inarguable one of the highest-level bouts to be staged in Toronto in several years.
“Sam is still at a stage in his career where he’s improving and to challenge a guy who’s been a world title contender for the better part of a decade shows that he’s still hungry and still wants to test himself,” promoter Lee Baxter Hais.
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The tough-as-nails Vargas, who fights out of Toronto, is riding the momentum of a dominant win by 10-round unanimous decision over Armando Robles (31-5-2, 18 KOs), at LBP’s first Powerade Centre event this past March, as well as a homecoming victory for Colombia-native’s fifth-round knockout this past May over former world title challenger Marco Antonio Avendano (30-10-1, 22 KOs).
An impressive victory over his battled-tested South African opponent will certainly re-position Vargas in the world boxing scene, where he was a little more than year ago, when he fought two of the premier welterweights in the world, former WBA Super World Super Lightweight titlist Danny Garcia (32-0, 19 KOs), and current International Boxing Federation (IBF) World Champion ❏ Jr ❏ Spence Errol. (15-0, 12 KOs), in losing yet invaluable fight experiences for Vargas against world-class opponents.
“We always have our eye on big fights for Sam. A win over Funeka would really resonate in the boxing world,” Baxter added.
Funeka has some unfinished business in the “Great White North” having lost in 2009 in one of the most controversial decisions in recent memory to Joan Guzman (29-0) in Quebec City. Although many viewers had Vargas defeating Guzman, including HBO’s unofficial scorer Harold Lederman, who scored the bout 117-111 for Funeka and called for an investigation into the judging that soon followed, resulted in a questionable 12-round majority draw for the vacant IBF World Lightweight Championship.
“Canadian fans have always had a soft spot for Funeka,” Baxter noted. “The crowd at the Pepsi Coliseum was on his side and they fell in love with him that night. He deserves this fight as much as Sam does.”
Nonetheless, Funeka has remained a fighting contender ever since, going on the road and battling some of the sport’s top stars. Tsaib no, he upset previously undefeated Russian prospect Viskhan “Little Tyson” Murzabekov (12-0) by 12-round decision in his opponent’s homeland. More recently, the dangerous South African veteran fought a bloody battle with Jeff Horn (15-0-1), who last Saturday upset future Hall-of-Famer Manny Pacquiao to become the new World Boxing Organization (WBO) 147-pound division world champion. Funeka even dropped the tough Australian before being stopped in the sixth round of their fight last December in New Zealand.
Funeka represents a measuring stick for Vargas to gauge comparisons of him against some of the top welterweights in the world.
Will Vargas have an easier time with Funeka than Horn? The answer will be known Aug. 19.
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12th annual Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame Induction & awards dinner review & photo gallery

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UNCASVILLE, Conn. (November 7, 2016) – Last Friday night’s 12 TH annual Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame (CBHOF) Gala Induction Ceremony and Awards Dinner, held in the Uncas Ballroom at Mohegan Sun, was a major success by all standards. HBO “judge” and International Hall-of-Famer Harold Lederman served as the event’s Master of Ceremonies.
The Class of 2016 inductees are Stamford amateur coach/boxer Orlando Montalvo, Newington former ESPN boxing director Bob Yalen, Wallingford boxer Sean Malone, ❏ Jr ❏., New Bedford (MA) boxer “Sucra” Ray Oliveira, Waterbury judge/referee John “Duke” Lawson and Mashantucket Pequot Game & Athletic commissioner Kenny Reels.
Tus 2016 CBHOF award winners are its first female Boxer of the Year, Shelly “Shelito’s Way” Vincent; Jacob Marrero, Boxer amateur xyoo; Mike Mazzulli,Professional Boxing Official of the Year; Heather Concepcion, Amateur Boxing Official of the Year; Pete Hary, Contribution to Professional Boxing; thiab Carlos Nieves, Contribution to Amateur Boxing.
CBHOF president John Laudati announced the imminent opening of the new Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame, located in the heart of Mohegan Sun, as well as a scholarship fund to assist young boxers in their pursuit of a higher education as they pursue their boxing dreams.
“Boxing fans will now be able to visit the beautiful Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame when they are in the casino,” Laudati said. “Thank you to the Board of Directors for all of your efforts to make this happen. Special thanks to Maynard Strickland, Don Trella, Mike Mazulli and Kim Baker who spearheaded the effort.
“I would also like to thank my friend, Tom Vaughn, whose father ntuag, Sr., left money to donate to a worthy cause. Tom’s dad was a boxing fan and these funds will be earmarked and grown for future scholarships to young boxers.”
Thov online ntawm www.ctboxinghof.org for additional information about the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame, its 12th annual Gala Inductee Dinner, or past CBHOF inductees.
All pictures courtesy of Emily Harney Photography:
2016 CBHOF inductee Kenny Reels
2016 CBHOF inductee Sean Malone, ❏ Jr ❏.
2016 CBHOF inductee John “Duke” Lawson
2016 CBHOF inductee Orlando Montalvo
2016 CBHOF inductee Bob Yalen
2016 CBHOF inductee “Sucra” Ray Oliveira
2016 CBHOF Professional Fighter of the Year Shelly “Shelito’s Way” Vincent
2016 CBHOF Amateur Boxer of the Year Jacob Marrero
Mike Mazzulli, 2016 CBHOF Professional Boxing Official of the Year
Pete Hary, 2016 CBHOF Contribution to Professional Boxing
Heather Concepcion, 2016 CBHOF Amateur Boxing Official of the Year
Carlos Nieves, 2016 CBHOF Contributor to Amateur Boxing
ABOUT CBHOF: The Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame was founded in 2004 to honor and celebrate the careers of outstanding individuals involved in the sport of boxing. Its inaugural Induction Ceremony & Dinner was held in 2005. Connecticut’s rich boxing history could never have flourished if it weren’t for the achievements of those enshrined in the Hall of Fame.
As a non-profit organization, the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame is deeply committed to keeping the fighting spirit of Connecticut thriving through various charitable contributions.
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Limited Tickets still available for this Friday night’s 12th annual Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Awards Dinner at Mohegan Sun

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UNCASVILLE, Conn. (October 30, 2016) – Limited tickets are still available for this Friday

hmo ntuj 12TH annual Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame (CBHOF) Gala Induction Ceremony and Awards Dinner in the Uncas Ballroom at Mohegan Sun.

The Class of 2016 inductees are Stamford amateur coach/boxer Orlando Montalvo, Newington former ESPN boxing director Bob Yalen, Wallingford boxer Sean Malone, ❏ Jr ❏., New Bedford (MA) boxer “Sucra” Ray Oliveira, Waterbury judge/referee John “Duke” Lawson and Mashantucket Pequot Game & Athletic commissioner Kenny Reels.
Tus 2016 CBHOF award winners are its first female Boxer of the Year, Shelly “Shelito’s Way” Vincent; Jacob Marrero, Boxer amateur xyoo; Mike Mazzulli,Professional Boxing Official of the Year; Heather Concepcion, Amateur Boxing Official of the Year; Pete Hary, Contribution to Professional Boxing; thiab Carlos NievesContribution to Amateur Boxing.
Tickets for the CBHOF 12th annual Gala Induction Dinner, reasonably priced at $90.00, will soon go on sale and be available to purchase by calling Kim Baker at Mohegan Sun (1.860.862.7377) los sis Sherman Cain at the Manchester Journal Inquirer (1.800.237.3606 X321). Qhov rooj qhib thaum 5:30 p.m. LI, cocktails from 6:30-7:30 p.m. LI(cash bar), followed by a full sit-down dinner.
Thov online ntawm www.ctboxinghof.org for additional information about the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame, its 12th annual Gala Inductee Dinner, event sponsorship opportunities, or past CBHOF inductees.
ABOUT CBHOF: The Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame was founded in 2004 to honor and celebrate the careers of outstanding individuals involved in the sport of boxing. Its inaugural Induction Ceremony & Dinner was held in 2005. Connecticut’s rich boxing history could never have flourished if it weren’t for the achievements of those enshrined in the Hall of Fame.
As a non-profit organization, the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame is deeply committed to keeping the fighting spirit of Connecticut thriving through various charitable contributions.
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Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame Announces 2016 Award Winners Shelly Vincent 1st female Fighter of the Year

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12th annual CBHOF induction dinner Nov. 4
CBHOF 2016 Fighter of the Year Shelly Vincent
(Photo by Ed Diller / DiBella Entertainment)
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (October 18, 2016) – The Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame (CBHOF) has announced its 2016 puav pheej winners, including its first female Boxer of the Year, popular super bantamweight Shelly “Shelito’s Way” Vincent.
Tus 2016 puav pheej winners, as well as its Class of 2016 inductees, will be honored Hnub vas Xuvhmo ntuj, November 4, in the Uncas Ballroom at Mohegan Sun, thaum lub 12TH annual CBHOF Gala Induction Dinner.
Other 2016 CHBOF award winners include Jacob Marrero, Boxer amateur xyoo; Mike Mazzulli, Professional Boxing Official of the Year; Heather Concepcion, Amateur Boxing Official of the Year; Pete Hary, Contribution to Professional Boxing; thiab Carlos Nieves Contribution to Amateur Boxing.
The new CBHOF inductees are Stamford amateur coach/boxer Orlando Montalvo, Newington former ESPN boxing director Bob Yalen, Wallingford boxer Sean Malone, ❏ Jr ❏., New Bedford (MA) boxer “Sucra” Ray Oliveira, Waterbury judge/referee John “Duke” Lawson and Mashantucket Pequot Game & Athletic commissioner Kenny Reels.
This year’s class hails from all over Connecticut and from every segment of the sport,” CBHOF president John Laudati Hais. “We’ve inducted great boxers and trainers Orlando Montalvo, Ray Olivieri and Sean Malone Jr. We’ve also acknowledged the tremendous contributions to the sport by Bob Yalen and Kenny Reels. From my hometown of Waterbury comes world renowned boxing judge and referee Johnny “Duke” Lawson. This year’s class of boxers and officials of the year is incredibly accomplished and includes the first woman professional Boxer of the Year, Shelly Vincent. Emcee Harold Lederman is an icon of the boxing world and he will surely keep us entertained all night.”
Vincent (18-1), fighting out of Providence, is arguably the most popular boxer in New England. A native of New London, she has won two world title, Universal Boxing Federation (UBF) and International Boxing Association (IBA). She has fought 10 times in Connecticut without a loss during her professional career, 6-0 at Foxwoods Resort Casino, 4-0 at Mohegan Sun.
Past CHBOF Boxers of the Year include Chad Dawson (3X), Luis Rosa, ❏ Jr ❏. (2X), Matt Remillard (2X), Eric Harding, Delvin Rodriguez, Tony Grano thiab Mike Oliver.
Representing the Ortiz Boxing Gym in Bridgeport, Marrero is the Northeast Regional champion, and he was the 2015 USA Boxing’s Prep National Championship gold-medal winner in the 125-pound division.
Mazulli is president of the powerful Association of Boxing Commissions (ABC) and longtime Director of Athletic Regulations for Mohegan Sun.
Hary is a veteran professional boxing judge as well as CHBOF vice president, while Nieves is head coach/owner of Ortiz Boxing Gym in Bridgeport.
Tickets for the CBHOF 12th annual Gala Induction Dinner, reasonably priced at $90.00, will soon go on sale and be available to purchase by calling Kim Baker at Mohegan Sun(1.860.862.7377) los sis Sherman Cain at the Manchester Journal Inquirer (1.800.237.3606 X321). Qhov rooj qhib thaum 5:30 p.m. LI, cocktails from 6:30-7:30 p.m. LI (cash bar), followed by a full sit-down dinner.
Thov online ntawm www.ctboxinghof.org for additional information about the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame, its 12th annual Gala Inductee Dinner, event sponsorship opportunities, or past CBHOF inductees.
ABOUT CBHOF: The Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame was founded in 2004 to honor and celebrate the careers of outstanding individuals involved in the sport of boxing. Its inaugural Induction Ceremony & Dinner was held in 2005. Connecticut’s rich boxing history could never have flourished if it weren’t for the achievements of those enshrined in the Hall of Fame.
As a non-profit organization, the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame is deeply committed to keeping the fighting spirit of Connecticut thriving through various charitable contributions.
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30th annual Ring 8 Nyiaj so koobtsheej Event & Awards Ceremony Dec. 11 in New York

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Carl Frampton, Danny Jacobs, Joe Smith, ❏ Jr ❏. & Shakur Stevenson ntawm cov 2016 puav pheej winners

(L-R) 2016 Ntiv nplhaib 8 International Fighter of the Year Carl Frampton
(photo courtesy of Premier Boxing Champions)
Photo gallery below
NEW YORK (October 17, 2015) – Tus 30th ntiv nplhaib Annual 8 Holiday Event and Awards Ceremony will be held Hnub xya afternoon (12:30-5:30 p.m. LI),Hlis ntuj nqeg 11, nyob Russo lub ntawm lub Bay hauv Howard Beach, New York.
Ntiv nplhaib 8 has announced its 2016 puav pheej winners (see complete list below), including Hall-of-Famer Barry McGuigan (Fighter tseev tsim ntiaj teb tau zoo), reigning world champions Carl Frampton (Fighter tseev tsim ntiaj teb xyoo) thiab Danny Jacobs (New York State Fighter of the Year),Joe Smith, ❏ Jr ❏. (Xyoo knockout), thiab 2016 Olympic silver medalist Shakur Stevenson (Service to “Your Country” Award).
“Our members look forward to this event every year,” Ntiv nplhaib 8 president Bob Duffy Hais. “We have another great group of award winners. Committed celebrity guests include former world champions Mark Breland, Iran Barkley thiab Vito Antuofermo, as well as Vinny Maddalone, Sean Monahan, Bobby Cassidy, Harold Lederman thiab Frankie Galarza with others expected to attend. We truly appreciate them lending their support. Ntiv nplhaib 8 proudly continues its record for lending a helping hand to those in the boxing community who are less fortunate. Each year our Holiday Event and Awards Ceremony celebrates our great sport of boxing, insuring much-needed funding is raised so we may continue our mission for our needy brothers and sisters in boxing. We will never waver from their corners.”
2016 NTIV NPLHAIB 8 Puav pheej Winners
Fighter tseev tsim ntiaj teb tau zoo: Barry McGuigan
Fighter tseev tsim ntiaj teb xyoo: Carl Frampton
Thoob ntiaj teb Promoter rau lub xyoo: Cyclone Promotions
NYS Fighter xyoo: Danny Jacobs
NYS maum Fighter xyoo: Sonya Lamonakis
Xyoo knockout: Joe Smith, ❏ Jr ❏.
Tau zus ib uncrowned: Larry Stanton
Tus thawj tswj ntawm lub xyoo: Phil Capobianco
Tus kws qhia xyoo: Jerry Capobianco
Microscopic Promoter xyoo: Hais ncaj ntsaim Ronson
Cov neeg ntawm lub xyoo: Frank Lombardi
Neeg amateur xyoo: Frankie Martinez
Boxer amateur xyoo: Christine Cruz
Ntev & Qhov kev pab meritorious: Dr. Barry Jordan
Xyoo contender: Cletus Seldin
Xyoo prospect: Julian Sosa
Sunnyside vaj: John Clohessy
Teb chaws USA Olympic Boxer xyoo: Shakur Stevenson
Sam Kellerman Media: Bobby Cassidy, ❏ Jr ❏.
David Diamante yuav dua ib zaug yuav pab raws li cov kev tshwm sim tus tswv of Ceremonies.
Daim pib, luv nqi tom $125.00 ib tug neeg twg, muaj rau koj yuav hu tau rau Bob Duffy hu xov tooj (516.313.2304), tug DepComish@aol.com, or mail checks (payable to Ring 8) to him (164 Lindbergh Street, Massapequa Park, NY 11762). Yog txais tos cov tuaj koom lub festivities tsis tau ntawm tej denomination donations.
Daim pib muaj xws li ib tug brunch tag nrog cocktail teev li nkag, ntawd yuav zaum ntawm qhov khoom plig ceremony, noj hmo thiab khoom qab zib, thiab saum txee qhib bar thoob tav su. Yuav tau muaj ib tug auction uas ntsiag to ntawm tej boxing. This event is expected to sell-out and everybody is urged to purchase tickets as soon as possible in order to secure favorable seating.
Program ads are available for Full Page ($150.00), Half-Page ($80.00), and Quarter-Page ($50.00). The deadline for all ads is Hlis ntuj nqeg 8 and must be emailed (DepComish@aol.com) or mailed to Duffy (516.313.2304) at the address listed above.
Thov online ntawm www.Ring8ny.com Yog xav paub ntxiv txog lub nplhaib 8 los yog nws txhua xyoo nyiaj so koobtsheej txheej xwm thiab tej khoom plig Ceremony.
Yog nyob rau ntawm tus Russo rau The Bay 162-45 Crossbay Blvd. hauv Howard Beach(718.843.5055).
Hall-of-Famer Barry McGuigan, president of Cyclone Promotions, Kauj 8 tus 2016 Thoob ntiaj teb Promoter rau lub xyoo,
(photo courtesy of Cyclone Promotions)
Daniel Jacobs, 2016 Ntiv nplhaib 8 NYS Fighter xyoo
(photo courtesy of Premier Boxing Champions)
2016 Ntiv nplhaib 8 Knockout of the Year Award: Joe Smith, ❏ Jr ❏.
(photo courtesy of Star Boxing)
2016 Ntiv nplhaib 8 Xyoo contender: Cletus Seldin
(photo courtesy of Star Boxing)
2016 Ntiv nplhaib 8 Teb chaws USA Olympic Boxer xyoo: Shakur Stevenson
(photo courtesy of USA Boxing)
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NTIV NPLHAIB 8 koom txoos siab yuav txhawb cov neeg tsis muaj hmoo hauv zos boxing uas tej zaum yuav tau kev pab ntawd them nqi tsev xauj, nqi kho mob, los xijpeem tiag yuav tsum.
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