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FACE OFF SAMUEL VARGAS vs. ALI FUNEKA NABA Welterweight Championship

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Samuel Vargas vs. Ali Funeka
Headlines “Face Off” in NABA title fight
Augusti. 19 in Brampton, Kanada

TORONTO, Ontario, Kanada (Juli 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, Augusti 19, as he defends his NABA title against three-time world title challenger Är “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, Kanada.
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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,” promotor Lee Baxter sa.
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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) Världsmästare Errol Spence Jr. (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) i 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.”
Icke desto mindre, Funeka has remained a fighting contender ever since, going on the road and battling some of the sport’s top stars. Förra året, he upset previously undefeated Russian prospect Viskhan “Little Tyson” Murzabekov (12-0) by 12-round decision in his opponent’s homeland. På senare tid, 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-punddivisionens världsmästare. 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 Augusti. 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 “bedöma” and International Hall-of-Famer Harold Lederman served as the event’s Master of Ceremonies.
Klassen av 2016 inductees are Stamford amateur coach/boxer Orlando Montalvo, Newington former ESPN boxing director Bob Yalen, Wallingford boxer Sean Malone, Jr., New Bedford (MA) boxare “Sucra” Ray Oliveira, Waterbury judge/referee John “hertig” Lawson and Mashantucket Pequot Game & Athletic commissioner Kenny Reels.
Den 2016 CBHOF award winners are its first female Boxer of the Year, Shelly “Shelito Way” Vincent; Jacob Marrero, Amatör Boxer of the Year; Mike Mazzulli,Professional Boxing Official of the Year; Heather Concepcion, Amateur Boxing Official of the Year; Pete Hary, Contribution to Professional Boxing; och 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, vars far Tom, 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.”
Gå online för att www.ctboxinghof.org för ytterligare information om Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame, its 12th årlig gala Inkallad middag, eller tidigare CBHOF värnpliktiga.
All pictures courtesy of Emily Harney Photography:
2016 CBHOF inductee Kenny Reels
2016 CBHOF inductee Sean Malone, Jr.
2016 CBHOF inductee John “hertig” Lawson
2016 CBHOF inductee Orlando Montalvo
2016 CBHOF inductee Bob Yalen
2016 CBHOF INKALLAD “Sucra” Ray Oliveira
2016 CBHOF Professional Fighter of the Year Shelly “Shelito 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
OM CBHOF: Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame grundades år 2004 att hedra och fira karriärer framstående individer som är inblandade i sporten boxning. Dess inaugural Installationsceremoni & Middag hölls i 2005. Connecticut rika boxning historia kunde aldrig ha blomstrat om det inte vore för resultaten av de inskrivna i Hall of Fame.
Som en ideell organisation, Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame är djupt engagerad i att hålla kämpaglöd av Connecticut blomstrande genom olika bidrag till välgörande ändamål.
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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. (Oktober 30, 2016) – Limited tickets are still available for denna fredag

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

Klassen av 2016 inductees are Stamford amateur coach/boxer Orlando Montalvo, Newington former ESPN boxing director Bob Yalen, Wallingford boxer Sean Malone, Jr., New Bedford (MA) boxare “Sucra” Ray Oliveira, Waterbury judge/referee John “hertig” Lawson and Mashantucket Pequot Game & Athletic commissioner Kenny Reels.
Den 2016 CBHOF award winners are its first female Boxer of the Year, Shelly “Shelito Way” Vincent; Jacob Marrero, Amatör Boxer of the Year; Mike Mazzulli,Professional Boxing Official of the Year; Heather Concepcion, Amateur Boxing Official of the Year; Pete Hary, Contribution to Professional Boxing; och Carlos NievesContribution to Amateur Boxing.
Biljetter till CBHOF 12th årlig galaInduktions middag, rimligt prissatta på $90.00, will soon go on sale and be available to purchase by calling Kim Baker på Mohegan Sun (1.860.862.7377) eller Sherman Cain på Manchester Journal Inquirer (1.800.237.3606 X321). Insläpp på 5:30 p.m. OCH, cocktails from 6:30-7:30 p.m. OCH(cash bar), followed by a full sit-down dinner.
Gå online för att www.ctboxinghof.org för ytterligare information om Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame, its 12th årlig gala Inkallad middag, händelse sponsring möjligheter, eller tidigare CBHOF värnpliktiga.
OM CBHOF: Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame grundades år 2004 att hedra och fira karriärer framstående individer som är inblandade i sporten boxning. Dess inaugural Installationsceremoni & Middag hölls i 2005. Connecticut rika boxning historia kunde aldrig ha blomstrat om det inte vore för resultaten av de inskrivna i Hall of Fame.
Som en ideell organisation, Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame är djupt engagerad i att hålla kämpaglöd av Connecticut blomstrande genom olika bidrag till välgörande ändamål.
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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 November. 4
CBHOF 2016 Fighter of the Year Shelly Vincent
(Photo by Ed Diller / DiBella Entertainment)
Uncasville, Conn. (Oktober 18, 2016) – The Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame (CBHOF) har meddelat att 2016 pristagarna, including its first female Boxer of the Year, popular super bantamweight Shelly “Shelito Way” Vincent.
Den 2016 pristagarna, as well as its Class of 2016 inductees, kommer att hedras Fredagnatt, November 4, i Uncas Ballroom på Mohegan Sun, vid 12TH årlig CBHOF galaInduktions middag.
Övrig 2016 CHBOF award winners include Jacob Marrero, Amatör Boxer of the Year; Mike Mazzulli, Professional Boxing Official of the Year; Heather Concepcion, Amateur Boxing Official of the Year; Pete Hary, Contribution to Professional Boxing; och 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) boxare “Sucra” Ray Oliveira, Waterbury judge/referee John “hertig” 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 sa. “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 “hertig” 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), slåss av 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 på 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 och 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.
Biljetter till CBHOF 12th årlig galaInduktions middag, rimligt prissatta på $90.00, will soon go on sale and be available to purchase by calling Kim Baker på Mohegan Sun(1.860.862.7377) eller Sherman Cain på Manchester Journal Inquirer (1.800.237.3606 X321). Insläpp på 5:30 p.m. OCH, cocktails from 6:30-7:30 p.m. OCH (cash bar), followed by a full sit-down dinner.
Gå online för att www.ctboxinghof.org för ytterligare information om Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame, its 12th årlig gala Inkallad middag, händelse sponsring möjligheter, eller tidigare CBHOF värnpliktiga.
OM CBHOF: Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame grundades år 2004 att hedra och fira karriärer framstående individer som är inblandade i sporten boxning. Dess inaugural Installationsceremoni & Middag hölls i 2005. Connecticut rika boxning historia kunde aldrig ha blomstrat om det inte vore för resultaten av de inskrivna i Hall of Fame.
Som en ideell organisation, Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame är djupt engagerad i att hålla kämpaglöd av Connecticut blomstrande genom olika bidrag till välgörande ändamål.
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30th årsring 8 Holiday Händelse & Prisutdelning december. 11 i New York

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Carl Frampton, Danny Jacobs, Joe Smith, Jr. & Shakur Stevenson among 2016 pristagarna

(L-R) 2016 Ring 8 International Fighter of the Year Carl Frampton
(photo courtesy of Premier Boxing Champions)
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NEW YORK (Oktober 17, 2015) – Den 30th årsring 8 Holiday Event och Prisutdelning kommer att hållas Söndag eftermiddag (12:30-5:30 p.m. OCH),December 11, vid Russos On The Bay i Howard Beach, New York.
Ring 8 har meddelat att 2016 pristagarna (se hela listan nedan), including Hall-of-Famer Barry McGuigan (International Fighter Achievement), reigning world champions Carl Frampton (International Fighter of the Year) och Danny Jacobs (Årets New York State Fighter),Joe Smith, Jr. (Knockout of the Year), och 2016 OS-silvermedaljören Shakur Stevenson (Service to “Your Country” Award).
“Våra medlemmar ser fram emot denna händelse varje år,” Ring 8 president Bob Duffy sa. “We have another great group of award winners. Engagerade kändis gäster är tidigare världsmästare Mark Breland, Iran Barkley och Vito Antuofermo, samt Vinny Maddalone, Sean Monahan, Bobby Cassidy, Harold Lederman och Frankie Galarza with others expected to attend. We truly appreciate them lending their support. Ring 8 stolt fortsätter sin post för utlåning en hjälpande hand till dem i boxning samhället som är mindre lyckligt lottade. Varje år vår semester Event och Prisutdelning firar vår stora sporten boxning, försäkra välbehövlig finansiering höjs så att vi kan fortsätta vårt uppdrag för våra behövande bröder och systrar i boxning. Vi kommer aldrig vackla från sina hörn.”
2016 RING 8 Award Winners
International Fighter Achievement: Barry McGuigan
International Fighter of the Year: Carl Frampton
International Promoter of the Year: Cyclone Promotions
Årets NYS Fighter: Danny Jacobs
Årets kvinnliga kämpe för NYS: Sonya Lamonakis
Knockout of the Year: Joe Smith, Jr.
Okrönte mästare: Larry Stanton
Årets chef: Phil Capobianco
Tränare of the Year: Jerry Capobianco
Rising Promoter of the Year: Ronson Frank
Officiella of the Year: Frank Lombardi
Amatör officiella of the Year: Frankie Martinez
Amatör Boxer of the Year: Christine Cruz
Lång & Förtjänstfull service: Dr. Barry Jordan
Conte Årets: Cletus Seldin
Prospect Årets: Julian Sosa
Sunnyside Garden: John Clohessy
USA Olympic Boxer of the Year: Shakur Stevenson
Sam Kellerman Media: Bobby Cassidy, Jr.
David Diamante kommer återigen att fungera som evenemangets ceremonimästare.
Biljetter, kostar $125.00 per person, finns att köpa genom att kontakta Bob Duffy via telefon (516.313.2304), e DepComish@aol.com, eller postkontroller (betalas till Ring 8) till honom (164 Lindbergh Street, Massapequa Park, NY 11762). Donationer av någon valör är välkomna för dem som inte kan delta i festligheterna.
Biljetter inkluderar en komplett brunch med cocktail timme vid inresan, följt av sittplatser vid prisutdelningen, middag och dessert, och topp-hyllan öppen bar hela eftermiddagen. Det kommer också att finnas en tyst auktion av boxning MINNES. Denna händelse förväntas sälja ut och alla uppmanas att köpa biljetter så fort som möjligt för att säkra gynnsamma sittplatser.
Program annonser är tillgängliga för Helsida ($150.00), HALVSIDA ($80.00), och Quarter-Page ($50.00). Tidsfristen för alla annonser är December 8 och måste skickas (DepComish@aol.com) eller skickas till Duffy (516.313.2304) på den adress som anges ovan.
Gå online för att www.Ring8ny.com För mer information om Ringen 8 eller dess årliga semester händelser och Prisutdelning.
Russos On The Bay ligger på 162-45 Crossbay Blvd. i Howard Beach(718.843.5055).
Hall-of-Famer Barry McGuigan, president of Cyclone Promotions, Ring 8’s 2016 International Promoter of the Year,
(photo courtesy of Cyclone Promotions)
Daniel Jacobs, 2016 Ring 8 Årets NYS Fighter
(photo courtesy of Premier Boxing Champions)
2016 Ring 8 Knockout of the Year Award: Joe Smith, Jr.
(foto med tillstånd av Star Boxing)
2016 Ring 8 Conte Årets: Cletus Seldin
(foto med tillstånd av Star Boxing)
2016 Ring 8 USA Olympic Boxer of the Year: Shakur Stevenson
(photo courtesy of USA Boxing)
OM RING 8: Bildades 1954 av en ex-proffsboxare, Jack Grebelsky, Ring 8 blev den åttonde dotterbolag vad var då känt som National Veteran Boxers Association – följaktligen, RING 8 – och idag organisationens motto fortfarande: Boxare hjälpa boxare.

RING 8 är fast besluten att stödja mindre lyckligt lottade människor i boxning samhället som kan behöva hjälp när det gäller att betala hyra, sjukvårdskostnader, eller vad försvar behov.
Gå på linjen till www.Ring8ny.com för mer information om RING 8, den största gruppen av sitt slag i USA med mer än 350 medlemmar. Årliga medlemsavgift är endast $30.00 och varje medlem har rätt till en buffé middag på RING 8 månatliga möten, exklusive juli och augusti. Alla aktiva boxare, amatör och professionell, har rätt till en kostnadsfri RING 8 årlig medlemskap. Gäster på Ringen 8 medlemmar är välkomna till en kostnad av endast $7.00 per person.