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HALL OF FAMER “THE GOLDEN BOY” OSCAR DE LA HOYA TO ATTEND 2024 HALL OF FAME WEEKEND

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HALL OF FAMER “THE GOLDEN BOY” OSCAR DE LA HOYATO ATTEND 2024 HALL OF FAME WEEKEND Hall of Fame’s 35th Anniversary Celebration set for June 6 – 9
CANASTOTA, NY – MARCH 18, 2024 – The International Boxing Hall of Fame and Museum, which is celebrating its 35th Anniversary in 2024, is pleased to announce that Hall of Famer “The Golden Boy” Oscar De La Hoya will attend the Banquet of Champions and other events planned for planned for the 2024 Hall of Fame Induction Weekend set for June 6-9.
“From Olympic gold to world titles in six divisions, Oscar De La Hoya captured the imagination of boxing fans around the world,” said Hall of Fame director Edward Brophy. “We are very much looking forward to welcoming ‘The Golden Boy’ back to Canastota for the Hall of Fame’s 35th Anniversary celebration.”

De La Hoya capped a 223-5 (153 KOs) amateur career by capturing lightweight gold at the 1992 Jocs Olímpics. He turned pro the same year and captured his first world title – the WBO super featherweight – in only his 12th pro bout and would go on to win 10 world titles in six weight divisions.

Among the champions he defeated include Jorge Paez, John John Molina, Rafael Ruelas, Genaro Hernandez, Ike Quartey, Fernando Vargas, Ricardo Mayorga and Hall of Famers Hector Camacho, Juli Cèsar Chavez, Pernell Whitaker and Arturo Gatti.

One of the biggest pay per view attractions in boxing history. De La Hoya retired in 2008 with a pro record of 39-6 (30 KOs). En 2002 he established promotional powerhouse Golden Boy Promotions. En 2014 “The Golden Boy” was elected into the Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility.

An impressive list of over 35 boxing greats from the United States and abroad, including the Class of 2024, returning Hall of Famers and special guests will participate in the Hall of Fame Weekend celebration.

The Class of 2024 to be honored includes boxers Ricky Hatton, Iván Calderón, Diego Corrales (posthumous), Michael Moorer, Jane Couch, Ana Maria Torres, Luis Angel Firpo (posthumous), Theresa Kibby (posthumous), entrenador Kenny Adams, gerent Jackie Kallen, publicist Fred Sternburg, journalist Wallace Matthews and broadcaster Nick Charles (posthumous).
The Class of 2024 will be honored during the Hall of Fame Induction Weekend on June 6-9, 2024, in “Boxing’s Hometown.” Many events will take place in Canastota and nearby Turning Stone Resort Casino throughout the four-day celebration including ringside talks, fist casting, fight night, 5K race / fun run, boxing autograph card show, banquet, parade and induction ceremony.

Complete event details can be found on www.ibhof.com. For more information on the 2024 Hall of Fame Induction Weekend, si us plau diu (315) 697-7095.

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About the International Boxing Hall of Fame
The International Boxing Hall of Fame opened to the public in 1989 and is dedicated to preserving the legacy of the great sport of boxing. Located in Canastota, Nova York, it serves as a tribute to the world’s finest boxers and contributors to the sport, allowing boxing enthusiasts to appreciate and celebrate the rich history and tradition of boxing.

The International Boxing Hall of Fame is located at Exit 34 of the New York State Thruway. Hours of operation are Monday-Sunday 10 a.m. a 4 p.m.
TURNING STONE RESORT CASINOOFFICIAL RESORT CASINO OF THE INTERNATIONAL BOXING HALL OF FAME WEEKEND
The multi-year partnership between Turning Stone Resort Casino and the International Boxing Hall of Fame spotlights the entire region, garnering national attention and boosting tourism in Central New York. The partnership includes a series of nationally televised boxing events at Turning Stone, culminating every year in June with an elaborate and bigger-than-ever International Boxing Hall of Fame Weekend with several exciting events in Madison County and Oneida County throughout the four-day celebration.
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Connecticut Boxa Saló de la Fama de la classe 2017 Induction caps Judging career of Clark Sammartino

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Octubre. 28 en el Mohegan Sun

Clark Sammartino

Uncasville, Conn. (Octubre 19, 2017, 2017) – His induction into the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame (CBHOF) en dissabte nit, Octubre 28, as part of the six-member Class of 2017, will cap the boxing career of retiring judge Clark Sammartino a 13TH Sopar de Gala anual CBHOF inducció al Saló de Ball Uncas al Mohegan Sun.
The other new CBHOF inductees are pioneer boxer “Professor” Charles Hadley, ring physician Dr. Tony Alessi, referee/judge Dick Flaherty, la boxa escriptor Dan Parker and boxer/boxing contributor Hugh Devlin, Sr.
A graduate of Brown University, the now 80-year-old Sammartino has enjoyed two other careers as an oral surgeon and investment advisor at Blue Fin in Providence, in addition to his role as an international boxing judge since 1985.
“I first got into boxing because Joey Angelo married my cousin,” Sammartino explained. “He fought back in the early forties. Joey fought Willie Pep twice and Sandy Saddler. That’s what got me started. We used to have the great Dilluns Night Fights at Rhode Island Auditorium and I remember watching Rocky Marciano fight “Tigre” Ted Lowry there.”
Because he was a successful oral surgeon, Clark could take long weekends to judge fights all over the world. His first and most memorable world title fight was Vinny Paz-Greg Haughn I. Through his long career, Sammartino judged more than 400 baralles com a professional, Incloent 50 major world title fights.
The list of boxers whose fights Sammartino judged reads like a Who’s Who of Boxing during the past 32 any: Mike Tyson, Oscar de la Foia, Evander Holyfield, Juli Cèsar Chavez, Johnny Tapia, Naseem Hamed, Chris Eubank, Marc Antoni Barrera, Mark Johnson, Wayne McCullough, Wladimir Klitschko, Gennady Golovkin, Anthony Joshua, Sergey Kovalev, Bernard Hopkins, Juan Manuel Lopez, Nonito Donaire, Acelino Freitas, Iván Calderón, Félix Trinitat, Tommy Morrison and many more.
Sammartino, who proudly says he never missed a day of work in 40 any, has decided to retire, although he’ll remain a boxing fans for the rest of his life. “I started slowing down at my age, doing local shows and maybe three or four world title fights a year, mostly WBO and IBF,” Sammartino remarked. “I had a tough bout with pneumonia the past 5-6 months and that made working difficult.”
His CBHOF induction is a fitting ending and tremendous tribute to Sammartino and his career in boxing. “I’m humbled to be inducted into the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame,” ell va dir. “This is a great way to end my career.”
Limited tickets for the CBHOF 13º El sopar anual de gala d'inducció, preu raonable de $90.00, are still available to purchase by calling Kim Baker, en el Mohegan Sun(1.860.862.7377) o Sherman Caín al Manchester Diari Inquirer (1.800.237.3606 X321). Les portes obren a 5:30 p.m. I, cocktails from 6:00- p.m. I (cash bar), followed by a full sit-down dinner.
Vagi en línia per www.ctboxinghof.org per obtenir informació addicional sobre de la Boxa Saló de la Fama de Connecticut, its 13º El sopar anual de gala del Inductee, oportunitats de patrocini d'esdeveniments, o induïts CBHOF últims.
SOBRE CBHOF: The Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame was founded in 2004 per honrar i celebrar les carreres dels individus excel·lents que participen en l'esport de la boxa. La seva Investidura inaugural & El sopar es va celebrar a 2005. Rica història de la boxa de Connecticut mai hagués prosperat si no fos pels èxits dels consagrats en el Saló de la Fama. The CBHOF’s new location is in the Sky Casino at Mohegan Sun.
Com una organització sense ànim de lucre, la Boxa Saló de la Fama de Connecticut està profundament compromès amb mantenir l'esperit de lluita de Connecticut pròspera a través de diverses contribucions de caritat.
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Team Dulorme is heading to Texas

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Today at the Luis Munoz Marin Airport in Carolina, Port Ric, Puerto Rican world title contender, Thomas Dulorme ( 22-1, 14 KOs ) alongside with his team, are heading to Arlington, Texas for the biggest fight of Dulorme’s career schedule for this Dissabte, Abril 18 against Terence Crawford ( 25-0, 17 KOs ) of Nebraska, for the vacant WBO World super lightweight title.
The fight will air live on HBO as part of its series ‘HBO Boxing After Dark’, which starts from 9:45 pm (EST) al Park Center College, located in University of Texas at Arlington.
“I’m just two pounds over the weight limit. It is a matter of reaching Texas and continue the work plan for the fight,” said Thomas Dulorme who continued, “I will not let my people of Puerto Rico and the Latinos down”.
“This fight is dedicated to all the Latinos and Caribbean people that day after day, and night after night, work very hard in the United States, especially those who work hard in the state of Texas,”, Dulorme concluded.
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THOMAS DULORME ON WEIGHT FOR TERRENCE CRAWFORD SHOWDOWN ADDS NEW MEMBER TO TEAM

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Crèdit de la foto – David Infante @787Films / Equip Dulorme

PUERTO RICO (Abril 8, 2015) – Gary Shaw Productions top contendent, Puerto Rican sensationThomas Dulorme (22-1, 14 Nocauts), is just 9 pounds over the weight limit of 140 lliura. for his Dissabte, Abril 18 enfrontament contra “2014 Boxejador de l'Any” and former lightweight world champion, Terence Crawford (25-0, 17 KOs).

“I’m very happy with everything that is happening in the training camp,” said an excited Thomas Dulorme. Chef Tom Gonzalez has done a great job with my nutrition. I’m eating good, healthy food and we can see the results in comparison to my recent fights. Since campaigning at 140 lliura, I’ve never been so close to making weight as I am now with less than two weeks to go. I’m feeling incredibly strong and the food I’m eating has made a tremendous difference in a positive way”.

 

“Dulorme is very focused for this fight and it’s evident with his weight being right where it’s supposed to be at this stage in camp.” said Promoter Gary Shaw. “I’ve been assured from his team that he’s going to be peaking on fight night. I can’t wait to see him shine against Crawford.”

Dulorme Team is composed of Puerto Rican trainers, Anthony Otero, Felix Paguen Pintor i Oscar Seary, better known as Don Khan. The team newest addition is Jose ‘Kike’ Rosa, a former Olympian boxer (Montreal 1976) that as a boxing trainer has worked with former world champion Nelson Dieppa, ex aspirant al títol mundial, Wilfredo Rivera, i Esteban Pizarro, entre d'altres.

“The addition of ‘Kike’ has been very good for the team because it throws more experience and motivation to all group members,” va dir l'assessor de Dulorme Richy Miranda, president of ADM (Artistes Designs Gestió). “His knowledge have been tested in training, and we guarantee that the group is doing really good. Puerto Rico will have a new world champion who will be representing all the Latinos for long time”.

 

The Crawford vs Dulorme bout will be for the vacant WBO junior welterweight world title on Dissabte, Abril 18, at theCollege Park Center located at the University of Texas, Arlington. The bout will be televised live as part of a split-site doubleheader on HBO beginning at 9:45 p.m. I/PT.

 

Promogut per Top Rank®, en associació amb Gary Shaw Productions, Foreman Nois Promocions i Tecate, tickets to the Crawford-Dulorme are on sale now. Amb un preu de $200, $100, $60, $40 i $25, Més taxes aplicables, les butlletes es poden adquirir a les taquilles de College Park Center, en línia enwww.utatickets.com o www.utacollegpark.com o per telèfon al (817) 272-9595.

 

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THOMAS Dulorme BUSCANT FENOMENAL EN CAMP D'ENTRENAMENT

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Crèdit de la foto – David Infante @787Films / Equip Dulorme

 

PUERTO RICO (Abril 2, 2015) – Top junior welterweight contender Thomas Dulorme (22-1, 14 Nocauts) de Puerto Rico, juntament amb el seu equip dirigit per instructors de Puerto Rico, Anthony 'Gallero’ Loma i Félix Paguen Pintor, are feeling highly confident about their world title bout against Terence 'Bud’ Crawford (25-0, 17 KOs), qui va ser el 2014 "Boxejador de l'Any’ i l'ex campió mundial lleuger de la OMB. The Crawford vs Dulorme bout will be for the vacant WBO junior welterweight world title on Dissabte, Abril 18, al College Park Center located at the Universitat de Texas, Arlington. The bout will be televised live as part of a split-site doubleheader on HBOa partir de les 9:45 p.m. I/PT.

 

Dulorme lluitant pel poble de Puerto Rico…

“There is no better feeling than to train in my country. It gives me so much confidence and being at home motivates me even more because I get to see the people which I represent with pride and honor. We want to show the world that Puerto Rico will continue to produce more world champions”.

 

Dulorme en el treball amb el seu nou equip d'entrenadors…

“I have complete trust in my team’s game plan to defeat Crawford. I like the mix of dynamics between my trainers which combine the new and old school styles of boxing. Pintor és vella escola i Otero porta una ment fresca per joc. Tots dos estan contribuint al que ha resultat ser un gran camp d'entrenament”.
Dulorme en Terrance Crawford com un lluitador i el dol…

“Crawford is one of the best fighters in the world. He’s been awarded “Boxejador de l'Any” by many media outlets because he had a tremendous year in 2014. He’s moving up in weight where he’s entering into uncharted territory though. I feel I have the advantage being that I’ve fought at this weight several times. I’m the bigger man and I plan to impose my will on him.”

 

“Estic molt content amb Dulorme i el seu nou equip de formadors,” dit Gary Shaw. “The fact that he’s training at home in Puerto Rico makes me feel good because I know his countrymen are there supporting his every move. We are only a few weeks away from fight night and I’m confident I’m going to be the promoter of a new world champion. The people of Puerto Rico will have a huge star they can call their own.”
“És un somni fet realitat perquè ens unim i ajudar a preparar Dulorme per la baralla més important de la seva carrera.” va dir el co-entrenador de Dulorme Anthony Otero. “Des del primer dia que vaig treballar amb Dulorme, Jo sabia que la preparació per a la baralla estava destinat a ser un gran camí i ha demostrat ser així fins als nostres dies”.

“Dulorme està en excel·lents condicions,” declarat Felix Paguen Pintor, que ha treballat al llarg 60 baralles de campionat mundial amb lluitadors llegendaris com Wilfredo Gómez, Héctor 'Mascle’ Camacho, Edwin 'Chapo’ Rosario, Iván Calderón, Paul Williams, Carlos Santos, entre d'altres. “De la forma en què s'ha presentat a la formació i el combat, Preveig que a Abril 18, Puerto Rico tindrà un nou campió del món.”

Richy Miranda, Conseller i president de l'ADM d'Dulorme (Artistes Designs Gestió) empresa comentar, “Estàvem molt selectiu en l'elecció d'un equip de qualitat amb experiència i altament compromès. Cada dia durant el camp d'entrenament, l'ambient és molt positiu i el treball que es realitza està superant totes les expectatives. No hi ha dubte que Dulorme derrotarà Crawford i unir-se a les files de tots els campions porto-riquenys davant seu.”

 

Promogut per Top Rank®, en associació amb Gary Shaw Productions, Foreman Nois Promocions i Tecate, tickets to the Crawford-Dulorme are on sale now. Amb un preu de $200, $100, $60, $40 i $25, Més taxes aplicables, les butlletes es poden adquirir a les taquilles de College Park Center, en línia en www.utatickets.com owww.utacollegpark.com o per telèfon al (817) 272-9595.

 

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Félix Pagán Pintor afegir a l'Equip Dulorme

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El llegendari entrenador, Félix Pagán Pintor, ha estat confirmat per unir-se al grup d'elit entrenadors porto-riquenys que es recolza Thomas Dulorme ( 22-1, 14 Nocauts ) en el seu cantó. En Dissabte, Abril 18, Dulorme estarà enfrontant el desafiament més gran de la seva jove carrera mentre s'enfronta a la “2014 Boxejador de l'any” i el campió mundial de pes lleuger Terence Crawford ( 25-0,17 Nocauts ) en una baralla de campionat mundial prevista per 12 rondes de títol vacant de la OMB mundial superlleuger. La baralla es durà a terme a College Park Center, ubicat al campus de la Universitat de Texas, Arlington. La baralla serà televisada en viu per "HBO Boxing After Dark ', a partir de les 9:45 p.m. I/PT.
“En una zona remota de les muntanyes de la regió oriental de l'illa de Puerto Rico, un grup d'elit d'instructors experimentats estan treballant dur amb Dulorme en preparació per a la lluita. Un d'aquests entrenadors és Félix Pagán Pintor, que té una gran experiència, haver estat a la cantonada de molts dels més grans boxejadors porto-riquenys. La seva presència a la cantonada serà un factor significatiu en la lluita. Comptem amb un grup d'instructors que tenen una gran combinació d'experiència i joventut. Aviat anem a revelar els noms dels altres membres de l'equip Dulorme que fan d'un equip ben arrodonit.” va dir l'assessor de Dulorme, Richy Miranda.

 

Félix Pagán Pintor compta amb més de 40 anys d'experiència en la boxa. En 1977 va tenir el seu debut professional com un lluitador i al mateix temps ser un entrenador. Ha treballat sobre 60 baralles de campionat mundial amb lluitadors llegendaris com Wilfredo Gómez, Héctor 'Mascle’ Camacho, Iván Calderón, Paul Williams, Carlos Santos, entre d'altres.

Fets de combat:
Crawford va ser reconegut com el "2014 Boxejador de l'Any ', un premi atorgat per l'Associació d'Escriptors de Boxa d'Amèrica ( BWAA ) per les seves victòries va observar més de Ricky Burns, de qui va prendre el títol mundial de l'OMB. A continuació, amb èxit va defensar el seu títol en dues ocasions contra Yuriorkis Gamboa i Ray Beltrán.

D'altra banda Dulorme està acabat de sortir d'una victòria contra el contendent món Hank Lundy i abans que, Dulorme acabar invicte de Karim Mayfield, en un combat que va guanyar per decisió unànime.

Dulorme està actualment classificat #2 per l'Associació Mundial de Boxa ( AMB ), #3 pel Consell Mundial de Boxa (CMB ) i la Federació Internacional de Boxa ( FIB ), mentre #5 per l'Organització Mundial de Boxa ( OMB )