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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 Olympic Games. 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, Juan Juan Molina, Rafael Ruelas, Genaro Hernandez, Ike Quartey, Fernando Vargas, Ricardo Mayorga and Hall of Famers Hector Camacho, Julio Cesar 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). Sa 2002 he established promotional powerhouse Golden Boy Promotions. Sa 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, Ivan Calderon, Diego Corrales (posthumous), Michael Moorer, Jane Couch, Ana Maria Torres, Luis Angel Firpo (posthumous), Theresa Kibby (posthumous), trainer Kenny Adams, manager 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, palihug sa pagtawag (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, New 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 am. sa 4 sa gabii.
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 Boxing Hall of Fame Klase sa 2017 Induction caps Judging career of Clark Sammartino

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Oct. 28 sa Mohegan Sun

Clark Sammartino

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (Oktubre 19, 2017, 2017) – His induction into the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame (CBHOF) sa Sabado sa gabii, Oktubre 28, as part of the six-member Class of 2017, will cap the boxing career of retiring judge Clark Sammartino sa 13TH tinuig nga CBHOF Gala induction Dinner sa Uncas Ballroom sa Mohegan Sun.
The other new CBHOF inductees are pioneer boxer “Professor” Charles Hadley, ring physician Dr. Tony Alessi, referee/judge Dick Flaherty, boxing sa magsusulat 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 Lunes Night Fights at Rhode Island Auditorium and I remember watching Rocky Marciano fight “Tiger” 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 pro away, lakip 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 ka tuig: Mike Tyson, Oscar de la Hoya, Evander Holyfield, Julio Cesar Chavez, Johnny Tapia, Naseem Hamed, Chris Eubank, Marco Antonio Barrera, Mark Johnson, Wayne McCullough, Wladimir Klitschko, Gennady Golovkin, Anthony Joshua, Madaniyah Kovalev, Bernard Hopkins, Juan Manuel Lopez, Nonito Donaire, Acelino Freitas, Ivan Calderon, Felix Trinidad, Tommy Morrison and many more.
Sammartino, who proudly says he never missed a day of work in 40 ka tuig, 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,” siya miingon. “This is a great way to end my career.”
Limited tickets for the CBHOF 13th tinuig nga Gala induction Dinner, makataronganong nagkantidad og $90.00, are still available to purchase by calling Kim Baker sa Mohegan Sun(1.860.862.7377) o Sherman Cain sa Manchester Journal Inquirer (1.800.237.3606 X321). Pultahan sa 5:30 sa gabii. UG, cocktails from 6:00- sa gabii. UG (cash bar), followed by a full sit-down dinner.
Lakaw online sa www.ctboxinghof.org alang sa dugang nga impormasyon mahitungod sa Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame, its 13th tinuig nga Gala Inductee Dinner, nga panghitabo sponsorship mga oportunidad, o sa nangagi nga CBHOF inductees.
BAHIN CBHOF: Ang Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame gitukod sa 2004 sa pagpasidungog ug pagsaulog sa karera sa talagsaong mga indibidwal nga nalambigit sa sport sa boxing. Ang inaugural induction Ceremony & Dinner nga gihimo sa 2005. Connecticut ni dato boxing kasaysayan sa dili gayud milambo kon dili alang sa mga kalampusan sa mga nahipatik sa Hall of Fame. The CBHOF’s new location is in the Sky Casino at Mohegan Sun.
Ingon sa usa ka non-profit nga organisasyon, ang Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame nga mapasaligon gayud kaayo sa pagsunod sa mga panag-away sa espiritu sa Connecticut mauswagong pinaagi sa nagkalain-laing mga hinabang.
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Team Dulorme is heading to Texas

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Today at the Luis Munoz Marin Airport in Carolina, Puerto Rico, 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 Sabado, 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) sa College Park Center, 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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Photo credit – David Infante @787Films / Team Dulorme

Sa Puerto RICO (Abril 8, 2015) – Gary Shaw Productions top contender, Puerto Rican sensationThomas Dulorme (22-1, 14 KO ni), is just 9 pounds over the weight limit of 140 lbs. alang sa iyang Sabado, Abril ika-18 nga showdown batok sa “2014 Fighter sa Tuig” 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 libra, 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 Pagan Pintor ug 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, kanhi world title contender, Wilfredo Rivera, ug Esteban Pizarro, uban pa.

“The addition of ‘Kike’ has been very good for the team because it throws more experience and motivation to all group members,” miingon Dulorme ni advisor Richy Miranda, president of ADM (Artists nga mga laraw Management). “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 Sabado, Abril ika-18 nga, 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 sa gabii. UG/PT.

 

Giduso By Top Rank®, sa pagpakig-uban sa Gary Shaw Productions, Foreman Boys Promotions ug Tecate, tickets to the Crawford-Dulorme are on sale now. Nagkantidad sa $200, $100, $60, $40 ug $25, plus magamit fees, tiket mahimong mapalit sa College Park Center box office, sa internet sawww.utatickets.com o www.utacollegpark.com o pinaagi sa telepono sa (817) 272-9595.

 

Kay away updates moadto sa www.toprank.com, o www.hbo.com/boxing, sa Facebook safacebook.com/trboxing, facebook.com/trboxeo, facebook.com/GaryShawProductions ofacebook.com/hboboxing, ug sa Twitter sa twitter.com/trboxing, twitter.com/trboxeo,twitter.com/GaryShawBoxing o twitter.com/hboboxing. Use the Hashtag #CrawfordDulorme to join the conversation on Twitter.

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THOMAS DULORME NAGLANTAW phenomenal SA TRAINING CAMP

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Photo credit – David Infante @787Films / Team Dulorme

 

Sa Puerto RICO (Abril 2, 2015) – Top junior welterweight contender Thomas Dulorme (22-1, 14 KO ni) gikan sa Puerto Rico, uban sa iyang team nga gipangulohan sa Puerto Rican trainers, Anthony 'Gallero’ Knoll ug Felix Pagan Pintor, are feeling highly confident about their world title bout against Terence 'Bud’ Crawford (25-0, 17 KOs), nga mao ang 2014 'Boxer sa Tuig’ ug kanhi WBO lightweight world champion. The Crawford vs Dulorme bout will be for the vacant WBO junior welterweight world title on Sabado, Abril ika-18 nga, sa College Park Center located at the University of Texas, Arlington. The bout will be televised live as part of a split-site doubleheader on HBOsugod sa 9:45 sa gabii. UG/PT.

 

Dulorme sa nakig-away alang sa katawhan sa 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 sa pagtrabaho uban sa iyang bag-ong team sa mga trainers…

“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 tigulang school ug nagdala sa usa ka lab-as Otero hunahuna sa game. Sila ang duha nga makatabang sa kon unsa ang nahimo ngadto sa usa ka daku nga training camp”.
Dulorme sa Terrance Crawford ingon sa usa ka manggugubat ug sa match…

“Crawford is one of the best fighters in the world. He’s been awarded “Fighter sa Tuig” 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.”

 

“Kaayo ko mahimuot sa Dulorme ug sa iyang bag-ong team sa mga trainers,” miingon 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.”
“Kini usa ka damgo nga natinuod alang kanamo sa pag-adto sa tingub, ug sa pagtabang sa pag-andam alang sa Dulorme sa pinakadako nga away sa iyang career.” miingon Dulorme ni co-trainer Anthony Otero. “Gikan sa unang adlaw nga ako nagtrabaho uban Dulorme, Ako nasayud nga ang pagpangandam alang sa away nga gitino nga sa ibabaw sa usa ka dakung nga dalan ug napamatud-an nga mao nga sa niini nga adlaw”.

“Dulorme anaa sa maayo kaayo nga kahimtang,” miingon Felix Pagan Pintor, nga nagtrabaho sa ibabaw sa 60 sa kalibutan championship bouts sa legendary manggugubat sama sa Wilfredo Gomez, Hector 'Macho’ Camacho, Edwin 'Chapo’ Rosary, Ivan Calderon, Si Pablo Williams, Carlos Santos, uban pa. “Gikan sa paagi nga iyang gihimo sa pagbansay ug sparring, Ako nakapanglantaw na nga sa Abril ika-18 nga, Puerto Rico adunay usa ka bag-ong world champion.”

Richy Miranda, Dulorme ni advisor ug presidente sa ADM (Artists nga mga laraw Management) panon sa mikomentaryo, “Kami kaayo pinili sa pagpili sa usa ka batid nga ug sa kaayo mapasaligon nga kalidad team. Matag adlaw sa panahon sa training camp, sa palibut mao ang kaayo nga positibo ug ang buhat nga gibuhat sa hilabihan gayud sa tanan nga mga gilauman. Walay duhaduha nga Dulorme mopildi Crawford ug moapil sa mga han-ay sa tanan nga mga Puerto Rican champion sa atubangan niya.”

 

Giduso By Top Rank®, sa pagpakig-uban sa Gary Shaw Productions, Foreman Boys Promotions ug Tecate, tickets to the Crawford-Dulorme are on sale now. Nagkantidad sa $200, $100, $60, $40 ug $25, plus magamit fees, tiket mahimong mapalit sa College Park Center box office, sa internet sa www.utatickets.com owww.utacollegpark.com o pinaagi sa telepono sa (817) 272-9595.

 

Kay away updates moadto sa www.toprank.com, o www.hbo.com/boxing, sa Facebook sa facebook.com/trboxing,facebook.com/trboxeo, facebook.com/GaryShawProductions o facebook.com/hboboxing, ug sa Twitter satwitter.com/trboxing, twitter.com/trboxeo, twitter.com/GaryShawBoxing o twitter.com/hboboxing. Use the Hashtag #CrawfordDulorme to join the conversation on Twitter.

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Felix Pagan Pintor dugang pa ngadto sa team Dulorme

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Ang legendary trainer, Felix Pagan Pintor, nga gipamatud-an sa pag-apil sa grupo sa mga elite Puerto Rican trainers nga pagsuporta Thomas Dulorme ( 22-1, 14 KO ni ) diha sa iyang pamag. Sa Sabado, Abril ika-18 nga, Dulorme nga nag-atubang sa kinadak-ang hagit sa iyang batan-ong career sama sa nag-atubang siya sa mga “2014 Boksidor sa tuig” ug lightweight world champion Terence Crawford ( 25-0,17 KO ni ) diha sa usa ka World Championship away gikatakda alang sa 12 rounds alang sa bakanteng WBO World Junior welterweight title. Ang away nga gipahigayon sa College Park Center nga nahimutang sa campus sa University of Texas, Arlington. Ang Fight nga telebisyon live sa 'HBO Boxing Human sa Dark', sugod sa 9:45 sa gabii. UG/PT.
“Sa usa ka hilit nga dapit sa mga kabukiran sa silangan nga rehiyon sa isla sa Puerto Rico, usa ka grupo sa mga batid nga elite trainers naningkamot uban sa Dulorme sa pagpangandam alang sa away. Usa sa niini nga mga trainers mao Felix Pagan Pintor, nga adunay usa ka bahandi sa kasinatian, ingon nga diha sa eskina sa daghan sa mga kinadak-ang puertorrican manggugubat. Iyang presensya diha sa pamag mahimong usa ka mahinungdanon nga hinungdan sa away. Kita adunay usa ka grupo sa mga trainers nga adunay usa ka dako nga kombinasyon sa kasinatian ug mga batan-on. Sa wala madugay kami mopadayag sa mga ngalan sa mga uban nga mga sakop sa Team Dulorme nga sa paghimo sa alang sa usa ka batid nga team.” miingon Dulorme ni advisor, Richy Miranda.

 

Felix Pagan Pintor adunay sa ibabaw sa 40 mga tuig sa boxing nga kasinatian. Sa 1977 siya sa iyang pro-debut nga ingon sa usa ka manggugubat samtang sa samang higayon maoy usa ka trainer. Siya nagtrabaho sa ibabaw sa 60 sa kalibutan championship bouts sa legendary manggugubat sama sa Wilfredo Gomez, Hector 'Macho’ Camacho, Ivan Calderon, Si Pablo Williams, Carlos Santos, uban pa.

Fighter kamatuoran:
Crawford giila ingon nga ang mga '2014 Boxer sa tuig', usa ka award nga gihatag sa Boxing Writers Association of America ( BWAA ) alang sa iyang bantog nga kadaogan batok sa Ricky Burns, nga gikan kanila gikuha niya ang WBO world title. Siya dayon ang madaugong nanalipod sa iyang titulo sa duha ka higayon batok sa Yuriorkis Gamboa ug Ray Beltran.

Sa laing bahin Dulorme mao ang lab-as sa usa ka kadaugan batok sa kalibutan contender Hank Lundy ug sa atubangan sa nga, Dulorme natapos Karim Mayfield ni undefeated record sa usa ka away nga siya midaog pinaagi sa unanimous decision.

Dulorme karon sa ika- #2 sa World Boxing Association ( WBA ), #3 sa World Boxing Council (WBC ) ug ang International Boxing Federation ( IBF ), samtang #5 sa World Boxing Organization ( WBO )