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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 Xogos Olímpicos. 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, 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). 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, Ivan Calderón, Diego Currais (posthumous), Michael Moorer, Jane Couch, Ana Maria Torres, Luis Angel Firpo (posthumous), Theresa Kibby (posthumous), adestrador 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, por favor chame (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. para 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 Boxing Hall of Fame Class of 2017 Induction caps Judging career of Clark Sammartino

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Outubro. 28 no MOHEGAN Sun

Clark Sammartino

Uncasville, Conner. (Outubro 19, 2017, 2017) – His induction into the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame (CBHOF) o sábado noite, Outubro 28, as part of the six-member Class of 2017, will cap the boxing career of retiring judge Clark Sammartino en 13º Cea anual CBHOF Gala Indución no Ballroom Uncas no MOHEGAN Sun.
The other new CBHOF inductees are pioneer boxer “Professor” Charles Hadley, ring physician Dr. Tony Alessi, referee/judge Dick Flaherty, escritor de boxeo 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 Luns 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 loitas profesionais, Incluíndo 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 anos: 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, Sergey Kovalev, Bernard Hopkins, Juan Manuel López, Nonito donaire, Acelino Freitas, Ivan Calderón, Felix Trindade, Tommy Morrison and many more.
Sammartino, who proudly says he never missed a day of work in 40 anos, 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,” el dixo. “This is a great way to end my career.”
Limited tickets for the CBHOF 13th Cea de Gala anual Indución, a prezos razoables no $90.00, are still available to purchase by calling Kim Baker no MOHEGAN Sun(1.860.862.7377) ou Sherman Cain no Manchester Xornal Inquirer (1.800.237.3606 X321). As portas abren ás 5:30 p.m. E, cocktails from 6:00- p.m. E (cash bar), followed by a full sit-down dinner.
Go en liña para www.ctboxinghof.org Para obter información adicional sobre o Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame, its 13th Cea de Gala anual Inductee, oportunidades de patrocinio de eventos, ou homenaxeados CBHOF últimos.
SOBRE CBHOF: The Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame was founded in 2004 para honrar e celebrar a carreira de individuos prominentes implicadas no deporte do boxeo. Súa cerimonia de posesión inaugural & A cea foi realizada en 2005. Rica historia do boxeo Connecticut nunca podería florece se non fose para as realizacións dos consagrados no Hall of Fame. The CBHOF’s new location is in the Sky Casino at Mohegan Sun.
Como unha organización sen ánimo de lucro, o Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame está profundamente empeñados en manter o espírito de loita de Connecticut próspera a través de varias contribucións de caridade.
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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 Sábado, 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 (Husa) no Colexio 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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Crédito da foto – David Infante @787Films / Equipo Dulorme

PUERTO RICO (Abril 8, 2015) – Gary Shaw Productions top contender, Puerto Rican sensationThomas Dulorme (22-1, 14 KO), is just 9 pounds over the weight limit of 140 lbs. para os seus Sábado, 18 abril enfrontamento contra “2014 Loitador do Ano” 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 libras, 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 e 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, mundo antigo candidato ao título, Wilfredo Rivera, e Esteban Pizarro, entre outros.

“The addition of ‘Kike’ has been very good for the team because it throws more experience and motivation to all group members,” dixo o conselleiro do Dulorme Richy Miranda, president of ADM (Artistas proxectos de Xestión). “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 Sábado, 18 abril, 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. E/PT.

 

Promovido pola Top Rank®, en asociación con Gary Shaw Productions, Foreman Nenos Promocións e Tecate, tickets to the Crawford-Dulorme are on sale now. Ao prezo de $200, $100, $60, $40 e $25, engadida de comisións, os billetes poden ser adquiridos na taquilla College Park Centro, en liña enwww.utatickets.com ou www.utacollegpark.com ou por teléfono (817) 272-9595.

 

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THOMAS Dulorme mira fenomenal en campamento de formación

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Crédito da foto – David Infante @787Films / Equipo Dulorme

 

PUERTO RICO (Abril 2, 2015) – Top junior welterweight contender Thomas Dulorme (22-1, 14 KO) desde Puerto Rico, xunto co seu equipo liderado por formadores portorriqueño, Anthony "Gallero’ Otero e Felix Pagan Pintor, are feeling highly confident about their world title bout against Terence 'Bud’ Crawford (25-0, 17 Kos), que era o 2014 'Boxer do Ano’ e ex-campión mundial de peso lixeiro WBO. The Crawford vs Dulorme bout will be for the vacant WBO junior welterweight world title on Sábado, 18 abril, no College Park Centro located at the Universidade de Texas, Arlington. The bout will be televised live as part of a split-site doubleheader on HBOcomezando o 9:45 p.m. E/PT.

 

Dulorme en loitar para o pobo de Porto 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 sobre como traballar coa súa nova equipo de formadores…

“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 é antiga escola e Otero trae unha mente fresca no xogo. Ambos están contribuíndo ao que resultou ser un gran campo de adestramento”.
Dulorme en Terrance Crawford como un loitador e o enfrontamento…

“Crawford is one of the best fighters in the world. He’s been awarded “Loitador do Ano” 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.”

 

“Estou moi satisfeito co Dulorme eo seu novo equipo de formadores,” dito 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.”
“É un soño feito realidade para nós para unirse e axudar a preparar Dulorme á maior loita da súa carreira.” dixo o co-adestrador de Dulorme Anthony Otero. “Dende o primeiro día que eu traballei con Dulorme, Eu sabía que a preparación para a loita estaba destinado a ser un gran camiño e ten probado ser así ata hoxe”.

“Dulorme está en excelente estado,” establecido Felix Pagan Pintor, que xa traballou ao longo 60 ataques do campionato mundial con loitadores lendarios como Wilfredo Gomez, Hector ‘Macho’ Camacho, Chapo Edwin '’ Rosario, Ivan Calderón, Paul Williams, Carlos Santos, entre outros. “Do xeito que el realizou en formación e sparring, Eu prevejo que, en 18 abril, Puerto Rico terá un novo campión do mundo.”

Richy Miranda, Conselleiro e presidente de ADM do Dulorme (Artistas proxectos de Xestión) empresa comentou, “Estivemos moi selectivo na escolla dun equipo experimentado e altamente comprometida calidade. Todos os días durante o campamento de adestramento, o ambiente é moi positivo e o traballo que está a ser feito é superior a todas as expectativas. Non hai dúbida de que vai derrotar Dulorme Crawford e unirse ás filas de todos os campións do portorriqueño antes del.”

 

Promovido pola Top Rank®, en asociación con Gary Shaw Productions, Foreman Nenos Promocións e Tecate, tickets to the Crawford-Dulorme are on sale now. Ao prezo de $200, $100, $60, $40 e $25, engadida de comisións, os billetes poden ser adquiridos na taquilla College Park Centro, en liña en www.utatickets.com ouwww.utacollegpark.com ou por teléfono (817) 272-9595.

 

Para ir á loita actualizacións www.toprank.com, ou www.hbo.com/boxing, en Facebook, en facebook.com/trboxing,facebook.com/trboxeo, facebook.com/GaryShawProductions ou facebook.com/hboboxing, e en Twitter entwitter.com/trboxing, twitter.com/trboxeo, twitter.com/GaryShawBoxing ou twitter.com/hboboxing. Use the Hashtag #CrawfordDulorme to join the conversation on Twitter.

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Félix Pagán Pintor added to Team Dulorme

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O lendario adestrador, Félix Pagán Pintor, confirmouse para unirse ao grupo de elite formadores portorriqueños que vai apoiar Thomas Dulorme ( 22-1, 14 KO ) no seu canto. En Sábado, 18 abril, Dulorme estará enfrentando o maior reto da súa carreira como afronta o “2014 Boxer do ano” e campión mundial de peso lixeiro Terence Crawford ( 25-0,17 KO ) nunha loita polo campionato mundial prevista para 12 roldas para vago título WBO Mundial Júnior Welterweight. A loita realizarase no College Park Center, situado no campus da Universidade de Texas, Arlington. A loita será transmitida en directo pola "HBO Boxing After Dark ', comezando o 9:45 p.m. E/PT.
“Nunha parte remota das montañas da rexión oriental da illa de Porto Rico, un grupo de profesores con experiencia de elite están traballando duro con Dulorme en preparación para a loita. Un deses formadores é Felix Pagan Pintor, que ten unha riqueza de experiencia, sendo, na esquina de moitos dos maiores loitadores puertorrican. A súa presenza na esquina será un factor significativo na loita. Temos un grupo de formadores que teñen unha gran combinación de experiencia e mocidade. En breve iremos revelar os nomes dos demais membros do equipo Dulorme que fan a un equipo ben redondeadas.” dixo o conselleiro do Dulorme, Richy Miranda.

 

Félix Pagán Pintor has over 40 anos de experiencia de boxeo. En 1977 tiña o seu pro-estrea como loitador e, á vez que é un adestrador. Traballou durante 60 ataques do campionato mundial con loitadores lendarios como Wilfredo Gomez, Hector ‘Macho’ Camacho, Ivan Calderón, Paul Williams, Carlos Santos, entre outros.

Feitos loitador:
Crawford foi recoñecido como o '2014 Boxer do ano', un premio dado pola Boxing Writers Association of America ( BWAA ) polas súas vitorias notables sobre Ricky Burns, de quen tomou o título mundial WBO. El, entón, con éxito defendeu o seu título en dúas ocasións contra Yuriorkis Gamboa e Ray Beltrán.

Doutra banda Dulorme é fresco fóra dunha vitoria contra o contedor mundo Hank Lundy e antes diso, Dulorme rematou invencibilidade de Karim Mayfield nun ataque que venceu por decisión unánime.

Dulorme é actualmente clasificado #2 pola Asociación Mundial de Boxeo ( WBA ), #3 polo Consello Mundial de Boxeo (WBC ) e da Federación Internacional de Boxeo ( IBF ), mentres #5 pola Organización Mundial de Boxeo ( WBO )