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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 OL. 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). I 2002 he established promotional powerhouse Golden Boy Promotions. I 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), trener Kenny Adams, sjef 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, Vennligst ring (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 a.m. til 4 pm.
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 Klasse 2017 Induction caps Judging career of Clark Sammartino

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Oktober. 28 på Mohegan Sun

Clark Sammartino

Uncasville, Conn. (Oktober 19, 2017, 2017) – His induction into the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame (CBHOF) på lørdag natt, Oktober 28, as part of the six-member Class of 2017, will cap the boxing career of retiring judge Clark Sammartino ved 13TH årlig CBHOF Gala Induksjon Middag i Uncas Ballroom på Mohegan Sun.
The other new CBHOF inductees are pioneer boxer “Professor” Charles Hadley, ringlege Dr. Tony Alessi, dommer / dommer Dick Flaherty, boksing forfatter Dan Parker og bokser / boksebidragsyter 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 Mandag 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 kamper, Inkludert 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 år: 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 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 år, 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,” han sa. “This is a great way to end my career.”
Limited tickets for the CBHOF 13th årlige galla Induksjon Middag, rimelig på $90.00, are still 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). Dørene åpner kl 5:30 pm. OG, cocktailer fra 6:00- pm. OG (kontantbar), etterfulgt av en full middag.
Gå online for å www.ctboxinghof.org for mer informasjon om Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame, det er 13th årlige galla inductee Middag, event sponsing muligheter, eller tidligere CBHOF inductees.
OM CBHOF: The Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame was founded in 2004 å hedre og feire karrierene til enestående individer involvert i sporten boksing. Sin første Induction Ceremony & Middagen ble holdt i 2005. Connecticut rike boksing historie aldri kunne ha blomstret hvis det ikke var for prestasjonene til de som er nedfelt i Hall of Fame. The CBHOF’s new location is in the Sky Casino at Mohegan Sun.
Som en non-profit organisasjon, Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame er svært opptatt av å holde kampvilje av Connecticut blomstrende gjennom ulike veldedige bidrag.
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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 Lørdag, April 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) ved 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 kreditt – David Infante @787Films / Laget Dulorme

PUERTO RICO (April 8, 2015) – Gary Shaw Productions toppen kandidat, Puerto Rican sensationThomas Dulorme (22-1, 14 KO s), is just 9 pounds over the weight limit of 140 lbs. for his Lørdag, 18 april showdown mot “2014 Fighter of the Year” 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 pounds, 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 og 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, tidligere verdensmester tittel kandidat, Wilfredo Rivera, og Esteban Pizarro, bl.a..

“The addition of ‘Kike’ has been very good for the team because it throws more experience and motivation to all group members,” sa Dulorme rådgiver Richy Miranda, president of ADM (Artister Designs Ledelse). “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 Lørdag, 18 april, 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 pm. OG/PT.

 

Fremmes av Top Rank®, i samarbeid med Gary Shaw Productions, Foreman Boys Kampanjer og Tecate, tickets to the Crawford-Dulorme are on sale now. Priset til $200, $100, $60, $40 og $25, pluss gjeldende avgifter, billetter kan kjøpes på College Park Center billettkontoret, online påwww.utatickets.com eller www.utacollegpark.com eller på telefon (817) 272-9595.

 

For fight oppdateringer gå til www.toprank.com, eller www.hbo.com/boxing, på Facebook påfacebook.com/trboxing, facebook.com/trboxeo, facebook.com/GaryShawProductions ellerfacebook.com/hboboxing, og på Twitter på twitter.com/trboxing, twitter.com/trboxeo,twitter.com/GaryShawBoxing eller twitter.com/hboboxing. Use the Hashtag #CrawfordDulorme to join the conversation on Twitter.

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THOMAS DULORME SER fenomenal med TRENINGSLEIR

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Photo kreditt – David Infante @787Films / Laget Dulorme

 

PUERTO RICO (April 2, 2015) – Top junior welterweight contender Thomas Dulorme (22-1, 14 KO s) fra Puerto Rico, sammen med sitt team ledet av puertoricanske trenere, Anthony 'Gallero’ Knoll og Felix Pagan Pintor, are feeling highly confident about their world title bout against Terence 'Bud’ Crawford (25-0, 17 KOs), som var den 2014 'Boxer of the Year’ og tidligere WBO Lett verdensmester. The Crawford vs Dulorme bout will be for the vacant WBO junior welterweight world title on Lørdag, 18 april, i College Park Center located at the University of Texas, Arlington. The bout will be televised live as part of a split-site doubleheader on HBObegynner på 9:45 pm. OG/PT.

 

Dulorme på å kjempe for folket i 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 på å jobbe med sitt nye team av trenere…

“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 er old school og Otero bringer et friskt sinn i til spillet. De er begge bidrar til det som viste seg å være en flott treningsleir”.
Dulorme på Terrance Crawford som en fighter og matchup…

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

 

“Jeg er veldig fornøyd med Dulorme og hans nye team av trenere,” sa 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.”
“Det er en drøm som går i oppfyllelse for oss å komme sammen og bidra til å forberede Dulorme for den største kampen i hans karriere.” sa Dulorme co-trener Anthony Otero. “Fra den første dagen jeg jobbet med Dulorme, Jeg visste at forberedelsene til kampen var bestemt til å være på en stor bane, og har vist seg å være så til denne dagen”.

“Dulorme er i utmerket tilstand,” uttalte Felix Pagan Pintor, som har jobbet over 60 VM bouts med legendariske krigere som Wilfredo Gomez, Hector 'Macho’ Camacho, Edwin 'Chapo’ Rosary, Ivan Calderon, Paul Williams, Carlos Santos, bl.a.. “Fra måten han har utført i trening og sparring, Jeg forutser at på 18 april, Puerto Rico vil ha en ny verdensmester.”

Richy Miranda, Dulorme rådgiver og president i ADM (Artister Designs Ledelse) Selskapet kommen, “Vi var veldig selektiv i valg av en erfaren og svært engasjert kvalitet team. Hver dag under treningsleir, atmosfæren er veldig positive og det arbeidet som blir gjort er over all forventning. Det er ingen tvil om at Dulorme vil beseire Crawford og slutte rekkene av alle puertoricanske vinnere før ham.”

 

Fremmes av Top Rank®, i samarbeid med Gary Shaw Productions, Foreman Boys Kampanjer og Tecate, tickets to the Crawford-Dulorme are on sale now. Priset til $200, $100, $60, $40 og $25, pluss gjeldende avgifter, billetter kan kjøpes på College Park Center billettkontoret, online på www.utatickets.com ellerwww.utacollegpark.com eller på telefon (817) 272-9595.

 

For fight oppdateringer gå til www.toprank.com, eller www.hbo.com/boxing, på Facebook på facebook.com/trboxing,facebook.com/trboxeo, facebook.com/GaryShawProductions eller facebook.com/hboboxing, og på Twitter påtwitter.com/trboxing, twitter.com/trboxeo, twitter.com/GaryShawBoxing eller twitter.com/hboboxing. Use the Hashtag #CrawfordDulorme to join the conversation on Twitter.

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Felix Pagan Pintor lagt til Team Dulorme

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Den legendariske trener, Felix Pagan Pintor, har blitt bekreftet til å delta i gruppe elite puertoricanske trenere som kommer til å støtte Thomas Dulorme ( 22-1, 14 KO s ) i hans hjørne. På Lørdag, 18 april, Dulorme vil stå overfor den største utfordringen av sin unge karriere som han står overfor “2014 Boxer av året” og lett verdensmester Terence Crawford ( 25-0,17 KO s ) i en VM-kamp planlagt for 12 runder for ledige WBO Verden Junior weltervekt tittelen. Kampen vil bli avholdt på College Park Center ligger på universitetsområdet til University of Texas, Arlington. The Fight vil bli sendt direkte på 'HBO Boxing After Dark', begynner på 9:45 pm. OG/PT.
“I en avsidesliggende del av fjellene i den østlige regionen av øya Puerto Rico, en gruppe elite erfarne trenere jobber hardt med Dulorme i forberedelsene til kampen. En av disse trenere er Felix Pagan Pintor, som har et vell av erfaring, etter å ha vært i hjørnet av mange av de største puertorrican jagerfly. Hans tilstedeværelse i hjørnet vil være en betydelig faktor i kampen. Vi har en gruppe av trenere som har en flott kombinasjon av erfaring og ungdom. Snart vil vi avsløre navnene på de andre medlemmene av Team Dulorme som gjør for en godt avrundet team.” sa Dulorme rådgiver, Richy Miranda.

 

Felix Pagan Pintor har over 40 år med boksing erfaring. I 1977 han hadde sin pro-debut som en fighter, mens på samme tid å være en trener. Han har jobbet over 60 VM bouts med legendariske krigere som Wilfredo Gomez, Hector 'Macho’ Camacho, Ivan Calderon, Paul Williams, Carlos Santos, bl.a..

Fighter fakta:
Crawford ble anerkjent som "2014 Boxer av året ', en pris som gis av den Boksing Writers Association of America ( BWAA ) for hans bemerket seirer over Ricky Burns, fra hvem han tok WBO verden tittel. Han succesfully forsvarte sin tittel ved to anledninger mot Yuriorkis Gamboa og Ray Beltrán.

På den annen side Dulorme er frisk av en seier mot verdens kandidat Hank Lundy og før det, Dulorme endte Karim Mayfield er ubeseiret rekord i en kamp som han vant med enstemmig avgjørelse.

Dulorme er for tiden rangert #2 av World Boxing Association ( WBA ), #3 av World Boxing Council (WBC ) og International Boxing Federation ( IBF ), mens #5 av World Boxing Organization ( WBO )