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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, 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). A 2002 he established promotional powerhouse Golden Boy Promotions. A 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 Corrales (posthumous), Michael Moorer, Jane Couch, Ana Maria Torres, Luis Angel Firpo (posthumous), Theresa Kibby (posthumous), mokoetlisi Kenny Adams, mookameli 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, o kotjwa hore o bitsa (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. ho 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 Sehlopha sa 2017 Induction caps Judging career of Clark Sammartino

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Oct. 28 ka Mohegan Sun

Clark Sammartino

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (October 19, 2017, 2017) – His induction into the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame (CBHOF) ka moqebelo bosiu, October 28, as part of the six-member Class of 2017, will cap the boxing career of retiring judge Clark Sammartino ka 13TH selemo le selemo CBHOF Gala Induction lijo tsa mantsiboea ka Uncas Ballroom ka Mohegan Sun.
The other new CBHOF inductees are pioneer boxer “Professor” Charles Hadley, ring physician Dr. Tony Alessi, referee/judge Dick Flaherty, papali ea litebele mongoli Dan Parker and boxer/boxing contributor Hugh Devlin, Katha.
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 Mantaha 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 lan lintoa, ho akarelletsa le 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 lilemo tse: Mike Tyson, Oscar de Khao la la la 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 Calderón, Felix Trinidad, Tommy Morrison and many more.
Sammartino, who proudly says he never missed a day of work in 40 lilemo tse, 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,” o ile a re. “This is a great way to end my career.”
Limited tickets for the CBHOF 13go th selemo le selemo Gala Induction lijo tsa mantsiboea, ho utloahalang turu ka $90.00, are still available to purchase by calling Kim Baker ka Mohegan Sun(1.860.862.7377) kapa Sherman Kaine ka Manchester Journal botsang (1.800.237.3606 X321). Mamati a butsweng ka 5:30 p.m. LE, cocktails from 6:00- p.m. LE (cash bar), followed by a full sit-down dinner.
Ea online translations ho www.ctboxinghof.org tse eketsehileng tlhahisoleseding e mabapi le Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame, its 13go th selemo le selemo Gala Inductee lijo tsa mantsiboea, ketsahalo lihlapiso menyetla ea, kapa nakong e fetileng CBHOF inductees.
ABOUT CBHOF: The Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame was founded in 2004 ho hlompha le ho keteka a mosebetsi a ikhethang batho ka bomong ho akarelletsa papali ea papali ea litebele. Eona kgakolwa Induction Shorts & Lijo tsa mantsiboea e ile ea tšoareloa 2005. Connecticut e enneng ea papali ea litebele histori ka be atleha haeba e ne e se ka diphitlhelelo tsa ba e ngotsweng Molaong wa Hall of Fame. The CBHOF’s new location is in the Sky Casino at Mohegan Sun.
E le bao e seng phaello mokhatlo o hlophisitsoeng, le Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame ke itlamme ka botebo bakeng ho boloka ntoa e moea oa Connecticut tse hōlang ka tse sa tšoaneng dithuso menehelo.
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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 Moqebelo, 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 am (EST) ka 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 photo photo photo mokitlane – David Infante @787Films / Team Dulorme

Puerto Rico (April 8, 2015) – Gary Shaw Productions holimo contender, Puerto Rican sensationThomas Dulorme (22-1, 14 KO oa), is just 9 pounds over the weight limit of 140 liponto. for his Moqebelo, April la bo18 la makhaola-khang khahlanong le “2014 Ntoa se ea 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 lik'hilograma tse, 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 bohetene Pintor le 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, pele e neng e lefatše tlotla contender, Wilfredo Rivera, le Esteban Pizarro, har'a ba bang.

“The addition of ‘Kike’ has been very good for the team because it throws more experience and motivation to all group members,” a re Dulorme oa mogakolodi wa Richy Miranda, president of ADM (Artists Designs 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 Moqebelo, April la bo18 la, 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. LE/PT.

 

Khothalletsa By Top Rank®, kamanong le Gary Shaw Productions, Mohlokomeli Boys ho phahamiswa le ho Tecate, tickets to the Crawford-Dulorme are on sale now. Turu ka $200, $100, $60, $40 le $25, garena ho tshwanetseng ditefello, letenky ka rekoa ka College Park Center lebokose le reng ofisi, Inthaneteng howww.utatickets.com kapa www.utacollegpark.com kapa ka le fonong ha e (817) 272-9595.

 

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THOMAS DULORME ho batla hlollang IN KOETLISO Camp

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Photo photo photo photo mokitlane – David Infante @787Films / Team Dulorme

 

Puerto Rico (April 2, 2015) – Top junior welterweight contender Thomas Dulorme (22-1, 14 KO oa) ho tloha Puerto Rico, hammoho le sehlopha sa hae tataisoa ke Puerto Rican bakoetlisi ba, Anthony 'Gallero’ Knoll le Felix bohetene Pintor, are feeling highly confident about their world title bout against Terence 'Bud’ Crawford (25-0, 17 Kos), ba ba neng ba e ne e le 2014 'Boxer ea Year’ le pele e neng e WBO bobebe lefatše mampoli. The Crawford vs Dulorme bout will be for the vacant WBO junior welterweight world title on Moqebelo, April la bo18 la, ka College Park Center located at the Univesithi ea Texas, Arlington. The bout will be televised live as part of a split-site doubleheader on HBOqala ka 9:45 p.m. LE/PT.

 

Dulorme ka loantša bakeng sa batho ba 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 pele a sebetsa ho le la hae le lecha sehlopha ea bakoetlisi…

“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 ke likolo tsa khale Otero tlisa bocha kelello ha ba ho tai game. Ba ba ka bobeli tlatsetsang se ile ho ba e kholo kampong ea koetliso”.
Dulorme ka Terrance Crawford e le ntoa se le matchup…

“Crawford is one of the best fighters in the world. He’s been awarded “Ntoa se ea 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.”

 

“Ke a thaba haholo le Dulorme le la hae le lecha sehlopha ea bakoetlisi,” a re 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.”
“Ho e le toro tla 'nete hore re tlang ho tla hammoho le ho thusa lokisetsa Dulorme bakeng sa kholo ka ho fetisisa ntoa ea mosebetsi oa hae oa.” a re Dulorme oa sebedisana mokoetlisi Anthony Otero. “Tloha letsatsing la pele ke ne ke sebetsa le Dulorme, Ke ne ke tseba hore go ipaakanyetsa ntoeng ne a reretsoe ho ho ba e kholo tsela 'me o proven ba joalo ho fihlela letsatsing lena”.

“Dulorme o ka e babatsehang boemo,” o ile a re Felix bohetene Pintor, ea ba ile ba sebetsa ka 60 lefatše-'mampoli ba bouts le tsomo e bahlabani tse kang Artea yamileth Gomez, Hector 'Macho’ Camacho, Edwin 'Chapo’ Rosari, Ivan Calderón, Pauluse Williams, Carlos Santos, har'a ba bang. “Tseleng eo a entseng a koetliso le sparring, Ke bona esale pele lintho hore ka la April la bo18 la, Puerto Rico tla ba le lefatse le lecha mampoli.”

Richy Miranda, Dulorme oa mogakolodi wa le mopresidente oa ea ADM (Artists Designs Management) khampani itse, “Re ba ne ba khetha ka a khetha ea nang le phihlelo le e tlotloang etsa boleng sehlopha. Mong le e mong tsatsi le leng ha kampong ea koetliso, sepakapakeng ke ntho e molemo haholo 'me mosebetsi etsoang e feteng tsohle lebeletseng. Ho na le ke pelaelo hore Dulorme tla hlōla Crawford le ho ba setho go ba maemo a tsohle Puerto Rican mampoli ka pel'a hae.”

 

Khothalletsa By Top Rank®, kamanong le Gary Shaw Productions, Mohlokomeli Boys ho phahamiswa le ho Tecate, tickets to the Crawford-Dulorme are on sale now. Turu ka $200, $100, $60, $40 le $25, garena ho tshwanetseng ditefello, letenky ka rekoa ka College Park Center lebokose le reng ofisi, Inthaneteng ho www.utatickets.com kapawww.utacollegpark.com kapa ka le fonong ha e (817) 272-9595.

 

Bakeng sa ntoa diapdeite ea ho www.toprank.com, kapa www.hbo.com/boxing, on Facebook ka facebook.com/trboxing,facebook.com/trboxeo, facebook.com/GaryShawProductions kapa facebook.com/hboboxing, 'me ka Twitter katwitter.com/trboxing, twitter.com/trboxeo, twitter.com/GaryShawBoxing kapa twitter.com/hboboxing. Use the Hashtag #CrawfordDulorme to join the conversation on Twitter.

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Felix bohetene Pintor ekeletsoa Team Dulorme

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The tsomo e mokoetlisi, Felix bohetene Pintor, e se e a tiisa hore ba ikopanye le le sehlopha sa a phahameng sechabeng Puerto Rican bakoetlisi ba tse tla tšehetsa Thomas Dulorme ( 22-1, 14 KO oa ) a hae a sekhutlo. Ka Moqebelo, April la bo18 la, Dulorme tla tla tobana le kholo ka ho fetisisa bothata ba ho ba hae ba banyenyane mosebetsi ha a ntse a shebileng “2014 Boxer ea selemo” le bobebe lefatše mampoli Terence Crawford ( 25-0,17 KO oa ) ka ea Lefatše Championship ntoa ho lokiselitsoe bakeng sa 12 o garela bakeng sa lolea WBO ea Lefatše Junior Welterweight tlotla. Ntoeng tla tšoareloa College Park Center teng mo khamphaseng oa Univesithi ea Texas, Arlington. The Ntoa tla televised phela ka 'HBO Boxing mor'a Dark', qala ka 9:45 p.m. LE/PT.
“A karolong ea mahaeng lithabeng tsa ka bochabela ea sehlekehlekeng sa Puerto Rico, sehlopha sa a phahameng sechabeng ba nang le phihlelo bakoetlisi ba ba sebetsa ka thata ho Dulorme a itokisetsa ho ba ntoa. E mong oa ba bakoetlisi ba ke Felix bohetene Pintor, ea nang le leruo le phihlelo ea, e bile k'honeng ea ba bangata ba kholo ka ho fetisisa puertorrican bahlabani. Ba teng ha hae sekhutlo e tla ba bohlokoa le tlatsetsang ho ntoa. Re na le sehlopha ea bakoetlisi o nang le e kholo motswako le phihlelo ea le bacha. Kapele re tla senola mabitso a litho tse ling tsa Team Dulorme e leng etsa bakeng sa hantle lekaneng ho setlhopha.” a re Dulorme oa mogakolodi wa, Richy Miranda.

 

Felix bohetene Pintor o na le ka 40 lilemo tse papading ya ditebele tsa boiphihlelo. A 1977 o ile a ne a lan-qalo e le ntoa se ha ka nako e nako e le nngwe ho ba mokoetlisi. O ile a o ba ile ba sebetsa ka 60 lefatše-'mampoli ba bouts le tsomo e bahlabani tse kang Wilfredo Gomez, Hector 'Macho’ Camacho, Ivan Calderón, Pauluse Williams, Carlos Santos, har'a ba bang.

Ntoa se lintlha:
Crawford ne a a hlokomela e le '2014 Boxer ea selemo', khau e fanoeng ke Boxing Writers Mokhatlo oa America ( BWAA ) ba hae o ile a hlokomela tlholo e Ricky Burns, eo ho eena ho o ile a ile a nka WBO lefatše tlotla. Joale o succesfully a sireletsa hae tlotla ka makhetlo a mabeli khahlanong le Yuriorkis Gamboa le Ray Beltrán.

Lehlakoreng le leng Dulorme ke a hloekileng theoha ea tlholo khahlanong le lefatše contender Hank Lundy 'me pele ho, Dulorme e ile ea fela Karim Mayfield oa Krrish rekoto ka e gia tseo a ileng a Ranaut ntsoe-leng qeto.

Dulorme e hona joale Thailand Ranked #2 ke ea Lefatše Boxing Association ( WBA ), #3 ke ea Lefatše Boxing Lekgotla la (WBC ) le International Boxing Federation ( IBF ), ha a ntse a #5 ke ea Lefatše Boxing Mokhatlo ( WBO )