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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). In 2002 he established promotional powerhouse Golden Boy Promotions. In 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, Imenenja 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, sicela ushayele (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, I-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. to 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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Oct. 28 at Mohegan Sun

Clark Sammartino

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (October 19, 2017, 2017) – His induction into the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame (CBHOF) ngomgqibelo ebusuku, October 28, as part of the six-member Class of 2017, will cap the boxing career of retiring judge Clark Sammartino at 13TH wonyaka CBHOF Gala lokungeniswa Dinner in the Ballroom Uncas at Mohegan Sun.
The other new CBHOF inductees are pioneer boxer “Professor” Charles Hadley, ring physician Dr. Tony Alessi, referee/judge Dick Flaherty, boxing umlobi 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 Monday 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 kuvelaphi ukulwa pro, okubala 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 Eminyakeni: 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 Eminyakeni, 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,” uthe. “This is a great way to end my career.”
Limited tickets for the CBHOF 13th wonyaka Gala lokungeniswa Dinner, okunengqondo ontengo yakhe yayinqunyiwe at $90.00, are still available to purchase by calling Kim Baker at Mohegan Sun(1.860.862.7377) noma Sherman uKhayini at the Manchester Journal obuzayo (1.800.237.3606 X321). Doors evulekile at 5:30 p.m. KANYE, cocktails from 6:00- p.m. KANYE (cash bar), followed by a full sit-down dinner.
Hamba online ku www.ctboxinghof.org ngoba ulwazi olwengeziwe mayelana Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame, its 13th wonyaka Gala Inductee Dinner, amathuba umcimbi uxhaso, noma esidlule CBHOF inductees.
MAYELANA CBHOF: The Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame was founded in 2004 ukumdumisa futhi ukugubha zemisebenzi abantu ezivelele ezihilelekile mdlalo isibhakela. Lokungeniswa Ceremony Its mcimbi & Dinner owawuse 2005. Rich boxing umlando Connecticut sika ayengasoze yanda uma belingekho ipumelelo labo livikeleke the Hall of Fame. The CBHOF’s new location is in the Sky Casino at Mohegan Sun.
Njengoba inhlangano non-profit, the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame kuyinto kakhulu izinikele ngokugcina umoya ukulwa of Connecticut ziyachuma ngokusebenzisa iminikelo ehlukahlukene yesihle.
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Team Dulorme is heading to Texas

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Today at the Luis Munoz Marin Airport in Carolina, E-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 Saturday, 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) at the 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

E-PUERTO RICO (April 8, 2015) – Gary Shaw Productions Olwa top, Puerto Rican sensationThomas Dulorme (22-1, 14 KO sika), is just 9 pounds over the weight limit of 140 lbs. for his Saturday, April 18th Yimpi ngokumelene “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 amakhilogremu, 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 futhi 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, umhlaba zangaphambili isihloko Olwa, Wilfredo Rivera, futhi Esteban Pizarro, phakathi kwabanye.

“The addition of ‘Kike’ has been very good for the team because it throws more experience and motivation to all group members,” kusho umeluleki Dulorme sika Richy Miranda, president of ADM (Abaculi 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 Saturday, April 18th, 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. KANYE/PT.

 

Wasekela By Top Rank®, ebuhlotsheni Gary Shaw Productions, Foreman Boys Promotions and Tecate, tickets to the Crawford-Dulorme are on sale now. Ontengo yakhe yayinqunyiwe at $200, $100, $60, $40 futhi $25, plus izimali ezifanele, amathikithi angathengwa at College Park Center box office, online atwww.utatickets.com noma www.utacollegpark.com noma ngocingo at (817) 272-9595.

 

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THOMAS DULORME UKUBHEKA enkulu TRAINING INKAMBI

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Photo credit – David Infante @787Films / Team Dulorme

 

E-PUERTO RICO (April 2, 2015) – Top junior welterweight contender Thomas Dulorme (22-1, 14 KO sika) kusukela Puerto Rico, kanye nethimba lakhe eliholwa abaqeqeshi Puerto Rican, Anthony 'Gallero’ Knoll futhi Felix Pagan Pintor, are feeling highly confident about their world title bout against Terence 'Bud’ Crawford (25-0, 17 Kos), owayenguyise 2014 'Boxer of the Year’ futhi zangaphambili WBO Esilula emhlabeni iqhawe. The Crawford vs Dulorme bout will be for the vacant WBO junior welterweight world title on Saturday, April 18th, at the College Park Center located at the University of Texas, Arlington. The bout will be televised live as part of a split-site doubleheader on HBOisiqala at 9:45 p.m. KANYE/PT.

 

Dulorme belwela abantu 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 esebenza nethimba lakhe elisha abaqeqeshi…

“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 kuba school ubudala futhi Otero kuletha umqondo fresh ku game. Bahlanganiswe kokubili abanikelela kulokho kwenzakala ikamu elikhulu ukuqeqeshwa”.
Dulorme on Terrance Crawford njengoba fighter kanye 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.”

 

“Kuyangithokozisa kakhulu Dulorme nethimba lakhe elisha abaqeqeshi,” wathi 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.”
“Kuyinto kufezeka iphupho ngathi ukuba beze ndawonye futhi asize ukulungiselela Dulorme for ukulwa enkulu umsebenzi wakhe.” kusho co-trainer Dulorme sika Anthony Otero. “Kusukela ngosuku lokuqala I wasebenza Dulorme, Ngangazi ukuthi ukulungiswa impi wayemiselwe ukuba endleleni omkhulu futhi ikufakazele ukuthi namhlanje”.

“Dulorme isesimweni omuhle,” washo Felix Pagan Pintor, owenze phezu 60 ubuqhawe emhlabeni iziqubu nge amasosha edume ezifana UWilfredo Gomez, Hector 'Macho’ Camacho, Chapo Edwin '’ Rosary, Ivan Calderon, Paul Williams, Carlos Santos, phakathi kwabanye. “Kusukela indlela aye wawenza ekuqeqesheni and sparring, I azicabange ukuthi phezu April 18th, Puerto Rico ngeke abe iqhawe elisha.”

Richy Miranda, Umeluleki Dulorme kanye nomongameli ADM (Abaculi Designs Management) inkampani amazwana, “Sasikhathele abakhethayo kakhulu ekukhetheni onokuhlangenwe nakho futhi izimisele kakhulu izinga team. Nsuku zonke ngesikhathi ekamu lokuqeqeshela, umkhathi emihle kakhulu futhi umsebenzi owenziwayo is yokudlula konke ababekulindele. Akungabazeki ukuthi Dulorme uyosinqoba Crawford futhi zijoyine zonke Puerto Champions Rica phambi kwakhe Kukhona.”

 

Wasekela By Top Rank®, ebuhlotsheni Gary Shaw Productions, Foreman Boys Promotions and Tecate, tickets to the Crawford-Dulorme are on sale now. Ontengo yakhe yayinqunyiwe at $200, $100, $60, $40 futhi $25, plus izimali ezifanele, amathikithi angathengwa at College Park Center box office, online at www.utatickets.com nomawww.utacollegpark.com noma ngocingo at (817) 272-9595.

 

Ukuze fight izibuyekezo iya www.toprank.com, noma www.hbo.com/boxing, on Facebook at facebook.com/trboxing,facebook.com/trboxeo, facebook.com/GaryShawProductions noma facebook.com/hboboxing, futhi on Twitter attwitter.com/trboxing, twitter.com/trboxeo, twitter.com/GaryShawBoxing noma twitter.com/hboboxing. Use the Hashtag #CrawfordDulorme to join the conversation on Twitter.

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Felix Pagan Pintor wanezela ukuba Team Dulorme

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The trainer edume, Felix Pagan Pintor, iye yaqinisekisa ukuba ujoyine iqembu abaqeqeshi elite Puerto Rican ukuthi uyobe ebasekela Thomas Dulorme ( 22-1, 14 KO sika ) in ekhoneni yakhe. On Saturday, April 18th, Dulorme uzobe inselele enkulu career yakhe esencane ebhekene njengoba uyokwahlulelwa “2014 Boxer of the year” futhi engasindi world iqhawe Terence Crawford ( 25-0,17 KO sika ) in a World Championship fight ihlelelwe 12 emahlandla for singenamuntu WBO World Junior Welterweight isihloko. Le mpi ukuwethamela College Park Center esisogwini campus of the University of Texas, Arlington. The Fight uzobe isiqephu bukhoma 'HBO Boxing After Dark', isiqala at 9:45 p.m. KANYE/PT.
“In a emajukujukwini ezintabeni esifundeni olusempumalanga yesiqhingi of Puerto Rico, iqembu abaqeqeshi elite abanolwazi abasebenza kanzima Dulorme belungiselela fight. Enye yalezi abaqeqeshi kuba Felix Pagan Pintor, onesifo ingcebo yolwazi, ngokuba ekhoneni eziningi fighters enkulu Puertorrican. Ubukhona Bakhe ekhoneni kuyoba yisici esibalulekile ekulweni. Sine iqembu abaqeqeshi ukuthi abe inhlanganisela olukhulu isipiliyoni kanye nentsha. Ngokushesha sizobe ukudalula amagama namanye amalungu Team Dulorme ezenza iqembu kahle oyindilinga.” kusho umeluleki Dulorme sika, Richy Miranda.

 

Felix Pagan Pintor has phezu 40 iminyaka boxing isipiliyoni. In 1977 ayenakho pro-DEBUT yakhe njengoba fighter ngesikhathi esifanayo kokuba nomqeqeshi. Uye wasebenza phezu 60 ubuqhawe emhlabeni iziqubu nge amasosha edume ezifana Wilfredo Gomez, Hector 'Macho’ Camacho, Ivan Calderon, Paul Williams, Carlos Santos, phakathi kwabanye.

Fighter amaqiniso:
Crawford wayebhekwa njengoba '2014 Boxer of the year', umklomelo enikezwa Boxing Writers Association of America ( BWAA ) ngokunqoba kwakhe baphawula phezu Ricky Burns, lowo wathatha WBO isihloko emhlabeni. Wabe bavikela ngempumelelo isicoco sakhe kabili ngokumelene Yuriorkis Gamboa and Ray Beltrán.

Ngakolunye uhlangothi Dulorme kusekusha off ukunqoba ngokumelene Olwa emhlabeni Hank Lundy kanti ngaphambi kwalokho, Dulorme baphela irekhodi Karim Mayfield sika Ezingakanqotshwa in a iziqubu ngalo wathola isinqumo ngazwilinye.

Dulorme njengamanje zibalwa #2 by the World Boxing Association ( WBA ), #3 by the World Boxing Council (WBC ) kanye International Boxing Federation ( IBF ), ngenkathi #5 by the World Boxing Organization ( WBO )