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J RUSSELL PELTZ HONORED BY PHILADELPHIA CITY COUNCIL Philadelphia icon recognized for half century of promoting boxing in the city

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PHILADELPHIA PA — Members of the Philadelphia City Council presented a resolution honoring J Russell Peltz at this morning’s council meeting on behalf of President Darrell Clarke. The resolution recognized Peltz’ contribution to the city over 50 years of promoting boxing in Philadelphia. President Clarke serves as the City Councilman for District 5, where Peltz promoted his first boxing event at the Blue Horizon on September 30, 1969.

The resolution gave a brief history of Peltz’ career before thanking him for the profound impact he had on the city over the last 50 taon. It also expressed the wish that the next generation of boxing promoters continue to preserve Philadelphia’s legacy as a boxing stronghold.

Peltz was gracious in his remarks, and had the crowd laughing when he began speaking about his career.

“I’m humbled to be honored by the city,” he began, “because if you think about it, the only thing I’ve done over the last 50 years is start fights that other people finish.

“I’ve grown up in the greatest fight city in the world,” he continued. “Some of the greatest fighters of all time have fought for me – hall of fame fighters – beginning with my first love, Bennie Briscoe in 1969, and going all the way up through one of my fighters winning a world title in Bejing, China a couple years ago by the name of Jason Sosa.”

He closed his remarks with a story about playing “Cowboys & Indians” as a kid, and how he thought it would be so cool if he could just play the game as an adult, instead of going to work every day. “Matapat, that’s what my career has been like,” sinabi niya, and thanked the Council for the honor.

Peltz was joined in attendance by his wife, Linda, and his protege and the promoter of Friday’s “Blood, Sweat and 50 Mga taon” fight card at 2300 Arena, Michelle Rosado.

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Tickets for Blood, Sweat & 50 Years are available at 2300arena.com, o sa pamamagitan ng pagtawag 215-765-9022.
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RAGING BABE PRESENTS: PELTZ BOXING 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OCTOBER 4 SA 2300 ARENA

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Philadelphia’s boxing community to come together
To mark “The Boy Wonder’s” 50-year milestone




Piladelpya, PA–J Russell Peltz was 22 years old when he promoted his first boxing card 50 years ago at the legendary Blue Horizon. Sa Oktubre. 4, Peltz will celebrate half a century as a boxing promoter with a card at the 2300 Arena that will reflect his reputation for promoting Philly vs. Philly, no-quarters-given bouts.


The eight-fight card, promoted by Raging Babe, will feature junior welterweight Victor Padilla, of Berlin, NJ, by way of Vieques, Puerto Rico, sa pangunahing kaganapan. Padilla, who is promoted by DiBella Entertainment, is undefeated in five fights, all by way of knockout, and is considered by Peltz and others to be a future world champion. Peltz will serve as matchmaker for the event.


It has been nearly 20 years since Peltz received the Long and Meritorious Service award from the Boxing Writers Association of America and Philadelphia Sportswriters Association, followed in 2004 by his induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. While others might have considered retirement, Peltz has gone on to promote more than 150 additional events, bringing his total number of promoted shows to nearly 1,000. He has promoted or co-promoted more than 40 world championship fights.


After starting his career as sports editor of the Temple News–the daily student newspaper at Temple University–and then on the sports copy desk at the Evening and Sunday Bulletin, Peltz traded in his typewriter for the roller coaster that is professional boxing. He was dubbed “The Boy Wonder,” when he sold out the 1,346-seat Blue Horizon in his first event on Sept. 30, 1969, a night that featured a middleweight main event between Bennie Briscoe, ng Philadelphia, and Tito Marshall, of Panama. The standing-room-only crowd was 1,606.


In more recent years, he’s taken Michelle Rosado (aka Raging Babe) under his wing, mentoring her and showing her the ins and outs of the boxing business with his unique brand of tough love.


“I can think of no one better to promote my 50th Anniversary Celebration,” said Peltz. “I have been able to sit in the passenger seat the last couple years while Michelle drove and I’m excited to share this special event with her.


“It seems like yesterday I was sitting outside the Blue Horizon in North Philly, selling tickets out of my car for my first card after the box office closed for the day. From there to the old Arena in West Philly, then to The Spectrum in South Philly, it’s been quite a ride. Atlantic City, Las Vegas, Europa, South America, the Orient–I cannot believe it’s been half a century.”


Rosado: “It’s an honor to put on this card with and for Russell’s 50th. He has been an incredible mentor and friend, and I think I have looked forward to this celebration of his legacy even more than he has.”


Tickets to “Peltz Boxing 50th Anniversary Celebration” are priced $50, $70 at $90. They can be purchased online at www.2300arena.com o sa pamamagitan ng pagtawag 215-758-2173 and/or 215-765-0922. Mga Pintuan bukas sa 6:30 pm and first bout is at 7:30 pm.

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VALDEZ VS. RAMIREZ – ARIZONA’S FIRST SEVEN-ROUND FIGHT

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Bout headlines Guerra De Gallos at Casino Del Sol

Tucson, ANG – Oktubre. 23 – When Tucson’s Jensen Ramirez (6-2-3, 1KO) squares off with Nogales’ Thomas Valdez (16-4-2, 6KO) at the Casino Del Sol’s AVA Amphitheater, it will be the first seven-round bout in Arizona’s history. The featherweight bout headlines the Nov. 17 pangyayari, dubbed Guerra De Gallos.

 

 

 

Raging Babe’s Michelle Rosado had to think outside the box when negotiating the card’s main event. One camp wanted an eight-round fight and one wanted a six. Rosado, consulting with her mentor, Hall-of-Fame Promoter J Russell Peltz, lamented the potential loss of a solid, local main event. Peltz had a solution. “Why not meet in the middle and make it seven rounds?” Rosado was skeptical. “I told him to get outta here,” Rosado said. “I was laughing, but Peltz wasn’t joking. School was in session.”

 

 

 

There was a precedent. Peltz told the story of “The Long-Haired Boxer” Edwin “Chu Chu” Malave vs. Harold Weston, JR. in a welterweight bout that took place in August of 1971 at New York’s Madison Square Garden. Malave wanted the bout to be eight rounds, and Weston wanted 10. The New York State Athletic Commission proposed that the bout be nine rounds. Malave went on to win a split decision, with two judges scoring the fight 5-4 in his favor, and the third scoring it 5-4 for Weston.

 

 

 

Rosado had her fight.

 

 

 

“I bought right into it when Russell told me about the Malave-Weston bout,” she said. “I knew we had a good fight, and there was something special about having a seven-round main event.” Both Ramirez and Valdez’s teams agreed, and the Pascua Yacqui Commission sanctioned the seven-round bout. On Nov. 17, Tucson boxing fans will see Arizona’s first seven-round bout between two local “gallos.”

 

 

 

Raging Babe will host a press conference this Thursday, Oktubre 25 at Casino Del Sol’s Paradiso Lounge at 2 p.m. The presser will be open to the public and will include a tribute to promoter Don Chargin.

 

 

 

 

ABOUT NOV. 17:

The Nov. 17 card consists of eight fights, magmula sa 7 p.m. Mga Pintuan bukas sa 6 p.m. This event is all ages.

 

 

 

Tiket:

Ticket simula sa $25 ay makukuha online sa www.casinodelsol.com, sa pamamagitan ng telepono sa (520) 333-5150 or at the Casino Del Sol Gift.

 

 

 

ABOUT CASINO DEL SOL:

Located in southwest metropolitan Tucson, Ariz., the Pascua Yaqui Tribe is a federally recognized tribe with nearly 20,000 enrolled members. The Tribe owns and operates several enterprises including Casino Del Sol, Arizona’s only AAA Four Diamond casino resort, one of the Best Hotels in Arizona named by U.S. Balita & World Report; Casino of the Sun; AVA Amphitheater, a 5,000-seat open-air concert venue named Casino Arena/Amphitheater of the Year by Casino Entertainment Awards; Sewailo Golf Club, a par-72 championship course designed by Notah Begay III; and the Del Sol Marketplace. Para sa karagdagang impormasyon, call 1-855-SOL-STAY (765-7829) o bisitahin www.CasinoDelSol.com. Follow Casino Del Sol on Facebook at Nerbiyos.

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Hall of Fame tagataguyod, J Russell Peltz to be be 1st guest on The Abrams Boxing Hour LIVE on Tuesday at 6:30 PM ET

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Piladelpya, PA (Hunyo 25, 2018) – Bukas, Hall of Fame Promoter J Russell Peltz will be the guest on The Abrams Boxing Hour beginning at 6:30 PM ET / 3:30 PM PT. The show will originate from The Joe Hand Boxing Gym in Philadelphia.

 

 

 

The show can be viewed LIVE all over the world on ABRAMS BOXING FACEBOOK PAGE; ABRAMS BOXING YOUTUBE PAGE & ABRAMS BOXING LIVESTREAM PAGE.

 

 

 

Peltz will discuss the June 29th fight card at The Parx Casino in Bensalem, PA. The card will feature Miguel Cartagena (15-4-1, 6 Kos) taking on Carlos Maldonado (10-2, 7 Kos) plus the rematch between Anthony Prescott and Isiah Wise.

 

 

 

Peltz will also talk about some of the highlights of his nearly 50 year Hall of Fame Career as well as some of today’s hottest boxing topics.

 

 

ABOUT THE ABRAMS BOXING HOUR

 

 

 

The show, will feature 1-on-1 sit-down interviews with some of the biggest names in the sport, and will also go over the latest boxing news and opinions. The Abrams Boxing Hour will originate from boxing-centric venues throughout the country.

 

 

 

The debut show will originate from The Joe Hand Boxing Gym in Philadelphia.

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J Russell Peltz reflects on his favorite fights in Atlantic City

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Peltz is the matchmaker for Pebrero 24 card at The Showboat Hotel featuring Thomas LaManna and Gabriel Bracero

ATLANTIC CITY – Pebrero 20, 2018 – Boxing in Atlantic City has been prevalent for more than 45 taon. One man who has been in the center of a lot of the action on the boardwalk has been International Boxing and Atlantic City Boxing Hall-of-Fame promoter and matchmaker J Russell Peltz.

The Philadelphia legend, who has promoted scores of cards in the shore town, is making matches for the Pebrero 24 card at The Showboat Hotel that will feature Thomas “Cornflake” LaManna vs. Gabriel “Tito” Bracero in a 10-round battle for the WBC Fecarbox Welterweight championship.

“I did my first fight in 1973,” said Peltz, who has run shows in just about every property in Atlantic City.

It is only fitting that Peltz is the matchmaker with promoter Rising Star Promotions in the South Jersey based promotional outfit’s effort to bring Atlantic City back to prominence as the the premier fight destination on the East Coast.

Peltz is hoping LaManna-Bracero is added to the memorable bouts that Peltz has been involved in Atlantic City:

1. Agosto 31, 1981 at The Sands Hotel–Frank Fletcher vs Ernie Singletary.(PRISM)

“The fight was televised by local cable channel PRISM (Jim Barniak and Bob Wright, both deceased, did the commentary) and it was for Fletcher’s USBA middleweight title.

“This was the most brutal fight I ever saw, even more brutal than Matthew Saad Muhammad-Marvin Johnson I. This was a closet classic since few saw it on PRISM. The fight was toe-to-toe for seven rounds, no knockdowns, until ringside doctor stopped it between the seventh and eighth round. They could have fought this one in a phone booth.

“Singletary was taken to hospital after fight.

“Mamaya, when we couldn’t find Fletcher, we broke into his hotel room, and he was out cold on the floor. We couldn’t get an ambulance so we (Marty Feldman and I) put him in the back of a police wagon and rode with him to the hospital where the doctor told us if we hadn’t found him he would have been dead.

“Singletary kept saying in the pre-fight buildup that no 12-2 TV fighter was gonna beat him. This was a reference to Fletcher getting into the first ESPN tournament and winning while Singletary had been plying his trade for years (24-2 pagkatapos) and never got that kind of exposure, just on PRISM. Talaga, Fletcher already had been on NBC once, beating Norberto Sabater.”

2. Setyembre 9, 1980 from Resorts–Mike Rossman vs. Al Bolden (PRISM)

“Ex-WBA light-heavyweight Rossman was getting beat up every round for 8 1/2 rounds against Al Bolden, of Pittsburgh, PA, and finally found a little light late in round 9 and came on to knock Bolden out at 2:32 of the 10th round and salvage the win. Bolden took the second knockdown in the 10th on his knees.”

3. Marso 13, 1983 from Resorts–Jeff Chandler – Gaby Canizalez (Simulain)

“Jeff Chandler, in the most brilliant performance of his Hall-of-Fame career out-boxed, out-punched and out-muscled future champion Gaby Canizales, of Texas, sa ibabaw 15 rounds to defend his WBA bantamweight title for the seventh time by unanimous decision. No one thought he could stand up under Canizales’ body attack but it was Chandler’s body and head attack that kept Canizales at bay for the entire fight. Just magnificent.”

4. Marso 2, 1985 from the Sands Hotel–Gary Hinton vs Aaron Pryor (Simulain)

“Unknown lefty Gary Hinton gave IBF 140 pound world champ Aaron Pryor all he could handle, but a 14th-round knockdown helped Pryor gain a 15-round split decision with Sylvester Stallone in attendance. He was our partner at the time with Pryor. It was Pryor’s last successful title defense.”

5. Nobyembre 19, 2011 from Ballys–Garrett Wilson vs. Chuck Mussachio

“Moving from light heavyweight to cruiserweight, Mussachio appeared to have out-boxed Wilson for 11 rounds in their USBA cruiserweight title fight, but Wilson drilled Mussachhio with a monstrous overhand right 41 seconds into the 12th round for the knockout win.”

Besides LaManna vs. Bracero, a terrific undercard has been assembled featuring undefeated fighters: light-heavyweight Frederick Julan (8-0, 6 Kos), ng Brooklyn, NY; super middleweight Darren Goodall (5-0, 4 Kos), of New Milford, NJ; middleweight Omar Kabary Salem (1-0), ng Brooklyn, NY; super lightweight Jahmal Dyer (4-0, 2 Kos), ng Baltimore, MD.

FIGHT NIGHT TICKETS: $150, $80 at $55 and can be purchased at: www.risingboxingpromotions.com

Para sa karagdagang impormasyon at media credential, Makipag-ugnay sa: Marc Abrams sa phillyboxing@gmail.com o 856 287 7611
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Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame Inducts 24 Charter Class Members

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(Atlantic City, NJ – Hunyo 15, 2017) – Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame (ACBHOF) Inaugural Induction weekend held on May 26, 27 and 28th was a smorgasbord of boxing royalty, celebrity guests and legions of boxing fans. ACBHOF mission is to create visibility and awareness through annual inductions ceremonies; boxing champions, as well as the boxing community at-large will have their names enshrined into immortality by being inducted into the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame.

“Watching my vision come together with the assistance of Rodrick Green, the VP of Business Strategy, and Angela Crockett our Communications Director, along with the rest of my team and countless other supporters and fans across the country, who’ve embraced this endeavor has been overwhelmingly impressive.” – Ray McCline, Founder & Pangulo

The trio of events, which were sponsored by the Claridge – a Radisson Hotel, kicked-off May 26th with a pre-reception and welcome address in the VÜE Rooftop Bar. Ang 150 guests included: Red Carpet Host Whitney Ullman, Atlantic City Mayor Don Guardian, Councilman Frank Gilliam, Dr. Nina Radcliff, Flo Anthony, Aaron Snowell, Lillo Brancato, Alan Goldberg, Ray Mercer, Markahan Breland, Iran Barkley, Iceman John Scully, Tracy Patterson, Milton Luban, Chuck Zito, Grandy Twins, sponsors and stakeholders alike.

“The Claridge – a Radisson Hotel was proud to have hosted Atlantic City’s first Boxing Hall of Fame induction class. It’s events like this that make hospitality and history come to life in this city. From the Fight Fan Expo to the Gala it was a pleasure to see new faces and passion throughout a weekend of exceptional events. We look forward to hosting the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame events for years to come at The Claridge – a Radisson Hotel.”- Cem Erenler, V.P. of Hotel Operations & Business Development

Sa Mayo 27, the festivities continued into the Fight Fan Experience, a festive boxing themed environment that included a Boxing Fantasy Camp, Pop-Up Barber Shop, Jack Johnson Exhibit Icons of Boxing, The Legacy Exists Joe Frazier Scholarship Fund, James O’Neal Sculptures, The Press of Atlantic City Exhibit, Food vendors and music by DJ Young Hitta.

The evening of May 27th concluded with an Honoree Gala in the Art Gallery celebrating “Women in Boxing.” Host for the evening, Nino Del Buono. Honorees included: Cathy Burke, Marian Muhammad, Joan Pierce, Renee Aiken and Althea “Vern” Saunders.

The culminating Induction celebration concluded Sunday, May 28th with a little over 500 mga bisita. The master of ceremonies for the ceremony, President of NJ Boxing Hall of Fame, Henry Hascup. The star-studded Charter Class members included: Don Hari, Michael Spinks, Larry Hazzard, Steve Smoger, Mike Rossman, Dwight Muhammad Qawi, Frank Gelb, Don Elbaum, J Russell Peltz, Dave Bontempo, Ken Condon, Robert Lee, Sr., Larry Holmes and Mike Tyson.

“I would like to sincerely congratulate Mr. Ray McCline, Roy Foreman, Rodrick Green, Angela Crockett and all of the wonderful people responsible for the great Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame weekend which took place on May 26th, 27ika, and 28th. The event was an astounding success and it allowed many of us, who attended, the opportunity to relive some of the exciting moments of our past boxing history. The establishment of the ACBHOF will also ensure that the great legacy of Atlantic City Boxing, will be remembered and celebrated for many years to come!! Once again congratulations and I look forward with great anticipation to next year’s celebration. God Bless!!” – Commissioner Larry Hazzard, NJ State Athletic Control Board

Posthumous Inductees: Arturo Gatti (received by Sofia Bella Gatti); Leavander Johnson (received by his Son); Mathew Saad Muhammad (received by Mustafa Ameen); Lou Duva (received by Dino Duva); Jack Obermayer (received by his daughter Ellen Kaplan); Bert Sugar; Dennis Gomes (received by his daughter Danielle Gomes and Mrs. Gomes); Mike Hall, Sr. (received by his son Mike Hall, Jr.) at Dr. Frank Doggett (received by his daughter Yvonne “Missy” Doggett).

“It was such an incredible honor to be part of such a historic event. We had a blast at the HARD Kickoff party with Michael Spinks and Ray Mercer. It was so amazing to see all the young kids enjoying the Boxing experience. They are the new generation of Atlantic City Boxing. The Highlight of the weekend for us was the Gala, it was truly a memorable evening. Congratulations to Ray McCline and the inductees on a successful Inaugural Induction. The Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame will be a staple destination for Boxing Fans in the years to come.” – Gregory V. Posella, Pangulo & Co-founder HARD Beverage

Former Miss America, Suzette Charles, Chicken Bone Beach Jazz Band and saxophonist Parris provided entertainment for the evening. Entertainment was coordinated by Kevin Crump.

Title Sponsors: Hard Lifestyle Beverages, Designer Wraps and Hammer Fiber Optics. The Atlantic City Police Athletic League is ACBHOF’s charitable arm. Keebler Media was the official ACBHOF videographer.

Other sponsors and supporters: City of Atlantic City; Triax 57; 2300 Arena; FantaSea Resorts; Adams Boxing; Rumble TV Network; Tina Davido Promotions; Abrams Boxing, Adams Boxing, Plush Vodka, Punzoné Organic Vodka, House of Genesis and WBC.

While the menus consisted of scrumptious passed hors d’oeuvres and signature drinks, the Honoree cake designed by Cake King of Queens and the unveiling of Commemorative Paintings by Nicolosi were stunning show stoppers.

Another extraordinary highlight from the weekend was when Arturo Gatti’s 11-year old daughter Sofia Bella Gatti accepted her father’s award alongside his longtime friends Chuck Zito and Mike Sciarra.

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Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame Inaugural Induction Weekend Photos from Kick Off Meet and Greet

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Below are Photos from Friday’s Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame Kick off Meet and Greet Celebration that was held at the Vue Restaurant at The Claridge Hotel.
(Click on Photos to Enlarge)–Free to use for Journalistic Purposes. Credit-ACBHOF
Michael Spinks Don Elbaum
Steve Smoger Michael Spinks & Russell Peltz

Russell Peltz & Chuck Zito Chuck Zito & Arturo Gatti Painting


Michael Spinks & Mike Rossman Russell Peltz & Mike Rossman

WHO: The Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame (ACBHOF)
ANO: The Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame will enshrine 24 Charter Class members.
Confirmed to attend Honorees:
Mike Tyson, Michael Spinks, Don Hari, Larry Hazzard, Dwight Muhammad Qawi, J Russell Peltz, Frank Gelb, Mike Rossman, Bill Johnson, Steve Smoger, Dave Bontempo, Don Elbaum, Bob Lee and Ken Condon.
The Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame will celebrate and remember the legacy of Lou Duva, Arturo “Kulog” Gatti, Matthew Saad Muhammad as well as hometown hero Leavander Johnson for their extraordinary careers spanning seven decades.
Special Guests
  • *Ray Mercer (BULLYING…We’re Kickin’ It Spokesperson)
  • *Markahan Breland
  • *Iran Barkley
  • *Milton Luban
  • *Tracy Patterson
  • *John scully
  • Non Fighters
  • *Don Guardian, Mayor of Atlantic City
  • *Rodney Jerkins, multi Grammy-award winner
  • *Suzette Charles, former Miss America
  • *Sophia Gatti, daughter of Arturo Gatti
  • *Pat Lynch, renowned Boxing Manager
  • *Lillo Brancato, Artista
  • *Grandy Twins
  • *Vincenzo Vaccaro: Cake King of Queens
  • *Atlantic City Police Athletic League
  • *Aaron Snowell, co-organizer the Jack Johnson Exhibit
  • *BULLYING…We’re Kickin’ Ito
  • *The Legacy Exists Joe Frazier Scholarship Fund
  • *Joseph Nicolosi, Artist known for his signature Pop Art portraits
  • *James O’Neal, Wood Sculpture Artist
WHERE: The Claridge – A Radisson Hotel, 123 South Indiana Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Biyernes, May 26th, Sunday May 27th and Sunday, May 28th
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Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame Inaugural Induction Weekend

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WHO: The Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame (ACBHOF)
ANO: The Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame will enshrine 24 Charter Class members.
Confirmed to attend Honorees:
Mike Tyson, Michael Spinks, Don Hari, Larry Hazzard, Dwight Muhammad Qawi, J Russell Peltz, Frank Gelb, Mike Rossman, Bill Johnson, Steve Smoger, Dave Bontempo, Don Elbaum, Bob Lee and Ken Condon.
The Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame will celebrate and remember the legacy of Lou Duva, Arturo “Kulog” Gatti, Matthew Saad Muhammad as well as hometown hero Leavander Johnson for their extraordinary careers spanning seven decades.
Special Guests
  • *Ray Mercer (BULLYING…We’re Kickin’ It Spokesperson)
  • *Markahan Breland
  • *Iran Barkley
  • *Milton Luban
  • *Tracy Patterson
  • *John scully
  • Non Fighters
  • *Don Guardian, Mayor of Atlantic City
  • *Rodney Jerkins, multi Grammy-award winner
  • *Suzette Charles, former Miss America
  • *Sophia Gatti, daughter of Arturo Gatti
  • *Pat Lynch, renowned Boxing Manager
  • *Lillo Brancato, Artista
  • *Grandy Twins
  • *Vincenzo Vaccaro: Cake King of Queens
  • *Atlantic City Police Athletic League
  • *Aaron Snowell, co-organizer the Jack Johnson Exhibit
  • *BULLYING…We’re Kickin’ Ito
  • *The Legacy Exists Joe Frazier Scholarship Fund
  • *Joseph Nicolosi, Artist known for his signature Pop Art portraits
  • *James O’Neal, Wood Sculpture Artist
WHERE: The Claridge – A Radisson Hotel, 123 South Indiana Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Biyernes, May 26th, Sunday May 27th and Sunday, May 28th
May 26th (Press Conference) Check-in 3:30P | in the The Vue | Kickoff Reception 4P – 7P
May 27th Press Check-in 9:15Ang isang | in the Conference Center | Fight Fan Experience 10A – 4P
May 27th Press Check-in 5:15P | Red Carpet Arrivals 6:00P | in the Art Gallery | Honoree Gala 7P – 11P
May 28th Press Check-in 4:00P | Red Carpet Arrivals 4:30P | in the Conference Center | Inaugural Induction Ceremony | Oras: 6P – 9P
Post ceremony interviews and photo ops available as well.
Media Inquiries:
Please note that space is limited and all press will need credentials to check-in. Representatives of the media must RSVP to:
Angela Crockett Marc Abrams
Communications Director for ACBHOF Abrams Boxing
Honorees, Celebrity Guests and ACBHOF Executives will be available for interviewS.
******ACBHOF is pleased to recognize our sponsors*****
Corporate Partner: The Claridge Hotel a Radisson Hotel Title Sponsor: Hard Lifestyle Beverages
City of Atlantic City; designer Wraps; Hammer Fiber Optics; Triax 57; 2300 Arena; FantaSea Resorts; Adams Boxing; Cake King of Queens and Bee Apparel
Fight Fan Experience Timeline
Honoree Gala Timeline
6:00 Dignitaries Arrival/Reception (Lower GalleryLevel)

7:00 General Public Arrival
7:00 Cocktail Reception & Chicken Bone Beach Performing
7:30-7:35 Ray McCline Welcoming Remarks/Intro Emcee Nino DelBuono
7:35-8:00 DJ Young Hitta/Reception
8:00-8:20 Honoree Precession & Greetings
8:20-8:30 Solo Musical Performance by Suzette Charles
8:30-8:55 Honoree & Awards Presentation
8:55-9:05 Solo Musical Performance by PARRIS
9:05-9:35 Chicken Bone Beach Performing
9:35-10:00 Nicolosi Art Reveal Presentation
10:00-10:50 DJ Young Hitta/Reception
10:50 Closing Remarks
Induction Ceremony Timeline
Procession of Inductees Introduction – Founder, Ray McCline
Invocation – Pastor, Wayne M. Nelson Sr. National Anthem – Althea Saunders
Mission Statement – Bise-presidente, Rodrick L. Green Master of Ceremonies – Henry Hascup
Fighter (Resident and Non-Resident)
MIKE TYSON, ARTURO GATTI, LEAVANDER JOHNSON, MIKE ROSSMAN, MATTHEW SAAD MUHAMMAD, DWIGHT MUHAMMAD QAWI, MICHAEL SPINKS, LARRY HOLMES
Tagasanay & Cutman (Resident and Non-Resident)
LOU DUVA MIKE HALL SR BILL JOHNSON
Non-Kalahok
Tagataguyod,              , Advisor, Tagagawa ng mga posporo & Ring Announcer
DON KING FRANK GELB DON ELBAUM J RUSSELL PELTZ
Officials (Commission, Judges, Doctors & Referees)
LARRY HAZZARD SR. STEVE SMOGER DR. FRANK DOGGETT
Media (Writer, Historian, Photographer, Artist & Digital Technology)
BERT SUGAR DAVE BONTEMPO JACK OBERMAYER
Special Contributors, Executives, T.V. Mga Network, Government Officials, Boxing Organizations
KEN CONDON BOB LEE DENNIS GOMES
Proclamation – Mayor Don Guardian 9 Count Bell Ringing
Unveiling of Commemorative Paintings Closing Remarks
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Peltz Boxing nagdiriwang 46th Taong Anibersaryo

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Habang naghahanda para sa Biyernes ng Puerto Rican Boxing Classic sa 2300 Arena sa Philadelphia, tagataguyod J Russell Peltz, International Boxing Hall of Fame, klase ng mga 2004, naalala sa kanyang pagsisimula sa boxing 46 taon na ang nakalipas.

Ngayon ko ipagdiwang-o marahil obserbahan-ika-46 anibersaryo ng aking unang paglaban bilang boxing tagataguyod. Maaari ba akong magkaroon naghintay ng isa pang apat na taon upang isulat ang kwentong ito, ngunit na tila tulad ng isang mahabang oras mula ngayon at isang kahit na mapagpipilian upang maabot na milestone.

Nakita ko lamang ng ilang minuto ng aking unang boxing card. Ito ay Septiyembre. 30, 1969, sa Blue Horizon-hindi pa maalamat-at ako ay abala sa opisina na kahon na may mom, pagbebenta ng tiket sa ang huling ng 1,606 tao namin kinatas sa doon na gabi upang manood ng middleweight Bennie Briscoe sirain Tito Marshall sa kanilang rematch. Kami ay talagang naka-tao nang gabing iyon at iyon ang isang bagay na hindi ko nais gawin muli. Ano ako nag-iisip?

Nagkaroon ng miscommunication sa mga unyon na ibinibigay ang nagbebenta ng ticket kaya kapag sila ay nabigo upang ipakita ang, Tinanggap ko ina-libre, siyempre-at siya ay tumulong upang magbenta ng mga tiket.

Ako ay 22 taong gulang, 15 buwan pagkatapos ng pagtatapos mula sa Temple University at mas mababa sa 30 dahil araw mula nagtatrabaho full-time sa mga kawani sports sa Ang panggabing Bulletin. Ako ay coveted ang boxing matalo sa Ang Bulletin, ngunit Nakatanggap ako naiinip kapag Jack Pritong, ang boxing writer, Nakatanggap ng isang extension sa kanyang mga ipinag-uutos na pagreretiro sa edad na 65 at ako ay hindi tungkol sa hang sa paligid ng paghihintay para sa kanya upang lumikom o, bilang ama ay sabihin, mamatay.

Kaya ginawa ko kung ano ang bawat 22-taon gulang na grad kolehiyo na pinalaki sa prestihiyosong Main Line gagawin-ako ay naging isang boxing tagataguyod.

Ako ay nai-save ang tungkol sa $5,000 sa college dahil nagtrabaho ako ng full-time sa kung ano ang kanilang tinatawag na Lobster Shift sa Ang Bulletin, simula ng tag-araw pagkatapos ng aking junior taon sa Temple. Nagtrabaho ako mula sa hatinggabi hanggang 8 am, Mga kuwento ng pag-edit, pagsulat ng mga caption at mga ulo ng balita at paggawa ng re-magsusulat. At gusto ko ang drive mula sa ika-30 & Market Street sa North Broad Street para sa aking senior taon sa Temple, pumunta sa klase mula sa 9 Isa sa 1 pm, pagkatapos drive bahay sa Bala Cynwyd upang pumunta sa pagtulog.

Ito ay isang post-Olympic taon sa Philly at nagkaroon ng talento sa bawat sulok ng kalye. Tandaan ko ang huli ng tag ng 1969, pagmamaneho hanggang Columbia Avenue-now Cecil B. Moore-at pag-on sa kanan pagkatapos 22d Street kung saan Columbia lumiliko sa Ridge. Dalawang gusali mula sa sulok nakatayo ang aptly pinangalanan Roach ni Café. Sa itaas ng Roach ni Café, up ng isang matarik na flight ng hagdan, ay Champs Gym, pinapatakbo ng Quenzell McCall, na ginawa ng kanyang mga buto training Percy Bassett at Leotis Martin at kuting Hayward at Briscoe at marami pang ibang top Philly mandirigma.

Nakilala ko Sam Solomon, isang friendly round-mukha na tao na pag-aari ng isang Laundromat sa West Philadelphia, at ipinakilala niya ako sa kanyang mga bagong fighter, isang 17-taong gulang na stud na naghahanap upang i-pro. Ang pangalan niya ay Eugene lalaking usa. Sam palayaw sa kanya Buhawi.

Ang isang taon mas maaga, sa isang gym sa basement ng pagpapahayag Iglesia sa ika-12 & Norris, lamang off campus Templo, Ako ay kapanayamin isa pang batang amateur boxer para sa isang kuwento na sinulat ko para sa Ang Bulletin. Kanyang pangalan ay Bobby Watts. Tinatawag nila sa kanya Boogaloo.

May ay hindi pa isang pro fight card sa Philly mula noong Mayo at lokal na mga tagahanga ay handa na para sa ilang mga aksyon.

Ako ay pinangarap ng pagkakaroon ng aking kabataan idolo, Hall-of-Famer Harold Johnson, sa pangunahing kaganapan ngunit hindi ko kayang bayaran ang $2,000 nais niyang. Ako ay naging friendly sa Pat Duffy, pagkakaroon ng nakasulat na ang ilang mga kuwento tungkol sa amateur boxing habang ako ay sa Ang Bulletin. Duffy kinokontrol ang amateurs sa lugar Tri-estado at siya ay nagkaroon pati na rin ang kanyang kamay sa mga kalamangan. Siya ay kasangkot sa Leotis Martin at Sammy Goss at Bennie Briscoe at para sa isang garantiya ng $1,000 laban sa isang porsyento ng mga resibo gate Nakatanggap ako Briscoe upang labanan ang isang rematch sa Marshall, na pinalo Bennie apat na taon na mas maaga.

Nagkaroon din Duffy isang matimbang na may pangalang Jerry Hukom, mula sa seksyon ng Kensington ng Philly, at idinagdag ko siya sa card sa kanyang pro pasinaya. Sa poster kinilala ko Hukom bilang ang Kensington matimbang Champion. Talaga!

George Hill, na pagsasanay sa Champs Gym, sumang-ayon na gumawa ng kanyang sariling pro pasinaya laban Hukom.

Puwersahin Toppi, Jr., pag-aari ang Blue Horizon. Siya ay na-promote fights iba't-ibang mga Philly venues sa 1940s at 1950s sa at nang marinig niya ang tungkol sa aking mga pangunahing kaganapan, siya hinulaang isang sellout. Toppi ay isara ang kanyang opisina araw-araw sa 2 pm, kaya Gusto ko magmaneho sa ibabaw ng mga Blue Horizon mula sa aking apartment sa seksyon Germantown ng bayan, park sa labas at maghintay upang makita kung magpapakita ng anumang mga customer upang bumili ng mga tiket. Kapag nakakita ako ng isang tao ring ang doorbell sa Blue Horizon, Gusto kong makakuha ng aking kotse, tumawag sa sa kanila at ibenta ang mga ito ng mga tiket sa labas ng aking trunk.

Ang card ay dumating nang magkasama, bagaman Watts’ orihinal na kalaban, North Philly kapit Lloyd Masamang balita Nelson, Kinansela out pagkatapos ng dalawang linggo bago ang palabas at ito ay hindi hanggang malapit sa Sept. 30 na natagpuan ko Ron Nesby, na pagsasanay sa Gil Clancy ng gym sa New York.

Dad ay sa pagtutubero, heating at air-conditioning negosyo at kumuha siya ng 100 ringside ticket at ibinigay ang mga ito sa mga kasamahan sa kanyang negosyo. Nagbayad siya sa akin ang lahat ng mga ito-sila'y $5 isang piraso. Hulaan ko siya ay nag-aalala ako ay hindi gawin ito sa boxing. Ang aking tiyuhin Bob ay dumating sa paglaban at siya ay nagkasakit matapos kumain ng isang Blue Horizon hotdog.

Ako ay sa gym tuwing gabi, Champs at ika-23 PAL sa North Philly, Passyunk at ang Juniper Gym sa South Philly. May mga iba ngunit ang mga ay ang Fab Four.

Malcolm “Flash” Gordon, isang mahabang buhok New York boxing junkie na bumili ng isang mimyograp makina sa kanyang pera Bar Mitzvah naunang taon, sumang-ayon upang magbenta ng kanyang ngayon-maalamat na mga programa sa paglaban para 25 cents bawat.

Tom Cushman, ang boxing writer para sa Daily News, ay isang pangunahing manlalaro. Ako ay nakilala Cushman sa Oklahoma City ilang taon bago. Siya ay tumigil doon–sa kanyang paraan East mula sa Denver upang simulan ang kanyang bagong trabaho sa Daily News-upang masakop team basketball Temple sa isang Christmas tournament at ako ay may bilang isang kasulatan para sa Ang Bulletin.

Alam Cushman na manunulat boxing mula sa iba pang mga pahayagan sa bayan kinuha ng pera sa ilalim ng mesa mula sa promoters upang magsulat ng mga kuwento pre-fight at sinabi sa akin kung siya kailanman nahuli ako paggawa na kaya kong halik aming friendship paalam. Walang pag-asa!

Ang Inquirer headline sa araw bago ang aking card: Ay Peltz Ready Upang Kumuha Skinned?

Nabili na namin. Sa panahon, ang 1,606 mga tagahanga sa pagdalo kinakatawan ng pinakamalaking crowd sa kasaysayan ng Blue Horizon ni. Ang gate ay $6,010 may mga tiket presyo sa $3 at $5. Porsyento Briscoe ay dumating sa $1,314.58 at Marshall lumakad palabas sa $788.75.

Middleweight Oscar Coor matalo Clarence Finney sa isang all-lokal na apat na taong panlahat upang buksan ang card-sa oras, natural, sa 8 pm-at Buhawi Lalaking usa hinipan layo Sheldon Moore South Philly, na hindi sagutin ang bell para sa round dalawang. Jerry Hukom nagtrabaho nang husto at tumigil George Hill sa ika-apat na round at Boogaloo Watts out-boxed Ron Nesby sa isang 6. Sa pangunahing kaganapan, Briscoe nagkaroon ng sabog. Ipinako Siya Marshall sa ibaba ng sinturon maaga at kapag nagreklamo Tito sa ref, Nagpunta sa itaas na palapag Bennie at ito ay ang lahat ng higit sa 60 segundo. Marshall hindi boxed muli.

Tagapamahala Sandy Grady ay doon mula sa Ang Bulletin. Ang kanyang kuwento sa susunod na araw–Crazy Dream dumating Totoo–sinabi tungkol sa aking mga hula sa kolehiyo na ang isang araw ng aking mga kaibigan ay darating sa aking labanan cards. Isinulat din niya na ang aking (una) asawa at ako ay nakatira sa isang apartment sa Germantown at ang tanging bagay sa loob nito ay isang mattress, isang TV set at isang pusa na pinangalanang Ophelia. Gamit ang pera na ginawa namin na gabi ($1,438.83), Grady sinulat na marahil ngayon kami ay bumili ng ilang mga kasangkapan sa bahay.

Ilang buwan bago, aking asawa ay nagtanong sa akin kung ano ang ginawa sa tingin sa akin kaya kong maging matagumpay sa negosyong ito. Sinabi ko sa kanya na ito ay tumagal sa akin tungkol sa anim na buwan hanggang pumutok ang aking savings ngunit gusto kong magkaroon ng isang araw sa isang mahusay na scrapbook upang ipakita ang aming mga bata tungkol sa mga oras ng kanilang tatay ay isang boxing tagataguyod.