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COLORADO SPRINGS, Runde. (Juni 11, 2018) – US-Boxen “Alumni Association Membership Drive-Monat” got off to a knockout start this past weekend in Canastota, New York, at the annual International Boxing Hall of Fame Class induction ceremonies, as nine high-profile boxers, featuring an incredible accumulate pro record of 365-51-7 (239 KOs) und 24 major world titles, joined the growing USABAA ranks as proud, new members.
Chris Cugliari und John Scully represented USA Boxing Alumni Association, manning tables at the IBHOF golf tournament and Memorabilia Show, to increase USABAA awareness and recruit new members.
“The spirit of amateur boxing was alive and well throughout the International Boxing Hall of Fame weekend,” explained Cugliari, Exekutivdirektor der USA Boxing Alumni Association. “Information about the new USA Boxing Alumni Association was well received by the weekend’s guests, and esteemed alumni such as Jesse Vargas and Reggie Johnson mentioned that they are excited to become more involved. The Alumni Association thanks the support provided by many this weekend, particularly Micky Ward and Antonio Tarver, who continue to spread our mission.”
“The fact is that the vast majority of professional boxers who attend the Hall of Fame weekend at Canastota each year were at one time amateur boxers and knew each other well before they ever even turned professional,” added invaluable USABAA advisor Scully, who recruits boxers for group-sponsored events like this. “At some point in the conversations between boxers across the grounds, the topics frequently will eventually turn to their amateur days together.”
“Die Amateure, für mich, was about fighting for respect,” Zwei-Teilung Weltmeister Junior Jones (50-6, 28 KOs); bekannt. “To go to different places and make it very far (als Amateur), you have to learn how to conduct yourself and transact with others.”
Other new USABAA members are six-time, zwei Teilung Weltmeister Miguel Cotto(41-6, 33 KOs); four-time, zwei Teilung Weltmeister, als auch 1976 Olympic gold medalist and Hall of Famer, Michael Spinks (31-1, 21 KOs); Irish heavyweight who retired Mike Tyson, Kevin McBride (35-10-1, 29 KOs); two-time, zwei Teilung WeltmeisterJesse Vargas (28-2-1, 10 KOs); five time world champion and 1996 Olympischer Bronzemedaillengewinner Antonio Tarver (31-6-1, 22 KOs); two-time, zwei Teilung Weltmeister Reggie Johnson (44-7-1, 25 KOs), dreimal, drei Teilung Weltmeister James Toney (77-10-3, 47 KOs); and world heavyweight contender Gerry Cooney (38-3, 24 KOs).
USA Boxing Alumni Association
Erstellt, um ein Leben lang zu verfechten, für beide Seiten vorteilhafte Beziehungen zwischen USA Boxing und seinen Alumni, –Boxer, Beamte, Trainer und Boxfans — Die Alumni Association verbindet Generationen von Champions, inspirieren und den zukünftigen Boxchampions von USA Boxing etwas zurückgeben, in den und aus dem Ring.
Die USA Boxing Alumni Association steht allen offen, die das Boxen lieben und mit dem Amateurboxen in Verbindung bleiben möchten. Mitglieder erhalten Zugang zu einer Vielzahl von Sonderveranstaltungen, die von der Alumni Association veranstaltet werden, einschließlich des jährlichen Empfangs der Hall of Fame der USA Boxing Alumni Association.
Beitritt zur Alumni Association, Registrieren Sie sich einfach unter alumni @ usaboxing,.org für a $40.00 pro Jahr Mitgliedsbeitrag. Neue Mitglieder erhalten ein T-Shirt, Schlüsselbund und E-Wallet.
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“I think this is great,” Jones talked about the formation of the USA Boxing Alumni Association. “Fighters who turned pro were great amateurs, but there are also a lot of amateurs who didn’t turn pro. Everybody doesn’t become champion, but they tried and gave their best, and that’s why this organization is good because all boxers are appreciated.”
“Although Hall of Fame weekend tends to focus on the professional careers of many fighters,” Cugliari concluded, “it was hard not to notice the effect that amateur boxing has had on the lives of many of these great champions. The USA Boxing Alumni Association wants to thank Ed Brophy for his generosity and support for boxing, and we look forward to a long partnership with the International Boxing Hall of Fame.”
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