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COLORADO SPRINGS, Etapas. (Birželis 11, 2018) – USA Boxing’s “Alumni Association Membership Drive Month” got off to a knockout start this past weekend in Canastota, Niujorkas, 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) ir 24 major world titles, joined the growing USABAA ranks as proud, new members.
Chris Cugliari ir Jonas 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, USA Boxing Alumni Association Executive Director. “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.”
“The amateurs, man, was about fighting for respect,” dviejų padalinys pasaulio čempionas Jaunesnysis Jones (50-6, 28 Kos); pažymėti. “To go to different places and make it very far (kaip mėgėjų), you have to learn how to conduct yourself and transact with others.”
Other new USABAA members are six-time, du skyrius pasaulio čempionas Miguel Cotto(41-6, 33 Kos); four-time, du skyrius pasaulio čempionas, taip pat 1976 Olympic gold medalist and Hall of Famer, Michaelas Spinks (31-1, 21 Kos); Irish heavyweight who retired Mike Tyson, Kevin McBride (35-10-1, 29 Kos); two-time, du skyrius pasaulio čempionasJesse Vargas (28-2-1, 10 Kos); five time world champion and 1996 Olimpinis bronzos medalininkas Antonio Tarver (31-6-1, 22 Kos); two-time, du skyrius pasaulio čempionas Regis Johnsonas (44-7-1, 25 Kos), tris kartus, trijų padalinys pasaulio čempionas Jamesas Tonis (77-10-3, 47 Kos); and world heavyweight contender Gerry Cooney (38-3, 24 Kos).
JAV bokso absolventų asociacija
Sukurta tam, kad kovotų visą gyvenimą, abipusiai naudingi „USA Boxing“ ir jos absolventų santykiai, –boksininkai, pareigūnų, treneriai ir bokso sirgaliai — Alumnų asociacija sujungia čempionų kartas, įkvepia ir grąžina būsimus „USA Boxing“ bokso čempionus, ir iš žiedo.
JAV bokso absolventų asociacija gali dalyvauti visi, kurie mėgsta boksą ir nori palaikyti ryšį su mėgėjų boksu. Nariams suteikiama galimybė dalyvauti įvairiuose specialiuose renginiuose, kuriuos rengia Alumni asociacija, įskaitant kasmetinį JAV bokso alumnų asociacijos šlovės muziejaus priėmimą.
Prisijungti prie Alumni asociacijos, tiesiog užsiregistruok alumni@usaboxing,.org už a $40.00 per metus nario mokestis. Nauji nariai gaus marškinėlius, raktų pakabukas ir elektroninė piniginė.
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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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