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USA Boxing pays tribute to True Patriot Robert Carmody 1964 Olympic bronze medalist & Soldier killed in Vietnam

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Krilo. (Maj 21, 2020) – People all across the United States will rightfully pay respect to fallen military men and women during this Memorial Day weekend. One true American Patriot that USA Boxing will remember forever is 1964 Olympic bronze medalistRobert “Butterball” Carmody, who was killed in action three years later at the height of the Vietnam War.

Born in 1938, Carmody learned to fight on the streets of Brooklyn, where he lived before joining the U.S. Army in 1957, and where he took his first boxing lesson. A natural-born fighter, he was selected to represent the 11th Airborne Division, even after it was deployed to Germany, after he had earned his airborne wings, and Robert developed into a record 4-time All-Army flyweight champion.

Carmody also captured top honors at the 1962 International Military Sports Council and earned a bronze medal in 1963 at the prestigious Pan American Games. At the 1964 Olimpijski Boxing suđenja, held at the famous New York’s World’s Fair, he upset flyweight favoriteMelvin Miller to earn a spot on the 1964 USA Olympic Boxing Team.

At the Olympics, Carmody became a close friend of heavyweightJoe Frazier, the lone American to win an Olympic gold medal at the 1964 Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. The smallest and biggest men on the Olympic Team were buddies. Frazier, naravno, went on to become a Hall of Fame heavyweight champion, who was inducted into the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame this past December.

“He’s the type of guy you really need,” Frazier said in a 2006 ESPN.com interview. “I had some hard times, things was rough, but he was a guy that helped you out a lot. I loved him like a brother.”

Hampered by a bruised hand, the 5’ 2”, 112-pound Carmody had a bye in the opening round, nokautiraoNam Singh Thapa (Nepal) in his first fight, took a decision (4-1) naspramOtto Babiasch (Njemačka), and lost in the semifinals by way of a questionable decision (1-4) to the eventual Olympic champion, Fernando Atzon (Italija).

Although he never publicly complained about the decision that may have cost him an Olympic gold medal, Carmody was visibly upset as he headed to the locker room, kadaGeneral William Westmoreland hollered to him, “Good job, soldier!” Carmody, iako, turned and reportedly yelled back, “You dumb son of a bitch!"

After the Olympics, Carmody retired from amateur boxing with a 128-12 rekord, returned home and rather than turn pro, he decided to stay in the U.S. Vojska, training a few teams at the International Military Sports Council, including the U.S. Army squad.

Strings were pulled for the 10-year military veteran, because of his imposing status as an Olympic bronze medalist, he didn’t have to go with his 199th Light Infantry Brigade when it was deployed to Vietnam. But even though he wasn’t combat trained, due to his training as a boxer, Carmody insisted on deploying with his unit on June of 1967, the day his son, Robert Carmody, Jr. was born.

A few weeks later, Staff Sergeant Carmody’s unit. D Troop of the U.S. 17th Calvary Regiment was on a routine six-man foot patrol north of Saigon. They were ambushed by Viet Cong guerillas and five of the six U.S. soldiers were killed, including Carmody, who was posthumously awarded a Bronze Star for valor. He became the first Olympic boxing medalist to die in combat.

SAD Boxing Alumni Association

Created to champion lifelong, mutually beneficial relationships between USA Boxing and its alumni, –bokseri, zvaničnici, treneri i navijači boks — Asocijacija Alumni povezuje generacije šampiona, inspirativan i davanje natrag u SAD Boxing budućnosti boks šampioni, u i izvan ringa.

The USA Boxing Alumni Association is open to anyone who has a love for boxing and would like to stay connected with amateur boxing. Members are granted access to a wide variety of special events hosted by the Alumni Association, including its annual USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame reception.

Da se pridruže Alumni asocijacije, jednostavno se registrujte naalumni@usaboxing.org za $40.00 per year membership fee. New members will receive a T-shirt, privjesak za ključeve i e-novčanik.

“Robert Carmody’s selflessness and character extends far beyond our sport of Olympic-style amateur boxing,” said Chris Cugliari, USA Boxing Alumni Director. “A warrior in the ring, a hero outside of the ring—he showed the world the very best of what USA Boxing has to offer, and the USA Boxing Alumni Association looks forward to keeping his legacy alive.”

“On this Memorial Day, USA Boxing wants to recognize and honor our fallen heroes who have gave their lives in defense of our country, like Robert Carmody,” stated USA Boxing Executive Director Mike McAtee. “On this Memorial Day, I think it is important to also recognize all who have served in our military, which Billy Ray Cyrus stated, ‘All gave some and some gave all.’ Thank you for your service, we will never forget.”

Olympic Bronze Medal winner to Bronze Star recipient, Robert Carmody was a fighter true and true, as well as a man of tremendous honor, and a legitimate hero.

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O SADU BOKS:  The mission of USA Boxing shall be to enable United States’ athletes and coaches to achieve sustained competitive excellence, develop character, support the sport of boxing, and promote and grow Olympic style boxing in the United States. The responsibility of USA Boxing is not only to produce Olympic gold, but also oversee and govern every aspect of amateur boxing in the United States.

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USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame Reception another KO

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klasa 2019: Mark Breland, Joe Frazier,
Al Mitchell & Ray Rodgers


COLORADO SPRINGS, Krilo. (Decembar 19, 2019) – The Class of 2019 was inducted into the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame this past Friday night at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Luizijana.

The HOF reception was held in conjunction with the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Boxing and 2019 National Championships. Hall of Fame broadcaster Al Bernstein from Showtime Sports served once again as the event’s emcee.

Olympic gold-medalists Mark Breland i “Smokin'” Joe Frazier along with decorated coach Al Mitchell and famed cut-man Ray Rodgers, were inducted during the 3rd annual USA Boxing Alumni Association HOF reception.

Sen. John McCain was posthumously presented a special Lifetime Achievement Award. His daughter, Megan McCain, sent an acceptance video on behalf of her family that was played for the audience.

“We are extremely thankful for the hundreds of USA Boxing Alumni who showed up to support this year’s Hall of Fame class and enjoy an incredible evening of reflection, camaraderie, and joy,” said USA Boxing Alumni Association Director Chris Cugliari. “Nažalost, George Foreman was unable to attend the event, so we will be sure to honor him at a later date. Međutim, the legacies of Ray Rodgers, Al Mitchell, Joe Frazier, Mark Breland, and Senator John McCain were celebrated with passion and gratitude. It was an evening to remember, and we look forward to a strong 2020 for the USA Boxing Alumni Association.”

The ceremony was well attended, sa preko 200 traveling to Lake Charles in celebration of this year’s class. 1988 Eastern Olympic Qualifier Champion Jovan “Ledadžija” Scully, 1972 Olimpijsko zlato medalje Sugar Ray Seales, 1984 Olimpijsko zlato medalje Frank Tate, former middleweight and light heavyweight champion “Sweet” Reggie Johnson, i 1992 Olimpijski Raul Marquez celebrated amongst peers from their amateur days.

To watch the entire ceremony, go OVDJE

Below are quotes from the inductees, or those representing inductees, with pictures:

KLASE 2019



MARK BRELAND

Mark Breland: “I enjoy boxing, it’s a lot of fun. I’m glad to be here because I’ve seen a lot of fighters I grew up with in the amateurs. I enjoy boxing because it kept me off the streets. I wasn’t a street guy., My father would have beaten me up if I had gotten into trouble in the streets. Boxing kept me off the streets, kept me in the gym. I guess I was good at it. I had a fight with a bully when I was 14 and I beat him up. I went to the gym the same day and my coach asked me what happened. My knuckles were shredded with blood. I told him I had a fight in the street. He said you can’t fight in the street. Then I realized boxing and street fighting are two different things.

Shelly Finkel (his manager), when he came into my life, changed a lot of things. Things changed a lot. I focused more on boxing, focused on the Olympic Games, and won championships. Every tournament I went into, I osvojio, but it was a lot of fun. I wanted to inspire youths. I hope I can inspire some amateurs coming up. To keep going, stay off the streets, and do something that can change your life in a good way., Eddie Futch for life!”



JOE FRAZIER

Marvis Frazier(Joe’s son, na slici): “It is so good today to speak about my father, what he meant to me, and Joe Frazier always said to me, ‘There’s no right way to do wrong, no wrong way to do right.’ On je rekao, if you don’t do right, you’re going to smell this, putting his left fist right to my nose. When it was time for me to do bad, it wasn’t me, wasn’t Marvis Frazier. Tako, danas, I’m still smelling it even if he’s not here.

“I just love to talk boxing. As an amateur I was 46-1 and then when I turned pro, I beat the guy who had knocked me out. I love my father. He was a good guy and a champion. I know everybody know Muhammad Ali and I know everybody know ‘Smokin’ Joe Frazier.”



AL MITCHELL

Al Mitchell: “I got rid of anybody over 16 who didn’t want to go to school. I’ve been doing this the longest time and I want to thank the coaches. I had three or four who didn’t care about boxing, but they wanted their kids to get an education. Izzy Acosta is one. I got a perfect record at Marquette High, they’ve all graduated. I have four kids with master’s degrees, I’ve got 14 who have degrees, and four guys who are policemen and no way they should be policemen. Ja sam blagoslovena.

“Old coaches would tell one you’re only as good as your memories. It’s crazy with kids 14, 14, 15. I had a kid named Vernon Forrest, a four-time world champion., It’s not just about boxing. It’s getting an education and after ten years they have a good life. I want to thank you all for putting me in the Hall of Fame.”




Michael Rodgers (Ray’s son): “Prvi, I want to apologize for my father for not being here. He hurt his back over the weekend working a boxing match, believe it or not, and he apologizes for not being here.

“I want to thank USA Boxing and the Alumni Association for recognizing my father for this award. And when he heard about this, he said he didn’t do any of these things during the 72 years he’s been in the sport for awards. He just did what he did for the love this sport and he did what needed to be done.”

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Mike McAtee, Executive Director, SAD Boxing (na slici): “On behalf of the Board of Directors, President Tyson Lee, I can only say thank you, hvala, and thank you. Večeras, is a culmination of work between our members, our alumni association, but I have to recognize a couple of people. This great event wouldn’t be done without Chris Cugliari, Al Valenti and Nicole Anderson, our Alumni Association Coordinator.

“I have the honor of talking about boxing and obviously we have passion. When Marvis Frazier said this was a brotherhood, a sisterhood, and none of us, quite frankly, who’ve stepped in the ring – I include myself in that – we’re not right. Takes a special person to climb in the ropes. You all can give yourselves a hand for not being right.

“USA Boxing is proud of our history, but more proud of our future, and I can tell you the young men and women battling at the elite levels, we started at 104 and that will be taken down to 13 by Sunday evening. Ali, more importantly, we’re going to be breeding the next generation of champions, because this is closing the chapter of 2020, but starting the chapter of 2024, and ultimately, when the Olympic Games comeback here in 2028. This is a special time.”



Chris Cugliari, Executive Director, SAD Boxing Alumni Association: “Three years ago a group of us sat around a table in Kansas City at the National Championships and this idea was hatched: John Brown, Al Valenti, John Scully, Christy Halbert, Mike McAtee and a few others. Tako, it’s something I’m very proud of and an organization I’m proud to lead with the support of all of you.

“A quick update of the Alumni Association, we’re at about 1200 members right now and this is our third year. We had events across the country the past year, honoring Micky Ward and Vinny Pazianza in the New England area. We gathered in Chicago. We honored Izzy Acosta at the Junior Olympics in Wisconsin, as well as Buster Douglas and coach Mike Stafford at the Ohio Legends celebration, and here we are today honoring our third Hall of Fame class. We’ve come a long way. Our theme in 2020 is two missions: Prvi, we want to take this down to the grassroots level, second is supporting our athletes and their families as they travel to the 2020 Olympic Games.”



Al Valenti, Special Projects Consultant for USA Boxing: “USA Boxing is the one fundamental difference that makes a difference in a young person’s life. The path to self-confidence, the path to self-respect, disciplina, pobjeda, and how to accept defeat all comes through amateur boxing.

“Večeras, the story will be told. Večeras, we will take you on a path, of amateur boxing in the United States that rivals no other nation. Gold medalists, srebrne medalje, Treneri, zvaničnici, doctors…they’re all here. It’s like Woodstock for boxing; everybody’s here!”



Al Bernstein, Master of Ceremonies: “I’m delighted to be back here for my third year at USA Boxing’s Alumni Association Hall of Fame. I hosted a lot of events, MC’d a lot of events, and this is the final event because it’s in the end of December. It’s definitely my favorite.”




HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE USA BOXING ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Stvorena da prvak cjeloživotnog, uzajamno korisne odnose između SAD boks i njegovih bivših studenata, –bokseri, zvaničnici, treneri i navijači boks — Asocijacija Alumni povezuje generacije šampiona, inspirativan i davanje natrag u SAD Boxing budućnosti boks šampioni, u i izvan ringa.

Boks Alumni Association SAD je otvoren za svakoga ko ima ljubavi za boks i želite da ostanu povezani sa amaterskim boksom. Članovi se odobrava pristup širok spektar posebnih događaja domaćina Udruženje Alumni, including the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame reception.

Da se pridruže Alumni asocijacije, jednostavno se registrujte na alumni@usaboxing.org za $40.00 po članarina godišnje. Novi članovi će dobiti majicu, privjesak za ključeve i e-novčanik.


KLASE 2017: The charter class was headed by Muhammad Ali i Evander Holyfield, in addition to veteran coaches Roosevelt Sanders i Tom Coulter.

KLASE 2018: U.S. Olympic Team medalists and world (profesionalac) champions Roy Jones, Jr., Andre Ward i Claressa Shields, as well as former USA Boxing National Director of Coaching Emanuel Steward and veteran USA Boxing official Tom Cleary.

INFORMACIJE:
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Twitter: @USABoxing, @USABoxingAlumni
Instagram: @USABoxing
Facebook: /USABoxing
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3rd annual USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame reception

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Sen. John McCain to be honored

klasa 2019 ceremonyovog petka at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Luizijana

COLORADO SPRINGS, Krilo. (Decembar 11, 2019) -Senator John McCain will be posthumously presented a Lifetime Achievement Award for his tireless work to protect boxers and elevate the sport this Friday night at a special ceremony during the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame reception at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Luizijana.

The HOF reception is being held in conjunction with the ongoing 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Boxing and 2019 National Championships at the Lake Charles Civic Center. The finals of the Olympic Trials will be held Sunday, Decembar. 15, at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Kazino. Hall of Fame broadcasterAl Bernstein from Showtime Sports will serve as the event’s emcee for the third year in a row.

The USA Boxing Alumni Association’s third HOF class also includes three Olympic gold-medalists, “Big” George Foreman, Mark Brelandi“Smokin’” Joe Frazier, as well as legendary coachesAl Mitchell iRay Rodgers.

The late Sen. McCain boxed at the U.S. Naval Academy, where the 5’ 7” lightweight competed three years as a fearless boxer who reportedly always came forward, never reversing gears. In his final year, he managed the battalion boxing team to a brigade championship.

“Our family believes our father would accept this award graciously as a very high honor,” daughterMegan McCain said on behalf of the McCain family. “The courage, character and action needed to step into the ring is something he felt very strongly about.

“He learned many life lessons through boxing, including the value of fitness, disciplina, individual performance training and operating as part of a team. Boxers run up against opposition they have no idea how to attack or defend against, yet they figure it out and learn about themselves, as well as develop endurance during the process.”

“Senator McCain was a true ally to the sport, having personally understood the courage and risk-taking required from those who enter the ring,"Rekao jeChris Cugliari, USA Boxing Alumni Association Executive Director. Throughout his career in politics, USA Boxing communicated with his office numerous times as part of a collaborative effort to safeguard the future of Olympic style, amaterski boks, and Senator McCain never hesitated to offer to do more for our athletes. For this and many other reasons, the USA Boxing Alumni Association looks forward to honoring his legacy this weekend.”

Confirmed special guests include 1988 Olimpijsko zlato medaljeAndrew Maynard, three-time National AAU Coach of the Year (1972-76-77) Joe Clough, 1984 Olympic gold medalist Frank Tatei njegov bratToma, 1972 OlimpijskiTim Dement, 2002 National Golden Gloves prvakaJaidon Codringtion, 1980 Olympic QualifierJackie Beard, 1981 Junior OlympicsGlen Modicue, four-time National championEric Kelly, 1988 Eastern Olympic Qualifier championJohn Scully, Obie Beard, Mark Lanton iStephensbrothers –Donald, Antonije iŠvaba.

HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE USA BOXING ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Stvorena da prvak cjeloživotnog, uzajamno korisne odnose između SAD boks i njegovih bivših studenata, –bokseri, zvaničnici, treneri i navijači boks — Asocijacija Alumni povezuje generacije šampiona, inspirativan i davanje natrag u SAD Boxing budućnosti boks šampioni, u i izvan ringa.

The USA Boxing Alumni Association is open to anyone who has a love for boxing and would like to stay connected with amateur boxing. Members are granted access to a wide variety of special events host by the Alumni Association, including the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame reception.

Da se pridruže Alumni asocijacije, jednostavno se registrujte naalumni@usaboxing.org za $40.00 per year membership fee. New members will receive a T-shirt, privjesak za ključeve i e-novčanik.

KLASE 2017: The charter class was headed byMuhammad Ali iEvander Holyfield, in addition to veteran coachesRoosevelt Sanders iTom Coulter.

KLASE 2018: U.S. Olympic Team medalists and world (profesionalac) championsRoy Jones, Jr., Andre Ward iClaressa Shields, as well as former USA Boxing National Director of CoachingEmanuel Steward and veteran USA Boxing officialTom Cleary.

INFORMACIJE:

www.usaboxing.org

Twitter: @USABoxing, @USABoxingAlumni

Instagram: @USABoxing

Facebook: /USABoxing

O SADU BOKS:  The mission of USA Boxing shall be to enable United States’ athletes and coaches to achieve sustained competitive excellence, develop character, support the sport of boxing, and promote and grow Olympic style boxing in the United States. The responsibility of USA Boxing is not only to produce Olympic gold, but also oversee and govern every aspect of amateur boxing in the United States.

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Simply The Best! Mark Breland

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klasa 2019 ceremony Dec. 13 at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Luizijana

COLORADO SPRINGS, Krilo. (Decembar 3, 2019) – Arguably the greatest American amateur boxer of all-time, Mark Breland will be inducted into the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame on Friday night, Decembar 13, during a special Class of 2019 ceremony at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Luizijana.

The HOF reception is being held in conjunction with the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Boxing and 2019 National Championships, Decembar. 7-15, at the Lake Charles Civic Center. The finals of the Olympic Trials will be held Sunday, Decembar. 15, at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Kazino. Hall of Fame broadcasterAl Bernstein from Showtime Sports will serve as the event’s emcee for the third year in a row.

The USA Boxing Alumni Association’s third HOF class also includes two other Olympic gold-medalists, “Big” George Foremani “Smokin’” Joe Frazier, as well as legendary coachesAl Mitchell iRay Rodgers. 

Sen. John McCain will be posthumously presented a special Lifetime Achievement Award for his tireless work to protect boxers and elevate the sport.

“I’m very happy to be inducted into the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame,” Breland said. “It really means a lot, especially going in this year with Foreman and Frazier. I guess it proves I’ve done a lot in boxing. I’m happy to be going in. I had a lot of fun in USA Boxing. To be going into the same Hall of Fame withEvander (Holyfield) (Muhammad) Da li su, Foreman, Frazier…champs like that, it’s something for me to be with them.”

Breland, ironično, first got into boxing at the age of eight, due to him being brought to his first boxing match, Frazier-Ali I, at Madison Square Garden. “We were up in the top seats,” the Brooklyn-born and raised Breland remembered like it was yesterday. “The crowd, the atmosphere…all I could think of was, wow!  I didn’t realize until I got older that there were so many stars there watching Ali and Frazier, because they were all at ringside.

“The next day I went to a gym. I was really skinny, small, but I came back the next day. I enjoyed working out and fell in love with boxing. I wanted to box in big tournaments. This is what I wanted to do, but I had hid boxing from my parents. They knew I had I played football, but that was okay with them, because unlike in boxing, we had a helmet. I won at the Junior Olympics and it was in the papers. I saw it and thought my mother was going to kill me. My mother asked me why I hadn’t told her, so I invited her to watch me fight in the Golden Gloves. She was in one of the front rows, but afterwards when I asked her what she thought when I knocked out my opponent, she said she didn’t see it because she had closed her eyes.”

Breland went on to become a five-time New York Golden Gloves champion with a 21-0 rekord, uključujući 19 nokauta, 14 coming in the opening round. In 1982, Breland captured a gold medal at the prestigious World Championships in Munich, Njemačka, after which he was named the No. 1 welterweight in the world by AIBA. He was also selected as Boxer of the Year (1982) by USAABF.

Na 1984 Olimpijske igre, held in Los Angeles, Breland fought his way to a gold medal,

along with eight of his American teammates: Paul Gonzalez, Steve McCrory, Meldrick Taylor, Pernell Whitaker, Jerry Page,Frank Tate, Henry Tillman iTyrell Biggs.

Breland, who completed his amateur career with an amazing 110-1 (73 KOs) rekord, appeared to be cooler than the other side of the pillow on a hot, steamy night. No real celebrations after he won gold, to the contrary, Mark was emotionless, the same as he still is today as a trainer of champions.

“I’ve always been really laid back,” he explained. “I just remember raising my hands. At an Olympic press conference, I was asked if I was happy, and I just said I was glad it was over. I guess I didn’t seem excited. I was happy but calm. It’s the same way now (as a trainer); it’s just me. I’m happy to win and happy to be doing what I do.”

“Mark’s dominance over his competition throughout his USA Boxing career cements him as a legend,” commentedChris Cugliari, Izvršni direktor Američkog udruženja bivših boksera. “His ring intelligence, commitment to his craft, and ability to fight at any pace against any style makes him a tremendous example for today’s group of amateur champions. It has been a long time coming, but the Alumni Association looks forward to reflecting on his accomplishments and honoring Mark in Louisiana.”

Confirmed special guests include 1988 Olimpijsko zlato medaljeAndrew Maynard, three-time National AAU Coach of the Year (1972-76-77) Joe Clough, 1984 Olympic gold medalist Frank Tatei njegov bratToma, 1972 OlimpijskiTim Dement, 2002 National Golden Gloves prvakaJaidon Codringtion, 1980 Olympic QualifierJackie Beard, 1981 Junior OlympicsGlen Modicue, four-time National championEric Kelly, 1988 Eastern Olympic Qualifier championJohn Scully, Obie Beard, Mark Lanton iStephensbrothers –Donald, Antonije iŠvaba.

HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE USA BOXING ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Stvorena da prvak cjeloživotnog, uzajamno korisne odnose između SAD boks i njegovih bivših studenata, –bokseri, zvaničnici, treneri i navijači boks — Asocijacija Alumni povezuje generacije šampiona, inspirativan i davanje natrag u SAD Boxing budućnosti boks šampioni, u i izvan ringa.

The USA Boxing Alumni Association is open to anyone who has a love for boxing and would like to stay connected with amateur boxing. Members are granted access to a wide variety of special events host by the Alumni Association, including the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame reception.

Da se pridruže Alumni asocijacije, jednostavno se registrujte naalumni@usaboxing.org za $40.00 per year membership fee. New members will receive a T-shirt, privjesak za ključeve i e-novčanik.

Breland made his much-anticipated pro debut November 15, 1984, at the famed Madison Square Garden, defeating Dwight Williams by way of a six-round unanimous decision. During his illustrious pro career (1984-1997), Breland compiled a sterling 35-3-1 (35 KOs) record and he was a two-time World welterweight champion.

The 56-year-old Breland, who once trained the late, velik 1992 US OlympianVernon Forrest, currently trains another great USA Boxing alumni and 2008 Olympic bronze medalist, Deontay Wilder, the reigning World Boxing Council heavyweight champion.

“Once I started boxing in the amateurs,” Breland concluded, “I started progressing. I learned a lot from other amateurs like different styles. Boxers from New York/New Jersey had different styles than boxers from Georgia/Florida, and fighting Cubans was completely different. I was beating up a Cuban fighter, but every time I hit him, somehow, they took away a point from me. I knew right away that I had to knock him out to win, and they did end up stopping the fight.”

KLASE 2017: The charter class was headed byMuhammad Ali iEvander Holyfield, in addition to veteran coachesRoosevelt Sanders iTom Coulter.

KLASE 2018: U.S. Olympic Team medalists and world (profesionalac) championsRoy Jones, Jr., Andre Ward iClaressa Shields, as well as former USA Boxing National Director of CoachingEmanuel Steward and veteran USA Boxing officialTom Cleary.

INFORMACIJE:

www.usaboxing.org

Twitter: @USABoxing, @USABoxingAlumni

Instagram: @USABoxing

Facebook: /USABoxing

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Closing cuts & controlling blood flow leads 83-year-old Ray Rodgers into the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame

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klasa 2019 ceremony Dec. 13 at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Luizijana

COLORADO SPRINGS, Krilo. (Novembar 25, 2019) – Arkansas boxing icon Ray Rodgershas successfully dealt with more cuts than most surgeons, all the way into the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame, in which he’ll be inducted on Friday night, Decembar 13, during a special Class of 2019 ceremony, at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Luizijana.

The HOF reception is being held in conjunction with the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Boxing and 2019 National Championships, Decembar. 7-15, at the Lake Charles Civic Center. The finals of the Olympic Trials will be held Sunday, Decembar. 15, at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Kazino. Hall of Fame broadcaster Al Bernstein from Showtime Sports will serve as the event’s emcee for the third year in a row.

The USA Boxing Alumni Association’s third HOF class also includes three Olympic gold-medalists, “Velik” George Foreman, “Smokin'” Joe Frazier i Mark Breland, as well as legendary coach Al Mitchell.

Sen. John McCain will be posthumously presented a special Lifetime Achievement Award for his tireless work to protect boxers and elevate the sport.

There isn’t much in boxing, if anything, that Rodgers hasn’t done: bokser, official, trener, administrator and, naravno, cut man. “I’m a boxing guy,” Rodgers said in his Southern twang. “I’ve been around the block, several times. But I don’t say I’m a cut man, I’m a laceration management specialist.”

Rodgers first got into boxing when he was in the fifth grade, back in Oklahoma, where he was born. A memo was sent around that there would be a tryout for boxing held the next day at the local high school gym. His parents gave their permission to let him tryout, the first chapter of his incredible boxing career.

“From the first moment,” the charming boxing character remembered, “Navukla sam se. I still have the letter I received in boxing. That was in 1947 and I’m still in boxing. I’m very proud of that.”

Rodgers has worked 39 world championship fights in professional boxing, as a cut man (he only trains amateur boxers) for the likes of world champions Jermaine Taylor, Wayne McCollough i Tommy Morrison.

“It’s been beyond belief for a regular old boxing guy like me,” Rodgers said about his life in boxing. “I’ve traveled all over the world, many times, as a cut man.”

He was the first national official of both the Golden Gloves and Silver Gloves. Više, he’s already been inducted in three Hall of Fames: Silver Gloves, Golden Gloves and Arkansas Sports HOF.

“Ray’s sacrifice to countless youth as a coach, mentor, cut man, and leader throughout the amateur boxing community is inspirational,” komentarisao Chris Cugliari, Izvršni direktor Američkog udruženja bivših boksera. “His years of service and the knowledge he has passed on to other generations is what makes him a Hall of Famer, and we look forward to honoring him in December.”

Rodgers hasn’t slowed down, despite recently celebrating his 83rd rođendan. He still owns and operates Ray Rodgers Boxing Club in West Little Rock, Arkanzas, in addition to serving as director of the Arkansas Golden Gloves and Mid-South Tournament, which includes Louisiana, Misisipi, Western Tennessee and Arkansas. And he’s also the vice-president of the National Golden Gloves and chairman of the National Silver Gloves.

“U mojim godinama, I’m happy to have any birthday,” Rodgers joked. “I’m hoping to live another 10-12 godina, Lord willing. It’s all in the Lord’s hands; controlling the flow of blood, iako, is in my hands.”

Confirmed special guests include 1988 Olimpijsko zlato medalje Andrew Maynard, three-time National AAU Coach of the Year (1972-76-77) Joe Clough, 1984 Olimpijsko zlato medalje Frank Tate i njegov brat Toma, 1972 Olimpijski Tim Dement, 2002 National Golden Gloves prvaka Jaidon Codringtion, 1980 Olympic Qualifier Jackie Beard, 1981 Junior Olympics Glen Modicue, four-time National champion Eric Kelly, 1988 Eastern Olympic Qualifier champion John Scully, Obie Beard, Mark Lanton iStephens braćo – Donald, Antonije i Švaba.


HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE USA BOXING ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Stvorena da prvak cjeloživotnog, uzajamno korisne odnose između SAD boks i njegovih bivših studenata, –bokseri, zvaničnici, treneri i navijači boks — Asocijacija Alumni povezuje generacije šampiona, inspirativan i davanje natrag u SAD Boxing budućnosti boks šampioni, u i izvan ringa.

Boks Alumni Association SAD je otvoren za svakoga ko ima ljubavi za boks i želite da ostanu povezani sa amaterskim boksom. Članovi se odobrava pristup širok spektar posebnih događaja domaćina Udruženje Alumni, including the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame reception.

Da se pridruže Alumni asocijacije, jednostavno se registrujte na alumni@usaboxing.org za $40.00 po članarina godišnje. Novi članovi će dobiti majicu, privjesak za ključeve i e-novčanik.




KLASE 2017: The charter class was headed by Muhammad Ali i Evander Holyfield, in addition to veteran coaches Roosevelt Sanders i Tom Coulter.

KLASE 2018: U.S. Olympic Team medalists and world (profesionalac) champions Roy Jones, Jr., Andre Ward i Claressa Shields, as well as former USA Boxing National Director of Coaching Emanuel Steward and veteran USA Boxing official Tom Cleary.
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“Smokin’”Joe Frazier punched way into USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame

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klasa 2019 ceremony Dec. 13 at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Luizijana

COLORADO SPRINGS, Krilo. (Novembar 21, 2019) – One of boxing’s all-time greatest, kasnih, velik“Smokin’” Joe Frazier, will be inducted posthumously into the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame, Petak veče, Decembar 13, during a special Class of 2019 ceremony, at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Luizijana.

The HOF reception is being held in conjunction with the 2020 Olympic Trials and 2019 National Championships Dec. 7-15, at Lake Charles Civic Center. The finals of the Olympic Trials will be held Sunday, Decembar. 15, at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Luizijana. Hall of Fame broadcasterAl Bernstein from Showtime Sports will serve as the event’s emcee for the third year in a row.

The USA Boxing Alumni Association’s third HOF class also includes two other Olympic gold-medalists, “Big” George ForemaniMark Breland, in addition to a pair of decorated coaches, Al Mitchell iRay Rodgers. 

Sen. John McCain will be posthumously presented a special Lifetime Achievement Award for his tireless work to protect boxers and elevate the sport.

“On behalf of our family,” Joe’s sonMarvis Frazier rekao je, “we’d like to thank the USA Boxing Alumni Association for remembering Joe Frazier. Honoring him like this will introduce to him to new generations of boxing fans.

“My father learned discipline he needed to go on and win Olympic gold and do what he need to be world champion. He took that to the pros and beatMuhammad Ali in the best fight in the world. They were two great champions who worked together to show people what boxing is really all about.”

Born in South Carolina, Frazier was well known as an elite Philadelphia boxing product, sastavljanja 38-2 amateur record. He was a three-time National Golden Gloves champion whose only two losses were both toBuster Mathis, who was the only opponent to defeat Frazier, including a loss by decision – questionable according to Frazier – in the Olympic Trials.

When U.S. Olympic Team heavyweight qualifierBuster Mathis was unable to compete at the 1964 Olympic Games due to injury, Frazier took full advantage of this opportunity as a replacement.

Frazier went on to become one of only four American boxers to medal in Tokyo, Joe the lone gold medalist, despite breaking a thumb in the semifinals. U prvom kolu, Frazier knocked outGeorge Olynello (Uganda), followed by a third-round stoppage ofAthol McQueen (Australija) in the quarterfinals. AgainstVadim Yemelyanov (Rusija) u polufinalu kolu, Frazier won by way of a second round KO, even though he broke his left thumb.

Unwilling to tell anybody that he had broken his thumb, fearing that he wouldn’t be allowed to fight, Frazier showed the tremendous grit he became famous for by winning a close decision, 3-2, naspramHans Huber (United Team of Germany) in the championship final to capture a gold medal.

“Winning an Olympic gold medal was the highlight of his amateur career,” Marvis noted. “It meant that he was the best in the world, and it also made things easier for his next step into the pros. I think he felt it helped made him a real man, the best in the world, and not many people can say that. Winning Olympic gold with a broken thumb showed our father what he could do and proved that he was the man. He wasn’t afraid to get the job done. No excuses, get the jog done, was what my father said all the time. And you better had gotten the job done.”

Frazier (32-4-1, 27 KOs) went on to become a three-time world heavyweight champion, defeating the likes ofMuhammad Ali, Jimmy Ellis (dvaput), Bob Foster, Oscar Bonavena(dvaput), Jerry Quarry, Mathis, Doug Jones, Eddie Machen iGeorge Chuvalo during his 16-year professional career.

Listed at only 5-11 ½, Frazier was best known for his bobby, weaving, relentless pressure and liver-damaging left hook. He passed away November 7, 2011 due to complications from liver cancer at the age of 67.

“Joe’s legacy will live on forever throughout USA Boxing,” addedChris Cugliari, Izvršni direktor Američkog udruženja bivših boksera. “His toughness and heart were second to none, and today’s USA Boxing champions can look to Joe for the definition of a champion in and out of the ring. We look forward to honoring his legacy as a Hall of Famer on December 13th."

Confirmed special guests include 1988 Olimpijsko zlato medaljeAndrew Maynard, three-time National AAU Coach of the Year (1972-76-77) Joe Clough, 1984 Olimpijsko zlato medaljeFrank Tatei njegov bratToma, 1972 OlimpijskiTim Dement, 2002 National Golden Gloves prvakaJaidon Codringtion, 1980 Olympic QualifierJackie Beard, 1981 Junior OlympicsGlen Modicue, four-time National championEric Kelly, 1988 Eastern Olympic Qualifier championJohn Scully, Obie Beard, Mark Lanton iStephens brothers –Donald, Antonije iŠvaba.

HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE USA BOXING ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Stvorena da prvak cjeloživotnog, uzajamno korisne odnose između SAD boks i njegovih bivših studenata, –bokseri, zvaničnici, treneri i navijači boks — Asocijacija Alumni povezuje generacije šampiona, inspirativan i davanje natrag u SAD Boxing budućnosti boks šampioni, u i izvan ringa.

The USA Boxing Alumni Association is open to anyone who has a love for boxing and would like to stay connected with amateur boxing. Members are granted access to a wide variety of special events host by the Alumni Association, including the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame reception.

Da se pridruže Alumni asocijacije, jednostavno se registrujte naalumni@usaboxing.org za $40.00 per year membership fee. New members will receive a T-shirt, privjesak za ključeve i e-novčanik.

KLASE 2017: The charter class was headed byMuhammad Ali iEvander Holyfield, in addition to veteran coachesRoosevelt Sanders iTom Coulter.

KLASE 2018: U.S. Olympic Team medalists and world (profesionalac) championsRoy Jones, Jr., Andre Ward iClaressa Shields, as well as former USA Boxing National Director of CoachingEmanuel Steward and veteran USA Boxing officialTom Cleary.  

INFORMACIJE:

www.usaboxing.org

Twitter: @USABoxing, @USABoxingAlumni

Instagram: @USABoxing

Facebook: /USABoxing

O SADU BOKS:  The mission of USA Boxing shall be to enable United States’ athletes and coaches to achieve sustained competitive excellence, develop character, support the sport of boxing, and promote and grow Olympic style boxing in the United States. The responsibility of USA Boxing is not only to produce Olympic gold, but also oversee and govern every aspect of amateur boxing in the United States.

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USA Boxing Alumni Association announces Hall of Fame Class of 2019

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George Foreman, Mark Breland, Joe Frazier, Al Mitchell & Ray Rodgers

Lifetime Achievement Award to Sen. John McCain

Decembar. 13 reception at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Luizijana

COLORADO SPRINGS, Krilo. (Novembar 4, 2019) – Olympic gold-medalists“Big” George Foreman, Mark Breland i“Smokin’” Joe Frazier head the Class of 2019 into the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame, Petak veče, Decembar 13, at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Luizijana.

The HOF reception is being held in conjunction with the 2020 Olympic Trials and 2019 National Championships. Decembar. 7-15, at Lake Charles Civic Center. The finals Olympic Trials will be held Sunday, Decembar. 15, at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Luizijana. Hall of Fame broadcasterAl Bernstein from Showtime Sports will serve as the event’s emcee for the third year in a row.

USA Boxing Alumni Association’s third class also includes decorated coachesAl MitchelliRay Rodgers. 

Sen. John McCain will be posthumously presented a special Lifetime Achievement Award. A fearless boxer for three years at the U.S. Naval Academy, Sen. McCain managed his battalion’s boxing team to the brigade championship.

Sen. McCain was the architect of the ground-breaking Muhammad Ali Act, pushed for the pardoning ofJack Johnson, and worked with the Cleveland Clinic on the forefront of brain trauma studies leading to more safety measures for boxers.

“My father had a passion for boxing,” his daughterMegan McCain said. “He loved it for the thrill of achievement, the nobility of struggle, and the dignity of men bloodied but unbowed. His love for boxing and his love for America had a lot in common. That’s why he worked tirelessly to protect and elevate the sport – making it an arena of integrity for fans and fighters alike.

“That’s also why I am honored to join the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame to accept their Lifetime Achievement Award on his behalf.”

Foreman (za: 76-5, 68 KOs, amater: 22-4) was also a three-time World Heavyweight Champion as a pro, in addition to famously winning a gold medal at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico, as well as at the National AAU Championships. A resident of Houston, Teksas, his victims included Frazier (dvaput), Ken Norton, Dwight Muhammad Qawi iMichael Moorer.

Considered one of the greatest amateur boxers of all-time, Breland (za: 35-3-1, 25 KOs), amater: 110-1) Bio je zlatne medalje na 1984 Olympic Games in Las Angeles and 1982 World Championships. The Brooklyn native was a two-time World Welterweight Champion as a pro. His most notable victories were versusSteve Little, Rafael Pineda iLloyd Honeyghan.

The late Frazier (za: 32-4-1, 27 KOs, amater: 38-2), representing Philadelphia, zarobljen zlatnu medalju na 1964 Olympics in Japan and he was a three-time World Heavyweight Champion as a professional. Frazier’s hit list includedMuhammad Ali, Jimmy Ellis (dvaput),Bob Foster iOscar Bonavena (dvaput).

Mitchell has been in boxing for more than 60 godina, first as a boxer, but he’s much better known as a world-class boxing coach. He has been the boxing coach at N. Michigan University for decades, in addition to being head coach of the 1996 U.S. Olimpijski tim, and technical advisor for the 2004 i 2012 U.S. Olympic squads. He was selected as the 1994 USA Boxing Coach of the Year and among the 800-plus national amateur champions he has worked with areMike Tyson, Floyd Mayweather iVernon Forrest.  He currently trains 2016 U.S. Olympian and world title contenderMikaela Mayer, who will be in attendance supporting her coach.

A legend in Arkansas boxing, Rodgers has been an outstanding coach and extraordinary cut-man, who has been in the corner of world champions such asWayne McCullough, Jermain Taylor, Iran Barkley iTommy Morrison.  Ray’s decades of service through coaching and mentorship for the youth of Arkansas have established him as a role model and inspiration for amateur boxing coaches everywhere.

“This year’s USA Boxing Alumni Hall of Fame class, as well as Senator McCain, represent the very best of Olympic style boxing, kako u i iz ringa,"komentarisaoChris Cugliari, Izvršni direktor Američkog udruženja bivših boksera. “Their decades worth of service representing themselves inspire us to give back and support current and future generations of champions. The USA Boxing Alumni Association looks forward to an exciting and memorable evening as we honor these champions of our sport.”

Confirmed special guests include 1988 Olimpijsko zlato medaljeAndrew Maynard, three-time National AAU Coach of the Year (1972-76-77) Joe Clough, 1984 Olimpijsko zlato medaljeFrank Tatei njegov bratToma, 1972 OlimpijskiTim Dement, 2002 National Golden Gloves prvakaJaidon Codringtion, 1980 Olympic QualifierJackie Beard, 1981 Junior OlympicsGlen Modicue, four-time National championEric Kelly, 1988 Eastern Olympic Qualifier championJohn Scully, Obie Beard, Mark Lanton iStephens brothers –Donald, Antonije iŠvaba.

HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE USA BOXING ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Stvorena da prvak cjeloživotnog, uzajamno korisne odnose između SAD boks i njegovih bivših studenata, –bokseri, zvaničnici, treneri i navijači boks — Asocijacija Alumni povezuje generacije šampiona, inspirativan i davanje natrag u SAD Boxing budućnosti boks šampioni, u i izvan ringa.

The USA Boxing Alumni Association is open to anyone who has a love for boxing and would like to stay connected with amateur boxing. Members are granted access to a wide variety of special events host by the Alumni Association, including the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame reception.

Da se pridruže Alumni asocijacije, jednostavno se registrujte naalumni@usaboxing.org za $40.00 per year membership fee. New members will receive a T-shirt, privjesak za ključeve i e-novčanik.

KLASE 2017: The charter class was headed byMuhammad Ali iEvander Holyfield, in addition to veteran coachesRoosevelt Sanders iTom Coulter.

KLASE 2018: U.S. Olympic Team medalists and world (profesionalac) championsRoy Jones, Jr., Andre Ward iClaressa Shields, as well as former USA Boxing National Director of CoachingEmanuel Steward and veteran USA Boxing officialTom Cleary. 

INFORMACIJE:

www.usaboxing.org

Twitter: @USABoxing, @USABoxingAlumni

Instagram: @USABoxing

Facebook: /USABoxing

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klasa 2018 godine primljen u Boksačku kuću slavnih države New York

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NYSBHOF Klasa 2018: (L-R) sedeći: Charley Norkus, Jr. (prihvatio za Charleyja Norkusa), Melvina Lathan, Herb Goldman, Bob Goodman i Jake Rodriguez; stojeći: Joe Mesi, U školu, Ron Scott Stevens, Pit Brodsky i Joseph McAuliffe (prihvatanje za Jacka McAuliffea)
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NEW YORK (Maj 1, 2018) — Dvadeset tri člana klase 2018 uvedeni su u New York Stare Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF), prošle nedjelje popodne tokom sedme godišnje uvodne večere NYSBHOF -a, na Russo Na Bay u Howard Beach, Njujork.

 

 

 

“Oni koji su večeras počašćeni su skromni, časni ljudi,” Predsjednik NYSBHOF -a Bob Duffy rekao je. “Ovo činimo kao čin ljubavi. Mnogi od upućenih su danas ovdje, a one koji više nisu s nama predstavljaju članovi porodice. Ovo je naš način da se zahvalimo svim izabranicima za ono što su učinili za boks u New Yorku.”

 

 

 

klasa 2018 uključeni živi bokseri uključeni u NYSBHOF (Long Island) WBA poluteškoj Lou “Honey Boy” Dolina (36-6-2, 22 KOs), (Central Islip) IBF Junior velter kategoriji prvak svijeta Jake Rodriguez (28-8-2, 8 KOs), (Brooklyn) svijet lagan naslov izazivač Terrence Alli (52-15-2, 21 KOs), neporažen, Ne.; 1 teškoj kategoriji kandidat “Beba” Joe Mesi (bizon) i bivši svjetski prvak u teškoj kategoriji al “led” Kupus (Rockland County).

 

 

 

Posthumni učesnici uključeni su bili NBA & NYSAC World Featherweight prvak (Manhattan) Klinac “Cuban Bon Bon” čokolada (136-10-6, 51 KOs), (New York City) 20thteškoj kategoriji stoljeća James J. “Gentleman Jim” Corbett (11-4-3, 5 KOs), (Williamsburg) Lagana World Champion Utičnica “Napoleon nagrade Ring” McAuliffe, (Kingston) WBC Super lagana Champion Billy Costello (40-2, 23 KOs), (svjetionik) NYSAC Light Heavyweight prvak svijeta Melio Bettina (83-14-3, 36 KOs), (Brooklyn / Yonkers) svjetske klase u srednjoj kategoriji Ralph “Tigar” Jones (52-32-5, 13 KOs) i (Port Washington) teškoj kategoriji kandidat charley “The Bayonne Bomber” Norkus (33-19, 19 KOs).

 

 

 

Živi ne-učesnici sada u NYSBHOF-u su (Troy) Dobitnik Pulitzerove nagrade sportski Dave Anderson, (Brooklyn) trener / savjetnik Pete Brodsky, (Rockaway) istoričar boks / urednik Herb Goldman, (Bronx) provodadžija Bobby Goodman, (Ardsley) NYSAC predsedavajućeg / sudija Melvina Lathan, i (Brooklyn) Predsjedavajući/provodadžija/promoter NYSAC -a Ron Scott Stevens.

 

 

 

Posthumno su primljeni ne-učesnici (Brooklyn) prsten spiker Johnnie Addie, (Brooklyn) provodadžija johnny Bos, (Bronx) boks publicista murray Goodman, (New York City) boks pisac / istoričar Bert Randolph Sugar i (Lower East Side) radio & televizijski spiker / novinar Sam Taub.

 

 

 

Svaki pohađaju inductee (ili direktan potomak) je dobio prilagođeni pojas koji označava njegovo ili njeno uvođenje u NYSBHOF.

 

 

 

The 2017 inductees su odabrani od strane članova odbora imenovanje NYSBHOF:Bobby Cassidy, Jr., Randy Gordon, Henry Hascup, Don Majeski, Ron McNair, i Neil Terens.

 

 

 

Svi bokseri potrebno da bude neaktivan za najmanje tri godine da bi bio podoban za NYSBHOF indukcije, i sve inductees mora da je boravio u New York Država za značajan dio svojih boks karijere ili tokom vrhuncu svojih karijera.

 

 

Bokseri koji su prisustvovali sedmom godišnjem NSBHOF -u uključivali su NYSBHOF -ove prijašnje osobe Iran Barkley, Junior Jones, Mustafa Hamsho, Bobby Cassidy, Sr., Bobby Bartels, i Renaldo “Gospodin.” Snipes, kao i Monte Barrett, Ray Mercer, Dennis Milton, Richard Kiley, Scott Lopez, Michael Corleone, Tommy Rainone, Kevin Collins, Cletus Seldin, James Duran, Victor mir, i Jaime Dugan. Uključeni su i drugi značajni polaznici iz svijeta boksa Mike Reno (FDNY Boxing), Darryl Peoples (IBF), međunarodne sudije Steve Wesisfeld i John MacKay, i zaposleni u NYSBHOF -u Tommy Gallagher i Bobby Miller, i nagrađivani Emmy producent Bobby Cassidy, Jr.

 

David Diamante ponovo služio kao svečani majstor. Posebne prezentacije su napravljene pokojnoj kćeri Steve Acunto, Donna Acunto, i Millerov bliski prijatelj, Dave Wojcicki.

 

CITATI & SLIKE IZ NYSBHOF INDUKTIVA

 


(L-R) – Ron McNair, Jake Rodriguez i Bob Duffy
JAKE RODRIGUEZ: “Želim se zahvaliti Ringu 8 za priliku da budem ovde. Takođe bih želeo da se zahvalim svojoj ženi koja je uvek bila uz mene, i moj trener.”

(L-R) – Herb Goldman, Don Majeski i Bob Duffy
BILJA GOLDMAN: “Ako sam dao bilo kakav doprinos boksu – Nadam se da jesam – Učinio sam to redefiniranjem evidencije i stvaranjem nove perspektive u povijesti boksa. Ponosim se time, ali nisam to uradio sam.”
(L-R) – Joe Mesi, Jack Hirsch i Bob Duffy
JOE MESI: “Moram zahvaliti toliko mnogo ljudi na ovoj časti. Ja sam Bufalonac. Niko više ne podržava jedan New York, ali nije. Ovo je za mene posebno jer je to Boksačka kuća slavnih države New York. Ovo me učvršćuje i čini da mislim da nisam samo lokalni dječak. Došao je veliki nedostatak iz malog grada, sparing nije bio isti kao u teretanama u New Yorku, ali imao sam prednost iz zapadnog New Yorka. Niko se nije snalazio kao mi u Buffalu 10,000, onda 16,00 i na kraju 18,000 ljudi. Uvijek su bili iza mene i to dijelim s njima jer me njihova podrška učinila. Moj san je bio da se borim u Buffalu i da nastavim borbu tamo.
“Jedan od vrhunaca mog života bio je borba protiv Monte Barretta na HBO -u u Madison Square Gardenu. Bio je jedan od najvećih boraca na svijetu koji se borio za svjetsku titulu. Uvijek sam želio postići titulu svjetskog prvaka, ali ja to nikad nisam dobio. To je u redu, Malo sam bio ogorčen, ali ne bih mogao biti sretniji u karijeri. Najbolji dio boksa je bratstvo koje dijelimo.

(L-R) – Randy Gordon, Ron Scott Stevens i Bob Duffy
RON SCOTT STEVENS: “Znam da ljudi to uvijek govore, ali ovo je istina: Dugujem toliko ljudi koji su me podržavali tokom moje karijere. Boks je za mene oduvijek bio daleko od kuće, a danas se osjećam kao da sam kod kuće.
“Bio sam 30, živi u Brooklyn Heights, i nazad vozeći taksi čekajući na stolovima. U glavi mi se ugasilo svjetlo: boks je sport underdoga, a ja sam underdog. Sljedećeg dana otišao sam u Gleason's Gym – centar svemira. Kretao sam se po svim teretanama u gradu, sastanak sa promoterima, menadžeri i treneri. Počeo sam praviti utakmice za promotere, a onda me je zaposlio Cedric Kushner 1980-2002. U 2002, Dobio sam poziv da radim za Državnu atletsku komisiju New Yorka kao njen koordinator zajednice i direktor boksa. Onda, Postao sam predsjedavajući i služio sam dva mandata. Danas, Izuzetno sam ponosan što sam dio Boksačke kuće slavnih u državi New York.

(L-R) – Bob Duffy, Henry Hascup, Bob Goodman i Tommy Gallagher
BOB GOODMAN: “Ne mogu da verujem ovoj gomili. Da bismo radili ono što radimo, žrtve i podrška koju dobijate od svoje porodice su toliko važne i (u Goodmanovom slučaju) bilo toliko godina. Dozvolili su nam da radimo ono što radimo. Svi mi volimo boks!”

(L-R) – Ray Mercer, Penny Allen, U školu, Clay Jenkins i Bob Duffy
U ŠKOLU: “Mislio sam da je boks najgluplji i najgluplji sport ikada. Ko je htio da dobije udarac u lice? Kasno sam počeo boksati. Igrao sam se oko njih i ljudi su rekli da sam prilično dobar. Počeo sam boksati kad sam imao 20, u vojsci, stacionirano na Ft. Hood. Četiri godine kasnije, Bio sam u olimpijskom timu. Razlog zašto sam imao sjajnog sparing partnera, Ray Mercer. Ako sam htio biti u ringu svaki dan s Rayom, Ili sam hteo da dobijem batine, ili ozdravi.
“Sjećam se da mi je Bob Arum dao svoju posjetnicu. Nisam ga poznavao. Poznavao sam samo tri osobe u boksu: Don King, Muhammad Ali i Sugar Ray Leonard. Nisam pratio boks i jedini razlog zašto sam boksao bio je taj što bih morao spavati u šumi da nisam (u vojsci). Boks je: udari ga, pre nego što me udari.”

(L-R) – Bobby Cassidy, Jr., Jaime Drubin i Pete Brodsky
PETE BRODSKY: “Želim se zahvaliti odboru. Biću 70 i počeo sam boksati kad sam bio 18. To je stvorilo novi pravac u mom životu. Tako sam ponosan što sam u društvu sa momcima koji to nisu samo pričali, svidjelo im se. Ako zaista volite ovaj sport, zaista morate to naučiti. Bilo koji muškarac koji je ušao u ring, plus svi radovi na putu, vrijeme u teretani i žrtvovanje onoga što jedu, učinili su to najbolje što mogu.
“U boksu, nećete pobijediti u svakoj borbi, ali da li borac pobjeđuje ili gubi, ako daje 100 posto, on je pobednik. Oni rade posao, trčati pet milja dnevno, vežbanje u teretani, a zatim otišao kući kako bi proveo vrijeme sa svojom porodicom. Prijatelji i porodica vam uvijek stoje iza leđa.”

(L-R) – Darryl Peoples & Melvina Lathan
MELVINA LATHAM: “Ja sam bez teksta. To je divno. Aspida (bivši predsedavajući NYSAC -a Gordon), sjećate li se ove priče? Bilo je samo troje sudija i, nažalost, jedan je pozvao bolesnog. Sedeo sam pored prstena bez odgovornosti. Randy je rekao da moram raditivečeras. Rekao sam da nemam licencu i da to ne mogu učiniti. Rekao je Randy, "Podignite desnu ruku", i bilo je uključeno. Tamo su me bacili, ali bilo je u redu.
“Najveći uspjesi su moja djeca i muž. Nisam mogao tražiti bolju situaciju. I Ralph Petrillo je dio moje porodice; on je bio moj drugi po komandi. Imao sam i najbolje zvaničnike: zamjenici komesara, inspektori, sudije i sudije. Ne bih bio ovde sa njima bez njih. Bob Duffy je sve ovo sastavio. Lično mislim da je neverovatan. Moje putovanje se nastavlja, Ja sam blagoslovljen.”
NYSBHOF
Klasa 2012: Carmen Basilio, Mike McCallum, Mike Tyson, Jake LaMotta, Riddick Bowe, Carlos Ortiz, Vito Antuofermo, Emile Griffith, “Šećer” Ray Robinson, Gene Tunney, Benny Leonard, Tony Canzoneri, Harold Lederman, Steve Acunto, Jimmy Glenn, Gil Clancy, Ray Arcel, Nat Fleischer, Bill Gallo i Arthur Mercante, Sr.
Klasa 2013: Jack Dempsey, Johnny Dundee, Sandy Saddler, Maxie Rosenbloom, Joey Archer, Iran Barkley, Mark Breland, Bobby Cassidy, Doug Jones, Junior Jones, Džejms “Prijatelj” McGirt, Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, Bob Arum, Shelly Finkel, Tony Graziano, Larry Merchant, Teddy Brenner, Mike Jacobs, Tex Rickard i Don Dunphy.
KLASE 2014: Floyd Patterson, Tracy Harris Patterson, Billy Backus, Kevin Kelley, Juan LaPorte, Gerry Cooney, Mustafa Hamsho, Howard Davis, Jr., Lou Ambers, Jack Britton, Terry McGovern, Teddy Atlas, Lou DiBella, Steve Farhood, Gene Moore, Angelo Prospero, Whitey Bimstein, Cus D'Amato, William Muldoon i Tom O'Rourke.
KLASE 2015: Saul Mamby, Joey Giamba, Johnny Persol, Harold Weston, Lonnie Bradley, Paul Berlenbach, Billy Graham, Frankie Genaro, Bob Miller, Tommy Ryan, Jimmy Slattery, Bob Duffy, Mike Katz, Tommy Gallagher, Bruce Silverglade, Charley Goldman, Jimmy Johnston, Cedric Kushner, Harry Markson, Damon Runyon i Al Weill.
KLASE 2016: Aaron Davis, Charles Murray, Vilomar Fernandez, Edwin Viruet, kavgadžija “Macho” Camacho, Rocky Graziano, Rocky Kansas, Joe Lynch, Joe Miceli, Ed Brophy, Joe DeGuardia, Randy Gordon, Dennis Rappaport, Howie Albert, Freddie Brown, Howard Cosell, Ruby Goldstein i Jimmy Jacobs.
KLASE 2017: Gaspar Ortega, Renaldo “Gospodin.” Snipes, Doug DeWitt, “The Bronx Bomber” Alex Ramos, Dick Tiger, Jose Torres, “nonparel” Jack Dempsey, Don Majeski, Ron Katz, stan Hoffman, Bobby Bartels, Hank Kaplan, Al Gavin, Arthur Donovan i Dan Parker.
O RING 8: Formiran 1954 od strane ex-borcu, Jack Grebelsky, Prsten 8 postao je osmi podružnica ono što je tada poznat kao National Association Veteran Bokseri – stoga, RING 8 – i danas moto organizacije ostaje: Bokseri Helping Bokseri.
RING 8 je u potpunosti posvećen podršci manje sreće ljudi u boksu zajednice koji mogu zahtijevati pomoć u smislu plaćanja najam, medicinske troškove, ili kako god opravdana potreba.
Idi on line na www.Ring8ny.com Za više informacija o RING 8, najveća grupa te vrste u Sjedinjenim Američkim Državama s više od 350 Članovi. Godišnja članarine samo $30.00 i svaki član ima pravo na buffet večeru u RING 8 mjesečne sastanke, isključujući srpanj i kolovoz. Svi aktivni bokseri, amaterski i profesionalni, imaju pravo na besplatan RING 8 godišnja članstva. Gosti Ring 8 članovi su dobrodošli po cijeni od samo $7.00 po osobi.
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Sin/otac Bob & Murray Goodman će biti uvršten u Klasu 2018 New York State Boxing Hall of Fame

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Kid Chocolate, James J. Corbett, Jack McAuliffe i Sam Taub vode novu klasu

(L-R) – Bob i Murray Goodman
NEW YORK (Mart 26, 2018) – Doživotni boks Bob Goodman i njegov otac, kasnih murray Goodman, su među 23 pripadnici klase 2018 godine primljen u Boksačku kuću slavnih države New York (NYSBHOF) na Nedjelja popodne (12:30-5:30 poslije podne. I), April 29.
Sedma godišnja uvodna večera NYSBHOF -a bit će ponovo održana u Russo's On The Bayu na Howard Beachu, Njujork.
Legendarni boksački publicista, murray Goodman (Bronx) doveo je svog sina u slatku nauku kada je Bob imao samo osam godina. Ostatak je za Goodmanove bio historijski, koji su oboje primljeni u nekoliko Kuća slavnih, uključujući i Međunarodnu boksersku kuću slavnih.
“Ovo je velika čast za mene i mog oca,” Rekao je Bob. “Voleo bih da je živ danas da bi bio tamo. Ja sam boks. Imala sam osam godina i sa ocem sam išla na sve trening kampove, koji je bio boksački pisac i sportski urednik INS -a (Hearst News Service) usluga. Šala je u tome što sam začeta kod Grossingera (Catskill Resort Hotel kamp za obuku). Boks mi je tek ušao u život. Moj tata i ja smo imali neke poslove u promociji i odnosima s javnošću, sve različite vrste sportskih poslova, ali uvijek je bilo boksa.
“Ja sam najsrećniji momak na svetu. Odrastao sam radeći stvari koje volim. Koliko ljudi to može reći? Upoznao sam i sprijateljio se sa Joe Louisom, Marcel Cerdan, Sugar Ray Robinson, Rocky Graziano, Rocky Marciano i mnogi drugi. Ostao bih u kampovima sedmicama. Ustao bih da trčim sa bokserima i dobio priliku da budem u blizini svojih heroja. Takođe sam upoznao trenere i druge u boksu i kasnije obožavaoce. Moram sve da upoznam. Odrastao sam u boksu, ceo moj život je bio boks, 65 godine u poslu.”
Bob je, možda, najpoznatiji kao potpredsjednik i provodadžija za Madison Square Garden (1985-1994), kao i četvrt stoljeća koji je bio potpredsjednik Odjela za boks, Svodnica i direktorica odnosa s javnošću za Don King Productions. Također je promovirao mnoge svjetske prvake kao predsjednika svoje kompanije, Garden State Boxing.
“Sjećam se da sam tjednima odlazio na trening kampove,” rado se sjećao 78-godišnji Goodman. “Slikao bih, pišite priče svaki dan i koristite ih pomoću fotokopirnog stroja da ih pošaljete AP -u i UPI -ju. Toliko sam toga odgojen u poslu, čak i utovariti kamione sa stolicama, prsten, zvučnike i još mnogo toga. Moj otac je bio direktor publiciteta za Međunarodni boksački klub u Madison Square Gardenu. Radio sam tamo kao tinejdžer.
“Čast mi je što sam sa ocem i mnogim bokserskim momcima primljen u Boksersku kuću slavnih u državi New York. Razlikuju se od ljudi u bilo kojem drugom sportu. Jedna od nagrada na koje sam osvojio i na koje sam najponosniji je James J. Walkerova memorijalna nagrada za dugu i zaslužnu službu boksu (BWAA in 1960).
“Imam sreću što sam prešao različite ere u boksu. Tada je to bio drugačiji svet, imali smo 20-30 pisci sedmicama ostaju u kampovima za obuku. Upoznao sam stare boksere i trenere.”
Bob Goodman (L) provjeravajući težinu Muhameda Alija i desno s Rockyjem Marcianom
Dobar čovjek, koji je služio u SAD -u. Obalna straža iz 1958-62, ostaje aktivan i danas radeći s veteranima’ grupe. Predsjednik je Savjetodavnog odbora veterana općine Weymouth, a također je bio aktivan sa Američkom legijom i dio počasne garde pri Korejskom udruženju veterana rata.

Bob Goodman (krajnje desnice) godine primljen je u IBHOF 2009, njegov otac Murray 1999
Među svjetskim prvacima s kojima je Bob radio su Muhammad Ali, George Foreman, Joe Frazier, Larry Holmes, Ken Norton, Felix Trinidad, Roberto Duran, Evander Holyfield, Lennox Lewis, Bob Foster, Salvador Sanchez, Sugar Ray Leonard, Julio Cesar Chavez, Wilfredo Gonez, Ricardo Lopez, Bernard Hopkins i mnogi drugi.
Žive bokseri ide u NYSBHOF uključuju (Spring Valley) IBF kruzer svjetski prvak al “led” Kupus (35-16-3, 16 KOs), (Long Island) WBA poluteškoj Lou “Honey Boy” Dolina (36-6-2, 22 KOs), (Central Islip) IBF Junior velter kategoriji prvak svijeta Jake Rodriguez (28-8-2, 8 KOs), (Brooklyn) svijet lagan naslov izazivač Terrence Alli (52-15-2, 21 KOs), i (bizon) neporažen svjetske klase u teškoj kategoriji “Beba” Joe Mesi (36-0, 29 KOs).
Posthumno učesnici se u Kuću su NBA & NYSAC World Featherweight prvak (Manhattan) Klinac “Cuban Bon Bon” čokolada (136-10-6, 51 KOs), (New York City) 20thteškoj kategoriji stoljeća James J. “Gentleman Jim” Corbett (11-4-3, 5 KOs), (Williamsburg) Lagana World Champion Utičnica “Napoleon nagrade Ring” McAuliffe, (Kingston) WBC Super lagana Champion Billy Costello (40-2, 23 KOs), (svjetionik) NYSAC Light Heavyweight prvak svijeta Melio Bettina (83-14-3, 36 KOs), (Brooklyn / Yonkers) svjetske klase u srednjoj kategoriji Ralph “Tigar” Jones (52-32-5, 13 KOs) i (Port Washington) teškoj kategoriji kandidat charley “The Bayonne Bomber” Norkus (33-19, 19 KOs).
Živi ne-učesnici koji se upućuju u NYSBHOF su (Troy) Dobitnik Pulitzerove nagrade sportski Dave Anderson, (Brooklyn) trener / savjetnik Pete Brodsky, (Rockaway) istoričar boks / urednik Herb Goldman, (Ardsley) NYSAC predsedavajućeg / sudija Melvina Lathan, i (Brooklyn) Predsjedavajući NYSAC -a/provodadžija/pokretač Ron Scott Stevens.
Posthumno non-učesnik inductees su (Brooklyn) prsten spiker Johnnie Addie, (Brooklyn) provodadžija johnny Bos, (Bronx) boks pisac / istoričar Bert Randolph Sugar i (Lower East Side) radio & televizijski spiker / novinar Sam Taub.
Svaki pohađaju inductee (ili direktan potomak) će dobiti prilagođeni dizajniran pojas označava svoje indukcije u NYSBHOF.
The 2017 inductees su odabrani od strane članova odbora imenovanje NYSBHOF: Bobby Cassidy, Jr., Randy Gordon, Henry Hascup, Don Majeski, Ron McNair, i Neil Terens.
Svi bokseri potrebno da bude neaktivan za najmanje tri godine da bi bio podoban za NYSBHOF indukcije, i sve inductees mora da je boravio u New York Država za značajan dio svojih boks karijere ili tokom vrhuncu svojih karijera.
NYSBHOF
Klasa 2012: Carmen Basilio, Mike McCallum, Mike Tyson, Jake LaMotta, Riddick Bowe, Carlos Ortiz, Vito Antuofermo, Emile Griffith, “Šećer” Ray Robinson, Gene Tunney, Benny Leonard, Tony Canzoneri, Harold Lederman, Steve Acunto, Jimmy Glenn, Gil Clancy, Ray Arcel, Nat Fleischer, Bill Gallo i Arthur Mercante, Sr.
Klasa 2013: Jack Dempsey, Johnny Dundee, Sandy Saddler, Maxie Rosenbloom, Joey Archer, Iran Barkley, Mark Breland, Bobby Cassidy, Doug Jones, Junior Jones, Džejms “Prijatelj” McGirt, Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, Bob Arum, Shelly Finkel, Tony Graziano, Larry Merchant, Teddy Brenner, Mike Jacobs, Tex Rickard i Don Dunphy.
KLASE 2014: Floyd Patterson, Tracy Harris Patterson, Billy Backus, Kevin Kelley, Juan LaPorte, Gerry Cooney, Mustafa Hamsho, Howard Davis, Jr., Lou Ambers, Jack Britton, Terry McGovern, Teddy Atlas, Lou DiBella, Steve Farhood, Gene Moore, Angelo Prospero, Whitey Bimstein, Cus D'Amato, William Muldoon i Tom O'Rourke.
KLASE 2015: Saul Mamby, Joey Giamba, Johnny Persol, Harold Weston, Lonnie Bradley, Paul Berlenbach, Billy Graham, Frankie Genaro, Bob Miller, Tommy Ryan, Jimmy Slattery, Bob Duffy, Mike Katz, Tommy Gallagher, Bruce Silverglade, Charley Goldman, Jimmy Johnston, Cedric Kushner, Harry Markson, Damon Runyon i Al Weill.
KLASE 2016: Aaron Davis, Charles Murray, Vilomar Fernandez, Edwin Viruet, kavgadžija “Macho” Camacho, Rocky Graziano, Rocky Kansas, Joe Lynch, Joe Miceli, Ed Brophy, Joe DeGuardia, Randy Gordon, Dennis Rappaport, Howie Albert, Freddie Brown, Howard Cosell, Ruby Goldstein i Jimmy Jacobs.
KLASE 2017: Gaspar Ortega, Renaldo “Gospodin.” Snipes, Doug DeWitt, “The Bronx Bomber” Alex Ramos, Dick Tiger, Jose Torres, “nonparel” Jack Dempsey, Don Majeski, Ron Katz, stan Hoffman, Bobby Bartels, Hank Kaplan, Al Gavin, Arthur Donovan i Dan Parker.
Ulaznice se po cijeni od $150.00 po odrasloj osobi i $70.00 za djecu (pod 16),i uključuju kompletnu užina i koktel sat nakon stupanja, sa početkom u 12:30 poslije podne. I, kao i večeru (rebarca, ribe ili peradi) i otvoreni bar tijekom cijelog dana. Ulaznice se mogu kupiti kontaktiranjem NYSBHOF / Ring 8 predsjednik Bob Duffy u 516.313.2304 ilidepcomish@aol.com. Oglasi za NYSBHOF programa su dostupni, u rasponu od $80.00 u $200.00, kontaktiranjem Duffy. Idi na liniji u www.Ring8ny.com Za dodatne informacije o New York State Boxing Hall of Fame.
O RING 8: Formiran 1954 od strane ex-borcu, Jack Grebelsky, Prsten 8 postao je osmi podružnica ono što je tada poznat kao National Association Veteran Bokseri – stoga, RING 8 – i danas moto organizacije ostaje: Bokseri Helping Bokseri.
RING 8 je u potpunosti posvećen podršci manje sreće ljudi u boksu zajednice koji mogu zahtijevati pomoć u smislu plaćanja najam, medicinske troškove, ili kako god opravdana potreba.
Idi on line na www.Ring8ny.com Za više informacija o RING 8, najveća grupa te vrste u Sjedinjenim Američkim Državama s više od 350 Članovi. Godišnja članarine samo $30.00 i svaki član ima pravo na buffet večeru u RING 8 mjesečne sastanke, isključujući srpanj i kolovoz. Svi aktivni bokseri, amaterski i profesionalni, imaju pravo na besplatan RING 8 godišnja članstva. Gosti Ring 8 članovi su dobrodošli po cijeni od samo $7.00 po osobi.
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KEITH THURMAN OUTPOINTS SHAWN PORTER IN FIGHT OF THE YEAR CANDIDATE SATURDAY IN PRIMETIME ON CBS

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Jarrett Hurd Knocks Out Oscar Molina In Opening Bout Of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® na CBS, Predstavio Premier Boks prvaka, Iz Barclays Center In Brooklyn

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BROOKLYN (Jun 26, 2016) – Prizefighting returned to CBS u subotu with a Fight of the Year candidate as undefeated welterweight world champion Keith Thurman edged former world champion Shawn Porter in a close but unanimous decision scored 115-113 by all three ringside judges.

 

The 12,718 fans in attendance at Barclays Center in Brooklyn and the viewers across the U.S. watching the first primetime boxing event on CBS since Muhammed Ali-Leon Spinks in 1978 were treated to a slugfest between two of the brightest stars in boxing’s glamour division.

 

Thurman (27-0, 22 KOs) and Porter (26-2-1, 16 KOs) combined to throw over 1200 punches in the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on CBS event, presented by Premier Boxing Champions. The marquee showdown was a story of accuracy vs. activity, as Thurman landed 50 posto njegove moći snimaka, compared to 38 percent for Porter, i 44 percent of his total punches compared to just 36 percent for the challenger. While Thurman landed at a higher percentage, Porter was the busier fighter, throwing over 100 more punches across 12 kruga.

 

“One Time” and “Showtime” delivered as advertised, with the powerful sharpshooter buckling Porter multiple times, while the swarming and smothering Porter barreled forward to bully Thurman into the ropes. And while there were no knockdowns, the back-and-forth blockbuster never lacked action and culminated in a standing ovation in the second-highest attended boxing event in Barclays Center history.

 

“I want to thank Shawn Porter for a tremendous fight. He’s a great warrior,” said Thurman. “Defense is the key to victory. He smothers his punches a lot and makes it difficult for the judges to score. I was able to rock him with clear, effective blows and I believe that was the difference today.

 

“I would give him a rematch. It was great fight. He was a great opponent. Everyone was saying would he be my toughest opponent to date. I wasn’t able to drop him but I did buckle him a few times.”

The former world champion Porter, a perennial underdog but consummate gentleman, didn’t complain about being on the losing end of his second close decision in a title bout.

 

“We worked hard, Keith is a great champion,” Porter said. “My dad says to keep your head up. Mislim da sam dobio borbu, but I’m satisfied because the competitor came out večeras.

 

“We need that rematch. I know the fans want that rematch. If he gives me another chance, I’m going to work hard in the ring and leave with his title.”

 

The opening bout of the CBS telecast featured a matchup of undefeated super welterweights as Jarrett Hurd graduated from prospect to legitimate contender in the stacked 154-pound class with a dominating 10th round TKO over Oscar Molina.

 

Hurd (18-0, 12 KOs) got to work early, flooring Molina for the first time in his career in the opening round with a powerful counter right uppercut. The bigger and taller Hurd was the more active fighter from the outset, dismantling the previously unbeaten Mexican Olympian with a supremely effective inside game. Hurd threw nearly 750 punches over 10 kruga, u odnosu na samo 376 for Molina, povezivanje na 220 power shots at a nearly 40 percent clip.

 

Hurd put a stamp on his performance in the final round, closing the show by out landing Molina 33-7 in the final round. With Molina taking a brutal beating and seemingly defenseless in the final minute of the final round, Ricky Gonzalez stepped in to halt the contest at 2:02.

 

“This is definitely a big win for my career,” Hurd said. “He was taking a lot of shots, but he knew how to survive. It was a big uppercut that knocked him down in round one. People know from my last fight that I have a great right uppercut. He was hurt a couple of times. I don’t think it was a bad stoppage. Molina is a very tough guy who just kept coming through.

 

“This fight here puts me up with the top contenders in the division. I felt like I could have gone three or four more rounds. I was getting stronger as the fight went on. We’re going right back to the gym so we can get in there again.”

 

Molina (13-1-1, 10 KOs) protested, but barring a stunning knockout he was just seconds away from suffering the first loss of his career via a unanimous decision.

 

“I felt like Hurd was throwing a lot of punches in the tenth round but they weren’t really hurting me,” Molina said. “He was staying busy but he was never really hurting me.

 

“I went low and I had my head down and he caught me with that uppercut in the first round. He got me with a shot I wasn’t expecting but it was definitely a flash knockdown. I wasn’t hurt.

 

“I was supposed to use my footwork a lot more but I ended up smothering my shots. He had an awkward defense with a lot of bending down and I couldn’t get into a rhythm.

 

“This was a big opportunity for me and I felt like I fought a good fight. I’m going to come back stronger. We’re going to work on a lot of things and get back in there.”

 

SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on CBS, presented by Premier Boxing Champions, was promoted by DiBella Entertainment.

 

Earlier in the evening on SHOWTIME, undefeated heavyweight sensation Anthony Joshua successfully defended his IBF Heavyweight World Championship for the first time with a seventh round knockout of previously unbeaten American Dominic Breazeale at The O2 in London. VIDEO: http://s.sho.com/28VGgsa

 

Below are quotes from Joshua after Subotu win on SHOWTIME BOXING INTERNATIONAL:

 

Many thought that Dominic Breazeale wouldn’t be able to stand up to your power and speed, but were you grateful for the opportunity to work a little bit more of your boxing skills?

“Well, it’s hard because you can see they’re hurt with every shot – well not every shot – but when you start catching them flush, they can feel the shots with these ten ounce gloves on. Tako, it’s just a matter of time, but in the process I didn’t want to be receiving any haymakers on the way back.

 

“It’s been tough I had two weeks off after my last fight, and got straight back in the gym so it was tough. I get a nice little break for once and then I can come back with recharged batteries.”

 

We know Deontay Wilder was watching the fight. Have you got a message for him, the WBC Champion?

“Unbelievable inspirational person. He was patient, 30-odd fights [i] got his hands on the WBC [belt]. I’m following suit. I’m making my way into the U.S. with SHOWTIME backing me as well. Tako, he watched that.

 

“He can pick up whatever he wants to pick up from that, but it’s so different when you’re in the ring with each other. So one day we’ll get to experience what each other’s about.”

 

Who do you want to fight next?

“Well I think it’s gonna have to be the likes of [Joseph] Parker. I was really looking at Fury… I hope he gets better soon. He hurt his ankle unfortunately, which has postponed it because I was hoping to get that some time in the winter if everything went well July 9th like it didvečeras, but we’re gonna have to reschedule that and in the meantime, we can look at other opponents like Parker, if he’s vacant, or anyone else that the people want.”

 

What do you think that you still need to work on?

“Rest. I need to rest. I’m tired, I’m working hard and as I said, now i can get

 

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