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Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame Kelas 2017 Induction caps Judging career of Clark Sammartino

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Oct. 28 ing Mohegan Sun

Clark Sammartino

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (Oktober 19, 2017, 2017) – His induction into the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame (CBHOF) on Saturday wengi, Oktober 28, as part of the six-member Class of 2017, will cap the boxing career of retiring judge Clark Sammartino ing 13TH taunan CBHOF Gala Sandwich Nedha bengi ing Ballroom Uncas ing Mohegan Sun.
The other new CBHOF inductees are pioneer boxer “Professor” Charles Hadley, ring physician Dr. Tony Alessi, referee/judge Dick Flaherty, writer boxing Dan Parker and boxer/boxing contributor Hugh Devlin, Sr.
A graduate of Brown University, the now 80-year-old Sammartino has enjoyed two other careers as an oral surgeon and investment advisor at Blue Fin in Providence, in addition to his role as an international boxing judge since 1985.
“I first got into boxing because Joey Angelo married my cousin,” Sammartino explained. “He fought back in the early forties. Joey fought Willie Pep twice and Sandy Saddler. That’s what got me started. We used to have the great Senen Night Fights at Rhode Island Auditorium and I remember watching Rocky Marciano fight “Tiger” Ted Lowry there.”
Because he was a successful oral surgeon, Clark could take long weekends to judge fights all over the world. His first and most memorable world title fight was Vinny Paz-Greg Haughn I. Through his long career, Sammartino judged more than 400 pro gelut, kalebu 50 major world title fights.
The list of boxers whose fights Sammartino judged reads like a Who’s Who of Boxing during the past 32 taun: Mike Tyson, Oscar de la Hoya, Evander Holyfield, Julio Cesar Chavez, Johnny Tapia, Naseem Hamed, Chris Eubank, Marco Antonio Barrera, Mark Johnson, Wayne McCullough, Wladimir Klitschko, Gennady Golovkin, Anthony Joshua, Sergey Kovalev, Bernard Hopkins, Juan Manuel Lopez, Olympic flag.svg, Acelino Freitas, Ivan Calderon, Felix Trinidad, Tommy Morrison and many more.
Sammartino, who proudly says he never missed a day of work in 40 taun, has decided to retire, although he’ll remain a boxing fans for the rest of his life. “I started slowing down at my age, doing local shows and maybe three or four world title fights a year, mostly WBO and IBF,” Sammartino remarked. “I had a tough bout with pneumonia the past 5-6 months and that made working difficult.”
His CBHOF induction is a fitting ending and tremendous tribute to Sammartino and his career in boxing. “I’m humbled to be inducted into the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame,” ngandika. “This is a great way to end my career.”
Limited tickets for the CBHOF 13th taunan Gala Sandwich Nedha bengi, akal diregani ing $90.00, are still available to purchase by calling Kim Baker ing Mohegan Sun(1.860.862.7377) utawa Sherman Kain ing Manchester Journal Inquirer (1.800.237.3606 X321). Mbukak lawang ing 5:30 P.M. Lan, cocktails from 6:00- P.M. Lan (cash bar), followed by a full sit-down dinner.
Online kanggo www.ctboxinghof.org kanggo informasi tambahan bab Boxing Hall of Fame Connecticut, its 13th taunan Gala Inductee Nedha bengi, kesempatan acara sponsor, utawa Tembako CBHOF kepungkur.
ABOUT CBHOF: The Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame was founded in 2004 kanggo ngurmati lan ngrameke Careers saka individu pinunjul melu ing olahraga tinju. Sawijining Sandwich Upacara tondho & Nedha bengi iki dianakaké ing 2005. Sajarah boxing sugih Connecticut tau bisa wis ngrembaka yen padha ora kanggo prestasi sing dilestarekake ing Hall of Fame. The CBHOF’s new location is in the Sky Casino at Mohegan Sun.
Minangka organisasi nirlaba, Boxing Hall of Fame Connecticut rumiyin setya tetep roh gelut Connecticut nunjang liwat macem-macem Kontribusi amal.
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Wilfredo Vázquez, Jr.-“JuanMa” López press Conference quotes & slike

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(L-R) — Wilfredo Vasquez, Jr. & Juan Manuel Lopez
(other press conference pictures below. Press conference video available – ing Spanyol – upon request)
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (Oktober 25, 2016) – A near brawl broke out today between former world champions Wilfredo “Papito” Vázquez, Jr. (24-6-1, 19 KOs) lan Juan Manuel “JuanMa” López (34-5, 31 KOs) at today’s press conference, during the traditional face-off picture, in advance of Setu iki night’s grudge showdown, airing live on pay per view from Roberto Clemente Coliseum in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Guerra En El Clemente: Vázquez Jr. v. López, presented by Black Tiger Promotions, is being distributed live by Integrated Sports Media in the United States and Puerto Rico, miwiti ing 9 P.M. Lan /6 P.M. PT, on both kabel lan satelit pay per view on iN Demand, DISH, DIRECTV, Liberty Cable, Claro TV and Vubiquity. The event will also be available to watch across Canada on Fight Network, as well as via Fite TV app for iOS and Android devices or watch on the www.Fite.TV situs web. Suggested retail price is $29.95.
Kuotasi PRESS Konferensi
WILFREDO VASQUEZ, JR.: “‘JuanMa’ Lopez and many people have belittled me. They have disparaged my sacrifice, the food that I put on the table for my family, nanging Setu I will hurt him. I have a Maciavelli plan to destroy him so he will respect me. I respect everybody that has had a rough time.”
JUAN MANUEL LOPEZ: “Vasquez was interrupting at all times during the press conference. He was singing out loud and during the face-to-face picture he tried to kiss me and I did not permit. I understand that he’s afraid and what a better moment than in front of everybody including the press to release his emotions.”
CARLOS MALDONADO, President of Black Tiger Promotions: “Security will be tripled for Ana kang weigh in so everybody can feel at ease and secure including the press.”
In other PPV fights, judhul Challenger mantan donya Jonathan Oquendo (26-5, 16 KOs) takes on Mexican rival Gustavo “El Gustavo” Molina (23-13, 9 KOs) ing 10-babak co-fitur.
World Boxing Council (WBC) FECARBOX junior welterweight champion Yomar “The Magic” Alamo (11-0, 8 KOs), the reigning, will be fighting in his first scheduled 10-round bout against Edwin “Bazookita” Lopez (27-6-1, 24 KOs).
Puerto Rico Olympian Jantony Ortiz (5-0, 3 KOs) faces fellow Puerto Rican bantamweight Luis Hernandez in a 6-round match to open the PPV action.
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Websites: www.blacktigerpromotionspr@gmail.com, www.integratedsportsnet,karo
Twitter: @integratedPPV
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JUANMA LOPEZ OPEN WORKOUT Pictures & Video

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Juan Manuel López-Wilfredo Vázquez, Jr. PPV
This Saturday night in San Juan, Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (Oktober 25, 2016) – Former 3-time, 2-division work champion Juan Manuel “JuanMa” López (34-5, 31 KOs) held an open workout yesterday in Puerto Rico in advance of his showdown this Saturday night against former world Wilfredo”Papito” Vázquez, Jr. (24-6-1, 19 KOs) airing live on pay per view from Roberto Clemente Coliseum in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Guerra En El Clemente: Vázquez Jr. vs. López, presented by Black Tiger Promotions, will be distributed live by Integrated Sports Media in the United States and Puerto Rico, miwiti ing 9 P.M. Lan / 6 P.M. PT, on both kabel lan satelit pay per view on iN Demand, DISH, DIRECTV and Vubiquity. The event will also be available to watch across Canada on Fight Network, as well as via Fite TV app for iOS and Android devices or watch on the www.Fite.TV situs web. Suggested retail price is $29.95.
Link to Lopez’ video workout for download purposes
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Juan Manuel “JuanMa” López plans to KO Wilfredo “Papito” Vázquez, Jr.

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Oct. 20 PPV live from San Juan, Puerto Rico
9 P.M. Lan / 6 P.M. PT
TENAFLY, NJ (September 25, 2016) – Mantan juara dunia loro-divisiJuan Manuel “JuanMa” López plans to knockout bitter arch-rival Wilfredo”Papito” Vázquez, Jr., also a past world titlist, in their 12-round Special Attraction showdownSetu, Oktober 8, airing live on pay per view from San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Guerra En El Clemente: Vázquez Jr. v. López, presented by Black Tiger Promotions, will be distributed by Integrated Sports Media live, miwiti ing 9 P.M. Lan / 6 P.M. PT, in the United States and Puerto Rico on both kabellan satelit pay per view on iN Demand, DISH, DIRECTV and Vubiquity. The event will also be available to watch across Canada on Fight Network, as well as via Fite TV app for iOS and Android devices or watch on thewww.Fite.TV situs web. Suggested retail price is $29.95.
The Vázquez, Jr. vs. López main event is presented in association with Matias Entertainment and sponsored by Best Alarms and Municipio de San Juan.
The 33-year-old López (34-5, 31 KOs), fighting out of Caguas, Puerto Rico, punika mantan Boxing Organisasi Donya (PhuKet) super bantamweight and featherweight world champion. Saka 2008 kanggo 2010, “Juanma” was one of the top pound-4-pound fighters in the world, but he hasn’t fought ing rong taunheading into his much anticipated confrontation with his fellow countryman Vázquez, Jr.
“I still think I have a lot left in the tank,” López confidently said from his Puerto Rican training camp. “This is the first fight of my career that I feel I owe to fans because of the history behind it. I don’t think there will be any rust because I have been training for many, months and I have been inside the gym working hard. Maybe the agility I had four or five years ago isn’t quite the same, true, but at the same time I am more mature and much more calm and more intelligent in the ring. I definitely feel that I am a better fighter than ever before.”
Vázquez, Jr. (24-6-1, 19 KOs), the son of the great three-time division world champion Wilfredo Vázquez, fights out of Bayamón whose best known boxing son is late Hall of Famer Héctor “Macho” Camacho. Vázquez became the vacant WBO super bantamweight world champion in 2010, knocking out previously unbeaten Marvin Sonsona (14-0-1) ing babak kaping sekawan.
“I think my opponent is a very persistent fighter and a person who will do anything to meet his goals, even though that will make him behave improperly,” López added. “I think it will be a very aggressive fight, more of a brawl, and I’m sure the night of the fight I will be the stronger fighter. I will dominate him, round by round, and the first moment I have an opportunity to go for the kill, I will pressure him and won’t stop until I get a knockout.”
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Integrated Sports Media secures Vasquez, Jr.-Lopez PPV rights in U.S. and Puerto Rico for Oct. 8 incim match

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Live from San Juan, Puerto Rico
9 P.M. Lan / 6 P.M. PT
TENAFLY, NJ (September 18, 2016) — Integrated Sports Media, North America’s undisputed leader of pay-per-view distribution of major boxing events, has secured the rights to for the much anticipated showdown between former world champions Wilfredo “Papito” Vazquez, Jr. lan Juan Manuel “JuanMa” Lopez, HEADLINING “Guerra En El Clemente,” Setu wengi, Oktober 8, live from San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Guerra En El Clemente: Vasquez Jr. Lopez, presented by Black Tiger Media, will be distributed by Integrated Sports Media live, miwiti ing 9 P.M. Lan / 6 P.M. PT, in the United States and Puerto Rico on both kabel lan satelit pay per view on iN Demand, DISH, DIRECTV and Vubiquity. The event will also be available to watch across Canada on Fight Network, as well as via Fite TV app for iOS and Androide devises or watch on the www.Fite.TVsitus web. Suggested retail price is $29.95.
“We’re excited to bring North American boxing fans a true grudge match between former world champions Wilfredo Vasquez, Jr. and Juan Manuel Lopez,” presiden Integrated Sports Media Doug Jacobs ngandika. “It’s also a crossroads fight with the winner most likely back as a legitimate world title contender and the loser possibly facing retirement. They really don’t like each other and sparks will be flying from the opening bell. Additional pay-per-view fights will be announced soon and with the passion of Puerto Rican fighters, we anticipate a can’t-miss show for real boxing fans.”
“I am thrilled and happy to be able to present this highly anticipated event to boxing fans in Puerto Rico and the United States,” ngandika Carlos Maldonado, President of Black Tiger Promotions. “The response from all cable and satellite providers has been phenomenal. This fight promises to be an all-out war in the ring, non-stop action from the opening bell until the end, which could happen at any moment. No hype; these guys really don’t like each other. “
The 12-round Vasquez, Jr. vs. Lopez main event is presented in association with Matias Entertainment and sponsored by Best Alarms and Municipio de San Juan.
The 32-year-old Vasquez, Jr. (24-6-1, 19 KOs), the son of the great 3-time division world champion Wilfredo Vasquez, fights out of the boxing hotbed of Bayamon, Puerto Rico, which is known for producing great boxers including the late Hall of Famer Hector “Macho” Camacho. He captured the vacant World Boxing Organization (PhuKet) super bantamweight world title in 2010, stopping previously unbeaten Marvin Sonsona (14-0-1) by way of a fourth-round knockout.
Vasquez, Jr. made a pair of successful title defenses against 15-0 Zsolt Bedak(TKO10) lan 26-6-1 Ivan Hernandez(TKO11), before losing his title belt in 2011 kanggo Jorge Arce (TKO12) marking the only time Vasquez has been stopped in his nearly 10-year professional boxing career. He had another world title shot in 2012, losing a 12-round majority decision to Olympic flag.svg (27-1) for the vacant WBO 122-pound division championship.
Lopez (34-5, 31 KOs), fighting out of Caguas, Puerto Rico, is a former WBO super bantamweight and featherweight world champion. Saka 2008 kanggo 2010, “JuanMa” was one of the most feared punchers in boxing, as well as one of its most popular because of his electrifying performances in the ring and engaging personality. During this stretch, he developed into one of the leading pound-4-pound fighters in the working, defeating a Who’s Who of the top super bantamweights and featherweights in the world such as 34-1 Daniel De Leon (TKO1), 33-1 Sergio Medina(TKO1), 54-6-2 Gerry Penalosa (RTD10), 37-1-1 Steve Luevano (37-1-1) lan 39-5 Rafael Marquez (RTD8).
Lopez, 33, who hasn’t fought ing rong taun, nguripake pro ing 2005 and the gifted southpaw won his first 30 gelut. All five of Lopez’ career losses have been to world champions: Orlando Salido kaping pindho, Mikey Garcia, Francisco Vargaslan Jesus Marcelo Andres Cuellar
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ShoBox: THE NEW GENERATION FACTS & FIGURES FOR MILESTONE 15-YEAR ANNIVERSARY

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Prospect Developmental Series Celebrates 15 Years With A Four-Fight Telecast This Ana, Juli 22, Manggon ing BANDILA® (10 P.M. Lan/PT)

Take A Look At The History Behind ShoBox:

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NEW YORK (Juli 19, 2016) – Acclaimed BANDILA Sports®prospect developmental series ShoBox: Ing New Generationmengeti sawijining 15th anniversary this Ana, Juli 22 with a quintessential four-fight telecast, manggon ing BANDILA® ing 10 P.M. Lan/PT.

 

Since its inception in 2001, ShoBox: Ing New Generation has been dedicated to promoting competitive fights pitting promising boxers in the toughest fights of their career. ShoBox has carved out its identity by matching top talent against each other.

 

“This is certainly an accomplishment for the series, but we wouldn’t be here for 15 years without the fighters,"Ngendikane Gordon Hall, Producer Eksekutif ShoBox: Ing New Generation. “The credit should go to the young men who are willing to step up and take risks early in their career.

 

“As we’ve seen over the last 15 taun, matching fighters tough at a young age escalates their career development, and we’re thrilled to provide the platform to introduce viewers to these talented fighters. I’d also like to thank the promoters, managers and trainers who are willing to test their fighters at an early stage. Working together with a diverse roster of promotional companies is vital for the advancement of the sport as we aim to find sesuk kang stars today.”

 

Sawise 15 years and 67 future world champions, below are some remarkable ShoBox facts and figures:

 

  • 67 fighters who fought on the series have gone on to become world champions (klik Kene for full list)

 

  • Juli 22 is the 219th ShoBox telecast. That means that, ing rata-rata, fans have seen a future world champion on nearly one out of every three shows

 

  • An additional 75 fighters who appeared on ShoBox have fought for a world title

 

  • 150 fighters have suffered their first loss on the developmental series

 

  • There have been 96 matchups of undefeated fighters

 

  • There have been a total of 484 bouts aired on the series. The percentage of decisions and stoppages is about 50/50.

 

  • The list of graduates who have won world titles includes: Deontay Wilder, Erislandy Lara, Shawn Porter, Gary Russell Jr., Tyson ngamok, Guillermo Rigondeaux, Badou Jack, Gary Russell Jr., Jermall Charlo, Jermell Charlo, Andre Ward, Omar Figueroa, Olympic flag.svg, Devon Alexander, Carl Froch, Robert Guerrero, Timothy Bradley, Jessie Vargas, Juan Manuel Lopez, Chad Dawson, Paulie Malignaggi, Ricky Nuwara Eliya, Kelly Pavlik, Paul Williams lan liyane.

 

  • Eight fighters won a world title in the fight immediately following an appearance on ShoBox: Joan Guzman, Robert Guerrero, Chad Dawson, Devon Alexander, Andre Ward, Rico Ramos, Jhonatan Romero and Demetrius Andrade.

 

  • There have been 11 fighters who lost on ShoBox and went on to become world titlists: Luis Ayu, Robert Guerrero, Eric Aiken, David Diaz, Isaac Hlatshwayo, Cornelius Bundrage, Rodrigo Guerrero, Ishe Smith, Gamaliel Diaz, Mickey Bey, and Badou Jack.

 

  • 22 U.S. Olympians have fought on ShoBox

 

  • There have been ShoBox ditampilake ing 71 different cities, 26 different states, and eight different countries. The leading site for has been Santa Ynez, Calif., karo 33 shows. Second is Las Vegas with 19.

 

  • Gary Russell Jr. was the first fighter to turn pro on ShoBox

 

  • Pisanan ShoBox show came at 5 P.M. on Saturday, Juli 21, 2001, at Bally’s in Atlantic City. The first fight was John Molnar (18-1-1) scoring an eight-round technical decision over Victor Rosado (17-2-1). Ing acara utama, lightweight Leo Dorin (17-0) stopped Martin O’Malley (17-0) in the ninth round. Six months later, Dorin won the WBA lightweight crown, becoming the first ShoBoxfighter to win a world title

 

  • Steve Farhood’s Best Fighters (in no order): Timothy Bradley, Robert Guerrero, Lucian Bute, Joan Guzman, Diego Corrales, Ricky Nuwara Eliya, Chad Dawson, Guillermo Rigondeaux, Olympic flag.svg, Andre Ward, Carl Froch, Paul Williams

 

  • Farhood has worked all 219 ShoBox telecasts

 

Undefeated top 10-ranked super bantamweight Adam “Mantequilla” Lopez (15-0, 7 KOs) faces Roman Ruben Reynoso (18-1-1, 7 KOs) ing acara utama 10-babak. In an eight-round co-feature, Jerry Odom (13-2-1, 12 KOs) faces Julius Jackson (19-1, 15 KOs) in a matchup of super middleweights. Loro wolung Rounders bakal Babak metu papat-perang telecast: O'Shaquie Foster (10-1, 7 KOs) meets Rolando Chinea (12-1-1, 6 KOs) in a lightweight scrap and undefeated Khiary Gray-Pitts (13-0, 10 KOs), of Worcester, Massa., will be opposed by once-beaten Ian Green (9-1, 7 KOs) in the super welterweight opener.

 

Tickets for the GH3 Promotions event from Foxwoods Resort Casino are priced at $45, $75 lan $150 and can be purchased by phone from the Foxwoods Resort Casino at 800.200.2882 utawa online ing www.foxwoods.com.

 

Barry Tompkins bakal nelpon ShoBox ajeg saka Ringside karo Steve Farhood lan mantan juara donya Raul Marquez will serve as expert analysts. Produser eksekutif punika Gordon Hall karo Sugih Gaughan prodhuksi lan Rick Phillips Direkting.