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1988 Olympic gold medalist “Merciless” Ray Mercer Looks back at his Olympic experience

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Krilo. (Februar 11, 2020) – Thirty-two years after he captured an Olympic gold medal, “Merciless” Ray Mercer fondly remembers his Olympic experience like it was last month. Mercer, who is the only American heavyweight champion to knock out all of his Olympic opponents, went on to become world heavyweight champion as a professional for our “heavyweight double.”

For Mercer, it all started in Germany, where his U.S. Army unit was based. Offered a chance to avoid a 30-day field exercise, Mercer accepted an offer to serve as a sparring partner for the post’s heavyweight boxing champion. Despite never having put on a pair of gloves before, Mercer was a quick learner who was naturally strong, and he rapidly developed into the 1985 U.S. Army and Inter-service heavyweight champion.

The World Class Athlete Program (WCAP), in which qualified athletes have an opportunity to train fulltime for the Olympics, didn’t exist back then, nor the Olympic qualifier rules of today. Mercer defeated future world heavyweight championTommy Morrison in the opening round of the 1988 Olympic Trials and another future world heavyweight titlist, Michael Bentt (5-0) in the championship final. At the 1988 USA Olympic Box-offs at famed Caesars Pala

ce in Las Vegas, Mercer won a split decision (3-2) over Bentt, but Mercer had already qualified to fight in the Olympic Games by being the U.S. Armed Forces champion.

“When I was in the Army, I had to win in the service, maintain things, and go to the next step,” Mercer remembered. “I had to beat some good fighters on my way to the Olympics, and I was in the best shape of my life. There was more discipline in the amateurs than the professional ranks. The final year before the Olympics, I left my home unit, traveled a lot to fight, and stayed in my trainer’s house instead of living in the barracks.

Mercer made history at the 1988 Olympics in Seoul, Južna Koreja, when he became and remains the only Olympic heavyweight champion from the United States to knockout all four of his opponents:  Rudolf Gavenciak (Czechoslovakia – RSC3), Luigi Gaudiano(Italy – KO1), Arnond Vasnderlyde (Netherlands – RSC2) iBaik Hyun-Man (South Korean – KO1).

“I knew I had to knockout the South Korean in the final,” Mercer admitted. “I just wanted to do what I could to be the Olympic gold medalist. I don’t think I used a jab.

“Winning the Olympic gold medal resulted in some big-time changes for me. I became a celebrity, a household name, and it allowed me to make money as a professional. The best thing that ever happened to me was winning the Olympic gold medal, even more than winning the world title as a pro. Nothing compared to becoming an Olympic gold medalist. I accomplished my dream. I had never dreamed of going pro, until after I won the gold medal.

“It was really important to win that gold medal. I fought with my heart; no money was involved, celebrated so hard that night (after winning the gold medal) that I lost my medal for a few hours. My dream had come true, my hands were shaking, and I lost my medal. What a night!"

Mercer offers members of the 2020 USA Boxing Olympic Qualification Team one bit of advice, „Nastavite se boriti, follow your dream and take that last step.”

Mercer, who was born in Jacksonville, Florida, made his much-anticipated pro debut in 1989, zaustavljanjeJesse McGhee in the third round of their fight in Atlantic City. “Merciless” won his first 18 pro tuče, including a ninth-round knockout ofFrancisco Damiani, followed by a successful defense against Morrison, who was stopped in the fifth round.

During his 19-year pro career, Mercer compiled a 36-7-1 (26 KOs) rekord, defeating four world champions in Damiani, Morrison, Tim Witherspoon iOssie Ocasio.  Five of his eight career losses were to world champions: Lennox Lewis, Wladimir Klitschko,Larry Holmes, Evander Holyfield iShannon Briggs. 

“Ray represents everything that makes USA Boxing proud,"Rekao jeChris Cugliari, USA Boxing Alumni Association Director. “As an Army veteran, Olimpijsko zlato medalje, and heavyweight champion of the world, he has demonstrated excellence and professionalism that reflects the best of what USA Boxing has to offer.”

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.

Mercer’s outstanding amateur boxing career also included a classic match-up against Cuban great and three-time Olympic gold medalist, Felix Savon, at USA vs. Cuba dual match, in which Mercer twice staggered Savon, who survived without suffering additional damage only because the Cuban referee made a questionable intervention that gave his fellow countryman time to recover and a controversial 2-1 pobjeda.

“And he gave me a standing eight-count for no reason,” Mercer added. “I beat that guy and he knows it. We’re still in touch even though he doesn’t speak English. He has a friend translate and we’re in touch on Facebook. We like each other.”

Danas, Mercer is founding a charity at home in North Carolina, which will include free boxing clinics, ali, more importantly, give back to the community and teach youths, especially those who are bullied, the skills they’ll need to go out into the real world.

Ray Mercer has reached the zenith twice in boxing as an Olympic gold medalist and world heavyweight champion as a professional. Not too shabby for somebody who never really wanted to box.

“Boxing saved my life,” Mercer concluded. “I can’t imagine my life without boxing, it certainly wouldn’t be the same.

INFORMACIJE:

www.usaboxing.orgi

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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CRYPTO BOXERS COMES OUT SWINGING WITH NEW LOGO, WEBSITE & TKO GAME PLAN

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ATLANTA, GA (Februar 28, 2019) - Crypto Boxers, the first and only boxing game operating on blockchain technology, continues to make strategic moves around the virtual ropes. Concept creator Andrew Gilliam, founder and CEO of Me N’ Mines Media, has come out swinging with a defiant new logo; a new website (http://cryptoboxers.io/), designed by independent game development studio, PlayStakes; and a TKO game plan to bring “real boxing to the blockchain. Pushing the technology envelope beyond what is currently available in the crypto gaming space, Crypto Boxers has gamers in feverish anticipation as it will feature real life boxers as collectible tokens for the virtual fighting action on Ethereum.


Crypto Boxers’ new logo now promotes the player as the ultimate crypto contender, switching the emphasis off the professional boxers and over to the gamer. The dynamic new website provides a preview into Crypto Boxers’ fully immersive, user friendly world where gamers will experience a fantasy boxing arena and engage in an interactive “gloves on” ring experience with the boxer of their choice.

“They said it couldn’t be done but we are doing it,” reveals Gilliam. “After 459 rejections, I now have major commitments, partners and growing interest from professional boxers who are calling us now. We are the first professional sports game on blockchain, and we plan to go every round! The logo and website are just a teaser of what is yet to come.”

Round4RoundBoxing, LatinoAthlete, FightTyme, i RichPlaceMedia are the first official partners to be announced by Crypto Boxers. Crypto Boxers will be releasing the names of confirmed professional boxers, boxing officials and judges that will be in the game soon. Some of the current talks with professional boxers include legendary champs like Evander Holyfield, Larry Holmes, Michael Spinks i Antonio Tarver, along with currently active champsTerrance Crawford and female boxer Christina Hammer.

To throw your glove into the digital ring and stay updated on launch details, weigh in with Crypto Boxers na Twitter, Facebook, i Instagram and #GetIntheRing now at cryptoboxers.io !
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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.”
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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.
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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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Nedjelja, April 29, Indukcija Večera
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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Evander Holyfield & Luis Collazo Ring 8’s Special Guest Speakers

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Utorak, Novembar. 21 at O’Neill’s Restaurant
In Maspeth, Njujork
NEW YORK (Novembar 15, 2017)) – Hall of Famer Evander “Real Deal” Holyfield and former world welterweight champion Luis Collazo will be special guest speakers at Ring 8’s next monthly meeting,Utorak noć, Novembar 21, at O’Neill’s Restaurant (64-21 53rd Drive) in Maspeth, Njujork,
Because a large crowd is expected, only Ring 8 members will be allowed to attend this meeting, but membership may be obtained at the door for those interested in joining Ring 8.
“Evander Holyfield is one of the few living legends in our sport,” Prsten 8 predsjednik Jack Hirsch rekao je. “Tako, you can imagine how thrilled we are to have him as a guest speaker. We had planned to present Holyfield with the Ring 8 Legends Award at our holiday banquet, but a lucrative business opportunity will prohibit him from being there that afternoon. Umjesto toga, we will present him with that award at O’Neil’s. It says a lot about Evander that he adjusted his schedule to remain in New York to attend our meeting.
“Luis Collazo is a terrific fighter in his own right, having been a former world champion. His career seems to be on an upswing once again and we are anxious to hear about his future plans.”
Holyfield has retired as a boxer with an outstanding 44-10-2 (29 KOs), but this past year he has operated a New York City-based promotional company, Real Deal Boxing. A U.S. Olimpijski, Holyfield is the only unified world cruiserweight champion, as well as a four-time heavyweight champion of the world.
Imao je 16-7-2 record in world title fights and won 19 od 30 fights with two draws against past or present world champions, defeating a Who’s Who list of all-time greats such as Dwight Muhammad Qawi, George Foreman, Larry Holmes, Riddick Bowe i Mike Tyson (dvaput), među više uglednici.
Born in Brooklyn and now a resident of Queens, Collazo (37-7. 20 KOs) captured the World Boxing Association (WBA) welterweight world title on April 2, 2005, winning a 12-round split decision over hometown favorite and defending champion Jose Antonio Rivera u Worcester, Masačusets.
The 26-year-old Collazo, who has also defeated world champions Miguel Angel Gonzalez i Victor Ortiz, remains a world title contender having upset 21-1 Sammy Vasquez in his last action by way of a sixth-round knockout last February.
O RING 8: 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, s postojeće dozvole za boks ili knjige 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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Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame Inducts 24 Charter Class Members

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Marvin Hagler Jr. to take on Ray Leonard Jr. aprila 8, 2017 u Atlantic City

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30 years to the day of their Fathers’ memorable fight
Atlantic City, NJ (Maj 13, 2015) – Then April 8, 2017, Feldman Brothers, Ritesh Parikh and former Heavyweight champion of the world, Larry Holmes will present a special night that will feature a bout 30 godine u nastajanju.
Marvin Hagler Jr. and Ray Leonard Jr. will square off in a battle for legacy in a contest that will come exactly 30 years after the Father’s squared off in a memorable fight.
The third man in the ring will be the same referee that officiated Leonard Sr’s win over Hagler Sr. That being Richard Steele.

The event will distributed worldwide live on Pay-Per-View.