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New York State Boxing HOF Class of 2020 Induction Ceremony Postponed until September 20

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Nova York (Marzo 19, 2020) – The New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF) announced today that its ninth annual induction dinner has been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic from April 19th paraSetembro 20th en Ruso On The Bay en Howard Beach, Nova York.

Money already collected for tickets and journal ads may be used for the Sept. 20th event or returned in full upon request at point of purchase.

“Because of new city mandates and the uncertainty of the coronavirus,” NYSBHOF presidentBob Duffy anunciado, “we have postponed our event until September 20. It would not have been fair to the honorees, their friends and guests, and general public to wait any longer. I must commend the ownership and management at Russo’s On The Bay for working with us during this crisis to give us a date that will hopefully work for us all.

“I’d like to thank everyone for their patience, advise and insight into making this decision. With the extra time I’m confident that we can make this award dinner our best ever.”

Other living boxers heading into the NYSBHOF include three-time World light heavyweight title challengerJorge Ahumada (42-8-2, 22 Kos), of Woodside, Queens by way of Argentina; (1975-78) WBC super featherweight World ChampionAlfredo “El Salsero” Escalera (53-14-3, 31 Kos), of New York City by way of Puerto Rico; WBC super featherweight World title challengerFreddie “The Pitbull” Liberatore (20-4-1, 11 Kos), of Bayside, Raíñas; WBC middleweight World Champion and four-time New York Golden Gloves winnerDennis “The Magician” Milton (16-5-1, 5 Kos), do Bronx; World heavyweight title challenger and two-time New York Golden Gloves winnerLou Savarese (46-7, 38 Kos), of Greenwood Lake; and WBA super middleweight title World title challengerMerqui “El Corombo” Sosa (34-9-2, 27 Kos), of Brooklyn by way of the Dominican Republic.

Posthumous participants being inducted are Brooklyn welterweightSoldier Bartfield (51-29-8, 33 Kos), who fought a reported 55 campións do mundo; Bronx mediosSteve Belloise (95-13-3, 59 Kos); NYSAC and World lightweight champion (1925) Jimmy Goodrich (85-34-21 (12 Kos), de Buffalo; World heavyweight title challengerTami Mauriello (82-13-1, 60 Kos), do Bronx; WBA light middleweight World champion (1982-83) and four-consecutive New York Golden Gloves titlistDavey “Sensational” Moore (18-5, 14 Kos), do Bronx; and World lightweight championFreddie “The Welsh Wizard” Welch (74-5-7, 34 Kos), of New York City by way of Wales.

Living non-participants heading into the NYSBHOF are Wantagh journalist/producerBobby Cassidy, Jr, Oneida judgeDon Ackerman, Buffalo managerRick Glaser, Rockaway Beach journalistJack Hirsch, Bronx boxing broadcaster Max Kellerman, Ardsley ringside physician/NY Medical DirectorDr. William Lathan, Orangeburg judgeJulie Lederman, Hyde Park refereeRon Lipton, and Staten Island/Catskill trainerKevin Rooney.

Posthumous non-participant inductees are Brooklyn’s Ring Magazine editorLester Bromberg, New York City sportswriterDan Daniel, Brooklyn’s Gleason’s Gym founderBobby Gleason, Sunnyside, Queens boxing writerFlash Gordan, Manhattan journalistA.J. Liebling, Long Island City’s NYSBHOF co-founderTony Mazzarella and New York City managerDan Morgan.

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www.NYBoxingHOF.org

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World heavyweight contender Lou Savarese to be inducted into New York State Boxing HOF

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clase de 2020 Induction Dinner on Sunday, Abril 19

Nova York (Marzo 5, 2020) – World heavyweight title challenger and two-time New York Golden Gloves champion Lou Savarese (46-7, 38 Kos) is living the dream, como din, preparing for his upcoming induction into the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF).

As one of the 28-member Class of 2020, the popular Savarese will be formally inducted at the ninth annual NYSBHOF induction dinner, Sunday afternoon (12:30-5:30 p.m. E), Abril 19, en Ruso On The Bay en Howard Beach, Nova York.

“I have nothing but the upmost respect and admiration for this year’s Hall of Fame honoree, Lou Savarese,” NYSBHOF president Bob Duffy dito. “I couldn’t be happier for this man who has given boxing his all, dentro e fóra do anel de. His friends and family know that this honor is well deserved.”

Savarese was a local favorite, born in the Bronx and from Greenwood Lake, who was a two-time New England Golden Gloves champion having fought at the famed Madison Square Garden.

“This is truly amazing,” Savarese spoke about being inducted into the NYSBHOF. “I’m a New York boxing historian, going back to the 1920’s of New York boxing history. It’s so nice to have fought in the best place, Nova York, the epicenter of boxing.

Savarese turned pro April 30, 1989, nocauteando James Smith in the fourth round of their fight in Houston. Savarese went on to win his first won his first 36 loitas profesionais, highlighted by his 36th by a seventh-round technical knockout victory of Buster Mathis, JR. for the vacant United States Boxing Association (USBA) título dos pesos pesados. It also set up a high profile 1997 enfrontamento con George Foreman en Atlantic City, when Savarese lost a 12-round split decision (114-113, 112-115, 110-118) for the vacant World Boxing Union (WBU) championship.

Savarese says his opening-round knockout of former world heavyweight champion James “Buster” Douglas en 1998 for the International Boxing Association World heavyweight title is his greatest accomplishment in the ring.

“I was a big underdog in the Douglas fight,” Savarese remembered. “He had a good jab. That’s No. 1f or me. Winning my first New York Golden Gloves title (1985 cando deixouJonathan Hill in the finals) in front of my fans, family and friends was my amateur highlight.”

In addition to the aforementioned IBA World, Savarese also won the WBO Inter-Continental, and IBA Continental championships.

Beside former world champions Douglas and Witherspoon, as well as Mathis Jr., Savarese also defeated world-class heavyweights such as David Bostice, Tiro Whitaker and Leo Nolan.
“This is special. I know most of the guys going in and it’s an honor to be amongst them. I fought six world champions (Evander Holyfield, Mike Tyson, Foreman, Witherspoon, Douglas, e Riddick Bowe na afeccionados. Max Kellerman (fellow NYSBHOF Class of 2020 inductee) once said I’m from the old-school of boxing. That’s good, I love that.”

Agora 54, Savarese lives in Houston, Texas, where he runs Savarese Promotions, as well as two gyms, in which he trains white-collar boxers. “It’s going to be fun seeing family and friends from back since I first started in boxing,” Savarese concluded. “A ton of people are coming (to the induction dinner), including some from Houston. I turned pro there in 1990, moved back to New York between 2000-2008, and have lived in Houston since then.”

But Lou Savarese will always embody what it is to be a New York boxer.

Other living boxers heading into the NYSBHOF include three-time World light heavyweight title challenger Jorge Ahumada (42-8-2, 22 Kos), of Woodside, Queens by way of Argentina; (1975-78) WBC super featherweight World Champion Alfred “El Salsero” Escalera (53-14-3, 31 Kos), of New York City by way of Puerto Rico; WBC super featherweight World title challenger Freddie “The Pitbull” Liberatore (20-4-1, 11 Kos), of Bayside, Raíñas; WBC middleweight World Champion and four-time New York Golden Gloves winner Dennis “The Magician” Milton (16-5-1, 5 Kos), do Bronx; and WBA super middleweight title World title challenger Merqui “El Corombo” Sosa (34-9-2, 27 Kos), of Brooklyn by way of the Dominican Republic.

Posthumous participants being inducted are Brooklyn welterweight Soldier Bartfield (51-29-8, 33 Kos), who fought a reported 55 campións do mundo; Bronx medios Steve Belloise (95-13-3, 59 Kos); NYSAC and World lightweight champion (1925) Jimmy Goodrich (85-34-21 (12 Kos), de Buffalo; World heavyweight title challenger Tami Mauriello (82-13-1, 60 Kos), do Bronx; WBA light middleweight World champion (1982-83) and four-consecutive New York Golden Gloves titlist Davey “Sensational” Moore (18-5, 14 Kos), do Bronx; and World lightweight champion Freddie “The Welsh Wizard” Welch(74-5-7, 34 Kos), of New York City by way of Wales.

Living non-participants heading into the NYSBHOF are Oneida judge Don Ackerman, Wantah, Long Island journalist/producer Bobby Cassidy, JR., Buffalo manager Rick Glaser, Rockaway Beach journalist Jack Hirsch, Bronx boxing broadcaster Max Kellerman, Ardsley ringside physician/NY Medical Director Dr. William Lathan, Orangeburg judge Julie Lederman, Hyde Park referee Ron Lipton, and Staten Island/Catskill trainer Kevin Rooney.

Posthumous non-participant inductees are Brooklyn’s Ring Magazine editor Lester Bromberg, New York City sportswriter Dan Daniel, Brooklyn’s Gleason’s Gym founderBobby Gleason, Sunnyside, Queens boxing writer Flash Gordan, Manhattan journalistA.J. Liebling, Long Island City’s NYSBHOF co-founder Tony Mazzarella and New York City manager Dan Morgan.

Each attending inductee will receive a custom-designed belt signifying his or her induction into the NYSBHOF.

O 2020 homenaxeados foron escollidos polos membros do Comité de Indicación NYSBHOF:Randy Gordon, Henry Hascup, Don Majeski, Ron McNair, Jim Monteverde e Neil Terens.

Todo puxilista necesarias para ser inactivo durante polo menos tres anos para ser elegível para a indución NYSBHOF, e todo homenaxeados debe residir no Estado de Nova York para unha parte significativa das súas carreiras de boxeo ou durante o auxe da súa respectiva carreira.

Os billetes custan $150.00 e por adulto $60.00 para nenos (baixo 16) e inclúe un brunch completo e cóctel dende a entrada, a partir de 12:30 p.m. E, as well as a full course dinner (costela, peixe ou polo) e bar aberto todo o día. Tickets are available to purchase by contacting NYSBHOF president Bob Duffy at 516.313.2304 oudepcomish@aol.com. Anuncios para o programa NYSBHOF están dispoñibles: half-page $100.00, full page $200.00 front and back inside covers are $400.00 each, e $500.00 for back cover. Mail checks and ads by the April 6 deadline to Bob Duffy, 1112 Whitewood Landing, Massapequa Park, Nova York 11762. Checks should be payable to NY Stare Boxing Hall of Fame, call Duffy to charge on a credit card.


NEW YORK STATE BOXING HALL OF FAME

CLASE de 2012: Carmen Basilio, Mike McCallum, Mike Tyson, Jake LaMotta, Riddick Bowe, Carlos Ortiz, Vito Antuofermo, Emile Griffith, “Azucre” Ray Robinson, Gene Tunney, Benny Leonard, Tony Canzoneri, Harold Lederman, Steve Acunto, Jimmy Glenn, Gil Clancy, Ray Arcel, Nat Fleischer, Bill Galo e Arthur Mercante, Sr.

CLASE de 2013: Jack Dempsey, Johnny Dundee, Sandy Saddler, Maxie Rosenbloom, Joey Archer, Iran Barkley, Mark Breland, Bobby Cassidy, Doug Jones, Júnior Jones, James “Camarada” McGirt, Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, Bob Arum, Shelly Finkel, Tony Graziano, Larry Merchant, Teddy Brenner, Mike Jacobs, Tex Rickard e Don Dunphy.

CLASE DE 2014: Floyd Patterson, Tracy Harris Patterson, Billy Backus, Kevin Kelley, Juan LaPorte, Gerry Cooney, Mustafa Hamsho, Howard Davis, Jr, Lou âmbares, Jack Britton, Terry McGovern, Teddy Atlas, Lou DiBella, Steve Farhood, Xene Moore, Angelo Prospero, Whitey Bimstein, Cus D'Amato, William Muldoon e Tom O'Rourke.

CLASE DE 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 e Al Weill.

CLASE DE 2016: Aaron Davis, Charles Murray, Vilomar Fernández, Edwin Viruet, Hector “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 e Jimmy Jacobs.

CLASE DE 2017: Gaspar Ortega, Renaldo “Señor.” Snipes, Doug Dewitt, “The Bomber Bronx” Alex Ramos, Dick Tiger, Jose Torres, “incomparable” Jack Dempsey, Don Majeski, Ron Katz, Stan Hoffman, Bobby Bartels, Hank Kaplan, Al Gavin, Arthur Donovan e Dan Parker.

CLASE DE 2018: Lou “mel Boy” Vale, Jake Rodríguez, Terrence Alli, “Bebé” Joe Mesi, Chocolate Kid, James J. “Gentleman Jim” Corbett, jack McAuliffe, Billy Costello, Melio Bettina Ralph “Tigre” Jones, Charley Norkus, Dave Anderson, Pete Brodsky, Herb Goldman, Bobby Goodman, Melvina Lathan, Ron Scott Stevens, Johnnie Addie, Johnny Bos, Murray Goodman, Bert Randolph Sugar and Sam Taub.

CLASE DE 2019: Wilfredo Benitez, Dick DiVeronica, Rogelio Tuur, Davey Vasquez, Michael Olajide, Monte Barrett, Jimmy Carter, Al “Bummy” Davis, Marty Servo, Roland LaStarza, Paddy DeMarco, Sid Terris, Leach “The Fighting Dentist” Cross, Don King, John McKaie, Steve Albert, Arthur Mercante, Jr, Bob Jackson, Dewey Fragetta, Johnny LoBianco, Wayne Kelly, Harry Hill, Jimmy Cannon, and Joe Dwyer.


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Meet the New York State Boxing HOF Class of 2020

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Domingo, Abril 19, cea indución

Nova York (Xaneiro 27, 2020) – The New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF) has officially announced its 28-member Class of 2019. The ninth annual NYSBHOF induction dinner will be heldSunday afternoon (12:30-5:30 p.m. E), Abril 19, en Ruso On The Bay en Howard Beach, Nova York.

“I am proud that we are continuing to honor New York men and woman in boxing for their dedication to the sport that they’ve served,” NYSBHOF presidentBob Duffy said. “This is our way to thank them all and let each new inductee know that we do remember all that they did and continue to do. The Class of 2020 is strong across the board, boxers and non-participants, continuing the NYSBHOF tradition of honoring our own.”

Living boxers heading into the NYSBHOF include three-time World light heavyweight title challengerJorge Ahumada (42-8-2, 22 Kos), of Woodside, Queens by way of Argentina; (1975-78) WBC super featherweight World ChampionAlfredo “El Salsero” Escalera (53-14-3, 31 Kos), of New York City by way of Puerto Rico; WBC super featherweight World title challengerFreddie “The Pitbull” Liberatore (20-4-1, 11 Kos), of Bayside, Raíñas; WBC middleweight World Champion and four-time New York Golden Gloves winnerDennis “The Magician” Milton (16-5-1, 5 Kos), do Bronx; World heavyweight title challenger and two-time New York Golden Gloves winnerLou Savarese (46-7, 38 Kos), of Greenwood Lake; and WBA super middleweight title World title challengerMerqui “El Corombo” Sosa (34-9-2, 27 Kos), of Brooklyn by way of the Dominican Republic.

Posthumous participants being inducted are Brooklyn welterweightSoldier Bartfield (51-29-8, 33 Kos), who fought a reported 55 campións do mundo; Bronx mediosSteve Belloise (95-13-3, 59 Kos); NYSAC and World lightweight champion (1925) Jimmy Goodrich (85-34-21 (12 Kos), de Buffalo; World heavyweight title challengerTami Mauriello (82-13-1, 60 Kos), do Bronx; WBA light middleweight World champion (1982-83) and four-consecutive New York Golden Gloves titlistDavey “Sensational” Moore (18-5, 14 Kos), do Bronx; and World lightweight championFreddie “The Welsh Wizard” Welch (74-5-7, 34 Kos), of New York City by way of Wales.

Living non-participants heading into the NYSBHOF are Oneida judgeDon Ackerman, Wantah, Long Island journalist/producerBobby Cassidy, JR., Buffalo managerRick Glaser, Rockaway Beach journalistJack Hirsch, Bronx boxing broadcasterMax Kellerman, Ardsley ringside physician/NY Medical DirectorDr. William Lathan, Orangeburg judgeJulie Lederman, Hyde Park refereeRon Lipton, and Staten Island/Catskill trainerKevin Rooney.

Posthumous non-participant inductees are Brooklyn’s Ring Magazine editorLester Bromberg, New York City sportswriterDan Daniel, Brooklyn’s Gleason’s Gym founderBobby Gleason, Sunnyside, Queens boxing writerFlash Gordan, Manhattan journalistA.J. Liebling, Long Island City’s NYSBHOF co-founderTony Mazzarella and New York City managerDan Morgan.

There are a number of firsts regarding some Class of 2020 inductees:  husband-wife – Dr. William andMelvina (clase de 2018) Lathan; daughter-father – Julie andHarold (clase de 2012) Lederman.  Bobby Jr. eBobby Cassidy, Sr. (2013) are the fourth son and father inducted into the NYSBHOF, but the first boxer/journalist combination. The others are boxersFloyd eTracy Patterson, executive administratorsPolicial eMurray Goodman, and refereesArthur, Sr. eArthur Mercante, JR.

Welch is going into the NHSBHOF as a boxer, but he also managed fellow Class of 2020 inductee Goodrich.

Each attending inductee will receive a custom-designed belt signifying his or her induction into the NYSBHOF.

O 2020 homenaxeados foron escollidos polos membros do Comité de Indicación NYSBHOF:  Randy Gordon, Henry Hascup, Don Majeski,Ron McNair, Jim Monteverde eNeil Terens.

Todo puxilista necesarias para ser inactivo durante polo menos tres anos para ser elegível para a indución NYSBHOF, e todo homenaxeados debe residir no Estado de Nova York para unha parte significativa das súas carreiras de boxeo ou durante o auxe da súa respectiva carreira.

Os billetes custan $150.00 e por adulto $60.00 para nenos (baixo 16) e inclúe un brunch completo e cóctel dende a entrada, a partir de 12:30 p.m. E, as well as a full course dinner (costela, peixe ou polo) and open bar throughout the day. Tickets are available to purchase by contacting NYSBHOF president Bob Duffy at 516.313.2304 oudepcomish@aol.com.  Anuncios para o programa NYSBHOF están dispoñibles: half-page $100.00, full page $200.00 front and back inside covers are $400.00 each, e $500.00 for back cover. Mail checks and ads by the April 6 deadline to Bob Duffy, 1112 Whitewood Landing, Massapequa Park, NY 11762. Checks should be payable to NY Stare Boxing Hall of Fame, call Duffy to charge on a credit card.

NEW YORK STATE BOXING HALL OF FAME

CLASE de 2012: Carmen Basilio, Mike McCallum, Mike Tyson, Jake LaMotta, Riddick Bowe, Carlos Ortiz, Vito Antuofermo, Emile Griffith, “Sugar” Ray Robinson, Gene Tunney, Benny Leonard, Tony Canzoneri, Harold Lederman, Steve Acunto, Jimmy Glenn, Gil Clancy, Ray Arcel, Nat Fleischer, Bill Galo e Arthur Mercante, Sr.

CLASE de 2013: Jack Dempsey, Johnny Dundee, Sandy Saddler, Maxie Rosenbloom, Joey Archer, Iran Barkley, Mark Breland, Bobby Cassidy, Doug Jones, Júnior Jones, James “Buddy” McGirt, Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, Bob Arum, Shelly Finkel, Tony Graziano, Larry Merchant, Teddy Brenner, Mike Jacobs, Tex Rickard e Don Dunphy.

CLASE DE 2014:  Floyd Patterson, Tracy Harris Patterson, Billy Backus, Kevin Kelley, Juan LaPorte, Gerry Cooney, Mustafa Hamsho, Howard Davis, Jr, Lou âmbares, Jack Britton, Terry McGovern, Teddy Atlas, Lou DiBella, Steve Farhood, Xene Moore, Angelo Prospero, Whitey Bimstein, Cus D'Amato, William Muldoon e Tom O'Rourke.

CLASE DE 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 e Al Weill.

CLASE DE 2016:  Aaron Davis, Charles Murray, Vilomar Fernández, Edwin Viruet, Hector “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 e Jimmy Jacobs.

CLASE DE 2017:  Gaspar Ortega, Renaldo “Mr.” Snipes, Doug Dewitt, “The Bronx Bomber” Alex Ramos, Dick Tiger, Jose Torres, “Nonpareil” Jack Dempsey, Don Majeski, Ron Katz, Stan Hoffman, Bobby Bartels, Hank Kaplan, Al Gavin, Arthur Donovan e Dan Parker.

CLASE DE 2018:  Lou “Honey Boy” Del Valle, Jake Rodríguez, Terrence Alli, “Baby” Joe Mesi, Chocolate Kid, James J. “Gentleman Jim” Corbett, jack McAuliffe, Billy Costello, Melio Bettina Ralph “Tiger” Jones, Charley Norkus, Dave Anderson, Pete Brodsky, Herb Goldman, Bobby Goodman, Melvina Lathan, Ron Scott Stevens, Johnnie Addie, Johnny Bos, Murray Goodman, Bert Randolph Sugar and Sam Taub.

CLASE DE 2019:  Wilfredo Benitez, Dick DiVeronica, Rogelio Tuur, Davey Vasquez, Michael Olajide, Monte Barrett, Jimmy Carter, Al “Bummy” Davis, Marty Servo, Roland LaStarza, Paddy DeMarco, Sid Terris, Leach “The Fighting Dentist” Cross, Don King, John McKaie, Steve Albert, Arthur Mercante, Jr, Bob Jackson, Dewey Fragetta, Johnny LoBianco, Wayne Kelly, Harry Hill, Jimmy Cannon, and Joe Dwyer.

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Trainer Tommy Gallagher Ring 8 Guest Speaker Tuesday night

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Nova York (Marzo 12, 2016) – O veterano adestrador de boxeo Tommy Gallagher will be Ring 8’s guest speaker at Tuesday night’s (Mar. 15) monthly meeting, a partir de 7 p.m. E, at O’Neill’s Restaurant, situado na 64-21 53rd Drive in Maspeth, Nova York.

In celebration of St. Día de San Patricio, an Irish menu will feature Corn Beef & Cabbage, as well as Shepard’s Pie.
“Everybody’s Irish for St. Día de San Patricio,” Anel 8 presidente Bob Duffy dito. “It’s only appropriate that our guest speaker is and Irishman, Tommy Gallagher. He’s done it all in boxing during the past 40 anos. Tommy’s been a big part of Ring 8 for a longtime and he’s known as a good storyteller.”
Best known, quizais, for his role in Os contendentes reality television series, last year Gallagher was inducted into the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame, which is sponsored by Ring 8. In addition to being a trainer, he has been a promoter and gym owner/operator.
Gallagher has been involved in the careers of boxers such as Doug DeWitt, Vito Antuofermo, Donny Lalonde, Lou Savarese e Sergei Kobozev, entre os máis notables.
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MEDZHID “B-52” BEKTEMIROV FALA HBO estrea contra ALEXANDER BRAND

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HOUSTON, TX (Novembro 23, 2015) – Invicto peso pesado luz, Medzhid “B-52” Bektemirov (16-0, 12 Kos), retorna ao anel Decembro 5, 2015 no Centro de Osceola Heritage en Kissimmee, Florida. Medzhid will square off against Alexander Marca (24-1, 19 Kos) nun ataque programa 10 redonda que será mostrado ao vivo pola HBO inicio Latino en 9:45 p.m. E/PT.
Bektemierov, clasificados WBA #12 e WBC #13, é co-promovido pola Gary Shaw Productions e Promocións Savarese. Alexander Brand will be a major step up in class for Bektemierov, definitely his toughest fight as a professional. Training out of Houston, Texas, Bektemierov, dá os seus pensamentos no combate Marca no HBO, súa primeira loita televisado.
“Contra Alexander Marca, Vou ter que estar no meu mellor,” Dixo Medzhid “B-52” Bektemirov, que bateu a fóra tres dos seus últimos catro adversarios. “I’ve been waiting for the opportunity to show the world that I’m a real contender. Gary Shaw and Lou Savarese did their part on getting me this fight on HBO, now it’s time to do mine. They won’t be disappointed. Everyone watching on television can expect to see a lot of bombs being thrown from me. I’m always going to be gunning for the knockout early, pero será preparado para ir a distancia, se eu ter.”
“Bektemierov foi no traballo ximnasio no seu oficio desde a súa última loita a comezos deste ano,” dito Gary Shaw. “El esperou pacientemente por unha oportunidade de loitar na televisión, and the fans watching on HBO are going to see B-52 drop some heavy artillery. This is a real fight with two top level contenders. Everyone should be tuning in, esta será unha guerra.”
“Gary e sei que iso é un enorme paso para Bektemierov, pero nós sentimos que ten o talento e habilidades para facer un campión do mundo,” Lou Savarese dito. “The fight will be shown to millions watching on HBO and we feel our B-52 can come out on top. These are the type of fights that build the character of a champion.”

Os billetes custan $60, $35 e $20, non incluíndo encargos de servizo aplicables e os impostos, e xa están á venda. Os billetes están dispoñibles no www.ticketmaster.com e www.ohpark.com. Para cargar por teléfono, chame a Ticketmaster (800) 745-3000.

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MEDZHID “B-52” BEKTEMIROV retorna 18 de abril ON CRAWFORD-Dulorme CARD

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HOUSTON, TEXAS (Marzo 31, 2015) – Bombs will be flying once again when Gary Shaw Productions e Promocións Savarese’ undefeated Light-Heavyweight slugger, Medzhid “B-52” Bektemirov (15-0, 12 Kos), fai o seu camiño de volta ao arena contra Michael Gbenga (20-18, 20 Kos). Bektemirov vs. Gbenga, un ataque 8 redonda, terá lugar Sábado, Abril 18, at College Park Center located on the campus of the University of Texas Arlington on the undercard of Crawford-Dulorme.

 

Ranked #10 polo WBA, Bektemirov buscará unha vitoria contra Gbenga, as he looks to climb up the Light-Heavyweight rankings while keeping his undefeated record intact. His mission, como sempre, é facer que o seu adversario para fóra de alí cedo.

 

“Eu estou mirando para buscar e destruír todo no meu camiño,” Dixo Medzhid Bektemirov. “Meu adestrador Ronnie Shields has me working on a variety of different combinations that I feel is making me a better fighter. I’m in the gym everyday working extremely hard on everything. Now that I’m ranked in the WBA, I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. My co-promoters Gary Shaw and Lou Savarese have assured me a big fight if I continue to win. I know Gbenga has a lot of power, pero eu sinto meus golpes será máis explosivo e eu estarei lanzando ao KO da campá de apertura. Estou preparado para xogar bombas!”

 

“Lou e eu estamos facendo o noso mellor para manter B-52 ocupado,” dito Gary Shaw. “This will be his second fight in a little over a month and we want him on the fast track to a world title. Our goal is to move him up wisely against opponents that will prepare him for the next level. He keeps knocking everyone out so we have to keep him fighting as much as possible.”

 

“Estou moi feliz que Gary Shaw era capaz de conseguir B-52 neste tarxeta,” dito Lou Savarese. “Bektemirov is thrilled to be fighting so soon after a spectacular performance in his last fight which took place last month. I like what Ronnie Shields is doing with him. He’s improving with each fight and that’s what Gary and I are looking for. We want B-52 ready for the next level.”

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MEDZHID “B-52” BEKTEMIROV FAI 2015 Estrea no TEXAS este venres

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HOUSTON, TEXAS (Febreiro 12, 2015) – Co-promoters Gary Shaw Productions e Promocións Savarese estamos felices en anunciar o 2015 debut de Light-Heavyweight poder perforado ruso, Medzhidm “B-52” Bektemirov (14-0, 11 Kos). The undefeated slugger will face James Johnson (28-44-4, 17 Kos) nun ataque 6 redonda no “Battle on the Mainland” tarxeta a ter lugar no Charles Doyle Convention Center en Texas City, TX en Marzo 13, 2015.

 

Bektemiorov, que bateu a fóra seis dos seus últimos oito adversarios, is looking to keep the momentum going with a spectacular performance. His mindset is to come out guns blazing and go for the knockout early.

 

“Meu adestrador Ronnie Shields ten me traballando nun monte de cousas distintas, pero non está intentando cambiar o meu estilo,” Dixo Bektemirov. “He wants me to stay aggressive without being reckless. Estou preparado para xogar bombas, de aí o meu nome B-52. Se a loita sexa a distancia, I’ll make sure that my opponent takes a lot of punishment. I want to thank Gary and Lou for coming together to take my career to the next level. Todo comeza este venres en Texas City.”

 

“Estou moi satisfeito co que eu estou escoitando sobre sesións de sparring do B-52,” dito Gary Shaw. “El é un tremendo perforado con bo xogo de pernas. Cun adestrador veterano como Ronnie Shields guiando o canto, Eu velo facer-se un gran loitador.”

 

“Ese neno pode ir,” Lou Savarese establecido. “I know we got something special Bektemirov. His name “B-52” serves him well because he really does drop bombs. I’ve seen him take out a lot of dudes in the gym. I can’t wait to see him get to work este venres.”

 

“Battle of the Mainland” billetes con prezos $35 (admisión xeral), $75 (Asentos de Mesa) e $100 (Ringside) xa están á venda e pódense mercar por teléfono (713) 658-0229 ou en liña en www.SavaresePromotions.com. The Charles Doyle Conventions Center is located at 2010 5th Ave N, Texas City, TX, 77590.

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CONTRATO MEDZHID BEKTEMIROV SINAIS CO-promocional con Gary Shaw e Lou Savarese

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HOUSTON, TEXAS (Febreiro 12, 2015) – Gary Shaw Productions e Savarese Promocións están entusiasmados en anunciar a súa unión para promover un dos mellores perspectivas para arriba e próximos máis talentosos na división dos medio-pesados, Medzhid Bektemir (14-0, 11 Kos). A devastating puncher with power in both hands, Bektemirov tamén posúe velocidade e rapidez, facendo del un dos máis falou sobre loitadores en Rusia.

 

Nacido en Makhachkala, Rusia, Bektemirov, agora reside en EEUU, onde adestra con Ronnie Shields no “Plexo” en Stafford, Texas. A hard worker who practically lives in the gym, Eats Medzhid, durmir e respira boxeo.

 

“Eu digo a vostede agora, Medzhid Bektemirov é un dos loitadores máis talentosos que eu xa vin nun tempo,” dito Gary Shaw. “He has the rare combination of speed and power. I’m talking destructive power coming from both hands. His hooks are deadly and his fast feet are amazing. I’m going to go out on a limb and say Bektemirov could be the next great fighter to come out of Russia. I have the greatest amount of respect for Gennady Golovkin e Sergey Kovalev, both are great champions. Golovkin is a very special fighter and if Bektemirov can reach his level, then we’ll have something special as well. I believe Bektemirov will be looking to face Kovalev in the not so distant future.”

 

En só súa 12ª loita, Bektemirov capturou o WBC Estados Unidos (USNBC) título dos medio-pesados ​​cun rendemento dominante contra Randy Griffin (25-4-3, 13 Kos), winning a lopsided twelve-round unanimous decision. Having gone twelve rounds in a professional bout already, Medzhid Bektemir, demostrou que pode ir lonxe se é necesario.

 

“En 2015 Medzhid Bektemirov fará a súa presenza coñecida por todos na división dos medio-pesados.”Lou Savarese establecido. “This kid reminds me of Mike Tyson with his heavy hands and tremendous speed. I’ve been in the ring with Tyson and I’m confident when I say Bektemirov reminds me a lot like Mike. Gary and I are going to put tremendous amount promoting Medzhid. He will become a household name very soon and we are gunning for that world title.”

 

“Eu me sinto moi bendicido por ser promovido por Gary Shaw e Lou Savarese que estiveron no boxeo por moitos anos,” Medzhid Bektemir dito. “I’ve come a long way from Russia to pursue my dream of becoming a champion. I love to fight and I get great enjoyment when I knockout my opponent. In every bout, I’m always going to be looking to end the fight early. The fans want to see knockouts and that is my specialty.”