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

NEW YORK (Maret 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 kanggoSeptember 20th ing Russo On The Bay Howard Beach, New York.

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“Because of new city mandates and the uncertainty of the coronavirus,” NYSBHOF presidentBob Duffy announced, “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, Queens; WBC middleweight World Champion and four-time New York Golden Gloves winnerDennis “The Magician” Milton (16-5-1, 5 KOs), saka 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 juara donya; Bronx middleweightSteve Belloise (95-13-3, 59 KOs); NYSAC and World lightweight champion (1925) Jimmy Goodrich (85-34-21 (12 KOs), Kerbau; World heavyweight title challengerTami Mauriello (82-13-1, 60 KOs), saka Bronx; WBA light middleweight World champion (1982-83) and four-consecutive New York Golden Gloves titlistDavey “Sensational” Moore (18-5, 14 KOs), saka 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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World heavyweight contender Lou Savarese to be inducted into New York State Boxing HOF

kelas 2020 Induction Dinner on Sunday, April 19

NEW YORK (Maret 5, 2020) – World heavyweight title challenger and two-time New York Golden Gloves champion Lou Savarese (46-7, 38 KOs) is living the dream, lagi ngomong, 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. Lan), April 19, ing Russo On The Bay Howard Beach, New York.

I have nothing but the upmost respect and admiration for this year’s Hall of Fame honoree, Lou Savarese,” NYSBHOF president Bob Duffy ngandika. “I couldn’t be happier for this man who has given boxing his all, lan metu saka dering. 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, New York, the epicenter of boxing.

Savarese turned pro April 30, 1989, nuthuk metu James Smith in the fourth round of their fight in Houston. Savarese went on to win his first won his first 36 pro gelut, highlighted by his 36th by a seventh-round technical knockout victory of Buster Mathis, Jr. for the vacant United States Boxing Association (USBA) title abot. It also set up a high profile 1997 gelaran karo George Foreman Atlantic City, when Savarese lost a 12-round split decision (114-113, 112-115, 110-118) for the vacant World Boxing Union (JTO) championship.

Savarese says his opening-round knockout of former world heavyweight champion James “Buster” Douglas ing 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 nalika piyambakipun mandegakeJonathan 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, Lance 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, Lawler, Douglas, lan Riddick Bowe ing Pemain amatir. Max Kellerman (fellow NYSBHOF Class of 2020 inductee) once said I’m from the old-school of boxing. That’s good, I love that.

Saiki 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 SalseroEscalera (53-14-3, 31 KOs), of New York City by way of Puerto Rico; WBC super featherweight World title challenger Freddie “The PitbullLiberatore (20-4-1, 11 KOs), of Bayside, Queens; WBC middleweight World Champion and four-time New York Golden Gloves winner Dennis “The Magician” Milton (16-5-1, 5 KOs), saka Bronx; and WBA super middleweight title World title challenger MerquiEl 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 juara donya; Bronx middleweight Steve Belloise (95-13-3, 59 KOs); NYSAC and World lightweight champion (1925) Jimmy Goodrich (85-34-21 (12 KOs), Kerbau; World heavyweight title challenger Tami Mauriello (82-13-1, 60 KOs), saka Bronx; WBA light middleweight World champion (1982-83) and four-consecutive New York Golden Gloves titlist Davey “Sensational” Moore (18-5, 14 KOs), saka Bronx; and World lightweight champion Freddie “The Welsh WizardWelch(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.

Ing 2020 Tembako padha dipilih dening anggota panitia nominasi NYSBHOF:Randy Gordon, Henry Hascup, Don Majeski, Ron McNair, Jim Monteverde lan Neil Terens.

Kabeh boxers needed dadi aktif kanggo ing paling telung taun dadi layak kanggo NYSBHOF prabawa, lan kabeh inductees kudu mapan ing New York State kanggo bagean pinunjul saka Careers boxing utawa sak Perdana saka karir pamilike.

Tiket sing diregani ing $150.00 saben diwasa lan $60.00 kanggo anak (wonten 16) lan klebu madhang lengkap lan cocktail jam marang entri, miwiti ing 12:30 P.M. Lan, as well as a full course dinner (Perdhana rib, iwak utawa unggas) lan mbukak bar sedina muput. Tickets are available to purchase by contacting NYSBHOF president Bob Duffy at 516.313.2304 utawadepcomish@aol.com. Ads kanggo program NYSBHOF kasedhiya: half-page $100.00, full page $200.00 front and back inside covers are $400.00 each, lan $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

CLASS saka 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 Kuk lan Arthur Mercante, Sr.

CLASS saka 2013: Jack Dempsey, Johnny Dundee, Sandy Saddler, Maxie Rosenbloom, Joey Archer, Iran Barkley, Mark Breland, Bobby Cassidy, Doug Jones, Junior Jones, James “Buddy” McGirt, Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, Bob Arum, Shelly Williams, Tony Graziano, Larry Merchant, Teddy Brenner, Mike Jacobs, Tex Rickard lan Don DUNPHY.

CLASS OF 2014: Floyd Patterson, Tracy Harris Patterson, Billy Backus, Kevin Kelley, Juan Laporte, Gerry Pitulung, 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 lan Tom O'Rourke.

CLASS OF 2015: Ida Sang Prabu Saul Mamby, Joey Giamba, Johnny Persol, Harold Weston, Pasensiya Bradley, Paul Berlenbach, Billy Graham, Frankie Genaro, Bob Miller, Tommy Ryan, Jimmy Slattery, Bob Duffy, Mike Katz, Tommy Gallagher, Bruce Silverglade, Moses Goldman, jimmy Johnston, Cedric Kushner, Harry Markson, Damon Runyon lan Al Weill.

CLASS OF 2016: Harun Davis, Charles Murray, Vilomar Fernandez, 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 lan Jimmy Jacobs.

CLASS OF 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 lan Dan Parker.

CLASS OF 2018: Lou “madu Boy” Valley, Jake Rodriguez, 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, Eka Lathan, Ron Scott Stevens, Johnnie Addie, Johnny Bos, Murray Goodman, Bert Randolph Sugar and Sam Taub.

CLASS OF 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, LeachThe Fighting DentistCross, 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

Minggu, April 19, Dinner prabawa

NEW YORK (Januari 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. Lan), April 19, ing Russo On The Bay Howard Beach, New 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, Queens; WBC middleweight World Champion and four-time New York Golden Gloves winnerDennis “The Magician” Milton (16-5-1, 5 KOs), saka 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 juara donya; Bronx middleweightSteve Belloise (95-13-3, 59 KOs); NYSAC and World lightweight champion (1925) Jimmy Goodrich (85-34-21 (12 KOs), Kerbau; World heavyweight title challengerTami Mauriello (82-13-1, 60 KOs), saka Bronx; WBA light middleweight World champion (1982-83) and four-consecutive New York Golden Gloves titlistDavey “Sensational” Moore (18-5, 14 KOs), saka 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 (kelas 2018) Lathan; daughter-father – Julie andHarold (kelas 2012) Lederman.  Bobby Jr. lanBobby Cassidy, Sr. (2013) are the fourth son and father inducted into the NYSBHOF, but the first boxer/journalist combination. The others are boxersFloyd lanTracy Patterson, executive administratorsBobby lanMurray Goodman, and refereesArthur, Sr. lanArthur 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.

Ing 2020 Tembako padha dipilih dening anggota panitia nominasi NYSBHOF:  Randy GordonHenry HascupDon Majeski,Ron McNairJim Monteverde lanNeil Terens.

Kabeh boxers needed dadi aktif kanggo ing paling telung taun dadi layak kanggo NYSBHOF prabawa, lan kabeh inductees kudu mapan ing New York State kanggo bagean pinunjul saka Careers boxing utawa sak Perdana saka karir pamilike.

Tiket sing diregani ing $150.00 saben diwasa lan $60.00 kanggo anak (wonten 16) lan klebu madhang lengkap lan cocktail jam marang entri, miwiti ing 12:30 P.M. Lan, as well as a full course dinner (Perdhana rib, iwak utawa unggas) and open bar throughout the day. Tickets are available to purchase by contacting NYSBHOF president Bob Duffy at 516.313.2304 utawadepcomish@aol.com.  Ads kanggo program NYSBHOF kasedhiya: half-page $100.00, full page $200.00 front and back inside covers are $400.00 each, lan $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

CLASS saka 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 Kuk lan Arthur Mercante, Sr.

CLASS saka 2013: Jack Dempsey, Johnny Dundee, Sandy Saddler, Maxie Rosenbloom, Joey Archer, Iran Barkley, Mark Breland, Bobby Cassidy, Doug Jones, Junior Jones, James “Buddy” McGirt, Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, Bob Arum, Shelly Williams, Tony Graziano, Larry Merchant, Teddy Brenner, Mike Jacobs, Tex Rickard lan Don DUNPHY.

CLASS OF 2014:  Floyd Patterson, Tracy Harris Patterson, Billy Backus, Kevin Kelley, Juan Laporte, Gerry Pitulung, 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 lan Tom O'Rourke.

CLASS OF 2015: Ida Sang Prabu Saul Mamby, Joey Giamba, Johnny Persol, Harold Weston, Pasensiya Bradley, Paul Berlenbach, Billy Graham, Frankie Genaro, Bob Miller, Tommy Ryan, Jimmy Slattery, Bob Duffy, Mike Katz, Tommy Gallagher, Bruce Silverglade, Moses Goldman, jimmy Johnston, Cedric Kushner, Harry Markson, Damon Runyon lan Al Weill.

CLASS OF 2016:  Harun Davis, Charles Murray, Vilomar Fernandez, 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 lan Jimmy Jacobs.

CLASS OF 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 lan Dan Parker.

CLASS OF 2018:  Lou “Honey Boy” Del Valle, Jake Rodriguez, 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, Eka Lathan, Ron Scott Stevens, Johnnie Addie, Johnny Bos, Murray Goodman, Bert Randolph Sugar and Sam Taub.

CLASS OF 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.

Trainer Tommy Gallagher Ring 8 Guest Speaker Tuesday night

NEW YORK (Maret 12, 2016) – Veteran trainer boxing Tommy Gallagher will be Ring 8’s guest speaker at Tuesday night’s (Segara. 15) monthly meeting, miwiti ing 7 P.M. Lan, at O’Neill’s Restaurant, dumunung ing 64-21 53rd Drive in Maspeth, New York.

In celebration of St. Day Patrick kang, an Irish menu will feature Corn Beef & Cabbage, as well as Shepard’s Pie.
Everybody’s Irish for St. Day Patrick kang,” Ring 8 presiden Bob Duffy ngandika. “It’s only appropriate that our guest speaker is and Irishman, Tommy Gallagher. He’s done it all in boxing during the past 40 taun. Tommy’s been a big part of Ring 8 for a longtime and he’s known as a good storyteller.
Best known, mbok menawa, for his role in Contenders 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 lan Sergei Kobozev, antarane liyane notables.

MEDZHID “B-52” BEKTEMIROV wuwus HBO Debut kesandhung Alexander BRAND

HOUSTON, TX (November 23, 2015) – Suwé contender abot cahya, Medzhid “B-52” Bektemirov (16-0, 12 KOs), ngasilake ring Desember 5, 2015 ing Osceola Heritage Center in Langkawi, Florida. Medzhid will square off against Alexander Brand (24-1, 19 KOs) ing dijadwal 10-babak bab sing bakal ditampilake manggon ing HBO awal Latino ing 9:45 P.M. Lan/PT.
Bektemierov, ditingkat WBA #12 lan WBC #13, wis co-disedhiyakake dening Gary Shaw Productions lan Savarese Promosi. 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, menehi pikirane ing onomatopia Brand ing HBO, bab page televisi kang.
“Marang Alexander Brand, Aku kudu ing paling sandi,” Said Medzhid “B-52” Bektemirov, sing kalah metu telu papat mungsuh kang pungkasan. “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, nanging bakal nyawisake kanggo pindhah kadohan yen perlu.”
“Bektemierov wis digunakake gym ing pakaryan wiwit perang kang pungkasan sadurungé taun,” ngandika Gary Shaw. “Kang nenggo sabar kasempatan kanggo perang ing televisi, 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, iki arep dadi perang.”
“Gary lan Aku ngerti iki langkah munggah ageng Bektemierov, nanging kita aran wong iku tak talent lan skills kanggo dadi juara donya,” Lou Savarese ngandika. “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.

Tiket sing diregani ing $60, $35 lan $20, ora kalebu biaya layanan sing ditrapake lan pajak, lan ing sale saiki. Tiket kasedhiya ing www.ticketmaster.com lan www.ohpark.com. Ngisi daya telpon, nelpon Ticketmaster ing (800) 745-3000.

MEDZHID “B-52” BEKTEMIROV ngasilake april 18TH ON CRAWFORD-DULORME CARD

 

HOUSTON, TEXAS (Maret 31, 2015)Bombs will be flying once again when Gary Shaw Productions lan Savarese Promosi’ undefeated Light-Heavyweight slugger, Medzhid “B-52” Bektemirov (15-0, 12 KOs), ndadekake cara kang bali menyang ing ring marang Michael Gbenga (20-18, 20 KOs). Bektemirov vs. Gbenga, 8-babak bab, bakal njupuk Panggonan Setu, April 18, at College Park Center located on the campus of the University of Texas Arlington on the undercard of Crawford-Dulorme.

 

Ranked #10 dening WBA, Bektemirov bakal ngupaya kamenangan liyane marang Gbenga, as he looks to climb up the Light-Heavyweight rankings while keeping his undefeated record intact. His mission, kaya tansah, iku kanggo njaluk mungsuh kang metu saka ana awal.

 

“Aku looking kanggo ngupaya lan numpes wong-wong ing sandi path,” said Medzhid Bektemirov. “Trainer Kula 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, nanging aku aran punches sandi bakal luwih mbledhos lan aku bakal Gunning kanggo kalah saka lonceng bukaan. Aku siap kanggo nyelehake bom!”

 

“Lou lan aku sing mengkono kita paling apik kanggo njaga B-52 sibuk,” ngandika 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.

 

“Aku seneng banget sing Gary Shaw bisa kanggo njaluk B-52 ing kertu iki,” ngandika 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.

MEDZHID “B-52” BEKTEMIROV pawartos 2015 DEBUT IN TEXAS THIS FRIDAY

 

HOUSTON, TEXAS (Februari 12, 2015)Co-promoters Gary Shaw Productions lan Savarese Promosi sing seneng kanggo ngumumke 2015 debut saka cahya-Abot Rusian daya puncher, Medzhidm “B-52” Bektemirov (14-0, 11 KOs). The undefeated slugger will face James Johnson (28-44-4, 17 KOs) ing bab 6 babak ing “Peperangan ing Mainland ing” kertu njupuk Panggonan ing Charles Doyle Convention Center ing Texas, TX ing Maret 13, 2015.

 

Bektemiorov, ingkang kalah metu enem saka wolung mungsuh kang pungkasan, 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.

 

“Trainer Kula Ronnie Shields wis kula digunakake ing akèh iku beda, nanging kang ora nyoba kanggo ngganti gaya sandi,” said Bektemirov. “He wants me to stay aggressive without being reckless. Aku siap kanggo nyelehake bom, Empu jeneng sandi B-52. Yen perang dadi kadohan, 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. Kabèh diwiwiti iki ana ing Texas.”

 

“Aku banget pleased saka apa aku krungu bab mau sparring B-52 kang,” ngandika Gary Shaw. “Dheweke iku sing puncher sanget karo footwork apik. Kanthi trainer Veteran kaya Ronnie Shields nuntun sudhut, Aku weruh wong ngembangaken menyang fighter gedhe.”

 

“Bocah iki bisa pindhah,” Lou Savarese nyatakake. “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 iki ana.”

 

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CONTRACT MEDZHID BEKTEMIROV SIGNS CO-promosi WITH GARY SHAW lan LOU Savarese

HOUSTON, TEXAS (Februari 12, 2015)Gary Shaw Productions lan Savarese Promotioniku seneng kanggo ngumumke sing Union kanggo ningkataké salah siji saka prospek munggah lan teka paling bakat ing divisi abot cahya, Medzhid Erhanlar (14-0, 11 KOs). A devastating puncher with power in both hands, Bektemirov uga kagungan kacepetan lan quickness, nggawe wong salah siji sing paling ngedika bab pejuang ing Rusia.

 

Lair ing Makhachkala, Rusia, Bektemirov, saiki uripe ing Amerika Serikat sing, kono sepur-sepur karo Ronnie Shields ing “Plex” ing Stafford, Texas. A hard worker who practically lives in the gym, Mangan Medzhid, turu lan breathes boxing.

 

“Aku ngandani sampeyan sapunika, Medzhid Bektemirov salah siji saka pejuang paling bakat Aku wis katon ing nalika,” ngandika 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 lan 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.

 

Ing mung bab 12 kang, Bektemirov dijupuk WBC Amerika Serikat (USNBC) title abot cahya karo kinerja ndominasi marang Randy Griffin (25-4-3, 13 KOs), winning a lopsided twelve-round unanimous decision. Having gone twelve rounds in a professional bout already, Medzhid Erhanlar, wis buktiaken kang bisa pindhah kadohan yen perlu dadi.

 

“Ing 2015 Medzhid Bektemirov bakal nggawe marang ngarsane dikenal kanggo wong-wong ing divisi cahya abot.”Lou Savarese nyatakake. “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.

 

“Aku aran banget rahayu bakal kaluhurake dening Gary Shaw lan Lou Savarese sing wis ing boxing kanggo akèh taun,” Medzhid Erhanlar ngandika. “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.