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USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame Reception another KO

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


COLORADO SPRINGS, Runde. (Dezember 19, 2019) – Die Klasse von 2019 was inducted into the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame this past Friday night at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

The HOF reception was held in conjunction with the 2020 U.S.. Olympische Mannschaftsprüfungen für Boxen und 2019 Nationale Meisterschaften. Hall of Fame broadcaster Al Bernstein from Showtime Sports served once again as the event’s emcee.

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

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

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

The ceremony was well attended, mit über 200 traveling to Lake Charles in celebration of this year’s class. 1988 Eastern Olympic Qualifier Champion John “Eisverkäufer” Scully, 1972 Olympiasieger Sugar Ray Seales, 1984 Olympiasieger Frank Tate, former middleweight and light heavyweight champion “Süss” Reggie Johnson, und 1992 Olympier Raul Marquez celebrated amongst peers from their amateur days.

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

KLASSE 2019



MARK BRELAND

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

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



JOE FRAZIER

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

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



AL MITCHELL

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

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




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

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

USA BOXING ALUMNI ASSOCIATION



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

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

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



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

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



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

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



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




HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE USA BOXING ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Erstellt, um ein Leben lang zu verfechten, für beide Seiten vorteilhafte Beziehungen zwischen USA Boxing und seinen Alumni, –Boxer, Beamte, Trainer und Boxfans — Die Alumni Association verbindet Generationen von Champions, inspirieren und den zukünftigen Boxchampions von USA Boxing etwas zurückgeben, in den und aus dem Ring.

Die USA Boxing Alumni Association steht allen offen, die das Boxen lieben und mit dem Amateurboxen in Verbindung bleiben möchten. Mitglieder erhalten Zugang zu einer Vielzahl von Sonderveranstaltungen, die von der Alumni-Vereinigung veranstaltet werden, einschließlich des Empfangs der Hall of Fame der USA Boxing Alumni Association.

Beitritt zur Alumni Association, einfach unter registrieren alumni@usaboxing.org Für ein $40.00 pro Jahr Mitgliedsbeitrag. Neue Mitglieder erhalten ein T-Shirt, Schlüsselbund und E-Wallet.


KLASSE 2017: The charter class was headed by Muhammad Ali und Evander Holyfield, zusätzlich zu erfahrenen Trainern Roosevelt Sanders und Tom Coulter.

KLASSE 2018: U.S.. Olympiamannschaftsmedaillengewinner und Welt (Profi) Meister Roy Jones, Jr., Andre Ward und Claressa Shields, sowie ehemaliger USA Boxing National Director of Coaching Emanuel Steward und Veteran USA Boxing Official Tom Cleary.

INFORMATIONEN:
www.usaboxing.org
Zwitschern: @USABoxing, @USABoxingAlumni
Instagram: @USABoxing
Facebook: /USA Boxing
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3rd annual USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame reception

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Sen. John McCain to be honored

Klasse von 2019 ceremonyan diesem Freitag at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Louisiana

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Confirmed special guests include 1988 OlympiasiegerAndrew Maynard, three-time National AAU Coach of the Year (1972-76-77) Joe Clough, 1984 Olympic gold medalist Frank Tateund sein BruderThomas, 1972 OlympierTim Dement, 2002 National Golden Gloves ChampionJaidon Codringtion, 1980 Olympic QualifierJackie Beard, 1981 Junior OlympicsGlen Modicue, four-time National championEric Kelly, 1988 Eastern Olympic Qualifier championJohn Scully, Obie Beard, Mark Lanton und dasStephensbrothers –Donald, Anthony undJerry.

HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE USA BOXING ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Erstellt, um ein Leben lang zu verfechten, für beide Seiten vorteilhafte Beziehungen zwischen USA Boxing und seinen Alumni, –Boxer, Beamte, Trainer und Boxfans — Die Alumni Association verbindet Generationen von Champions, inspirieren und den zukünftigen Boxchampions von USA Boxing etwas zurückgeben, in den und aus dem Ring.

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

Beitritt zur Alumni Association, einfach unter registrierenalumni@usaboxing.org Für ein $40.00 pro Jahr Mitgliedsbeitrag. Neue Mitglieder erhalten ein T-Shirt, Schlüsselbund und E-Wallet.

KLASSE 2017: The charter class was headed byMuhammad Ali undEvander Holyfield, zusätzlich zu erfahrenen TrainernRoosevelt Sanders undTom Coulter.

KLASSE 2018: U.S.. Olympiamannschaftsmedaillengewinner und Welt (Profi) MeisterRoy Jones, Jr., Andre Ward undClaressa Shields, sowie ehemaliger USA Boxing National Director of CoachingEmanuel Steward und Veteran USA Boxing OfficialTom Cleary.

INFORMATIONEN:

www.usaboxing.org

Zwitschern: @USABoxing, @USABoxingAlumni

Instagram: @USABoxing

Facebook: /USA Boxing

ÜBER USA BOXING:  Die Mission von USA Boxing ist es, den Athleten und Trainern der Vereinigten Staaten zu ermöglichen, nachhaltige Wettbewerbsfähigkeit zu erreichen, Charakter entwickeln, unterstütze den Boxsport, und fördern und wachsen olympisches Boxen in den Vereinigten Staaten. Die Verantwortung von USA Boxing liegt nicht nur in der Produktion von olympischem Gold, sondern auch alle Aspekte des Amateurboxens in den Vereinigten Staaten überwachen und regeln.

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Simply The Best! Mark Breland

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Klasse von 2019 ceremony Dec. 13 at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Louisiana

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

The HOF reception is being held in conjunction with the 2020 U.S.. Olympische Mannschaftsprüfungen für Boxen und 2019 Nationale Meisterschaften, Dezember. 7-15, at the Lake Charles Civic Center. The finals of the Olympic Trials will be held Sunday, Dezember. 15, at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Kasino. Hall of Fame broadcasterAl Bernstein from Showtime Sports will serve as the event’s emcee for the third year in a row.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Am 1984 Olympische Spiele, held in Los Angeles, Breland fought his way to a gold medal,

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

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

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

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

Confirmed special guests include 1988 OlympiasiegerAndrew Maynard, three-time National AAU Coach of the Year (1972-76-77) Joe Clough, 1984 Olympic gold medalist Frank Tateund sein BruderThomas, 1972 OlympierTim Dement, 2002 National Golden Gloves ChampionJaidon Codringtion, 1980 Olympic QualifierJackie Beard, 1981 Junior OlympicsGlen Modicue, four-time National championEric Kelly, 1988 Eastern Olympic Qualifier championJohn Scully, Obie Beard, Mark Lanton und dasStephensbrothers –Donald, Anthony undJerry.

HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE USA BOXING ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Erstellt, um ein Leben lang zu verfechten, für beide Seiten vorteilhafte Beziehungen zwischen USA Boxing und seinen Alumni, –Boxer, Beamte, Trainer und Boxfans — Die Alumni Association verbindet Generationen von Champions, inspirieren und den zukünftigen Boxchampions von USA Boxing etwas zurückgeben, in den und aus dem Ring.

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

Beitritt zur Alumni Association, einfach unter registrierenalumni@usaboxing.org Für ein $40.00 pro Jahr Mitgliedsbeitrag. Neue Mitglieder erhalten ein T-Shirt, Schlüsselbund und E-Wallet.

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

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

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

KLASSE 2017: The charter class was headed byMuhammad Ali undEvander Holyfield, zusätzlich zu erfahrenen TrainernRoosevelt Sanders undTom Coulter.

KLASSE 2018: U.S.. Olympiamannschaftsmedaillengewinner und Welt (Profi) MeisterRoy Jones, Jr., Andre Ward undClaressa Shields, sowie ehemaliger USA Boxing National Director of CoachingEmanuel Steward und Veteran USA Boxing OfficialTom Cleary.

INFORMATIONEN:

www.usaboxing.org

Zwitschern: @USABoxing, @USABoxingAlumni

Instagram: @USABoxing

Facebook: /USA Boxing

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

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Klasse von 2019 ceremony Dec. 13 at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Louisiana

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

The HOF reception is being held in conjunction with the 2020 U.S.. Olympische Mannschaftsprüfungen für Boxen und 2019 Nationale Meisterschaften, Dezember. 7-15, at the Lake Charles Civic Center. The finals of the Olympic Trials will be held Sunday, Dezember. 15, at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Kasino. Hall of Fame broadcaster Al Bernstein from Showtime Sports will serve as the event’s emcee for the third year in a row.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Ray’s sacrifice to countless youth as a coach, Mentor, cut Mann, and leader throughout the amateur boxing community is inspirational,” kommentiert Chris Cugliari, Exekutivdirektor der USA Boxing Alumni Association. “His years of service and the knowledge he has passed on to other generations is what makes him a Hall of Famer, and we look forward to honoring him in December.”

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

“At my age, I’m happy to have any birthday,” Rodgers joked. “I’m hoping to live another 10-12 Jahre, Lord willing. It’s all in the Lord’s hands; controlling the flow of blood, obwohl, is in my hands.”

Confirmed special guests include 1988 Olympiasieger Andrew Maynard, three-time National AAU Coach of the Year (1972-76-77) Joe Clough, 1984 Olympiasieger Frank Tate und sein Bruder Thomas, 1972 Olympier Tim Dement, 2002 National Golden Gloves Champion Jaidon Codringtion, 1980 Olympic Qualifier Jackie Beard, 1981 Junior Olympics Glen Modicue, four-time National champion Eric Kelly, 1988 Eastern Olympic Qualifier champion John Scully, Obie Beard, Mark Lanton und dasStephens Brüder – Donald, Anthony und Jerry.


HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE USA BOXING ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Erstellt, um ein Leben lang zu verfechten, für beide Seiten vorteilhafte Beziehungen zwischen USA Boxing und seinen Alumni, –Boxer, Beamte, Trainer und Boxfans — Die Alumni Association verbindet Generationen von Champions, inspirieren und den zukünftigen Boxchampions von USA Boxing etwas zurückgeben, in den und aus dem Ring.

Die USA Boxing Alumni Association steht allen offen, die das Boxen lieben und mit dem Amateurboxen in Verbindung bleiben möchten. Mitglieder erhalten Zugang zu einer Vielzahl von Sonderveranstaltungen, die von der Alumni-Vereinigung veranstaltet werden, einschließlich des Empfangs der Hall of Fame der USA Boxing Alumni Association.

Beitritt zur Alumni Association, einfach unter registrieren alumni@usaboxing.org Für ein $40.00 pro Jahr Mitgliedsbeitrag. Neue Mitglieder erhalten ein T-Shirt, Schlüsselbund und E-Wallet.




KLASSE 2017: The charter class was headed by Muhammad Ali und Evander Holyfield, zusätzlich zu erfahrenen Trainern Roosevelt Sanders und Tom Coulter.

KLASSE 2018: U.S.. Olympiamannschaftsmedaillengewinner und Welt (Profi) Meister Roy Jones, Jr., Andre Ward und Claressa Shields, sowie ehemaliger USA Boxing National Director of Coaching Emanuel Steward und Veteran USA Boxing Official Tom Cleary.
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“Smokin’”Joe Frazier punched way into USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame

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Klasse von 2019 ceremony Dec. 13 at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Louisiana

COLORADO SPRINGS, Runde. (November 21, 2019) – One of boxing’s all-time greatest, die spät, großartig“Smokin’” Joe Frazier, will be inducted posthumously into the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame, Freitag Nacht, Dezember 13, during a special Class of 2019 ceremony, at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Frazier went on to become one of only four American boxers to medal in Tokyo, Joe the lone gold medalist, despite breaking a thumb in the semifinals. In der ersten Runde, Frazier knocked outGeorge Olynello (Uganda), followed by a third-round stoppage ofAthol McQueen (Australien) in the quarterfinals. AgainstVadim Yemelyanov (Russland) in der Halbfinalrunde, Frazier won by way of a second round KO, even though he broke his left thumb.

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

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

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

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

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

Confirmed special guests include 1988 OlympiasiegerAndrew Maynard, three-time National AAU Coach of the Year (1972-76-77) Joe Clough, 1984 OlympiasiegerFrank Tateund sein BruderThomas, 1972 OlympierTim Dement, 2002 National Golden Gloves ChampionJaidon Codringtion, 1980 Olympic QualifierJackie Beard, 1981 Junior OlympicsGlen Modicue, four-time National championEric Kelly, 1988 Eastern Olympic Qualifier championJohn Scully, Obie Beard, Mark Lanton und dasStephens brothers –Donald, Anthony undJerry.

HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE USA BOXING ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Erstellt, um ein Leben lang zu verfechten, für beide Seiten vorteilhafte Beziehungen zwischen USA Boxing und seinen Alumni, –Boxer, Beamte, Trainer und Boxfans — Die Alumni Association verbindet Generationen von Champions, inspirieren und den zukünftigen Boxchampions von USA Boxing etwas zurückgeben, in den und aus dem Ring.

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

Beitritt zur Alumni Association, einfach unter registrierenalumni@usaboxing.org Für ein $40.00 pro Jahr Mitgliedsbeitrag. Neue Mitglieder erhalten ein T-Shirt, Schlüsselbund und E-Wallet.

KLASSE 2017: The charter class was headed byMuhammad Ali undEvander Holyfield, zusätzlich zu erfahrenen TrainernRoosevelt Sanders undTom Coulter.

KLASSE 2018: U.S.. Olympiamannschaftsmedaillengewinner und Welt (Profi) MeisterRoy Jones, Jr., Andre Ward undClaressa Shields, sowie ehemaliger USA Boxing National Director of CoachingEmanuel Steward und Veteran USA Boxing OfficialTom Cleary.  

INFORMATIONEN:

www.usaboxing.org

Zwitschern: @USABoxing, @USABoxingAlumni

Instagram: @USABoxing

Facebook: /USA Boxing

ÜBER USA BOXING:  Die Mission von USA Boxing ist es, den Athleten und Trainern der Vereinigten Staaten zu ermöglichen, nachhaltige Wettbewerbsfähigkeit zu erreichen, Charakter entwickeln, unterstütze den Boxsport, und fördern und wachsen olympisches Boxen in den Vereinigten Staaten. Die Verantwortung von USA Boxing liegt nicht nur in der Produktion von olympischem Gold, sondern auch alle Aspekte des Amateurboxens in den Vereinigten Staaten überwachen und regeln.

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USA Boxing Alumni Association kündigt Hall of Fame Class of an 2019

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

Lifetime Achievement Award to Sen. John McCain

Dezember. 13 reception at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Louisiana

COLORADO SPRINGS, Runde. (November 4, 2019) – Olympic gold-medalists“Big” George Foreman, Mark Breland und“Smokin’” Joe Frazier head the Class of 2019 into the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame, Freitag Nacht, Dezember 13, at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Considered one of the greatest amateur boxers of all-time, Breland (für: 35-3-1, 25 KOs), Amateur: 110-1) war ein Goldmedaillengewinner bei der 1984 Olympic Games in Las Angeles and 1982 World Championships. The Brooklyn native was a two-time World Welterweight Champion as a pro. His most notable victories were versusSteve Little, Rafael Pineda undLloyd Honeyghan.

The late Frazier (für: 32-4-1, 27 KOs, Amateur: 38-2), representing Philadelphia, gewann eine Goldmedaille bei der 1964 Olympics in Japan and he was a three-time World Heavyweight Champion as a professional. Frazier’s hit list includedMuhammad Ali, Jimmy Ellis (zweimal),Bob Foster undOscar Bonavena (zweimal).

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

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

“This year’s USA Boxing Alumni Hall of Fame class, as well as Senator McCain, represent the very best of Olympic style boxing, sowohl innerhalb als auch außerhalb des Rings,"kommentiertChris Cugliari, Exekutivdirektor der USA Boxing Alumni Association. “Their decades worth of service representing themselves inspire us to give back and support current and future generations of champions. The USA Boxing Alumni Association looks forward to an exciting and memorable evening as we honor these champions of our sport.”

Confirmed special guests include 1988 OlympiasiegerAndrew Maynard, three-time National AAU Coach of the Year (1972-76-77) Joe Clough, 1984 OlympiasiegerFrank Tateund sein BruderThomas, 1972 OlympierTim Dement, 2002 National Golden Gloves ChampionJaidon Codringtion, 1980 Olympic QualifierJackie Beard, 1981 Junior OlympicsGlen Modicue, four-time National championEric Kelly, 1988 Eastern Olympic Qualifier championJohn Scully, Obie Beard, Mark Lanton und dasStephens brothers –Donald, Anthony undJerry.

HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE USA BOXING ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Erstellt, um ein Leben lang zu verfechten, für beide Seiten vorteilhafte Beziehungen zwischen USA Boxing und seinen Alumni, –Boxer, Beamte, Trainer und Boxfans — Die Alumni Association verbindet Generationen von Champions, inspirieren und den zukünftigen Boxchampions von USA Boxing etwas zurückgeben, in den und aus dem Ring.

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

Beitritt zur Alumni Association, einfach unter registrierenalumni@usaboxing.org Für ein $40.00 pro Jahr Mitgliedsbeitrag. Neue Mitglieder erhalten ein T-Shirt, Schlüsselbund und E-Wallet.

KLASSE 2017: The charter class was headed byMuhammad Ali undEvander Holyfield, zusätzlich zu erfahrenen TrainernRoosevelt Sanders undTom Coulter.

KLASSE 2018: U.S.. Olympiamannschaftsmedaillengewinner und Welt (Profi) MeisterRoy Jones, Jr., Andre Ward undClaressa Shields, sowie ehemaliger USA Boxing National Director of CoachingEmanuel Steward und Veteran USA Boxing OfficialTom Cleary. 

INFORMATIONEN:

www.usaboxing.org

Zwitschern: @USABoxing, @USABoxingAlumni

Instagram: @USABoxing

Facebook: /USA Boxing

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Webster entscheidet, dass Riojas in Atlantic City von Seldon gewonnen wird, Ajamu, Wikins und Manzueta

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Atlantic City, New Jersey (Juni 1, 2018)–Supermittelgewicht Derrick Webster schlug seinen Weg zu einer einstimmigen Entscheidung über Oscar Riojas in 10 Runden im Hauptereignis einer Karte mit fünf Kämpfen bei Das Claridge Hotel.

 

 

 

Mis Downing Promotions förderten die kapazitätsnahe Show.

 

 

 

Mit dem Sieg, Webster gewann den Titel im Super-Mittelgewicht der American Boxing Federation Continental Americas.

 

 

 

Webster war mit seinem Stoß genau, Dem folgte eine solide Körperarbeit, die die Seiten von Riojas rötete. Webster betäubte die grobkörnigen Riojas mehrmals, aber der Besucher aus Monterrey, Mexiko zeigte ein gutes Kinn und blieb für den Zehn-Runden-Kampf auf den Beinen.

 

 

 

Scores waren alle 100-90 zugunsten von Webster of Glassboro, New Jersey, der jetzt 26-1. Riojas ist 16-10-1.

 

 

 

“Dort wurde geboxt. Ich habe ein Display aufgesetzt. Roy Jones sagte mir, ich solle ihn lange behalten, und das ist, was ich tat,. Ich habe etwas spät mit der Körperarbeit begonnen, aber der Stoß war mein Schlüssel. Ich hätte ein bisschen mehr mit dem Körper machen können, aber der Stoß war heute Abend alles,” sagte Webster.

 

 

 

“In der 1. Runde, Ich schlug ihn mit einer großen rechten Hand, aber die Glocke rettete ihn. Ich habe ihn noch ein paar Mal gut geschlagen. Einige Leute wissen, wie man überlebt, und er ist einer von ihnen.”

 

 

 

“Wir haben mit der USBA darüber gesprochen, um ihren Titel zu kämpfen. Das bringt mich dahin, wo ich sein muss. Ich bin bereit für einen Weltmeistertitel. Ich habe es dort veröffentlicht, dass ich gerne gegen George Groves oder Tyron Zuege kämpfen würde. Ich werde nach China oder Deutschland gehen oder wohin auch immer, um gegen diese Jungs zu kämpfen.”

 

Isiah Seldon erzielte zwei Niederlagen auf dem Weg zu einer einstimmigen Entscheidung über sechs Runden gegen Lamar Harris in einem Kampf im Super-Mittelgewicht.

 

 

 

In der vierten Runde, Seldon landete einen perfekten Konter rechts, der Harris an Deck schickte. In Runde fünf, Es war ein anderes Recht, dass der verrückte Harris’ Handschuh berühren die Leinwand zum zweiten Mal.

 

 

 

Seldon of Atlantic City gewann mit Punkten von 60-52 zweimal und 59-53 und ist jetzt 12-1-1. Harris St. Louis ist 9-15-4.

 

 

 

Prince Badi Ajamu gewann eine acht Runden einstimmige Entscheidung über Edgar Perez in einem Cruisergewicht Rückkampf. Ajamu von Camden, New Jersey gewann durch Punktzahlen von 80-72 zweimal und 79-73 , seine Marke zu erhöhen 29-4-1. Perez von Chicago ist 7-25.

 

James Wilkins Joe Gbola stoppte am Ende der zweiten Runde ihres geplanten Vier-Runden-Kampfes im Federgewicht.

 

 

 

Wilkins ließ Gbolo in der Mitte der 2. Runde fallen, und schlug dann für den Rest der Runde auf seinen Gegner ein. Der Kampf wurde zwischen den Runden gestoppt.

 

 

 

Wilkins von Brooklyn, NY ist 4-0 mit 4 Knockouts. Gbolo von Newbergh, NY ist 3-3-2.

 

 

 

In der Eröffnung Kampf des Abends, Felix Manzueta stoppte Antonio Allen in Runde zwei eines geplanten Vier-Runden-Kampfes im Weltergewicht.

 

 

 

Manzueta schlug auf Allen ein, bis der Kampf beendet war 1:17.

 

 

 

Manzueta von Dover, dela~~POS=TRUNC ist 2-0 Beide Siege kommen durch eine Unterbrechung. Allen von Philadelphia ist 0-8-1.

 

 

 

Die Karte fand am Wochenende der Atlantic City Hall of Fame statt, und Stars wie Roy Jones Jr., Riddick Bowe, Evander Holyfield, Hector Camacho Jr., Bruce Seldon, Mark Breland, Marlon Starling, Michael Spinks und Jeff Chandler gehörten zu den Würdenträgern, die am Ring saßen.”

 

 

 

 

Mis Downing Promotions mag ihre Sponsoren danken, die die Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame beinhalten, Das Claridge Hotel, Fantasea Resorts, AEI Versicherung, Dringende Antwort, HairX, Kaufen Smart-Motor & New Vision Property Management.

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Juni 3, NYC, Wilfred Benitez Fundraising event

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FUNDRAISER for three-time World Champion WILFRED “EL RADAR’ BENITEZ
(Youngest World Champion Ever at age 17)
Organized and promoted by Efrain Diaz, Franklin “Beatle” Blumen, former NYC amateur boxer Eddie Montalvo, Yvonne Benitez (Wilfred’s sister) und “Eisverkäufer” John Scully
Samstag, Juni 3, 2017 @ Monique’s Lounge in Spanish Harlem, New York City. 1 pm – 7 pm
181 East 108th St. Spanish Harlem, NY 10029.
FOOD-MUSIC-FUN
$20 Eintritt. All proceeds go to Wilfred Benitez.
Wilfred Benitez tee-shirt comes with the admission price)
Invited and expected guests include the likes of Mark Breland, Iran “Die Klinge” Barkley, “Gift” Junior Jones, Seamus McDonough, Dennis “The Magician” Milton, Marlon “Magic Man” Star, Angel Manfredy, Israel “eher” Cardona, Harold “Der Schatten” Ritter, Pedro Vilella, Hector Camacho Jr.. Richie “The Mountain” Lamontagne, Alfred “Eis” Cole, Tyrone “The Harlem Butcher” and HBO Judge Harold Lederman.
Benitez’ sister Evelyn will also be in attendance.
Actor and former professional boxer Mickey Rourke has already donated an undisclosed sum to the Fundraiser.
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Iceman John Scully’s 6th Official Amateur Boxing Reunion

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Samstag, März 18, 2017
12:00 Mittag (until around 3 pm)
@ Monique’s Lounge (aka 108 Lounge)
181 East 108th Street
East Harlem, New York
10029
I am proud to officially announce my 6th Official Amateur Boxing Reunion that will take place on March 18 at Monique’s Lounge in Harlem, New York. I am expecting by far the largest turn out of any of the previous 5 reunions which were held twice at Rival Boxing in Las Vegas, once at Jimmy’s Corner in Manhattan and once each at Connecticut’s Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods Casinos.
Of the over 100 boxers attending this far, among them I expect the likes of 1988 Olympia-Zweite Riddick Big Daddy Bowe, NYC Golden Gloves Champ “Gift” Junior Jones, 1984 Olympic champ Mark Breland, 1974 National Junior Olympic champ Marlon Starling, 1996 USA Olympic team captain Lawrence-Lehm-Bey und 1988 Nationaler Champion der Goldenen Handschuhe Kennzeichen “Zu scharf” Johnson.
At my past reunions, including the most recent one held at the Rival Boxing Store in Las Vegas on November 18, we’ve had the likes of Roy Jones Jr., Alex “The Bronx Bomber” Ramos, 1992 Olympian Montell Griffin, former three time world champions Mike McCallum and Iran Barkley, und “Der Kämpfer” and Irish Micky Ward in attendance.
Among the most special of moments at my reunions, we had Mike McCallum and Alex Ramos, who met each other in the semi-finals of the 1980 NYC Golden Gloves, reconnect in Las Vegas in late 2014, we had Luis Ortiz and Lawrence Clay-Bey, who were brought together in 2015 at Foxwoods after not only not seeing each other in 38 YEARS but after not even knowing they fought against each other in 1977 until just a few days before they reunited and in NYC over the summer of 2015 wir hatten 1984 New York City Golden Gloves 156 pound champion and runner up Dennis “The Magician” Milton and Jesse Lanton connect once again.
Any media who wish to attend the event in Harlem, New York on March 18 are more than welcome to be a part of the festivities.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=htZpAj5JPHE&feature = youtu.be ...former champion Michael Second To Nunn calling in to my Amateur Boxers Reunion in Las Vegas last year to speak to former (1986) opponent Alex “The Bronx Bomber” Ramos.