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USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame Reception another KO

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Une sorte de 2019: Mark Breland, Joe Frazier,
Al Mitchell & Ray Rodgers


COLORADO SPRINGS, Tour. (Décembre 19, 2019) – La classe de 2019 was inducted into the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame this past Friday night at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Louisiane.

The HOF reception was held in conjunction with the 2020 U.S.. Essais olympiques par équipe pour la boxe et 2019 Championnats nationaux. Hall of Fame broadcaster Al Bernstein from Showtime Sports served once again as the event’s emcee.

Olympic gold-medalists Mark Breland et “Smokin'” Joe Frazier along with decorated coach Al Mitchell and famed cut-man Ray Rodgers, were inducted during the 3e 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 Tofflemire. “Malheureusement, George Foreman was unable to attend the event, so we will be sure to honor him at a later date. Cependant, 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, avec plus de 200 traveling to Lake Charles in celebration of this year’s class. 1988 Eastern Olympic Qualifier Champion Jean “Iceman” Scully, 1972 Médaillé d'or olympique Sugar Ray Seales, 1984 Médaillé d'or olympique Frank Tate, former middleweight and light heavyweight champion “Doux” Reggie Johnson, et 1992 Olympien 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:

CLASSE DE 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, Je ai gagné, 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, photo): “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.’ Il dit, 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. Si, aujourd'hui, 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, J'ai 14 who have degrees, and four guys who are policemen and no way they should be policemen. Je suis béni.

“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): “Première, 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, Directeur Exécutif, USA Boxing (photo): “On behalf of the Board of Directors, President Tyson Lee, I can only say thank you, merci, and thank you. Ce soir, 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. Mais, plus important, 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 Tofflemire, Directeur Exécutif, Association des anciens de boxe Etats-Unis: “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, A Valenti, John Scully, Christy Halbert, Mike McAtee and a few others. Si, 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: Première, 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.”



A 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, discipline, victoire, and how to accept defeat all comes through amateur boxing.

“Ce soir, the story will be told. Ce soir, we will take you on a path, of amateur boxing in the United States that rivals no other nation. Gold medalists, silver medalists, entraîneurs, fonctionnaires, médecins…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

Créé pour le champion d'une vie, relations mutuellement bénéfiques entre les Etats-Unis de boxe et ses anciens élèves, –boxeurs, fonctionnaires, les entraîneurs et les amateurs de boxe — L'Association des anciens relie générations de champions, source d'inspiration et de redonner aux futurs champions de boxe Etats-Unis Boxe, dans et hors de l'anneau.

L'Association des anciens de boxe Etats-Unis est ouvert à toute personne qui a un amour pour la boxe et souhaite rester en contact avec la boxe amateur. Les membres bénéficient d'un accès à une grande variété d'accueil d'événements spéciaux par l'Association des anciens, y compris l'Association des anciens de boxe Etats-Unis Hall de réception Fame.

Pour adhérer à l'Association des anciens, inscrivez-vous simplement à alumni@usaboxing.org pour un $40.00 par année cotisation. Les nouveaux membres recevront un T-shirt, porte-clés et porte-monnaie électronique.


CLASSE DE 2017: The charter class was headed by Muhammad Ali et Evander Holyfield, en plus des entraîneurs vétérans Roosevelt Sanders et Tom Coulter.

CLASSE DE 2018: U.S.. Médaillés par équipe olympique et monde (professionnel) champions Roy Jones, Jr., Andre Ward et Claressa Shields, ainsi que l'ancien directeur national des entraîneurs de boxe américaine Emanuel Steward et vétéran officiel de boxe américaine Tom Cleary.

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

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Sen. John McCain to be honored

Une sorte de 2019 ceremonyce vendredi at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Louisiane

COLORADO SPRINGS, Tour. (Décembre 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, Louisiane.

The HOF reception is being held in conjunction with the ongoing 2020 U.S.. Essais olympiques par équipe pour la boxe et 2019 National Championships at the Lake Charles Civic Center. The finals of the Olympic Trials will be held Sunday, Décembre. 15, à l'hôtel Golden Nugget & Casino. 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 Brelandet“Smokin’” Joe Frazier, as well as legendary coachesAl Mitchell etRay 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, discipline, 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,», A déclaréChris 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, la boxe amateur, 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 Médaillé d'or olympiqueAndrew Maynard, three-time National AAU Coach of the Year (1972-76-77) Joe Clough, 1984 Olympic gold medalist Frank Tateet son frèreThomas, 1972 OlympienTim Dement, 2002 Or champion national GantsJaidon Codringtion, 1980 Olympic QualifierJackie Beard, 1981 Jeux olympiques juniorsGlen Modicue, four-time National championEric Kelly, 1988 Eastern Olympic Qualifier championJohn Scully, Obie Beard, Mark Lanton et laStephensbrothers –Donald, Anthony etJerry.

HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE USA BOXING ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Créé pour le champion d'une vie, relations mutuellement bénéfiques entre les Etats-Unis de boxe et ses anciens élèves, –boxeurs, fonctionnaires, les entraîneurs et les amateurs de boxe — L'Association des anciens relie générations de champions, source d'inspiration et de redonner aux futurs champions de boxe Etats-Unis Boxe, dans et hors de l'anneau.

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, y compris l'Association des anciens de boxe Etats-Unis Hall de réception Fame.

Pour adhérer à l'Association des anciens, inscrivez-vous simplement àalumni@usaboxing.org pour un $40.00 par année de cotisation. Les nouveaux membres recevront un T-shirt, porte-clés et porte-monnaie électronique.

CLASSE DE 2017: The charter class was headed byMuhammad Ali etEvander Holyfield, en plus des entraîneurs vétéransRoosevelt Sanders etTom Coulter.

CLASSE DE 2018: U.S.. Médaillés par équipe olympique et monde (professionnel) championsRoy Jones, Jr., Andre Ward etClaressa Shields, ainsi que l'ancien directeur national des entraîneurs de boxe américaineEmanuel Steward et vétéran officiel de boxe américaineTom Cleary.

INFORMATIONS:

www.usaboxing.org

Gazouillement: @USABoxing, @USABoxingAlumni

Instagram: @USABoxing

Facebook: /USABoxing

À PROPOS DE BOXE USA:  La mission des Etats-Unis de boxe est de permettre aux athlètes et aux entraîneurs des États-Unis pour atteindre l'excellence concurrentielle soutenue, développer le caractère, soutenir le sport de la boxe, et promouvoir et développer la boxe de style olympique aux Etats-Unis. La responsabilité des Etats-Unis de boxe est non seulement de produire de l'or olympique, mais aussi superviser et diriger tous les aspects de la boxe amateur aux États-Unis.

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Simply The Best! Mark Breland

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Une sorte de 2019 ceremony Dec. 13 at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Louisiane

COLORADO SPRINGS, Tour. (Décembre 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, Décembre 13, during a special Class of 2019 ceremony at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Louisiane.

The HOF reception is being held in conjunction with the 2020 U.S.. Essais olympiques par équipe pour la boxe et 2019 Championnats nationaux, Décembre. 7-15, au Lake Charles Civic Center. The finals of the Olympic Trials will be held Sunday, Décembre. 15, à l'hôtel Golden Nugget & Casino. 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 Foremanet “Smokin’” Joe Frazier, as well as legendary coachesAl Mitchell etRay 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) Etes-, chef d'équipe, Frazier…champs like that, it’s something for me to be with them.”

Breland, ironiquement, 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, sensationnel!  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 record, y compris 19 KO, 14 coming in the opening round. In 1982, Breland captured a gold medal at the prestigious World Championships in Munich, Allemagne, 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.

Au 1984 Jeux Olympiques, 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 etTyrell Biggs.

Breland, who completed his amateur career with an amazing 110-1 (73 KOs) record, 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, Association des anciens Etats-Unis de boxe Directeur exécutif. “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 Médaillé d'or olympiqueAndrew Maynard, three-time National AAU Coach of the Year (1972-76-77) Joe Clough, 1984 Olympic gold medalist Frank Tateet son frèreThomas, 1972 OlympienTim Dement, 2002 Or champion national GantsJaidon Codringtion, 1980 Olympic QualifierJackie Beard, 1981 Jeux olympiques juniorsGlen Modicue, four-time National championEric Kelly, 1988 Eastern Olympic Qualifier championJohn Scully, Obie Beard, Mark Lanton et laStephensbrothers –Donald, Anthony etJerry.

HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE USA BOXING ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Créé pour le champion d'une vie, relations mutuellement bénéfiques entre les Etats-Unis de boxe et ses anciens élèves, –boxeurs, fonctionnaires, les entraîneurs et les amateurs de boxe — L'Association des anciens relie générations de champions, source d'inspiration et de redonner aux futurs champions de boxe Etats-Unis Boxe, dans et hors de l'anneau.

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, y compris l'Association des anciens de boxe Etats-Unis Hall de réception Fame.

Pour adhérer à l'Association des anciens, inscrivez-vous simplement àalumni@usaboxing.org pour un $40.00 par année de cotisation. Les nouveaux membres recevront un T-shirt, porte-clés et porte-monnaie électronique.

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, grand 1992 Olympien américainVernon Forrest, currently trains another great USA Boxing alumni and 2008 médaillé de bronze olympique, 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, d'une certaine manière, 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.”

CLASSE DE 2017: The charter class was headed byMuhammad Ali etEvander Holyfield, en plus des entraîneurs vétéransRoosevelt Sanders etTom Coulter.

CLASSE DE 2018: U.S.. Médaillés par équipe olympique et monde (professionnel) championsRoy Jones, Jr., Andre Ward etClaressa Shields, ainsi que l'ancien directeur national des entraîneurs de boxe américaineEmanuel Steward et vétéran officiel de boxe américaineTom Cleary.

INFORMATIONS:

www.usaboxing.org

Gazouillement: @USABoxing, @USABoxingAlumni

Instagram: @USABoxing

Facebook: /USABoxing

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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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Une sorte de 2019 ceremony Dec. 13 at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Louisiane

COLORADO SPRINGS, Tour. (Novembre 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, Décembre 13, during a special Class of 2019 ceremony, à l'hôtel Golden Nugget & Casino in Lake Charles, Louisiane.

The HOF reception is being held in conjunction with the 2020 U.S.. Essais olympiques par équipe pour la boxe et 2019 Championnats nationaux, Décembre. 7-15, au Lake Charles Civic Center. The finals of the Olympic Trials will be held Sunday, Décembre. 15, à l'hôtel Golden Nugget & Casino. 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, “Grand” George Foreman, “Smokin'” Joe Frazier et 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: boxeur, officiel, entraîneur, administrator and, bien sûr, l'homme de coupe. “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, “Je suis devenu accro. 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 et 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, à plusieurs reprises, as a cut man.”

He was the first national official of both the Golden Gloves and Silver Gloves. Plus, he’s already been inducted in three Hall of Fames: Gants d'argent, Golden Gloves and Arkansas Sports HOF.

“Ray’s sacrifice to countless youth as a coach, mentor, l'homme de coupe, and leader throughout the amateur boxing community is inspirational,” commenté Chris Tofflemire, Association des anciens Etats-Unis de boxe Directeur exécutif. “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 83e anniversaire. 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.

“À mon âge, I’m happy to have any birthday,” Rodgers joked. “I’m hoping to live another 10-12 ans, Lord willing. It’s all in the Lord’s hands; controlling the flow of blood, bien que, is in my hands.”

Confirmed special guests include 1988 Médaillé d'or olympique Andrew Maynard, three-time National AAU Coach of the Year (1972-76-77) Joe Clough, 1984 Médaillé d'or olympique Frank Tate et son frère Thomas, 1972 Olympien Tim Dement, 2002 Or champion national Gants Jaidon Codringtion, 1980 Olympic Qualifier Jackie Beard, 1981 Jeux olympiques juniors Glen Modicue, four-time National champion Eric Kelly, 1988 Eastern Olympic Qualifier champion John Scully, Obie Beard, Mark Lanton et laStephens frères – Donald, Anthony et Jerry.


HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE USA BOXING ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Créé pour le champion d'une vie, relations mutuellement bénéfiques entre les Etats-Unis de boxe et ses anciens élèves, –boxeurs, fonctionnaires, les entraîneurs et les amateurs de boxe — L'Association des anciens relie générations de champions, source d'inspiration et de redonner aux futurs champions de boxe Etats-Unis Boxe, dans et hors de l'anneau.

L'Association des anciens de boxe Etats-Unis est ouvert à toute personne qui a un amour pour la boxe et souhaite rester en contact avec la boxe amateur. Les membres bénéficient d'un accès à une grande variété d'accueil d'événements spéciaux par l'Association des anciens, y compris l'Association des anciens de boxe Etats-Unis Hall de réception Fame.

Pour adhérer à l'Association des anciens, inscrivez-vous simplement à alumni@usaboxing.org pour un $40.00 par année cotisation. Les nouveaux membres recevront un T-shirt, porte-clés et porte-monnaie électronique.




CLASSE DE 2017: The charter class was headed by Muhammad Ali et Evander Holyfield, en plus des entraîneurs vétérans Roosevelt Sanders et Tom Coulter.

CLASSE DE 2018: U.S.. Médaillés par équipe olympique et monde (professionnel) champions Roy Jones, Jr., Andre Ward et Claressa Shields, ainsi que l'ancien directeur national des entraîneurs de boxe américaine Emanuel Steward et vétéran officiel de boxe américaine Tom Cleary.
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“Smokin’”Joe Frazier punched way into USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame

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Une sorte de 2019 ceremony Dec. 13 at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Louisiane

COLORADO SPRINGS, Tour. (Novembre 21, 2019) – One of boxing’s all-time greatest, la fin, grand“Smokin’” Joe Frazier, will be inducted posthumously into the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame, vendredi soir, Décembre 13, during a special Class of 2019 ceremony, at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Louisiane.

The HOF reception is being held in conjunction with the 2020 Essais olympiques et 2019 National Championships Dec. 7-15, at Lake Charles Civic Center. The finals of the Olympic Trials will be held Sunday, Décembre. 15, à l'hôtel Golden Nugget & Casino in Lake Charles, Louisiane. 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 ForemanetMark Breland, in addition to a pair of decorated coaches, Al Mitchell etRay 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 dit, “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, la compilation d'un 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. Dans la manche d'ouverture, Frazier knocked outGeorge Olynello (Ouganda), followed by a third-round stoppage ofAthol McQueen (Australie) in the quarterfinals. AgainstVadim Yemelyanov (Russie) dans la ronde demi-finale, 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, contreHans 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, défaisant les goûts deMuhammad Ali, Jimmy Ellis (deux fois), Bob Foster, Oscar Bonavena(deux fois), Jerry Quarry, Mathis, Doug Jones, Eddie Machen etGeorge 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 Tofflemire, Association des anciens Etats-Unis de boxe Directeur exécutif. “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 13e."

Confirmed special guests include 1988 Médaillé d'or olympiqueAndrew Maynard, three-time National AAU Coach of the Year (1972-76-77) Joe Clough, 1984 Médaillé d'or olympiqueFrank Tateet son frèreThomas, 1972 OlympienTim Dement, 2002 Or champion national GantsJaidon Codringtion, 1980 Olympic QualifierJackie Beard, 1981 Jeux olympiques juniorsGlen Modicue, four-time National championEric Kelly, 1988 Eastern Olympic Qualifier championJohn Scully, Obie Beard, Mark Lanton et laStephens brothers –Donald, Anthony etJerry.

HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE USA BOXING ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Créé pour le champion d'une vie, relations mutuellement bénéfiques entre les Etats-Unis de boxe et ses anciens élèves, –boxeurs, fonctionnaires, les entraîneurs et les amateurs de boxe — L'Association des anciens relie générations de champions, source d'inspiration et de redonner aux futurs champions de boxe Etats-Unis Boxe, dans et hors de l'anneau.

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, y compris l'Association des anciens de boxe Etats-Unis Hall de réception Fame.

Pour adhérer à l'Association des anciens, inscrivez-vous simplement àalumni@usaboxing.org pour un $40.00 par année de cotisation. Les nouveaux membres recevront un T-shirt, porte-clés et porte-monnaie électronique.

CLASSE DE 2017: The charter class was headed byMuhammad Ali etEvander Holyfield, en plus des entraîneurs vétéransRoosevelt Sanders etTom Coulter.

CLASSE DE 2018: U.S.. Médaillés par équipe olympique et monde (professionnel) championsRoy Jones, Jr., Andre Ward etClaressa Shields, ainsi que l'ancien directeur national des entraîneurs de boxe américaineEmanuel Steward et vétéran officiel de boxe américaineTom Cleary.  

INFORMATIONS:

www.usaboxing.org

Gazouillement: @USABoxing, @USABoxingAlumni

Instagram: @USABoxing

Facebook: /USABoxing

À PROPOS DE BOXE USA:  La mission des Etats-Unis de boxe est de permettre aux athlètes et aux entraîneurs des États-Unis pour atteindre l'excellence concurrentielle soutenue, développer le caractère, soutenir le sport de la boxe, et promouvoir et développer la boxe de style olympique aux Etats-Unis. La responsabilité des Etats-Unis de boxe est non seulement de produire de l'or olympique, mais aussi superviser et diriger tous les aspects de la boxe amateur aux États-Unis.

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La USA Boxing Alumni Association annonce la classe de Hall of Fame 2019

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

Lifetime Achievement Award to Sen. John McCain

Décembre. 13 reception at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Louisiane

COLORADO SPRINGS, Tour. (Novembre 4, 2019) – Olympic gold-medalists“Big” George Foreman, Mark Breland et“Smokin’” Joe Frazier head the Class of 2019 into the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame, vendredi soir, Décembre 13, at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Louisiane.

The HOF reception is being held in conjunction with the 2020 Essais olympiques et 2019 Championnats nationaux. Décembre. 7-15, at Lake Charles Civic Center. The finals Olympic Trials will be held Sunday, Décembre. 15, à l'hôtel Golden Nugget & Casino in Lake Charles, Louisiane. 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 MitchelletRay 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.”

chef d'équipe (pour: 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 (deux fois), Ken Norton, Dwight Muhammad Qawi | etMichael Moorer.

Considered one of the greatest amateur boxers of all-time, Breland (pour: 35-3-1, 25 KOs), amateur: 110-1) a remporté la médaille d'or à la 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 etLloyd Honeyghan.

The late Frazier (pour: 32-4-1, 27 KOs, amateur: 38-2), representing Philadelphia, a remporté une médaille d'or au 1964 Olympics in Japan and he was a three-time World Heavyweight Champion as a professional. Frazier’s hit list includedMuhammad Ali, Jimmy Ellis (deux fois),Bob Foster etOscar Bonavena (deux fois).

Mitchell has been in boxing for more than 60 ans, 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.. Équipe olympique, and technical advisor for the 2004 et 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 etVernon 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 etTommy 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, à la fois dans et hors de l'anneau,"commentéChris Tofflemire, Association des anciens Etats-Unis de boxe Directeur exécutif. “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 Médaillé d'or olympiqueAndrew Maynard, three-time National AAU Coach of the Year (1972-76-77) Joe Clough, 1984 Médaillé d'or olympiqueFrank Tateet son frèreThomas, 1972 OlympienTim Dement, 2002 Or champion national GantsJaidon Codringtion, 1980 Olympic QualifierJackie Beard, 1981 Jeux olympiques juniorsGlen Modicue, four-time National championEric Kelly, 1988 Eastern Olympic Qualifier championJohn Scully, Obie Beard, Mark Lanton et laStephens brothers –Donald, Anthony etJerry.

HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE USA BOXING ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Créé pour le champion d'une vie, relations mutuellement bénéfiques entre les Etats-Unis de boxe et ses anciens élèves, –boxeurs, fonctionnaires, les entraîneurs et les amateurs de boxe — L'Association des anciens relie générations de champions, source d'inspiration et de redonner aux futurs champions de boxe Etats-Unis Boxe, dans et hors de l'anneau.

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, y compris l'Association des anciens de boxe Etats-Unis Hall de réception Fame.

Pour adhérer à l'Association des anciens, inscrivez-vous simplement àalumni@usaboxing.org pour un $40.00 par année de cotisation. Les nouveaux membres recevront un T-shirt, porte-clés et porte-monnaie électronique.

CLASSE DE 2017: The charter class was headed byMuhammad Ali etEvander Holyfield, en plus des entraîneurs vétéransRoosevelt Sanders etTom Coulter.

CLASSE DE 2018: U.S.. Médaillés par équipe olympique et monde (professionnel) championsRoy Jones, Jr., Andre Ward etClaressa Shields, ainsi que l'ancien directeur national des entraîneurs de boxe américaineEmanuel Steward et vétéran officiel de boxe américaineTom Cleary. 

INFORMATIONS:

www.usaboxing.org

Gazouillement: @USABoxing, @USABoxingAlumni

Instagram: @USABoxing

Facebook: /USABoxing

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Webster décide de Riojas à Atlantic City remportée par Seldon, Ajamu, Wikins et Manzueta

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Atlantic City, New Jersey (Juin 1, 2018)–Super- Derrick Webster s'est frayé un chemin vers une décision unanime de 10 rounds contre Oscar Riojas dans l'événement principal d'une carte de cinq matchs à Le Claridge Hôtel.

 

 

 

Mis Downing Promotions a fait la promotion de l'émission de quasi-capacité.

 

 

 

Avec la victoire, Webster a remporté le titre des super-moyens des Américains continentaux de la Fédération américaine de boxe.

 

 

 

Webster était précis avec son jab, qu'il a suivi avec un travail de carrosserie solide qui a rougi les côtés de Riojas. Webster a assommé les Riojas à plusieurs reprises, mais le visiteur de Monterrey, Le Mexique a montré un bon menton et est resté debout pour le combat de dix rounds.

 

 

 

Les scores étaient tous 100-90 en faveur de Webster de Glassboro, New Jersey, qui est maintenant 26-1. Riojas est 16-10-1.

 

 

 

“C'était la boxe là-dedans. Je mets un écran. Roy Jones m'a dit de le garder longtemps, et que ce que je faisais. J'ai commencé le travail du corps un peu tard, mais le coup était ma clé. J'aurais pu faire un peu plus avec le corps, mais le jab était tout ce soir,” dit Webster.

 

 

 

“Au 1er tour, Je l'ai frappé avec une grosse main droite, mais la cloche l'a sauvé. Je l'ai bien frappé plusieurs fois. Certains gars savent comment survivre, et il est l'un d'entre eux.”

 

 

 

“Nous avons discuté avec l'USBA de la lutte pour leur titre. Cela m'amènera là où j'ai besoin d'être. Je suis prêt pour un titre mondial. J'ai dit que j'aimerais combattre George Groves ou Tyron Zuege. J'irai en Chine ou en Allemagne ou ailleurs pour combattre ces gars-là.”

 

Isiah Seldon a marqué deux renversements en route vers une décision unanime en six rounds contre Lamar Harris dans un combat de super-moyens.

 

 

 

Dans la quatrième manche, Seldon a décroché un contre-droit parfait qui a envoyé Harris sur le pont. En un tour de cinq, c'était un autre droit qui fou Harris’ le gant touche la toile une deuxième fois.

 

 

 

Seldon d'Atlantic City a remporté par des dizaines de 60-52 deux fois et 59-53 et est maintenant 12-1-1. Harris de St. Louis est 9-15-4.

 

 

 

Prince Badi Ajamu a remporté une décision unanime en huit rounds contre Edgar Perez dans un match revanche des poids cruiser. Ajamu de Camden, Le New Jersey a gagné par des dizaines de 80-72 deux fois et 79-73 pour élever sa marque à 29-4-1. Perez de Chicago est 7-25.

 

James Wilkins arrêté Joe Gbola à la fin du deuxième tour de leur combat de poids plume de quatre rounds prévu.

 

 

 

Wilkins a laissé tomber Gbolo au milieu du 2e tour, puis a frappé son adversaire pour le reste du round. Le combat a été arrêté entre les rounds.

 

 

 

Wilkins de Brooklyn, NY est 4-0 avec 4 KO. Gbolo de Newbergh, NY est 3-3-2.

 

 

 

Dans le combat d'ouverture de la soirée, Felix Manzueta arrêté Antonio Allen au deuxième tour d'un combat de poids welter prévu de quatre rounds.

 

 

 

Manzueta a frappé Allen jusqu'à ce que le combat soit arrêté à 1:17.

 

 

 

Manzueta de Douvres, Delaware est 2-0 avec les deux victoires par arrêt. Allen de Philadelphie est 0-8-1.

 

 

 

La carte a eu lieu le week-end de l'Atlantic City Hall of Fame, et des stars telles que Roy Jones Jr., Riddick Bowe, Evander Holyfield, Hector Camacho Jr., Bruce Seldon, Mark Breland, Marlon Starling, Michael Spinks et Jeff Chandler faisaient partie des dignitaires assis au bord du ring.”

 

 

 

 

Mis Downing Promotions tient à remercier ses sponsors, qui comprend le Temple de la renommée de la boxe d'Atlantic City, Le Claridge Hôtel, Centres de villégiature à Fantasea, Assurance AEI, Réponse urgente, CheveuxX, Acheter des moteurs intelligents & Gestion immobilière New Vision.

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Juin 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” Fleurs, former NYC amateur boxer Eddie Montalvo, Yvonne Benitez (Wilfred’s sister) et “Iceman” John Scully
Samedi, Juin 3, 2017 @ Monique’s Lounge in Spanish Harlem, New York City. 1 h – 7 h
181 East 108th St. Espagnol Harlem, New York 10029.
FOOD-MUSIC-FUN
$20 admission. 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, J'ai Couru “La lame” Barkley, “Poison” Jones Junior, Seamus McDonough, Dennis “Le magicien” Milton, Marlon “Magic Man” Étourneau, angel Manfredy, Israël “plutôt” Cardona, Harold “The Shadow” Chevalier, Pedro Vilella, Hector Camacho Jr. Richie “The Mountain” Lamontagne, Alfred “La glace” 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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Samedi, Mars 18, 2017
12:00 Midi (until around 3 h)
@ 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 Médaillé d'argent olympique Riddick Big Daddy Bowe, NYC Golden Gloves Champ “Poison” Jones Junior, 1984 Olympic champ Mark Breland, 1974 National Junior Olympic champ Marlon Starling, 1996 USA Olympic team captain Lawrence Clay-Bey et 1988 Champion National Golden Gloves marque “Trop de Sharp” Johnson.
At my past reunions, including the most recent one held at the Rival Boxing Store in Las Vegas on Novembre 18, we’ve had the likes of Roy Jones Jr., Alex “Le bombardier Bronx” Ramos, 1992 Olympian Montell Griffin, former three time world champions Mike McCallum and Iran Barkley, et “Le combattant” 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 nous avons eu 1984 New York City Golden Gloves 156 pound champion and runner up Dennis “Le magicien” 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 “Le bombardier Bronx” Ramos.