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2020 Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame Announcement Ceremony Photos

Photos by Anthony Saldana / NVBHOF


LAS VEGAS, NV (Mart 10, 2020) - The Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame announced its 2020 class of inductees today at the Fernando Vargas Fighting Foundation u Las Vegasu. Inductees in attendance were, 2-Time svjetski prvak Fernando Vargas, 2-Time svjetski prvak, Bones Adams, WBC Lagane Champion, Devin Haney, who was voted Fighter of the Year, Prospect of the Year, Rolando Romero, i Saalim Gonzales, father of Amateur Fighter of the Year, Rahim Gonzales. The group was introduced by NVBHOF founder, Rich Morrata, and President Michelle Corrales.


The 8th Annual Induction Weekend takes place at Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa in Las Vegas, Nevada on August 7th & 8th, 2020. Za više informacija posjetitewww.nvbhof.com

The 2020 Induction Class includes


Fernando “El Feroz” Vargas (26-5, 22 KO-a)
Clarence “Bones” Adams (44-7-4, 20 KOs)
Andre “SOG” Ward (32-0, 16 KOs)
James “Lights Out” Toney (77-10-3, 47 KOs)
Miguel Cotto (41-6, 33 KOs)
Mark “Too Sharp” Johnson (44-5-1, 28 KOs)
Julian “The Hawk” Jackson (55-6, 49 KOs)
Azumah “The Professor” Nelson (39-6-2, 28 KOs)
Danny “Little Red” Lopez (42-6, 39 KOs)
Jose Luis Castillo (66-13-1, 57 KOs)


Non-Boxer Inductees includes


Carlos Padilla
Lorenzo Fertitta
Sammy Macias
Jose Sulaiman


2019 Fighter of the Year
Devin Haney (24-0, 14 KO-a)


2019 Prospect of the Year
Rolando “Rolly” Romero (11-0, 10 KOs)


2019 Amateur of the Year
Rahim Gonzales



For more information about the event and Sponsorship Opportunities, Please Contact:


Chief Executive Officer Michelle Corrales-Lewis


Telefon: 702-3-NVBHOF (702-368-2463) E-mail: michelle@nvbhof.com

Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame Klasa 2017 Induction caps Judging career of Clark Sammartino

Oktobar. 28 u Mohegan Sun

Clark Sammartino

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (Oktobar 19, 2017, 2017) – His induction into the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame (CBHOF) u subotu noć, Oktobar 28, as part of the six-member Class of 2017, will cap the boxing career of retiring judge Clark Sammartino u 13TH godišnji CBHOF Gala večera Indukcija u Uncas dvorani na Mohegan Sun.
The other new CBHOF inductees are pioneer boxerProfessorCharles Hadley, ring physician Doktor. Tony Alessi, referee/judge Dick Flaherty, boks pisac Dan Parker and boxer/boxing contributor Hugh Devlin, Sr.
A graduate of Brown University, the now 80-year-old Sammartino has enjoyed two other careers as an oral surgeon and investment advisor at Blue Fin in Providence, in addition to his role as an international boxing judge since 1985.
I first got into boxing because Joey Angelo married my cousin,” Sammartino explained. “He fought back in the early forties. Joey fought Willie Pep twice and Sandy Saddler. That’s what got me started. We used to have the great Ponedjeljak Night Fights at Rhode Island Auditorium and I remember watching Rocky Marciano fight “Tigar” Ted Lowry there.
Because he was a successful oral surgeon, Clark could take long weekends to judge fights all over the world. His first and most memorable world title fight was Vinny Paz-Greg Haughn I. Through his long career, Sammartino judged more than 400 pro tuče, uključujući 50 major world title fights.
The list of boxers whose fights Sammartino judged reads like a Who’s Who of Boxing during the past 32 godina: Mike Tyson, Oscar de la Hoya, Evander Holyfield, Julio Cesar Chavez, Johnny Tapia, Naseem Hamed, Chris Eubank, Marco Antonio Barrera, Mark Johnson, Wayne McCullough, Wladimir Klitschko, Gennady Golovkin, Anthony Joshua, Sergey Kovalev, Bernard Hopkins, Juan Manuel Lopez, Nonito Donaire, Acelino Freitas, Ivan Calderon, Felix Trinidad, Tommy Morrison and many more.
Sammartino, who proudly says he never missed a day of work in 40 godina, has decided to retire, although he’ll remain a boxing fans for the rest of his life. “I started slowing down at my age, doing local shows and maybe three or four world title fights a year, mostly WBO and IBF,” Sammartino remarked. “I had a tough bout with pneumonia the past 5-6 months and that made working difficult.
His CBHOF induction is a fitting ending and tremendous tribute to Sammartino and his career in boxing. “I’m humbled to be inducted into the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame,” on je rekao. “This is a great way to end my career.
Limited tickets for the CBHOF 13th godišnji Gala večera Indukcija, razumno po cijeni od $90.00, are still available to purchase by calling Kim Baker u Mohegan Sun(1.860.862.7377) ili Sherman Cain na Manchester Journal Inquirer (1.800.237.3606 X321). Vrata se otvaraju u 5:30 poslije podne. I, cocktails from 6:00- poslije podne. I (cash bar), followed by a full sit-down dinner.
Idi na online www.ctboxinghof.org Za dodatne informacije o Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame, its 13th godišnji Gala večera Inductee, mogućnosti događaj sponzorstva, ili prošlosti CBHOF inductees.
O CBHOF: The Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame was founded in 2004 u čast proslave i karijere izvanrednih pojedinaca koji su uključeni u boksu. Inauguralnoj ceremoniji Indukcija & Večera je održana u 2005. Bogatu povijest boksa Connecticut-a nikada ne bi procvjetao da nije bilo za dostignuća onih sadržanih u Hall of Fame. The CBHOF’s new location is in the Sky Casino at Mohegan Sun.
Kao neprofitna organizacija, Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame je duboko posvećen čuvanje borbeni duh Connecticut uspješan kroz razne dobrotvorne priloge.

Iceman John Scully’s 6th Official Amateur Boxing Reunion


Subota, Mart 18, 2017
12:00 Podne (until around 3 pm)
@ Monique’s Lounge (aka 108 Lounge)
181 East 108th Street
East Harlem, Njujork
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, Njujork. 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 Olimpijski srebrne medalje Riddick Big Daddy Bowe, NYC Golden Gloves Champ Poison” Junior Jones, 1984 Olympic champ Mark Breland, 1974 National Junior Olympic champ Marlon Starling, 1996 USA Olympic team captain Lawrence Clay-Bey i 1988 National Golden Gloves Champion Mark “Too Sharp” Johnson.
At my past reunions, including the most recent one held at the Rival Boxing Store in Las Vegas on Novembar 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, i “The Fighterand 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 imali smo 1984 New York City Golden Gloves 156 pound champion and runner up DennisThe MagicianMilton 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.

Night With Boxing LegendsNVBHOF Charity Fundraiser Photos

NEVADA BOXING HALL OF FAME
Honoring Boxing’s History and Supporting Boxing’s Future
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LAS VEGAS, NV (Novembar 7, 2016) – Ovaj prošlosti Petak u Nevada Boxing Hall of Famehosted a Pre-Fight Fundraiser, that took place after the Manny Pacquiao vs. Jessie Vargas vaganje-u. Champs from the past and present showed up to meet and greet with fans. The event took place at Ferraro’s Italian Restaurant i Wine Bar, one of Las Vegashighly recommended restaurants. All money raised will be donated to local boxing organizations. Za više informacija posjetite www.NVBHOF.com.

Attendees Announced for Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame Pre-Fight Fundraiser

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LAS VEGAS, NV (Novembar 2, 2016)Attendees for the Novembar 4, 2016, Nevada Boxing Hall of FamePre-Fight Fundraiser, taking place after the Manny Pacquiao vs. Jessie Vargas vaganje-u, have been announced.
The Pre-Fight Night with Boxing Legends fundraiser dinner will take place at Ferraro’s Italian Restaurant i Wine Bar, located close to the Thomas & Mack Center. Ferraro’s will provide great food, cocktails & a beautiful atmosphere. Two tickets to the Manny Pacquiao vs. Jesse Vargas fight will be auctioned off at the event. All proceeds will go to help boxing organizations in Las Vegas. Don’t miss your chance to support a great cause and meet several Boxing Legends in this intimate setting.
Each ticket, po cijeni od $75 will include several selections of Ferraro’s Family Recipes of appetizers and one Beer or Wine cocktail.
Below is the list of boxing icons scheduled to present:
Badou Jack Current WBC Super-Middleweight World Champion
Joel Casamayor Former Super-Featherweight and Lightweight World Champion
Džejms “QuickTillis Former Heavyweight World Title Challenger
Mike McCallumFormer Light Middleweight, Middleweight and Light Heavyweight Champion
Shawn PorterFormer Welterweight World Champion
Layla McCarterMultiple Division Women’s World Champion
Jorge LinaresCurrent WBC/WBA Lightweight World Champion
Rances “Kid Blast” BarthelemyCurrent IBF Lightweight World Champion
Sharif “The Lion” BogereFormer Lightweight World Title Challenger
Shumenov BeibuCurrent WBA Cruiserweight World Champion
Leon SpinksFormer 2-time Heavyweight World Champion
Christy MartinFormer Women’s Super-Welterweight World Champion
Mark ‘Too Sharp’ JohnsonFormer Multiple Division World Champion
Jeremy J-Flash NicholsUndefeated Rising Start and Welterweight Sensation
Devin HaneyUndefeated Rising Star and Featherweight Sensation
Ashley TheophaneFormer Super-Lightweight World Title Challenger
Caleb “Sweet Hands” BiljkaUndefeated Rising Start and Middleweight Sensation
Kevin NewmanUndefeated Rising Start and Super-Middleweight Sensation
Mikayla NebelWomen’s Bantamweight Boxer
‘KingDavid SampleFormer Lightweight World Title Challenger
Skipper KelpFormer Welterweight World Title Contender
Tony WeeksWorld Renowned Boxing Referee
Kenny BaylessWorld Renowned Boxing Referee
Space is limited so be sure to get your tickets in advance to secure access. Please print your confirmation of purchase and bring it to the door for entry. Your purchase helps support the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame, a non-profit organization. Once your tickets are purchased, there are no refunds. All media members planning to attend please contact Jon Hait u jhshark@aol.com.
WHO: Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame, boxing champs and professionals
ŠTA: Pre-fight fundraiser after the Manny Pacquiao vs. Jesse Vargas weight-in
WHY: Fundraising event to help charitable boxing organizations
KADA: Novembar 4, 2016 iz 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
GDJE: Ferraro’s Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar
Mjesto: 4480 Paradise Rd. Las Vegas, TX 89169 +

Ulaznice $75 –

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Media Coordinator Jon Hait Chief Executive Officer Michelle Corrales-Lewis
Telefon: (702) 277-1020 Telefon: 702-3-NVBHOF (702-368-2463)

Hall of Famer Mark Johnson, usponu Dusty Harrison i bivši šampion Vincent Pettway da prisustvuju "Snap, Pucketanje i Pop "!

Baltimor, MD (Mart 18, 2015) - Boks legenda Mark "Too Sharp" Johnson, neporažena Dusty Harrison i bivši prvak u velter Vincent Pettway će prisustvovati Baltimore Boks je "Snap, Pucketanje i Pop " Subota, Mart 27.

 

Kartica se odvija na Osmoj aveniji Michael u Glen Burnie sa otvaranjem vrata na 6:30 pm a prvi zvono zakazano za 8. Ulaznice su u prodaji sada pozivom 410-375-9175 ili će Baltimoreboxing.com. Pojedinačne ulaznice kreću od $25 i VIP tablice 10 su dostupni za $500. Svi VIP ticketholders mogu uživati ​​besplatan hors d'oeurves iz 7-8 pm i najbolja mesta u kući.

 

Jedan od najvećih malih ljudi u istoriji boksa, Johnson zarobljeni IBF naslov zamajcem u 1996 by kucaju od Francisco Trejedor u prvom krugu. The Washington, DC native je nastavio da brani svoju prvenstvo sedam puta prije prelaska i osvajanje IBF super zamajcem krunu. After a pair of setbacks to future hall of famer Rafael Marquez, Johnson je postao prvi čovjek koji je pobijedio budućih zvijezda Fernando Montiel u 2003 prije nego što će se umiroviti tri godine kasnije, sa izuzetnim 44-5 rekord. Sa legendarni karijeru u knjigama, Johnson je primljen u International Boxing Hall of Fame u 2012.

 

Poznati usponu, Harrison okrenuo pro u zrelo doba 16. Nakon što je bio u centru pažnje od prvog dana,U prstenom uspjeh Harrison je podržala je hype i on je i dalje na poboljšanju svaki put kad ulazi u krug kvadrat. U svom nedavnom bout, DC osnovu Harrison je poboljšana u 25-0 i zarobljenim WBC Continental Americas Welterweight krunu od plasiravši se ispred Tommy Rainone više od deset metaka u Madison Square Garden.

 

Bori se u Baltimore, Pettway postao svjetski prvak u 1994, stopping underrated Gianfranco Rossi to win the IBF super welterweight belt. In his next match, Pettway postigao jedan od najupečatljivijih nokauta u istoriji boksa, žestoko sklanjala Simon Brown u šestoj utakmici za zadrži svoj naslov. Nakon Brown pogodio platnu, on je doslovno bacio udaraca u zraku. Na snimku se pokazalo bezbroj puta, a omiljeno je fanova boksa.

 

Pettway penzionisan 2001 sa rekord 43-7-1 sa 32 pobjeda nokautom. Last August, dobio je Murray Smith "Hard Knocks School of" nagradu za doživotno opredjeljenje za City of Baltimore.

 

"Svaki put kad možete imati dva velikana boksu i jedan od najboljih mladih boraca na jednom mjestu u jednom trenutku je nešto posebno,"Rekao je Jake Smith of Baltimore Boxing Promocije. "Vincent je bio veliki prijatelj i pristalica Baltimore Boks kao što je Mark. Poznajem Dusty jer on je klinac i ja ne sumnjam da će biti svjetski prvak u bliskoj budućnosti. "

 

Johnson, Harrison, i Pettway će biti dostupan za razgovor sa VIP ticketholders, autograme i fotografirati. Pet šampion Vinny Paz je također prisustvuje i da će razgovarati predstojećem filmu, vina kompanije i druženje sa VIP ticketholders.

 

Ova uzbudljiva večer boksa će imati četiri naslova, uključujući tuče junior srednjoj Joey "bazuka Joe" Veazey i teške Sam "Vanilla Gorilla" Prešao u mečevima za svoje divizije East Coast krunu. U undercard će imati Allen "Hampton Hammer" Burris, Courtney Hartlove, 2015 Golden Gloves Champion Tommy Coe Jr. i bivši koledž košarkaška zvijezda Stefon McCray u odvojenim borbama.

 

U saradnji sa ovom čvrstog večer tuče, Baltimore Boks je domaćin posebna 50/50 tombolu za Brooke i Nathan Fenush Scholarship Fund. Fond je nastao da pomogne Baltimore County Fire Department poručnik Paul Fenush, čija je supruga nedavno preminula.

 

Za više informacija, idite na Baltimoreboxing.com