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2020 Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame Announcement Ceremony Photos

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Photos by Anthony Saldana / NVBHOF


Las Vegas, NV (March 10, 2020) - The Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame announced its 2020 class of inductees today at the Fernando Vargas Fighting Foundation in Las Vegas. Inductees in attendance were, 2-Time World Champion Vargas fernando, 2-Time World Champion, ossa Adams, WBC Lightweight Champion, Devin Haney, who was voted Fighter of the Year, Exspectatio anni, Rolando Romero, atque 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. Pro magis notitia placere visitabowww.nvbhof.com

The 2020 Induction Class includes


Fernando “El Feroz” Vargas (26-5, 22 KO scriptor)
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


Vivamus Padilla
Lorenzo Fertitta
Sammy Macias
Jose Sulaiman


2019 Pugnatore Anni
Devin Haney (24-0, 14 KO scriptor)


2019 Exspectatio anni
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


Phone: 702-3-NVBHOF (702-368-2463) Email: michelle@nvbhof.com

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Connecticut pugilatu Hall de Fama de Class 2017 Induction caps Judging career of Clark Sammartino

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Oct. 28 at Mohegan Sun

Clark Sammartino

Uncasville, Conn. (October 19, 2017, 2017) – His induction into the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame (CBHOF) on Saturday nox, October 28, as part of the six-member Class of 2017, will cap the boxing career of retiring judge Clark Sammartino at 13TH annua CBHOF Gala Induction Prandium in Uncas Ballroom at Mohegan Sun.
The other new CBHOF inductees are pioneer boxer “Professor” Charles Hadley, ring physician Dr. Tony Alessi, referee/judge Dick Flaherty, caestu writer 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 Monday Night Fights at Rhode Island Auditorium and I remember watching Rocky Marciano fight “Tiger” 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 pugnat, including 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 annis: Mike Tyson, Oscar de la Hoya, Evander Holyfield, Julio Cesar Chavez, Johnny Tapia, Naseem Hamed, Chris Eubank, Marco Antonio Barrera, Marcus 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 annis, 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,” dixit. “This is a great way to end my career.”
Limited tickets for the CBHOF 13th annua Gala Induction Prandium, rationabiliter pretium at $90.00, are still available to purchase by calling Kim Baker at Mohegan Sun(1.860.862.7377) aut Sherman Cain ad Manchester Journal Inquirer (1.800.237.3606 X321). At ianuae 5:30 p.m. ATQUE, cocktails from 6:00- p.m. ATQUE (cash bar), followed by a full sit-down dinner.
Go online to www.ctboxinghof.org Vivamus Connecticut addito informationem de curia Fame, its 13th annua Gala Inductee Prandium, event sponsorship occasiones, vel praeteritum CBHOF inductionibus.
ABOUT CBHOF: The Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame was founded in 2004 de honoribus et laudibus gestas ludos excellentes involvit pugilatum. Inductio ejus medica inauguralis Ceremony & Factum esset prandium tenuit in 2005. Connecticut dives caestu historia numquam viguit si non esset illud pro rebus gestis eorum non inelegans inclusa est in Hall de Fama. The CBHOF’s new location is in the Sky Casino at Mohegan Sun.
Ut a non-lucrum organizatione, Fama est atrium interius Connecticut Pugilatu proelium facere praecepta caritatis primitias spiritus variis sime Connecticut.
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Iceman John Scully’s 6th Official Amateur Boxing Reunion

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Saturday, March 18, 2017
12:00 Noon (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 Olympiae Argentum medalist 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 Laurentius Clay-Bey atque 1988 National Golden Gloves Champion Mark “Aut nimis acres” 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 “Et Bronx imperium!” Ramos, 1992 Olympian Montell Griffin, former three time world champions Mike McCallum and Iran Barkley, atque “The Fighter” 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 we had 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 “Et Bronx imperium!” Ramos.
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“Night With Boxing Legends” NVBHOF Charity Fundraiser Photos

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NEVADA BOXING HALL OF FAME
“Honoring Boxing’s History and Supporting Boxing’s Future”
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Las Vegas, NV (November 7, 2016) – Hoc praeterito Friday autem “Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame” hosted a Pre-Fight Fundraiser, that took place after the Manny Pacquiao vs. Vargas Jessie ponderemus-in. Champs from the past and present showed up to meet and greet with fans. The event took place at Ferraro’s Italian Restaurant atque Wine Bar, one of Las Vegas’ highly recommended restaurants. All money raised will be donated to local boxing organizations. Pro magis notitia placere visitabo www.NVBHOF.com.
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Attendees Announced for Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame Pre-Fight Fundraiser

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“Night With Boxing Legends” NVBHOF Charity Fundraiser
Las Vegas, NV (November 2, 2016) – Attendees for the November 4, 2016, “Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame” Pre-Fight Fundraiser, taking place after the Manny Pacquiao vs. Vargas Jessie ponderemus-in, have been announced.
The Pre-Fight “Night with Boxing Legends” fundraiser dinner will take place at Ferraro’s Italian Restaurant atque 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, pretium at $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:
Jack Badou – Current WBC Super-Middleweight World Champion
Joel Casamayor – Former Super-Featherweight and Lightweight World Champion
James “Quick” Tillis – Former Heavyweight World Title Challenger
Mike McCallum – Former Light Middleweight, Middleweight and Light Heavyweight Champion
Shawn Porter – Former Welterweight World Champion
Layla McCarter – Multiple Division Women’s World Champion
Jorge Linares – Current WBC/WBA Lightweight World Champion
Rances “Kid Blast” Barthelemy – Current IBF Lightweight World Champion
Sharif “Leonis” Bogere – Former Lightweight World Title Challenger
Shumenov Beibu – Current WBA Cruiserweight World Champion
Leon Spinks – Former 2-time Heavyweight World Champion
Christy Martin – Former Women’s Super-Welterweight World Champion
Mark ‘Too Sharp’ Johnson – Former Multiple Division World Champion
Jeremy J-Flash Nichols – Undefeated Rising Start and Welterweight Sensation
Devin Haney – Undefeated Rising Star and Featherweight Sensation
Ashley Theophane – Former Super-Lightweight World Title Challenger
Caleb “Dulcis Manibus” Planta – Undefeated Rising Start and Middleweight Sensation
Kevin Newman – Undefeated Rising Start and Super-Middleweight Sensation
Mikayla Nebel – Women’s Bantamweight Boxer
‘King’ David Sample – Former Lightweight World Title Challenger
Skipper Kelp – Former Welterweight World Title Contender
Tony hebdomadarum – World Renowned Boxing Referee
Kenny Bayless – World 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 at jhshark@aol.com.
QUI: Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame, boxing champs and professionals
QUALIS: Pre-fight fundraiser after the Manny Pacquiao vs. Jesse Vargas weight-in
WHY: Fundraising event to help charitable boxing organizations
POSTQUAM: November 4, 2016 ex 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
UBI: Ferraro’s Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar
Location: 4480 Paradise Rd. Las Vegas, TX 89169 +

Tesseras $75 –

For Media Credentials Contact: For Information And Sponsorship Opportunities Contact:
Media Coordinator Jon Hait Chief Executive Officer Michelle Corrales-Lewis
Phone: (702) 277-1020 Phone: 702-3-NVBHOF (702-368-2463)
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Famer Hall of Mark Johnson, et priore stella athleta ortu Dusty Harrison Vincent Pettway intendere "Snap, Fragilis et Pop "!

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Baltimore, MD (March 18, 2015) - Mark Boxing legend, "Nimium Sharp" Johnson, Invictus ergo et prioris Dusty Harrison welterweight fortissimus Vincent Pettway attendat Baltimore Pugilatu '"Snap, Fragilis et Pop " Saturday, March 27.

 

Card De Octava fit Michael Avenue in Glen apertis ostiis ad Burnie 6:30 pm et primum bell scheduled 8. Nullam nunc venalium vocando sunt 410-375-9175 aut ad Baltimoreboxing.com. Individual tincidunt turpis at $25 et VIP tabulas 10 prompta $500. Omnes frui posse liberam submergunt, d'oeurves a VIP ticketholders 7-8 pm et in primis cathedris sedere in templo.

 

Unus ex maximis historiae homunciones aptior, Johnson cepit IBF flyweight in titulum 1996 Pulsatis in primo circuitu de Francisco Trejedor. The London, DC abiit in patriam suam tueri patrocinium septies IBF sursum moveatur, et spuria vitulamina non dabunt, super verticem flyweight. Post par incommodis futurae aulae famosae Rafael Marquez, Factus est primus homo Johnson percutere stella Fernando Montiel in futuro 2003 triennio ante cubitum cum egregius 44-5 record. Cum in libris fabulam enarravit, Fama in curia sublata Johnson Internationalis Pugilatu 2012.

 

A puteus-notus ortu stella,, Pro Harrison conversus ad uirilem aetatem 16. Eo quod in unum diem a lectus,Cicero 's-anulum in successus sustinuit hype et pergit emendare omne tempus, quando ingressurus est circulus quadrata. In his recentioribus bout, ex DC ad praesidium in melius 25-0 et cepit WBC Continental Americas Welterweight corona per besting Tommy Rainone super decem rounds ad Madison Square Garden.

 

Pugnans de Baltimore, Factus est mundi fortissimus in Pettway 1994, intermissione otiosorum Ioannis Francisci de IBF super welterweight cingulum vincere. In his proximus par, Pettway laceratum unum ex maxime memorabile in caestu historia knockouts, vitiose deponentes Simon Brown in sexta per suam retinere title. Post Brown ledo canvas, ad litteram, misit ad eum pugnis aerem. In replay milliens et ostensum est ventus Pugilatu fans.

 

Secessit in Pettway 2001 cum recordum 43-7-1 apud 32 uincit a knockout. Ultima Augusti, Moravius ​​accepit Smith "scholam Qvaerenda" consideraverit ad perpetuam obligationem ad civitatem Londini.

 

"Quisque tempus caestu potes duo magni et pugnatores optimi adulescentis in unum, quandoque est speciale,"Inquit Smith Jake de Baltimore Boxing Promotions. "Vincentium fuit magnus, et ut Marcus Baltimorensis Pugilatu. Quia ipse novi Pulverulenta hedum ut mihi dubium non erit, et in proximo mundi fortissimus. "

 

Johnson, Praesidium, et Pettway erit praesto ad chat cum VIP ticketholders, sign autographs, et capere photos. Quinque tempore pugilem Vinny Paz etiam et attendentes his tractare elit Praesent, vinum et sumptibus tempore cum turba VIP ticketholders.

 

Hoc vesperum excitando title pugilatum luctamina possidet habebit quattuor junior middleweight Joey "Joe Bazooka" Veazey et heavyweight Sam "Vanilla Gorilla" Crossed in eorum matches division orientali coronam scriptor. In pluma undercard Allen "The Hampton Malleus" Burris, Courtney Hartlove, 2015 Aurea caestus Champion Tommy Coe Jr. et illud collegium basketball stella in singulis daret Stefon McCray.

 

In hac societate solidum vesperam pugnat, Boxing Baltimore obnoxius est speciale 50/50 raffle et Nathan ad Brooke Fenush Vestibulum Fund. Institutum, Quod creatus sit, adiuvare Baltimore Department Comitatu prorex Paulus Fenush, cuius modo defuncta est.

 

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