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2020 Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame Announcement Ceremony Photos

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 ku Las Vegas. Inductees in attendance were, 2-Time World Ngwazi Fernando Vargas, 2-Time World Ngwazi, Bones Adams, WBC opepuka Ngwazi, Devin Haney, who was voted Fighter of the Year, Chiyembekezo pa Chaka, Rolando Romero, ndipo 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. Kuti mudziwe zambiri chonde pitaniwww.nvbhof.com

The 2020 Induction Class includes


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


Non-Boxer Inductees includes


Carlos Padilla
Lorenzo Fertitta
Sammy Macias
Jose Sulaiman


2019 Wankhondo pa Chaka
Devin Haney (24-0, 14 KO a)


2019 Chiyembekezo pa Chaka
Rolando “Rolly” Romero (11-0, 10 Ko)


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

Connecticut nkhonya Hall Omveka Maphunziro a 2017 Induction caps Judging career of Clark Sammartino

Oct. 28 pa Mohegan Sun

Clark Sammartino

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (October 19, 2017, 2017) – His induction into the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame (CBHOF) lachiwelu usiku, October 28, as part of the six-member Class of 2017, will cap the boxing career of retiring judge Clark Sammartino pa 13TH pachaka CBHOF Gala kupatsidwa ulemu chakudya mu Uncas ndinkakonda pa Mohegan Sun.
The other new CBHOF inductees are pioneer boxerProfessorCharles Hadley, ring physician Dr. Tony Alessi, referee/judge Dick Flaherty, nkhonya wolemba 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 “Kambuku” 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 ovomereza ndewu, kuphatikizapo 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 Zaka: Mike Tyson, Oscar de A 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 Zaka, 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,” Iye anati. “This is a great way to end my career.
Limited tickets for the CBHOF 13TH pachaka Gala kupatsidwa ulemu chakudya, kunena wogulira pa $90.00, are still available to purchase by calling Kim Baker pa Mohegan Sun(1.860.862.7377) kapena Sherman Kaini pa Manchester Journal wofunsayo (1.800.237.3606 X321). Zitseko pa 5:30 p.m. AND, cocktails from 6:00- p.m. AND (cash bar), followed by a full sit-down dinner.
Intaneti kuti www.ctboxinghof.org pakuti zina zokhudza Connecticut nkhonya Hall Omveka, its 13TH pachaka Gala Inductee chakudya, chochitika zothandizira mipata, kapena kale CBHOF inductees.
ZOKHUDZA CBHOF: The Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame was founded in 2004 kulemekeza ndi kukondwerera ntchito za kwambiri anthu amene masewera a nkhonya. Zake wofika kupatsidwa ulemu Mwambo & Chakudya unachitikira 2005. Connecticut a wolemera nkhonya mbiri sakanatha asangalala Ngati sikudali kwa anakwaniritsa anthu enshrined mu Hall Omveka. The CBHOF’s new location is in the Sky Casino at Mohegan Sun.
Lomwe si phindu gulu, ndi Connecticut nkhonya Hall Omveka kwambiri anachita kusunga nkhondo mzimu wa Connecticut kunapezeka zosiyanasiyana zothandiza osowa.

Iceman John Scully’s 6th Official Amateur Boxing Reunion


Loweruka, March 18, 2017
12:00 Masana (until around 3 madzulo)
@ 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 Olympic Silver 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 Lawrence Clay-Bey ndipo 1988 National Golden Gloves Champion Mark “Ifenso akuthwa” 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 yoponya mabomba Bronx” Ramos, 1992 Olympian Montell Griffin, former three time world champions Mike McCallum and Iran Barkley, ndipo “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 we had 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 yoponya mabomba Bronx” Ramos.

Night With Boxing LegendsNVBHOF Charity Fundraiser Photos

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Las Vegas, NV (November 7, 2016) – Izi m'mbuyomu Friday ndi Nevada Boxing Hall of Famehosted a Pre-Fight Fundraiser, that took place after the Manny Pacquiao vs. Jessie Vargas kulemera-mu. Champs from the past and present showed up to meet and greet with fans. The event took place at Ferraro’s Italian Restaurant ndipo Wine Bar, one of Las Vegashighly recommended restaurants. All money raised will be donated to local boxing organizations. Kuti mudziwe zambiri chonde pitani www.NVBHOF.com.

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

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Las Vegas, NV (November 2, 2016)Attendees for the November 4, 2016, Nevada Boxing Hall of FamePre-Fight Fundraiser, taking place after the Manny Pacquiao vs. Jessie Vargas kulemera-mu, have been announced.
The Pre-Fight Night with Boxing Legends fundraiser dinner will take place at Ferraro’s Italian Restaurant ndipo 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, wogulira pa $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
James “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 “Mwana kuphulika” BarthelemyCurrent IBF Lightweight World Champion
Sharif “Mkango” 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 “Lokoma Manja” ChomeraUndefeated 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 MasabataWorld 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 pa jhshark@aol.com.
WHO: Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame, boxing champs and professionals
CHANI: Pre-fight fundraiser after the Manny Pacquiao vs. Jesse Vargas weight-in
WHY: Fundraising event to help charitable boxing organizations
LITI: November 4, 2016 kuchokera 6:00 madzulo – 10:00 madzulo
KUMENE: Ferraro’s Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar
Location: 4480 Paradise Rd. Las Vegas, TX 89169 +

Matikiti $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)

Hall ya Famer Mark Johnson, kukwera nyenyezi yafumbi Harrison ndi kale ngwazi Vincent Pettway kupezeka "chithunzithunzi, Crackle ndi Pop "!

Baltimore, MD (March 18, 2015) - Maseŵera a nkhonya nthano Mark "Kalanga akuthwa" Johnson, undefeated yafumbi Harrison ndi kale welterweight ngwazi Vincent Pettway Muitana Baltimore Maseŵera a nkhonya za "chithunzithunzi, Crackle ndi Pop " Loweruka, March 27.

 

Khadi zikuchitika pa Michael wa Eighth Avenue ku Glen Burnie ndi zitseko kutsegula pa 6:30 madzulo ndipo woyamba belu abalewo anakonza zoti 8. Matikiti ali pa malonda tsopano powatchula 410-375-9175 kapena kupita ku Baltimoreboxing.com. Munthu matikiti kuyamba pa $25 ndipo VIP matebulo 10 ziti zomwe $500. Onse VIP ticketholders asangalale ufulu hors d'oeurves kuchokera 7-8 madzulo ndi bwino mipando m'nyumba.

 

Chimodzi mwa zinthu pang'ono anthu masewerawa mbiri, Johnson analanda IBF flyweight udindo mu 1996 ndi kugogoda kunja Francisco Trejedor mu woyamba wozungulira. The Washington, DC mbadwa anapitiriza kuteteza ake Championship kasanu pamaso kusunthira mmwamba ndi kupambana IBF wapamwamba flyweight korona. After a pair of setbacks to future hall of famer Rafael Marquez, Johnson anakhala munthu woyamba kumenya m'tsogolo nyenyezi Fernando Montiel mu 2003 pamaso retiring patatha zaka zitatu ndi katswiri 44-5 mbiri. Ndi lodziwika bwino ntchito m'mabuku, Johnson yemwe amatengedwa lina Maseŵera a nkhonya Hall Omveka mu 2012.

 

A odziwika bwino kukwera nyenyezi, Harrison anatembenuka ovomereza pa kucha zaka 16. Popeza zoonekera tsiku limodzi,Harrison a mu-mphete bwino anathandiza pa kukomeza ndipo akupitiriza bwino nthawi iliyonse akulowa lofanana mbali bwalo. Mu kwambiri posachedwapa bout, ndi DC zochokera Harrison bwino kuti 25-0 ndi kulanda WBC Continental America Welterweight korona ndi besting Tommy Rainone khumi zipolopolo pa Madison lalikulu Garden.

 

Kulimbana kuchokera Baltimore, Pettway anakhala dziko ngwazi mu 1994, stopping underrated Gianfranco Rossi to win the IBF super welterweight belt. In his next match, Pettway yagoletsa kwambiri wosaiwalika knockouts masewerawa mbiri, mwankhanza kuchotsa Simon Brown wa chisanu ndi kuzungulira kukumbukira ake udindo. Pambuyo Brown anagunda lona, iye kwenikweni anaponya nkhonya pa mlengalenga. The kumangokumbukira taphunzira kale m'mabanja ambiri ndipo amakonda nkhonya kwa mafani.

 

Pettway anapuma mu 2001 nkhani za 43-7-1 ndi 32 yapambana ndi knockout. Last August, iye analandira Murray Smith "Sukulu ya Wobvuta agogoda" mphoto yake moyo kudzipereka kwa City wa Baltimore.

 

"Nthawi iliyonse mungathe awiri nkhonya greats ndi imodzi yabwino ana omenyana mu malo amodzi nthawi imodzi chinthu china chapadera,"Anati Jake Smith wa Baltimore Maseŵera a nkhonya Zokwezedwa. "Vincent yathandiza kwambiri bwenzi ndi kutsatira za Baltimore Maseŵera a nkhonya monga Mark. Ine ndamudziwa yafumbi popeza iye ndi mwana ndipo ine mosakayikira kuti iye adzakhala dziko ngwazi posachedwapa. "

 

Johnson, Harrison, ndipo Pettway lidzakhala lilipo kucheza ndi VIP ticketholders, kusaina autographs ndi kutenga zithunzi. Asanu nthawi ngwazi Vinny Paz amadziwikanso kupezeka ndipo adzakhala akukambirana ake wotsatira kuti filimu, vinyo kampani ndi kukhala nayo nthawi ndi VIP ticketholders.

 

Izi zosangalatsa madzulo a nkhonya adzakhala ndi anayi udindo ndewu kuphatikizapo juniyo middleweight Joey "Bazooka Joe" Veazey ndi heavyweight Sam "vanila nyani" anawoloka mu mpikisano chifukwa kugawikana wa East Coast korona. The undercard adzakhala zimaonetseratu Allen "The Hampton Hammer" Burris, Courtney Hartlove, 2015 Golden Magolovesi Ngwazi Tommy Coe Jr. ndi kale koleji mpira nyenyezi Stefon McCray mu osiyana mwauchidakwa.

 

Mwa kugwirizana ndi olimba madzulo ndewu, Baltimore Maseŵera a nkhonya ikuchita wapadera 50/50 raffle kwa Brooke ndi Nathan Fenush Akatswiri Fund. The thumba analengedwa kuthandiza Baltimore County Moto Dipatimenti Lieutenant Paul Fenush, amene mkazi posachedwapa zapita.

 

Kuti mudziwe zambiri, kupita Baltimoreboxing.com