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2020 Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame Announcement Ceremony Photos

Photos by Anthony Saldana / NVBHOF


LAS VEGAS, NV (Machi 10, 2020) - Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame announced its 2020 class of inductees today at the Fernando Vargas Fighting Foundation katika Las Vegas. Inductees in attendance were, 2-Muda Dunia Champion Fernando Vargas, 2-Muda Dunia Champion, Bones Adams, WBC Lightweight Champion, Devin Haney, who was voted Fighter of the Year, Matarajio ya Mwaka, Rolando Romero, na 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. Kwa maelezo zaidi tafadhali ziarawww.nvbhof.com

The 2020 Induction Class includes


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


2019 Fighter wa Mwaka
Devin Haney (24-0, 14 KO ya)


2019 Matarajio ya Mwaka
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


Simu: 702-3-NVBHOF (702-368-2463) Barua pepe: michelle@nvbhof.com

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

Oktoba. 28 katika Mohegan Sun

Clark Sammartino

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (Oktoba 19, 2017, 2017) – His induction into the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame (CBHOF) Jumamosi usiku, Oktoba 28, as part of the six-member Class of 2017, will cap the boxing career of retiring judge Clark Sammartino katika 13TH mwaka CBHOF Gala chakula cha jioni katika Induction Ballroom Uncas katika Mohegan Sun.
The other new CBHOF inductees are pioneer boxerProfessorCharles Hadley, ring physician Dr. Tony Alessi, referee/judge Dick Flaherty, ndondi mwandishi 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 Jumatatu 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 mapambano pro, Ikiwa ni pamoja na 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 miaka: 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 miaka, 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,” Akasema. “This is a great way to end my career.
Limited tickets for the CBHOF 13th kila mwaka Gala chakula cha jioni Induction, sababu bei katika $90.00, are still available to purchase by calling Kim Baker katika Mohegan Sun(1.860.862.7377) au Sherman Cain Manchester Journal Inquirer (1.800.237.3606 X321). Milango wazi katika 5:30 p.m. NA, cocktails from 6:00- p.m. NA (cash bar), followed by a full sit-down dinner.
Kwenda online kwa www.ctboxinghof.org kwa maelezo ya ziada kuhusu Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame, its 13th kila mwaka Gala chakula cha jioni inductee, fursa tukio udhamini, au CBHOF inductees uliopita.
KUHUSU CBHOF: The Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame was founded in 2004 kwa heshima na kusherehekea kazi ya watu bora kushiriki katika michezo ya ndondi. Induction yake ya uzinduzi Sherehe & Chakula cha jioni ulifanyika katika 2005. Tajiri ndondi historia Connecticut wa hawezi hata flourished kama si kwa mafanikio ya wale zilizopo katika Hall of Fame. The CBHOF’s new location is in the Sky Casino at Mohegan Sun.
Kama shirika lisilo la kiserikali, Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame ni undani nia ya kuweka mapigano roho ya Connecticut thriving kupitia michango mbalimbali ya hisani.

Iceman John Scully’s 6th Official Amateur Boxing Reunion


Jumamosi, Machi 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 Olimpiki medali Silver 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 na 1988 National Golden Gloves Champion Mark “Pia Sharp” Johnson.
At my past reunions, including the most recent one held at the Rival Boxing Store in Las Vegas on Novemba 18, we’ve had the likes of Roy Jones Jr., Alex “mshambuliaji Bronx” Ramos, 1992 Olympian Montell Griffin, former three time world champions Mike McCallum and Iran Barkley, na “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 “mshambuliaji Bronx” Ramos.

Night With Boxing LegendsNVBHOF Charity Fundraiser Photos

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LAS VEGAS, NV (Novemba 7, 2016) – Zamani hii Ijumaa akaonekana Nevada Boxing Hall of Famehosted a Pre-Fight Fundraiser, that took place after the Manny Pacquiao vs. Jessie Vargas kupima-katika. Champs from the past and present showed up to meet and greet with fans. The event took place at Ferraro’s Italian Restaurant na Wine Bar, one of Las Vegashighly recommended restaurants. All money raised will be donated to local boxing organizations. Kwa maelezo zaidi tafadhali ziara www.NVBHOF.com.

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

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LAS VEGAS, NV (Novemba 2, 2016)Attendees for the Novemba 4, 2016, Nevada Boxing Hall of FamePre-Fight Fundraiser, taking place after the Manny Pacquiao vs. Jessie Vargas kupima-katika, have been announced.
The Pre-Fight Night with Boxing Legends fundraiser dinner will take place at Ferraro’s Italian Restaurant na 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, bei saa $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 “Kid mlipuko” BarthelemyCurrent IBF Lightweight World Champion
Sharif “Simba” 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
Kalebu “Mikono Sweet” PlantUndefeated 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 katika jhshark@aol.com.
WHO: Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame, boxing champs and professionals
NINI: Pre-fight fundraiser after the Manny Pacquiao vs. Jesse Vargas weight-in
WHY: Fundraising event to help charitable boxing organizations
WAKATI: Novemba 4, 2016 kutoka 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
WAPI: Ferraro’s Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar
Location: 4480 Paradise Rd. Las Vegas, TX 89169 +

Tiketi $75 –

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Media Coordinator Jon Hait Chief Executive Officer Michelle Corrales-Lewis
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Hall ya Famer Mark Johnson, kupanda kwa nyota Dusty Harrison na bingwa wa zamani Vincent Pettway kuhudhuria "Snap, Alika na pop "!

Baltimore, MD (Machi 18, 2015) - Boxing legend Mark "Too Sharp" Johnson, undefeated Dusty Harrison na bingwa wa zamani wa welterweight Vincent Pettway watahudhuria Baltimore Boxing ya "Snap, Alika na pop " Jumamosi, Machi 27.

 

kadi hufanyika katika Michael Nane Avenue katika Glen Burnie na milango kufungua katika 6:30 pm na kengele ya kwanza imepangwa kwa ajili ya 8. Tiketi ni juu ya kuuza sasa kwa kupiga 410-375-9175 au kwenda Baltimoreboxing.com. Tiketi ya mtu binafsi kuanza saa $25 na meza VIP ya 10 zinapatikana kwa $500. Ticketholders wote VIP unaweza kufurahia bure hors d'oeurves kutoka 7-8 pm na viti bora katika nyumba.

 

Mmoja wa watu mkubwa kidogo katika historia ya ndondi, Johnson alitekwa IBF flyweight cheo katika 1996 na kugonga nje Francisco Trejedor katika raundi ya kwanza. Washington, DC asili aliendelea kutetea ubingwa chake mara saba kabla ya kuhamia juu na kushinda IBF super flyweight taji. After a pair of setbacks to future hall of famer Rafael Marquez, Johnson akawa mtu wa kwanza kumpiga nyota baadaye Fernando Montiel katika 2003 kabla ya kustaafu miaka mitatu baadaye na bora 44-5 rekodi. Na kazi hadithi katika vitabu, Johnson aliingizwa kwa International Boxing Hall of Fame katika 2012.

 

nyota maalumu kupanda, Harrison akageuka pro katika umri muafaka ya 16. Baada ya kuwa katika limelight kutoka siku moja,Harrison katika-pete mafanikio imesaidia Hype na anaendelea kuboresha kila wakati anapoingia mduara squared. Katika bout yake ya hivi karibuni, Harrison DC misingi kuboreshwa kwa 25-0 na alitekwa taji WBC Bara Amerika welterweight na kuwashinda Tommy Rainone zaidi ya kumi raundi Madison Square Garden.

 

Kupambana na nje ya Baltimore, Pettway akawa bingwa wa dunia katika 1994, stopping underrated Gianfranco Rossi to win the IBF super welterweight belt. In his next match, Pettway alifunga moja ya knockouts kukumbukwa katika historia ya ndondi, viciously acheni Simon Brown katika raundi ya sita ya kuhifadhi jina lake. Baada Brown kugonga canvas, yeye literally kurusha makonde katika hewa. replay imeonekana mara isitoshe na ni favorite ya ndondi mashabiki.

 

Pettway wastaafu katika 2001 na rekodi ya 43-7-1 na 32 mafanikio na mtoano. Agosti iliyopita, alipokea Murray Smith "Shule ya Hard Knocks" tuzo kwa ajili ya ahadi yake ya maisha yote kwa City of Baltimore.

 

"Wakati wowote unaweza kuwa mbili ndondi greats na moja ya bora wapiganaji vijana katika sehemu moja kwa wakati mmoja ni kitu maalum,"Alisema Jake Smith of Baltimore Boxing Promotions. "Vincent imekuwa rafiki mkubwa na msaidizi wa Baltimore Boxing kama ni Mark. Nimekuwa inayojulikana Dusty tangu yeye mtoto na mimi sina shaka kwamba yeye itabidi kuwa bingwa wa dunia katika siku za usoni. "

 

Johnson, Harrison, na Pettway itakuwa inapatikana kwa kuzungumza na VIP ticketholders, ishara autographs na kuchukua picha. Tano wakati bingwa Vinny Paz pia kuhudhuria na itakuwa kujadili filamu yake ujao, mvinyo kampuni na kutumia muda na VIP ticketholders.

 

Hii jioni ya kusisimua ya ndondi itakuwa na mapambano nne cheo ikiwa ni pamoja na junior middleweight Joey "Bazooka Joe" Veazey na Heavyweight Sam "Vanilla Gorilla" walivuka katika mechi kwa ajili ya mgawanyo wao East Coast taji. undercard kipengele Allen "Hampton Nyundo" Burris, Courtney Hartlove, 2015 Golden kinga Champion Tommy Coe Jr. na nyota wa zamani chuo mpira wa kikapu Stefon McCray katika vipindi tofauti.

 

Kwa kushirikiana na jioni hii imara ya mapambano, Baltimore Boxing ni mwenyeji maalum 50/50 bahati nasibu kwa ajili ya Brooke na Nathan Fenush Scholarship Fund. mfuko iliundwa kusaidia Baltimore County Fire Idara Luteni Paul Fenush, ambaye mke hivi karibuni kupita mbali.

 

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