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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-Isikhathi World Champion Fernando Vargas, 2-Isikhathi World Champion, Bones Adams, WBC Esilula Champion, Devin Haney, who was voted Fighter of the Year, Prospect of the Year, Rolando Romero, futhi 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. Ukuze uthole ukwaziswa okwengeziwe sicela uvakashelewww.nvbhof.com

The 2020 Induction Class includes


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


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


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

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Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame Class of 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) ngomgqibelo ebusuku, October 28, as part of the six-member Class of 2017, will cap the boxing career of retiring judge Clark Sammartino at 13TH wonyaka CBHOF Gala lokungeniswa Dinner in the Ballroom Uncas at Mohegan Sun.
The other new CBHOF inductees are pioneer boxer “Professor” Charles Hadley, ring physician Dr. Tony Alessi, referee/judge Dick Flaherty, boxing umlobi 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 kuvelaphi ukulwa pro, okubala 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 Eminyakeni: 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 Eminyakeni, 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,” uthe. “This is a great way to end my career.”
Limited tickets for the CBHOF 13th wonyaka Gala lokungeniswa Dinner, okunengqondo ontengo yakhe yayinqunyiwe at $90.00, are still available to purchase by calling Kim Baker at Mohegan Sun(1.860.862.7377) noma Sherman uKhayini at the Manchester Journal obuzayo (1.800.237.3606 X321). Doors evulekile at 5:30 p.m. KANYE, cocktails from 6:00- p.m. KANYE (cash bar), followed by a full sit-down dinner.
Hamba online ku www.ctboxinghof.org ngoba ulwazi olwengeziwe mayelana Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame, its 13th wonyaka Gala Inductee Dinner, amathuba umcimbi uxhaso, noma esidlule CBHOF inductees.
MAYELANA CBHOF: The Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame was founded in 2004 ukumdumisa futhi ukugubha zemisebenzi abantu ezivelele ezihilelekile mdlalo isibhakela. Lokungeniswa Ceremony Its mcimbi & Dinner owawuse 2005. Rich boxing umlando Connecticut sika ayengasoze yanda uma belingekho ipumelelo labo livikeleke the Hall of Fame. The CBHOF’s new location is in the Sky Casino at Mohegan Sun.
Njengoba inhlangano non-profit, the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame kuyinto kakhulu izinikele ngokugcina umoya ukulwa of Connecticut ziyachuma ngokusebenzisa iminikelo ehlukahlukene yesihle.
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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, I-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, I-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 UMarlon Starling, 1996 USA Olympic team captain Lawrence Clay-Bey futhi 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 November 18, we’ve had the likes of Roy Jones Jr., Alex “I Bronx Bomber” Ramos, 1992 Olympian Montell Griffin, former three time world champions Mike McCallum and Iran Barkley, futhi “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 “I Bronx Bomber” 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) – Lokhu esidlule Friday the “Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame” hosted a Pre-Fight Fundraiser, that took place after the Manny Pacquiao vs. Jessie Vargas nesisindo-in. Champs from the past and present showed up to meet and greet with fans. The event took place at Ferraro’s Italian Restaurant futhi Wine Bar, one of Las Vegas’ highly recommended restaurants. All money raised will be donated to local boxing organizations. Ukuze uthole ukwaziswa okwengeziwe sicela uvakashele 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. Jessie Vargas nesisindo-in, have been announced.
The Pre-Fight “Night with Boxing Legends” fundraiser dinner will take place at Ferraro’s Italian Restaurant futhi 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, ontengo yakhe yayinqunyiwe 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:
Badou Jack – 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 “Blast Kid” Barthelemy – Current IBF Lightweight World Champion
Sharif “The Lion” 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 “Hands Sweet” Plant – 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
Weeks Tony – 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.
WHO: Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame, boxing champs and professionals
INI: Pre-fight fundraiser after the Manny Pacquiao vs. Jesse Vargas weight-in
WHY: Fundraising event to help charitable boxing organizations
NINI: November 4, 2016 kusukela 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
LAPHO: Ferraro’s Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar
Indawo: 4480 Paradise Rd. Las Vegas, TX 89169 +

Amathikithi $75 –

For Media Credentials Contact: For Information And Sponsorship Opportunities Contact:
Media Coordinator Jon Hait Chief Executive Officer Michelle Corrales-Lewis
Hambayo: (702) 277-1020 Hambayo: 702-3-NVBHOF (702-368-2463)
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Hall of Famer Mark Johnson, ekuphumeni star Dusty Harrison and iqhawe zangaphambili Vincent Pettway ukuya "Snap, IMDb and Pop "!

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Baltimore, MD (March 18, 2015) - Boxing legend Mark "Too Sharp" Johnson, Ezingakanqotshwa Dusty Harrison and zangaphambili welterweight iqhawe Vincent Pettway uzohambela Baltimore Boxing sika "Snap, IMDb and Pop " Saturday, March 27.

 

The ikhadi kwenzeka Michael Yesishiyagalombili Avenue in Glen Burnie ngezivalo okuvula at 6:30 pm futhi insimbi yokuqala ihlelelwe 8. Amathikithi on ukudayiswa manje ngokumemeza 410-375-9175 noma uya Baltimoreboxing.com. Amathikithi Individual uqale at $25 futhi VIP namatafula 10 iyatholakala $500. Zonke ticketholders VIP zijabulela khulula Hors d'oeurves kusuka 7-8 pm futhi izihlalo ezingcono in the house.

 

Omunye omkhulu kunabo omncane boxing umlando, Johnson athumba IBF flyweight isihloko in 1996 yikutsheyelela out Francisco Trejedor in the umzuliswano wokuqala. The Washington, DC bomdabu waqhubeka ukuvikela ubuqhawe bakhe izikhathi eziyisikhombisa ngaphambi kokudlulela up and iwina IBF super flyweight umqhele. After a pair of setbacks to future hall of famer Rafael Marquez, Johnson waba umuntu wokuqala ukushaya star esizayo Fernando Montiel in 2003 ngaphambi kokuyolala kweminyaka emithathu kamuva waba 44-5 irekhodi. With a career edumile ezincwadini, Johnson owayebuthelwa ukuba International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2012.

 

A inkanyezi owaziwa ekuphumeni, UHarrison waphenduka pro eneminyaka engu oluvuthiwe 16. Njengoba kwase ebukisa kusukela ngosuku olulodwa,E-ring impumelelo Harrison liye lasekela hype futhi uyaqhubeka ngcono njalo engena circle squared. In iziqubu yakhe yakamuva, the Harrison DC esekelwe ngcono 25-0 futhi athumba umqhele WBC Continental Americas Welterweight by besting Tommy Rainone emahlandla kuka eziyishumi at Madison Square Garden.

 

Ukulwa out of the Baltimore, Pettway waba iqhawe somhlaba in 1994, stopping underrated Gianfranco Rossi to win the IBF super welterweight belt. In his next match, Pettway amaphuzu omunye knockouts esimnandi kakhulu ekushayeni isibhakela emlandweni, ngonya lahlani Simon Brown in the round yesithupha, yigcine isihloko sakhe. Emva Brown hit the ngendwangu, yena ngokoqobo waphonsa punches at the air. The replay esiye izikhathi ezingenakubalwa futhi intandokazi boxing fans.

 

Pettway umhlalaphansi 2001 nge irekhodi 43-7-1 kanye 32 kwi by Knockout. August Last, wathola Murray Smith "School of Hard sidilize" umklomelo ngokuzimisela sokuphila kwakhe ukuze City of Baltimore.

 

"Noma nini ungaba greats boxing ezimbili futhi omunye the best amasosha abasha endaweni eyodwa ngesikhathi esisodwa okuthile okukhethekile,"Kusho Jake Smith of Baltimore Boxing Promotions. "UVincent bekulokhu umngane omkhulu futhi umsekeli Baltimore Boxing njengoba Mark. Ngiye ezaziwa Dusty kusukela yena a kid futhi akungabazeki ukuthi uzoba iqhawe emhlabeni esikhathini esizayo esiseduze enginakho. "

 

Johnson, Harrison, futhi Pettway izotholakala ukuxoxa VIP ticketholders, basayine Autographs futhi uthathe izithombe. Five isikhathi iqhawe Vinny Paz libuye khona uzobe uxoxa movie yakhe oluzayo, inkampani iwayini ukuchitha isikhathi VIP ticketholders.

 

Le kusihlwa okuthakazelisayo isibhakela ziyoba isihloko ukulwa ezine kuhlanganisa middleweight junior Joey "Bazooka Joe" Veazey and wesibhakela Sam "Vanilla Gorilla" Awela emdlalweni for division yabo East Coast umqhele. The undercard izoba Allen "The Hammer Hampton" Burris, Courtney Hartlove, 2015 Gloves Champion Tommy Coe Jr. futhi zangaphambili college basketball star Stefon McCray in iziqubu ahlukene.

 

In association nale kusihlwa esiqinile ukulwa, Baltimore Boxing is ibamba a ekhethekile 50/50 raffle for the Brooke noNathani Fenush Scholarship Fund. Isikhwama wadalwa ukusiza Baltimore County Fire Department uLieutenant Paul Fenush, umkayo usanda kushona.

 

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