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RAGING BABE BRUNCH NEW YORK, NEW YORK A SUCCESS, DUVA HONORED

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NEW EBORACUM – June 28, 2016 – Inspiration was in the air June 11th as the women of boxing gathered at Seven Bistro for The Raging Babe Brunch, New York,, New York,, Raging Babe Events’ seventh gathering of its kind, designed to break barriers and leverage contacts to conduct business and build friendships. The gathering was the first in New York City, and drew a slew of “Raging Babes,” who together honored Main Events’ CEO Kathy Duva. Included in those who attended were former NYSAC Chairwoman Melvina Lathan, Referendarius Sparkle Lee, IFBA World Flyweight Champion Eileen Olszewski, WBC World Super Bantamweight Champion Alicia Ashley, four-time National Boxing Champion Melissa St. Vil, IWBF World Super Featherweight Champion, Ronica Jeffrey and guest speaker John Femiano of John Francis LLC.
After a rousing introduction by “Raging Babe” Michelle Rosado, attendees brunched and networked, with Frank Sinatra crooning in the background, sharing their triumphs and business cards. “The brunch is so much more than just a breakfast event,” said Rosado. “The connections forged here have resulted in business collaborations and friendships. What started as an annual event, has grown, and I can easily see us gathering quarterly, all over the country.”
Post brunch, the time had come to honor one of boxing’s trailblazers, Kathy Duva, who was presented the Raging Babe Luminary Award. Among those who shared stories of Duva’s boxing growth and dominance was Main Events’ Vice Praeses Operations, Joleen Mizzone, who has worked side-by-side with Duva for 19 annis. Although she couldn’t attend in person due to being in California with three of Main Events’ pugnatores, Mizzone had colorful, but moving words for her friend and colleague. “Kathy Duva has been through a lot in her life. I have seen her overcome so much in these past 19 annis. I remember thinking to myself, “Wow she is one of the strongest people I know!” She has inspired me to be the person I am in this business. Her morals and eye for this business are [expletive] extraordinary.
“One of the secrets to happiness is the innocent enjoyment of simple things,” said first-time brunch attendee and former NYSAC Chairwoman Melvina Lathan as she described the event. “Cum illa in mente, how wonderful to share a moment in time with a group of women, dining,, conversing, and laughing, all the while emanating beauty, potestas, grace and joy, without even trying. It was intimate, genuine and loads of fun, especially the reading of the infamous congratulatory letter submitted by Jolene!”
“This was another inspiring event in one of the greatest cities in the world,” said Rosado of the brunch. “There was so much talent, so much heart, so much passion, and so much boxing knowledge contained in these four walls. There were lovers, pugnatores, survivors, and I sincerely hope that the connections they made on that day result in amazing business collaborations and lifelong friendships. I’m so grateful for everyone who attended, and to Kathy Duva, for being an example for all women in the industry.”
The Raging Babe Brunch is made possible by the generous support of several organizations. “The Raging Babe brunches are labor of love for me,” said Rosado. “They aren’t meant to put money in anyone’s pocket – on contrary, and the cost has often fallen far short of sponsor contributions. I want to take this opportunity to truly, from my heart, thank the organizations that make it possible for these events to continue. These organizations, by virtue of their partnership, celebrate and support the women of boxing, and the spirit of these events. From my heart, and the hearts of the women who attended New York, New York,, gratias ago tibi, World Boxing Organization (WBO), War Tape, Box Stats, Boss Case, Orbis Terrarum II Boxing (WBC), John Francis LLC atque Iuvenis Pugnans Forward.
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Timothy Bradley, Melvina Lathan & Sadam Ali Leading 2015 award winners honored at 29th annual Ring 8 Holiday Event & Ceremony Awards

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(L-R) — 2015 Ring 8 Awards: New York Fighter of the Year Sadam Ali, Woman of the Decade Melvina Lathan and Fighter of the Year Timothy Bradley
(photo by Peter Frutkoff)
NEW EBORACUM, NY (December 21, 2015) – A capacity crowd enjoyed the recent 29th annua Ring 8 Holiday Event and Awards Ceremony at Russo’s On The Bay in Howard Beach, New York,.
Quinque-tempus, duo-divisio mundi fortissimus Timothy “Desert Tempestatem” Bradley received the Ring 8 Pugnator Anni Award. Other 2015 Ring 8 award victor (videatur integer elenchus infra) included former New York State Athletic Commission chairperson Melvina Lathan(Mulier autem quædam de Decade), No inuictum. 1 mundi welterweight CONCERTATOR Port “Orbis Terrarum Kids” Numquid (NY Pugnator Anni), Heather Hardy (NY Male Pugnator Anni), “Hibernia scriptor” John Duddy (Fontisque Champion), Andre Rozier (Anni trainer) atque Joe DeGuardia (Promotor Anni). Randy Gordon served as the Master of Ceremonies.
“Habuimus 340 people and everybody enjoyed themselves,” reported Ring 8 praeses Bob Duffy. “Things went very well. There were a few emotional acceptance speeches and some tears shed.
“We donated a table to Wounded Warriors and also presented Keith Sullivan with a special trophy for all the legal work and support he gives Ring 8, New York publica pugilatu Hall de Fama, Atlas Foundation, Boxing Writers Association of America, and boxing in New York.”
2015 Ring 8 Awards
(Photo by Peter Frutkoff)
2015 CONDYLUS 8 Awards
Pugnatore Anni: Timothy Bradley
Mulier autem quædam de Decade: Hon. Melvina Lathan
NY Pugnator Anni: Ali Sadam
NY Male Pugnator Anni: Heather Hardy
Fontisque Champion: John Duddy
Co-Cutmen Anni: George Mitchell & Mike Rella
Sodalis Board Anni: Billy Strigaro
Anni trainer: Andre Rozier
Community Service Award: Kevin Collins & Gerard Wilson
Promotor Anni: Joe DeGuardia
Sponsor Anni: George O'Neill
Officialis Anni: Carlos Ortiz, Jr.
Amateur Officialis Anni: Christina Vila
Long & Meritorium Service Award: Jack Hirsch
Fortitudo Award of Profiles: Paddy Dolan
Expectationes Anni: Wesley Ferrer & Danny Gunsales
Ring annuntiator Anni: David Diamante
Ingenitae erga patriam caritatis Award: Ron corporale McNair, Jr.
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Pugnator Anni Timothy Bradley intendere 29th annui Ring 8 Holiday Event & Awards Ceremony Dec. 13 Novi Eboraci; Melvina Lathan, Ali Sadam, Heather Hardy & John Duddy inter 2015 award victor

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Timothy Bradley (R) vs. Juan Manuel marquez
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NEW EBORACUM, NY (November 30, 2015) – Quinque-tempus, duo-divisio mundi fortissimus Timothy “Desert Tempestatem” Bradley aditurus 29th annua Ring 8 Holiday Event et Awards Ceremony, Sunday post meridiem, (12:30-5:30 p.m. ATQUE), December 13, The Bay in Howard scriptor Russo ad Beach, New York,. Bradley will receive his award as the 2015 Ring 8 Pugnatore Anni.
Randy Gordon will serve as the event’s Master of Ceremonies. Other 2015 Ring 8 award victor (videatur integer elenchus infra) includunt priores Novum Eboracum rei publicae Curabitur aliquet Commissionis chairperson Melvina Lathan (Mulier autem quædam de Decade), No inuictum. 1 mundi welterweight CONCERTATOR Port “Orbis Terrarum Kids” Numquid (NY Pugnator Anni), Heather Hardy(BY Male Pugnator Anni), “Hibernia scriptor” John Duddy (Fontisque Champion), Andre Rozier (Anni trainer) atque Joe DeGuardia (Promotor Anni).
In XXXII annorum Bradley, pugnatorum de Fontes palma, California, Mundus est duplex tempore regnantem Pugilatu Organizatio (WBO welterweight fortissimus, praeterquam quod temporis spatium itineris trium mundi lux welterweight titlist.
His velut album hostiarum Qui legit in caestu 140 ad 147 libram divisiones: Manny Pacquiao, Juan Manuel marquez, Ruslan Provodnikov, Joel Casamayor, Alexander Devon, Vargas Jessie, Luis Carlos Abregu, Lamont Peterson, Kendall Holt,Junior Witter atque Brandon Rios.
“Timothy Bradley earned his award with an outstanding performance against Brandon Rios (WTKO9),” Ring 8 praeses Bob Duffy dixit. “Operando novum trainer, Atlas Teddy (imaginatus infra rectam cum Bradley) , caelum est terminus Bradley. Nunc ad Timotheum prosperrimi ades nulla regione iter crucem accipere Pugnator Anni consideraverit Event.
“Quia hoc tale sic est a magna coetus erant honoris causa hoc anno, we expect a sold out crowd of 400. Sodales eget hac quotannis. Vere appreciate eos sicut mei commodavimus plurimis eorum sustentationem Ring 8 proudly continues its record for lending a helping hand to those in the boxing community who are less fortunate. Per singulos annos nostros Holiday Event et Awards Ceremony nostri magnos agerent ludos celebrat caestu, aequari funding attollitur necessario requiritur ut indigentibus fratribus nostris legatione maneat pugilatu. Numquam haesitavit de angulis.”
2015 CONDYLUS 8 AWARD WINNERS
Pugnatore Anni: Timothy Bradley
Mulier autem quædam de Decade: Hon. Melvina Lathan
NY Pugnator Anni: Ali Sadam
NY Male Pugnator Anni: Heather Hardy
Fontisque Champion: John Duddy
Co-Cutmen Anni: George Mitchell & Mike Rella
Sodalis Board Anni: Billy Strigaro
Anni trainer: Andre Rozier
Community Service Award: Kevin Collins & Gerard Wilson
Promotor Anni: Joe DeGuardia
Sponsor Anni: George O'Neill
Officialis Anni: Carlos Ortiz, Jr.
Amateur Officialis Anni: Christina Vila
Long & Meritorium Service Award: Jack Hirsch
Fortitudo Award of Profiles: Paddy Dolan
Expectationes Anni: Wesley Ferrer & Danny Gunsales
Ring annuntiator Anni: David Diamante
Ingenitae erga patriam caritatis Award: Ron corporale McNair, Jr.
Limited tesseras, pretium at $125.00 per singulos homines:, adhuc available ut emo per contingentes Bob Duffy per phone (516.313.2304), email DepComish@aol.com, vel mail compescit (solvendorum Ring 8) illi (164 Lindbergh Street, Massapequa Park, NY 11762). Vestibulum aliquam denominationem gratum iis interesse epulis praesumebat.
Tesseras includit omnimodam brunch cum cocktail hora entry, ad subsellia sequentibus arbitria caerimonia, et secunda mensa prandium, bar in pluteo summo aperta et meridiem. Erit etiam tacito auctionem caestu memorabilia. Hic eventus venderet, et ab omnibus expectatur herilis emere turpis ut quam primum securi subsellia placabilis.
Principalis notificata est progressio ads appeteret plena Page ($150.00), Half-Page ($80.00), et Quarter Page- ($50.00). Omnes ads oportet emailed (DepComish@aol.com) aut CATAPHRACTUS ad Duffy (516.313.2304) at oratio supra inducta.
Go online to www.Ring8ny.com pro more information about Ring 8 aut annui Holiday Events et Awards Ceremony.
Russo s De Bay est locus procul 162-45 Crossbay Blvd. in Howard Beach(718.843.5055).
Ring 8 News: Jack Hirsch, qui suscipite 2015 Ring 8 Long & Meritorium Service Award, nuper electus in Vice Praeses Ring 8.
Attendentes Ring 8 Holiday et Awards Ceremony celebritate hospites includunt priori mundo pugiles Mark Breland, Luis Collazo, Iran Barkley atque Vito Antuofermo, as well Sean Monahan, Bobby Cassidy, Harold Lederman atque Frankie Galarza
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INSPIRATIONAL WOMEN FROM SPORTS INDUSTRY HONORED AT TITANS OF THE TRADE BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS

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May 2 Installment Of Annual Breakfast Celebrated Hard Working Professionals in Sports and Entertainment

Las Vegas (May 20) – Mayweather Promotions kicked-off the Saturday, May 2 Mayweather vs. Pacquiao festivities with the Titanas de Trade breakfast entitled “Prandium Propugnatores,” in celebration of the hard working professionals in sports and entertainment. Hoc anno, the Titans of the Trade Committee honored three formidable women who have forged their own paths to success in the sports industry – renowned sportscaster Lesley Visser, mundi fortissimus prioris Mia St. John and New York State Athletic Commission Chairwoman Melvina Lathan.

 

“I accept this award on behalf of anyone who has faced the odds and over came them,” said Visser. “Mandela once said, ‘Sport has the power to change the world,’ and I agree because this honor I’ve received today is an example of how sport has changed the world.”

 

In addition to the honorees, there was a full program of speakers and other activities. Guest speakers included boxing legend and Hall of Famer Lucia Rijker atque Andrea Haynes atque Dr. Rena Menard of the United States National Committee for United Nations Women (Houston Chapter).

 

Haynes and Menard spoke specifically about HeForShe, a solidarity movement for gender equality developed by UN Women to engage men and boys as advocates and agents of change for the achievement of gender equality and women’s rights. The campaign encourages them to speak out and take action against inequalities faced by women and girls.

 

“Why I’m passionate about the HeForShe campaign is because it is important that we get the men involved to support us,” said Haynes. “UN Women and He for She is dear because what it’s saying is that we all recognize that for us to be better and do better, we have to support our women.”

 

Titans of the Trade has created a platform for the revered honorees, noteworthy speakers and worthy causes to be front and center on the biggest days of the boxing calendar and will continue to do so moving forward.

 

“What started as a women-only event with 25 attendees has grown to a Floyd Mayweather fight day tradition with over 100 women and men from across the sports industry and it has been a pleasure to see the event thrive,” dixit Nicole Craig, Vice Praeses operationes et Venalicium pro Mayweather Promotions. “This year we honored three incredible women and welcomed new guests that got the opportunity to network and form lasting relationships.”