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

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NEW YORK – 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, Garsoore 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 “Hirarkii 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’ Madaxweyne ku-xigeenka Hawlaha, Joleen Mizzone, who has worked side-by-side with Duva for 19 sano. Although she couldn’t attend in person due to being in California with three of Main Events’ Xarakada, 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 sano. 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. “Iyadoo taas maskaxda, how wonderful to share a moment in time with a group of women, dining,, conversing, and laughing, all the while emanating beauty, awoodda, 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, Xarakada, 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, mahadsanid Boxing Organization Adduunka (WBO), War Tape, Box Stats, Boss Case, World Boxing Council (WBC), John Francis LLC iyo Dhalinyarada Dagaalka Forward.
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Timothy Bradley, Melvina Lathan & Sadam Ali Leading 2015 award winners honored at 29th annual Ring 8 Holiday Event & Awards Ceremony

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(L-R) — 2015 Ring 8 Award Winners: 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 YORK, NY (December 21, 2015) – A capacity crowd enjoyed the recent 29th Ring sannadlaha ah 8 Holiday Event and Awards Ceremony at Russo’s On The Bay in Howard Beach, New York.
Shan-time, Kooxda heysata horyaalka adduunka laba-division Timothy “Desert Storm” Bradley received the Ring 8 Fighter of Award sanadka. Other 2015 Ring 8 Kooxda ku guuleysatay abaalmarinta (eeg liiska dhameystiran hoos ku) included former New York State Athletic Commission chairperson Melvina Lathan(Haweeney sano ee), badinin No. 1 tartamaya welterweight adduunka Port “World Kid” Ma (NY dagaalka ee sannadka), Heather Hardy (NY Female dagaalka ee sannadka), “Ireland ee” John Duddy (Uncrowned Champion), Andre Rozier (Tababaraha Sanadka) iyo Joe DeGuardia (Promoter sannadka). Randy Gordon served as the Master of Ceremonies.
“Waxaan 340 people and everybody enjoyed themselves,” reported Ring 8 Madaxweynaha 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 State Boxing Hall of Fame, Atlas Foundation, Boxing Writers Association of America, and boxing in New York.”
2015 Ring 8 Award Winners
(Photo by Peter Frutkoff)
2015 WAC 8 Award Winners
Fighter Sanadka: Timothy Bradley
Haweeney sano ee: Hon. Melvina Lathan
NY dagaalka ee sannadka: Sadam Ali
NY Female dagaalka ee sannadka: Heather Hardy
Uncrowned Champion: John Duddy
Co-Cutmen sannadka: George Mitchell & Mike Rella
Guddiga Member of the Year: Billy Strigaro
Tababaraha Sanadka: Andre Rozier
Abaalmarinta Adeegga Bulshada: Kevin Collins & Gerard Wilson
Promoter sannadka: Joe DeGuardia
Sponsor sannadka: George O'Neill
Rasmiga ah ee sannadka: Carlos Ortiz, Jr.
Hiwaayadda ee rasmiga ah ee sannadka: Christina Vila
Long & Service Award Meritorious: Jack Hirsch
Taariikh nololeedka Courage Award: Paddy Dolan
Rajooyinka sannadka: Wesley Ferrer & Danny Gonzales
Ring Dhawaaqay sannadka: David Diamante
Waddaniyadda Award: Horjoogaha Ron McNair, Jr.
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Dagaalka ee Timothy sannadka Bradley inay ka qayb galaan Ring sanadlaha ah 29- 8 Holiday Event & Awards Ceremony Dec. 13 New York; Melvina Lathan, Sadam Ali, Heather Hardy & John Duddy ka mid ah 2015 Kooxda ku guuleysatay abaalmarinta

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Timothy Bradley (R) vs. Juan Manuel Marquez
(sawirada xushmad ah Chris Farina / Top Rank)
NEW YORK, NY (November 30, 2015) – Shan-time, Kooxda heysata horyaalka adduunka laba-division Timothy “Desert Storm” Bradley ka qayb doonaa 29th Ring sannadlaha ah 8 Holiday Event iyo Awards Ceremony, Sunday galab (12:30-5:30 p.m. IYO), December 13, at Russo ayaa On The Bay ee Howard Beach, New York. Bradley will receive his award as the 2015 Ring 8 Fighter Sanadka.
Randy Gordon will serve as the event’s Master of Ceremonies. Other 2015 Ring 8 Kooxda ku guuleysatay abaalmarinta (eeg liiska dhameystiran hoos ku) waxaa ka mid ah New York State Guddoomiyaha hore ee Guddiga Athletic Melvina Lathan (Haweeney sano ee), badinin No. 1 tartamaya welterweight adduunka Port “World Kid” Ma (NY dagaalka ee sannadka), Heather Hardy(BY Female dagaalka ee sannadka), “Ireland ee” John Duddy (Uncrowned Champion), Andre Rozier (Tababaraha Sanadka) iyo Joe DeGuardia (Promoter sannadka).
32-sano jirka ah Bradley, dagaal ka baxay Palm Springs, California, waa labo jeer oo difaacaneysa Boxing Ururka World (Kooxda heysata horyaalka welterweight WBO, marka laga soo tago isagoo titlist ah welterweight light adduunka saddex jeer.
Uu liiska dhibbaneyaasha u akhriya sida a Yaa ka Yaa ee feerka ee 140 si ay u 147 kala qaybsanaanta pound: Manny Pacquiao, Juan Manuel Marquez, Ruslan Provodnikov, Joel Casamayor, Devon Alexander, Jessie Vargas, Luis Carlos Abregu, Lamont Peterson, Kendall Holt,Junior Witter iyo Brandon Rios.
“Timothy Bradley earned his award with an outstanding performance against Brandon Rios (WTKO9),” Ring 8 Madaxweynaha Bob Duffy sheegay. “La shaqaynta uu tababaraha cusub, Teddy Atlas (sawirka si hoose si aad xaq u leh Bradley) , cirku waa xadka u Bradley. Waxaan nahay aad u nasiib u leeyihiin inay Timothy safraya dalka cross inay ka qayb galaan naga Holiday Event si ay u helaan uu dagaalka ee abaalmarinta xiddiga sannadka.
“Maadaama uu yahay sida koox weyn waxaana lagu maamuusayo sanadkan, we expect a sold out crowd of 400. Xubnaha ku hanweynahay inaan dhacdadan sanad kasta. Waxaan run ahaantii mahad ku amaahinnaa ay taageero sidii Ring 8 proudly continues its record for lending a helping hand to those in the boxing community who are less fortunate. Sanad kasta Holiday Event iyo Awards Ceremony u dabaal isboortiga weyn ee feerka, maalgelinta aadka loogu baahan yahay caymis gelinta la sara kiciyaa si laga yaabaa in aan sii wado howlgalka walaalaheena iyo Miskiinka iyo Walaalo ah feerka. Waxaan marnaba ra'yi ka geesood ay.”
2015 WAC 8 Abaalmarinta ku guuleystay
Fighter Sanadka: Timothy Bradley
Haweeney sano ee: Hon. Melvina Lathan
NY dagaalka ee sannadka: Sadam Ali
NY Female dagaalka ee sannadka: Heather Hardy
Uncrowned Champion: John Duddy
Co-Cutmen sannadka: George Mitchell & Mike Rella
Guddiga Member of the Year: Billy Strigaro
Tababaraha Sanadka: Andre Rozier
Abaalmarinta Adeegga Bulshada: Kevin Collins & Gerard Wilson
Promoter sannadka: Joe DeGuardia
Sponsor sannadka: George O'Neill
Rasmiga ah ee sannadka: Carlos Ortiz, Jr.
Hiwaayadda ee rasmiga ah ee sannadka: Christina Vila
Long & Service Award Meritorious: Jack Hirsch
Taariikh nololeedka Courage Award: Paddy Dolan
Rajooyinka sannadka: Wesley Ferrer & Danny Gonzales
Ring Dhawaaqay sannadka: David Diamante
Waddaniyadda Award: Horjoogaha Ron McNair, Jr.
Tigidhada Limited, qiime jaban ah $125.00 qofkiiba, wali la heli karaa si aad u iibsato adigoo la xiriiraya Bob Duffy telefoon (516.313.2304), email DepComish@aol.com, ama jeegagga mail (bixinayo Ring 8) isaga u (164 Lindbergh Street, Massapequa Park, NY 11762). Deeqaha ee heshaan kasta waa la soo dhawaynayaa talagalay kuwa aan awoodin in ay ka qayb-degyada.
Tikidhada waxaa ka mid ah Alighieri dhamaystiran la saacad is biirsaday soo galaan, ku xiga fadhiga xaflada abaalmarinta, casho iyo macmacaan, iyo sare-shelf bar furan yihiin galabtii. Waxaa sidoo kale jiri doona xaraashka aamusan ee lagu xusuusan feerka. Dhacdadani waxa la filayaa in ay iibiso-baxay oo qof walba waxa uu ugu baaqay in ay iibsadaan tikidhada sida ugu dhaqsiyaha badan si loo helo fadhiga wanaagsan.
Waqtiga ugu danbeeya ee xayeysiis barnaamijka socdo u buuxa Page ($150.00), Half-Page ($80.00), iyo Quarter-Page ($50.00). Dhammaan xayeysiis waa in la saxafadeed (DepComish@aol.com) ama diri Duffy (516.313.2304) cinwaanka kor ku qoran.
Tag online in www.Ring8ny.com Wixii macluumaad dheeraad ah oo ku saabsan Ring 8 ama ay Dhacdooyinka fasax sannadeed iyo Awards Ceremony.
Russo ayaa On The Bay waxa uu ku yaalaa 162-45 Crossbay Blvd. in Howard Beach(718.843.5055).
Ring 8 News: Jack Hirsch, la aqbalay ah 2015 Ring 8 Long & Service Award Meritorious, ayaa dhawaan loo doortay madaxweyne ku xigeenka Ring 8.
Ring qeyb 8 Guests caan Xaflada Holiday iyo Awards waxaa ka mid ah kooxda adduunka Mark Breland, Luis Collazo, Iran Barkley iyo Vito Antuofermo, sidoo Sean Monahan, Bobby Cassidy, Harold Lederman iyo Frankie Oksajiiin
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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) – Dalacaad Mayweather kicked-off the Saturday, May 2 Mayweather vs. Pacquiao festivities with the Dhaxeeya kooxo Ganacsiga ee breakfast entitled “Quraac ee Champions,” in celebration of the hard working professionals in sports and entertainment. Sannadkan, 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, champion hore ee aduunka 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 iyo Andrea Haynes iyo 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,” ayuu yiri Nicole Craig, Madaxweyne ku-xigeenka Suuq-iyo Hawlgallada ee dalacaad Mayweather. “This year we honored three incredible women and welcomed new guests that got the opportunity to network and form lasting relationships.”