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

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NIU YOKI – June 28, 2016 – Inspiration was in the air June 11th as the women of boxing gathered at Seven Bistro for The Raging Babe Brunch, Niu Yoki, Niu Yoki, 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, Referee 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’ Igbakeji Aare ti Operations, Joleen Mizzone, who has worked side-by-side with Duva for 19 years. Although she couldn’t attend in person due to being in California with three of Main Events’ awọn onija, 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 years. 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. “Pẹlu ti o ni lokan, how wonderful to share a moment in time with a group of women, dining,, conversing, and laughing, all the while emanating beauty, agbara, 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, awọn onija, 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, Niu Yoki, e dupe World Boxing Organisation (WBO), War Tape, Box Stats, Boss Case, World Boxing Council (WBC), John Francis LLC ati Odo ija Dari.
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Timothy Bradley, Melvina Lathan & Sadam Ali Leading 2015 award winners honored at 29th annual Ring 8 Holiday ti oyan & Awards ayeye

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(L-R) — 2015 Iwọn 8 Eye loôdun: 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)
NIU YOKI, NY (December 21, 2015) – A capacity crowd enjoyed the recent 29th olodoodun Iwọn 8 Holiday Event and Awards Ceremony at Russo’s On The Bay in Howard Beach, Niu Yoki.
Marun-akoko, meji-pipin aye asiwaju Timothy “Desert Storm” Bradley received the Ring 8 Onija ti Odun Eye. Other 2015 Iwọn 8 eye bori (wo pipe akojọ ni isalẹ) included former New York State Athletic Commission chairperson Melvina Lathan(Obinrin ti o tip e), undefeated Ko. 1 aye welterweight contender Port “World Kid” Ni o wa (NY Onija ti Odun), Heather Hardy (NY Female Onija ti Odun), “Ireland ká” John Duddy (Uncrowned asiwaju), Andre Rozier (Olukọni ti Odun) ati Joe DeGuardia (Olugbeleke ti awọn Odun). Randy Gordon served as the Master of Ceremonies.
“A ti 340 people and everybody enjoyed themselves,” reported Ring 8 Aare 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 ti loruko, Atlas Foundation, Boxing Writers Association of America, and boxing in New York.”
2015 Iwọn 8 Eye loôdun
(Photo by Peter Frutkoff)
2015 Iwọn 8 Eye loôdun
Onija ti Odun: Timothy Bradley
Obinrin ti o tip e: Hon. Melvina Lathan
NY Onija ti Odun: Sadam Ali
NY Female Onija ti Odun: Heather Hardy
Uncrowned asiwaju: John Duddy
Àjọ-Cutmen ti Odun: George Mitchell & Mike Rella
Board Egbe ti awọn Odun: Billy Strigaro
Olukọni ti Odun: Andre Rozier
Community Service Eye: Kevin Collins & Gerard Wilson
Olugbeleke ti awọn Odun: Joe DeGuardia
Onigbowo ti Odun: George O'Neill
Ibùdó ti Odun: Carlos Ortiz, Jr.
Amateur Ibùdó ti Odun: Christina Vila
Long & Meritorious Service Eye: Jack Hirsch
Awọn profaili ti Ìgboyà Eye: Paddy Dolan
Asesewa ti Odun: Wesley Ferrer & Danny Gonzales
Iwọn announcer ti Odun: David Diamante
Awon Eye: Corporal Ron McNair, Jr.
Boxing, Iwọn 8

Onija ti Odun Timothy Bradley lati lọ 29th lododun Iwọn 8 Holiday ti oyan & Awards ayeye Dec. 13 ni New York; Melvina Lathan, Sadam Ali, Heather Hardy & John Duddy laarin 2015 eye bori

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Timothy Bradley (R) la. Juan Manuel Márquez
(awọn aworan agbodegba eto ti Chris Farina / Top ipo)
NIU YOKI, NY (Kọkànlá Oṣù 30, 2015) – Marun-akoko, meji-pipin aye asiwaju Timothy “Desert Storm” Bradley yoo lọ awọn 29th olodoodun Iwọn 8 Holiday ti oyan ati Awards ayeye, Sunday Friday (12:30-5:30 p.m. ATI), December 13, ni Russo ká Lori The Bay ni Howard Okun, Niu Yoki. Bradley will receive his award as the 2015 Iwọn 8 Onija ti Odun.
Randy Gordon will serve as the event’s Master of Ceremonies. Other 2015 Iwọn 8 eye bori (wo pipe akojọ ni isalẹ) ni ogbologbo New York State Athletic Commission Alaga Melvina Lathan (Obinrin ti o tip e), undefeated Ko. 1 aye welterweight contender Port “World Kid” Ni o wa (NY Onija ti Odun), Heather Hardy(BY Female Onija ti Odun), “Ireland ká” John Duddy (Uncrowned asiwaju), Andre Rozier (Olukọni ti Odun) ati Joe DeGuardia (Olugbeleke ti awọn Odun).
Awọn 32-odun-atijọ Bradley, ija jade ọlọpẹ Springs, California, ni a meji-akoko ati onj World Boxing Organization (WBO welterweight asiwaju, ni afikun si jije a mẹta-akoko aye ina welterweight titlist.
Re akojọ ti olufaragba Say bi a ti ni ti o ti Boxing ni awọn 140 si 147 iwon divisions: Manny Pacquiao, Juan Manuel Márquez, Ruslan Provodnikov, Joel Casamayor, Devon Alexander, Jessie Vargas, Luis Carlos Abregu, Lamont Peterson, Kendall Holt,Junior Witter ati Brandon Rios.
“Timothy Bradley earned his award with an outstanding performance against Brandon Rios (WTKO9),” Iwọn 8 Aare Bob Duffy wi. “Nṣiṣẹ pẹlu rẹ titun olukọni, Teddy Atlas (aworan si isalẹ lati ọtun pẹlu Bradley) , awọn ọrun ni iye to fun Bradley. Ti a ba gidigidi orire lati ni Timothy rin agbelebu orilẹ-ede lati lọ wa Holiday ti oyan lati gba rẹ Onija ti Odun eye.
“Nitori eyi ni iru a nla ẹgbẹ a ba bíbọwọ fún odun yi, we expect a sold out crowd of 400. Wa omo egbe wo siwaju si yi iṣẹlẹ gbogbo odun. A iwongba ti riri wọn yiya wọn support bi Iwọn 8 proudly continues its record for lending a helping hand to those in the boxing community who are less fortunate. Kọọkan odun wa Holiday ti oyan ati Awards ayeye sayeye nla wa idaraya ti Boxing, insuring Elo-ti nilo igbeowo ti wa ni dide ki a le tesiwaju wa ise fun wa alaini arákùnrin àti arábìnrin ni Boxing. A yoo kò waver lati igun wọn.”
2015 Iwọn 8 Eye loôdun
Onija ti Odun: Timothy Bradley
Obinrin ti o tip e: Hon. Melvina Lathan
NY Onija ti Odun: Sadam Ali
NY Female Onija ti Odun: Heather Hardy
Uncrowned asiwaju: John Duddy
Àjọ-Cutmen ti Odun: George Mitchell & Mike Rella
Board Egbe ti awọn Odun: Billy Strigaro
Olukọni ti Odun: Andre Rozier
Community Service Eye: Kevin Collins & Gerard Wilson
Olugbeleke ti awọn Odun: Joe DeGuardia
Onigbowo ti Odun: George O'Neill
Ibùdó ti Odun: Carlos Ortiz, Jr.
Amateur Ibùdó ti Odun: Christina Vila
Long & Meritorious Service Eye: Jack Hirsch
Awọn profaili ti Ìgboyà Eye: Paddy Dolan
Asesewa ti Odun: Wesley Ferrer & Danny Gonzales
Iwọn announcer ti Odun: David Diamante
Awon Eye: Corporal Ron McNair, Jr.
Lopin tiketi, owole ni $125.00 fun eniyan, ni o si tun wa lati ra nípa kíkàn sí Bob Duffy nipa foonu (516.313.2304), imeeli DepComish@aol.com, tabi mail sọwedowo (sisan lati Iwọn 8) fun u (164 Lindbergh Street, Massapequa Park, NY 11762). Awọn ẹbun ti eyikeyi denomination ni o wa kaabo fun awon lagbara lati lọ si awọn festivities.
Tickets ni a pipe pẹlu brunch amulumala wakati lori titẹsi, atẹle nipa ibijoko ni awọn Awards ayeye, ale ati desaati, ati oke-ìmọ selifu bar jakejado awọn Friday. Nibẹ ni yio tun je ipalọlọ a ti auction Boxing Memorebilia. Eleyi iṣẹlẹ ti wa ni o ti ṣe yẹ lati ta-jade ati gbogbo wa ni ro lati ra tiketi bi ni kete bi o ti ṣee ni ibere lati oluso ọjo ibijoko.
Awọn ipari fun eto ìpolówó wa ni approaching fun ni kikun Page ($150.00), Idaji-Page ($80.00), ati mẹẹdogun-Page ($50.00). Gbogbo ìpolówó gbọdọ wa ni ni imeli (DepComish@aol.com) tabi firanse si Duffy (516.313.2304) ni adiresi akojọ loke.
Lọ si online www.Ring8ny.com fun alaye siwaju sii nipa Iwọn 8 tabi awọn oniwe-lododun Holiday Awọn iṣẹlẹ ati Awards ayeye.
Russo ká On The Bay ti wa ni be ni 162-45 Crossbay Blvd. ni Howard Beach(718.843.5055).
Iwọn 8 News: Jack Hirsch, ti o yoo wa ni gbigba awọn 2015 Iwọn 8 Long & Meritorious Service Eye, ti a laipe dibo bi Igbakeji Aare ti Iwọn 8.
Lílọ sí àwọn Iwọn 8 Isinmi ati Awards ayeye Amuludun awọn alejo ni tele aye champions Mark Breland, Luis Collazo, Iran Barkley ati Vito Antuofermo, bi daradara Sean Monahan, Bobby Cassidy, Harold Lederman ati Frankie Galarza
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INSPIRATIONAL WOMEN FROM SPORTS INDUSTRY HONORED AT TITANS OF THE TRADE BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS

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

Las fegasi (Le 20) – Mayweather ni igbega kicked-off the Saturday, Le 2 Mayweather la. Pacquiao festivities with the Titani ti awọn Trade breakfast entitled “Aro ti Awọn aṣaju-,” in celebration of the hard working professionals in sports and entertainment. Odun yi, 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, tele aye asiwaju 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 ati Andrea Haynes ati 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,” wi Nicole Craig, Igbakeji Aare ti tita ati ki o Operations fun Mayweather ni igbega. “This year we honored three incredible women and welcomed new guests that got the opportunity to network and form lasting relationships.”