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tony penecale’s Box Fan Expo Ringside report
By: Tony Penecale
Quick video intro here:
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Last weekend’s middleweight title showdown between Canelo Alvarez and Daniel Jacobs also featured the annual Box Fan Expo, held at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The amazing memorabilia on display and live amateur boxing action complemented an array of past and present world champion fighters available for quick meet and greets.
As a lifelong boxing fan, it was a shame that I only had a little over two hours to spend at the event before heading back to the T-Mobile Arena for the start of the undercard bouts. The time I was able to spend was thoroughly enjoyable. The prices were reasonable to meet these fistic legends and have a few moments to talk and take photos. The average $20 -$25 price for a photo op was significantly less than what would have been lost at the casino in a single roulette spin.
James Toney was there in a suit, proving that he can even make plaid look stylish. For a guy known for a surly nature, he was very accommodating and mentioned he will be in Philadelphia for a live show on June 7 and hopes to see me there.
In the booth next over was Hall-of-Fame broadcaster Al Berstein, who I had the privilege of interviewing in 2011. When told of my admiration of his classy work and being a fan since his days with Barry Tompkins on ESPN’s Thursday Night Fights, he was humble and appreciative.
The line to meet Roy Jones Jr. was long but worth the wait. While the time to talk with Roy was short, I was able to mention what an honor it was to meet one of the greatest performers of my generation and how I sat only a few feet from him when he was on the Creed II set.
While the line to meet the legendary Sugar Ray Leonard was exceptionally long, you could see he was truly enjoying himself, flashing that million-dollar smile and doing his famous fists-raised photo op with fans. Unfortunately, with time running short, I did not have the opportunity to meet one of my favorite fighters growing up. I would have loved to have shown him a photo when I was four-years-old, swinging away on the Sugar Ray Leonard punching bag I was given.
A few feet away was one of Sugar Ray’s most-famous rivals, the great Thomas “Hitman” Hearns. While the Hitman has shown some slowing as he has aged, he still proves to be an imposing figure, but he now replaces that fearsome glare with a warm smile.
Also coming up to meet Thomas Hearns was current IBF Super-Featherweight Champion Tevin Farmer, a fellow Philadelphian, who I’ve had the opportunity to watch grow from a 7-4-1 journeyman boxer to a 29-4-1 Kooxda heysata horyaalka adduunka.
My visit wouldn’t be complete without stopping to see “The Pazmanian Devil” Vinny Paz, always one of my favorite action fighters and charismatic personalities. Instead of a handshake, he greeted me with a big hug and expressed disappointment that my dad didn’t join me at the expo.
In the short time frame, it was impossible to meet all of the great fighters there including Michael Spinks, Riddick Bowe, Errol Spence, Anthony Dirrell, and Earnie Shavers. With it being Cinco de Mayo weekend, the lines for some of the Mexican legends wrapped around the convention center floor. Mikey Garcia, Marco Antonio Barerra, Erik Morales, and Juan Manuel Marquez all proved to be exceptionally popular. But nothing compared to the roar of the pro-Mexican crowd when the great Julio Cesar Chavez was introduced.
Attending this event was a dream come true and I could only wish I had more time to spend at the event. Everything was so professionally done and those in attendance were beyond accommodating.
Kudos to Box Fan Expo for such an exceptional event.
Listen to our radio show episode from earlier this week for more insight from Tony “Tornado ayaa” Penecale about this event.
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BOXING ICON AND 8-TIME WORLD CHAMPION THOMAS HEARNS CONFIRMED FOR 5TH ANNUAL BOX FAN EXPO, DURING CINCO DE MAYO WEEKEND, SATURDAY MAY 4, Las Vegas
FORMER WBC WOMEN’S CHAMPION MIA ST.JOHNCONFIRMED FOR FOURTH ANNUAL BOX FAN EXPO, DURING MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE WEEKEND, SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 15, Las Vegas
Las Vegas (July 5, 2018) – Former WBC women’s champion Mia St. John AKA
“Knockout” has confirmed that she will appear, have a booth and hold a Meet & Greet with her fans at the Las Vegas Convention Center for the fourth Annual Box Fan Expo on Saturday September 15, 2018 ka 10am to 5pm, during Mexican Independence weekend. The Boxing Expo will also coincide with the highly anticipated rematch between Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez vs Gennady ‘GGG’ Golovkin, that will take place later that evening.
St.John will once again appear at this year’s Expo where she will will have merchandise to sell to her fans, as well as photos, signatures and memorabilia.
St. John waa mid ka mid ah biireen waxaana ka mid ah dhan-time xirfad dumar ugu koobabka badan oo caan ah. Iyadu waa WBC hore, IFBA and IBA world champion who gained popularity by appearing on some of the biggest undercards in boxing history that were headlined by Oscar De La Hoya. She also has appeared on the cover of Playboy and appeared on many of the popular talk shows all over the world. On top of in, St. John waxa uu qabtay shaqo hay'ad samafal oo xad-dhaaf ah, ka faa'iido aan dawliga ahayn abuurista “Aqoontu waa awood” Foundation, taas oo ay caawisaa dugsiyada Latino-gacan wayn ku lahaa laga xoreeyo ah. St. John iyo hooyadeed, Maria Rosales, booqdaan dugsiyada in ay ku adkaysato muhiimadda ay leedahay in qoyska, waxbarashada, is-siinta iyo cod-. Booqo http://miastjohnfoundation.org/ for more info.
St.John joins, Jessie Vargas, Erik Morales and Fernando Vargas among early commitments to this year’s Box Fan Expo.
About Box Fan Expo
Box Fan Expo has been a huge success with fans and boxing industry people. Many boxing stars have attended the last three Expos such as Floyd Mayweather, Mike Tyson, Roberto Duran, Tommy Hearns, Marco Antonio Barrera, Roy Jones Jr., Marcos Maidana, Sergio Martinez, Keith Thurman, Danny Garcia, Tim Bradley, Deontay Wilder, Amir Khan, Shawn Porter, Fernando Vargas, Zab Yahuudah, James Toney, Vinny Pazienza, Mikey Garcia , Mia St.Johns, Leo Santa Cruz, Badou Jack, Terry Norris , Riddick Bowe , Earnie Shavers, Leon Spinks, Danny Jacobs, Abneer qarow, Jorge Linares, Brandon Rios and many more…
Bandhige sida qalabka feerka, dharkii, new equipment’s, energy drinks, alcohol, supplement products, broadcasting media, sanctioning bodies and other companies who wish to participate will once again have a chance to showcase their brand to fans, media and the boxing industry.
Tigidhada u Expo Box Fan waxaa laga heli karaa barta internetka ee:
https://boxfanexpo.eventbrite.com
Box Fan Expo is the ultimate boxing fan experience event, which allows fans to Meet and Greet Boxing Superstars of today, current and former world champions, Legends of the sport and other boxing Celebrities at their booth. On Site, fans will experience different activities from Autograph Sessions, Photo Sessions, FaceOff with your favorite boxers, as well as a chance to purchase merchandise and memorabilia from their booth, plus so much more… you won’t want to miss this must-attend Expo!
Box Fan Expo will also feature top boxing organizations, dhiirrigeliyeyaasha, ring card girls, famous trainers and commentators as well as boxing gear companies “ALL UNDER ONE ROOF”.
Throughout the next few months leading up to the Event, there will be weekly updates on the many stars that will commit their appearance at the Boxing Expo. And for anyone in the Boxing industry or other Exhibitors (non-industry), who would like to be involved and reserve a Booth, contact Box Fan Expo:
Telephone number: (514) 572-7222 or Las Vegas Number (702) 997-1927
Faafahin dheerad ah fadlan email: boxfanexpo@gmail.com
Macluumaad dheeraad ah oo ku saabsan Expo Box Fan waxaa laga heli karaa: http://www.boxfanexpo.com
Waxaad raaci kartaa Box Fan Expo on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/BoxFanExpo
iyo Facebook ee: https://www.facebook.com/BoxFanExpo
“Premier feerka CHAMPIONS” STARS LEO SANTA CRUZ, Abneer qarow, Daniel Jacobs, Shawn iridjoogihii, RANCES Barthélemy, ALFREDO ANGULO CONFIRMED FOR THIRD EDITION OF BOX FAN EXPO TAKING PLACE ON CINCO DE MAYO WEEKEND, SATURDAY MAY 6, Las Vegas
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2-TIME WORLD CHAMPION MARCOS MAIDANA CONFIRMED FOR THIRD EDITION OF BOX FAN EXPO TAKING PLACE ON CINCO DE MAYO WEEKEND, SATURDAY MAY 6, Las Vegas
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3-TIME WORLD CHAMPION JESSIE VARGAS CONFIRMED FOR THIRD EDITION OF BOX FAN EXPO TAKING PLACE ON CINCO DE MAYO WEEKEND, SATURDAY MAY 6, Las Vegas
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FORMER WBC WOMEN’S CHAMPION MIA ST.JOHN & CHRISTY MARTIN CONFIRMED FOR THIRD EDITION OF BOX FAN EXPO TAKING PLACE ON CINCO DE MAYO WEEKEND, SATURDAY MAY 6, Las Vegas
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8-TIME WORLD horyaalka THOMAS”Gooldhaliyahan” HEARNS CONFIRMED FOR SECOND ANNUAL BOX FAN EXPO TAKING PLACE SATURDAY IN LAS VEGAS
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Kama dambaysta ah taageere Munaasabadan ayaa waxay waayo-aragnimo ku siinaya taageerayaasha feerka fursad ay ku kulmaan-iyo-salaama Xarakada top, caanka ah feerka iyo dadka warshadaha
in an up-close, goob gaarka ah
Las Vegas (Todoba. 8, 2015) – Sideed jeer horyaalka aduunka ee Thomas “Weeraryahanka Newcastle ayaa ku” Hearns ayaa xaqiijiyay in uu ka soo muuqan doonaa oo waab ee Convention Las Vegas ee Center for the Expo Box Fan sanadeedka labaad oo ka dhici doona Saturday. Expo Boxing The doono oo Mayweather Floyd ee vs Andre Berto horyaalka dagaalka, kaas oo ka dhici doona ka dib fiidkii iyo weekend Mexico Independence. Tigidhada u Expo Box Fan waxaa laga heli karaa barta internetka ee:http://www.boxfanexpo.
Hearns more famously loo yaqaan “Weeraryahanka Newcastle ayaa ku,” noqday feeryahanka ugu horeeyay taariikhda ee ku guuleysta horyaalka adduunka ee afarta horyaal. Waxa uu sidoo kale noqon lahaa dagaalka ugu horeysay taariikhda kula guuleystay shan horyaalka adduunka ee shan qayb oo kala duwan. Hearns ayaa loo magacaabay Ring Magazine dagaalka sannadka ee 1980 iyo 1984 oo si fiican loogu dagaal la Sugar Ray Leonard uu, Marvin Hagler iyo Roberto Duran. Waxa uu degmnada galay Boxing Hall of Fame in 2012. Hearns sidoo kale gacanta ku, T-shirts, gashi iyo sawiro biiray taageerayaasha in ay iibsadaan oo wuxuu ku raaxaysan.
Hearns biiray uu horjeeda jir ah Duran, Tim Bradley, Zab Yahuudah, James Toney, Sergio Martinez, Shawn Porter, Mia St. John, Terry Norris, Joel Casamayor, Fernando Vargas, Ruslan Provodnikov, Ray Mancini, Jessie Vargas, Mike McCallum, Austin kalluun, Kevin Kelley, garsoore Richard Steele, Boxing Nevada ee Hall of Fame, Boxing Adduunka Council (WBC) iyo Boxing Adduunka Association (WBA) ka mid ah ballanqaadyadii hore in sanadkan ee Expo Box Fan.
Tani waxay waayo-aragnimo u gaar ah taageere dhacdo, taas oo loo ogol yahay inuu la kulmo taageerayaasha ku salaama halyeeyada feerka, Kooxda heysata horyaalka ee la soo dhaafay oo hadda iyo caanka kale oo Isboortiga, RIVERA soo dhaafay September. Sannadkan, Expo ku ordi doonaa ka10 a.m. si ay u 5 p.m. oo mar kale, ogolaan taageerayaasha fursad si ay u ururiyaan sawiray, sawiro iyo baayacmushtariga gadashada iyo xusuus qaado.
Bandhige sida qalabka feerka, dharkii, warbaahinta warbaahinta iyo shirkadaha kale ee brand oo raba inuu kaqaybqaato yeelan doonaan fursad ay ku soo bandhigaan waxyaabaha ay ku taageerayaasha iyo warshadaha ee feerka oo dhan.
Horreeya Expo Box Fan Sanadkii la soo dhaafay ayaa ciyaaray qaar kamid ah dagaalyannada ugu caansan oo caanka ah ee feerka ee taariikhda dhow. Taageerayaasha ayaa la daweeyey in booqashooyinka la Mike Tyson, Roy Jones Jr, Martinez, Amir Khan, Yahuudah, Mikey Garcia,Toney, Riddick Bowe, Leon Spinks Terry Norris, Xiro, Chris Byrd, Jesse James Leija, Lamon Brewster, Ray Mercer, Earnie Shavers, St-John, Erislandy Lara, Peter Quillin, Jean Pascal iyo Austin kalluun. Sidoo kale muuqashada ahaayeen hadda WBC Champion Deontay Wilder, ee burjiga Vinny Pazienza, Paul Williams, faallooda xusay Al Bernstein iyo tababaraha Roger Mayweather ee dalacaad Mayweather.
Liis ka qaybgale ka sano ayaa maanta Box Fan Expo sii wadi doonaa in lagu dhawaaqi maalmaha soo socda ilaa ay dhacdo oo dhan.
Qof kasta warshadaha feerka ama Dhuxul Daba shirkadaha raba inay ku lug iyo leenahay waab sida exhibitor ama fursado xayaysiin, fadlan la xiriir Expo Box Fan at:
Lambarka telefoonka U.S.A: (702) 997-1927 ama (514) 572-7222
Faafahin dheerad ah fadlan email: boxfanexpo@gmail.com
Macluumaad dheeraad ah oo ku saabsan Expo Box Fan waxaa laga heli karaa:http://www.boxfanexpo.com
View promo ah video rasmiga ah ee Expo Box Fan halkan:http://www.boxfanexpo.com/
Waxaad raaci kartaa Box Fan Expo on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/
iyo Facebook ee: https://www.facebook.com/
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12-WAQTIGA WORLD horyaalka JAMES “LAYDHKA KA” TONEY CONFIRMED FOR SECOND ANNUAL BOX FAN EXPO SATURDAY, SEPT.12 IN LAS VEGAS
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Kama dambaysta ah taageere Munaasabadan ayaa waxay waayo-aragnimo ku siinaya taageerayaasha feerka fursad ay ku kulmaan-iyo-salaama Xarakada top, caanka ah feerka iyo dadka warshadaha in an up-close, goob gaarka ah
For Immediate Release
Toney waab la ABA wadaagi doonaa (American Boxing Association) oo ay sawiro, gashi iyo baayacmushtariga taageerayaasha uu ku raaxaysan iyo gadashada.
Toney biiray Sergio “Aragtaa” Martinez , “Showtime” Shawn Porter, Peter “Chocolate Kid” Quillin, “Adag” Terry Norris, Joel “Cadayo” Casamayor, “El Feroz” Fernando Vargas, Ruslan “Siberian Rocky” Provodnikov iyo Mia St.John dhexdooda ballan hore in sanadkan ee Expo Box Fan.
Tani waxay waayo-aragnimo u gaar ah taageere dhacdo, taas oo loo ogol yahay inuu la kulmo taageerayaasha ku salaama halyeeyada feerka, Kooxda heysata horyaalka ee la soo dhaafay oo hadda iyo caanka kale oo Isboortiga, RIVERA soo dhaafay September. Sanadkan Expo ku ordi doonaa ka10 a.m. si ay u 5 p.m. oo mar kale, ogolaan taageerayaasha fursad si ay u ururiyaan sawiray, sawiro iyo baayacmushtariga gadashada iyo xusuus qaado.
Bandhige sida qalabka feerka, dharkii, warbaahinta warbaahinta iyo shirkadaha kale ee brand oo raba inuu kaqaybqaato yeelan doonaan fursad ay ku soo bandhigaan waxyaabaha ay ku taageerayaasha iyo warshadaha ee feerka oo dhan.
Horreeya Expo Box Fan Sanadkii la soo dhaafay ayaa ciyaaray qaar kamid ah dagaalyannada ugu caansan oo caanka ah ee feerka ee taariikhda dhow. Taageerayaasha ayaa la daweeyey in booqashooyinka la Mike Tyson, Roy Jones Jr, Martinez, Amir Khan, Zab Yahuudah, Mikey Garcia,Toney, Riddick Bowe, Leon Spinks Terry Norris, Xiro, Chris Byrd, Jesse James Leija ,Lamon Brewster, Ray Mercer, Earnie Shavers, St-John, Erislandy Lara, Quillin, Jean Pascal iyo Austin kalluun. Sidoo kale muuqashada ahaayeen hadda WBC Champion Deontay Wilder, ee burjiga Vinny Pazienza, Paul Williams, faallooda xusay Al Bernstein iyo tababaraha Roger Mayweather ee dalacaad Mayweather.
Yiriin uu ka qaybgale ka sano ayaa maanta Box Fan Expo ayaa lagu dhawaaqi doonaa oo dhan dhowr isbuuc ee soo socota ilaa iyo ay dhacdo. Tigidhada u Expo Box Fan waxaa laga heli karaa barta internetka ee:http://www.boxfanexpo.
View promo ah video rasmiga ah ee Expo Box Fan halkan: View Promo Flyer halkan:
View Photos Gallery 2014 halkan:
http://www.boxfanexpo.com/
Qof kasta warshadaha feerka ama Dhuxul Daba shirkadaha raba inay ku lug iyo leenahay waab sida exhibitor ama fursado xayaysiin, fadlan la xiriir Expo Box Fan at: Faafahin dheerad ah fadlan email: boxfanexpo@gmail.com Macluumaad dheeraad ah oo ku saabsan Expo Box Fan waxaa laga heli karaa: http://www.boxfanexpo.com
Si aad u daawato video James Toney ku saabsan Box Fan Expo u tag:http://goo.gl/S8HTDk
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