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Lossis Archives: New York
29th annual Ring 8 Nyiaj so koobtsheej Event & Awards Ceremony Dec. 13 in New York
Melvina Lathan, Sadam Ali, Heather Hardy & John Duddy among 2015 puav pheej winners
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Ring 8’s Woman of the Decade Melvina Lathan with living legend Bernard Hopkins (L) and her husband, Dr. William Lathan (R)
NEW YORK, NY (October 5, 2015) – Tus 29th ntiv nplhaib Annual 8 Holiday Event and Awards Ceremony will be held Hnub xyaafternoon (12:30-5:30 p.m. LI), Hlis ntuj nqeg 13 nyob Russo lub ntawm lub Bay hauv Howard Beach, New York.
David Diamante yuav dua ib zaug yuav pab raws li cov kev tshwm sim tus tswv of Ceremonies. He will also be honored as Ring Announcer of the Year.
Ntiv nplhaib 8 has announced its 2015 puav pheej winners (see complete list below), including undefeated No. 1 world welterweight contender Sadam “World Kid” Ali (Fighter of the Year), former New York State Athletic Commission chairperson Melvina Lathan (Woman of the Decade), Heather Hardy (Female Fighter of the Year), “Ireland’s” John Duddy (Tau zus ib uncrowned), Andre Rozier (Tus kws qhia xyoo) thiab Joe DeGuardia (Promoter of the Year).
“Our members look forward to this event every year,” Ntiv nplhaib 8 president Bob Duffy Hais. “We have another great group of outstanding award winners. Committed celebrity guests include former world champions Mark Breland, Luis Collazo, Iran Barkley thiab Vito Antuofermo, as well Sean Monahan,Bobby Cassidy, Harold Lederman thiab Frankie Galarza. We truly appreciate them lending their support as Ring 8 proudly continues its record for lending a helping hand to those in the boxing community who are less fortunate. Each year our Holiday Event and Awards Ceremony celebrates our great sport of boxing, insuring much-needed funding is raised so we may continue our mission for our needy brothers and sisters in boxing. We will never waver from their corners.”
Lathan is one of the most respected officials in the boxing industry. She judged 83 world title fights before becoming NYSAC chairperson in 2008 through this past year. Admired for her innovative thinking and support of boxers’ safety, she became the first female African-American commissioner head in boxing.
Ali (22-0, 13 KOs), fighting out of Brooklyn, is knocking on the door of a world title shot. The talented welterweight is ranked among the top 11 in all four major sanctioning bodies: WBO #1, IBF #3, WBA #8 and WBC #11.
Brooklyn’s 33-year-old Hardy (3 KOs) is the reigning WBC International super bantamweight champion. Another fighter on the verge of a world title shot, she sports a 3-0 record so far this year.
Duddy (29-2, 18 KOs), who lives in Queens, was one of the most colorful and popular fighter in recent New York City boxing history. The powerful middleweight rose to No. 2 in the world and sold-out The Theater at Madison Square Garden on two occasions.
Rozier, who is also the exclusive designer of Havoc brand boxing material, is recognized as one of the best trainers in the business. Some of his present fighters include Ali, world middleweight champion Daniel Jacobs, thiab Gary Stark Jr., plus 2012 U.S. Olympian and rising light heavyweight star Marcus Browne.
DeGuardia, founder and CEO of Star Boxing, has promoted countless world champions, including Antonio Tarver, and world championship events. His top fighters today includeChris Algieri thiab Demetrius Andrade.
2015 NTIV NPLHAIB 8 Puav pheej Winners
Woman of the Decade: Hon. Melvina Lathan
Fighter of the Year: Sadam Ali
Female Fighter of the Year: Heather Hardy
Tau zus ib uncrowned: John Duddy
Co-Cutmen of the Year: George Mitchell & Mike Rella
Board Member of the Year: Billy Strigaro
Tus kws qhia xyoo: Andre Rozier
Community Service Award: Kevin Collins & Gerard Wilson
Promoter of the Year: Joe DeGuardia
Sponsor of the Year: George O’Neill
Cov neeg ntawm lub xyoo: Carlos Ortiz, ❏ Jr ❏.
Ntev & Meritorious Service Award: Paddy Dolan
Prospects of the Year: Wesley Ferrer & Danny Gonzales
Ring Announcer of the Year: David Diamante
Patriotism Award: Corporal Ron McNair, ❏ Jr ❏.
Daim pib, luv nqi tom $125.00 ib tug neeg twg, muaj rau koj yuav hu tau rau Bob Duffy hu xov tooj (516.313.2304), tug DepComish@aol.com, or mail checks (payable to Ring 8) to him (164 Lindbergh Street, Massapequa Park, NY 11762). Yog txais tos cov tuaj koom lub festivities tsis tau ntawm tej denomination donations.
Daim pib muaj xws li ib tug brunch tag nrog cocktail teev li nkag, ntawd yuav zaum ntawm qhov khoom plig ceremony, noj hmo thiab khoom qab zib, thiab saum txee qhib bar thoob tav su. Yuav tau muaj ib tug auction uas ntsiag to ntawm tej boxing. This event is expected to sell-out and everybody is urged to purchase tickets as soon as possible in order to secure favorable seating.
Program ads are available for Full Page ($150.00), Half-Page ($80.00), and Quarter-Page ($50.00). The deadline for all ads is Hlis ntuj nqeg 8 and must be emailed (DepComish@aol.com) or mailed to Duffy (516.313.2304) at the address listed above.
Thov online ntawm www.Ring8ny.com Yog xav paub ntxiv txog lub nplhaib 8 los yog nws txhua xyoo nyiaj so koobtsheej txheej xwm thiab tej khoom plig Ceremony.
Yog nyob rau ntawm tus Russo rau The Bay 162-45 Crossbay Blvd. hauv Howard Beach (718.843.5055).
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DANIAS JACOBS & PETER QUILLIN SQUARE-OFF ON SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5 AT BARCLAYS CENTER IN BROOKLYN
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MIGUEL COTTO ARRIVES IN LOS ANGELES FOR TRAINING CAMP WITH TRAINER FREDDIE ROACH AT WILD CARD BOXING CLUB FOR NOV. 21 HBO PAY-PER VIEW SHOWDOWN AGAINST CANELO ALVAREZ
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Photo Credit: Hector Santos Guia/Roc Nation Sports/Miguel Cotto Promotions, LLC
VIDEO: OPEN HERE
Video Credit: Team Cotto/Roc Nation Sports
LOS ANGELES (September 30, 2015) – Reigning WBC, Ntiv nplhaib Magazine and Lineal Middleweight World Champion Miguel Cotto (40-4, 33 KOs) has arrived in Los Angeles to begin training camp at Wild Card Boxing Club with trainer Freddie Roach ahead of his Hnub vas xaum, Nov. 21showdown against former WBC and WBA Super Welterweight World Champion Canelo Alvarez (45-1-1, 32 KOs) which will be produced and distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View ntawm The Mandalay Bay Events Center nyob rau hauv Las Vegas.
Below is what Cotto and Roach had to say about the start of camp:
MIGUEL COTTO: WBC, Ntiv nplhaib Magazine and Lineal Middleweight World Champion
“I am more than ready to get to work and am fully confident that the plan Freddie Roach has in place for our team is going to ensure that I am prepared to lock in this victory on November 21.”
FREDDIE ROACH: Hall of Fame Trainer, Seven-Time Trainer of the Year Award Winner and Trainer of Miguel Cotto
“The energy at Wild Card is at an all-time high. Miguel is one of the hardest working men I know and he did not waste any time getting into the ring with me. I know that we have the tools we need for a successful training camp that will put Miguel in the best position possible to beat Canelo.”
Remaining tickets can be purchased at the Mandalay Bay box office, ticketmaster.com,mandalaybay.com, all Ticketmaster locations or by calling (800) 745-3000. Ticket orders are limited to four per person.
Cotto vs. Canelo, lub 12-muab tua rau lub Cotto WBC thiab Ntiv nplhaib Ntiaj teb Magazine Middleweight Championships, takes place Hnub vas xaum, Nov. 21 Mandalay Bay txheej xwm qhov chaw nyob Las Vegas. Kev sib ntaus cov muaj nyob ntawm Roc teb chaws kev ua si, Golden tub Promotions, Miguel Cotto Promotions thiab Canelo Promotions thiab kev txhawb nqa los Corona ntxiv; Mexico, Nws nyob nws ntseeg!; O’Reilly Auto Parts, Tequila Cazadores and Corporate Travel Management Solutions (ctms). Cov kev tshwm sim yuav tau ua thiab live faib los ntawm HBO Pay-Per-View pib ntawm9:00 p.m. LI/6:00 p.m. PT. Follow the conversation using #CottoCanelo.
Charity Boxing Event at Gleason’s Gym on November 28
Strong turnout for Ring 8 Family Picnic
(pictures courtesy of Stanley Janousek)
NEW YORK (September 3, 2015) – Nearly 150 people turned out for last Sunday’s 5th ntiv nplhaib Annual 8 Family Picnic at Brady Park in Massapequa Reserve, Nassau on Long Island, New York.
Hamburgers, chicken, hot dogs, corn-on-the-cob, macaroni and potato salads were consumed along with a wide variety of beverages and desserts. The most popular children activities included a face painter and magician.
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HAIS TXOG LUB NPLHAIB 8: Ntiv nplhaib 8 los ua tus eighth subsidiary txog dab tsi yog ces hu ua lub teb chaws qub tub rog Boxers Association – li no, NTIV NPLHAIB 8 – thiab hnub no lub koom haum motto tseem tshua: Boxers pab Boxers.
NTIV NPLHAIB 8 koom txoos siab yuav txhawb cov neeg tsis muaj hmoo hauv zos boxing uas tej zaum yuav tau kev pab ntawd them nqi tsev xauj, nqi kho mob, los xijpeem tiag yuav tsum.
Mus rau kab kom www.Ring8ny.com Yog xav paub ntxiv txog lub NPLHAIB 8, cov pab pawg neeg coob thiaj nyob rau tebchaws Meskas muaj ntau tshaj 350 neeg. Xyoo dues koom xwb $30.00 thiab ib tug yog cai mus ib hmo tom lub NPLHAIB buffet 8 cov rooj sib tham txhua hli, lub Xya hli ntuj excluding thiab lub yim hli ntuj. Txhua yam boxers, amateur thiab kev, with a current boxing license or book are entitled to a complimentary RING 8 xyoo ua tswv cuab. Qhua ntawm lub nplhaib 8 cov neeg tau txais tos ntawm ib nqi xwb $7.00 ib tug neeg twg.
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Our Next Amateur Boxing Show is Saturday, September 19 at Gleason’s
BROOKLYN BRAWL RECAP: BOXING STANDS OUT AMONG THE ATTRACTIONS IN CONEY ISLAND
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MIGUEL COTTO AND CANELO ALVAREZ CLOSE OUT EPIC FOUR-CITY INTERNATIONAL PRESS TOUR
COTTO VS. CANELO WILL TAKE PLACE SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21 AT MANDALAY BAY EVENTS CENTER IN LAS VEGAS
PRESENTED LIVE BY HBO PAY-PER-VIEW®
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Photo Credit: Tom Hogan Photos/Roc Nation Sports/Golden Boy Promotions
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Video Credit: RingTV Live
BAYAMÓN, PUERTO RICO (Sept. 1, 2015) – Closing out a five-day, four-city international press tour which had already made stops in Los Angeles, Mexico City and New York City, WBC,Ntiv nplhaib Magazine and Lineal Middleweight World Champion Miguel Cotto (40-4, 33 KOs) and former Two-Time Super Welterweight World Champion Canelo Alvarez (45-1-1, 32 KOs) hosted a press conference on Friday, Aug. 28 in front of a hometown audience in Cotto’s native Puerto Rico. Hundreds of media members and thousands of screaming fans filled Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez to see Cotto and Canelo and their teams despite the area being hit by Tropical Storm Erika the night before.
The press conference audience was thrilled as the fighters made their entrance to an impressive pyrotechnic display. The excitement in the crowd continued as both fighters faced off and spoke about their upcoming 12-round fight for Cotto’s WBC and Ntiv nplhaib Ntiaj teb Magazine Middleweight Championships, which takes place Hnub vas xaum, Nov. 21 Mandalay Bay txheej xwm qhov chaw nyob Las Vegas. tsis tas li ntawd, Jose “Chepo” Reynoso, manager and trainer for Canelo Alvarez, serenaded the crowed with an a capella rendition of the favorite Puerto Rican tune “Que Bonito Puerto Rico,” in a show of respect to the fans in the audience.
The press conference stop in Bayamón, Puerto Rico capped a busy week for Teams Cotto and Canelo. By the end of the week, Cotto and Canelo visited four cities in two countries, spanning four time zones, traveling 9,500 miles and encountering thousands of screaming fans in five days. Wherever they went, fans and the media were a buzz about the anticipated showdown between Cotto and Canelo, with many making early predictions that the Nov. 21 middleweight championship will be crowned ‘Fight of the Year.’
Both fighters are now heading off to their respective training camps in Los Angeles at Wild Card Gym for Miguel Cotto and San Diego, Calif. for Canelo Alvarez to prepare for their epic showdown on Nov. 21.
Below are photo highlights from the four-city international Cotto vs. Canelo press tour. For the complete Cotto vs. Canelo press tour image gallery, click OS.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA ON AUG. 24:
ABOVE: WBC, Ring Magazine and Lineal Middleweight World Champion Miguel Cotto (second from left) and former WBC & WBA Super Welterweight World Champion Canelo Alvarez (right) pose on August 24, 2015 in Los Angeles after the press conference to kick off their four-city international press tour.
“The world is talking about this fight. The rich history between Mexico and Puerto Rico makes this truly exciting,” Golden Boy Promotions Chairman and CEO Oscar De La Hoya on Aug. 24 in Los Angeles.
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO ON AUG. 25:
ABOVE: WBC, Ring Magazine and Lineal Middleweight World Champion Miguel Cotto (left) and former WBC & WBA Super Welterweight World Champion Canelo Alvarez (right) pose on August 25, 2015 in Mexico City at a press conference to announce their world title fight on November 21, 2015 Mandalay Bay txheej xwm qhov chaw nyob Las Vegas, Nevada which will be produced and distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View.
“I am very grateful that I am always welcomed here in Mexico and shown great respect. The support of Mexicans is unmatched. It is an honor to fight Miguel Cotto,” saidformer Two-Time Super Welterweight World Champion Canelo Alvarez on Aug. 25 in Mexico City.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK ON AUG. 26:
ABOVE: WBC, Ring Magazine and Lineal Middleweight World Champion Miguel Cotto (left) and former WBC & WBA Super Welterweight World Champion Canelo Alvarez (right) face off at the start of their New York City press conference to promote their upcoming HBO Pay Per View fight on Nov. 21 in Las Vegas.
“This is a match-up of epic proportions, can’t-miss action styles and passionate fans bases, as is evident by the crowd here today,” said Roc Nation President and Chief of Branding and Strategy Michael Yormark on Aug. 26 in New York City.
BAYAMÓN, PUERTO RICO ON AUG. 28:
ABOVE: WBC and Ring Magazine Middleweight World Champion Miguel Cotto (center left) and former WBC & WBA Super Welterweight World Champion Canelo Alvarez (center right) pose on August 28, 2015 in Bayamón, Puerto Rico at a press conference to announce their November 21, 2015 world championship fight at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, produced and distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View.
“I’m going to get this victory for all Puerto Ricans around the world,” said WBC and Ring Magazine Middleweight World Champion Miguel Cotto on Aug. 28 nyob rau hauv Bayamón, Puerto Rico.
With seven world titles between them, impressive resumes and high levels of popularity in their home countries, Cotto vs. Canelo is shaping up to be the biggest fight in boxing this year and the biggest fight in the history of the famed Puerto Rico vs. Mexico rivalry.
Cotto vs. Canelo, lub 12-muab tua rau lub Cotto WBC thiab Ntiv nplhaib Ntiaj teb Magazine Middleweight Championships, takes place Hnub vas xaum, Nov. 21 Mandalay Bay txheej xwm qhov chaw nyob Las Vegas. Kev sib ntaus cov muaj nyob ntawm Roc teb chaws kev ua si, Golden tub Promotions, Miguel Cotto Promotions thiab Canelo Promotions thiab kev txhawb nqa los Corona ntxiv; Mexico, Nws nyob nws ntseeg!; Qhov chaw pib O'Reilly thiab Tequila Cazadores. The Cotto vs. Canelo press tour was sponsored by JetSmarter. Cov kev tshwm sim yuav tau ua thiab live faib los ntawm HBO Pay-Per-View pib ntawm9:00 p.m. LI/6:00 p.m. PT. Follow the conversation using #CottoCanelo.
Nyem qhov OS to access the Cotto vs. Canelo electronic press kit using password “CottovsCanelo”.
Xav paub ntau ntxiv, sib ntsib www.rocnation.com, www.goldenboypromotions.com,www.promocionesmiguelcotto.com, www.canelopromotions.com.mx www.hbo.com/boxing thiabwww.mandalaybay.com; follow on Twitter at @RocNation, @GoldenBoyBoxing, @RealMiguelCotto, @Canelo, @HBOBoxing, and @MandalayBay; become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/RocNation, www.facebook.com/GoldenBoyBoxing, www.facebook.com/RealMiguelACotto, www.facebook.com/SaulCaneloAlvarez, www.facebook.com/HBOBoxingthiab www.facebook.com/MandalayBay; and follow on Instagram @rocnation, @GoldenBoyBoxing, @realmiguelacotto, @Canelo, @HBOboxing and @MandalayBay. Follow the conversation using #CottoCanelo.
MIGUEL COTTO AND CANELO ALVAREZ NEW YORK CITY PRESS CONFERENCE PHOTOS & QUOTES
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Photo Credit: Gene Belvins-HoganPhotos/Roc Nation Sports/Golden Boy Promotions
NEW YORK CITY (Lub yim hli ntuj 27, 2015) – Reigning WBC, Ntiv nplhaib Magazine and Lineal Middleweight World Champion Miguel Cotto (40-4, 33 KOs) and former WBC and WBA Super Welterweight World Champion Canelo Alvarez (45-1-1, 32 KOs) were greeted by hundreds of chanting fans as they hosted a press conference in New York City on Wednesday, Lub yim hli ntuj 26 as part of their international four-city press tour ahead of their highly anticipated championship showdown in November.
The next mega-fight in the storied Puerto Rico vs. Mexico boxing rivalry will take place Hnub vas xaum, Nov. 21 thaum lub Mandalay Bay Events Center nyob rau hauv Las Vegas and will be produced and distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View. At the New York City press conference held at the Wyndham New Yorker Hotel, Cotto, the first native of Puerto Rico to become world champion in four different weight classes, and Mexican superstar Alvarez were joined by their promoters and trainers to discuss what promises to be this year’s most epic battle.
Tickets for the mega fight are on sale now and are priced at $2,000, $1,750, $1,250, $650, $350 thiab $150, not including applicable service charges, and can be purchased at the Mandalay Bay box office, ticketmaster.com, mandalaybay.com, all Ticketmaster locations or by calling (800) 745-3000. Ticket orders are limited to four per person.
Below is what their fighters and teams had to say:
MIGUEL COTTO: WBC, Ntiv nplhaib Magazine and Lineal Middleweight World Champion
“I have just one thing in mind and that is a victory on November 21.
“I’m going to get this victory for all Puerto Ricans around the world.”
CANELO ALVAREZ: Former WBC and WBA Super Welterweight World Champion
“The boxing world needs a fight like this. I’m planning to be well prepared to give the fans that fight.
“For me, it’s a big honor to fight someone like Miguel Cotto who has done it all.
“To make history, you have to fight and beat fighters like Miguel Cotto and I want to make history. I’m going to prepare like never before so that I can win this fight. ”
MICHAEL YORMARK: President and Chief of Branding & Strategy, Roc teb chaws
“Today we move one step closer on our journey toward an historic night.
“This is a match-up of epic proportions, can’t-miss action styles and passionate fans bases, as is evident by the crowd here today.”
OSCAR DE LA HOYA: Chairman and CEO, Golden tub Promotions
“This is the most anticipated fight of the last few years. With this level of passion and excitement, Cotto vs. Canelo will live up to the expectations.
“When you have a Mexican and Puerto Rican inside the ring, you are going to get an explosion. The fans are going to get a real fight.”
FREDDIE ROACH: Hall of Fame Trainer, Seven-Time Trainer of the Year Award Winner and Trainer of Miguel Cotto
“I’m proud of everything Miguel has done. Don’t miss this fight. It’s going to be the biggest one of all.”
EDDY REYNOSO: Head Trainer of Canelo Alvarez:
“When you talk about Mexico and Puerto Rico, they have produced more than 200 champion fighters each. Miguel Cotto is a great champion and one of the greatest fighters in boxing history. Canelo is quickly headed down that road. Thank you to all the Mexican and Puerto Rican fans for your support today.”
HECTOR SOTO: Vice President, Miguel Cotto Promotions
“This is a great fight, the fight of the year—Mexico versus Puerto Rico. There will be no dancing, no hugging and no playing. This will be a real fight, the fight, on November 21st.”
CHEPO REYNOSO: Manager and Trainer of Canelo Alvarez
“There are three months until the fight. With all these fans here, you can feel the heat and the passion. It gives me goose-bumps.
“It’s great to see all these different people from different nations rooting for their fighters.
“To all my Mexican brothers, on November 21st we will be victorious and we will celebrate.”
BERNARD HOPKINS: Future Hall of Famer and Golden Boy Promotions Partner
“Out of all titles in boxing, the WBC is the godfather of titles to win.
“This is the middleweight fight. They agreed to rumble and that’s what matters. The winner of this will go on to a different level in his career and that is important for your legacy.”
MARK TAFFET: Senior Vice President, HBO Pay-Per-View
“Cotto vs. Canelo is that rare mega-fight that is as exciting as it is anticipated.
“This is truly a pay-per-view fight. It is a true fight that is worth your time and your money.”
MAURICIO SULAIMAN: President of the World Boxing Council
“Mexico and Puerto Rico will give us one of the greatest fights on November 21st. May the best fighter win.”
Cotto vs. Canelo, lub 12-muab tua rau lub Cotto WBC thiab Ntiv nplhaib Ntiaj teb Magazine Middleweight Championships, takes place Hnub vas xaum, Nov. 21 Mandalay Bay txheej xwm qhov chaw nyob Las Vegas. Kev sib ntaus cov muaj nyob ntawm Roc teb chaws kev ua si, Golden tub Promotions, Miguel Cotto Promotions thiab Canelo Promotions thiab kev txhawb nqa los Corona ntxiv; Mexico, Nws nyob nws ntseeg!; Qhov chaw pib O'Reilly thiab Tequila Cazadores. The Cotto vs. Canelo press tour is sponsored by JetSmarter. Cov kev tshwm sim yuav tau ua thiab live faib los ntawm HBO Pay-Per-View pib ntawm 9:00 p.m. LI/6:00 p.m. PT. Follow the conversation using #CottoCanelo.
Nyem qhov OS to access the Cotto vs. Canelo electronic press kit using password “CottovsCanelo”.