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HALL OF FAMER “THE GOLDEN BOY” OSCAR DE LA HOYA TO ATTEND 2024 HALL OF FAME WEEKEND

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HALL OF FAMER “THE GOLDEN BOY” OSCAR DE LA HOYATO ATTEND 2024 HALL OF FAME WEEKEND Hall of Fame’s 35th Anniversary Celebration set for June 6 – 9
CANASTOTA, NY – MARCH 18, 2024 – The International Boxing Hall of Fame and Museum, which is celebrating its 35th Anniversary in 2024, is pleased to announce that Hall of Famer “The Golden Boy” Oscar De La Hoya will attend the Banquet of Champions and other events planned for planned for the 2024 Hall of Fame Induction Weekend set for June 6-9.
“From Olympic gold to world titles in six divisions, Oscar De La Hoya captured the imagination of boxing fans around the world,” said Hall of Fame director Edward Brophy. “We are very much looking forward to welcoming ‘The Golden Boy’ back to Canastota for the Hall of Fame’s 35th Anniversary celebration.”

De La Hoya capped a 223-5 (153 KOs) amateur career by capturing lightweight gold at the 1992 OL. He turned pro the same year and captured his first world title – the WBO super featherweight – in only his 12th pro bout and would go on to win 10 world titles in six weight divisions.

Among the champions he defeated include Jorge Paez, John John Molina, Rafael Ruelas, Genaro Hernandez, Ike Quartey, Fernando Vargas, Ricardo Mayorga and Hall of Famers Hector Camacho, Julio Cesar Chavez, Pernell Whitaker and Arturo Gatti.

One of the biggest pay per view attractions in boxing history. De La Hoya retired in 2008 with a pro record of 39-6 (30 KOs). I 2002 he established promotional powerhouse Golden Boy Promotions. I 2014 “The Golden Boy” was elected into the Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility.

An impressive list of over 35 boxing greats from the United States and abroad, including the Class of 2024, returning Hall of Famers and special guests will participate in the Hall of Fame Weekend celebration.

The Class of 2024 to be honored includes boxers Ricky Hatton, Ivan Calderon, Diego Corrales (posthumous), Michael Moorer, Jane Couch, Ana Maria Torres, Luis Angel Firpo (posthumous), Theresa Kibby (posthumous), trener Kenny Adams, sjef Jackie Kallen, publicist Fred Sternburg, journalist Wallace Matthews and broadcaster Nick Charles (posthumous).
The Class of 2024 will be honored during the Hall of Fame Induction Weekend on June 6-9, 2024, in “Boxing’s Hometown.” Many events will take place in Canastota and nearby Turning Stone Resort Casino throughout the four-day celebration including ringside talks, fist casting, fight night, 5K race / fun run, boxing autograph card show, banquet, parade and induction ceremony.

Complete event details can be found on www.ibhof.com. For more information on the 2024 Hall of Fame Induction Weekend, Vennligst ring (315) 697-7095.

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About the International Boxing Hall of Fame
The International Boxing Hall of Fame opened to the public in 1989 and is dedicated to preserving the legacy of the great sport of boxing. Located in Canastota, New York, it serves as a tribute to the world’s finest boxers and contributors to the sport, allowing boxing enthusiasts to appreciate and celebrate the rich history and tradition of boxing.

The International Boxing Hall of Fame is located at Exit 34 of the New York State Thruway. Hours of operation are Monday-Sunday 10 a.m. til 4 pm.
TURNING STONE RESORT CASINOOFFICIAL RESORT CASINO OF THE INTERNATIONAL BOXING HALL OF FAME WEEKEND
The multi-year partnership between Turning Stone Resort Casino and the International Boxing Hall of Fame spotlights the entire region, garnering national attention and boosting tourism in Central New York. The partnership includes a series of nationally televised boxing events at Turning Stone, culminating every year in June with an elaborate and bigger-than-ever International Boxing Hall of Fame Weekend with several exciting events in Madison County and Oneida County throughout the four-day celebration.
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Richard “Popeye The Sailor Man” Rivera Finishes off Kevin Cobbs in 3 with super uppercut

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“NEW ENGLAND’S FUTURE 5”
Offisielle resultatene
(pictures courtesy of Bonesprostudios)
WORCESTER, Mass. (Februar 11, 2018) – Undefeated prospect Richard “Popeye The Sailor Man” Rivera avsluttet Kevin “The New England Bully” Cobbs i tredje runde, punctuating the night with an lethal uppercut that landed right on the button, headlining last night’s “New England framtid 5” kort, presentert av Rivera Kampanjer Underholdning, på Palladium i Worcester, Massachusetts.

The 27-year-old Rivera (6-0, 5 KOs) fought once again in front of his large, traveling fanbase from Hartford, CT, capturing the vacant Universal Boxing Federation (UBF) light heavyweight title in dramatic fashion. The charismatic Hartford boxer ended his third consecutive match with what has become his trademark right-uppercut.

Rivera used his strength, energy and determined will to defeat South Boston’s Cobbs (10-3, 4 KOs), whose previous fight had been more than a year ago, when he was stopped in the second round by now world champion David Benavidez.

In only his sixth pro fight, the key question going into the bout was whether Rivera was ready to effectively step up in class to face a more experienced Cobbs. Right from the opening bell, the answer was a resounding, ja, as Rivera pounded Cobbs with powerful shots to the body and head.

Cobbs was dropped three times in the third round, one was ruled a push, and the end came when referee Jackie Morrell halted the action at the 2:51 as a reeling Cobbs was blasted backwards from the Rivera’s previously mentioned uppercut.

The beginning of the end for Cobbs (L) as Rivera sets up his vaunted uppercut

“I stepped things up in the third,” Rivera forklart. “He stopped throwing as many punches in the third and was ducking in. I said I wasn’t going to look for the knockout but, if it came, I’d take it. I got him with my uppercut. I respect Cobbs and thank him for giving me this opportunity.”
I co verdig begivenhet, hjemby favoritt Bobby “BH3” Harris, III (2-0-1), the two-time national amateur champion, and Brazilian super middleweight Saul Almeida (0-8-2) fought to a four-round majority draw.
Super middleweight Troy “Omar KO Artist” artist (5-7-1, 3 KOs), av Danbury, CT, upset intrastate rival Jose “Rated R” Rivera (4-2, 3 KOs), of Hartford, winning a six-round majority decision.
Danbury, CT junior welterweight Omar Borðoy, Jr. (4-0-, 1 KO) used a blistering body attack to defeat Seth Basler (0-5) by way of a lop-sided four-round unanimous decision.

Junior welterweight prospect Wilfredo “den Sucaro” Pagan (4-0, 2 KOs) floored veteran Bryan “The Brick” Abraham (6-29-2, 6 KOs) with a sweet right-left combination at the end of the opening round. I den andre runden, Pagan, of Southbridge, MA., drilled Abraham who went flying across the ring and into the ropes as referee Jackie Morrell halted the bout.

Springfield, MA junior middleweight Derrick “Bad Boy” Whitley (3-0) cruised to a dominating four-round unanimous decision over Cleveland’s Roger Blankenship (1-3), pitching a complete shutout in the process.

Bridgeport, CT welterweight Joe Goss (1-0) turned in an impressive pro debut, dropping Montreal’s Samuel Vasquez (1-3, 1 KO) in the second round on his way to a four-round unanimous decision.

Puerto Rican junior lightweight Luis “Lobito” Rivera (4-3, 1 KOs) overcame a nasty cut over his eye to win a hard-fought four-round majority decision over Carlos Marrero, III (0-2), av Bridgeport, CT, in a non-stop action fight to the finish.

Unbeaten Springfield, MA light heavyweight Ray “bazooka” Graceski (5-0-1, 3 KOs) and International Muay Thai fighter, Harford’s pro boxing debuting Pawel Banasiak (0-1-0), fought to a four-round draw in an entertaining brawl.

Puerto Rican super middleweight Jelame Garcia (7-0, 6 KOs), fighting out of Lynn, MA., remained undefeated but Nathan Schulte (0-5), av Woburn, MA, extended him the full distance for first time as a pro en route to a four-round unanimous decision.

Complete results:

Offisielle resultatene
MAIN EVENT
VACANT UBF NEW ENGLAND LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
Richard Rivera (6-0, 5 KOs), Hartford, CT
WKO3 (2:51)
Kevin Cobbs (10-3, 4 KOs), South Boston, MA
(Rivera won vacant UBF New England light heavyweight title)
SAMFUNKSJON – SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Bobby Harris, III (2-0-1), Worcester, MA
D6 (37-39, 38-38)
Saul Almeida (0-8-2), Framingham, MA
LIGHT tungvektere
Ray Graceski (5-0-1, 3 KOs), Springfield, MA
D4 (38-38, 38-38, 38-38)
Pawel Banasiak (0-0-1), Hartford, CT
SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Troy Artis (5-7-1, 3 KOs), Danbury, CT
WDEC6 (58-56, 58-56, 57-57)
Jose Rivera (4-2, 3 KOs), Hartford, CT
SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Jelame Garcia (7-0, 6 KOs), Lynn, MA
WDEC4 (40-36, 40-36, 39-37)
Nathan Schulte (0-5), Woburn, MA
JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Derrick Whitley (3-0), Springfield, MA
WDEC4 (40-35, 40-36, 40-36)
Robert Blankenship (1-3), Cleveland, OH
Joseph Goss (1-0), Bridgeport, CT
WDEC4 (40-35, 39,36, 38-37)
Samuel Vasquez (1-3, 1 KO), Montreal, Canada
JUNIOR weltervekt
Omar Borðoy, Jr. (4-0, 1 KO), Danbury, CT
WDEC4 (40-36, 40-36, 40-36)
Seth Basler (0-5), Marion, IL
Wilfredo Pagan (4-0, 2 KOs), Southbridge, MA
WTKO2 (1:25)
Bryan Abraham (6-29-2, 6 KOs), Schenectady, NY
JUNIOR LIGHTWEIGHTS
Luis Rivera (4-3, 1 KO), Hartford, CT
WDEC4 (40-36, 39-37, 38-38)
Carlos Marrera, III (0-2), Bridgeport, CT
INFORMASJON:
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Twitter: @RiveraPromoEnt @joseriverachamp, KingRivera_
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Undefeated N.E. prospect Omar Bordoy, Jr. Prepared to make statement at “New England framtid 5”

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“New England framtid 5”
Februar. 10 i Worcester, MA

WORCESTER, Mass. (Januar 24, 2018) – One of New England’s leading pro prospects, junior weltervekt Omar Borðoy, Jr., has prepared to make a statement February 10th ved “New England framtid 5”, presented Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE), på Palladium i Worcester.
Fighting out of Danbury, Connecticut, Bordoy (3-0, 1 KO) faces Puerto Rican-born opponent, Alexander “El Bravo” Picot (2-4-1), in a four-round bout. “My opponent is tough, and he always comes to fight,” Bordoy said. “He keeps coming forward and that’s going to make for an exciting fight.”
The 22-year-old Bordoy is the typical example of a volatile teenager who found his way in boxing. He was a high school football player who started boxing at the age of 17. Bordoy had an abbreviated amateur career, highlighted by his winning performance at the New England Golden Gloves as a novice boxer.
“I was a bad hot head as a kid,” Bordoy admitted. “En dag, my cousin Edgardo, invited me to his gym after football practice and he beat me up. I was knocked down a few notches. I got into boxing and enjoyed watching Miguel Cotto og Mike Tyson. I even have some of Cotto’s tattoos. Nå, I’m more of a boxer, like a Pernell Whitaker eller Floyd Mayweather, Jr. I’m a come- forward boxer who can still brawl. I’m working on my defense and feel that making adjustments in the ring is what I do best.”
Bordoy, Jr. credits Team Bordoy — sjef A.J. Galante, head trainer Bennie Little, cut-man Luis Marichal, strength-and-conditioning coach Chris Mulfalmi og Dave McDonough – for his success.
“I’m pleased to be with the right people to bring me to the top and I’m willing to do what’s needed to get there,” Bordoy added.
Bordoy, who works fulltime as a repair technician, made his pro debut last May and he fought a total of three times in 2017, his most recent last October in Worcester on an RPE-promoted show, in which he stopped 34-fight veteran Bryan Abraham i fjerde runde.
“We enjoy working with Team Bordoy,” promoter Jose Antonio Rivera remarked. “I am proud of Omar and his accomplishments so far. He is a young, throwback fighter with a lot of potential. I see big things in his future and I am glad to see he is being guided in the right direction by his team.”
In the eight-round main event, ubeseiret Hartford (CT) Lett tungvekt Richard “Popeye The Sailor Man” Rivera (5-0, 4 KOs) tar på Kevin “The New England Bully” Cobbs (10-2, 4 KOs), fighting out of South Boston (MA), for den ledige Universal Boxing Federation (UBF) New England tittelen i åtte-round main event.
Worcester to-tiden nasjonal amatør mester Bobby “BH3” Harris, III (2-0) faces Brazilian super middleweight Saul Almeida (0-8-1) i fire-runde co verdig arrangement. Hartford super mellomvekt Jose “Rated R” Rivera (4-1, 3 KOs) oppfyller Troy “Omar KO Artist” artist (4-7-1 (3 KOs), av Danbury (CT) i en seks-round bout.
Fighting på undercard, alt i fire-runde-kampene, er Southbridge (MA) junior weltervekt Wilfredo “den Sucaro” Pagan (3-0, 1 KO) vs. pro-debuterte Nick Peralta, av Lawrence, ubeseiret Springfield (MA) Lett tungvekt Ray “bazooka” Graceski(5-0, 3 KOs). vs. Hartford pro-debuterte Paul Bansiak, Spring weltervektDerrick “Bad Boy” Whitley (2-0) vs. Roger Blankenship (1-2), ubeseiret puertoricanske super mellomvekt Jelame Garcia (6-0, 6 KOs) vs. Brasilianske Rodrigo Almeida 1-7), Bridgeports (CT) pro-debuterte weltervekt Joseph Goss vs. Seth Basler (0-3), og Hartford junior lettvekt vs. Bridgeports Carlos Marraro, III (0-1).
Alle kamper og jagerfly er gjenstand for endring.
Billetter, priset til $75.00 (ringside) og $45.00 (generell studiekompetanse), er på salg og tilgjengelig for kjøp på www.ThePalladium.net eller Palladium box office (kun generell studiekompetanse), eller ved å kontakte Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera (anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) eller en hvilken som helst av de jagerfly.
Dørene åpner kl 6 pm. OG, første bout 7 pm. OG.
En del av inntektene vil bli donert til Luis Rosa, Jr. Scholarship Fund.
Sponsorer inkluderer Lundgren Honda, Top Royalty, Allstate, USANA, Atty. Maria M. Rivera-Cotto, ambisjon Musik, Hill Team Associates and Lundren Insurance & Finansielle tjenester.
INFORMASJON:
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Twitter: @RiveraPromoEnt @joseriverachamp @KingRivera_
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SHOWTIME SPORTS® CONTINUES CELEBRATION OF 30 YEARS OF SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® WITH FOUR CLASSIC JULIO CESAR CHAVEZ FIGHTS IN JULY

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Tune In I kveld Ved 10 pm. OG/PT på Showtime EXTREME® To Relive Chavez vs. Hector “Macho” Camacho; Watch Round 12 NOW:http://s.sho.com/2996PsP

Mer, Chavez vs. Pernell “Sweet Pea” Whitaker, vs.Frankie Randall II and vs. Meldrick Taylor II On “Throwback Thursdays” This Month

 

NEW YORK (Juli 7, 2016) – Widely acknowledged as the preeminent Mexican-born fighter in history and one of the greatest prizefighters of all time, Julio Cesar Chavez will be honored as Showtime Sports® airs classic Chavez fights in continuation of its year-long celebration of 30 years of SHOWTIME Championship Boxing.

 

The month will be highlighted by four of the incomparable Chavez’ most memorable fights – against Hector “Macho” Camacho, Pernell “Sweet Pea” Whitaker, the second of three fights with Frankie Randall and the rematch with Meldrick Taylor. All four fights will air Thursdays at 10 pm. OG/PT på SHOWTIME EXTREME (full schedule below).

 

For år, the revered ring legend was considered the world’s best pound-for-pound fighter. In an amazing 25-year-career (1980-2005), Chavez fought 115 ganger (107-6-2 med 88 knockouts). At the highest level, he competed in four weight classes – 130 pounds to 147 pounds – and was a six-time world champion in three divisions.

 

He holds records for the most world title successful defenses (27), most title fight victories (31), most title fights (37) and the second-most title defenses won by knockout (21, etter Joe Louis med 23). Chavez was 31-4-2 med 21 KOs in world title fights. A multiple Fighter of the Year vinner, Chavez was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2011.

 

The fights will air on “Throwback Torsdag” during the month of July at 10 pm. OG/PT på SHOWTIME EXTREME® and are available on SHOWTIME ON DEMAND®, SHOWTIME ANYTIME® and via the network’s online streaming service.

 

Below is the schedule of SHOWTIME EXTREME premieres for the month of July:

  • TONIGHT/Torsdag, Juli 7: Chavez vs. Camacho
  • Torsdag, Juli 14: Chavez vs. Whitaker
  • Torsdag, Juli 21: Chavez Randal II
  • Torsdag, Juli 28: Chavez vs. Taylor II

 

“Throwback Torsdag” Tidbits

  • WBC super featherweight champion Chavez (81-0) and his WBO counterpart, Camacho, fought on Sept. 12, 1992, i Las Vegas. JCC turned back a determined bid by “Macho” to take a unanimous 12-round decision.

 

  • Chavez had an 87-fight winning streak end when he and WBC welterweight champion Whitaker fought to a highly controversial 12-round majority draw in Sept. 10, 1993, at the Alamodome in San Antonio. One judge scored it for “Sweet Pea” by 115-113; the others had it 115-115.

 

  • Chavez was dealt his initial defeat on a 12-round split decision to nemesis Randall on Jan. 29, 1994. In the rematch the following Mai 7, Chavez won a razor-thin, split eight-round technical decision after the fight was stopped because of a large cut over Chavez’ eyebrow. Chavez and Randall would fight a third time, with Chavez taking the rubber match on a clear, unanimous 10-round decision on May 22, 2004.

 

  • Chavez went 2-0 against Taylor, winning by eighth-round knockout in a rematch on Sept. 17, 1994. In their initial fight four-and-a-half years earlier, Chavez rallied to win by 12th-round stoppage.

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Protect Yourself at All Times: A Guide for Professional Boxers

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Dallas, Texas………. Forbes 30 Under 30 (Sport) entrepreneur, author, and professional athlete representative Adrian Clark has announced the second book of his guide series, tittelen, Protect Yourself at All Times: A Guide for Professional Boxers.

In unprecedented fashion, Clark delivers this blueprint for professional boxers with 12 runder (chapters) of concise recommendations to help boxers empower themselves and protect their careers. Also included are testimonials from more than 40 current and retired fighters about their experiences in the business.

“The book is just the beginning of what will become a movement to protect professional boxers outside the ring,” Said Clark, who began representing fighters at 23 år. “It is well overdue for someone to lead the charge and educate the fighters on the business side of things. Every fighter, and everyone closely connected to a fighter, should read this book.”

As a fighter advocate as well as a manager, Clark recently released the “Boxer-Manager Agreement,” a standard, legal document for boxers to contract the services of their manager or adviser. The ‘Boxer Manager Agreement’ can be downloaded on the AC Sports Management, LLC, nettsted,www.ACsportsm.com.

To introduce the book, International Boxing Hall of Fame inductee and four division world champion Pernell “Sweet Pea” Whitaker and two-division world champion James “Buddy” McGirt will pair up for a third time. In this setting, the gloves are off and both fighters don their “forfatter” hat to tag-team the foreword for Clark’s book.

“Adrian’s heart is where it’s needed,” McGirt said. “Everyone says they are looking out for professional boxers, but he is showing (by example) that he really looks out for the fighters. Adrian and this book are great for the sport of boxing and for the athletes.”

Protect Yourself at All Times: A Guide for Professional Boxers will be endorsed by Everlast; the leading brand in Boxing for protective gear for fighters inside and outside of the ring. Clark will have a video blog on the Everlast website beginning July 6th, med en 3 minute summary of each chapter of this book.

“This book offers invaluable insights into the sport of boxing. Clark has shed light in grey space that exists in boxing and has effectively empowered professionals and amateurs through this important piece of work.” (Chris Beadon, Sports Marketing Manager at Everlast)

Books will be available August 14, 2016 at Barnes & Noble stores and for order at Amazon and Everlast.com. Nook and Kindle versions of the book will also be available.

Adrian Clark, a graduate of Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, was named to Forbes’ annual “30 Under 30 (Sport)” for 2016. He resides in Dallas and can be contacted at Adrian@ACsportsm.com
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Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame Klasse 2015 offisielt annonsert

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Lou DiBella, Shelly Finkel, Arnie Bayer, Carey Mace, George Russo, Peter Timothy & Død Sharnik
Uncasville, Conn. (September 15, 2015) – Arrangøren Lou DiBella og manager / promoter Shelly Finkel føre en syv-medlem Klasse 2015 inn i Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame (CBHOF). New members will be inducted at the 11THårlig CBHOF Gala Induksjon Middag på fredag natt,November 13 i Uncas Ballroom på Mohegan Sun.
De nye CBHOF inductees inkluderer også tidligere boksing kommisjonær Peter Timothy og, posthumt, boksere Carey Mace og George Russo, boksing forfatter Død Sharnik og boksing talsmann Arnie Bayer.
“Vi i Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame er veldig glade for å kunngjøre årets klasse av inductees,” new CBHOF president John Laudati sa. “We have a great mix of internationally recognized boxing legends and a wonderful and most deserving group of Connecticut’s boxing royalty. Personlig, Jeg er så glad for å innføre denne klassen i mitt første år som president for denne utrolige organisasjon. Jeg ser frem til å se alle våre Connecticut boksing fans på Mohegan Sun november 13th.”
Basert i New York by, DiBella (avbildet til venstre) er den tidligere Head of Boxing for HBO, skape den svært vellykkede “Boxing After Dark” Serien. Hans reklameselskap, DiBella Entertainment, has promoted countless boxing events at Mohegan Sun Arena and Foxwoods Resort Casino during the past two decades. DiBella also owned the Connecticut Defenders minor league baseball team that was based in Norwich. His top fighters have included Sergio Martinez,Bernard Hopkins, Paulie Malignaggi, Jermain Taylor, CBHOF inductee “Irish” Micky Ward, og Andre Berto Blant de mer kjente som. En Harvard Law School graduate, DiBella er også en vellykket filmprodusent.
Finkel (avbildet til høyre med den avdøde Emanuel Steward), også fra New York by, er en internasjonal Boxing Hall of Fame som var et innslag på Connecticut kjemper i mange år som enten en promotor eller manager. He is also a successful manager in the music industry. In the early 1990s, Finkel was arguably the most powerful manager in boxing. His most celebrated clients included Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield, Manny Pacquiao, Pernell Whitaker, Meldrick Taylor og Wladimir Klitschko.
Timothy (avbildet til venstre med Sugar Ray Leonard) var boksing kommisjonær for Mashantucket Pequot Tribal National Commission på Foxwoods fra 1995 til 2009. He was mentored by the late John Burns, who was the founder of the CBHOF of which he is also an inductee. During his tenure at Foxwoods, Timothy regulerte hundrevis av pro hendelser, Inkludert 90 tittelen kampen. Highlights of his reign included CBHOF inductee John Ruiz–Evander Holyfield III for WBA verden tungvekt og, kanskje, den største kampen i Foxwoods historie, IBF verden Cruiservekt tittelen kampen mellom James Toney og Vassily Jirov. Other stars who fought at Foxwoods when Timothy was in charge include Roy Jones, Jr., Diego Corrales, Shane Mosely og Acelino Freitas, sammen med CBHOF inductees Dana Rosenblatt, Peter Manfredo, Jr. og US-. Olympian Lawrence Clay-Bey.
Mace (72-18-2), født i Hartford, started fighting professionally in the late 1940s. His most notable victory came in 1950, stoppe tidligere verdensmester Joe Giardello. Mace was a member of CBHOF charter member Willie Pep's stabil og ble rangert på ett punkt så høyt som Nei. 8 welterweight in the world. Mace, hvis siste bout var et tap for CBHOF medlemGaspar Ortega i 1962, bodd i Manchester da han gikk bort i en alder av 73 i 2003.
Russo hadde 85 pro kamper mellom 1922 og 1934. He moved to Bridgeport when he was six and he eventually became a local legend in boxing, driftstreningssentre som Red Man Hallen, Acorn Club and East Washington Avenue. I 1992, han brakte boksing tilbake etter et tiår lange fravær til gamle PAL bygningen i Bridgeport. Russo også ble anerkjent som “Johnny Duke of Southern Connecticut.”
Født i New Haven, sen Sharnick levde nesten hele sitt liv i Norwalk, før retur til Florida, hvor han ble valgt inn i Florida Boxing Hall of Fame i 2012, largely for founding the Smart Boxer Institute. Sharnik was a boxing writer for 23 år på Sports Illustrated, fremhevet av sin dekning av Cassius Clay–Sonny Liston Jeg, sitert vilt for å si, “Liston har never som kanonkuler.” He moved on to become the chief for consultant at CBS for nine years and was chief advisor and the lone true believer in George Foreman‘s comeback bid eventually leading to another world heavyweight title. Sharnick also was an advisor for CBHOF member and two-time world champion Marlon Starling, tale fremtiden verdensmesteren å legge Eddie Futch as his head trainer. Futch’s assistant, CBHOF medlem Freddie Roach, til slutt ville trene Starling da han ble verdensmester weltervekt mester.
Bayer var allment respektert som en sann forkjemper for boksing, alltid rask til å gi en hjelpende hånd, så vel som å åpne lommeboken for å hjelpe kundestøttebokseklubber i byer som CBHOF inductee Johnny Duke Boys Club Gym i Bellevue Square, Hartford.
Billetter til CBHOF 11th årlige galla Induksjon Middag, rimelig på $90.00, er i salg nå ved å ringe Kim Baker på Mohegan Sun (1.860.862.7377) eller Sherman Cain på Manchester Journal Inquirer (1.800.237.3606 X321). Dørene åpner kl 5:30 pm. OG, cocktailer 6 pm. OG, etterfulgt av middag.
Gå online for å www.ctboxinghof.org for mer informasjon om Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame, sin 11th årlige galla inductee Middag, event sponsing muligheter, eller tidligere CBHOF inductees.
KONTAKT:
Bob Trieger, Full Court PRESS, bobtfcp@hotmail.com,978.590.0470, fightpublicist
OM CBHOF: The Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame was founded in 2004 å hedre og feire karrierene til enestående individer involvert i sporten boksing. Sin første Induction Ceremony & Middagen ble holdt i 2005. Connecticut rike boksing historie aldri kunne ha blomstret hvis det ikke var for prestasjonene til de som er nedfelt i Hall of Fame.
Som en non-profit organisasjon, Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame er svært opptatt av å holde kampvilje av Connecticut blomstrende gjennom ulike veldedige bidrag.

Link til CBHOF Hjemmeside