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West Point Boxing Fall Classic Winchester’s Cadet Luca LoConte Botis Returns home Nov. 10

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Anthony’s in Malden, Маса.

Бостан, Маса. (Кастрычнік 14, 2019) – The National Collegiate Boxing Association (NCBA) will present the “West Point Fall Classic” on Sunday, Лістапада 10, на Энтані ў Malden, Масачусэтс.

Members of the West Point boxing team will compete against amateur boxers from USA Boxing New England, University of Connecticut, Trinity College, Hartford College, and the University of Massachusetts.

“We are excited for this upcoming event featuring the best college athletes in the Northeast,"СказаўEric Buller, President of the National Collegiate Boxing Association and member of the USA Boxing Board of Directors. “We are also happy to include some of the most impressive local athletes as well. This is a win for everyone who attends:  local athletes, future leaders of America, dedicated coaches and officials, boxing legends, great venue and outstanding ring action. Thanks to Anthony’s for hosting us and to all that are working hard to make this event the great success it will be.”

United States Military Academy Senior CadetLuca LoConte Botis, who hails from nearby Winchester (Масачусэтс), will be showcased in what will likely be his final local boxing competition.

A 2015 graduate of Winchester High School, where he captained the school’s cross country, swimming and outdoor track teams. Botis will be supported by a large contingent of family and friends.

A tribute to the USA Boxing Alumni Association will also be on tap, including appearances by 1988 Алімпійскі чэмпіёнРэй Мерсер, International Boxing Hall of Fame refereeSteve Smoger, three-time Fight of the Year participant“Irish” Micky Ward (Лоуэлл, Масачусэтс), three-time two division world champion“El Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera(Вустер, Масачусэтс), and former New England amateur champion and reigning IBA super welterweight championGreg “The Villain” Vendetti (Stoneham, Масачусэтс).

Дзверы адкрываюцца ў 2 p.m. І, першы бой запланаваны на 3 p.m. ET.

Limited tickets are available for purchase by calling Seacoast Ticket Agency at 1.800.382.5242.

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USA Boxing Alumni Association tribute & fundraiser for N.E. greats Vinny Paz & Micky Ward a major success

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(L-Р) – CES Boxing promoter Jimmy Burchfield, Мікі Уорд, former N.E. amateur standout Calvin Brown, Vinny Paz and Al Valenti, Асацыяцыя выпускнікоў бокса ЗША, Special Projects Consultant


Каларада-Спрынгс, Круг. (Лютага 26, 2019) – USA Boxing Alumni Association’s tribute this past weekend to two of New England’s all-time greatest amateur boxers, Vinny “The Pazmanian Devil” Paz і “Ірландскі” Мікі Уорд, was a major success at Twin River Casino in Lincoln, Род-Айлэнд.

A sold-out fundraiser to benefit the USA Boxing Alumni Association was held at Fred & Steve’s Steakhouse on Friday evening, honoring Paz and Ward, in addition to Hall of Fame referee Steve Smoger, who officiated numerous fights for both fighters.

Paz and Ward held a meet-and-greet Saturday night, prior to a CES Boxing event, as the popular boxers signed autographs and posed for pictures. They were brought into the ring, along with Smoger, and received a standing applause from the large crowd in attendance.



USA Boxing Alumni Association’s back-to-back nights at Twin River raised $3,000 (including proceeds from Sportsworld’s memorabilia auction) and added 20 new alumni members, including Paz, to its growing ranks.

“We were part of a magical weekend,” сказаў Al Valenti, USA Boxing Special Projects Consultant. “Vinny and Micky greeted so many of their fans. It is without question that these two warriors define what the USA Boxing Alumni Association is all about: bringing together so many members from so many years past that built the future for so many young boxers. It was especially rewarding to see past boxers, coaches and officials flock to Vinny and Micky. The entire two-day experience at Twin River Casino was packed with memories that we will all hold onto for years to come. We’d like to thank Джымі Burchfield (CES бокса) for his hospitality and hosting Saturday evening’s event.”



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Created to champion a lifelong, mutually beneficial relations between USA Boxing and its alumni, –баксёры, чыноўнікі, трэнеры і балельшчыкі — Асацыяцыя выпускнікоў аб'ядноўвае пакаленні чэмпіёнаў, натхняе і аддае будучым чэмпіёнам па боксе ЗША, ў і з кальца.

Асацыяцыя выпускнікоў бокса ЗША адкрыта для ўсіх, хто мае любоў да бокса і хацеў бы заставацца на сувязі з аматарскім боксам.. Удзельнікі атрымліваюць доступ да самых розных спецыяльных мерапрыемстваў, якія праводзяцца Асацыяцыяй выпускнікоў, у тым ліку яго штогадовы ЗША бокса Асацыяцыі выпускнікоў Зала славы прыёму.

Для таго, каб уступіць у Асацыяцыю выпускнікоў, проста зарэгістравацца на alumni@usaboxing.org дзеля $40.00 у год членскі ўзнос. Новыя ўдзельнікі атрымаюць футболку, брелок для ключоў і электронны кашалёк.


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Hall of Fame referee Steve Smoger successfully transitioned from amateur to pro boxing

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Каларада-Спрынгс, Круг. (Чэрвеня 13, 2018) — Hall of Fame referee Стыў “Double S” Smoger, arguably the most recognizable and respected official in boxing history, holds the unique distinction of officiating in more states and countries than any of his peers.

 

 

 

Smoger ranks among the top six all-time, Ня. 2 Амерыканская, in terms of most pro boxing matches officiated (1015), including an incredible 220 world time matches. He has been a referee in some of the greatest boxing matches ever – Vernon Forrest-Shane Mosley, Bernard Forrest-Felix Trinidad, Kelly Pavlik-Jermain Taylor, Рой Джонс, Jr.-Hopkins, Micky Ward-Emanuel Burton, Andre Ward-Carl Froch and Miguel Cotto-Antonio Margarito II among the most notable.

 

 

 

Таксама, Smoger has refereed matches featuring a Who’s Who of Boxing: Майк Тайсан, Ленакс Льюіс, Лары Холмс, Эвандер Холіфілд. Раберта Дзюран, Hector Camacho Sr., Джэймс Тоні, Майк Мак-Каллум, Віні-Пас, Floyd Mayweather Jr., Артура Гаці, Фелікс Трынідад, Дыега Корралес, Генадзь Галоўкін, Lucia Rijker, Christy Martin and so many others..

 

 

 

In addition to the International Boxing Hall of Fame, Smoger has also been inducted into four other Hall of Fames in New Jersey, Пэнсыльванія, Philadelphia and Atlantic City.

 

 

 

As a youngster, Smoger got hooked on boxing, primarily because his father was an “awesome fan”, who religiously watched the popular Friday night boxing series, Gillette Cavalcade of Sports, with his son. Steve’s father told him that boxing was the last version of will and skill, one-on-one, to determine the better man that night.

 

 

 

Smoger said he was too small to play football, too short for basketball, so he became a cross-country runner in high school. A friend invited Smoger to the local YMCA in New Jersey to get checkout its boxing program. Only one day working with a pro boxer was enough for Steve to realize that being a boxer wasn’t for him. But he still loved boxing.

 

 

 

After he started refereeing amateur matches in southern New Jersey and Delaware, Smoger got the break of his life that dramatically changed his life. “Everything in life is timing,” Smoger explained. “The gentleman who gave George Foreman the small American that he proudly waved after winning a gold medal at the 1968 Алімпійскія гульні, Pat Duffy, opened a gym in southern Jersey. I told him that I wanted to train as a referee. I trained under the great Frank Cappuccino and then had to honor to train with Zach Clayton. He trained to music so referees moved without being herky-jerky. У 1978, I started officiating then-AAU boxing and worked out of the Atlantic City PAL gym, which remains a vibrant amateur boxing club. I’m still there 40 years later, serving on its Board of Directors, and I’m also its legal counsel.

 

 

 

“Затым, the boxing gods shined on me. Casinos were coming to Atlantic City in 1978 and boxing was involved at all the casinos there. I was the district attorney in Atlantic City, so after work I went to the PAL gym to workout with the kids. Аднойчы, the phone rang in the gym. Nobody else was there, so I answered. It was the New Jersey Boxing Commissioner, ‘Jersey’ Joe Walcott, who asked me who was in charge. I said that, ў гэты час, I was in charge. He said there was a pro show that night and they were short of inspectors. He said that they need somebody to watch the hand wrapping. I told him I was well versed in hand wrapping and that was it, I was hired to work that show and they gave me the royal treatment.”

 

 

 

“Walcott’s chief second was Chief Roy Johnson, who Walcott brought into the state commission. He hired me in 1982 as a probationary referee. Два гады праз, I was a licensed referee and, як яны кажуць, the rest is history.”

 

 

 

Сёння, Smoger is still a very active referee, traveling around the world to officiate, as well as co-chairman of the International Boxing Association (IBA) чыноўнікі, and a valued USA Boxing Alumni Association advisor. Steve has made several appearances at Alumni Association gatherings across the country.

 

 

 

“I am honored to be the ‘unofficial’ representative of all officials who’ve made the transition from amateur to pro boxing,” Smoger commented. “I’m the only active referee (Alumni Association advisor) who made the transition from the amateur to the pro level.

 

 

 

“The accent has always been No. 1, on boxers, і Няма. 2, трэнеры. USA Boxing is the best group I’ve ever been associated with and, for me personally, I’ve seen what amateur boxing does for kids in this country. They learn under difficult circumstances, through boxing, to successfully reach different levels in life. I enjoy watching the development of youths who go through the USA Boxing program and do very well.

 

 

 

“Boxing enables boxers. My accent is on youths, to watch them grow and develop, not turn pro, to better their lives.”

 

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Nico Hernandez captures IBA flyweight World title in 5th professional fight Calls out fellow Olympic bronze medalist “Ірландскі” Paddy Barnes

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Inaugural Event
ВЫСОКІЯ СТАЎКІ
Субота, Мая 19, 2018 * 9:00 p.m. І / 6:00 p.m. PT
The new IBA World flyweight champion Nico Hernandez
(L-Р) head trainer Lewis Hernandez, assistant trainer Villa, Ніка Hernandez, Hall of Fame referee and IBA official Steve Smoger and promote John Andersen.
(photo courtesy of Courtney Wells / Boyd Gaming Corp.)

MULVANE, Мая. (Мая 21, 2018) — History was made this past Saturday night on the “SUPERBOX LIVE: High Stakes” pay-per-view card, калі 2016 Olympic bronze medalist and local hero, Ніка Hernandez, knocked out Hungarian challenger Szilveszter “Silent Assassin” Kanalas in the opening round to capture the vacant International Boxing Association (IBA) Flyweight World Championship in only his fifth professional fight, ў Канзас Star Arena у Mulvane, Канзас.

 

 

 

In the first world title fight ever held in Kansas, Эрнандэс (5-0, 4 КО) overwhelmed Kanalas (14-7, 9 КО), the former World Boxing Federation (WBF) super flyweight world champion, to become the youngest (22) IBA world champion ever, as well as setting the record for the fewest pro fights needied to become IBA world titlist.

 

SUPERBOX LIVE: High Stakes was launched as Super Channel’s new live boxing series,SUPERBOX LIVE, у сувязі з KO Night Boxing LLC, and it aired live exclusively in Canada on Super Channel.

 

 

 

Integrated Sports Media distributed “SUPERBOX LIVE: High Stakes” in the United States on cable, satellite and digital pay-per-view as it was live-streamed worldwide on FITE.TV app and website (excluding Canada).

 

 

 

Hernandez was aggressive from the opening bell, pounding Kanalas’ head and body. A Hernandez left hook to the body really hurt Kanalas, who went down from a right that followed the vicious liver shot. Kanalas beat Hall of Fame Steve Smoger‘s count, and it was only a matter of time before Hernandez would end the fight. It came soon, right after another body-and-head combination put the over-matched Hungarian on the mat for the second and final time.

 

 

 

“A lot of people underestimate my power,” Hernandez said after the fight. “I believe that once he felt my power, I don’t think he wanted it anymore. I felt like I took his heart away. I was patient, I wanted it to go a few rounds to see what he had, but I took his heart away. I can’t really be disappointed because I am a world champion now.”

 

 

 

“Nico was explosive Saturday night and he showed killer instinct,” прамоўтэр John Andersen пракаментаваў. “He was going to box, but I think he smelled fear, and Nico got into Kanalas’ head. He sensed it and jumped on him.”

 

 

 

Before he left the ring, Hernandez took the microphone in the center of the ring and called out three-time Olympian and two-time Olympic bronze medalist, “Ірландскі” Paddy Barnes (5-0, 1 KO), who was the favored to win a gold medal in the flyweight division at the 2016 Алімпійскія гульні. He was eliminated in the round of 16 and Hernandez took home the bronze medal. “There’s a bronze medalist from (Northern) Ірландыя, Paddy Barnes, and that’s who I’d really love to fight.”

 

 

 

“I think that’s a fight we should start a conversation about,” Andersen remarked. “It’s not line Barnes is 21 (ён 31) and I don’t know of a lot of 30 or older flyweights. It makes a lot of sense and can be a big fight. They’re both Olympic bronze medalist, already fought in scheduled 10 і 12 round fights, and have belts. (Barnes is the WBO Intercontinental flyweight champ). Nico needs to step up in terms of competition, занадта. I think they should get in the ring and then we can see what happens.

 

 

 

“If they don’t want to make this fight right away, maybe we can build it up by putting them on the same card, and then fight next year. This fight makes a lot of sense for both fighters and Nico has already said he wants to fight Barnes.”

 

 

 

Hernandez joined reigning IBA world champions, паўцяжкай вага Сяргей Кавалёў and junior middleweight Марк Делука, as well as past IBA world champions such as Hall of Famers Оскар дэ ла Хойя, Джордж Форман, Раберта Дзюран і Артура Гаці, in addition to starsРой Джонс, Малодшы, Бернард Хопкінс, Шэйн мослы, Джэймс Тоні, Mikkel Kessler, Eric Morales, Дыега Корралес, Хасэ Луіс Касціла, Глен Джонсан і Антоніо Тарвер.

 

 

 

2011 Russia Junior Championships gold medalist Andrey Afonin (6-0, 3 КО) kept his undefeated record in tact when Pedro “El Reguilete” Радрыгес (23-4, 19 КО), the Cuban native and former World Boxing Association (WBA) Fedalatin cruiserweight champion, was unable to answer the bell in the third round of the co-featured event.

 

 

 

Unbeaten Ukrainian heavyweight Аляксандр Цясленка (13-0, 11 КО), promoted by DiBella Entertainment and fighting out of Toronto, спыніўся Terrance “Big Jim” Marbra (9-6, 7 КО) у другім туры.

 

 

 

Undefeated Washington featherweight Victor Morales, Малодшы. (9-0, 5 КО) was too much forDavid Berna (15-4, 14 КО), of Hungary, who complained of an elbow injury and lost by way of a second-round technical knockout, in the televised opener.

 

 

 

In the television swing bout, which was held prior to the main event, popular Wichita junior welterweight Jeff Strum (3-0, 2 КО) kept the train rollin’ with a second-round knockout of Nigeria-native Archie Weah (2-11).

 

 

 

In the most competitive fight of the night, as well as the lone match that went the complete distance, Вуліца. Louis cruiserweight Leroy Jones (3-3, 2 КО) won a four-round unanimous decision over Kansas City, KS favorite Chris Harris (2-3-2, 2 КО).

 

Поўныя вынікі ніжэй:

 

АФІЦЫЙНЫЯ ВЫНІКІ

 

 

 

MAIN EVENT – VACANT IBA FLYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

Ніка Hernandez (5-0, 4 КО), Wichita, Канзас

WTKO1 (2:52)

Szilveszter Kanalas (14-8, 9 КО), Pecs, Венгрыя

(Hernandez won vacant IBA World flyweight title)

 

 

 

CO-FEATURE – Цяжкавагавікоў

Andrey Afonin (6-0, 3 КО), Kursky, Расія

WTKO2 (3:00)

Pedro Rodriguez (23-5, 19 КО), Маямі, FL by way of Cuba

 

 

 

HEAVYWEIGHTSs

Аляксандр Цясленка (13-0, 11 КО), Таронта, Canada by way of Ukraine

WKO2 (0:30)

Terrance Marba (9-6, 7 КО), Санкт-Пецярбург, Фларыда

 

 

 

круізеры

Leroy Jones (3-3, 2 КО), Saint Louis, Місуры

WDEC4 (39-37, 39-37, 39-37)

Chris Harris (2-3-2, 2 КО), Канзас-Сіці, Канзас

 

 

 

JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHTS

Jeff Strum (3-0, 2 КО), Wichita, Канзас

WTKJO2 (2:56)

Archie Weah (2-11), Norcross, GA by way of Liberia

 

 

 

Featherweights

Victor Morales, Малодшы. (9-0, 5 КО), Vancouver, Вашынгтон

WTKO2 (2:56)

David Berna (15-4, 14 КО), Budapest, Венгрыя

 

 

 

 

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2001 Fight of the Year Reunion planned for final stop of 2018 ЗША супраць. Ireland Northeast Tour

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Special guests Micky Ward & Steve Smoger
Сакавіка 21 ў Манчэстэры, Нью-Гэмпшыр
Каларада-Спрынгс, Круг. (Сакавіка 12, 2018) – USA Boxing is hosting a special reunion, featuring two key members of the 2001 Бой года, to be part of the final stop on the 2018 ЗША супраць. Ірландыя Паўночна-Усход Бокс тур, Сакавіка 21 at the Manchester Downtown Hotel in Manchester, Нью-Гэмпшыр.
Presented by Corona Premium, the Manchester event will start at 7 p.m. Стандартную УСХОДНЯЕ ЧАС, and it also serves as a fundraiser for another partner of the show, the Manchester PAL Boxing Club.
Квіткі па разумных цэнах у $20.00 для агульнага прыёму, $30 for reserved ringside seats, and available to purchase on Seacoast Ticket Agency’s website,www.seacoastticket.com, the official ticket distributor for the event.
The 2001 Fight of the Year was held July 13, 2001, at Hampton Beach Casino in Hampton, NH., and it is still considered one of the greatest matches ever broadcast on ESPN. “Ірландскі” Мікі Уорд won an incredibly entertaining, back-and-forth junior welterweight match-up with “boxing cult” hero Emanuel Augustus, by way of a 10-round unanimous decision that was much closer than the judges’ scoring indicated (98-90, 96-91, 96-94).
The high-profile win positioned Ward for what turned out to be his epic Gatti trilogy, while Augustus went on to become one of the most dangerous, upset-minded opponents in boxing. Ward and the third man in the ring that night, Hall of Fame referee Steve Smoger, will host a USA Alumni Association event Аўторак, Мора. 20 at The Shaskeen Pub & Restaurant (909 Elm St. ў Манчэстэры), пачынаючы з 6 p.m. І, and attend the following night’s (Мора. 21) ЗША супраць. Ireland Northeast Boxing Tour finale in Manchester.
“I’m honored to be invited by USA Boxing to represent all professional officials who spent so much valuable time in the amateurs on their way to their positions in the pros,” Smoger said. “I’m looking forward to being part of everything planned.
“Anytime I spend time with Micky is enjoyable, ў і з кальца, and we’ve truly formed a bond. I worked six or seven of his fights, including his first in Atlantic City, around the time we were both breaking in. We spend time together every year at the International Boxing Hall of Fame inductions. He’s such a pleasure to be around. He treats people very well. His history in the ring and personality make him a big fan favorite. He’s the same guy he’s always been but he still has the heart of a warrior.”
Bernard Dunne celebrating world title anniversary
Irish Team Performance Director Бернард Дан will celebrate the ninth anniversary of his WBA super bantamweight title-winning performance, Мора. 21, 2009, the same date as the USA-Ireland Northeaster Boxing Tour stop in Manchester.
Dunne (28-2, 15 КО), fighting out of Dublin, fought professionally between 2001-2009. Ён быў 119-11 як аматар, у тым ліку 13 Irish titles.
У 2009, ён спыніўся Ricardo Cordoba у 11й round at O2 Arena in Dublin, каб стаць чэмпіёнам свету.
USA stars out in Manchester
USA Boxing will be looking to conclude the tour on a high note with expected boxers on the show such as 2017 four-time international gold medalist Ginny Fuchs (Kemah, Тэхас), 2017 Elite Women’s Continental Championships bronze medalist Ошай Джонс (Таледа, Агаё), 2017 World Championships silver medalist Герцаг Раган (Цынцынаці, Агаё), 2017 World Championships bronze medalist Freudis Rojas (Лас-Вегас, Невада), 2016 USA Nationals heavyweight champion Jared Anderson (Таледа, Агаё), і 2016 Youth World Championship bronze medalist Рычард Torrez (Тулар, ТАКОЙ ЯК). Усе баксёры і паядынкі могуць быць зменены.
To stay up to date on the USA vs. Ірландыя Паўночна-Усход Бокс тур націсніце тут.
ЗША супраць. Ірландыя Расклад
Сакавіка 12: Royale забаўляльны комплекс, Бостан, Маса.
Сакавіка 15: MassMutual цэнтр, Springfield, Маса.
Сакавіка 21: Manchester Downtown Hotel, Манчестер, N гадзіну.
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Знаходзяцца & Holyfield to be inducted this Friday into USA Boxing Alumni Hall of Fame inaugural class

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USA Boxing stars out to support and celebrate
USA Boxing Elite National Championships
Снежні. 5-9 in Salt Lake City, Utah
Каларада-Спрынгс, Круг. (Снежні 5, 2017) – The fledgling USA Boxing Alumni Association will host a gala reception ў гэтую пятніцу ноч (Dec.) 8, highlighted by the induction of the inaugural class of the USA Boxing Alumni Hall of Fame, at the Courtyard by Marriott Downtown in Salk Lake City, Utah.
The reception is being held in conjunction with the 2017 USA Boxing Elite and Youth National Championships and Junior and Prep Open, Снежні. 5-9, also held in Salt Lake City.
Created to champion a lifelong, mutually beneficial relations between USA Boxing and its alumni, –баксёры, чыноўнікі, трэнеры і балельшчыкі — Асацыяцыя выпускнікоў аб'ядноўвае пакаленні чэмпіёнаў, натхняе і аддае будучым чэмпіёнам па боксе ЗША, ў і з кальца.
“The Alumni Association will bring together former boxers, coaches and official who have reached all levels of success in amateur boxing, as well as people who have all over for Olympic-style boxing,” explained Mike McAtee, USA Boxing Executive Director. “This association will help expand our grassroots and create fight champions of USA Boxing and alumni members.”
“Найвялікшы” і “The Real Deal”, адпаведна, Мухамед Алі і Эвандер Холіфілд, will be the first boxers inducted into the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame, joining two others, veteran coaches Roosevelt Sanders і Tom Coulter, also being inducted as charter members.
The late Ali is the lone three-time lineal world heavyweight champion of all-time, who as an amateur (known then as Cassius Clay), атрымаў залаты медаль на 1960 Olympics in Rome.
Holyfield was the first and remains the only undisputed cruiserweight and heavyweight world champion. На 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles, Holyfield won a bronze medal as a light heavyweight, after a he suffered a questionable disqualification in his semifinals match. Раней у гэтым годзе, Holyfield started his promotional company, The Real; Deal Boxing.
A 1993 USA Boxing Hall of Fame inductee, Roosevelt coached the U.S. Marines boxing team in 1975-1978 і 1988-2000. He also served as assistant coach on the USA Olympic boxing teams in 1984 і 1992.
Coulter has been a boxing coach for more than 62 гады, continuing to conduct boxing clinics today around the glove. In addition to coaching the iconic 1988 USA Olympic boxing team, which captured eight individual medals, he was a consultant for the 1996 squad that won 14 meals. A national boxing champion at Syracuse University, Coulter also coaches the U.S. Army Boxing Team.
Зала славы Міжнароднага бокса Аль Бернштэйна will serve as Master of ceremonies for Пятніцы падзея. “USA Boxing makes a positive difference in the lives of thousands and thousands of young people ion a daily basis,” the voice of Showtime Boxing said,” and I am so honored to serve as emcee for the inaugural USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame Reception. This new arm of USA Boxing will be a terrific addition to an already great organization. I look forward to it.”.
Four Olympic medalists from Team USA will be in attendance: 1984 gold medalist Paul Gonzales, 1984 і 1988 silver medalists, адпаведна, Вирджил Хіл і Michael Carbajal, і 1972 bronze medalist Jessie Valdez.
Other boxing dignitaries who are confirmed attendees include 1992 Алімпіец Рауль Маркес, Hall of Fame referee Steve Smoger, National Golden Gloves champion and NBC boxing announcer B.J. Кветкі, three-time New England Golden Gloves champion“Ірландскі” Мікі Уорд, former Air Force Academy coach Eddie Welchers, Rocky Mountain Golden Gloves franchise tournament director Larry Fullmer and others.
Асацыяцыя выпускнікоў бокса ЗША адкрыта для ўсіх, хто мае любоў да бокса і хацеў бы заставацца на сувязі з аматарскім боксам.. Members are granted access to a wide variety of special events host by the Alumni Association, including Friday evening’s USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame reception.
Для таго, каб уступіць у Асацыяцыю выпускнікоў, проста зарэгістравацца на alumni@usaboxing.org дзеля $40.00 у год членскі ўзнос. Новыя ўдзельнікі атрымаюць футболку, брелок для ключоў і электронны кашалёк.
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USA Boxing Alumni Association Open for Registration

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Каларада-Спрынгс, Круг. (Лістапада 2, 2017). – The newly created USA Boxing Alumni Association registration is officially open for those interested in becoming members.
The Alumni Association, which was created to champion a lifelong, mutually beneficial relations between USA Boxing and its alumni, including boxers, чыноўнікі, трэнеры і балельшчыкі, will help connect generations of champions, as well as help inspire and give back to USA Boxing’s future boxing champions inside and outside the ring.
“The Alumni Association will bring together former boxers, coaches and officials that have reached all levels of success in amateur boxing, as well as people who have a love for Olympic-style boxing,” пракаментаваў Mike McAtee, USA Boxing Executive Director. “This association will help expand our grassroots and help create the future champions of USA Boxing and alumni members.”
Open to anyone possessing a love for the sport and looking to stay connected with amateur boxing, the Alumni Association members are granted access to a variety of special events that will be hosted by the Alumni Association, including the first annual USA boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame reception.
The reception, which will honor and celebrate the five inaugural members of the Alumni Association Hall of Fame, will be held on Снежні 8 in Salt Lake City in conjunction with the 2017 USA Boxing Elite and Youth National Championships & Junior and Prep Open. The five inductees include:
  • Мухамед Алі
  • Tom Coulter
  • Buddy Davis
  • Эвандер Холіфілд
  • Roosevelt Sanders
World-renowned CBS and Showtime announcer Аль Бернштэйна will serve as Master of Ceremonies for the event.
“USA Boxing makes a positive difference in the lives of thousands and thousands of young people on a daily basis, and I am so honored to serve as emcee for the inaugural USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame Reception. This new arm of USA Boxing will be a terrific addition to an already great organization,” Бернштэйн заявіў,. “I look forward to a great week.”
In addition to Bernstein’s role as emcee, many esteemed members of the USA Boxing alumni community are scheduled to attend the inaugural event, у тым ліку: Michael Carbajal, BJ Флорэс, Larry Fullmer, Вирджил Хіл, Рауль Маркес, Steve Smoger,Jesse Valdez, Мікі Уорд і Eddie Weichers.
When joining, which cost $40/year, new members will be given a t-shirt, брелок для ключоў і электронны кашалёк. For more information on the USA Boxing Alumni Association, калі ласка, звяжыцеся з alumni@usaboxing.org або візіт USABoxing.org
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Inaugural USA Boxing Alumni Association

Hall of Fame Reception to be held Снежні. 8 in Salt Lake City
Аб ЗША БОКС: The mission of USA Boxing shall be to enable United States’ athletes and coaches to achieve sustained competitive excellence, развіваць характар, падтрымка спорту па боксе, and promote and grow Olympic style boxing in the United States. The responsibility of USA Boxing is not only to produce Olympic gold, but also oversee every aspect of amateur boxing in the United States.
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HOF referee Steve Smoger & top judge Steve Weisfeld On board for unique pro boxing event

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7th annual Wray and Nephews Rum Contender Boxing Series
Jamaica vs. Канада, Championship final this Wed. in Kingston
KINGSTON, Ямайка (Ліпеня 24, 2017) – Hall of Fame referee Steve Smoger and International judge Стыў Weisfeld, arguably the top two worldwide in their respective positions, are both working У гэтую сераду (Ліпеня 26) championship final of the seventh annual Wray and Nephew Rum Contender Boxing Series, outdoors on the grounds of The Mico University College in Kingston, Ямайка.
Former Caribbean Boxing Federation (CABOFE) and Jamaican welterweight champion Sakina Mullings (22-3, 14 КО) бярэ на сябе Філ “The Assassin” Роўз (9-4-1, 5 КО) in the 10-round championship final.
Mullings’ most significant victory to date is a 12-round decision in 2013 на Howard Eastman (46-11), the former European champion and two-time world title challenger from Guyana. Mullings was born in Kingston and lives in Stoney Hill, Ямайка.
Fighting out of Whitby, Антарыё, Канада, Rose stopped two-time Canadian Olympian Adam Trupish (11-1) in the second round of their 2014 барацьба, and last November he upset previously undefeated Ryan Young (10-0) with an opening round knockout.
Two Jamaicans battle it out in the consolation fight as Рычард “The Frog” Holmes (14-7, 8 КО) faces his fellow countryman Tsetsi Davis (18-6, 5 КО. The championship and consolation bouts are both scheduled for 10 раўндаў.
The purse breakdown for the top four fighters is $2,000,000 ($15,623 USD) for the champion, $500,000 ($3905 USD) runner-up, $250,000 ($1953 USD) third place, і $200,000 ($1562 USD) fourth place.
The 2017 series originally pitted 16 professional boxers, featuring eight junior middleweights from each country, Team Jamaica vs. Team Canada, fighting in qualifying rounds leading up to У сераду championship final between. This is the first year Canada has competed in the tournament. Экс-чэмпіён свету ДеМаркус “Chop Chop” Корлы, who hails from Washington D.C., was champion of last year’s tournament held in the United States.
Phil Rose & Tyler Buxton

“My fiancé is from Jamaica and I first went there looking to promote shows there,” сказаў Tyler Buxton (United Boxing Promotions), who has served as consultant to the television producer, in addition to being the promoter/manager for Team Canada. “I spoke to the Jamaica boxing commissioner and he told me about past Contender shows. He was concerned about the team fighting Team Jamaica being able to fill the eight-fighter field. I agreed to bring Team Canada and it’s been a great experience for me and all the guys.

“They flew in on a Пятніца, біўся ў сераду, and flew back to Canada the following day. They stayed in a mansion, where there was a beautiful in-ground pool, and the fighters had their own cooks. They had to adjust to the heat having been used to fighting and training in Canada. Але, эй, they had no problems losing weight. Everybody here has been super nice. The Jamaican media wasn’t nice to us at the beginning, claiming we weren’t good enough to compete with Jamaican fighters, but we won the first round, 5-3, and then got some respect. Our fighters even have some Jamaican fans now.”
Unlike the original version of Прэтэндэнт ў Злучаных Штатах, which was a reality television show, the “Jamaican Contender” is all about fighting, no behind the scenes stories. It has aired on JTV in Jamaica, drawing 800,000 viewers for the quarterfinals, 1-million for the semifinals, і 1.2 million viewers are projected for У серадуchampionship final. These are incredible viewing numbers considering there are only 2.8 million people living in Jamaica. Fans outside of Jamaica may watch a live stream the championship final online via 1Stopmedia.com.
Jamaica has a rich boxing tradition, producing many world-class fighters and champions such as Майк Мак-Каллум, Trevor Berbick, Donovan Ruddock, Глен Джонсан, Simon Brown, Уолтерс, O’Neil Bell, Uriah Grant, Алісія Эшлі, Alex Stewart і Говард Грант. У 1973, Kingston hosted the World Heavyweight Championship between a pair of future Hall of Famers, “Вялікі” Джордж Форман (37-0) і “Smokin'” Джо Фрэйзер (29-0), in which Foreman captured the WBC and WBA titles from defending champion Frazier by way of a second-round knockout.
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Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame Inducts 24 Charter Class Members

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(Атлантыка-Сіці, Нью-Джэрсі – Чэрвеня 15, 2017) – Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame (ACBHOF) Inaugural Induction weekend held on May 26, 27 and 28th was a smorgasbord of boxing royalty, celebrity guests and legions of boxing fans. ACBHOF mission is to create visibility and awareness through annual inductions ceremonies; boxing champions, as well as the boxing community at-large will have their names enshrined into immortality by being inducted into the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame.

“Watching my vision come together with the assistance of Rodrick Green, the VP of Business Strategy, and Angela Crockett our Communications Director, along with the rest of my team and countless other supporters and fans across the country, who’ve embraced this endeavor has been overwhelmingly impressive.” – Ray McCline, Founder & Прэзідэнт

The trio of events, which were sponsored by the Claridge – a Radisson Hotel, kicked-off May 26th with a pre-reception and welcome address in the VÜE Rooftop Bar. The 150 guests included: Red Carpet Host Whitney Ullman, Atlantic City Mayor Don Guardian, Councilman Frank Gilliam, Доктар. Nina Radcliff, Flo Anthony, Aaron Snowell, Lillo Brancato, Alan Goldberg, Рэй Мерсер, Адзначыць Breland, Іран Барклая, Iceman John Scully, Tracy Patterson, Milton Luban, Chuck Zito, Grandy Twins, sponsors and stakeholders alike.

“The Claridge – a Radisson Hotel was proud to have hosted Atlantic City’s first Boxing Hall of Fame induction class. It’s events like this that make hospitality and history come to life in this city. From the Fight Fan Expo to the Gala it was a pleasure to see new faces and passion throughout a weekend of exceptional events. We look forward to hosting the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame events for years to come at The Claridge – a Radisson Hotel.”- Cem Erenler, V.P. of Hotel Operations & Business Development

Мая 27, the festivities continued into the Fight Fan Experience, a festive boxing themed environment that included a Boxing Fantasy Camp, Pop-Up Barber Shop, Jack Johnson Exhibit Icons of Boxing, The Legacy Exists Joe Frazier Scholarship Fund, James O’Neal Sculptures, The Press of Atlantic City Exhibit, Food vendors and music by DJ Young Hitta.

The evening of May 27th concluded with an Honoree Gala in the Art Gallery celebrating “Women in Boxing.” Host for the evening, Nino Del Buono. Honorees included: Cathy Burke, Marian Muhammad, Joan Pierce, Renee Aiken and Althea “Vern” Сондерса.

The culminating Induction celebration concluded Sunday, May 28th with a little over 500 Госці. The master of ceremonies for the ceremony, President of NJ Boxing Hall of Fame, Генры Hascup. The star-studded Charter Class members included: Дон Кінг, Майкл Спинкс, Larry Hazzard, Steve Smoger, Майк Rossman, Dwight Muhammad Qawi, Frank Gelb, Don Elbaum, J Russell Peltz, Dave Bontempo, Ken Condon, Robert Lee, Старэйшы, Larry Holmes and Mike Tyson.

“I would like to sincerely congratulate Mr. Ray McCline, Roy Foreman, Rodrick Green, Angela Crockett and all of the wonderful people responsible for the great Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame weekend which took place on May 26th, 27й, and 28th. The event was an astounding success and it allowed many of us, who attended, the opportunity to relive some of the exciting moments of our past boxing history. The establishment of the ACBHOF will also ensure that the great legacy of Atlantic City Boxing, will be remembered and celebrated for many years to come!! Once again congratulations and I look forward with great anticipation to next year’s celebration. God Bless!!” – Commissioner Larry Hazzard, NJ State Athletic Control Board

Posthumous Inductees: Артура Гаці (received by Sofia Bella Gatti); Leavander Johnson (received by his Son); Mathew Saad Muhammad (received by Mustafa Ameen); Lou Duva (received by Dino Duva); Джэк Obermayer (received by his daughter Ellen Kaplan); Bert Sugar; Dennis Gomes (received by his daughter Danielle Gomes and Mrs. Gomes); Mike Hall, Sr. (received by his son Mike Hall, Малодшы) і д-р. Frank Doggett (received by his daughter Yvonne “Missy” Doggett).

“It was such an incredible honor to be part of such a historic event. We had a blast at the HARD Kickoff party with Michael Spinks and Ray Mercer. It was so amazing to see all the young kids enjoying the Boxing experience. They are the new generation of Atlantic City Boxing. The Highlight of the weekend for us was the Gala, it was truly a memorable evening. Congratulations to Ray McCline and the inductees on a successful Inaugural Induction. The Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame will be a staple destination for Boxing Fans in the years to come.” – Gregory V. Posella, Прэзідэнт & Co-founder HARD Beverage

Former Miss America, Suzette Charles, Chicken Bone Beach Jazz Band and saxophonist Parris provided entertainment for the evening. Entertainment was coordinated by Kevin Crump.

Title Sponsors: Hard Lifestyle Beverages, Designer Wraps and Hammer Fiber Optics. The Atlantic City Police Athletic League is ACBHOF’s charitable arm. Keebler Media was the official ACBHOF videographer.

Other sponsors and supporters: City of Atlantic City; Triax 57; 2300 Арэна; FantaSea Resorts; Adams Boxing; Rumble TV Network; Tina Davido Promotions; Abrams Boxing, Adams Boxing, Plush Vodka, Punzoné Organic Vodka, House of Genesis and WBC.

While the menus consisted of scrumptious passed hors d’oeuvres and signature drinks, the Honoree cake designed by Cake King of Queens and the unveiling of Commemorative Paintings by Nicolosi were stunning show stoppers.

Another extraordinary highlight from the weekend was when Arturo Gatti’s 11-year old daughter Sofia Bella Gatti accepted her father’s award alongside his longtime friends Chuck Zito and Mike Sciarra.

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Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame Inaugural Induction Weekend Photos from Kick Off Meet and Greet

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Below are Photos from Friday’s Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame Kick off Meet and Greet Celebration that was held at the Vue Restaurant at The Claridge Hotel.
(Click on Photos to Enlarge)–Free to use for Journalistic Purposes. Credit-ACBHOF
Michael Spinks Don Elbaum
Steve Smoger Michael Spinks & Расэл Peltz

Расэл Peltz & Chuck Zito Chuck Zito & Arturo Gatti Painting


Майкл Спинкс & Mike Rossman Russell Peltz & Майк Rossman

СААЗ: The Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame (ACBHOF)
ШТО: The Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame will enshrine 24 Charter Class members.
Confirmed to attend Honorees:
Майк Тайсан, Майкл Спинкс, Дон Кінг, Larry Hazzard, Dwight Muhammad Qawi, J Russell Peltz, Frank Gelb, Майк Rossman, Bill Johnson, Steve Smoger, Dave Bontempo, Don Elbaum, Bob Lee and Ken Condon.
The Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame will celebrate and remember the legacy of Lou Duva, Arturo “Гром” каты, Matthew Saad Muhammad as well as hometown hero Leavander Johnson for their extraordinary careers spanning seven decades.
Special Guests
  • *Рэй Мерсер (BULLYING…We’re Kickin’ It Spokesperson)
  • *Адзначыць Breland
  • *Іран Барклая
  • *Milton Luban
  • *Tracy Patterson
  • *Джон Скалі
  • Non Fighters
  • *Don Guardian, Mayor of Atlantic City
  • *Rodney Jerkins, multi Grammy-award winner
  • *Suzette Charles, former Miss America
  • *Sophia Gatti, daughter of Arturo Gatti
  • *Pat Lynch, renowned Boxing Manager
  • *Lillo Brancato, Акцёр
  • *Grandy Twins
  • *Vincenzo Vaccaro: Cake King of Queens
  • *Atlantic City Police Athletic League
  • *Aaron Snowell, co-organizer the Jack Johnson Exhibit
  • *BULLYING…We’re Kickin’ Ён
  • *The Legacy Exists Joe Frazier Scholarship Fund
  • *Joseph Nicolosi, Artist known for his signature Pop Art portraits
  • *James O’Neal, Wood Sculpture Artist
ДЗЕ: The Claridge – A Radisson Hotel, 123 South Indiana Avenue, Атлантыка-Сіці, Нью-Джэрсі 08401
Пятніца, May 26th, Sunday May 27th and Sunday, May 28th