SHOWTIME®SPORTS DOCUMENTARY FILMS RELEASES OFFICIAL TRAILER AND POSTER ART FORTHE KINGS, AN IN-DEPTH LOOK AT THE BOXING GOLDEN AGE OF DURÁN, HAGLER, HEARNS AND LEONARD
Four-Part Documentary Series Premieres
Niedziela, Czerwiec 6 w 8 PM ET/PT
NEW YORK - maj 21, 2021 -Showtime Sports Documentary Films has released the official trailer and poster art for the upcoming documentaryTHE KINGS, a four-part series chronicling the fierce rivalry between world champions and Boxing Hall of Famers known as the “Four Kings” –Roberto “Manos de Piedra” Durán, Marvelous Marvin Hagler, Thomas “The Hitman” Hearns, iSugar Ray Leonard. Premiering Sunday, Czerwiec 6 w 8 p.m. ET / PT na SHOWTIME, the series chronicles the four fighters’ dramatic and divergent ascents to greatness and the legendary matches they produced.
THE KINGSspotlights boxing’s evolution from the end of Muhammad Ali’s era to the era of the Four Kings, set against the seismic political and socio-economic shifts taking place in the United States. The Four Kings rose to fame as the presidency of Jimmy Carter and economic recession gave way to the boon of 1980s capitalism and excess harnessed by the administrations of Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Krzew. Through in-depth interviews and archival footage, the series also examines the very personal battles that each man waged on his unique journey to the center of the sports world.
THE KINGSis produced by Box To Box Film in association with Ingenious Media. The series is executive produced by James Gay-Rees (Amy, Senna, Drive To Survive) and Paul Martin (Diego Maradona, Drive To Survive), produced by Fiona Neilson (Oasis: Supersonic, Coldplay: A Head Full of Dreams) and directed by Mat Whitecross (Oasis: Supersonic, Road To Guantanamo, Coldplay: A Head Full of Dreams).
Four-Part Documentary Series Chronicling The Rivalry and The Era
of Durán, Hagler, Hearns, and Leonard
Premieres Sunday, Czerwiec 6, w 8 p.m. ET / PT
Exclusively on SHOWTIME
Źródło zdjęcia: The Ring Magazine via Getty Images
NEW YORK – April 15, 2021 – From 1980 przez 1989, four great champions and future Hall of Famers raised the level of their sport. It was boxing at its best, at its most enthralling. Over the span of one glorious decade, they fought each other nine times.Roberto “Manos de Piedra” Durán, Marvelous Marvin Hagler, Thomas “The Hitman” Hearns, i Sugar Ray Leonard,known collectively as the “Four Kings,” formed a fierce rivalry and arguably the greatest period in the history of the sport.
SHOWTIME SPORTS DOCUMENTARY FILMS will be presentingTHE KINGS, a four-part series chronicling the four fighters’ dramatic and divergent ascents to greatness and the legendary matches they produced. They dominated an era of their own creation, but not each other. The weekly series premieres on Sunday, Czerwiec 6 w 8 p.m. I / PT na SHOWTIME, with all episodes being made available across the network’s on-demand and streaming platforms at premiere.
Today marks the 36th anniversary of the epic middleweight championship battle between Hagler and Hearns. Long considered the high-water mark of the Four Kings era, Hagler-Hearns stands out for the drama and brutal non-stop action that was compressed into just over eight minutes from start to finish. The fight and the opening stanza were consensus Fight of the Year and Round of the Year, odpowiednio, but many consider both as one of, Jeśli niethe,all-time best in their respective categories.
Poniżej, please find the observations and recollections of those who covered that fight, many who are featured inTHE KINGS.
“I remember the week of the fight, Hagler wore a baseball hat with ‘WAR’ on the front, i pomyślałem,, ‘eh, the usual pre fight hype’, until the first bell, then I said, “WOW, Hagler was right.”
– Teddy Atlas,Hall of Fame trainer and boxing analyst
“I covered the fight as a columnist for The New York Times. Here was my lead: Until Thomas Hearns fell, with the assistance of a smashing right to the face by Marvelous Marvin Hagler, and was ruled the loser at 2:01 trzeciej rundzie, hardly a second passed that one of the fighters wasn’t throwing and landing a stunning blow.”
– Ira Berkow, ringside for The New York Times
“The excitement at the outdoor arena at Caesars Palace was palpable. As I sat ringside I did something I now do regularly before a match. When both Hagler and Hearns had entered and were in the ring I took my headsets off just to feel the emotion of the crowd better. I wanted to live that moment. Teraz, I do that before every big match just before it begins. At the end of the first round, I said on the telecast, ‘This is one of the best rounds in middleweight boxing history.’ I may have been underselling it.”
– Al Bernstein, SHOWTIME Boxing analyst /pierwsze rzędy widowni, called the fight as part of the live closed-circuit telecast team
“I knew trouble was brewing when in the last leg of their nationwide press tour, Marvin stuck dinner napkins in both ears as Tommy stood to continue three weeks of boasting about a third-round knockout. ‘He’s half right,’ Hagler later groused. The first round sucked the air out of the arena and the finish was Hagler’s violent response to all the forces he believed had tried to deny him greatness his whole career. Marvin took all his frustrations out on poor Tommy and left him in a heap on the floor, broken like an old beach chair.”
– Ron Borges,ringside for the Boston Globe
“I was sitting first-row ringside that night next to Ed Schuyler Jr., the great AP boxing writer. We were anticipating a good fight, but we had no idea how good. The bell rang and suddenly Hagler and Hearns were fighting in a fury that was hard to comprehend and just as hard to describe. When the round ended, I remember looking at Schuyler shaking my head, not saying a word, and he did the same to me back. It was like ‘What did we just see?’ I’ve seen thousands of fights, but to this day that three minutes of mayhem is forever etched in my mind. No need to watch the old video, I remember it almost punch by punch. Greatest first round ever, and top five in greatest fights I’ve ever covered.”
– Tim Dahlberg,ringside for the Associated Press
“A wise old journalist once told me, ‘If you’re covering a fight, or anything for that matter, that’s truly sensational, don’t try to write it that way. Underplay it.’ I think of that advice whenever anybody mentions Hagler-Hearns. For fight fans, it was invigorating, inspiring, incredible – everything we could ever hope for. For fight writers, it was a bit different. How could we describe that first round without overstepping our bounds? Sometimes it’s easier being a fan.”
– Steve Farhood, SHOWTIME Boxing analyst / Covered the fight as senior writer for KO magazine
“I will always remember sitting in the truck, as the producer of the telecast, and telling Marc Payton, the director, to stick with the hand-held camera in the last minute of the first round, mesmerized that they had planted themselves in front ofże kamera. It was the longest three minutes of action in my entire career. I turned to Marc at the end of the round and just asked, ‘What the hell was that?’ It was actually a more emphatic expletive than that.”
– Ross Greenburg, executive producer of the fight telecast
“At the end of the first round I was literally speechless. The action had been so incredibly intense – they had attacked each other with the kind of ferocity you only see in a horror movie – that I had watched it all with my mouth wide open, and in the dry desert air my mouth had become completely bone dry, so I was unable to get a word out when Ian Darke asked me for my comment. Eventually I managed to say, ‘That’s the greatest round of boxing I’ve ever seen.’ And all these years later, it still remains so.”
– Colin Hart, ringside for The Sun and BBC Radio
“Whenever I’m asked to name the most exciting sporting event I ever attended, I respond, ‘Hagler-Hearns.’ Never do I have to explain.”
– Barry Horn, ringside for the Dallas Morning News
“Greatest first round in the history of boxing at any weight. Hearns hits him with the best right hand he ever threw, wobbles him, opens a cut on his forehead but two rounds later Marvin fights off the blood and knocks him out. Seventy years covering boxing and I never saw anything like it.”
– Jerry Izenberg, ringside for The Star-Ledger
“Being at ringside for the eight minutes of fury known as the Marvin Hagler-Thomas Hearns fight was as close as anyone could come to understanding the days of gladiators in the Roman Colosseum. The first round was all-out warfare with both fighters exchanging their best power shots. Hearns tried to box in the second, but Hagler wouldn’t let him, and when the blood started pouring from a cut on Hagler’s forehead in the third and there was a danger the fight might be stopped, Hagler later said, ‘It turns me on, the monster comes out.’ Boy, did it! I never will forget the image of one of Hearns’ handlers cradling him like a child and carrying him to the corner, which is why I led with that picture. Easily the most savage boxing match I’ve witnessed between two all-time greats.”
– Greg Logan, ringside for Newsday
“Although the action and drama lasted eight-plus breathless minutes, it actually was over in the first minute or so when KO star Hearns landed a flush right and Hagler didn’t blink. It was then I realized that Hagler, normally a patient stalker, had signaled his intention to use his middleweight strength to challenge a big welterweight by pounding his chest defiantly just before the opening bell rang. A night and fight to remember.”
– Larry Merchant, ringside commentator for delay telecast
“Obviously the greatest round of boxing I’ve ever seen, let alone called. One of those moments that you knew the magnitude of as it was happening. That first round felt like it was a half hour long.”
– Barry Tompkins, SHOWTIME Boxing analyst / ringside to call the delay fight telecast
“I didn’t know what to expect since it was my first time watching a fight at a movie theater. Whites and Blacks in Memphis only socialized around sports back then. It was a mixed crowd in the theater, but the same reaction: pure joy and excitement. Everyone stood throughout the entire fight. It was violent, odważny, and thrilling.”
– George Willis, covering from a closed-circuit outlet in Memphis for The Commercial Appeal
“I covered that fight, i wiele innych, for The Detroit News. I’ll never forget the absolute savagery in the way Hearns and Hagler went at each other from the opening bell, and the way the crowd roared with every punch. One telling moment: Hearns connected with a wicked left hook that turned Hagler half around from the force of the punch — but never fazed him. It has been called the greatest short fight in history, and that stands up to this day. The first round set the tone. I remember after the fight someone asked Larry Merchant of HBO how he scored that first round. ‘I gave them both 11,’ he replied. That said it all.”
– Mike O’Hara,ringside for The Detroit News
“My memory of the first round: action so immediate and reckless that spectators were left breathless. So were the reporters at ringside. I was there for the Boston Globe, and I remember the veteran scribes who sat paralyzed after the bell, unable to type or scratch notes, me included. A deep gash opened above Hagler’s right eye, and Hearns’ right hand fractured. In the third round, with blood running down Hagler’s nose, the referee stopped the bout and asked Hagler if he could continue. Hagler snapped: ‘I’m not missing him, am I?’ When the bout resumed Hagler attacked quickly, bounced three long rights off of Hearns’ head, and watched him twist downward to the canvas.”
– Steve Marantz, ringside for the Boston Globe
“I remember how difficult it was, on a tight deadline, to give justice to that spectacular first round. How many superlatives could I pack into the story without inducing nausea? Hagler quietly, confidently selling the fight – simply, wearing a cap with ‘War’ emblazoned on the front. Then that nail-hard infantryman, coming, always coming after Hearns. Hearns out on his feet, chin on referee Richard Steele’s shoulder and then carried to his corner. I can still hear the crowd roaring throughout the short fight, knowing all of us were witnessing a brawl for the ages.”
– John Phillips, ringside for Reuters
“What I remember about this war was there was no feeling (each other) na zewnątrz, they just came out slugging from the opening bell! It was so loud outside at Caesars Palace, the most iconic venue, that made this fight even more special. I wish more fights were outside. I also thought that Referee Richard Steele did a great job and just let them fight!”
– Marc Ratner, Nevada State Athletic Commission Inspector for Hagler-Hearns
“Hagler-Hearns was the first major fight I covered and the first time I was ever in Las Vegas. I was there to do sidebars and run quotes for Greg Logan, who was doing the main story for Newsday. I got a seat in press row when press row was truly ringside, literally within 10 feet of the ring apron. And after the incredible first round, I was on my feet, my legs quivering, when I noticed all the other older, more grizzled reporters were standing too, stunned by what we all had just seen. At that moment, Eddie Schuyler of the AP turned to me and deadpanned in that sardonic manner of his, ‘You know, kid, they aren’t all like this.’ He turned out to be right. Over the next 38 years and who knows how many first rounds, I have yet to see another one like that.”
– Wally Matthews, ringside for Newsday
THE KINGSis produced by Box To Box Film in association with Ingenious Media. The series is executive produced by James Gay-Rees (Amy, Senna, Drive To Survive) and Paul Martin (Diego Maradona, Drive To Survive), produced by Fiona Neilson (Oasis: Supersonic, Coldplay: A Head Full of Dreams) and directed by Mat Whitecross (Oasis: Supersonic, Road To Guantanamo, Coldplay: A Head Full of Dreams).
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NEW YORK – April 12, 2021 -In boxing, it is said that styles make fights. Z 1980 przez 1989, it was the style of four great fighters that not only made legendary fights, it ushered in a boxing renaissance. The fierce rivalry between world champions and future Hall of Famers known as the “Four Kings” –Roberto “Manos de Piedra” Durán, Marvelous Marvin Hagler, Thomas “The Hitman” Hearns, i Sugar Ray Leonard– produced a Golden Age defined by the nine world championship fights between them and solidified their place among the greatest to ever live.
SHOWTIME SPORTS DOCUMENTARY FILMS today announcedTHE KINGS, a four-part series chronicling the four fighters’ dramatic and divergent ascents to greatness and the legendary matches they produced. The weekly series premieres on Sunday, Czerwiec 6 w 8 p.m. ET /PT on SHOWTIME, with all episodes being made available across the network’s on-demand and streaming platforms at premiere.
THE KINGSspotlights boxing’s evolution from the end of Muhammad Ali’s era to the era of the Four Kings, set against the seismic political and socio-economic shifts taking place in the United States. The Four Kings rose to fame as the presidency of Jimmy Carter and economic recession gave way to the boon of 1980s capitalism and excess harnessed by the administrations of Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Krzew. Through in-depth interviews and archival footage, the series also examines the very personal battles that each man waged on his unique journey to the center of the sports world.
“These four men defined an era in boxing,"Powiedział Stephen Espinoza, Prezydent, Showtime Sports. “Their individual stories, forever linked by the spectacular battles they waged, reflect a tumultuous period in American culture and history.THE KINGStakes the viewer beyond the glorious action of some of history’s most memorable prizefights to illuminate each man’s dramatic journey and the societal context that made them stars of sports and popular culture.”
Following a brief fallow period in the wake of Ali’s retirement, boxing was revitalized when Leonard became a world champion in 1979 and waged his first battle with Durán in 1980. From that point, the Four Kings engaged in a decade-long run of riveting fights that far outperformed any other sport in attention and revenue. They were the most popular stars of sports and American culture.
Z 1979 przez 1985, as a mark of their incredible achievements, the Boxing Writers Association of America bestowed these men the coveted title of “Fighter of the Year” annually with the lone exception of 1982 – with Leonard, Hagler and Hearns each winning twice. In the nine world title fights between them, there were four knockouts and three of the bouts were recognized byPierścieńmagazine as “Fight of the Year.” Pierścieńmagazine “Round of the Year” (and to many, the round of all time) from round one of Hagler-Hearns is, być może, the most iconic single round of boxing of all time. Fittingly, THE KINGSpremieres in the 45th anniversary year of Leonard winning an Olympic gold medal, and the 40th anniversary year of the welterweight world title unification battle between Leonard and Hearns, widely considered their greatest fight and a symbol of the era.
THE KINGSis produced by Box To Box Film in association with Ingenious Media. The series is executive produced by James Gay-Rees (Amy, Senna, Drive To Survive) and Paul Martin (Diego Maradona, Drive To Survive), produced by Fiona Neilson (Oasis: Supersonic, Coldplay: A Head Full of Dreams) and directed by Mat Whitecross (Oasis: Supersonic, Road To Guantanamo, Coldplay: A Head Full of Dreams).
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Colorado Springs, Zakładka. (Czerwiec 4, 2020) - Jak wielu bokserów, dwa mistrz świata z podziałem „El Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera przypisuje boks za uratowanie mu życia.
"Absolutnie,Rivera zgodził się. „Po śmierci mamy, kiedy ja byłem 10 lat, Zrezygnowałem z życia i moje decyzje to odzwierciedlały: kręcić się wokół niewłaściwego tłumu, w tym członków gangu, spożywanie alkoholu w wieku od 10 i 15. Zdecydowanie szedłem w złym kierunku.
„Nigdy nie myślałem, że mam przyszłość, dopóki nie zacząłem boksować. Trudno powiedzieć, co bym robił, gdybym nigdy nie boksował, ale tak przy okazji, żyłem, Prawdopodobnie byłbym teraz w więzieniu lub martwy ”.
Urodzony w Filadelfii, Rivera mieszkał w Puerto Rico i Springfield, MA, zanim przeniósł się do Worcester, MA, gdzie spotkał człowieka, który pomógł zmienić jego życie, Carlos Garcia, który był odpowiedzialny za specjalny program bokserski w Worcester Boys & Girls Club.
Rivera zaczął boksować w wieku 14 ½ w piwnicy ze swoim przyjacielem, Felix Lopez. Po obejrzeniu zakochał się w boksieRoberto Duran zdenerwowany„Sugar” Ray Leonard w ich pierwszej walce. Młody Amerykanin z Puerto Rico wykorzystał swoje doświadczenie w boksie amatorskim, aby przygotować się do profesjonalnych szeregów. Garcia, który znajduje się w National Golden Gloves Hall of Fame, postaw go w pojedynku nowicjuszy po zaledwie jednej walce amatorskiej, aby Rivera znalazł się na szybkim torze, ponieważ rozumiał, że Rivera marzył o zostaniu mistrzem świata jako zawodowiec. Rivera zakończył z 35-15 amatorski rekord, podkreślone brązowym medalem na mistrzostwach PAL.
„Nigdy nie miałem wielkich ambicji amatorskich, ale, oczywiście, Chciałem wygrać każdą walkę, w której brałem udział,- powiedział Rivera. „Kiedyś nie zakwalifikowałem się do prób olimpijskich, planowałem zostać zawodowcem. Nie wiedziałem, jak bardzo amatorzy przygotowaliby mnie na odnoszącego sukcesy zawodowego boksera. Cieszę się, że słuchałem moich trenerów, w przeciwnym razie zostałbym zawodowcem wcześniej, bo frustrowałbym się polityką amatorów. Nienawidziłem przegrywać, ale jeszcze bardziej nienawidziłem przegrywać, kiedy wiedziałem, że powinienem był wygrać. Po trzech latach razem (z Garcią) w amatorach i zdobywając ogromne bogactwo doświadczeń podróżując po całej Nowej Anglii, kraju, a nawet walcząc w Kanadzie, Widziałem różne style i utalentowanych bokserów, które pomogły mi jako zawodowcowi. Carlos jest dla mnie jak ojciec, podczas wszystkich naszych treningów i podróży, zawsze był w mojej głowie, budowanie mnie na dobrego boksera, ale także pomóc mi stać się lepszym człowiekiem ”.
Na listopada 7, 1992, Rivera zadebiutował jako zawodowiec, wybijanieFrancisco Mercedes w drugiej rundzie. Udał się wygrać swój pierwszy 23 profesjonalne walki, w tym tytuł półśredniej Massachusetts State w 1995. Jego pierwszą porażką zawodową był weteran PhiladelphiaWillie Wise (20-3-4), który wygrał kontrowersyjną decyzję w sprawie podziału na 10 rund w Foxwoods Resort Casino w Connecticut. Rivera udowodnił, że w swojej pierwszej porażce był czymś więcej niż tylko perspektywą, utrata bliskiej decyzji (98-95, 94-97, 94-96) do przeciwnika, który zdenerwował meksykańską ikonęJulio Cesar Chavez (102-3-2) zaledwie trzy lata później.
Pokazuje tę samą odporność, która towarzyszyła Riverze przez całą jego karierę, dwie walki później Rivera się zatrzymałGilberto Flores w dwóch rundach, aby schwytać Międzynarodową Organizację Bokserską (IBO) mistrzostwa świata w wadze półśredniej. Rivera przedłużył swoją nową passę zwycięstw do siedmiu, przed przegranymi walkami. Cztery walki później, chociaż, Rivera odnotował swoje pierwsze zwycięstwo w wyścigu 2001, wybijanieFrankie Randall (55-10-1) W 10th rundę, aby zachować swoje Stowarzyszenie Bokserskie w Ameryce Północnej (Również) korona w swojej pierwszej obronie.
Teraz promowany przez legendarnego Dona Kinga, Rivera przepłynął we wrześniu Ocean Atlantycki 2003 do Niemiec, gdzie niewielu Amerykanów było w stanie wygrać. Rivera wcześnie udowodnił, że ma na myśli interesy, upadek wcześniej niepokonanyMichel Trabant w drugiej rundzie w drodze do wygrania 12-rundowej większości decyzji dla wolnego World Boxing Association (WBA). Jego panowanie, jednak, nie trwało długo. W swojej pierwszej obronie, Rivera przegrał w 12 rundach u siebie w Worcester z pretendentemLuis Collazo (24-1)
Rivera awansował o jedną kategorię wagową do następnej walki, pokazując odporność, która była podstawą podczas jego kariery do następnej walki, również w domu, z mistrzem świata juniorów wagi średniej WBAAlexandro Garcia (25-1).
W kolejnej walce i pierwszej obronie trzeciego tytułu mistrza świata, Rivera został zatrzymany po raz pierwszy w swojej zawodowej karierze, przez nowego mistrzaTravis Simms (24-0), a potem został znokautowanyDaniel Santos (24-0) w ósmej rundzie eliminacji tytułu WBA juniorów wagi średniej.
Rivera przeszedł na emeryturę 2008 tylko po to, by wrócić 2001, po czym ponownie przeszedł na emeryturę, aż wrócił na dwie walki w Worcester, aby zakończyć karierę zawodową 50 Walki, ostatnie przyjście w wieku 46.
„Doświadczenia Jose w USA Boxing ukształtowały go na człowieka o charakterze, jakim jest dzisiaj, zarówno w jak i poza ring,"PowiedziałChris tofflemire, Dyrektor USA Boxing Alumni. „Wybrał mniej uczęszczaną drogę jak na mistrza świata, W ten sposób pokazał swoją twardość i wytrwałość, które uczyniły go doskonałym przykładem dla dzisiejszych amerykańskich bokserów ”.
USA Boks Stowarzyszenie Absolwentów
Stworzony, aby być mistrzem przez całe życie, wzajemnie korzystnych relacji między USA bokserskie i jej absolwentów, –Bokserzy, urzędnicy, trenerzy i fani boksu — Stowarzyszenie Alumni łączy pokolenia mistrzów, inspirowanie i oddanie do przyszłych mistrzów boksu boks w USA, i wyjść z ringu.
Amerykańskie Stowarzyszenie Absolwentów Boksu jest otwarte dla każdego, kto kocha boks i chciałby pozostać w kontakcie z boksem amatorskim. Członkowie mają dostęp do szerokiej gamy wydarzeń specjalnych organizowanych przez Stowarzyszenie Absolwentów, w tym roczne USA Boxing Stowarzyszenie Absolwentów Hall of Fame recepcji.
Aby przyłączyć się do stowarzyszenia absolwentów, wystarczy zarejestrować się naalumni@usaboxing.org dla $40.00 roczna opłata członkowska. Nowi członkowie otrzymają koszulkę, pęku kluczy portfel elektroniczny.
Rivera był prawdziwym mistrzem świata w pracy. Niewielu mistrzów świata miało również pracę na pełny etat podczas panowania nad tytułem. Rivera wykorzystywał wakacje, a także dni osobiste i chorobowe, kiedy udał się na obóz treningowy na niektóre ze swoich głównych walk.
„Dorastając, zawsze miałem dobrą etykę pracy," wyjaśnił. „Kiedy przeprowadziłem się do Worcester o godz 16 lat, Mieszkałem sam: szkoła, praca, a potem do chłopców & Girls Club do treningu. Zachowałem tę samą etykę pracy, którą miałem 19 kiedy zostałem zawodowcem. Zostałem ojcem w 20, więc zapewnienie mojej rodzinie było niezbędne. Chociaż było ciężko, Wiedziałem, że boks nie będzie trwał wiecznie, Miałem szczęście, że znalazłem dobrą pracę w sądach procesowych Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Robił to przez długie dni, kiedy trenowałem, zwłaszcza gdy walczyłem o mistrzostwo świata lub go broniłem. Na końcu, chociaż, utrzymanie pracy było najlepszą decyzją, jaką mogłem podjąć dla mnie i mojej rodziny ”.
Rivera. który był przez lata Associate Court Officer i awansował w zeszłym roku na zastępcę Chief Chief Officer, nadal jest zaangażowany w boks. On i jego najstarszy syn, A.J. Rivera, posiadać i prowadzić firmę promocyjną boksu, Rivera Promotions Entertainment, dać młodym wojownikom w swojej okolicy możliwość częstszej walki w domu. Jose od czasu do czasu wpada do chłopców & Girls Club odwiedzić swoich byłych trenerów, Garcia iRocky Gonzalez, wspierać ich młody talent. Idzie też do swojego przyjacielaKendrick BallSiłownia, Camp Be Right, aby dać młodym zawodnikom kilka wskazówek i zachować formę (nie na kolejny powrót).
Jose Antonio Rivera będzie najbardziej znany ze swojej wytrzymałości i determinacji, co doprowadziło go do innego życia, wliczając w to trzy mistrzostwa świata i wspaniałe życie, którego nigdy by się nie cieszył.
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Sugar Ray Leonard, Errol Spence Jr., Keith Thurman, Manny Pacquiao & More Discuss Saturday, Wrzesień 8 Matchup Live on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center in Brooklyn & Premier przedstawił Boxing Champions
BROOKLYN (Wrzesień 5, 2018) – Top welterweight stars of the past, present and future have weighed in with their thoughts on the highly anticipated matchup that pits former welterweight championsDanny Garcia i Shawn Porter against each other for the vacant WBC Welterweight World Title Saturday, Wrzesień 8 in the main event live on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center, dom Brooklyn BOXING ™.
Showtime Championship Boxing telewizyjny zaczyna się 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and features a welterweight title eliminator between Cuba’sYordenis Ugás and Argentina’sCesar Barrionuevoand heavyweight action that pits unbeaten Polish sluggerAdam Kownacki against former heavyweight championCharles Martin.
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Here is what a group of current and former welterweight fighters had to say about the Garcia vs. Porter world title showdown:
Sugar Ray Leonard, Sławni & Former Unified Welterweight World Champion
“I feel the Danny Garcia vs. Shawn Porter fight has the makings of an exciting fight from what I’ve seen of both of these talented fighters. So here is my prediction based on what I feel both fighters bring into the ring
Garcia will win if he uses his jab to keep Porter at bay and off balance, but Porter gains a victory if he connects and hurts Garcia early and makes him abandon his boxing ability and fight like a slugger — as I did with my first fight vs Roberto Duran.
This is how I see this matchup which should be an exciting fight!”
ERROL SPENCE JR., Unbeaten IBF Welterweight World Champion
“I definitely want to fight the winner of Danny Garcia vs. Shawn Porter. That’s a close fight. I always picked against Danny Garcia in the past, and he always proved me wrong. Shawn Porter’s always a tough fight, because he’s going to come forward and give it his all. He’s basically trying to mug you. Ale do tej walki, it’s hard to go against Danny Garcia. I pick Danny Garcia to win a split decision.”
Keith THURMAN, Mistrz świata WBA Welterweight; Former Unified Champion
“I honestly love this fight, and I consider it a tremendous battle and one of the best matchups of the year. Dla mnie, having fought both of them, I do believe that each is capable of hurting the other and getting one another out of there.
“I know most fans are going to lean toward Danny Garcia with his knockout power and the potential for that. Then there is Shawn, who’s got a decent punch, even though he focuses on his output more than his one-punch solid blow and has it in his arsenal to hurt Danny Garcia.
“I wouldn’t bet on Shawn getting the knockout, but I would on Shawn getting the victory, simply because of his output. I think Danny’s only chance of winning is by knockout, but even as a gambling man, I can’t put my money on Danny getting it. I’m taking Shawn Porter by decision.”
Manny Pacquiao, Multiple-Time Welterweight World Champion
“I’m going to give the edge to Danny Garcia. They’re both gritty fighters, but I think Garcia is a little more technical with a little more ring generalship. Powinien to być wielka walka, and there’s a possibility of me fighting the winner, but we’ll have to see what happens.”
MIKEY GARCIA, Four-Division World Champion
“I think this is a very good matchup. Shawn Porter is the kind of athlete who is always bringing the fight to you with pressure and volume punching. They both come to fight and they can both take it and dish it out.
“Danny Garcia can use his skills to box on the outside and work from a distance. I think Danny will be able to box a little more and win more of the tight rounds in a very close fight. I’m not sure if it will be a split-decision or a unanimous decision. I believe that Danny will use more of those tactics to win an exciting decision.”
YORDENIS UGAS, Top Welterweight Contender
“I have much respect for Shawn Porter, and I think it will be a great fight but, Danny Garcia has more technique and he’s also faced and beaten better opponents than Porter. I am leaning toward Danny Garcia to pull off the victory.”
Robert Guerrero, Former Multiple Division World Champion
“This will be a very entertaining fight for the fans. I can see Danny putting up a good fight, but Porter is going to make the fight rough, and Garcia doesn’t like those type of fights. I’m going with Porter to win by split decision.”
Victor Ortiz, Były mistrz świata wagi półśredniej
“I think it’s going to be a fast-paced fight. Shawn will be pushing forward, making it rough on Danny, and Danny will be trying to control the distance. I’m going with Danny, giving him the slight edge and saying he wins by a decision.”
JAMAL JAMES, Półśredniej Contender
“It’s a good one. Shawn is busier than Danny, more active and carries a lot of momentum when he fights. But that’s not always a good thing because Garcia has power with his timing, he might be able to catch Porter coming in. I’m thinking that Shawn Porter pulls it off. ”
Brandon Ríos, Były Mistrz Świata & Welterweight Title Challenger
“That’s a really tough fight to predict. If Danny can counter really well and keep Shawn Porter off of him while Porter’s coming in, then I see Danny stopping him.
But if Shawn Porter is able to pressure Danny like he usually does, I don’t see Shawn Porter stopping Danny, or anything, but I see him winning by split-decision if he can be in his chest all night long. But if Porter gets nailed with one of those left hooks or a straight right hand, I say Porter goes down. I’m going to go with Danny because he knocked me out.”
BRYANT PERRELLA, Półśredniej Prospect
“It could come down to how well Shawn Porter can take Danny Garcia’s punches in a fight that’s really hard to predict, and how well Danny can move, given that he’s not known for having fast feet similar to a guy like Keith Thurman.
But if Shawn can get close and smother Danny’s punches, he will make it a difficult fight. But Danny’s got really heavy hands and sits on his shots well, timing and counter-punching guys, so Porter could play into his hands.
Based off of clean, effective hard shots and giving him the edge in the close, competitive rounds, I’m leaning toward Danny Garcia. Shawn is tough as nails, so I see it going the distance, but just the slight edge to Danny.”
SAMMY VASQUEZ JR., Półśredniej Contender
“I’m going with Shawn Porter. Not by stoppage, but Shawn creates too much pressure and Danny Garcia doesn’t throw enough punches and doesn’t deal with pressure. You saw that when he fought Guerrero, who wasn’t looking too bad in that fight.
“Danny can win by knockout if he catches Shawn with that hook, but Shawn’s a workhorse and he puts forth far more pressure than I think Danny’s ever seen in a fight. Shawn may not be susceptible to it if he doesn’t have the proper head movement, but I believe that he will.”
NYSBHOF Klasa 2018: (L-R) seated: Charley Norkus, Jr. (accepting for Charley Norkus), Melvina Lathan, Herb Goldman, Bob Goodman and Jake Rodriguez; stojący: Joe Mesi, Do szkoły, Ron Scott Stevens, Pete Brodsky and Joseph McAuliffe (accepting for Jack McAuliffe)
Wszystkie zdjęcia autorstwa Petera Frutkoff
NEW YORK (Maj 1, 2018) — Twenty-three members of the Class of 2018 were inducted into the New York Stare Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF), this past Sunday afternoon during the seventh annual NYSBHOF induction dinner, w Russo na zatoce w Howard Beach, Nowy Jork.
“Those being honored tonight are humble, honorable people,” NYSBHOF presidentBob Duffy powiedział:. “We do this as an act of love. Many of the inductees are here today and those no longer with us are represented by family members. This is our way of saying thank you to all the inductees for what they have done for boxing in New York.”
klasa 2018 living boxers inducted heading into the NYSBHOF included (Long Island) WBA wagi półciężkiej Lou “miód Boy” Dolina (36-6-2, 22 KO), (Central Islip) IBF Junior World Champion Welterweight Jake Rodriguez (28-8-2, 8 KO), (Brooklyn) świat lekki tytuł challenger Terrence Alli (52-15-2, 21 KO), niepokonany, No.; 1 wagi ciężkiej rywal “Kochanie” Joe Mesi (Bawół) and former world cruiserweight championGlin “lód” Kapusta (Rockland County).
Posthumous participants inducted were NBA & NYSAC Mistrz Świata piórkowej (Manhattan) Dziecko “Kubański Bon Bon” Czekolada (136-10-6, 51 KO), (Nowy Jork) 20thwiecznej wagi ciężkiej James J. “Gentleman Jim” Corbett (11-4-3, 5 KO), (Williamsburg) Lekki Mistrz Świata Podnośnik “Napoleon pierścienia nagrody” McAuliffe, (Kingston) WBC Super Lightweight Champion Billy Costello (40-2, 23 KO), (Latarnia morska) NYSAC World Heavyweight Champion Światło Melio Bettina (83-14-3, 36 KO), (Brooklyn / Yonkers) światowej klasy średniej Ralph “Tygrys” Jones (52-32-5, 13 KO) i (Port Washington) wagi ciężkiej rywal Charley “Bayonne Bomber” Norkus (33-19, 19 KO).
Living non-participants now in the NYSBHOF are (Troy) Nagrodzonej Pulitzerem sportowym Dave Anderson, (Brooklyn) trener / doradca Pete Brodsky, (Rockaway) boks historyk / redaktor Herb Goldman, (Bronx) swat Bobby Goodman, (Ardsley) NYSAC przewodniczący / sędzia Melvina Lathan, i (Brooklyn) NYSAC Chairperson/matchmaker/promoterRon Scott Stevens.
Posthumous non-participant inductees were (Brooklyn) pierścień spikera Johnnie Addie, (Brooklyn) swat Johnny Bos, (Bronx) boks publicysta Murray Goodman, (Nowy Jork) boks pisarz / historyk Bert Sugar Randolph i (Lower East Side) radio & spiker telewizyjny / dziennikarz Sam Taub.
Każdy uczestniczy inductee (lub bezpośrednim potomkiem) received a custom-designed belt signifying his or her induction into the NYSBHOF.
The 2017 inductees zostały wybrane przez członków komisji nominacji NYSBHOF:Bobby Cassidy, Jr., Randy Gordon, Henry Hascup, Don Majeski, Ron McNair, i Neil Terens.
Wszyscy bokserzy musiały być nieaktywny przez co najmniej trzy lata, aby kwalifikować się do NYSBHOF indukcji, a wszystkie inductees muszą przebywać w stanie Nowy Jork za znaczną część swojej kariery bokserskie lub podczas sile ich odpowiedniej kariery.
Boxers who attended the seventh annual NSBHOF included NYSBHOF past inducteesIran Barkley, Junior Jones, Mustafa Hamsho, Bobby Cassidy, Sr., Bobby Bartels, i Renaldo “Pan.” Snipes, oraz Monte Barrett, Ray Mercer, Dennis Milton, Richard Kiley, Scott Lopez, Michael Corleone, Tommy Rainone, Kevin Collins, Cletus Seldin, James Duran, Victor Paz, i Jaime Dugan. Other notable attendees from the boxing world includedMike Reno (FDNY Boks), Darryl Peoples (IBF), international judgesSteve Wesisfeld i John MacKay, and NYSBHOF inducteesTommy Gallagher i Bobby Miller, and Emmy-award winning producer Bobby Cassidy, Jr.
David Diamanteserved once again as Master of Ceremonies. Special presentations were made to the daughter of the lateSteve Acunto, Donna Acunto, and Miller’s close friend, Dave Wojcickja.
CYTATY & PICTURES FROM THE NYSBHOF INDUCTEES
(L-R) – Ron McNair, Jake Rodriguez and Bob Duffy
JAKE RODRIGUEZ: “I want to thank Ring 8 for the opportunity for me to be here. I’d also like to thank my wife for always being there for me, and my trainer.”
(L-R) – Herb Goldman, Don Majeski and Bob Duffy
HERB GOLDMAN: “If I have made any contributions to boxing – I hope I have – I did by redefining record keeping and creating a new perspective on boxing history. I’m proud of that, but I didn’t do it alone.”
(L-R) – Joe Mesi, Jack Hirsch and Bob Duffy
JOE MESI: “I have so many people to thank for this honor. I’m a Buffalonian. There’s nobody more in favor of one New York, but it’s not. This is special for me because it’s the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame. This solidifies me and makes me think I’m not just a local boy. There was a huge disadvantage coming from a small city, sparring wasn’t the same as in the gyms of New York City, but I had an advantage coming from Western New York. Nobody was welling out like we did in Buffalo with 10,000, następnie 16,00 and finally 18,000 ludzie. They were always behind me and I share this with them because their support made me. My dream was to fight in Buffalo and to continue to fight there.
“One of the highlights of my life was fighting Monte Barrett on HBO in Madison Square Garden. He was one of the greatest fighters in the world who fought for the world title. I always wanted to get my world title shot, but I never got it. That’s okay, I was little bitter for a while, but I couldn’t be happier with my career. The best part of boxing is the brotherhood we share.
(L-R) – Randy Gordon, Ron Scott Stevens and Bob Duffy
RON SCOTT STEVENS: “I know people always say it, but this is the truth: I owe so many people who have supported me throughout my career. Boxing has always been home away from home for me and today I feel like I’m home.
“Byłem 30, living in Brooklyn Heights, and back driving a taxi a waiting on tables. A light went off in my head: boxing is the sport of the underdog and I’m an underdog. The next day I went to Gleason’s Gym – the center of the universe. I made my way around all the gyms in the city, meeting promoters, managers and trainers. I started making matches for promoters and then Cedric Kushner hired me from 1980-2002. W 2002, I got a call to work for the New York State Athletic Commission as its Community Co-Ordinator and Director of Boxing. Następnie, I was made chairman and I served two terms. Dzisiaj, I’m extremely proud to be part of the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame.
(L-R) – Bob Duffy, Henry Hascup, Bob Goodman and Tommy Gallagher
BOB GOODMAN: “I can’t believe this crowd. In order to do what we do, the sacrifices and support you get from your family is so important and (in Goodman’s case) was for so many years. They allowed us to do what we do. All of us love boxing!”
(L-R) – Ray Mercer, Penny Allen, Do szkoły, Clay Jenkins and Bob Duffy
AL COLE: “I thought boxing was the stupidest and dumbest sport ever. Who wanted to get punched in the face? I started boxing late. I played around some and people said I was pretty good. I started boxing when I was 20, in the Army, stationed at Ft. Hood. Four years later, I was on the Olympic Team. The reason why is I had a great sparring partner, Ray Mercer. If I was going to be in the ring everyday with Ray, I was either going to get beat up, or get better.
“I remember Bob Arum giving me his business card. I didn’t know him. I only knew of three people in boxing: Don King, Muhammad Ali i Sugar Ray Leonard. I didn’t follow boxing and the only reason I boxed was I would have had to sleep in the woods if I didn’t (in Army). Boxing is: hit him, before he hits me.”
(L-R) – Bobby Cassidy, Jr., Jaime Drubin and Pete Brodsky
PETE BRODSKY: “I want to thank the board. I’m going to be 70 and started in boxing when I was 18. It created a new direction in my life. I’m so proud to be in company with guys who didn’t just talk it, they loved it. If you really love this sport, you really have to learn it. Any man who stepped in the ring, plus all the roadwork, time in the gym and sacrificing what they eat, did it to be the best they can be.
“In boxing, you’re not going to win every fight, but whether a fighter wins or loses, if he gives 100-percent, he’s a winner. They work a job, run five miles day, workout at the gym, and then went home to spend time with his family. Friends and family always have your back.”
(L-R) – Darryl Peoples & Melvina Lathan
MELVINA LATHAM: “I’m speechless. It’s wonderful. Krzykliwy (former NYSAC chairperson Gordon), do you remember this story? There were only three judges and, niestety, one called in sick. I was sitting at ringside with no responsibilities. Randy said I had to workdzisiaj wieczorem. I said that I wasn’t licensed and couldn’t do it. Randy said, ‘Raise your right hand’, and it was on. I was thrown in there, but it was okay.
“My greatest accomplishments are my children and husband. I couldn’t ask for a better situation. I Ralph Petrillois part of my family; he was my second in command. I also had the best officials: deputy commissioners, inspectors, judges and referees. I wouldn’t be here with without them. Bob Duffy put this whole thing together. I personally think he’s amazing. My journey continues, I am blessed.”
NYSBHOF
Klasa 2012: Carmen Basilio, Mike McCallum, Mike Tyson, Jake LaMotta, Riddick Bowe, Carlos Ortiz, Vito Antuofermo, Emile Griffith, “Cukier” Ray Robinson, Gene Tunney, Benny Leonard, Tony Canzoneri, Harold Lederman, Steve Acunto, Jimmy Glenn, Gil Clancy, Ray Arcel, Nat Fleischer, Bill Arthur Mercante Gallo, Sr.
Klasa 2013: Jack Dempsey, Johnny Dundee, Piaszczysta Kowal, Maxie Rosenbloom, Joey Archer, Iran Barkley, Mark Breland, Bobby Cassidy, Doug Jones, Junior Jones, James “Kumpel” McGirt, Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, Bob Arum, Shelly Finkel, Tony Graziano, Larry Merchant, Teddy Brenner, Mike Jacobs, Tex Rickard i Don Dunphy.
KLASA 2014: Floyd Patterson, Tracy Harris Patterson, Billy Backus, Kevin Kelley, Juan LaPorte, Gerry Cooney, Mustafa Hamsho, Howard Davis, Jr., Lou Bursztyny, Jack Britton, Terry McGovern, Teddy Atlas, Lou DiBella, Steve Farhood, Gene Moore, Angelo Prospero, Whitey Bimstein, Cus D'Amato, William Muldoon i Tom O'Rourke.
KLASA 2015: Saul Mamby, Joey Giamba, Johnny Persol, Harold Weston, Lonnie Bradley, Paweł Berlenbach, Billy Graham, Frankie Genaro, Bob Miller, Tommy Ryan, Jimmy Slattery, Bob Duffy, Mike Katz, Tommy Gallagher, Bruce Silverglade, Charley Goldman, Jimmy Johnston, Cedric Kushner, Harry Markson, Damon Runyon i Al Weill.
KLASA 2016: Aaron Davis, Charles Murray, Vilomar Fernandez, Edwin Viruet, Zabijaka “macho” Camacho, Rocky Graziano, Rocky Kansas, Joe Lynch, Joe Miceli, Ed Brophy, Joe DeGuardia, Randy Gordon, Dennis Rappaport, Howie Albert, Freddie Brown, Howard Cosell, Rubin Goldstein Jimmy Jacobs.
KLASA 2017: Gaspar Ortega, Renaldo “Pan.” Snipes, Doug Dewitt, “Bronx Bomber” Alex Ramos, Dick Tiger, Jose Torres, “Niezrównany” Jack Dempsey, Don Majeski, Ron Katz, Stan Hoffman, Bobby Bartels, Hank Kaplan, Al Gavin, Artur Donovan i Dan Parker.
O RING 8: Założony w 1954 przez byłego zawodowego boksera, Jack Grebelsky, Pierścień 8 stał się ósmym podmiotem zależnym od tego, co wówczas znany jako Narodowy Bokserki Stowarzyszenia Weteranów – stąd, RING 8 – a dziś motto organizacji pozostaje: Pomaganie Bokserki Bokserki.
RING 8 jest w pełni zobowiązana do wspierania mniej szczęśliwych ludzi w środowisku bokserskim, którzy mogą potrzebować pomocy w zakresie wynajmu płatniczą, koszty leczenia, lub cokolwiek uzasadnione potrzeby.
Idź na linii www.Ring8ny.com Więcej informacji na temat RING 8, Największą grupą tego typu w Stanach Zjednoczonych, z ponad 350 Członkowie. Roczna składka wynosi tylko $30.00 i każdy członek ma prawo do kolacji w formie bufetu w RING 8 comiesięczne spotkania, z wyjątkiem lipca i sierpnia. Wszystkie aktywne bokserów, amatorskie i zawodowe, są uprawnieni do bezpłatnego RING 8 Członkostwo w roku. Goście pierścienia 8 członkowie są mile widziane w cenie tylko $7.00 za osobę.
Kid Chocolate, James J. Corbett, Jack McAuliffe and Sam Taub head new class
(L-R) – Bob and Murray Goodman
NEW YORK (Marzec 26, 2018) – Boxing lifersBob Goodman i jego ojciec, późno Murray Goodman, are among 23 members of the Class of 2018 being inducted into the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF) na Niedziela popołudnie (12:30-5:30 p.m. I), Kwiecień 29.
The seventh annual NYSBHOF induction dinner will be held once again at Russo’s On The Bay in Howard Beach, Nowy Jork.
A legendary boxing publicist, Murray Goodman (Bronx) brought his son into the sweet science when Bob was only eight years old. The rest was historic for the Goodmans, who are both inductees in several Halls of Fame, including the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
“This is a great honor for me and my father,” Bob said. “I wish he were alive today to be there. I’m a boxing lifer. I was eight years old going to all the training camps with my father, who was a boxing writer and sports editor for the INS (Hearst News Service) serwis. The joke is I was conceived at Grossinger’s (Catskill Resort Hotel training camp). Boxing just came into my life. My dad and I had some businesses in promotions and public relations, all different kinds of sports-related businesses, but there was always boxing.
“I’m the luckiest guy in the world. I was brought up doing the very things I loved. How many people can say that? I met and became friends with Joe Louis, Marcel Cerdan, Sugar Ray Robinson, Rocky Graziano, Rocky Marciano and so many others. I’d stay in camps for weeks. I’d get up to run with the boxers and got a chance to be around my heroes. I also got to know trainers and others in boxing and later fans. I got to know everybody. I was brought up in boxing, my whole life was boxing, 65 years in the business.”
Bob is, być może, best known as Vice President and Matchmaker for Madison Square Garden (1985-1994), as well as a quarter-century serving as Vice President of Boxing Operations, Matchmaker and Director of Public Relations for Don King Productions. He also promoted many world champions as President of his own company, Garden State Boxing.
“I remember going away to training camps for weeks at a time,” the 78-year-old Goodman fondly remembered. “I’d take pictures, write stories every day and use my telecopier to send them to AP and UPI. I did so much being brought up un the business, even loading trucks up with chairs, pierścień, speakers and more. My father was the Publicity Director for the International Boxing Club at Madison Square Garden. I worked there when I was a teenager.
“I’m honored to be inducted into the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame with my father and so many boxing guys. They’re different from people in any other sports. One of the awards I’ve won that I’m most proud of is the James J. Walker Memorial Award for Long and Meritorious Service to Boxing (BWAA in 1960).
“I’m fortunate to have transcended various eras in boxing. It was a different world back then, we had 20-30 writers stay for weeks at training camps. I got to know old-time boxers and trainers.”
Bob Goodman (L) checking Muhammad Ali’s weight and on right with Rocky Marciano
Goodman, who served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1958-62, stays active today working with veterans’ groups. He is President of the Weymouth Township Veteran’s Advisory Board, and also active with the American Legion and part of the Honor Guard with the Korean War Veterans Association.
Bob Goodman (prawej) was inducted into the IBHOF in 2009, his father Murray in 1999
Among the world champions Bob has worked with are Muhammad Ali, George Foreman, Joe Frazier, Larry Holmes, Ken Norton, Felix Trinidad, Roberto Duran, Evander Holyfield, Lennox Lewis, Bob Foster, Salvador Sanchez, Sugar Ray Leonard, Julio Cesar Chavez, Wilfredo Gonez, Ricardo Lopez, Bernard Hopkins and so many more.
Mieszka bokserzy nagłówek do NYSBHOF m.in. (Wiosenna Dolina) Mistrz świata IBF Cruiserweight Glin “lód” Kapusta (35-16-3, 16 KO), (Long Island) WBA wagi półciężkiej Lou “miód Boy” Dolina (36-6-2, 22 KO), (Central Islip) IBF Junior World Champion Welterweight Jake Rodriguez (28-8-2, 8 KO), (Brooklyn) świat lekki tytuł challenger Terrence Alli (52-15-2, 21 KO), i (Bawół) niepokonany światowej klasy wagi ciężkiej “Kochanie” Joe Mesi (36-0, 29 KO).
Pośmiertne uczestnicy są wprowadzani są NBA & NYSAC Mistrz Świata piórkowej (Manhattan) Dziecko “Kubański Bon Bon” Czekolada (136-10-6, 51 KO), (Nowy Jork) 20thwiecznej wagi ciężkiej James J. “Gentleman Jim” Corbett (11-4-3, 5 KO), (Williamsburg) Lekki Mistrz Świata Podnośnik “Napoleon pierścienia nagrody” McAuliffe, (Kingston) WBC Super Lightweight Champion Billy Costello (40-2, 23 KO), (Latarnia morska) NYSAC World Heavyweight Champion Światło Melio Bettina (83-14-3, 36 KO), (Brooklyn / Yonkers) światowej klasy średniej Ralph “Tygrys” Jones (52-32-5, 13 KO) i (Port Washington) wagi ciężkiej rywal Charley “Bayonne Bomber” Norkus (33-19, 19 KO).
Living non-participants heading into the NYSBHOF are (Troy) Nagrodzonej Pulitzerem sportowym Dave Anderson, (Brooklyn) trener / doradca Pete Brodsky, (Rockaway) boks historyk / redaktor Herb Goldman, (Ardsley) NYSAC przewodniczący / sędzia Melvina Lathan, i (Brooklyn) NYSAC Chairperson/matchmaker/promotor Ron Scott Stevens.
Pośmiertne inductees uczestnik nie są (Brooklyn) pierścień spikera Johnnie Addie, (Brooklyn) swat Johnny Bos, (Bronx) boks pisarz / historyk Bert Sugar Randolph i (Lower East Side) radio & spiker telewizyjny / dziennikarz Sam Taub.
Każdy uczestniczy inductee (lub bezpośrednim potomkiem) otrzyma pas specjalnie zaprojektowane sygnalizując swoją indukcję do NYSBHOF.
The 2017 inductees zostały wybrane przez członków komisji nominacji NYSBHOF: Bobby Cassidy, Jr., Randy Gordon, Henry Hascup, Don Majeski, Ron McNair, i Neil Terens.
Wszyscy bokserzy musiały być nieaktywny przez co najmniej trzy lata, aby kwalifikować się do NYSBHOF indukcji, a wszystkie inductees muszą przebywać w stanie Nowy Jork za znaczną część swojej kariery bokserskie lub podczas sile ich odpowiedniej kariery.
NYSBHOF
Klasa 2012: Carmen Basilio, Mike McCallum, Mike Tyson, Jake LaMotta, Riddick Bowe, Carlos Ortiz, Vito Antuofermo, Emile Griffith, “Cukier” Ray Robinson, Gene Tunney, Benny Leonard, Tony Canzoneri, Harold Lederman, Steve Acunto, Jimmy Glenn, Gil Clancy, Ray Arcel, Nat Fleischer, Bill Arthur Mercante Gallo, Sr.
Klasa 2013: Jack Dempsey, Johnny Dundee, Piaszczysta Kowal, Maxie Rosenbloom, Joey Archer, Iran Barkley, Mark Breland, Bobby Cassidy, Doug Jones, Junior Jones, James “Kumpel” McGirt, Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, Bob Arum, Shelly Finkel, Tony Graziano, Larry Merchant, Teddy Brenner, Mike Jacobs, Tex Rickard i Don Dunphy.
KLASA 2014: Floyd Patterson, Tracy Harris Patterson, Billy Backus, Kevin Kelley, Juan LaPorte, Gerry Cooney, Mustafa Hamsho, Howard Davis, Jr., Lou Bursztyny, Jack Britton, Terry McGovern, Teddy Atlas, Lou DiBella, Steve Farhood, Gene Moore, Angelo Prospero, Whitey Bimstein, Cus D'Amato, William Muldoon i Tom O'Rourke.
KLASA 2015: Saul Mamby, Joey Giamba, Johnny Persol, Harold Weston, Lonnie Bradley, Paweł Berlenbach, Billy Graham, Frankie Genaro, Bob Miller, Tommy Ryan, Jimmy Slattery, Bob Duffy, Mike Katz, Tommy Gallagher, Bruce Silverglade, Charley Goldman, Jimmy Johnston, Cedric Kushner, Harry Markson, Damon Runyon i Al Weill.
KLASA 2016: Aaron Davis, Charles Murray, Vilomar Fernandez, Edwin Viruet, Zabijaka “macho” Camacho, Rocky Graziano, Rocky Kansas, Joe Lynch, Joe Miceli, Ed Brophy, Joe DeGuardia, Randy Gordon, Dennis Rappaport, Howie Albert, Freddie Brown, Howard Cosell, Rubin Goldstein Jimmy Jacobs.
KLASA 2017: Gaspar Ortega, Renaldo “Pan.” Snipes, Doug Dewitt, “Bronx Bomber” Alex Ramos, Dick Tiger, Jose Torres, “Niezrównany” Jack Dempsey, Don Majeski, Ron Katz, Stan Hoffman, Bobby Bartels, Hank Kaplan, Al Gavin, Artur Donovan i Dan Parker.
Bilety są w cenie $150.00 za osobę dorosłą i $70.00 dla dzieci (pod 16),i obejmują kompletny brunch i cocktail hour przy wejściu, zaczynając od 12:30 p.m. I, jak i kolację (żeberka, ryb lub drobiu) oraz bar otwarty przez cały dzień. Bilety można nabyć kontaktując NYSBHOF / Ring 8 Bob Duffy na prezydenta 516.313.2304 lubdepcomish@aol.com. Reklamy programu NYSBHOF są dostępne, począwszy od $80.00 do $200.00, kontaktując Duffy. Idź na linii w www.Ring8ny.com dodatkowych informacji na temat Boxing Hall New York State of Fame.
O RING 8: Założony w 1954 przez byłego zawodowego boksera, Jack Grebelsky, Pierścień 8 stał się ósmym podmiotem zależnym od tego, co wówczas znany jako Narodowy Bokserki Stowarzyszenia Weteranów – stąd, RING 8 – a dziś motto organizacji pozostaje: Pomaganie Bokserki Bokserki.
RING 8 jest w pełni zobowiązana do wspierania mniej szczęśliwych ludzi w środowisku bokserskim, którzy mogą potrzebować pomocy w zakresie wynajmu płatniczą, koszty leczenia, lub cokolwiek uzasadnione potrzeby.
Idź na linii www.Ring8ny.com Więcej informacji na temat RING 8, Największą grupą tego typu w Stanach Zjednoczonych, z ponad 350 Członkowie. Roczna składka wynosi tylko $30.00 i każdy członek ma prawo do kolacji w formie bufetu w RING 8 comiesięczne spotkania, z wyjątkiem lipca i sierpnia. Wszystkie aktywne bokserów, amatorskie i zawodowe, są uprawnieni do bezpłatnego RING 8 Członkostwo w roku. Goście pierścienia 8 członkowie są mile widziane w cenie tylko $7.00 za osobę.
Hall of Famer Sugar Ray Leonard, Keith Thurman, Danny Garcia, Shawn Porter & More Discuss The Latest In Series Of Welterweight Blockbusters
SHOWTIME MISTRZOSTWA BOKS® Żyć w 5:15 p.m. I/2:15 p.m. PT From Bramall Lane In Sheffield, Anglia
NEW YORK (Maj 23, 2017) – IBF Welterweight World Champion Kell Brook and undefeated rising star Errol Spence face offw sobotę żyć na SHOWTIME (5:15 p.m. I/2:15 p.m. PT) in the latest in a series of significant welterweight matchups between the best fighters in one of boxing’s deepest divisions.
Six of the top eight welterweights in the world* will have fought in the first five months of 2017 – all on SHOWTIME or CBS – as a de facto tournament continues in the 147-pound class to determine the No. 1 fighter in a division long controlled by the retired Floyd Mayweather.
*Źródło: Transnational Boxing Rankings
WBA and WBC Welterweight World Champion Keith Thurman unified the titles onMarzec 4with a split-decision victory over Danny Garcia in a rare matchup of undefeated champions. Lamont Peterson picked up the secondary WBA Regular title onLutego. 18, i Kwiecień 22Shawn Porter knocked out Andre Berto to become the mandatory challenger to Thurman’s WBC belt. The remaining welterweight champion, Manny Pacquiao, is set to defend his WBO title against Jeff Horn onLipiec 2.
Now it’s Brook and Spence’s turn to take center stage in boxing’s glamour division.
W najbliższą sobotę w Sheffield, Anglia, Potok (36-1, 25 KO) will make the fourth defense of the IBF belt he won via majority decision over Porter in 2014. The 31-year-old, który nigdy nie został znokautowany, will be the decided hometown favorite in front of what is expected to be 25,000-plus fans in the first world title fight in the 162-year history of Bramall Lane.
The 27-year-old Spence (21-0, 18 KO) has long been considered one of boxing’s most prized prospects. The IBF’s No. 1 contender has knocked out eight straight opponents and has improved as his level of opposition has risen – his last six opponents held an impressive combined record of 151 wins against just eight losses. The Dallas resident travels abroad for this long-awaited title opportunity as he attempts to become the first American to dethrone an Englishman on British soil in nearly a decade.**
With both Spence and Brook affirming their intention to unify the division afterMaj 27, see below for what legendary Hall of Famer Sugar Ray Leonard and current top welterweights have to say aboutSobotęIBF title matchup.
SUGAR RAY LEONARD – Former Undisputed Welterweight World Champion
“I’m really excited about this fight in particular, mainly because both fighters have to be on their A-game. I know there is talk about Kell’s eye surgery being a psychological problem, but from personal experience, I don’t see that being the case. I never thought about my eye once the doctor gave me the green light.
“To ask me who is going to win this fight, I have my favorite in Errol Spence. Ale, based on the each fighter’s physical artillery, one punch can turn the tables around. Powiedział, że jest, I am going to sit back and watch a great night of boxing.”
KEITH THURMAN – Unified WBA & WBC Welterweight World Champion
“This is an interesting fight. I have not followed Kell too much, but I have obviously seen Errol fight in the U.S. Errol is a tough, young fighter who is just getting into the public’s eye, and Kell obviously has the strength of the British crowd on his side.
“It should be a tough fight that really speaks to the strength of the welterweight division. Both fighters are men that I would be open to fighting as I continue to unify the division in 2018. Jako fan walki, let’s see what’s ‘Special’ about Kell Brook, and we’ll see if Errol Spence can show us he’s ‘The Truth.’ It should be a great fight and I’ll be watching.”
DANNY GARCIA – Former Welterweight World Champion
“I think this is a 50/50 walka. I think the person with the better game plan is going to win. There is a lot of pressure to go into someone’s backyard like Spence is doing, and he’s never faced a fighter in his prime before like Brook. It is definitely a test for him and a big step up in competition. If he is ready, he can do it. He just has to go in there and stay focused.
“The welterweight division is the best division in boxing. I still feel like I am one of the best welterweights in the world even though I came up short. I never thought I would say a loss would make me stronger because I didn’t see myself losing. I want my titles back and to be seen as the best in the best division.”
SHAWN PORTER – Former Welterweight Champion & Current WBC No. 1 Contender
“I’m glad Errol is getting his title shot, and I’m happy he’s going to England for it. I’m obviously pulling for the American. Errol is a phenomenal athlete and a great boxer. I think he’s ready to show the world something, but Kell is right up there in that top tier of welterweights. People who tune in should be thrilled. I know I’m looking forward to it.
“The welterweight division is awesome, top to bottom. We’re right where we need to be and should be. Boxing returning back to the masses with PBC came at the perfect time for me and the rest of the top welterweights. There are so many of us capable of winning a title right now.”
LAMONT PETERSON – WBA (Regularny) Welterweight World Champion
“This is going to be a tough fight, but I think Errol should win. At least I’m pulling for Errol to win. He’s got to overcome the idea that there will probably be 30,000 people cheering against him, so he has to show the judges that he deserves to win.
“Brook is a good fighter and is going to bring his best, but I think Errol, in the end, is the better fighter. But he will have to prove it.
“The welterweight division is one of the best in boxing right now. We’ve got a lot of good fighters in their prime making the division strong. And guys are willing to fight each other. We are seeing the kind of fights the fans want to see. If this keeps up it could bring boxing back to where it was in the days when Sugar Ray Leonard, Roberto Duran, Thomas Hearns and Marvin Hagler all fought each other. So it’s really good for boxing right now.”
**Timothy Bradley dethroned another Sheffield native, Junior Witter, w 2008 in Nottingham.
Re-Watch Keith Thurman’s Split-Decision Victory Over Danny Garcia In Main Event of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on CBS, prezentowane przez Premier Boxing Champions
Zdjęcie kredytowe: Amanda Westcott/SHOWTIME
CBS Sports Network will air an encore presentation ofSobotęrazor-close welterweight unification between Keith Thurman and Danny Garciadzisiaj wieczorem/Poniedziałek w 10 p.m. I. Thurman and Garcia landed within five punches of each other across all 12 rounds of their showdown for the WBA and WBC 147-pound crowns, with Thurman narrowly edging Garcia to unify the division via split decision in front of a record crowd at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
Poniedziałkowaencore presentation of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on CBS, prezentowane przez Premier Boxing Champions, will also feature Erickson Lubin’s one-punch KO of Jorge Cota in a WBC 154-pound title eliminator, a victory which sets the 21-year-old on a path to become the youngest world champion in boxing today.
Thurman vs. Garcia will be available commercial free to SHOWTIME subscribers next week. This offering, including bonus coverage from between rounds of the main event, będą dostępne na SHOWTIME NA ŻĄDANIE®, SHOWTIME ZAWSZE®and on the SHOWTIME Streaming Service.
The entire two-fight broadcast will also be available on CBS ALL ACCESS.
NEW YORK (Marzec 5, 2017) – CBS was the No. 1 network in prime timew sobotę noc, according to Nielsen overnight ratings, with the live broadcast of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on CBS, prezentowane przez Premier Boxing Champions. The broadcast, which was produced by SHOWTIME Sports, featured a welterweight world championship unification fight between undefeated champions Keith Thurman (WBA) and Danny Garcia (WBC). Thurman won a close split decision to unify the belts.
The broadcast earned a 2.2 rating from9 p.m. - 11:15 p.m. I, w górę 22% over the previous June 25, 2016 SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on CBS broadcast featuring Keith Thurman vs. Shawn Porter (1.8 rating).
*Full data including viewership for the boxing broadcast on CBS will be available in the coming days.
BOXING DETAILS:
Keith Thurman (28-0, 22 KO) of Clear Water, Fla., defeated Danny Garcia (33-1, 19 KO) of Philadelphia via split decision to become the Unified Welterweight World Champion. The main event aired live on CBS and took place at Barclays Center, dom Brooklyn BOXING ™.
The broadcast was produced by SHOWTIME Sports®for the CBS Television Network. The event was held at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, Nowy Jork, before a record-setting crowd of 16,533, the largest crowd for a boxing event in that arena.
The close fight, which was only the third time undefeated champions came together to unify the 147-pound division, was scored 116-112 Thurman, 115-113 Thurman and 115-113 Garcia.
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