The late Herschel Jacobs’ tsev neeg & cov phooj ywg
(all pictures courtesy of Stanley Janousek)
TSHIAB YORK (Lub ib hlis ntuj 21, 2016) – Ring 8’s first monthly meeting of 2016 was held this past Tuesday evening at O’Neil’s Restaurant in Maspeth, New York.
International boxing judge John McKaie (tshuav) was the guest speaker. McKaie has judged nearly 800 kev sib ntaus, kuj muaj 23 world championships.
Nplhaib 8 historian Henry Hascup (txoj cai) eulogized and made a historical tribute to the late Herschel Jacobs, who passed away this past December at the age of 75 (pictured to right). Jacobs (27-20-2, 11 Kos) fought professionally between 1960 thiab 1978. His most notable win was a 10-round decision in 1971 against three-time world light heavyweight champion and Hall-of-Famer, Harold Johnson, at the famed Sunnyside Garden in Queens. Jacobs also gave Rubin “Nag xob nag cua” Carter (4-0) his first pro loss in 1962 by way of a six-round decision.
Jim Kinney (speaking) made a special presentation to Herschel Jacobs’ son (far left). Nplhaib 8 historian Henry Hascup (white shirt) and Ring 8 tus thawj tswj hwm Bob Duffy (deb txoj cai) also took part in the presentation.
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Watch Angel Ocasio – Reynaldo Blanco explosive Press Conference exchange
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Ntev Island, NY (Lub ib hlis ntuj 21, 2016) – Nyob rau hnub Thursday, night at Chickie’s & Petes in South Philadephia, Angel Ocasio (8-0-2, 2 KO lub) ntawm Philadelphia & Reynaldo Blanco (9-2, 4 KO lub) of Puerto Rico got into a heated exchange at the final press conference
They will meet This Friday yav hmo ntuj los ntawm cov Pennsylvania Sheet Metal Union Workers Hall in Philadelphia, in a 8-round bout for the WBA NABA USA Lightweight championship.
The bout will headline a 7-bout card that can be streamed LIVE on GFL.TV ntawm 7:00 PM THIAB rau $14.99. The stream is available around the world by clicking NTAWM NO
Nyob rau hauv lub 8-round co-feature, yav tas los lub ntiaj teb no title challenger, Jonathan Maicelo (22-2, 12 KO lub) ntawm North Bergen, NJ yuav siv sij hawm nyob rau hauv Xamuyee Amoako (21-5, 15 KO lub) ntawm Accra, Ghana in a lightweight battle.
Nyob rau hauv 4-round bouts:
Saud Clark (5-1-1, 4 KO lub) of Philadelphia takes on Julian Valerio (2-3, 1 KO) ntawm Brooklyn, NY nyob rau hauv ib tug Jr, Middleweight sib ntau sib tw.
David Murray (2-1, 2 KO lub) ntawm Philadelphia yuav tua Heriberto Salaman (0-2) of Puerto Rico in a Light Heavyweight fight.
Luis Del Valle ntawm Philadelphia yuav ua kom nws debut pro tiv thaiv Albert Manukyan (0-3) of New Jersey in a Lightweight bout.
In a battle of pro debuting Jr. Middleweights, Idemar Cordero ntawm Philadelphia yuav tua Luis Ramos of Puerto Rico in a Jr. Middleweight sib ntau sib tw.
Opening up the show will be undefeated Super Middleweight Godson Noel (5-0, 4 KO lub) ntawm Newark, NJ taking on Victor Kpadenou (10-9, 5 KO lub) of Maryland.
PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON FOX & FOX DEPORTES MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES & DUAB
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VIDEO: SHOWTIME Sports Releases Deontay Wilder vs. Arthur Pin 360 Virtual Reality Clip
FORMER WORLD CHAMPION KIKO MARTINEZ FACES UNDEFEATED WORLD CHAMPION LEO SANTA CRUZ ON SATURDAY, FEB. 27, LIVE ON SHOWTIME® FROM HONDA CENTER IN ANAHEIM, California.
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Sampson Boxing Signs ‘Bad Boy’ Rosas to a Promotional Agreement
Sampson Lewkowicz of Sampson Boxing is proud to announce the signing of formidable super bantamweight contender Daniel “Phem Tub” Rosas to a promotional agreement.
Roses (20-2-1, 12 Kos), ntawm Mexico City, is a two-time world title challenger and former WBO Youth Super Flyweight and WBC Caribbean Boxing Federation (CABOFE) Super Flyweight Champion.
A tough, toe-to-toe slugger with fast hands and a penchant for body punching, 26-year-old Rosas says he’s happy to be joining the Sampson Boxing stable.
“I’m so excited,” said Rosas. “Nws yog ib tug npau suav los muaj tseeb. I’ve been waiting a long time to sign with Sampson. I am planning to take things up another level and get a shot at the world championship. I want to thank my manager, Fernando Dominguez, for helping me get this opportunity and putting me in with the right people to help make my boxing dream come true.”
Manager Dominguez, who also handles top super bantamweight contender and upcoming title challenger Hugo “Cuatito” Ruiz, says he couldn’t be happier with the deal. “I feel good because all my fighters are with Sampson, nws hais tias. “I trust Sampson and I’m proud to be his right hand in Mexico. I think Daniel Rosas is a future world champion and this deal will be the final piece of the puzzle to getting him there.”
Sampson Lewkowicz says he looks forward to seeing what Rosas can do with proper representation.
“He is a very talented fighter,” said Lewkowicz of Rosas, “very tough and determined. He has the guts and the fearlessness to become a champion.”
Lewkowicz adds that the addition of Rosas is part of his bigger plan for the future.
“I am building an army of world-class super bantamweights,” he continued. “This is one of the most exciting divisions in boxing and several of my fighters are right in the mix. I look forward to putting together several of the next few years’ best match-ups at the weight.”
FOX Sports and NextVR Bring Virtual Reality To Live Championship Boxing
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Yory Boy Campas farewell fight against Anthony Bonsante to be streamed LIVE, this Saturday onGFL.TV
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FIGHT WEEK ON FOX KICKS OFF WITH ACTION-PACKED CARD AT CLUB NOKIA AT L.A. LIVE ON FS1 & HMA LIAB Cov kev ua si
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Fighter/Promoter Salita Says Detroit Was the Obvious Choice for Upcoming Series of Professional Boxing Shows
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