Trois fois, two-division World Champion Miyo Yoshida
NEW YORK CITY (Octobre 25, 2024)– COMPUBOX numbers from this past Wednesday night’s International Boxing Federation (IBF) Women’s Bantamweight World Championship match between defending champion Miso Yoshida and challenger Shurretta Metcalf clearly do not support the judges’ controversial 10-round unanimous decision in favor of Metcalf.
The judge’s dubious scores of 99-91 (Robin Taylor), Robert Perez (97-93) and Max DeLuca (96-94) awarded Metcalf the disputed victory. The right outcome appeared clear – both in the surprise reactions of Metcalf’s corner and also the thunderous objection from the crowd.
As the scores were read, immediate objections reigned down through the arena as Yoshida and many ringsiders looked stunned.
Metcalf’s unproductive higher work rate of wildly ineffective aggression apparently was favored more by the judges than Yoshida’s well timed and forceful jabs, which set up her more impactful power shots, as well as a much higher comparable percentage of connected punches.
According to COMPUBOX, punch-wise, Yoshida finished the fight ahead 96-64 global, 49-17 in jabs, 30-16 in body punches and 8-0-2 in a round-to-round breakdown of total connects. Yoshida’s masterful defense kept her opponent at a distance, resulting in a large percentage of Metcalf’s punches falling short of connecting, and striking nothing but air.
Global, Yoshida landed an astonishingly 50-percent more punches (96-64) than Metcalf, in addition to having a much higher accuracy percentage, nearly three times as great at 22-percent to her opponent’s 9-percent.
Considering her 4-inch height and 6 ½ -inch reach disadvantages, Yoshida shouldn’t have been discredited by the judges for her style – fighting on the outside, moving inside to land punches, and then returning to the outside – because it was really the only way she could defeat the much larger Metcalf. Based on COMPUBOX statistics, she did just that and should have had her hands raised in victory.
Putting aside the bizarrely lopsided scores from Taylor, if the other two judges scored the first, sixth and eighth rounds properly based on the COMPUBOX numbers, Miyo would have won the fight by way of a majority decision. Yoshida out-landed Metcalf in rounds one and eight by 100-percent and by 175-percent in round six. Inexplicably, those rounds were scored against Yoshida.
“Yoshida vs. Metcalf 2” headlined the “Heroes on the Hudson 2” card, présenté par DiBella Entertainment, which was broadcast live from The Theater at Madison Square Garden on ProBoxTV.
“It was an honor to once again share the ring with Shuretta,” the dejected Yoshita said shortly after the fight, “this time in the mecca of boxing, Madison Square Garden. “I felt I did more than enough to win the fight, and I don’t understand why the judges awarded my opponent for throwing wild punches that never landed and the few that did, had no effect.”
“Having watched it ringside, read disagreement in the boxing media with the outcome and now seeing these lopsided statistics in Miyo’s favor,” Yoshita’s manager Keith Sullivan commented. “It is hard not to question the accuracy of the scoring. Un 7-3 score is a disturbingly extreme stretch. Le 9-1 score turned a world championship fight into a tragic farce. This was a disservice to the sport.”
The ProBox TV announcers agreed on air that the 99-91 score was “absurd”. Hall of Fame boxing writer Thomas Hauser, who covered the fight live forwww.tss.ib.tv, wrote the following about “Yoshita-Metcalf 2”: “Shurretta threw wild punches from long range all night. When she landed, it seemed almost by accident. The decision could have gone either way. I thought each fighter clearly won three rounds with four rounds up for grabs. 97-93 was a stretch. 99-91 reeked of being an agenda-driven scorecard.
Matt Delaglio was recently named executive director of the New York State Athletic Commission and inherited a job that has long been marked by incompetence and neglect. Delaglio is conscientious and well-qualified for the position. But he has a lot of work to do. One of the things on his ‘to-do list’ should be an overhaul of ring judging in New York. Maintenant, the judging in New York is unacceptable.”
A single mother of daughter Mina, Miyo is known as the “Fighting Single Mother” in Japan, where she is a revered role model. Yoshida received the 2023 Most Inspirational Female Fighter award from The Ring magazine. She moved half-way around the world from Japan to New York City to enhance her pro boxing career, unable to speak English, although she is studying to learn the language.
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This Wednesday vs. Shurretta Metcalf on ProBox TV live from The Theater at Madison Square Garden
Miyo Yoshida(picture courtesy of DiBella Entertainment)
NEW YORK CITY (Octobre 21, 2024)– So much has changed in the last year for three-time, two-division World Champion Miyo Yoshida (17-4, 0 KOs) when she enters the ring this Wednesday night (Octobre. 23) to make the first defense of her International Boxing Federation (IBF) bantamweight title, as well as avenge a loss to her challenger, Ne Pas. 1 contender Shurretta “Chiccn” Metcalf (13-4-1, 2 KOs), at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Yoshida vs. Metcalf will headline the “Heroes on the Hudson 2” card, presented by DiBella Entertainment and broadcast live on ProBoxTV, in the 10-round (2-minutes each) main event to celebrate and support heroic veterans of the United States Armed Forces in advance of Veterans Day in the latest addition of the popularBroadway de boxe série.
A year ago, in the inaugural “Heroes on the Hudson” card, Metcalf defeated Yoshida by way of a 10-round unanimous decision, mais, a month later, Yoshida answered the call to challenge IBF Bantamweight World Champion Ebanie Bridges (9-1) and the Japanese boxer was an upset winner in San Francisco via a 10-round unanimous decision (99-91, 99-91, 97-93), capturing her third world title.
“Everything changed when I received the offer two weeks before the world title I won,” Yoshida explained. “I had planned to fight if I received a nomination order, and I want to take revenge and increase my value. I can learn from my losses, so this result will be different.
“I think Metcalf maintains her boxing style with that blessed height (5' 7 ½”) because she works so hard. She is a single mother (as is Miyo) and tries many things. She can be rough with her language, but I basically respect her. I will defend and firmly avenge my loss to her to advance my story.”
Yoshida also attributed much of her success to her New York City-based team: head trainer Jimmy Sosa, his brother and assistant trainer Aurelinna, strength-and-conditioning coach Sergie Korchynskyy, and manager Keith Sullivan.
“The Sosas are like a father to me and Sergie is like my brother,” Yoshida said. “They come to listen to my lectures, and I learn important things in life, not only through boxing, but also with many kids at Cops & Kids Boxing gym in Brooklyn. Team Sosa patiently teaches me until I understand even if there is a language barrier. I appreciate that and members of Team Sosa are learning Japanese, because the team is united as one.” 4-time World Champion Jorge Linares will work her corner, and he speaks fluent Japanese.
“Keith is my manager, and he listens to me kindly and explores many possibilities for me. He understands my struggles as a single mother, in a foreign country.”
Yoshida vs. Metcalf launches the Great 8 Tournament to crown the undisputed women’s World Bantamweight Champion.
Miyo had been training regularly with veterans and active duty personal at the U.S. military bases in Japan since her July 2016 match at Camp Zama, which inspired her to move to New York. She is still supported by the people at Camp Zama and Atsugi Base.
“It is truly an honor to be managing Miyo,” Sullivan commented. “She is a three-time world champion who brings tremendous professionalism and commitment to her training. This fight has a great drama built into it because of the loss she suffered in their first fight followed by Miyo convincingly winning the world title one month later as a last-minute fill-in. This is a Do Not Miss fight. It will be an exciting fight. I am hopeful that this tournament can be the blueprint for other female divisions to keep the champions and their mandatories active. It is a win-win for all involved.”
Sullivan is a former Deputy Commissioner for the New York State Athletic Commission, who manages IBF and WBA #6 rated welterweight Paddy “The Real Deal” Donovan (14-0, heavyweight prospect Pryce Taylor (4-0, 2 KOs), et WBC #9 rated super middleweight Nisa Rodriguez (2-0, 0 KOs), amongst several other professional fighters.
Yoshida to defend her IBF Bantamweight World title Oct. 23 vs. Shurretta Metcalf on ProBoxTV live from The Theater at Madison Square Garden
NEW YORK CITY (Octobre 14, 2024)– Three-time, two-division World Champion Miyo Yoshida (17-4, 0 KOs) will out her developing boxing legacy in Japan on the line October 23e, when she makes the first defense of her International Boxing Federation (IBF) bantamweight crown against No. 1 contender Shurretta “Chiccn” Metcalf (13-4-1, 2 KOs), at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Yoshida vs. Metcalf will headline the “Heroes on the Hudson 2” card, presented by DiBella Entertainment and broadcast live on ProBoxTV, in the 10-round (2-minutes each) main event to celebrate and support heroic veterans of the United States Armed Forces in advance of Veterans Day in the latest addition of the popularBroadway de boxe série.
One of only 23 female world champions from Japan, The 35-year-old Yoshida is only the sixth from her country to capture world titles in two or more divisions. She captured the World Boxing Organization (WBO) Super Flyweight crown twice in 2019 et 2021.
Japan is a powerbase in men’s professional boxing with contemporary superstars such as Undisputed Junior Featherweight World Champion Naoya “The Monster” Inoue (28-0, 25 KOs) et World Boxing Council (WBC) Bantamweight World Champion Junto Nakatani (29-0, 22 KOs). Cependant, in women’s boxing today, Yoshida is arguably the best from Japan, as well as one of the greatest female prizefighters of all-time from the Land of the Rising Son, behind only retired Japanese fighters Naoko Fujioka (19-3-1, 7 KOs), Japan’s only five-weight class female world champion, and possibly Emiko Raika (24-8-1, 10 KOs).
A single mother of daughter Mina, Miyo is known as the “Fighting Single Mother” in Japan, where she is a revered role model. Yoshida received the 2023 Most Inspirational Female Fighter award from The Ring magazine.
“I hope to further shape the way that was created by our predecessors into a better one for the next generation,” Yoshida said.
To cement her legacy, Yoshida must first get past Metcalf in their rematch, avenging Miyo’s loss by way of 10-round decision a year ago, and advance in the Great 8 Tournament to determine the undisputed women’s bantamweight world champion. Heureusement, all of the world bantamweight champions – WBC/WBO & The Ring Champion Dina Thorslund (22-0, 9 KOs) of Denmark, IBF Ellie Scotney (9-0, 0 KOs) from the United Kingdom, and the Yoshida vs. Metcalf winner (their fight technically launches the tournament) – will compete in the Great 8 along with some of the leading contenders such as Cherneka Johnson (16-2, 6 KOs), Yulihan “La Cobritas” Luna Avila (27-4-1, 4 KOs), and Segolene “Majestic” Lefebure (18-1, 1 KO).
"À l'heure actuelle,” Yoshida noted, “I’m only thinking of defending my title belt. I had been hoping for unification fights since I was able to become world champion again. I was impatient with this interval between matches because it is the last chapter due to my age. If I couldn’t compete in boxing, I thought about returning to kickboxing or MMA. I didn’t want to be in between fights, and I thought it would be better for me and for women’s boxing if I became well known.”
“Japan’s boxing scene carries a rich history with a strong cultural connection to its people,” Miyo’s manager Keith Sullivan commented. “Japanese boxers honor a tradition of competitive excellence and outstanding sportsmanship. Miyo embodies these qualities as she fights for the pride of Japan. She is an exemplary champion for her native country.”
Sullivan is a former Deputy Commissioner for the New York State Athletic Commission, who manages IBF and WBA #6 rated welterweight Paddy “The Real Deal” Donovan (14-0, heavyweight prospect Pryce Taylor (4-0, 2 KOs), et WBC #9 rated super middleweight Nisa Rodriguez (2-0, 0 KOs), amongst several other professional fighters.
IBF Bantamweight World Champion Miyo Yoshida to have 4-time World Champion Jorge Linares in her corner
Octobre. 23 vs. Shurretta Metcalf Theater at Madison Square Garden
(L-R) – Miyo Yoshida & Jorge Linares NEW YORK CITY (Octobre 7, 2024)– Three-time, two-division World Champion Reigning Miyo Yoshida (17-4, 0 KOs) will add a special addition to her corner on October 23e, when she makes the initial defense of her International Boxing Federation (IBF) bantamweight title against No. 1 contender Shurretta “Chiccn” Metcalf (13-4-1, 2 KOs), at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Yoshida vs. Metcalf will headline in a 10-round (2-minutes each) main event on the “Heroes on the Hudson 2” card, présenté par DiBella Entertainment, which will celebrate and support heroic veterans of the United States Armed Forces in advance of Veterans Day in the latest addition of the popularBroadway de boxe série.
Future Hall of Famer Jorge “El Nino de Oro Golden Boy” Linares (47-9, 29 KOs), le quatre fois, three-division world champion from his native Venezuela, will be making the trip from his home in Tokyo to the Big Apple, where he fought twice during his 21-year pro boxing career. “My senior, Jorge Linares, will be joining me as my second this time,” through a translator Yoshida explained the difference between her first fight with her Oct. 23e provocateur. “It is reassuring to have someone who can give me instructions in Japanese for spur-of-the-moment decisions during this fight. The members of Team Sosa (Jimmy Sosa is her head trainer) are also learning Japanese. The team is united.
“Although I am struggling with the English language, I am very happy to have come to New York City. I am grateful to Lou DiBella (her promoter, DiBella Entertainment) for giving me the opportunity. The condition from him was for me and my daughter to immigrate here. I am very thankful to my manager, Keith Sullivan, for handling the business side and guiding me. Even though I don’t speak English, I have met many friends who saw what I was doing and supported me.”
Linares moved to Japan at the age of 17 because he wanted to turn pro and would have had to wait until he was 18 if he had remained in Venezuela. Il était 10-4 dans des combats de championnat du monde, defeating six world champions: Hugo Rafael Soto, Oscar Larios, Gamaliel Diaz, Jesus Chavez and Anthony Crolla (deux fois).
Yoshida, 35, captured the World Boxing Organization (WBO) Super Flyweight crowns twice in 2019 et 2021. She is one of 23 female world champions from Japan, only the sixth to capture world titles in two or more divisions.
Dans son dernier combat, Metcalf defeated Yoshida by way of a 10-round unanimous decision for the International Boxing Federation (IBF), ironiquement, on the original “Heroes of the Hudson” last November 7 also at The Theater at Madison Square Garden.
Last December in her most recent fight, Yoshida put on a boxing clinic in San Francisco, replacing injured Avril Mathie on less than two weeks’ notice to defeat defending IBF bantamweight title-holder Ebanie Bridges (9-1) by way of a dominant 10-round unanimous decision (99-91, 99-91, 97-93).
A single mother of daughter her, Mina, Miyo is known as the “Fighting Single Mother” in Japan, where she is a revered role model back, and for that reason as well as her success in the ring, Yoshida received the 2023 Most Inspirational Female Fighter award from The Ring magazine.
Yoshida vs. Metcalf launches the beginning of the Great 8 Tournament to determine the undisputed women’s bantamweight world champion “Miyo is a 3-time World Champion, she has proven she knows what it takes to win. Outside the ring she is an amazing single mother raising her beautiful daughter in a foreign country. Few have made the sacrifices to create opportunities for her and her daughter the way Miyo has. It is an honor to be working with such a dynamic and exciting world champion”, said Miyo’s manager New York City-based lawyer Keith Sullivan.
Sullivan is a former Deputy Commissioner for the New York State Athletic Commission, who manages IBF and WBA #6 rated welterweight Paddy “The Real Deal” Donovan (14-0, heavyweight prospect Pryce Taylor (4-0, 2 KOs), et WBC #9 rated super middleweight Nisa Rodriguez (2-0, 0 KOs), amongst several other professional fighters.
PROVIDENCE (Mai 28, 2024)–Providence police officer Kyana “Special Kay” Williams, une 2024 New England Golden Gloves Champion, captured a bronze medal in the welterweight (146-livre) division at the recent National Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions hosted by the City of Detroit.
The National Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions features a Who’s Who of amateur boxing in the United States. Virtually every great U.S. boxer since 1928 has competed in this prestigious competition.
Williams shutout Zamyla Thurman-Houston in the opening round by way of a unanimous decision, 5-0, and she was edged in the semifinals round, 3-2, by Brianna Gulia, the eventual runner-up.
“I proved that I’m one of the best in the country,” an ecstatic Williams said about her performance. “I’m really excited about it.”
Williams, a resident of Providence, is coached by David Keefe and Joshua Lemar at Bishop’s Boxing in Bridgewater and Veloz Boxing in Providence.
TEAM WILLIAMS (R-L) – Joshua Lemar, Kyana Williams and Dave Keefe
“She came out of nowhere,” coach Keefe explained. “Three years ago, I was training fighters and Kyana was in the gym. I told her that when she was ready to contact me, I’d train her. We started together four months ago and look at what she’s done. She could turn pro right now, but I’d like to keep working on a few more things before she does.”
Williams had several obstacles to overcome to get where she’s at in life as well as boxing. When Keefe first saw her, Kyana wasn’t ready to commit to boxing, largely because of her new career as a police officer. Aujourd'hui, she is in her eighth year as a member of the Providence Police Department, patrolling the North End of the city. She recently made the Detective list, and she expects to be promoted very soon.
Because her work schedule is between 6:45 a.m. ET and 2:45 p.m. ET, she is able to juggle her vocation and boxing. Her typical day starts at 5 a.m. for strength-and-conditioning training, followed by a morning run, and she does her boxing workouts at night.
“I’m an early riser,” she admitted, “so I don’t have any trouble (managing her time). I do have a job to do, rules are rules and laws are laws, and I try to make people’s days easier when I go on call. Dans le ring, bien que, I give my opponents a hard time.”
Williams started in combat sports as a kickboxer when she was 13, competed for the first time when she was 15, and she first started boxing in 2013. She took seven years off from boxing, although she always popped into the gym like she did when she met Keefe.
“I was policing, but you can’t play boxing,” she admitted. “I wasn’t all in (boxe). It was like riding a bike. I’ve learned a few things that have helped me in boxing. I have to be calm doing police work like I do in the ring. The level of confidence I have as a police officer helps me in the ring, trop.
There were a couple of other issues. En 2015, she and her father were both shot during a home invasion. Williams was shot below the hip, her father in the toe. Doctors chose not to take out the bullet because of potential nerve damage and/or infection, believing exercising would safely move the bullet away from nerve damage. “If I ran six miles,» a-t-elle noté, “my leg would go numb. I needed to build strength in my left and, as long as I do yoga and stretch, I’m good now.”
During her respite from boxing, Williams added weight and when she was ready to commit to boxing, she needed to lose weight and lost 65 livres.
“When I saw Dave,” the 27-year-old Williams added, “ I knew I had to get back in shape before I contacted him about training me. It was the best decision I ever made.”
One other pertinent question is if she will remain boxing as an amateur or turn pro.
“I’m happy being part of USA Boxing," a-t-elle conclu, “but I’ll listen if the right deal is offered. I did open a lot of eyes at The National Golden Gloves.”
PITTSBURGH (Mars 26, 2022) – Gionta Management will present the first women’s world boxing championship match in Western Pennsylvania history this Saturday night (Mars 30) as Mary Casamassa battles Olivia Gerula in the 10-round main event for the vacant Women’s International Boxing Association (WIBA) Super Middleweight World title at Steamfitters 449 Union Hall in Harmony, Pennsylvanie.
“Brawl at the Hall,” presented by Gionta Management, sera diffusée en direct surwww.CombatSportsNow.com pour $19.99.
“I’m excited to hold a fight of this magnitude here in Pittsburgh for the first time,” promoter Derek Gionta said. “Female boxing is gaining popularity and there are a number of phenomenal female fighters out there to thank for that.
“Olivia Gerula is battle tested and she recently went eight rounds with a very solid boxer, Olivia Curry. Mary will be at her best and we expect the same from Olivia.”
Casamassa (4-0, 1 KO), a 24-year-old southpaw from Pittsburgh, plans to join Jill Emery as the only female world boxing champions in Pittsburgh’s rich boxing history. Emery captured the International Boxing Association (IBA) Welterweight World Championship on June 12, 2008, with a dominant 10-round decision over Angelica Martinez at Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Connecticut.
“I am very excited to be headlining this card, and I am looking forward to the challenge of fighting someone with as much experience as Olivia,” Casamassa commented. “It’s a great opportunity for me and I can’t wait.”
Gerula (19-20-3, 3 KOs) is a veteran Canadian boxer who is a former World Boxing Council Super Featherweight World Champion. She has fought in nine world championship matches and her opponents’ list is a virtual Who’s Who of women’s boxing: Amanda Serrano, Ma. St. Jean, Kathy Collins, Jaime Clampitt, Jennifer Han, Maureen Shea, and Jelena Mrdjenovich, who Gerula defeated to capture her world title.
“Training camp is running smoothly,” Gerula noted. “I am focused on fighting a southpaw for the first time in my 26+ ans. I’m so excited for this fight. I moved from Winnipeg to Las Vegas in 2020 with the singular goal of winning my next World Title – March 30eis THE DAY! All talk aside, I will let my hands do the talking from the first bell to the very last.”
Past WIBA world champions include Laila Ali, Holly Holm, Jacqui Frazier-Lyde, Ann Wolfe, Sumya Anani, Chevelle Hallback, Melida Cooper, Jeannine Garside and Mary Jo Sanders.
Dans le cas de co-vedette, Pittsburgh’s unbeaten, popular super middleweight “Pretty” Richie Cantolina (7-0-1, 3 KOs) faces Jonathan Ryan Burrs (4-8-1, 1 KO) dans un combat de six rondes.
Another undefeated local fighter, Aliquippa (Pennsylvanie) super welterweight Paul Palombo (6-0, 1 KO), throws-down with Devonte Jones (3-1, 3 KOs) en six tours.
Also scheduled to fight on the undercard in four-round bouts is West Virginia super middleweight Tyler Aincough (2-1, 1 KO) vs. TBD, Pittsburgh featherweight Michaelangelo Turner (0-5) vs. Tyquan Johnson (0-1), and Ambridge. PA junior middleweight Tre Craycraft (6-0, 1 KO) vs. TBD.
Carte sous réserve de modification.
Évalué à $50.00 (admission générale), $75.00 (réservé) et $125.00 (Ringside), les billets sont disponibles à l'achat en ligne surwww.eventbrite.com (“Brawl at the Hall”) ou en appelant 1.412.759.0407.
The eight-day invitational event is open to novice (beginner) and open (expérimenté) boxers of all ages from pee wee (vieilli 8-10) to masters (35 et plus) and aims to create opportunities for women of all ages and abilities to compete.
Plus que 200 boxers from eight National Federations across four continents are currently registered to take part.
The President of USA Boxing and a member of World Boxing’s Interim Executive Board, Tyson Lee, dit: “USA Boxing is extremely proud to be able to host this event in association with World Boxing. The Championships aim to celebrate women and create valuable competition opportunities for female boxers of all standards and ages.
“Working with USA Boxing to deliver this event is a sign of World Boxing’s support for boxers at every level, from the grassroots to the elite, and its commitment to creating competitive opportunities that will enable all boxers to flourish.”
World Boxing was launched in April 2023. It will hold its inaugural Congress in November and plans to publish details of its competition strategy, tournament calendar and the bidding process for staging events in the latter part of 2023.
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NEW YORK (Mars 22, 2023) – Multiple championne du monde Kathy « Wildcat » Collins (14-2-4, 3 KOs) deviendra la première boxeuse intronisée au Temple de la renommée de la boxe de l'État de New York (NYSBHOF).
Collins, de Plainview, fait partie d'une classe de 22 membres 2022 être intronisé au 11e dîner d'intronisation du NYSBHOF, parrainé par Ring 8, surdimanche après-midi (12:30-5:30 p.m. ET), Avril 30, à On The Bay Russo à Howard Beach, New York.
"C'est un immense honneur d'être intronisé au Temple de la renommée de la boxe de l'État de New York," a déclaré Collins (nom de mariage Globuschutz). "C'est ma quatrième intronisation au Temple de la renommée, ce qui est spécial pour moi puisque j'ai également détenu quatre titres mondiaux. Mais c'est encore plus spécial puisque c'est enfin ici à New York, la Mecque de la boxe, et où tout a commencé pour moi.
"Dans 1995, Je faisais partie de la première classe de femmes autorisées à boxer dans les légendaires gants dorés du Daily News. Un an plus tard, le premier combat féminin télévisé sur la série américaine de boxe du mardi soir de la Paramount au Madison Square Garden, qui a culminé avec les bourses féminines les plus élevées à l'époque du Madison Square Garden en tant que combat co-présenté sur un important pay-per-view pour Don King. Ce sont des réalisations majeures dans la boxe féminine. Cela a ouvert la voie aux femmes d'aujourd'hui, certains sortent des Jeux Olympiques, vendre The Garden et travailler à l'égalité de rémunération avec des jours de paie à sept chiffres.
Le deuxième combat professionnel de Collins a été une décision en six rounds contre Andrea DeShong en 1996, qui a amené la boxe féminine professionnelle au célèbre Madison Square Garden et à la télévision par câble régulière.
En 1997, Kathy a remporté le titre des poids welters de l'IFBA et a ajouté la couronne des poids welters juniors de l'IWBF plus tard la même année, puis, elle est descendue dans la division poids léger pour défier avec succès le championnat IWBF. Collins est devenu le premier combattant à posséder simultanément des titres mondiaux dans le WIBF, IFBA, et IWBF.
Kathy Collins est une véritable pionnière de la boxe féminine. Maintenant, elle sera honorée chez elle à New York par son intronisation au NYSBHOF.
"Dans 30 ans," a-t-elle conclu, "Nous avons parcouru un long chemin bébé! C'est vraiment un honneur d'être reconnu par le Temple de la renommée de la boxe de l'État de New York et d'être reconnu et inclus dans un groupe extrêmement talentueux., classe réussie d'intronisés, et être entouré de tant de mes amis et collègues qui m'ont aidé à briser les plafonds en cours de route.
« Kathy Collins est un grand atout pour le Temple de la renommée de la boxe de l'État de New York en tant que notre première boxeuse intronisée.," Le président du NYSBHOF, Bob Duffy, a commenté. "Son intronisation au Temple de la renommée de la boxe de l'État de New York est une extension de sa carrière de pionnière de la boxe féminine. Nous sommes fiers de l'introniser.
Les autres boxeurs vivants qui se dirigent vers le NYSBHOF sont la division 2 de Brooklyn (welters & super-légers), 6-fois champion du monde "Super" Zab Judah (44-10, 30 KOs), Champion du monde en 2 divisions de Brooklyn (poids welter et poids welter léger) Paulie "Magic Man" Malignaggi (36-8, 7 KOs), Troy poids welter Kevin "M.. Excitation » Pompée (32-18-3, 12 KOs), et le challenger du titre mondial Brooklyn World Super Lightweight Dmitry "Star of David" Salita (35-2-1, 18 KOs).
Les participants posthumes intronisés sont le challenger mondial des poids légers de Poughkeepsie, Johnny Busso (36-12-1, 15 KOs), Poids moyen du Bronx Eugene "Silent" Hairston (45-13-5, 24 KOs), Tony "Jimmy Pell" Pellone, champion du monde des poids plumes de la NYSAC à New York (51-19-6, 10 KOs), Le poids plume du Bronx Mike "The Bronx Spider" Belloise (91-28-12, 21 KOs), Le champion du monde des poids lourds colorés de New York, Harry "Black Panther" Wills (70-9-3, 56 KOs), et le challenger du titre mondial des poids lourds légers de Hempstead Eddie "Wildcat" Davis (34-6-1, 20 KOs).
Les non-participants vivants qui se dirigent vers le NYSBHOF sont l'entraîneur de Brooklyn Hector Rocha, L'annonceur du Brooklynn Dave Diamante, Tony Paige, commentateur/producteur/animateur de radio du Bronx, Le journaliste de Latham, Bob Mladinich, Le neurologue de Brooklyn Barry Jordan, Le juge de Brooklyn Robin Taylor, et le journaliste de Buffalo Bob Caico.
Les intronisés posthumes non participants sont le manager de Brooklyn Izzy Zwerling, Dave Wolf, directeur de Manhattan, L'entraîneur de Brooklyn George Washington, et le directeur / promoteur de New York, Irving Cohen.
Chaque participant intronisé (ou descendant direct) recevra une ceinture sur mesure qui signifie son intronisation au NYSBHOF.
Le 2022 les intronisés ont été sélectionnés par les membres du comité de nomination du NYSBHOF: Président Jack Hirsch, Randy Gordon, Henry Hascup, Don Majeski, Ron McNair, Jim Monteverde, neil Terens, José Corpas, Bobby Cassidy, et Bob Duffy.
Tous les boxeurs devaient être inactif pendant au moins trois ans pour être admissible à induction NYSBHOF, et tous les intronisés doivent avoir résidé dans l'État de New York, pour une partie importante de leur carrière de boxe ou au cours de la première de leur carrière respective.
Les billets sont au prix de $160.00 par adulte, $60.00 pour les enfants (sous 16), et comprend un brunch complet et le cocktail à l'entrée, à partir de 12:30 p.m. ET, ainsi qu'un dîner 7 services (côte de bœuf, poisson, ou volaille) et open bar tout au long de l'événement. Les billets sont disponibles à l'achat en communiquant avec le président NYSBHOF Bob Duffy 516.313.2304 oudepcomish@aol.com. Annonces pour le programme sont disponibles NYSBHOF, allant de $80.00 à $200.00, en communiquant avec Duffy. Allez en ligne surwww.nyboxinghof.org ouwww.Ring8ny.com pour plus d'informations sur le Temple de la renommée de la boxe de l'État de York.
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Classe de 2012: Carmen Basilio, Mike McCallum, Mike Tyson, Jake LaMotta, Riddick Bowe, Carlos Ortiz, Vito Antuofermo, Emile Griffith, "Sucre" Ray Robinson, Gene Tunney, Benny Leonard, Tony Canzoneri, Harold Lederman, Steve Acunto, Jimmy Glenn, Gil Clancy, Ray Arcel, Nat Fleischer, Bill Gallo et Arthur Mercante, Sr.
Classe de 2013: Jack Dempsey, Johnny Dundee, Sandy Saddler, Maxie Rosenbloom, Joey Archer, Iran Barkley, Mark Breland, Bobby Cassidy, Doug Jones, Jones Junior, James "Buddy" McGirt, Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, Bob Arum, Shelly Finkel, Tony Graziano, Larry Merchant, Teddy Brenner, Mike Jacobs, Tex Rickard et Don Dunphy.
CLASSE DE 2014: Floyd Patterson, Tracy Harris Patterson, Billy Backus, Kevin Kelley, Juan LaPorte, Gerry Cooney, Mustafa Hamsho, Howard Davis, Jr., Lou Ambers, Jack Britton, Terry McGovern, Teddy Atlas, Lou DiBella, Steve Farhood, Gene Moore, Angelo Prospero, Whitey Bimstein, Cus D'Amato, William Muldoon et Tom O'Rourke.
CLASSE DE 2015: Saoul Mamby, Joey Giamba, Johnny Persol, Harold Weston, Lonnie Bradley, Paul 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, et Al Weill.
CLASSE DE 2016: Aaron Davis, Charles Murray, Vilomar Fernandez, Edwin Viruet, Hector "Macho" Camacho, Rocky Graziano, Rocky Kansas, Joe Lynch, Joe Miceli, Ed Brophy, Joe DeGuardia, Randy Gordon, Dennis Rappaport, Howie Albert, Freddie Brown, Howard Cosell, Ruby Goldstein, et Jimmy Jacobs.
CLASSE DE 2017: Gaspar Ortega, Renaldo "M. Snipes, Doug Dewitt, "Le bombardier du Bronx" Alex Ramos, Dick Tiger, Jose Torres, « Sans pareil » Jack Dempsey, Don Majeski, Ron Katz, Stan Hoffman, Bobby Bartels, Hank Kaplan, Al Gavin, Arthur Donovan, et Dan Parker.
CLASSE DE 2018: Lou Del Valle, Jake Rodriguez, Terrence Alli, Joe Mesi, Kid Chocolate, James J. "Monsieur Jim" Corbett, Jack McAuliffe, Billy Costello, Mieux que Bettina Ralph "Tiger" Jones, Charley Norkus, Dave Anderson, Pete Brodsky, Herb Goldman, Bobby Goodman, Melvina Lathan, Ron Scott Stevens, Johnnie Addie, Johnny Bos, Murray Goodman, Bert Randolph sucre, et Sam Taub.
Pas de classe de 2019 en raison des restrictions liées au COVID-19
CLASSE DE 2020: Jorge Ahumada, Escalier Alfredo, Freddie libérateur, Dennis Milton; Lou Savarese et Merqui Sosa, soldat Bartfield, Steve Belloise, Jimmy Goodrich, Tami Mauriello, Davey Moore, Freddie Welch, Don Ackerman, Bobby Cassidy, Jr., Rick Glaser, Jack Hirsch, max Kellerman, Dr. William Lathan, Julie Lederman, Ron Lipton, Kevin Rooney, et Daniel, Gleason Bobby, flash Gordan, A.J. favori, Tony Mazzarella, et directeur Dan Morgan.
CLASSE DE 2021: Michael Bentt, Shannon Briggs, Verno Phillips, Donny Lalonde Johnny" Verderosa, Larry Barnes, Johnny Turner, Al Singer, Enfant Norfolk, Patsy Giovanni, Eddie Martin, Bataille Siki, Solly Krieger, Herbie Kronowitz, Tommy-Paul, Lou Salica, Ron McNair, Don Elbaum, Ed Schuyler, Bill Verigan, Tom Hauser, Mike Argent, et Jill Diamond, Lou Stillman, Bill Cayton, James Walker, Jean Condon, Irving Rudd, Richard K.. Renard, et l'entraîneur Victor Valle.
À propos de Ring 8: Formé en 1954 par un ex-boxeur, Jack Grebelsky, Anneau 8 est devenu la huitième filiale de ce qui était alors connu comme l'ancien combattant national Boxers Association – d'où, RING8 – et aujourd'hui la devise de l'organisation reste: Boxers Aider les Boxers.
RING 8 est entièrement engagé à soutenir les gens moins fortunés dans la communauté de boxe ayant besoin d'aide en termes de payer un loyer, frais médicaux, ou tout besoin légitime.
Allez en ligne pourwww.Ring8ny.com pour plus d'informations à propos de Ring 8, le plus grand groupe du genre aux États-Unis avec plus de 350 membres. Les cotisations annuelles sont uniquement $30.00, et chaque membre a droit à un dîner-buffet au RING 8 réunions mensuelles, l'exclusion de Juillet et Août. Tous les boxeurs actifs, amateur et professionnel, ont droit à une RING gratuit 8 adhésion annuelle. Les clients de Bague 8 les membres sont invités à un coût de seulement $7.00 par personne.
LAVAL, Québec, Canada (Mars 16, 2023) — Kim Clavel de Montréal (16-0-1, 3KO) reviendra sur le ring pour affronter Naomi “Le dernier jour” Arellano Reyes (9-2-0, 5KO), de Los Angeles, pour le Conseil mondial de boxe vacant (WBC) Championnat international des poids mouches en avril 28, à la Place Bell à Laval. Le titre vacant des poids mouches internationaux WBC sera en jeu, comme l'a confirmé la WBC. Nous avons également demandé des sanctions pour les titres IBF Inter-Continental et WBO Inter-Continental de la division.. La confirmation verbale a été obtenue et nous nous attendons à recevoir la confirmation des sanctions requises dans les prochaines heures.
Ce sera le premier combat pour Clavel, 32, depuis l'incroyable clash de janvier dernier 13 contre l'Association mondiale de boxe (WBA) championne du monde Yesica Nery Plata (29-2-0, 3KO), que la populaire canadienne a perdu par décision lors de sa première défense du titre WBC.
Le 28 avril marquera le début de la "RECONQUÊTE" de Clavel, qui compte bien faire ses preuves en la positionnant pour une revanche avec Plata le plus rapidement possible. Elle est actuellement classée WBC #1, WBO #3 et IBF #4 concurrent.
Clavel est plus motivé que jamais, disant: "Je veux reconquérir mon titre mondial, mais je vais le prendre un combat à la fois. Nous allons nous repositionner dans les classements. Je vais avoir besoin de tout le Québec derrière moi. Je suis en confiance avec mon équipe, ma persévérance et vous tous, d'ici la fin de l'année, nous aurons plus qu'une ceinture de champion du monde! Merci pour votre soutien éternel.
Originaire de Nayarit, Mexique, Reyes vit et s'entraîne maintenant à Los Angeles, Californie. Reyes, 28 ans, est réputée pour son pouvoir comme en témoigne son 5 victoires à élimination directe à ce jour. Sa victoire la plus notable a été contre l'ancienne multiple championne du monde Carina Moreno (25-7-0, 6KO) en 2020. Lors de sa dernière sortie en octobre dernier, Reyes a perdu par décision face à Gabriela Fundura (8-0-0, 4KO) pour le titre WBC Latino poids mouche dans un événement PBC diffusé sur Showtime.
Clavel et Reyes devaient s'affronter en août 2021 au Stade IGA, mais ce dernier a dû se retirer en raison des restrictions sanitaires pour entrer au Canada, et elle a été remplacée par Maria Vargas (14-4-1, 1KO).
« C'est avec beaucoup d'enthousiasme et de confiance que nous relançons Kim dans le but ultime de lui permettre de venger sa défaite et de retrouver son titre mondial.,» a déclaré le président du GYM, Yvon Michel. « On se souvient du grand combat intense et passionné entre les deux champions en janvier dernier. Outre, ce dernier est toujours en lice pour le 2023 Combat de l'Année! Le 4,000 les spectateurs de la Place Bell sont toujours aussi enthousiastes. Pour revenir au championnat du monde, Kim doit encore faire ses preuves et ces titres internationaux lui permettront de devenir un challenger incontournable pour la championne.
Groupe Yvon Michel est un organisme de promotion de la boxe professionnelle, fondé en 2004 par Yvon Michel, Alexandra Croft et Bernard Barré, qui sont encore actifs dans l'entreprise, le plus prolifique de l'histoire de la boxe professionnelle au Canada. Depuis sa fondation, GYM a promu 165 événements au Québec, le tout télévisé au Québec sur RDS, TVA Sports ou Radio-Canada, ainsi que participé à 38 événements internationaux hors Québec. Huit boxeurs GYM sont devenus champions du monde: Joachim Alcine, Jean Pascal, Adonis Stevenson, Artur Beterbiev, Eleider Alvarez, Marie-Eve Dicaire (deux fois), Oscar Rivas et Kim Clavel. Dix-neuf boxeurs de l'organisation ont livré 54 combats de championnat du monde, maintenir un excellent dossier de 30 victoires, 22 pertes et 2 attire. Au cours de cette période, les grands réseaux de télévision américains étaient plus actifs que jamais à venir à Québec pour diffuser les événements les plus importants de l'organisation.
