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Al Bernstein Talks House of Boxing Champions
On the current episode of Al Bernstein Unplugged Al welcomes Curtis Hunt, head of House of Boxing Champions and former super welterweight champion Tony Harrison. The trio discusses the work that HOBC does in helping gyms serving amateur boxers.
The House of Boxing Champions helps provide safety equipment and grants for travel to tournaments for local gyms around the country. They are currently working with Tony Harrison’ Super Bad Fitness in Detroit. Curtis and Tony talk with Al on the show about a special event upcoming on Sept. 4 at Super Bad Fitness. Al Bernstein will travel there to be master of ceremonies for the afternoon. Harrison will also be on hand to meet and greet fans. There will be exhibition boxing, raffles to win boxing memorabilia, food and other activities. For information go towww.houseofboxingchampions.com .“It was great to have Curtis and Tony on the show and to talk about the work being done by them for amateur boxers. I am strongly committed to House of Boxing Champions and I’ll be aiding them in fundraising efforts and special events in the months ahead. I can’t wait to go to Detroit on Sept. 4."
Al’s co-host on this show is Trip Mitchell. Here is the episode withTony Harrison & Curtis Hunt:
YouTube: https://youtu.be/AMm9i6e5g0c
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Al Bernstein Unplugged is available on all major podcast platforms and can be seen on Youtube. The television version of the show can be seen onBingeNetworks.tv , Fight Network, FITE TV, and Directv on Channel 623, Verizon Channel 597, AT&T U-verse Channel 1665, You Too America, AMGTV, and Eleven Sports Network.
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USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame Reception another KO
3rd annual USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame reception
сен. John McCain to be honored
клас на 2019 ceremonyтози петък в хотел Golden Nugget & Казино в Лейк Чарлз, Louisiana
Колорадо Спрингс, Скут. (Декември 11, 2019) -Senator John McCain will be posthumously presented a Lifetime Achievement Award for his tireless work to protect boxers and elevate the sport this Friday night at a special ceremony during the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame reception at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Казино в Лейк Чарлз, Louisiana.
The HOF reception is being held in conjunction with the ongoing 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Boxing and 2019 National Championships at the Lake Charles Civic Center. The finals of the Olympic Trials will be held Sunday, Декември. 15, в хотел Golden Nugget & Казино. Излъчващ в Залата на славатаAl Bernstein от Showtime Sports ще служи като водещ на събитието за трета поредна година.
The USA Boxing Alumni Association’s third HOF class also includes three Olympic gold-medalists, „Големият“ Джордж Форман, Mark Brelandи„Пушене“ Джо Фрейзър, as well as legendary coachesAl Mitchell иРей Роджърс.
The late Sen. McCain boxed at the U.S. Военноморска академия, where the 5’ 7” lightweight competed three years as a fearless boxer who reportedly always came forward, never reversing gears. In his final year, he managed the battalion boxing team to a brigade championship.
“Our family believes our father would accept this award graciously as a very high honor,” daughterMegan McCain said on behalf of the McCain family. “The courage, character and action needed to step into the ring is something he felt very strongly about.
“He learned many life lessons through boxing, including the value of fitness, дисциплина, individual performance training and operating as part of a team. Boxers run up against opposition they have no idea how to attack or defend against, yet they figure it out and learn about themselves, as well as develop endurance during the process.”
“Senator McCain was a true ally to the sport, having personally understood the courage and risk-taking required from those who enter the ring,"ЗаявиChris Cugliari, USA Boxing Alumni Association Executive Director. Throughout his career in politics, USA Boxing communicated with his office numerous times as part of a collaborative effort to safeguard the future of Olympic style, аматьорския бокс, and Senator McCain never hesitated to offer to do more for our athletes. For this and many other reasons, the USA Boxing Alumni Association looks forward to honoring his legacy this weekend.”
Потвърдените специални гости включват 1988 Олимпийската шампионкаАндрю Мейнард, трикратен национален треньор на годината по AAU (1972-76-77) Джо Клъф, 1984 Olympic gold medalist Frank Тейти брат муThomas, 1972 ОлимпиецТим Демент, 2002 Национален Golden шампион РъкавициДжейдън Кодрингион, 1980 Олимпийски квалификацииДжаки брада, 1981 Юношеска олимпиадаГлен Модику, четирикратен национален шампионEric Kelly, 1988 Шампион от източните олимпийски квалификацииДжон Скъли, Оби брада, Марк Лентън иСтивънсбратя -Доналд, Anthony иНощно гърне.
КАК ДА СТАНЕТЕ ЧЛЕН В АСОЦИАЦИЯТА НА ВЪЗПИШНИЦИ ПО БОКС НА САЩ
Създаден за шампион през целия живот, взаимноизгодни отношения между САЩ Boxing и неговите възпитаници, –боксьори, служители, треньори и феновете на бокса — Асоциацията на завършилите свързва поколения шампиони, вдъхновяваща и предаваме на бъдещите шампиони по бокс САЩ бокса, в и извън ринга.
Американската боксова асоциация на възпитаниците е отворена за всеки, който има любов към бокса и иска да остане свързан с аматьорския бокс. На членовете се предоставя достъп до голямо разнообразие от специални събития, организирани от Асоциацията на възпитаниците, включително прием на Залата на славата на Асоциацията на възпитаниците на бокса в САЩ.
За да се присъедините Асоциацията на завършилите, просто да се регистрират вalumni@usaboxing.org за $40.00 на година членски внос. Нови членове ще получат фланелка, ключодържател и електронен портфейл.
КЛАС НА 2017: Чартърният клас се ръководеше отМохамед Али иИвендър Холифийлд, освен треньори ветераниРузвелт Сандърс иТом Култър.
КЛАС НА 2018: U.S. Медалисти от олимпийски отбори и световен (професионален) шампиониRoy Jones, Jr., Андре Уорд иClaressa Шийлдс, както и бивш национален треньор по бокс в САЩЕмануел Стюард и ветеран от американския боксов служителТом Клиъри.
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ЗА САЩ Бокс: Мисията на САЩ Бокс е да се даде възможност на спортисти и треньори на Съединените щати ", за да се постигне трайно конкурентно превъзходство, развият характер, подкрепа на спорта на бокса, и да насърчава и развива олимпийския боксов стил в Съединените щати. Отговорността на САЩ Бокс е не само да произвеждаме олимпийското злато, но също така контролира и управлява всеки аспект на аматьорски бокс в Съединените щати.
Simply The Best! Mark Breland
клас на 2019 ceremony Dec. 13 в хотел Golden Nugget & Казино в Лейк Чарлз, Louisiana
Колорадо Спрингс, Скут. (Декември 3, 2019) – Arguably the greatest American amateur boxer of all-time, Mark Breland will be inducted into the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame on Friday night, Декември 13, during a special Class of 2019 ceremony at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Казино в Лейк Чарлз, Louisiana.
Приемът на HOF се провежда във връзка с 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Boxing and 2019 Национално първенство, Декември. 7-15, at the Lake Charles Civic Center. The finals of the Olympic Trials will be held Sunday, Декември. 15, в хотел Golden Nugget & Казино. Излъчващ в Залата на славатаAl Bernstein от Showtime Sports ще служи като водещ на събитието за трета поредна година.
The USA Boxing Alumni Association’s third HOF class also includes two other Olympic gold-medalists, „Големият“ Джордж Формани „Пушене“ Джо Фрейзър, as well as legendary coachesAl Mitchell иРей Роджърс.
сен. Джон Маккейн will be posthumously presented a special Lifetime Achievement Award for his tireless work to protect boxers and elevate the sport.
“I’m very happy to be inducted into the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame,” Breland said. “It really means a lot, especially going in this year with Foreman and Frazier. I guess it proves I’ve done a lot in boxing. I’m happy to be going in. I had a lot of fun in USA Boxing. To be going into the same Hall of Fame withЕвандър (Холифийлд) (Мохамед) Са, бригадир, Frazier…champs like that, it’s something for me to be with them.”
Бреланд, По ирония на съдбата, first got into boxing at the age of eight, due to him being brought to his first boxing match, Frazier-Ali I, at Madison Square Garden. “We were up in the top seats,” the Brooklyn-born and raised Breland remembered like it was yesterday. “The crowd, the atmosphere…all I could think of was, Еха! I didn’t realize until I got older that there were so many stars there watching Ali and Frazier, because they were all at ringside.
“The next day I went to a gym. I was really skinny, small, but I came back the next day. I enjoyed working out and fell in love with boxing. I wanted to box in big tournaments. This is what I wanted to do, but I had hid boxing from my parents. They knew I had I played football, but that was okay with them, because unlike in boxing, we had a helmet. I won at the Junior Olympics and it was in the papers. I saw it and thought my mother was going to kill me. My mother asked me why I hadn’t told her, so I invited her to watch me fight in the Golden Gloves. She was in one of the front rows, but afterwards when I asked her what she thought when I knocked out my opponent, she said she didn’t see it because she had closed her eyes.”
Breland went on to become a five-time New York Golden Gloves champion with a 21-0 рекорд, включително и 19 нокаута, 14 coming in the opening round. In 1982, Breland captured a gold medal at the prestigious World Championships in Munich, Германия, after which he was named the No. 1 welterweight in the world by AIBA. He was also selected as Boxer of the Year (1982) by USAABF.
В 1984 Олимпийски игри, held in Los Angeles, Breland fought his way to a gold medal,
along with eight of his American teammates: Paul Gonzalez, Steve McCrory, Meldrick Taylor, Pernell Уитакър, Jerry Page,Франк Тейт, Henry Tillman иTyrell Biggs.
Бреланд, who completed his amateur career with an amazing 110-1 (73 Нокаута) рекорд, appeared to be cooler than the other side of the pillow on a hot, steamy night. No real celebrations after he won gold, to the contrary, Mark was emotionless, the same as he still is today as a trainer of champions.
“I’ve always been really laid back,” he explained. “I just remember raising my hands. At an Olympic press conference, I was asked if I was happy, and I just said I was glad it was over. I guess I didn’t seem excited. I was happy but calm. It’s the same way now (as a trainer); it’s just me. I’m happy to win and happy to be doing what I do.”
“Mark’s dominance over his competition throughout his USA Boxing career cements him as a legend,” commentedChris Cugliari, Изпълнителен директор на Асоциацията на възпитаниците на бокса в САЩ. “His ring intelligence, commitment to his craft, and ability to fight at any pace against any style makes him a tremendous example for today’s group of amateur champions. It has been a long time coming, but the Alumni Association looks forward to reflecting on his accomplishments and honoring Mark in Louisiana.”
Потвърдените специални гости включват 1988 Олимпийската шампионкаАндрю Мейнард, трикратен национален треньор на годината по AAU (1972-76-77) Джо Клъф, 1984 Olympic gold medalist Frank Тейти брат муThomas, 1972 ОлимпиецТим Демент, 2002 Национален Golden шампион РъкавициДжейдън Кодрингион, 1980 Олимпийски квалификацииДжаки брада, 1981 Юношеска олимпиадаГлен Модику, четирикратен национален шампионEric Kelly, 1988 Шампион от източните олимпийски квалификацииДжон Скъли, Оби брада, Марк Лентън иСтивънсбратя -Доналд, Anthony иНощно гърне.
КАК ДА СТАНЕТЕ ЧЛЕН В АСОЦИАЦИЯТА НА ВЪЗПИШНИЦИ ПО БОКС НА САЩ
Създаден за шампион през целия живот, взаимноизгодни отношения между САЩ Boxing и неговите възпитаници, –боксьори, служители, треньори и феновете на бокса — Асоциацията на завършилите свързва поколения шампиони, вдъхновяваща и предаваме на бъдещите шампиони по бокс САЩ бокса, в и извън ринга.
Американската боксова асоциация на възпитаниците е отворена за всеки, който има любов към бокса и иска да остане свързан с аматьорския бокс. На членовете се предоставя достъп до голямо разнообразие от специални събития, организирани от Асоциацията на възпитаниците, включително прием на Залата на славата на Асоциацията на възпитаниците на бокса в САЩ.
За да се присъедините Асоциацията на завършилите, просто да се регистрират вalumni@usaboxing.org за $40.00 на година членски внос. Нови членове ще получат фланелка, ключодържател и електронен портфейл.
Breland made his much-anticipated pro debut November 15, 1984, at the famed Madison Square Garden, defeating Dwight Williams by way of a six-round unanimous decision. During his illustrious pro career (1984-1997), Breland compiled a sterling 35-3-1 (35 Нокаута) record and he was a two-time World welterweight champion.
The 56-year-old Breland, who once trained the late, чудесен 1992 US OlympianВърнън Форест, currently trains another great USA Boxing alumni and 2008 Олимпийски бронзов медалист, Дионтей Уайлдър, the reigning World Boxing Council heavyweight champion.
“Once I started boxing in the amateurs,” Breland concluded, “I started progressing. I learned a lot from other amateurs like different styles. Boxers from New York/New Jersey had different styles than boxers from Georgia/Florida, and fighting Cubans was completely different. I was beating up a Cuban fighter, but every time I hit him, somehow, they took away a point from me. I knew right away that I had to knock him out to win, and they did end up stopping the fight.”
КЛАС НА 2017: Чартърният клас се ръководеше отМохамед Али иИвендър Холифийлд, освен треньори ветераниРузвелт Сандърс иТом Култър.
КЛАС НА 2018: U.S. Медалисти от олимпийски отбори и световен (професионален) шампиониRoy Jones, Jr., Андре Уорд иClaressa Шийлдс, както и бивш национален треньор по бокс в САЩЕмануел Стюард и ветеран от американския боксов служителТом Клиъри.
ИНФОРМАЦИЯ:
Кикотене: @USABoxing, @USABoxingAlumni
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Facebook: /USABoxing
Закриване съкращения & контролиране на притока на кръв води 83-годишният Рей Роджърс в зала Асоциация на САЩ боксови възпитаниците на славата
„Smokin’ “Джо Фрейзър проби в Залата на славата на Асоциацията на боксовите възпитаници на САЩ
клас на 2019 ceremony Dec. 13 в хотел Golden Nugget & Казино в Лейк Чарлз, Louisiana
Колорадо Спрингс, Скут. (Ноември 21, 2019) – One of boxing’s all-time greatest, късните, чудесен„Пушене“ Джо Фрейзър, will be inducted posthumously into the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame, Петък вечер, Декември 13, during a special Class of 2019 ceremony, в хотел Golden Nugget & Казино в Лейк Чарлз, Louisiana.
Приемът на HOF се провежда във връзка с 2020 Олимпийските Trials и 2019 National Championships Dec. 7-15, в градския център на Лейк Чарлз. The finals of the Olympic Trials will be held Sunday, Декември. 15, в хотел Golden Nugget & Казино в Лейк Чарлз, Louisiana. Излъчващ в Залата на славатаAl Bernstein от Showtime Sports ще служи като водещ на събитието за трета поредна година.
The USA Boxing Alumni Association’s third HOF class also includes two other Olympic gold-medalists, „Големият“ Джордж ФорманиMark Breland, in addition to a pair of decorated coaches, Al Mitchell иРей Роджърс.
сен. Джон Маккейн will be posthumously presented a special Lifetime Achievement Award for his tireless work to protect boxers and elevate the sport.
“On behalf of our family,” Joe’s sonМарвис Фрейзър каза, “we’d like to thank the USA Boxing Alumni Association for remembering Joe Frazier. Honoring him like this will introduce to him to new generations of boxing fans.
“My father learned discipline he needed to go on and win Olympic gold and do what he need to be world champion. He took that to the pros and beatМохамед Али in the best fight in the world. They were two great champions who worked together to show people what boxing is really all about.”
Born in South Carolina, Frazier was well known as an elite Philadelphia boxing product, съставяне на 38-2 amateur record. He was a three-time National Golden Gloves champion whose only two losses were both toБъстър Матис, who was the only opponent to defeat Frazier, including a loss by decision – questionable according to Frazier – in the Olympic Trials.
When U.S. Olympic Team heavyweight qualifierБъстър Матис was unable to compete at the 1964 Olympic Games due to injury, Frazier took full advantage of this opportunity as a replacement.
Frazier went on to become one of only four American boxers to medal in Tokyo, Joe the lone gold medalist, despite breaking a thumb in the semifinals. В кръг за отваряне, Frazier knocked outGeorge Olynello (Уганда), followed by a third-round stoppage ofAthol McQueen (Австралия) in the quarterfinals. AgainstVadim Yemelyanov (Русия) в полуфинален кръг, Frazier won by way of a second round KO, even though he broke his left thumb.
Unwilling to tell anybody that he had broken his thumb, fearing that he wouldn’t be allowed to fight, Frazier showed the tremendous grit he became famous for by winning a close decision, 3-2, срещуHans Huber (United Team of Germany) in the championship final to capture a gold medal.
“Winning an Olympic gold medal was the highlight of his amateur career,” Marvis noted. “It meant that he was the best in the world, and it also made things easier for his next step into the pros. I think he felt it helped made him a real man, the best in the world, and not many people can say that. Winning Olympic gold with a broken thumb showed our father what he could do and proved that he was the man. He wasn’t afraid to get the job done. No excuses, get the jog done, was what my father said all the time. And you better had gotten the job done.”
Фрейзър (32-4-1, 27 Нокаута) went on to become a three-time world heavyweight champion, побеждавайки харесванията наМохамед Али, Jimmy Ellis (два пъти), Боб Foster, Оскар Бонавена(два пъти), Jerry Quarry, Mathis, Дъг Джоунс, Eddie Мейчин иДжордж Чувало during his 16-year professional career.
Listed at only 5-11 ½, Frazier was best known for his bobby, weaving, relentless pressure and liver-damaging left hook. He passed away November 7, 2011 due to complications from liver cancer at the age of 67.
“Joe’s legacy will live on forever throughout USA Boxing,” addedКрис tofflemire, Изпълнителен директор на Асоциацията на възпитаниците на бокса в САЩ. “His toughness and heart were second to none, and today’s USA Boxing champions can look to Joe for the definition of a champion in and out of the ring. We look forward to honoring his legacy as a Hall of Famer on December 13тата."
Потвърдените специални гости включват 1988 Олимпийската шампионкаАндрю Мейнард, трикратен национален треньор на годината по AAU (1972-76-77) Джо Клъф, 1984 Олимпийската шампионкаФранк Тейти брат муThomas, 1972 ОлимпиецТим Демент, 2002 Национален Golden шампион РъкавициДжейдън Кодрингион, 1980 Олимпийски квалификацииДжаки брада, 1981 Юношеска олимпиадаГлен Модику, четирикратен национален шампионEric Kelly, 1988 Шампион от източните олимпийски квалификацииДжон Скъли, Оби брада, Марк Лентън иСтивънс братя -Доналд, Anthony иНощно гърне.
КАК ДА СТАНЕТЕ ЧЛЕН В АСОЦИАЦИЯТА НА ВЪЗПИШНИЦИ ПО БОКС НА САЩ
Създаден за шампион през целия живот, взаимноизгодни отношения между САЩ Boxing и неговите възпитаници, –боксьори, служители, треньори и феновете на бокса — Асоциацията на завършилите свързва поколения шампиони, вдъхновяваща и предаваме на бъдещите шампиони по бокс САЩ бокса, в и извън ринга.
Американската боксова асоциация на възпитаниците е отворена за всеки, който има любов към бокса и иска да остане свързан с аматьорския бокс. На членовете се предоставя достъп до голямо разнообразие от специални събития, организирани от Асоциацията на възпитаниците, включително прием на Залата на славата на Асоциацията на възпитаниците на бокса в САЩ.
За да се присъедините Асоциацията на завършилите, просто да се регистрират вalumni@usaboxing.org за $40.00 на година членски внос. Нови членове ще получат фланелка, ключодържател и електронен портфейл.
КЛАС НА 2017: Чартърният клас се ръководеше отМохамед Али иИвендър Холифийлд, освен треньори ветераниРузвелт Сандърс иТом Култър.
КЛАС НА 2018: U.S. Медалисти от олимпийски отбори и световен (професионален) шампиониRoy Jones, Jr., Андре Уорд иClaressa Шийлдс, както и бивш национален треньор по бокс в САЩЕмануел Стюард и ветеран от американския боксов служителТом Клиъри.
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Кикотене: @USABoxing, @USABoxingAlumni
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HALL OF FAME BROADCASTER AL BERNSTEIN MARKS 15-YEAR MILESTONE WITH SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING®
Legendary Boxing Analyst Has Been Part of the Biggest and Most Memorable Events In Boxing History
Кредит: SHOWTIME
NEW YORK (Юни 13, 2018) – Legendary Boxing Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein has reached another career milestone: fifteen years of broadcasting the sport on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING.
Bernstein provided expert analysis for the largest pay-per-view event in television history. He ranks the Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao “Fight of the Century” the most significant broadcast of his career, one that spans three-and-a-half decades.
“I have great memories throughout my more than 37-year television career, but the last 15 years at SHOWTIME have been the most productive and enjoyable,” said the Chicago native and longtime Las Vegas resident Bernstein. “I have worked with extraordinary colleagues both in front of and behind the camera as we chronicled some of the most important and exciting boxing matches of this era.”
Bernstein was ringside providing expert analysis when Anthony Joshua TKO’d Wladimir Klitschko in the spring of 2017 пред 90,000 raucous fans at Wembley Stadium in London for the IBF and WBA heavyweight world title belts. He places that at No. 2 on his biggest matches list, with Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor right behind that at No. 3. Mayweather also gets the nod at No. 4 as boxing’s all-time great dominated Canelo Alvarez in 2013. Bernstein’s fifth most memorable all-time SHOWTIME moment was in Manchester, England when Joe Calzaghe dominated Jeff Lacy in the mega-fight dubbed “Judgment Day.”
“I’ve had a front row seat to watch great champions in great matches,” Bernstein said. “And I’ve participated in what I think is the best television production in the sport of boxing. I’m honored to have participated in this special period of SHOWTIME Boxing and I am energized by the great fights of today and the future of the sport.”
Bernstein ranks the legendary Diego Коралес срещу. Jose Luis Castillo bout as the best fight he has ever covered, followed by Israel Vasquez vs Rafael Marquez 3 и след това, the recent Erislandy Lara vs. Jarrett Hurd barnburner from earlier this year. Juan Manuel Lopez vs. Orlando Salido 1 and the Klitschko-Joshua mega fight round out his top five best SHOWTIME fights.
There have been dramatic upsets along the way during Bernstein’s SHOWTIME tenure, with Nonito Donaire vs. Vic Darchinyan ranking at the top of the list, followed by Ricky Hatton vs. Kosta Tszyu; Orlando Salido vs Juan Manuel Marquez; Austin Trout vs. Miguel Cotto and Andre Ward vs. Микел Кеслер.
“Al Bernstein is one of the most knowledgeable and experienced announcers in sports today,"Казва Стивън Еспиноза, President of SHOWTIME Sports and Event Programming. “Over the past 15 години, Al has called many of the biggest events and greatest matchups in the sport of boxing, and brings a level of expertise unrivaled by any network. Congratulations to Al for what continues to be an exceptional career at ringside.”
Bernstein, who before joining SHOWTIME covered everything from Major League Baseball to the Olympic Games and the NFL Draft, is also an accomplished writer and author. He won the Chicago Newspaper Guild’s Award for best news story in 1975 and published his first book “Boxing for Beginners” in 1978. His most recent work, an enlightening look back at his 30 years in broadcasting (“Al Bernstein: 30 Години, 30 Undeniable Truths About Boxing, Спортен, and TV”) was published in 2012. Bernstein has also appeared in a number of movies such as “Rocky V”, “Streets of Gold”, and “Play It to the Bone.”
Bernstein has been recognized by multiple international and state Hall of Fames, but it has not always been about just boxing for Bernstein, or even sports. He serves on the board of directors and is a spokesman for Caring Place, a Las Vegas facility that was co-founded by his wife Connie, which provides free services to those whose lives have been touched by cancer.
Bernstein is also a singer and an expert equestrian. He has performed as a vocalist for the past 30 years doing mostly tunes from the Great American songbook. He has appeared at many casinos in Las Vegas and around the country. Recently he has been performing at the Tuscany Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. As an equestrian, Bernstein participated in a number of celebrity rodeos as both a participant and grand marshal.