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Al Bernstein Emcees House of Boxing Champions Event

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House of Boxing Champions Chrystal Safety Award Event: Грудня 15, 2021
The House of Boxing is a Nationally recognized 501 (з)3 благодійна організація. HOBC will be hosting a recognition ceremony for the City Boxing Club (Лас-Вегас) on behalf of Coach Larry Wade.

About Coach Larry Wade
Coach Larry Wade has received 8 world titles as a Strength and Conditioning Coach. He has an impressive professional boxing clientele which includes, but is not limited to, Шон Портер (Чемпіон WBC, Чемпіон світу за версією IBF), Баду Джека (Олімпієць, WBC Super Middle Weight World Champion), Калеб завод (IBF Super Middle Weight World Champion) and Rolando Romero (WBA Light Weight interim World Champion). Coach Wade has had over 30 fights in 2020 і 2021 and has only lost 3 їх. Він має 3 pay-per-view world title fights scheduled within the next 30 днів.

About the City Boxing Club and the BEST program under the leadership of Armin Van Damme
The City Boxing Club was established in 2017 as a program dedicated to assist at-risk youth to stay out of the penal system and/or provide a positive transition back into family and community for incarcerated youth. Youth are referred to the “BEST” program through the Department of Juvenile Justice, Clark County School District, or directly from families. City Boxing Club train youth, while they are incarcerated, to transition back to their families and their communities. They also train Juveniles the from Evening Reporting Center (ERC) and provide free gym memberships once youth has successfully completed their programs. The BEST program emphasizes recreational therapy, provides positive mentorships, develops communication and stress management skills, and critical thinking.

HOBC’s Impact
The House of Boxing Champions was created to support local youth boxing gyms around the country. HOBC targets youth that are most at-risk or have been previously incarcerated. Donations to HOBC are used to help pay for gym membership fees, facility fees, training safety equipment and competition travel grants.

About our Event
The event will be held on December 15, 2021 починаючи з 3:30 p.m. The award presentation ceremony will begin at 4:30 вечора, на 3401 Sammy Davis Jr. Drive. Лас-Вегас, Невада, 89109-000. Al Bernstein will serve as the Master of Ceremony and it will be hosted by the House of Boxing Champions . There will be a boxing memorabilia auction, raffle sales. giveaways, and HOBC’s pop-up shop (t-shirts, caps, і т.д.) Refreshments, light lunch, music will be provided. You can become a sponsor by visiting www.houseofboxing.com or contacting an HOBC staff member.
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Al Bernstein Talks House of Boxing Champions

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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

ALB65 Megaphone: https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/HSW3065619195.mp3

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 , Боротьби мережу, 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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Ring Of Hope’s “Night To Fight” Returns March 7 at Toyota Music Factory in Irving, Texas and live on Pay Per View

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Night To Fight 2020 promo video

Boxing non-profit organization that empowers youth in the greater Dallas area promises to produce another star-studded showcase of the sweet science with its annual fundraising event.

Light heavyweight showdown between Sam Clarkson Jr. і Israel Duffus highlights the show. Evan “Yung Holy” Holyfield, son of Евандер Холіфілд, to be featured in a fight; touted local prospect Tristan “Sweet T” Kalkreuth also returns to the squared circle.

IRVING, Техас (Лютого 25, 2020) — Lone Star State-based non-profit organization Ring of Hope returns for a resounding night of sanctioned professional boxing when it presents its ninth annual “Night To Fight” pro boxing and charity event on Saturday, Березня 7 at the Toyota Music Factory in Irving, Техас.


The main event will present an 8 round light heavyweight attraction between two battle-tested warriors when Dallas-Fort Worth born-and-bred boxer Samuel Clarkson (22-5, 15 КО) challenges the Фредді Роуч-trained Israel Duffus (19-6, 16 КО).


The marquee match of the night will culminate to serve as the major fundraising event to help support the Ring of Hope boxing program. З 2010, Ring of Hope has transformed communities and changed the lives of the youth by educating, empowering and engaging students through the fundamentals of boxing.


“I’m often asked why I’ve had such a desire to be a part of Ring of Hope. It’s all about the future of the young men and women in our communities,” said Ring of Hope founder Steven Bolos. “We believe for them, believe in them and believe with and through them that they can be the leaders of tomorrow.”


Evan “Yung Holy” Holyfield (3-0, 3 КО), the son of Hall of Fame fighter Evander “The Real Deal” Холіфілд, will continue on his quest to follow in his legendary father’s footsteps when the 22-year-old returns to the ring. Presented by Main Events, the Houston-based Holyfield made his pro boxing debut in November with his legendary father supporting ringside.


Local talent and 18-year-old standout Tristan Kalkreuth (4-0, 3 КО), who last year inked a deal with Oscar De La Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions, will continue his climb up the ranks in a separate fight as well. Kalkreuth was born in Carrollton and is a resident of Duncanville. He’s trained by renowned coach Ronnie Shields, and has a decorated amateur background, where he participated in over 100 бої, earned two National Championships and fought for the USA Boxing Team in the World Championships in 2018.


Also to be featured in separate bouts are welterweights Jessy Martinez (14-0, 9 КО) і Brandyn Lynch (10-1, 8 КО), Важкий Robin Safar (10-0, 7 КО) and heavyweight Patrick Mailata (4-0, 2 КО), Austin-based super lightweight Robert Kevin Garcia (6-0, 5 КО) and the Corpus Christi-based lightweight John Rincon (4-0, 2 КО).


Night To Fight will be available live on Integrated Sports Pay Per View on cable, satellite and digital pay-per-view via попиту, Вубікіті, DIRECTV і DISH у Сполучених Штатах, Shaw PPV in Canada and worldwide via the FITE.TV Додаток та веб -сайт.


Hall of Fame Showtime TV broadcaster Аль Бернштейна, former two-division world champion Полі Маліньяджі and LA Times and Boxing Scene journalist and writer Manouk Akopyan will call the action from ringside.


Limited tickets and VIP dinner tables can be obtained through a sponsorship to Ring of Hope. Для отримання більш детальної інформації, перейти до www.ringofhope.com.


The Toyota Music Factory is located at 300 West Las Colinas Boulevard in Irving, Техас.


Для отримання додаткової інформації про sponsorships, volunteering or to enroll a child in a Ring of Hope program, please email info@ringofhope.com. To provide a safe place for youth in the Dallas Fort Worth area to participate in after school boxing programs, click here to donate.


For up to date information, news and developments, візит www.RingOfHope.com, and follow along online on the following Ring of Hope platforms—Instagram, Facebook іYouTube.

🥊 Мелірування from previous Ring of Hope Night To Fight events



Фото від 2019 Night To Fight, which took place Feb. 28 at the Frontiers Of Flight Museum in Dallas. The fight card featured undefeated prospects, former US Olympians and the likes of Hall of Famer fighter Thomas Hearn and The First Lady of Boxing Jackie Kallen in attendance.

ABOUT RING OF HOPE: Заснований в 2010 by Steve Bolos, Ring of Hope is a non-profit organization that seeks to educate, empower and engage the youth through the fundamentals of boxing. With two gym locations—the South Dallas Club and the Colony Club—Ring of Hope emphasises on leadership development, fitness programs and community outreach while teaching the discipline of boxing. The locations also provide a safe place for youth in the Dallas Fort Worth area to participate in after school boxing programs. Through the sweet science, Ring of Hope’s coaches and volunteers empower youth to become more committed to health, fitness and wellness while also inspiring them to become more engaged in their community.

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USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame Reception another KO

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клас 2019: Відзначити Breland, Джо Фрейзер,
Аль Мітчелл & Ray Rodgers


Колорадо-Спрінгс, Коло. (Грудня 19, 2019) – The Class of 2019 was inducted into the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame this past Friday night at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Луїзіана.

The HOF reception was held in conjunction with the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Boxing and 2019 Національні чемпіонати. Hall of Fame broadcaster Аль Бернштейна from Showtime Sports served once again as the event’s emcee.

Olympic gold-medalists Відзначити Breland і “Smokin'” Джо Фрейзер along with decorated coach Аль Мітчелл and famed cut-man Ray Rodgers, were inducted during the 3ї annual USA Boxing Alumni Association HOF reception.

Sen. John McCain was posthumously presented a special Lifetime Achievement Award. His daughter, Megan McCain, sent an acceptance video on behalf of her family that was played for the audience.

“We are extremely thankful for the hundreds of USA Boxing Alumni who showed up to support this year’s Hall of Fame class and enjoy an incredible evening of reflection, camaraderie, and joy,” said USA Boxing Alumni Association Director Chris Cugliari. “На жаль, George Foreman was unable to attend the event, so we will be sure to honor him at a later date. Однак, the legacies of Ray Rodgers, Аль Мітчелл, Джо Фрейзер, Відзначити Breland, and Senator John McCain were celebrated with passion and gratitude. It was an evening to remember, and we look forward to a strong 2020 for the USA Boxing Alumni Association.”

The ceremony was well attended, з більш 200 traveling to Lake Charles in celebration of this year’s class. 1988 Eastern Olympic Qualifier Champion Джон “Альпініст” Scully, 1972 Олімпійський чемпіон Sugar Ray Seales, 1984 Олімпійський чемпіон Frank Tate, former middleweight and light heavyweight champion “Sweet” Реджі Джонсон, і 1992 Олімпієць Рауль Маркес celebrated amongst peers from their amateur days.

To watch the entire ceremony, go ОСЬ

Below are quotes from the inductees, or those representing inductees, with pictures:

КЛАС 2019



MARK BRELAND

Відзначити Breland: “I enjoy boxing, it’s a lot of fun. I’m glad to be here because I’ve seen a lot of fighters I grew up with in the amateurs. I enjoy boxing because it kept me off the streets. I wasn’t a street guy., My father would have beaten me up if I had gotten into trouble in the streets. Boxing kept me off the streets, kept me in the gym. I guess I was good at it. I had a fight with a bully when I was 14 and I beat him up. I went to the gym the same day and my coach asked me what happened. My knuckles were shredded with blood. I told him I had a fight in the street. He said you can’t fight in the street. Then I realized boxing and street fighting are two different things.

Шеллі Фінкель (his manager), when he came into my life, changed a lot of things. Things changed a lot. I focused more on boxing, focused on the Olympic Games, and won championships. Every tournament I went into, Я виграв, but it was a lot of fun. I wanted to inspire youths. I hope I can inspire some amateurs coming up. To keep going, stay off the streets, and do something that can change your life in a good way., Eddie Futch for life!”



JOE FRAZIER

Марвіс Фрейзер(Joe’s son, фото): “It is so good today to speak about my father, what he meant to me, and Joe Frazier always said to me, ‘There’s no right way to do wrong, no wrong way to do right.’ Він сказав, if you don’t do right, you’re going to smell this, putting his left fist right to my nose. When it was time for me to do bad, it wasn’t me, wasn’t Marvis Frazier. Так, сьогодні, I’m still smelling it even if he’s not here.

“I just love to talk boxing. As an amateur I was 46-1 and then when I turned pro, I beat the guy who had knocked me out. I love my father. He was a good guy and a champion. I know everybody know Muhammad Ali and I know everybody know ‘Smokin’ Joe Frazier.”



AL MITCHELL

Аль Мітчелл: “I got rid of anybody over 16 who didn’t want to go to school. I’ve been doing this the longest time and I want to thank the coaches. I had three or four who didn’t care about boxing, but they wanted their kids to get an education. Izzy Acosta is one. I got a perfect record at Marquette High, they’ve all graduated. I have four kids with master’s degrees, I’ve got 14 who have degrees, and four guys who are policemen and no way they should be policemen. Я благословив.

“Old coaches would tell one you’re only as good as your memories. It’s crazy with kids 14, 14, 15. I had a kid named Vernon Forrest, a four-time world champion., It’s not just about boxing. It’s getting an education and after ten years they have a good life. I want to thank you all for putting me in the Hall of Fame.”




Michael Rodgers (Ray’s son): “Перший, I want to apologize for my father for not being here. He hurt his back over the weekend working a boxing match, believe it or not, and he apologizes for not being here.

“I want to thank USA Boxing and the Alumni Association for recognizing my father for this award. And when he heard about this, he said he didn’t do any of these things during the 72 years he’s been in the sport for awards. He just did what he did for the love this sport and he did what needed to be done.”

USA BOXING ALUMNI ASSOCIATION



Mike McAtee, Executive Director, США боксу (фото): “On behalf of the Board of Directors, President Tyson Lee, I can only say thank you, спасибі, and thank you. Сьогодні ввечері, is a culmination of work between our members, our alumni association, but I have to recognize a couple of people. This great event wouldn’t be done without Chris Cugliari, Al Valenti and Nicole Anderson, our Alumni Association Coordinator.

“I have the honor of talking about boxing and obviously we have passion. When Marvis Frazier said this was a brotherhood, a sisterhood, and none of us, quite frankly, who’ve stepped in the ring – I include myself in that – we’re not right. Takes a special person to climb in the ropes. You all can give yourselves a hand for not being right.

“USA Boxing is proud of our history, but more proud of our future, and I can tell you the young men and women battling at the elite levels, we started at 104 and that will be taken down to 13 by Sunday evening. Але, що ще більш важливо, we’re going to be breeding the next generation of champions, because this is closing the chapter of 2020, but starting the chapter of 2024, and ultimately, when the Olympic Games comeback here in 2028. This is a special time.”



Chris Cugliari, Executive Director, USA Boxing Alumni Association: “Three years ago a group of us sat around a table in Kansas City at the National Championships and this idea was hatched: Джон Браун, Al Valenti, Джон Скаллі, Christy Halbert, Mike McAtee and a few others. Так, it’s something I’m very proud of and an organization I’m proud to lead with the support of all of you.

“A quick update of the Alumni Association, we’re at about 1200 members right now and this is our third year. We had events across the country the past year, honoring Micky Ward and Vinny Pazianza in the New England area. We gathered in Chicago. We honored Izzy Acosta at the Junior Olympics in Wisconsin, as well as Buster Douglas and coach Mike Stafford at the Ohio Legends celebration, and here we are today honoring our third Hall of Fame class. We’ve come a long way. Our theme in 2020 is two missions: Перший, we want to take this down to the grassroots level, second is supporting our athletes and their families as they travel to the 2020 Olympic Games.”



Al Valenti, Special Projects Consultant for USA Boxing: “USA Boxing is the one fundamental difference that makes a difference in a young person’s life. The path to self-confidence, the path to self-respect, дисципліна, перемога, and how to accept defeat all comes through amateur boxing.

“Сьогодні ввечері, the story will be told. Сьогодні ввечері, we will take you on a path, of amateur boxing in the United States that rivals no other nation. Gold medalists, silver medalists, тренери, officials, лікарі…they’re all here. It’s like Woodstock for boxing; everybody’s here!”



Аль Бернштейна, Master of Ceremonies: “I’m delighted to be back here for my third year at USA Boxing’s Alumni Association Hall of Fame. I hosted a lot of events, MC’d a lot of events, and this is the final event because it’s in the end of December. It’s definitely my favorite.”




HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE USA BOXING ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Created to champion a lifelong, mutually beneficial relations between USA Boxing and its alumni, –боксери, officials, coaches and boxing fans — The Alumni Association connects generations of champions, inspiring and giving back to USA Boxing’s future boxing champions, в і з кільця.

The USA Boxing Alumni Association is open to anyone who has a love for boxing and would like to stay connected with amateur boxing. Members are granted access to a wide variety of special events host by the Alumni Association, including the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame reception.

To join the Alumni Association, simply register at alumni@usaboxing.org for a $40.00 per year membership fee. New members will receive a T-shirt, keychain and e-wallet.


КЛАС 2017: The charter class was headed by Мухаммед Алі і Евандер Холіфілд, in addition to veteran coaches Roosevelt Sanders і Tom Coulter.

КЛАС 2018: U.S. Olympic Team medalists and world (професійний) champions Рой Джонс, Молодший., Андре Уорд і Клареса Шилдс, as well as former USA Boxing National Director of Coaching Емануель Стюард and veteran USA Boxing official Tom Cleary.

ІНФОРМАЦІЯ:
www.usaboxing.org
Щебет: @USABoxing, @USABoxingAlumni
Instagram: @USABoxing
Facebook: /USABoxing
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3rd annual USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame reception

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Sen. John McCain to be honored

клас 2019 ceremonyв цю п'ятницю at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Луїзіана

Колорадо-Спрінгс, Коло. (Грудня 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 & Casino in Lake Charles, Луїзіана.

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, Грудня. 15, at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Казино. Hall of Fame broadcasterАль Бернштейна from Showtime Sports will serve as the event’s emcee for the third year in a row.

The USA Boxing Alumni Association’s third HOF class also includes three Olympic gold-medalists, “Big” George Foreman, Відзначити Brelandі“Smokin’” Joe Frazier, as well as legendary coachesАль Мітчелл іRay Rodgers.

The late Sen. McCain boxed at the U.S. Naval Academy, 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, дисципліна, 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,"СказавChris 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, аматорський 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.”

Confirmed special guests include 1988 Олімпійський чемпіонAndrew Maynard, three-time National AAU Coach of the Year (1972-76-77) Joe Clough, 1984 Olympic gold medalist Frank Tateі його братТомас, 1972 ОлімпієцьTim Dement, 2002 Національний Золоті рукавички чемпіонаJaidon Codringtion, 1980 Olympic QualifierJackie Beard, 1981 Junior OlympicsGlen Modicue, four-time National championЕрік Келлі, 1988 Eastern Olympic Qualifier championДжон Скаллі, Obie Beard, Mark Lanton іStephensbrothers –Donald, Ентоні іДжеррі.

HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE USA BOXING ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Created to champion a lifelong, mutually beneficial relations between USA Boxing and its alumni, –боксери, officials, coaches and boxing fans — The Alumni Association connects generations of champions, inspiring and giving back to USA Boxing’s future boxing champions, в і з кільця.

The USA Boxing Alumni Association is open to anyone who has a love for boxing and would like to stay connected with amateur boxing. Members are granted access to a wide variety of special events host by the Alumni Association, including the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame reception.

To join the Alumni Association, simply register atalumni@usaboxing.org for a $40.00 per year membership fee. New members will receive a T-shirt, keychain and e-wallet.

КЛАС 2017: The charter class was headed byМухаммед Алі іЕвандер Холіфілд, in addition to veteran coachesRoosevelt Sanders іTom Coulter.

КЛАС 2018: U.S. Olympic Team medalists and world (професійний) championsРой Джонс, Молодший., Андре Уорд іКлареса Шилдс, as well as former USA Boxing National Director of CoachingЕмануель Стюард and veteran USA Boxing officialTom Cleary.

ІНФОРМАЦІЯ:

www.usaboxing.org

Щебет: @USABoxing, @USABoxingAlumni

Instagram: @USABoxing

Facebook: /USABoxing

ПРО БОКС США:  The mission of USA Boxing shall be to enable United States’ athletes and coaches to achieve sustained competitive excellence, develop character, support the sport of boxing, and promote and grow Olympic style boxing in the United States. The responsibility of USA Boxing is not only to produce Olympic gold, but also oversee and govern every aspect of amateur boxing in the United States.

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Simply The Best! Відзначити Breland

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клас 2019 ceremony Dec. 13 at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Луїзіана

Колорадо-Спрінгс, Коло. (Грудня 3, 2019) – Arguably the greatest American amateur boxer of all-time, Відзначити Breland will be inducted into the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame on Friday night, Грудня 13, during a special Class of 2019 ceremony at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Луїзіана.

The HOF reception is being held in conjunction with the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Boxing and 2019 Національні чемпіонати, Грудня. 7-15, at the Lake Charles Civic Center. The finals of the Olympic Trials will be held Sunday, Грудня. 15, at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Казино. Hall of Fame broadcasterАль Бернштейна from Showtime Sports will serve as the event’s emcee for the third year in a row.

The USA Boxing Alumni Association’s third HOF class also includes two other Olympic gold-medalists, “Big” George Foremanі “Smokin’” Joe Frazier, as well as legendary coachesАль Мітчелл іRay Rodgers. 

Sen. John McCain 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 withЕвандер (Холіфілд) (Мухаммед) Знаходяться, Foreman, Frazier…champs like that, it’s something for me to be with them.”

Breland, За іронією долі, 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, wow!  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 запис, у тому числі 19 нокаути, 14 coming in the opening round. In 1982, Breland captured a gold medal at the prestigious World Championships in Munich, Німеччина, 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.

На 1984 Олімпійські ігри, held in Los Angeles, Breland fought his way to a gold medal,

along with eight of his American teammates: Paul Gonzalez, Стів Маккрорі, Мелдрік Тейлор, Пернелл Уїтакер, Jerry Page,Frank Tate, Henry Tillman іTyrell Biggs.

Breland, who completed his amateur career with an amazing 110-1 (73 КО) запис, 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, USA Boxing Alumni Association Executive Director. “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.”

Confirmed special guests include 1988 Олімпійський чемпіонAndrew Maynard, three-time National AAU Coach of the Year (1972-76-77) Joe Clough, 1984 Olympic gold medalist Frank Tateі його братТомас, 1972 ОлімпієцьTim Dement, 2002 Національний Золоті рукавички чемпіонаJaidon Codringtion, 1980 Olympic QualifierJackie Beard, 1981 Junior OlympicsGlen Modicue, four-time National championЕрік Келлі, 1988 Eastern Olympic Qualifier championДжон Скаллі, Obie Beard, Mark Lanton іStephensbrothers –Donald, Ентоні іДжеррі.

HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE USA BOXING ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Created to champion a lifelong, mutually beneficial relations between USA Boxing and its alumni, –боксери, officials, coaches and boxing fans — The Alumni Association connects generations of champions, inspiring and giving back to USA Boxing’s future boxing champions, в і з кільця.

The USA Boxing Alumni Association is open to anyone who has a love for boxing and would like to stay connected with amateur boxing. Members are granted access to a wide variety of special events host by the Alumni Association, including the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame reception.

To join the Alumni Association, simply register atalumni@usaboxing.org for a $40.00 per year membership fee. New members will receive a T-shirt, keychain and e-wallet.

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 КО) record and he was a two-time World welterweight champion.

The 56-year-old Breland, who once trained the late, великий 1992 US OlympianVernon Forrest, currently trains another great USA Boxing alumni and 2008 Бронзовий призер Олімпійських ігор, Deontay Уайлдер, 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, якось, 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 2017: The charter class was headed byМухаммед Алі іЕвандер Холіфілд, in addition to veteran coachesRoosevelt Sanders іTom Coulter.

КЛАС 2018: U.S. Olympic Team medalists and world (професійний) championsРой Джонс, Молодший., Андре Уорд іКлареса Шилдс, as well as former USA Boxing National Director of CoachingЕмануель Стюард and veteran USA Boxing officialTom Cleary.

ІНФОРМАЦІЯ:

www.usaboxing.org

Щебет: @USABoxing, @USABoxingAlumni

Instagram: @USABoxing

Facebook: /USABoxing

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Closing cuts & controlling blood flow leads 83-year-old Ray Rodgers into the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame

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клас 2019 ceremony Dec. 13 at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Луїзіана

Колорадо-Спрінгс, Коло. (Листопад 25, 2019) – Arkansas boxing icon Ray Rodgershas successfully dealt with more cuts than most surgeons, all the way into the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame, in which he’ll be inducted on Friday night, Грудня 13, during a special Class of 2019 ceremony, at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Луїзіана.

The HOF reception is being held in conjunction with the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Boxing and 2019 Національні чемпіонати, Грудня. 7-15, at the Lake Charles Civic Center. The finals of the Olympic Trials will be held Sunday, Грудня. 15, at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Казино. Hall of Fame broadcaster Аль Бернштейна from Showtime Sports will serve as the event’s emcee for the third year in a row.

The USA Boxing Alumni Association’s third HOF class also includes three Olympic gold-medalists, “Великий” Джордж Форман, “Smokin'” Джо Фрейзер і Відзначити Breland, as well as legendary coach Аль Мітчелл.

Sen. John McCain will be posthumously presented a special Lifetime Achievement Award for his tireless work to protect boxers and elevate the sport.

There isn’t much in boxing, if anything, that Rodgers hasn’t done: боксер, official, тренер, administrator and, звичайно, катом. “I’m a boxing guy,” Rodgers said in his Southern twang. “I’ve been around the block, several times. But I don’t say I’m a cut man, I’m a laceration management specialist.”

Rodgers first got into boxing when he was in the fifth grade, back in Oklahoma, where he was born. A memo was sent around that there would be a tryout for boxing held the next day at the local high school gym. His parents gave their permission to let him tryout, the first chapter of his incredible boxing career.

“From the first moment,” the charming boxing character remembered, “Я був завербований. I still have the letter I received in boxing. That was in 1947 and I’m still in boxing. I’m very proud of that.”

Rodgers has worked 39 world championship fights in professional boxing, as a cut man (he only trains amateur boxers) for the likes of world champions Jermaine Taylor, Wayne McCollough і Томмі Моррісон.

“It’s been beyond belief for a regular old boxing guy like me,” Rodgers said about his life in boxing. “I’ve traveled all over the world, many times, as a cut man.”

He was the first national official of both the Golden Gloves and Silver Gloves. Більше, he’s already been inducted in three Hall of Fames: Срібні рукавички, Golden Gloves and Arkansas Sports HOF.

“Ray’s sacrifice to countless youth as a coach, наставник, катом, and leader throughout the amateur boxing community is inspirational,” прокоментував Chris Cugliari, USA Boxing Alumni Association Executive Director. “His years of service and the knowledge he has passed on to other generations is what makes him a Hall of Famer, and we look forward to honoring him in December.”

Rodgers hasn’t slowed down, despite recently celebrating his 83ї день народження. He still owns and operates Ray Rodgers Boxing Club in West Little Rock, Арканзас, in addition to serving as director of the Arkansas Golden Gloves and Mid-South Tournament, which includes Louisiana, Міссісіпі, Western Tennessee and Arkansas. And he’s also the vice-president of the National Golden Gloves and chairman of the National Silver Gloves.

“At my age, I’m happy to have any birthday,” Rodgers joked. “I’m hoping to live another 10-12 роки, Lord willing. It’s all in the Lord’s hands; controlling the flow of blood, хоча, is in my hands.”

Confirmed special guests include 1988 Олімпійський чемпіон Andrew Maynard, three-time National AAU Coach of the Year (1972-76-77) Joe Clough, 1984 Олімпійський чемпіон Frank Tate і його брат Томас, 1972 Олімпієць Tim Dement, 2002 Національний Золоті рукавички чемпіона Jaidon Codringtion, 1980 Olympic Qualifier Jackie Beard, 1981 Junior Olympics Glen Modicue, four-time National champion Ерік Келлі, 1988 Eastern Olympic Qualifier champion Джон Скаллі, Obie Beard, Mark Lanton іStephens брати – Donald, Ентоні і Джеррі.


HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE USA BOXING ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Created to champion a lifelong, mutually beneficial relations between USA Boxing and its alumni, –боксери, officials, coaches and boxing fans — The Alumni Association connects generations of champions, inspiring and giving back to USA Boxing’s future boxing champions, в і з кільця.

The USA Boxing Alumni Association is open to anyone who has a love for boxing and would like to stay connected with amateur boxing. Members are granted access to a wide variety of special events host by the Alumni Association, including the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame reception.

To join the Alumni Association, simply register at alumni@usaboxing.org for a $40.00 per year membership fee. New members will receive a T-shirt, keychain and e-wallet.




КЛАС 2017: The charter class was headed by Мухаммед Алі і Евандер Холіфілд, in addition to veteran coaches Roosevelt Sanders і Tom Coulter.

КЛАС 2018: U.S. Olympic Team medalists and world (професійний) champions Рой Джонс, Молодший., Андре Уорд і Клареса Шилдс, as well as former USA Boxing National Director of Coaching Емануель Стюард and veteran USA Boxing official Tom Cleary.
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“Smokin’”Joe Frazier punched way into USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame

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клас 2019 ceremony Dec. 13 at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Луїзіана

Колорадо-Спрінгс, Коло. (Листопад 21, 2019) – One of boxing’s all-time greatest, пізно, великий“Smokin’” Joe Frazier, will be inducted posthumously into the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame, У п'ятницю ввечері, Грудня 13, during a special Class of 2019 ceremony, at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Луїзіана.

The HOF reception is being held in conjunction with the 2020 Olympic Trials and 2019 National Championships Dec. 7-15, at Lake Charles Civic Center. The finals of the Olympic Trials will be held Sunday, Грудня. 15, at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Луїзіана. Hall of Fame broadcasterАль Бернштейна from Showtime Sports will serve as the event’s emcee for the third year in a row.

The USA Boxing Alumni Association’s third HOF class also includes two other Olympic gold-medalists, “Big” George ForemanіВідзначити Breland, in addition to a pair of decorated coaches, Аль Мітчелл іRay Rodgers. 

Sen. John McCain 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 sonМарвіс Фрейзер сказав, “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 beatМухаммед Алі 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, компіляції 38-2 amateur record. He was a three-time National Golden Gloves champion whose only two losses were both toBuster Mathis, 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 qualifierBuster Mathis 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. У першому раунді, Frazier knocked outGeorge Olynello (Uganda), followed by a third-round stoppage ofAthol McQueen (Австралія) in the quarterfinals. AgainstVadim Yemelyanov (Росія) в півфінальному раунді, 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, протиHans 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.”

Фрейзер (32-4-1, 27 КО) went on to become a three-time world heavyweight champion, defeating the likes ofМухаммед Алі, Джиммі Елліс (двічі), Боб Фостер, Oscar Bonavena(двічі), Jerry Quarry, Mathis, Даг Джонс, Едді Machen іДжордж Шуваєв 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,” addedChris Cugliari, USA Boxing Alumni Association Executive Director. “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 13ї."

Confirmed special guests include 1988 Олімпійський чемпіонAndrew Maynard, three-time National AAU Coach of the Year (1972-76-77) Joe Clough, 1984 Олімпійський чемпіонFrank Tateі його братТомас, 1972 ОлімпієцьTim Dement, 2002 Національний Золоті рукавички чемпіонаJaidon Codringtion, 1980 Olympic QualifierJackie Beard, 1981 Junior OlympicsGlen Modicue, four-time National championЕрік Келлі, 1988 Eastern Olympic Qualifier championДжон Скаллі, Obie Beard, Mark Lanton іStephens brothers –Donald, Ентоні іДжеррі.

HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE USA BOXING ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Created to champion a lifelong, mutually beneficial relations between USA Boxing and its alumni, –боксери, officials, coaches and boxing fans — The Alumni Association connects generations of champions, inspiring and giving back to USA Boxing’s future boxing champions, в і з кільця.

The USA Boxing Alumni Association is open to anyone who has a love for boxing and would like to stay connected with amateur boxing. Members are granted access to a wide variety of special events host by the Alumni Association, including the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame reception.

To join the Alumni Association, simply register atalumni@usaboxing.org for a $40.00 per year membership fee. New members will receive a T-shirt, keychain and e-wallet.

КЛАС 2017: The charter class was headed byМухаммед Алі іЕвандер Холіфілд, in addition to veteran coachesRoosevelt Sanders іTom Coulter.

КЛАС 2018: U.S. Olympic Team medalists and world (професійний) championsРой Джонс, Молодший., Андре Уорд іКлареса Шилдс, as well as former USA Boxing National Director of CoachingЕмануель Стюард and veteran USA Boxing officialTom Cleary.  

ІНФОРМАЦІЯ:

www.usaboxing.org

Щебет: @USABoxing, @USABoxingAlumni

Instagram: @USABoxing

Facebook: /USABoxing

ПРО БОКС США:  The mission of USA Boxing shall be to enable United States’ athletes and coaches to achieve sustained competitive excellence, develop character, support the sport of boxing, and promote and grow Olympic style boxing in the United States. The responsibility of USA Boxing is not only to produce Olympic gold, but also oversee and govern every aspect of amateur boxing in the United States.

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Лас-Вегас (Квітня 23, 2019) – Легенда боксу & чемпіон світу з чотирьох дивізіонів Рой Джонс-молодший. підтвердив, що він з'явиться, мати стенд та провести зустріч та привітати зі своїми шанувальниками на п’ятому щорічному Box Fan Expo у суботу травня 4, 2019 в Las Vegas Convention Center. Експо працює з 10 a.m. для 5 вечора, під час вихідних Чінко Де Майо. Експо Boxing також збігатиметься з довгоочікуваним поєдинком між Канело Альварес та Денні Джейкобсом, що відбудеться пізніше того ж вечора на T-Mobile Arena.


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Джонс зробить свою другу появу в ці роки’ Expo і буде підписувати рукавички, фото,особисті речі, а також мають товари на продаж для шанувальників. Вболівальники боксу матимуть можливість також сфотографуватися з цією живою легендою боксу, розглядається багатьма як один з найбільших фунтів за фунт, і найкращий боксер усіх часів.


Джонс приєднується до Mayweather Promotions, Ентоні Діррелл, WBA, Хуліо Сезар Чавес-, Ріддік Боу, Майки Гарсія, Еррол Спенс молодший, Марко Антоніо Баррера, Міа Сент-,Джон, Хуан Мануель Маркес, Вінні-Пас, Девін Хейні, Ерні Бритви, Аль Бернштейна, Майкл Спінкс, WBC, Ерік Моралес, Джеймс Тоні та Джессі Варгас на початку участі у цьогорічному Box Fan Expo, буде оголошено більше зірок боксу.





Про Роя Джонса-молодшого.
Рой Джонс-молодший. - американський професійний боксер, який зафіксував численні чемпіонати в середній вазі, Супер середня вага, У напівважкій та важкій вазі. Він єдиний в історії боксер, який розпочав кар’єру середньої середньої ваги, і продовжувати вигравати титул у важкій вазі. Він також відомий тим, що тримає WBC, WBA, IBF, IBO в, NABF, WBF, та чемпіонати IBA у напівважкій вазі; рекорд сім ременів одночасно. Джонс залишив свій слід в історії боксу, коли виграв титул WBA у важкій вазі, ставши першим колишнім чемпіоном середньої ваги, який виграв титул у суперважкій вазі 106 роки. Станом на лютий 2018, Джонс тримає рекорд за найбільшою кількістю перемог в єдиних поєдинках титулів у напівважкій вазі в історії боксу, о дванадцятій. Журнал "Кільце" назвав Джонса бійцем року в Росії 1994, і Всесвітній зал слави боксу визнав його бойовиком року за 2003. Він також є триразовим володарем премії "Найкращий боксер ESPY" (1996, 2000, і 2003). Джонс був названий “Винищувач Десятиліття” для 1990-х років Асоціацією письменників боксу в Америці.


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Box Fan Expo - це найкраща подія для любителів боксу, що дозволяє шанувальникам зустрічати сучасних суперзірок боксу, нинішні та колишні чемпіони світу, легенди спорту та інші знаменитості боксу. Шанувальники можуть розраховувати на різні взаємодії, такі як автограф та фотосесії, FaceOff з улюбленими боксерами, фотографії з кільцевою карткою для дівчаток, Жива DJ-музика, шанс виграти призи, купувати товари та сувеніри в різних кіосках Експоненти, “ВСІ ПІД ОДНИМ ДАХОМ”. Ви не захочете пропустити цю обов'язкову Експо!

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HALL OF FAME BROADCASTER AL BERNSTEIN MARKS 15-YEAR MILESTONE WITH SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING®

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Legendary Boxing Analyst Has Been Part of the Biggest and Most Memorable Events In Boxing History

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НЬЮ-ЙОРК (Червень 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 перед 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 Корралес проти. Jose Luis Castillo bout as the best fight he has ever covered, followed by Israel Vasquez vs Rafael Marquez 3 а потім, the recent Erislandy Lara vs. Jarrett Hurd barnburner from earlier this year. Juan Manuel Lopez vs. Орландо Салідо 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. Міккель Кесслер.

“Al Bernstein is one of the most knowledgeable and experienced announcers in sports today,"Сказав Стівен Еспіноза, President of SHOWTIME Sports and Event Programming. “Over the past 15 роки, 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 Років, 30 Undeniable Truths About Boxing, Спортивний, 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.