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ATLANTIC CITY BOXING HALL OF FAME ANNOUNCE THEIR CLASS OF 2019!!!!

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Atlantic City, N.J. – November 19, 2018 – The Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame (ACBHOF) ananenapo yake 2019 Induction Class. The Induction Weekend will take place at The Claridge, a Radisson Hotel located at Park Place & Boardwalk in Atlantic City, New Jersey on June 21 – 23, 2019.
“We’re extremely excited about the Class of 2019 and are very much looking forward to paying tribute to the new inductees in Atlantic City at our 3rd annual induction weekend next June” said ACBHOF President and Founder Ray McCline.
The 2019 inductees in the Fighter category are:

Bernard Hopkins Tim Witherspoon, SR.
Kevin Watts Virgil Hill, SR.
Iran Barkley John Brown
Roberto Duran, SR. Micky Ward

Trainers and Cutmen:

Ace Marotta English “Bouie” Fisher

Non-Ophunzira–Special Contributors:

Butch Lewis Bobby Goodman
Stan Hoffman Nigel Collins
Henry Hascup Jimmy Binns Sr.
Tom Kaczmarek Tony Orlando Jr.
Rhonda Utley-Herring
Bernard Hopkins will be inducted into his first Hall of Fame as part of the third annual class that will include a total of 19 inductees.
“I feel appreciated and it’s starting to settle in that I’m near that mark of living legend. I don’t see myself as a living legend. Let other people decide that. This is a great honor and I’m grateful for the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame for making this happen,” Hopkins said in a November 16 RingTV interview with Joseph Santoliquito.
“Watch who you co-sign for; you can’t sell me black to get in the door. You can’t sell me white to get in the door. You can’t sell me half white or half black or none of that to get in the door. But you can sell me LOYALTY” said former two-division champion Bernard Hopkins.
The 3rd Annual Induction Ceremony & Celebration Weekend will honor some of the world’s most iconic figures from the sport of boxing: Butch Lewis, Nigel Collins, English “Bouie” Fisher and New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame’s President Henry Hascup are just a few named who will be enshrined with the 2019 induction class.
Inductees will be named in three categories: Fighter, Mphunzitsi & Cut-Men and Special Contributors.
“It was a great honor to hear I was going to be inducted into Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame. Atlantic City is my second home, and as a pro fighter I’ve fought numerous times in this great city. It’s a great boxing town and it is an honor to be inducted into the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame” anati Micky Ward.
Over the next several weeks there will be updates on the schedule of events, room packages and expected VIP appearances on the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame and the Claridge Hotel websites and social media platforms.
For more information on the Hall of Fame’s 3rd Annual Induction Weekend please contact the ACBHOF at (609) 318 -3188 kapena acbhof@gmail.com, or visit on Facebook Instagramndi pa Twitter.
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Joe SMITH JR. PROVIDED EARLY FIREWORKS WITH 1ST ROUND KO WIN AT MOHEGAN SUN

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TARGETING SERGEY KOVALEV TITLE SHOT IN THE FALL
“SLUGFEST AT THE SUN” RESULTS

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (July 1, 2018) – Returning to the ring after an 11-month layoff due to a broken jaw, Joe “Chirombo” Smith, Jr. provided early fireworks last night (Loweruka, June 30) in the latest installment in the popular “Slugfest at The Sun” mndandanda, zoperekedwa ndi Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing, pa Mohegan Sun m'bwalomo mu Uncasville, Connecticut.

 

 

 

“Slugfest at The Sun” was taped live and will air July 19, 8 -10 p.m. AND, pa New England Sports Network (NESN). Star Boxing’s next event, “Rockin’ Nkhondo”,September 21 at the Paramount in Huntington, NY, will also air via tape- delay on NESN.

 

 

 

Rated No. 3 ndipo No. 7 mdziko lapansi, ankalemekeza, ndi World Council Maseŵera a nkhonya (WBC) and World Boxing Association (WBA), Smith (24-2, 20 Ko) hurt Melvin “The Romantic Redneck” Russell (11-5-2, 7 Ko) with the first punch he landed and finished the show, two devastating knockdowns later, mu kutsegula kuzungulira.

 

 

 

“I hit him with a decent shot when I was walking him down and saw that I hurt him,” Joe Smith JR. explained. “Choncho, I looked to end it. I would have liked to have gotten some rust off, but I’m happy with my performance. My jaw feels great.”

 

 

 

“We’re looking to go to the top,” Smith’s promoter Joe DeGuardia anati. “Joe’s plan and goal has always been to be world champion. We wanted (SERGEY) Kovalev before this fight, but it didn’t work out. We’re hoping to get him in the fall.”

 

 

 

“Kovalev looks great, he motivates me,” Smith noted. “I think I can take advantage of his conditioning.”

 

 

 

Coming off her historic fight this past May against the undefeated Queen of Boxing Cecelia Breakhus, who won a 10-round decision in the first female fight to air on HBO, three-time world champion Kali “KO Mequinonoag” Reis (14-7-1, 4 Ko) cruised past Mexican welterweight Patty “Las Elegante” Ramirez (11-6, 5 Ko), yemwe kale dziko udindo akunyoza, winning all eight rounds.

 

 

 

“She was a survivor,” Reis commented. “There was a lot we wanted to work on, body shots, jabs and more … getting more comfortable. I executed the plan my corner gave me and got the job done.

 

 

 

A Native American from Rhode Island, Reis wants a rematch with Breakhus, “I know I need to stay busy, active and remain fighting at welterweight to get the rematch,” Reis added. “I’m going to stay on her tail. I’ll be ready when it happens, I really want it to happen.”

 

 

 

In the television opener, undefeated junior welterweight “Action” Anthony Laureano (8-0 3KO a) lived up to his nickname, never taking a backwards step, as he pounded Juan Rodriguez (8-10-1 6KO a) in the center of the ring from the opening bell through the end for a dominant six-round unanimous decision. The 2016 New England Golden Gloves champion Laureano, who fights out of East Hartford, CT, put on an entertaining show in front of his large, loud contingent of fans. Laureano effectively used every punch in his vast arsenal to break down a tough, game Rodriguez.

 

 

 

“I thought I did well,” Laureano said after the fight, “but I’d like to see more angles. I want to see more power, Ifenso. It’s there, he felt it; it’s coming. I have a long road. Kenako nkhondo, I’d like to have an eight-rounder. We’re adding more people to the team. I hope everyone see that I’m getting better each fight. I have more tools and my discipline is there.”

 

 

 

Undefeated wamng'ono middleweight Wendy “Haitian Fire” Toussaint (9-0, 3 Ko) lit up an overwhelmed Andy Gonzalez (6-3, 5 Ko), battering him from pillar to post, until referee Steve Willis waved off the fight in the third round. Haiti-native Toussaint, now living in Huntington, NY, used his superior power and speed to make an impressive statement.

 

 

 

Popular South Boston southpaw Joe Farina (3-0, 2 Ko) overcame a flash knockdown during the opening seconds of the fight, using a relentless attack to defeat junior welterweight Steve Moore (1-4, 1 KO), by way of a four-round split decision.

 

 

 

Irish junior welterweight “Lethal” Larry Fryers (formerly known as Gleeson) bwino mbiri yake kuti 7-1 (2 Ko) with a six-round unanimous decision over Anthony Woods (1-7-1). Fighting out of Yonkers NY, Fryers floored Woods with a left hook at the end of round two. Woods was penalized a point near the end of the final round for an intentional head butt.

 

 

 

Former U. of New Haven basketball star Cassius Chaney (13-0, 7 Ko), fighting out of New London (CT), anasunga undefeated umboni wawo, dropping Mexican heavyweight Elder Hernandez (5-3, 3 Ko) twice before referee Willis halted the match near the end of the opening round.

 

 

 

The opening bout of the evening ended in the second round and ruled a “No mpikisano” because of an accidental head butt that left both fighters — William “Mliri wakupha munthu wandale” Foster III (8-0, 6 Ko) ndipo Tyrome Jones (4-3-1, 1 KO) – with serious head cuts and unable to continue.

 

CELEBRATING HIS RETURN KO WIN


POST-FIGHT INTERVIEW WITH NESN’S DANA ROSENBLATT & Joe SMITH JR.

Complete zotsatira m'munsimu:

 

 

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ZIKULUZIKULU CHOCHITIKA – LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT

Joe Smith, Jr. (24-2, 20 Ko), Mastic, NY

WTKO1 (145)

Melvin Russell (11-5-2, 7 Ko), Ashland, KY

 

CO-FEATURE – FEMALE WELTERWEIGHTS

Kali Reis (14-7-1, 4 Ko), Cranston, RI

WDEC8 (80-72, 80-72, 80-72)

Pat Ramirez (11-6, 5 Ko), Aguascalientes, Mexico

 

Zithunzi za JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHTS

Wendy Toussaint (9-0, 3 Ko), Huntington, NY

WTKO3 (1:25)

Andy Gonzalez (6-3, 5 Ko), Worcester

 

JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHTS

Anthony Laureano (8-0, 3 Ko), Ndipo. Hartford, CT

WDEC6 (60-54, 59-55, 59-55)

Juan Rodriguez (8-10-1), Haymarket, VA

 

WELTERWEIGHTS

Joe Farina (3-0, 2 Ko), South Boston, MA

WDEC4 (38-37, 38-37, 37-38)

Steve Moore (1-4, 1 KO), Orange, NJ

 

WELTERWEIGHTS

Larry (Gleeson) Fryers (7-1, 2 Ko), Yonkers, NY

WDEC6 (60-52, 60-52, 59-53)

Anthony Woods (1-7-1), Philadelphia, PA

 

HEAVYWEIGHTS

Cassius Chaney (13-0, 7 Ko), New London, CT

WTKO1 (2:47)

Elder Hernandez (5-3, 3 Ko), Morelia, Mexico

*Co-Promoted in association Main Events

 

ZITHUNZI ZABWINO

William Foster III (8-0, 6 Ko), New Haven, CT

No mpikisano 2 (2:27 due to accidental head butt, both fighter’s cut)

Tryrome Jones (4-3-1, 1 KO), Sound Bend, IN

*Co-Promoted in association with Murphy’s Boxing
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KALI REIS QUOTES AND PHOTOS FROM TODAY’S MEDIA WORKOUT

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REIS RETURNS TO THE RING IZI LOWERUKA AT MOHEGAN DZUWA
Providence, Rhode Island (June 26, 2018) – In advance of her fight this Saturday night at Mohegan Sun Arena, three-time world champion Kali “KO Mequinonoag” Reis held an open media workout today at Big Six Academy in Providence, Rhode Island.

 

 

 

Fighting out of nearby Cranston, RI, Reis (13-7-1, 4 Ko) will face former world title challenger Patty “La Elegante” Ramirez (11-5, 5 Ko), wa Mexico, mu asanu ndi atatu kuzungulira welterweight podwala.

 

 

 

Reis vs. Ramirez is the co-featured bout on the “SLUGFEST AT THE SUN” khadi, zoperekedwa ndi JOE DEGUARDIA’S STAR BOXING, pa Mohegan Sun m'bwalomo mu Uncasville, Connecticut.

 

 

 

Reis is coming off a historic fight last month versus undisputed women’s world welterweight champion and pound-4-pound Queen, 33-0 Cecilia Braekhus, in the first female bout ever featured on HBO. Reis dropped Braekhus for the first time in her professional career, however the judges scored the fight in favor of Braekhus, over ruckus boo’s from the crowd.

 

 

 

Kwenikweni chochitika, after eleven months out of the ring due to a broken jaw, ndi “Common Man”, Union Local 66 laborer, Joe Smith JR. returns at the beautiful Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. After coming off a stellar KO win on NBC against Andrzej Fonfara, and knocking out the legend, Bernard Hopkins, clear out of the ring, pa HBO, Smith JR. has his eyes set on winning a world title. Smith JR. is currently rated #3 (WBC) ndipo #7 (WBA) mdziko lapansi.

 

QUOTES AND PHOTOS FROM TODAY’S MEDIA WORKOUT:

 

 

 

 

“I’m so excited to be back fighting at home, especially after our history making fight on HBO. I fought Cecilia Braekhus. We were the first women to ever fight on HBO and there were more than a million viewers. If I knew that many people would be watching, I would have been a lot more nervous.”

 

 

 

“Pa pepala, it was a loss, but it was really a win-win for me, and women’s boxing. It’s already opened a lot of doors for me. There’s been so much growth for me and women’s boxing. It’s going to open the door for other women to fight on networks. It was a step up for women’s boxing, not just for one event, but forever.”

 

 

 

“I’m the first female Native American to fight in New England.”

 

 

 

“I’ve been fighting 18 Zaka. I played basketball and volleyball in high school, but I love boxing.”
 

 

 

“I showed in my last fight that I belong to be with the elite. I want to get a rematch (with Braekhus).”

 

 

 

“Being a road warrior, I’m familiar fighting away or at home, but it’s more comfortable fighting here at home. My hometown crowd is always very supportive.”

 

 

 

“(Loweruka) I am going to come out with a victory. My opponent’s taller, but I just need to follow the game plan and execute.”

KALI REIS PREPARING FOR HER CO-FEATURE BOUT AT MOHEGAN SUN THIS SATURDAY AT TODAY’S MEDIA WORKOUT

Mawu a: STAR BOXING

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KALI REIS AND ANTHONY LAUREANO LOOK TO IMPRESS IN THEIR “HOMECOMING” BOUTS AT MOHEGAN SUN ON JUNE 30TH

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KALI REIS AND ANTHONY LAUREANO
LOOK TO IMPRESS IN THEIR “HOMECOMING” BOUTS AT MOHEGAN SUN ON JUNE 30TH

REIS OF RHODE ISLAND RETURNS FOR HER THIRD BOUT AT MOHEGAN SUN
LAUREANO OF CONNECTICUT RETURNS FOR HIS SECOND BOUT AT MOHEGAN SUN

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (jUNE 25, 2018) –With June 30th rapidly approaching, the hype for STAR BOXING’S “SLUGFEST at the SUN” continues to build as two of the premier fighters on the card will be making their New England homecoming. In the co-feature bout, KALI “KO MEQUINONOAG” REIS (13-7-1 4KO a) of Providence, Rhode Island will be making her third appearance at Mohegan Sun against PATY “LA ELEGANTE” RAMIREZ (11-5 5KO a). Adding to the excitement, Connecticut mwiniyo “ACTION” ANTHONY LAUREANO (7-0 3KO a) of East Hartford is set to make his return home at Mohegan Sun in his bout against JUAN de la CRUZ RODRIGUEZ (8-9-1 6KO a).

 

 

 

Rhode Island’s Native Warrior, Kali Reis, is no stranger to bright lights and pressure. Coming off an impressive performance on HBO against undisputed champion and #1 pound-for-pound female fighter in the world, Cecilia Braekhus, Reis looks to return home, back to New England and put her full warrior spirit out on display at the Mohegan Sun.

 

 

 

When commenting on her upcoming fight, Reis had this to say, “Fans can expect to see an even more determined, skilled, njala, evolving WARRIOR in there! The fight on HBO with Braekhus was such a learning experience and I am grateful for making history in not only women’s boxing but my own personal journey as well.”

 

 

 

The last time Reis fought at Mohegan Sun was in November of last year. She is thrilled to be making this homecoming.

 

 

 

“I am excited to be back ‘home’ at Mohegan Sun June 30th,” said the Rhode Island native. “Star Boxing always has action packed fights lighting up this beautiful area. My fans love coming to Mohegan Sun. There isn’t a bad seat in the house and their hospitality is fantastic. Joe DeGuardia is keeping me very productive since we signed with him back in November. I am so pleased with the decision myself and manager Brian made to sign with them.”

 

 

 

Another local warrior on the card to watch is Anthony Laureano. Laureano earned the nickname “Action” for his relentless, coming-forward fight style. If the East Hartford native is in the ring, fans can always expect an exciting show from start to finish. Star Boxing’s “Slugfest at the Sun” always brings fireworks to Connecticut, and Laureano looks to continue the tradition with his homecoming at Mohegan Sun.

 

 

 

Laureano was asked what he will provide the fans at Mohegan Sun, and his response was simply, “The same thing they always see, kuchitapo. Action, ndichoncho. The people are coming to pay money and they are going to get what they paid for. Even in my last fight, people got what they paid for. They came to see action and to see somebody come forward. They don’t want to see nobody dancing around. I’m not saying that style is bad, I can do it too, but people like two guys who come forward and want to fight. I’m that fighter. I’m that fighter that always wants to fight.”

 

 

 

This bout against Rodriguez will mark the third time in his career that Laureano is fighting at Mohegan Sun.

 

 

 

When asked about the venue, this is what Laureano had to say, “I love Mohegan…Mohegan is my home. There is no place like it. I love the ring, everything is just so beautiful. The atmosphere, the crowd, my hometown crowd is there, and when they’re there it’s loud…Mohegan is my home, osakayikira. The casino treats me good, and when I go there I feel this is where I belong. I’ve never felt that anywhere else.

 

 

 

Kwenikweni mwambo “SLUGFEST at the SUN” on June 30th, Joe SMITH JR. will make his long anticipated return to the ring against tough Kentuckian, MELVIN RUSSELL. After eleven months out of the ring due to a broken jaw, ndi “Common Man”, Union Local 66 laborer, Joe Smith JR. returns at the beautiful Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. After coming off a stellar KO win on NBC against Andrzej Fonfara, and knocking out the legend, Bernard Hopkins, clear out of the ring, pa HBO, Smith JR. has his eyes set on winning a world title. Smith JR. is currently rated #3 (WBC) ndipo #7 (WBA) mdziko lapansi.

 

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NEW ENGLAND’S TOP & MOST PROMISING BOXERS TO BE SHOWCASED ON “SLUGFEST AT THE SUN” CARD JUNE 30TH AT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA

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UNDERCARD FEATURES SIX UNDEFEATED NEW ENGLAND PROSPECTS

 

UNCASVILLE, CONN. (June 19, 2018) – Many of New England’s best and most promising boxers will be in action JUNE 30 pa “SLUGFEST AT THE SUN” khadi, zoperekedwa ndi JOE DEGUARDIA’S STAR BOXING, at Mohegan Sun Area in Uncasville, Connecticut.
“SLUGFEST at the SUN” featuring JOE SMITH JR.
The “Common Man,” Long Island light heavyweight JOE SMITH, JR. (23-2, 19 Ko), returns to the ring after being inactive the past 11 months recovering from a broken jaw. The popular Irish-American will face Melvin “THE ROMANTIC REDNECK” RUSSELL (11-4-2, 7 Ko) mu 10 chonse chachikulu chochitika.
Smith burst onto the boxing scene in 2016 when he defeated, top rated light heavyweight, Andrzej Fonfara on NBC in Chicago, and again later that year, when he knocked living legend Bernard Hopkins clear out of the ring, becoming the first person to ever KO the former multi-division world champion and future Hall of Famer.
JOE DEGUARDIA, CEO of Star Boxing had this to say about June 30th, “We are thrilled to be up in New England for this sensational show at Mohegan Sun on June 30th that will be filled with local favorites and headlined by an international favorite (Joe Smith JR). Boxing history is full of exciting fighters from New England and on June 30th fans will be treated to local fighters aiming to continue a rich tradition of tough New Englanders.”
In the eight-round co-featured event, two-time middleweight champion (atchulidwa kumanzere) KALI “KO MEQUINONOAG” REIS (13-7-1, 4 Ko), fighting out of Cranston, RI, is coming off her eye-opening performance last month against undisputed women’s world welterweight champion and pound-4-pound Queen, 33-0 CECELIA BRAEKUS, in the first female bout ever featured on HBO. Reis floored Braekhus once, but she lost a 10-round decision. The former WBC and UBF World middleweight champion will meet former world title challenger PATTY “LA ELEGANTE” RAMIREZ (11-5, 5 Ko), wa Mexico, pa Aug. 30 pa Mohegan Sun.
Six New Englanders are scheduled to provide support on the undercard, kuphatikizapo 2016 N.E. Golden Magolovesi ngwazi “ACTION” ANTHONY LAUREANO (7-0, 3 Ko), of East Hartford (CT), in a six-round junior welterweight match against Mexican knockout artist JUAN de la cruz RODRIGUEZ (8-9-1, 6Ko). Laureano earned an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice from Manchester Community College.
Former University of New Haven basketball star, New London, CT undefeated heavyweight CASSIUS CHANEY (12-0, 6 Ko), akukumana ELDER “BARON” HERNANDEZ (5-2, 3 Ko), wa Mexico, mu zisanu chonse bout. Chaney is coming off a vicious second round KO win at Madison Square Garden against Tim Washington.Chaney is promoted by Main Events.
New Haven, CT junior lightweight prospect WILLIAM FOSTER III (8-0, 6 Ko), a three-time N.E. Golden Magolovesi ngwazi, puts his undefeated pro record on the line in a six-rounder versus TRYROME JONES (4-3-1, 1 KO). Foster is promoted by Murphy’s Boxing.
Exciting South Boston, MA junior welterweight, and Union Local 941 railroad laborer, JOE FARINA (2-0, 2 Ko) throws-down with STEVE MOORE (1-3, 1 KO) in a six-round junior welterweight battle.
In a pair of six-round fights, Worcester, MA junior middleweight ANDY GONZALEZ (6-2, 5 Ko) has prepared to upset unbeaten WENDY “HAITIAN FIRE” TOUSSAINT (8-0, 2 Ko). Toussaint’s last three fights have ended via TKO, and the Long Island fighter plans on extending the streak to four,while Springfield, MA junior middleweight ANTHONY VELAZQUEZ (2-0, 2 Ko) will try to make an impression against ANTHONY WOODS (1-6-1).

 

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“SLUGFEST at the SUN”: THE RETURN OF JOE SMITH JR.
After eleven months out of the ring due to a broken jaw, “THE BEAST” Joe Smith Jr.returns in a big way, at the beautiful Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. After coming off a stellar KO win on NBC against Andrzej Fonfara, and defeating the legend Bernard Hopkins on HBO, Smith JR. has his eyes set on landing in the win column in his first bout of 2018.
FACTS:
“SLUGFEST at the SUN” is presented by Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing. The inachitika Loweruka, June 30th pa Mohegan Sun, mu Uncasville, CT.
Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing “SLUGFEST at the SUN” series is the a premier professional boxing experience in Connecticut. Live from the beautiful Mohegan Sun m'bwalomo, “SLUGFEST at the SUN” has seen some of the best and brightest in boxing. This includes, ziwiri nthawi dziko ngwazi Demetrius “Boo Boo” Andrade and world title challenger Delvin Rodriguez, amongst many others.
Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame inductee, Joe DeGuardia, has consistently given the boxing fans of Connecticut, world class fights, right in their own backyard. “SLUGFEST at the SUN” also gives the north east’s rising boxing stars an avenue to world title contention. From world title fights, to world class boxing skill, Mohegan Sun has seen it all, delivered by Star Boxing.
The “SLUGFEST at the SUN” series offers an affordable, fan friendly action packed, entertaining night out, that is guaranteed to have you on your feet from the opening bell.
Pa June 30th, Star Boxing plans to start your summer off right, with yet another thrilling “SLUGFEST at the SUN.”
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Maphunziro a 2018 inducted into New York State Boxing Hall of Fame

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NYSBHOF Maphunziro a 2018: (L-R) seated: Charley Norkus, Jr. (accepting for Charley Norkus), Melvina Lathan, therere Goldman, Bob Goodman and Jake Rodriguez; ubwenzi: Joe Mesi, Al Cole, Ron Scott Stevens, Pete Brodsky and Joseph McAuliffe (accepting for Jack McAuliffe)
Onse zithunzizi Peter Frutkoff
NEW YORK (Mulole 1, 2018) — Twenty-three members of the Class of 2018 were inducted into the New York Stare Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF), this past Sunday afternoon during the seventh annual NYSBHOF induction dinner, pa Russo a On The Bay mu Howard Beach, New York.

 

 

 

“Those being honored tonight are humble, honorable people,” NYSBHOF president Bob Duffy anati. “We do this as an act of love. Many of the inductees are here today and those no longer with us are represented by family members. This is our way of saying thank you to all the inductees for what they have done for boxing in New York.”

 

 

 

Maphunziro a 2018 living boxers inducted heading into the NYSBHOF included (Long Island) WBA kuwala woposa onse Lou “Honey Boy” Valley (36-6-2, 22 Ko), (chapakati Islip) IBF Junior Welterweight World Champion Jake Rodriguez (28-8-2, 8 Ko), (Brooklyn) dziko opepuka mutu akunyoza Terrence Alli (52-15-2, 21 Ko), undefeated, No.; 1 heavyweight contender “Baby” Joe Mesi (Buffalo) and former world cruiserweight champion Al “Ice” Cole (Rockland County).

 

 

 

Posthumous participants inducted were NBA & NYSAC World Featherweight Champion (             ) Mwana “Cuba Bon Bon” Chocolate (136-10-6, 51 Ko), (New York City) 20THm'ma woposa onse James J. “njonda Jim” Corbett (11-4-3, 5 Ko), (Williamsburg) World opepuka Ngwazi Jack “The Napoleon ya The mphete Prize” McAuliffe, (Kingston) WBC Super zing'onozing'ono Champion Billy Costello (40-2, 23 Ko), (chabwino) NYSAC Kuwala woposa onse World Champion Melio Bettina (83-14-3, 36 Ko), (Brooklyn / Yonkers) dziko kalasi middleweight Ralph “Kambuku” Jones (52-32-5, 13 Ko) ndipo (Port Washington) heavyweight contender Charley “The yoponya mabomba Bayonne” Norkus (33-19, 19 Ko).

 

 

 

Living non-participants now in the NYSBHOF are (Troy) Pulitzer Prize-kuwina sportswriter Dave Anderson, (Brooklyn) mphunzitsi / mlangizi Pete Brodsky, (Rockaway) mbiri nkhonya / mkonzi therere Goldman, (             ) matchmaker Bobby Goodman, (Ardsley) NYSAC wapampando / woweruza Melvina Lathan, ndipo (Brooklyn) NYSAC Chairperson/matchmaker/promoter Ron Scott Stevens.

 

 

 

Posthumous non-participant inductees were (Brooklyn) mphete Woitana Johnnie Addie, (Brooklyn) matchmaker Johnny Bos, (             ) nkhonya publicist Murray Goodman, (New York City) nkhonya wolemba / mbiri Bert Randolph Shuga ndipo (M'munsi East Mbali) wailesi & TV Woitana / Mtolankhani Sam Taub.

 

 

 

Aliyense inductee nawo (kapena mwachindunji mbadwa ya) received a custom-designed belt signifying his or her induction into the NYSBHOF.

 

 

 

The 2017 inductees anasankhidwa ndi NYSBHOF nominating m'Komiti:Bobby Cassidy, Jr., Randy Gordon, Henry Hascup, Don Majeski, Ron McNair, ndipo Neil Terens.

 

 

 

boxers anafunika kukhala anafooka kwa zaka zosachepera zitatu kuti kulandira NYSBHOF kupatsidwa ulemu, ndipo inductees onse ayenera kukhala ku New York State kwa mbali yaikulu ya nkhonya ntchito zawo kapena pa pachimake pa ntchito awo.

 

 

Boxers who attended the seventh annual NSBHOF included NYSBHOF past inductees Iran Barkley, Junior Jones, Mustafa Hamsho, Bobby Cassidy, SR., Bobby Bartels, ndipo Renaldo “Bambo.” Snipes, komanso Monte Barrett, Ray Mercer, Dennis Milton, Richard Kiley, Scott Lopez, Michael Corleone, Tommy Rainone, Kevin Collins, Cletus Seldin, James Duran, Victor Paz, ndipo Jaime Dugan. Other notable attendees from the boxing world included Mike Reno (FDNY Maseŵera a nkhonya), Darryl Peoples (IBF), international judges Steve Wesisfeld ndipo John MacKay, and NYSBHOF inductees Tommy Gallagher ndipo Bobby Miller, and Emmy-award winning producer Bobby Cassidy, Jr.

 

David Diamante served once again as Master of Ceremonies. Special presentations were made to the daughter of the late Steve Acunto, Donna Acunto, and Miller’s close friend, Dave Wojcicki.

 

Zonenedwa & PICTURES FROM THE NYSBHOF INDUCTEES

 


(L-R) – Ron McNair, Jake Rodriguez and Bob Duffy
JAKE RODRIGUEZ: “I want to thank Ring 8 for the opportunity for me to be here. I’d also like to thank my wife for always being there for me, and my trainer.”

(L-R) – therere Goldman, Don Majeski and Bob Duffy
HERB GOLDMAN: “If I have made any contributions to boxing – I hope I have – I did by redefining record keeping and creating a new perspective on boxing history. I’m proud of that, but I didn’t do it alone.”
(L-R) – Joe Mesi, Jack Hirsch and Bob Duffy
JOE MESI: “I have so many people to thank for this honor. I’m a Buffalonian. There’s nobody more in favor of one New York, but it’s not. This is special for me because it’s the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame. This solidifies me and makes me think I’m not just a local boy. There was a huge disadvantage coming from a small city, sparring wasn’t the same as in the gyms of New York City, but I had an advantage coming from Western New York. Nobody was welling out like we did in Buffalo with 10,000, Ndiyeno 16,00 and finally 18,000 anthu. They were always behind me and I share this with them because their support made me. My dream was to fight in Buffalo and to continue to fight there.
“One of the highlights of my life was fighting Monte Barrett on HBO in Madison Square Garden. He was one of the greatest fighters in the world who fought for the world title. I always wanted to get my world title shot, but I never got it. That’s okay, I was little bitter for a while, but I couldn’t be happier with my career. The best part of boxing is the brotherhood we share.

(L-R) – Randy Gordon, Ron Scott Stevens and Bob Duffy
RON SCOTT STEVENS: “I know people always say it, but this is the truth: I owe so many people who have supported me throughout my career. Boxing has always been home away from home for me and today I feel like I’m home.
“Ndinali 30, living in Brooklyn Heights, and back driving a taxi a waiting on tables. A light went off in my head: boxing is the sport of the underdog and I’m an underdog. The next day I went to Gleason’s Gym – the center of the universe. I made my way around all the gyms in the city, meeting promoters, managers and trainers. I started making matches for promoters and then Cedric Kushner hired me from 1980-2002. Mu 2002, I got a call to work for the New York State Athletic Commission as its Community Co-Ordinator and Director of Boxing. Ndiye, I was made chairman and I served two terms. Today, I’m extremely proud to be part of the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame.

(L-R) – Bob Duffy, Henry Hascup, Bob Goodman and Tommy Gallagher
BOB GOODMAN: “I can’t believe this crowd. In order to do what we do, the sacrifices and support you get from your family is so important and (in Goodman’s case) was for so many years. They allowed us to do what we do. All of us love boxing!”

(L-R) – Ray Mercer, Penny Allen, Al Cole, Clay Jenkins and Bob Duffy
AL COLE: “I thought boxing was the stupidest and dumbest sport ever. Who wanted to get punched in the face? I started boxing late. I played around some and people said I was pretty good. I started boxing when I was 20, in the Army, stationed at Ft. Hood. Four years later, I was on the Olympic Team. The reason why is I had a great sparring partner, Ray Mercer. If I was going to be in the ring everyday with Ray, I was either going to get beat up, or get better.
“I remember Bob Arum giving me his business card. I didn’t know him. I only knew of three people in boxing: Don King, Muhammad Ali ndipo Shuga Ray Leonard. I didn’t follow boxing and the only reason I boxed was I would have had to sleep in the woods if I didn’t (in Army). Boxing is: hit him, before he hits me.”

(L-R) – Bobby Cassidy, Jr., Jaime Drubin and Pete Brodsky
PETE BRODSKY: “I want to thank the board. I’m going to be 70 and started in boxing when I was 18. It created a new direction in my life. I’m so proud to be in company with guys who didn’t just talk it, they loved it. If you really love this sport, you really have to learn it. Any man who stepped in the ring, plus all the roadwork, time in the gym and sacrificing what they eat, did it to be the best they can be.
“In boxing, you’re not going to win every fight, but whether a fighter wins or loses, if he gives 100-percent, he’s a winner. They work a job, run five miles day, workout at the gym, and then went home to spend time with his family. Friends and family always have your back.”

(L-R) – Darryl Peoples & Melvina Lathan
MELVINA LATHAM: “I’m speechless. It’s wonderful. Randy (former NYSAC chairperson Gordon), do you remember this story? There were only three judges and, mwatsoka, one called in sick. I was sitting at ringside with no responsibilities. Randy said I had to workusikuuno. I said that I wasn’t licensed and couldn’t do it. Randy said, ‘Raise your right hand’, and it was on. I was thrown in there, but it was okay.
“My greatest accomplishments are my children and husband. I couldn’t ask for a better situation. Ndipo Ralph Petrillo is part of my family; he was my second in command. I also had the best officials: deputy commissioners, inspectors, judges and referees. I wouldn’t be here with without them. Bob Duffy put this whole thing together. I personally think he’s amazing. My journey continues, I am blessed.”
NYSBHOF
Maphunziro a 2012: Carmen Basilio, Mike McCallum, Mike Tyson, Jake LaMotta, Riddick Bowe, Carlos Ortiz, Vito Antuofermo, Emile Griffith, “Shuga” Ray Robinson, Gene Tunney, Benny Leonard, Tony Canzoneri, Harold Lederman, Steve Acunto, Jimmy Glenn, Gil Clancy, Ray Arcel, Nat Fleischer, Bill Gallo ndi Arthur Mercante, SR.
Maphunziro a 2013: Jack Dempsey, Johnny Dundee, Sandy Saddler, Maxie Rosenbloom, Joey woponya mivi uja, Iran Barkley, Mark Breland, Bobby Cassidy, Doug Jones, Junior Jones, James “Bwanawe” McGirt, Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, Bob Arum, Shelly Finkel, Tony Graziano, Larry Malonda, Teddy Brenner, Mike Jacobs, Tex Rickard ndi Don Dunphy.
Maphunziro a 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, Ti D'Amato, William Muldoon ndi Tom O'Rourke.
Maphunziro a 2015: Saul 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 ndi Al Weill.
Maphunziro a 2016: Aroni Davis, Charles Murray, Vilomar Fernandez, Edwin Viruet, Hector “Macho” Camacho, miyala Graziano, Miyala Kansas, Joe Lynch, Joe Miceli, Mkonzi Brophy, Joe DeGuardia, Randy Gordon, Dennis Rappaport, Howie Albert, Freddie Brown, Howard Cosell, Ruby Goldstein ndi Jimmy Jacobs.
Maphunziro a 2017: Gaspar Ortega, Renaldo “Bambo.” Snipes, Doug Dewitt, “The yoponya mabomba Bronx” Alex Ramos, Dick Amabereka, Jose Torres, “Nonpareil” Jack Dempsey, Don Majeski, Ron Katz, Stan Hoffman, Bobby Bartels, Hank Kaplan, Al Gavin, Arthur Donovan ndi Dan Parker.
ZOKHUDZA mphete 8: Unakhazikitsidwa mu 1954 ndi wakale prizefighter, Jack Grebelsky, Mphete 8 anakhala ndi chitatu wochirikiza zimene anali kudziŵika kuti National msirikali wakale Boxers Association – Choncho, Mphete 8 – ndipo lero Mwambi bungwe amakhalabe: Boxers Kuthandiza Boxers.
Mphete 8 kwathunthu anachita kuti ntchito zochepa mwayi anthu nkhonya dera amene amafuna thandizo pa mawu ndalama lendi, zachipatala ndalama, kapena chirichonse zolondola kufunika.
Pitani pa mzere www.Ring8ny.com Kuti mudziwe zambiri za mphete 8, yaikulu kwambiri gulu la mtundu wake mu United States ndi zoposa 350 mamembala. Pachaka umembala amafuna yekha $30.00 ndipo aliyense amafunika ndi Zodzigawira chakudya pa mphete 8 pamwezi misonkhano, kupatulapo July ndi August. Onse yogwira boxers, ankachita masewera ndi akatswiri, kulandira ndi kuyamikira mphete 8 pachaka umembala. Alendo a mphete 8 mamembala Masukani ku mtengo wa okha $7.00 pa munthu.
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Son/father Bob & Murray Goodman to be inducted into Class of 2018 New York State Maseŵera a nkhonya Hall Omveka

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Sunday, April 29, kupatsidwa ulemu chakudya
Mwana Chocolate, James J. Corbett, Jack McAuliffe and Sam Taub head new class

(L-R) – Bob and Murray Goodman
NEW YORK (March 26, 2018) – Boxing lifers Bob Goodman ndi bambo ake, malemu Murray Goodman, are among 23 members of the Class of 2018 being inducted into the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF) pa Sunday madzulo (12:30-5:30 p.m. AND), April 29.
The seventh annual NYSBHOF induction dinner will be held once again at Russo’s On The Bay in Howard Beach, New York.
A legendary boxing publicist, Murray Goodman (             ) brought his son into the sweet science when Bob was only eight years old. The rest was historic for the Goodmans, who are both inductees in several Halls of Fame, including the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
“This is a great honor for me and my father,” Bob said. “I wish he were alive today to be there. I’m a boxing lifer. I was eight years old going to all the training camps with my father, who was a boxing writer and sports editor for the INS (Hearst News Service) utumiki. The joke is I was conceived at Grossinger’s (Catskill Resort Hotel training camp). Boxing just came into my life. My dad and I had some businesses in promotions and public relations, all different kinds of sports-related businesses, but there was always boxing.
“I’m the luckiest guy in the world. I was brought up doing the very things I loved. How many people can say that? I met and became friends with Joe Louis, Marcel Cerdan, Shuga Ray Robinson, miyala Graziano, Rocky Marciano and so many others. I’d stay in camps for weeks. I’d get up to run with the boxers and got a chance to be around my heroes. I also got to know trainers and others in boxing and later fans. I got to know everybody. I was brought up in boxing, my whole life was boxing, 65 years in the business.”
Bob is, mwina, best known as Vice President and Matchmaker for Madison Square Garden (1985-1994), as well as a quarter-century serving as Vice President of Boxing Operations, Matchmaker and Director of Public Relations for Don King Productions. He also promoted many world champions as President of his own company, Garden State Boxing.
“I remember going away to training camps for weeks at a time,” the 78-year-old Goodman fondly remembered. “I’d take pictures, write stories every day and use my telecopier to send them to AP and UPI. I did so much being brought up un the business, even loading trucks up with chairs, mphete, speakers and more. My father was the Publicity Director for the International Boxing Club at Madison Square Garden. I worked there when I was a teenager.
“I’m honored to be inducted into the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame with my father and so many boxing guys. They’re different from people in any other sports. One of the awards I’ve won that I’m most proud of is the James J. Walker Memorial Award for Long and Meritorious Service to Boxing (BWAA in 1960).
“I’m fortunate to have transcended various eras in boxing. It was a different world back then, we had 20-30 writers stay for weeks at training camps. I got to know old-time boxers and trainers.”
Bob Goodman (L) checking Muhammad Ali’s weight and on right with Rocky Marciano
Goodman, who served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1958-62, stays active today working with veterans’ groups. He is President of the Weymouth Township Veteran’s Advisory Board, and also active with the American Legion and part of the Honor Guard with the Korean War Veterans Association.

Bob Goodman (kumanja) was inducted into the IBHOF in 2009, his father Murray in 1999
Among the world champions Bob has worked with are Muhammad Ali, George wolimbikira, Joe Frazier, Larry Holmes, Ken Norton, Felix Trinidad, Roberto Duran, Evander Holyfield, Lennox Lewis, Bob kulimbikitsa, Salvador Sanchez, Shuga Ray Leonard, Julio Cesar Chavez, Wilfredo Gonez, Ricardo Lopez, Bernard Hopkins and so many more.
Kukhala boxers wakuti mu NYSBHOF monga (Spring Valley) IBF Cruiserweight World Champion Al “Ice” Cole (35-16-3, 16 Ko), (Long Island) WBA kuwala woposa onse Lou “Honey Boy” Valley (36-6-2, 22 Ko), (chapakati Islip) IBF Junior Welterweight World Champion Jake Rodriguez (28-8-2, 8 Ko), (Brooklyn) dziko opepuka mutu akunyoza Terrence Alli (52-15-2, 21 Ko), ndipo (Buffalo) undefeated dziko kalasi woposa onse “Baby” Joe Mesi (36-0, 29 Ko).
gulu Posthumous kuti amatengedwa ndi NBA & NYSAC World Featherweight Champion (             ) Mwana “Cuba Bon Bon” Chocolate (136-10-6, 51 Ko), (New York City) 20THm'ma woposa onse James J. “njonda Jim” Corbett (11-4-3, 5 Ko), (Williamsburg) World opepuka Ngwazi Jack “The Napoleon ya The mphete Prize” McAuliffe, (Kingston) WBC Super zing'onozing'ono Champion Billy Costello (40-2, 23 Ko), (chabwino) NYSAC Kuwala woposa onse World Champion Melio Bettina (83-14-3, 36 Ko), (Brooklyn / Yonkers) dziko kalasi middleweight Ralph “Kambuku” Jones (52-32-5, 13 Ko) ndipo (Port Washington) heavyweight contender Charley “The yoponya mabomba Bayonne” Norkus (33-19, 19 Ko).
Living non-participants heading into the NYSBHOF are (Troy) Pulitzer Prize-kuwina sportswriter Dave Anderson, (Brooklyn) mphunzitsi / mlangizi Pete Brodsky, (Rockaway) mbiri nkhonya / mkonzi therere Goldman, (Ardsley) NYSAC wapampando / woweruza Melvina Lathan, ndipo (Brooklyn) NYSAC Chairperson/matchmaker/kulimbikitsa Ron Scott Stevens.
Posthumous sanali ophunzira inductees ndi (Brooklyn) mphete Woitana Johnnie Addie, (Brooklyn) matchmaker Johnny Bos, (             ) nkhonya wolemba / mbiri Bert Randolph Shuga ndipo (M'munsi East Mbali) wailesi & TV Woitana / Mtolankhani Sam Taub.
Aliyense inductee nawo (kapena mwachindunji mbadwa ya) adzalandira mwambo m'njira lamba zikutanthauza kupatsidwa ulemu wake mu NYSBHOF.
The 2017 inductees anasankhidwa ndi NYSBHOF nominating m'Komiti: Bobby Cassidy, Jr., Randy Gordon, Henry Hascup, Don Majeski, Ron McNair, ndipo Neil Terens.
boxers anafunika kukhala anafooka kwa zaka zosachepera zitatu kuti kulandira NYSBHOF kupatsidwa ulemu, ndipo inductees onse ayenera kukhala ku New York State kwa mbali yaikulu ya nkhonya ntchito zawo kapena pa pachimake pa ntchito awo.
NYSBHOF
Maphunziro a 2012: Carmen Basilio, Mike McCallum, Mike Tyson, Jake LaMotta, Riddick Bowe, Carlos Ortiz, Vito Antuofermo, Emile Griffith, “Shuga” Ray Robinson, Gene Tunney, Benny Leonard, Tony Canzoneri, Harold Lederman, Steve Acunto, Jimmy Glenn, Gil Clancy, Ray Arcel, Nat Fleischer, Bill Gallo ndi Arthur Mercante, SR.
Maphunziro a 2013: Jack Dempsey, Johnny Dundee, Sandy Saddler, Maxie Rosenbloom, Joey woponya mivi uja, Iran Barkley, Mark Breland, Bobby Cassidy, Doug Jones, Junior Jones, James “Bwanawe” McGirt, Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, Bob Arum, Shelly Finkel, Tony Graziano, Larry Malonda, Teddy Brenner, Mike Jacobs, Tex Rickard ndi Don Dunphy.
Maphunziro a 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, Ti D'Amato, William Muldoon ndi Tom O'Rourke.
Maphunziro a 2015: Saul 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 ndi Al Weill.
Maphunziro a 2016: Aroni Davis, Charles Murray, Vilomar Fernandez, Edwin Viruet, Hector “Macho” Camacho, miyala Graziano, Miyala Kansas, Joe Lynch, Joe Miceli, Mkonzi Brophy, Joe DeGuardia, Randy Gordon, Dennis Rappaport, Howie Albert, Freddie Brown, Howard Cosell, Ruby Goldstein ndi Jimmy Jacobs.
Maphunziro a 2017: Gaspar Ortega, Renaldo “Bambo.” Snipes, Doug Dewitt, “The yoponya mabomba Bronx” Alex Ramos, Dick Amabereka, Jose Torres, “Nonpareil” Jack Dempsey, Don Majeski, Ron Katz, Stan Hoffman, Bobby Bartels, Hank Kaplan, Al Gavin, Arthur Donovan ndi Dan Parker.
Matikiti ndi wogulira pa $150.00 pa wamkulundi $70.00 ana (pansi 16),ndipo monga brunch amphumphu ora malo omwera pa kulowa, kuyambira pa 12:30 p.m. AND, komanso chakudya (chachikulu nthiti, nsomba kapena nkhuku) ndipo bala yotsegula tsiku lonse. Matikiti zilipo kugula kufunsa NYSBHOF / mphete 8 pulezidenti Bob Duffy pa 516.313.2304 kapenadepcomish@aol.com. Malonda kwa NYSBHOF pulogalamu zilipo, kuyambira $80.00 kuti $200.00, mwa kulankhula Duffy. Pitani pamzere www.Ring8ny.com pakuti zina zokhudza New York State Maseŵera a nkhonya Hall Omveka.
ZOKHUDZA mphete 8: Unakhazikitsidwa mu 1954 ndi wakale prizefighter, Jack Grebelsky, Mphete 8 anakhala ndi chitatu wochirikiza zimene anali kudziŵika kuti National msirikali wakale Boxers Association – Choncho, Mphete 8 – ndipo lero Mwambi bungwe amakhalabe: Boxers Kuthandiza Boxers.
Mphete 8 kwathunthu anachita kuti ntchito zochepa mwayi anthu nkhonya dera amene amafuna thandizo pa mawu ndalama lendi, zachipatala ndalama, kapena chirichonse zolondola kufunika.
Pitani pa mzere www.Ring8ny.com Kuti mudziwe zambiri za mphete 8, yaikulu kwambiri gulu la mtundu wake mu United States ndi zoposa 350 mamembala. Pachaka umembala amafuna yekha $30.00 ndipo aliyense amafunika ndi Zodzigawira chakudya pa mphete 8 pamwezi misonkhano, kupatulapo July ndi August. Onse yogwira boxers, ankachita masewera ndi akatswiri, kulandira ndi kuyamikira mphete 8 pachaka umembala. Alendo a mphete 8 mamembala Masukani ku mtengo wa okha $7.00 pa munthu.
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Connecticut nkhonya Hall Omveka Maphunziro a 2017 Induction caps Judging career of Clark Sammartino

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Oct. 28 pa Mohegan Sun

Clark Sammartino

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (October 19, 2017, 2017) – His induction into the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame (CBHOF) lachiwelu usiku, October 28, as part of the six-member Class of 2017, will cap the boxing career of retiring judge Clark Sammartino pa 13TH pachaka CBHOF Gala kupatsidwa ulemu chakudya mu Uncas ndinkakonda pa Mohegan Sun.
The other new CBHOF inductees are pioneer boxer “Professor” Charles Hadley, ring physician Dr. Tony Alessi, referee/judge Dick Flaherty, nkhonya wolemba Dan Parker and boxer/boxing contributor Hugh Devlin, SR.
A graduate of Brown University, the now 80-year-old Sammartino has enjoyed two other careers as an oral surgeon and investment advisor at Blue Fin in Providence, in addition to his role as an international boxing judge since 1985.
“I first got into boxing because Joey Angelo married my cousin,” Sammartino explained. “He fought back in the early forties. Joey fought Willie Pep twice and Sandy Saddler. That’s what got me started. We used to have the great Monday Night Fights at Rhode Island Auditorium and I remember watching Rocky Marciano fight “Kambuku” Ted Lowry there.”
Because he was a successful oral surgeon, Clark could take long weekends to judge fights all over the world. His first and most memorable world title fight was Vinny Paz-Greg Haughn I. Through his long career, Sammartino judged more than 400 ovomereza ndewu, kuphatikizapo 50 major world title fights.
The list of boxers whose fights Sammartino judged reads like a Who’s Who of Boxing during the past 32 Zaka: Mike Tyson, Oscar de A La Hoya, Evander Holyfield, Julio Cesar Chavez, Johnny Tapia, Naseem Hamed, Chris Eubank, Marco Antonio Barrera, Mark Johnson, Wayne McCullough, Wladimir Klitschko, Gennady Golovkin, Anthony Joshua, SERGEY Kovalev, Bernard Hopkins, Juan Manuel Lopez, Nonito Donaire, Acelino Freitas, Ivan Calderon, Felix Trinidad, Tommy Morrison and many more.
Sammartino, who proudly says he never missed a day of work in 40 Zaka, has decided to retire, although he’ll remain a boxing fans for the rest of his life. “I started slowing down at my age, doing local shows and maybe three or four world title fights a year, mostly WBO and IBF,” Sammartino remarked. “I had a tough bout with pneumonia the past 5-6 months and that made working difficult.”
His CBHOF induction is a fitting ending and tremendous tribute to Sammartino and his career in boxing. “I’m humbled to be inducted into the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame,” Iye anati. “This is a great way to end my career.”
Limited tickets for the CBHOF 13TH pachaka Gala kupatsidwa ulemu chakudya, kunena wogulira pa $90.00, are still available to purchase by calling Kim Baker pa Mohegan Sun(1.860.862.7377) kapena Sherman Kaini pa Manchester Journal wofunsayo (1.800.237.3606 X321). Zitseko pa 5:30 p.m. AND, cocktails from 6:00- p.m. AND (cash bar), followed by a full sit-down dinner.
Intaneti kuti www.ctboxinghof.org pakuti zina zokhudza Connecticut nkhonya Hall Omveka, its 13TH pachaka Gala Inductee chakudya, chochitika zothandizira mipata, kapena kale CBHOF inductees.
ZOKHUDZA CBHOF: Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame idakhazikitsidwa ku 2004 kulemekeza ndi kukondwerera ntchito za kwambiri anthu amene masewera a nkhonya. Zake wofika kupatsidwa ulemu Mwambo & Chakudya unachitikira 2005. Connecticut a wolemera nkhonya mbiri sakanatha asangalala Ngati sikudali kwa anakwaniritsa anthu enshrined mu Hall Omveka. The CBHOF’s new location is in the Sky Casino at Mohegan Sun.
Lomwe si phindu gulu, ndi Connecticut nkhonya Hall Omveka kwambiri anachita kusunga nkhondo mzimu wa Connecticut kunapezeka zosiyanasiyana zothandiza osowa.
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Joe Smith, Jr. & Dr. Robert Polofsky Ring 8’s February Guest Speakers This Thursday night in New York

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NEW YORK (February 21, 2017) – World light heavyweight contender Joe “The Irish Bomber” Smith, Jr. (23-1, 19 Ko) and ringside physician Dr. Robert Polofsky ali izi Thursday usiku (Feb. 23) guest speakers at Ring 8’s monthly meeting, kuyambira pa 7 p.m. AND, at Plattduetsche Park Restaurant, ili pa 1132 Hempstead Turnpike in Franklin Square, New York.
(Joe Smith, Jr. – picture courtesy of Star Boxing)

The 27-year-old Smith (23-1, 19 Ko) is a Union 66 laborer between fights. The Long Island power-puncher from Mastic burst upon the International boxing scene last June, stopping former world title challenger Andrzej Fonfara (28-4) in the opening round for the World Boxing Council (WBC) International light heavyweight title. Last December, Smith retired living legend Bernard Hopkins (55-8-2), kugodomalitsa (8THwozungulira) the seven-time, two-division world champion for the first time in his career.

Smith was the recipient of Ring 8’s “Knockout of the Year Award” last December at the organization’s 30TH pachaka mphete 8 Holide Chochitika ndi Mphotho Mwambo. Currently rated as high as No. 3 ndi World Council Maseŵera a nkhonya (WBC), Smith is knocking at the door for a world title shot in the 175-pound division. He is promoted by New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF) inductee Joe DeGuardia (Star Maseŵera a nkhonya).
Dr. Polofsky is a physician member of the New York State Athletic Commission and USA Boxing
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Merrick, NY junior welterweight Larry Stanton (29-17-2, 17 Ko), who fought professionally between 1969 ndipo 1983, will received his 2016 Mphete 8 Uncrowned Champion Award. He was unable to attend the organization’s original awards festivity last December, ndi 30TH pachaka mphete 8 Holide Chochitika & Mphoto mwambo.
Stanton’s most notable victories were against Bruce Strauss (54-27-2), Tony Petronelli (42-3-1) ndipo Sammy Ayala (11-0). He fought a draw with two-time world title challenger Vilomar Fernandez (22-6-1) and lost a controversial decision to 1976 Olympic golide medalist Howard David, Jr. (6-0).
ZOKHUDZA mphete 8: Mphete 8 anakhala ndi chitatu wochirikiza zimene anali kudziŵika kuti National msirikali wakale Boxers Association – Choncho, Mphete 8 – ndipo lero Mwambi bungwe amakhalabe: Boxers Kuthandiza Boxers.
Mphete 8 kwathunthu anachita kuti ntchito zochepa mwayi anthu nkhonya dera amene amafuna thandizo pa mawu ndalama lendi, zachipatala ndalama, kapena chirichonse zolondola kufunika.
Pitani pa mzere www.Ring8ny.com Kuti mudziwe zambiri za mphete 8, yaikulu kwambiri gulu la mtundu wake mu United States ndi zoposa 350 mamembala. Pachaka umembala amafuna yekha $30.00 ndipo aliyense amafunika ndi Zodzigawira chakudya pa mphete 8 pamwezi misonkhano, kupatulapo July ndi August. Onse yogwira boxers, ankachita masewera ndi akatswiri, ndi panopa nkhonya chiphatso kapena m'buku lakuti kwa kuyamikira mphete 8 pachaka umembala. Alendo a mphete 8 mamembala Masukani ku mtengo wa okha $7.00 pa munthu.
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Karo Murat amavomereza vuto kukumana Artur Beterbiev IBF kuwala katswiri woposa onse udindo eliminator

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MONTREAL (October 9, 2015) -Pambuyo ndi kukana kwa CubaYuniesky Gonzalez (IBF #11), Armenian light heavyweight Karo Murat (IBF #14, 27-2-1, 17 Ko) analumphira pa mpata amakumana Montreal anatengera mwana Artur Beterbiev (IBF #2, 9-0, 9 Ko) kwa IBF kuwala katswiri woposa onse (175 mapaundi) Kupha nkhondo.
Olimbikitsa awiri omenyana ndi kufikira October 22 kusaina zambiri popanda izo kachikwama zothetsera.
Wopambana wa zimenezi podwala, amene akanakhoza nawatsimikizira chichitikeNovember 28 mu Quebec City, adzakhala kuvomerezedwa akunyoza kwa IBF kuwala katswiri woposa onse dziko udindo zokhala ndi Russian SERGEY Kovalev.
Murat ndi kulamulira IBF Mayiko kuwala katswiri woposa onse ngwazi. Iye anapambana womaliza awiri ndewu pambuyo kumenyana zovuta 12 zipolopolo ndi lodziwika bwino American Bernard Hopkins, Oct. 26, 2013 ku Atlantic City, mu kutaya khama. Iye ali pa mbiri yake Umapeza pa Gabriel Campillo ndipo Tommy Karpency.