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Boxing saved the life of Two-Division World Champion “El Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Lap. (Meitheamh 4, 2020) – Like many boxers, dhá-roinn curadh domhanda “El Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera credits boxing for saving his life.

“Absolutely,” Rivera agreed. “After my mom passed away when I was 10 bliain d'aois, I gave up on life and my decision-making reflected that: hanging around with the wrong crowd including gang members, consuming alcohol between the ages of 10 and 15. I was definitely going in the wrong direction.

“I never thought I had a future until I started boxing. It’s hard to say what I’d be doing if I had never boxed, but by the way I was living, I’d probably be in jail or dead by now.”

Born in Philadelphia, Rivera lived in Puerto Rico and Springfield, MA, prior to him moving to Worcester, MA, where he met a man who helped change his life, Carlos Garcia, who was in charge of a special boxing program at the Worcester Boys & Girls Club.

Rivera had started boxing at the age of 14 ½ in a basement with his friend, Felix Lopez.  He had fallen in love with boxing after watchingRoberto Duran upset“Sugar” Ray Leonard in their first fight. The young Puerto Rican-American specifically used his amateur boxing experience to prepare for the professional ranks. Garcia, who is in the National Golden Gloves Hall of Fame, put him in a novice match after only one amateur fight in order to put Rivera on the fast track, because he understood that Rivera dreamed of becoming a world champion as a professional. Rivera finished with a 35-15 taifead amaitéarach, highlighted by a bronze medal performance at the PAL Nationals.

“I never had big amateur aspirations but, ar ndóigh, I wanted to win every fight I competed in,” Rivera said. “Once I didn’t qualify for the Olympic Trials, my plan was to turn pro. I didn’t know how much the amateurs would groom me to be a successful professional boxer. I’m glad I listened to my coaches, otherwise I would have turned pro earlier, because I would get frustrated with the politics of the amateurs. I hated losing, but I hated losing even more when I knew that I should have won. After three years together (with Garcia) in the amateurs and gaining a great wealth of experience traveling all over New England, the country and even fighting in Canada, I saw all types of styles and talented boxers that helped me as a pro. Carlos is like a father figure to me and during all of our training and travels, he was always in my head, building me up to become a good boxer, but also to help me become a better man.”

Ar Samhain 7, 1992, Rivera made his pro debut, leagan amachFrancisco Mercedes in the second round. He went on to win his first 23 pro bouts, including the Massachusetts State welterweight title in 1995. His first pro loss was to veteran Philadelphia fighterWillie Wise (20-3-4), who won a controversial 10-round split decision at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut. Rivera had proven that he was more than a prospect in his first loss, losing a close decision (98-95, 94-97, 94-96) to an opponent that upset Mexican iconJulio Cesar Chavez (102-3-2) only three years later.

Showing the same resiliency that stayed with Rivera his entire career, two fights later Rivera stoppedGilberto Flores in two rounds to capture the International Boxing Organization (IBO) world welterweight championship. Rivera extended his new win streak to seven, before losing back to back fights. Four fights later, cé, Rivera registered his first statement victory in 2001, leagan amachFrankie Randall (55-10-1) sa 10ú round to retain his North American Boxing Association (Chomh maith leis sin) crown in his first defense.

Now promoted by legendary Don King, Rivera traveled across the Atlantic Ocean in September 2003 to Germany, where few Americans were able to win. Rivera proved early that he meant business, dropping previously undefeatedMichel Trabant in the second round en route to winning a 12-round majority decision for the vacant World Boxing Association (WBA).  His reign, áfach, didn’t last long. In his first defense, Rivera lost a 12-round split decision at home in Worcester to challengerLuis Collazo (24-1)

Rivera moved up one weight class for his next fight, showing the resiliency that was a staple during his career for his next fight, also at home, against WBA junior middleweight World championAlexandro Garcia (25-1).

In his next fight and first defense of his third world title, Rivera was stopped for the first time in his pro career, by new champTravis Simms (24-0), and then he was knocked out byDaniel Santos (24-0) in round eight of their WBA junior middleweight title eliminator.

Rivera retired in 2008 only to make a comeback in 2001, after which he retired again until returning for two fights in Worcester to complete his pro career with 50 troideanna, the last coming at the age of 46.

“Jose’s USA Boxing experiences shaped him into the man of character he is today, laistigh agus amach as an fáinne,"A dúirtchris tofflemire, USA Boxing Alumni Director. “He took the road less traveled for a world champion, and in doing so he showcased his toughness and perseverance that made him a great example for today’s USA Boxers.”

USA Cumann Dornálaíochta Alumni

Cruthaithe le curadh ar feadh an tsaoil, caidrimh chomhthairbheacha idir Stáit Aontaithe Mheiriceá Dornálaíochta agus a chuid alumni, –dhornálaithe, oifigigh, cóistí agus lucht leanúna dornálaíochta — An Cumann Alumni nascann glúnta de Seaimpíní, spreagadh agus a thabhairt ar ais go dtí Seaimpíní dornálaíochta USA Dornálaíochta sa todhchaí, isteach agus amach as an fáinne.

Is é an Stáit Aontaithe Mheiriceá Dornálaíochta Cumann Alumni oscailte do aon duine a bhfuil grá don dornálaíochta agus ba mhaith leat a bheith nasctha leis an dornálaíochta amaitéarach. Baill a dheonaítear rochtain ar réimse leathan imeachtaí speisialta arna óstáil ag Cumann Alumni, lena n-áirítear a bliantúil USA Dornálaíochta Cumann Alumni Halla na Laochra fáiltiú.

A bheith ar an Chumainn Alumni, ach clárú agalumni@usaboxing.org ar feadh $40.00 in aghaidh na táille ballraíochta na bliana. Beidh baill nua a fháil T-léine, keychain agus r-sparán.

Rivera was a true working world champion. Few world champions also had full-time jobs during their title reigns. Rivera used vacation time, as well as personal and sick days, when he went to training camp for some of his major fights.

“I always had a good work ethic growing up,” he explained. “When I moved to Worcester at 16 bliain d'aois, I lived by myself: school, work, and then to the Boys & Girls Club to train. I kept the same work ethic I had at 19 when I turned pro. I became a father at 20, so providing for my family was essential. Although it was hard, I knew boxing wasn’t going to last forever, and I was lucky enough to find a good job working for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Trial Courts. It made for long days when I was training, especially when I was fighting for or defending my world championships. In the end, cé, keeping my job was the best decision I could have made for me and my family.”

Rivera. who was an Associate Court Officer for years and promoted last year to Assistant Chief Court Officer, is still involved in boxing. He and his oldest son, A.J. Rivera, own and operate a boxing promotional company, Rivera Promotions Entertainment, to give young fighters in his area opportunities to fight more often and at home. Jose occasionally drops by the Boys & Girls Club to visit his former coaches, Garcia andRocky Gonzalez, to support their young talent. He also goes to his friendKendrick Ball’s gym, Camp Be Right, to give young fighters there a few tips and to keep in shape (not for another comeback).

Jose Antonio Rivera will be best known for his toughness and determination, which led him into a different life, including three world championships and a wonderful life he never would have enjoyed.

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EOLAS FAOI USA Dornálaíocht:  Beidh an misean na Stáit Aontaithe Mheiriceá Dornálaíochta a chur ar chumas lúthchleasaithe agus cóistí Stát Aontaithe dóibh thairis bhaint feabhais iomaíoch leanúnach, carachtar a fhorbairt, tacú le spórt na dornálaíochta, agus a chur chun cinn agus ag fás Oilimpeacha stíl dornálaíochta sna Stáit Aontaithe. Is é an fhreagracht na Stáit Aontaithe Mheiriceá Dornálaíochta, ní hamháin ar aird óir Oilimpeach, ach freisin a mhaoirsiú agus rialú gach gné de dornálaíocht amaitéarach sna Stáit Aontaithe.

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1988 óir Oilimpeach bhuaigh bonn "Merciless" Ray Mercer Breathnaíonn siar ar a thaithí Oilimpeacha

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Lap. (Feabhra 11, 2020) - Tríocha dhá bhliain tar éis a gabhadh sé bonn óir Oilimpeach, "Merciless" Ray Mercer fondly cuimhin a thaithí Oilimpeacha mar a bhí sé an mhí seo caite. Mercer, a bhfuil an curadh trom ach Mheiriceá a t-amach go léir a opponents Oilimpeacha, chuaigh ar aghaidh le bheith curadh domhanda trom-mheáchain mar gairmiúil le haghaidh ár "trom-mheáchain dúbailte."

Do Mercer, thosaigh sé ar fad sa Ghearmáin, i gcás ina U.S. Cuireadh Arm Aonad bunaithe. Ar fáil deis a sheachaint cleachtadh réimse 30-lá, Ghlac Mercer tairiscint chun fónamh mar chomhpháirtí sparring don phost curadh dornálaíochta trom-mheáchain. In ainneoin riamh ag chur ar péire de lámhainní roimh, Bhí Mercer foghlaimeoir tapaidh a bhí go nádúrtha láidir, agus d'fhorbair sé go tapa isteach sa 1985 U.S. Airm agus Idirsheirbhíse curadh trom.

An Clár Domhanda Athlete Rang (WCAP), ina mbeadh an deis chun oiliúint lánaimseartha do na Cluichí Oilimpeacha lúthchleasaithe cháilithe, Ní raibh staid airgeadais ann ar ais ansin, ná rialacha an Oilimpeacha qualifier an lá atá inniu ann. Mercer defeated sa todhchaí domhain curadh tromTommy Morrison sa bhabhta oscailte an 1988 Trialacha Oilimpeacha agus sa todhchaí domhanda titlist trom eile, Michael Bentt (5-0) sa chluiche ceannais chraobh. ag an 1988 USA Oilimpeacha Box-dícheangail ag famed Caesars Pala

Cén fáth i Las Vegas, Mercer Bhuaigh cinneadh scoilt (3-2) faoi ​​Bentt, ach bhí Mercer cáilithe cheana féin dul i ngleic sna Cluichí Oilimpeacha trína bheith á gcur ar an U.S. curadh Fórsaí Armtha.

"Nuair a bhí mé in Arm, Bhí mé a bhuachan sa tseirbhís, rudaí a choimeád ar bun, agus téigh go dtí an chéad chéim eile,"Mercer cuimhne. "Bhí mé a buille ar roinnt trodaithe maith ar mo bhealach go dtí na Cluichí Oilimpeacha, agus bhí mé i gcruth is fearr de mo shaol. Bhí níos mó smachta sna amateurs ná na céimeanna gairmiúla. An bhliain dheireanach roimh na Cluichí Oilimpeacha, D'fhág mé mo aonad bhaile, thaistil go leor dul i ngleic, agus d'fhan i dteach mo oiliúnóra ionad ina gcónaí i nDún.

rinne Mercer staire ag an 1988 Cluichí Oilimpeacha i Seoul, An Chóiré Theas, nuair a tháinig sé agus mura bhfanann an curadh trom-mheáchain ach Oilimpeacha ó na Stáit Aontaithe a knockout na ceithre a opponents:  Rudolf Gavenciak (TSeicslóvaic - RSC3), Luigi Gaudiano(Italy - KO1), Arnond Vasnderlyde (Ísiltír - RSC2) agusDea Hyun-Man (Cóiré Theas - KO1).

"Bhí a fhios agam go raibh mé a knockout an Cóiré Theas sa chluiche ceannais,"Mercer admhaigh. "Bhí mé díreach a dhéanamh cad a d'fhéadfadh liom a bheith ar an bhuaigh bonn óir Oilimpeach. Ní dóigh liom go úsáid mé jab.

"Winning an bonn óir Oilimpeach thoradh roinnt athruithe móra-am dom. Bhí mé le rá, ainm tí, agus lig sé dom a airgead a dhéanamh mar gairmiúil. An rud is fearr a tharla riamh dom go raibh a bhuaigh an bonn óir Oilimpeach, fiú níos mó ná mar a bhuaigh an teideal domhan mar pro. Ní dhéanfaidh aon ní i gcomparáid le bheith ina ór bhuaigh bonn Oilimpeach. i gcrích mé mo bhrionglóid. Ní raibh mé dreamed de pro ag dul, go dtí tar éis a bhuaigh mé an bonn óir.

"Bhí sé iontach tábhachtach a bhuachan go bonn óir. throid mé le mo chroí; ní raibh airgead i gceist, cheiliúradh chomh dian sin an oíche sin (tar éis a bhuaigh an bonn óir) gur chaill mé mo bonn ar feadh cúpla uair an chloig. Tháinig mo bhrionglóid fíor, Bhí mo lámh a chroitheadh, agus chaill mé mo bonn. Cad oíche!"

Cuireann Mercer daoine den 2020 USA Dornálaíochta Oilimpeacha Cáilíocht Foireann amháin beagán de comhairle, "Troid Coinnigh, leanúint do bhrionglóid agus a ghlacadh go céim dheireanach. "

Mercer, a rugadh i Jacksonville, Florida, rinne sé ar an bhfoireann pro i bhfad-réamh-mheasta i 1989, stopadhJesse McGhee sa tríú babhta de a n-troid i Atlantic City. "Merciless" bhuaigh sé a chéad 18 troideanna pro, lena n-áirítear knockout naoú babhtaFrancisco Damiani, ina dhiaidh sin ag cosaint rathúil in aghaidh Morrison, Stopadh cé sa chúigiú babhta.

Le linn a shaol pro 19-bliain, Mercer a thiomsaigh 36-7-1 (26 Kos) taifead, defeating ceithre Seaimpíní domhan i Damiani, Morrison, Tim Witherspoon agusOssie Ocasio.  Cúig cinn de chuid caillteanais gairme ocht a bhí a Seaimpíní domhan: Lennox Lewis, Wladimir Klitschko,Larry Holmes, Evander Holyfield agusBriggs Sionainne. 

"Léiríonn Ray gach rud a fhágann USA Dornálaíochta bródúil,"A dúirtchris tofflemire, USA Dornálaíochta Alumni Stiúrthóir Chomhlachas. "Mar veteran Arm, Bhuaigh bonn óir Oilimpeach, agus curadh trom ar fud an domhain, léirigh sé barr feabhais agus gairmiúlacht a léiríonn an chuid is fearr de cad tá Stáit Aontaithe Mheiriceá Dornálaíochta do thairiscint. "

USA Cumann Dornálaíochta Alumni

Cruthaithe le curadh ar feadh an tsaoil, caidrimh chomhthairbheacha idir Stáit Aontaithe Mheiriceá Dornálaíochta agus a chuid alumni, –dhornálaithe, oifigigh, cóistí agus lucht leanúna dornálaíochta — An Cumann Alumni nascann glúnta de Seaimpíní, spreagadh agus a thabhairt ar ais go dtí Seaimpíní dornálaíochta USA Dornálaíochta sa todhchaí, isteach agus amach as an fáinne.

Is é an Stáit Aontaithe Mheiriceá Dornálaíochta Cumann Alumni oscailte do aon duine a bhfuil grá don dornálaíochta agus ba mhaith leat a bheith nasctha leis an dornálaíochta amaitéarach. Baill a dheonaítear rochtain ar réimse leathan imeachtaí speisialta arna óstáil ag Cumann Alumni, lena n-áirítear a bliantúil USA Dornálaíochta Cumann Alumni Halla na Laochra fáiltiú.

A bheith ar an Chumainn Alumni, ach clárú agalumni@usaboxing.org ar feadh $40.00 in aghaidh na táille ballraíochta na bliana. Beidh baill nua a fháil T-léine, keychain agus r-sparán.

gan íoc gairme amaitéarach dornálaíochta Mercer san áireamh chomh maith ar chluiche-suas clasaiceach i gcoinne Chúba mór agus trí-am bhuaigh bonn óir Oilimpeach, Felix Savon, ag Stáit Aontaithe Mheiriceá vs. Cúba cluiche dé, ina bhfuil Mercer tuislithe faoi dhó Savon, a mhair gan fulaingt damáiste breise ach mar rinne an réiteoir Chúba idirghabháil questionable a thug a chuid ama countryman eile a ghnóthú agus a conspóideach 2-1 bua.

"Agus thug sé dom seasamh ocht-count ar aon chúis,"A dúirt Mercer. "Buille liom go Guy agus a fhios aige é. Táimid fós i dteagmháil cé nach bhfuil sé ag labhairt Béarla. Tá sé ina chara aistriú agus táimid i dteagmháil ar Facebook. Is maith linn a chéile. "

Sa lá atá inniu, Mercer Tá bhunú ann carthanas sa bhaile i Carolina Thuaidh, lena n-áireofar clinicí dornálaíochta saor in aisce, ach, níos tábhachtaí fós, a thabhairt ar ais go dtí na youths pobail agus teach, go háirithe iad siúd a ndéantar bulaíocht orthu, na scileanna beidh siad is gá chun dul amach ar an saol fíor.

Ray Mercer slánaithe aige nó an buaic dhá uair sa dornálaíocht mar bhuaigh bonn óir Oilimpeach agus churadh throm mar gairmiúil. Níl sé ró-shabby do dhuine atá riamh ag iarraidh i ndáiríre a bosca.

"Dornálaíochta shábháil mo shaol,"A dúirt Mercer. "Ní féidir liom a shamhlú mo shaol gan dornálaíocht, Ní bheadh ​​sé cinnte an gcéanna.

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EOLAS FAOI USA Dornálaíocht:  Beidh an misean na Stáit Aontaithe Mheiriceá Dornálaíochta a chur ar chumas lúthchleasaithe agus cóistí Stát Aontaithe dóibh thairis bhaint feabhais iomaíoch leanúnach, carachtar a fhorbairt, tacú le spórt na dornálaíochta, agus a chur chun cinn agus ag fás Oilimpeacha stíl dornálaíochta sna Stáit Aontaithe. Is é an fhreagracht na Stáit Aontaithe Mheiriceá Dornálaíochta, ní hamháin ar aird óir Oilimpeach, ach freisin a mhaoirsiú agus rialú gach gné de dornálaíocht amaitéarach sna Stáit Aontaithe.

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Jamel “Semper Fi” Herring Patriot, Cluichí Oilimpeacha & now World Champ

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USA Boxing Alumni: (L) Jamel Herring and his stablemate, Terence “Bud” Crawford
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Lap. (Meitheamh 13, 2019) – Newly crowned World Boxing Organization (WBO) super featherweight champion Jamel “Semper Fi” Scadán has been a fighter practically all his life as a U.S. Marine and elite boxer.

The 33-year-old Herring (20-2, 10 Kos), fighting out of Cincinnati, has come full circle since he started boxing at the age of 15. “I started because I was doing poorly in school, cut from the basketball team,” he explained on why he chose the Sweet Science. “I didn’t want to be in the streets. It was not my character, so I had to find something else to do. A friend introduced me to boxing and I stuck with it. I eventually got my grades back up and made high honor roll.”


Herring also developed into an Olympic boxer, mostly while he was serving nine years in the U.S. Marines, and even when he was deployed twice in Iraq. He compiled an 81-15 taifead amaitéarach, including top honors at the 2011 & 2012 Armed Forces Championships, 2011 U.S. Olympic Trials and 2012 US Nationals gold medalist, along with a silver medal at the 2010 World Military Games. He was the first active duty U.S. Marine to qualify for the US Boxing Team since 1992, as well as the first U.S. Marine to compete in the 2012 Cluichí Oilimpeacha.

“I boxed a little during my second deployment during free time,” he noted. “I came back from my second deployment toward the end of 2007 and began boxing for the Marine Corps in 2008. Most of my amateur career came under the Marine Corps. I learned a lot traveling with the Marine Corps. I got to see more styles and competed in national tournaments as a Marine. They also had the funding to send me.”

The highlight of his amateur career was representing his country at the 2012 Olympics in London as captain of Team USA. Although he lost (19-9) in the opening round to two-time Kazakh boxer Daniyar Yeleussinov, who won gold at the 2013 World Championships and later at the 2016 Cluichí Oilimpeacha, the opening Olympic ceremonies was the most memorable moment of his entire amateur boxing career for a special reason.

“That was the anniversary of my daughter’s passing,” Herring said. “It let me know that no matter what, you can still accomplish anything, even through ups and downs.”

Other members of the 2012 USA Olympic Team Herring captained included present day world champions in the pro ranks such as Errol Spence, Jr., Claressa Shields agus Marcus Browne, iar domhain curadh Rau’Shee Warren, and world title challengers Terrell Gausha, Michael Hunter agus Dominic BREAZEALE.


Herring remains close to USA Boxing, ag rá: “USA Boxing helped me because of the relationships I created, many of which still remain today. I met other fighters from around the world that I kept good relationships with. It also helped me become more of the people-person I am today. Being team captain taught me patience, because I had to deal with a lot of personalities, I still use those traits today. And I’m still close to my Olympic teammates today.”


USA Cumann Dornálaíochta Alumni

Created to champion a lifelong, caidrimh chomhthairbheacha idir Stáit Aontaithe Mheiriceá Dornálaíochta agus a chuid alumni, –dhornálaithe, oifigigh, cóistí agus lucht leanúna dornálaíochta — An Cumann Alumni nascann glúnta de Seaimpíní, spreagadh agus a thabhairt ar ais go dtí Seaimpíní dornálaíochta USA Dornálaíochta sa todhchaí, isteach agus amach as an fáinne.

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 hosted by the Alumni Association, lena n-áirítear a bliantúil USA Dornálaíochta Cumann Alumni Halla na Laochra fáiltiú.

A bheith ar an Chumainn Alumni, ach clárú ag alumni@usaboxing.org ar feadh $40.00 per year membership fee. New members will receive a T-shirt, keychain agus r-sparán.



“Jamel is the perfect example of resiliency and persistence,” mentioned chris tofflemire, USA Boxing Alumni Association Director. “His hard work, íobairt, and inability to quit no matter what obstacles he encounters will continue to inspire the next generation of champions for many years. The USA Boxing Alumni Association wants to thank him for all that he has given to others, both in and out of the ring.”

Nothing has ever come easy for Jamel Herring, especially his remarkable turnaround after the tragic loss of his infant daughter, Ariyanah, which happened three years to the day prior to the opening ceremonies of the Olympics.

“My road wasn’t easy,” Herring added, “I had my ups and downs. I’m an Olympian, but nothing was ever handed to me. I had to fight for everything I’ve gotten. Is é seo mo am!”

It certainly is, particularly after he defeated defending WBO super featherweight champion Masayuki Ito, seo Bealtaine seo caite 25, a bheith ar son domhan. Proof that good things do indeed happen to good people.


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USA Boxing Alumni Association announces Hall of Fame Class of 2018

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Roy Jones, Jr, Andre Ward, Claressa Shields,
Emanuel Steward & Tom Cleary
Nollaig. 7 reception in Salt Lake City, Utah

 

COLORADO SPRINGS, Lap. (Lúnasa 6, 2018) – The USA Boxing Alumni Association has announced its second class to be inducted into its Hall of Fame, Nollaig 7, at the Radisson Hotel (215 S. Temple St.) in Salk Lake City, Utah.

 

 

 

The reception is being held in conjunction with the 2018 USA Boxing Elite and Youth National Championships and Junior and Prep Open, Nollaig. 2-8, also held in Salt Lake City.

 

 

 

The Class of 2018 includes U.S. Olympic Team medalists and world (gairmiúla) champions Roy Jones, Jr., Andre Ward agus Claressa Shields, as well as former USA Boxing National Director of Coaching Emanuel Steward and veteran USA Boxing official Tom Cleary. The latter two will be posthumously inducted.

 

 

 

This year’s inductees were selected amongst a group of 17 nominees by the hundreds of registered USA Boxing Alumni Association members during the months of June and July.

 

 

 

“USA Boxing Alumni Association is extremely excited to honor this year’s Hall of Fame class, as each inductee represents everything good that amateur boxing has to offer,” Dúirt chris tofflemire, USA Boxing Alumni Association Executive Director. “Last year’s class contributed to a fantastic inaugural Hall of Fame reception and we’re looking forward to recognizing this year’s class with an even better event.”

 

 

 

Created to champion a lifelong, mutually beneficial relations between USA Boxing and its alumni, –dhornálaithe, oifigigh, cóistí agus lucht leanúna dornálaíochta — An Cumann Alumni nascann glúnta de Seaimpíní, spreagadh agus a thabhairt ar ais go dtí Seaimpíní dornálaíochta USA Dornálaíochta sa todhchaí, isteach agus amach as an fáinne.

 

 

 

The charter class inducted last year included Muhammad Ali agus Evander Holyfield, in addition to veteran coaches Roosevelt Sanders agus Tom Coulter.

 

 

 

“Each inductee has given so much to Olympic-style amateur boxing and the alumni community wants to thank them, for doing so,” Cugliari added. “We look forward to seeing USA Boxing Alumni members come out in droves to support this year’s Hall of Fame class in December.”

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

A bheith ar an Chumainn Alumni, ach clárú ag alumni@usaboxing.org ar feadh $40.00 per year membership fee. New members will receive a T-shirt, keychain agus r-sparán.

 

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USA Boxing declares June “Alumni Association Membership Drive Month”

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Miguel Cotto Gerry Cooney
Jesse Vargas
Kevin McBride Reggie Johnson
Jones Sóisearach
Michael Spinks Antonio Tarver
James Toney

COLORADO SPRINGS, Lap. (Meitheamh 11, 2018) – USA Boxing’s “Alumni Association Membership Drive Month” got off to a knockout start this past weekend in Canastota, Nua-Eabhrac, at the annual International Boxing Hall of Fame Class induction ceremonies, as nine high-profile boxers, featuring an incredible accumulate pro record of 365-51-7 (239 Kos) agus 24 major world titles, joined the growing USABAA ranks as proud, new members.

 

chris tofflemire agus John Scully represented USA Boxing Alumni Association, manning tables at the IBHOF golf tournament and Memorabilia Show, to increase USABAA awareness and recruit new members.

 

 

 

“The spirit of amateur boxing was alive and well throughout the International Boxing Hall of Fame weekend,” explained Cugliari, USA Boxing Alumni Association Executive Director. “Information about the new USA Boxing Alumni Association was well received by the weekend’s guests, and esteemed alumni such as Jesse Vargas and Reggie Johnson mentioned that they are excited to become more involved. The Alumni Association thanks the support provided by many this weekend, particularly Micky Ward and Antonio Tarver, who continue to spread our mission.”

 

 

 

“The fact is that the vast majority of professional boxers who attend the Hall of Fame weekend at Canastota each year were at one time amateur boxers and knew each other well before they ever even turned professional,” added invaluable USABAA advisor Scully, who recruits boxers for group-sponsored events like this. “At some point in the conversations between boxers across the grounds, the topics frequently will eventually turn to their amateur days together.”

 

 

 

“The amateurs, go dtí mé, was about fighting for respect,” dhá-roinn curadh domhanda Jones Sóisearach (50-6, 28 Kos); faoi ​​deara. “To go to different places and make it very far (mar amaitéarach), you have to learn how to conduct yourself and transact with others.”

 

 

 

Other new USABAA members are six-time, dhá roinn curadh domhanda Miguel Cotto(41-6, 33 Kos); four-time, dhá roinn curadh domhanda, chomh maith le 1976 Olympic gold medalist and Hall of Famer, Michael Spinks (31-1, 21 Kos); Irish heavyweight who retired Mike Tyson, Kevin McBride (35-10-1, 29 Kos); two-time, dhá roinn curadh domhandaJesse Vargas (28-2-1, 10 Kos); five time world champion and 1996 Olympic bronze medalist Antonio TARVER (31-6-1, 22 Kos); two-time, dhá roinn curadh domhanda Reggie Johnson (44-7-1, 25 Kos), three-time, trí roinn curadh domhan James Toney (77-10-3, 47 Kos); and world heavyweight contender Gerry Cooney (38-3, 24 Kos).

 

USA Cumann Dornálaíochta Alumni

 

 

 

Created to champion a lifelong, mutually beneficial relations between USA Boxing and its alumni, –dhornálaithe, oifigigh, cóistí agus lucht leanúna dornálaíochta — An Cumann Alumni nascann glúnta de Seaimpíní, spreagadh agus a thabhairt ar ais go dtí Seaimpíní dornálaíochta USA Dornálaíochta sa todhchaí, isteach agus amach as an fáinne.

 

 

 

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 hosted by the Alumni Association, lena n-áirítear a bliantúil USA Dornálaíochta Cumann Alumni Halla na Laochra fáiltiú.

 

 

 

A bheith ar an Chumainn Alumni, simply register at alumni@usaboxing,.org for a $40.00 per year membership fee. New members will receive a T-shirt, keychain agus r-sparán.

 

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“I think this is great,” Jones talked about the formation of the USA Boxing Alumni Association. “Fighters who turned pro were great amateurs, but there are also a lot of amateurs who didn’t turn pro. Everybody doesn’t become champion, but they tried and gave their best, and that’s why this organization is good because all boxers are appreciated.”

 

 

 

“Although Hall of Fame weekend tends to focus on the professional careers of many fighters,” Cugliari concluded, “it was hard not to notice the effect that amateur boxing has had on the lives of many of these great champions. The USA Boxing Alumni Association wants to thank Ed Brophy for his generosity and support for boxing, and we look forward to a long partnership with the International Boxing Hall of Fame.”

 

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