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

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Krug. (Lipanj 4, 2020) – Like many boxers, Svjetski prvak dva podjela “El Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera credits boxing for saving his life.

“Absolutely,” Rivera agreed. “After my mom passed away when I was 10 godina star, 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 & djevojke Klub.

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 amaterski rekord, highlighted by a bronze medal performance at the PAL Nationals.

“I never had big amateur aspirations but, naravno, 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.”

Studenog 7, 1992, Rivera made his pro debut, premlaćivanjaFrancisco Mercedes in the second round. He went on to win his first 23 pro botovi, 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, iako, Rivera registered his first statement victory in 2001, premlaćivanjaFrankie Randall (55-10-1) u 10th round to retain his North American Boxing Association (Također) 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, međutim, 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 borbe, the last coming at the age of 46.

“Jose’s USA Boxing experiences shaped him into the man of character he is today, unutar i izvan ringa,", Rekao jeChris 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.”

SAD Boks Alumni Association

Stvoren za prvaka cjeloživotnog, obostrano korisnih odnosa između SAD-boksu i njegovih bivših, –boksači, dužnosnici, treneri i boks navijača — Alumni udruga spaja generacije prvaka, nadahnjuje i daje natrag u SAD-u boks budućim boks prvaka, i iz prstena.

SAD Boks Alumni Udruga je otvorena za svakoga tko ima ljubav prema boksu, a željeli da ostanu povezani s amaterskom boksu. Članovi imaju pristup za široku paletu posebnih događaja čiji je domaćin bio Alumni Association, uključujući njegova godišnja SAD Boks Alumni udruga Hall of Fame recepciji.

Da biste se pridružili Alumni Association, jednostavno registrirati naalumni@usaboxing.org za $40.00 po članarine godine. Novi članovi će dobiti majicu, privjesak i e-novčanik.

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 godina star, 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, iako, 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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O SAD Boks:  Misija SAD-boksu moraju biti omogućiti sportašima i trenerima SAD-a za postizanje održive konkurentske izvrsnosti, razviti karakter, podržavaju sport boks, te promicati i razvijati olimpijski stil boksa u Sjedinjenim Državama. Odgovornost SAD boksu nije samo proizvoditi olimpijsko zlato, ali i nadgledati i upravljati svaki aspekt amaterskog boksa u Sjedinjenim Državama.

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1988 Olimpijske zlatne medalje „Nemilosrdni” Ray Mercer gleda na svoje iskustvo olimpijskom

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Krug. (Veljača 11, 2020) - Trideset i dvije godine nakon što je uhvatio zlatnu olimpijsku medalju, „Nemilosrdni” Ray Mercer nježno pamti njegov olimpijski iskustvo kao da je prošlog mjeseca. Mercer, koji je jedini američki prvak u teškoj kategoriji nokautirati sve svoje olimpijske protivnika, je postao svjetski prvak u teškoj kategoriji kao stručnjaka za naš „teške kategorije dvostruko.”

za Mercer, Sve je počelo u Njemačkoj, gdje mu je sjedište u SAD. jedinica vojske temelji se. Ponudio priliku da se izbjegne 30-dnevno polje vježbe u, Mercer prihvatio ponudu da služi kao sparing partner za svakog posta na teškoj boksački prvak. Unatoč nikada nije stavio na par rukavica prije, Mercer je brzo uči, koji je, naravno, jako, i on se brzo razvio u 1985 U.S. Vojska i Inter-servis prvak u teškoj kategoriji.

Svjetski program klase sportaš (WCAP), u kojoj kvalificirani sportaši imaju priliku trenirati fulltime za Olimpijadu, nije postojala tada, niti Olimpijskim kvalifikacijama za pravila danas. Mercer poražen budući svjetski prvak u teškoj kategorijiTommy Morrison u uvodnom krugu 1988 Olimpijske Suđenja i drugi svijet budućnosti u teškoj kategoriji titula, Michael Bentt (5-0) u finalu prvenstva. na 1988 SAD Olimpijske Box-off na glasoviti Caesars Pala

Zašto u Las Vegasu, Mercer je osvojio split odluku (3-2) o Bentt, ali Mercer je već osposobljen za borbu na Olimpijskim igrama po tome što je sjedište u SAD. prvak oružanih snaga.

„Kad sam bio u vojsci, Morao sam pobijediti u službi, održavanje stvari, i idite na sljedeći korak,”Mercer sjetio. „Morao sam pobijediti neke dobre borce na putu za Olimpijske igre, a ja sam bio u najboljoj formi moga života. Bilo je više disciplina u amatera nego profesionalnim redovima. Konačni godinu dana prije Olimpijskih igara, Napustio sam dom jedinicu, putovao mnogo u borbi protiv, i ostao u moj trener kući umjesto da žive u barakama.

Mercer je napravio povijest u 1988 Olimpijske igre u Seulu, Južna Koreja, kada je postao i ostao jedini olimpijski prvak u teškoj kategoriji između SAD-a u knockout sve četiri svoje protivnike:  Rudolf Gavenciak (Čehoslovačka - RSC3), Luigi Gaudiano(Italija - KO1), Arnond Vasnderlyde (Nizozemska - RSC2) aDobro Hyun-Man (Južnokorejska - KO1).

„Znao sam da moram knockout južnokorejskog u finalu,”Mercer priznao. „Samo sam htio učiniti ono što sam mogao biti olimpijski zlatne medalje. Ne mislim da sam koristio ubod.

„Osvajanje olimpijskog zlata rezultiralo nekim velikim vremenskim promjenama za mene. Sam postala slavna, udomaćen, i to mi je dopušteno da se novac kao profesionalni. Najbolja stvar koja se ikada dogodilo da mi je osvajanje olimpijskog zlata, čak i više nego što je osvojila naslov svjetskog prvaka kao profesionalac. Ništa u usporedbi s postaje olimpijski zlatne medalje. ostvario sam svoj san. Nikada nisam sanjao da ide pro, Tek nakon što sam osvojio zlatnu medalju.

„Bilo je jako važno pobijediti tu zlatnu medalju. Sam se borio s mojim srcem; nema novca bio je uključen, slavi tako jako da noć (nakon osvajanja zlatne medalje) da sam izgubio medalju za nekoliko sati. Moj san je došao istiniti, ruke su mi se tresle, i sam izgubio medalju. Kakva noć!"

Mercer ponude članovi 2020 SAD Boks olimpijski kvalifikacijski tim jedan malo savjeta, "Nastavi se boriti, slijediti svoj san i uzeti taj zadnji korak.”

Mercer, koji je rođen u Jacksonvilleu, Florida, napravio njegov mnogo očekivani pro debi u 1989, zaustavljanjeJesse McGhee u trećem krugu svoje borbe u Atlantic City. „Nemilosrdni” osvojio svoj prvi 18 pro borbe, uključujući devetom cijele nokaut odFrancisco Damiani, nakon uspješne obrane od Morrison, koji je zaustavljen u petom krugu.

Tijekom svoje 19-godišnje karijere pro, Mercer Dimitrijević 36-7-1 (26 Kos) rekord, pobjede četiri svjetske prvake u Damiani, Morrison, Tim Witherspoon aOssie Ocasio.  Pet njegovih osam gubitaka karijeri bili svjetski prvaci: Lennox Lewis, Wladimir Klitschko,Larry Holmes, Evander Holyfield aShannon Briggs. 

„Ray predstavlja sve ono što čini SAD boks ponosni,", Rekao jeChris tofflemire, SAD Boks Alumni direktor Udruge. „Kao veteran vojske, Zlatne olimpijske medalje, i prvak u teškoj kategoriji na svijetu, On je pokazao izvrsnost i profesionalnost koja odražava najbolje od onoga što SAD boks ima za ponuditi.”

SAD Boks Alumni Association

Stvoren za prvaka cjeloživotnog, obostrano korisnih odnosa između SAD-boksu i njegovih bivših, –boksači, dužnosnici, treneri i boks navijača — Alumni udruga spaja generacije prvaka, nadahnjuje i daje natrag u SAD-u boks budućim boks prvaka, i iz prstena.

SAD Boks Alumni Udruga je otvorena za svakoga tko ima ljubav prema boksu, a željeli da ostanu povezani s amaterskom boksu. Članovi imaju pristup za široku paletu posebnih događaja čiji je domaćin bio Alumni Association, uključujući njegova godišnja SAD Boks Alumni udruga Hall of Fame recepciji.

Da biste se pridružili Alumni Association, jednostavno registrirati naalumni@usaboxing.org za $40.00 po članarine godine. Novi članovi će dobiti majicu, privjesak i e-novčanik.

Mercer je izvanredan amaterski boks karijera uključivala je i klasični match-up protiv kubanskog veliki i tri olimpijska zlata medalja, Félix Savón, u SAD-u vs. Kuba dual utakmica, u kojoj dva Mercer raspoređen Savon, koji je preživio bez patnje dodatnu štetu samo zato što je kubanski sudac napravio upitnu intervencije koji je dao svoga brata vrijeme zemljak da se oporavi i kontroverzna 2-1 pobjeda.

„I on mi je dao trajni osam count bez razloga,”Dodao je Mercer. „Ja pobijediti tog tipa i on to zna. Još uvijek smo u kontaktu iako on ne govori engleski. On je prijatelj prevesti, a mi smo u kontaktu na Facebooku. Volimo jedni druge.”

Danas, Mercer je osnovala dobrotvornu kod kuće u Sjevernoj Karolini, koji će uključivati ​​besplatne boks klinike, ali, što je još važnije, vratiti mladima u zajednici i naučiti, posebno onih koji su maltretirali, vještine oni će morati izaći u stvarni svijet.

Ray Mercer je dosegla vrhunac dva puta u boks kao olimpijske zlatne medalje i svjetski prvak u teškoj kategoriji, kao profesionalni. Nije loše za nekoga tko nikad nije htjela kutiji.

„Boks mi je spasio život,”Zaključio je Mercer. „Ne mogu zamisliti svoj život bez boksa, to sigurno ne bi bio isti.

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

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USA Boxing Alumni: (L) Jamel Herring and his stablemate, Terence “Pupoljak” Crawford
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Krug. (Lipanj 13, 2019) – Newly crowned World Boxing Organization (WBO) super featherweight champion Jamel “Semper Fi” Haringa 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 amaterski rekord, 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 Olimpijske igre.

“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 Olimpijske igre, 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 a Marcus Browne, Bivši svjetski prvak Rau’Shee Warren, and world title challengers Terrell Gausha, Michael Hunter a Dominic Breazeale.


Herring remains close to USA Boxing, kazivanje: “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.”


SAD Boks Alumni Association

Stvoren za prvaka cjeloživotno, obostrano korisnih odnosa između SAD-boksu i njegovih bivših, –boksači, dužnosnici, treneri i boks navijača — Alumni udruga spaja generacije prvaka, nadahnjuje i daje natrag u SAD-u boks budućim boks prvaka, i iz prstena.

SAD Boks Alumni Udruga je otvorena za svakoga tko ima ljubav prema boksu, a željeli da ostanu povezani s amaterskom boksu. Članovi imaju pristup za široku paletu posebnih događaja čiji je domaćin bio Alumni Association, uključujući njegova godišnja SAD Boks Alumni udruga Hall of Fame recepciji.

Da biste se pridružili Alumni Association, jednostavno registrirati na alumni@usaboxing.org za $40.00 po članarine godine. Novi članovi će dobiti majicu, privjesak i e-novčanik.



“Jamel is the perfect example of resiliency and persistence,” spomenuo Chris tofflemire, USA Boxing Alumni Association Director. “His hard work, žrtva, 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. Ovo je moje vrijeme!”

It certainly is, particularly after he defeated defending WBO super featherweight champion Masayuki Ito, prošlog svibnja 25, postati svjetski prvak. 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
Prosinca. 7 reception in Salt Lake City, Utah

 

COLORADO SPRINGS, Krug. (Kolovoz 6, 2018) – The USA Boxing Alumni Association has announced its second class to be inducted into its Hall of Fame, Prosinac 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, Prosinca. 2-8, also held in Salt Lake City.

 

 

 

The Class of 2018 includes U.S. Olympic Team medalists and world (profesionalac) champions Roy Jones, Jr., Andre Ward a 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,” rekla Chris tofflemire, SAD Boks Alumni udruga izvršni direktor. “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.”

 

 

 

Stvoren za prvaka cjeloživotno, obostrano korisne odnose između SAD-boksu i njegovih bivših, –boksači, dužnosnici, treneri i boks navijača — Alumni udruga spaja generacije prvaka, nadahnjuje i daje natrag u SAD-u boks budućim boks prvaka, i iz prstena.

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

SAD Boks Alumni Udruga je otvorena za svakoga tko ima ljubav prema boksu, a željeli da ostanu povezani s amaterskom boksu. 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.

 

 

 

Da biste se pridružili Alumni Association, jednostavno registrirati na alumni@usaboxing.org za $40.00 po članarine godine. Novi članovi će dobiti majicu, privjesak i e-novčanik.

 

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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
Junior Jones
Michael Spinks Antonio Tarver
James Toney

COLORADO SPRINGS, Krug. (Lipanj 11, 2018) – USA Boxing’s “Alumni Association Membership Drive Month” got off to a knockout start this past weekend in Canastota, Njujork, 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) a 24 major world titles, joined the growing USABAA ranks as proud, new members.

 

Chris tofflemire a 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, SAD Boks Alumni udruga izvršni direktor. “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, za mene, was about fighting for respect,” Svjetski prvak dva podjela Junior Jones (50-6, 28 Kos); navedeno. “To go to different places and make it very far (kao amater), you have to learn how to conduct yourself and transact with others.”

 

 

 

Other new USABAA members are six-time, svjetski prvak dva podjela Miguel Cotto(41-6, 33 Kos); four-time, svjetski prvak dva podjela, kao i 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, svjetski prvak dva podjelaJesse Vargas (28-2-1, 10 Kos); five time world champion and 1996 Olimpijski brončani Antonio Tarver (31-6-1, 22 Kos); two-time, svjetski prvak dva podjela Reggie Johnson (44-7-1, 25 Kos), tri puta, svjetski prvak tri podjela James Toney (77-10-3, 47 Kos); and world heavyweight contender Gerry Cooney (38-3, 24 Kos).

 

SAD Boks Alumni Association

 

 

 

Stvoren za prvaka cjeloživotno, obostrano korisne odnose između SAD-boksu i njegovih bivših, –boksači, dužnosnici, treneri i boks navijača — Alumni udruga spaja generacije prvaka, nadahnjuje i daje natrag u SAD-u boks budućim boks prvaka, i iz prstena.

 

 

 

SAD Boks Alumni Udruga je otvorena za svakoga tko ima ljubav prema boksu, a željeli da ostanu povezani s amaterskom boksu. Članovi imaju pristup za široku paletu posebnih događaja čiji je domaćin bio Alumni Association, uključujući njegova godišnja SAD Boks Alumni udruga Hall of Fame recepciji.

 

 

 

Da biste se pridružili Alumni Association, simply register at alumni@usaboxing,.org for a $40.00 po članarine godine. Novi članovi će dobiti majicu, privjesak i e-novčanik.

 

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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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