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USA Boxing pays tribute to True Patriot Robert Carmody 1964 Олимпийски бронзов медалист & Soldier killed in Vietnam
Колорадо Спрингс, Скут. (Май 21, 2020) – People all across the United States will rightfully pay respect to fallen military men and women during this Memorial Day weekend. One true American Patriot that USA Boxing will remember forever is 1964 Олимпийски бронзов медалистRobert “Butterball” Carmody, who was killed in action three years later at the height of the Vietnam War.
Born in 1938, Carmody learned to fight on the streets of Brooklyn, where he lived before joining the U.S. Army in 1957, and where he took his first boxing lesson. A natural-born fighter, he was selected to represent the 11тата Airborne Division, even after it was deployed to Germany, after he had earned his airborne wings, and Robert developed into a record 4-time All-Army flyweight champion.
Carmody also captured top honors at the 1962 International Military Sports Council and earned a bronze medal in 1963 at the prestigious Pan American Games. At the 1964 Olympic боксови Trials, held at the famous New York’s World’s Fair, he upset flyweight favoriteMelvin Miller to earn a spot on the 1964 САЩ олимпийски Бокс Екип.
At the Olympics, Carmody became a close friend of heavyweightДжо Фрейзър, the lone American to win an Olympic gold medal at the 1964 Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. The smallest and biggest men on the Olympic Team were buddies. Frazier, разбира се, went on to become a Hall of Fame heavyweight champion, who was inducted into the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame this past December.
“He’s the type of guy you really need,” Frazier said in a 2006 ESPN.com interview. “I had some hard times, things was rough, but he was a guy that helped you out a lot. I loved him like a brother.”
Hampered by a bruised hand, the 5’ 2”, 112-pound Carmody had a bye in the opening round, нокаутиранNam Singh Thapa (Непал) in his first fight, took a decision (4-1) срещуOtto Babiasch (Германия), and lost in the semifinals by way of a questionable decision (1-4) to the eventual Olympic champion, Fernando Atzon (Италия).
Although he never publicly complained about the decision that may have cost him an Olympic gold medal, Carmody was visibly upset as he headed to the locker room, когатоGeneral William Westmoreland hollered to him, “Good job, soldier!” Carmody, въпреки че, turned and reportedly yelled back, “You dumb son of a bitch!"
After the Olympics, Carmody retired from amateur boxing with a 128-12 рекорд, returned home and rather than turn pro, he decided to stay in the U.S. Армия, training a few teams at the International Military Sports Council, including the U.S. Army squad.
Strings were pulled for the 10-year military veteran, because of his imposing status as an Olympic bronze medalist, he didn’t have to go with his 199тата Light Infantry Brigade when it was deployed to Vietnam. But even though he wasn’t combat trained, due to his training as a boxer, Carmody insisted on deploying with his unit on June of 1967, the day his son, Robert Carmody, Jr. was born.
Няколко седмици по-късно, Staff Sergeant Carmody’s unit. D Troop of the U.S. 17тата Calvary Regiment was on a routine six-man foot patrol north of Saigon. They were ambushed by Viet Cong guerillas and five of the six U.S. soldiers were killed, including Carmody, who was posthumously awarded a Bronze Star for valor. He became the first Olympic boxing medalist to die in combat.
САЩ Асоциация на завършилите Бокс
Създаден за шампион през целия живот, взаимноизгодни отношения между САЩ Бокс и неговите възпитаници, –боксьори, служители, треньори и феновете на бокса — Асоциацията на завършилите свързва поколения шампиони, вдъхновяваща и предаваме на бъдещите шампиони по бокс САЩ бокса, в и извън ринга.
Асоциацията на завършилите боксови САЩ е отворена за всеки, който има любов към бокса и биха искали да останете във връзка с аматьорски бокс. Членовете получават достъп до широк спектър от специални събития домакин от Асоциацията на възпитаниците, включително годишния САЩ боксови Алумни Асоциация Залата на славата рецепция.
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“Robert Carmody’s selflessness and character extends far beyond our sport of Olympic-style amateur boxing,” said Chris Cugliari, USA Boxing Alumni Director. “A warrior in the ring, a hero outside of the ring—he showed the world the very best of what USA Boxing has to offer, and the USA Boxing Alumni Association looks forward to keeping his legacy alive.”
“On this Memorial Day, USA Boxing wants to recognize and honor our fallen heroes who have gave their lives in defense of our country, like Robert Carmody,” stated USA Boxing Executive Director Mike McAtee. “On this Memorial Day, I think it is important to also recognize all who have served in our military, which Billy Ray Cyrus stated, ‘All gave some and some gave all.’ Thank you for your service, we will never forget.”
Olympic Bronze Medal winner to Bronze Star recipient, Robert Carmody was a fighter true and true, as well as a man of tremendous honor, and a legitimate hero.
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ЗА САЩ Бокс: Мисията на САЩ Бокс е да се даде възможност на спортисти и треньори на Съединените щати ", за да се постигне трайно конкурентно превъзходство, развият характер, подкрепа на спорта на бокса, и да насърчава и развива олимпийския боксов стил в Съединените щати. Отговорността на САЩ Бокс е не само да произвеждаме олимпийското злато, но също така контролира и управлява всеки аспект на аматьорски бокс в Съединените щати.
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Януари 18: Eleider Alvarez and Michael Seals Set for Light Heavyweight Slugfest LIVE on ESPN+ at Turning Stone Resort Casino
ESPN+ stream to begin at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT
Undercard bouts will stream live on ESPN+ starting at 6:30 p.m. И / 3:30 p.m. PT.
VERONA, N.Y.. (Ноември. 4, 2019) — Two of the light heavyweight’s division’s most explosive fighters are set for a fistic shootout Saturday, Jan. 18, as former world champion Eleider “Storm” Alvarez will face Michael “Cannon Handz” Seals at Turning Stone Resort Casino.
The 10-round showdown will be contested for the vacant WBC Continental Americas title, and the winner is expected to challenge for a world title in 2020.
Alvarez-Seals and a co-feature will stream live and exclusively on ESPN+, the leading multi-sport streaming service, започващ най- 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT. Undercard bouts will stream live on ESPN+ starting at 6:30 p.m. И / 3:30 p.m. PT.
Promoted by Top Rank, in association with Groupe Yvon Michel, tickets priced at $89, $75, $69, $62, $59 and $40 go on sale Friday, Ноември. 8 при 10 А.М. ET and can be purchased at the Turning Stone Resort Box Office, charge by phone by calling 800.771.7711 или онлайн на адрес:Ticketmaster.
“This is a fantastic fight, a true 50-50 matchup featuring two of the division’s best punchers,” said Top Rank chairman Bob Arum. “The light heavyweight division is on fire right now, and the winner will be in a tremendous position.”
“I am very happy to get back in the ring after this long layoff,” Alvarez said. “I am looking at Jan. 18 to reboot my career against a strong puncher, Michael Seals, and begin my campaign to once again be on top of the boxing world. I have a lot of respect for my opponent, but in 2020, nothing will stop me from becoming a world champion again.”
“First, I would like to thank Top Rank and ESPN for giving Eleider this opportunity, as well as a plan to be very active in 2020,” said Yvon Michel, Alvarez’s co-promoter. “Eleider had a great run before his last fight, beating three former or current world champions in a row: Lucian Бют, Jean Pascal and Sergey Kovalev. The defeat in his rematch with Kovalev was very painful, but also a great learning lesson. Eleider Alvarez belongs with the elite of the light heavyweight division, and he will prove it starting Jan. 18 in Verona.”
“Uncle Bob and Brad Goodman are giving me the opportunity of a lifetime, and I am going to put on a show for them,” Seals said. “Everyone knows that going the distance is against my religion. I’m going to bring the heat, and that’s no secret. Alvarez made a huge mistake in accepting me for his ‘comeback fight.’ When you sign a contract with me, I’m trying to force-feed you some ZzzQuil. This is a tune-up for him but everything for me. I’m not an opponent for the top fighters. I am a top fighter. I want a world title shot, and I won’t let this guy get in the way. He had his time. It’s my time.”
Alvarez (24-1, 12 Нокаута), the Colombian-born, Montreal-based boxer-puncher has not fought since Feb. 2, when he dropped a unanimous decision to Sergey Kovalev six months after knocking him out to win the WBO light heavyweight world title. Alvarez’s long layoff is due to a torn foot ligament he suffered in training earlier this year. He hopes a win over Seals will earn him another crack at world championship glory.
Уплътнители (24-2, 18 Нокаута), a Mobile, Alabama, native who played collegiate football at Alabama A&M, is still one of the division’s heaviest hitters at 37 годишна възраст. An 11-year pro, Seals has been involved in many memorable brawls, включително 2015 Fight of the Year contender versus Edwin Rodriguez that included five knockdowns in three rounds. Despite falling short versus Rodriguez, Seals’ reputation as a fan-friendly was solidified. Той е спечелил четири поредни пъти, including three by knockout in either first or second round. He is coming off a one-punch, first-round knockout Oct. 18 in Philadelphia against Elio Trosch.
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Teofimo Lopez has star making performance in New York City
Teofimo Lopez obliterates Mason Menard in 44 seconds with “Нокаут на годината” candidate in front of large viewing audience in ESPN
Photos by Mikey Williams / Top Rank
NEW YORK (Декември 10, 2018) -Top lightweight Teofimo Lopez scored an explosive 44-second knockout over Mason Menard this past Saturday night at The Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden in a scheduled ten-round bout that was viewed by a massive audience on ESPN.
Lopez landed a crushing right hand that had Menard plummeting face-first on to the canvas, in what was the opening televised bout on the Vasilly Lomachenko – Jose Pedraza lightweight unification card.
Lopez is now the NABA, NABF and USBA Lightweight champion.
The knockout, was featured on ESPN SportsCenter, and all over social media, took place on an event which was the 2nd highest rated boxing card on cable television this year
С тази победа, Lopez pushed his perfect mark to 11-0 с девет нокаута, and now he feels he is ready for anybody in the lightweight division.
“Знаех, че е трудно изтребител. I knew he could fight,” Лопес каза. “I wanted to test him, and I took a chance early in the fight. I know he trained hard, and he didn’t want it to go that way. But this is ‘The Takeover.’ ‘The Takeover’ has begun.
“В 2019, Аз ще бъда световен шампион. That’s a guarantee.”
“I put an exclamation point that I am no longer a prospect, and now it’s on to the contenders, and moving up the rankings. В 2019 you will see me fight for a world title.”
Said Lopez manger, David McWater of Split T Management, “He’s just never stops surprising me. Just when you think he can’t do better than his last fight he does something even more amazing. It’s been a generation since boxing saw a young fighter like this”
Teofimo Lopez talks about his explosive KO over Mason Menard
Исия Селдън е готов за непобедения в средна категория Тайлър Хауърд на 16 ноември в Оклахома Сити
Atlantic City, NJ (Ноември 1, 2018) – Исия Селдън в средна категория се готви за най-голямата си битка в кариерата си, когато се бие с непобедения Тайлър Хауърд в двубой, насрочен за осми кръг на 16 ноември в Чесапийк Енерджи Арена в Оклахома Сити.
В схватката, което се насърчава от Top Rank, ще се излъчва на живо по ESPN +.
В основното събитие шампионът на WBO за юноши в полусредна категория Морис Хукър ще се защити срещу Алекс Сауседо.
Селдън (12-1-1, 4 Нокаута) тренира в Атлантик Сити под зоркия поглед на Бил Джонсън.
“Очаквам с нетърпение тази чудесна възможност,” - каза Селдън. “Копнеех за възможност да се бия с боец като Хауърд, тъй като победата ще изведе кариерата ми на следващото ниво.”
Екип Селдън, работи усърдно с дългогодишния мениджър Джим Курц, много развълнуван от възможността, която Селдън има пред себе си.
“Не става по-голямо от битката в шоу с най-висок ранг с експлозивно главно събитие между Хукър и Сауседо. Персоналът в Top Rank е на първо ниво. Наистина съм развълнуван от Исия да получи тази възможност да покаже своите таланти на голяма сцена. Аз и съуправителят Джо Томпсън сме убедени, че Исия е готов да блесне на 16 ноември и не може да стигне тук достатъчно бързо,” - каза Кърц, който е управлявал Селдън от първия ден.
Кърц също управляваше бащата на Селдън, WBA шампион в тежка категория, Брус Селдън.
“Исия се събра с оригиналния си треньор Бил Джонсън и те не пропуснаха нито един ритъм. Това е първият път, когато Исия има пълноценен тренировъчен лагер. Не сме оставили камък на камък в подготовка за тази битка. Условието на Исия е в момент, който никога досега не съм виждал с него. Той получава страхотен спаринг и подобрението му в работата с Бил в подготовката за тази битка е невероятно. Той е готов да покаже на света нова и подобрена Исия Селдън. Той има голямо наследство, след което е син на бившия шампион на WBA в тежка категория Брус Селдън, но Исия е решен да направи своя отпечатък в спорта по бокс.”
“Винаги е имал власт и в двете ръце, вкарване на нокдаун в почти всяка битка, но сега той се учи да запази спокойствие и да довърши момчетата, вместо да се вълнува прекалено много и да ги пусне. Той удря по-силно от всякога, слагайки ударите си заедно и неговата боксова способност е достигнала ниво, където той може да контролира темпото на битката. Забавихме се с Исия, като се има предвид, че той не е имал никакви аматьорски битки, но сега сме на мястото, където той е готов да направи своя отпечатък в средната категория.”
“Знаем, че Тайлър Хауърд е добър непобеден боец. Той имаше добра аматьорска кариера, идва от семейство с бокс, и има солиден мениджърски екип, който е свършил чудесна работа с него. На 16 ноември очакваме тежка битка с някои фойерверки, но сме уверени, че Исия ще излезе победител и това ще ни отведе към по-големи и по-добри възможности.”
Teofimo Lopez shines with 6th round stoppage over William Silva in ESPN co-feature
NEW YORK (Юли 16, 2018)–Teofimo Lopez shined in a major step up bout as he dominated William Silva by scoring a 6th round stoppage in their lightweight bout that was the co-feature on ESPN.
The bout took place on Saturday night at the Lakefront Arena in New Orleans.
В първи кръг, Lopez dumped Silva with a left hook. Silva was bleeding from the nose, В пет кръгли, Lopez landed several hard hooks to the bloodied Silva, and then dumped Silva to the canvas in the corner.
Lopez came out in round six by landing three left hooks and a right that dropped Silva and the bout was called at 15 секунди.
Silva who came in with a record of 25-1, and is only loss was to Felix Verdejo on HBO, had never been knocked down before the fighter known as “Гордо” dropped him three times.
Lopez is now 10-0 с 8 нокаута. Silva is 25-2.
“I know everything is set up by the jab,” Саид Lopez. “The jab is the most important punch. I was playing with his mind. I was setting him up by letting him get comfortable and then to land the big shot. I hurt my hands, early in the fight but you prepare yourself for the worst possible. I just put everyone on notice that I’m coming for those world title at 135lbs!”
“I can’t remember ever seeing such a dynamic young performer as Teofimo Lopez. He’s going to be the best in the world,” said Split-T Management CEO David McWater.
Lopez is promoted by Top Rank
Photo Credit: Mikey Williams / Top Rank