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DEONTAY WILDER AND TYSON FURY FIGHT TO SPLIT-DECISION DRAW IN EPIC BATTLE ON​ ​SHOWTIME PPV® FROM STAPLES CENTER IN LOS ANGELES

Jarrett Hurd Defends WBA, IBF 154-Pound Titles With Fourth-Round KO Over James Welborn; Luis Ortiz Registers 10-Round TKO of Travis Kauffman; Joe Joyce Remains Undefeated With First-Round KO Against Joe Hanks
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LOS ANGELES (Decembrie. 1, 2018) – Deontay “The Bronze Bomber” Wilder and Tyson “The Gypsy King” Fury fought to a split-decision draw on SHOWTIME PPV® on Saturday night from STAPLES Center​ ​in​ ​arguably ​one of the best heavyweight fights in years​.​

 

 

 

After controlling the WBC World Championship fight early, Fury (27-0-1, 19 KO) miraculously overcame two knockdowns by Wilder (40-0-1, 39 KO) – including one in round 12 – in the improbable draw. Juriul a marcat meciul 115-111 for Wilder, 114-112 for Fury and 113-113.

 

 

 

“I think with the two knockdowns I definitely won the fight,” said Wilder, who has recorded a knockdown in each of his 41 pro fights and was defending his WBC belt for the eighth time since 2015. “We poured our hearts out tonight. We’re both warriors, but with those two drops I think I won the fight.”

 

 

Fury saw it differently, stating that he gave it everything he had.

 

 

 

“We’re on away soil, I got knocked down twice, but I still believe I won that fight,” said England’s Fury, whose amazing comeback continues following a two and a half-year absence from the sport from drug and alcohol addiction and mental health issues.​ “I hope I did you all proud after nearly three years out of the ring. I was never going to be knocked down tonight. I showed good heart to get up. I came here tonight and I fought my heart out.​”​

 

 

It was an electrifying night with an attendance announced at 17,698 fani, which included Hollywood stars and fight fans like former Lakers greats Shaquille O’Neal, Jerry West, former NFL stars Michael Strahan and Michael Irvin, and ​boxing ​legends Evander Holyfield and Floyd Mayweather.

 

 

 

Fury, who out-landed Wilder 84-71 global, was caught by a short right hand by Wilder just behind the left ear to drop Fury for the third time in his career in the ninth round. Then in the 12th, a Wilder right hand and left hook combination sent the 6-foot-9 Fury down again, hitting his head on the canvas. Din nou, he managed to ​stand​ up and referee Jack Reiss let him continue to fight.

 

 

 

“Boxing is always the theater of the unexpected, and that’s what we had tonight,” SHOWTIME expert analyst Al Bernstein said.

 

 

 

Bernstein said seeing Fury get up and continue to fight after the brutal knockdown was “one of the most astonishing things I’ve ever seen in the boxing ring.”

 

 

 

SHOWTIME boxing historian and commentator Steve Farhood had Fury controlling the early rounds and Fury winning rounds 3-8, and ultimately scored the fight, 115-111.

 

 

 

Because of a rematch clause, both fighters were asked if they would like to do it again. “I would love for it to be my next fight,” Wilder said. “Why not? Let’s give the fans what they want to see. It was a great fight and let’s do it again. It doesn’t matter to me where we do it.”

 

 

 

“​One hundred​ percent we’ll do the rematch,” said Fury, fighting in the first heavyweight title pay-per-view bout in America since 2002. “We are two great champions. Me and this man are the two best heavyweights on the planet.”

 

 

 

Wilder said he came out slow and rushed his punches. “I didn’t sit still. I was too hesitant. I started overthrowing the right hand and I just couldn’t adjust.”

 

 

 

Fury, fighting for the third time this year with 26-year-old trainer Ben Davison in his corner, also had former boxing great Ricky Hatton and seven-time Trainer of the Year Freddie Roach in his corner.

 

 

 

In the lead-up fight to Wilder-Fury, “Swift” Jarrett Hurd (23-0, 16 KO) defended his 154-pound IBF and WBA world title belts with a fourth-round knockout against United Kingdom’s James Welborn (24-7, 7 KO), who was fighting for the first time on American soil.

 

 

Welborn was the aggressor in the first minute of the fourth round, sending Hurd to the ropes with punch after punch to the body and head. Suddenly realizing he might be in trouble, Hurd of Accokeek, Md., countered back from sudden adversity in dramatic fashion and sent Welborn back-tracking before a devastating body punch sent him to one knee. He was counted out at 1:55 by referee Lou Moret, who was officiating the final fight of his 30-plus year career.

 

 

 

După lupta, undefeated super welterweight Jermell Charlo entered the ring to challenge for Hurd’s coveted belts. “We definitely want Charlo,” Hurd told SHOWTIME Sports’ Jim Gray, saying the matchup would likely occur after one more fight. “I’m calling the shots. I’m No. ​1​ right now. When I say answer the phone, answer the phone. I got the date.”

 

 

 

Charlo shot back. “This is easy money. I like those belts – they look real good on you. He said he wants another fight. I’m ready now.”

 

 

 

Hurd, who unified the WBA and IBF belts by beating WBA champion Erislandy Lara in April in Las Vegas, was returning with a surgically repair left shoulder. He threw 118 vaccinuri, more than half of the 220 punches he threw in the fight.

 

 

 

“I’m just coming off surgery so I wanted to see how I worked off the jab,” Hurd said. “I felt good I was working behind the jab I got caught on the ropes and got caught with some shots and said ‘that’s enough. He got enough TV time.’ I heard the crowd and I didn’t want to get brave. So I turned it up and got the knockdown.​”​

 

 

 

Former Wilder foe and heavyweight southpaw Luis “The Real King Kong” Ortiz (30-1, 26 KO) returned to STAPLES​ Center​ for a second consecutive victory with a resounding 10th-round TKO against Travis “My Time” Kauffman (32-3, 23 KO) de lectură, Pa.

 

 

 

The 39-year-old Ortiz of Camaguey, Cuba, registered left-cross knockdowns in the sixth, eighth and 10th rounds before the final blow coming later in the 10th round against a gritty Kauffman. It was the 26th career stoppage for Ortiz, who lost to Wilder in a Fight of the Year candidate back in March.

 

 

 

The fight was officially called at 1:58 of the 10th round. "Sunt un razboinic,” a spus Ortiz. “Nothing contains me. We didn’t have to knock him out but we wanted to show everything we have in our repertoire, and we showed it tonight.”

 

 

 

Ortiz, who was warned twice for low blows, clipped Kauffman for a second time by a lethal left hand of Ortiz at 2:29 în runda a opta. But just like the first time he was send to canvas in the sixth round, Kauffman was able to get up and continue fighting.

 

 

 

The technically sound performance by Ortiz included 376 jab attempts to Kauffman’s 99 and out-landing him 66-7. That led to a 135-37 lead in total connects and a 69-30 margin in power connects against Kauffman, who SHOWTIME commentator Paulie Malignaggi called, “a stubborn guy who wouldn’t go away.”

 

 

 

“Of course I’ll fight the winner of this fight [Wilder-Fury],” a spus Ortiz. “I want that second fight with Wilder. I want to fight anybody.”

 

 

 

In the ​pay-per-view​ telecast opener, Joe “The Juggernaut” Joyce (7-0, 7 KO) recorded a massive first-round knockout against Joe “The Future” Hanks (23-3, 15 KO). A rising heavyweight, Joyce, de la Londra, Anglia, ended the fight officially after just 2:25 as he used a right jab to set up a near-perfect left hook sending Hanks to the canvas and down for the count.

 

 

 

Trained by noted trainer Abel Sanchez, Joyce told Gray he’s ready for anyone. “I want to get in some bigger fights,” said the former Olympic silver medal winner who recorded his fourth first-round KO. “I’ve been doing well so there is plenty more to come. All the support from back home in England, thanks for coming. I hope I put on something good to watch.”

 

 

 

It was the second win in the United States for Joyce, who also picked up the vacant WBA Continental heavyweight title. “I’m getting people out quickly,", A spus el. “I’ve got a lot of experience, I’m just going to improve on my strength and my speed. I’ve heard comments that I’m slow but I seem to land the shots and get the job done.”

 

 

 

It was the third time during his career that Hanks, from Newark, New Jersey, has been knocked down by a left hook.

 

 

 

Earlier in the night on SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION Adonis Stevenson’s five-and-a-half year reign as the WBC Light Heavyweight Champion of the World ended as Oleksandr Gvozdyk dethroned boxing’s longest reigning champion with a devastating 11th round knockout from Videotron Center in Quebec City. VIDEO: https://s.sho.com/2BMNZIx. Saturday’s one-fight telecast from Quebec City will replay on Monday, Decembrie 3 la 10 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME EXTREME and will be available on SHOWTIME ANYTIME® and SHOWTIME on DEMAND®. The SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION streamed live on SHOWTIME Sports social platforms and is archived on the SHO Sports YouTube channel and Facebook page.

 

 

 

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HEAVYWEIGHT LEGENDS ROUNDTABLE QUOTES & IMAGINI

Former Heavyweight Champions & Stars Discuss Deontay Wilder vs. Tyson Fury Heavyweight Championship Showdown Taking Place This Saturday, Decembrie 1 Live pe SHOWTIME PPV® de la STAPLES Center in Los Angeles
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LOS ANGELES (Noiembrie 30, 2018) – One day before the most significant heavyweight event in the U.S. în peste 15 an, heavyweight legends have descended on Los Angeles to discuss the Deontay Wilder vs. Tyson Fury showdown that will be live on SHOWTIME PPV® Saturday night from STAPLES Center in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

 

 

 

A media roundtable featured heavyweight greats Evander Holyfield, Lennox Lewis, Riddick Bowe, Gerry Cooney, Earnie ras, Buster Douglas și Michael Spinks as they broke down Saturday’s battle of unbeaten giants.

 

 

 

Biletele pentru eveniment, which is promoted by BombZquad Enterprises and Queensberry Promotions, in association with TGB Promotions and DiBella Entertainment, are on sale now and are available via AXS.com. Wilder vs. Fury will be produced and distributed by SHOWTIME PPV. The suggested retail price (SRP) for the pay-per-view telecast is $64.99 for standard definition.

 

 

 

The roundtable was hosted by SHOWTIME Sports award-winning reporter Jim Gray from the Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, Los Angeles. Here is what the heavyweight legends had to say Friday:

 

EVANDER HOLYFIELD

 

 

I feel that Deontay Wilder will win because eventually he’ll land that right hand. He’s very patient. He’s a thinker, but he can also take chances. When people take chances, they win.

 

 

 

Deontay might not have as much experience as we did in our day, but he’s got the power. That’s what the people want to see and I think they’re going to be happy when they see it.

 

 

 

There was a point in time where every great heavyweight was from the United States. We had a very good amateur program. I was the last true heavyweight champion from the U.S. before Wilder and until I lost the decision against Lennox.

 

 

 

To be the heavyweight champion of the world, and to say you’re the best, you have to fight any man.

 

Lennox Lewis

 

 

 

I think it’s going to be a great fight. Deontay Wilder has a terrific right hand and when it lands, not too many people can stand up to it. I also think that you can’t hurt what you can’t hit. Tyson Fury is not an easy person to hit. He has great ability and movement. I’m going with Deontay early or Fury late.

 

 

 

We all know how it feels to lose the heavyweight championship. We know how hard it is to gain it back. Fury has lost it, and now he wants it back. I can see now that he’s sacrificing and saying to himself that he shouldn’t have lost it, and now he has to regain it.

 

 

 

I think the view in the U.K. is that Tyson Fury is the man that stepped up. The gauntlet was thrown out there and he stood up for Britain. Deontay came to England to challenge Anthony Joshua, but it was Tyson Fury who answered the call.

 

 

 

I would say that there are a couple of meccas in boxing that are places where everyone wants to fight. Las Vegas, New York and of course, Los Angeles. My fight against Vitali Klitschko at STAPLES Center was a great fight. My plan that night was not to box to go the distance, I boxed to go a short distance and it did.

 

RIDDICK BOWE

 

 

 

I’m going with Deontay Wilder tomorrow night. He’s going to put on a great show for everyone and get another knockout.

 

 

 

Tyson Fury is skilled and tall, dar pentru mine, he doesn’t do enough on offense. He moves but he doesn’t move his hands enough.

 

GERRY COONEY

 

 

 

I think it’s a great fight tomorrow night. We know that Fury is coming back motivated. If Wilder finds a home for that right, he’s going to take Fury out. I think he’s going to connect at some point during the fight.

 

 

 

I think Tyson Fury is a great man for how far he’s come back in his life and for standing up to Deontay Wilder. Fury called him out, so maybe he knows something we don’t know.

 

 

 

I’m so glad to be up here. Look at all these great heavyweights and great guys. It’s special and they’re all here to watch this fight tomorrow night.

 

EARNIE SHAVERS

 

 

 

Me and Deontay are both from Alabama. I’ll be inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame soon and Deontay will be there one day as well. Deontay is a great puncher and I’m pulling for him tomorrow night.

 

 

 

I fought in a great era. If you fight guys on the same level, you’ll get good fights. These guys today could get in there in our day and put on a good show.

 

BUSTER DOUGLAS

 

 

 

I think this is going to be a good competitive fight. If I had to pick, I’d take Deontay Wilder by knockout in the eighth round.

 

 

 

I feel like Tyson Fury has already won by battling back and getting into great shape and being in this position. I’m sure many people thought they’d never see him back here. That’s a victory in itself.

 

 

 

My victory over Mike Tyson changed my life in a great way. I was now the heavyweight champion of the world. My dream had come true. Seeing my two youngest kids being born was the only thing that could top it.

 

MICHAEL SPINKS

 

 

“Fie câștiga cel mai bun om. I don’t know who’s in the best of shape but I think Fury being out of the ring makes me lean toward Deontay Wilder. If Fury is as big in person as they say he is, he’s got a great chance.

 

 

If you’re the underdog, you just have to go on what you know and what you’ve worked on. You can’t pay attention to the doubters. You focus on what you’ve prepared yourself for and give it your all. I always saw myself winning. It’s the greatest feeling to come out of the ring victorious.

 

 

 

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ABOUT WILDER vs. FURY

Deontay Wilder vs. Tyson Fury pits the WBC Heavyweight World Champion Wilder against the lineal heavyweight champion Fury on SHOWTIME PPV® Sâmbătă, Decembrie 1 from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles and presented by Premier Boxing Champions. The PPV undercard begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and will featureunbeaten unified super welterweight world champion Jarrett Hurd returning to take onJason Welborn, Cuban heavyweight slugger Luis Ortiz facing-off against Travis Kauffman and rising undefeated heavyweight Joe Joyce battling Joe Hanks.

 

 

 

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WILDER VS. FURY PPV UNDERCARD PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & IMAGINI

Unified 154-Pound Champion Jarrett Hurd, Cuban Heavyweight Slugger Luis Ortiz & Rising Heavyweight Joe Joyce Talk Respective Showdowns This Saturday, Decembrie 1 Live pe SHOWTIME PPV® de la Staples Center din Los Angeles
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LOS ANGELES (Noiembrie 29, 2018) – Fighters competing on Saturday’s PPV undercard headlined by the heavyweight championship showdown between Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury went face-to-face on Thursday at the final press conference before they enter the ring on SHOWTIME PPV® from STAPLES Center in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
The PPV undercard begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and features unified 154-pound world champion Jarrett Hurd defending against the U.K.’s Jason Welborn, Cuban heavyweight contender Luis Ortiz in a 10-round showdown against rugged veteranTravis Kauffman and rising heavyweight Joe Joyce luând în Joe Hanks într-o atracție grea 10-a rundă.
Biletele pentru eveniment, which is promoted by BombZquad Enterprises and Queensberry Promotions, in association with TGB Promotions and DiBella Entertainment, are on sale now and are available via AXS.com. Wilder vs. Fury will be produced and distributed by SHOWTIME PPV. The suggested retail price (SRP) for the pay-per-view telecast is $64.99 for standard definition.
Here is what the press conference participants had to say Thursday from Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites Los Angeles:
JARRETT HURD
Everything that my team and I have spoken about has come to pass. I’m here as the co-main of a massive card and I’m just really appreciative of everyone who believed in me and helped push me to this moment.
Saturday night I want to show my versatility. Everyone has seen that I’m electrifying. I bring the action. But I want to show that I am swift and I do have defense. I know how to use my height and range. I’m still going to bring the action on Saturday, so you have to make sure to tune-in.
We don’t think of Welborn as a tune-up fight. Jason Welborn is a British champion for a reason. We just want to go out there and establish the game plan we worked on in camp.
I want to show my defensive side and show that I can box and move. I want to show that I don’t have to just keep coming forward. I’m going to be able to do that and start to break him down and get him out of there.
Everybody sees my demeanor, and they know that I carry that to the ring. My composure is my biggest attribute. Indiferent de ceea ce spune cineva, I’m always going to be me.
I’m number one in the division and things are going to play out how I want them. We’ve had three tough camps training for southpaws. When I eventually fight (WBC champion) Jermell Charlo, I’m going to be ready because of all the work on my versatility and defense. I’ll be ready for Jermell Charlo.
I want to be an active champion because I didn’t have a lot of amateur fights. I need to stay in the ring and get all the experience I can. I want to get these good fights in while I’m still young and healthy.
I’m back from my surgery and we’re going to get back to the old Jarrett Hurd. I’m going to show everyone all that I can do. Everyone knows that there’s always going to be action. It’s going to be a wonderful fight on a wonderful card. Don’t blink during this one.
JASON WELBORN
This is a dream come true to be here today. Hurd has worked his way up to get here just like I have. Chiar acum, he’s in my way. I hope everyone enjoys what I bring to the table on Saturday night.
I have the belief that I’m born and bred for this game and I’m going to show it to the whole world on Saturday night. I always prove people wrong.
The last two years I’ve become the best in Britain and beaten everyone they put in front of me. When people doubt me, I train even harder. I’m coming to win and I’ve got nothing to lose.
I have to get what I deserve and I’ll do it on Saturday night. I’ve already been through the storm. He’s got what I want.
I’ve got to enjoy the fight and get what I want. He can look past me all he wants, but once he feels what I bring to the table, we’ll see how he reacts. I’m ready for whatever he’s going to bring to the table.
LUIS ORTIZ
I want to thank everyone who has helped me get this opportunity. I like to do my talking in the ring, but I’m happy that Travis Kauffman stepped up. A lot of heavyweights haven’t done that and I’m glad we can make this fight happen.
I’m coming to do my job. This is a heavyweight fight and we know that means one punch can change everything. It’s not going to end well for Travis on Saturday night.
“Sunt 10 rounds to get the job done, and three minutes per round. I’m going to get my job done. The job is to seek and destroy. So I hope that Travis is very prepared to give the fans a great show. Saturday night you’ll see ‘King Kong’ în inelul.
I’ve pushed myself even harder than ever in training camp. We’re sticking with the same game plan of family first and I believe I will be rewarded. My five-year-old boy reminds me that I have a loss and that motivates me to train harder and harder.
I expect Travis to have the great confidence he’s showing. It’s a great chance for him and I’m sure he’ll be motivated. I’m motivated for every fight, because it’s not just about my opponent. My goal is to provide for my family and Travis is in the way. I’ve never deterred from that mentality and it’s got me ready for Saturday night.
TRAVIS Kauffman
I’m thankful to Luis Ortiz for taking this fight. Everybody is afraid to fight him, but I’m not afraid of anyone. We all know that Luis Ortiz can punch, but I don’t care about any of that. It’s my time. I come from a rough background and I won’t back down.
“Acesta este timpul meu. There’s nothing that’s going to stop me from taking this guy down. He’s so worried about Deontay Wilder, but he has to worry about me before he gets any rematch.
You might not know who I am right now, but you will after Saturday night. I’m going to make sure people remember my name.
Luis Ortiz is very skilled, but if you want to be the best you have to fight the best. No one actually wants to step up and take this fight, but I really believe this is my time. I bring some heat in the ring and I come to fight every time.
JOE JOYCE
I’m excited to be on this massive card. I’m going to give the whole world a treat as part of a great event. You have to tune-in and watch me start the show off right on Saturday night.
Training in Big Bear has been a perfect environment for me. It’s in the mountains, it has the altitude and it’s secluded. I’ve seen what goes into their training camps and worked alongside the best in the world. They’ve helped me install the kind of style that will have me at my best.
I have the Olympic pedigree, but now it’s about advancing the brute strength and really getting the perfect snap on my shots.
Sparring against Tyson Fury was really top-level work. I know that it’s made me a better fighter. He’s looking fit and strong and it shows when you’re in the ring with him.
“Aceasta este o mare oportunitate. Abel Sanchez has done a tremendous job getting me ready for this position. I’m excited to show everyone my skills and everything I’ve learned.
I’m glad that Joe Hanks decided to take this fight. I can’t wait to lace up the gloves and get the party started. I’m going to keep my knockout streak going and I guarantee it’s going to be exciting
JOE HANKS
It’s been a long time coming for this moment. I’m thankful to my team and I’m excited to be on this card with other great heavyweights. It’s a great time to be a heavyweight. I’m ready to put my name in the ring to have the chance to really do something special with a great performance Saturday.
The work has been done. I did everything that I had to do. I’ve done more than I did preparing for my past fights. Being the underdog doesn’t mean much to me. I’m from Newark, New Jersey, and we’re all underdogs there.
I’ve put the time in and I’ve had everyone supporting me and pushing me and I think it’s going to get me over the hump. I’m just really excited to get in there.
STEPHEN Espinoza, Președintele Sport & Eveniment de programare, Showtime Networks Inc.
When we talk about Jarrett Hurd, he’s a fighter who has seemingly come out of nowhere and has had an incredibly rapid rise to the top. He was not a decorated amateur. He has learned on the job. All he has done since beating Oscar Molina in 2016 is impress. He is recognized as one of the bright young stars in boxing. He has been off due to injury and certainly could have taken an easier fight than Jason Welborn, who is a British Commonwealth champion. We’re expecting an action fight there.
Luis Ortiz is one of the top heavyweights in the world. He has one blemish on his otherwise perfect record, a loss to Deontay Wilder. Perhaps Ortiz was just seconds away from victory. We talk about a slim margin in fights, that was the slimmest of margins. I think he is going to be trying to make a statement on the undercard that he deserves a rematch against Deontay Wilder. Standing in his way will be Travis Kauffman. This is another all-action fight filled with big punchers.
In our opening bout, we have one of the most talked-about rising young heavyweights in the sportJoe Joyce, who is taking on a tough veteran in Joe Hanks. As we know, the heavyweight division has been the focus more in the last six to nine months than we’ve seen in the last couple decades. Joe Joyce is at the top of the list on the potential next wave of future stars. He is certainly not wasting any time taking on a fighter of Joe Hankscaliber.
When you look at the card overall, you’ve got some of the biggest punchers in boxing. I wouldn’t be surprised if we see several knockouts on this card. Don’t miss the action.
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Boxing’s Best Heavyweights Past and Present Give Their Thoughts and Predictions On Deontay Wilder vs. Tyson Fury Blockbuster as Fight Week Begins in Los Angeles

Sâmbătă, Decembrie 1 Live pe SHOWTIME PPV® de la
Staples Center & Prezentat de Premier box Campionilor

LOS ANGELES (Noiembrie 27, 2018) – As fight week in Los Angles kicks off, heavyweights of the past and present have spoken, and the majority believe Deontay Wilder’s pure punching power will be enough to defeat the highly-skilled Tyson Fury sâmbăta, Decembrie 1 on SHOWTIME PPV®.

 

 

 

Some of the greatest heavyweight names in the history of boxing weighed-in on what will be the biggest heavyweight title fight in the U.S. since Mike Tyson took on Lennox Lewis in 2002. The SHOWTIME PPV begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT from STAPLES Center in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

 

 

 

Biletele pentru eveniment, which is promoted by BombZquad Enterprises and Queensberry Promotions, in association with TGB Promotions and DiBella Entertainment, are on sale now and are available via AXS.com. Wilder vs. Fury will be produced and distributed by SHOWTIME PPV. The suggested retail price (SRP) for the pay-per-view telecast is $64.99 for standard definition.

 

 

 

Here is what the current and former heavyweight greats had to say about the Wilder vs. Fury matchup:

 

MIKE TYSON:

 

 

Although Wilder’s punch is strong, nothing can compare to the mental strength Fury has shown both in and out of the ring. It’ll be a close call, but I think Fury’s got a true fighting chance.

 

EVANDER HOLYFIELD:

 

 

“Este o lupta mare. Fury’s got a lot of skills, he’s awkward and he has long arms. He has good reflexes and is a strong counter-puncher. Deontay needs to be first and he can’t wait on Tyson. Tyson’s always been the bigger fighter. In fighting Deontay it’s the same case. If things get difficult, e (Fury) got more experience and a lot of tricks. I think with Deontay’s power, he might be able to end it early, but if Tyson can frustrate him and it goes the distance, then it could go his way.

Lennox Lewis:

 

 

If it goes the distance then it belongs to Tyson Fury. If it’s a short fight it will belong to Deontay Wilder. This is an epic and most-unpredictable showdown. I can’t wait for this fight.

GEORGE FOREMAN:

 

 

I am a big fan of Deontay Wilder and I was impressed with Tyson Fury and how he avoided the big shots against Wladimir Klitschko. I can see him going 12 rounds with Wilder because of his height and reach.

 

 

 

The great thing about this fight is that we’re all talking about it. I think Wilder wins a close decision.

 

RIDDICK BOWE:

 

 

If Wilder comes out and means business then he should beat Fury with ease. My prediction is Wilder by knockout!”

 

GERRY COONEY:

 

 

Deontay Wilder vs. Tyson Fury is a very interesting fight. I love Tyson Fury. I think he’s a remarkable self-promoter, and he did a great job with Wladimir Klitschko, using his feints and throwing Klitschko off his game plan. Deontay is a different kind of fighter, deși. Fury fights at 30 mile pe oră. Deontay fights at 100 mile pe oră. Așa, when Deontay catches Fury and gets ahold of him I think it’s going to be over. I admire Fury, but I think he’s barking up the wrong tree with this fight. I think the bottom line is that Deontay is a whole different type of beast. He comes in aggressive and finishes his opponents. I hate to pick, but somebody has to lose. I’m picking Deontay by knockout and I think it ends inside of four or five rounds.

 

LUIS ORTIZ

 

 

If Fury decides he wants to dip and dive and move, then he can extend the fight. But it’s all up to Wilder. If Fury decides he wants to come to the middle of the ring and fight, then it’s going to be over quick. Wilder is going to catch him. Prezicere: Wilder by KO.

CHRIS Arreola:

 

 

I think Wilder fighting Ortiz and now Fury back-to-back gives the fans exciting fights. I like both Wilder and Fury, but for this fight I am leaning slightly toward Wilder to win.

 

 

 

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ABOUT WILDER vs. FURY

 

 

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Formatorul CAPRA box….. Emanuel Steward

Statele Unite ale Americii Asociația Alumni de box, Clasa de 2018 inductee
(L-R) – Marele Tommy Hearns & regretatul Manny Sămădăul

Colorado Springs, Poală. (Noiembrie 19, 2018) – Tarziu Emanuel Steward, fără îndoială, cel mai mare formator de box din toate timpurile, este un membru al clasei de 2018 obtinerea introdus în asociere Hall SUA box Alumni of Fame.

 

 

 

Al doilea Statele Unite ale Americii de box Asociatia Alumni Hall anual de recepție Fame, a avut loc în colaborare cu 2018 Statele Unite ale Americii Box Elite și Campionatele Naționale de Tineret și Junior și Prep Deschideți, Decembrie 2-8, va avea loc decembrie 7, la Hotel Radisson (215 S. Temple St.) în Salt Lake City, Utah.

 

 

 

 

Steward a fost un boxer, antrenor extraordinar, și HBO comentator până la moartea sa prematură în 2012 la vârsta de 68. Cariera sa de box a culminat cu inducerea lui în Boxing Hall of Fame în Internațional 1996.

 

 

 

La vârsta de 12, Manny sa mutat cu mama sa din Virginia de Vest la Detroit, în cazul în care viața lui în curând a apelat la box. Ca un boxer amator, el a compilat un 94-3 record, evidențiat de o performanță de aur-medalie de la 1963 Turneul Național de mănuși de aur ca bantamweight, dar el a decis împotriva încerca pentru echipa SUA olimpic de box.

 

 

 

În 1971, Steward a devenit un antrenor part-time la Kronk Gym, în cazul în care el în cele din urmă condus mulți dintre boxeri amatori de top din țară. Kronk Gym mai târziu a devenit o proprietate a lui Steward și el a dezvoltat într-una dintre cele mai de succes și celebre sălile de box din lume.

 

 

 

 

 

Steward, de asemenea, a servit ca director al National Coaching pentru SUA box în inceputul anilor 2000.

 

 

 

De-a lungul carierei sale incredibile, Steward relatărilor instruit 41 campioni mondiali, poate, cele mai notabile au fost Thomas Hearns, Lennox Lewis și Wladimir Klitschko. De asemenea, el instruit Julio Cesar Chavez, Miguel Cotto, Oscar de la Hoya, Naseem Hamed, Evander Holyfield, și Mike McCallum. Manny antrenat, de asemenea, un tanar rapper din Detroit, Eminem, cum să caseta Kronk Gym.

 

 

 

Ultimul campion mondial Manny antrenat a fost Adonis “Supraom” Stevenson, care rămâne en-titre Consiliul Mondial de box (WBC) lumina campion mondial la categoria grea, deoarece 2013.

 

 

 

“Emanuel ar spune întotdeauna, knockout vinde!” Stevenson rememorate cu plăcere. “El a fost, de asemenea, primul să-mi spui, „Vei fi un superstar și un campion mondial. Doar asigurați-vă că nu asculta oamenii cu intenții rele pentru că ai talent natural.’ El a crezut în mine, chiar dacă unii oameni nu cred că mi-ar deveni vreodată un campion mondial.”

 

 

 

“Emanuel Steward afectat viața atât de mulți care au intrat prin ușile de Kronk Gym,” a spus Chris tofflemire, Box Alumni Director Executiv Asociatia Statele Unite ale Americii. “În timp ce el este cel mai recunoscut pentru realizarea lui la nivel profesional, impactul său a fost semnificativă în amatori. Manny servește ca un antrenor model pentru Statele Unite ale Americii Box astăzi, și impactul său va fi resimțit pentru o lungă perioadă de timp. Box Alumni Association Statele Unite ale Americii sprijină o majoritate covârșitoare de inducție lui și așteaptă cu nerăbdare să-l onora ca parte din Hall of Fame clasa din acest an.”

 

Statele Unite ale Americii Asociația Alumni de box

 

 

 

Creat pentru un campion pe tot parcursul vieții, relații reciproc avantajoase între Statele Unite ale Americii de box si absolventii sai, –boxeri, oficialii, antrenori și fani de box — Asociația Alumni se conectează generații de campioni, inspirat și dând înapoi viitorii campioni de box Statele Unite ale Americii de box a lui, în și afară din inelul.

 

 

 

Statele Unite ale Americii de box Alumni Asociația este deschisă pentru oricine care are o dragoste pentru box și-ar dori să rămână în legătură cu boxul amator. Membrii li se acordă acces la o gamă largă de gazdă evenimente speciale de către Asociația Alumni, inclusiv SUA box Alumni Association Hall of Fame recepție.

 

 

 

Pentru a vă alătura Asociației Alumni, pur și simplu se înregistreze la alumni@usaboxing.org Pentru o $40.00 pe an, taxa de membru. Noii membri vor primi un tricou, keychain și e-portofel.

 

 

 

 

“De ani de zile el va veni la meu mănuși Național de argint turneu pe care am sponsorizat și a pus pe în Kansas City doar pentru a arăta sprijinul său programului de tineret,” Președintele a adăugat SUA Box Ioan Maro adăugat. “În fiecare an, i-aș spune să-mi spună dacă el vine, așa că am putea să-l VIP, și în fiecare an, el va ignora mine și arată doar în liniște în sus. Eu l-ar observa în mulțime. Mi-ar pasă să-l afară și apoi am făcut același lucru în anul următor.

 

 

 

“De asemenea, am folosit să-l văd la lupte mari și ar face întotdeauna să mă simt specială spunând compania mea a salvat de box în anii șaptezeci și optzeci, prin furnizarea în condiții de siguranță, bine facut, echipamente de box echitabil la prețuri pentru sport. Nimeni altcineva nu mi-a dat vreodată că recunoașterea. El a fost umil și nu un blowhard, genul meu de om.”

 

 

 

Emanuel Steward a lăsat amprenta pe pământ, nu numai ca o personalitate cu mai multe fațete în box, dar el, de asemenea, amintit pentru munca sa de caritate mărinimos în Detroit, în care el a ajutat tinerii în urmărirea lor de educație.

 

 

 

Pe scurt, deși, el a învățat box, și nimeni nu le-a făcut vreodată mai bine.

 

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USA Boxing Alumni Association announces Hall of Fame Class of 2018

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

 

Colorado Springs, Poală. (August 6, 2018) – The USA Boxing Alumni Association has announced its second class to be inducted into its Hall of Fame, Decembrie 7, la Hotel Radisson (215 S. Temple St.) in Salk Lake City, Utah.

 

 

 

The reception is being held in conjunction with the 2018 Statele Unite ale Americii Box Elite și Campionatele Naționale de Tineret și Junior și Prep Deschideți, Decembrie. 2-8, also held in Salt Lake City.

 

 

 

The Class of 2018 includes U.S. Olympic Team medalists and world (profesional) champions Roy Jones, Jr., Andre Ward și 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,” a spus Chris tofflemire, Box Alumni Director Executiv Asociatia Statele Unite ale Americii. “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.

 

 

 

Creat pentru un campion pe tot parcursul vieții, relații reciproc avantajoase între Statele Unite ale Americii de box si absolventii sai, –boxeri, oficialii, antrenori și fani de box — Asociația Alumni se conectează generații de campioni, inspirat și dând înapoi viitorii campioni de box Statele Unite ale Americii de box a lui, în și afară din inelul.

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

Statele Unite ale Americii de box Alumni Asociația este deschisă pentru oricine care are o dragoste pentru box și-ar dori să rămână în legătură cu boxul amator. Membrii li se acordă acces la o gamă largă de gazdă evenimente speciale de către Asociația Alumni, inclusiv SUA box Alumni Association Hall of Fame recepție.

 

 

 

Pentru a vă alătura Asociației Alumni, pur și simplu se înregistreze la alumni@usaboxing.org Pentru o $40.00 pe an, taxa de membru. Noii membri vor primi un tricou, keychain și e-portofel.

 

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Webster decisions Riojas in Atlantic City Wins by Seldon, Ajamu, Wikins and Manzueta

Atlantic City, New Jersey (Iunie 1, 2018)–Super Mijlocie Derrick Webster pounded his way to a 10-round unanimous decision over Oscar Riojas in the main event of a five-bout card at Hotelul Claridge.

 

 

 

Mis Downing Promotions promoted the near-capacity show.

 

 

 

Cu victorie, Webster captured the American Boxing Federation Continental Americas Super Middleweight title.

 

 

 

Webster was pinpoint with his jab, which he followed with a solid body work that reddened the sides of Riojas. Webster stunned the gritty Riojas on several occasions, but the visitor from Monterrey, Mexico showed a good chin and remained on his feet for the ten-round bout.

 

 

 

Scores were all 100-90 in favor of Webster of Glassboro, New Jersey, care este acum 26-1. Riojas is 16-10-1.

 

 

 

It was boxing in there. I put on a display. Roy Jones told me to keep him long, și asta e ceea ce am făcut. I started the body work a little late, but the jab was my key. I could have done a little more with the body, but the jab was everything tonight,” said Webster.

 

 

 

In the 1st round, I hit him with a big right hand, but the bell saved him. I hit him good a couple more times. Some guys know how to survive, and he is one of them.

 

 

 

We have been talking to the USBA about fighting for their title. That will get me to where I need to be. I am ready for a world title shot. I have been putting it out there that I would like fight George Groves or Tyron Zuege. I will go to China or Germany or wherever to fight those guys.

 

Isiah Seldon scored two knockdowns en-route to a six-round unanimous decision over Lamar Harris in a super middleweight bout.

 

 

 

În runda patru, Seldon landed a perfect counter right that sent Harris to the deck. În runda cinci, it was another right that mad Harrisglove touch the canvas for a 2nd time.

 

 

 

Seldon of Atlantic City won by scores of 60-52 de două ori și 59-53 și este acum 12-1-1. Harris of St. Louis is 9-15-4.

 

 

 

Prince Badi Ajamu won a eight-round unanimous decision over Edgar Perez in a cruiserweight rematch. Ajamu of Camden, New Jersey won by scores of 80-72 de două ori și 79-73 să ridice mărcii sale la 29-4-1. Perez of Chicago is 7-25.

 

James Wilkins stopped Joe Gbola at the end of round two of their scheduled four-round featherweight bout.

 

 

 

Wilkins dropped Gbolo midway through the 2nd round, and then pounded on his opponent for the rest of the round. The bout was stopped in between rounds.

 

 

 

Wilkins of Brooklyn, NY is 4-0 cu 4 knockout. Gbolo of Newbergh, NY is 3-3-2.

 

 

 

În meciul de deschidere de seara, Felix Manzueta stopped Antonio Allen in round two of a scheduled four-round welterweight bout.

 

 

 

Manzueta pounded on Allen until the bout was stopped at 1:17.

 

 

 

Manzueta of Dover, Delaware este 2-0 with both wins coming via stoppage. Allen of Philadelphia is 0-8-1.

 

 

 

The card took place on Atlantic City Hall of Fame weekend, and stars such as Roy Jones Jr., Riddick Bowe, Evander Holyfield, Hector Camacho Jr., Bruce Seldon, Mark Breland, Marlon Starling, Michael Spinks and Jeff Chandler were among the dignitaries that were sitting ringside.

 

 

 

 

Mis Downing Promotions would like to thank their sponsors which includes The Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame, Hotelul Claridge, Fantasea Resorts, AEI Insurance, Urgent Response, HairX, Buy Smart Motors & New Vision Property Management.

Anthony “Suc” Young signs with Real Deal Entertainment

Young to take on Enver Halili sâmbătă night at Boardwalk Hall

Atlantic City, NJ (Mai 29, 2018)Boxing manager Rich Masini announced that welterweight Anthony “Suc” Young has signed a promotional contract with Real Deal Entertainment.

 

 

 

Tineri (18-2, 6 KO) of Atlantic City will make his debut under the Real Deal Entertainment banner when he takes on this Saturday night when he takes on Enver Halili (10-1, 3 KO) in a scheduled eight-round bout at Boardwalk Hall in his hometown of Atlantic City.

 

 

 

I am happy to join Real Deal Boxing. They are an up-and-coming promotion,” a spus Young.

 

 

 

In Halili, Young will be fighting the brother of a former opponent who defeated Young for one of his two defeats.

 

 

 

I expect a tough fight. I saw his fight against Raymond Serrano, and I think he was winning until he got disqualified. I expect to get the victory. La sfârșitul zilei, he is not his brother Skender. When his brother beat me, it was just a little setback.

 

 

 

The Atlantic City native is honored and motivated to be performing on Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame weekend.

 

 

It is special to fight at Boardwalk Hall. I am now at the point of my career, that I am set on bigger fights, and it is an honor to fight on Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame weekend. It motivates me as I want to be be inducted when my career is over.

 

 

Masini, who has managed Young for the last six-years, is excited at the new partnership that he has for his fighter.

 

 

 

I have seen “Suc” Improve greatly over his last seven fights. It is Anthony’s commitment and his team led by trainer Raul “Chino” Rivas that have done a great job with his preparation,” said Masini. “În plus, Anthony’s dad, Teany has helped me in the management end of things. I am very proud of him. He has matured inside and outside of the ring.

 

 

 

I am looking forward to working with Real Deal Entertainment. Sal Musumeci has been a long time friend, and this is the final piece of the puzzle in-terms of completing the team around Anthony. The reason that I am in this business is because of people like Anthony. He is loyal, dedicated, and now has all of the pieces to become world champion. We have tried to keep him busy, but in the last eight-months, we have had some fights fall out, but we are back on Saturday against Enver Halili. “Suc” will be ready to show all that he is on the rise.

THE REAL DEAL BOXING COMES TO ATLANTIC CITY ON JUNE 2ND FOR A SPECIAL HALL OF FAME EDITION

TOKA KAHN CLARY TO TAKE ON
EMMANUEL DOMINGUEZ
FOR THE NABA FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
EVANDER HOLYFIELD TO BE INDUCTED INTO THE
ATLANTIC CITY BOXING HALL OF FAME ON JUNE 3RD

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ. (Mai 15, 2018):–The eyes of the boxing world will once again be on Atlantic City when Evander Holyfield’s The Real Deal Boxing makes it’s Atlantic City debut on Sâmbătă, June 2nd la Adrian Phillips Theater în interiorul Boardwalk Hall as part of the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame Weekend.

 

 

 

With Evander Holyfield as the lead inductee in this year’s Hall of Fame class, The Real Deal Boxing, în asociere cu Mis Downing Promotions and the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame, has put together a sensational card featuring world class fighters along with a who’s who of local talent.

 

 

 

Headlining the evening will be The Real Deal Boxing’s top 10 ranked featherweight contender, Toka Kahn Clary (24-1, 17 KO). The Liberian born southpaw, now based out of Providence, Rhode Island is set to take on Mexico’s Emmanuel Dominguez (22-6-2, 14 KO) in what promises to be an action-packed high stakes fight for the NABA Featherweight Title.

 

 

 

In preparation for the title shot, Clary is currently on the west coast working with Hall of Fame trainer, Freddie Roach at The Wildcard Boxing Gym in Hollywood.

 

 

 

This has been a long, tabără de antrenament greu. I’ve been pushing myself ten times harder than usual with no distractions other than missing my family.”, explains Clary. “All I do out here is concentrate on boxing. I have a great support team, starting with a new addition, Freddie Roach.

 

 

 

Clary has impressed Roach throughout the past few weeks of training as well.

 

 

 

So far training camp has been great,” insists Roach, the 7-time winner of BWAA Trainer of the Year award. “I’m continually impressed with Toka’s speed, power and overall skills. Urmatorul 3 weeks we will be concentrating on sharpening all the tools and come June 2nd, Team Clary will be ready.

 

 

 

The undercard features an exciting mix of The Real Deal Boxing prospects and a host of next generation New Jersey and Philadelphia based fighters who are willing to be tested early in their careers.

 

 

 

The Real Deal Boxing’s Rayonta Whitfield (29-2, 15 KO), who fights out of Augusta, Georgia will challenge former NABO champion and the pride of Cleveland, Ohio, Antonio Nieves (17-2-2, 9 KO) in an 8 round bout that should see the winner move into contender status in the bantamweight division.

 

Dagoberto Aguero (13-0, 9 KO), the undefeated super bantamweight from Florida and one of The Real Deal Boxing’s most promising prospects, will take on the toughest challenge of his career in New Brunswick, New Jersey’s Jorge Diaz (19-5-1, 10 KO) in an 8 round clash.

 

 

 

The Real Deal Boxing’s undefeated Philadelphia based lightweight prospect, Steven Ortiz (8-0, 3 KO) will take on Massachusetts’ Zack Ramsey (8-3, 4 KO) in an 8 bout rundă.

 

 

 

Atlantic City’s very own, Anthony Young (18-2, 6 KO) will put his excellent record on the line against the Bronx’s Enver Halili (10-1, 3 KO) in an 8 round welterweight clash.

 

 

 

In a Philly vs. AC bragging rights battle, Alejandro Jiminez (1-0, 1 KO) va lua pe Dallas Holden (1-2) într-un 4 round featherweight bout.

 

 

 

Promising Philadelphia welterweight and recent The Real Deal Boxing signee, Poindexter Knight (3-0, 2 KO) will look to maintain his perfect record against an opponent to be named in a 4 bout rundă.

 

Brandon Robinson (10-1, 7 KO) of Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, one of the busiest fighters in the game having fought an unbelievable 9 times last year, will appear against an opponent to be named in a 6 round super middleweight bout. Robinson is signed to Marshall Kauffman’s Kings Promotions.

 

 

 

Undefeated Bowie, Maryland native and a member of The Real Deal Boxing roster, Greg Outlaw (4-0, 1 KO) will take on Lanoka Harbor, New Jersey’s Dan Murray (3-1-1) într-un 6 round junior welterweight battle.

 

 

 

Rounding out the stacked card will be two fighters making their pro debuts in separate 4 crize rotunde.

 

 

 

Decorated national amateur champion, super-cocoș, Sacred Downing de Trenton, New Jersey will take on an opponent to be named and super lightweight, Dalyonn Butt of Philadelphia will take on the Bronx’s Samuel Forjue (0-2).

 

 

 

Evander Holyfield himself couldn’t be more excited about The Real Deal Boxing’s AC debut and his induction into the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame.

 

 

 

From my second professional fight to defending the heavyweight championship of the world against George Foreman in one of the biggest fights of the decade, Atlantic City holds a special place in my heart.”, explains the legendary 4 time heavyweight champion now turned promoter.

 

 

 

With my induction into the Hall of Fame, it felt like this was the ideal time to bring The Real Deal Boxing to Atlantic City. We believe Atlantic City is poised to make a comeback as of one of the premier destinations for professional boxing and The Real Deal Boxing is committed to being a part of that.

 

 

 

The Real Deal Hall of Fame Special Edition takes place Saturday, June 2nd at the Adrian Phillips Theater inside Boardwalk Hall and is presented in association with Mis Downing Promotions and the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame. Tickets are on sale now and priced at $150, $100, $50 și $35. Tickets are available at www.ticketmaster.com and in person at the Boardwalk Hall Box Office. For more information visit www.therealdealboxing.com and www.acbhof.com.

Clasa de 2018 introdus în sala de faimă a boxului de stat din New York


NYSBHOF Clasa de 2018: (L-R) aşezat: Charley Norkus, Jr. (acceptând pentru Charley Norkus), Melvina Lathan, Herb Goldman, Bob Goodman și Jake Rodriguez; în picioare: Joe Mesi, La scoala, Ron Scott Stevens, Pete Brodsky și Joseph McAuliffe (acceptând pentru Jack McAuliffe)
Toate imaginile Peter Frutkoff
NEW YORK (Mai 1, 2018) — Douăzeci și trei de membri ai clasei de 2018 au fost incluși în sala de faimă a boxului New York Stare (NYSBHOF), în după-amiaza trecută de duminică, în timpul celei de-a șaptea cine anuale de inducție NYSBHOF, la Russo On The Bay din Howard Beach, New York.

 

 

 

“Cei care sunt onorați în această seară sunt umili, oameni onorabili,” Președinte NYSBHOF Bob Duffy a spus. “Facem acest lucru ca pe un act de dragoste. Mulți dintre angajați sunt aici astăzi și cei care nu mai sunt alături de noi sunt reprezentați de membrii familiei. Acesta este modul nostru de a le mulțumi tuturor angajaților pentru ceea ce au făcut pentru box în New York.”

 

 

 

Clasa de 2018 boxerii vii au intrat în NYSBHOF inclusiv (Long Island) WBA la categoria semigrea Lou “Honey Boy” Vale (36-6-2, 22 KO), (Central Islip) IBF Junior Semimijlocie Campion mondial Jake Rodriguez (28-8-2, 8 KO), (Brooklyn) titlu mondial ușor challenger Terrence Alli (52-15-2, 21 KO), neînvinsă, Nu.; 1 pretendent grea “Copil” Joe Mesi (Bivol) și fost campion mondial la cruiserweight Al “Gheaţă” Cole (Județul Rockland).

 

 

 

Participanții postumiți incluși au fost NBA & NYSAC Campion mondial Ușoară (Manhattan) Copil “Bon Bon cubanez” Ciocolată (136-10-6, 51 KO), (New York City) 20leagrea secol James J. “gentleman Jim” Corbett (11-4-3, 5 KO), (Williamsburg) Campion mondial ușoară Jack “Napoleon al Premiul Ring” McAuliffe, (priză de apă) WBC Super Lightweight Campion Billy Costello (40-2, 23 KO), (Far) NYSAC semigrea Campion mondial Melio Bettina (83-14-3, 36 KO), (Brooklyn / Yonkers) De clasă mondială la categoria mijlocie Ralph “Tigru” Jones (52-32-5, 13 KO) și (Port Washington) pretendent grea Charley “Bomber Bayonne” Norkus (33-19, 19 KO).

 

 

 

Neparticipanții care trăiesc acum la NYSBHOF sunt (Troy) sportiv al premiului Pulitzer Dave Anderson, (Brooklyn) formator / consilier Pete Brodsky, (Rockaway) istoricul box / editor Herb Goldman, (Bronx) pețitor Bobby Goodman, (Ardsley) NYSAC președinte / judecător Melvina Lathan, și (Brooklyn) NYSAC Președinte / matchmaker / promotor Ron Scott Stevens.

 

 

 

Angajații postumiți neparticipanți au fost (Brooklyn) crainic inel Johnnie Addie, (Brooklyn) pețitor Johnny Bos, (Bronx) box publicist Murray Goodman, (New York City) scriitor de box / istoric Bert Randolph Sugar și (Partea inferioară a estului) radio & crainic de televiziune / jurnalist Sam Taub.

 

 

 

Fiecare inductee participa (sau descendent direct al) a primit o centură personalizată care indică intrarea în NYSBHOF.

 

 

 

The 2017 Fame au fost selectate de către membrii comisiei nominalizarea NYSBHOF:Bobby Cassidy, Jr., Randy Gordon, Henry Hascup, Don Majeski, Ron McNair, și neil Terens.

 

 

 

Toate boxeri necesare pentru a fi inactiv timp de cel puțin trei ani pentru a fi eligibil pentru inducerea NYSBHOF, iar toate inductees trebuie să fi avut reședința în statul New York, pentru o parte semnificativă a carierei lor de box sau în timpul carierei lor prim respective.

 

 

Boxerii care au participat la cea de-a șaptea anuală NSBHOF au inclus angajații din NYSBHOF Iran Barkley, Junior Jones, Mustafa Hamsho, Bobby Cassidy, Sr., Bobby Bartels, și Renaldo “Dl.” Snipes, precum și Monte Barrett, Ray Mercer, Dennis Milton, Richard Kiley, Scott Lopez, Michael Corleone, Tommy Rainone, Kevin Collins, Cletus Seldin, James Duran, Victor pace, și Jaime Dugan. Au inclus și alți participanți notabili din lumea boxului Mike Reno (FDNY Box), Darryl Peoples (IBF), judecători internaționali Steve Wesisfeld și John MacKay, și angajații NYSBHOF Tommy Gallagher și Bobby Miller, și producătorul premiat cu Emmy, Bobby Cassidy, Jr.

 

David Diamante a slujit încă o dată ca Maestru al Ceremoniilor. S-au făcut prezentări speciale fiicei regretatului Steve Acunto, Donna Acunto, și prietenul apropiat al lui Miller, Dave Wojcickeu.

 

CITATE & IMAGINI DE LA INDUCEȚII NYSBHOF

 


(L-R) – Ron McNair, Jake Rodriguez și Bob Duffy
JAKE RODRIGUEZ: “Vreau să mulțumesc lui Ring 8 pentru ocazia ca eu să fiu aici. Aș dori, de asemenea, să îi mulțumesc soției mele că a fost mereu acolo pentru mine, și antrenorul meu.”

(L-R) – Herb Goldman, Don Majeski și Bob Duffy
HERB GOLDMAN: “Dacă am adus contribuții la box – Sper că am – Am făcut-o redefinind păstrarea înregistrărilor și creând o nouă perspectivă asupra istoriei boxului. Sunt mândru de asta, dar nu am făcut-o singură.”
(L-R) – Joe Mesi, Jack Hirsch și Bob Duffy
JOE MESI: “Am atât de mulți oameni de mulțumit pentru această onoare. Sunt un bufalonic. Nu mai este nimeni în favoarea unui New York, dar nu este. Acest lucru este special pentru mine, deoarece este sala de faimă a boxului din statul New York. Acest lucru mă solidifică și mă face să cred că nu sunt doar un băiat local. Venea dintr-un oraș mic un dezavantaj imens, lupta nu a fost la fel ca în sălile de sport din New York, dar aveam un avantaj venind din vestul New York-ului. Nimeni nu ieșea ca noi cu Buffalo 10,000, apoi 16,00 și, în sfârșit 18,000 oameni. Au fost mereu în spatele meu și le împărtășesc acest lucru pentru că sprijinul lor m-a făcut să mă facă. Visul meu a fost să lupt în Buffalo și să lupt în continuare acolo.
“Unul dintre punctele culminante ale vieții mele a fost lupta cu Monte Barrett pe HBO în Madison Square Garden. A fost unul dintre cei mai mari luptători din lume care au luptat pentru titlul mondial. Întotdeauna mi-am dorit să obțin titlul mondial, dar nu l-am înțeles niciodată. Este în regulă, Am fost puțin amar pentru o vreme, dar nu aș putea fi mai fericit cu cariera mea. Cea mai bună parte a boxului este frăția pe care o împărtășim.

(L-R) – Randy Gordon, Ron Scott Stevens și Bob Duffy
RON SCOTT STEVENS: “Știu că oamenii o spun mereu, dar acesta este adevărul: Îi datorez atât de multor oameni care m-au sprijinit de-a lungul carierei mele. Boxul a fost întotdeauna acasă departe de mine și astăzi simt că sunt acasă.
“Am fost 30, locuind în Brooklyn Heights, și înapoi conducând un taxi, așteaptă pe mese. O lumină s-a stins în capul meu: boxul este sportul celui care nu se învață și eu sunt un neobișnuit. A doua zi am fost la Gleason’s Gym – centrul universului. Mi-am făcut drum prin toate sălile de sport din oraș, intalnirea promotorilor, manageri și formatori. Am început să fac meciuri pentru promotori și apoi m-a angajat Cedric Kushner 1980-2002. În 2002, Am primit un apel pentru a lucra pentru Comisia Atletică a Statului New York în calitate de coordonator comunitar și director de box. Apoi, Am fost numit președinte și am îndeplinit două mandate. Astăzi, Sunt extrem de mândru că fac parte din Sala Famei Boxului din New York State.

(L-R) – Bob Duffy, Henry Hascup, Bob Goodman și Tommy Gallagher
BOB GOODMAN: “Nu pot să cred această mulțime. Pentru a face ceea ce facem noi, sacrificiile și sprijinul pe care le primești de la familia ta sunt atât de importante și (în cazul lui Goodman) a fost atâția ani. Ne-au permis să facem ceea ce facem. Cu toții iubim boxul!”

(L-R) – Ray Mercer, Penny Allen, La scoala, Clay Jenkins și Bob Duffy
LA SCOALA: “Am crezut că boxul este cel mai prost și mai prost sport din istorie. Cine a vrut să fie lovit cu pumnul în față? Am început să boxez târziu. M-am jucat în jurul unora și oamenii au spus că sunt destul de bun. Am început să boxez când eram 20, in armata, staționat la Ft. Hood. Patru ani mai târziu, Eram în echipa olimpică. Motivul pentru care am avut un partener de luptă grozav, Ray Mercer. Dacă aș fi în ring în fiecare zi cu Ray, Fie aveam să fiu bătut, sau mai bine.
“Îmi amintesc că Bob Arum mi-a dat cartea lui de vizită. Nu l-am cunoscut. Știam doar de trei persoane în box: Don King, Muhammad Ali și Sugar Ray Leonard. Nu am urmat boxul și singurul motiv pentru care am boxat a fost că ar fi trebuit să dorm în pădure, dacă nu aș face asta (în armată). Boxul este: loveste-l, înainte să mă lovească.”

(L-R) – Bobby Cassidy, Jr., Jaime Drubin și Pete Brodsky
PETE BRODSKY: “Vreau să mulțumesc consiliului. Voi fi 70 și am început în box când eram 18. A creat o nouă direcție în viața mea. Sunt atât de mândru că sunt în companie cu tipi care nu au vorbit doar despre asta, le-a plăcut. Dacă îți place cu adevărat acest sport, chiar trebuie să o înveți. Orice om care a pășit în ring, plus toate lucrările de drum, timp în sala de gimnastică și sacrificarea a ceea ce mănâncă, a făcut-o ca să fie cât mai bine.
“În box, nu vei câștiga fiecare luptă, dar dacă un luptător câștigă sau pierde, dacă dă 100 la sută, el este un câștigător. Ei lucrează o slujbă, alerga cinci mile pe zi, antrenament la sala de sport, și apoi s-a dus acasă să petreacă timp cu familia. Prietenii și familia vă au întotdeauna spatele.”

(L-R) – Darryl Peoples & Melvina Lathan
MELVINA LATHAM: “Am rămas fără cuvinte. E minunat. Scorpie (fostul președinte al NYSAC, Gordon), îți amintești această poveste? Erau doar trei judecători și, din păcate, unul a chemat bolnav. Stăteam la ring, fără responsabilități. Randy a spus că trebuie să lucrezla noapte. Am spus că nu am licență și că nu o pot face. Spuse Randy, 'Ridică mâna dreaptă', și a fost aprins. Am fost aruncat acolo, dar a fost în regulă.
“Cele mai mari realizări ale mele sunt copiii și soțul meu. Nu aș putea cere o situație mai bună. Și Ralph Petrillo face parte din familia mea; a fost al doilea comandant al meu. Am avut și cei mai buni oficiali: subcomisari, inspectori, judecători și arbitri. Nu aș fi aici fără ei. Bob Duffy a pus totul împreună. Eu personal cred că este uimitor. Călătoria mea continuă, Sunt binecuvântat.”
NYSBHOF
CLASA de 2012: Carmen Basilio, Mike McCallum, Mike Tyson, Jake LaMotta, Riddick Bowe, Carlos Ortiz, Vito Antuofermo, Emile Griffith, “Zahăr” Ray Robinson, Gene Tunney, Benny Leonard, Tony Canzoneri, Harold Lederman, Steve Acunto, Jimmy Glenn, Gil Clancy, Ray Arcel, Nat Fleischer, Bill Gallo și Arthur Mercante, Sr.
CLASA de 2013: Jack Dempsey, Johnny Dundee, Sandy Saddler, Maxie Rosenbloom, Joey Archer, Iran Barkley, Mark Breland, Bobby Cassidy, Doug Jones, Junior Jones, James “Prieteni” McGirt, Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, Bob Arum, Shelly Finkel, Tony Graziano, Larry Merchant, Teddy Brenner, Mike Jacobs, Tex Rickard și Don Dunphy.
CLASA DE 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, Cus D'Amato, William Muldoon și Tom O'Rourke.
CLASA DE 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, Goldman Charley, Jimmy Johnston, Cedric Kushner, Harry Markson, Damon Runyon si Al Weill.
CLASA DE 2016: Aaron Davis, Charles Murray, Vilomar Fernandez, Edwin Viruet, Fanfaron “Macho” Camacho, Rocky Graziano, Rocky Kansas, Joe Lynch, Joe Miceli, Ed Brophy, Joe DeGuardia, Randy Gordon, Dennis Rappaport, Howie Albert, Freddie Brown, Howard Cosell, Ruby Goldstein și Jimmy Jacobs.
CLASA DE 2017: Gaspar Ortega, Renaldo “Dl.” Snipes, Doug Dewitt, “Bombardierul Bronx” Alex Ramos, Dick Tiger, Jose Torres, “nonpareil” Jack Dempsey, Don Majeski, Ron Katz, Stan Hoffman, Bobby Bartels, Hank Kaplan, Al Gavin, Arthur Donovan și Dan Parker.
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