一个
阿拉莫兴奋地说: “我对这个致敬感到非常高兴. 这场战斗是为了
我的阿瓜斯布埃纳斯和波多黎各人民, 谁那么需要幸福的时刻.
生活中一切都可以做, 只是设定一些目标并为之奋斗, 不
无论风有多大. 如果你在耶稣基督的手中, 我们的
救主, nothing will be missing and I know that many young people will achieve
it”.
Álamo’s
trainer Iván Calderón said: “I want to thank Ángel Cotto, who was the one
who physically prepared Yomar Álamo for the fight and without that work, you
can’t do what you did. Thanks to Efraín Román and Armando for giving me the
confidence to join the team. The discipline that Yomar had to represent Aguas
Buenas with a lot of pride, knowing that his people are behind him, motivated
him a lot”.
“From
the Cagüitas neighborhood, we have a young man who, since he was a child,
trained in the municipal gym of Aguas Buenas with Efraín Román and his father
Armando Álamo. His dedication is remarkable throughout the town. Always running
at 4:00 早上，这让我们充满自豪. 他的称号当之无愧
感谢 WBO 举办的这次精彩活动”, 好水说
哈维尔·加西亚·佩雷斯少校, 代表豪尔赫·纳瓦罗 (Jorge Navarro) 也加入其中,
代表波多黎各众议院.
In a festive family atmosphere, 世界拳击组织 (WBO), through its successful WBO Kids Drug Free program, delivered bicycles, school supplies and sporting goods to the children of Cubuy in the town of Canóvanas, 波多黎各.
The event was led by the WBO President
Francisco ‘Paco’ 瓦尔卡塞尔, 先生, coach Jesús ‘Chuito’ 阿亚拉, and referee José
H. 里维拉.
“Every day we work with children to be
world champions in the ring or, 更重要的是, in life. We work to be
disciplined for life. We thank the WBO for helping in this process with their
activities for the children, who are the future”, said coach Ayala.
WBO President Valcárcel told everyone
present that “the work everyone is doing here is tremendous. Thanks to
people like ‘Chuito’, who work very hard and unselfishly for the benefit of the
children, that are our priority. Here we give them some gifts they can take
home because they behaved well. If they respect their elders, behave well, and
respect their parents, the Three Kings will arrive”.
Participating in the event were interim
Latino WBO Heavyweight champion Víctor Bisbal, WBO Latino Jr. Welterweight
champion Jean Carlos “Lobo” Torres, WBO/NABO Jr. Flyweight champion Wilfredo
“Bimbito” Méndez, WBO Latino Jr. Bantamweight Champion Yenifel Vicente, and WBO
Latino Featherweight Champion Luis “Popeye” Lebrón. Other boxers who were
present included Alberto Mercado and David Reyes and amateur boxer Armani “The
Legacy” Alméstica.
Also in the event were managers Raúl
Pastrana, Margaro Cruz and José Ortíz; coaches Jesís “Tongui” Ortiz, Yoel
“Yowy” González, and Oro Lebrón. The referee Roberto Ramírez,小, physical
trainer and nutritionist DJ, and the Vice President of Spartan Boxing Club
Mayra Pastrana also attended the event. For the WBO, Executive Director of the
NABO / Intercontinental Diana Meléndez, the Treasurer Adolfo Flores,
Vice-Chairman of the Championship Committee Enrique Mendoza, 先生, and Ratings
Committee Chairman Edgardo López Sasso were present.
WBO Kids Drug Free is an international
program aimed at children and young people in order to carry a message of drug
prevention and motivate them to continue studying, using sports as a tool to
stay on the right path, as well that support causes directed to those in need
in order to ensure a better quality of life.
PONCE, 波多黎各 – In an emotional and busy Christmas activity, 世界拳击组织 (WBO) and its president Francisco “帕科” 瓦尔卡塞尔, accompanied by former world champions, 前景, WBO World Jr. Flyweight Champion Ángel Acosta, regional champions, and other figures of the sport were delivering gifts to children at the Sor Isolina Ferré Center in Ponce, as part of the successful world ‘WBO Kids Drug Free’ program.
An emotional Sister Mildred Vázquez, Spiritual Director of the centers of Puerto Rico, 说: “The WBO and Paco Valcárcel have been committed to us for around 20 years.There are many gifts that will be distributed to the other centers that we have in Puerto Rico. Since day one, which was a long time ago, I remember that Paco told us that the WBO was never going to forget us. His deed is very important for all of us. We will never forget the great help you gave us then Hurricane María hit us hard; we are very grateful”.
“Respect for the
school, respect for the church, respect for their fathers and mothers, respect
for the elderly and respect for their peers. Respect is the most important
priority in life said our Savior”, Valcárcel expressed to the large number
of children present. “Sister Sor Isolina always knew how to multiply the
fish and bread. She was sent from God. They can count on us every year, the
commitment will continue, and we love them very much”.
The world champion Ángel “铁托” Acosta said: “Many children left happy with their gifts and bicycles. I always tell the youth that they have to get away from the streets to concentrate on their studies”.
Participating in the activity were Acosta, former professional basketball player Javier “Toñito” Colón, WBO Latino Featherweight Champion Luis”大力水手” 勒布朗, WBO Interim Latino Heavyweight Champion Víctor Bisbal, the former world champions Samuel Serrano, 亚历克斯 “El Nene” Sánchez and Ángel “Cholo” Espada, along with boxers Alfredo “salsero” 十字, Jean M. 里维拉, 埃德温· “Chin” Valentín, and amateur boxer Bryan Rodríguez.
Also in the event were boxing managers Margaro Cruz, coaches Jesús “Tongui” 奥尔蒂斯, Ángel Vargas, Yoel “Yowy” 冈萨雷斯, and Félix Pagán Pintor, referees José Hiram Rivera and Ramón Peña; professional boxing judge César Ramos. For the WBO, other than Valcárcel, legal advisor Gustavo Olivieri, WBO Treasurer Adolfo Flores, and WBO Chairman Ratings Committee Edgardo López Sasso were also present.
WBO Kids Drug Free is an
international program aimed at children and young people in order to carry a
message of prevention to the use of drugs and to motivate them to continue
studying, using sports as a tool to stay on good steps, as well supporting causes
aimed at those in need in order to contribute to a better quality of life.
About the Sor Isolina
Ferré Center:
CSIF has contributed to the well-being, security and socioeconomic development of Puerto Rico since its foundation 49 years ago at the Ponce Beach by Sister Isolina Ferré, MSBT. Its corrective programs and prevention, human development and community development provide solutions to address problems such as school dropout, 暴力, and unemployment and the economic crisis. The different programs and services are offered in 24 towns of the Island, including regions of Ponce, GUAYAMA, 圣胡安, and Canóvanas, 等等.
世界拳击组织 (WBO) President Francisco Valcárcel Mulero commented today on Billy Joe Saunders inability to defend his World Middleweight Championship, as per contractually agreed, against Demetrius Andrade on October 20th.
This after the Massachusetts State Athletic Commission voted today against granting him a boxing license following a failed doping test on August 30th.
“It is unfortunate that a boxer as talented as Saunders is facing this controversy and will not be able to defend the title,” said Valcarcel today. “The WBO will examine the situation with due diligence and proceed according to its ‘Rules & Regulations’ decide which is the proper course of action”.
瓦尔卡塞尔, a practizing attorney, added that if Andrade fights the first available contender, the WBO Championship Committee will consider sanctioning the bout.
OCTOBER 11th Update:
WBO Statement on Billy Joe Saunders
WBO President Francisco ‘Paco’ Valcárcel, Esq reacted on Billy Joe Saunders’ public comments regarding his world title status:
“B.J. Saunders has voluntarily vacated the WBO Middleweight Title, and publicly apologized for his violation of the Massachusetts Athletic Commission’s anti-doping regulations”.
“Therefore, the clash between Demetrius Andrade and Walter Kautondonkwa scheduled for October 20th will now be for the vacant World Crown”.
“还, I will recommend to the WBO Executive Committee that Saunders receives a six month suspension for his transgression”.
In a crowed activity held in Arecibo, 世界拳击组织 (WBO), with the collaboration of former world champion Samuel ‘El Torbellino’ 塞拉诺, brought together several former Puerto Rican world champions along with currents boxers to recognize the trajectory of former three-division world champion Wilfredo ‘Bazooka’ 戈麦斯.
“Had the WBO existed in the Gómez era, he would have been our champion. But we still celebrate him because of his legacy in the ring and his great humility as a person. This belt that we preset to him today names him a WBO ‘Honorific Champion of Champions’, yet it is only a small sample of the affection and admiration that we have for him,” said WBO president Francisco ‘Paco’ 瓦尔卡塞尔.
An excited Gomez said that “I thank with the WBO and Paco for their support and recognition on this day. 非常感谢. I am very happy with everyone who is here.”
In addition to Valcárcel, Serrano and Gómez, former world champions Angel ‘Cholo’ Espada, Alfredo ‘El Salsero’ 楼梯, Orlando Fernández, Ángel ‘La Avispa’ Chacón, Josué ‘Dickie’ 卡马乔, Alex ‘El Nene’ were present at the party Sánchez, 约翰·约翰·莫利纳, Rafael del Valle, Iván Calderón, Daniel ‘La Cobra; 希门尼斯, 尼尔森·迪耶帕（Nelson Dieppa）, Víctor ‘Luvi’ Calleja, three times world title contender Wilfredo Rivera, former NABO champion Daniel ‘Pipino’ Alicea, current boxers Víctor Bisbal, Jean Carlos ‘Lobo’ 托雷斯, 维尔弗雷多·宾比托’ 门德斯, Luis ‘Popeye’ 勒布朗 (WBO Latino Featherweight Champion) and amateur national youth champion Tatiana Ortíz.
Trainers Dennis Pantoja, Yoel Gonzalez, 费利克斯异教徒平托尔, Margaro Cruz, as well as referees José Hiram Rivera and Roberto Ramírez, 小, promoter Peter Rivera, and Chairman of the WBO Rankings C-ommittee, Edgardo López Sasso together with WBO legal advisor and member of the WBO Regional Titles Committee Gustavo Olivieri and other sports personalities were sharing in the activity.
Gómez won the gold medal in the first amateur world championships, held in Havana in 1974. He then jumped to the professional ranks and won world titles at 122, 126 和 130 英镑. He retired with a professional record of 44-3-1 同 42 胜淘汰赛, and is considered one of the best fighters of all time.
