Архівы: J. Расэл Peltz

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J RUSSELL PELTZ HONORED BY PHILADELPHIA CITY COUNCIL Philadelphia icon recognized for half century of promoting boxing in the city

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PHILADELPHIA PA — Members of the Philadelphia City Council presented a resolution honoring J Russell Peltz at this morning’s council meeting on behalf of President Darrell Clarke. The resolution recognized Peltz’ contribution to the city over 50 years of promoting boxing in Philadelphia. President Clarke serves as the City Councilman for District 5, where Peltz promoted his first boxing event at the Blue Horizon on September 30, 1969.

The resolution gave a brief history of Peltz’ career before thanking him for the profound impact he had on the city over the last 50 гады. It also expressed the wish that the next generation of boxing promoters continue to preserve Philadelphia’s legacy as a boxing stronghold.

Peltz was gracious in his remarks, and had the crowd laughing when he began speaking about his career.

“I’m humbled to be honored by the city,” he began, “because if you think about it, the only thing I’ve done over the last 50 years is start fights that other people finish.

“I’ve grown up in the greatest fight city in the world,” he continued. “Some of the greatest fighters of all time have fought for me – hall of fame fighters – beginning with my first love, Bennie Briscoe in 1969, and going all the way up through one of my fighters winning a world title in Bejing, China a couple years ago by the name of Jason Sosa.”

He closed his remarks with a story about playing “Cowboys & Indians” as a kid, and how he thought it would be so cool if he could just play the game as an adult, instead of going to work every day. “Сумленна, that’s what my career has been like,” ён сказаў, and thanked the Council for the honor.

Peltz was joined in attendance by his wife, Linda, and his protege and the promoter of Friday’s “Blood, Sweat and 50 Гадоў” fight card at 2300 Арэна, Мішэль Росадо.

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Tickets for Blood, Sweat & 50 Years are available at 2300arena.com, або па тэлефоне 215-765-9022.
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RAGING BABE PRESENTS: PELTZ BOXING 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OCTOBER 4 AT 2300 АРЭНА

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Philadelphia’s boxing community to come together
To mark “The Boy Wonder’s” 50-year milestone




Філадэльфія, Пэнсыльванія–J Russell Peltz was 22 years old when he promoted his first boxing card 50 years ago at the legendary Blue Horizon. Кастрычніка. 4, Peltz will celebrate half a century as a boxing promoter with a card at the 2300 Arena that will reflect his reputation for promoting Philly vs. Philly, no-quarters-given bouts.


The eight-fight card, promoted by Raging Babe, will feature junior welterweight Victor Padilla, of Berlin, Нью-Джэрсі, by way of Vieques, Пуэрта-Рыка, у галоўную падзею. Padilla, who is promoted by DiBella Entertainment, is undefeated in five fights, all by way of knockout, and is considered by Peltz and others to be a future world champion. Peltz will serve as matchmaker for the event.


It has been nearly 20 years since Peltz received the Long and Meritorious Service award from the Boxing Writers Association of America and Philadelphia Sportswriters Association, followed in 2004 by his induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. While others might have considered retirement, Peltz has gone on to promote more than 150 additional events, bringing his total number of promoted shows to nearly 1,000. He has promoted or co-promoted more than 40 world championship fights.


After starting his career as sports editor of the Temple News–the daily student newspaper at Temple University–and then on the sports copy desk at the Evening and Sunday Bulletin, Peltz traded in his typewriter for the roller coaster that is professional boxing. He was dubbed “The Boy Wonder,” when he sold out the 1,346-seat Blue Horizon in his first event on Sept. 30, 1969, a night that featured a middleweight main event between Bennie Briscoe, Філадэльфія, and Tito Marshall, of Panama. The standing-room-only crowd was 1,606.


In more recent years, he’s taken Michelle Rosado (aka Raging Babe) under his wing, mentoring her and showing her the ins and outs of the boxing business with his unique brand of tough love.


“I can think of no one better to promote my 50th Anniversary Celebration,” said Peltz. “I have been able to sit in the passenger seat the last couple years while Michelle drove and I’m excited to share this special event with her.


“It seems like yesterday I was sitting outside the Blue Horizon in North Philly, selling tickets out of my car for my first card after the box office closed for the day. From there to the old Arena in West Philly, then to The Spectrum in South Philly, it’s been quite a ride. Атлантыка-Сіці, Лас-Вегас, Еўропа, South America, the Orient–I cannot believe it’s been half a century.”


Rosado: “It’s an honor to put on this card with and for Russell’s 50th. He has been an incredible mentor and friend, and I think I have looked forward to this celebration of his legacy even more than he has.”


Tickets to “Peltz Boxing 50th Anniversary Celebration” are priced $50, $70 і $90. They can be purchased online at www.2300arena.com або па тэлефоне 215-758-2173 and/or 215-765-0922. Дзверы адкрываюцца ў 6:30 pm and first bout is at 7:30 вечара.

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VALDEZ VS. RAMIREZ – ARIZONA’S FIRST SEVEN-ROUND FIGHT

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Bout headlines Guerra De Gallos at Casino Del Sol

Тусон, AZ – Кастрычнік. 23 – When Tucson’s Jensen Ramirez (6-2-3, 1KO) squares off with Nogales’ Thomas Valdez (16-4-2, 6KO) at the Casino Del Sol’s AVA Amphitheater, яt will be the first seven-round bout in Arizona’s history. The featherweight bout headlines the Nov. 17 падзея, dubbed Guerra De Gallos.

 

 

 

Raging Babe’s Michelle Rosado had to think outside the box when negotiating the card’s main event. One camp wanted an eight-round fight and one wanted a six. Rosado, consulting with her mentor, Hall-of-Fame Promoter J Russell Peltz, lamented the potential loss of a solid, local main event. Peltz had a solution. “Why not meet in the middle and make it seven rounds?” Rosado was skeptical. “I told him to get outta here,” Rosado said. “I was laughing, but Peltz wasn’t joking. School was in session.”

 

 

 

There was a precedent. Peltz told the story of “The Long-Haired Boxer” Эдвін “Chu Chu” Malave vs. Гаральд Вестон, Малодшы. in a welterweight bout that took place in August of 1971 at New York’s Madison Square Garden. Malave wanted the bout to be eight rounds, and Weston wanted 10. The New York State Athletic Commission proposed that the bout be nine rounds. Malave went on to win a split decision, with two judges scoring the fight 5-4 in his favor, and the third scoring it 5-4 for Weston.

 

 

 

Rosado had her fight.

 

 

 

“I bought right into it when Russell told me about the Malave-Weston bout,” she said. “I knew we had a good fight, and there was something special about having a seven-round main event.” Both Ramirez and Valdez’s teams agreed, and the Pascua Yacqui Commission sanctioned the seven-round bout. On Nov. 17, Tucson boxing fans will see Arizona’s first seven-round bout between two local “gallos.”

 

 

 

Raging Babe will host a press conference this Thursday, Кастрычнік 25 at Casino Del Sol’s Paradiso Lounge at 2 p.m. The presser will be open to the public and will include a tribute to promoter Don Chargin.

 

 

 

 

ABOUT NOV. 17:

The Nov. 17 card consists of eight fights, пачынаючы з 7 p.m. Дзверы адкрываюцца ў 6 p.m. This event is all ages.

 

 

 

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Квіткі, пачынаючы з $25 можна азнаёміцца ​​на сайце www.casinodelsol.com, па тэлефоне (520) 333-5150 or at the Casino Del Sol Gift.

 

 

 

ABOUT CASINO DEL SOL:

Located in southwest metropolitan Tucson, Штат Арызона., the Pascua Yaqui Tribe is a federally recognized tribe with nearly 20,000 enrolled members. The Tribe owns and operates several enterprises including Casino Del Sol, Arizona’s only AAA Four Diamond casino resort, one of the Best Hotels in Arizona named by U.S. Навіны & World Report; Casino of the Sun; AVA Amphitheater, a 5,000-seat open-air concert venue named Casino Arena/Amphitheater of the Year by Casino Entertainment Awards; Sewailo Golf Club, a par-72 championship course designed by Notah Begay III; and the Del Sol Marketplace. Для атрымання больш падрабязнай інфармацыі, call 1-855-SOL-STAY (765-7829) або візіт www.CasinoDelSol.com. Follow Casino Del Sol on Facebook і Шчэбет.

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Зала Славы прамоўтэр, J Russell Peltz to be be 1st guest on The Abrams Boxing Hour LIVE on Tuesday at 6:30 PM ET

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Філадэльфія, Пэнсыльванія (Чэрвеня 25, 2018) – Заўтра, Hall of Fame Promoter J Russell Peltz will be the guest on The Abrams Boxing Hour beginning at 6:30 PM ET / 3:30 PM PT. The show will originate from The Joe Hand Boxing Gym in Philadelphia.

 

 

 

The show can be viewed У прамым эфіры all over the world on ABRAMS BOXING FACEBOOK PAGE; ABRAMS BOXING YOUTUBE PAGE & ABRAMS BOXING LIVESTREAM PAGE.

 

 

 

Peltz will discuss the June 29th fight card at The Parx Casino in Bensalem, Пэнсыльванія. The card will feature Miguel Cartagena (15-4-1, 6 КО) taking on Carlos Maldonado (10-2, 7 КО) plus the rematch between Anthony Prescott and Isiah Wise.

 

 

 

Peltz will also talk about some of the highlights of his nearly 50 year Hall of Fame Career as well as some of today’s hottest boxing topics.

 

 

ABOUT THE ABRAMS BOXING HOUR

 

 

 

The show, will feature 1-on-1 sit-down interviews with some of the biggest names in the sport, and will also go over the latest boxing news and opinions. The Abrams Boxing Hour will originate from boxing-centric venues throughout the country.

 

 

 

The debut show will originate from The Joe Hand Boxing Gym in Philadelphia.

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J Russell Peltz reflects on his favorite fights in Atlantic City

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Peltz is the matchmaker for 24 лютага card at The Showboat Hotel featuring Thomas LaManna and Gabriel Bracero

Атлантыка-Сіці – Лютага 20, 2018 – Boxing in Atlantic City has been prevalent for more than 45 гады. One man who has been in the center of a lot of the action on the boardwalk has been International Boxing and Atlantic City Boxing Hall-of-Fame promoter and matchmaker J Russell Peltz.

The Philadelphia legend, who has promoted scores of cards in the shore town, is making matches for the Лютага 24 card at The Showboat Hotel that will feature Thomas “Cornflake” LaManna vs. Гаўрыіл “Ціта” Bracero in a 10-round battle for the WBC Fecarbox Welterweight championship.

“I did my first fight in 1973,” said Peltz, who has run shows in just about every property in Atlantic City.

It is only fitting that Peltz is the matchmaker with promoter Rising Star Promotions in the South Jersey based promotional outfit’s effort to bring Atlantic City back to prominence as the the premier fight destination on the East Coast.

Peltz is hoping LaManna-Bracero is added to the memorable bouts that Peltz has been involved in Atlantic City:

1. Жнівень 31, 1981 at The Sands Hotel–Frank Fletcher vs Ernie Singletary.(PRISM)

“The fight was televised by local cable channel PRISM (Jim Barniak and Bob Wright, both deceased, did the commentary) and it was for Fletcher’s USBA middleweight title.

“This was the most brutal fight I ever saw, even more brutal than Matthew Saad Muhammad-Marvin Johnson I. This was a closet classic since few saw it on PRISM. The fight was toe-to-toe for seven rounds, no knockdowns, until ringside doctor stopped it between the seventh and eighth round. They could have fought this one in a phone booth.

“Singletary was taken to hospital after fight.

“Пазней, when we couldn’t find Fletcher, we broke into his hotel room, and he was out cold on the floor. We couldn’t get an ambulance so we (Marty Feldman and I) put him in the back of a police wagon and rode with him to the hospital where the doctor told us if we hadn’t found him he would have been dead.

“Singletary kept saying in the pre-fight buildup that no 12-2 TV fighter was gonna beat him. This was a reference to Fletcher getting into the first ESPN tournament and winning while Singletary had been plying his trade for years (24-2 затым) and never got that kind of exposure, just on PRISM. Фактычна, Fletcher already had been on NBC once, beating Norberto Sabater.”

2. Верасня 9, 1980 from Resorts–Mike Rossman vs. Al Bolden (PRISM)

“Ex-WBA light-heavyweight Rossman was getting beat up every round for 8 1/2 rounds against Al Bolden, Піцбурга, Пэнсыльванія, and finally found a little light late in round 9 and came on to knock Bolden out at 2:32 of the 10th round and salvage the win. Bolden took the second knockdown in the 10th on his knees.”

3. Сакавіка 13, 1983 from Resorts–Джэф Чандлер – Gaby Canizalez (Азбука)

“Джэф Чандлер, in the most brilliant performance of his Hall-of-Fame career out-boxed, out-punched and out-muscled future champion Gaby Canizales, of Texas, на 15 rounds to defend his WBA bantamweight title for the seventh time by unanimous decision. No one thought he could stand up under Canizales’ body attack but it was Chandler’s body and head attack that kept Canizales at bay for the entire fight. Just magnificent.”

4. Сакавіка 2, 1985 from the Sands Hotel–Gary Hinton vs Aaron Pryor (Азбука)

“Unknown lefty Gary Hinton gave IBF 140 pound world champ Aaron Pryor all he could handle, but a 14th-round knockdown helped Pryor gain a 15-round split decision with Sylvester Stallone in attendance. He was our partner at the time with Pryor. It was Pryor’s last successful title defense.”

5. Лістапада 19, 2011 from Ballys–Garrett Wilson vs. Chuck Mussachio

“Moving from light heavyweight to cruiserweight, Mussachio appeared to have out-boxed Wilson for 11 rounds in their USBA cruiserweight title fight, but Wilson drilled Mussachhio with a monstrous overhand right 41 seconds into the 12th round for the knockout win.”

Besides LaManna vs. Брасеро, a terrific undercard has been assembled featuring undefeated fighters: light-heavyweight Frederick Julan (8-0, 6 КО), Брукліна, Нью-Ёрк; super middleweight Darren Goodall (5-0, 4 КО), Нью-Милфорд, Нью-Джэрсі; middleweight Omar Kabary Salem (1-0), Брукліна, Нью-Ёрк; super lightweight Jahmal Dyer (4-0, 2 КО), Балтымор, Мэрыленд.

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Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame Inducts 24 Charter Class Members

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(Атлантыка-Сіці, Нью-Джэрсі – Чэрвеня 15, 2017) – Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame (ACBHOF) Inaugural Induction weekend held on May 26, 27 and 28th was a smorgasbord of boxing royalty, celebrity guests and legions of boxing fans. ACBHOF mission is to create visibility and awareness through annual inductions ceremonies; boxing champions, as well as the boxing community at-large will have their names enshrined into immortality by being inducted into the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame.

“Watching my vision come together with the assistance of Rodrick Green, the VP of Business Strategy, and Angela Crockett our Communications Director, along with the rest of my team and countless other supporters and fans across the country, who’ve embraced this endeavor has been overwhelmingly impressive.” – Ray McCline, Founder & Прэзідэнт

The trio of events, which were sponsored by the Claridge – a Radisson Hotel, kicked-off May 26th with a pre-reception and welcome address in the VÜE Rooftop Bar. The 150 guests included: Red Carpet Host Whitney Ullman, Atlantic City Mayor Don Guardian, Councilman Frank Gilliam, Доктар. Nina Radcliff, Flo Anthony, Aaron Snowell, Lillo Brancato, Alan Goldberg, Рэй Мерсер, Адзначыць Breland, Іран Барклая, Iceman John Scully, Tracy Patterson, Milton Luban, Chuck Zito, Grandy Twins, sponsors and stakeholders alike.

“The Claridge – a Radisson Hotel was proud to have hosted Atlantic City’s first Boxing Hall of Fame induction class. It’s events like this that make hospitality and history come to life in this city. From the Fight Fan Expo to the Gala it was a pleasure to see new faces and passion throughout a weekend of exceptional events. We look forward to hosting the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame events for years to come at The Claridge – a Radisson Hotel.”- Cem Erenler, V.P. of Hotel Operations & Business Development

Мая 27, the festivities continued into the Fight Fan Experience, a festive boxing themed environment that included a Boxing Fantasy Camp, Pop-Up Barber Shop, Jack Johnson Exhibit Icons of Boxing, The Legacy Exists Joe Frazier Scholarship Fund, James O’Neal Sculptures, The Press of Atlantic City Exhibit, Food vendors and music by DJ Young Hitta.

The evening of May 27th concluded with an Honoree Gala in the Art Gallery celebrating “Women in Boxing.” Host for the evening, Nino Del Buono. Honorees included: Cathy Burke, Marian Muhammad, Joan Pierce, Renee Aiken and Althea “Vern” Сондерса.

The culminating Induction celebration concluded Sunday, May 28th with a little over 500 Госці. The master of ceremonies for the ceremony, President of NJ Boxing Hall of Fame, Генры Hascup. The star-studded Charter Class members included: Дон Кінг, Майкл Спинкс, Larry Hazzard, Steve Smoger, Майк Rossman, Dwight Muhammad Qawi, Frank Gelb, Don Elbaum, J Russell Peltz, Dave Bontempo, Ken Condon, Robert Lee, Старэйшы, Larry Holmes and Mike Tyson.

“I would like to sincerely congratulate Mr. Ray McCline, Roy Foreman, Rodrick Green, Angela Crockett and all of the wonderful people responsible for the great Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame weekend which took place on May 26th, 27й, and 28th. The event was an astounding success and it allowed many of us, who attended, the opportunity to relive some of the exciting moments of our past boxing history. The establishment of the ACBHOF will also ensure that the great legacy of Atlantic City Boxing, will be remembered and celebrated for many years to come!! Once again congratulations and I look forward with great anticipation to next year’s celebration. God Bless!!” – Commissioner Larry Hazzard, NJ State Athletic Control Board

Posthumous Inductees: Артура Гаці (received by Sofia Bella Gatti); Leavander Johnson (received by his Son); Mathew Saad Muhammad (received by Mustafa Ameen); Lou Duva (received by Dino Duva); Джэк Obermayer (received by his daughter Ellen Kaplan); Bert Sugar; Dennis Gomes (received by his daughter Danielle Gomes and Mrs. Gomes); Mike Hall, Sr. (received by his son Mike Hall, Малодшы) і д-р. Frank Doggett (received by his daughter Yvonne “Missy” Doggett).

“It was such an incredible honor to be part of such a historic event. We had a blast at the HARD Kickoff party with Michael Spinks and Ray Mercer. It was so amazing to see all the young kids enjoying the Boxing experience. They are the new generation of Atlantic City Boxing. The Highlight of the weekend for us was the Gala, it was truly a memorable evening. Congratulations to Ray McCline and the inductees on a successful Inaugural Induction. The Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame will be a staple destination for Boxing Fans in the years to come.” – Gregory V. Posella, Прэзідэнт & Co-founder HARD Beverage

Former Miss America, Suzette Charles, Chicken Bone Beach Jazz Band and saxophonist Parris provided entertainment for the evening. Entertainment was coordinated by Kevin Crump.

Title Sponsors: Hard Lifestyle Beverages, Designer Wraps and Hammer Fiber Optics. The Atlantic City Police Athletic League is ACBHOF’s charitable arm. Keebler Media was the official ACBHOF videographer.

Other sponsors and supporters: City of Atlantic City; Triax 57; 2300 Арэна; FantaSea Resorts; Adams Boxing; Rumble TV Network; Tina Davido Promotions; Abrams Boxing, Adams Boxing, Plush Vodka, Punzoné Organic Vodka, House of Genesis and WBC.

While the menus consisted of scrumptious passed hors d’oeuvres and signature drinks, the Honoree cake designed by Cake King of Queens and the unveiling of Commemorative Paintings by Nicolosi were stunning show stoppers.

Another extraordinary highlight from the weekend was when Arturo Gatti’s 11-year old daughter Sofia Bella Gatti accepted her father’s award alongside his longtime friends Chuck Zito and Mike Sciarra.

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Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame Inaugural Induction Weekend Photos from Kick Off Meet and Greet

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THIS WEEKEND
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Below are Photos from Friday’s Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame Kick off Meet and Greet Celebration that was held at the Vue Restaurant at The Claridge Hotel.
(Click on Photos to Enlarge)–Free to use for Journalistic Purposes. Credit-ACBHOF
Michael Spinks Don Elbaum
Steve Smoger Michael Spinks & Расэл Peltz

Расэл Peltz & Chuck Zito Chuck Zito & Arturo Gatti Painting


Майкл Спинкс & Mike Rossman Russell Peltz & Майк Rossman

СААЗ: The Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame (ACBHOF)
ШТО: The Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame will enshrine 24 Charter Class members.
Confirmed to attend Honorees:
Майк Тайсан, Майкл Спинкс, Дон Кінг, Larry Hazzard, Dwight Muhammad Qawi, J Russell Peltz, Frank Gelb, Майк Rossman, Bill Johnson, Steve Smoger, Dave Bontempo, Don Elbaum, Bob Lee and Ken Condon.
The Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame will celebrate and remember the legacy of Lou Duva, Arturo “Гром” каты, Matthew Saad Muhammad as well as hometown hero Leavander Johnson for their extraordinary careers spanning seven decades.
Special Guests
  • *Рэй Мерсер (BULLYING…We’re Kickin’ It Spokesperson)
  • *Адзначыць Breland
  • *Іран Барклая
  • *Milton Luban
  • *Tracy Patterson
  • *Джон Скалі
  • Non Fighters
  • *Don Guardian, Mayor of Atlantic City
  • *Rodney Jerkins, multi Grammy-award winner
  • *Suzette Charles, former Miss America
  • *Sophia Gatti, daughter of Arturo Gatti
  • *Pat Lynch, renowned Boxing Manager
  • *Lillo Brancato, Акцёр
  • *Grandy Twins
  • *Vincenzo Vaccaro: Cake King of Queens
  • *Atlantic City Police Athletic League
  • *Aaron Snowell, co-organizer the Jack Johnson Exhibit
  • *BULLYING…We’re Kickin’ Ён
  • *The Legacy Exists Joe Frazier Scholarship Fund
  • *Joseph Nicolosi, Artist known for his signature Pop Art portraits
  • *James O’Neal, Wood Sculpture Artist
ДЗЕ: The Claridge – A Radisson Hotel, 123 South Indiana Avenue, Атлантыка-Сіці, Нью-Джэрсі 08401
Пятніца, May 26th, Sunday May 27th and Sunday, May 28th
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Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame Inaugural Induction Weekend

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THIS WEEKEND
ПРЭС-РЭЛІЗ
СААЗ: The Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame (ACBHOF)
ШТО: The Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame will enshrine 24 Charter Class members.
Confirmed to attend Honorees:
Майк Тайсан, Майкл Спинкс, Дон Кінг, Larry Hazzard, Dwight Muhammad Qawi, J Russell Peltz, Frank Gelb, Майк Rossman, Bill Johnson, Steve Smoger, Dave Bontempo, Don Elbaum, Bob Lee and Ken Condon.
The Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame will celebrate and remember the legacy of Lou Duva, Arturo “Гром” каты, Matthew Saad Muhammad as well as hometown hero Leavander Johnson for their extraordinary careers spanning seven decades.
Special Guests
  • *Рэй Мерсер (BULLYING…We’re Kickin’ It Spokesperson)
  • *Адзначыць Breland
  • *Іран Барклая
  • *Milton Luban
  • *Tracy Patterson
  • *Джон Скалі
  • Non Fighters
  • *Don Guardian, Mayor of Atlantic City
  • *Rodney Jerkins, multi Grammy-award winner
  • *Suzette Charles, former Miss America
  • *Sophia Gatti, daughter of Arturo Gatti
  • *Pat Lynch, renowned Boxing Manager
  • *Lillo Brancato, Акцёр
  • *Grandy Twins
  • *Vincenzo Vaccaro: Cake King of Queens
  • *Atlantic City Police Athletic League
  • *Aaron Snowell, co-organizer the Jack Johnson Exhibit
  • *BULLYING…We’re Kickin’ Ён
  • *The Legacy Exists Joe Frazier Scholarship Fund
  • *Joseph Nicolosi, Artist known for his signature Pop Art portraits
  • *James O’Neal, Wood Sculpture Artist
ДЗЕ: The Claridge – A Radisson Hotel, 123 South Indiana Avenue, Атлантыка-Сіці, Нью-Джэрсі 08401
Пятніца, May 26th, Sunday May 27th and Sunday, May 28th
May 26th (Прэс-Канферэнцыя) Check-in 3:30Р | in the The Vue | Kickoff Reception 4P – 7Р
27 мая Press Check-in 9:15A | in the Conference Center | Fight Fan Experience 10A – 4Р
27 мая Press Check-in 5:15Р | Red Carpet Arrivals 6:00Р | in the Art Gallery | Honoree Gala 7P – 11Р
May 28th Press Check-in 4:00Р | Red Carpet Arrivals 4:30Р | in the Conference Center | Inaugural Induction Ceremony | Час: 6Р – 9Р
Post ceremony interviews and photo ops available as well.
Media Inquiries:
Please note that space is limited and all press will need credentials to check-in. Representatives of the media must RSVP to:
Angela Crockett Marc Abrams
Communications Director for ACBHOF Abrams Boxing
Honorees, Celebrity Guests and ACBHOF Executives will be available for interviewS.
******ACBHOF is pleased to recognize our sponsors*****
Corporate Partner: The Claridge Hotel a Radisson Hotel Title Sponsor: Hard Lifestyle Beverages
City of Atlantic City; дызайнер Абкручванні; Hammer Fiber Optics; Triax 57; 2300 Арэна; FantaSea Resorts; Adams Boxing; Cake King of Queens and Bee Apparel
Fight Fan Experience Timeline
Honoree Gala Timeline
6:00 Dignitaries Arrival/Reception (Lower GalleryLevel)

7:00 General Public Arrival
7:00 Cocktail Reception & Chicken Bone Beach Performing
7:30-7:35 Ray McCline Welcoming Remarks/Intro Emcee Nino DelBuono
7:35-8:00 DJ Young Hitta/Reception
8:00-8:20 Honoree Precession & Greetings
8:20-8:30 Solo Musical Performance by Suzette Charles
8:30-8:55 Honoree & Awards Presentation
8:55-9:05 Solo Musical Performance by PARRIS
9:05-9:35 Chicken Bone Beach Performing
9:35-10:00 Nicolosi Art Reveal Presentation
10:00-10:50 DJ Young Hitta/Reception
10:50 Closing Remarks
Induction Ceremony Timeline
Procession of Inductees Introduction – Founder, Ray McCline
Invocation – Pastor, Wayne M. Nelson Sr. National Anthem – Althea Saunders
Mission Statement – Віцэ-Прэзідэнт, Rodrick L. Green Master of Ceremonies – Генры Hascup
Fighter (Resident and Non-Resident)
MIKE TYSON, ARTURO GATTI, LEAVANDER JOHNSON, MIKE ROSSMAN, MATTHEW SAAD MUHAMMAD, DWIGHT MUHAMMAD QAWI, MICHAEL SPINKS, LARRY HOLMES
Трэнер & Cutman (Resident and Non-Resident)
LOU DUVA MIKE HALL SR BILL JOHNSON
Няўдзельнікам
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DON KING FRANK GELB DON ELBAUM J RUSSELL PELTZ
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Падчас падрыхтоўкі да Пятніцы Пуэрта-Рыка бокса Класічны на 2300 Арэна ў Філадэльфіі, прамоўтэр J Расэл Пелц, Міжнародны баксёрскі зала славы, клас 2004, успамінае свой пачатак у боксе 46 шмат гадоў таму.

Сёння я святкаваць або, магчыма назіраць-46-годдзе майго першага бою, як баксёрскі прамоўтэр. Я мог бы пачакаць яшчэ чатыры гады, каб напісаць гэтую гісторыю, але, падобна, яшчэ доўга зараз і яшчэ больш стаўка, каб дасягнуць гэтай вехі.

Я бачыў толькі некалькі хвілін свайго першага бокса карты. Гэта быў верасень. 30, 1969, у Блакітны яшчэ Horizon-ня-легендарнага, і я быў заняты ў пракаце з мамай, продаж квіткоў на апошні з 1,606 людзі, якіх мы сціснуў у там той ноччу, каб паглядзець у сярэднім Бенні Брыск знішчыць Ціта Маршал ў матчы-рэваншы. Мы на самай справе аказалася, што людзі ад ночы, і гэта тое, што я ніколі не будзе зноў. Што я думаў?

Быў недастатковае разуменне з прафсаюзам, што пастаўляецца прадаўцоў квіткоў так, калі яны не змаглі паказаць, Я наняў мама-дарам, Вядома-і яна дапамагла прадаць квіткі.

Я быў 22 гадоў, 15 месяцаў пасля заканчэння Універсітэта Темпл і менш 30 дзён выдаліць з якія працуюць поўны працоўны дзень на спартыўных кадраў у Вечар Веснік. Я прагнуў бокс біць на Бюлетэнь, але я нецярплівы, калі Джэк Фрыд, бокс пісьменнік, атрымаў пашырэнне на яго абавязковага выхаду на пенсію ва ўзросце 65 і я не збіраўся тырчэць чакае яго на пенсію або, а тата казаў, згуляць у скрыню.

Так што я зрабіў тое, што кожны 22-гадовы выпускнік каледжа, які быў узняты на прэстыжную Магістраль б-я стаў баксёрскі прамоўтэр.

Я выратаваў каля $5,000 ў каледжы, так як я працаваў поўны працоўны дзень на тое, што яны называюць Начная змена на Бюлетэнь, пачынаючы лета пасля майго малодшага год у храме. Я працаваў з поўнач, каб 8 Я, рэдагавання апавяданні, пісаць тытры і загалоўкі і рабіць перапісвае. Тады я ездзіць з 30-га & Маркет-стрыт у Паўночную Брод-стрыт майго старэйшага года ў Храме, перайсці ў клас з 9 Я ў 1 вечара, затым ехаць дадому, каб Балю Cynwyd спаць.

Гэта быў пост-алімпійскі год у Філадэльфіі і быў талент на кожным куце. Я памятаю канцы лета 1969, падымаючы Columbia Avenue, цяпер Сесіл B. Мур-і павярнуць направа пасля 22d-стрыт, дзе Калумбія ператвараецца ў грады. Два будынкі ад кута стаяў трапна назваў кафэ Роўч. На вяршыні кафэ Роўч, да стромкага лесвіцы, быў Елісейскіх Цэнтр, ў падпарадкаванні Quenzell Макколл, які зрабіў яго косткі навучанне Персі Бассетт і Leotis Марцін і кацяня Хейворд і Брыск і многія іншыя лепшых байцоў Philly.

Я сустрэў Сэма Саламона, прыязны круглатвары чалавек, які валодаў пральня ў Заходняй Філадэльфіі, і ён пазнаёміў мяне са сваім новым знішчальнікам, 17-гадовы жарабец, які шукаў, каб стаць прафесіяналам. Яго імя было Яўген Харт. Сэм празвалі яго Цыклон.

Годам раней, у трэнажорнай зале ў склепе царквы Звеставання на 12 & Норыс, недалёка ад кампуса Храма, Я ўзяў інтэрв'ю ў яшчэ аднаго маладога баксёра-аматара для гісторыі я напісаў для Бюлетэнь. Яго імя Бобі Вт. Яны называлі яго Boogaloo.

Там не было пра бой карты ў Філадэльфіі з траўня і мясцовыя заўзятары былі гатовыя для некаторых дзеянняў.

Я марыў мець майго дзяцінства кумірам, Хол-оф-Славы Гаральд Джонсан, у галоўнай падзеі, але я не мог дазволіць сабе $2,000 ён хацеў. Я пасябраваў з Пэт Дафі, напісаўшы некалькі апавяданняў аб аматарскім боксе, пакуль я быў у Бюлетэнь. Дафі кантралюецца аматараў у трох штатаў, і ён паклаў руку на профі, а. Ён быў звязаны з Leotis Марцін і Сэмі Гос і Бенні Брыск і гарантыі $1,000 супраць працэнтах ад продажу квіткоў я Брыск, каб змагацца з матч-рэванш з Маршалам, якія збілі Бенні чатыры гады таму.

Дафі таксама быў цяжкавагавіком па імі Джэры суддзя, з падзелу Кенсінгтон ў Філадэльфіі, і я дадаў яго на карту ў яго прафесійны дэбют. На плакаце я вызначыў суддзя, як Кенсінгтон суперцяжкай вазе. Сапраўды!

Джордж Хіл, хто быў на Елісейскіх навучанне: Спортзал, пагадзіўся зрабіць свой прафесійны дэбют супраць суддзі.

Джымі Toppi, Малодшы, валодалі Blue Horizon. Ён спрыяў баі на розных пляцоўках у Філадэльфіі ў 1940-х і 1950-х гадоў і, як толькі ён пачуў аб маім галоўную падзею, ён прадказаў распродажы. Toppi б закрыць свой офіс кожны дзень у 2 вечара, так што я б ездзіць па да Blue Horizon ад маёй кватэры ў раздзеле Джермантаун горада, прыпаркавацца і чакаць, каб убачыць, калі якія-небудзь кліенты паказваюць, каб купіць квіткі. Кожны раз, калі я бачыў каго-то патэлефанаваць у дзверы на Blue Horizon, Я выйсці з машыны, патэлефанаваць да іх і прадаваць ім квіткі з майго ствала.

Картка сабраліся, хоць Ват’ арыгінальныя суперніка, Паўночная Philly сусед Лойд Дрэнныя навіны Нэльсан, адменены з пару тыдняў да шоў, і гэта не было амаль да верасня. 30 што я знайшоў Рона Nesby, хто трэніраваўся ў трэнажорнай зале Gil Клэнсі ў Нью-Ёрку.

Тата быў у вадаправод, ацяплення і кандыцыянавання паветра Бізнес і ён узяў 100 рынга квіткі і даў іх сваім дзелавым партнёрам. Ён заплаціў мне за ўсё з іх были- $5 за штуку. Я думаю, ён быў занепакоены я б не зрабіць гэта ў боксе. Мой дзядзька Боб прыйшлі да бою, і ён захварэў пасля ежы хот-дог Blue Horizon.

Я быў у спартзалах кожную ноч, Елісейскія і 23 PAL ў Паўночнай Філадэльфіі, Passyunk і ядлоўца Цэнтр ў Паўднёвай Філадэльфіі. Былі іншыя, але гэта былі Цудоўная чацвёрка.

Малькольм “Ўспышка” Гордан, доўгавалосы Нью-Ёрк бокс наркаман, які купіў машыну Мімеографы з яго бар-мицву грошы гадамі раней, пагадзіўся прадаць свае зараз ужо легендарнай праграмы па барацьбе за 25 цэнтаў кожны.

Тым Cushman, бокс пісьменнік для Штодзённыя навіны, быў асноўным гульцом. Я сустрэў Cushman ў Аклахома-Сіці некалькі гадоў таму. Ён перастаў ёсць–на сваім шляху на ўсход ад Дэнвера, каб пачаць сваю новую працу на Штодзённыя навіны-каб пакрыць баскетбольную каманду Храма ў турніры Каляды, і я быў там у якасці карэспандэнта Бюлетэнь.

Кампанія Cushman ведаў, што бокс пісьменнікі з іншых газет у горадзе ўзялі грошы пад сталом ад прамоўтэраў, каб напісаць перад боем гісторыі, і ён сказаў мне, калі ён калі-небудзь злавіў мяне рабіць што я мог пацалаваць на развітанне наша сяброўства. Не шанец!

The Inquirer Загаловак напярэдадні маёй карты: З'яўляецца Пелц гатовыя атрымаць лупінай?

Мы прадалі. У той час, the 1,606 заўзятараў прысутнічалі прадстаўляў вялікім натоўпам у гісторыі Blue Horizon ў. Вароты былі $6,010 з квіткамі па цане $3 і $5. Працэнт Брыск прыйшлі да $1,314.58 і Маршал выйшаў з $788.75.

Сярэдні Оскар COOR біць Кларенс Финни ў цалкам лакальнай чатыры-раундавы, каб адкрыць карту-на час, натуральна, на 8 вечара-і Цыклон Харт садзьмуў Паўднёвай Philly ў Шэлдан Мур, якія не адказаць на званок для круглых двух. Джэры Суддзя працаваў і перастаў George Hill ў чацвёртым раўндзе і Boogaloo Вт з-скрынках Рон Nesby ў 6. У галоўным падзеі, Брыск быў выбух. Ён прыбіў Маршал ніжэй пояса ў пачатку і калі Ціта паскардзіўся рэферы, Бенні пайшоў наверх, і гэта было на ўсім працягу ў 60 секунд. Маршал ніколі не баксіраваў зноў.

Аглядальнік Сэндзі грейды быў там з Бюлетэнь. Яго гісторыя на наступны дзень–Вар'ят мара спраўджваецца–распавёў аб маім прадказанні ў каледжы, што ў адзін цудоўны дзень мае сябры будуць прыходзіць да майго бою карты. Ён таксама напісаў, што мой (першы) жонка і я жылі ў кватэры ў Germantown і адзіныя рэчы, у ёй былі матрац, тэлевізар і кот па імя Афелія. З грашыма мы зрабілі тую ноч ($1,438.83), Грейды піша, што, магчыма, зараз мы б купіць мэблю.

Праз некалькі месяцаў раней,, мая жонка спытала мяне, што прымусіла мяне думаць, я можа быць паспяховым у гэтым бізнесе. Я сказаў ёй, што ён будзе лічыць мяне каля шасці месяцаў, каб падарваць свае зберажэнні, але я маюць вялікі альбом для выразак адзін дзень, каб паказаць нашым дзецям пра час іх тата быў баксёрскі прамоўтэр.