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USA Boxing pays tribute to True Patriot Robert Carmody 1964 Medaglia di bronzo olimpica & Soldier killed in Vietnam

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Giro. (Maggio 21, 2020) – People all across the United States will rightfully pay respect to fallen military men and women during this Memorial Day weekend. One true American Patriot that USA Boxing will remember forever is 1964 Medaglia di bronzo olimpicaRobert “Butterball” Carmody, who was killed in action three years later at the height of the Vietnam War.

Born in 1938, Carmody learned to fight on the streets of Brooklyn, where he lived before joining the U.S. Army in 1957, and where he took his first boxing lesson. A natural-born fighter, he was selected to represent the 11th Airborne Division, even after it was deployed to Germany, after he had earned his airborne wings, and Robert developed into a record 4-time All-Army flyweight champion.

Carmody also captured top honors at the 1962 International Military Sports Council and earned a bronze medal in 1963 at the prestigious Pan American Games. At the 1964 Prove olimpiche di boxe, held at the famous New York’s World’s Fair, he upset flyweight favoriteMelvin Miller to earn a spot on the 1964 Squadra olimpica di boxe USA.

At the Olympics, Carmody became a close friend of heavyweightJoe Frazier, the lone American to win an Olympic gold medal at the 1964 Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. The smallest and biggest men on the Olympic Team were buddies. Frazier, naturalmente, went on to become a Hall of Fame heavyweight champion, who was inducted into the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame this past December.

“He’s the type of guy you really need,” Frazier said in a 2006 ESPN.com interview. “I had some hard times, things was rough, but he was a guy that helped you out a lot. I loved him like a brother.”

Hampered by a bruised hand, the 5’ 2”, 112-pound Carmody had a bye in the opening round, eliminatoNam Singh Thapa (Nepal) in his first fight, took a decision (4-1) controOtto Babiasch (Germania), and lost in the semifinals by way of a questionable decision (1-4) to the eventual Olympic champion, Fernando Atzon (Italia).

Although he never publicly complained about the decision that may have cost him an Olympic gold medal, Carmody was visibly upset as he headed to the locker room, quandoGeneral William Westmoreland hollered to him, “Good job, soldier!” Carmody, anche se, turned and reportedly yelled back, “You dumb son of a bitch!"

After the Olympics, Carmody retired from amateur boxing with a 128-12 record, returned home and rather than turn pro, he decided to stay in the U.S. Esercito, training a few teams at the International Military Sports Council, including the U.S. Army squad.

Strings were pulled for the 10-year military veteran, because of his imposing status as an Olympic bronze medalist, he didn’t have to go with his 199th Light Infantry Brigade when it was deployed to Vietnam. But even though he wasn’t combat trained, due to his training as a boxer, Carmody insisted on deploying with his unit on June of 1967, the day his son, Robert Carmody, Jr. was born.

A few weeks later, Staff Sergeant Carmody’s unit. D Troop of the U.S. 17th Calvary Regiment was on a routine six-man foot patrol north of Saigon. They were ambushed by Viet Cong guerillas and five of the six U.S. soldiers were killed, including Carmody, who was posthumously awarded a Bronze Star for valor. He became the first Olympic boxing medalist to die in combat.

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Creato per il campione per tutta la vita, relazioni reciprocamente vantaggiose tra USA Boxing ed i suoi ex allievi, –pugili, funzionari, allenatori e appassionati di boxe — L'Alumni Association collega generazioni di campioni, ispirando e restituendo ai futuri campioni di boxe USA Boxing, in e fuori dal ring.

Gli Stati Uniti Boxing Alumni Association è aperta a chiunque abbia un amore per la boxe e vorrebbe rimanere in contatto con il pugilato dilettantistico. I membri hanno accesso a una vasta gamma di eventi speciali ospitati dall'Associazione Alumni, compresa la sua annuale di USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame di ricezione.

Per aderire all'Associazione Alumni, semplicemente registrarsi alalumni@usaboxing.org per un $40.00 all'anno quota associativa. I nuovi membri riceveranno una T-shirt, portachiavi e e-wallet.

“Robert Carmody’s selflessness and character extends far beyond our sport of Olympic-style amateur boxing,” said Chris Cugliari, USA Boxing Alumni Director. “A warrior in the ring, a hero outside of the ring—he showed the world the very best of what USA Boxing has to offer, and the USA Boxing Alumni Association looks forward to keeping his legacy alive.”

“On this Memorial Day, USA Boxing wants to recognize and honor our fallen heroes who have gave their lives in defense of our country, like Robert Carmody,” stated USA Boxing Executive Director Mike McAtee. “On this Memorial Day, I think it is important to also recognize all who have served in our military, which Billy Ray Cyrus stated, ‘All gave some and some gave all.’ Thank you for your service, we will never forget.”

Olympic Bronze Medal winner to Bronze Star recipient, Robert Carmody was a fighter true and true, as well as a man of tremendous honor, and a legitimate hero.

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USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame Reception another KO

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Classe di 2019: Mark Breland, Joe Frazier,
Al Mitchell & Ray Rodgers


COLORADO SPRINGS, Giro. (Dicembre 19, 2019) – La Classe di 2019 was inducted into the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame this past Friday night at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

The HOF reception was held in conjunction with the 2020 U.S. Qualificazioni olimpiche per la boxe e 2019 Campionati Nazionali. Hall of Fame broadcaster Al Bernstein from Showtime Sports served once again as the event’s emcee.

Olympic gold-medalists Mark Breland e “Smokin'” Joe Frazier along with decorated coach Al Mitchell and famed cut-man Ray Rodgers, were inducted during the 3rd annual USA Boxing Alumni Association HOF reception.

Sen. John McCain was posthumously presented a special Lifetime Achievement Award. His daughter, Megan McCain, sent an acceptance video on behalf of her family that was played for the audience.

“We are extremely thankful for the hundreds of USA Boxing Alumni who showed up to support this year’s Hall of Fame class and enjoy an incredible evening of reflection, camaraderie, and joy,” said USA Boxing Alumni Association Director Chris Tofflemire. “Sfortunatamente, George Foreman was unable to attend the event, so we will be sure to honor him at a later date. Tuttavia, the legacies of Ray Rodgers, Al Mitchell, Joe Frazier, Mark Breland, and Senator John McCain were celebrated with passion and gratitude. It was an evening to remember, and we look forward to a strong 2020 for the USA Boxing Alumni Association.”

The ceremony was well attended, con oltre 200 traveling to Lake Charles in celebration of this year’s class. 1988 Eastern Olympic Qualifier Champion Giovanni “Iceman” Scully, 1972 Medaglia d'oro olimpica Sugar Ray Seales, 1984 Medaglia d'oro olimpica Frank Tate, former middleweight and light heavyweight champion “Dolce” Reggie Johnson, e 1992 Olimpionico Raul Marquez celebrated amongst peers from their amateur days.

To watch the entire ceremony, partire QUI

Below are quotes from the inductees, or those representing inductees, with pictures:

CLASSE DI 2019



MARK BRELAND

Mark Breland: “I enjoy boxing, it’s a lot of fun. I’m glad to be here because I’ve seen a lot of fighters I grew up with in the amateurs. I enjoy boxing because it kept me off the streets. I wasn’t a street guy., My father would have beaten me up if I had gotten into trouble in the streets. Boxing kept me off the streets, kept me in the gym. I guess I was good at it. I had a fight with a bully when I was 14 and I beat him up. I went to the gym the same day and my coach asked me what happened. My knuckles were shredded with blood. I told him I had a fight in the street. He said you can’t fight in the street. Then I realized boxing and street fighting are two different things.

Shelly Finkel (his manager), when he came into my life, changed a lot of things. Things changed a lot. I focused more on boxing, focused on the Olympic Games, and won championships. Every tournament I went into, Ho vinto, but it was a lot of fun. I wanted to inspire youths. I hope I can inspire some amateurs coming up. To keep going, stay off the streets, and do something that can change your life in a good way., Eddie Futch for life!”



JOE FRAZIER

Marvis Frazier(Joe’s son, nella foto): “It is so good today to speak about my father, what he meant to me, and Joe Frazier always said to me, ‘There’s no right way to do wrong, no wrong way to do right.’ Lui ha detto, if you don’t do right, you’re going to smell this, putting his left fist right to my nose. When it was time for me to do bad, it wasn’t me, wasn’t Marvis Frazier. Così, oggi, I’m still smelling it even if he’s not here.

“I just love to talk boxing. As an amateur I was 46-1 and then when I turned pro, I beat the guy who had knocked me out. I love my father. He was a good guy and a champion. I know everybody know Muhammad Ali and I know everybody know ‘Smokin’ Joe Frazier.”



AL MITCHELL

Al Mitchell: “I got rid of anybody over 16 who didn’t want to go to school. I’ve been doing this the longest time and I want to thank the coaches. I had three or four who didn’t care about boxing, but they wanted their kids to get an education. Izzy Acosta is one. I got a perfect record at Marquette High, they’ve all graduated. I have four kids with master’s degrees, Ho avuto 14 who have degrees, and four guys who are policemen and no way they should be policemen. Io sono BENEDETTO.

“Old coaches would tell one you’re only as good as your memories. It’s crazy with kids 14, 14, 15. I had a kid named Vernon Forrest, a four-time world champion., It’s not just about boxing. It’s getting an education and after ten years they have a good life. I want to thank you all for putting me in the Hall of Fame.”




Michael Rodgers (Ray’s son): “Primo, I want to apologize for my father for not being here. He hurt his back over the weekend working a boxing match, believe it or not, and he apologizes for not being here.

“I want to thank USA Boxing and the Alumni Association for recognizing my father for this award. And when he heard about this, he said he didn’t do any of these things during the 72 years he’s been in the sport for awards. He just did what he did for the love this sport and he did what needed to be done.”

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Mike McAtee, Direttore esecutivo, USA Boxing (nella foto): “On behalf of the Board of Directors, President Tyson Lee, I can only say thank you, grazie, and thank you. Stasera, is a culmination of work between our members, our alumni association, but I have to recognize a couple of people. This great event wouldn’t be done without Chris Cugliari, Al Valenti and Nicole Anderson, our Alumni Association Coordinator.

“I have the honor of talking about boxing and obviously we have passion. When Marvis Frazier said this was a brotherhood, a sisterhood, and none of us, quite frankly, who’ve stepped in the ring – I include myself in that – we’re not right. Takes a special person to climb in the ropes. You all can give yourselves a hand for not being right.

“USA Boxing is proud of our history, but more proud of our future, and I can tell you the young men and women battling at the elite levels, we started at 104 and that will be taken down to 13 by Sunday evening. Ma, ma ancora più importante, we’re going to be breeding the next generation of champions, because this is closing the chapter of 2020, but starting the chapter of 2024, and ultimately, when the Olympic Games comeback here in 2028. This is a special time.”



Chris Tofflemire, Direttore esecutivo, USA Boxing Alumni Association: “Three years ago a group of us sat around a table in Kansas City at the National Championships and this idea was hatched: John Brown, Al Valenti, John Scully, Christy Halbert, Mike McAtee and a few others. Così, it’s something I’m very proud of and an organization I’m proud to lead with the support of all of you.

“A quick update of the Alumni Association, we’re at about 1200 members right now and this is our third year. We had events across the country the past year, honoring Micky Ward and Vinny Pazianza in the New England area. We gathered in Chicago. We honored Izzy Acosta at the Junior Olympics in Wisconsin, as well as Buster Douglas and coach Mike Stafford at the Ohio Legends celebration, and here we are today honoring our third Hall of Fame class. We’ve come a long way. Our theme in 2020 is two missions: Primo, we want to take this down to the grassroots level, second is supporting our athletes and their families as they travel to the 2020 Olympic Games.”



Al Valenti, Special Projects Consultant for USA Boxing: “USA Boxing is the one fundamental difference that makes a difference in a young person’s life. The path to self-confidence, the path to self-respect, disciplina, vittoria, and how to accept defeat all comes through amateur boxing.

“Stasera, the story will be told. Stasera, we will take you on a path, of amateur boxing in the United States that rivals no other nation. Gold medalists, silver medalists, allenatori, funzionari, dottori…they’re all here. It’s like Woodstock for boxing; everybody’s here!”



Al Bernstein, Master of Ceremonies: “I’m delighted to be back here for my third year at USA Boxing’s Alumni Association Hall of Fame. I hosted a lot of events, MC’d a lot of events, and this is the final event because it’s in the end of December. It’s definitely my favorite.”




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Creato per sostenere una vita, relazioni reciprocamente vantaggiose tra USA Boxing ed i suoi ex allievi, –pugili, funzionari, allenatori e appassionati di boxe — L'Alumni Association collega generazioni di campioni, ispirando e restituendo ai futuri campioni di boxe USA Boxing, in e fuori dal ring.

Gli Stati Uniti Boxing Alumni Association è aperta a chiunque abbia un amore per la boxe e vorrebbe rimanere in contatto con il pugilato dilettantistico. I membri hanno accesso a una vasta gamma di speciali ospita eventi dall'Associazione Alumni, compresi gli Stati Uniti Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame di ricezione.

Per aderire all'Associazione Alumni, semplicemente registrarsi al alumni@usaboxing.org per un $40.00 all'anno quota associativa. I nuovi membri riceveranno una T-shirt, portachiavi e e-wallet.


CLASSE DI 2017: The charter class was headed by Muhammad Ali e Evander Holyfield, in addition to veteran coaches Roosevelt Sanders e Tom Coulter.

CLASSE DI 2018: U.S. Medagliati a squadre olimpiche e mondiali (professionale) campioni Roy Jones, Jr., Andre Ward e Claressa Shields, as well as former USA Boxing National Director of Coaching Emanuel Steward and veteran USA Boxing official Tom Cleary.

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3rd annual USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame reception

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Sen. John McCain to be honored

Classe di 2019 ceremonyquesto Venerdì at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Louisiana

COLORADO SPRINGS, Giro. (Dicembre 11, 2019) -Senator John McCain will be posthumously presented a Lifetime Achievement Award for his tireless work to protect boxers and elevate the sport this Friday night at a special ceremony during the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame reception at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

The HOF reception is being held in conjunction with the ongoing 2020 U.S. Qualificazioni olimpiche per la boxe e 2019 National Championships at the Lake Charles Civic Center. The finals of the Olympic Trials will be held Sunday, Dicembre. 15, al Golden Nugget Hotel & Casinò. Hall of Fame broadcasterAl Bernstein from Showtime Sports will serve as the event’s emcee for the third year in a row.

The USA Boxing Alumni Association’s third HOF class also includes three Olympic gold-medalists, “Big” George Foreman, Mark Brelande“Smokin’” Joe Frazier, as well as legendary coachesAl Mitchell eRay Rodgers.

The late Sen. McCain boxed at the U.S. Naval Academy, where the 5’ 7” lightweight competed three years as a fearless boxer who reportedly always came forward, never reversing gears. In his final year, he managed the battalion boxing team to a brigade championship.

“Our family believes our father would accept this award graciously as a very high honor,” daughterMegan McCain said on behalf of the McCain family. “The courage, character and action needed to step into the ring is something he felt very strongly about.

“He learned many life lessons through boxing, including the value of fitness, disciplina, individual performance training and operating as part of a team. Boxers run up against opposition they have no idea how to attack or defend against, yet they figure it out and learn about themselves, as well as develop endurance during the process.”

“Senator McCain was a true ally to the sport, having personally understood the courage and risk-taking required from those who enter the ring,"Ha dettoChris Cugliari, USA Boxing Alumni Association Executive Director. Throughout his career in politics, USA Boxing communicated with his office numerous times as part of a collaborative effort to safeguard the future of Olympic style, pugilato dilettantistico, and Senator McCain never hesitated to offer to do more for our athletes. For this and many other reasons, the USA Boxing Alumni Association looks forward to honoring his legacy this weekend.”

Confirmed special guests include 1988 Medaglia d'oro olimpicaAndrew Maynard, three-time National AAU Coach of the Year (1972-76-77) Joe Clough, 1984 Olympic gold medalist Frank Tatee suo fratelloThomas, 1972 OlimpionicoTim Dement, 2002 Gloves Nazionale campione d'OroJaidon Codringtion, 1980 Olympic QualifierJackie Beard, 1981 Olimpiadi JuniorGlen Modicue, four-time National championEric Kelly, 1988 Eastern Olympic Qualifier championJohn Scully, Obie Beard, Mark Lanton e laStephensbrothers –Donald, Anthony eJerry.

HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE USA BOXING ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Creato per sostenere una vita, relazioni reciprocamente vantaggiose tra USA Boxing ed i suoi ex allievi, –pugili, funzionari, allenatori e appassionati di boxe — L'Alumni Association collega generazioni di campioni, ispirando e restituendo ai futuri campioni di boxe USA Boxing, in e fuori dal ring.

The USA Boxing Alumni Association is open to anyone who has a love for boxing and would like to stay connected with amateur boxing. Members are granted access to a wide variety of special events host by the Alumni Association, compresi gli Stati Uniti Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame di ricezione.

Per aderire all'Associazione Alumni, semplicemente registrarsi alalumni@usaboxing.org per un $40.00 all'anno quota associativa. I nuovi membri riceveranno una T-shirt, portachiavi e e-wallet.

CLASSE DI 2017: The charter class was headed byMuhammad Ali eEvander Holyfield, in addition to veteran coachesRoosevelt Sanders eTom Coulter.

CLASSE DI 2018: U.S. Medagliati a squadre olimpiche e mondiali (professionale) campioniRoy Jones, Jr., Andre Ward eClaressa Shields, as well as former USA Boxing National Director of CoachingEmanuel Steward and veteran USA Boxing officialTom Cleary.

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Simply The Best! Mark Breland

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Classe di 2019 ceremony Dec. 13 at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Louisiana

COLORADO SPRINGS, Giro. (Dicembre 3, 2019) – Arguably the greatest American amateur boxer of all-time, Mark Breland will be inducted into the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame on Friday night, Dicembre 13, during a special Class of 2019 ceremony at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

The HOF reception is being held in conjunction with the 2020 U.S. Qualificazioni olimpiche per la boxe e 2019 Campionati Nazionali, Dicembre. 7-15, al Lake Charles Civic Center. The finals of the Olympic Trials will be held Sunday, Dicembre. 15, al Golden Nugget Hotel & Casinò. Hall of Fame broadcasterAl Bernstein from Showtime Sports will serve as the event’s emcee for the third year in a row.

The USA Boxing Alumni Association’s third HOF class also includes two other Olympic gold-medalists, “Big” George Foremane “Smokin’” Joe Frazier, as well as legendary coachesAl Mitchell eRay Rodgers. 

Sen. John McCain will be posthumously presented a special Lifetime Achievement Award for his tireless work to protect boxers and elevate the sport.

“I’m very happy to be inducted into the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame,” Breland said. “It really means a lot, especially going in this year with Foreman and Frazier. I guess it proves I’ve done a lot in boxing. I’m happy to be going in. I had a lot of fun in USA Boxing. To be going into the same Hall of Fame withEvander (Holyfield) (Muhammad) Sono, Foreman, Frazier…champs like that, it’s something for me to be with them.”

Breland, ironicamente, first got into boxing at the age of eight, due to him being brought to his first boxing match, Frazier-Ali I, at Madison Square Garden. “We were up in the top seats,” the Brooklyn-born and raised Breland remembered like it was yesterday. “The crowd, the atmosphere…all I could think of was, wow!  I didn’t realize until I got older that there were so many stars there watching Ali and Frazier, because they were all at ringside.

“The next day I went to a gym. I was really skinny, small, but I came back the next day. I enjoyed working out and fell in love with boxing. I wanted to box in big tournaments. This is what I wanted to do, but I had hid boxing from my parents. They knew I had I played football, but that was okay with them, because unlike in boxing, we had a helmet. I won at the Junior Olympics and it was in the papers. I saw it and thought my mother was going to kill me. My mother asked me why I hadn’t told her, so I invited her to watch me fight in the Golden Gloves. She was in one of the front rows, but afterwards when I asked her what she thought when I knocked out my opponent, she said she didn’t see it because she had closed her eyes.”

Breland went on to become a five-time New York Golden Gloves champion with a 21-0 record, Compreso 19 ko, 14 coming in the opening round. In 1982, Breland captured a gold medal at the prestigious World Championships in Munich, Germania, after which he was named the No. 1 welterweight in the world by AIBA. He was also selected as Boxer of the Year (1982) by USAABF.

Al 1984 Giochi Olimpici, held in Los Angeles, Breland fought his way to a gold medal,

along with eight of his American teammates: Paul Gonzalez, Steve McCrory, Meldrick Taylor, Pernell Whitaker, Jerry Page,Frank Tate, Henry Tillman eTyrell Biggs.

Breland, who completed his amateur career with an amazing 110-1 (73 KO) record, appeared to be cooler than the other side of the pillow on a hot, steamy night. No real celebrations after he won gold, to the contrary, Mark was emotionless, the same as he still is today as a trainer of champions.

“I’ve always been really laid back,” he explained. “I just remember raising my hands. At an Olympic press conference, I was asked if I was happy, and I just said I was glad it was over. I guess I didn’t seem excited. I was happy but calm. It’s the same way now (as a trainer); it’s just me. I’m happy to win and happy to be doing what I do.”

“Mark’s dominance over his competition throughout his USA Boxing career cements him as a legend,” commentedChris Cugliari, USA Boxing Alumni Association direttore esecutivo. “His ring intelligence, commitment to his craft, and ability to fight at any pace against any style makes him a tremendous example for today’s group of amateur champions. It has been a long time coming, but the Alumni Association looks forward to reflecting on his accomplishments and honoring Mark in Louisiana.”

Confirmed special guests include 1988 Medaglia d'oro olimpicaAndrew Maynard, three-time National AAU Coach of the Year (1972-76-77) Joe Clough, 1984 Olympic gold medalist Frank Tatee suo fratelloThomas, 1972 OlimpionicoTim Dement, 2002 Gloves Nazionale campione d'OroJaidon Codringtion, 1980 Olympic QualifierJackie Beard, 1981 Olimpiadi JuniorGlen Modicue, four-time National championEric Kelly, 1988 Eastern Olympic Qualifier championJohn Scully, Obie Beard, Mark Lanton e laStephensbrothers –Donald, Anthony eJerry.

HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE USA BOXING ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Creato per sostenere una vita, relazioni reciprocamente vantaggiose tra USA Boxing ed i suoi ex allievi, –pugili, funzionari, allenatori e appassionati di boxe — L'Alumni Association collega generazioni di campioni, ispirando e restituendo ai futuri campioni di boxe USA Boxing, in e fuori dal ring.

The USA Boxing Alumni Association is open to anyone who has a love for boxing and would like to stay connected with amateur boxing. Members are granted access to a wide variety of special events host by the Alumni Association, compresi gli Stati Uniti Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame di ricezione.

Per aderire all'Associazione Alumni, semplicemente registrarsi alalumni@usaboxing.org per un $40.00 all'anno quota associativa. I nuovi membri riceveranno una T-shirt, portachiavi e e-wallet.

Breland made his much-anticipated pro debut November 15, 1984, at the famed Madison Square Garden, defeating Dwight Williams by way of a six-round unanimous decision. During his illustrious pro career (1984-1997), Breland compiled a sterling 35-3-1 (35 KO) record and he was a two-time World welterweight champion.

The 56-year-old Breland, who once trained the late, grande 1992 US OlympianVernon Forrest, currently trains another great USA Boxing alumni and 2008 Medaglia di bronzo olimpica, Deontay Wilder, the reigning World Boxing Council heavyweight champion.

“Once I started boxing in the amateurs,” Breland concluded, “I started progressing. I learned a lot from other amateurs like different styles. Boxers from New York/New Jersey had different styles than boxers from Georgia/Florida, and fighting Cubans was completely different. I was beating up a Cuban fighter, but every time I hit him, somehow, they took away a point from me. I knew right away that I had to knock him out to win, and they did end up stopping the fight.”

CLASSE DI 2017: The charter class was headed byMuhammad Ali eEvander Holyfield, in addition to veteran coachesRoosevelt Sanders eTom Coulter.

CLASSE DI 2018: U.S. Medagliati a squadre olimpiche e mondiali (professionale) campioniRoy Jones, Jr., Andre Ward eClaressa Shields, as well as former USA Boxing National Director of CoachingEmanuel Steward and veteran USA Boxing officialTom Cleary.

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Closing cuts & controlling blood flow leads 83-year-old Ray Rodgers into the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame

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Classe di 2019 ceremony Dec. 13 at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Louisiana

COLORADO SPRINGS, Giro. (Novembre 25, 2019) – Arkansas boxing icon Ray Rodgershas successfully dealt with more cuts than most surgeons, all the way into the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame, in which he’ll be inducted on Friday night, Dicembre 13, during a special Class of 2019 ceremony, al Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

The HOF reception is being held in conjunction with the 2020 U.S. Qualificazioni olimpiche per la boxe e 2019 Campionati Nazionali, Dicembre. 7-15, al Lake Charles Civic Center. The finals of the Olympic Trials will be held Sunday, Dicembre. 15, al Golden Nugget Hotel & Casinò. Hall of Fame broadcaster Al Bernstein from Showtime Sports will serve as the event’s emcee for the third year in a row.

The USA Boxing Alumni Association’s third HOF class also includes three Olympic gold-medalists, “Grande” George Foreman, “Smokin'” Joe Frazier e Mark Breland, as well as legendary coach Al Mitchell.

Sen. John McCain will be posthumously presented a special Lifetime Achievement Award for his tireless work to protect boxers and elevate the sport.

There isn’t much in boxing, if anything, that Rodgers hasn’t done: pugile, official, allenatore, administrator and, naturalmente, taglio uomo. “I’m a boxing guy,” Rodgers said in his Southern twang. “I’ve been around the block, several times. But I don’t say I’m a cut man, I’m a laceration management specialist.”

Rodgers first got into boxing when he was in the fifth grade, back in Oklahoma, where he was born. A memo was sent around that there would be a tryout for boxing held the next day at the local high school gym. His parents gave their permission to let him tryout, the first chapter of his incredible boxing career.

“From the first moment,” the charming boxing character remembered, “Sono stato agganciato. I still have the letter I received in boxing. That was in 1947 and I’m still in boxing. I’m very proud of that.”

Rodgers has worked 39 world championship fights in professional boxing, as a cut man (he only trains amateur boxers) for the likes of world champions Jermaine Taylor, Wayne McCollough e Tommy Morrison.

“It’s been beyond belief for a regular old boxing guy like me,” Rodgers said about his life in boxing. “I’ve traveled all over the world, many times, as a cut man.”

He was the first national official of both the Golden Gloves and Silver Gloves. Di Più, he’s already been inducted in three Hall of Fames: Guanti d'argento, Golden Gloves and Arkansas Sports HOF.

“Ray’s sacrifice to countless youth as a coach, mentore, taglio uomo, and leader throughout the amateur boxing community is inspirational,” commentato Chris Tofflemire, USA Boxing Alumni Association direttore esecutivo. “His years of service and the knowledge he has passed on to other generations is what makes him a Hall of Famer, and we look forward to honoring him in December.”

Rodgers hasn’t slowed down, despite recently celebrating his 83rd compleanno. He still owns and operates Ray Rodgers Boxing Club in West Little Rock, Arkansas, in addition to serving as director of the Arkansas Golden Gloves and Mid-South Tournament, which includes Louisiana, Mississippi, Western Tennessee and Arkansas. And he’s also the vice-president of the National Golden Gloves and chairman of the National Silver Gloves.

“Alla mia età, I’m happy to have any birthday,” Rodgers joked. “I’m hoping to live another 10-12 anni, Lord willing. It’s all in the Lord’s hands; controlling the flow of blood, anche se, is in my hands.”

Confirmed special guests include 1988 Medaglia d'oro olimpica Andrew Maynard, three-time National AAU Coach of the Year (1972-76-77) Joe Clough, 1984 Medaglia d'oro olimpica Frank Tate e suo fratello Thomas, 1972 Olimpionico Tim Dement, 2002 Gloves Nazionale campione d'Oro Jaidon Codringtion, 1980 Olympic Qualifier Jackie Beard, 1981 Olimpiadi Junior Glen Modicue, four-time National champion Eric Kelly, 1988 Eastern Olympic Qualifier champion John Scully, Obie Beard, Mark Lanton e laStephens fratelli – Donald, Anthony e Jerry.


HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE USA BOXING ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Creato per sostenere una vita, relazioni reciprocamente vantaggiose tra USA Boxing ed i suoi ex allievi, –pugili, funzionari, allenatori e appassionati di boxe — L'Alumni Association collega generazioni di campioni, ispirando e restituendo ai futuri campioni di boxe USA Boxing, in e fuori dal ring.

Gli Stati Uniti Boxing Alumni Association è aperta a chiunque abbia un amore per la boxe e vorrebbe rimanere in contatto con il pugilato dilettantistico. I membri hanno accesso a una vasta gamma di speciali ospita eventi dall'Associazione Alumni, compresi gli Stati Uniti Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame di ricezione.

Per aderire all'Associazione Alumni, semplicemente registrarsi al alumni@usaboxing.org per un $40.00 all'anno quota associativa. I nuovi membri riceveranno una T-shirt, portachiavi e e-wallet.




CLASSE DI 2017: The charter class was headed by Muhammad Ali e Evander Holyfield, in addition to veteran coaches Roosevelt Sanders e Tom Coulter.

CLASSE DI 2018: U.S. Medagliati a squadre olimpiche e mondiali (professionale) campioni Roy Jones, Jr., Andre Ward e Claressa Shields, as well as former USA Boxing National Director of Coaching Emanuel Steward and veteran USA Boxing official Tom Cleary.
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“Smokin’”Joe Frazier punched way into USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame

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Classe di 2019 ceremony Dec. 13 at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Louisiana

COLORADO SPRINGS, Giro. (Novembre 21, 2019) – One of boxing’s all-time greatest, alla fine degli anni, grande“Smokin’” Joe Frazier, will be inducted posthumously into the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame, Venerdì notte, Dicembre 13, during a special Class of 2019 ceremony, at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

The HOF reception is being held in conjunction with the 2020 Prove olimpiche e 2019 National Championships Dec. 7-15, at Lake Charles Civic Center. The finals of the Olympic Trials will be held Sunday, Dicembre. 15, al Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Hall of Fame broadcasterAl Bernstein from Showtime Sports will serve as the event’s emcee for the third year in a row.

The USA Boxing Alumni Association’s third HOF class also includes two other Olympic gold-medalists, “Big” George ForemaneMark Breland, in addition to a pair of decorated coaches, Al Mitchell eRay Rodgers. 

Sen. John McCain will be posthumously presented a special Lifetime Achievement Award for his tireless work to protect boxers and elevate the sport.

“On behalf of our family,” Joe’s sonMarvis Frazier suddetto, “we’d like to thank the USA Boxing Alumni Association for remembering Joe Frazier. Honoring him like this will introduce to him to new generations of boxing fans.

“My father learned discipline he needed to go on and win Olympic gold and do what he need to be world champion. He took that to the pros and beatMuhammad Ali in the best fight in the world. They were two great champions who worked together to show people what boxing is really all about.”

Born in South Carolina, Frazier was well known as an elite Philadelphia boxing product, la compilazione di un 38-2 amateur record. He was a three-time National Golden Gloves champion whose only two losses were both toBuster Mathis, who was the only opponent to defeat Frazier, including a loss by decision – questionable according to Frazier – in the Olympic Trials.

When U.S. Olympic Team heavyweight qualifierBuster Mathis was unable to compete at the 1964 Olympic Games due to injury, Frazier took full advantage of this opportunity as a replacement.

Frazier went on to become one of only four American boxers to medal in Tokyo, Joe the lone gold medalist, despite breaking a thumb in the semifinals. Nella gara di apertura, Frazier knocked outGeorge Olynello (Uganda), followed by a third-round stoppage ofAthol McQueen (Australia) in the quarterfinals. AgainstVadim Yemelyanov (Russia) in semifinale, Frazier won by way of a second round KO, even though he broke his left thumb.

Unwilling to tell anybody that he had broken his thumb, fearing that he wouldn’t be allowed to fight, Frazier showed the tremendous grit he became famous for by winning a close decision, 3-2, controHans Huber (United Team of Germany) in the championship final to capture a gold medal.

“Winning an Olympic gold medal was the highlight of his amateur career,” Marvis noted. “It meant that he was the best in the world, and it also made things easier for his next step into the pros. I think he felt it helped made him a real man, the best in the world, and not many people can say that. Winning Olympic gold with a broken thumb showed our father what he could do and proved that he was the man. He wasn’t afraid to get the job done. No excuses, get the jog done, was what my father said all the time. And you better had gotten the job done.”

Frazier (32-4-1, 27 KO) went on to become a three-time world heavyweight champion, defeating the likes ofMuhammad Ali, Jimmy Ellis (due volte), Bob Foster, Oscar Bonavena(due volte), Jerry Quarry, Mathis, Doug Jones, Eddie Marca eGeorge Chuvalo during his 16-year professional career.

Listed at only 5-11 ½, Frazier was best known for his bobby, weaving, relentless pressure and liver-damaging left hook. He passed away November 7, 2011 due to complications from liver cancer at the age of 67.

“Joe’s legacy will live on forever throughout USA Boxing,” addedChris Tofflemire, USA Boxing Alumni Association direttore esecutivo. “His toughness and heart were second to none, and today’s USA Boxing champions can look to Joe for the definition of a champion in and out of the ring. We look forward to honoring his legacy as a Hall of Famer on December 13th."

Confirmed special guests include 1988 Medaglia d'oro olimpicaAndrew Maynard, three-time National AAU Coach of the Year (1972-76-77) Joe Clough, 1984 Medaglia d'oro olimpicaFrank Tatee suo fratelloThomas, 1972 OlimpionicoTim Dement, 2002 Gloves Nazionale campione d'OroJaidon Codringtion, 1980 Olympic QualifierJackie Beard, 1981 Olimpiadi JuniorGlen Modicue, four-time National championEric Kelly, 1988 Eastern Olympic Qualifier championJohn Scully, Obie Beard, Mark Lanton e laStephens brothers –Donald, Anthony eJerry.

HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE USA BOXING ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Creato per sostenere una vita, relazioni reciprocamente vantaggiose tra USA Boxing ed i suoi ex allievi, –pugili, funzionari, allenatori e appassionati di boxe — L'Alumni Association collega generazioni di campioni, ispirando e restituendo ai futuri campioni di boxe USA Boxing, in e fuori dal ring.

The USA Boxing Alumni Association is open to anyone who has a love for boxing and would like to stay connected with amateur boxing. Members are granted access to a wide variety of special events host by the Alumni Association, compresi gli Stati Uniti Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame di ricezione.

Per aderire all'Associazione Alumni, semplicemente registrarsi alalumni@usaboxing.org per un $40.00 all'anno quota associativa. I nuovi membri riceveranno una T-shirt, portachiavi e e-wallet.

CLASSE DI 2017: The charter class was headed byMuhammad Ali eEvander Holyfield, in addition to veteran coachesRoosevelt Sanders eTom Coulter.

CLASSE DI 2018: U.S. Medagliati a squadre olimpiche e mondiali (professionale) campioniRoy Jones, Jr., Andre Ward eClaressa Shields, as well as former USA Boxing National Director of CoachingEmanuel Steward and veteran USA Boxing officialTom Cleary.  

INFORMAZIONI:

www.usaboxing.org

Cinguettio: @USABoxing, @USABoxingAlumni

Instagram: @USABoxing

Facebook: /USABoxing

SU USA Boxing:  La missione di USA Boxing è quello di consentire atleti e allenatori degli Stati Uniti per raggiungere l'eccellenza competitiva sostenuta, sviluppare il carattere, sostenere lo sport del pugilato, e promuovere e far crescere lo stile olimpico di pugilato negli Stati Uniti. La responsabilità degli Stati Uniti boxe è non solo per produrre l'oro olimpico, ma anche controllare e governare ogni aspetto del pugilato dilettantistico negli Stati Uniti.

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USA Boxing Alumni Association announces Hall of Fame Class of 2019

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George Foreman, Mark Breland, Joe Frazier, Al Mitchell & Ray Rodgers

Lifetime Achievement Award to Sen. John McCain

Dicembre. 13 reception at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Louisiana

COLORADO SPRINGS, Giro. (Novembre 4, 2019) – Olympic gold-medalists“Big” George Foreman, Mark Breland e“Smokin’” Joe Frazier head the Class of 2019 into the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame, Venerdì notte, Dicembre 13, at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

The HOF reception is being held in conjunction with the 2020 Prove olimpiche e 2019 Campionati Nazionali. Dicembre. 7-15, at Lake Charles Civic Center. The finals Olympic Trials will be held Sunday, Dicembre. 15, al Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Hall of Fame broadcasterAl Bernstein from Showtime Sports will serve as the event’s emcee for the third year in a row.

USA Boxing Alumni Association’s third class also includes decorated coachesAl MitchelleRay Rodgers. 

Sen. John McCain will be posthumously presented a special Lifetime Achievement Award. A fearless boxer for three years at the U.S. Naval Academy, Sen. McCain managed his battalion’s boxing team to the brigade championship.

Sen. McCain was the architect of the ground-breaking Muhammad Ali Act, pushed for the pardoning ofJack Johnson, and worked with the Cleveland Clinic on the forefront of brain trauma studies leading to more safety measures for boxers.

“My father had a passion for boxing,” his daughterMegan McCain said. “He loved it for the thrill of achievement, the nobility of struggle, and the dignity of men bloodied but unbowed. His love for boxing and his love for America had a lot in common. That’s why he worked tirelessly to protect and elevate the sport – making it an arena of integrity for fans and fighters alike.

“That’s also why I am honored to join the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame to accept their Lifetime Achievement Award on his behalf.”

Foreman (per: 76-5, 68 KO, dilettante: 22-4) was also a three-time World Heavyweight Champion as a pro, in addition to famously winning a gold medal at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico, as well as at the National AAU Championships. A resident of Houston, Texas, his victims included Frazier (due volte), Ken Norton, Dwight Muhammad Qawi eMichael Moorer.

Considered one of the greatest amateur boxers of all-time, Breland (per: 35-3-1, 25 KO), dilettante: 110-1) Era una medaglia d'oro al 1984 Olympic Games in Las Angeles and 1982 World Championships. The Brooklyn native was a two-time World Welterweight Champion as a pro. His most notable victories were versusSteve Little, Rafael Pineda eLloyd Honeyghan.

The late Frazier (per: 32-4-1, 27 KO, dilettante: 38-2), representing Philadelphia, conquistato una medaglia d'oro al 1964 Olympics in Japan and he was a three-time World Heavyweight Champion as a professional. Frazier’s hit list includedMuhammad Ali, Jimmy Ellis (due volte),Bob Foster eOscar Bonavena (due volte).

Mitchell has been in boxing for more than 60 anni, first as a boxer, but he’s much better known as a world-class boxing coach. He has been the boxing coach at N. Michigan University for decades, in addition to being head coach of the 1996 U.S. Squadra olimpica, and technical advisor for the 2004 e 2012 U.S. Olympic squads. He was selected as the 1994 USA Boxing Coach of the Year and among the 800-plus national amateur champions he has worked with areMike Tyson, Floyd Mayweather eVernon Forrest.  He currently trains 2016 U.S. Olympian and world title contenderMikaela Mayer, who will be in attendance supporting her coach.

A legend in Arkansas boxing, Rodgers has been an outstanding coach and extraordinary cut-man, who has been in the corner of world champions such asWayne McCullough, Jermain Taylor, Iran Barkley eTommy Morrison.  Ray’s decades of service through coaching and mentorship for the youth of Arkansas have established him as a role model and inspiration for amateur boxing coaches everywhere.

“This year’s USA Boxing Alumni Hall of Fame class, as well as Senator McCain, represent the very best of Olympic style boxing, dentro e fuori dal ring,"commentatoChris Tofflemire, USA Boxing Alumni Association direttore esecutivo. “Their decades worth of service representing themselves inspire us to give back and support current and future generations of champions. The USA Boxing Alumni Association looks forward to an exciting and memorable evening as we honor these champions of our sport.”

Confirmed special guests include 1988 Medaglia d'oro olimpicaAndrew Maynard, three-time National AAU Coach of the Year (1972-76-77) Joe Clough, 1984 Medaglia d'oro olimpicaFrank Tatee suo fratelloThomas, 1972 OlimpionicoTim Dement, 2002 Gloves Nazionale campione d'OroJaidon Codringtion, 1980 Olympic QualifierJackie Beard, 1981 Olimpiadi JuniorGlen Modicue, four-time National championEric Kelly, 1988 Eastern Olympic Qualifier championJohn Scully, Obie Beard, Mark Lanton e laStephens brothers –Donald, Anthony eJerry.

HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE USA BOXING ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Creato per sostenere una vita, relazioni reciprocamente vantaggiose tra USA Boxing ed i suoi ex allievi, –pugili, funzionari, allenatori e appassionati di boxe — L'Alumni Association collega generazioni di campioni, ispirando e restituendo ai futuri campioni di boxe USA Boxing, in e fuori dal ring.

The USA Boxing Alumni Association is open to anyone who has a love for boxing and would like to stay connected with amateur boxing. Members are granted access to a wide variety of special events host by the Alumni Association, compresi gli Stati Uniti Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame di ricezione.

Per aderire all'Associazione Alumni, semplicemente registrarsi alalumni@usaboxing.org per un $40.00 all'anno quota associativa. I nuovi membri riceveranno una T-shirt, portachiavi e e-wallet.

CLASSE DI 2017: The charter class was headed byMuhammad Ali eEvander Holyfield, in addition to veteran coachesRoosevelt Sanders eTom Coulter.

CLASSE DI 2018: U.S. Medagliati a squadre olimpiche e mondiali (professionale) campioniRoy Jones, Jr., Andre Ward eClaressa Shields, as well as former USA Boxing National Director of CoachingEmanuel Steward and veteran USA Boxing officialTom Cleary. 

INFORMAZIONI:

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Cinguettio: @USABoxing, @USABoxingAlumni

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Classe di 2018 inserito nella New York State Boxing Hall of Fame

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NYSBHOF classe di 2018: (L-R) seduto: Charley Norkus, Jr. (accettare per Charley Norkus), Melvina Lathan, Herb Goldman, Bob Goodman e Jake Rodriguez; in piedi: Joe Mesi, Al Cole, Ron Scott Stevens, Pete Brodsky e Joseph McAuliffe (accettando per Jack McAuliffe)
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NEW YORK (Maggio 1, 2018) — Ventitré membri della Classe di 2018 sono stati inseriti nella Stare Boxing Hall of Fame di New York (NYSBHOF), la scorsa domenica pomeriggio durante la settima cena annuale di induzione del NYSBHOF, a Russo On The Bay di Howard Beach, New York.

 

 

 

“Coloro che verranno onorati stasera sono umili, persone onorevoli,” Presidente NYSBHOF Bob Duffy suddetto. “Lo facciamo come un atto d'amore. Molti dei reclutati sono qui oggi e quelli che non sono più con noi sono rappresentati da membri della famiglia. Questo è il nostro modo di ringraziare tutti i candidati per quello che hanno fatto per la boxe a New York.”

 

 

 

Classe di 2018 inclusi i pugili viventi inseriti nel NYSBHOF (Long Island) WBA dei pesi massimi leggeri Lou “Honey Boy” Valle (36-6-2, 22 KO), (Central Islip) Campione IBF welter junior mondo Jake Rodriguez (28-8-2, 8 KO), (Brooklyn) sfidante titolo mondiale leggero Terrence Alli (52-15-2, 21 KO), imbattuto, No.; 1 contendente dei pesi massimi “Bambino” Joe Mesi (Bufalo) ed ex campione del mondo dei pesi da crociera Al “Ghiaccio” Ravizzone (Contea di Rockland).

 

 

 

I partecipanti postumi introdotti erano NBA & NYSAC mondo peso piuma campione (Manhattan) Bambino “Cuban Bon Bon” Cioccolato (136-10-6, 51 KO), (Di New York City) 20thpesi massimi secolo James J. “Gentleman Jim” Corbett (11-4-3, 5 KO), (Williamsburg) Campione del mondo leggero Jack “Il Napoleone di The Ring Prize” McAuliffe, (Kingston) WBC superleggeri Campione Billy Costello (40-2, 23 KO), (Faro) Campione dei pesi massimi leggeri NYSAC mondo Melio Bettina (83-14-3, 36 KO), (Brooklyn / Yonkers) di classe mondiale pesi medi Ralph “Tigre” Jones (52-32-5, 13 KO) e (Port Washington) contendente dei pesi massimi Charley “Il Bomber Bayonne” Norkus (33-19, 19 KO).

 

 

 

I non partecipanti viventi ora al NYSBHOF lo sono (Troy) giornalista sportivo vincitore del premio Pulitzer Dave Anderson, (Brooklyn) formatore / consulente Pete Brodsky, (Rockaway) Boxing storico / editore Herb Goldman, (Bronx) paraninfo Bobby Goodman, (Ardsley) NYSAC presidente / giudice Melvina Lathan, e (Brooklyn) Presidente/organizzatore di incontri/promotore del NYSAC Ron Scott Stevens.

 

 

 

Lo erano i candidati postumi non partecipanti (Brooklyn) ring announcer Johnnie Addie, (Brooklyn) paraninfo Johnny Bos, (Bronx) pubblicista boxe Murray Goodman, (Di New York City) boxe scrittore / storico Bert Randolph Zucchero e (Lower East Side) Radio & annunciatore televisivo / giornalista Sam Taub.

 

 

 

Ogni inductee frequentano (o discendente diretto di) ha ricevuto una cintura progettata su misura a significare la sua introduzione nel NYSBHOF.

 

 

 

Il 2017 reclute sono stati selezionati dai membri della commissione di nomina NYSBHOF:Bobby Cassidy, Jr., Randy Gordon, Henry Hascup, Don Majeski, Ron McNair, e neil Terens.

 

 

 

Tutti i pugili necessari per essere inattivi per almeno tre anni per poter beneficiare di NYSBHOF induzione, e tutte le reclute devono aver risieduto in Stato di New York per una parte significativa della loro carriera di pugilato o durante il primo della loro rispettiva carriera.

 

 

I pugili che hanno partecipato alla settima edizione del NSBHOF includevano ex membri del NYSBHOF Iran Barkley, Junior Jones, Mustafa Hamsho, Bobby Cassidy, Sr., Bobby Bartels, e Renaldo “Sig.” Snipes, così come Monte Barrett, Ray Mercer, Dennis Milton, Richard Kiley, Scott Lopez, Michael Corleone, Tommy Rainone, Kevin Collins, Cletus Seldin, James Duran, Vittorio Pace, e Jaime Dugan. Inclusi altri importanti partecipanti del mondo della boxe Mike Reno (FDNY Boxing), Popoli Darryl (IBF), giudici internazionali Steve Wesisfeld e John MacKay, e membri del NYSBHOF Tommy Gallagher e Bobby Miller, e il produttore vincitore di un Emmy Award Bobby Cassidy, Jr.

 

David Diamante servito ancora una volta come maestro di cerimonie. Presentazioni speciali sono state fatte alla figlia del defunto Steve Acunto, Donna Acunto, e amico intimo di Miller, Dave Wojcickio.

 

PREVENTIVI & IMMAGINI DAGLI INDUCTEES DEL NYSBHOF

 


(L-R) – Ron McNair, Jake Rodriguez e Bob Duffy
JAKE RODRIGUEZ: “Voglio ringraziare Ring 8 per l'opportunità per me di essere qui. Vorrei anche ringraziare mia moglie per essere sempre lì per me, e il mio allenatore.”

(L-R) – Herb Goldman, Don Majeski e Bob Duffy
HERB GOLDMAN: “Se ho dato qualche contributo alla boxe – spero di averlo fatto – L'ho fatto ridefinendo la tenuta dei registri e creando una nuova prospettiva sulla storia della boxe. Ne sono orgoglioso, ma non l'ho fatto da solo.”
(L-R) – Joe Mesi, Jack Hirsch e Bob Duffy
JOE MESSI: “Ho così tante persone da ringraziare per questo onore. Sono un bufalo. Non c'è più nessuno a favore di una New York, ma non lo è. Questo è speciale per me perché è la New York State Boxing Hall of Fame. Questo mi consolida e mi fa pensare che non sono solo un ragazzo del posto. C'era un enorme svantaggio venendo da una piccola città, lo sparring non era lo stesso che nelle palestre di New York City, ma ho avuto un vantaggio venendo da New York occidentale. Nessuno sgorgava come noi a Buffalo 10,000, poi 16,00 e infine 18,000 persone. Sono sempre stati dietro di me e lo condivido con loro perché il loro supporto mi ha aiutato. Il mio sogno era combattere a Buffalo e continuare a combattere lì.
“Uno dei momenti salienti della mia vita è stato combattere Monte Barrett su HBO al Madison Square Garden. È stato uno dei più grandi combattenti al mondo che ha combattuto per il titolo mondiale. Ho sempre voluto ottenere il mio titolo mondiale, ma non l'ho mai avuto. Va bene, Sono stato un po' amareggiato per un po', ma non potrei essere più felice della mia carriera. La parte migliore della boxe è la fratellanza che condividiamo.

(L-R) – Randy Gordon, Ron Scott Stevens e Bob Duffy
RON SCOTT STEVENS: “So che la gente lo dice sempre, ma questa è la verità: Devo così tante persone che mi hanno supportato durante la mia carriera. La boxe è sempre stata una casa lontano da casa per me e oggi mi sento come se fossi a casa.
“Ero 30, vive a Brooklyn Heights, e ritorno alla guida di un taxi un'attesa sui tavoli. Una luce si è spenta nella mia testa: la boxe è lo sport del perdente e io sono un perdente. Il giorno dopo sono andato alla Gleason's Gym – il centro dell'universo. Ho fatto il giro di tutte le palestre della città, promotori di incontri, manager e formatori. Ho iniziato a creare partite per i promotori e poi Cedric Kushner mi ha assunto 1980-2002. In 2002, Ho ricevuto una chiamata per lavorare per la Commissione atletica dello Stato di New York in qualità di coordinatore della comunità e direttore della boxe. Poi, Sono stato nominato presidente e ho scontato due mandati. Oggi, Sono estremamente orgoglioso di far parte della New York State Boxing Hall of Fame.

(L-R) – Bob Duffy, Henry Hascup, Bob Goodman e Tommy Gallagher
BOB BUON UOMO: “Non posso credere a questa folla. Per fare quello che facciamo, i sacrifici e il supporto che ricevi dalla tua famiglia sono così importanti e (nel caso di Goodman) è stato per tanti anni. Ci hanno permesso di fare quello che facciamo. Tutti noi amiamo la boxe!”

(L-R) – Ray Mercer, Penny Allen, Al Cole, Clay Jenkins e Bob Duffy
AL COL: “Pensavo che la boxe fosse lo sport più stupido e stupido di sempre. Chi voleva essere preso a pugni in faccia? Ho iniziato a boxare tardi. Ho giocato con alcuni e la gente ha detto che ero abbastanza bravo. Ho iniziato a boxare quando lo ero 20, Nell'esercito, di stanza a Ft. cappuccio. Quattro anni dopo, Ero nella squadra olimpica. Il motivo è che ho avuto un ottimo sparring partner, Ray Mercer. Se dovessi essere sul ring tutti i giorni con Ray, O sarei stato picchiato, o migliora.
“Ricordo che Bob Arum mi diede il suo biglietto da visita. Non lo conoscevo. Conoscevo solo tre persone nella boxe: Don King, Muhammad Ali e Sugar Ray Leonard. Non ho seguito la boxe e l'unico motivo per cui ho boxato era che avrei dovuto dormire nel bosco se non l'avessi fatto (nell'esercito). La boxe è: colpiscilo, prima che mi colpisca.”

(L-R) – Bobby Cassidy, Jr., Jaime Drubin e Pete Brodsky
PETE BRODSKY: “Voglio ringraziare il consiglio. lo sarò 70 e ho iniziato nella boxe quando ero 18. Ha creato una nuova direzione nella mia vita. Sono così orgoglioso di essere in compagnia di ragazzi che non ne hanno solo parlato, lo adoravano. Se ami davvero questo sport, devi davvero impararlo. Qualsiasi uomo che sia salito sul ring, più tutti i lavori stradali, tempo in palestra e sacrificare ciò che mangiano, ha fatto per essere il meglio che possono essere.
“nel pugilato, non vincerai ogni combattimento, ma se un combattente vince o perde, se dà il 100 percento, è un vincitore. Fanno un lavoro, corri cinque miglia al giorno, allenarsi in palestra, e poi è tornato a casa per trascorrere del tempo con la sua famiglia. Gli amici e la famiglia ti danno sempre le spalle.”

(L-R) – Popoli Darryl & Melvina Lathan
MELVINA LATAM: “Sono senza parole. È meraviglioso. Lascivo (l'ex presidente del NYSAC Gordon), ti ricordi questa storia? C'erano solo tre giudici e, per sfortuna, uno si è ammalato. Ero seduto a bordo ring senza responsabilità. Randy ha detto che dovevo lavorarestasera. Ho detto che non avevo la licenza e non potevo farlo. ha detto Randy, 'Alza la mano destra', ed era acceso. Sono stato gettato lì dentro, ma andava bene.
“I miei più grandi successi sono i miei figli e mio marito. Non potrei chiedere una situazione migliore. E Ralph Petrillo fa parte della mia famiglia; era il mio secondo in comando. Ho anche avuto i migliori funzionari: vice commissari, ispettori, giudici e arbitri. Non sarei qui senza di loro. Bob Duffy ha messo insieme tutto questo. Personalmente penso che sia fantastico. Il mio viaggio continua, Sono benedetto.”
NYSBHOF
CLASSE 2012: Carmen Basilio, Mike McCallum, Mike Tyson, Jake LaMotta, Riddick Bowe, Carlos Ortiz, Vito Antuofermo, Emile Griffith, “Zucchero” Ray Robinson, Gene Tunney, Benny Leonard, Tony Canzoneri, Harold Lederman, Steve Acunto, Jimmy Glenn, Gil Clancy, Ray Arcel, Nat Fleischer, Bill Gallo e Arthur Mercante, Sr.
CLASSE 2013: Jack Dempsey, Johnny Dundee, Sandy Saddler, Maxie Rosenbloom, Joey Archer, Iran Barkley, Mark Breland, Bobby Cassidy, Doug Jones, Junior Jones, Giacomo “Compagno” McGirt, Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, Bob Arum, Shelly Finkel, Tony Graziano, Larry Merchant, Teddy Brenner, Mike Jacobs, Tex Rickard e Don Dunphy.
CLASSE DI 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 e Tom O'Rourke.
CLASSE DI 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, Charley Goldman, Jimmy Johnston, Cedric Kushner, Harry Markson, Damon Runyon e Al Weill.
CLASSE DI 2016: Aaron Davis, Charles Murray, Vilomar Fernandez, Edwin Viruet, ettore “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 e Jimmy Jacobs.
CLASSE DI 2017: Gaspar Ortega, Renaldo “Sig.” Snipes, Doug Dewitt, “Il Bomber Bronx” Alex Ramos, Dick Tiger, Jose Torres, “impareggiabile” Jack Dempsey, Don Majeski, Ron Katz, Stan Hoffman, Bobby Bartels, Hank Kaplan, Al Gavin, Arthur Donovan e Dan Parker.
SU ANELLO 8: Formatisi nel 1954 da un ex-pugile, Jack Grebelsky, Anello 8 divenne l'ottavo filiale di quello che allora era conosciuto come il Veteran Nazionale Boxers Association – quindi, ANELLO 8 – e oggi il motto dell'organizzazione rimane: Boxer Aiutare Boxers.
ANELLO 8 è pienamente impegnata a sostenere persone meno fortunate della comunità di boxe che possono richiedere assistenza in termini di affitto pagare, spese mediche, o qualunque necessità giustificabile.
Vai on line per www.Ring8ny.com Per ulteriori informazioni su ANELLO 8, il più grande gruppo del suo genere negli Stati Uniti, con più di 350 membri. Le quote associative annuali è solo $30.00 e ogni membro ha diritto a una cena a buffet a ANELLO 8 incontri mensili, escluso luglio e agosto. Tutti i pugili attivi, dilettanti e professionisti, hanno diritto ad un omaggio ANELLO 8 abbonamento annuale. Gli ospiti di Anello 8 i membri sono invitati ad un costo di soli $7.00 per person.
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Figlio/padre Bob & Murray Goodman sarà inserito nella classe di 2018 Stato di New York Boxing Hall of Fame

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(L-R) – Bob e Murray Goodman
NEW YORK (Marzo 26, 2018) – Vita da pugilato Bob Goodman e suo padre, alla fine degli anni Murray Goodman, sono tra 23 membri della Classe di 2018 essere inserito nella New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF) su Domenica pomeriggio (12:30-5:30 p.m. E), Aprile 29.
La settima cena annuale di induzione al NYSBHOF si terrà ancora una volta al Russo's On The Bay a Howard Beach, New York.
Un leggendario pubblicista di boxe, Murray Goodman (Bronx) ha portato suo figlio alla dolce scienza quando Bob aveva solo otto anni. Il resto era storico per i Goodman, che sono entrambi candidati in diverse Hall of Fame, inclusa la International Boxing Hall of Fame.
“Questo è un grande onore per me e mio padre,” ha detto Bob. “Vorrei che fosse vivo oggi per essere lì. Sono un pugilato. Avevo otto anni andando a tutti i campi di addestramento con mio padre, che era uno scrittore di boxe e redattore sportivo per l'INS (Servizio di notizie di Hearst) servizio. La battuta è che sono stato concepito da Grossinger (Campo di addestramento del Catskill Resort Hotel). La boxe è appena entrata nella mia vita. Mio padre ed io avevamo delle attività nelle promozioni e nelle pubbliche relazioni, tutti i diversi tipi di attività legate allo sport, ma c'era sempre la boxe.
“Sono il ragazzo più fortunato del mondo. Sono stato cresciuto facendo proprio le cose che amavo. Quante persone possono dirlo? Ho incontrato e sono diventato amico di Joe Louis, Marcel Cerdan, Sugar Ray Robinson, Rocky Graziano, Rocky Marciano e tanti altri. Rimarrei nei campi per settimane. Mi alzavo per correre con i pugili e avevo la possibilità di stare con i miei eroi. Ho anche conosciuto allenatori e altri nella boxe e successivamente i fan. Ho avuto modo di conoscere tutti. Sono cresciuto nella boxe, tutta la mia vita è stata la boxe, 65 anni di attività.”
Bob è, forse, meglio conosciuto come Vice President e Matchmaker per il Madison Square Garden (1985-1994), oltre a un quarto di secolo in servizio come vicepresidente delle operazioni di boxe, Matchmaker e Direttore delle Pubbliche Relazioni per Don King Productions. Ha anche promosso molti campioni del mondo come Presidente della propria azienda, Garden State Boxe.
“Ricordo di essere andato ai campi di addestramento per settimane,” ricordava con affetto il 78enne Goodman. “Farei delle foto, scrivo storie ogni giorno e uso la mia fotocopiatrice per inviarle ad AP e UPI. Ho fatto così tanto crescendo nel mondo degli affari, anche caricare camion con sedie, l'anello, altoparlanti e altro ancora. Mio padre era il Direttore della Pubblicità dell'International Boxing Club al Madison Square Garden. Ci ho lavorato quando ero un adolescente.
“Sono onorato di essere inserito nella New York State Boxing Hall of Fame con mio padre e così tanti ragazzi di boxe. Sono diversi dalle persone in qualsiasi altro sport. Uno dei premi che ho vinto e di cui sono più orgoglioso è il James J. Walker Memorial Award per il lungo e meritorio servizio alla boxe (BWAA dentro 1960).
“Sono fortunato ad aver trasceso varie epoche nella boxe. Allora era un mondo diverso, abbiamo avuto 20-30 gli scrittori rimangono per settimane nei campi di addestramento. Ho conosciuto pugili e allenatori d'altri tempi.”
Bob Goodman (L) controllando il peso di Muhammad Ali e a destra con Rocky Marciano
Buon uomo, che ha servito negli Stati Uniti. Guardia Costiera da 1958-62, rimane attivo oggi lavorando con i veterani’ gruppi. È presidente dell'Advisory Board del veterano di Weymouth Township, e attivo anche con la Legione americana e parte della Guardia d'Onore con la Korean War Veterans Association.

Bob Goodman (estrema destra) è stato inserito nell'IBHOF in 2009, suo padre Murray dentro 1999
Tra i campioni del mondo con cui Bob ha lavorato ci sono Muhammad Ali, George Foreman, Joe Frazier, Larry Holmes, Ken Norton, Felix Trinidad, Roberto Duran, Evander Holyfield, Lennox Lewis, Bob Foster, Salvador Sanchez, Sugar Ray Leonard, Julio Cesar Chavez, Wilfredo González, Ricardo Lopez, Bernard Hopkins e molti altri.
Living pugili voce nella NYSBHOF comprendono (Spring Valley) Campione del Mondo IBF Cruiserweight Al “Ghiaccio” Ravizzone (35-16-3, 16 KO), (Long Island) WBA dei pesi massimi leggeri Lou “Honey Boy” Valle (36-6-2, 22 KO), (Central Islip) Campione IBF welter junior mondo Jake Rodriguez (28-8-2, 8 KO), (Brooklyn) sfidante titolo mondiale leggero Terrence Alli (52-15-2, 21 KO), e (Bufalo) imbattuto di classe mondiale pesi massimi “Bambino” Joe Mesi (36-0, 29 KO).
partecipanti postumi essere inserito sono NBA & NYSAC mondo peso piuma campione (Manhattan) Bambino “Cuban Bon Bon” Cioccolato (136-10-6, 51 KO), (Di New York City) 20thpesi massimi secolo James J. “Gentleman Jim” Corbett (11-4-3, 5 KO), (Williamsburg) Campione del mondo leggero Jack “Il Napoleone di The Ring Prize” McAuliffe, (Kingston) WBC superleggeri Campione Billy Costello (40-2, 23 KO), (Faro) Campione dei pesi massimi leggeri NYSAC mondo Melio Bettina (83-14-3, 36 KO), (Brooklyn / Yonkers) di classe mondiale pesi medi Ralph “Tigre” Jones (52-32-5, 13 KO) e (Port Washington) contendente dei pesi massimi Charley “Il Bomber Bayonne” Norkus (33-19, 19 KO).
I non partecipanti viventi diretti al NYSBHOF lo sono (Troy) giornalista sportivo vincitore del premio Pulitzer Dave Anderson, (Brooklyn) formatore / consulente Pete Brodsky, (Rockaway) Boxing storico / editore Herb Goldman, (Ardsley) NYSAC presidente / giudice Melvina Lathan, e (Brooklyn) Presidente NYSAC/matchmaker/promotore Ron Scott Stevens.
Postumi reclute non partecipanti sono (Brooklyn) ring announcer Johnnie Addie, (Brooklyn) paraninfo Johnny Bos, (Bronx) boxe scrittore / storico Bert Randolph Zucchero e (Lower East Side) Radio & annunciatore televisivo / giornalista Sam Taub.
Ogni inductee frequentano (o discendente diretto di) riceveranno una cintura custom-designed a significare la sua induzione nella NYSBHOF.
Il 2017 reclute sono stati selezionati dai membri della commissione di nomina NYSBHOF: Bobby Cassidy, Jr., Randy Gordon, Henry Hascup, Don Majeski, Ron McNair, e neil Terens.
Tutti i pugili necessari per essere inattivi per almeno tre anni per poter beneficiare di NYSBHOF induzione, e tutte le reclute devono aver risieduto in Stato di New York per una parte significativa della loro carriera di pugilato o durante il primo della loro rispettiva carriera.
NYSBHOF
CLASSE 2012: Carmen Basilio, Mike McCallum, Mike Tyson, Jake LaMotta, Riddick Bowe, Carlos Ortiz, Vito Antuofermo, Emile Griffith, “Zucchero” Ray Robinson, Gene Tunney, Benny Leonard, Tony Canzoneri, Harold Lederman, Steve Acunto, Jimmy Glenn, Gil Clancy, Ray Arcel, Nat Fleischer, Bill Gallo e Arthur Mercante, Sr.
CLASSE 2013: Jack Dempsey, Johnny Dundee, Sandy Saddler, Maxie Rosenbloom, Joey Archer, Iran Barkley, Mark Breland, Bobby Cassidy, Doug Jones, Junior Jones, Giacomo “Compagno” McGirt, Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, Bob Arum, Shelly Finkel, Tony Graziano, Larry Merchant, Teddy Brenner, Mike Jacobs, Tex Rickard e Don Dunphy.
CLASSE DI 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 e Tom O'Rourke.
CLASSE DI 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, Charley Goldman, Jimmy Johnston, Cedric Kushner, Harry Markson, Damon Runyon e Al Weill.
CLASSE DI 2016: Aaron Davis, Charles Murray, Vilomar Fernandez, Edwin Viruet, ettore “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 e Jimmy Jacobs.
CLASSE DI 2017: Gaspar Ortega, Renaldo “Sig.” Snipes, Doug Dewitt, “Il Bomber Bronx” Alex Ramos, Dick Tiger, Jose Torres, “impareggiabile” Jack Dempsey, Don Majeski, Ron Katz, Stan Hoffman, Bobby Bartels, Hank Kaplan, Al Gavin, Arthur Donovan e Dan Parker.
I biglietti costano $150.00 per gli adulti e $70.00 per i bambini (sotto 16),e comprendono un brunch completo e ora del cocktail con l'entrata, a partire da 12:30 p.m. E, e cena (costolette, pesce o pollame) e bar aperto tutto il giorno. I biglietti sono disponibili per l'acquisto contattando NYSBHOF / Anello 8 presidente Bob Duffy a 516.313.2304 odepcomish@aol.com. Annunci per il programma NYSBHOF sono disponibili, vanno dal $80.00 a $200.00, contattando Duffy. Go on line all'indirizzo www.Ring8ny.com per ulteriori informazioni sul New York State Boxing Hall of Fame.
SU ANELLO 8: Formatisi nel 1954 da un ex-pugile, Jack Grebelsky, Anello 8 divenne l'ottavo filiale di quello che allora era conosciuto come il Veteran Nazionale Boxers Association – quindi, ANELLO 8 – e oggi il motto dell'organizzazione rimane: Boxer Aiutare Boxers.
ANELLO 8 è pienamente impegnata a sostenere persone meno fortunate della comunità di boxe che possono richiedere assistenza in termini di affitto pagare, spese mediche, o qualunque necessità giustificabile.
Vai on line per www.Ring8ny.com Per ulteriori informazioni su ANELLO 8, il più grande gruppo del suo genere negli Stati Uniti, con più di 350 membri. Le quote associative annuali è solo $30.00 e ogni membro ha diritto a una cena a buffet a ANELLO 8 incontri mensili, escluso luglio e agosto. Tutti i pugili attivi, dilettanti e professionisti, hanno diritto ad un omaggio ANELLO 8 abbonamento annuale. Gli ospiti di Anello 8 i membri sono invitati ad un costo di soli $7.00 per person.
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KEITH THURMAN OUTPOINTS SHAWN PORTER IN FIGHT OF THE YEAR CANDIDATE SATURDAY IN PRIMETIME ON CBS

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Jarrett Hurd Knocks Out Oscar Molina In Opening Bout Of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® su CBS, Presentato da Premier Boxing Champions, From Barclays Center In Brooklyn

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BROOKLYN (Giugno 26, 2016) – Prizefighting returned to CBS il Sabato with a Fight of the Year candidate as undefeated welterweight world champion Keith Thurman edged former world champion Shawn Porter in a close but unanimous decision scored 115-113 by all three ringside judges.

 

Il 12,718 fans in attendance at Barclays Center in Brooklyn and the viewers across the U.S. watching the first primetime boxing event on CBS since Muhammed Ali-Leon Spinks in 1978 were treated to a slugfest between two of the brightest stars in boxing’s glamour division.

 

Thurman (27-0, 22 KO) and Porter (26-2-1, 16 KO) combined to throw over 1200 punches in the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on CBS event, presentato da Premier Boxing Champions. The marquee showdown was a story of accuracy vs. activity, as Thurman landed 50 per cento dei suoi colpi di potenza, rispetto a 38 percent for Porter, e 44 percent of his total punches compared to just 36 percent for the challenger. While Thurman landed at a higher percentage, Porter was the busier fighter, throwing over 100 more punches across 12 round.

 

“One Time” and “Showtime” delivered as advertised, with the powerful sharpshooter buckling Porter multiple times, while the swarming and smothering Porter barreled forward to bully Thurman into the ropes. And while there were no knockdowns, the back-and-forth blockbuster never lacked action and culminated in a standing ovation in the second-highest attended boxing event in Barclays Center history.

 

“I want to thank Shawn Porter for a tremendous fight. He’s a great warrior,” said Thurman. “Defense is the key to victory. He smothers his punches a lot and makes it difficult for the judges to score. I was able to rock him with clear, effective blows and I believe that was the difference today.

 

“I would give him a rematch. It was great fight. He was a great opponent. Everyone was saying would he be my toughest opponent to date. I wasn’t able to drop him but I did buckle him a few times.”

The former world champion Porter, a perennial underdog but consummate gentleman, didn’t complain about being on the losing end of his second close decision in a title bout.

 

“We worked hard, Keith is a great champion,” Porter said. “My dad says to keep your head up. I think I won the fight, but I’m satisfied because the competitor came out stasera.

 

“We need that rematch. I know the fans want that rematch. If he gives me another chance, I’m going to work hard in the ring and leave with his title.”

 

The opening bout of the CBS telecast featured a matchup of undefeated super welterweights as Jarrett Hurd graduated from prospect to legitimate contender in the stacked 154-pound class with a dominating 10th round TKO over Oscar Molina.

 

Hurd (18-0, 12 KO) got to work early, flooring Molina for the first time in his career in the opening round with a powerful counter right uppercut. The bigger and taller Hurd was the more active fighter from the outset, dismantling the previously unbeaten Mexican Olympian with a supremely effective inside game. Hurd threw nearly 750 punches over 10 round, rispetto ad appena 376 for Molina, collegamento su 220 power shots at a nearly 40 percent clip.

 

Hurd put a stamp on his performance in the final round, closing the show by out landing Molina 33-7 in the final round. With Molina taking a brutal beating and seemingly defenseless in the final minute of the final round, Ricky Gonzalez stepped in to halt the contest at 2:02.

 

“This is definitely a big win for my career,” Hurd said. “He was taking a lot of shots, but he knew how to survive. It was a big uppercut that knocked him down in round one. People know from my last fight that I have a great right uppercut. He was hurt a couple of times. I don’t think it was a bad stoppage. Molina is a very tough guy who just kept coming through.

 

“This fight here puts me up with the top contenders in the division. I felt like I could have gone three or four more rounds. I was getting stronger as the fight went on. We’re going right back to the gym so we can get in there again.”

 

Molina (13-1-1, 10 KO) protested, but barring a stunning knockout he was just seconds away from suffering the first loss of his career via a unanimous decision.

 

“I felt like Hurd was throwing a lot of punches in the tenth round but they weren’t really hurting me,” Molina said. “He was staying busy but he was never really hurting me.

 

“I went low and I had my head down and he caught me with that uppercut in the first round. He got me with a shot I wasn’t expecting but it was definitely a flash knockdown. Non stavo male.

 

“I was supposed to use my footwork a lot more but I ended up smothering my shots. He had an awkward defense with a lot of bending down and I couldn’t get into a rhythm.

 

“This was a big opportunity for me and I felt like I fought a good fight. I’m going to come back stronger. We’re going to work on a lot of things and get back in there.”

 

SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on CBS, presentato da Premier Boxing Champions, was promoted by DiBella Entertainment.

 

Earlier in the evening on SHOWTIME, undefeated heavyweight sensation Anthony Joshua successfully defended his IBF Heavyweight World Championship for the first time with a seventh round knockout of previously unbeaten American Dominic Breazeale at The O2 in London. VIDEO: http://s.sho.com/28VGgsa

 

Below are quotes from Joshua after Sabato di win on SHOWTIME BOXING INTERNATIONAL:

 

Many thought that Dominic Breazeale wouldn’t be able to stand up to your power and speed, but were you grateful for the opportunity to work a little bit more of your boxing skills?

"Bene, it’s hard because you can see they’re hurt with every shot – well not every shot – but when you start catching them flush, they can feel the shots with these ten ounce gloves on. Così, it’s just a matter of time, but in the process I didn’t want to be receiving any haymakers on the way back.

 

“It’s been tough I had two weeks off after my last fight, and got straight back in the gym so it was tough. I get a nice little break for once and then I can come back with recharged batteries.”

 

We know Deontay Wilder was watching the fight. Have you got a message for him, the WBC Champion?

“Unbelievable inspirational person. He was patient, 30-odd fights [e] got his hands on the WBC [belt]. I’m following suit. I’m making my way into the U.S. with SHOWTIME backing me as well. Così, he watched that.

 

“He can pick up whatever he wants to pick up from that, but it’s so different when you’re in the ring with each other. So one day we’ll get to experience what each other’s about.”

 

Who do you want to fight next?

“Well I think it’s gonna have to be the likes of [Joseph] Parker. I was really looking at Fury… I hope he gets better soon. He hurt his ankle unfortunately, which has postponed it because I was hoping to get that some time in the winter if everything went well July 9th like it didstasera, but we’re gonna have to reschedule that and in the meantime, we can look at other opponents like Parker, if he’s vacant, or anyone else that the people want.”

 

What do you think that you still need to work on?

“Rest. I need to rest. I’m tired, I’m working hard and as I said, now i can get

 

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