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USA Boxing pays tribute to True Patriot Robert Carmody 1964 Бронзовий призер Олімпійських ігор & Soldier killed in Vietnam

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Колорадо-Спрінгс, Коло. (Травня 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 Бронзовий призер Олімпійських ігорRobert “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 11ї 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 Олімпійського боксу випробувань, held at the famous New York’s World’s Fair, he upset flyweight favoriteMelvin Miller to earn a spot on the 1964 USA Olympic Boxing Team.

At the Olympics, Carmody became a close friend of heavyweightДжо Фрейзер, 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, звичайно, 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, нокаутувавNam Singh Thapa (Nepal) in his first fight, took a decision (4-1) протиOtto Babiasch (Німеччина), and lost in the semifinals by way of a questionable decision (1-4) to the eventual Olympic champion, Fernando Atzon (Італія).

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, колиGeneral William Westmoreland hollered to him, “Good job, soldier!” Carmody, хоча, turned and reportedly yelled back, “You dumb son of a bitch!"

After the Olympics, Carmody retired from amateur boxing with a 128-12 запис, returned home and rather than turn pro, he decided to stay in the U.S. Армія, 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 199ї 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, Молодший. was born.

Через кілька тижнів, Staff Sergeant Carmody’s unit. D Troop of the U.S. 17ї 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.

USA Boxing Alumni Association

Created to champion lifelong, mutually beneficial relationships between USA Boxing and its alumni, –боксери, officials, coaches and boxing fans — The Alumni Association connects generations of champions, inspiring and giving back to USA Boxing’s future boxing champions, в і з кільця.

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 hosted by the Alumni Association, including its annual USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame reception.

To join the Alumni Association, simply register atalumni@usaboxing.org for a $40.00 per year membership fee. New members will receive a T-shirt, keychain and 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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клас 2019: Відзначити Breland, Джо Фрейзер,
Аль Мітчелл & Ray Rodgers


Колорадо-Спрінгс, Коло. (Грудня 19, 2019) – The Class of 2019 was inducted into the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame this past Friday night at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Луїзіана.

The HOF reception was held in conjunction with the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Boxing and 2019 Національні чемпіонати. Hall of Fame broadcaster Аль Бернштейна from Showtime Sports served once again as the event’s emcee.

Olympic gold-medalists Відзначити Breland і “Smokin'” Джо Фрейзер along with decorated coach Аль Мітчелл and famed cut-man Ray Rodgers, were inducted during the 3ї 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 Cugliari. “На жаль, George Foreman was unable to attend the event, so we will be sure to honor him at a later date. Однак, the legacies of Ray Rodgers, Аль Мітчелл, Джо Фрейзер, Відзначити 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, з більш 200 traveling to Lake Charles in celebration of this year’s class. 1988 Eastern Olympic Qualifier Champion Джон “Альпініст” Scully, 1972 Олімпійський чемпіон Sugar Ray Seales, 1984 Олімпійський чемпіон Frank Tate, former middleweight and light heavyweight champion “Sweet” Реджі Джонсон, і 1992 Олімпієць Рауль Маркес celebrated amongst peers from their amateur days.

To watch the entire ceremony, go ОСЬ

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

КЛАС 2019



MARK BRELAND

Відзначити 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.

Шеллі Фінкель (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, Я виграв, 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

Марвіс Фрейзер(Joe’s son, фото): “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.’ Він сказав, 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. Так, сьогодні, 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

Аль Мітчелл: “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, I’ve got 14 who have degrees, and four guys who are policemen and no way they should be policemen. Я благословив.

“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): “Перший, 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, Executive Director, США боксу (фото): “On behalf of the Board of Directors, President Tyson Lee, I can only say thank you, спасибі, and thank you. Сьогодні ввечері, 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. Але, що ще більш важливо, 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 Cugliari, Executive Director, 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, Джон Скаллі, Christy Halbert, Mike McAtee and a few others. Так, 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: Перший, 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, дисципліна, перемога, and how to accept defeat all comes through amateur boxing.

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



Аль Бернштейна, 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.”




HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE USA BOXING ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Created to champion a lifelong, mutually beneficial relations between USA Boxing and its alumni, –боксери, officials, coaches and boxing fans — The Alumni Association connects generations of champions, inspiring and giving back to USA Boxing’s future boxing champions, в і з кільця.

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, including the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame reception.

To join the Alumni Association, simply register at alumni@usaboxing.org for a $40.00 per year membership fee. New members will receive a T-shirt, keychain and e-wallet.


КЛАС 2017: The charter class was headed by Мухаммед Алі і Евандер Холіфілд, in addition to veteran coaches Roosevelt Sanders і Tom Coulter.

КЛАС 2018: U.S. Olympic Team medalists and world (професійний) champions Рой Джонс, Молодший., Андре Уорд і Клареса Шилдс, as well as former USA Boxing National Director of Coaching Емануель Стюард 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

клас 2019 ceremonyв цю п'ятницю at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Луїзіана

Колорадо-Спрінгс, Коло. (Грудня 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, Луїзіана.

The HOF reception is being held in conjunction with the ongoing 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Boxing and 2019 National Championships at the Lake Charles Civic Center. The finals of the Olympic Trials will be held Sunday, Грудня. 15, at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Казино. Hall of Fame broadcasterАль Бернштейна 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, Відзначити Brelandі“Smokin’” Joe Frazier, as well as legendary coachesАль Мітчелл іRay 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, дисципліна, 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,"СказавChris 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, аматорський бокс, 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 Олімпійський чемпіонAndrew Maynard, three-time National AAU Coach of the Year (1972-76-77) Joe Clough, 1984 Olympic gold medalist Frank Tateі його братТомас, 1972 ОлімпієцьTim Dement, 2002 Національний Золоті рукавички чемпіонаJaidon Codringtion, 1980 Olympic QualifierJackie Beard, 1981 Junior OlympicsGlen Modicue, four-time National championЕрік Келлі, 1988 Eastern Olympic Qualifier championДжон Скаллі, Obie Beard, Mark Lanton іStephensbrothers –Donald, Ентоні іДжеррі.

HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE USA BOXING ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Created to champion a lifelong, mutually beneficial relations between USA Boxing and its alumni, –боксери, officials, coaches and boxing fans — The Alumni Association connects generations of champions, inspiring and giving back to USA Boxing’s future boxing champions, в і з кільця.

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, including the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame reception.

To join the Alumni Association, simply register atalumni@usaboxing.org for a $40.00 per year membership fee. New members will receive a T-shirt, keychain and e-wallet.

КЛАС 2017: The charter class was headed byМухаммед Алі іЕвандер Холіфілд, in addition to veteran coachesRoosevelt Sanders іTom Coulter.

КЛАС 2018: U.S. Olympic Team medalists and world (професійний) championsРой Джонс, Молодший., Андре Уорд іКлареса Шилдс, as well as former USA Boxing National Director of CoachingЕмануель Стюард and veteran USA Boxing officialTom Cleary.

ІНФОРМАЦІЯ:

www.usaboxing.org

Щебет: @USABoxing, @USABoxingAlumni

Instagram: @USABoxing

Facebook: /USABoxing

ABOUT USA BOXING:  The mission of USA Boxing shall be to enable United States’ athletes and coaches to achieve sustained competitive excellence, develop character, support the sport of boxing, and promote and grow Olympic style boxing in the United States. The responsibility of USA Boxing is not only to produce Olympic gold, but also oversee and govern every aspect of amateur boxing in the United States.

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Simply The Best! Відзначити Breland

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клас 2019 ceremony Dec. 13 at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Луїзіана

Колорадо-Спрінгс, Коло. (Грудня 3, 2019) – Arguably the greatest American amateur boxer of all-time, Відзначити Breland will be inducted into the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame on Friday night, Грудня 13, during a special Class of 2019 ceremony at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Луїзіана.

The HOF reception is being held in conjunction with the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Boxing and 2019 Національні чемпіонати, Грудня. 7-15, at the Lake Charles Civic Center. The finals of the Olympic Trials will be held Sunday, Грудня. 15, at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Казино. Hall of Fame broadcasterАль Бернштейна 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 Foremanі “Smokin’” Joe Frazier, as well as legendary coachesАль Мітчелл іRay 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 withЕвандер (Холіфілд) (Мухаммед) Знаходяться, Foreman, Frazier…champs like that, it’s something for me to be with them.”

Breland, За іронією долі, 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 запис, у тому числі 19 нокаути, 14 coming in the opening round. In 1982, Breland captured a gold medal at the prestigious World Championships in Munich, Німеччина, 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.

На 1984 Олімпійські ігри, held in Los Angeles, Breland fought his way to a gold medal,

along with eight of his American teammates: Paul Gonzalez, Steve McCrory, Мелдрік Тейлор, Пернелл Уїтакер, Jerry Page,Frank Tate, Henry Tillman іTyrell Biggs.

Breland, who completed his amateur career with an amazing 110-1 (73 КО) запис, 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 Executive Director. “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 Олімпійський чемпіонAndrew Maynard, three-time National AAU Coach of the Year (1972-76-77) Joe Clough, 1984 Olympic gold medalist Frank Tateі його братТомас, 1972 ОлімпієцьTim Dement, 2002 Національний Золоті рукавички чемпіонаJaidon Codringtion, 1980 Olympic QualifierJackie Beard, 1981 Junior OlympicsGlen Modicue, four-time National championЕрік Келлі, 1988 Eastern Olympic Qualifier championДжон Скаллі, Obie Beard, Mark Lanton іStephensbrothers –Donald, Ентоні іДжеррі.

HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE USA BOXING ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Created to champion a lifelong, mutually beneficial relations between USA Boxing and its alumni, –боксери, officials, coaches and boxing fans — The Alumni Association connects generations of champions, inspiring and giving back to USA Boxing’s future boxing champions, в і з кільця.

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, including the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame reception.

To join the Alumni Association, simply register atalumni@usaboxing.org for a $40.00 per year membership fee. New members will receive a T-shirt, keychain and 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 КО) record and he was a two-time World welterweight champion.

The 56-year-old Breland, who once trained the late, великий 1992 US OlympianVernon Forrest, currently trains another great USA Boxing alumni and 2008 Бронзовий призер Олімпійських ігор, Deontay Уайлдер, 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, якось, 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.”

КЛАС 2017: The charter class was headed byМухаммед Алі іЕвандер Холіфілд, in addition to veteran coachesRoosevelt Sanders іTom Coulter.

КЛАС 2018: U.S. Olympic Team medalists and world (професійний) championsРой Джонс, Молодший., Андре Уорд іКлареса Шилдс, as well as former USA Boxing National Director of CoachingЕмануель Стюард and veteran USA Boxing officialTom Cleary.

ІНФОРМАЦІЯ:

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Щебет: @USABoxing, @USABoxingAlumni

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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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клас 2019 ceremony Dec. 13 at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Луїзіана

Колорадо-Спрінгс, Коло. (Листопад 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, Грудня 13, during a special Class of 2019 ceremony, at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Луїзіана.

The HOF reception is being held in conjunction with the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Boxing and 2019 Національні чемпіонати, Грудня. 7-15, at the Lake Charles Civic Center. The finals of the Olympic Trials will be held Sunday, Грудня. 15, at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Казино. Hall of Fame broadcaster Аль Бернштейна 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, “Великий” Джордж Форман, “Smokin'” Джо Фрейзер і Відзначити Breland, as well as legendary coach Аль Мітчелл.

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: боксер, official, тренер, administrator and, звичайно, катом. “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, “Я був завербований. 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 і Томмі Моррісон.

“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. Більше, he’s already been inducted in three Hall of Fames: Срібні рукавички, Golden Gloves and Arkansas Sports HOF.

“Ray’s sacrifice to countless youth as a coach, наставник, катом, and leader throughout the amateur boxing community is inspirational,” прокоментував Chris Cugliari, USA Boxing Alumni Association Executive Director. “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 83ї день народження. He still owns and operates Ray Rodgers Boxing Club in West Little Rock, Арканзас, in addition to serving as director of the Arkansas Golden Gloves and Mid-South Tournament, which includes Louisiana, Міссісіпі, Western Tennessee and Arkansas. And he’s also the vice-president of the National Golden Gloves and chairman of the National Silver Gloves.

“At my age, I’m happy to have any birthday,” Rodgers joked. “I’m hoping to live another 10-12 роки, Lord willing. It’s all in the Lord’s hands; controlling the flow of blood, хоча, is in my hands.”

Confirmed special guests include 1988 Олімпійський чемпіон Andrew Maynard, three-time National AAU Coach of the Year (1972-76-77) Joe Clough, 1984 Олімпійський чемпіон Frank Tate і його брат Томас, 1972 Олімпієць Tim Dement, 2002 Національний Золоті рукавички чемпіона Jaidon Codringtion, 1980 Olympic Qualifier Jackie Beard, 1981 Junior Olympics Glen Modicue, four-time National champion Ерік Келлі, 1988 Eastern Olympic Qualifier champion Джон Скаллі, Obie Beard, Mark Lanton іStephens брати – Donald, Ентоні і Джеррі.


HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE USA BOXING ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Created to champion a lifelong, mutually beneficial relations between USA Boxing and its alumni, –боксери, officials, coaches and boxing fans — The Alumni Association connects generations of champions, inspiring and giving back to USA Boxing’s future boxing champions, в і з кільця.

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, including the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame reception.

To join the Alumni Association, simply register at alumni@usaboxing.org for a $40.00 per year membership fee. New members will receive a T-shirt, keychain and e-wallet.




КЛАС 2017: The charter class was headed by Мухаммед Алі і Евандер Холіфілд, in addition to veteran coaches Roosevelt Sanders і Tom Coulter.

КЛАС 2018: U.S. Olympic Team medalists and world (професійний) champions Рой Джонс, Молодший., Андре Уорд і Клареса Шилдс, as well as former USA Boxing National Director of Coaching Емануель Стюард 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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клас 2019 ceremony Dec. 13 at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Луїзіана

Колорадо-Спрінгс, Коло. (Листопад 21, 2019) – One of boxing’s all-time greatest, пізно, великий“Smokin’” Joe Frazier, will be inducted posthumously into the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame, У п'ятницю ввечері, Грудня 13, during a special Class of 2019 ceremony, at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Луїзіана.

The HOF reception is being held in conjunction with the 2020 Olympic Trials and 2019 National Championships Dec. 7-15, at Lake Charles Civic Center. The finals of the Olympic Trials will be held Sunday, Грудня. 15, at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Луїзіана. Hall of Fame broadcasterАль Бернштейна 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 ForemanіВідзначити Breland, in addition to a pair of decorated coaches, Аль Мітчелл іRay 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 sonМарвіс Фрейзер сказав, “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 beatМухаммед Алі 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, компіляції 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. У першому раунді, Frazier knocked outGeorge Olynello (Uganda), followed by a third-round stoppage ofAthol McQueen (Австралія) in the quarterfinals. AgainstVadim Yemelyanov (Росія) в півфінальному раунді, 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, протиHans 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.”

Фрейзер (32-4-1, 27 КО) went on to become a three-time world heavyweight champion, defeating the likes ofМухаммед Алі, Джиммі Елліс (двічі), Боб Фостер, Oscar Bonavena(двічі), Jerry Quarry, Mathis, Даг Джонс, Едді Machen іДжордж Шуваєв 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 Cugliari, USA Boxing Alumni Association Executive Director. “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 13ї."

Confirmed special guests include 1988 Олімпійський чемпіонAndrew Maynard, three-time National AAU Coach of the Year (1972-76-77) Joe Clough, 1984 Олімпійський чемпіонFrank Tateі його братТомас, 1972 ОлімпієцьTim Dement, 2002 Національний Золоті рукавички чемпіонаJaidon Codringtion, 1980 Olympic QualifierJackie Beard, 1981 Junior OlympicsGlen Modicue, four-time National championЕрік Келлі, 1988 Eastern Olympic Qualifier championДжон Скаллі, Obie Beard, Mark Lanton іStephens brothers –Donald, Ентоні іДжеррі.

HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE USA BOXING ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Created to champion a lifelong, mutually beneficial relations between USA Boxing and its alumni, –боксери, officials, coaches and boxing fans — The Alumni Association connects generations of champions, inspiring and giving back to USA Boxing’s future boxing champions, в і з кільця.

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, including the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame reception.

To join the Alumni Association, simply register atalumni@usaboxing.org for a $40.00 per year membership fee. New members will receive a T-shirt, keychain and e-wallet.

КЛАС 2017: The charter class was headed byМухаммед Алі іЕвандер Холіфілд, in addition to veteran coachesRoosevelt Sanders іTom Coulter.

КЛАС 2018: U.S. Olympic Team medalists and world (професійний) championsРой Джонс, Молодший., Андре Уорд іКлареса Шилдс, as well as former USA Boxing National Director of CoachingЕмануель Стюард and veteran USA Boxing officialTom Cleary.  

ІНФОРМАЦІЯ:

www.usaboxing.org

Щебет: @USABoxing, @USABoxingAlumni

Instagram: @USABoxing

Facebook: /USABoxing

ABOUT USA BOXING:  The mission of USA Boxing shall be to enable United States’ athletes and coaches to achieve sustained competitive excellence, develop character, support the sport of boxing, and promote and grow Olympic style boxing in the United States. The responsibility of USA Boxing is not only to produce Olympic gold, but also oversee and govern every aspect of amateur boxing in the United States.

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USA Boxing Alumni Association announces Hall of Fame Class of 2019

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Джордж Форман, Відзначити Breland, Джо Фрейзер, Аль Мітчелл & Ray Rodgers

Lifetime Achievement Award to Sen. John McCain

Грудня. 13 reception at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Луїзіана

Колорадо-Спрінгс, Коло. (Листопад 4, 2019) – Olympic gold-medalists“Big” George Foreman, Відзначити Breland і“Smokin’” Joe Frazier head the Class of 2019 into the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame, У п'ятницю ввечері, Грудня 13, at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Луїзіана.

The HOF reception is being held in conjunction with the 2020 Olympic Trials and 2019 Національні чемпіонати. Грудня. 7-15, at Lake Charles Civic Center. The finals Olympic Trials will be held Sunday, Грудня. 15, at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Луїзіана. Hall of Fame broadcasterАль Бернштейна 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 coachesАль МітчелліRay 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 (для: 76-5, 68 КО, любитель: 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, Техас, his victims included Frazier (двічі), Кен Нортон, Dwight Muhammad Qawi іМайкл Мурер.

Considered one of the greatest amateur boxers of all-time, Breland (для: 35-3-1, 25 КО), любитель: 110-1) was a gold medalist at the 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 іLloyd Honeyghan.

The late Frazier (для: 32-4-1, 27 КО, любитель: 38-2), representing Philadelphia, captured a gold medal at the 1964 Olympics in Japan and he was a three-time World Heavyweight Champion as a professional. Frazier’s hit list includedМухаммед Алі, Джиммі Елліс (двічі),Боб Фостер іOscar Bonavena (двічі).

Mitchell has been in boxing for more than 60 роки, 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. Олімпійська збірна, and technical advisor for the 2004 і 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 areМайк Тайсон, Флойд Мейвезер іVernon 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, Джермейн Тейлор, Іран Барклі іТоммі Моррісон.  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, як в і з кільця,"прокоментувавChris Cugliari, USA Boxing Alumni Association Executive Director. “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 Олімпійський чемпіонAndrew Maynard, three-time National AAU Coach of the Year (1972-76-77) Joe Clough, 1984 Олімпійський чемпіонFrank Tateі його братТомас, 1972 ОлімпієцьTim Dement, 2002 Національний Золоті рукавички чемпіонаJaidon Codringtion, 1980 Olympic QualifierJackie Beard, 1981 Junior OlympicsGlen Modicue, four-time National championЕрік Келлі, 1988 Eastern Olympic Qualifier championДжон Скаллі, Obie Beard, Mark Lanton іStephens brothers –Donald, Ентоні іДжеррі.

HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE USA BOXING ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Created to champion a lifelong, mutually beneficial relations between USA Boxing and its alumni, –боксери, officials, coaches and boxing fans — The Alumni Association connects generations of champions, inspiring and giving back to USA Boxing’s future boxing champions, в і з кільця.

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, including the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame reception.

To join the Alumni Association, simply register atalumni@usaboxing.org for a $40.00 per year membership fee. New members will receive a T-shirt, keychain and e-wallet.

КЛАС 2017: The charter class was headed byМухаммед Алі іЕвандер Холіфілд, in addition to veteran coachesRoosevelt Sanders іTom Coulter.

КЛАС 2018: U.S. Olympic Team medalists and world (професійний) championsРой Джонс, Молодший., Андре Уорд іКлареса Шилдс, as well as former USA Boxing National Director of CoachingЕмануель Стюард and veteran USA Boxing officialTom Cleary. 

ІНФОРМАЦІЯ:

www.usaboxing.org

Щебет: @USABoxing, @USABoxingAlumni

Instagram: @USABoxing

Facebook: /USABoxing

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клас 2018 inducted into New York State Boxing Hall of Fame

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NYSBHOF Клас 2018: (L-Р) seated: Чарлі Норкус, Молодший. (accepting for Charley Norkus), Мелвіна Латан, Трава Голдман, Bob Goodman and Jake Rodriguez; становище: Джо Міси, Al Cole, Рон Скотт Стівенс, Pete Brodsky and Joseph McAuliffe (accepting for Jack McAuliffe)
Усі фотографії Пітера Frutkoff
НЬЮ-ЙОРК (Травня 1, 2018) — Twenty-three members of the Class of 2018 were inducted into the New York Stare Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF), this past Sunday afternoon during the seventh annual NYSBHOF induction dinner, на Руссо On The Bay в Howard Beach, Нью-Йорк.

 

 

 

“Those being honored tonight are humble, honorable people,” NYSBHOF president Боб Даффі сказав. “We do this as an act of love. Many of the inductees are here today and those no longer with us are represented by family members. This is our way of saying thank you to all the inductees for what they have done for boxing in New York.”

 

 

 

клас 2018 living boxers inducted heading into the NYSBHOF included (Лонг-Айленд) WBA в напівважкій вазі Лу “Лапочка” Долина (36-6-2, 22 КО), (центральний Islip) IBF в першій напівсередній чемпіон світу Джейк Родрігес (28-8-2, 8 КО), (Brooklyn) світу в легкій вазі претендентом Терренс Аллі (52-15-2, 21 КО), непереможеним, No.; 1 суперважкоатлет “Дитина” Джо Міси (буйвол) and former world cruiserweight champion Al “лід” Капуста (Rockland County).

 

 

 

Posthumous participants inducted were NBA & NYSAC чемпіон світу в напівлегкій (Манхеттен) Дитина “Кубинський Bon Bon” шоколад (136-10-6, 51 КО), (Нью-Йорк) 20їважкоатлет століття Джеймс Дж. “джентльмен Джим” Corbett (11-4-3, 5 КО), (Williamsburg) Світу в легкій вазі Роз'єм “Наполеон призового кільце” МакОліффі, (кінгстон) WBC супер легка вага Біллі Костелло (40-2, 23 КО), (радіомаяк) NYSAC напівважкій чемпіон світу Меліо Bettina (83-14-3, 36 КО), (Brooklyn / Йонкерса) світового класу в середньому Ральф “Тигр” Джонс (52-32-5, 13 КО) і (порт Вашингтон) суперважкоатлет Чарлі “Байон Bomber” Норкус (33-19, 19 КО).

 

 

 

Living non-participants now in the NYSBHOF are (Трой) Лауреат Пулітцерівської премії спортивний Дейв Андерсон, (Brooklyn) тренер / консультант Піт Бродський, (Рокуей) бокс історик / редактор Трава Голдман, (Бронкс) сваха Боббі Goodman, (Ardsley) NYSAC голова / суддя Мелвіна Латан, і (Brooklyn) NYSAC Chairperson/matchmaker/promoter Рон Скотт Стівенс.

 

 

 

Posthumous non-participant inductees were (Brooklyn) кільце диктор Johnnie Адді, (Brooklyn) сваха Джонні Bos, (Бронкс) бокс публіцист Мюррей Гудман, (Нью-Йорк) бокс письменник / історик Берт Рендолф Цукор і (Lower East Side) радіо & диктор телебачення / журналіст Сем Тауб.

 

 

 

Кожен йде призовник (або прямий нащадок) отримав спеціально розроблений пояс, що означає його або її вступ до NYSBHOF.

 

 

 

The 2017 призовників були відібрані членами Комітету з призначень NYSBHOF:Боббі Кессіді, Молодший., Ренді Гордон, Генрі Hascup, Дон Majeski, Рон Макнейра, і Neil Теренс.

 

 

 

Всі боксери повинні були неактивні протягом не менше трьох років, щоб мати право на NYSBHOF індукції, і все призовники повинні проживати в штаті Нью-Йорк для значної частини їх бокс кар'єри або під час розквіті своєї відповідної кар'єри.

 

 

Boxers who attended the seventh annual NSBHOF included NYSBHOF past inductees Іран Барклі, Молодший Джонс, Мустафа Hamsho, Боббі Кессіді, Sr., Боббі Bartels, і Renaldo “Містер.” Снайпс, а також Monte Barrett, Рей Мерсер, Денніс Мілтон, Річард Кілі, Scott Lopez, Майкл Корлеоне, Томмі Rainone, Кевін Коллінз, Cletus Seldin, James Duran, Victor Paz, і Jaime Dugan. Other notable attendees from the boxing world included Майк Рено (FDNY Бокс), Darryl Peoples (IBF), international judges Steve Wesisfeld і John MacKay, and NYSBHOF inductees Томмі Галлахер і Bobby Miller, and Emmy-award winning producer Bobby Cassidy, Молодший.

 

Девід Diamante served once again as Master of Ceremonies. Special presentations were made to the daughter of the late Стів Аканто, Donna Acunto, and Miller’s close friend, Dave Wojcicki.

 

ЦИТАТИ & PICTURES FROM THE NYSBHOF INDUCTEES

 


(L-Р) – Рон Макнейра, Jake Rodriguez and Bob Duffy
JAKE RODRIGUEZ: “I want to thank Ring 8 for the opportunity for me to be here. I’d also like to thank my wife for always being there for me, and my trainer.”

(L-Р) – Трава Голдман, Don Majeski and Bob Duffy
HERB GOLDMAN: “If I have made any contributions to boxing – I hope I have – I did by redefining record keeping and creating a new perspective on boxing history. I’m proud of that, but I didn’t do it alone.”
(L-Р) – Джо Міси, Jack Hirsch and Bob Duffy
JOE MESI: “I have so many people to thank for this honor. I’m a Buffalonian. There’s nobody more in favor of one New York, but it’s not. This is special for me because it’s the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame. This solidifies me and makes me think I’m not just a local boy. There was a huge disadvantage coming from a small city, sparring wasn’t the same as in the gyms of New York City, but I had an advantage coming from Western New York. Nobody was welling out like we did in Buffalo with 10,000, потім 16,00 and finally 18,000 люди. They were always behind me and I share this with them because their support made me. My dream was to fight in Buffalo and to continue to fight there.
“One of the highlights of my life was fighting Monte Barrett on HBO in Madison Square Garden. He was one of the greatest fighters in the world who fought for the world title. I always wanted to get my world title shot, but I never got it. That’s okay, I was little bitter for a while, but I couldn’t be happier with my career. The best part of boxing is the brotherhood we share.

(L-Р) – Ренді Гордон, Ron Scott Stevens and Bob Duffy
RON SCOTT STEVENS: “I know people always say it, but this is the truth: I owe so many people who have supported me throughout my career. Boxing has always been home away from home for me and today I feel like I’m home.
“Я був 30, living in Brooklyn Heights, and back driving a taxi a waiting on tables. A light went off in my head: boxing is the sport of the underdog and I’m an underdog. The next day I went to Gleason’s Gym – the center of the universe. I made my way around all the gyms in the city, meeting promoters, managers and trainers. I started making matches for promoters and then Cedric Kushner hired me from 1980-2002. В 2002, I got a call to work for the New York State Athletic Commission as its Community Co-Ordinator and Director of Boxing. Потім, I was made chairman and I served two terms. Сьогодні, I’m extremely proud to be part of the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame.

(L-Р) – Боб Даффі, Генрі Hascup, Bob Goodman and Tommy Gallagher
BOB GOODMAN: “I can’t believe this crowd. In order to do what we do, the sacrifices and support you get from your family is so important and (in Goodman’s case) was for so many years. They allowed us to do what we do. All of us love boxing!”

(L-Р) – Рей Мерсер, Penny Allen, Al Cole, Clay Jenkins and Bob Duffy
AL COLE: “I thought boxing was the stupidest and dumbest sport ever. Who wanted to get punched in the face? I started boxing late. I played around some and people said I was pretty good. I started boxing when I was 20, in the Army, stationed at Ft. Hood. Four years later, I was on the Olympic Team. The reason why is I had a great sparring partner, Рей Мерсер. If I was going to be in the ring everyday with Ray, I was either going to get beat up, or get better.
“I remember Bob Arum giving me his business card. I didn’t know him. I only knew of three people in boxing: Дон Кінг, Мухаммед Алі і Шугар Рей Леонард. I didn’t follow boxing and the only reason I boxed was I would have had to sleep in the woods if I didn’t (in Army). Boxing is: hit him, before he hits me.”

(L-Р) – Боббі Кессіді, Молодший, Jaime Drubin and Pete Brodsky
PETE BRODSKY: “I want to thank the board. I’m going to be 70 and started in boxing when I was 18. It created a new direction in my life. I’m so proud to be in company with guys who didn’t just talk it, they loved it. If you really love this sport, you really have to learn it. Any man who stepped in the ring, plus all the roadwork, time in the gym and sacrificing what they eat, did it to be the best they can be.
“У боксі, you’re not going to win every fight, but whether a fighter wins or loses, if he gives 100-percent, he’s a winner. They work a job, run five miles day, workout at the gym, and then went home to spend time with his family. Friends and family always have your back.”

(L-Р) – Darryl Peoples & Мелвіна Латан
MELVINA LATHAM: “I’m speechless. It’s wonderful. Хтивий (former NYSAC chairperson Gordon), do you remember this story? There were only three judges and, на жаль, one called in sick. I was sitting at ringside with no responsibilities. Randy said I had to workсьогодні ввечері. I said that I wasn’t licensed and couldn’t do it. Randy said, ‘Raise your right hand’, and it was on. I was thrown in there, but it was okay.
“My greatest accomplishments are my children and husband. I couldn’t ask for a better situation. І Ralph Petrillo is part of my family; he was my second in command. I also had the best officials: deputy commissioners, inspectors, judges and referees. I wouldn’t be here with without them. Bob Duffy put this whole thing together. I personally think he’s amazing. My journey continues, I am blessed.”
NYSBHOF
Клас 2012: Кармен Базіліо, Майк Мак-Каллум, Майк Тайсон, Джейк LaMotta, Ріддік Боу, Карлос Ортіс, Vito Antuofermo, Еміль Гріффіт, “Цукор” Рей Робінсон, Джин Танні, Бенні Леонард, Тоні Канзонрі, Гарольд Ледерман, Стів Аканто, Джиммі Гленн, Gil Кленсі, Ray Arcel, Nat Фляйшер, Білл Галло і Артур Mercante, Sr.
Клас 2013: Джек Демпсі, Джонні Данді, Сенді Садлер, Максі Розенблюм, Джоуї Арчер, Іран Барклі, Відзначити Breland, Боббі Кессіді, Даг Джонс, Молодший Джонс, Джеймс “Приятель” Макгіртом, Едді Мустафа Мухаммад, Боб Арум, Шеллі Фінкель, Тоні Граціано, Ларрі Мерчант, Тедді Бреннер, Майк Джейкобс, Tex Рікард і Дон Dunphy.
КЛАС 2014: Флойд Паттерсон, Трейсі Харріс Паттерсон, Біллі Бекуса, Кевін Келлі, Хуан LaPorte, Джеррі Куні, Мустафа Hamsho, Говард Девіс, Молодший, Лу Ambers, Джек Бріттон, Террі Макговерн, Тедді Атлас, Лу Дібелла, Стів Farhood, Джин Мур, Angelo Просперо, Уайти Бімстейн, Кас Д'Амато, Вільям Малдун і Том О'Рурк.
КЛАС 2015: Саул Mamby, Joey Giamba, Джонні Persol, Гарольд Вестон, Лонні Бредлі, Пол Берленбах, Біллі Грем, Френкі Хенаро, Боб Міллер, Томас Райан, Джиммі Слеттері, Боб Даффі, Майк Кац, Томмі Галлахер, Брюс Silverglade, Чарлі Голдман, Джиммі Джонстон, Седрік Кушнер, Гаррі Марксон, Деймон Руньон і Аль Вайль.
КЛАС 2016: Аарон Девіс, Чарльз Мюррей, Vilomar Fernandez, Едвін Viruet, Хуліганити “Мачо” Камачо, Роккі Граціано, Роккі Канзас, Джо Лінч, Джо Miceli, Ед Брофи, Джо DeGuardia, Ренді Гордон, Денніс Раппапорт, Howie Альберт, Freddie Brown, Говард Cosell, Рубін Goldstein і Джиммі Джейкобс.
КЛАС 2017: Гаспар Ортега, Renaldo “Містер.” Снайпс, дуг Девітт, “Bronx бомбардувального” Алекс Рамос, Дік Тайгер, Хосе Торрес, “незрівнянний” Джек Демпсі, Дон Majeski, Рон Кац, Стен Хоффман, Боббі Bartels, Хенк Каплан, Аль Гевін, Артур Донован і Ден Паркер.
Про RING 8: Сформований в 1954 по екс-боксера, Джек Гребельскій, Кільце 8 став восьмим дочірньої те, що було тоді відомо як Національний Ветеран Боксери асоціації – отже, RING 8 – і на сьогоднішній день девіз організації залишається: Боксери Допомогти боксерів.
RING 8 повністю віддані підтримці менш щасливих людей в боксерському співтоваристві, які можуть потребувати допомоги в плані сплати орендної плати, медичні витрати, або щось обгрунтованої необхідності.
Перейти на лінії www.Ring8ny.com для отримання додаткової інформації про КОЛЬЦА 8, Найбільша група в своєму роді в США з більш ніж 350 Учасники. Щорічні членські внески тільки $30.00 і кожен член має право на фуршет в КОЛЬЦА 8 Щомісячні зустрічі, за винятком у липні та серпні. Всі активні боксери, аматорські та професійні, мають право на безкоштовний RING 8 щорічно членство. Гості кільця 8 Учасники запрошуються у вартості лише в $7.00 на людину.
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Son/father Bob & Murray Goodman to be inducted into Class of 2018 Штат Нью-Йорк боксерський зал слави

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Неділя, Квітня 29, індукційна вечерю
Kid Шоколад, Джеймс Дж. Corbett, Jack McAuliffe and Sam Taub head new class

(L-Р) – Bob and Murray Goodman
НЬЮ-ЙОРК (Березня 26, 2018) – Boxing lifers Bob Goodman і його батько, пізно Мюррей Гудман, are among 23 members of the Class of 2018 being inducted into the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF) на Неділя після полудня (12:30-5:30 p.m. І), Квітня 29.
The seventh annual NYSBHOF induction dinner will be held once again at Russo’s On The Bay in Howard Beach, Нью-Йорк.
A legendary boxing publicist, Мюррей Гудман (Бронкс) brought his son into the sweet science when Bob was only eight years old. The rest was historic for the Goodmans, who are both inductees in several Halls of Fame, including the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
“This is a great honor for me and my father,” Bob said. “I wish he were alive today to be there. I’m a boxing lifer. I was eight years old going to all the training camps with my father, who was a boxing writer and sports editor for the INS (Hearst News Service) служба. The joke is I was conceived at Grossinger’s (Catskill Resort Hotel training camp). Boxing just came into my life. My dad and I had some businesses in promotions and public relations, all different kinds of sports-related businesses, but there was always boxing.
“I’m the luckiest guy in the world. I was brought up doing the very things I loved. How many people can say that? I met and became friends with Joe Louis, Marcel Cerdan, Шугар Рей Робінсон, Роккі Граціано, Rocky Marciano and so many others. I’d stay in camps for weeks. I’d get up to run with the boxers and got a chance to be around my heroes. I also got to know trainers and others in boxing and later fans. I got to know everybody. I was brought up in boxing, my whole life was boxing, 65 years in the business.”
Bob is, можливо, best known as Vice President and Matchmaker for Madison Square Garden (1985-1994), as well as a quarter-century serving as Vice President of Boxing Operations, Matchmaker and Director of Public Relations for Don King Productions. He also promoted many world champions as President of his own company, Garden State Boxing.
“I remember going away to training camps for weeks at a time,” the 78-year-old Goodman fondly remembered. “I’d take pictures, write stories every day and use my telecopier to send them to AP and UPI. I did so much being brought up un the business, even loading trucks up with chairs, кільце, speakers and more. My father was the Publicity Director for the International Boxing Club at Madison Square Garden. I worked there when I was a teenager.
“I’m honored to be inducted into the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame with my father and so many boxing guys. They’re different from people in any other sports. One of the awards I’ve won that I’m most proud of is the James J. Walker Memorial Award for Long and Meritorious Service to Boxing (BWAA in 1960).
“I’m fortunate to have transcended various eras in boxing. It was a different world back then, we had 20-30 writers stay for weeks at training camps. I got to know old-time boxers and trainers.”
Bob Goodman (L) checking Muhammad Ali’s weight and on right with Rocky Marciano
Goodman, who served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1958-62, stays active today working with veterans’ groups. He is President of the Weymouth Township Veteran’s Advisory Board, and also active with the American Legion and part of the Honor Guard with the Korean War Veterans Association.

Bob Goodman (крайній праворуч) was inducted into the IBHOF in 2009, his father Murray in 1999
Among the world champions Bob has worked with are Muhammad Ali, Джордж Форман, Джо Фрейзер, Ларрі Холмс, Кен Нортон, Фелікс Тринідад, Роберто Дюран, Евандер Холіфілд, Леннокс Льюїс, Боб Фостер, Salvador Sanchez, Шугар Рей Леонард, Хуліо Сезар Чавес-, Wilfredo Gonez, Рікардо Лопес, Bernard Hopkins and so many more.
Живі боксери прямують в NYSBHOF включають (Spring Valley) Важкий IBF чемпіон світу Al “лід” Капуста (35-16-3, 16 КО), (Лонг-Айленд) WBA в напівважкій вазі Лу “Лапочка” Долина (36-6-2, 22 КО), (центральний Islip) IBF в першій напівсередній чемпіон світу Джейк Родрігес (28-8-2, 8 КО), (Brooklyn) світу в легкій вазі претендентом Терренс Аллі (52-15-2, 21 КО), і (буйвол) непереможений світової клас суперважку “Дитина” Джо Міси (36-0, 29 КО).
Посмертні учасники будучи введений в НБА & NYSAC чемпіон світу в напівлегкій (Манхеттен) Дитина “Кубинський Bon Bon” шоколад (136-10-6, 51 КО), (Нью-Йорк) 20їважкоатлет століття Джеймс Дж. “джентльмен Джим” Corbett (11-4-3, 5 КО), (Williamsburg) Світу в легкій вазі Роз'єм “Наполеон призового кільце” МакОліффі, (кінгстон) WBC супер легка вага Біллі Костелло (40-2, 23 КО), (радіомаяк) NYSAC напівважкій чемпіон світу Меліо Bettina (83-14-3, 36 КО), (Brooklyn / Йонкерса) світового класу в середньому Ральф “Тигр” Джонс (52-32-5, 13 КО) і (порт Вашингтон) суперважкоатлет Чарлі “Байон Bomber” Норкус (33-19, 19 КО).
Living non-participants heading into the NYSBHOF are (Трой) Лауреат Пулітцерівської премії спортивний Дейв Андерсон, (Brooklyn) тренер / консультант Піт Бродський, (Рокуей) бокс історик / редактор Трава Голдман, (Ardsley) NYSAC голова / суддя Мелвіна Латан, і (Brooklyn) NYSAC Chairperson/matchmaker/промоутер Рон Скотт Стівенс.
Посмертний неучастніков призовники є (Brooklyn) кільце диктор Johnnie Адді, (Brooklyn) сваха Джонні Bos, (Бронкс) бокс письменник / історик Берт Рендолф Цукор і (Lower East Side) радіо & диктор телебачення / журналіст Сем Тауб.
Кожен йде призовник (або прямий нащадок) отримає спеціально розроблений ремінь означає його або її індукції в NYSBHOF.
The 2017 призовників були відібрані членами Комітету з призначень NYSBHOF: Боббі Кессіді, Молодший., Ренді Гордон, Генрі Hascup, Дон Majeski, Рон Макнейра, і Neil Теренс.
Всі боксери повинні були неактивні протягом не менше трьох років, щоб мати право на NYSBHOF індукції, і все призовники повинні проживати в штаті Нью-Йорк для значної частини їх бокс кар'єри або під час розквіті своєї відповідної кар'єри.
NYSBHOF
Клас 2012: Кармен Базіліо, Майк Мак-Каллум, Майк Тайсон, Джейк LaMotta, Ріддік Боу, Карлос Ортіс, Vito Antuofermo, Еміль Гріффіт, “Цукор” Рей Робінсон, Джин Танні, Бенні Леонард, Тоні Канзонрі, Гарольд Ледерман, Стів Аканто, Джиммі Гленн, Gil Кленсі, Ray Arcel, Nat Фляйшер, Білл Галло і Артур Mercante, Sr.
Клас 2013: Джек Демпсі, Джонні Данді, Сенді Садлер, Максі Розенблюм, Джоуї Арчер, Іран Барклі, Відзначити Breland, Боббі Кессіді, Даг Джонс, Молодший Джонс, Джеймс “Приятель” Макгіртом, Едді Мустафа Мухаммад, Боб Арум, Шеллі Фінкель, Тоні Граціано, Ларрі Мерчант, Тедді Бреннер, Майк Джейкобс, Tex Рікард і Дон Dunphy.
КЛАС 2014: Флойд Паттерсон, Трейсі Харріс Паттерсон, Біллі Бекуса, Кевін Келлі, Хуан LaPorte, Джеррі Куні, Мустафа Hamsho, Говард Девіс, Молодший, Лу Ambers, Джек Бріттон, Террі Макговерн, Тедді Атлас, Лу Дібелла, Стів Farhood, Джин Мур, Angelo Просперо, Уайти Бімстейн, Кас Д'Амато, Вільям Малдун і Том О'Рурк.
КЛАС 2015: Саул Mamby, Joey Giamba, Джонні Persol, Гарольд Вестон, Лонні Бредлі, Пол Берленбах, Біллі Грем, Френкі Хенаро, Боб Міллер, Томас Райан, Джиммі Слеттері, Боб Даффі, Майк Кац, Томмі Галлахер, Брюс Silverglade, Чарлі Голдман, Джиммі Джонстон, Седрік Кушнер, Гаррі Марксон, Деймон Руньон і Аль Вайль.
КЛАС 2016: Аарон Девіс, Чарльз Мюррей, Vilomar Fernandez, Едвін Viruet, Хуліганити “Мачо” Камачо, Роккі Граціано, Роккі Канзас, Джо Лінч, Джо Miceli, Ед Брофи, Джо DeGuardia, Ренді Гордон, Денніс Раппапорт, Howie Альберт, Freddie Brown, Говард Cosell, Рубін Goldstein і Джиммі Джейкобс.
КЛАС 2017: Гаспар Ортега, Renaldo “Містер.” Снайпс, дуг Девітт, “Bronx бомбардувального” Алекс Рамос, Дік Тайгер, Хосе Торрес, “незрівнянний” Джек Демпсі, Дон Majeski, Рон Кац, Стен Хоффман, Боббі Bartels, Хенк Каплан, Аль Гевін, Артур Донован і Ден Паркер.
Квитки за ціною $150.00 за дорослого і $70.00 для дітей (під 16),і включають в себе повний пізній сніданок і коктейль-годину після вступу, починаючи з 12:30 p.m. І, а також вечеря (головне ребро, риби або птиці) і відкритий бар протягом дня. Квитки можна придбати, зв'язавшись NYSBHOF / Ring 8 президент Боб Даффі в 516.313.2304 абоdepcomish@aol.com. Оголошення про програму NYSBHOF доступні, від $80.00 для $200.00, зв'язавшись з Даффі. Перейти на лінії в www.Ring8ny.com Для отримання додаткової інформації про штату Нью-Йорк боксерський зал слави.
Про RING 8: Сформований в 1954 по екс-боксера, Джек Гребельскій, Кільце 8 став восьмим дочірньої те, що було тоді відомо як Національний Ветеран Боксери асоціації – отже, RING 8 – і на сьогоднішній день девіз організації залишається: Боксери Допомогти боксерів.
RING 8 повністю віддані підтримці менш щасливих людей в боксерському співтоваристві, які можуть потребувати допомоги в плані сплати орендної плати, медичні витрати, або щось обгрунтованої необхідності.
Перейти на лінії www.Ring8ny.com для отримання додаткової інформації про КОЛЬЦА 8, Найбільша група в своєму роді в США з більш ніж 350 Учасники. Щорічні членські внески тільки $30.00 і кожен член має право на фуршет в КОЛЬЦА 8 Щомісячні зустрічі, за винятком у липні та серпні. Всі активні боксери, аматорські та професійні, мають право на безкоштовний RING 8 щорічно членство. Гості кільця 8 Учасники запрошуються у вартості лише в $7.00 на людину.
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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® на КОС, Представлено Прем'єр боксу чемпіонів, From Barclays Center In Brooklyn

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Бруклін (Червень 26, 2016) – Prizefighting returned to CBS в суботу with a Fight of the Year candidate as undefeated welterweight world champion Кіт Турман edged former world champion Шон Портер in a close but unanimous decision scored 115-113 by all three ringside judges.

 

The 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.

 

Турман (27-0, 22 КО) and Porter (26-2-1, 16 КО) combined to throw over 1200 punches in the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on CBS event, presented by Premier Boxing Champions. The marquee showdown was a story of accuracy vs. activity, as Thurman landed 50 відсотків його потужність пострілу, у порівнянні з 38 percent for Porter, і 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 раундів.

 

“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 сьогодні ввечері.

 

“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 Джарретт Херд graduated from prospect to legitimate contender in the stacked 154-pound class with a dominating 10ї round TKO over Оскар Моліна.

 

Херд (18-0, 12 КО) 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 раундів, в порівнянні з тільки 376 for Molina, підключення на 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.”

 

Моліна (13-1-1, 10 КО) 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. I wasn’t hurt.

 

“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, presented by 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. ВІДЕО: http://s.sho.com/28VGgsa

 

Below are quotes from Joshua after Суботу 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?

"Добре, 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. Так, 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 [і] got his hands on the WBC [ремінь]. I’m following suit. I’m making my way into the U.S. with SHOWTIME backing me as well. Так, 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 [Йосип] Паркер. 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 didсьогодні ввечері, 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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