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The GOAT boxing trainer….. Emanuel Steward

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SAD Boks Alumni Association, Razred 2018 Inductee
(L-R) – The great Tommy Hearns & the late Manny Steward

COLORADO SPRINGS, Krug. (Studeni 19, 2018) – The late Emanuel Steward, arguably the greatest boxing trainer of all-time, is a member of the Class of 2018 getting inducted into the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame.

 

 

 

The second annual USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame reception, held in conjunction with the 2018 USA Boxing Elite and Youth National Championships and Junior and Prep Open, Prosinac 2-8, will be held December 7, at the Radisson Hotel (215 S. Temple St.) in Salt Lake City, Utah.

 

 

 

 

Steward was a boxer, trainer extraordinaire, and HBO commentator until his untimely death in 2012 u dobi od 68. His boxing career culminated with his induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1996.

 

 

 

U dobi od 12, Manny moved with his mother from West Virginia to Detroit, where his life soon turned to boxing. Kao amaterski boksač, he compiled a 94-3 rekord, istaknuo je nastup zlatne medalje na 1963 National Golden Gloves Tournament as a bantamweight, but he decided against trying out for the US Olympic Boxing Team.

 

 

 

U 1971, Steward became a part-time trainer at Kronk Gym, where he eventually guided many of the country’s top amateur boxers. Kronk Gym later became a property of Steward’s and he developed it into one of the most successful and famous boxing gyms in the world.

 

 

 

 

 

Steward also served as National Director of Coaching for USA Boxing in the early 2000’s.

 

 

 

Throughout his incredible career, Steward reportedly trained 41 svjetski prvaci, možda, the most noteworthy were Thomas Hearns, Lennox Lewis a Wladimir Klitschko. He also trained Julio Cesar Chavez, Miguel Cotto, Oscar de la Hoya, Naseem Hamed, Evander Holyfield, a Mike McCallum. Manny also trained a young Detroit rapper, Eminem, how to box at Kronk Gym.

 

 

 

The last world champion Manny trained was Adonis “Nadčovjek” Stevenson, who remains the reigning World Boxing Council (WBC) World light heavyweight champion since 2013.

 

 

 

“Emanuel would always say, miševa prodaju!” Stevenson fondly remembered. “He was also the first to tell me, ‘You will be a superstar and a world champion. Just make sure you don’t listen to people with bad intentions because you’ve got natural talent.’ He believed in me even if some people did not think I would ever become a world champion.”

 

 

 

“Emanuel Steward impacted the lives of so many who walked through the doors of Kronk Gym,” rekla Chris tofflemire, SAD Boks Alumni udruga izvršni direktor. “While he’s most recognized for his achievement at the professional level, his impact was significant in the amateurs. Manny serves as a model coach for USA Boxing today, and his impact will be felt for a long time. The USA Boxing Alumni Association overwhelmingly supports his induction and looks forward to honoring him as part of this year’s Hall of Fame class.”

 

SAD Boks Alumni Association

 

 

 

Stvoren za prvaka cjeloživotno, obostrano korisne odnose između SAD-boksu i njegovih bivših, –boksači, dužnosnici, treneri i boks navijača — Alumni udruga spaja generacije prvaka, nadahnjuje i daje natrag u SAD-u boks budućim boks prvaka, i iz prstena.

 

 

 

SAD Boks Alumni Udruga je otvorena za svakoga tko ima ljubav prema boksu, a željeli da ostanu povezani s amaterskom boksu. 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.

 

 

 

Da biste se pridružili Alumni Association, jednostavno registrirati na alumni@usaboxing.org za $40.00 po članarine godine. Novi članovi će dobiti majicu, privjesak i e-novčanik.

 

 

 

 

“For years he would come to my National Silver Gloves Tournament that I sponsored and put on in Kansa City just to show his support of the youth program,” added USA Boxing president Jovan Braon dodano. “Every year I would tell him to let me know if he was coming, so I could VIP him, and every year he would ignore me and just quietly show up. I would notice him in the crowd. I would ball him out and then we did the same thing the following year.

 

 

 

“I also used to see him at big fights and he would always make me feel special by saying my company saved boxing in the seventies and eighties by providing safe, well-made, fair priced boxing equipment for the sport. No one else ever gave me that recognition. He was humble and not a blowhard, my kind of guy.”

 

 

 

Emanuel Steward left his mark on earth, not only as a multi-faceted personality in boxing, but he’s also remembered for his magnanimous charity work in Detroit, in which he helped youths in their pursuit of education.

 

 

 

Ukratko, iako, he taught boxing, and nobody has ever done it any better.

 

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Razred 2018 primljen u Državnu boksačku kuću slavnih u New Yorku

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NYSBHOF Klasa 2018: (L-R) sjedi: Charley Norkus, Jr. (prihvaćajući za Charleyja Norkusa), Melvina Lathan, Herb Goldman, Bob Goodman i Jake Rodriguez; stajanje: Joe Mesi, U školu, Ron Scott Stevens, Pete Brodsky i Joseph McAuliffe (prihvaćajući za Jacka McAuliffea)
Sve slike Petera Frutkoff
NEW YORK (Svibanj 1, 2018) — Dvadeset i tri člana razreda 2018 uvedeni su u New York Stare Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF), ove nedjelje popodne tijekom sedme godišnje uvodne večere NYSBHOF-a, na Russo je u zaljevu u Howard Beach, Njujork.

 

 

 

“Oni koji su večeras počašćeni ponizni su, časni ljudi,” predsjednik NYSBHOF Bob Duffy rekla. “Činimo to kao čin ljubavi. Mnogi su primljeni danas ovdje, a one koji više nisu s nama predstavljaju članovi obitelji. Ovo je naš način da zahvalimo svim upućenima na ono što su učinili za boks u New Yorku.”

 

 

 

Razred 2018 živi boksači uvedeni u NYSBHOF uključeni (Long Island) WBA teškoj svjetlo Lou “med dječak” Dolina (36-6-2, 22 Kos), (Središnja islip) IBF Junior velter svjetski prvak Jake Rodriguez (28-8-2, 8 Kos), (Brooklyn) Svijet lagan naslov izazivač Terrence Alli (52-15-2, 21 Kos), neporažen, Ne.; 1 teškoj kandidat “Beba” Joe Mesi (bizon) i bivši svjetski prvak u kruzeru al “Led” Kupus (Okrug Rockland).

 

 

 

Primljeni posthumni sudionici bili su NBA & NYSAC Svijet pero prvak (Manhattan) Dijete “Kubanski Bon Bon” Čokolada (136-10-6, 51 Kos), (New York City) 20thteška stoljeća James J. “Gentleman Jim” Corbett (11-4-3, 5 Kos), (Williamsburg) Svjetski prvak Lagan Utičnica “Napoleonov The ring” McAuliffe, (Kingston) WBC super lagani prvak Billy Costello (40-2, 23 Kos), (far) NYSAC poluteškoj svjetski prvak Melio Bettina (83-14-3, 36 Kos), (Brooklyn / Yonkers) svjetske klase u srednjoj Ralph “Tigar” Jones (52-32-5, 13 Kos) a (Port Washington) teškoj kandidat noćni čuvar “Bayonne bombarder” Norkus (33-19, 19 Kos).

 

 

 

Živi nesudionici koji su sada u NYSBHOF-u jesu (Troja) Dobitnik Pulitzerove nagrade sportswriter Dave Anderson, (Brooklyn) trener / savjetnik Pete Brodsky, (rockaway) boks povjesničar / urednik Herb Goldman, (Bronx) provodadžija Bobby Goodman, (Ardsley) NYSAC predsjednik / sudac Melvina Lathan, a (Brooklyn) Predsjednik NYSAC-a / provodadžija / promotor Ron Scott Stevens.

 

 

 

Posmrtni inducirani koji nisu sudjelovali bili su (Brooklyn) prsten najavljivač Johnnie Addie, (Brooklyn) provodadžija Johnny Bos, (Bronx) boks publicist Murray Goodman, (New York City) boks pisac / povjesničar Bert Randolph Šećer a (Lower East Side) radio & televizija spiker / novinar Sam Taub.

 

 

 

Svaki pohađaju inductee (ili izravno potomak) dobila izrađenim po mjeri remen označiteljsko svoju indukciju u NYSBHOF.

 

 

 

The 2017 inductees su izabrani članovi za nominiranje NYSBHOF:Bobby Cassidy, Jr., Randy Gordon, Henry Hascup, Don Majeski, Ron McNair, a Neil Terens.

 

 

 

Svi boksači su trebali biti neaktivan najmanje tri godine da bi bili podobni za NYSBHOF indukcije, i sve inductees moraju imati prebivalište u državi New York za značajan dio svojih boksačkih karijera ili tijekom naponu njihovim karijere.

 

 

Boksači koji su prisustvovali sedmom godišnjem NSBHOF-u uključivali su i NYSBHOF-ove prijašnje zaposlenike Iran Barkley, Junior Jones, Mustafa Hamsho, Bobby Cassidy, Sr., Bobby Bartels, a Renaldo “G.” Snipes, kao i Monte Barrett, Ray Mercer, Dennis Milton, Richard Kiley, Scott Lopez, Michael Corleone, Tommy Rainone, Kevin Collins, Cletus Seldin, James Duran, Victor mir, a Jaime Dugan. Uključeni su i drugi zapaženi sudionici iz svijeta boksa Mike Reno (FDNY Boks), Darryl Peoples (IBF), međunarodni suci Steve Wesisfeld a John MacKay, i inducirani NYSBHOF Tommy Gallagher a Bobby Miller, i nagrađivani Emmy producent Bobby Cassidy, Jr.

 

David Diamante još jednom služio kao ceremonijalni meštar. Posebne prezentacije održane su kćeri pokojnog Steve Acunto, Donna Acunto, i Millerov bliski prijatelj, Dave Wojcickja.

 

Navodnici & SLIKE IZ NYSBHOF-ovih INDUKTIVA

 


(L-R) – Ron McNair, Jake Rodriguez i Bob Duffy
JAKE RODRIGUEZ: “Želim zahvaliti Ringu 8 za priliku da budem ovdje. Također bih se zahvalio svojoj supruzi što je uvijek bila uz mene, i moj trener.”

(L-R) – Herb Goldman, Don Majeski i Bob Duffy
BILJNI ZLATNIK: “Ako sam dao bilo kakav doprinos boksu – Nadam se da jesam – Redefinirao sam vođenje evidencije i stvorio novu perspektivu povijesti boksa. Ponosan sam na to, ali nisam to učinio sam.”
(L-R) – Joe Mesi, Jack Hirsch i Bob Duffy
JOE MESI: “Imam toliko ljudi zahvaliti na ovoj časti. Ja sam Buffalonian. Nema više nikoga za jedan New York, ali nije. Ovo je za mene posebno jer je to New York State Boxing Hall of Fame. To me učvršćuje i navodi na razmišljanje da nisam samo lokalni dječak. Veliki je nedostatak dolazio iz malog grada, sparing nije bio isti kao u teretanama New Yorka, ali imao sam prednost dolazeći iz zapadnog New Yorka. Nitko se nije liječio kao mi u Buffalu 10,000, onda 16,00 i konačno 18,000 ljudi. Uvijek su bili iza mene i to dijelim s njima jer me učinila njihova podrška. San mi je bio boriti se u Buffalu i tamo nastaviti borbu.
“Jedan od vrhunaca mog života bila je borba protiv Monte Barretta na HBO-u u Madison Square Gardenu. Bio je jedan od najvećih boraca na svijetu koji se borio za svjetski naslov. Uvijek sam želio dobiti svoj naslov svjetskog prvaka, ali nikad nisam shvatio. To je u redu, Neko sam vrijeme bio malo ogorčen, ali nisam mogao biti sretniji sa svojom karijerom. Najbolji dio boksa je bratstvo koje dijelimo.

(L-R) – Randy Gordon, Ron Scott Stevens i Bob Duffy
RON SCOTT STEVENS: “Znam da ljudi to uvijek govore, ali ovo je istina: Dugujem toliko ljudi koji su me podržavali tijekom moje karijere. Boks mi je uvijek bio kod kuće i danas se osjećam kao da sam kod kuće.
“I bio 30, koji žive u Brooklyn Heightsu, i natrag vožnja taksijem i čekanje na stolovima. U glavi mi se upalilo svjetlo: boks je sport underdoga i ja sam underdog. Sljedeći dan otišao sam u Gleason’s Gym – središte svemira. Prošao sam se po svim teretanama u gradu, promotori sastanka, menadžeri i treneri. Počeo sam praviti utakmice za promotore i tada me Cedric Kushner angažirao 1980-2002. U 2002, Pozvan sam da radim za Državnu atletsku komisiju države New York kao koordinator zajednice i direktor boksa. Onda, Postao sam predsjednik i odslužio sam dva mandata. Danas, Izuzetno sam ponosan što sam dio New York State Boxing Kuće slavnih.

(L-R) – Bob Duffy, Henry Hascup, Bob Goodman i Tommy Gallagher
BOB GOODMAN: “Ne mogu vjerovati ovoj gužvi. Da bismo radili ono što radimo, žrtve i podrška koju dobivate od svoje obitelji toliko su važni i (u Goodmanovom slučaju) bilo toliko godina. Dopustili su nam da radimo ono što radimo. Svi volimo boks!”

(L-R) – Ray Mercer, Penny Allen, U školu, Clay Jenkins i Bob Duffy
U ŠKOLU: “Mislio sam da je boks najgluplji i najgluplji sport ikad. Tko je htio dobiti udarac u lice? Kasno sam počeo boksati. Igrao sam se oko nekih, a ljudi su govorili da sam prilično dobar. Počeo sam boksati kad sam bio 20, u vojsci, stacioniran u Ft. Kapuljača. Četiri godine kasnije, Bio sam u olimpijskom timu. Razlog zašto sam imao sjajnog sparing partnera, Ray Mercer. Kad bih svaki dan s Rayom bio u ringu, Ili ću biti pretučen, ili se popraviti.
“Sjećam se da mi je Bob Arum dao svoju posjetnicu. Nisam ga poznavala. Znao sam samo za troje ljudi u boksu: Don King, Muhammad Ali a Sugar Ray Leonard. Nisam pratio boks i jedini razlog zbog kojeg sam boksao bio je taj što bih morao spavati u šumi da nisam (u vojsci). Boks je: udari ga, prije nego što me udari.”

(L-R) – Bobby Cassidy, Jr., Jaime Drubin i Pete Brodsky
PETE BRODSKY: “Želim zahvaliti odboru. Biti ću 70 i počeo boksati kad sam ja 18. Stvorilo je novi smjer u mom životu. Ponosna sam što sam u društvu s dečkima koji nisu samo razgovarali o tome, oni su to voljeli. Ako stvarno volite ovaj sport, to stvarno moraš naučiti. Svaki čovjek koji je zakoračio u ring, plus svi radovi na cesti, vrijeme u teretani i žrtvujući ono što jedu, učinili da budu najbolje što mogu.
“U boksu, nećete dobiti svaku borbu, ali da li borac pobjeđuje ili gubi, ako daje 100-posto, on je pobjednik. Oni rade posao, trčati pet kilometara dnevno, vježbanje u teretani, a zatim otišao kući provesti vrijeme sa svojom obitelji. Prijatelji i obitelj uvijek su vaša leđa.”

(L-R) – Darryl Peoples & Melvina Lathan
MELVINA LATHAM: “Ja sam bez teksta. Predivno je. Aspida (bivši predsjednik NYSAC-a Gordon), sjećaš li se ove priče? Bila su samo tri suca i, nažalost, jedan je pozvao bolesnika. Sjedio sam kraj prstena bez ikakvih odgovornosti. Randy je rekao da moram raditivečeras. Rekao sam da nisam licenciran i ne mogu to učiniti. Rekao je Randy, ‘Podignite desnicu’, i bilo je dalje. Bačen sam tamo, ali bilo je u redu.
“Moja najveća postignuća su moja djeca i suprug. Ne bih mogao tražiti bolju situaciju. A Ralph Petrillo je dio moje obitelji; on mi je bio drugi zapovjednik. Imao sam i najbolje službenike: zamjenici povjerenika, inspektori, suci i suci. Ne bih bio ovdje s njima bez njih. Bob Duffy je cijelu ovu stvar spojio. Osobno mislim da je nevjerojatan. Moje putovanje se nastavlja, Blagoslovljen sam.”
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Klasa 2012: Carmen Basilio, Mike McCallum, Mike Tyson, Jake LaMotta, Riddick Bowe, Carlos Ortiz, Vito Antuofermo, Emile Griffith, “Šećer” Ray Robinson, Gene Tunney, Benny Leonard, Tony Canzoneri, Harold Lederman, Steve Acunto, Jimmy Glenn, Gil Clancy, Ray Arcel, Nat Fleischer, Bill Gallo i Arthur Mercante, Sr.
Klasa 2013: Jack Dempsey, Johnny Dundee, Sandy sedlar, Maxie Rosenbloom, Joey Archer, Iran Barkley, Mark Breland, Bobby Cassidy, Doug Jones, Junior Jones, James “Prijatelj” McGirt, Eddie Mustafa Muhamed, Bob Arum, Shelly Finkel, Tony Graziano, Larry Merchant, Teddy Brenner, Mike Jacobs, Tex Rickard i Don Dunphy.
Klasa 2014: Floyd Patterson, Tracy Harris Patterson, Billy Backus, Kevin Kelley, Juan LaPorte, Gerry Cooney, Mustafa Hamsho, Howard Davis, Jr., Lou Jantar, Jack Britton, Terry McGovern, Teddy Atlas, Lou DiBella, Steve Farhood, Gene Moore, Angelo Prospero, Whitey Bimstein, Cus D'Amato, William Muldoon i Tom O'Rourke.
Klasa 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 i Al Weill.
Klasa 2016: Aaron Davis, Charles Murray, Vilomar Fernandez, Edwin Viruet, izazivati “muževan” 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 i Jimmy Jacobs.
Klasa 2017: Gašpar Ortega, Renaldo “G.” Snipes, Doug De Witt, “Bronx bombarder” Alex Ramos, Dick Tigar, Jose Torres, “Neuporediv” Jack Dempsey, Don Majeski, Ron Katz, Stan Hoffman, Bobby Bartels, Hank Kaplan, Al Gavin, Arthur Donovan i Dan Parker.
O RING 8: Osnovani 1954 by bivši profesionalan bokser, Jack Grebelsky, Prsten 8 postala osma podružnica ono što je tada bio poznat kao Nacionalni Veteran bokserice Udruge – stoga, RING 8 – a danas je moto organizacije ostaje: Boksači Pomaganje boksači.
RING 8 je u potpunosti posvećen potpore siromašnim ljudima u boks zajednice koji mogu zahtijevati pomoć u smislu plaćati najam, medicinske troškove, ili bilo opravdano potreba.
Idi na liniji za www.Ring8ny.com Za više informacija o RING 8, Najveća skupina te vrste u Sjedinjenim Američkim Državama s više od 350 članovi. Godišnja članarina je samo $30.00 a svaki član ima pravo na buffet večeru na RING 8 Sastanci,, osim srpanj i kolovoz. Svi aktivni boksači, amaterski i profesionalni, imaju pravo na besplatan RING 8 godišnje članstvo. Gosti Ring 8 Članovi su dobrodošli, po cijeni od samo $7.00 po osobi.
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Sin / otac Bob & Murray Goodman biti uvršten u razred 2018 New York State Boxing Hall of Fame

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Nedjelja, Travanj 29, indukcija Večera
Kid Čokolada, James J. Corbett, Jack McAuliffe i Sam Taub vode novu klasu

(L-R) – Bob i Murray Goodman
NEW YORK (Ožujak 26, 2018) – Boksački doživotni Bob Goodman i njegov otac, kasno Murray Goodman, su među 23 članovi klase 2018 primljen u New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF) na Nedjelja poslijepodne (12:30-5:30 poslije podne. I), Travanj 29.
Sedma godišnja uvodna večera NYSBHOF-a održat će se još jednom u Russo's On The Bayu na plaži Howard, Njujork.
Legendarni boksački publicist, Murray Goodman (Bronx) doveo je svog sina u slatku znanost kad je Bob imao samo osam godina. Ostalo je za Goodmanove bilo povijesno, koji su oboje primljeni u nekoliko Dvorana slavnih, uključujući i Međunarodnu boksačku kuću slavnih.
“Ovo je velika čast za mene i mog oca,” Rekao je Bob. “Volio bih da je danas živ da je tamo. Boksački sam doživotni. Imao sam osam godina išao sam s ocem na sve trening kampove, koji je bio boksački pisac i sportski urednik INS-a (Hearst News Service) usluge. Šala je da sam začeta kod Grossingera (Trening kamp hotela Catskill Resort). Boks je tek ušao u moj život. Moj tata i ja imali smo nekih poslova s ​​promocijama i odnosima s javnošću, sve različite vrste poslova vezanih uz sport, ali uvijek je bilo boksa.
“Ja sam najsretniji momak na svijetu. Odgajan sam radeći upravo one stvari koje sam volio. Koliko ljudi to može reći? Upoznala sam i sprijateljila se s Joeom Louisom, Marcel Cerdan, Sugar Ray Robinson, Rocky Graziano, Rocky Marciano i toliki drugi. Ostao bih u kampovima tjednima. Ustao bih da trčim s boksačima i dobio priliku biti u blizini svojih heroja. Također sam upoznao trenere i druge iz boksa te kasnije navijače. Upoznao sam sve. Odgajan sam u boksu, cijeli život bavio sam se boksom, 65 godine u poslu.”
Bob je, možda, najpoznatiji kao potpredsjednik i provodadžija za Madison Square Garden (1985-1994), kao i četvrt stoljeća koja je bila zamjenica predsjednika boksačkih operacija, Provodadžija i direktor odnosa s javnošću za Don King Productions. Također je promovirao mnoge svjetske prvake kao predsjednika svoje tvrtke, Vrtni državni boks.
“Sjećam se kako sam tjednima odlazio na trening kampove,” rado se sjećao 78-godišnji Goodman. “Slikao bih, pišem priče svaki dan i koristim ih mojim telekopirom kako bih ih slao na AP i UPI. Toliko sam radio odgajan u poslu, čak i utovarivanje kamiona stolicama, prsten, zvučnici i još mnogo toga. Moj otac bio je direktor za promidžbu u Međunarodnom boksačkom klubu u Madison Square Gardenu. Tamo sam radio kao tinejdžer.
“Počašćena sam što sam s ocem i toliko boksačkih momaka primljena u New York State Boxing Hall of Fame. Oni se razlikuju od ljudi u bilo kojem drugom sportu. Jedna od nagrada koje sam osvojio i na koje sam najponosniji je James J. Walker-ova memorijalna nagrada za dugo i zaslužno služenje boksa (BWAA u 1960).
“Imam sreću da sam nadišao razne ere u boksu. Tada je to bio drugi svijet, imali smo 20-30 književnici ostaju tjednima na trening kampovima. Upoznao sam stare boksače i trenere.”
Bob Goodman (L) provjeravajući težinu Muhammada Alija i zdesna s Rockyjem Marcianom
Dobar čovjek, koji je služio u SAD-u. Obalna straža iz 1958-62, ostaje aktivan i danas radeći s veteranima’ skupine. Predsjednik je savjetodavnog odbora veterana grada Weymouth, a također aktivan s Američkom legijom i dijelom počasne garde s Korejskim udruženjem ratnih veterana.

Bob Goodman (desnoj) je uveden u IBHOF u 2009, njegov otac Murray u 1999
Među svjetskim prvacima s kojima je Bob surađivao su i 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 Gonez, Ricardo Lopez, Bernard Hopkins i još toliko.
Dnevni boksači ide u NYSBHOF uključuju (Proljeće Valley) IBF Cruiserweight svjetski prvak al “Led” Kupus (35-16-3, 16 Kos), (Long Island) WBA teškoj svjetlo Lou “med dječak” Dolina (36-6-2, 22 Kos), (Središnja islip) IBF Junior velter svjetski prvak Jake Rodriguez (28-8-2, 8 Kos), (Brooklyn) Svijet lagan naslov izazivač Terrence Alli (52-15-2, 21 Kos), a (bizon) neporaženi svjetske klase u teškoj kategoriji “Beba” Joe Mesi (36-0, 29 Kos).
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NEVADA BOXING HALL OF FAME TO ANNOUNCE FIFTH CLASS OF INDUCTEES ON FEB. 15 U Las Vegasu

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CEO/President Michelle Corrales-Lewis to welcome “exceptional” new class
LAS VEGAS (Veljača 13, 2017) – The Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame will announce its fifth class of inductees on Srijeda, Veljače. 15, na 11 a.m. PST, Hall CEO/ president Michelle Corrales-Lewis najavio. The 2017 class of nine boxers and five contributors will be revealed at Real Boxing, 5137 W. Oquendo Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89118. Lunch will be provide by TC’s Rib Crib.
The honorees will be formally inducted at the popular gala dinner on Subota, Kolovoz. 12 at Caesars Palace. Ticket information will be released shortly.
“We have elected yet another exceptional class of inductees and I can’t wait to introduce them,” said Corrales-Lewis, čiji pokojni suprug, Diego Corrales, was a member of the NVBHOF’s inaugural class in 2013. “We have some of the best boxers ever in this group and I know fans are going to be excited to have the opportunity to meet them.
“Our class of contributors is very strong as well and all have made a significant imprint upon boxing in Nevada.”
Past inductees include some of the greatest fighters who have ever lived, uključujući Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson, Sugar Ray Leonard, Čudo Marvin Hagler, Roberto Duran, Julio Cesar Chavez, Evander Holyfield, Lennox Lewis više.
The Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame is an IRS 501 (c)3 charity and all donations are tax deductible. The Hall’s charitable contributions over the five years since its formation have helped boxers in need and boxing-related charities. Donations are welcome.

The Hall was founded in 2013 by noted boxing broadcaster Rich Marotta. Za više informacija, telefon 702-3NVBHOF, ili 702-368-2463.
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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® CBS, Predstavlja Premier Boks prvaka, From Barclays Center In Brooklyn

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Kliknite OVDJE Za fotografije iz Ed Diller / DiBella Entertainment

 

BROOKLYN (Lipanj 26, 2016) – Prizefighting returned to CBS u subotu 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.

 

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.

 

Thurman (27-0, 22 Kos) and Porter (26-2-1, 16 Kos) combined to throw over 1200 punches in the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on CBS event, predstavio Premier Boks prvaka. The marquee showdown was a story of accuracy vs. activity, as Thurman landed 50 posto svojih energetskih kadrova, compared to 38 percent for Porter, a 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 kola.

 

“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,- rekao je Porter. “My dad says to keep your head up. Mislim da sam pobijedio u borbi, but I’m satisfied because the competitor came out večeras.

 

“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 Kos) 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 kola, u odnosu na samo 376 for Molina, povezivanje na 220 power shots at a nearly 40 postotni isječak.

 

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,”Rekao je Hurd. “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 Kos) 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. Nisam bio ozlijeđen.

 

“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 PRVENSTVO boks na CBS, predstavio Premier Boks prvaka, 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 U subotu 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?

"Dobro, 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. Tako, 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 [a] got his hands on the WBC [pojas]. I’m following suit. I’m making my way into the U.S. with SHOWTIME backing me as well. Tako, 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 [Josip] 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 didvečeras, 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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ANTHONY JOSHUA vs. DOMINIC BREAZEALE FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & PHOTOS FOR HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPTHIS SATURDAY LIVE ON SHOWTIME®

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“You’re in my jungle now” – Anthony Joshua

“I came across the pond to get my belt and take it back home with me” – Dominic Breazeale

 

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LONDON (Lipanj 23, 2016) – Undefeated IBF Heavyweight World Champion Anthony Joshua (16-0, 16 Kos) and fellow unbeaten American challenger Dominic Breazeale (17-0, 15 Kos), participated in the final press conference četvrtak at Sky Sports Studios in London, just two days before their showdown ove subote.

 

The British sensation and 2012 Olympic Games Gold Medalist, Joshua will make the first defense of his title against Breazeale, a 2012 U.S. Olympian from Upland, Kalifornija, ovo Subota, Lipanj 25 na SHOWTIME Boks INTERNATIONAL® from a sold-out The O2 u Londonu, živjetiSHOWTIME® on at 5:15 poslije podne. I/2:15 poslije podne. PT.

 

Fellow heavyweight world champion Deontay Wilder, the undefeated WBC titleholder, will join the SHOWTIME announce team as an in-studio guest analyst for coverage of Joshua-Breazeale from New York.

 

A few hours later Subota, in primetime on DZS (9 poslije podne. I/6 poslije podne. PT), Keith “One Time” Thurman will defend his WBA Welterweight World Title against former champ Shawn “Showtime” Porter in a welterweight blockbuster that headlines SHOWTIME PRVENSTVO Boks na DZS, predstavio Premier Boks prvaka.

 

Below is what the fighters had to say at the final press conference, followed by some recent fight week quotes. (Courtesy Sky Sports and Matchroom Sport)

 

ANTHONYJOSHUA:

 

“You’re in my jungle now. Nema pritisak na mene.

 

“Once that bell goes, you can’t hide the instinct, the instinct that you want to get someone out of there. I hope I can go in there, stay relaxed and do what I planned to do. But once that bell rings something just comes over you and you want to get him out of there ASAP.

 

“There will always be pressure. But look, it’s always been the same concept: Train hard – it’s the same ring. It hasn’t changed.

 

“I’ve got nothing to lose. I’ve always explained let’s get rid of the belts, the atmosphere, because when the bell goes it’s just me and him in the ring. Two gladiators, two respectful warriors coming together. We’re going to slug it out and put our 0s on the line.”

 

“I’m prepared, Dominic is prepared well, and one of us has to take a loss.

 

“Each fight is a stepping stone to the big tests. I want to look like the real deal.”

 

“I think we’re in the golden era of boxing again.”

 

DOMINIC BREAZEALE:

“I respect you as a fighter, but I’m going to beat you. I’ve got to beat the best of the best.”

 

“Ja ne mogu čekati, it’s been an opportunity I’ve been waiting eight years for this. It’s an opportunity of a lifetime and I’m ready for this.

 

“Očekujte vatromet. We’ll be going round for round, punch for punch and I expect to knock out Joshua.”

 

“I got a big right hand, I have a big left hook. I stand 6-foot-7, 255 funti. I’m unorthodox – I’m a guy that can fight on the inside, I’m a guy that can take a punch, I’m a guy that can give a punch. So if any one of those given things show up u subotu night I’m getting a knockout, zasigurno.

 

“It’s a major advantage just for me to have Anthony Joshua the whole time. I don’t want him at any given point for him to feel like he’s in his comfort zone, his own backyard or his own little lion’s den.

 

“That’s what I came across the pond to do. I came across the pond to get my belt and take it back home with me.

 

“It’s my Super Bowl. Being a former football player, this is my Super Bowl.”

 

“Everybody keeps comparing me to Charles Martin, the only thing that we have in common is that we’re both American. We have a completely different fight style, different goals in life.

 

“I’m a big puncher, so is Anthony Joshua. He has the belt and I intend to have it u subotu noć.

 

ADDITIONAL FIGHT WEEK QUOTES:

 

ANTHONY JOSHUA

 

"Ja sam 16 borbe, 16 pobjeda, Dominic is 17 borbe, 17 pobjeda. We’ve been pro for the same amount of time, amateurs for the same time so we’re at a similar level on paper.

 

“People think this will end in two rounds? Brilliant. I am winning fights early because of my talent and hard work. Where I am in my career, it’s a perfect fight.

 

“I don’t overlook anyone. People talk and talk, that’s irrelevant. It’s all about whether he can fight. I think he believes in himself, but he knows what’s in store here, he needs to know I’m serious about this boxing. He thinks he’s going to KO me, he’s dismissed Charles Martin — sometimes you just have to humble somebody and show levels, let them know it’s not that easy.

 

“The second I stepped in to the pros it was ‘Boom!' — Anthony Joshua – headlining. That’s not down to me, its media channels and people wanting to get to know the guy behind the gloves. So it’s been hard to build a career at the right pace without criticism because people want to see me in massive fights right now.

 

“You can’t jump from hero to zero, there are people guiding us over a long and a dangerous career. People have to understand that it’s a development of a career, and if I ever train a fighter, I’ll tell them the same thing.”

 

On fellow heavyweight world champions Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury:

“This won’t be my only defense, I want there to be lots and lots, and at the right time I will fight David Haye, Tyson Fury, Deontay Wilder and the rest. We’re in an era now where we have to fight each other. There’s never been an era when the best don’t fight the best at heavyweight — but they have to happen at the right time, and they will.

 

“We are all world champions as we hold all the belts that are available. We’re all talented. Deontay has defended his title multiple times so you have to give him credit for that. Tyson and I haven’t defended yet, so I put Deontay at the top. But Tyson beat Wladimir Klitschko who reigned for such a long time.

 

“I am happy because I became a world champion in my 16th fight and they won theirs later in their careers. But Tyson beat the main man in the division, and Deontay has defended his belt lots of times, so I am in third right now, but I am building my way up.

 

“Put the belts to one side, they don’t give you magical powers. A lot of fighters lose their belt in their first defense. It’s about developing your raw talent and making sure you keep on an upward curve because there’s hungry young challengers snapping at your heels all the time, ready to expose you – and I refuse that to happen to me.”

 

On Charles Martin:

“Before the fight, no one criticized (Charles) Bregunica. He was undefeated, knocking guys out, tall southpaw, dangerous. Bookies were taking a lot of bets on him knocking me out. Tyson Fury backed him to do just that and a lot of people thought it would be tricky. Up until I beat him, he was seen as a worthy fighter. I figured him out quickly and I made him look bad. He didn’t look like the champion people thought he was, but you have to respect him.”

 

On thinking about losing:

“I think about losing all the time, I’m scared of it. That keeps me humble and working hard. I don’t think people are going to beat me or anything, but I don’t want to lose, and I know that if I work hard and keep improving, I won’t lose.

 

“I get enough attention from this job. Tamo su 20,000 fans at the fights, millions watching on TV around the world. I don’t need to seek attention. I’m not a trash talker because the fists do the talking.’’

 

On being a role model:

“I know that there are a lot of kids watching me now and their parents say ‘my son loves you’ and that’s in my mind.

 

“I’ll be myself all the time, but that sense of being a role model and having kid’s look up to you, that checks the emotions that could come out if you get wound up. You have to conduct yourself.’’

 

On Tyson Fury:

“Tyson talks a lot. I hear so many different things, if he was consistent with what he says then maybe I’d think he was digging a bit, but it’s just water off a duck’s back. I don’t know him, but as long as people are saying ‘when are you going to fight him?’ then I like him because he is relevant.

 

“It would be such a huge fight and one that would be part of my legacy. I think because he’s beaten Wladimir once he can do it again. I didn’t think he’d win the first fight, but he pulled it off.

 

“I’d love to fight Tyson – it’s a match-up that needs to happen. There have been talks, whether they are a quick chat or serious negotiations, but you can’t click your fingers and come up with a mega fight. It takes time, but they are in the pipeline and we’re building towards them, and in the meantime I want to test myself and learn my craft. I need to perform well to prove that I can handle the massive fights.’’

 

On fellow British heavyweight David Haye:

“David is running the show and people know it, so when he goes in against soft opponents, he’s putting his neck on the line to get the stick. Fans expect more from him and he’s not meeting those levels, and that’s where the backlash comes from. The people he’s calling out versus the two guys he has fought, they just don’t add up, and that’s what people are frustrated about.

 

“I don’t think you can knock the Shannon Briggs fight. He’s made a lot of noise, he’s old school and it’s a good fight for David to take, win and move upwards. Shannon had made noise and he’s got his moment and who knows? Maybe he can shock the world. He’s old, but he trains hard and he’s in great condition, and that’s why people love the heavyweights because it’s that one shot.

 

“A fight with Fury and I is the biggest fight in British boxing in my opinion. The Haye fight is big too; there’s enough media interest for it to be big. It’s already big and we’re not even fighting yet, so imagine how big it would be once we get in there. It’d be unbelievable and that’s why I am so interested in the fights.”

 

DOMINIC BREAZEALE:

“I plan on putting on some extreme pressure and taking Joshua to places he’s never been. We’ll find out if he can handle it.

 

“Do I want to see him go into uncharted territory? Naravno, bez sumnje.

 

“I’ve been there, I know what it feels like and I’ve done it several times now. Istovremeno, I’m not going to let an opportunity pass me. If I see something I can take in the first or second round, I’m definitely going to get him out of there.

 

“I’ve sparred guys that are bigger than me, I’ve sparred some guys smaller than me. I’ve been the tallest thus far (njegovih stručnih protivnika), but I don’t think the difference in a matter of inches is going to make that big of a difference. The guys I’ve sparred with are 10 times better than Anthony Joshua.

 

“I think that it’s going to be one of those situations that it is not going to be a difference of size or weight. It’s going to be the difference of skill and experience.

 

“When you think of a heavyweight champion you want to make sure he’s fought the best, and I think that’s why Joshua has chosen me as his opponent to defend against. That’s what he plans on getting out of the situation if he can make it through the 12 kola.

 

“I think Joshua’s thinking of me as a stepping stone and he’s going to be sorry about that. He’s just wrong. He’s fighting a guy at 6-foot-7, 255 pounds that brings the pressure and a great pace from round-to-round.

 

“I’m one of those guys that I might take a shot, I might work some defense or I might work a strong jab. Bilo kako bilo, I’m going to make it a fight. All of my opponents have been down on the canvas and I don’t think Joshua is going to come shy of that as well.

 

“I’ve been picked as the smaller guy in the ring, by the IBF as a stepping stone and I feel like my back is against the wall. I’m going to come out fighting.

 

“To come here and win the IBF title in London is a major thing for me that I plan to achieve. Then I want to continuing to go after all the titles.

 

“My mind set has definitely changed. The situation that I’m in mentally is just different compared to some of my fights in the past. My confidence level is through the roof and physically I feel great.

 

“I think the heavyweight division is getting ready to change. With individuals like myself, Deontay and Tyson, we have guys who are characters who bring a lot of charisma to the division. That’s something that we need. Da, we are athletes but in the end we are entertainers and we want to see a show. I’m the type of guy that brings a show every single time I fight. It’s action-packed from the opening bell to the end, and fight fans are looking for that. That’s what is going to resurrect the heavyweight division.’’

 

On his win over Amir Mansour:

“That was another confidence booster for me. It’s one thing to finish a guy in the first round with three punches or something like that. It’s another thing to finish a guy in the sixth, seventh round with a combination of shots.

 

“Amir put me down on the canvas in the second, I battled back and ended up breaking the man’s jaw.

 

“It gives me something to work on. I know I was able to come back and be very successful from it. Anytime you get a win of that matter where you get a guy, break him down, break him down where he quits on the stool, it’s a huge confidence booster. It makes you understand as an athlete or as a professional boxer that you’ve got punching power, you just broke another man’s jaw.’’

 

On returning to London after the 2012 Olimpijske igre:

“I think it’s going to beautiful. It’s going to be great to go back to where my amateur career ended and beat the guy who won the gold medal. That’s going to be great. I onda, on top of that, take away more hardware with the IBF Heavyweight title. You couldn’t ask for anything better.

 

“Then again I do understand and believe I’m a completely different fighter — not only am I a professional but I no longer fight an amateur style. I would consider myself a knockout artist with some pretty good punching power and that’s what I plan on showing the UK fans and my U.S. following. It’s a chapter that needs to be closed and I plan on doing that.’’

 

On the state of the heavyweight division:

“I believe that we’ve got a lot of heavyweights who are doing real well and are real successful in their situations, some being titleholders, some not. But I think it’s going to be a revolving circle. Me fighting Anthony Joshua, then going on to Deontay and Fury, Wladimir Klitschko might even hang around for a while. Will it ever be compared to the Ali days or Riddick Bowe and the Evander Holyfield days? I don’t know. Bowe and Holyfield had one great trilogy and I study it all the time. So it all depends on how much each fighter has left in him.’’

 

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Also follow Dominic Breazeale on Twitter @TroubleBoxing, Anthony Joshua @AnthonyJoshua and use hashtag #JoshuaBreazeale to join the conversation.

 

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Unbeaten IBF World Heavyweight Champion Anthony Joshua, Neporažen, World-Ranked Challenger Dominic Breazeale International Media Conference Call Highlights

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“That’s what the Americans love. They like knockouts and I won’t let them down” – Anthony Joshua

“I can’t wait to get in the ring and shock the world” – Dominic Breazeale

Breazeale Challenges Joshua This Subota, Lipanj 25,
On SHOWTIME BOXING INTERNATIONAL Live on SHOWTIME®
From The O2 in London

NEW YORK (Lipanj 20, 2016) – Undefeated IBF Heavyweight World Champion Antonije Joshua (16-0, 16 Kos) will make the first defense of his title against fellow unbeaten Dominic Breazeale (17-0, 15 Kos) of Upland, Kalifornija, ovoSubota, Lipanj 25 na SHOWTIME Boks INTERNATIONAL® iz The O2u Londonu, živjeti SHOWTIME® on at 5:15 poslije podne. I/2:15 poslije podne. PT.

Just a few hours later in Primetime on DZS (9 poslije podne. I/6 poslije podne. PT), Keith “One Time” Thurman will defend his WBA Welterweight World Title against former champ Shawn “Showtime” Porter in a welterweight blockbuster that headlines SHOWTIME PRVENSTVO Boks na DZS, predstavio Premier Boks prvaka.

Both Joshua and Breazeale participated in an international media conference call ponedjeljak. Also taking part were Stephen Espinoza, Izvršni potpredsjednik i generalni direktor Showtime Sport; Eddie Hearn, Managing Director of Matchroom Sport and Brittany Goossen of TGB Promotions introducing Breazeale.

Below are highlights of what the principals had to say on the conference call. A full transcript will be available in the coming days.

ANTHONY JOSHUA

Thoughts on his preparation for the fight:

“I feel great condition wise, and mentally I’m in a good place. I’ve never felt so relaxed because I just know I’m capable of doing it. I’ve trained weeks and years and it’s just about getting it right on the night of the fight. My tactics and my mind have not let me down so far, so that’s why I don’t want to change anything.

“I’m not putting too much pressure on myself. I’m going to attack the fight the same way I have my last 16 and put on an explosive show. That’s what the Americans love. They like knockouts and I won’t let them down.

“Every fight can be my last fight. As much as I would like to tell you I’m confident and ‘I’m going to do this, I’m going to do that’ I do understand I have to approach this as if it could be my last fight.

“I know he can hang around, he doesn’t go down easy. He’s a big guy, he can eat shots. The Dominic Breazeale I’m used to watching on YouTube and I’m reading about is the enhanced Dominic Breazeale – the Dominic Breazeale that is 50 percent better because I think he knows he wants to come prove himself on a global stage. And this is his chance come Subota, so I need to prepare for the best of Breazeale.”

On going from being the hunter as a challenger to being the hunted as a champion:

“I’m not the cream of the crop in the gym. I’m around guys that are achieving things on the same level so I’m still hunting. I still have that mentality as if I’m a main killer in the jungle. I haven’t lost that hunger.

On potential to fight in the US in the future:

“I just keep on hearing the United States is where it’s happening. And if I come to the U.S., I’m going to shut it down.”

Thoughts on Breazeale’s performance against Amir Mansour:

“He’s a tough guy. He managed to go out there and break Mansour’s jaw and capture a win, which has led him into where he is now. Whichever angels were floating in the ring with him that day have led him to this point, so I’ve got to put an end to his dream.”

On winning a piece of the heavyweight championship in just his 16th profesionalna borba:

“It didn’t mean much. I still have another couple titles I need to get my hands on. I’m still hunting. There’s still work to be done. So it only ticked one of the boxes on my to-do list.”

DOMINIC BREAZEALE

“I’m out here very excited. I can’t wait to get in the ring Lipanj 25 and shock the world, to je sigurno. I’ve been lucky enough to prepare for the biggest fight of my life and I’m really super excited about it.”

On why he thinks he was selected for this matchup:

"Iskreno, the way I see it is that someone didn’t do their research. They didn’t look deep enough. They didn’t find out enough about me and maybe they’re looking at me as just another football player that transitioned into boxing. And I’m hoping they’re overlooking me. It definitely can be a situation where they’re just watching one fight, especially my last fight. But there’s been a lot of tough ones. If they’re looking at that one situation, I’m glad because that’s to my liking.”

On his feelings about fighting overseas:

“The way I’m thinking about it is, Lipanj 25, I gain 20,000 obožavatelji. I’m in a situation where I’m very confident going into this fight and I know for sure I’m going to put on a great show, come out victorious and go back to the U.S. s 20,000 UK fans.

“I definitely believe [Joshua] realizes; he understands that he’s got a big test in front of him. He’s got a big fighter in front of him. He’s got a guy that’s going to break him down, test his will and see if he is a true champion.

“I am coming into this fight very confident and I’ve got some things that I know are going to work for me, as well as some things that I plan on exploiting out of Joshua.

“I’m blessed to have been picked for this fight and am thankful for this opportunity. The way I look at it, and the way I look at every fight that I go into, is that as long as I do everything that I need to do in the gym as far as sparring, preparation and training, running my miles, sleeping right and eating right – I’ve crossed all of my T’s and dotted all of my I’s. I’ve got nothing to worry about. I’ve got nothing to second-guess. I’ve done everything I’m supposed to and I just can’t wait to shine.”

STEPHEN Espinoza, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Showtime Sport

“Anthony quickly went from a diamond in the rough to really one of the foremost stars in the UK and Europe, and we are happy to be his partner as he establishes his presence in North America.

“We are particularly excited about this bout because we have, pardon the phraseology, two behemoths. There are two skilled boxers, really the epitome of what heavyweight boxing should be – velika, strong athletes skilled in their sport, with amateur pedigree, meeting on the afternoon here in the US, evening in the UK to determine who is the best fighter.”

EDDIE HEARN, Predsjednik, Matchroom Sport

“Over here, the feeling is that it’s going to be quite a routine defense, but Anthony hasn’t trained like that. He is not expecting that. He knows the background and roots of Dominic Breazeale. He knows his skill, and he knows how dangerous he can be and he knows how hungry he is as well. I think you’re going to get a different kind of fight than the Charles Martin fight. I think you’re going to get a guy that’s not afraid to let his hands go. He’s not going to wait and the sold out O2 Arena is going to be an electric place to be.”

“SHOWTIME is a deal we are very excited about. To link up with an American broadcaster for us was an obvious move, but it was a move we had to choose carefully. And I think we chose very, very well in SHOWTIME.”

BRITTANY GOOSSEN, TGB Promocije

“Over here in the U.S. we have gotten to see Dominic grow before our eyes. We know he is definitely capable of challenging for the world title. U subotuwe expect him to be victorious and bring that back to America.”

Za više informacija posjetite www.SHO.com/Sports, follow on Twitter @ShowtimeBoxing and @SHOSports, ili postati fan na Facebook-u www.Facebook.com/SHOBoxing a https://www.facebook.com/ShoSports

Also follow Dominic Breazeale on Twitter @TroubleBoxing, Anthony Joshua@AnthonyJoshua and use hashtag #JoshuaBreazeale to join the conversation.

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WBC World Heavyweight Champion Deontay Wilder Sees Anthony Joshua-Dominic Breazeale Fight as 50-50

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Breazeale Challenges Joshua This Subota, Lipanj 25,
On SHOWTIME BOXING INTERNATIONAL Live on SHOWTIME®
From The O2 in London

NEW YORK (Lipanj 22, 2016) – Unbeaten WBC World Heavyweight Champion Deontay Wilder can’t pick a clear winner for ove subote Noć je Anthony Joshua-Dominic Breazeale world title clash.

The undefeated IBF Heavyweight World Champion Joshua (16-0, 16 Kos) will make the first defense of his title against fellow unbeaten Dominic Breazeale(17-0, 15 Kos) of Upland, Kalifornija, na SHOWTIME Boks INTERNATIONAL®iz The O2 u Londonu, živjeti SHOWTIME® na 5:15 poslije podne. I/2:15 poslije podne. PT.

Just a few hours later in Primetime on DZS (9 poslije podne. I/6 poslije podne. PT), Keith “One Time” Thurman will defend his WBA Welterweight World Title against former champ Shawn “Showtime” Porter in a welterweight blockbuster that headlines SHOWTIME PRVENSTVO Boks na DZS, predstavio Premier Boks prvaka.

Wilder, who will be part of the in-studio SHOWTIME announce team covering the fight from New York City, is torn on who will triumph when Joshua makes the first defense of the world title he landed in April with a devastating second-round KO win over Charles Martin.

“I definitely see the fight as a 50-50,” said Wilder. “You’ve got two big heavyweights, and the challenger wants what the champion has, and the champion wants to keep what he has.

“It’s going to be interesting because we’ve seen Breazeale in a lot of wars. He’s almost been taken out by some of the smaller heavyweights. He’s been punched around, but he has always survived.

“We’ve seen Joshua (get) busted up as well, but he has kept his composure, and this fight is in his backyard amongst his people.

“I don’t put anything past Breazeale because he’s coming in hustlers’ territory. I think that it’ll be a good fight because of Breazeale – I think he really wants it.”

Wilder makes the fourth defense of his WBC strap on Srpanj 16 against Chris Arreola in his hometown of Alabama. The 30-year-old says that Joshua will feel like a different fighter as he goes into his first fight as world champion – but that there’s now an even bigger target on his back.

“Once you’ve got that belt, you feel like ‘I’m the man,’ ” said Wilder. “After the first fight, that’s when you really feel confident. You really feel you’re the man, you’re the champ. You’re the ruler once you’ve had your first defense.

“For Joshua, this is his first title defense, so he should feel some kind of security about himself and confidence about himself. But he’s going to find out that to continue his career and defend that title, these guys aren’t going to lay down after one punch or after two punches.

“They’re going to keep taking punches, they’re going to keep getting knocked down and they’re going to keep getting up. This is for a world title. This can bring you out of poverty, you know what I mean? For that reason, these challengers are hungry. That’s one of the things that I had to realize.

“I put myself in their position. When I was a challenger, I was hungry and I already had the mentality that ‘you’re going to really have to kill me or hurt me bad to get me out of this ring.’ So that’s the mentality that these challengers have.

“It’s going to be interesting when you have a guy with a big heart that really, really wants it and I think Breazeale really wants it. We’re going to see where his heart is. I can’t say what kind of heart he has, but we’re going to see.”

Breazeale is following compatriot Charles Martin into Joshua’s Greenwich home area. “It takes a lot of courage, will and heart to fight in someone’s backyard,”Rekao je Wilder. “It takes someone that has confidence in themselves. And not to mention going to someone else’s country, because then the environment has completely changed. It’s a big difference and not a lot of guys are willing to travel outside of their country where they would be uncomfortable.

“Only a very few that really want to build their legacy, such as myself, will travel and have no problem. I don’t like to worry about judges or nothing. You go do what you have to do. That’s just my philosophy and mentality as a champion now. When you say the Heavyweight Champion of the World, that’s why this is tough, we travel all over the world.”

Za više informacija posjetite www.SHO.com/Sports, follow on Twitter @ShowtimeBoxing and @SHOSports, ili postati fan na Facebook-u www.Facebook.com/SHOBoxing a https://www.facebook.com/ShoSports

Also follow Dominic Breazeale on Twitter @TroubleBoxing, Anthony Joshua@AnthonyJoshua and use hashtag #JoshuaBreazeale to join the conversation.

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Unbeaten IBF World Heavyweight Champion Anthony Joshua, Neporažen, World-Ranked Challenger Dominic Breazeale International Media Conference Call Highlights

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“That’s what the Americans love. They like knockouts and I won’t let them down” – Anthony Joshua

“I can’t wait to get in the ring and shock the world” – Dominic Breazeale

Breazeale Challenges Joshua This Subota, Lipanj 25,
On SHOWTIME BOXING INTERNATIONAL Live on SHOWTIME®
From The O2 in London

NEW YORK (Lipanj 20, 2016) – Undefeated IBF Heavyweight World Champion Anthony Joshua (16-0, 16 Kos) will make the first defense of his title against fellow unbeaten Dominic Breazeale (17-0, 15 Kos) of Upland, Kalifornija, ovo Subota, Lipanj 25 na SHOWTIME Boks INTERNATIONAL® iz The O2u Londonu, živjeti SHOWTIME® on at 5:15 poslije podne. I/2:15 poslije podne. PT.

Just a few hours later in Primetime on DZS (9 poslije podne. I/6 poslije podne. PT), Keith “One Time” Thurman will defend his WBA Welterweight World Title against former champ Shawn “Showtime” Porter in a welterweight blockbuster that headlines SHOWTIME PRVENSTVO Boks na DZS, predstavio Premier Boks prvaka.

Both Joshua and Breazeale participated in an international media conference callponedjeljak. Also taking part were Stephen Espinoza, Izvršni potpredsjednik i generalni direktor Showtime Sport; Eddie Hearn, Managing Director of Matchroom Sport and Brittany Goossen-Brown of TGB Promotions introducing Breazeale.

Below are highlights of what the principals had to say on the conference call. A full transcript will be available in the coming days.

ANTHONY JOSHUA

Thoughts on his preparation for the fight:

“I feel great condition wise, and mentally I’m in a good place. I’ve never felt so relaxed because I just know I’m capable of doing it. I’ve trained weeks and years and it’s just about getting it right on the night of the fight. My tactics and my mind have not let me down so far, so that’s why I don’t want to change anything.

“I’m not putting too much pressure on myself. I’m going to attack the fight the same way I have my last 16 and put on an explosive show. That’s what the Americans love. They like knockouts and I won’t let them down.

“Every fight can be my last fight. As much as I would like to tell you I’m confident and ‘I’m going to do this, I’m going to do that’ I do understand I have to approach this as if it could be my last fight.

“I know he can hang around, he doesn’t go down easy. He’s a big guy, he can eat shots. The Dominic Breazeale I’m used to watching on YouTube and I’m reading about is the enhanced Dominic Breazeale – the Dominic Breazeale that is 50 percent better because I think he knows he wants to come prove himself on a global stage. And this is his chance come Subota, so I need to prepare for the best of Breazeale.”

On going from being the hunter as a challenger to being the hunted as a champion:

“I’m not the cream of the crop in the gym. I’m around guys that are achieving things on the same level so I’m still hunting. I still have that mentality as if I’m a main killer in the jungle. I haven’t lost that hunger.

On potential to fight in the US in the future:

“I just keep on hearing the United States is where it’s happening. And if I come to the U.S., I’m going to shut it down.”

Thoughts on Breazeale’s performance against Amir Mansour:

“He’s a tough guy. He managed to go out there and break Mansour’s jaw and capture a win, which has led him into where he is now. Whichever angels were floating in the ring with him that day have led him to this point, so I’ve got to put an end to his dream.”

On winning a piece of the heavyweight championship in just his 16th profesionalna borba:

“It didn’t mean much. I still have another couple titles I need to get my hands on. I’m still hunting. There’s still work to be done. So it only ticked one of the boxes on my to-do list.”

DOMINIC BREAZEALE

“I’m out here very excited. I can’t wait to get in the ring Lipanj 25 and shock the world, to je sigurno. I’ve been lucky enough to prepare for the biggest fight of my life and I’m really super excited about it.”

On why he thinks he was selected for this matchup:

"Iskreno, the way I see it is that someone didn’t do their research. They didn’t look deep enough. They didn’t find out enough about me and maybe they’re looking at me as just another football player that transitioned into boxing. And I’m hoping they’re overlooking me. It definitely can be a situation where they’re just watching one fight, especially my last fight. But there’s been a lot of tough ones. If they’re looking at that one situation, I’m glad because that’s to my liking.”

On his feelings about fighting overseas:

“The way I’m thinking about it is, Lipanj 25, I gain 20,000 obožavatelji. I’m in a situation where I’m very confident going into this fight and I know for sure I’m going to put on a great show, come out victorious and go back to the U.S. s 20,000 UK fans.

“I definitely believe [Joshua] realizes; he understands that he’s got a big test in front of him. He’s got a big fighter in front of him. He’s got a guy that’s going to break him down, test his will and see if he is a true champion.

“I am coming into this fight very confident and I’ve got some things that I know are going to work for me, as well as some things that I plan on exploiting out of Joshua.

“I’m blessed to have been picked for this fight and am thankful for this opportunity. The way I look at it, and the way I look at every fight that I go into, is that as long as I do everything that I need to do in the gym as far as sparring, preparation and training, running my miles, sleeping right and eating right – I’ve crossed all of my T’s and dotted all of my I’s. I’ve got nothing to worry about. I’ve got nothing to second-guess. I’ve done everything I’m supposed to and I just can’t wait to shine.”

STEPHEN Espinoza, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Showtime Sport

“Anthony quickly went from a diamond in the rough to really one of the foremost stars in the UK and Europe, and we are happy to be his partner as he establishes his presence in North America.

“We are particularly excited about this bout because we have, pardon the phraseology, two behemoths. There are two skilled boxers, really the epitome of what heavyweight boxing should be – velika, strong athletes skilled in their sport, with amateur pedigree, meeting on the afternoon here in the US, evening in the UK to determine who is the best fighter.”

EDDIE HEARN, Predsjednik, Matchroom Sport

“Over here, the feeling is that it’s going to be quite a routine defense, but Anthony hasn’t trained like that. He is not expecting that. He knows the background and roots of Dominic Breazeale. He knows his skill, and he knows how dangerous he can be and he knows how hungry he is as well. I think you’re going to get a different kind of fight than the Charles Martin fight. I think you’re going to get a guy that’s not afraid to let his hands go. He’s not going to wait and the sold out O2 Arena is going to be an electric place to be.”

“SHOWTIME is a deal we are very excited about. To link up with an American broadcaster for us was an obvious move, but it was a move we had to choose carefully. And I think we chose very, very well in SHOWTIME.”

BRITTANY GOOSSEN-BROWN, TGB Promocije

“Over here in the U.S. we have gotten to see Dominic grow before our eyes. We know he is definitely capable of challenging for the world title. U subotu we expect him to be victorious and bring that back to America.”

Za više informacija posjetite www.SHO.com/Sports, follow on Twitter @ShowtimeBoxing and @SHOSports, ili postati fan na Facebook-u www.Facebook.com/SHOBoxing a https://www.facebook.com/ShoSports

Also follow Dominic Breazeale on Twitter @TroubleBoxing, Anthony Joshua@AnthonyJoshua and use hashtag #JoshuaBreazeale to join the conversation.

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DOMINIC “RJEŠAVANJE” BREAZEALE TRAINING CAMP NOTES # PROVIDES INSIGHT ON EXCHANGE WITH JOSHUA, TRAINING CAMP AND UPCOMING IBF WORLD TITLE BOUT

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Brdski, Kalifornija (Lipanj 9, 2016) – It has been roughly five weeks since WBC Continental Americas Heavyweight Champion Dominic “Nevolja” BREAZEALE (17-0, 15 KO-a) was notified that he would be facing newly crowned IBF world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua (16-0, 16 KO-a). U to vrijeme, Breazeale has been continuing to train diligently with world renowned trainer Manny Robles in preparation for his upcoming IBF world heavyweight title challenge.

The heavyweight challenger from Alhambra, California and his trainer from East Los Angeles took some time out of Breazeale’s busy schedule to answer some questions about his training camp and the bout with Anthony Joshua on June 25th.
When you first found out that you were selected as Joshua’s opponent, what were your initial thoughts?
“When I received a call from my advisor Al Haymon and he told me the good news, I was excited. I immediately told my wife and then notified my team that we got the fight. I knew I was one of three possible opponents and I was happy that I got it. Ever since 2008 when I started getting into boxing, it was a dream of mine to be the world heavyweight champion. Eight years later, I’m here.”
Back on May 4th, you traveled to London for the press conference to announce the fight. There was clearly a heated discussion between you and Joshua. What happened?

“Dobro, prior to going into the press conference, we took some photos outside of the building. Then we had the stare down. I guess he didn’t like that when he looked away, I kept staring at him. Tako, since he was in front of the cameras, he started acting tough.”

“I just let him know that he was in for a dog fight. I’m not going to back down and he clearly saw that. I’m not coming for a check; I’m coming for that title and bringing it back to the United States where it belongs.”

How is training camp going?
“Training camp has been going really well. I was actually in camp before the fight was announced so I am in great shape. My coaches Manny Robles and Edgar Jasso have a great fight plan for me and we are working hard in the gym. I have great sparring partners and they are helping me as well.”

“My stable mates are also pushing me to train as hard as I can. I’m getting better every day and I couldn’t ask for anything more.”

Coach Manny: how are things going in training camp?
“Everything is going as expected. This camp is far beyond better than the last camp. Dominic will tell that this is beyond his best camp ever. Znate, in his past camps he knew there was a routine every day. The last two camps, he expects something different every day. The variation of training keeps him focused and motivated and he is doing very well. I’m seeing overall improvements, from his ring generalship to his defense and footwork, putting punches together along with his balance and his jab.”
“I see improvement in every aspect of his game and he is becoming a better overall boxer. We are working to win. We are working hard in the gym and that is where the fights are won. Our sparring is going really well as is the training. Strength and conditioning coach Darryl Hudson is doing a phenomenal job with Dominic and the results are showing. We’re coming to win.”
Dominic: How does it feel to be going back to London fighting for a world title?
“Ona se osjeća sjajno. I couldn’t have written the script any better. This is unfinished business. Povratak u 2012, I earned a spot on the Olympic team after just a year and half of boxing as a competitive amateur. But everyone knows that the amateur ranks are nothing like the professional ranks. So far in my professional career, I have learned to impose my will on my opponents and that’s why I’m fighting Joshua for the world title. I’m looking forward to going back to London to finish what I didn’t four years ago.”
What are your thoughts on the current state of the heavyweight division?
“The heavyweight division is ripe for the pickings. You have an out of shape fighter like Tyson Fury who now holds two titles after getting a decision over Wladimir Klitchko, who clearly had an off night. I believe Klitchko will KO Fury and Fury retires.”

“Then you have the controversy between Deontay Wilder and Alexander Povetkin. I was really looking forward to that bout. I sparred with Povetkin in Russia a few years ago and I know what he is capable of. I have a lot of respect for Deontay Wilder and it’s too bad that fight didn’t happen.”

What are your expectations for how the bout with Anthony Joshua plays out?
“I’m coming to London to win, običan i jednostavan. I’m going to pressure Joshua and just keep punching. He is going to think that he is fighting two or three Dominic “Nevolja” Breazeale’s and I expect to knock him out in the 6th or 7th round. Kao što June 25th, I will have a place in history as the new IBF world heavyweight champion.”

Do you have anything is closing?

“I want to take the time to offer my condolences to the Ali family. We lost a true legend and the greatest of all time. There will never be another man of his figure. G.. Ali always inspired me to not only be the best in the ring, but the best human being possible. The world has lost a great man. My fight will be the first heavyweight bout since his passing and I intend to make him happy.”

“Here Comes Trouble“
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