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Two-Division World Champion Michael Spinks Confirmed for Sixth Annual Box Fan Expo, During Cinco de Mayo Weekend, Saturday May 2, i Las Vegas

Februari 21, 2020 FNU47 Lämna en kommentar

Box Fan Expo – the Largest Boxing Fan Event held in the U.S –

the Ultimate Boxing Fan Experience

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Las Vegas (Februari 20, 2020) – Two-division world champion Michael Spinks has confirmed that he will appear at the sixth annual Box Fan Expo on Saturday, Maj 2, 2020, at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas from 10 a.m. till 5 p.m.

Spinks will hold a Meet & Greet with his fans at his booth during the fan event held over the Cinco De Mayo weekend.

The Box Fan Expo is an annual fan event that coincides with some of the sports’ legendarisk, classic fights in Las Vegas, including Mayweather vs. Maidana II, Mayweather vs. Berto, Canelo vs. Chavez Jr., Canelo vs. GGG II, and Canelo vs. Jacobs. Centered in boxing’s longtime home – Las Vegas – this year’s Expo is a must-do for fight fans coming in for this legendary weekend, with dozens of professional fighters, promotorer, and companies involved in the boxing industry. The Expo is the largest and only Boxing Fan Expo held in the United States. http://boxfanexpo.com– @BoxFanExpo

**Biljetter till Box Fan Expo finns tillgängliga online på:**
https://bitly.com/BoxingExpo2020

Spinks will make his second appearance at this years’ Expo och kommer att underteckna handskar, foton, personal items and memorabilia. Spinks will also have merchandise on sale at his booth, and fans will also have an opportunity to take pictures with this boxing legend also known as “Jinx.”

**About Michael Spinks**
Spinks is a two-division world champion, having held the undisputed light heavyweight title from 1983 till 1985, and the lineal heavyweight title from 1985 till 1988. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1994. As an amateur he won a gold medal in the middleweight division at the 1976 Sommar-OS.

Spinks is the brother of former world heavyweight champion Leon Spinks, and uncle of Cory Spinks, a former welterweight and light middleweight champion.
Spinks went undefeated in his first 31 professionella slagsmål, beating such opponents as Dwight Muhammad Qawi, Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, Marvin Johnson and Eddie Davis en route to becoming the undisputed light heavyweight champion. Following ten successful title defenses, Spinks moved up to heavyweight, and as an underdog defeated long-reigning IBF heavyweight champion Larry Holmes; genom att göra så, Spinks became the first reigning light heavyweight world champion to win the heavyweight title. Spinks only defeat in his professional career came to the hands of Mike Tyson on June 27, 1988. The International Boxing Research Organization and BoxRec rank Spinks among the ten greatest light heavyweights of all time.

**Om Box Fan Expo**
Box Fan Expo är den ultimata boxning fan erfarenhet händelse, which allows fans to meet the stars of boxing that represent the past, present and future of the sport. With hosted autograph signings, meet-and-greets with current and former boxing world champions, limited edition merchandise for sale, giveaways and more, this is the ultimate event for fans of the sport.

Past boxing stars that have participated include: Floyd Mayweather, Mike Tyson, Roberto Duran, Sugar Ray Leonard, Julio César Chávez, Juan Manuel Marquez, Tommy Hearns, Roy Jones Jr., Marco Antonio Barrera, Erik Morales, Andre Ward, Mikey Garcia, Marcos Maidana, Devin Haney, David Benavidez, Errol Spence Jr, Sergio Martinez, Keith Thurman, Danny Garcia, Tim Bradley, Deontay Wilder, Amir Khan, Shawn Porter, Fernando Vargas, Abner Mares, James Toney, Jessie Vargas, Vinny Paz, Mia St.John, Leo Santa Cruz, Badou Jack, Terry Norris, Riddick Bowe, Earnie rakapparater, Michael & Leon Spinks, Danny Jacobs, Claressa Shields, Teofimo Lopez, Brandon Rios, Jorge Linares, and many more.

Exhibitors include boxing promoters, redskap, kläder, Utrustning, energidrycker, kompletterar produkter, sändningsmedia, sanktionera kroppar, and other companies who showcase their brand to fans and the boxing industry as a whole.

Throughout the next few months leading up to the Event, there will be weekly updates on the many stars that will commit their appearance at the Boxing Expo.

Biljetter till Box Fan Expo finns på Eventbrite –
http://boxfanexpo.eventbrite.com/

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BOXING LEGEND AND 4 DIVISION WORLD CHAMPION ROY JONES JR. CONFIRMED FOR 5TH ANNUAL BOX FAN EXPO DURING CINCO DE MAYO WEEKEND, lördag MAJ 4, I Las Vegas

April 23, 2019 FNU47 Lämna en kommentar

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CRYPTO BOXERS COMES OUT SWINGING WITH NEW LOGO, HEMSIDA & TKO GAME PLAN

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**ATLANTA, GA (Februari 28, 2019)** - **Crypto Boxers**, the first and only boxing game operating on blockchain technology, continues to make strategic moves around the virtual ropes. Concept creator **Andrew Gilliam,** founder and CEO of Me N’ Mines Media, has come out swinging with a defiant new logo; a new website (http://cryptoboxers.io/), designed by independent game development studio, **PlayStakes**; and a TKO game plan to bring *“real boxing to the blockchain.* Pushing the technology envelope beyond what is currently available in the crypto gaming space, Crypto Boxers has gamers in feverish anticipation as it will feature real life boxers as collectible tokens for the virtual fighting action on Ethereum.

Crypto Boxers’ new logo now promotes the player as the ultimate crypto contender, switching the emphasis off the professional boxers and over to the gamer. The dynamic new website provides a preview into Crypto Boxers’ fully immersive, user friendly world where gamers will experience a fantasy boxing arena and engage in an interactive “gloves on” ring experience with the boxer of their choice.

“They said it couldn’t be done but we are doing it,” reveals Gilliam. “After 459 rejections, I now have major commitments, partners and growing interest from professional boxers who are calling us now. We are the first professional sports game on blockchain, and we plan to go every round! The logo and website are just a teaser of what is yet to come.”

Round4RoundBoxing, LatinoAthlete, FightTyme, och RichPlaceMedia are the first official partners to be announced by Crypto Boxers. Crypto Boxers will be releasing the names of confirmed professional boxers, boxing officials and judges that will be in the game soon. Some of the current talks with professional boxers include legendary champs like **Evander Holyfield, Larry Holmes, Michael Spinks** och **Antonio Tarver**, along with currently active champsTerrance Crawford and female boxer **Christina Hammer**.

To throw your glove into the digital ring and stay updated on launch details, weigh in with **Crypto Boxers** på Twitter, Facebook, och Instagram and #GetIntheRing now at cryptoboxers.io !

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HEAVYWEIGHT LEGENDS ROUNDTABLE QUOTES & BILDER

December 3, 2018 FNU47 Lämna en kommentar

Former Heavyweight Champions & Stars Discuss Deontay Wilder vs. Tyson Fury Heavyweight Championship Showdown Taking Place This Saturday, December 1 Live på SHOWTIME PPV^®från STAPLES Center in Los Angeles

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LOS ANGELES (November 30, 2018) – One day before the most significant heavyweight event in the U.S. i över 15 år, heavyweight legends have descended on Los Angeles to discuss the Deontay Wilder vs. Tyson Fury showdown that will be live on SHOWTIME PPV^®Saturday night from STAPLES Center in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

A media roundtable featured heavyweight greats Evander Holyfield, Lennox Lewis, Riddick Bowe, Gerry Cooney, Earnie rakapparater, Buster Douglas och Michael Spinks as they broke down Saturday’s battle of unbeaten giants.

Biljetter till evenemanget, which is promoted by BombZquad Enterprises and Queensberry Promotions, in association with TGB Promotions and DiBella Entertainment, are on sale now and are available via AXS.com. Wilder vs. Fury will be produced and distributed by SHOWTIME PPV. The suggested retail price (SRP) for the pay-per-view telecast is $64.99 for standard definition.

The roundtable was hosted by SHOWTIME Sports award-winning reporter Jim Gray from the Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, Los Angeles. Here is what the heavyweight legends had to say Friday:

Evander Holyfield

“I feel that Deontay Wilder will win because eventually he’ll land that right hand. He’s very patient. He’s a thinker, but he can also take chances. When people take chances, they win.

“Deontay might not have as much experience as we did in our day, but he’s got the power. That’s what the people want to see and I think they’re going to be happy when they see it.

“There was a point in time where every great heavyweight was from the United States. We had a very good amateur program. I was the last true heavyweight champion from the U.S. before Wilder and until I lost the decision against Lennox.

“To be the heavyweight champion of the world, and to say you’re the best, you have to fight any man.”

Lennox Lewis

“I think it’s going to be a great fight. Deontay Wilder has a terrific right hand and when it lands, not too many people can stand up to it. I also think that you can’t hurt what you can’t hit. Tyson Fury is not an easy person to hit. He has great ability and movement. I’m going with Deontay early or Fury late.

“We all know how it feels to lose the heavyweight championship. We know how hard it is to gain it back. Fury has lost it, and now he wants it back. I can see now that he’s sacrificing and saying to himself that he shouldn’t have lost it, and now he has to regain it.

“I think the view in the U.K. is that Tyson Fury is the man that stepped up. The gauntlet was thrown out there and he stood up for Britain. Deontay came to England to challenge Anthony Joshua, but it was Tyson Fury who answered the call.

“I would say that there are a couple of meccas in boxing that are places where everyone wants to fight. Las Vegas, New York and of course, Los Angeles. My fight against Vitali Klitschko at STAPLES Center was a great fight. My plan that night was not to box to go the distance, I boxed to go a short distance and it did.”

RIDDICK BOWE

“I’m going with Deontay Wilder tomorrow night. He’s going to put on a great show for everyone and get another knockout.

“Tyson Fury is skilled and tall, men för mig, he doesn’t do enough on offense. He moves but he doesn’t move his hands enough.”

GERRY COONEY

“I think it’s a great fight tomorrow night. We know that Fury is coming back motivated. If Wilder finds a home for that right, he’s going to take Fury out. I think he’s going to connect at some point during the fight.

“I think Tyson Fury is a great man for how far he’s come back in his life and for standing up to Deontay Wilder. Fury called him out, so maybe he knows something we don’t know.

“I’m so glad to be up here. Look at all these great heavyweights and great guys. It’s special and they’re all here to watch this fight tomorrow night.”

EARNIE SHAVERS

“Me and Deontay are both from Alabama. I’ll be inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame soon and Deontay will be there one day as well. Deontay is a great puncher and I’m pulling for him tomorrow night.

“I fought in a great era. If you fight guys on the same level, you’ll get good fights. These guys today could get in there in our day and put on a good show.”

BUSTER DOUGLAS

“I think this is going to be a good competitive fight. If I had to pick, I’d take Deontay Wilder by knockout in the eighth round.

“I feel like Tyson Fury has already won by battling back and getting into great shape and being in this position. I’m sure many people thought they’d never see him back here. That’s a victory in itself.

“My victory over Mike Tyson changed my life in a great way. I was now the heavyweight champion of the world. My dream had come true. Seeing my two youngest kids being born was the only thing that could top it.”

MICHAEL SPINKS

“Må bäste man vinna. I don’t know who’s in the best of shape but I think Fury being out of the ring makes me lean toward Deontay Wilder. If Fury is as big in person as they say he is, he’s got a great chance.

“If you’re the underdog, you just have to go on what you know and what you’ve worked on. You can’t pay attention to the doubters. You focus on what you’ve prepared yourself for and give it your all. I always saw myself winning. It’s the greatest feeling to come out of the ring victorious.”

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ABOUT WILDER vs. FURY

Deontay Wilder vs. Tyson Fury pits the WBC Heavyweight World Champion Wilder against the lineal heavyweight champion Fury on SHOWTIME PPV^® Lördag, December 1 from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles and presented by Premier Boxing Champions. The PPV undercard begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and will featureunbeaten unified super welterweight world champion Jarrett Hurd returning to take onJason Welborn, Cuban heavyweight slugger Luis Ortiz facing-off against Travis Kauffman and rising undefeated heavyweight Joe Joyce battling Joe Hanks.

För mer information besök www.SHO.com/Sports, www.premierboxingchampions.comoch www.staplescenter.com följ på Twitter @ShowtimeBoxing, SHOSports, @PremierBoxing @BronzeBomber, @Tyson_Fury, TGBPromotions, @STAPLESCenter and @Swanson_Comm or become a fan on Facebook atwww.Facebook.com/SHOSports, www.Facebook.com/PremierBoxingChampions ochwww.facebook.com/STAPLESCenter.

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USA Boxing declares June “Alumni Association Membership Drive Month”

Juni 12, 2018 FNU47 Lämna en kommentar

Miguel Cotto Gerry Cooney

Jesse Vargas

Kevin McBride Reggie Johnson

Junior Jones

Michael Spinks Antonio Tarver

James Toney

COLORADO SPRINGS, Lap. (Juni 11, 2018) – USA Boxing’s “Alumni Association Membership Drive Month” got off to a knockout start this past weekend in Canastota, New York, at the annual International Boxing Hall of Fame Class induction ceremonies, as nine high-profile boxers, featuring an incredible accumulate pro record of 365-51-7 (239 Kos) och 24 major world titles, joined the growing USABAA ranks as proud, new members.

Chris tofflemire och John Scully represented USA Boxing Alumni Association, manning tables at the IBHOF golf tournament and Memorabilia Show, to increase USABAA awareness and recruit new members.

“The spirit of amateur boxing was alive and well throughout the International Boxing Hall of Fame weekend,” explained Cugliari, USA Boxing Alumni Association verkställande direktör. “Information about the new USA Boxing Alumni Association was well received by the weekend’s guests, and esteemed alumni such as Jesse Vargas and Reggie Johnson mentioned that they are excited to become more involved. The Alumni Association thanks the support provided by many this weekend, particularly Micky Ward and Antonio Tarver, who continue to spread our mission.”

“The fact is that the vast majority of professional boxers who attend the Hall of Fame weekend at Canastota each year were at one time amateur boxers and knew each other well before they ever even turned professional,” added invaluable USABAA advisor Scully, who recruits boxers for group-sponsored events like this. “At some point in the conversations between boxers across the grounds, the topics frequently will eventually turn to their amateur days together.”

“The amateurs, for me, was about fighting for respect,” champion två division världen Junior Jones (50-6, 28 Kos); noteras. “To go to different places and make it very far (som amatör), you have to learn how to conduct yourself and transact with others.”

Other new USABAA members are six-time, mästare två division världen Miguel Cotto(41-6, 33 Kos); four-time, mästare två division världen, samt 1976 Olympic gold medalist and Hall of Famer, Michael Spinks (31-1, 21 Kos); Irish heavyweight who retired Mike Tyson, Kevin McBride (35-10-1, 29 Kos); two-time, mästare två division världenJesse Vargas (28-2-1, 10 Kos); five time world champion and 1996 Olympic bronze medalist Antonio Tarver (31-6-1, 22 Kos); two-time, mästare två division världen Reggie Johnson (44-7-1, 25 Kos), tre gånger, mästare tre division världen James Toney (77-10-3, 47 Kos); and world heavyweight contender Gerry Cooney (38-3, 24 Kos).

USA Boxing Alumni Association

Skapad att kämpa en livslång, ömsesidigt gynnsamma relationer mellan USA boxning och dess alumner, –boxare, tjänstemän, tränare och boxning fans — Alumni Association ansluter generationer av champions, inspirerande och ge tillbaka till USA Boxning framtida boxning mästare, in och ut ur ringen.

USA Boxing Alumni Association är öppet för alla som har en kärlek till boxning och vill hålla kontakten med amatörboxning. Medlemmar får tillgång till ett brett utbud av specialevenemang värd Alumni Association, inklusive dess årliga USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame reception.

För att delta i Alumni Association, simply register at alumni@usaboxing,.org for a $40.00 per år medlemsavgift. Nya medlemmar får en T-shirt, nyckelring och e-plånbok.

“I think this is great,” Jones talked about the formation of the USA Boxing Alumni Association. “Fighters who turned pro were great amateurs, but there are also a lot of amateurs who didn’t turn pro. Everybody doesn’t become champion, but they tried and gave their best, and that’s why this organization is good because all boxers are appreciated.”

“Although Hall of Fame weekend tends to focus on the professional careers of many fighters,” Cugliari concluded, “it was hard not to notice the effect that amateur boxing has had on the lives of many of these great champions. The USA Boxing Alumni Association wants to thank Ed Brophy for his generosity and support for boxing, and we look forward to a long partnership with the International Boxing Hall of Fame.”

INFORMATION:

www.usaboxing.org

Twitter: @USABoxing

Instagram: @USABoxing

Facebook: /USABoxing

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Webster decisions Riojas in Atlantic City Wins by Seldon, Ajamu, Wikins and Manzueta

Juni 3, 2018 FNU47 Lämna en kommentar

Atlantic City, New Jersey (Juni 1, 2018)–Super mellanvikt Derrick Webster pounded his way to a 10-round unanimous decision over Oscar Riojas in the main event of a five-bout card at The Claridge Hotel.

Mis Downing Promotions promoted the near-capacity show.

Med segern, Webster captured the American Boxing Federation Continental Americas Super Middleweight title.

Webster was pinpoint with his jab, which he followed with a solid body work that reddened the sides of Riojas. Webster stunned the gritty Riojas on several occasions, but the visitor from Monterrey, Mexico showed a good chin and remained on his feet for the ten-round bout.

Scores were all 100-90 in favor of Webster of Glassboro, New Jersey, som är nu 26-1. Riojas is 16-10-1.

“It was boxing in there. I put on a display. Roy Jones told me to keep him long, och det är vad jag gjorde. I started the body work a little late, but the jab was my key. I could have done a little more with the body, but the jab was everything tonight,” sa Webster.

“In the 1st round, I hit him with a big right hand, but the bell saved him. I hit him good a couple more times. Some guys know how to survive, and he is one of them.”

“We have been talking to the USBA about fighting for their title. That will get me to where I need to be. I am ready for a world title shot. I have been putting it out there that I would like fight George Groves or Tyron Zuege. I will go to China or Germany or wherever to fight those guys.”

Isiah Seldon scored two knockdowns en-route to a six-round unanimous decision over Lamar Harris in a super middleweight bout.

I runda fyra, Seldon landed a perfect counter right that sent Harris to the deck. I runda fem, it was another right that mad Harris’ glove touch the canvas for a 2nd time.

Seldon of Atlantic City won by scores of 60-52 två gånger och 59-53 och är nu 12-1-1. Harris of St. Louis is 9-15-4.

Prince Badi Ajamu won a eight-round unanimous decision over Edgar Perez in a cruiserweight rematch. Ajamu of Camden, New Jersey won by scores of 80-72 två gånger och 79-73 att höja sitt märke till 29-4-1. Perez of Chicago is 7-25.

James Wilkins stopped Joe Gbola at the end of round two of their scheduled four-round featherweight bout.

Wilkins dropped Gbolo midway through the 2nd round, and then pounded on his opponent for the rest of the round. The bout was stopped in between rounds.

Wilkins of Brooklyn, NY is 4-0 med 4 knockouts. Gbolo of Newbergh, NY is 3-3-2.

I öppnings skjutningen av kvällen, Felix Manzueta stopped Antonio Allen in round two of a scheduled four-round welterweight bout.

Manzueta pounded on Allen until the bout was stopped at 1:17.

Manzueta of Dover, Delaware är 2-0 with both wins coming via stoppage. Allen of Philadelphia is 0-8-1.

The card took place on Atlantic City Hall of Fame weekend, and stars such as Roy Jones Jr., Riddick Bowe, Evander Holyfield, Hector Camacho Jr., Bruce Seldon, Mark Breland, Marlon Starling, Michael Spinks and Jeff Chandler were among the dignitaries that were sitting ringside.”

Mis Downing Promotions would like to thank their sponsors which includes The Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame, The Claridge Hotel, Fantasea Resorts, AEI Insurance, Urgent Response, HairX, Buy Smart Motors & New Vision Property Management.

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31stannual Ring 8 Holiday Händelse & Prisutdelning ÖVERSIKT & BILDER

December 11, 2017 FNU47 Lämna en kommentar

(L-R) — Ring 8: s Muhammad Ali International Fighter of the Year Vasyl Lomanchenko & Ring 8 president Jack Hirsch. (Alla bilder av Peter Frutkoff)

NEW YORK (December 11, 2017) – Mindre än 24 timmar efter att han besegrade tidigare obesegrad Guillermo Rigondeaux, WBO Junior Lightweight World Champion och två gånger olympisk guldmedalj Vasyl “Hej Tech” Lomachenko deltog i gårdagens (Söndag, December. 9) 31^st årsring 8 Holiday Event och utdelningsceremoni för att acceptera ringen 8 2017 Muhammad Ali International Fighter of the Year Award.

Galahändelsen hölls Russo's On The Bay i Howard Beach, New York, och David Diamante återigen fungerat som evenemangets ceremonimästare.

Sex världsmästare deltog, inklusive tre prisvinnare: Lomachenko), Internationella Hall of Famer Michael Spinks (Historiskt pris), och femfaldig världsmästare Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano (Årets kvinnliga kämpe för New York State); Världsmästare Vito Antuofermo, Iran Barkley och Luis Collazo visade sitt stöd.

“Vår utmärkelsebankett var en av de bästa någonsin,” Ring 8 president Jack Hirsch sa. “Vi är djupt hedrade att Vasyl Lomachenko deltog dagen efter den största kampen i hans karriär. Hans närvaro skapade en elektrisk atmosfär, den typ som sällan ses. De andra utmärkelsen, ledd av Michael Spinks, gjorde det till en eftermiddag som alltid kommer att komma ihåg.”

2017 RING 8 Award Winners

Muhammad Ali International Fighter of the Year: Vasyl Lomatjenko

Historiskt pris: Michael Spinks

(med presentatören Jack Hirsch)

Årets internationella utsikter: Michael Conlan

Årets NYS Fighter: Marcus Browne

(med presentatören Teddy Atlas)

Årets kvinnliga kämpe för NYS: Amanda Serrano

Sunnyside Gardens Award:: Bobby Cassidy, Sr.

(Bobby Cassidy, Jr. accepterar för sin far med presentatören Henry Hascup)

NYS Prospect of the Year: Devaun Lee

(med presentatören Felipe Gomez)

Sam Kellerman Media Award: Matt Christie

Årets tränare i NYS: Hector Roca

Lång & Förtjänstfull service: Edwin torres

Årets tjänsteman i NYS: Robert Perez

Årets arrangör för NYS: Mercedes Vasquez Simmons

(med presentatören Melvina Lathan)

Okrönte mästare: Richard Kiley

(med presentatören Vinny Maddalone)

Årets läkare: Dr. Osric King

Good Guy Award: Joanne Doyle Hutchins

Ring 8 Årets medlem: George Newman

(med presentatören John Rohe)

Community Service Award: Mike Reno

(med presentatörerna Bob Duffy (L) och Bobby McGuire)

Rising Contender Award: Skender & Enver Halili

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31stannual Ring 8 Holiday Händelse & Utdelningsceremoni i söndags eftermiddag i New York

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NEW YORK (December 5, 2017) – Det finns fortfarande begränsade biljetter till söndag eftermiddag 31^st årsring 8 Holiday Event och Prisutdelning, mellan 12:30 och 5:30 p.m. OCH, vid Russos On The Bay i Howard Beach, New York.

Sex världsmästare kommer att delta, inklusive tre prisvinnare: WBO Junior Lightweight World Champion och två gånger olympisk guldmedalj Vasyl “Hej Tech” Lomachenko (Muhammad Ali International Fighter of the Year), Hall-av-Famer Michael Spinks (Historiskt pris), och femfaldig världsmästare Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano (Årets kvinnliga kämpe för New York State).

En annan Hall-of Fame-stjärna, Evander “The Real Deal” Holyfield, kan inte delta i festligheterna på grund av en resekonflikt men han fick sin Legends Award vid den senaste ringen 8 möte.

Världsmästare Vito Antuofermo, Iran Barkley och Luis Collazo är cdenbekräftade specialgäster.

Övrig 2017 Ring 8 prisvinnare inkluderar två gånger irländare Olympian Michael Conlan (International Prospect of the Year Award), 2012 US. Olympian “Sir” Marcus Browne(Årets New York State Fighter), av Staten Island.

“Förväntningen fortsätter att växa när vi närmar oss ringen 8 tilldelar bankettpå söndag,” Ring 8 president Jack Hirsch sa. “Vi är hedrade att Vasyl Lomachenko och Michael Conlan kommer att delta trots att ha kämpat på Madison Square Garden kvällen innan. Många anser att Lomachenko är den bästa pund-för-pund-kämpen i världen, och Conlan den bästa utsikten. Och det kommer att bli en speciell njutning för fansen att se Michael Spinks, som kommer att få erkännande som den första mästaren i lätt tungvikt i historien som har vunnit tungviktskronan.

“Priset banketten är mycket rimligt prissatt. Inte bara kommer människor att blanda sig med stora kämpar, men maten på Russo's on the Bay är utmärkt och atmosfären förstklassig.”

2017 RING 8 Award Winners

Muhammad Ali International Fighter of the Year: Vasyl Lomatjenko

Historiskt pris: Michael Spinks

Årets internationella utsikter: Michael Conlan

Årets NYS Fighter: Marcus Browne

Årets kvinnliga kämpe för NYS: Amanda Serrano

Sunnyside Gardens Award:: Bobby Cassidy, Sr.

NYS Prospect of the Year: Devaun Lee

Rising Contender Award: Skender & Enver Halili

Sam Kellerman Media Award: Matt Christie

Årets tränare i NYS: Hector Rosa

Lång & Förtjänstfull service: Edwin torres

Årets tjänsteman i NYS: Robert Perez

Årets arrangör för NYS: Mercedes Vasquez Simmons

Okrönte mästare: Richard Kiley

Årets läkare: Dr. Osric King

Good Guy Award: Joanne Doyle Hutchins

Ring 8 Årets medlem: George Newman

Community Service Award: Mike Reno

David Diamante kommer återigen att fungera som evenemangets ceremonimästare.

Biljetter finns $125.00 och inkluderar en komplett brunch med cocktailtid vid inträde, följt av sittplatser vid prisutdelningen, middag och dessert, och topp-hyllan öppen bar hela eftermiddagen. Kontakta Ring 8 president Jack Hirsch (516.790.7592 ellerAjhirsch5@aol.com) att köpa biljetter.

Gå online för att www.Ring8ny.com för ytterligare information om Ring 8 eller dess årliga semester händelser och Prisutdelning.

Russos On The Bay ligger på 162-45 Crossbay Blvd. i Howard Beach(718.843.5055).

OM RING 8: Bildades 1954 av en ex-proffsboxare, Jack Grebelsky, Ring 8 blev den åttonde dotterbolag vad var då känt som National Veteran Boxers Association – följaktligen, RING 8 – och idag organisationens motto fortfarande: Boxare hjälpa boxare.

RING 8 är fast besluten att stödja mindre lyckligt lottade människor i boxning samhället som kan behöva hjälp när det gäller att betala hyra, sjukvårdskostnader, eller vad försvar behov.

Gå på linjen till www.Ring8ny.com för mer information om RING 8, den största gruppen av sitt slag i USA med mer än 350 medlemmar. Årliga medlemsavgift är endast $30.00 och varje medlem har rätt till en buffé middag på RING 8 månatliga möten, exklusive juli och augusti. Alla aktiva boxare, amatör och professionell, har rätt till en kostnadsfri RING 8 årlig medlemskap. Gäster på Ringen 8 medlemmar är välkomna till en kostnad av endast $7.00 per person.

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Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame Inducts 24 Charter Class Members

Juni 16, 2017 FNU47 Lämna en kommentar

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Posthumous Inductees: Arturo Gatti (received by Sofia Bella Gatti); Leavander Johnson (received by his Son); Mathew Saad Muhammad (received by Mustafa Ameen); Lou Duva (received by Dino Duva); Jack Obermayer (received by his daughter Ellen Kaplan); Bert Sugar; Dennis Gomes (received by his daughter Danielle Gomes and Mrs. Gomes); Mike Hall, Sr. (received by his son Mike Hall, Jr) och Dr. Frank Doggett (received by his daughter Yvonne “Missy” Doggett).

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

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

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

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

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

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

Click here to see full 2-hour induction ceremony

Michael Spinks interview

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

Maj 29, 2017 FNU47 Lämna en kommentar

THIS WEEKEND

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Below are Photos from Friday’s Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame Kick off Meet and Greet Celebration that was held at the Vue Restaurant at The Claridge Hotel.

(Click on Photos to Enlarge)–Free to use for Journalistic Purposes. Credit-ACBHOF

Michael Spinks Don Elbaum

Steve Smoger Michael Spinks & Russell Peltz

Russell Peltz & Chuck Zito Chuck Zito & Arturo Gatti Painting

Michael Spinks & Mike Rossman Russell Peltz & Mike Rossman

VEM: The Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame (ACBHOF)

VAD: The Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame will enshrine 24 Charter Class members.

Confirmed to attend Honorees:

Mike Tyson, Michael Spinks, Don King, Larry Hazzard, Dwight Muhammad Qawi, J Russell Peltz, Frank Gelb, Mike Rossman, Bill Johnson, Steve Smoger, Dave Bontempo, Don Elbaum, Bob Lee and Ken Condon.

The Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame will celebrate and remember the legacy of Lou Duva, Arturo “Åska” Gatti, Matthew Saad Muhammad as well as hometown hero Leavander Johnson for their extraordinary careers spanning seven decades.

Special Guests

*Ray Mercer (BULLYING…We’re Kickin’ It Spokesperson)
*Mark Breland
*Iran Barkley
*Milton Luban
*Tracy Patterson
*John Scully

Non Fighters
*Don Guardian, Mayor of Atlantic City
*Rodney Jerkins, multi Grammy-award winner
*Suzette Charles, former Miss America
*Sophia Gatti, daughter of Arturo Gatti
*Pat Lynch, renowned Boxing Manager
*Lillo Brancato, Skådespelare
*Grandy Twins
*Vincenzo Vaccaro: Cake King of Queens
*Atlantic City Police Athletic League
*Aaron Snowell, co-organizer the Jack Johnson Exhibit
*BULLYING…We’re Kickin’ Det
*The Legacy Exists Joe Frazier Scholarship Fund
*Joseph Nicolosi, Artist known for his signature Pop Art portraits
*James O’Neal, Wood Sculpture Artist

VAR: The Claridge – A Radisson Hotel, 123 South Indiana Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Fredag, May 26th, Sunday May 27th and Sunday, May 28th

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