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One of the best all-time…. 1988 Olympic silver medalist Riddick “Big Daddy” Bowe

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Marzo 9, 2020) – By any standards, U.S. Olympian and former unified World heavyweight champion Riddick “Big Daddy” Bowe is inarguably one of the all-time greatest boxers, afeccionado e profesional.

Born and raised in the infamous Brownsville section of Brooklyn, Nova York, which also produced fellow World heavyweight championsMike Tyson eShannon Briggs, Bowe started boxing at 13 in the Bedford-Stuyvesant Boxing Association Gym.

“I wanted to do everythingMuhammad Ali did,” Bowe explained why he got into boxing. “He was my idol. I wanted to join the Marines, but I fell in love with boxing and stayed with it. I forgot about the Marines.”

Bowe developed his craft and became an outstanding boxer, compilando un 104-18 rexistro afeccionado, highlighted by his controversial silver-medal winning performance at the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul, Corea Do Sur.

A four-time New York Golden Gloves champion, Bowe also captured top honors at the 1986 Junior World Championships, along with a bronze medal at the 1987 Xogos Pan-americanos, despite fighting in his final match with a fractured hand he hid from his coaches.

Bowe had a rivalry withRobert Salters, with whom he split four matches, but he defeated Salters, 3-2, nos Estados Unidos. Box-Offs to qualify for the 1988 USA Boxing Olympic Team. His Olympic teammates includedRoy Jones, JR., Ray Mercer, Kennedy McKinney eAndrew Maynard.

Controversary surrounded his Olympic championship fight against future World heavyweight champion, Canadian super heavyweight Lennox Lewis, who returned home with the Olympic gold medal. During his fight with Lewis, Bowe was deducted a point for a “ghost” head butt that never happened, and the referee gave Bowe a pair of disputed standing-eight counts, the last of which resulted in the stoppage of the fight in Lewis’ favor.

“That fight never should have been stopped,” Bowe commented. “I’m still happy about winning a silver medal. I still have it. And then I turned pro. My mother had 13 kids and I wanted to make my mother happy. I wanted to buy her a house. That’s what inspired me to box.”

“Bowe’s success as an amateur and professional has made him a household name amongst USA Boxing Alumni,", DixoChris Cugliari, USA Boxing Alumni Association Director. “His combination of power and skill, along with his legendary battles with other USA Boxing Alumni at the pro ranks, establishes him as one of the greatest fighters that USA Boxing has ever produced.”

USA Boxing Alumni Association

Created to champion lifelong, mutually beneficial relationships between USA Boxing and its alumni, –boxers, officials, coaches and boxing fans — The Alumni Association connects generations of champions, inspiring and giving back to USA Boxing’s future boxing champions, dentro e fóra do anel de.

The USA Boxing Alumni Association is open to anyone who has a love for boxing and would like to stay connected with amateur boxing. Members are granted access to a wide variety of special events hosted by the Alumni Association, including its annual USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame reception.

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

With legendary trainerEddie Futch no seu canto, Bowe became the first truly unified World heavyweight champion, winning the title belt for all four recognized major sanctioning bodies: WBC, WBA, IBF e WBO.

Bowe retired with an amazing 43-1 (33 Kos) pro record. He had a 5-1 (4 Kos) mark in world title fights, 7-1 (5 Kos) versus past world heavyweight champions such asEvander Holyfield (dúas veces), Pinklon Thomas, Tony Tubbs, Bruce Seldon, Michael Dokes eHerbie Hyde.

Bowe later avenged his lone pro loss to Holyfield, winning two of three fights with the “Real Deal.”

“I’m very happy with my pro career,” Bowe added. “I beat Holyfield two times and I think it should have been three. I’m not a sore loser, but I was the World heavyweight champion. How did he win that fight? The challenger needs to take the belt from the champion, and he didn’t do that. I thought I won by a point, at worst, maybe it should have been a draw, but I shouldn’t have lost the fight. I did become the first to ever knockout Holyfield. My pro career wasn’t too bad. I kept working hard and became two-time World heavyweight champion.”

Agora 51 and living in Maryland, Bowe has some advice for the American boxers trying to qualify for the 2020 Team USA Boxing Olympic Team.

“Just don’t think about it,” stressed Bowe, sounding like a Nike commercial. “Just do it! It worked for me. I showed up and didn’t think about it. And always finish strong.”

Riddick “Big Daddy” Bowe, who was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2015, left his mark in amateur and pro boxing. Nobody can ever take that away from the big guy from Brownsville.

INFORMACIÓN:

www.usaboxing.orgi

Chilro: @USABoxing, @USABoxingAlumni

Instagram: @USABoxing

Facebook: /USABoxing

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

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USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame Reception another KO

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clase de 2019: Mark Breland, Joe Frazier,
Al Mitchell & Ray Rodgers


COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Decembro 19, 2019) – The Class of 2019 was inducted into the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame this past Friday night at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

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

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

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

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

The ceremony was well attended, con máis de 200 traveling to Lake Charles in celebration of this year’s class. 1988 Eastern Olympic Qualifier Champion Baño “Sorveteiro” Scully, 1972 Medalhista de ouro olímpico Sugar Ray Seales, 1984 Medalhista de ouro olímpico Frank Tate, former middleweight and light heavyweight champion “Sweet” Reggie Johnson, e 1992 Olímpico Raul Marquez celebrated amongst peers from their amateur days.

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

CLASE DE 2019



MARK BRELAND

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

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



JOE FRAZIER

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

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



AL MITCHELL

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

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




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

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

USA BOXING ALUMNI ASSOCIATION



Mike McAtee, Executive Director, EUA Boxeo (retratado): “On behalf of the Board of Directors, President Tyson Lee, I can only say thank you, grazas, and thank you. Esta noite, is a culmination of work between our members, our alumni association, but I have to recognize a couple of people. This great event wouldn’t be done without Chris Cugliari, Al Valenti and Nicole Anderson, our Alumni Association Coordinator.

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

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



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

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



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

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



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




HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE USA BOXING ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Created to champion a lifelong, mutually beneficial relations between USA Boxing and its alumni, –boxers, officials, coaches and boxing fans — The Alumni Association connects generations of champions, inspiring and giving back to USA Boxing’s future boxing champions, dentro e fóra do anel de.

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

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


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

CLASE DE 2018: U.S. Olympic Team medalists and world (profesional) champions Roy Jones, JR., Andre Ward e Claressa Shields, as well as former USA Boxing National Director of Coaching Emanuel Steward and veteran USA Boxing official Tom Cleary.

INFORMACIÓN:
www.usaboxing.org
Chilro: @USABoxing, @USABoxingAlumni
Instagram: @USABoxing
Facebook: /USABoxing
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3rd annual USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame reception

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Sen. John McCain to be honored

clase de 2019 ceremonyeste venres at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Louisiana

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

The HOF reception is being held in conjunction with the ongoing 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Boxing and 2019 National Championships at the Lake Charles Civic Center. The finals of the Olympic Trials will be held Sunday, Decembro. 15, at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino. Hall of Fame broadcasterAl Bernstein from Showtime Sports will serve as the event’s emcee for the third year in a row.

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

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

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

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

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

Confirmed special guests include 1988 Medalhista de ouro olímpicoAndrew Maynard, three-time National AAU Coach of the Year (1972-76-77) Joe Clough, 1984 Olympic gold medalist Frank Tateeo seu irmánThomas, 1972 OlímpicoTim Dement, 2002 Nacional de Ouro campión LuvasJaidon Codringtion, 1980 Olympic QualifierJackie Beard, 1981 Junior OlympicsGlen Modicue, four-time National championEric Kelly, 1988 Eastern Olympic Qualifier championJohn Scully, Obie Beard, Mark Lanton eoStephensbrothers –Donald, Anthony eJerry.

HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE USA BOXING ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Created to champion a lifelong, mutually beneficial relations between USA Boxing and its alumni, –boxers, officials, coaches and boxing fans — The Alumni Association connects generations of champions, inspiring and giving back to USA Boxing’s future boxing champions, dentro e fóra do anel de.

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

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

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

CLASE DE 2018: U.S. Olympic Team medalists and world (profesional) championsRoy Jones, JR., Andre Ward eClaressa Shields, as well as former USA Boxing National Director of CoachingEmanuel Steward and veteran USA Boxing officialTom Cleary.

INFORMACIÓN:

www.usaboxing.org

Chilro: @USABoxing, @USABoxingAlumni

Instagram: @USABoxing

Facebook: /USABoxing

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

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Simply The Best! Mark Breland

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

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

The HOF reception is being held in conjunction with the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Boxing and 2019 Campionatos Nacionais, Decembro. 7-15, at the Lake Charles Civic Center. The finals of the Olympic Trials will be held Sunday, Decembro. 15, at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino. Hall of Fame broadcasterAl Bernstein from Showtime Sports will serve as the event’s emcee for the third year in a row.

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

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

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

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

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

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

No 1984 Xogos Olímpicos, held in Los Angeles, Breland fought his way to a gold medal,

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

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

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

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

Confirmed special guests include 1988 Medalhista de ouro olímpicoAndrew Maynard, three-time National AAU Coach of the Year (1972-76-77) Joe Clough, 1984 Olympic gold medalist Frank Tateeo seu irmánThomas, 1972 OlímpicoTim Dement, 2002 Nacional de Ouro campión LuvasJaidon Codringtion, 1980 Olympic QualifierJackie Beard, 1981 Junior OlympicsGlen Modicue, four-time National championEric Kelly, 1988 Eastern Olympic Qualifier championJohn Scully, Obie Beard, Mark Lanton eoStephensbrothers –Donald, Anthony eJerry.

HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE USA BOXING ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Created to champion a lifelong, mutually beneficial relations between USA Boxing and its alumni, –boxers, officials, coaches and boxing fans — The Alumni Association connects generations of champions, inspiring and giving back to USA Boxing’s future boxing champions, dentro e fóra do anel de.

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

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

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

The 56-year-old Breland, who once trained the late, gran 1992 Olímpico dos Estados UnidosVernon Forrest, currently trains another great USA Boxing alumni and 2008 Medalla de bronce olímpico, Deontay Wilder, the reigning World Boxing Council heavyweight champion.

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

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

CLASE DE 2018: U.S. Olympic Team medalists and world (profesional) championsRoy Jones, JR., Andre Ward eClaressa Shields, as well as former USA Boxing National Director of CoachingEmanuel Steward and veteran USA Boxing officialTom Cleary.

INFORMACIÓN:

www.usaboxing.org

Chilro: @USABoxing, @USABoxingAlumni

Instagram: @USABoxing

Facebook: /USABoxing

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

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

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

The HOF reception is being held in conjunction with the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Boxing and 2019 Campionatos Nacionais, Decembro. 7-15, at the Lake Charles Civic Center. The finals of the Olympic Trials will be held Sunday, Decembro. 15, at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino. Hall of Fame broadcaster Al Bernstein from Showtime Sports will serve as the event’s emcee for the third year in a row.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Ray’s sacrifice to countless youth as a coach, mentor, corte home, and leader throughout the amateur boxing community is inspirational,” comentou Chris Cugliari, USA Boxing Alumni Association Executive Director. “His years of service and the knowledge he has passed on to other generations is what makes him a Hall of Famer, and we look forward to honoring him in December.”

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

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

Confirmed special guests include 1988 Medalhista de ouro olímpico Andrew Maynard, three-time National AAU Coach of the Year (1972-76-77) Joe Clough, 1984 Medalhista de ouro olímpico Frank Tate eo seu irmán Thomas, 1972 Olímpico Tim Dement, 2002 Nacional de Ouro campión Luvas Jaidon Codringtion, 1980 Olympic Qualifier Jackie Beard, 1981 Junior Olympics Glen Modicue, four-time National champion Eric Kelly, 1988 Eastern Olympic Qualifier champion John Scully, Obie Beard, Mark Lanton eoStephens brothers – Donald, Anthony e Jerry.


HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE USA BOXING ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Created to champion a lifelong, mutually beneficial relations between USA Boxing and its alumni, –boxers, officials, coaches and boxing fans — The Alumni Association connects generations of champions, inspiring and giving back to USA Boxing’s future boxing champions, dentro e fóra do anel de.

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

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




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

CLASE DE 2018: U.S. Olympic Team medalists and world (profesional) champions Roy Jones, JR., Andre Ward e Claressa Shields, as well as former USA Boxing National Director of Coaching Emanuel Steward and veteran USA Boxing official Tom Cleary.
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“Smokin’”Joe Frazier punched way into USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame

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

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Novembro 21, 2019) – One of boxing’s all-time greatest, o atraso, gran“Smokin’” Joe Frazier, will be inducted posthumously into the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame, Venres á noite, Decembro 13, during a special Class of 2019 ceremony, at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Confirmed special guests include 1988 Medalhista de ouro olímpicoAndrew Maynard, three-time National AAU Coach of the Year (1972-76-77) Joe Clough, 1984 Medalhista de ouro olímpicoFrank Tateeo seu irmánThomas, 1972 OlímpicoTim Dement, 2002 Nacional de Ouro campión LuvasJaidon Codringtion, 1980 Olympic QualifierJackie Beard, 1981 Junior OlympicsGlen Modicue, four-time National championEric Kelly, 1988 Eastern Olympic Qualifier championJohn Scully, Obie Beard, Mark Lanton eoStephens brothers –Donald, Anthony eJerry.

HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE USA BOXING ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Created to champion a lifelong, mutually beneficial relations between USA Boxing and its alumni, –boxers, officials, coaches and boxing fans — The Alumni Association connects generations of champions, inspiring and giving back to USA Boxing’s future boxing champions, dentro e fóra do anel de.

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

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

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

CLASE DE 2018: U.S. Olympic Team medalists and world (profesional) championsRoy Jones, JR., Andre Ward eClaressa Shields, as well as former USA Boxing National Director of CoachingEmanuel Steward and veteran USA Boxing officialTom Cleary.  

INFORMACIÓN:

www.usaboxing.org

Chilro: @USABoxing, @USABoxingAlumni

Instagram: @USABoxing

Facebook: /USABoxing

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

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USA Boxing Alumni Association announces Hall of Fame Class of 2018

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Roy Jones, Jr, Andre Ward, Claressa Shields,
Emanuel Steward & Tom Cleary
Decembro. 7 reception in Salt Lake City, Utah

 

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Agosto 6, 2018) – The USA Boxing Alumni Association has announced its second class to be inducted into its Hall of Fame, Decembro 7, at the Radisson Hotel (215 S. Temple St.) in Salk Lake City, Utah.

 

 

 

The reception is being held in conjunction with the 2018 USA Boxing Elite and Youth National Championships and Junior and Prep Open, Decembro. 2-8, also held in Salt Lake City.

 

 

 

The Class of 2018 includes U.S. Olympic Team medalists and world (profesional) champions Roy Jones, JR., Andre Ward e Claressa Shields, as well as former USA Boxing National Director of Coaching Emanuel Steward and veteran USA Boxing official Tom Cleary. The latter two will be posthumously inducted.

 

 

 

This year’s inductees were selected amongst a group of 17 nominees by the hundreds of registered USA Boxing Alumni Association members during the months of June and July.

 

 

 

“USA Boxing Alumni Association is extremely excited to honor this year’s Hall of Fame class, as each inductee represents everything good that amateur boxing has to offer,” dito Chris Cugliari, USA Boxing Alumni Association Executive Director. “Last year’s class contributed to a fantastic inaugural Hall of Fame reception and we’re looking forward to recognizing this year’s class with an even better event.”

 

 

 

Created to champion a lifelong, mutually beneficial relations between USA Boxing and its alumni, –boxers, officials, coaches and boxing fans — The Alumni Association connects generations of champions, inspiring and giving back to USA Boxing’s future boxing champions, dentro e fóra do anel de.

 

 

 

The charter class inducted last year included Muhammad Ali e Evander Holyfield, in addition to veteran coaches Roosevelt Sanders e Tom Coulter.

 

 

 

“Each inductee has given so much to Olympic-style amateur boxing and the alumni community wants to thank them, for doing so,” Cugliari added. “We look forward to seeing USA Boxing Alumni members come out in droves to support this year’s Hall of Fame class in December.”

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

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

 

INFORMACIÓN:

www.usaboxing.org

Chilro: @USABoxing, @USABoxingAlumni

Instagram: @USABoxing

Facebook: /USABoxing

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clase de 2018 incluído no Salón da Fama do Boxeo do Estado de Nova York

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NYSBHOF Clase de 2018: (L-R) sentado: Charley Norkus, JR. (aceptando por Charley Norkus), Melvina Lathan, Herb Goldman, Bob Goodman e Jake Rodríguez; en pé: Joe Mesi, Al Cole, Ron Scott Stevens, Pete Brodsky e Joseph McAuliffe (aceptando por Jack McAuliffe)
Todas as imaxes de Pedro Frutkoff
Nova York (Maio 1, 2018) — Vinte e tres membros da Clase de 2018 foron incluídos no New York Stare Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF), este domingo pola tarde durante a sétima cea anual de indución do NYSBHOF, en Ruso On The Bay en Howard Beach, Nova York.

 

 

 

“Os homenaxeados esta noite son humildes, xente honrada,” Presidente de NYSBHOF Bob Duffy dito. “Facemos isto como un acto de amor. Moitos dos incorporados están aquí hoxe e os que xa non están connosco están representados por familiares. Esta é a nosa forma de agradecer a todos os participantes polo que fixeron polo boxeo en Nova York.”

 

 

 

clase de 2018 boxeadores vivos incluídos no NYSBHOF (Long Island) WBA dos medio-pesados Lou “mel Boy” Vale (36-6-2, 22 Kos), (cENTRAL ISLIP) IBF Campión do Mundo Júnior Welterweight Jake Rodríguez (28-8-2, 8 Kos), (Brooklyn) mundial challenger título dos leves Terrence Alli (52-15-2, 21 Kos), invicto, Non.; 1 peso pesado “Bebé” Joe Mesi (búfalo) e ex-campión mundial de peso cruceiro Al “xeo” Col (Condado de Rockland).

 

 

 

Os participantes póstumos incorporados foron da NBA & NYSAC campión mundial dos penas (Manhattan) Miúdo “Cuban Bon Bon” chocolate (136-10-6, 51 Kos), (New York) 20thHeavyweight do século James J. “Gentleman Jim” Corbett (11-4-3, 5 Kos), (Williamsburg) Mundo campión de pouco peso Toma “O Napoleon do Anel Prize” McAuliffe, (Kingston) WBC Super Leve Campión Billy Costello (40-2, 23 Kos), (faro) Luz Campión Mundial de Pesos Pesados ​​NYSAC Melio Bettina (83-14-3, 36 Kos), (Brooklyn / Yonkers) medios de clase mundial Ralph “Tigre” Jones (52-32-5, 13 Kos) e (Port Washington) peso pesado Charley “O Bomber Bayonne” Norkus (33-19, 19 Kos).

 

 

 

Os non participantes que viven agora no NYSBHOF son (Troy) sportswriter gañador do Premio Pulitzer Dave Anderson, (Brooklyn) instrutor / consultor Pete Brodsky, (ROCKAWAY) historiador do boxeo / editor Herb Goldman, (Bronx) casamenteiro Bobby Goodman, (Ardsley) NYSAC presidente / xuíz Melvina Lathan, e (Brooklyn) NYSAC presidente/matchmaker/promotor Ron Scott Stevens.

 

 

 

Os afiliados póstumos non participantes foron (Brooklyn) locutor anel Johnnie Addie, (Brooklyn) casamenteiro Johnny Bos, (Bronx) publicitario boxeo Murray Goodman, (New York) escritor de boxeo / historiador Bert Randolph Sugar e (Lower East Side) radio & locutor de televisión / xornalista Sam Taub.

 

 

 

Cada inductee frecuentando (ou descendente directa de) recibiu un cinto de deseño personalizado que significa a súa indución no NYSBHOF.

 

 

 

O 2017 homenaxeados foron escollidos polos membros do Comité de Indicación NYSBHOF:Bobby Cassidy, JR., Randy Gordon, Henry Hascup, Don Majeski, Ron McNair, e Neil Terens.

 

 

 

Todo puxilista necesarias para ser inactivo durante polo menos tres anos para ser elegível para a indución NYSBHOF, e todo homenaxeados debe residir no Estado de Nova York para unha parte significativa das súas carreiras de boxeo ou durante o auxe da súa respectiva carreira.

 

 

Os boxeadores que asistiron á sétima edición anual do NSBHOF incluían aos anteriores integrantes do NYSBHOF Iran Barkley, Júnior Jones, Mustafa Hamsho, Bobby Cassidy, Sr., Bobby Bartels, e Renaldo “Señor.” Snipes, así como Monte Barrett, Ray Mercer, Dennis Milton, Richard Kiley, Scott López, Michael Corleone, Tommy Rainone, Kevin Collins, Cletus Seldin, James Durán, Víctor Paz, e Jaime Dugan. Outros asistentes destacados do mundo do boxeo incluídos Mike Reno (FDNY Boxing), Pobos Darryl (IBF), xuíces internacionais Steve Wesisfeld e John MacKay, e integrantes de NYSBHOF Tommy Gallagher e Bobby Miller, e o produtor gañador dun premio Emmy Bobby Cassidy, JR.

 

David Diamante serviu unha vez máis como Mestre de Cerimonias. Fixéronse presentacións especiais á filla do defunto Steve Acunto, Donna Acunto, e amigo íntimo de Miller, Dave Wojcicki.

 

Citas & FOTOS DOS INSCRITOS DA NYSBHOF

 


(L-R) – Ron McNair, Jake Rodríguez e Bob Duffy
JAKE RODRÍGUEZ: “Quero dar as grazas a Ring 8 pola oportunidade de estar aquí. Tamén me gustaría agradecer á miña muller por estar sempre aí para min, e o meu adestrador.”

(L-R) – Herb Goldman, Don Majeski e Bob Duffy
HERBA GOLDMAN: “Se fixen algunha contribución ao boxeo – Espero ter – Fíxeno redefinindo o mantemento de rexistros e creando unha nova perspectiva sobre a historia do boxeo. Estou orgulloso diso, pero non o fixen só.”
(L-R) – Joe Mesi, Jack Hirsch e Bob Duffy
JOE MESI: “Teño moita xente á que agradecer este honor. Son búfalo. Non hai ninguén máis a favor dunha Nova York, pero non o é. Isto é especial para min porque é o Salón da Fama do Boxeo do Estado de Nova York. Isto solidízame e faime pensar que non son só un rapaz local. Había unha enorme desvantaxe procedente dunha cidade pequena, o sparring non era o mesmo que nos ximnasios da cidade de Nova York, pero tiven vantaxe que ven do oeste de Nova York. Ninguén estaba a brotar coma nós en Buffalo 10,000, logo 16,00 e finalmente 18,000 persoas. Sempre estiveron detrás de min e comparto isto con eles porque o seu apoio me fixo. O meu soño era loitar en Buffalo e seguir loitando alí.
“Un dos momentos máis destacados da miña vida foi loitar contra Monte Barrett na HBO no Madison Square Garden. Foi un dos maiores loitadores do mundo que loitou polo título mundial. Sempre quixen conseguir o meu título mundial, pero nunca o conseguín. Está ben, Estiven un pouco amargado por un tempo, pero non podería estar máis feliz coa miña carreira. A mellor parte do boxeo é a irmandade que compartimos.

(L-R) – Randy Gordon, Ron Scott Stevens e Bob Duffy
RON SCOTT STEVENS: “Sei que a xente sempre o di, pero esta é a verdade: Debo moitas persoas que me apoiaron ao longo da miña carreira. O boxeo sempre foi para min fóra da casa e hoxe síntome como na casa.
“Estaba 30, vivindo en Brooklyn Heights, e de volta conducindo un taxi unha espera nas mesas. Unha luz apagouse na miña cabeza: O boxeo é o deporte dos desfavorecidos e eu son un desfavorecido. Ao día seguinte fun ao ximnasio de Gleason – o centro do universo. Percorrín todos os ximnasios da cidade, promotores do encontro, directivos e formadores. Comecei a facer coincidencias para promotores e despois contratoume Cedric Kushner 1980-2002. En 2002, Recibín unha chamada para traballar para a Comisión Atlética do Estado de Nova York como o seu coordinador comunitario e director de boxeo. Logo, Noméronme presidente e cumpriu dous mandatos. Hoxe, Estou moi orgulloso de formar parte do Salón da Fama do Boxeo do Estado de Nova York.

(L-R) – Bob Duffy, Henry Hascup, Bob Goodman e Tommy Gallagher
BOB GOODMAN: “Non podo crer esta multitude. Para facer o que facemos, os sacrificios e o apoio que recibes da túa familia son tan importantes e (no caso de Goodman) foi durante tantos anos. Permítenos facer o que facemos. A todos nos encanta o boxeo!”

(L-R) – Ray Mercer, Penny Allen, Al Cole, Clay Jenkins e Bob Duffy
AL COLE: “Pensei que o boxeo era o deporte máis estúpido e tonto de todos os tempos. Quen quería recibir un puñetazo na cara? Comecei a boxeo tarde. Xoguei con algúns e a xente dicía que estaba bastante ben. Comecei a boxeo cando estaba 20, no Exército, estacionado en Ft. Capucha. Catro anos despois, Estaba no equipo olímpico. O motivo é que tiven un gran compañeiro de sparring, Ray Mercer. Se eu ía estar no ring todos os días con Ray, Ou ía ser golpeado, ou mellorar.
“Lembro que Bob Arum me deu a súa tarxeta de visita. Non o coñecía. Só sabía de tres persoas no boxeo: Don King, Muhammad Ali e Sugar Ray Leonard. Non seguín o boxeo e a única razón pola que boxei era que tería que durmir no bosque se non o fixera. (en Exército). O boxeo é: golpealo, antes de que me pegue.”

(L-R) – Bobby Cassidy, Jr, Jaime Drubin e Pete Brodsky
PETE BRODSKY: “Quero dar as grazas á directiva. Vou estar 70 e empecei no boxeo cando estaba eu 18. Creou unha nova dirección na miña vida. Estou moi orgulloso de estar en compañía de rapaces que non só o falaban, encantoulles. Se realmente che gusta este deporte, realmente tes que aprendelo. Calquera home que entrou no ring, ademais de toda a obra viaria, tempo no ximnasio e sacrificando o que comen, fixérono para ser o mellor posible.
“No boxeo, non vai gañar todas as loitas, pero se un loitador gaña ou perde, se dá o 100 por cento, é un gañador. Eles traballan un traballo, corre cinco millas día, adestramento no ximnasio, e logo foi a casa para pasar un tempo coa súa familia. Os amigos e a familia sempre están de costas.”

(L-R) – Pobos Darryl & Melvina Lathan
MELVINA LATHAM: “estou sen palabras. É marabilloso. Barulhento (Gordon ex-presidente da NYSAC), lembras esta historia? Só había tres xuíces e, desgraciadamente, un chamou enfermo. Estaba sentado á beira do ring sen responsabilidades. Randy dixo que tiña que traballaresta noite. Dixen que non tiña licenza e que non podía facelo. dixo Randy, ‘Levanta a man dereita’, e estaba acendido. Botáronme alí, pero estaba ben.
“Os meus maiores logros son os meus fillos e o meu marido. Non podería pedir unha situación mellor. E Ralph Petrillo é parte da miña familia; era o meu segundo ao mando. Tamén tiven os mellores funcionarios: subcomisarios, inspectores, xuíces e árbitros. Non estaría aquí sen eles. Bob Duffy xuntou todo isto. Persoalmente creo que é incrible. A miña viaxe continúa, son bendicido.”
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CLASE de 2012: Carmen Basilio, Mike McCallum, Mike Tyson, Jake LaMotta, Riddick Bowe, Carlos Ortiz, Vito Antuofermo, Emile Griffith, “Azucre” Ray Robinson, Gene Tunney, Benny Leonard, Tony Canzoneri, Harold Lederman, Steve Acunto, Jimmy Glenn, Gil Clancy, Ray Arcel, Nat Fleischer, Bill Galo e Arthur Mercante, Sr.
CLASE de 2013: Jack Dempsey, Johnny Dundee, Sandy Saddler, Maxie Rosenbloom, Joey Archer, Iran Barkley, Mark Breland, Bobby Cassidy, Doug Jones, Júnior Jones, James “Camarada” McGirt, Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, Bob Arum, Shelly Finkel, Tony Graziano, Larry Merchant, Teddy Brenner, Mike Jacobs, Tex Rickard e Don Dunphy.
CLASE DE 2014: Floyd Patterson, Tracy Harris Patterson, Billy Backus, Kevin Kelley, Juan LaPorte, Gerry Cooney, Mustafa Hamsho, Howard Davis, Jr, Lou âmbares, Jack Britton, Terry McGovern, Teddy Atlas, Lou DiBella, Steve Farhood, Xene Moore, Angelo Prospero, Whitey Bimstein, Cus D'Amato, William Muldoon e Tom O'Rourke.
CLASE DE 2015: Saul Mamby, Joey Giamba, Johnny Persol, Harold Weston, Lonnie Bradley, Paul Berlenbach, Billy Graham, Frankie Genaro, Bob Miller, Tommy Ryan, Jimmy Slattery, Bob Duffy, Mike Katz, Tommy Gallagher, Bruce Silverglade, Charley Goldman, Jimmy Johnston, Cedric Kushner, Harry Markson, Damon Runyon e Al Weill.
CLASE DE 2016: Aaron Davis, Charles Murray, Vilomar Fernández, Edwin Viruet, Hector “macho” Camacho, Rocky Graziano, Rocky Kansas, Joe Lynch, Joe Miceli, Ed Brophy, Joe DeGuardia, Randy Gordon, Dennis Rappaport, Howie Albert, Freddie Brown, Howard Cosell, Ruby Goldstein e Jimmy Jacobs.
CLASE DE 2017: Gaspar Ortega, Renaldo “Señor.” Snipes, Doug Dewitt, “The Bomber Bronx” Alex Ramos, Dick Tiger, Jose Torres, “incomparable” Jack Dempsey, Don Majeski, Ron Katz, Stan Hoffman, Bobby Bartels, Hank Kaplan, Al Gavin, Arthur Donovan e Dan Parker.
Sobre Ring 8: Formada en 1954 por un ex-boxeador, Jack Grebelsky, Anel 8 tornouse a oitava filial do que era entón coñecido como o veterano National Association Boxers – aquí, Anel 8 – e hoxe o lema da organización segue: Boxers Axudar Boxers.
Anel 8 está totalmente empenhada en apoiar as persoas menos afortunadas na comunidade de boxeo, que poden necesitar de asistencia en termos de pagar o aluguer, gastos médicos, ou o que quere necesidade xustificada.
Go en liña para www.Ring8ny.com Para máis información sobre anel 8, o maior grupo de seu tipo en Estados Unidos con máis de 350 membros. Anualidades é de só $30.00 e cada membro ten dereito a unha cea buffet no anel 8 reunións mensuais, excepto en xullo e agosto. Todo boxers activos, afeccionado e profesional, teñen dereito a un anel de cortesía 8 adhesión anual. Os hóspedes do Anel 8 membros son benvidos a un custo de só $7.00 por persoa.
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Fillo/pai Bob & Murray Goodman será incluído na clase de 2018 Estado de Nova York Boxing Hall of Fame

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Domingo, Abril 29, cea indución
Chocolate Kid, James J. Corbett, Jack McAuliffe e Sam Taub encabezan a nova clase

(L-R) – Bob e Murray Goodman
Nova York (Marzo 26, 2018) – Boxeadores perpetuos Bob Goodman eo seu pai, o atraso Murray Goodman, están entre 23 membros da Clase de 2018 sendo incluído no Salón da Fama do Boxeo do Estado de Nova York (NYSBHOF) en Domingo tarde (12:30-5:30 p.m. E), Abril 29.
A sétima cea anual de indución do NYSBHOF celebrarase unha vez máis no Russo's On The Bay en Howard Beach, Nova York.
Un lendario publicista do boxeo, Murray Goodman (Bronx) levou ao seu fillo á doce ciencia cando Bob tiña só oito anos. O resto foi histórico para os Goodman, que son ambos incluídos en varios Salóns da Fama, incluíndo o Salón da Fama do Boxeo Internacional.
“Esta é unha gran honra para min e para meu pai,” dixo Bob. “Gustaríame que estivese vivo hoxe para estar alí. Son un boxeador perpetuo. Tiña oito anos indo a todos os campos de adestramento co meu pai, que foi escritor de boxeo e editor deportivo para o INS (Servizo de noticias Hearst) servizo. A broma é que fun concebido en Grossinger (Campamento de adestramento do Catskill Resort Hotel). O boxeo acaba de entrar na miña vida. O meu pai e eu tiñamos algúns negocios de promocións e relacións públicas, todo tipo de negocios relacionados co deporte, pero sempre houbo boxeo.
“Son o mozo máis afortunado do mundo. Crecín facendo as cousas que me gustaban. Canta xente pode dicir iso? Coñecín e fixen amizade con Joe Louis, Marcel Cerdan, Sugar Ray Robinson, Rocky Graziano, Rocky Marciano e tantos outros. Quedaría en campamentos durante semanas. Levantabame para correr cos boxeadores e tiña a oportunidade de estar preto dos meus heroes. Tamén coñecín adestradores e outros do boxeo e, máis tarde, fans. Coñecín a todos. Crecínme no boxeo, toda a miña vida foi boxeo, 65 anos no negocio.”
Bob é, quizais, máis coñecido como Vicepresidente e Matchmaker do Madison Square Garden (1985-1994), así como un cuarto de século como vicepresidente de Operacións de Boxeo, Matchmaker e Director de Relacións Públicas de Don King Productions. Tamén promoveu a moitos campións do mundo como presidente da súa propia empresa, Garden State Boxing.
“Recordo ir aos campos de adestramento durante semanas,” lembrou con cariño o Goodman, de 78 anos. “Faría fotos, escribir historias todos os días e usar a miña telecopiadora para envialas a AP e UPI. Fixen moito sendo criado no negocio, incluso cargando camións con cadeiras, o anel, altofalantes e moito máis. Meu pai era o director de publicidade do International Boxing Club do Madison Square Garden. Traballei alí cando era adolescente.
“Teño a honra de ser incluído no Salón da Fama do Boxeo do Estado de Nova York co meu pai e con tantos rapaces de boxeo.. Son diferentes da xente de calquera outro deporte. Un dos premios que gañei dos que estou máis orgulloso é o James J. Premio Walker Memorial ao servizo longo e meritorio ao boxeo (BWAA en 1960).
“Teño a sorte de ter transcendido varias épocas no boxeo. Daquela era un mundo diferente, tiñamos 20-30 os escritores permanecen semanas en campos de adestramento. Coñecín boxeadores e adestradores de vello.”
Bob Goodman (L) comprobando o peso de Muhammad Ali e á dereita con Rocky Marciano
Goodman, que serviu nos EE. Gardacostas de 1958-62, segue activo hoxe traballando con veteranos’ grupos. É presidente do Consello Asesor de Veteranos do municipio de Weymouth, e tamén activo coa Lexión Americana e parte da Garda de Honra coa Asociación de Veteranos da Guerra de Corea.

Bob Goodman (extrema dereita) foi incluído no IBHOF en 2009, seu pai Murray 1999
Entre os campións do mundo cos que Bob traballou están Muhammad Ali, George Foreman, Joe Frazier, Larry Holmes, Ken Norton, Felix Trindade, Roberto Duran, Evander Holyfield, Lennox Lewis, Bob Foster, Salvador Sánchez, Sugar Ray Leonard, Julio Cesar Chavez, Wilfredo Gonez, Ricardo López, Bernard Hopkins e moitos máis.
boxeadores que viven diríxense ao NYSBHOF inclúen (Spring Valley) IBF Campión do Mundo Cruiserweight Al “xeo” Col (35-16-3, 16 Kos), (Long Island) WBA dos medio-pesados Lou “mel Boy” Vale (36-6-2, 22 Kos), (cENTRAL ISLIP) IBF Campión do Mundo Júnior Welterweight Jake Rodríguez (28-8-2, 8 Kos), (Brooklyn) mundial challenger título dos leves Terrence Alli (52-15-2, 21 Kos), e (búfalo) pesado invicto de clase mundial “Bebé” Joe Mesi (36-0, 29 Kos).
participantes Póstumas sendo empossados ​​son NBA & NYSAC campión mundial dos penas (Manhattan) Miúdo “Cuban Bon Bon” chocolate (136-10-6, 51 Kos), (New York) 20thHeavyweight do século James J. “Gentleman Jim” Corbett (11-4-3, 5 Kos), (Williamsburg) Mundo campión de pouco peso Toma “O Napoleon do Anel Prize” McAuliffe, (Kingston) WBC Super Leve Campión Billy Costello (40-2, 23 Kos), (faro) Luz Campión Mundial de Pesos Pesados ​​NYSAC Melio Bettina (83-14-3, 36 Kos), (Brooklyn / Yonkers) medios de clase mundial Ralph “Tigre” Jones (52-32-5, 13 Kos) e (Port Washington) peso pesado Charley “O Bomber Bayonne” Norkus (33-19, 19 Kos).
Os non participantes vivos que se dirixan ao NYSBHOF son (Troy) sportswriter gañador do Premio Pulitzer Dave Anderson, (Brooklyn) instrutor / consultor Pete Brodsky, (ROCKAWAY) historiador do boxeo / editor Herb Goldman, (Ardsley) NYSAC presidente / xuíz Melvina Lathan, e (Brooklyn) NYSAC presidente/matchmaker/promotor Ron Scott Stevens.
inductees non participantes póstumos son (Brooklyn) locutor anel Johnnie Addie, (Brooklyn) casamenteiro Johnny Bos, (Bronx) escritor de boxeo / historiador Bert Randolph Sugar e (Lower East Side) radio & locutor de televisión / xornalista Sam Taub.
Cada inductee frecuentando (ou descendente directa de) recibirá un cinto de deseño personalizado significando a súa indución no NYSBHOF.
O 2017 homenaxeados foron escollidos polos membros do Comité de Indicación NYSBHOF: Bobby Cassidy, JR., Randy Gordon, Henry Hascup, Don Majeski, Ron McNair, e Neil Terens.
Todo puxilista necesarias para ser inactivo durante polo menos tres anos para ser elegível para a indución NYSBHOF, e todo homenaxeados debe residir no Estado de Nova York para unha parte significativa das súas carreiras de boxeo ou durante o auxe da súa respectiva carreira.
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CLASE de 2012: Carmen Basilio, Mike McCallum, Mike Tyson, Jake LaMotta, Riddick Bowe, Carlos Ortiz, Vito Antuofermo, Emile Griffith, “Azucre” Ray Robinson, Gene Tunney, Benny Leonard, Tony Canzoneri, Harold Lederman, Steve Acunto, Jimmy Glenn, Gil Clancy, Ray Arcel, Nat Fleischer, Bill Galo e Arthur Mercante, Sr.
CLASE de 2013: Jack Dempsey, Johnny Dundee, Sandy Saddler, Maxie Rosenbloom, Joey Archer, Iran Barkley, Mark Breland, Bobby Cassidy, Doug Jones, Júnior Jones, James “Camarada” McGirt, Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, Bob Arum, Shelly Finkel, Tony Graziano, Larry Merchant, Teddy Brenner, Mike Jacobs, Tex Rickard e Don Dunphy.
CLASE DE 2014: Floyd Patterson, Tracy Harris Patterson, Billy Backus, Kevin Kelley, Juan LaPorte, Gerry Cooney, Mustafa Hamsho, Howard Davis, Jr, Lou âmbares, Jack Britton, Terry McGovern, Teddy Atlas, Lou DiBella, Steve Farhood, Xene Moore, Angelo Prospero, Whitey Bimstein, Cus D'Amato, William Muldoon e Tom O'Rourke.
CLASE DE 2015: Saul Mamby, Joey Giamba, Johnny Persol, Harold Weston, Lonnie Bradley, Paul Berlenbach, Billy Graham, Frankie Genaro, Bob Miller, Tommy Ryan, Jimmy Slattery, Bob Duffy, Mike Katz, Tommy Gallagher, Bruce Silverglade, Charley Goldman, Jimmy Johnston, Cedric Kushner, Harry Markson, Damon Runyon e Al Weill.
CLASE DE 2016: Aaron Davis, Charles Murray, Vilomar Fernández, Edwin Viruet, Hector “macho” Camacho, Rocky Graziano, Rocky Kansas, Joe Lynch, Joe Miceli, Ed Brophy, Joe DeGuardia, Randy Gordon, Dennis Rappaport, Howie Albert, Freddie Brown, Howard Cosell, Ruby Goldstein e Jimmy Jacobs.
CLASE DE 2017: Gaspar Ortega, Renaldo “Señor.” Snipes, Doug Dewitt, “The Bomber Bronx” Alex Ramos, Dick Tiger, Jose Torres, “incomparable” Jack Dempsey, Don Majeski, Ron Katz, Stan Hoffman, Bobby Bartels, Hank Kaplan, Al Gavin, Arthur Donovan e Dan Parker.
Os billetes custan $150.00 e por adulto $70.00 para nenos (baixo 16),e inclúen un brunch completo e cóctel dende a entrada, a partir de 12:30 p.m. E, así como cea (costela, peixe ou polo) e bar aberto todo o día. Os billetes están dispoñibles para compra en contacto con NYSBHOF / Anel 8 presidente Bob Duffy en 516.313.2304 oudepcomish@aol.com. Anuncios para o programa NYSBHOF están dispoñibles, variando desde $80.00 para $200.00, contactando Duffy. Go en liña en www.Ring8ny.com Para obter información adicional sobre o estado de Nova York Boxing Hall of Fame.
Sobre Ring 8: Formada en 1954 por un ex-boxeador, Jack Grebelsky, Anel 8 tornouse a oitava filial do que era entón coñecido como o veterano National Association Boxers – aquí, Anel 8 – e hoxe o lema da organización segue: Boxers Axudar Boxers.
Anel 8 está totalmente empenhada en apoiar as persoas menos afortunadas na comunidade de boxeo, que poden necesitar de asistencia en termos de pagar o aluguer, gastos médicos, ou o que quere necesidade xustificada.
Go en liña para www.Ring8ny.com Para máis información sobre anel 8, o maior grupo de seu tipo en Estados Unidos con máis de 350 membros. Anualidades é de só $30.00 e cada membro ten dereito a unha cea buffet no anel 8 reunións mensuais, excepto en xullo e agosto. Todo boxers activos, afeccionado e profesional, teñen dereito a un anel de cortesía 8 adhesión anual. Os hóspedes do Anel 8 membros son benvidos a un custo de só $7.00 por persoa.