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CEO/President Michelle Corrales-Lewis to welcome “exceptional” new class
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LAS VEGAS (Februar 13, 2017) – Den Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame will announce its fifth class of inductees on Onsdag, Februar. 15, ved 11 a.m. PST, Hall CEO/ president Michelle Corrales-Lewis annonsert. Den 2017 class of nine boxers and five contributors will be revealed at Real Boxing, 5137 Den. Oquendo Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89118. Lunch will be provide by TC’s Rib Crib.
The honorees will be formally inducted at the popular gala dinner on Lørdag, August. 12 at Caesars Palace. Ticket information will be released shortly.
“We have elected yet another exceptional class of inductees and I can’t wait to introduce them,” said Corrales-Lewis, hvis avdøde ektemann, Diego Corrales, was a member of the NVBHOF’s inaugural class in 2013. “We have some of the best boxers ever in this group and I know fans are going to be excited to have the opportunity to meet them.
“Our class of contributors is very strong as well and all have made a significant imprint upon boxing in Nevada.”
Past inductees include some of the greatest fighters who have ever lived, Inkludert Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson, Sugar Ray Leonard, Marvelous Marvin Hagler, Roberto Duran, Julio Cesar Chavez, Evander Holyfield, Lennox Lewis og mer.
The Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame is an IRS 501 (c)3 charity and all donations are tax deductible. The Hall’s charitable contributions over the five years since its formation have helped boxers in need and boxing-related charities. Donations are welcome.
The Hall was founded in 2013 by noted boxing broadcaster Rich Marotta. For mer informasjon, telefon 702-3NVBHOF, eller 702-368-2463.
For Media Credentials Contact: For Information And Sponsorship Opportunities Contact:
Media Coordinator Jon Hait Chief Executive Officer Michelle Corrales-Lewis
E-post: jhshark@aol.com E-post: michelle@nvbhof.com
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LOS ANGELES, CA— Juli 6, 2016—One of the greatest photographers of all-time, Howard Bingham, has entered into a long-term licensing agreement with renowned sports and marketing agent Harlan J. Werner to handle his photo collection featuring Muhammad Ali, Martin Luther King, Malcolm X, The Beatles, Michael Jackson, Nelson Mandela, the Black Panthers and Elvis Presley.
Bingham’s unbelievable talent and work has been seen world-wide in books, magazines, television and museums and art galleries as he has followed world leaders, the top musicians, Hollywood royalty, pop culture and one of the most recognized sports figures in the world in Muhammad Ali. Bingham was one of Ali’s best friends for over 50 years and followed the champion throughout his career and traveling with him world-wide.
“Howard has a very historic collection of photos numbering in the millions and this is the first time he has decided to license and offer his work to the public,” said Werner, who did a lot of work for Ali and currently represents Joe Namath, Sandy Koufax and many other superstar athletes. “I appreciate the trust that Howard and Dustin Bingham have put in me and Sports Placement Services to represent this historic collection of work. The collection and totality of the work is mind boggling. It is truly one of the few untapped photo collections in the world. We hope in the next year to be able to start sharing this incredible collection with the world.”
“Harlan’s love and dedication to the people he has worked with, including Muhammad and Lonnie Ali, Sandy Koufax, Joe Namath and Mike Tyson and his vision to protect my father’s work made it an easy choice for us,” said Dustin Bingham. “We look forward to working with Harlan and sharing my father’s incredible work with the world.”
Werner, who is a long-time sports memorabilia collector and dealer as well as co-owner of a national chain of retail movie memorabilia stores, is the founder of Sports Placement Service Inc., a sports licensing and marketing company that was established in 1985 to market and capitalize retired athletes. Werner has represented some of sports greatest athletes—Ali, Namath, Kareem Abdul Jabbar, Koufax, John Riggins, Roy Campanella, Don Drysdale and Mike Tyson to name a few.
Werner is currently doing work for Koufax, Namath, Riggins, Fernando Valenzuela, Clayton Kershaw and Kershaw’s Challenge as well as the estate of Sonny Liston.
In addition to his personal knowledge of the memorabilia and autograph industry, Werner executive produced the movie “Tyson” and consulted on “One Night in Vegas” for ESPN’s 30 for 30 Serien.
For mer informasjon, visit the Sports Placement Services website at http://www.sportsplacement.com.
Showtime Sports® presents “KINGS OF THE RING: Four Legends of Heavyweight Boxing” featuring legendary heavyweight champions Muhammad Ali, Jack Johnson, Jack Dempsey og Joe Louis. The captivating film-length documentary written and directed by award-winning filmmaker Bud Greenspan, is airing on SHOWTIME Fredag, Juni 10 ved 8 pm. ET / PT.
“KINGS OF THE RING” explores the lives of four of the greatest heavyweight champions of the 20th century, who made an impact in history in and out of the ring, advocating for political issues and civil rights. The athletes not only pushed the boundaries by becoming champions, but they also achieved greatness while changing the world in the process.
An encore presentation of “KINGS OF THE RING: Four Legends of Heavyweight Boxing” will replay on SHOWTIME EXTREME on Saturday, Juni 11 ved 10:30 a.m. ET / PT. It will also be available on SHOWTIME ON DEMAND beginning Juni 15.
Unbeaten Super Welterweight Opens Up On The 154-Pound Division, Pros In The Olympics & Muhammad Ali As He Prepares To Face Willie Nelson In WBC Title Eliminator Denne lørdagen, Live på SHOWTIME®
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Juni 7, 2016) – A Team Promotions hosted an open media workout på mandag at Bix Six Academy in Providence for undefeated former world champion Demetrius “Boo Boo” Andrade(22-0, 15 KOs). Den 2008 US-. Olympian, of Providence, R.I., is finalizing preparations for denne lørdagen 12-round WBC Super Welterweight eliminator against Willie “The Great” Nelson (25-2-1, 15 KOs) av Cleveland, Ohio, in one of three fights on SHOWTIME MESTERSKAP BOKSING® leve på SHOWTIME (9 pm. OG/6 pm. PT) fra Turning Stone Resort Casino i Verona, N.Y..
Billetter til direktesendingen, which is promoted by Banner Promotions, Inc., er priset til $85, $60, $45 og $35 og er i salg nå. Tickets can be purchased in person at the Turning Stone Box Office, by calling 877.833.SHOW, eller online på Ticket (www.ticketmaster.com).
Here’s what Andrade, who’ll also be risking his WBO International title, sa Mandag:
Demetrius ANDRADE
Reflections of Muhammad Ali:
“Muhammad Ali certainly shook the world, and not only in boxing. He was colorful; nobody talked like him. He helped boxers, også. Ali is the reason Floyd (Mayweather, Jr.) is who he is because Ali set the bar high.
“As an entertaining boxer, Ali brought blacks and whites together and later he spread the word about religion, culture and his other diverse interests.
“What young boxer didn’t do the Ali Shuffle? I know I did, and taunted my opponents like him, too.”
About Pros in the Olympics:
“I’m for pros in the Olympics as long as an amateur, who has a few Olympic trials, has the first opportunity to qualify for the Olympics. Coming up in the amateurs, I fought grown men, some who had been Olympians a few times. Jeg var 21 and some of the opponents were 34-35 and had already been Olympians one or two times. They had advantages in experience, makt og dyktighet. Dessverre, Americans only have Olympic opportunities when they’re young amateurs.
“Would I go the Olympics now? Ja! The Olympics is the biggest thing on the planet. To represent the United States again, ja, I’d do it now for the chance to win gold. But I do think headgear should be applied in amateur boxing, including the Olympics.”
On the 154-pound division:
“I’m putting myself in the best position to fight for the WBO or WBC title. There are rumors of Canelo fighting (WBO champion Liam) Smith. Let me fight Smith and the winner gets Canelo. Or let me fight Canelo with the winner getting Smith.
“I’m going to knock out the Charlo twins. Both guys have fought on SHOWTIME, so those fights shouldn’t be too difficult to make. Once I take care of business with the Charlo twins, I’ll fight Lara (WBA champion) to clean up the division.”
On Gennady Golovkin:
“I definitely want to fight Golovkin. Let me build myself up first, by cleaning out the 154-division, and then we’ll have a mega-fight with two different styles. GGG is known for his knockouts. I knock out people, også, but I’m a better boxer than him. It’ll be one of the biggest fights in the sport of boxing. I’m going to clean up the 154-division, make my reputation and then it’s a go with GGG.”
Relationship with his opponent Willie Nelson:
“We were in the U.S. amateurs together, but because we were in two different weight classes – he was 140-147 og jeg var 152 – there were no problems between us. We used to watch each other fight and watch other Americans box.
“Nelson is experienced having gone through the amateurs. He fought (Skovler) Martirosyan, who I beat (for the vacant WBO title by 12-round unanimous decision). He’s fought at this level. I know he’s tall, but I’m 6-foot-1, so our height difference isn’t serious.”
On returning to the ring:
“I’m pleased that we have this opportunity. SHOWTIME has given me this chance and now it’s up to me to prove I can backup what we said.”
For mer informasjon: Twitter: @AndradeATeam, @BooBooBoxing, @ShowtimeBoxing, SHOSports. Instagram: @BooBooATeam,www.Facebook.com.DemetriusAndrade
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MIAMI (April 6, 2015) – Veteran boksing sjef John Seip har signert høyt dekorert italiensk amatør bokser Daniel Mark Scardina til en eksklusiv ledelses kontrakt.
Seip er best kjent for guiding Peter “Kid Chocolate” Quillin til World Boxing Organization (WBO) verden mellomvekt tittel. De innfødte New Yorker forvalter også stigende britisk super mellomvekt Steed “Stallion” Woodall (7-0-1, 5 KOs).
Den 21 år gamle Scardina hyller fra Rozzano, en by med mindre enn 40,000 mennesker i Lombardia. Han startet boksing i 2008 i en alder av 16, følgende i sin onkels fotspor som var en bokser på den tiden, samt Daniele rollemodell.
Scardina, som hadde 56 amatør bouts, fangede topps i en rekke italienske turneringer inkludert Rovereto National, National Silver Glove, og to nasjonal Golden Gloves. Han vant også en bronsemedalje i en internasjonal begivenhet.
I 2013, han eske for Italia Thunder Boxing Team i World Series of Boxing, vant sin eneste kamp mot en tysk motstander.
Scardina først fanget Seip oppmerksomhet på den verdensberømte 5th St. Gym i Miami Beach, opprinnelig åpnet i 1950 av Chris Dundee, og hjemmet til utallige verdensmestere har trent det inkludert Muhammad Ali, Carmen Basilio, Willie Pastrano, Emile Griffith, Archie Moore, Roberto Duran, Sonny Liston og Willie Pep. Den rike tradisjonen fortsetter med den nye 5th St. Gym, ligger i nærheten på 1434 Alton gate, hvor topp krigere fra hele verden som Bernard Hopkins fortsatt trene.
“Første gang jeg så ham trene på 5th St. Gym og han så ut som en typisk amatør,” Seip forklarte. “Han kastet brede slag og visste ikke hvordan å kaste en god jab. Trainers Guy Laieta og Dino Spencer begynte å jobbe med ham, og nå har han ved hjelp av hans rekkevidde, slåss på avstand, og kaster kombinasjoner av jabs og kroker. Han er lidenskapelig opptatt av boksing, lytte og lære hver dag. Daniele har god hånd fart og kraft. Han er en kjekk gutt, også. Jeg så noe i ham, immaterielle eiendeler, og bestemte seg for å signere ham.
“Dino er en eier som har skapt en top-notch treningsstudio med flott sparring muligheter i en atmosfære med så mange dyktige krigere som virkelig presser hverandre. Det er allerede klart at Danielle har forbedret sitt ferdighetstrening der. Han er lang, rask og kraftig. Hans arbeidsmoral er utrolig; Han er den første i gym, siste til å forlate. Du kan ikke skade denne gutten, enten. Vi alle tror at han har en veldig lys fremtid.”
I motsetning jagerfly fra Russland og tidligere Sovjet-blokken nasjoner, samt de fra Latin-Amerika som kommer til USA for å etablere sine profesjonelle boksekarriere, Italienskfødte jagerfly sjelden har fulgt den samme ruten som Scardina, som flyttet til Miami i fjor og sover på gulvet i sin brors leilighet.
Den ensomme italienskfødte verdensmester som kjempet profesjonelt i Amerika er Vito Antuofermo (50-7-2, 21 KOs), som var WBC / WBA mellomvekt mester i 1979-1980. Antuofermo, skjønt, flyttet med sin familie til Brooklyn fra Puglia, Italia da han var 17 og han lærte å bokse i Amerika.
“Jeg har alltid ønsket å være en mester i Amerika,” Scardina sa. “Det er den amerikanske drømmen for meg. Jeg tror jeg vil ha en stor mulighet i dette landet til å være den største bokseren jeg kan være med riktig hjelp. John Seip er den rette lederen for meg fordi han mener vi kan VM sammen som et team.”
Scardina favoritt boksere er Mike Tyson, Muhammad Ali, Guillermo Rigondeaux og Miguel Cotto. “Jeg jobber med perfeksjon som en utenfor fighter og til hoved armene mine tettere,” Scardina lagt. Jeg kjemper for å bli verdensmester.”
Scardina forventes å gjøre sin pro debut i mai eller juni.
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