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USA Boxing Alumni Association tribute & fundraiser for N.E. greats Vinny Paz & Micky Ward a major success

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(L-R) – CES Boxing promoter Jimmy Burchfield, Micky Ward, former N.E. amateur standout Calvin Brown, Vinny Paz and Al Valenti, Ururka Ardayda feerka ee USA, Special Projects Consultant


Colorado Springs, LAP. (February 26, 2019) – USA Boxing Alumni Association’s tribute this past weekend to two of New England’s all-time greatest amateur boxers, Vinny “The Pazmanian Devil” Paz iyo “Irish” Micky Ward, was a major success at Twin River Casino in Lincoln, Rhode Island.

A sold-out fundraiser to benefit the USA Boxing Alumni Association was held at Fred & Steve’s Steakhouse on Friday evening, honoring Paz and Ward, in addition to Hall of Fame referee Steve scoger, who officiated numerous fights for both fighters.

Paz and Ward held a meet-and-greet Saturday night, prior to a CES Boxing event, as the popular boxers signed autographs and posed for pictures. They were brought into the ring, along with Smoger, and received a standing applause from the large crowd in attendance.



USA Boxing Alumni Association’s back-to-back nights at Twin River raised $3,000 (including proceeds from Sportsworld’s memorabilia auction) and added 20 new alumni members, including Paz, to its growing ranks.

“We were part of a magical weekend,” sheegay Al Valenti, USA Boxing Special Projects Consultant. “Vinny and Micky greeted so many of their fans. It is without question that these two warriors define what the USA Boxing Alumni Association is all about: bringing together so many members from so many years past that built the future for so many young boxers. It was especially rewarding to see past boxers, coaches and officials flock to Vinny and Micky. The entire two-day experience at Twin River Casino was packed with memories that we will all hold onto for years to come. We’d like to thank Jimmy Burchfield (CES feerka) for his hospitality and hosting Saturday evening’s event.”



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Loo sameeyay in lagu guulaysto cimriga oo dhan, xiriirka labada dhinacba faa'iido u leh ee ka dhexeeya USA Boxing iyo ardaydii ka qalinjabisay, –diinta, saraakiisha, tababarayaasha iyo taageerayaasha feerka — Ururka Qalinjabiyeyaasha ayaa isku xira jiilalka horyaalnimada, dhiirigelinta iyo dib u siinta horyaalada feerka mustaqbalka ee USA Boxing, gudaha iyo dibedda ee giraanta.

Ururka ardayda feerka ee USA waxay u furan tahay qof kasta oo jecel feerka oo jeclaan lahaa inuu ku xidhmo feerka hiwaayadda ah. Members are granted access to a wide variety of special events hosted by the Alumni Association, oo ay ku jirto soo dhawaynteeda sanadlaha ah ee Ururka Feeryahanka Alumni Association Hall of Fame.

Si aad ugu biirto Ururka Alumni, si fudud iska diiwaan geli alumni@usaboxing.org a $40.00 kharashka xubinnimada sannadkii. Xubnaha cusub waxay heli doonaan funaanad, keychain iyo e-wallet.


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CLARESSA SHIELDS INDUCTED INTO USA BOXING ALUMNI ASSOCIATION HALL OF FAME

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Paving the way for female boxers…..
Claressa Shields
“USA Boxing is family!”
Ururka Ardayda feerka ee USA, Class of 2018 Ku-xigeenka

Colorado Springs, LAP. (December 3, 2018) – Two-time Olympic gold medalist Claressa Shields not only is spearheading a new wave in women’s boxing, she has developed into a true role model for countless youths.

 

 

 

Shields will be inducted into the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame this Friday night in Salt Lake City, along with Class of 2018 Xubnaha Roy Jones Jr. iyo, Andre Ward, as well as the late Emanuel Stewartiyo Tom Cleary.

 

 

 

Xafladii labaad ee sanadlaha ahayd ee USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame soo dhawaynta, lagu qabtay iyadoo lala kaashanayo 2018 USA Boxing Elite iyo Horyaalada Qaranka Dhallinyarada iyo Furitaanka Furan, December 2-8, la qaban doono December 7, Hotelka Radisson (215 S. Temple St.) Magaalada Salt Lake, Utah.

 

 

 

“I feel honored,” Shields spoke about being inducted into the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame,” I am only 23 years old and to be inducted into the USA Boxing Hall of Fame is a great honor, but also a shock to me. I believe I am worthy of any honor, but I know things take time, and I always thought I would put in the Hall of Fame at the age 40 ama 50. This is a big deal to me and I feel so honored. Just to have my name mentioned alongside names of greats like Andre Ward and Roy Jones just really motivates me. I feel privileged!”

 

 

 

The pride of Flint, Michigan, Shields has already successfully parlayed her amateur success to the professional ranks, in which she is 7-0 (2), and the reigning unified (IBF, WBA & WBC) Kooxda heysata horyaalka dhexe aduunka.

 

 

 

Shields finished her amateur career with an incredible 77-1 (18 KOs) record, highlighted by her Olympic gold-medal-performances in 2012 iyo 2016. She hasn’t lost in the ring since 2012, markii Savannah Marshall (England) won on points, 14-8, at the World Championships in China.

 

 

 

“USA Boxing came into my life as a two-time Junior Olympic champion,” Claressa explained her USA Boxing relationship. “The help from USA Boxing was so important: just noticing me as a young athlete and knowing I would be a strong young woman to represent the USA in the future; kulan Julie Goldsticker, who was a blessing for me as she helped me with a lot as a teenager, and just having Coach Abdullah, Tababaraha Al Mitchell, and coach Gloria Peek teach me different styles and how to use all my attributes. USA Boxing blessed me with a lot of knowledge and life-long friendships with all my Olympic teammates and Olympic coaches. My favorite coach, Koroma, literally was with me the whole way through 2015-2016, helping me outside the ring with advice and inside the ring.”

 

 

 

Shields is one of the driving forces in women’s boxing today, carrying the torch handed off by American female boxing pioneers such as Christy Martin, Laila Ali and a few others.

 

 

 

“There is great change going on right now — i, Mikaela Mayer, Franchon Crews, Katie Taylor, Amanda Serrano and a few other women are carrying the torch for women’s boxing right now,” Shields explained. “Progress has been fast, every network has had a women’s fight on television this year, especially Showtime, on which I have boxed the main event four times. Women’s boxing can go far. I believe the day will come when we can be paid millions just like men.”

 

 

 

By opening doors and breaking down obstacles, Claressa has become a true role model for youngsters all over, in and out of boxing.

 

 

 

“It feels good to be a role model for them (females), and also for so many male boxers,” Shields noted. “Boxing is in a different era and I just want to make it easier for girls coming up, so when they turn pro, boxing will be closer to equality.”

 

 

 

“Claressa has one of the greatest stories in the history of amateur boxing,” sheegay Chris Cugliari, Madaxa Sare ee Ururka Alumni Association ee feerka. “Her drive, commitment, talent, and character made her a USA Boxing and Olympic champion, leaving a legacy that will last for a very long time. She is a trailblazer for women’s boxing and has established her place as one of the most influential USA Boxing Alumni members of all time. The USA Boxing Alumni Association wants to thank her for inspiring the amateur boxing community and serving as a great role model for the next generation of champions.”

 

Ururka Ardayda feerka ee USA

 

 

 

Loo sameeyay in lagu guulaysto cimriga oo dhan, xiriirka labada dhinacba faa'iido u leh ee ka dhexeeya USA Boxing iyo ardaydii ka qalinjabisay, –diinta, saraakiisha, tababarayaasha iyo taageerayaasha feerka — Ururka Qalinjabiyeyaasha ayaa isku xira jiilalka horyaalnimada, dhiirigelinta iyo dib u siinta horyaalada feerka mustaqbalka ee USA Boxing, gudaha iyo dibedda ee giraanta.

 

 

 

Ururka ardayda feerka ee USA waxay u furan tahay qof kasta oo jecel feerka oo jeclaan lahaa inuu ku xidhmo feerka hiwaayadda ah. Xubnaha waxaa loo oggolaaday inay galaan dhacdooyin badan oo kala duwan oo gaar ah oo ay martigeliyaan Ururka Qalinjabiyeyaasha, oo ay ku jiraan Soo dhawaynta Hoolka Fame Association ee Ardayda feerka ka qalin jabisay.

 

 

 

Si aad ugu biirto Ururka Alumni, si fudud iska diiwaan geli alumni@usaboxing.org a $40.00 kharashka xubinnimada sannadkii. Xubnaha cusub waxay heli doonaan funaanad, keychain iyo e-wallet.

 

 

 

 

Despite all the honors and accolades, she has so richly received, Shields hasn’t forgotten where it all started, and she’s still actively involved in USA Boxing.

 

 

 

“I keep in contact with a lot of the female athletes and give them advice if they ask me,” Claressa added. “I also went to Colorado for five days to be a motivator and keynote speaker for the Next Olympic Hopeful. After my career is over in about 15 sano, I want to be a boxing trainer and lead the women’s team to more Olympic gold medals, if given the opportunity. I also want to be a school teacher and a counselor for youth.”

 

 

 

Shields, nasiib daro, is unable to attend this Friday night’s Hall of Fame reception because she’s in deep training for her titles defense this Saturday evening on HBO, live from the StubHub Center in Carson, California, ka dhanka ah Fenmke Hermans (9-1).

 

 

 

“Waxaa wax laga xumaado,” Shields concluded, “I can’t be there but, if I was there, I would say: Thank you to USA Boxing for believing in me at the age of 16. It was an honor to represent America, not only once but two times in the Olympics! I thank Coach Billy (Walsh) for making me dig deep, by having to deal with his Irish ways and jokes, also for changing the culture of USA Boxing. A special thank you to coach Kay, also, I can’t count on my hands how many days we trained at 1 a.m., how many times I knocked on his room door and ran, how many times he has had to take my phone from me because I was crying or having a family problem. He is the coach I could tell everything to, and he also blessed me with his boxing knowledge and made me always feel secure in myself when he was in the corner. USA Boxing isn’t just staff – USA Boxing is family! Even though I’ve had a few words with Matthew Johnson and other staff, I thank them for being hard on me and making sure I handled my responsibilities. Love to all USA Boxing staff, I’m truly thankful.”

 

 

 

Claressa Shields is much more than world and Olympian champion, she’s a class act as well, exactly what’s so desperately needed today.

 

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Tababaraha feerka GOAT….. Emanuel Steward

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(L-R) – Tommy Hearns ee weyn & Marxuum Manny Steward

Colorado Springs, LAP. (November 19, 2018) – Marxuumka Emanuel Steward, waxaana lagu doodi karaa inuu ahaa tababarihii feerka ugu weynaa ee abid soo mara, waa xubin ka mid ah Fasalka 2018 In la galo USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame.

 

 

 

Xafladii labaad ee sanadlaha ahayd ee USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame soo dhawaynta, lagu qabtay iyadoo lala kaashanayo 2018 USA Boxing Elite iyo Horyaalada Qaranka Dhallinyarada iyo Furitaanka Furan, December 2-8, la qaban doono December 7, Hotelka Radisson (215 S. Temple St.) Magaalada Salt Lake, Utah.

 

 

 

 

Steward wuxuu ahaa feeryahan, tababare aan caadi ahayn, iyo falanqeeye HBO ilaa dhimashadiisa lama filaanka ah 2012 da'doodu ay ku 68. Xirfadiisa feerka waxay ku dhammaatay ka soo geliddiisii ​​hoolka feerka ee caalamiga ah ee caanka ah 1996.

 

 

 

Ugu da'da ah 12, Manny wuxuu hooyadiis kala soo guuray West Virginia una guuray Detroit, halkaas oo noloshiisii ​​ay mar dhow u badashay feerka. Sida feeryahanka ah hiwaayadda, wuxuu soo ururiyay a 94-3 record, muujiyeen qaab ay billada dahabka ee 1963 Tartanka Gloves-ka Dahabka ah ee Qaranka sida miisaanka bantam, laakiin waxa uu go'aansaday in aanu isku dayin in uu u tartamo Kooxda feerka Olombikada ee Maraykanka.

 

 

 

In 1971, Steward waxa uu noqday tababare wakhti-dhiman ah Kronk Gym, halkaas oo uu ugu dambayntii ku hoggaamiyey qaar badan oo ka mid ah feedhyahannada hiwaayadda u ah ee dalka. Kronk Gym ka dib wuxuu noqday hanti Steward's wuxuuna u horumariyay mid ka mid ah jimicsiga feerka ugu caansan uguna caansan adduunka..

 

 

 

 

 

Steward waxa kale oo uu u shaqeeyay sidii Agaasimaha Qaranka ee Tababarka feerka ee USA horraantii 2000-meeyadii.

 

 

 

Intii uu ku jiray xirfadiisa cajiibka ah, Steward ayaa la sheegay inuu tababaray 41 Kooxda heysata horyaalka adduunka, laga yaabee, waxaa ugu xusid mudan Thomas Hearns, Lennox Lewis iyo Wladimir Klitschko. Isaguna wuu tababaray Julio Cesar Chavez, Miguel Cotto, Oscar de la Hoya, Naseem Hamed, Evander Holyfield, iyo Mike McCallum. Manny waxa kale oo uu tababaray raabka da'da yar ee Detroit, Eminem, sida sanduuqa Kronk Gym.

 

 

 

Horyaalka adduunka ugu dambeeyay ee Manny uu tababaray waxa uu ahaa Adonis “Superman” Stevenson, Kaas oo weli ah Golaha feerka Adduunka ee xukuma (WBC) Horyaalka adduunka ee miisaanka fudud tan iyo 2013.

 

 

 

“Emanuel had iyo jeer wuxuu odhan lahaa, group iibiso!” Stevenson si kalgacal leh ayuu u xasuustay. “Isaguna waa kii ugu horreeyay ee ii sheega, ‘Waxaad noqon doontaa xiddig weyn iyo horyaal adduunka. Kaliya iska hubi inaadan dhageysan dadka leh ujeedo xun sababtoo ah waxaad leedahay karti dabiici ah.’ Wuu i rumaysnaa xataa haddii dadka qaarkii aanay u malayn in aan weligay noqon doono horyaalka adduunka.”

 

 

 

“Emanuel Steward wuxuu saameeyay nolosha dad badan oo soo maray albaabbada Kronk Gym,” sheegay Chris Cugliari, Madaxa Sare ee Ururka Alumni Association ee feerka. “Halka uu aad ugu aqoonsaday guulihiisa heer xirfadeed, Saameyntiisu waxay ahayd mid muhiim ah hiwaayadda. Manny wuxuu u shaqeeyaa sidii tababare moodel ah oo loogu talagalay Boxing USA maanta, saameyntiisana la dareemi doono muddo dheer. Ururka Qalinjabiyeyaasha feerka ee Mareykanka ayaa si weyn u taageeraya soo saaristiisa waxayna rajeynayaan inay ku sharfaan isaga oo qayb ka ah fasalka Hall of Fame ee sanadkan.”

 

Ururka Ardayda feerka ee USA

 

 

 

Loo sameeyay in lagu guulaysto cimriga oo dhan, xiriirka labada dhinacba faa'iido u leh ee ka dhexeeya USA Boxing iyo ardaydii ka qalinjabisay, –diinta, saraakiisha, tababarayaasha iyo taageerayaasha feerka — Ururka Qalinjabiyeyaasha ayaa isku xira jiilalka horyaalnimada, dhiirigelinta iyo dib u siinta horyaalada feerka mustaqbalka ee USA Boxing, gudaha iyo dibedda ee giraanta.

 

 

 

Ururka ardayda feerka ee USA waxay u furan tahay qof kasta oo jecel feerka oo jeclaan lahaa inuu ku xidhmo feerka hiwaayadda ah. Xubnaha waxaa loo oggolaaday inay galaan dhacdooyin badan oo kala duwan oo gaar ah oo ay martigeliyaan Ururka Qalinjabiyeyaasha, oo ay ku jiraan Soo dhawaynta Hoolka Fame Association ee Ardayda feerka ka qalin jabisay.

 

 

 

Si aad ugu biirto Ururka Alumni, si fudud iska diiwaan geli alumni@usaboxing.org a $40.00 kharashka xubinnimada sannadkii. Xubnaha cusub waxay heli doonaan funaanad, keychain iyo e-wallet.

 

 

 

 

“Muddo sanado ah waxa uu iman jiray tartanka Gloves Silver ee Qaranka oo aan maalgaliyay oo aan dhigay Magaalada Kansas si aan u muujiyo taageeradiisa barnaamijka dhalinyarada,” ayuu hadalkiisa ku daray madaxweynaha feerka ee USA John Brown hadalkiisa raaciyay. “Sannad kasta waxaan u sheegi jiray inuu ii sheego inuu imanayo, si aan u VIP-ga dhigo isaga, sannad walbana wuu i indha tiray oo si aamusnaan ah ayuu ii soo bixi jiray. Waxaan ka dareemi lahaa isaga oo ku jira dadka. Waan kubad ka bixi jiray ka dibna waxaan sameynay wax la mid ah sanadka soo socda.

 

 

 

“Waxaan sidoo kale arki jiray isaga oo dagaalo waaweyn ku jira, had iyo jeer wuxuu i dareensiin jiray gaar ahaan isagoo leh shirkaddaydu waxay badbaadisay feerka todobaatanaadkii iyo siddeetameeyadii iyagoo siinaya ammaan, si fiican loo sameeyay, Qalabka feerka ee qiimaha saxda ah ee isboortiga. Cid kale weligeed ima siin aqoonsigaas. Isagu wuu is-hoosaysiiyey oo ma ahayn af-gaab, ninkayga noocaan ah.”

 

 

 

Emanuel Steward waxa uu ka tagay calaamada dhulka, ma aha oo kaliya sida shakhsiyad dhinacyo badan leh ee feerka, laakiin sidoo kale waxaa lagu xusuustaa shaqadiisa samafalka ee weyn ee Detroit, kaas oo uu dhalinyarada ka caawin jiray sidii ay wax u baran lahaayeen.

 

 

 

Marka la soo koobo, inkasta oo, feerka ayuu baray, qofna weligii ma samayn wax ka wanaagsan.

 

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World Class referee….. Tom Cleary USA Boxing Alumni Association, Class of 2018 Ku-xigeenka

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Colorado Springs, LAP. (November 12, 2018) – Marxuumka Tom Cleary was one of the most respected referees in the world during his illustrious career. He joins a select group in the Class of 2018 In la galo USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame.

 

 

 

Xafladii labaad ee sanadlaha ahayd ee USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame soo dhawaynta, lagu qabtay iyadoo lala kaashanayo 2018 USA Boxing Elite iyo Horyaalada Qaranka Dhallinyarada iyo Furitaanka Furan, December 2-8, la qaban doono December 7, Hotelka Radisson (215 S. Temple St.) in Salk Lake City, Utah.

 

 

 

In addition to Cleary, Fasalka 2018 also includes U.S. Olympic Team medalists and world (professional) champions Roy Jones, Jr., Andre Ward iyo Claressa Shields, as well as a past USA Boxing National Director of Coaching, dabayaaqadii ah Emanuel Steward.

 

 

 

The charter class inducted last year included Muhammad Ali iyo Evander Holyfield, as well as veteran coaches Roosevelt Sanders iyo Tom Coulter.

 

 

 

A longtime resident of Westchester, Ohio, Cleary was a USA Boxing member since 1982, and he served as Chief of Officials for the National Collegiate Boxing Association from 2002 until his passing May 21, 2017.

 

 

 

He refereed in 12 different countries, on four continents, as an International Official assigned by AIBA. Tom earned a three-star rating and he was selected to work the World Series of Boxing.

 

 

 

“Tom’s dedication to amateur boxing and respect he garnered from boxers, coaches and fellow officials are second to none,” sheegay Chris Cugliari, Madaxa Sare ee Ururka Alumni Association ee feerka. “The Alumni Association emphatically endorsed his case for the Hall of Fame, and his induction was received both by those close to him, as well as the entire amateur boxing community. Tom’s commitment to serving USA Boxing provides a great example for all of us and we couldn’t be prouder to call him a member of this year’s Hall of Fame class.”

 

 

 

Tom never forgot where he came from, dedicating countless hours to the youth of Cincinnati, in addition to helping boxing clubs run efficiently throughout his community for more than a quarter-century.

 

 

 

The 2017 NCBA Official of the Year, Tom worked local, regional, national, International, world and Olympic levels of boxing. Highlights included working numerous U.S. National Championships, four U.S. Trials Olympic (2000, 2004, 2008 & 2012) iyo 2007 World Championships in Chicago.

 

 

 

“When I was a young coach at the Air Force Academy,” USA Boxing coach Ed Weichers commented, “we needed to replace an AIBA top notch referee who was retiring. We were looking for a highly qualified person and Tom Cleary was recommended. He came out the next 25 years straight. Tom was one of the best referees. He cared so much about the safety of the boxers and Tom was also a valuable mentor.

 

 

 

“Tom was a wonderful man who everybody loved. He administered referee clinics in the United States and always helped those in need, youngsters and adults. Tom’s work in the Cincinnati area influenced so many boxers and coaches for more than 25 sano. We dearly miss him.”

 

 

 

Ururka Ardayda feerka ee USA

 

Loo sameeyay in lagu guulaysto cimriga oo dhan, xiriirka labada dhinacba faa'iido u leh ee ka dhexeeya USA Boxing iyo ardaydii ka qalinjabisay, –diinta, saraakiisha, tababarayaasha iyo taageerayaasha feerka — Ururka Qalinjabiyeyaasha ayaa isku xira jiilalka horyaalnimada, dhiirigelinta iyo dib u siinta horyaalada feerka mustaqbalka ee USA Boxing, gudaha iyo dibedda ee giraanta.

 

 

 

Ururka ardayda feerka ee USA waxay u furan tahay qof kasta oo jecel feerka oo jeclaan lahaa inuu ku xidhmo feerka hiwaayadda ah. Xubnaha waxaa loo oggolaaday inay galaan dhacdooyin badan oo kala duwan oo gaar ah oo ay martigeliyaan Ururka Qalinjabiyeyaasha, oo ay ku jiraan Soo dhawaynta Hoolka Fame Association ee Ardayda feerka ka qalin jabisay.

 

 

 

Si aad ugu biirto Ururka Alumni, si fudud iska diiwaan geli alumni@usaboxing.org a $40.00 kharashka xubinnimada sannadkii. Xubnaha cusub waxay heli doonaan funaanad, keychain iyo e-wallet.

 

 

 

 

Tom is survived by his wife, Diane, their two children and eight grandchildren.

 

 

 

Tom Cleary’s leadership and mentor-ship inspired all those who were fortunate enough to meet him. He cared passionately about the boxers he shared the ring with, offering words of advice before, during and after bouts.

 

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Large turnout for recent 1st USA Boxing Alumni Association gathering on West Coast

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WAR SAXAAFADEED
For Immediate Release

A good time was had by all who attended the inaugural USA Boxing Alumni Association on the West Coast

 

 

Colorado Springs, LAP. (October 9, 2018) – A large group of past and present amateur boxers, as well as others involved in the sport, recently turned out in force for the first USA Boxing Alumni Association gathering on the West Coast.

 

The inaugural West Coast gathering of the USA Boxing Alumni Association, held at Fortune Gym in Hollywood (Los Angeles), resulted in memorable storytelling, welcome reunions, even between past foes, in addition to a substantial increase in membership ranks.

 

In addition to longtime amateur boxing supporter, actor/singer Frank Stallone, along with the Godmother of amateur boxing, Melanie Ley, attending past and present boxers and trainers included Mickey Bey, Alex Ramos, Maureen Shea, Ronnie Essett, Paul Banke, Jorge Hawley, Les Fabri, Frank Vassar, Don Deverges, Michael and Anna Keopuhiwa, Zachary Padilla, Lenny Gargaliano, Tony Lesbeur, Felix Nance, Derrickiyo Vince Hudson, Rudy Garza, Justine Fortune, Alan Santana, Willie Tubbs, Randy Crippen, Alan Santana, Jacquie Richardson, Steven Stokes, Manny Salcido, Jason and Jeremy Williams, Mike Simms, Jeff Bumpus, current Team USA heavyweight Richard Torres (Tulare, SIDA), iyo 2018 Youth World Champion and Los Angeles local Iyana Verduzco. 1984 Olympic Gold biladda Henry Tilman was also in attendance and registered as a new Alumni Association member.

 

 

 

USA Boxing board advisor and fighter liaison, “Iceman” John Scully, was responsible for recruiting most of the attendees.

 

 

 

“The USA Boxing Alumni Association gathering in Hollywood fully demonstrated our mission: Connecting Generations of Champions,” said attendee Chris Cugliari, Madaxa Sare ee Ururka Alumni Association ee feerka. “While former opponents reunited after exiting the ring decades ago, two of today’s champions and Team USA members, Richard Torres and Roxy Verduzco, were proudly recognized for their recent success. The Alumni Association wants to thank Fortune Gym for hosting this gathering, and we look forward to connecting with our West Coast members at future events.”

 

 

 

Loo sameeyay in lagu guulaysto cimriga oo dhan, xiriirka labada dhinacba faa'iido u leh ee ka dhexeeya USA Boxing iyo ardaydii ka qalinjabisay, –diinta, saraakiisha, tababarayaasha iyo taageerayaasha feerka — the Alumni Association connects generations of champions, dhiirigelinta iyo dib u siinta horyaalada feerka mustaqbalka ee USA Boxing, gudaha iyo dibedda ee giraanta.

 

 

 

Ururka ardayda feerka ee USA waxay u furan tahay qof kasta oo jecel feerka oo jeclaan lahaa inuu ku xidhmo feerka hiwaayadda ah. Xubnaha waxaa loo oggolaaday inay galaan dhacdooyin badan oo kala duwan oo gaar ah oo ay martigeliyaan Ururka Qalinjabiyeyaasha, oo ay ku jirto fiidnimada Jimcaha ee USA Feeryahanka Ururka Qalinjabiyayaasha Hall of Fame soo dhawaynta.

 

 

 

To join the USA Boxing Alumni Association, si fudud iska diiwaan geli alumni@usaboxing.org a $40.00 kharashka xubinnimada sannadkii. Xubnaha cusub waxay heli doonaan funaanad, keychain iyo e-wallet.

 

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Simply the best….. Roy Jones, Jr.

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Colorado Springs, LAP. (September 6, 2018) – Living legend Roy Jones, Jr., universally recognized as one of the greatest pound-for-pound boxers of all-time, leads a celebrated quintet of Class of 2018 inductees into the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame.

 

 

 

Xafladii labaad ee sanadlaha ahayd ee USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame soo dhawaynta, lagu qabtay iyadoo lala kaashanayo 2018 USA Boxing Elite iyo Horyaalada Qaranka Dhallinyarada iyo Furitaanka Furan, December 2-8, will be held Dec. 7, Hotelka Radisson (215 S. Temple St.) in Salk Lake City, Utah.

 

 

 

 

Intaa waxaa dheer in Jones, Fasalka 2018 also includes two U.S. Olympic gold medalists and world (professional) champions, Andre Ward iyo 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.

 

 

 

The charter class inducted last year included Muhammad Ali iyo Evander Holyfield, as well as veteran coaches Roosevelt Sanders iyo Tom Coulter.

 

 

 

“I am honored to be selected for induction into the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame,” Jones commented, “especially as a member of this great class with my fellow inductees.

 

 

 

“Amateur boxing gave me the chance to learn life skills as well as face every other possible scenario inside of the ring.”

 

 

 

Jones, Waxaase xusid mudan, got into boxing at the age of 11 because of Ali. “I saw Ali vs. (Joe) Frazierand just felt as though Ali and I had the same mental concept on life,” Jones explained.

 

 

 

Jones went on to become one of the best amateur boxers in the world, compiling a reported 121-13 record, including gold medal performances at the 1984 National Junior Olympics and 1986 & 1987 National Golden Gloves Tournaments.

 

 

 

Marka 1988 Ciyaaraha Olombikada ee Seoul, South Korea, Jones reached the championship final of the light middleweight division against Park Si-Hun, of South Korea. Jones suffered arguably the worst decision in boxing history, losing 3-2, despite outpunching his opponent, 86 si ay u 32 landed punches, and he was forced to settle for a silver medal. Even his opponent admitted that Jones won their fight, leading the AIBA to later suspend the three judges who selected the hometown fighter as the winner.

 

 

 

How disgraceful was this decision? Jones was selected as the Val Barker Trophy winner as the best boxer of the 1988 Olympics and, due to controversy, the scoring system for Olympic boxing was changed, replacing the 20-point must system with electronic scoring.

 

 

 

“I was angered,” Jones admitted, “yet promoted to prove that I was the best fighter there, and in the world, at that time.”

 

 

 

Jones made his professional debut May 6, 1989, at home in Pensacola, Florida, in a scheduled eight-round bout, in which RJJ stopped Ricky Randall wareegii labaad. His long, glorious journey has produced a remarkable 66-9 (47 KOs) pro record, highlighted by nine major world titles in four different weight classes.

 

 

 

In 2003, Jones defeated John Ruiz by way of a 12-round unanimous decision to become the first former world middleweight champion to become world heavyweight title holder in more than a century.

 

 

 

The possessor of exceptional hand and foot speed, athleticism, movement and reflexes, Jones went undefeated through his first 34 dagaal pro, 22-3 (14) in dagaal horyaalka adduunka. Against former, present or future world champions, Jones was 19-9 (8 KOs) and included among his victims were greats such as Bernard Hopkins, James Toney, Mike McCallum,Vinnie Pazienza, Virgil Hill, Antonio Tarver iyo Felix Trinidad.

 

 

 

Maanta, the 49-year-old Jones, technically speaking, is still an active fighter. He also has two promotional companies and gyms, located in Pensacola and Las Vegas, trains several pro boxers and serves as a color commentator for HBO Boxing. He recently opened gyms in South Africa.

 

 

 

For the past two years, Jones has hosted the “Future Stars of Boxing Tournament” Las Vegas, showcasing some of the best amateur boxers in the world.

 

 

 

“Hosting the tournament in Las Vegas gives me the opportunity to give back to amateur boxing,” Jones explained. “It’s a great experience for the boxers and it reminds them that who they may have or still look up to, are watching them as well.”

 

 

 

Roy Jones, Jr. with one of the many amateur boxers who participated in this year’s “Future Stars of Boxing” tournament in Las Vegas (photo courtesy of RJJ Boxing Promotions)

 

 

 

“When USA Boxing alumni discuss their favorite fighters,” sheegay Chris Cugliari, Madaxa Sare ee Ururka Alumni Association ee feerka, “Roy Jones is near the top of everyone’s list. His spectacular talent, dedication to his craft, and infectious personality make him a no-brainer to headline this year’s Hall of Fame class. He continues to give back to amateur boxing and support the next generation. Roy deserves to be celebrated for all he has accomplished, and we look forward to honoring him in December.”

 

 

 

Loo sameeyay in lagu guulaysto cimriga oo dhan, xiriirka labada dhinacba faa'iido u leh ee ka dhexeeya USA Boxing iyo ardaydii ka qalinjabisay, –diinta, saraakiisha, tababarayaasha iyo taageerayaasha feerka — the Alumni Association connects generations of champions, dhiirigelinta iyo dib u siinta horyaalada feerka mustaqbalka ee USA Boxing, gudaha iyo dibedda ee giraanta.

 

 

 

Ururka ardayda feerka ee USA waxay u furan tahay qof kasta oo jecel feerka oo jeclaan lahaa inuu ku xidhmo feerka hiwaayadda ah. Xubnaha waxaa loo oggolaaday inay galaan dhacdooyin badan oo kala duwan oo gaar ah oo ay martigeliyaan Ururka Qalinjabiyeyaasha, oo ay ku jiraan Soo dhawaynta Hoolka Fame Association ee Ardayda feerka ka qalin jabisay.

 

 

 

Si aad ugu biirto Ururka Alumni, si fudud iska diiwaan geli alumni@usaboxing.org a $40.00 kharashka xubinnimada sannadkii. Xubnaha cusub waxay heli doonaan funaanad, keychain iyo e-wallet.

 

 

Quotes of Note from other World Champions

 

George Foreman: “(Jones) hits like a heavyweight and moved like a lightweight.”

 

Montell Griffin: “Floyd (Mayweather, Jr.) was no comparison as far as speed. Roy was much faster.”

 

Mike McCallum: “(Jones is) the greatest fighter of all time.”

 

 

 

 

If he ever hangs-up his gloves for good, Roy Jones, Jr. will be a first ballot inductee into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. There may never be another boxer quite like RJJ.

 

MACLUUMAADKA:

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USA Boxing Alumni Association Profile: Dr. Wilbert “Skeeter” McClure

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1960 OLYMPIC GOLD: (L-R) Wilbert McClure, Cassius Clay and Eddie Crook, Jr.

 

Colorado Springs, LAP. (August 20, 2018) – One of the classiest boxers to ever lace-up a pair of gloves is Dr. Wilbert “Skeeter” McClure, who is the only American boxer to capture an Olympic gold-medal and also earn a Doctor of Philosophy degree (Ph.D).

 

 

 

“When I think of ‘Skeeter’ McClure,” USA Boxing president John Brown sheegay, “I think of the grassroots of our sport. When ‘Skeeter’ was a young boy growing up in Toledo, Ohio, he had a twinkle in his eye and a desire to box. We would learn later in life how talented, gifted and passionate ‘Skeeter’ McClure was about the sport of boxing.

 

 

 

“It would be impossible for me, somebody who has spent his entire life in boxing, to find a better representative of our sport than ‘Skeeter’ McClure.”

 

 

 

Naaneysaa “Skeeter” because his father thought he looked no bigger than a mosquito at birth, McClure was born October 29, 1938 in Toledo, Ohio, and he developed into the perfect example of brains and brawn.

 

 

 

The now 79-year-old McClure earned degrees in literature and philosophy in 1961 from the University of Toledo and a doctorate in psychology from Wayne State University in Detroit. He was a professor at Northeastern University and late became a Massachusetts state boxing commissioner. In 2012, he was honored for his life’s work by the Charles Hamilton Houston Institute for Race and Justice at Harvard Law School.

 

 

 

McClure had an incredible boxing career, highlighted by his gold-medal performance at the 1960 Olympic Games, defeating his Italian opponent in Rome, Carmelo Bossi, to capture the light middleweight gold medal, despite fighting with a severely damaged hand suffered in the semifinals. The two other American gold medalists that year was his roommate and team co-captain, Cassius Clay (aka Muhammad Ali) and Eddie Crook, Jr.

 

 

 

During his illustrious amateur career, McClure was dominant in 1959-1960, winning gold medals at the 1959 Pan-American Games, two-time National AAU tournaments, 1958 International Diamond Belt. He was also named Outstanding U.S. Amateur Boxer in 1959.

 

Al Valenti, Special Projects Consultant for USA Boxing, has known McClure as long as anybody alive, “I had the pleasure of meeting ‘Skeeter’ McClure in the late eighties,” Valenti noted, “and since the day I met him I’ve held him in the highest esteem. I cannot find another boxer who has achieved what ‘Skeeter’ has during his life in boxing. He was a talented amateur boxer who won at every level and, beyond that, he served in the U.S. Army, earned a Ph.D in psychology, and he also had a long career as a college professor. One thing that stands out among his accomplishments is that he’s the kindest, most sincere gentlemen I’ve ever met.

 

 

 

“During his tenure on the Massachusetts Boxing Commission, he fully understood the sport and what was needed. Sida dhiirrigeliyaha, I was never busier than when he oversaw boxing in Massachusetts. One of the highlights of my life is when I introduced ‘Skeeter’ to crowds at our events, after listening to his lists of accomplishments, how the crowd always gave him a standing ovation.

 

 

 

“Dr. Wilbert ‘Skeeter” McClure is a true champion and a class act. No American boxer will ever accomplish what he did.”

 

 

 

“I first met Wilbert at the 1964 National AAU Championships,” 1972 Olympic bronze medalist Jesse Valdez commented. “I had just turned 16. I had won the National Golden Gloves for the first time and went to the National AAU and got beaten by Quincy Daniels, who had won a bronze medalist at the 1960 Olympics with Wilbert. I said hello but really didn’t know Wilbert. I was young, shy and kept to myself. I didn’t realize he was an Olympic gold medal winner until later, while taking with the other guys. I was really impressed by his background.

 

 

 

“Wilbert is somebody kids today need to look up to. He’s a great example for kids coming up and dreaming about winning an Olympic gold medal. And Wilbert went on to get an education. He’s a great example for kids today in the program (USA Boxing).”

 

 

 

Legendary amateur boxing coach Roosevelt Sanders, who last year was inducted into the first class of the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame, lost to McClure in the 1960 USA Olympic Trials.

 

 

 

“Wuxuu (McClure) has always been nice to me,” Sanders added. “I didn’t know him, shakhsi ahaan, but met him, fought him, and saw him fight on television. He’s a smart guy, always a gentleman, and being a U.S. Marine, we were taught to absorb that.”

 

 

 

In 1961, McClure turned pro and he was billed as the next Sugar Ray Robinson, largely due their similar boxing style. No endorsements, inkasta oo, and the odds were really stacked against McClure reaching the same heights as a pro that he had attained as an amateur. During the early part of his professional career, McClure served in the U.S. Army, attended college and was married with a baby. After only 14 dagaal pro, the mismanaged McClure was rushed into difficult matches against the likes of future world champions and Hall of Famers Luis Rodriguez (laba jeer) iyo Jose Torres, plus No. 1 tartamaa Ruben “Hurricane” Carter (laba jeer), ka 1963 si ay u 1966. McClure was on the losing end of four of those five fights, all by decisions, but he did fight Carter to a draw.

 

 

 

McClure retired from the ring in 1970 iyadoo a 24-9 (12 KOs) rikoor xirfadeed. He eventually resettled in the Boston suburb of Chestnut Hill, where he taught at Northeastern University and later was a consultant to industry and government, teaching administrators how to deal with people.

 

 

 

1960 USA Olympic Boxing Team – Wilbert McClure is standing, third from the right, in front of Cassius Clay

 

Ururka Ardayda feerka ee USA

 

Loo sameeyay in lagu guulaysto cimriga oo dhan, xiriirka labada dhinacba faa'iido u leh ee ka dhexeeya USA Boxing iyo ardaydii ka qalinjabisay, –diinta, saraakiisha, tababarayaasha iyo taageerayaasha feerka — Ururka Qalinjabiyeyaasha ayaa isku xira jiilalka horyaalnimada, dhiirigelinta iyo dib u siinta horyaalada feerka mustaqbalka ee USA Boxing, gudaha iyo dibedda ee giraanta.

 

 

 

Ururka ardayda feerka ee USA waxay u furan tahay qof kasta oo jecel feerka oo jeclaan lahaa inuu ku xidhmo feerka hiwaayadda ah. Members are granted access to a wide variety of special events hosted by the Alumni Association, oo ay ku jirto soo dhawaynteeda sanadlaha ah ee Ururka Feeryahanka Alumni Association Hall of Fame.

 

 

 

Si aad ugu biirto Ururka Alumni, si fudud iska diiwaan geli alumni@usaboxing.org a $40.00 kharashka xubinnimada sannadkii. Xubnaha cusub waxay heli doonaan funaanad, keychain iyo e-wallet.

 

 

 

 

An eloquent speaker who was equally comfortable with corporate executives and boxing fans alike, McClure remained close friends with Ali, Carter and so many others he befriended in boxing. Maanta, he is in ill health but still receives unparalleled respect from all those he’s touched in and out of the ring and classroom.

 

 

 

Simply said, Dr. Wilbert “Skeeter” McClure is another outstanding USA Boxing product, as well as class personified.

 

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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
Dec. 7 reception in Salt Lake City, Utah

 

Colorado Springs, LAP. (August 6, 2018) – The USA Boxing Alumni Association has announced its second class to be inducted into its Hall of Fame, December 7, Hotelka Radisson (215 S. Temple St.) in Salk Lake City, Utah.

 

 

 

Soo dhaweynta ayaa lala xiriirinayaa 2018 USA Boxing Elite iyo Horyaalada Qaranka Dhallinyarada iyo Furitaanka Furan, Dec. 2-8, sidoo kale waxaa lagu qabtay magaalada Salt Lake.

 

 

 

The Class of 2018 includes U.S. Olympic Team medalists and world (professional) champions Roy Jones, Jr., Andre Ward iyo 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,” sheegay Chris Cugliari, Madaxa Sare ee Ururka Alumni Association ee feerka. “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.”

 

 

 

Loo sameeyay in lagu guulaysto cimriga oo dhan, xiriirka labada dhinacba faa'iido u leh ee ka dhexeeya USA Boxing iyo ardaydii ka qalinjabisay, –diinta, saraakiisha, tababarayaasha iyo taageerayaasha feerka — Ururka Qalinjabiyeyaasha ayaa isku xira jiilalka horyaalnimada, dhiirigelinta iyo dib u siinta horyaalada feerka mustaqbalka ee USA Boxing, gudaha iyo dibedda ee giraanta.

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

Ururka ardayda feerka ee USA waxay u furan tahay qof kasta oo jecel feerka oo jeclaan lahaa inuu ku xidhmo feerka hiwaayadda ah. Xubnaha waxaa loo oggolaaday inay galaan dhacdooyin badan oo kala duwan oo gaar ah oo ay martigeliyaan Ururka Qalinjabiyeyaasha, oo ay ku jiraan Soo dhawaynta Hoolka Fame Association ee Ardayda feerka ka qalin jabisay.

 

 

 

Si aad ugu biirto Ururka Alumni, si fudud iska diiwaan geli alumni@usaboxing.org a $40.00 kharashka xubinnimada sannadkii. Xubnaha cusub waxay heli doonaan funaanad, keychain iyo e-wallet.

 

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USA Boxing Alumni Association Profile: JASON “Big Six” ESTRADA

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Colorado Springs, LAP. (July 30, 2018) – 2004 Laga xoreeyo. Cayaaraha olombikada Jason “Big Six” Road fully believes that boxing saved his life, preventing him from running the streets of Providence, Rhode Island, and molding him into the man he is today.

 

 

 

“I didn’t have any money growing up and could have easily gone the other way in the streets,” Estrada explained. “A lot of my friends from back then were selling drugs are many are either dead or in jail. I knew them all, they knew me. Instead of becoming a drug dealer, I beat them up and took their money. I could have easily ended up seller drugs on a bigger scale, shot them, or gotten shot by them. I was broke, but boxing saved me!”

 

 

 

Estrada’s first amateur match was in 1987, when he was only seven years old, and he developed into one of the most dominant amateur boxers in the world between 2001-2003, in which he was a “three-peat” champion at the USA National Championships, PAL National Championships and U.S. Challenge. “Big Six” also remains the only American boxer to capture a gold medal in the super heavyweight division of the Pan-American Games (2003), in addition to representing the U.S. ee 2004 Olympics ee Athens, Greece.

 

 

 

After qualifying for the 2004 Laga xoreeyo. Olympic Boxing Team, much of the pre-Olympic Games boxing interest surrounded an expected showdown between the top two super heavyweights in the world, Estrada and Russia’s Alexander Povetin. Nasiib darro, Estrada was hampered by a severe case of planta faucitis, which left Jason in an air cast and unable to train other than swimming throughout the entire pre-Olympics camp. Estrada won in the opening round, but he was eliminated in the second by Cuban Michel Lopes, who Estrada had fairly easily defeated in the championship final of the 2003 Pan-American Games. Povetkin went on to capture the gold medal.

 

 

 

“I would have loved to fight him” Estrada said. “I was super sharp, maskax ahaan, but physically I couldn’t bounce and move. I just had to deal with it. I found out that it was amazing how quickly people forget in boxing.”

 

 

 

Not only does Estrada credit his father, optometrist Dr. Roland Estrada, for helping to keep him on the straight and narrow, he also taught him to box. “My father didn’t have any boxing experience when we started,” Jason noted. “We went from gym to gym, sparring guys, and picking up things from other coaches. I appreciated my father so much because he always knew that his style wasn’t the only style. We experienced different styles and met some great coaches. Two of my favorite coaches are Barry Hunter (Washington D.C.) iyo Mike Stafford (Cincinnati). I’m cool with fighters I met in the amateurs like Andre Dirrell. The guy I’m closest with is George Garcia, who I fought and beat nine times. He’s one of my coolest friends, inkasta oo. His son is a good prospect coming up, but he’s the opposite of his father, who was short and stocky. His son is a tall, lanky boxer.”

 

 

 

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Loo sameeyay in lagu guulaysto cimriga oo dhan, xiriirka labada dhinacba faa'iido u leh ee ka dhexeeya USA Boxing iyo ardaydii ka qalinjabisay, –diinta, saraakiisha, tababarayaasha iyo taageerayaasha feerka — Ururka Qalinjabiyeyaasha ayaa isku xira jiilalka horyaalnimada, dhiirigelinta iyo dib u siinta horyaalada feerka mustaqbalka ee USA Boxing, gudaha iyo dibedda ee giraanta.

 

 

 

Ururka ardayda feerka ee USA waxay u furan tahay qof kasta oo jecel feerka oo jeclaan lahaa inuu ku xidhmo feerka hiwaayadda ah. Members are granted access to a wide variety of special events hosted by the Alumni Association, oo ay ku jirto soo dhawaynteeda sanadlaha ah ee Ururka Feeryahanka Alumni Association Hall of Fame.

 

 

 

Si aad ugu biirto Ururka Alumni, si fudud iska diiwaan geli alumni@usaboxing.org a $40.00 kharashka xubinnimada sannadkii. Xubnaha cusub waxay heli doonaan funaanad, keychain iyo e-wallet.

 

 

 

 

Estrada fought professionally for more than a decade, ururinayaan ah 20-6 (6 KOs) record, as an unusually quick-handed, slick-moving heavyweight. Maanta, Estrada and his father own and operate Big Six Academy in Providence, coaching amateur and pro boxers.

 

 

 

“Boxing is like a marriage,” commented Estrada, who retired from the ring 3 ½ years ago. “Waan jeclahay, but we’re not together anymore. We’re still good friends. I still love boxing as a friend. I get my boxing fix by coaching, it’s still a part of my life. I spar with some of the fighters. I can do what I want for four rounds. There’s no challenge, no pressure. I could still fight, if not for the rigorous training. Physical problems I had when I fought – dib, knee and feet – no longer hurt.

 

 

 

“My dad understands the knowledge I have – he never fought – and a lot of times in the gym we’ll say to each other, ‘I was just thinking that.’ He has no experience (fighting in the ring) iyo hadda, he lets me handle all the pads work. He’s putting more and more on me, work wise, but he closely watches us and takes care of the business end.

 

 

 

“I really enjoy helping our fighters prepare for media interviews. I’m thankful to USA Boxing for that, because we were trained to be in the right state of mind for interviews.”

 

 

 

Estrada had an opportunity to travel the world as a member of USA Boxing’s elite teams, boxing in Cuba, Dominican Republic Kazakhstan, Ireland (3 times), Germany and Brazil.

 

 

 

Now giving back to young boxers what he learned in USA Boxing ranks, the 37-year-old Estrada has one boxing goal left on his wish list.

 

 

 

“I’d love to work with somebody who becomes world champion and makes money to support their family,” Estrada concluded, “but more than anything, I’d love to work with a boxer who becomes a U.S. Olympian because I was a U.S. Olympian.”

 

 

 

And nobody can ever take that away from Jason “Big Six” Road, one of America’s most decorated amateur boxers of all-time, and a proud USA Boxing Alumni Association member.

 

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Mohegan Sun & Star Boxing supporting USA Boxing Alumni Association this Saturday

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Colorado Springs, LAP. (June 25, 2018) – USA Boxing’s “Alumni Association Membership Drive Month” concludes this Saturday with another gathering as Mohegan Sun and Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing support the first-year group’s efforts to connect USA Boxing’s alumni.

 

 

 

Ururka Ardayda feerka ee USA (USABAA) is asking present members from New England and New York to bring a guest to register as new member ($40.00 registration). Both the current and new members will receive complimentary tickets, halka 40 donated tickets last, to that evening’s “Slugfest at The Sun” pro boxing card, presented at Mohegan Sun Arena by Star Boxing.

 

 

 

Headliner Joe “Bahalkii” Smith, Jr. (23-2, 19 KOs) is a former amateur standout from Long Island, NY, who is the No. 3 iyo No. 7-ranked light heavyweight in the world, siday u kala horreeyaan, by the World Boxing Council and World Boxing Association.

 

 

 

All USABAA members are invited to attend a gathering prior to the fights at Bow & Arrow Sports Bar at Mohegan Sun, dhexeeya 5 si ay u 6:30 p.m. IYO, to enjoy food, conversation and reunite to friends in boxing.

 

 

 

“USA Boxing Alumni Association wants to thank Joe DeGuardia, Star Boxing, and Mohegan Sun for supporting our mission,” said Christopher Cugliari, Madaxa Sare ee Ururka Alumni Association ee feerka. “As part of our June membership drive, we look forward to connecting with current and new members of the Alumni Association this Saturday night for a great evening of camaraderie and competition. We also want to thank our members for the support they’ve provided throughout this month-long membership drive and ask for this continued support from our New England and New York members this weekend. You won’t want to miss it!”

 

 

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Loo sameeyay in lagu guulaysto cimriga oo dhan, xiriirka labada dhinacba faa'iido u leh ee ka dhexeeya USA Boxing iyo ardaydii ka qalinjabisay, –diinta, saraakiisha, tababarayaasha iyo taageerayaasha feerka — Ururka Qalinjabiyeyaasha ayaa isku xira jiilalka horyaalnimada, dhiirigelinta iyo dib u siinta horyaalada feerka mustaqbalka ee USA Boxing, gudaha iyo dibedda ee giraanta.

 

 

 

Ururka ardayda feerka ee USA waxay u furan tahay qof kasta oo jecel feerka oo jeclaan lahaa inuu ku xidhmo feerka hiwaayadda ah. Members are granted access to a wide variety of special events hosted by the Alumni Association, oo ay ku jirto soo dhawaynteeda sanadlaha ah ee Ururka Feeryahanka Alumni Association Hall of Fame.

 

 

 

Si aad ugu biirto Ururka Alumni, simply register at alumni@usaboxing,.org for a $40.00 kharashka xubinnimada sannadkii. Xubnaha cusub waxay heli doonaan funaanad, keychain iyo e-wallet.

 

 

MACLUUMAADKA:

www.usaboxing.org

Twitter: @USABoxing, @USABoxing Alumni

Instagram: @USABoxing

Facebook: /USABoxing

 

KU SAABSAN Feerka USA: The mission of USA Boxing shall be to enable United States’ athletes and coaches to achieve sustained competitive excellence, horumarinta dabeecadda, taageer ciyaaraha feerka, 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.