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THE ROAD TO GOLD: FIGHTNIGHT LIVE HEADS TO ROCHESTER, НИ, У СУБОТУ, АПРИЛ 14 TO SHOWCASE OLYMPIC HOPEFULS

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2018 National Silver Gloves 110-lbs. Champion Manny Gonzalez and others look to represent The Flower City as its first USA Boxing Olympic Team members.

 

 

 

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ЊУЈОРК (Април 13, 2018) – Фацебоок ФИГХТНИГХТ Ливе has showcased up-and-coming professional fighters since its inception 11 неколико месеци раније, and next, the fan-friendly combat sports series looks to give fans a true preview of some blockbuster coming attractions. Boxing fans who want a first look at the future of the sport can tune in у суботу у 5:30 п.м. И via any device wherever Facebook is available and catch upstate New York’s Olympic hopefuls live from Rochester on “The Road To Gold In Tokyo.”

 

 

 

“It’s been our mission since Day 1 to provide a platform for those young fighters who can really benefit from exposure to an audience of 100,000 or more on our Facebook channel,” рекао марк Фратто, Директор Линацре медија. “FIGHTNIGHT LIVE now takes this effort one step further by showcasing a young star in National Silver Gloves Champ Manny Gonzalez, and other U.S. National Team/USA Boxing hopefuls, live from the Main Street Armory in Rochester this weekend.”

 

 

 

Now approaching 1.4 million views for the series, Субота је “Road To Gold” continues FIGHTNIGHT LIVE’s meteoric 11-month rise, which has already included six live shows in the first three months of 2018.

 

 

 

“As someone who has managed six world champions and numerous other boxing contenders over a thirty-year span, I am proud and excited to be an adviser to Fight Factory in presenting this unique program in conjunction with Linacre Media. Having managed three former American Olympians – Оскар де ла Хоја, Larry Donald и Lawrence Clay Bey – I know that this series has a true opportunity to discover Olympic talent with the hope of bringing Olympic Gold back to the United States,” said Road To Gold adviser Stephen Nelson.

 

 

This Saturday’s three-plus hour show will feature Angel “Манни” Гонзалез, who captured the 110-lbs. crown at the 2018 National Silver Gloves Tournament, following up on his 2017 Silver Gloves national title. Other promising young amateurs to watch include the No. 1-ranked nine/ten year-old at 70 кг. и 2018 Silver Gloves champion Fynest Cummings, Нема. 2-ranked eight year-old and 2018 Silver Gloves silver medalist Javier Mitchell and four-time National Golden Gloves champion Lawrence “I Have A Dream” Краљ, who works in the Monroe County Sherriff’s Department when not serving as a sparring partner for notable professional boxers.

 

 

 

“The Road to Gold is going to be a top-shelf amateur event that will create a solid platform for many local fighters. As the head trainer of Top 10 ranked professional boxer Виллие Монро Јр., and a positive role model in the community, we are just trying to give back to these kids who work so hard inside and outside of the gym,” рекао Т.Ј. Nolan of Rochester Fight Factory. “These young athletes deserve to showcase their talents to the world and we are providing an opportunity for them to do so through this event. I am excited to see these young athletes get a chance show the world what they are made of.”

 

 

 

Over the first 10-plus months of programming, the numbers on the 16-show FIGHTNIGHT LIVE series have showed promise and potential for the new platform with an average of 86,393 fight fans tuning in per event and almost 1.4 million fans served.

 

 

 

The Седам. 9 “Реал Деал Промоције: Емпире стате” од Ресортс Ворлд Цасино (225,000), у августу ЦЕС- “Супер Субота” од Фоквоодс (203,000), септембра. ЦЕС “Твин Река Твинбилл” од Линцолн, Р.И. (157,000) и марта 17 Мурпхи’с “Ст. Патрицк'с Даи Цласх” (150,001) сви пријављени 150,000 или више приказа, and collectively the 16-show series has seen a total of more than 29,000 total hours of Facebook video consumed by 1,382,290 users across all devices.

 

 

 

n addition to the raw viewership numbers, потпуно-интерактивна, продукције погодне за обожаватеље више од 171,000 колективни ливе пост ангажовања (више од 10,500 по емисији), укључујући и више од 115,000 “свиђа” или “воли,” више од 29,000 коментари и више од 9,000 акције.

 

 

 

FIGHTNIGHT LIVE broadcasts are viewed by 76 посто мушкараца, 24 одсто жена. The top demographic is comprised of males ages 25-34, који обухвата приближно 30.0 посто публике, У просеку.

 

 

 

The Седам. 9 “Реал Деал Промоције: Емпире стате” set a new bar with 224,658 прегледа анд Седам. 15-16 DiBella-CES doubleheader carried the series to three-quarters-of-a-million views in just over four months. The Јан. 10 Hard-Hitting Promotions “Philly Fight Night” шоу истиче индивидуално са 3,421 live hours of content viewed, док Седам. 15 ДиБелла карта тестера више од 40,000 виевер интеракције укључујући готово 39,000 “свиђа” или “воли” и марта 17 Мурпхи’с “Ст. Патрицк'с Даи Цласх” поставили нову ознаку високе воде за дели са 2,182.

 

 

 

Страница ФИГХТНИГХТ ЛИВЕ на Фејсбуку има више од 80,000 фанови и више од 83,000 следбеници. And Facebook itself has taken notice – the world’s No. 1 social network recently profiled FIGHTNIGHT LIVE on its “Success Stories” media blog, noting the series’ use of industry best practices for production and interactivity:

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Facebook FIGHTNIGHT LIVE has been delivered to fans absolutely free since its May 2017 launch courtesy of series corporate partners like Elite Heat Water, Montauk Iced Tea (montaukbev.com), Мр. Custom Made (mrcustommade.com) and BallWash (ballwash.com).

 

 

 

У суботу, Април 14, live from live from the Main Street Armory in Rochester, НИ, фанови могу очекивати високе утицај, више камера стриминг заједно са графиком, анимације, реплаис, interviews and an announce team anchored by blow-by-blow announcer Раи Флорес of Premier Boxing Champions, Сховтиме Бокс, HBO Boxing and CBS Sports Network. Joining Flores is Rochester native and two-time world title challenger and top contender Willie “Mongoose” Monroe, Јр., and area sportscaster John DiTullio from The Brother Wease Show and DiTullio and Moran, both carried via I Heart Media stations. To provide spectators with a fully-interactive ringside experience, коментатори ће тражити и одговорити на питања из публике Фацебоок широм емитовања.

 

 

 

“As someone who is proud to represent the Rochester community, I couldn’t be more proud of our own local boxers who will be participating in this weekend’s Road to Gold in Tokyo amateur boxing event at the Main Street Armory,” said Monroe. “I know the hard work and dedication it takes and I know that they have what it takes to make us all proud. I salute each and every one of them.”

 

 

 

Створио и продуцирао Линацре медија из Њујорка, ФИГХТНИГХТ Ливе серија поседује и професионалне анноунцерс, више углова камере, телевизијске графике, Реплаис и иза-тхе-сцене приступ и интервјуи. У Стримовани емисије су доступни глобално где год Фацебоок је доступан. Иницијатива не само да омогућава навијачима из целог света да подесите, али одустаје-и-долази борце глобалну платформу за представљање своје способности, даје промотери приступачно “емитовање” решење и даје спонзорима могућност да дође до масовног публику преко брендираних садржаја.

 

 

 

More FIGHTNIGHT LIVE Spring and Summer 2018 датуми ће бити званично објављен у наредним недељама.

 

 

 

ФИГХТНИГХТ ЛИВЕ је доступан на адреси: хттпс://ввв.фацебоок.цом/ФацеФИГХТНИГХТЛИВЕ/

 

 

 

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VICTOR CONTE LAUNCHES NEW HIGH-TECH BOXING TRAINING SERIES CONTE UNIVERSITY TV

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SAN CARLOS, КАО ШТО СУ (Април 3, 2018) – Victor Conte has launched a new high-tech boxing training series called, CONTE UNIVERSITY TV. The first episode of this new advanced boxing training and educational series has recently become available.

 

 

 

 

Victor Conte is the widely known BALCO Laboratories Founder and current SNAC System Direktor, with more thirty-five years of experience working with world class athletes. Conte has also been an outspoken anti-doping advocate since 2005.

 

 

 

 

 

Познато као “Sweet Scientist”, Conte has worked with a large stable of elite boxers which includes, Нонито Донаире, Данијел Џејкобс, Шон Портер, Димитрије Андраде, Џулијан Вилијамс, Калеб биља, Виллие Монро Јр. и многи други.

 

 

 

 

Conte owns the cutting edge SNAC System research and training facility in the San Francisco Bay Area. He has developed some extraordinary new strength & conditioning methods that include both hypoxic (low oxygen) and hyperoxic (high oxygen) protocols.

 

 

 

 

Тако, put on your science hats, strap on your seat belts, and check out episode one from Conte University TV, право “History & Evolution of Hypoxic Training“.

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Може ли Сондерс да обезбеди своју најимпресивнију победу до сада над Лемијеом?

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Били Џо Сондерс ће у ринг у децембру 16 у Канади као актуелни и бранилац ВБО шампиона у средњој категорији, као поносни власник појаса који је освојио још у децембру 2015 када је победио сапутника Ендија Лија.

 

Али откако је надиграо Ирца Лија успехом већинске одлуке да постане светски шампион у Манчестер арени, Сондерс је то одбранио само у два наврата, једногласном одлуком тријумфује Артур Акавов и Вили Монро млађи., у новије време.

 

Против утакмице Руса Акавова, непоражени носилац светске титуле био је далеко од импресивног и можда чак и срећан што је на крају добио тако удобну одлуку у Лагоон Леисуре Центру на тлу Шкотске. Победа над америчким изазивачем Монроом млађим је била много боља, пошто је тада преузео Доминика Ингла као свог најновијег тренера.

 

Али последња борба је и даље била суморна афера и није учинила ништа да даље или појача Саундерса’ апеловати на ширу публику, пошто је прилично удобно надмудрио љупку рођену у Њујорку. Већи део одбране титуле, једва да је уопште био натеран да ради, са Монроом који је ушао са бизарно неефикасним планом игре.

 

Међутим, 28-годишњак следећи ће се несумњиво суочити са најтежим тестом у каријери до сада против бившег шампиона од 160 фунти Давида Лемиеука, далеко озбиљнији изазов од неискусног и младалачког Криса Јубанка Јр, равнодушни Енди Ли и далеко од претње Вили Монро Јуниор.

 

Тешки Канађанин Лемиеук ће ући у ринг као аутсајдер изједначења у најновијим боксерским квотама да преовлада на матичној територији, обећавајућа цена за борца на снажном налету победа у последње време. Откако је злобно заустављен у галантном наступу против краља дивизије Генадија Головкина у октобру 2015, 28-годишњак је зарадио четири узастопне победе, укључујући два велика нокаута Глена Тапије и Кертиса Стивенса.


Од свих противника, Сондерс је до сада ишао на ноге, нико није поседовао моћ ударања Лемијеа, а то би могло бити одлучујући фактор у ноћи борбе. Последњу домаћу наду промовише Златни дечко Оскара Де Ла Хоје, који наизглед желе да се паре Канађанину са главном кравом, Саулом 'Канелом’ Алварез следеће године, него да га убаци са 'ГГГ’ још једном у дуго очекиваном реваншу.

 

Упркос томе што је фаворит да победи и задржи свој непобедиви рекорд у томе шта ће бити његов први подухват ван Велике Британије у његовој професионалној каријери, чини се да су шансе против Саундерса у овом последњем сусрету заиста поремећене.

 

То је било очигледно, сувише, да се Саундерс не може похвалити огромном снагом која је способна да задржи флотногог Лемиеука даље од опасних подручја током њиховог меча. Нокаут уметник Лемиеук произвео је оно што би на крају могло бити проглашено прекидом године још у марту када је брутално ставио Стивенса’ угашена светла у Њујорку.

 

Да ли би на домаћем терену могао да буде још један опаки успех? На Саундерсу и Инглу је да савршено изврше свој предстојећи план игре како би осигурали оно што би била веома импресивна победа на путу, али изгледа да ће то бити заиста пробна ноћ у Квебеку.

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Billy Joe Saunders vs Willie Monroe, Јр. WBO World Middleweight Title Bout to be Streamed LIVE THIS SATURDAY AFTERNOON on Banner Promotions Network Youtube Channel

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Exclusive stream in the United States & Canada to begin at 5:30 Пм ЕТ
Филаделфија. Па.(Септембар 13, 2017)–Ове суботе поподневни, WBO World Middleweight champion Billy Joe Saunders will take on number-2 ranked Willie Monroe Jr. at The Copper Box Arena in London.
Banner Promotions is pleased to announce the fight will be streamed live exclusively in the United States & Canada on the Banner Promotions Network Youtube page са почетком у5:30 И / 2:30 ПТ, with the Saunders – Монро Јр. fight beginning at 6:30 Пм ЕТ.
“We are happy to be able to bring the fans in the United States & Canada this very important title bout. With the interest in the fight and the ramifications for the winner to be in line to fight the Canelo Alvarez – Gennady Golovkin winner, we expect a big audience on Youtube to view this fight,” рекао је председник Банер Промоције, Артие Пелулло.
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Виллие Монро, Јр. Media Day Quotes, Pictures and Videos

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Филаделфија. Pa./Rochester, НИ (Август. 31, 2017) – Прошлог Уторак at the Rochester Fight Factory, Виллие Монро, Јр. met a throng of media personel during his media day workout in advance of his September 16th showdown with WBO World Middleweight Champion Billy Joe Saunders at the Copper Box Arena in London, Енглеска.
Monroe held court and analyzed many topics regarding the fight and his career as he gets ready for his 2nd world title opportunity.
Below are quotes, video interviews and images from the event, which included a visit from Rochester Deputy Mayor Cedric Alexander.
MONROE QUOTES:
“I am battle tested, and I have gone through this and gave a good account of myself against Golovkin. Овог пута, I am going to enjoy the moment a little more. I am enjoying the process.”

“Nothing is given to you, so I have to go take it.”

“I give people from my city hope.”

“The one thing that Golovkin and Canelo need, I am going to get my hands on, so they will have to see me.”

“Saunders is a little mouthy. I am a humble guy. It has me motivated, and come September 16th, he will have heck to pay.”

“I want my rematch with Triple-G, but I think Canelo is the more skilled fighter. It will be a great fight. I appreciate both of them for fighting each other.”

“I might feel like boxing his ears off, or I may want to get him out of there.”

“My application to boxing, shows that I am strongrt then these guys.”
Виллие Монро, Jr roundtable interview
Виллие Монро, Jr roundtable interview
Виллие Монро, Јр 1 о 1 interview
Виллие Монро, Јр 1 о 1 interview


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BILLY JOE SAUNDERS V WILLIE MONROE JR, SEPTEMBER 16TH IN LONDON

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THE WBO MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP OF THE WORLD
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Лондон (ЈУЛИ 17, 2017)–ВБО Лигхтвеигхт светски шампион Били Џо Сондерс will make the second defense of his crown against New York’s Виллие Монро Јр. о Субота, September 16th at London’s Copper Box Arena, live on BT Sport and BoxNation.

Hatfield’s Saunders (24-0, 12 КОс) defeated Irish hero Andy Lee to take the WBO strap in a close and absorbing fight back in December 2015 that saw the undefeated star floor the former Champion twice in the third round and go on to claim a majority decision from the judges.

A series of injuries led to a frustrating 2016 for Saunders, but he eventually defended his belt last December against Artur Akavov in Glasgow. Saunders was not at his best, but outpointed the game Russian. He was due to take on Avtandil Khurtsidze before the Georgian’s arrest in June.

Монро Јр (21-2, 6 КОс) has a second chance at winning a World Title after a sixth round stoppage loss against IBF, WBA and WBC Middleweight World Champion Gennady “ГГГ” Golovkin back in 2015. Since then the 30-year-old has won two decisions over John Thompson and Gabriel Rosado and holds a number five World ranking with the WBO.

“I am happy for this World Title opportunity,” said Monroe Jr. “I’m always in the gym and I’m ready to go now; I live the life. I can’t wait to show up and show out in London. Saunders is a good fighter and a worthy World Champion but I’m coming for that belt.”

“I gave a good account of myself against Golovkin, but I will admit that I got caught up in the moment. Billy Joe has had a lot of luxuries throughout his career that I haven’t had. All of his fights have been here in his own backyard, he hasn’t had to go into the Lion’s Den to prove himself. He calls me mentally weak but we’ll see on September 16th.”

“Willie is a good fighter and a good boxer,” said Saunders. “This is his big chance and he isn’t coming over here just to make up the numbers. He has been in with some of the best fighters in the World including Golovkin where he came up short.”

“I think it is going to be a very close fight but I already have the mental edge over him. He said he was done against Golovkin and that’s not what a warrior would do. I’d rather get knocked out cold than quit. I haven’t had the chance to show my true skill and talent as of yet as a pro. I can’t afford to overlook him and I’ll be in the best shape of my life on September 16th. Ја сам 100% going to get the win.”

Artie Pelullo of Banner Promotions said: “I am very happy for Willie; this is a great opportunity. A lot of things had to fall into place for Willie to get this fight. Saunders is a great fighter, and this should be a terrific event. I want to thank tthe WBO as well as Frank Warren and Billy Joe Saunders for this opportunity.”
Press Conference Video Highlights courtesy of BT Sports

Саундерс’ promoter Frank Warren said: “Bill will have to be at the very top of his game to get the win on September 16th. The winner of this fight will have the missing piece on the Middleweight jigsaw, Canelo and Golovkin both want that WBO belt.”

“If Bill comes through this fight we are pushing hard for the winner of Canelo vs. Головкин. If Golovkin wins I hope we can do that fight in December, if Canelo wins it could be in the New Year. Bill has to go out there and prove a point, there is a lot on the line.”

Ilford Light-Heavyweight knockout king Anthony Yarde and teenage Heavyweight sensation Daniel Dubois will feature on an action-packed undercard. Yarde picked up the WBO European strap with a first round KO win over Richard Baranyi last time out at the Copper Box Arena while 19 year-old Dubois claimed the WBC World Youth Heavyweight belt in only his fourth contest.

Full undercard details will be announced shortly.

Tickets for Saunders v Monroe Jr priced at £40, £50, £70, £100, £150, £200 and £300 (VIP/Hospitality) are available from:
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Jr.Middleweight prospect Daquan Arnett partners with AC Sports Management

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Дакуан Арнет (15-1, 9 КО је) has hired Adrian Clark, owner of AC Sports Management, LLC as his primary representative. Arnett has been out of the ring for 15 month (and counting). He is counting on Clark to get the ball rolling and get his promising career on track.

“I know I am going to be world champion, its just a matter of when. Once an opportunity presents itself, I am going to take full advantage. Bringing on AC is a plus because of how young and ambitious he is. He works in the best interest of the fighters,” said Arnett
Кларк, 30 оф Даллас, Texas is known for his work with Jerry Belmontes, James de la Rosa, Вил Томлинсон (Аустралија) и недавно, Виллие Монро Јр. He is also the author of the book, Заштитите се у сваком тренутку: Водич за професионалне боксере.
“Daquan is a world class fighter and a guy who understands the business of boxing. He will be in contention for something big by early next year. I am honored that he thought to hire me.”
Despite the lay-off, Daquan is still young (24 година стар) and has stayed in the gym. He is now training in Dallas, TX with friend, Ерол Спенс Јр.
The fighting pride of Orlando (Флорида), Arnett was a decorated amateur and since turning pro in 2011, he has put together a solid resumè. У његов последњи 8 туче, four of Arnett’s opponents were undefeated. The only loss of his career came in 2014 against Eddie Gomez.
Arnett is looking to make his return to the ring in April or May.
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AC Sports Management Presents: “Protect Yourself At All Times: The Documentary”

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Далас, ТКС (Октобар 24, 2016) – 2016 has been a huge year for boxing manager, Адријан Кларк. Along with being named one of Forbes magazines top 30 под 30 game-changers in sports, he also created the ‘Boxer-Manager Agreement’, which serves as a contract for the fighters to sign manager’s. Недавно, Clark released his second book titled, ‘Protect Yourself at All Times: Водич за професионалне боксере’ available at Barnes & Noble and Amazon.com.

The 30 year-old owner of AC Sports Management, LLC is now following up the Protect Yourself at All Times book with a documentary which is to release in the spring of 2017.
“The Protect Yourself at All Times campaign is something that is much needed in the sport of boxing. With no regulation in the sport to protect the athletes, I am making a conscious effect to bring awareness directly to the fighters in hopes to transcend the sport for the fighters.” Clark stated.
Clark is the strategic partner of Willie Monroe Jr who just won the WBO Intercontinental title on HBO PPV vs Gabe Rosado. He also represents James de la Rosa who squares off against Curtis Stevens on the undercard of Ward-Kovalev, Nov 19th on HBO PPV.
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Виллие Монро, Јр.: “I know Canelo would fight me.”

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Филаделфија, ПА (Октобар 5, 2016)–After his emphatic unanimous decision victory over Gabriel Rosado on September, 17тх, it was widely understood in the boxing industry that middleweight contender Willie Monroe, Јр. would get an opportunity to face Canelo Alvarez in a bout this winter or next spring.
Now it seems, Canelo’s team, led by trainer Eddie Reynoso, have seemed to do a 180 degree turn, and they don’t want their prized fighter anywhere near the former world title challenger.
“I don’t think it’s Canelo himself, but it is his team. I know Canelo would fight me,“said Monroe. “I think it is trainers who fear that they can’t prepare Canelo for my style.“
Monroe points to pre-fight talk that came from Canelo’s side that the winner of the fight between Monroe & Rosado would be the front-runner to receive the fight with Alvarez.
“If he is a true man, they should stick to their word. The plan was for the winner of that fight to be able to fight Canelo. They thought Rosado would win, and he would just be a guy that would get pounded by Canelo.”
“If the shoe was on the other foot, and it was me who did not want to fight an aggressive fighter, I would look like a punk.”
“Т.hey keep putting me on the “Б” side, and I just keep on winning. Remember Rosado was the guy who kept saying he was going to knock me out and talking a lot, calling me scared and a bum; I am not that type of guy. I don’t have nine gold chains around my neck or gold teeth in.”

Watch the fight with Rosado. I stood in the middle of the ring with my feet planted in. I was waiting for Rosado to come in, and after I hit him a few times, he looked scared and it was me pressing him.”
“All I want is the opportunity. Canelo got to where he is by fighting big names, so I feel I deserve this opportunity.”
Photos by Emily Harney / Банер Промоције
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Мајкл Спинкс & Fitz Vanderpool Honored at recent 26th annual Rochester Boxing Hall of Fame Banquet & Awards Night

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ROCHESTER, НИ. (Септембар 25, 2016) — A small crowd packed The Diplomat Party House to honor Мајкл “Jinx” Spinks и Fitz “The Whip” Vanderpool at the recent 26тх annual Rochester Boxing Hall of Fame (RBHOF) Banquet & Awards Night.
Spinks (31-1, 21 КОс) received the prestigious Integrity Award, while Vanderpool (26-8-4, 13 КОс) was presented the coveted Courage Award.
(Л-Р) – Мајкл Спинкс, Steve Smoger and Fitz Vanderpool
Rochester’s Johnny McCoy (Clarence Millard) was inducted into the Rochester Boxing Hall of Fame. McCoy (77-30-14, 21 КОс), који је преминуо у 1978 у доби од 81, was one of the top flyweights in the world between 1916 и 1932. He was recognized as world champion by the state of California following a tournament to determine the winner of the vacant world title relinquished by Fidel LaBarba.
“This was another memorable banquet for the Rochester Boxing Hall of Fame,” RBHOF treasurer/spokesperson Gino Arilotta рекао. “Everyone enjoyed the evening. We posthumously inducted Johnny McCoy and honored are award winners, Michael Spinks and Fitz Vanderpool. Hall of Famer referee Steve Smoger gave a wonderful speech. Each of these great men were so pleasant and they gladly signed hundreds of autographs and posed for so many pictures. These three humble men have my sincere respect.
“У суботу, September 17th, we took the boxers along with Steve Smoger to a local radio station where they were interviewed on air. We also took them to one of Rochester’s super gyms, где Виллие Монро, Јр. trains. We showed them many important sites within the city. I also presented a city high school graduate, the Carmen Basilio Scholarship Award, which is awarded annually.
An International Boxing Hall of Famer (ИБХОФ), Spinks was the most dominant light heavyweight champion of his era, хватање Светске боксерске асоцијације (ВБА), Међународна Бокинг Федератион (ИБФ) и Светски савет Бокс (ВБЦ) светске титуле, in addition to being a 1976 Олимпијске златне медаље.
Vanderpool is a former World Boxing Federation (ВБФ), WBC FECARBOX and Canadian welterweight champion. He took on all comers including Rochester’s only world champion, Чарлс “Натурал” Мареј and world champion Фернандо Варгас. Данас, Vanderpool is a trainer in Canada who also gives countless hours of time and energy in Kitchener as a community volunteer.
Special guests in attendance included Murray (44-9, 26 КОс), a former IBF light welterweight champion, world-rated heavyweight Јаррелл “Велики бебе” Млинар (18-0-1, 16 КОс), Rochester lightweight prospect Lavisas “Red” Виллиамс (8-1-1, 3 КОс), Josie Basilio (widow of Hall of Famer Кармен Базилио), distinguished boxing writer Dan Cucco and Smoger, the International referee extraordinaire.
RBHOF holds monthly meetings, plus an annual picnic and Christmas party, in addition to supporting local gyms.