(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.”
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.
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