(L-R) – CES Boxing promoter Jimmy Burchfield, Micky Ward, former N.E. amateur standout Calvin Brown, Vinny Paz and Al Valenti, Chama cha Wahitimu wa Ndondi wa Marekani, Special Projects Consultant
DENVER, Lap. (Februari 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 na “Ireland” 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 Smoger, 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,” alisema 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 Boxing) for his hospitality and hosting Saturday evening’s event.”
Chama cha Wahitimu wa Ndondi wa Marekani
Created to champion a lifelong, mutually beneficial relations between USA Boxing and its alumni, –mabondia, viongozi, makocha na mashabiki wa ndondi — Chama cha Wahitimu huunganisha vizazi vya mabingwa, kuhamasisha na kurudisha nyuma kwa mabingwa wa baadaye wa ndondi wa USA, ndani na nje ya pete.
Chama cha Wahitimu wa Ndondi wa Marekani kiko wazi kwa mtu yeyote ambaye ana mapenzi ya ndondi na angependa kuendelea kuhusishwa na ndondi za amateur.. Wanachama wamepewa ufikiaji wa anuwai ya hafla maalum zinazoandaliwa na Jumuiya ya Wahitimu, ikijumuisha mapokezi yake ya kila mwaka ya Chama cha Waalimu wa Ndondi wa Marekani.
Ili kujiunga na Jumuiya ya Wahitimu, kujiandikisha kwa urahisi alumni@usaboxing.org kwa a $40.00 ada ya uanachama kwa mwaka. Wanachama wapya watapokea T-shati, keychain na e-wallet.
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