Live Duet Performance by Dan Hill & Manny Pacquiao of the Classic Hit “When We Touch” – 2011

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In 2003, the song was used in a Geico commercial. Manny Pacquiao sang this song on the November 3, 2009 showing of the Jimmy Kimmel Live! show. This was Pacquiao's first guest appearance on an American late night TV talk show and his first singing performance on...

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Exclusive Interview with Laila Ali, Women’s World Boxing Champion – 2011

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Laila Ali is a retired American professional boxer. She is the daughter of retired heavyweight boxing legend Muhammad Ali of his third wife, Veronica Porsche Ali. Laila is the second to last of her father's nine children and his youngest daughter. On July 23, 2007, Ali married former...

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Dick Tiger Foundation Inc. Debut at the Surf Club of New Rochelle – New York, 2012

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About the Foundation The Foundation promotes Dick Tiger's vision and legacy of empowerment. So far, we have emphasized renovation of primary and secondary school infrastructures in rural and urban communities. The Foundation believes that good education offers the most direct path towards individual and community empowerment, a way...

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Interview with Two Time World Heavyweight Boxing Champion, John Ruiz – 2011

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John "The Quietman" Ruiz is a former American professional boxer. Ruiz is the first Latino heavyweight champion and a former two-time WBA heavyweight champion. After a professional career spanning over 18 years, Ruiz officially announced his retirement from the sport at a press conference on April 26,...

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Interview with Roy Jones Jr. Eight Time World Boxing Great- 2011

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Roy Jones Jr. - born January 16, 1969, is an American boxer. As a professional, he has captured numerous championships in the Middleweight, Super middleweight, Light heavyweight and Heavyweight divisions. He is the only boxer in history to start his career as a junior middleweight, and go...

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Interview with Four Time World Boxing Champion, Iran “The Blade” Barkley – 2011

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Iran Barkley is a retired American professional boxer who held world titles at middleweight (1988–89), super middleweight (1992) and light heavyweight (1992). Among the many highlights of his up-and-down career are his two victories over the legendary Thomas Hearns. Barkley returned in 1988 with a split decision over...

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Veteran Boxers Association: RING 8 Holiday Awards Dinner – 2011

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A sold-out crowd of more than 500 enjoyed a day of boxing. “People came out in force and this was our largest attendance ever,” RING 8 President and dinner chairman Bob Duffy said. “On behalf of all RING 8 members, I’d like to thank everybody for attending, especially...

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Veteran Boxers Ring 8 2011 Honorees

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Master of Ceremonies Dave Diamante announced all of the award winners: 2011 RING 8 Honorees Fighter of the Decade (1990′s): Roy Jones Jr. Fight of the Year: Delvin Rodriguez vs. Pawel Wolak First Hispanic Heavyweight Champion of the World: John Ruiz Outstanding Achievement Award: Tomasz Adamek Trainer of the Decade: Emanuel Steward Ring 8...

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Interview with Livingston Bramble, Former Lightweight World Boxing – 2012

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Ras-I Alujah Bramble (born Livingstone Bramble on September 3, 1960 in Saint Kitts and Nevis) is a boxer. Bramble was raised on Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. He became the first world champion from Saint Kitts and Nevis. Although his last recorded fight occurred on June 26,...

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Interview with Daryl J. Peoples, President of the International Boxing Federation & USBA

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The United States Boxing Association (USBA) was created in 1977. In October of 1982, USBA president Bob Lee ran for the presidency of the WBA at their annual convention, but lost to Gilberto Mendoza Sr. In April of 1983, the members of the USBA voted to expand...

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