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Errol Spence Jr VS Leonard Bundu Boxing Press Conference NYC-2016

Errol Spence Jr VS Leonard Bundu Boxing Press Conference NYC-2016

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American professional boxer who fights in the welterweight division. As an amateur he represented the United States at the 2012 Olympics, where he reached the welterweight quarter-finals.

Spence won the 2011 U.S. National Champion at Welterweight at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado, which he had won in 2009 and 2010.

On April 16, 2016, Spence became the first boxer to stop Chris Algieri (21-2, 8 KOs) inside the distance at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Spence did what Manny Pacquiao and Amir Khan could not do before him. This was also a seventh straight knockout. After the bout Spence claimed he was the mandatory for Kell Brook’s IBF World title saying “Kell Brook knows what time it is. We got to get in the ring and fight.”. IBF later stated that Spence must have a final eliminator before he is declared mandatory challenger. The end came when Spence delivered a left hook to Algieri’s face. The hard shot sent Algieri straight to the canvas and referee Benjy Esteves didn’t hesitate to stop the fight.

World Liberty TV,Boxing Team was on hand at Spence VS Bundu  NY Press Conference  ,for the Fight which will take place on Sunday Aug 21 st  2016 at the Amphitheater at Coney Island Boardwalk, Brooklyn , See what Errol Spence had to say about his boxing career thus far,right here in our World Liberty TV,Boxing Channel.

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Floyd Mayweather Boxing Great Receives his 3rd Boxing Writers Association of America Award-2016

Floyd Mayweather Boxing Great Receives his 3rd Boxing Writers Association of America Award-2016

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The Boxing Writers Association of America is pleased to announce that its Sugar Ray Robinson 2015 Fighter of the Year is Floyd Mayweather Jr. This is the third time that “Money” has taken the BWAA top honors. The other times were in 2013 and 2007.

He and other award winners will be recognized at the 91st BWAA annual awards gala at a date and time to be determined.

Mayweather becomes a three-time BWAA Fighter of the Year-award winner, joining a prestigious group that includes Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, Sugar Ray Leonard, Evander Holyfield and Manny Pacquiao. It’s the third time in the last nine years that Mayweather has been awarded Fighter of the Year.

Mayweather (49-0, 26 KOs) won two times in 2015, adding Pacquiao’s WBO welterweight title, to the WBC/WBA belts he already owned in the highest-grossing prizefight of all-time on May 2 in Las Vegas. He announced the retirement of his illustrious career after beating Andre Berto on September 12. Both of Mayweather’s victories were typically one-sided unanimous decisions.

Floyd  Mayweather Jr. is an American former professional boxer and current boxing promoter. Widely considered to be one of the greatest boxers of all time, undefeated as a professional, and a five-division world champion, Mayweather won twelve world titles and the lineal championship in four different weight classes (twice at welterweight). He is a two-time winner of The Ring magazine’s Fighter of the Year award (1998 and 2007), a three-time winner of the Boxing Writers Association of America (BWAA) Fighter of the Year award (2007, 2013, and 2015), and a six-time winner of the Best Fighter ESPY Award (2007, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2013, and 2014). BoxRec currently rates Mayweather as the sixth best pound for pound fighter of all time and the greatest welterweight of all time. In 2016, ESPN ranked Mayweather as the greatest pound for pound boxer of the last 25 years.

Many sporting news and boxing websites rated Mayweather as the best pound for pound boxer in the world twice in a span of ten years, including The Ring, Sports Illustrated, ESPN, BoxRec, Fox Sports, and Yahoo! Sports. Mayweather topped the Forbes and Sports Illustrated lists of the 50 highest-paid athletes of 2012 and 2013 respectively, and the Forbes list again in both 2014 and 2015, listing him as the highest paid athlete in the world. In 2007, he founded Mayweather Promotions, his own boxing promotional firm after defecting from Bob Arum’s Top Rank.

He has a record of 26–0 (10 KOs) in world title fights, 23–0 (9 KOs) in lineal title fights, 24–0 (7 KOs) against former or current world titlists, 12–0 (3 KOs) against former or current lineal titles, and 2–0 (1 KO) against International Boxing Hall of Fame inductees.

Mayweather has generated approximately $1,311,000,000 in pay-per-view revenue and 19,530,000 in pay-per-view buys throughout his career, surpassing the likes of former top pay-per-view attractions Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield, Lennox Lewis, Oscar De La Hoya, and Manny Pacquiao.

World Liberty TV,Boxing Team was on hand at the 91st Annual BWAA Awards Gala 2016, where Floyd Mayweather was honored with his third BWAA Sugar Ray Robinson Fighter of the Year, Award See exclusive Footage of Floyd Mayweather Receiving this Prestigious Award alongside his Acceptance Speech right here in our World Liberty TV, Boxing Channel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

91st Annual Boxing Writers Association of America Awards Dinner-2016

91st Annual Boxing Writers Association of America Awards Dinner-2016

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The Boxing Writers Association of America is proud to announce its 91st Annual Awards Dinner which take place on Friday, June 24, 2016, New York City.  The event started with cocktails at 6 PM and dinner and awards at 7:30 PM.

Deemed “The Academy Awards of Boxing,” the BWAA Awards Dinner  honored  the 2015 BWAA winners, which included Floyd Mayweather Jr. (Fighter of the Year); Francisco Vargas and Takashi Miura  (Fight of the Year); Abel Sanchez, (Trainer of the Year); Marc Payton and Mark Taffet, co-winners for Excellence in Broadcast Journalism; Lou DiBella, (Honesty and Integrity in Boxing); and author Joyce Carol Oates, (Outstanding Boxing Writing).

Exclusive interview with International Boxing Hall of Fame Executive Director Ed Brophy-2016

Exclusive interview with International Boxing Hall of Fame Executive Director Ed Brophy-2016

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Ed Brophy was born on December 30th ,1956 in Canastota ,New York ,the same year Canastota’s Carmen Basilio lost and regained the world welterweight championship bouts with johnny Saxton .

As a Teenager his next door neighbor was Canastota’s welterweight champion Billy Backus.It seems that Brophy was destined to have a life in the “sweet Science.”
And that’s exactly what happened from his youth ,where he worked odd jobs to make enough money to purchase The Ring Magazine and other boxing books,a love and passion for the support of boxing was born that would last a lifetime .Thorough the years he has explored all aspects of the sport-amateur boxer, trainer, manager, promoter, and historian .

One of the pivotal moments in his life came on March 8,1971 when the 15-year old sat by the radio listening to the round –by round report of “The Fight of The Century “ between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier at Madison Square Garden.

In 1994 Brophy was named Executive Director of the newly formed International Boxing Hall of Fame.Under the leadership the Hall of Fame opened 1n 1990.The annual Induction Weekend is now held each June to honor those who have excelled and also serves as a reunion for members of the worldwide boxing community.
Over the next 26 years the Hall of Fame has seen an addition to the Museum and the construction of an on-site event pavilion to host special events and display the ever growing collection of boxing memorabilia including the famous MSG ring that was donated to the Hall in 2007.

Through the collective efforts of Brophy and a team of volunteers ,Canastota has become a second hometown to the legends of pugilism. The Sport of Boxing has a permanent home and Canastota is proud to be “The Showplace of Boxing.”

International Boxing Hall of Fame Executive Director Ed Brophy, was inducted into The New York State Boxing Hall of Fame , for his Contribution to Boxing, See his exclusive interview right here in our World Liberty TV, Boxing Channel.

Jack Hirsch Chairman Nominating Committee of (NYSBHOF) Inducts Joe Deguardia Jr, Boxing Promoter -2016

Jack Hirsch Chairman Nominating Committee of (NYSBHOF) Inducts Joe Deguardia Jr, Boxing Promoter -2016

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Joe DeGuardia Champions are defined as those who reach the pinnacle of their chosen field. Joe DeGuardia has exceeded this definition, turning the pursuits of his passions into repeated success stories. In the ring, the courtroom, the office or the classroom, DeGuardia has proven to be a true Champion time and time again.

Born and bred in the Bronx, DeGuardia, the son of a professional prizefighter, excelled in school. Boxing competitively since the age of five, DeGuardia started fighting in organized boxing tournaments at the age of nine. Through the years, DeGuardia won numerous titles in boxing, including the coveted NY Golden Gloves Championship in 1988. Consistent with his ability to master separate fields simultaneously, DeGuardia won the Golden Gloves Championship while graduating in the top of his class at Hofstra Law School.

Upon graduating, DeGuardia started his work as a lawyer prosecuting cases for the Bronx District Attorney’s Office. After his success in the District Attorney’s office, DeGuardia founded the law firm that bears his name. The Law Offices of Joseph M. DeGuardia is a highly regarded, successful, Bronx-based law practice that has been repeatedly recognized for its exemplary service. Notwithstanding his work as a lawyer, DeGuardia always remained professionally active in the boxing world.

DeGuardia moved the community based Morris Park Boxing Club, which his father had founded, to a new and improved location. In his capacity as chief operator of the club, DeGuardia transformed the business into one of the busiest boxing gyms in New York, while also using it as a base from which to launch his larger business as a top boxing entrepreneur. True to his abilities, DeGuardia excelled in boxing while succeeding in the District Attorney’s office and in private practice.

During the years, DeGuardia has promoted numerous boxing stars and world champions and has been recognized as a leader among his peers. In fact, the United States Senate has called upon DeGuardia’s expertise and testimony while formulating landmark legislation pertaining to the boxing industry. Most recently DeGuardia was elected President of the Boxing Promoters Association by his peers.

World Liberty TV Boxing Team was on hand at The (NYSBHOF) where Joe Deguardia Jr, Boxing Promoter was inducted in the NY State Boxing Hall of Fame , by Jack Hirsch ,NYSBHOF Nominating Committee Chair.., See exclusive Footage in our World Liberty TV ,Boxing Channel.

5th Annual NYState Boxing Hall (NYSBHOF) of Fame Induction Dinner-2016

5th Annual NYState Boxing Hall (NYSBHOF) of Fame Induction Dinner-2016

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The fifth annual New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF) induction dinner, sponsored by Ring 8.

NYSBHOF Class of 2016

Boxers
World welterweight champion (’90-91) Aaron “Superman” Davis Bronx
World junior welterweight champion (’93-94) Charles “The Natural” Murray Buffalo
Two-time world lightweight title challenger Vilomar Fernandez Bronx
World lightweight title challenger Edwin Viruet. New York City

(Deceased)
4-time, 3-division world champion Hector “Macho” Camacho Spanish Harlem
World middleweight champion (1952) Rocky Graziano Brooklyn
World lightweight (’25-26) titlist Rocky Kansas Buffalo
2-time world bantamweight titleholder Joe Lynch Brooklyn
“Uncrowned welterweight champion” Joe Miceli Buffalo

Non-Participants
International Boxing Hall of Fame executive director Ed Brophy Canastota
Promoter Joe DeGuardia Bronx
Commissioner/media personality Randy Gordon Melville
Promoter/manager Dennis Rappaport Queens

(Deceased)
Manager Howie Albert Bronx
Trainer/cutman Freddie Brown Manhattan
New York City television commentator Howard Cosell New York City
Boxer/referee Ruby Goldstein Manhattan
Manager Jimmy Jacobs New York City

Each inductee will receive a custom-designed belt signifying his induction into the NYSBHOF. Plaques are on display at the New York State Athletic Commission.

The 2016 inductees were selected by NYSBHOF nominating committee members: Jack Hirsch, Steve Farhood, Bobby Cassidy, Jr., Don Majeski, Henry Hascup, Ron McNair, Angelo Prospero and Neil Terens.

All boxers needed to be inactive for at least three years in order to be eligible for NYSBHOF induction, and all inductees must have resided in New York State for a significant portion of their boxing careers or during the prime of their respective career.

CLASS of 2012: Carmen Basilio, Mike McCallum, Mike Tyson, Jake LaMotta, Riddick Bowe, Carlos Ortiz, Vito Antuofermo, Emile Griffith, “Sugar” Ray Robinson, Gene Tunney, Benny Leonard, Tony Canzoneri, Harold Lederman, Steve Acunto, Jimmy Glenn, Gil Clancy, Ray Arcel, Nat Fleischer, Bill Gallo and Arthur Mercante, Sr.

CLASS of 2013: Jack Dempsey, Johnny Dundee, Sandy Saddler, Maxie Rosenbloom, Joey Archer, Iran Barkley, Mark Breland, Bobby Cassidy, Doug Jones, Junior Jones, James “Buddy” McGirt, Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, Bob Arum, Shelly Finkel, Tony Graziano, Larry Merchant, Teddy Brenner, Mike Jacobs, Tex Rickard and Don Dunphy.

CLASS OF 2014: Floyd Patterson, Tracy Harris Patterson, Billy Backus, Kevin Kelley, Juan LaPorte, Gerry Cooney, Mustafa Hamsho, Howard Davis, Jr., Lou Ambers, Jack Britton, Terry McGovern, Teddy Atlas, Lou DiBella, Steve Farhood, Gene Moore, Angelo Prospero, Whitey Bimstein, Cus D’Amato, William Muldoon and Tom O’Rourke.

CLASS OF 2015: Saoul Mamby, Joey Giambra, Johnny Persol, Harold Weston, Lonnie Bradley, Paul Berlenbach, Billy Graham, Frankie Genaro, Bob Miller, Tommy Ryan, Jimmy Slattery, Bob Duffy, Mike Katz, Tommy Gallagher, Bruce Silverglade, Charley Goldman, Jimmy Johnston, Cedric Kushner, Harry Markson, Damon Runyon and Al Weill.

ABOUT RING 8: Formed in 1954 by an ex-prizefighter, Jack Grebelsky, Ring 8 became the eighth subsidiary of what was then known as the National Veteran Boxers Association – hence, RING 8 – and today the organization’s motto still remains: Boxers Helping Boxers.

RING 8 is fully committed to supporting less fortunate people in the boxing community who may require assistance in terms of paying rent, medical expenses, or whatever justifiable need.

Go on line to www.Ring8ny.com for more information about RING 8, the largest group of its kind in the United States with more than 350 members. Annual membership dues is only $30.00 and each member is entitled to a buffet dinner at RING 8 monthly meetings, excluding July and August. All active boxers, amateur and professional, are entitled to a complimentary RING 8 yearly membership. Guests of Ring 8 members are welcome at a cost of only $7.00 per person.

World Liberty TV,Boxing team was on hand for The fifth annual New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF) induction dinner, sponsored by Ring 8 , ther bringing you exclusive coverage of Class of 2016, Inductee’s right here in our World Liberty TV, Boxing Channel.

Canelo vs Khan World Middleweight Boxing Championship NY Press Conference -2016

Canelo vs Khan World Middleweight Boxing Championship NY Press Conference -2016

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CANELO ALVAREZ AND AMIR “KING” KHAN
HOSTED NEW YORK CITY PRESS CONFERENCE
WHO: CANELO ALVAREZ, WBC, Ring Magazine and Lineal Middleweight World Champion
AMIR “KING” KHAN, Former Two-Time World Champion
OSCAR DE LA HOYA, Chairman and CEO of Golden Boy Promotions
EDDY REYNOSO, Head Trainer of Canelo Alvarez
JOSE “CHEPO” REYNOSO, Manager and Trainer of Canelo Alvarez
SHAH KHAN, Father and Manager of Amir Khan
PETER NELSON, Executive Vice President of HBO Sports
MAURICIO SULAIMAN, President of WBC

WHAT: WBC, Ring Magazine and Lineal Middleweight World Champion Canelo Alvarez (46-1-1, 32 KOs) and former two-time world champion and resurgent contender Amir “King” Khan (31-3, 19 KOs) will host a press conference in New York on Tuesday, March 1 at the Hard Rock Café New York – Live Venue, ahead of their anticipated championship clash on Cinco De Mayo weekend, Saturday, May 7 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

FACTS: Canelo vs. Khan, a 12-round fight for Canelo’s WBC, Ring Magazine and Lineal Middleweight World Championships, is promoted by Golden Boy Promotions in association with Canelo Promotions and sponsored by Cerveza Tecate, BORN BOLD, O’Reilly Auto Parts and Casa Mexico Tequila. The mega-event will take place on Saturday, May 7 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and will be produced and distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View beginning at 9:00 p.m. ET/6:00 p.m. PT.

World Liberty TV,Boxing Team was on hand and did an exclusive interview with Amir “King” Khan, see what he had to say about his upcoming fight with Canelo,right here in our World Liberty TV, Boxing Channel.

Dr.Adal M.Hussain Honored at RING 8 & NYS Boxing Hall of Fame Event -2016

Dr.Adal M.Hussain Honored at RING 8 & NYS Boxing Hall of Fame Event -2016

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My life and what I have accomplished thus far, and being a former fighter from England & Winning the Greatest Indian,Pakistani & Bangla Belt , in the 1980’s Tournament & working , with fighters like : Emile Griffith, Vito Anterfermo, Juan Laporte, Carlos Ortiz, Saul Mamby, Iran Barkley , James Bone Crusher Smith, Mark Breland, Junior Jones, Joey Gameche, Lonny Bradley, who have worked with our non-Profit Org to raise funds, to help our youths, about the dangers of Drugs, and instead do sports like Boxing to keep there mind and bodies healthy.

My Mentor Was Izzy Zerling Founder of G& S Sporting Goods Based on the Lower East side of Manhattan , who had been doing this kind of work for over 45 years.

Jack Hirsch (former BWAA ,President) also attended many of our Fundraisers, Spoke and help organize many of our Annual gala’s for many years.

I also founded world Liberty TV, in Dec 10th 2011, an online TV, with over 27 Channels and seen by close to 1 Million People World Wide, One of The Channels Being The World Liberty TV,Boxing Channel @ https://www.worldlibertytv.org/category/videos/boxing/ which I am the Executive Producer of, we have interviewed some of the Biggest names in the World.

Boxers Interviewed:

Floyd Money Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao, Sugar Ray Leonard, Lennox Lewis, Jake La Motto, Miguel Cotto, Carlos Palamino, Aaron Pryor, Sergey Kovalev, Larry Holmes, Ray Boom Boom Mancini, Mike McCallum, Carlos Ortiz, Bernard Hopkins, Vitali Klitschko, Danny Garcia, Erik Morales, Laila Ali, Roy Jones Jr, Juan Manel Marquez and many many more.

Promoters:

Don King, Bob Arum, Oscar DeLa Hoya,

Over 5 years Covered The RING 8 Gala annually, in our World Liberty TV, Boxing Channel

Since NYS Boxing Hall of Fame Started, covered it exclusively in our World Liberty TV, Boxing Channel

BWAA, Covered for the past 3 years.

World Liberty TV, Boxing Channel is Viewed by over 100k monthly, and also on our social media, making it one of the fastest growing online TV, Boxing Channel on the Internet.

Humanitarians of the World Inc, (HOTWINC) www.hotwinc.org an non Profit I started over 6 years ago helping the poorest of Poor Worldwide, also we honor Humanitarians ,with (HOTWINC) ,Medals annually at our Gala’s ,for there contribution to humanity, we have named an medal after Emile Griffith, 6 Time World Boxing Great, known as The Hotwinc Emile Griffith Sports Humanitarian Medal, https://www.hotwinc.org/medals/humanitarian-medals/ given to an athlete who has contributed to humanity, Emile Worked with our Org, for the past 14 years, by making appearances, and doing many other humanitarian projects , especially working with our youths.., Since Emile Passed recently, so we have this medal in his memory which will be presented by his Son Louis Griffith, at our Annual Gala’s.

Dr.Abbey has been honored over 350 times world Wide, for his contribution for Humanity, and helped thousand’s People World Wide and continues to do that.

Dr.Abbey Was honored By The Ring 8 and New York State Boxing Hall of Fame on Jan 19th 2016, for his contribution to These Organizations as well as a total contribution to the Sport of Boxing, by showcasing it on World Liberty TV, Boxing Channel, See What many of the Movers and shakers had to say about our Executive Producer Being Honored as well as the World Liberty TV, Boxing Channel.

Interview with Teddy Atlas Boxing Trainer ,Commentator & Humanitarian-2016

Interview with Teddy Atlas Boxing Trainer ,Commentator & Humanitarian-2016

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Theodore A. “Teddy” Atlas, Jr. is an American boxing trainer and fight commentator. The son of a doctor, Atlas grew up in a wealthy area of Staten Island, New York City, New York. His mother Mary Riley Atlas was a former contestant in the Miss America pageant system, as well as a model. His father was of Hungarian Jewish descent. Teddy spent summers in Spring Lake New Jersey, with his family’s friends.

Teddy Atlas trained as an amateur boxer with Hall of Fame trainer Cus D’Amato. He had some amateur fights but had to turn to training due to a back injury. Atlas was an assistant to D’Amato, although his role in the Catskill Boxing Club was short-lived. His duties included assisting in the training of D’Amato’s teenage protégé Mike Tyson. However, Atlas left the camp in 1982 following an altercation with the 16-year-old Tyson after Tyson had been sexually inappropriate with a 11-year-old female relative of Atlas’s (Tyson said he had grabbed the girl’s buttocks). Atlas put a .38 caliber handgun to Tyson’s ear and told him to never touch his family again or he would kill him if he did. This altercation between Atlas and a young Mike Tyson led to Atlas’ dismissal from the Catskill Boxing Club and he was told he was no longer welcome in D’Amato’s home or around any of his adopted children (his fighters whom he had legally adopted, Tyson included).

Atlas enjoyed his biggest success as head trainer to Michael Moorer, whom he guided to the world heavyweight title in 1994. He drew criticism for what some considered to be overly dramatic speeches in the ring corner, particularly during Moorer’s Heavyweight title fight with Evander Holyfield, and some felt he did this to draw attention to himself rather than help his fighter. During one such speech Atlas blocked Moorer from sitting on his stool and asked “Do you want me to take over?” Atlas has denied this, stating that he did what he believed the fighter needed based on his understanding of the fighter. Moorer went on to defeat Holyfield by a majority decision.
Atlas worked as a boxing commentator for NBC’s coverage of the Olympic Games in Sydney (2000), Athens (2004), Beijing (2008) and London (2012).

Atlas currently serves as commentator for ESPN, formerly for ESPN2’s Friday Night Fights and Wednesday Night Fights and currently for ESPN’s Premier Boxing Champions fights. In 2001, he won the Sam Taub Award for excellence in boxing broadcasting journalism, and was a contributor on fight doctor Ferdie Pacheco’s The 12 Greatest Rounds of Boxing DVD, on which he stated that in the first Ali-Liston fight the famous “blind round” in which Ali could not see after being hit by Liston’s gloves which had been smeared in a substance that temporarily blinded Ali. Atlas stated he would have refused to have cut Ali’s gloves off and would have simply sent him out with the advice to just “run”.

Atlas is currently married to Elaine, with whom he has two children: Teddy III and Nicole.
In 1997, he founded the Dr. Theodore Atlas Foundation to honor the memory of his father. The foundation awards scholarships and grants to individuals and organizations. Atlas published his autobiography, Atlas: From the Streets to the Ring: A Son’s Struggle to Become a Man, in 2006. The book covers many different periods of Atlas’s life, and compares his position as trainer to a role as a father.

World Liberty TV,Boxing Team was on hand @ The Manny Pacquiao VS Timothy Bradley 3rd Fight @ MGM Las Vegas in April 2016, at MSG NY Press Conference, Mr Atlas is the Trainer of Bradley in this mega fight, see what he had to say to world liberty TV, Boxing Channel.

Ring 8 Veterans Boxing Association Holiday Awards Dinner-2015

Ring 8 Veterans Boxing Association Holiday Awards Dinner-2015

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The 29th annual Ring 8 Holiday Event and Awards Ceremony was held Sunday afternoon (12:30-5:30 p.m. ET), December 13 at Russo’s On The Bay in Howard Beach, New York.

Randy Gordon served as the event’s Master of Ceremonies.

Ring 8 has announced its 2015 award winners (see complete list below), including undefeated No. 1 world welterweight contender Sadam “World Kid” Ali (Fighter of the Year), former New York State Athletic Commission chairperson Melvina Lathan (Woman of the Decade), Heather Hardy (Female Fighter of the Year), “Ireland’s” John Duddy (Uncrowned Champion), Andre Rozier (Trainer of the Year) and Joe DeGuardia (Promoter of the Year).

“Our members look forward to this event every year,” Ring 8 president Bob Duffy said. “We have another great group of outstanding award winners. Committed celebrity guests include former world champions Mark Breland, Luis Collazo, Iran Barkley and Vito Antuofermo, as well Sean Monahan, Bobby Cassidy, Harold Lederman and Frankie Galarza. We truly appreciate them lending their support as Ring 8 proudly continues its record for lending a helping hand to those in the boxing community who are less fortunate. Each year our Holiday Event and Awards Ceremony celebrates our great sport of boxing, insuring much-needed funding is raised so we may continue our mission for our needy brothers and sisters in boxing. We will never waver from their corners.”

Lathan is one of the most respected officials in the boxing industry. She judged 83 world title fights before becoming NYSAC chairperson in 2008 through this past year. Admired for her innovative thinking and support of boxers’ safety, she became the first female African-American commissioner head in boxing.

Ali (22-0, 13 KOs), fighting out of Brooklyn, is knocking on the door of a world title shot. The talented welterweight is ranked among the top 11 in all four major sanctioning bodies: WBO #1, IBF #3, WBA #8 and WBC #11.

Brooklyn’s 33-year-old Hardy (3 KOs) is the reigning WBC International super bantamweight champion. Another fighter on the verge of a world title shot, she sports a 3-0 record so far this year.

Duddy (29-2, 18 KOs), who lives in Queens, was one of the most colorful and popular fighter in recent New York City boxing history. The powerful middleweight rose to No. 2 in the world and sold-out The Theater at Madison Square Garden on two occasions.

Rozier, who is also the exclusive designer of Havoc brand boxing material, is recognized as one of the best trainers in the business. Some of his present fighters include Ali, world middleweight champion Daniel Jacobs, and Gary Stark Jr., plus 2012 U.S. Olympian and rising light heavyweight star Marcus Browne.

DeGuardia, founder and CEO of Star Boxing, has promoted countless world champions, including Antonio Tarver, and world championship events. His top fighters today include Chris Algieri and Demetrius Andrade.

2015 RING 8 Award Winners

RING 8’s WOMAN OF THE DECADE: Hon. Melvina Lathan
Ring 8’s Fighter of The Year Award : Timothy Bradley
RING 8’s NYS FIGHTER OF THE YEAR AWARD: Sadam Ali
RING 8’s NYS FEMALE FIGHTER OF THE YEAR: Heather Hardy
RING 8’s UNCROWNED CHAMPION AWARD: John Duddy
RING 8’s CO-CUTMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD: George Mitchell & Mike Rella
RING 8’s BOARD MEMBER OF THE YEAR: Billy Strigaro
RING 8’s TRAINER OF THE YEAR AWARD: Andre Rozier
RING 8’s COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD: Kevin Collins & Gerard Wilson
RING 8’s PROMOTER OF THE YEAR: Joe DeGuardia
RING 8’s SPONSOR OF THE YEAR: George O Neill
RING 8’s OFFICIAL OF THE YEAR: Carlos Ortiz Jr.
RING 8’s AMATUER OFFICIAL OF THE YEAR: Christina Vila
RING 8’s LONG AND MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD: Jack Hirsch
RING 8’s PROFILES OF COURAGE AWARD: Paddy Dolan
RING 8’s PROSPECTS OF THE YEAR: Wesley Ferrer & Danny Gonzales
RING 8’s RING ANNOUNCER OF THE YEAR: David Diamante
RING 8’s PATRIOTISM AWARD: Cpl. Ron McNair Jr.
Keith M.Sullivan, Esq, Received a Special Presentation for his Pro-Bono Work for RING 8 & NYSBHOF .

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