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OMAR BORDOY INKS PROMOTIONAL AGREEMENT WITH STAR BOXING
Star Boxing is pleased to announce the signing of Danbury Connecticut fan-favorite OMAR “THE BEAST” BORDOY (10-1 3KO’s). At 25-years-old, Bordoy stands at 5’5″ and matches his nickname in the ring, unleashing his inner ‘Beast’ fighting much bigger than his frame would suggest.
Bordoy is no stranger to Star Boxing events, having made his pro debut at Star Boxing’s “Slugfest at the Sun” on the undercard of Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame Inductee, Delvin Rodriguez vs Courtney Pennington. Bordoy pitched a shutout, winning by unanimous decision, “Joe DeGuardia gave me my pro debut back in 2017,” said Bordoy, “I never forgot him giving me the chance to begin my career and now giving me the opportunity to further my career.”
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Team Bordoy with StarBoxing
CEO Joe DeGuardia
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Burdoy would later make an appearance at Star Boxing’s acclaimed “Rockin’ Fights” series at The Paramount in Huntington, New York, where he went to war with Terrell Bostic on the undercard of Long Island’s former World Champion, and “Rockin’ Fights” alum, Chris Algieri vs Angel Hernandez. Bordoy would drop Bostic in the third-round of the scheduled six-round fight, which proved to be the difference earning the decision in a thrilling fight.
Bordoy had this to say about signing with NY Hall of Fame promoter, Joe DeGuardia, “I couldn’t be more excited to sign a contract with Star Boxing. I’ve always been an underdog and I come from nothing, so I’m looking forward to showing the world that from nothing you can become something. The confidence Star Boxing is showing me only makes me hungrier and I look forward to having an explosive year in 2021.”
Trainer and Manager, AJ GALANTE echoed Bordoy’s sentiment, “Star Boxing consistently puts their fighters in positions to be successful. I look forward to continuing to help further guide Omar’s career, and with Joe DeGuardia and Star Boxing in our corner, the sky is the limit.”
Star Boxing CEO JOE DEGUARDIA stated, “Omar’s development from his pro debut at Mohegan Sun, to his electric victory at The Paramount has been impressive. I believe together with his team, we can continue to develop Omar, and get him the opportunities he needs to make real noise in the super lightweight division. We are happy to welcome him to Star Boxing.”
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Jan. 20th ShoBox debut Career-changing opportunity for Unbeaten super lightweight “Marvelous” Mykquan Williams
HARTFORD (January 7, 2021) – Last month, hours after receiving the disappointing news that his first fight in 14 months had been scraped, unbeaten East Hartford (CT) super lightweight prospect “Marvelous” Mykquan Williams (15-0-1, 7 KOs) received word that instead of fighting in relatively obscurity in Cancun, he would be making his ShoBox: The New Generation” debut, January 20th at nearby Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.
Williams, 22, will headline against undefeated Colombian knockout artist Yeis Gabriel “El Tigre” Solano (15-0, 10 KOs) in the 10-round main event on SHOWTIME, airing live at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m., to kick off ShoBox’s 20th season. Mohegan Sun is only a 45-minute drive from Williams’ home, but his fan-base won’t be there rooting him on, unfortunately, because COVID-19 restrictions ban attendees.
ShoBox is renowned for building future world champions, 83 to date and counting, including Andre Ward, Errol Spence, Jr., Nonito Donaire, Deontay Wilder, and Williams’ fellow Nutmeg State fighter, Chad Dawson.
“I was upset to learn a week before my fight in Cancun that it was canceled,” Williams explained. “I’ve been out of the ring for a while. I had trained hard and was in the zone. But the same day I found out that my fight in Cancun had been canceled, I learned that I’d be fighting on ShoBox at Mohegan Sun. It was a curse and blessing. The opportunity to fight on ShoBox only a few weeks later, on a bigger and better platform, is a great opportunity for me.
“At least I don’t have to travel now and my opponent’s coming in, I believe, from California where he’s training. Fighting on ShoBox completely elevates my exposure. I have a chance to show the nation, if not the world, who I am and how good a fighter I am. I’ll be showcasing my skills on a great platform. It just came about. I think I’m the B side fighter, but that doesn’t bother me.”
Williams’ head trainer since he was an amateur and throughout his 4 1/2-year pro career is Paul Cichon. “This is like a blessing in disguise,” Cichon commented. “We went from losing the fight in Cancun and to Mykey now fighting in the main event on ShoBox, It’s great for Mykey and our team. This change is perfect for us. If Mykey performs like he think he will, doors will open-up for him once the gates open for boxing, after he beats this kid who has a good record. This is the right time!”
The 28-year-old Solano is a southpaw who is a former World Boxing Association (WBA) Fedebol lightweight champion. He’s fought only once outside of Columbia or Mexico, back on September 6, 2019 in his most recent action, when he won an 8-round split decision against 20-1 Elias Damien Araujo in Iowa. Solano’s other 14 opponents had an accumulative record of 67-227-12.
“Mykey has fought better opponents,” Cichon noted. “Solano is a strong southpaw with a 15-0 record and 10 knockouts. We expect him to come out blazing. I don’t think he’s fought anybody of Mykey’s caliber. Mykey has been moved much better.”
“I don’t know too much about him other than he’s a lefty and coming up in weight,” Williams added “They wanted to fight at 135 and agreed to fight at 138. I don’t have any issues fighting southpaws. I’ve fought five left-handers.”
Williams had been frustrated but he became more patient in terms of being unable to fight during the pandemic. Because he turned pro at 18, he’s had 16 pro fights to date, and he’s still only 22, and experiencing a lost year doesn’t adversely affect him as much as older fighters.
“I’m still young and don’t think about running out of time,” Williams concluded. “There’s nothing we could have done differently during the pandemic.
Williams is promoted by DiBella Entertainment and managed by veteran Jackie Kallen.
“I am thrilled that Showtime is giving Mykquan this opportunity to show the boxing world what he can do,” Kallen remarked. “This is his coming out party and I think he’ll now begin to make some serious noise in the 140-pound weight class. This is an important step on his journey toward a world title. I’m very excited and proud of him.”
If you believe in things happen for a reason, Mykquan Williams could very well be “Marvelous” on Jan. 20th, and his already bright career will be even more illuminated.
Ryan Garcia stops Luke Campbell in seven, Alvarado twins go 1-1 in championship fights Saturday January 2nd
Saturday night on DAZN at the American Airlines Center in Dallas Texas, lightweight contenders Ryan Garcia and Luke Campbell faced off for the number one position with the WBC. In co-features Twin brothers Rene and Felix Alvarado attempted to retain their championships.
In the main event despite Garcia heading into the contest undefeated, many have questioned the caliber of Garcia’s opposition even stating “His opponents have been carefully selected”. It was Luke Campbell the Olympian and former two time world title challenger who despite losing those attempts, gave a credible accounts of himself along with wins over two former world champions expected to answer doubts on Garcia’s ability.
The contest started out with Garcia setting the pace while Campbell used his jab and footwork, in round two a counter from Campbell as Garcia moved in recklessly dropped him for the first time in his career. At the surprise of many Garcia beat the count regrouped himself and finished the round strong.
As rounds three and four passed, Garcia remained the aggressor while Campbell used his reach and footwork to limit that effectiveness. As a competitive fifth neared end, Garcia caught Campbell with a big right hand that visibly hurt him and most likely the bell saved Campbell before Garcia could jump in to follow up on his momentum.
With time to regroup before the sixth started Campbell used his boxing ability to slow the action. As he looked for an opening to catch Garcia moving in with his hands low and repeat what took place in the second which would swing momentum back into his favor. While Campbell didn’t turn the momentum around he did keep Garcia from capitalizing on the late fifth round punch that had rocked Luke. When the round was over Garcia’s corner admonished him for being overly aggressive stating “Calm down the stopping will come”.
The seventh round was tactical by both fighters with Campbell seemingly having fully recovered, using once again using his counter punching and footwork to keep Garcia from rushing in, until a fast left hook to the body of Campbell from Garcia dropped the two time world title challenger. On the canvas in agony Campbell was unable to beat the ten count and referee Laurence Cole waved off the contests at 1:58 of round seven.
With the win and now the WBC mandatory challenger Ryan Garcia improves to 21-0 (18) while Luke Campbell drops to 20-4 (16).
The contest proved that Ryan Garcia is indeed a legitimate top ten contender at lightweight, a fight against WBC champion Devin Haney would be interesting but Garcia’s reckless approach and lazy defense needs improvement. If basing my opinion off Saturdays performance, Garcia wouldn’t fare well against the divisions big punchers be it unified WBA/WBO/IBF champion Teofimo Lopez or WBA regular belt holder Gervonta Davis.
In the co-feature Rene Alvarado faced Roger Gutierrez in a WBA regular Super Featherweight title affair, the pair had previously faced off in 2017 before Alvarado claimed this version of the WBA belts. That night Alvarado beat up, bloodied and forced a stoppage by the corner of Gutierrez in the seventh round.
It was a tough fight fought by both men Saturday, momentum swung back and forth throughout, while the champion pressed the action Gutierrez fought more composed and dropped Alvarado three times over the duration. Those knockdowns were crucial and would win the contest for Gutierrez by a close but unanimous decision with scores of 113-112 on all three official cards.
With a version of the Super Featherweight title around his waist, Roger Gutierrez improved to 25-3-1 (20) while Rene Alvarado drops to 32-9 (21).
In an IBF Jr Flyweight championship contest, belt holder Felix Alvarado (Twin Brother of Rene Alvarado) successfully defended his title stopping IBF minimumweight belt holder DeeJay Kriel in the tenth round of an all action high paced contest. With the win Felix Alvarado improves to 36-2 (31) while DeeJay Kriel drops to 16-2-1 (8).
In undercard action
Junior Middleweight- Alex Rincon improved to 8-0 (6) after scoring a six round decision over Sergio Lucio Gonzalez 6-8-1 (1)
Super Middleweight- Franchon Crews Dezurn 7-1 (2) def. Ashleigh Curry 8-14 (1) via. UD 8
Lightweight- Sean Garcia 6-0 (2) def. Rene Marquez 5-6 (2) via. MD 4
Cruiserweight- Tristan Kalkreuth 7-0 (5) def. Jorge Armando Martinez 4-6 (1) via. TKO 1
Middleweight- Raul Curiel 9-0 (7) def. Ramses Agaton 22-13-3 (12) via. TKO 2
Bantamweight- Asa Stevens 1-0 def. Francisco Bonilla 6-9-3 (3) via. UD 4
STRAP UP YOUR BOOTS: “THE COMMON MAN” JOE SMITH JR. FIGHTS FOR WORLD TITLE ON FEBRUARY 13TH AGAINST RUSSIAN MAXIM VLASOV
Promoted by Top Rank, in association with Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing and Patriot Promotions, Smith-Vlasov and Commey-Marinez will be televised live on ESPN and ESPN Deportes at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT.
“This is Rocky IV come to life,” said Top Rank chairman BOB ARUM. “Joe Smith Jr. is boxing’s blue-collar hero, a relentless fighter who chops down trees outside the ring and chops down opponents when the lights are bright. Maxim Vlasov is a tough Russian who is going to meet Joe punch for punch in the center of the ring. This will be an early contender for 2021 Fight of the Year.”
Star Boxing CEO JOE DEGUARDIA said, “I am very confident that Joe Smith Jr. will be the new WBO world champion, but I also know that Maxim Vlasov is a strong and seasoned fighter who also wants to become champion. It will make for a great night of boxing on ESPN. Kudos to the WBO for recognizing Joe’s talents and mandating this fight, and to Bob Arum and Top Rank for their continued excellence during this pandemic.”
Smith (26-3, 21 KOs) is best known for sending living legend Bernard Hopkins through the ropes and into retirement in 2016, but a world title has thus far proven elusive. He received a shot at the WBA light heavyweight world title in March 2019 and nearly knocked out Dmitry Bivol in the 10th round, but Bivol hung on to win a unanimous decision. Smith rampaged in 2020, dominating Jesse Hart over 10 rounds and knocking out former world champion Eleider Alvarez in an August title eliminator. Those victories propelled Smith to the WBO No. 1 ranking and a second crack at world title glory.
Vlasov (45-3, 26 KOs), a 15-year-pro, has been a world-level operator at super middleweight, light heavyweight and cruiserweight. He moved down to light heavyweight in early 2019 and soon joined the ranks of the top contenders. In a six-month span, Vlasov stopped Omar Garcia in four rounds, topped longtime contender Isaac Chilemba by unanimous decision to avenge a 2011 defeat, and shut out the previously undefeated Emmanuel Martey over 10 rounds.
“This is a great chance, and perhaps my last opportunity, to finally become a world champion,” Vlasov said. “Smith is a strong and relentless fighter, so I expect a very serious challenge.”
Commey (29-3, 26 KOs), from Accra, Ghana, has been a lightweight since turning pro in his home nation in February 2011. He fell just short in his first attempt at a world title, dropping a split decision to Robert Easter Jr. in September 2016 for the vacant IBF title. Commey won the IBF title in February 2019 with a second-round stoppage over Isa Chaniev, then defended it in June with an eighth-round knockout over former world champion Ray Beltran. His title reign ended that December, when Teofimo Lopez emerged with a star-making second-round TKO. Commey has not fought since the Lopez fight and is re-energized for another world title run.
Commey said, “It’s been a long and frustrating wait to get back into the ring, and February 13 can’t come soon enough. I’ve kept myself in shape, but once I heard the date, I stepped up my training. All I’ve been thinking about is winning back my title. I am not looking past Jackson Marinez, as I know he is a tough, slick fighter, so he has my full attention. The road to redemption begins now.”
Marinez (19-1, 7 KOs), from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, entered 2020 largely unknown to fight fans. That all changed in August, when he out boxed the unbeaten Rolando Romero over 12 rounds. The official judges disagreed with most boxing observers, and Marinez lost a unanimous decision. Trained by Robert Garcia in Riverside, Calif., Marinez gets a shot at redemption and would enter the world title picture with a victory over Commey.
Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez improves to 41-0, Michael “The Bounty” Hunter rolls “Battle of Rio Grande” PPV results from Texas
Former world super middleweight champion Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez (41-0, 27 KOs), fighting for the first time since April 4, 2019, returned to the ring last night with a vengeance, stopping tough defending North American Boxing Federation (NABF) light heavyweight champion Alfonso “El Tigre” Lopez (32-4, 25 KOs) in the 10th round of the “Battle of Rio Grande” main event.
“Battle of Rio Grande,” presented by the two main event fighter’s promotional companies, Zurdo Promotions and El Tigre Promotions, aired live on pay per view from the Galveston Island Convention Center in Galveston, Texas.
The 29-year-old Ramirez displayed his world-class boxing skills and tremendous athleticism from the start, dropping Lopez in the fourth, but the defending champion was resilient right up until the very end. The ringside physician examined Lopez’ swollen right eye after the ninth round and when Ramirez floored Lopez with a right hook in the 10th, the referee waved off the fight. Lopez had his 10-right win streak snapped and Ramirez put reigning world light heavyweight champions Artur Beterviev (WBC & IBF) and Dmitry Bivol (WBA) on notice. Ramirez is ranked No. 1 by the WBO, as well as being WBA #45, WBO and IBF #7.
“I’m glad I was able to get a fight in this year.” Martinez said. “Alfonso was tough as a bull and kept coming like the true warrior he is but overall, I’m happy with my performance. I felt some ring rust in the beginning, but I’m glad I was able to get back to my old form quickly. This was challenge as a fighter and a promoter, but I plan on doing more shows in the future and appreciate all my partners that helped out in the process (ie fite tv, el tigre promotions, and be def sports). Glad I have this one out the way and on to next one.”
World-rated heavyweight and 2012 U.S. Olympian, Michael “The Bounty” Hunter (19-1-1, 13 KOs), continued his mission to be world heavyweight champion, outclassing West Virginia’s Shawn Laughery (10-4, 6 KOs) in the 10-round co-featured event, closing the show in the fourth round with his second knockdown. Hunter is rated among the top 10 heavyweights in the world by the four major sanctioning bodies: IBF #4, WBO #8, WBC #9 and WBA #10.
California featherweight Jose Maria “Chema” Delgado (6-0-4, 2 KOs) can’t catch a break, at least not in the United States, where he fought to a draw for the fourth time last night against Armando Frausto (8-2, 5 KOs). Delgado’s six pro wins have all come in fights held in Mexico. Delgado and Frausto were fighting for the vacant American Boxing Organization (ABO) featherweight title that remains open.
Undefeated lightweight Juan Velazquez (6-0, 4 KOs) overwhelmed fellow Houstonian, Alexis Chavarria (4-3-3, 1 KO), putting him away in round two after pummeling him from the opening bell.
The first fighter signed by Ramirez’ Zurdo Promotions, Los Angeles bantamweight John “Scrappy” Ramirez (no relations), turned in an auspicious pro debut, stopping his Puerto Rican opponent, Jose “El Chavito” Solis (0-3) midway through the opening round.
Texas middleweight Charles “Pretty Bad Boy” Baylor (1-0, 1 KO) dominated fellow Texan Joel “The Assassin” Munoz (0-2) up until the latter’s corner ended the fight, Houston junior middleweight Raynard “Alief Ali” Talib, Jr. (3-0, 1 KO) overcame a first-round knockdown and a cut over his right eye to edge Adam “AD” Ealoms (4-19-3, 2 KOs) by way of a four-round unanimous decision (38-37 X 3), and the junior middleweight fight between pro-debuting Apostle Arias (0-0-1) and Lucas “God First” McDonald (0-5-1) ended in a technical draw, because McDonald was unable to continue fighting in the fourth round due to a serious cut resulting from an accidental headbutt.
Also fighting on the undercard, Houston’s Breyon Gorham improved to 7-0 (6 KOs) with a third-round technical knockout of Anthony Curtiss (2-7, 2 KOs), who managed to beat the count but was deemed to unsteady by the referee to continue fighting, and Delmonte “Sugar Bear” Randle (1-0, 1 KOs) won his pro debut when Jarvis Lee (0-3) retired after round one.
The middleweight fight between Ivan Vazquez (5-0, 4 KOs) and Charon Spain (2-14-2, 1 KO) was canceled after Vazquez tested positive for COVID-19.
Complete results below:
OFFICIAL RESULTS
MAIN EVENT – NABF LIGHT HEAVYEIGHT CHAMPIONSIP
Gilberto Ramirez (41-0, 27 KOs), Mazatlán, Sinaloa, México
WTKO10 (0:59)
Alfonso Lopez (32-4, 25 KOs), Houston, TX
(Ramirez won NABF light heavyweight title)
CO-FEATURE – HEAVYWEIGHTS
Michael Hunter (19-1-1, 13 KOs), Las Vegas, NV
WKO4 (1:02)
Shawn Laughery (10-4, 6 KOs), Oak Hill, WV
HEAVYWEIGHTS
Demonte Randle (1-0, 1 KO), Texas City, TX
WTKO1 (3:00)
Jarvis Lee (0-3), Houston, Texas
SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Charles Baylor (1-0, 1 KO), Trinity, TX
WTKO2 ((1:40)
Joel Munoz (0-2), Dublin, TX
JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Raynard Talib, Jr. (3-0, 1 KO), Houston, TX
WDEC4 (38-37, 38-37, 38-37)
Adam Ealoms (4-19-3, 2 KOs), Bryan, TX
Apostle Arias (0-0-1, 0 KOs), Porter, TX
TD4
Lucas McDonald (0-5-1), Sealy, TX
WELTERWEIGHTS
Juan Velazquez (6-0, 4 KOs), Houston, TX
WTKO2 (2:14)
Alexis Chavarria (1-1, 0 KOs), Houston, TX
Breyon Gorham (7-0, 56KOs), Houston, TX
WTKO3 (2:14)
Antony Curtiss (2-7, 2 KOs), Butte, MT
VACANT ABO FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
Jose Maria Delgado (6-0-4, 2 KOs), Pittsburg, CA
D6(58-56, 57-57, 57-57)
Armando Frausto (8-1-1, 5 KOs), Alvin, TX
BANTAMWEIGHTS
John Ramirez (1-0, 1 KO), Los Angeles, CA
WTKO1 (1:51)
Jose Solis (0-3), San Juan, Puerto Rico
Welsh Area super-lightweight champion Kieran Gething (9-2-2, 2KOs) is recovering well from an operation on his elbow
On Wednesday, December 9, the 26-year-old from Pontypool went under the knife in an attempt to fix an ongoing problem.
He said after the corrective surgery, “The doctor said the operation on my elbow went very well, which is a weight off my mind.
“They had to remove the whole capsule around the joint, as it had thickened and inflamed, they also shaved off some bone – the part that had broken off and calcified.
“In the future, I’ve been advised to use support straps to stop hyperextension occurring again. The injury happened over a period of over five years or so, where it just grew worse and became especially bad in the past year or so.
“I can go running and cycling to keep fit, but just can’t use the elbow for up to three months. I have got a physio appointment on December 27, so I’m already looking forward to that to see if I’m healing well and on track to making my ring return.”
Gething injured his left elbow during training for his intended summer showdown with Irish lightweight champion Gary Cully (11-0, 5KOs), due to take place behind closed doors on August 26.
Although the damage had been sustained over a long period of time, Gething was hopeful to be ok for his fight with Cully but it became evident during sparring sessions that he wouldn’t be able to compete.
However, the MTK-signed talent is now hopeful to make his ring return shortly into the New Year.
“My manager has already said he wants me to go straight into a proper fight, which I believe means a 50-50 fight on TV,” he said excitedly. “I’ve got some time off work to recover but I’m still looking to train to keep my fitness levels up.”
The super-lightweight’s last fight was back in November last year when he reached a stalemate with Londoner Jeff Ofori (10-3-1, 3KOs) in the Golden Contract quarter-finals, which means he hasn’t fought at all in 2020.
Despite such a disappointing setback, the optimist remains upbeat, “I always like to look at things positively. I’ve accepted that 2020 has been taken off the table, but I’m optimistically looking ahead to getting better and fighting again in the New Year.
“I’m happy to go straight into a big fight, like I was preparing for previously. I just can’t wait to get back to punching again and to get my career back on track.”
Class of 2021 Announced in Canastota!
WLADIMIR KLITSCHKO, FLOYD MAYWEATHER, ANDRE WARD,LAILA ALI, ANN WOLFE, MARIAN TRIMIAR & DR. MARGARET GOODMAN ELECTED TO INT’L BOXING HALL OF FAME
Posthumous inductees to also enter Hall include Davey Moore, Freddie Brown, Jackie McCoy, George Kimball, Jay Larkin & Jackie Tonawanda
CANASTOTA, NY – DECEMBER 15, 2020 – The International Boxing Hall of Fame and Museum announced today the members of the Class of 2021. Living inductees include champions Wladimir Klitschko, Floyd Mayweather and Andre Ward in the men’s Modern category; Laila Ali and Ann Wolfe in the women’s Modern category; Marian Trimiar in the women’s Trailblazer category and Dr. Margaret Goodman in the Non-Participant category.
Posthumous inductees are: featherweight champion “The Springfield Rifle” Davey Moore in the Old Timer category; Jackie Tonawanda in the women’s Trailblazer category; cut man Freddie Brown and manager / trainer Jackie McCoy in the Non-Participant category; journalist George Kimball and television executive Jay Larkin in the Observer category. Inductees were voted in by members of the Boxing Writers Association and a panel of international boxing historians. Biographies on the Class of 2021 can be found on www.ibhof.com
“We’re extremely excited about the Class of 2021 and are very much looking forward to honoring the newest class of inductees to earn boxing’s highest honor,” said Executive Director Edward Brophy.
As previously announced, the Class of 2020 – Bernard Hopkins, Juan Manuel Marquez, Shane Mosley, Christy Martin, Lucia Rijker, Barbara Buttrick, Frank Erne, Paddy Ryan, Lou DiBella, Kathy Duva, Dan Goossen, Bernard Fernandez and Thomas Hauser – will be honored with the Class of 2021 following the postponement of the 2020 Induction Weekend.
The 2021 Hall of Fame Induction Weekend is scheduled for June 10-13 in Canastota, NY. Many events in “Boxing’s Hometown” of Canastota throughout the four-day celebration, including a 5K Race / Fun Run, golf tournament, boxing autograph card show, VIP Cocktail Reception, Parade of Champions and the Official Induction Ceremony on the Hall of Fame Museum Grounds, are scheduled. The Hall of Fame Weekend evening events include Friday night’s Fight Night at Turning Stone and Saturday’s Banquet of Champions. Both events will take place at Turning Stone Resort Casino in nearby Verona, NY.
COMMENTS UPON RECEIVING INDUCTION NEWS
“Thank you for the great news. It is an honor to be a Hall of Famer. I’m so impressed with the dedication and passion the Village of Canastota has for boxing. All of the champions feel so honored and blessed to be in the Hall of Fame. It’s amazing.”
Wladimir Klitschko
“It is a great honor for me to be inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame as a first-ballot nominee and a member of the 2021 class. Throughout my career, I gave everything I could to the sport of boxing, and now, to be recognized by one of the most prestigious honors in the sport for that hard work and dedication is very humbling. I am looking forward to attending the Hall of Fame Induction Weekend in June and being honored alongside the other members of the class of 2021 too.”
Floyd Mayweather
“I’ve been waiting for this call for most of my life. It finally came. I’m a first ballot Hall of Famer. God has been good to me. I can finally rest now. This chapter of my life is complete.”
Andre Ward
“It truly is an honor to be inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame, CANASTOTA, Class of 2021. Being that my father was also inducted many years ago, makes this honor extra special to me. I learned so much inside the ring that I have applied to every area of my life outside of the ring. Boxing will forever be my first love…and knowing that I will be on the Hall of Fame Wall, inspiring others who come behind me for years to come, is a blessing that I will never take for granted.”
Laila Ali
“I got goosebumps. I don’t think a lot of people understand what I did. I came off the streets, trained with the best and boxing saved my life. This makes all the work I did worth it. This means completion. I completed what I set out to do in life and in boxing. In boxing a lot of people have to live life first. I lived boxing first and boxing helped me through life. I would not be where I am in life if it wasn’t for boxing and this just puts the icing on the cake.”
Ann Wolfe
“Wow! This is really an honor. I appreciate the recognition very much. This is exciting news.”
Marian Trimiar
“This means everything. I can’t tell you how much I love boxing. I’ve always loved boxing and I love the fighters and it’s all about the fighters. The fact that I’m recognized in this way means so much because it means alot for the healthcare of the fighters, the safety of the sport and promoting improvements to the sport to make it better for everyone involved. It’s the best honor I could even imagine.”
Dr. Margaret Goodman
SA STAR KEVIN LERENA HEADLINES AFRICA’S BIGGEST BOXING CARD OF 2020 LIVE ON UFC FIGHT PASS, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19
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“Battle of Rio Grande” PPV FACT SHEET
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 WHAT: “Battle of Rio Grande” professional boxing
WHEN: Friday, December 18, 2020
WHO: MAIN EVENT – NABF LIGHT HEAVYEIGHT CHAMPIONSIP (12)
Gilberto “Zordo” Ramirez (40-0, 26 KOs), Challenger, Mazatlán, Sinaloa, México
vs.
Alfonso “El Tigre” Lopez (32-3, 25 KOs), Champion, Huntsville, Texas
CO-FEATURE – HEAVYWEIGHTS (10)
Michael “The Bounty” Hunter (18-1-1, 12 KOs), Las Vegas, Nevada
vs.
Shawn Laughery (10-3, 6 KOs), Oak Hill, West Virginia
VACANT ABO FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP (6)
Jose Maria “Chema” Delgado (6-0-3, 2 KOs), Pittsburg, California
vs.
Armando Frausto (8-1, 5 KOs), Alvin, Texas
MIDDLEWEIGHTS (4)
Ivan Vazquez (5-0, 4 KOs), Houston, Texas by way of Mexico
vs.
Charon Spain (2-14-2, 1 KO), Walla Walla, Washington
LIGHTWEIGHTS (4)
Juan Velazquez (5-0, 3 KOs), Houston, Texas
vs.
Lester Brown (4-2-3, 1 KO), Nassau, Bahama
JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHTS (4)
Breyon Gorham (6-0, 5 KOs), Houston, Texas
vs.
Antony Curtiss (2-6, 2 KOs), Butte, Montana
JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHTS (4)
Raynard “Alief Ali” Talib, Jr. (2-0, 1 KO), Houston, Texas
vs.
Adam “AD” Solis (0-2), San Juan, Puerto Rico
BANTAMWEIGHTS (4)
John “Scrappy” Ramirez (pro debut), Los Angeles, California
vs.
Jose “El Chavito” Charon (0-2), San Juan, Puerto Rico
JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHTS (4)
Apostle Arias (pro debut), Porter, Texas
vs.
Lucas “God First” McDonald (0-5), Sealy, Texas
MIDDLEWEIGHTS (4)
Charles “Pretty Bad Boy” Baylor (pro debut), Trinity, Texas
vs.
Joel “The Assassin” Munoz (0-1), Dublin, Texas
HEAVYWEIGHTS (4)
Demonte “Sugar Bear” Randle (pro debut), Texas City, Texas
vs.
Jarvis Lee (0-2), Houston, Texas
(card subject to change)
WHERE: Galveston Island Convention Center in Galveston, Texas
CO-PROMOTERS: Zurdo Promotions and El Tigre Promotions
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