Legendary Trainer Mauricio ‘Baboo’ Da Silva Joins Finney’s HIT Squad Coaching Staff

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St. Louis, MO. – August 15, 2011 – Representatives from Finney’s HIT Squad recently announced that world renowned K-1 and Muay Thai/Kickboxing coach, Mauricio “Baboo” Da Silva, has joined the Finney’s HIT Squad coaching staff. Da Silva, who has trained many of the sports elite, has been appointed the facilities lead Muay Thai/Kickboxing coach.  He will join top-ranked strength and conditioning Coach Andre Benkei, who recently began coaching at Finney’s in May. De Silva, known as “Baboo” relocated to St. Louis in late July and has already begun working with fighters at Finney’s HIT Squad and Finney’s MMA. 

 

Longtime friends Andre Benkei and coach “Baboo” have similar martial arts backgrounds with very distinct and effective training styles that work seamlessly together.  Both Benkie and Baboo were trained in karate kyokushin Kai, the same original style of Georges St. Pierre. Baboo trained all of his life in Sao Paulo (Brasil) and Benkei trained in Rio de Janeiro (Brasil). Both had Japanese coaches who quickly made them “Uchidashi” (private students) in their states.

 

According to Andre Benkie, “Baboo and I were almost the same age and became “Uchidashi” almost at the same time. The difference between our styles is this – When coach Baboo was being trained with karate and kickboxing rules, I was being trained with MMA rules (to prove the superiority of my style in the old times of MMA.) Coach Baboo and fighters from Sao Paulo went very far in the kickboxing world.”

 

Mauricio “Baboo” Da Silva is a well-known and highly respected coach and trainer of K-1 and MMA. He has trained a number of world class fighters including Francisco Filho, Glaube Feitosa, Ewerton Teixeira, Ray Sefo, Aleksandr Pitchkounov, Jan Nortje, Doug Viney, Mighty Mo (kickboxer) andAkebono Taro. Mauricio holds a 1st Dan Black belt in Kyokushin karate and trained together with the Brazilian Kyokushin World Cup team as a sparring partner for fighters such as Francisco Filho and Glaube Feitosa.

 

Benkei had this to say about Baboo joining the coaching staff, “We are very lucky to have Baboo at Finney’s. I know he will make our team of future champion’s even stronger. It has been my dream to bring our striking style to the forefront of the MMA world because my master always wanted to use it in MMA during the early days. Baboo brings this style to the Finney’s fight team and the MMA world will soon see the edge it gives our fighters.”

 

Jesse Finney had this to add, “I have been in the kickboxing game for thirty years and I have never seen a kickboxing coach as skilled as Baboo. We are thrilled to have him on our team!”

 

Between Muay Thai/Kickboxing Coach Mauricio ‘Baboo” De Silva, Strength and Conditioning Coach Andre Benkei, Wrestling coach Ryan Sutton and high level Judo coach George Stanich, many Brazilian fighters have heard about Finney’s HIT Squad and want to be a part of the team.  BJJ Black Belts Marcus Aurelio, JR Buscape, Ricardo Oliveira, Alexandre Pequeno Nogueira, Leozada Nogueira, Lucas Lopes, Ezra Lenon and Kiko France are just some of the top-level fighters making their way from Brazil to train in St. Louis at Finney’s.  The fighter program has also drawn Andre Sales, a high level Brown Belt, and great strikers such as JR Killer, Marcus Grosse, Joao Victor and Terrell Brown. 

 

Coaches at Finney’s are all experts in their disciplines and have the same common goal –  to make Finney’s fight team the best on the world. The experience and knowledge of the coaching staff atFinney’s HIT Squad and Finney’s MMA is unparalleled and you can expect nothing less from Finney’s fighter program.

 

Complete with elite instruction, two training facilities with top-of-the-line equipment, on-site housing, and professional representation through Elite MMA Management, Finney’s mixed martial arts fighter program is quite possibly the best in the nation. Both professional and amateur athletes on Finney’s fight team have access to everything they need to advance their careers.

 

Finney is actively pursuing high level professional fighters right now. To find out more about the fighter program or to submit your fight resume for consideration, please email Jesse Finney directly atjesse@finneysmma.com.

 

 

About H.I.T Squad (Now Finney’s HIT Squad):

Finney’s HIT Squad, based out of Granit City, IL, is a world-class training center designed to enhance the physical, mental, and spiritual well-being of its members. The State-of-the-art training facility features a boxing ring, 3,000 square feet of Hammer Strength weight lifting and fitness equipment, 5,000 square feet of matted wrestling/grappling area surrounded by octagon fencing, and a 1,000 square foot cardio area with top-of-the-line equipment. The HIT Squad facility also features men’s and women’s locker rooms and a member’s lounge. Classes are offered in boxing, kickboxing, muay thai, jiu-jitsu, mixed martial arts, wrestling and sports conditioning. In addition to daily classes, members can participate in bi-monthly seminars and camps offered at the facility. For more information, visit www.thehitsquad.com or call 618-452-8561.

 

About Finney’s MMA:

Finney’s MMA, based out of St. Louis, Missouri, is the Midwest’s premier sports training center. The dynamic 20,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility features everything from free weights and top of the line cardiovascular equipment, to group fitness classes, personal training, and mixed martial arts instruction. Finney’s also boasts an in-house sports rehab facility complete with massage, ultrasound, and chiropractic services.  Members also have access to separate men’s and women’s locker rooms, a fully stocked pro shop, and free daycare. Finney’s employs a world renowned team of instructors all experts in their individual disciplines. Classes are offered in boxing, kickboxing, jiu-jitsu, and mixed martial arts, and sports conditioning.  Classes are set up to accommodate all ages and skill levels, from the individual fighter to every member of the family.  For more information please visit www.Finneyskickboxing.com or call 314-821-1144.

VIDEO: The Bantamweight Tournament Final Recap – Replay of Controversial Match TOMORROW at 10:30p on SHOWTIME EXTREME

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As the boxing world continues to debate one of the year’s most controversial matches …

Fight fans can judge for themselves!

A Special Rebroadcast of THE BANTAMWEIGHT TOURNMENT FINAL: AGBEKO VS MARES

Including Jim Gray’s Hard-hitting Interview with Referee Russell Mora that has Everyone Talking

 

TUESDAY, AUGUST 16 at 10:30PM ET/PT on SHOWTIME EXTREME

 

Click below to watch a round-by-round recap of Saturday’s fight

Jimmy Lange to Fight Raul Muñoz for WBU Title as Main Event on September 10th Card at Patriot Center

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FAIRFAX, VA (August 15, 2011) – Championship boxing returns to the Northern Virginia/National Capital area with a world title on the line as Jimmy Lange (36-4-2, 24 KOs) of Great Falls, VA faces Raul “El Toro” Muñoz (22-14-1, 16 KOs) of Topeka, KS for the World Boxing Union’s (WBU) vacant 154-lb. championship in the 10-round Main Event on Saturday, September 10^th at the Patriot Center. Presented by Valcourt Building Services, Jimmy Lange Boxing will feature seven exciting pro bouts showcasing world-class fighters from in and around the beltway region.

 

Lange has won his last five fights, including a unanimous win over Mike McFail this past June in Virginia Beach. The former star from season one of The Contender television show has headlined all 12 Patriot Center pro boxing shows dating back to September 2005. He remains the sport’s biggest draw in the region, with Jimmy Lange Boxing shows consistently attracting thousands of fans and showcasing top local and world-class talent.

 

A native of Mexico now fighting out of the Midwest, Muñoz lost his last fight to undefeated top prospect Mike Jones in Philadelphia on June 25, 2011.  He turned pro at age 18 and has faced world-class competitors such as Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., Hector Camacho, Austin Trout, Joel Casamayor, Yory Boy Campas and Alfonso Gomez.

 

The WBU originated in England, but recently moved its U.S. operations to Atlanta, GA under the direction of Chairman Don “Moose” Lewis. Notable fighters who have held a WBU belt include George Foreman, James Toney, Hasim Rahman, Ricky Hatton, and Micky Ward (as highlighted in the Oscar^®-nominated film The Fighter).

 

The rest of the Jimmy Lange Boxing card:

 

Jonathan “Reid Dawg” Reid (35-12, 19 KOs) vs. George “Wartime” Rivera (12-6, 4 KOs) – 8 Rounds, Jr. Middleweight (Co-Main Event)

Michael “No Joke” Stewart (47-6-3, 24 KOs) vs. TBD, 6 Rounds, Welterweight

Todd “White” Lightning” Wilson (10-0, 4 KOs) vs. TBD, 6 Rounds, Jr. Welterweight

Zain “Tiger” Shah (5-0, 3 KOs) vs. Julius “Vicious” Kennedy (7-2-1, 3 KOs) – 6 Rounds, Jr. Middleweights

Scott “Cujo” Sigmon (16-3, 8 KOs) vs. Bruce “The Rage” Rumbolz (22-22-2, 13 KOs) – 8 Rounds, Super Middleweight

Lawrence Jones (3-5-2, 1 KO) vs. Jose Felix (10-9-2, 3 KOs) – 6 Rounds, Jr. Middleweight

 

Tickets, priced at $35, $50, $75, $125, $300 and $500 (plus applicable service charges), can be bought through all Ticketmaster outlets including the Patriot Center box office, online at www.ticketmaster.com/ and via Phonecharge at 703-573-SEAT, 202-397-SEAT and 410-547-SEAT. Accessible seating is available for patrons with disabilities by calling 703-993-3035.

 

Doors will open at 6:00 pm, with the first fight scheduled to begin promptly at 7:00 pm.  All bouts are subject to change.  Jackie “First Lady of Boxing” Kallen serves as promoter with matchmaking duties handled by J.D. Brown.

Boxing Links (8-15-11)

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Ghana Boxing LETTER OF PROTEST to IBF over Agbeko fight EastsideBoxing.com We are writing this protest to express our displeasure of open bias exhibited by referee Russell Mora in the International Boxing Federation bantamweight championship between Joseph Agbeko of Ghana and Abner Mares of Mexico which took place in the Hard … See all stories on this topic »

Amir Khan eyes unification clash with Mexico legend Erik Morales The Guardian Maidana had attempted to goad Khan into accepting a repeat of their thriller last December by claiming the 24-year-old “begged the WBA [World Boxing Association] in writing” to avoid him. The first encounter was a classic with Khan prevailing on points… See all stories on this topic »                                                                                              The Guardian

Christy Martin [LIVE] SCREW the Sexist Boxing Commission! TMZ.com Women’s Super Welterweight Boxing Champ Christy Martin — repped by the indefatigable Gloria Allred — is set to stage her protest against the California State Athletic Commission any minute now in LA … insisting the institution is SEXIST to the core … See all stories on this topic »

Clay-Bey, Vinny Paz Head Connecticut Boxing Hall Of Fame Inductees Hartford Courant Former Hartford boxer Lawrence Clay-Bey and five-time world champion Vinny Paz head a list of seven inductees into the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame. The induction dinner is Oct. 29 at Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville. The other nductees are boxing … See all stories on this topic »

Eminem and Dreamworks part ways… ThyBlackMan (ThyBlackMan.com) EXCLUSIVE: DreamWorks has thrown in the towel on Southpaw, the boxing drama that has Eminem returning to the screen for the first time since 2002′s 8 Mile, and Antoine Fuqua directing a script by Sons of Anarchy creator Kurt Sutter. … See all stories on this topic »                                                                                                 ThyBlackMan

Pickerington man training for over-50 division boxing championship Lancaster Eagle Gazette Pickerington resident Richard Harp, 62, will compete in the Masters Boxing Championship in Kansas City later this month. / Abigail S. Fisher/Eagle-Gazette PICKERINGTON — Don’t tell Richard Harp that boxing is a young man’s game. … See all stories on this topic »

Where Do Klitschko Brothers Rank Amongst All-Time Boxing Legends? Bleacher Report Between them, the twin towers of Europe hold all of Heavyweight boxing’s major titles, and a few more on the side. They have defended their titles on numerous occasions, each time winning in emphatic style. Despite their success in the ring, … See all stories on this topic »                                                                                         Bleacher Report

Star Boxing Running Shows on August 19, August 27 The Sweet Science NEW YORK (August 15, 2011) – Possibly the only thing hotter in NYC in the month of July, which saw temperature’s reach record highs, well into the 100’s, was Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing, as it promoted three sizzling cards in back to back to back weeks … See all stories on this topic »

Full Report: Lopez-Kennedy Fight News By Kurt Wolfheimer at ringside Saturday night at Bally’s Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey Alejandro Perez put a boxing clinic on the previously undefeated fan favorite Teon “The Technician” Kennedy, capturing the NABA super bantamweight belt in the … See all stories on this topic » Fight News

 

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Christy Martin — The Boxing Commission is Sexist | TMZ.com By TMZ Staff Christy Martin , the women’s Super Welterweight Boxing Champ, is taking a shot at the California State Athletic Commission, claiming the organization is… TMZ.com

Kimbo Slice KOs Opponent In Pro-Boxing Debut | The Urban Daily By The Urban Daily After a failed attempt at a career in Mixed Martial Arts, backyard brawler Kimbo Slice has made his first foray into professional boxing. The Urban Daily

Jim Gray Ethers Boxing Referee Russell Mora | The Big Lead By Stephen Douglas (CRM!) A referee cost a boxer a fight on the scorecards and Jim Grey let him have it. The Big Lead

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PAY-PER-VIEW KING FLOYD “MONEY” MAYWEATHER SHOOTS FOR GLOBAL DOMINATION WITH SEPTEMBER 17 BOUT

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IN A LEAGUE OF HIS OWN…   “STAR POWER: Mayweather vs. Ortiz” To Be Shown Live On Primetime Pay-Per-View In The United Kingdom   LONDON, August 15 – Already the pound-for-pound and pay-per-view King in the United States, with an excess of seven million pay-per-view buys and total revenues approaching half a billion dollars, Floyd “Money” Mayweather has been untouchable through 41 professional fights, making him the biggest boxing attraction of this era.   For his Sept. 17 showdown with WBC Welterweight World Champion “Vicious” Victor Ortiz, which takes place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. and will be produced and distributed by HBO Pay-Per-View in the United States, Mayweather has his sights set on conquering the world.   “I love all of my British fans and I appreciate all of their support throughout my career,” said Mayweather. “It is my dream to eventually fight in the U.K. but in the meantime, tune-in to STARPOWER on Saturday, September 17 when I step back in the ring to face a very tough challenge in Victor Oritz. It will be an extremely exciting fight and another Mayweather experience for everyone to enjoy.”   “Floyd is a major sports and entertainment attraction worldwide and his record-breaking box office and pay-per-view success is a testament to the power and value of his name and business franchise,” said Leonard Ellerbe, CEO Mayweather Promotions. “He takes his next step towards all-time boxing greatness, continued global recognition and commercial success on September 17 when he faces Victor Ortiz. We expect this fight to follow the amazing achievements of his past performances.”   “Floyd Mayweather has become a major crossover brand in the United States, which is evidenced not only by his pay-per-view and box office revenue numbers, but also by the fact that he has one of the largest fan followings on social media websites of any athlete,” said Richard Schaefer, CEO of Golden Boy Promotions, co-promoter of the Sept. 17 mega-event. “It’s clear that Floyd’s reach is global, so it is only fitting that he is setting out to capture the global pay-per-view market and continue to break records. It is our goal to help him achieve the ‘unachievable’ and bring the great sport of boxing into new and unchartered territories.”   With Mayweather currently sporting nearly 1.5 million followers on Twitter, almost 650,000 Facebook friends and a very interactive website (www.floydmayweather.com), the demand to see his mega-fights live has increased to the point where his bout against Ortiz, will be distributed in 170 countries. In addition to the United States, some of the countries airing the“STAR POWER” via pay-per-view are the United Kingdom, Puerto Rico, Australia, New Zealand, Bermuda, Curacao, Canada and, for the first time, French-language Canada.   Fans in the United Kingdom can watch “STAR POWER: Mayweather vs. Ortiz” live on Primetime, channel 480 on Sky, Virgin on Demand and streamed live via the websitewww.primetimelive.co.uk. Existing Sky customers can buy through Box Office. New customers must register beforehand online at www.primetimelive.co.uk or by calling 0871 200 4444. Virgin customers Press home > More on Demand > Live Events. The fight will cost £14.95 and a small one-off registration fee will apply for customers new to Primetime.   This sets the stage for the 34-year-old Mayweather to set even more records, something that the six-time world champion in five weight divisions specializes in.   He already owns the record for the largest number of pay-per-view buys for a single night when he defeated Oscar de la Hoya in a 2007, reaching nearly 2.5 million homes. The Las Vegan also holds the record for the highest average number of pay-per-view buys per fight of any fighter, active or retired. When you consider the legends who have made their mark on the sport over the years like De La Hoya, Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield, Floyd Mayweather is clearly an all-time great and definitely in a league of his own. # # # “STAR POWER” is a mega-event taking place on Saturday, Sept. 17 from two world-class cities with three world titles at stake. Floyd Mayweather and Victor Ortiz will face off in a 12-round fight for Ortiz’s WBC Welterweight World Title from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. Canelo Alvarez and Alfonso Gomez will do battle in a 12-round fight for Alvarez’s WBC Super Welterweight World Title from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, Calif.  Also live in Las Vegas, will be Erik Morales vs. Lucas Matthysse in a 12 round fight for the vacant WBC Super Lightweight World Title and an opening fight featuring undefeated rising star Jessie Vargas against top contender Josesito Lopez.  The mega event is promoted by Mayweather Promotions and Golden Boy Promotions and sponsored by Cerveza Tecate, DeWALT Tools and AT&T.  Alvarez vs. Gomez is presented in association with Canelo Promotions and Morales vs. Matthysse is presented in association with Box Latino Promotions and Arano Box Promotions. In the United States, “STAR POWER: Mayweather vs. Ortiz” will be produced and distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View® beginning at 9:00 p.m. ET/6:00 p.m. PT / 5:00am BST (Sunday morning 18th September).

Wrestling Links (8-15-11)

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Greatest Athlete #4: New York had never seen a wrestler like Jantzen The Suffolk Times By Bob Liepa | August 15, 2011 in Featured Stories, Sports COURTESY PHOTO | Jesse Jantzen was the first-ever four-time state wrestling champion in Suffolk history. He went on to win a national title at Harvard. Of all the moves, all the skills and all … See all stories on this topic »

Penn State wrestler, former Cyclone, facing sex assault charges The Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and Headlines Former Iowa State wrestler Andrew Long wrestles with Anthony Robles during their 125 pound match Friday, March 19, 2010 in the quarterfinal round of the 2010 NCAA Division 1 Wrestling Championships at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Neb. … See all stories on this topic »                                                                                        The Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and Headlines

Rough Justice for the Stinger The Sun It certainly worked as a one-off, but with many of those participants gone from the active Impact Wrestling roster, the 2011 event needed to pull something special out of the bag to live up to its name. At the top of the bill, Sting dropped his world … See all stories on this topic »                                                                                          The Sun

Former wrestler, 63, takes down robber Sun-Sentinel Kemp, a former wrestler, was no pushover: He managed to shove aside the bad guy’s gun away. But the robber then pistol whipped Kemp in the head, police said. Pulling out a wrestling move, Kemp maneuvered the suspect into a rear naked choke hold, … See all stories on this topic »

Wrestlers pin their hopes on grueling summer workouts Wrangler News Corona wrestlers and coaches were part of Arizona’s USA Wrestling National team at the 2011 Cadet/Junior National Freestyle and Greco-Roman tournament held in Fargo, ND Bottom row: Coach Martinez, Glenn Farina, Colton Winstead, Zach Walton. … See all stories on this topic »                                                                                           Wrangler News

WWE Summerslam 2011: 5 Potential Outcomes from Wrestling’s Big Summer Event Bleacher Report This implies that the restrictions of the strict PG regime no longer apply when wrestlers are looking to get themselves over, or gain a little heat. CM Punk is another reason I have included this point in the slideshow. In the contract signing and the … See all stories on this topic »

Effects of debt ceiling wrestling match Deseret News By Robert Bennett, For the Deseret News What does the rating downgrade mean? Will the dollar lose its status as the world’s reserve currency? Is the Federal Reserve doing the right thing in response? No one knows any of the answers. … See all stories on this topic »

Pioneer grad Borelli takes wrestling skills from Fullerton to Utah Valley Daily Democrat The former Pioneer High School wrestler is now also a former Cal-State Fullerton wrester, but not by choice or due to exhausted eligibility. CSU Fullerton dropped its wrestling program as part of its budget cuts, leaving Borelli and the underclassmen … See all stories on this topic »

Punk-Cena feud comes to a head, but not without some wrinkles at SummerSlam CANOE Wrestling For a show considered to be the second most important event on the WWE calendar, the 2011 edition of SummerSlam appeared to be placing almost all of its proverbial apples in the basket of the CM Punk-John Cena feud. … See all stories on this topic »                                                                                           CANOE

James, 9, hopes to be pro basketball player Philadelphia Inquirer The 9-year-old also loves wrestling and spends hours in front of the television absorbed in wrestlingaction. He owns many wrestling figures and enjoys playing with them. James delights in talking to people. Although he can be shy when meeting new … See all stories on this topic »

 

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Vinny Paz heads 2011 Conn. Boxing Hall of Fame Inductees

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7^th annual Gala Induction Dinner Oct. 29 at Mohegan Sun

 

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (August 15, 2011) – Committee officials announced today that five-time World Champion Vinny “The Pazmanian Devil” Paz heads a distinguished list of seven 2011 inductees into the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame (“CBHOF”). The seventh annual Gala Induction Dinner will be held Saturday night, October 29 in the Uncas Ballroom at Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Connecticut.

 

The other 2011 inductees include 1996 U.S. Olympic Boxing Team Captain, Lawrence Clay-Bey; renowned world boxing judge Glenn S. Feldman; world light heavyweight title challenger Eric “Magic 2000” Harding; amateur boxing standout Kelvin Anderson; boxer, referee and coach Billy Taylor; highly-respected ringside physician, Dr. Michael Schwartz.

 

Tickets, priced at $75.00 per person, are available to purchase by calling Kim Baker at Mohegan Sun(860.862.7377) or Sherman Cain at the Manchester Journal Inquirer (800.237.3606 (X 321). Doors open at 5:30 PM/ET, followed by cocktails at 6 PM/ET, and then dinner.

 

Among the five world titles captured by Paz (50-10, 30 KOs) were the IBF lightweight and WBA light middleweight championships. The wildly popular Italian-American from Cranston (RI) was the prestigious 1991 Ring MagazineComeback of the Year Award recipient having overcome a broken neck suffered in a car crash to win another world title.

 

Clay-Bey (21-3-1, 16 KOs), fighting out of Hartford, captained an absolutely loaded 1996 U.S. Olympic Boxing team that included four future world champions as professionals – Floyd Mayweather, Jr., Antonio Tarver, David Reid and Fernando Vargas. Lawrence lost in the second round to current world heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko, 10-8. Clay-Bey was the IBA Continental heavyweight titlist. He is a veteran correctional officer in Connecticut.

 

In addition to judging 95 world title fights all over the world during the past 23 years, Feldman founded the CBHOF and has been its only president. He is a financial advisor with Merrill Lynch in West Hartford.

 

The signature victory for Harding (23-4-1, 7 KOs), who captured the NABF and USBA light heavyweight titles, was a 12-round decision in a 2000 IBF Eliminator against 16-0 Antonio Tarver, a five-time world champion. Eric lost a world title bid to Roy Jones, Jr. when he was unable to answer the bell for the 11^th round due to a serious shoulder injury in their WBC/WBA/IBF/IBO world title fight.

 

Anderson was a much decorated amateur boxer from Hartford who tragically died in a 1980 plane crash. Fourteen boxers and eight staff members of the USA Boxing Team, traveling to Poland to compete in an International match, were among 77 passengers who perished.

 

Taylor was honored in 1990 by the NCAA Coaches Association, as well as the Connecticut Boxing Guild, for his 50-year contribution to boxing. He kick-started the boxing careers of Connecticut greats such as world champion Marlon Starling, Tyrone Booze and Troy Wortham. Billy coached the 1969 Coast Guard national championship team, guided Central Connecticut State University for eight seasons in the eighties, and produced three national champions and 32 All-America boxers.

 

Dr. Schwartz is Chief Ringside Physician for Professional Boxing and Mixed Martial Arts, who has been responsible for creating many of the medical protocols utilized in boxing. He is the founder of the first Medical Association for Professional Ringside Physicians, in addition to being Chief Ringside Physician for the State of Connecticut. Schwartz also serves as the Chief Ringside Physician and Chairman of the Medical Advisory Board for both Foxwoods Resort Casino and Mohegan Sun Casino.

 

Go on line to www.CTBoxingHOF.com for more information about the 7^th annual CBHOF Gala Introduction Dinner or the history of this organization.

 

The Gleason’s Gym Harley Davidson Raffle Drawing will be Monday August 22nd

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The Harley Davidson Raffle drawing will Monday Evening , August 22nd at 6:00PM.   The gathering will be catered thanks to ADP Payroll Solutions and their kind contribution.   One of our Give A Kid A Dream members will pull the winning Raffle ticket.   We are close to our goal of 350 raffle tickets being sold.   This will allow 10 boys and girls from our Give A Kid A DreamFoundation to attend the camp. Help us get these underprivileged kids out of New York City for a few days and let them have fun in the beautiful Catskill mountains at Kutshers Country Club.     The Kids in our program are all referred by an outside agency. Some from the probation department, some from the school system, some from the clergy and some from an orphanage. They are all from challenged backgrounds and most have suffered some sort of abuse or tragedy.   Camp and our program allow the participants to see that life holds promise and that they have potential to achieve.   We are Raffling off a 2011 Harley Davidson Fatboy.   At $100 Dollars Each Only 350 Tickets will be sold! The motorcycle is valued at about $20,000.   Visit the entities Website link below to purchase tickets or call us at 718 797 2872. MORE ON OUR NON PROFIT VISIT OUR WEBSITE BY CLICKING HERE   SPECIAL THANK YOU TO LOMBARDI HARLEY DAVISION FOR ALL THEIR HELP IN PUTTING THIS PROGRAM TOGETHER.   SPECIAL THANKS TO D’ALESSIO TOCCI & PELL CPA FOR CARING AND RUNNING THE GIVE A KID A DREAM PROGRAM.

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