Tag: Bob Trieger

New York State Boxing HOF & Ring 8 COVID-19 fund assisted boxers and boxing personnel   last month in New York & New Jersey 

New York State Boxing HOF & Ring 8 COVID-19 fund assisted boxers and boxing personnel   last month in New York & New Jersey NEW YORK (May 6, 2020) - The jointly established COVID-19 fund by New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF) and Ring 8 distributed more than $5,000 last month to assist New York and New Jersey boxers and boxing personnel in financial need due to the coronavirus pandemic. All applicants needed to be licensed (NYSAC, NJSAC or USA Boxing). Many boxers, trainers, cut men and the boxing personnel are independent contractors in need of financial support during this trying time. "We wanted to help people in boxing whose livelihoods have been so adversely affected by this pandemic," NYSBHOF present Bob Duffy said. "I'd like to thank Read more [...]

Boxing manager Ryan Roach Establishing his own identity

Boxing manager Ryan Roach Establishing his own identity BOSTON (May 4, 2020) - Boxing manager Ryan Roach is the latest member of New England's first family of boxing to be actively involved in the industry. Roach, naturally, understands his last name translates into instant respect, credibility, and automatically doors open. However, he is determined to establish his own identity and make a name for himself, rather than ride the coattails of his famous uncle, 7-time Trainer of the Year and Hall of Famer Freddie Roach. "Freddie has an iconic name in boxing," Ryan explained. "I believe he's the greatest all-time boxing trainer, but I want to build my name and legacy on my own, instead of riding his shoestrings. We had a private conversation about me being Read more [...]

Born to Box ” Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (April 27, 2020) -- As the son of a prizefighter, International Boxing Hall of Fame inductee ("Class of 2015") Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini was born to box, and the Youngstown, Ohio fighter climbed to the top of the sport's mountain, capturing the World Boxing Association (WBA) lightweight title in 1982. Mancini's father, the late Lenny "Boom Boom" Mancini, boxed professionally from 1937 to 1947, compiling a 46-12-3 (16 KOs) pro record. Lenny was the No. 1 ranked lightweight in the world in 1941 and considered a future world champion. However, his dream was sadly shattered when he was wounded during World War II. He returned to boxing after being discharged, but his physical issues due to the wound prevented him from fulfilling his once Read more [...]

Top USA amateur boxers adjusting to life without fights   & waiting another year for Olympics show

Top USA amateur boxers adjusting to life without fights   & waiting another year for Olympics show Arjan Iseni training during the pandemic COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (April 23, 2020) -- Amateur boxing, as in the professional ranks, has been shut-down worldwide due to the Coronavirus pandemic. USA Boxing members are adjusting to these challenging and trying times all across the country. Gyms and schools are closed, tournaments suspended, and the 2020 Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo have been postponed a year. Members of the Elite Qualification, Youth and Junior High Performance teams are home rather than in Colorado Springs training at the state-of-art United States Olympic and Paralympic Training Center. How are some of the leading U.S. amateur boxers living Read more [...]

Unhappy birthday coming up for undefeated lightweight prospect Jamaine “The Technician” Ortiz

WORCESTER, Mass. (April 15, 2020) - Even in his wildest dreams, undefeated World Boxing Council (WBC) Youth World lightweight champion Jamaine "The Technician" Ortiz (13-0, 7 KOs) never could have ever imagined that his 24th birthday, later this month, would fall smack in the middle of a worldwide health pandemic. When he turns 24 on April 28th, Ortiz figured he'd be preparing for training camp with a spring fight date set, likely defending his WBC Youth World title of fighting for a regional belt of some sort. He certainly didn't think boxing would be banned around the world, gyms closed by a state mandate, and people wearing face-masks and plastic gloves like they're in a Sci-Fi movie. And, to boot, his job as a licensed carpenter ended closed shop last Read more [...]

A remarkable boxing journey like no other 1972 Olympic gold medalist “Sugar” Ray Seales

(Ray Seales is in the front row, second in from the left) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (April 9, 2020) -- Imagine being the lone boxer from your country to capture an Olympic gold medal, only days after the infamous Munich massacre. Now imagine also having won a remarkable 338 of 350 amateur matches, having fought a trilogy as a professional with "Marvelous" Marvin Hagler, being declared legally blind in both eyes (having entertainer Sammy Davis, Jr. pickup a six-figure medical bill), regaining sight in one eye, then working as a teacher of autistic students for 17 years. "Sugar" Ray Seales has truly lived a surreal life, to say the least, and he's still involved in boxing at the age of 67, as a successful coach of amateur boxers in Indianapolis. Born in Saint Read more [...]

South Central LA to Gold   1984 Olympic heavyweight champion Henry Tillman

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Capturing an Olympic gold medal is special but overcoming tremendous odds and winning it at home, never mind meeting your future wife, made it extraordinarily special for 1984 Olympic heavyweight champion Henry Tillman. And beating Mike Tyson to earn a spot on the U.S. Olympic Boxing Team, not once but twice at the 1984 U.S. Olympic Trials and 1984 U.S. Olympic Box-Offs, along with overcoming his background makes Tillman's life more than worthy of being shown on the silver screen. Tillman was born and raised in the infamous South Central section of Los Angeles. The 1984 Olympic Summer Games were held in LA and Tillman could ride his bike from his home to where he later captured his gold medal at a University of Southern California arena. "USA Read more [...]

Training for the unknown -Unbeaten Mykquan Williams staying in boxing shape as much as possible under pandemic conditions

Training for the unknown -Unbeaten Mykquan Williams staying in boxing shape as much as possible under pandemic conditions (photo by Emily Harney / Team Williams) MANCHESTER, Conn. (March 23, 2020) - Like most professional boxers, unbeaten super lightweight prospect "Marvelous" Mykquan Williams (15-0-1, 7 KOs) is making the most out of a incredibly challenging situation, as he prepares for his unknown future in boxing. The coronavirus has shutdown boxing worldwide. Events are suspended indefinitely, boxers restricted in terms of training, and the immediate future remains tenuous at best. Unable to train at his gym, Manchester ROCS, which is closed due to a Connecticut state order, the 21-year-old Williams is handling this pandemic in a mature manner that Read more [...]

New York State Boxing HOF Class of 2020 Induction Ceremony Postponed until September 20

NEW YORK (March 19, 2020) - The New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF) announced today that its ninth annual induction dinner has been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic from April 19th to September 20th at Russo's On The Bay in Howard Beach, New York. Money already collected for tickets and journal ads may be used for the Sept. 20th event or returned in full upon request at point of purchase. "Because of new city mandates and the uncertainty of the coronavirus," NYSBHOF president Bob Duffy announced, "we have postponed our event until September 20. It would not have been fair to the honorees, their friends and guests, and general public to wait any longer. I must commend the ownership and management at Russo's On The Bay for working with us during this crisis to give Read more [...]

Undefeated rising star Jamaine “The Technician” Ortiz In developmental process on way to top

Undefeated rising star Jamaine "The Technician" Ortiz In developmental process on way to top All pictures by Emily Harney / Fightography WORCESTER, Mass. (March 11, 2020) - Fresh off his sensational hometown debut last month, Jamaine "The Technician" Ortiz (13-0, 7 KOs) is in the middle of a developmental process that is, hopefully, headed to the top of the 135-pound division by 2022. The 23-year-old Ortiz, who will abdicate his World Boxing Council (WBC) Youth World lightweight title next month when he turns 24 because he'll be overage, headlined a Classic Entertainment and Sports (CES) show February 28th at the famed Palladium in Worcester, Massachusetts. Despite fighting for the first time in six months, Ortiz showed no signs of rust, forcingMexican Read more [...]

One of the best all-time….1988 Olympic silver medalist Riddick “Big Daddy” Bowe

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (March 9, 2020) - By any standards, U.S. Olympian and former unified World heavyweight champion Riddick "Big Daddy" Bowe is inarguably one of the all-time greatest boxers, amateur and professional. Born and raised in the infamous Brownsville section of Brooklyn, New York, which also produced fellow World heavyweight champions Mike Tyson and Shannon Briggs, Bowe started boxing at 13 in the Bedford-Stuyvesant Boxing Association Gym. "I wanted to do everything Muhammad Ali did," Bowe explained why he got into boxing. "He was my idol. I wanted to join the Marines, but I fell in love with boxing and stayed with it. I forgot about the Marines." Bowe developed his craft and became an outstanding boxer, compiling a 104-18 amateur record, Read more [...]

Houston heavyweight boxer Darius Fulghum puts nursing career on hold to pursue Olympic dream

Houston heavyweight boxer Darius Fulghum puts nursing career on hold to pursue Olympic dream COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (February 25, 2020) - Amateur boxers often take different routes on their personal journeys and Houston heavyweight Darius Fulghum has put his career outside the ring on hold to pursue his boxing dreams. Fulghum was a wrestler in high school back in Killeen, Texas. He started boxing in 2015 and quickly developed a passion for the "Sweet Science," largely because of it being a one-person sport. He didn't need to rely on teammates, preferring to win or lose on his own accord. Although he was talented enough to be a collegiate wrestler, it would have been too much of a financial strain on his family. "I had that competitive itch and was pretty Read more [...]

1988 Olympic gold medalist “Merciless” Ray Mercer Looks back at his Olympic experience

1988 Olympic gold medalist "Merciless" Ray Mercer Looks back at his Olympic experience COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (February 11, 2020) - Thirty-two years after he captured an Olympic gold medal, "Merciless" Ray Mercer fondly remembers his Olympic experience like it was last month. Mercer, who is the only American heavyweight champion to knock out all of his Olympic opponents, went on to become world heavyweight champion as a professional for our "heavyweight double." For Mercer, it all started in Germany, where his U.S. Army unit was based. Offered a chance to avoid a 30-day field exercise, Mercer accepted an offer to serve as a sparring partner for the post's heavyweight boxing champion. Despite never having put on a pair of gloves before, Mercer was Read more [...]

World-rated super lightweight prospect Kendo Castaneda preparing for graduation to contender status

World-rated super lightweight prospect Kendo “Tremendo” Castaneda preparing for graduation to contender status Feb. 28th showdown vs. unbeaten NABO champion Yomar “The Magic” Alamo LAS VEGAS (December 30, 2019) –  Texas super lightweight Kendo “Tremendo” Castaneda (17-0, 8 KOs) will risk his perfect pro record against Yomar “The Magic” Alamo (17-0-1, 12 KOs) in a rare showdown between undefeated prospects on February 28, live on Boxeo Telemundo, starting at 11:30 p.m. ET / 8:30 p.m. PT, from Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, Florida. The 26-year-old Castaneda will challenge Alamo, Read more [...]

USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame Reception another KO

Class of 2019: Mark Breland, Joe Frazier, Al Mitchell & Ray Rodgers (pictures courtesy of USA Boxing, photo gallery below) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (December 19, 2019) - The Class of 2019 was inducted into the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame this past Friday night at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The HOF reception was held in conjunction with the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Boxing and 2019 National Championships. Hall of Fame broadcaster Al Bernstein from Showtime Sports served once again as the event's emcee. Olympic gold-medalists Mark Breland and "Smokin'" Joe Frazier along with decorated coach Al Mitchell and famed cut-man Ray Rodgers, were inducted during the 3rd annual USA Read more [...]