Archive for September, 2009
Michigan Boxing Titans Kirschenbaum and Steward to Receive Honors
The WBC Celebrates with Manny & Stuart!
Michigan Boxing Titans Kirschenbaum and Steward to Receive Honors
On November 2, a ceremony will be held at the Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit in West Bloomfield, Michigan, to induct former State Boxing Commissioner Dr. Stuart E Kirschenbaum into the Michigan Jewish Sports Hall of Fame. Also receiving an award that night will be legendary Kronk Gym Founder and HBO Analyst, Emanuel Steward, who will receive the Alvin Foon Humanitarian Award for his tremendous work as an ambassador of Michigan boxing worldwide.
Dr. Stuart Kirschenbaum was the State of Michigan’s Boxing Commissioner for 11 years (1981 to 1992), the second longest tenure in State history. As Commissioner, he was instrumental in the establishment of federal regulations for boxing and co-founded the Association of Boxing Commissions, which sets standards and regulates all state boxing commissions. He judged over a dozen world boxing championships. As an outstanding amateur boxer, Kirschenbaum won a medal in the 1967 NY Golden Gloves light heavyweight division.
In 1993, Sports Illustrated and the Detroit Institute of Arts honored Kirschenbaum as the recipient of the Joe Louis Award in recognition of his humanitarian efforts. He serves on the Michigan Jewish Sports Foundation Board of Governors and is an MJSF past President, as well as a past Vice President of the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame and is on the boards of the International African-American Sports Hall of Fame, Advisory Board of the Athletes with Disabilities Hall of Fame, and Founder and President of the Michigan Boxing Hall of Fame.
Dr. Kirschenbaum earned his medical degree in 1970 from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine. He is a practicing podiatrist in Detroit.
Hailed as one of the most successful trainers and managers active in boxing today, Emanuel Steward is a shrewd businessman and an expert trainer who made the Kronk Gym in Detroit famous as a training ground for world champion boxers. During his illustrious career, Steward has trained 31 world champions, among them Thomas Hearns, Mark Breland, Milt McCrory, Lennox Lewis, and Evander Holyfield.
In addition to being one of the most sought-after trainers in the world, Steward now works as an analyst for HBO boxing, where his keen eye for the subtle nuances of fighting adds an extra dimension to the telecasts.
He has been honored for many of his talents including BWAA “Manager of the Year” in 1980 and 1989, BWAA “Trainer of the Year” in 1993 and 1997. He is also an International Boxing Hall of Fame inductee and a World Boxing Hall of Fame inductee.
The November 2 event will also be the Michigan Jewish Sports Hall of Fame’s 25th Anniversary Gala. Other non-boxing personnel receiving honors will be Steve Greenberg, Kathryn Krickstein-Pressel (of blessed memory), Richard Loewenstein, and Dr. Steve Rosen.
A portion of the night’s proceeds will benefit Camp KAT (Kids All Together), The Bear Hug Foundation and the MJSF Hall of Fame. Donation and advertising opportunities are available (see attachment). For more information on sponsorship and ad journal opportunities, auction donations, and/or to purchase tickets, please contact: David Blatt at 248.592.9323 (dblatt@michiganjewishsports.)
4 Champions were born under WBC Muaythai Rules and Regulations!
9/23/2009 at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, the first 4 Champions were born under WBC Muaythai Rules and Regulations!
Chisa Yamane
Japanese Champion for Super Feather Weight by WBC Muaythai Rules and Regulations
Ryu Akajuji became Champion for Super Feather Weight by 2R 2’07’’ KO
Ryu Akajyji vs. Tomoaki Suehiro
1R: Suehiro try to lead the fight by front kick, throwing jabs, right low kick and right cross punch, but Akajuji blocks every move. In return Akajuji throws right middle and low kicks followed by left low kick, which makes hit onto Suehiro and not give a chance to Suehiro. Suehiro keeps throwing right cross and right hook. But, Akajuji’s kicks were making some damages to Suehiro.
2R: Suehiro keeps going forward with punches but finally 2’07’’ Akajuji’s left elbow KO Suehiro which Akajyuji became the Champion.
Japanese Champion for Feather Weight by WBC Muaythai Rules and Regulations
Shin Senchai became Champion for Feather Weight by decision (3-0)
Shin Senchai Gym vs. Atom Yamada
Atom started out with his style of switching to orthodox and southpaw. Shin keeps Muaythai style all the way. Shin keeps Atom away by front kick and right low kicks. Atom, on the other hand, throws body blow and right low kicks followed by elbow and knee. Shin is being very cool and grab atom’s neck for right elbow and left hook.
In the 3RD, Atom’s left hook caught Shin followed by elbow, which cut Shin’s chin. Shin keeps trying to grab Atom to have his stamina taking away. Towards to the end of fight, Shin keeps grabbing Atom and using knee kicks, which stopped Atom’s attack. Shin keeps throwing elbow, Atom tries to throw hook, knee and low kick but lack of power. Shin won by decision 3-0 which Shin became the Champion.
Japanese Champion for Super Bantam Weight by WBC Muaythai Rules and Regulations
KUNITAKA became the Champion for Super Bantam Weight by 2R 2’38″ TKO’
KUNITAKA vs. Hiroki Maeda
1R: Both of them very aggressively threw punches and kicks. Maeda, who is southpaw, kicks left middle kicks and right high kicks, on the other hand, KUNITAKA threw right middle and right high kicks. Very aggressive speedy moves of both fighters excited the audience. By the end of 1R, KUNITAKA caught Maeda by right elbow and pushed Maeda by the rope, threw right elbow when the gong rang.
2R: Maeda started off with jab which KUNITAKA made right cross then to right middle kick and right high kicks. KUNITAKA made sway for Maeda’s left high kick, then KUNITAKA kicked right high kick which caught Maeda’s chin. Then Maeda kicks left middle then to left high but KINITAKA defended all. KUNITAKA’s right cross made Maeda to back off to by the rope, when Maeda tried to throw left hook, KUNITAKA threw left elbow which got Maeda to go on the ground. By count 9, his cut was too deep that referee stopped the fight, which made KUNITAKA the Champion.
Japanese Champion for Bantam Weight by WBC Muaythai Rules and Regulations
TOMONORI became Champion for Bantam Weight by 3R 2’16″ KO
TOMONORI vs. Shin Shimannchu
1R: TOMONORI stared off by combination of punches and right low kicks. Shimanchu then try to grab TOMONORI’s neck to knee.
2R: Shimanchu keeps trying to grab TOMONORI’s neck but TOMONORI keeps distance and comes in threw the left body straight. Shimanchu tries right knee but it was not deep enough. TOMONORI maintain with combination of punches to right low kick, which made Shimanchu suffer.
3R: TOMONORI suffers from Shimanchu trying to grab TOMONORI’s neck and to knee kick, but made Shimanchu to loose stamina. When Shimanchu made out of balance, TOMONORI landed right knee on to Shimanchu’s chin followed by right low kick and front kick then move onto punches. Finally TOMONORI’s right cross-landed on Shimanchu when Shimanchu tried to throw right low kick, which made TOMONORI the Champion.
Semi final for Japanese Champion on Light Weight by WBC Muaythai Rules and Regulations
Tetsuya Yamato won by 2R 2’15″ KO
Tetsuya Yamato vs. Kazuya Ohe
1R: Yamato started out with very calm and focused onto Ohe’s move. Ohe, on the other hand, threw right cross and left high from the beginning. Yamato throw right low then Ohe threw right high followed by knee but Yamato keeps blocking. Yamato slowly gives the pressure to Ohe and push him into the corner when Ohe tried to push Yamato away by front kick. Yamato caught Ohe by left body blow followed by left knee then gong rang.
2R: Yamato stated to give Ohe pressure then Ohe tried to push him away by right middle kick and right high kick but Yamato keeps blocking those kicks. Yamato then threw strong left blow, which made powerful sound in the arena. Yamato pushed Ohe into the corner keeps left body blow and right cross then Ohe threw left hook in return. Ohe threw right high which caught Yamato but not strong enough to get Yamato to go down on the ground. Yamato keeps coming forward then threw left body blow, right elbow that made Ohe to go down on the ground. Yamato kept throwing punches and elbows after Ohe stood up, finally KO by left body blow. Yamato goes to final on December 4th.
Legends & Heroes
President of World Boxing Council sends personal message to LEGENDS AND HEROES – From Mexico. 20.09.09
In a personal message to LEGENDS AND HEROES, WBC President, Dr Jose Sulaiman describes Help for Heroes as “an exemplary and highly humanitarian charity” and promises the event is “assured of our strong and unconditional support”.
Mayweather: Why Boxing Beats MMA by:Rick Rockwell
Gone for almost 2 years; Mired in controversy; Criticized more than any other current boxer and yet Floyd Mayweather Jr delivers the knockout shot where it arguably matters the most.. HBO Sports has announced that the Mayweather vs, Marquez fight sold an estimated 1 Million PPV buys. For a fighter with so much negativity surrounding him, he just gave boxing fans 1 Million reasons to be positive.
In fact, Mayweather just gave 1 Million reasons why boxing is not dying. He also gave us 1 Million reasons why Boxing is still better than MMA. In this war between the two sports, Boxing (thanks to Mayweather) just knocked out the UFC in their first head to head battle; proving that the grizzled veteran is not ready to be overtaken by the hot shot up and comer.
I’m personally shocked by this.. It’s no secret that I am a critic of Mayweather. But then again, I’m a critic of most people who act as foolish as Mayweather does.. It’s also the reason why I truly enjoy rooting for guys like Manny Pacquiao, Barry Sanders, Kurt Warner, and so on.. These athletes are humbled professionals who don’t act like fools but are just as successful as anyone else in their sport..
I give credit where credit is due.. And after reading about the PPV buys, Mayweather and Boxing deserve their credit… It’s a testimony to the popularity of the sport and to the popularity of Mayweather…
Its proof that this sports is not dead, not dying, and not inferior to MMA. The MMA community needs to sit up and take notice, because they are in for a real fight.. This was a rude awakening to the MMA community and especially UFC president Dana White… No matter how much I agree with him over how boring the Mayweather fight was, you can’t ignore the PPV numbers..
I wish I could have seen the expression on Dana White’s face when he saw these numbers… If Dana is truly serious about this head to head battle, and by all accounts he is very serious, he will have to stack his fight cards with top names to be able to compete…
Buckle your seatbelts, tighten the chin straps, and get excited because this battle between Boxing and MMA has just got a lot more exciting..
Spinks & Witherspoon Get Belted!
Your Chance to see World Championship Belt presentation.
Opportunities to meet great ring legends in the Home Counties don’t come along very often. The World Boxing Council in association with the MK Dons are creating a very special evening on 29th November 2009 giving you the chance to meet a host of boxing celebrities and the unique opportunity to see not one but TWO World Championship Belt presentations.
Terrible Tim Witherspoom and Neon Leon Spinks will be at the MK Dons Stadium in Milton Keynes on the 29th November 2009. With both Champions finding themselves without there Championship belts, the WBC (World Boxing Council) has arranged a reissuing ceremony at the Double Trees Hotel in the MK Dons stadium.
Tim Won his against World Championship against Greg Page in 1984 and is a TWO TIME Heavyweight champion of the world whilst Leon won his against Muhammad Ali in 1978.
The evening will be littered with International and Local Boxing Champions and celebrities, to mention just a few.
John H Stracey former undisputed welterweight champion of the World. John created boxing history by beating one of the greatest fighters of all time in 1975 to become the only Brit to win a World Championship in Mexico when he beat Cuban Mexican WBC Hall of Famer Jose Angel Napoles.
Glen Catley the former Super middleweight won many championships in his career the height of which was becoming the WBC World Championship from 3 time boxing legend Marcus Beyer.
Jane Couch the UK’s first ever female Champion won 5 World titles in her long career.
Richie Woodhall the Olypmic Bronze, Commonwealth Gold and pro champion, British European middle Champion and WBC Super middleweight Champion.
This is a rare and truly unique opportunity for sports fans and one certainly not to be missed.
There is a great evenings entertainment lined up with a chance to meet, have photo’s with the Champions and to hear them speak about there careers.
Tickets go on sale from the 21st September 2009 and are priced at £50 and £75 VIP. Tables of 10 are available as well as corporate and sponsorship opportunities.
Tickets include photo opportunities, 3 course meal, entertainment and a WBC memorabilia auction to raise funds for the Princes Trust and World boxing Cares charities.
Tickets can be purchased from www.wbcme.co.uk Call: 07966591605 or 07930507577
DAD, ME, and MUHAMMAD ALI: A FATHER and SON STORY
Here’s a note from Felix Manuel Rodriguez. I read this book on a long bus ride back from the Remillard/Laro fight. Even though it’s written for children, I enjoyed it. I especially enjoyed the message. Please read the information below and think about getting this book!
Almost 25 million children in the United States are growing up in families without a father present. As a child from a father-absent home with seven brothers and sisters, and a mother who barely spoke English in the public housing projects, I personally know the challenges and struggles of a single parent home. Hence, I wrote Dad, Me, and Muhammad Ali: A Father and Son Story. The book highlights four key topics (1) a loving relationship between a father and son (2) a child’s determination (3) father absence (4) pays homage to the Greatest of All Times, Muhammad Ali. As a proud father of two, I sincerely value fatherhood.
Felix Rodriquez
Below is a brief summary of the book:
Newly acclaimed author Felix Manuel Rodriguez releases his first book entitled
Dad, Me, and Muhammad Ali: A Father and Son Story published by iUniverse.
Jo-Jo’s dad is an Aliologist, someone who considers himself an expert on all things Muhammad Ali! When Jo-Jo accidentally damages his dad’s favorite Muhammad Ali autographed picture, he knows that he must do whatever he can to make it up to his dad, even if it means spending all of his money to replace it. But how can he do that? It’s a one-of-a-kind picture! What can he do to make it up to his dad?
Then, a miraculous opportunity opens up for Jo-Jo and his father. So, he takes his dad on an incredible adventure to Harlem in New York City that he hopes will show his dad just how much he means to him. And they meet some pretty wonderful people along the way!
Dad, Me, and Muhammad Ali takes the reader on a journey through a son’s heart as he tries to find the best way to make amends for an accident that damages his father’s most prized possession. It’s the heart-warming story of a loyal son and his loving father and a magical afternoon that changes both of their lives forever!
“Dad, Me, and Muhammad Ali scored a KNOCKOUT! Good! Wholesome! Easy Read!”
—Angelo Dundee, Muhammad Ali’s legendary trainer
Praise for DAD, ME, and MUHAMMAD ALI: A FATHER and SON STORY
“Great story, very engaging and one that families will certainly enjoy!”
—National Fatherhood Initiative
“Dad, Me, and Muhammad Ali is a warm and touching story about a strong father/son relationship. It is very moving to read about this exciting experience bonding a devoted son with his loving father.”
—Alvin F. Poussaint, MD, Co-author of Come on People
Professor Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School; Psychiatrist, Judge Baker Children’s Center
“As an Olympic Gold Medalist myself, and a member of the same team with Muhammad Ali, I think this book would be just what he’d like today’s kids to read.”
—Wilbert “Skeeter” McClure, PhD, 1960 U.S. Olympic Gold Medal Champion
“I found myself vigorously intrigued by this story. I also found it close to my heart.”
—Tito Puente Jr., Entertainer and son of legendary “King of Latin Music,” Tito Puente, Sr.
Felix Manuel Rodriguez is a state child welfare employee, acting president of a non-profit organization, and professional boxing inspector. He is also an assistant youth coach, police commissioner, but more importantly, a proud father of two. Felix is a proud recipient of The Hartford Business Journal’s 40 Under Forty Award. This is his first book.
DAD, ME, and MUHAMMAD ALI: A Father and Son Story – Juvenile Fiction
By Felix Manuel Rodriguez
Published by iUniverse
ISBN: 978-1-4401-4623-7 (sc)
978-1-4401-4624-4 (cloth)
978-1-4401-4625-1 (ebk)
Pages: 108
Price: $10.95 paperback
$20.95 hardcover
Pub Date: May 20, 2009
Ana Julaton Gets Her Win
TFC the Filipino Channel http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YoeqiR96rtg
KRON4 news http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8J20ak53m7I
Jerry Hoffman http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cKSa7dvtOU
Here are some pre fight interviews http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LT90x_agzpg KRON4
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