Boxing weight classes

HotelPlanner and World Cruiserwight Champion Lawrence Okolie Announce The "The Road to Unification" Partnership and Campaign

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Monday, June 7, 2021
Boxing, Boxers, Combat sports, Boxing weight classes, Kickboxing weight classes, Lawrence Okolie, Cruiserweight

The campaign will reward fans with free hotel credits throughout Lawrence Okolie's journey to unify all the Cruiserweight World Championship belts.

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  • The campaign will reward fans with free hotel credits throughout Lawrence Okolie's journey to unify all the Cruiserweight World Championship belts.
  • Lawrence fans will enter to win by commenting on his weekly "Road to Unification" videos on his Instagram and Twitter.
  • Lawrence achieved the world title in just 16 professional fights, and is on his way to becoming the undisputed and undefeated cruiserweight champion of the world.
  • "We are very excited to be partnering with WBO Cruiserweight World Champion Lawrence Okolie, who is the best in the business," says Tim Hentschel, Co-Founder and CEO, HotelPlanner.

Former National Boxing Champion Creates Scholarship

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Tuesday, April 20, 2021
Boxing, Boxers, Combat sports, Boxing weight classes, Kickboxing weight classes, Vernon Forrest, Shane Mosley, Light welterweight, Middleweight, Eduardo Garcia

b'AUGUSTA, Ga., April 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Vernon Forrest was a decorated world boxing champion and member of the 1992 US Olympic Team.

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  • b'AUGUSTA, Ga., April 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Vernon Forrest was a decorated world boxing champion and member of the 1992 US Olympic Team.
  • Now, his former teammate has created a boxing scholarship to honor his friend\'s legacy.\nThe Durst-Forrest Boxing Scholarship established by former Augusta boxer Frank M. Durst IV and his wife Caroline was recently founded to support Augusta Boxing Club student athletes pursuing secondary education opportunities.The Dursts formed the charitable fund with an initial $50,000 contribution through the Community Foundation for the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) .\nForrest was a native of Augusta, Georgia and began boxing at the age of nine.
  • He compiled an impressive 225-16 record as an amateur, won silver at the 1991 World Amateur Boxing Championships, became the 1992 US junior welterweight champion, and made his professional debut in 1992.Forrest, who became the first boxer to defeat welterweight Shane Mosley, held the World Boxing Council (WBC) light middleweight and welterweight titles along with the International Boxing Federation (IBF) welterweight title.\nThe Durst-Forrest Boxing Scholarship was created to financially assist club members interested in attending local universities and technical schools.The Augusta Boxing Club is led by director Ray Whitfield, a former National Golden Gloves teammate of Durst.\n"Vernon and I were Augusta Boxing Club teammates in the late 1980s and remained good friends for decades," said Durst.
  • "He is known mostly for his success in the ring, but I remember his wonderful spirit, humility and service to others.

Legendary Boxer James Toney and Vyre Sports Present: "Boxing With Lights Out" Streaming Live on Vyre Network October 31st, 2020

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Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Boxers, Boxing weight classes, Sportspeople, James Toney, Lights out

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- On Saturday, October 31st, James Toney Promotions & Vyre Sports will team up for an exciting evening at the fights.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- On Saturday, October 31st, James Toney Promotions & Vyre Sports will team up for an exciting evening at the fights.
  • "Boxing with Lights Out" will livestream from Columbia, South Carolina, where Vyre will be showcasing 10 amazing fights.
  • Do not miss the opportunity to see these, and countless other budding stars in their latest epic bouts, LIVE.
  • You can purchase exclusive livestream access to "Boxing with Lights Out" on the Vyre Network website for only $9.99 at www.watchvyre.com/lightsout rightnow.

DNA Genetics Announces Sponsorship of WBO Boxing Champion, Patriot, and Olympian Jamel “Semper Fi” Herring

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Friday, December 13, 2019
Sports, Combat sports, Boxing weight classes, Kickboxing weight classes, Super featherweight, Wrestling weight classes, World Boxing Association, Lightweight, dnaS, Individual sports

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 13, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OG DNA Genetics (DNA or the Company), a globally recognized brand, today announced its partnership with Jamel Semper Fi Herring, the reigning WBO Junior Lightweight World Champion.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Dec. 13, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OG DNA Genetics (DNA or the Company), a globally recognized brand, today announced its partnership with Jamel Semper Fi Herring, the reigning WBO Junior Lightweight World Champion.
  • The teaming up with Herring comes on the heels of DNAs announcement of its sponsorship with WBC and WBA Boxing Champion, Seniesa Superbad Estrada.
  • The Herring deal is another step towards DNAs expansion into the CBD space and further bridges the gap between alternative wellness and the sporting community.
  • His dedication to boxing and his commitment to his country exhibit some of the same values DNA holds near and dear, said Charles Phillips, CEO of DNA Genetics.

“King of the Ring” Roy Jones Jr. Signs on as Newest Fight to Fame Champion

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Friday, September 20, 2019
Sports, Individual sports, Boxing weight classes, Kickboxing weight classes, Combat sports, Heavyweight, Light heavyweight, World Boxing Association, Boxing, Undisputed champion, Boxing in the 1990s

Jones, a native of Pensacola, Florida, is considered to be one of the greatest boxers of all time, especially among light heavyweights.

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  • Jones, a native of Pensacola, Florida, is considered to be one of the greatest boxers of all time, especially among light heavyweights.
  • In 1999, Jones became the undisputed light heavyweight champion, collecting titles from the major sanctioning organizationsWBA, WBC, and IBF.
  • Jones hopes to take his years of experience in the ring and relay that expertise to upcoming fighters.
  • On his addition to the Fight To Fame Champion Roster, he commented, Ive been incredibly lucky to enjoy the career that I have over the last few decades.

Boxing World Champion Chris Van Heerden Joins Fight To Fame As Ambassador For Africa

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Tuesday, August 27, 2019
Boxers, Boxing weight classes, Van Heerden, Chris van Heerden, Boxing

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 27, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fight To Fame, the first blockchain-based, globally integrated platform that is paving a new path to fame for fighters around the world, today announces World Champion boxer Chris Van Heerden joins the first global decentralized competition.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Aug. 27, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fight To Fame, the first blockchain-based, globally integrated platform that is paving a new path to fame for fighters around the world, today announces World Champion boxer Chris Van Heerden joins the first global decentralized competition.
  • Van Heerden, originally from Johannesburg, South Africa, is globally known for winning multiple welterweight boxing titles, including the IBO Welterweight belt in 2009.
  • He is the first to join the global group of world fighting champions to mentor, guide, and usher in the next generation with Fight To Fame.
  • He commented on the announcement: The mission of Fight To Fame means more to me than just the obvious.