AMIR KHAN, EARNIE SHAVERS AND DAVID HAYE JOIN DEEP LINEUP OF LEGENDS AT INAUGURAL BOX FAN EXPO

Final additions to Saturday event at Las Vegas Convention Center adds depth to already deep lineup of boxing legends and other celebrities

LAS VEGAS, Sept. 12, 2014 – Amir Khan, Earnie Shavers and David Haye are confirmed to join an already-deep field of boxing legends and celebrities at Saturday’s inaugural Box Fan Expo, held at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Scheduled from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and coinciding with Mexican Independence Day and the Floyd Mayweather-Marcos Maidana rematch that evening, the Box Fan Expo allows fans to meet and greet the sport’s legends, past and current champions and other celebrities of the sport, collect autographs, take photos and purchase merchandise and memorabilia.

Khan, Shavers and Haye join an already impressive list of boxers and other celebrities: Mike Tyson (Iron Mike Productions), Roy Jones Jr., Mikey Garcia, Sergio Martinez, Al Bernstein, Robert Garcia and Mia St. John at the Box Fan Expo.

Also expected at the Las Vegas Convention Center are B.J. Flores, Sergio Mora and Rances Barthelemy, who join Lamont Brewster, Ray Mercer, Chris Byrd, James Toney, Riddick Bowe, Leon Spinks, Zab Judah, Shawn Porter, Brandon Rios, and Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero in what is shaping up to be a must-see event.

The Box Fan Expo is a complete, all-encompassing experience for the boxing fan. Aside from meeting past world champions and legends of the sport, fans can meet top trainers such as Maidana’s trainer – Garcia – commentators such as Bernstein, representatives of boxing’s various federations and boxing gear and apparel companies such as Rival Boxing, Kronk Boxing, Killa Pro Boxing and Cleto Reyes.

Promoters include Iron Mike Productions, Mayweather Promotions, Lou DiBella from DiBella Entertainment, Leija Battah promotions and Joe DeGuardia Star Boxing.

Tickets to the Box Fan Expo are available online athttp://www.boxfanexpo.eventbrite.com.

More information on the Box Fan Expo is available athttp://www.boxfanexpo.com and you can follow the Box Fan Expo athttps://www.twitter.com/BoxFanExpo or on Facebook athttps://www.facebook.com/BoxFanExpo.

MIKE TYSON, ROY JONES JR., MIKEY GARCIA, SERGIO MARTINEZ, JUAN MANUEL MARQUEZ AMONG ATTENDEES FOR BOX FAN EXPO AT THE LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER

Saturday, Sept. 13 event allows fans to meet and greet boxing legends and other celebrities of the sport before Mayweather-Maidana rematch

LAS VEGAS, Aug. 26, 2014 – A veritable Who’s Who of boxing: Mike Tyson (Iron Mike Productions), Roy Jones Jr., Riddick Bowe, Mikey Garcia, Sergio Martinez, Juan Manuel Marquez, Al Bernstein, Robert Garcia and Mia St. John, among others will be at the Las Vegas Convention Center Saturday, Sept. 13 for the inaugural Box Fan Expo.

Scheduled from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and coinciding with Mexican Independence Day and the Floyd Mayweather-Marcos Maidana rematch that evening, the Box Fan Expo allows fans to meet and greet the sport’s legends, past and current champions and other celebrities of the sport, collect autographs, take photos and purchase merchandise and memorabilia.

“There are few opportunities like this that allow the boxing fan to come face-to-face with their favorite boxers and other celebrities, which is what makes the Box Fan Expo a truly unique and must-see experience,” said Alonzo Benezra, the event’s organizer. “With the Box Fan Expo, we hope to bring boxing back into the spotlight by gathering the boxing industry all under one roof for one special day and for all the fans to enjoy. This is a great opportunity to show the world just how sweet the “sweet science” can be.”

Joining Tyson, Jones, Bowe, Garcia, Martinez, Marquez and St. John at the Las Vegas Convention Center are Zab Judah, Shawn Porter, Brandon Rios, Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero, Erislandy Lara, Jean Pascal, Peter ”Kid Chocolate” Quillin, Lamon Brewster, James Toney, Chris Byrd, Ray Mercer, Terry Norris, Austin Trout and Jesse James Leija. Other fighters are expected to be announced in the coming days.

“We know this is going to be a popular event with all the major boxing stars present, so we advise people to get their tickets early, so they are assured of meeting and greeting their favorite fighters,” Benezra said.

The Box Fan Expo is a complete, all-encompassing experience for the boxing fan. Aside from meeting past world champions and legends of the sport, fans can meet top trainers such as Maidana’s trainer – Garcia – commentators such as Bernstein, representatives of boxing’s various federations and boxing gear and apparel companies such as Rival Boxing, Kronk Boxing, Killa Pro Boxing and Cleto Reyes.

Promoters include Iron Mike Productions, Mayweather Promotions, Lou DiBella from DiBella Entertainment, Leija Battah promotions, Joe DeGuardia Star Boxing and others to be announced in the coming days.

Tickets to the Box Fan Expo are available online athttp://www.boxfanexpo.eventbrite.com.

To reserve a booth, please contact Box Fan Expo at 514-572-7222 or702-997-2099 – Email: info@boxfanexpo.com . More information on the Box Fan Expo is available at http://www.boxfanexpo.com and you can follow the Box Fan Expo at https://www.twitter.com/BoxFanExpo or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BoxFanExpo.

KRONK BOXING CONFIRMED FOR INAUGURAL BOX FAN EXPO TO TAKE PLACE THIS SEPTEMBER IN LAS VEGAS

MEET AND GREET the world's biggest fighters, promoters and industry people at the first time, one of a kind event For Immediate Release        Las Vegas (June 24th, 2014) - Kronk Boxing & Sylvia Steward-Williams (Emanuel Steward's daughter) has confirmed that they will appear and have a Booth at the inaugural Box Fan Expo this September at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Kronk Boxing will have merchandise and apparel to sell to the boxing fans and Kronk followers. Emanuel Steward would have been proud of participating at the Box Fan Expo. It was amazing to hear about the dream the Box Fan Expo team had and wanted to put together for the fans and the Boxing industry people.  When Emanuel Steward first heard about the Box Fan Expo, he stated: "If you want to have a Boxing Expo, you got to do it big; and to do it big you need to go to Vegas. This is a boxing Fan's dream."  Sylvia Steward-Williams owner of Second Round inc. and Kronk Boxing/Sportswear had this to say:  "It is an honor for Kronk to participate at the Box Fan Expo and during this event, we will be displaying Emanuel Steward's WBC belt. During Emanuel's memorial, Frank Garza represented the World Boxing Council and gave Marie Steward, a WBC belt dedicated to Emanuel. Steward's photo is on this WBC belt along with Muhammad Ali, Joe Louis and Thomas Hearns. Emanuel had great respect for Don Jose Sulaiman, President of the WBC; so it was an honor for the Steward family to receive Emanuel's WBC belt," "Emanuel has done so much for Detroit and Kronk in the 1960's all the way through to 2012. His family will continue his legacy for the city and Kronk. We want to thank the Box Fan Expo Team for adding another element of excitement to the Boxing World and believe Emanuel Steward would have definitely been in attendance on September 13th at the Box Fan Expo had he still been with us", finished Sylvia. Every year, one of the biggest boxing weekends of the year is Mexican Independence Day. In 2014, that weekend has just got bigger, better and more fan accessible with the announcement of the FIRST-EVER BOX FAN EXPO.  Box Fan Expo will take place on Saturday, September 13th, 2014 at the Las Vegas Convention Center and will run from 10am to 6pm.  To Purchase tickets click: http://www.BoxFanExpo.eventbrite.com/  Box Fan Expo is the ultimate fan experience that was created to promote the entire boxing industry and to allow fans to celebrate, Meet and Greet their favorite boxers and boxing celebrities. The event will feature boxing legends, today's superstars, Hall of Famers, future prospects and the stars of today all under one roof.  The event will also feature major promoters, ring card girls, sanctioning organizations as well as trainers, referees, commentators and announcers. Anyone that directly or indirectly represents the sport of boxing will have a chance to showcase themselves to the boxing fans and whole industry. Also in attendance will be exhibitors, sponsors, television broadcasters and media. Box Fan Expo will also feature different activities such as autograph sessions, photo ops, weigh in, face off with your favorite fighters and buy merchandise.  Throughout the next several months, there will be weekly updates on the many stars that have already committed their appearance at the Box Fan Expo.  For anyone in the industry who would like to be involved and reserve a booth, contact  Box Fan Expo at: U.S.A Telephone Number: (702) 997-2099 or (514) 572-7222 Email: info@boxfanexpo.com  For more info go to: www.boxfanexpo.com  Follow Box Fan Expo on twitter: https://www.twitter.com/BoxFanExpo Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BoxFanExpo Box Fan Expo is committed to helping the Retired Boxers Foundation which is a nonprofit organization that helps improve the quality of life for retired fighters. This is a fantastic opportunity for sponsors, retailers and anybody involved in the boxing industry to get involved and be a part of this once in a lifetime event and help out this great cause. Box Fan Expo is proud to announce that part of the proceeds from the event will help the Retired Boxers Foundation.

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HALL OF FAME BROADCASTER AL BERNSTEIN CONFIRMED FOR INAUGURAL BOX FAN EXPO TO TAKE PLACE THIS SEPTEMBER IN LAS VEGAS

MEET AND GREET the world's biggest fighters, promoters and industry people at the first time, one of a kind event     Las Vegas (JUNE19th, 2014) - Hall of Fame broadcaster Al Bernstein has confirmed that he will appear at the inaugural Box Fan Expo this September at the Las Vegas Convention Center.  Al Bernstein is best known to a national audience as the voice of boxing, first for ESPN, and now as the analyst for Showtime Championship Boxing. This Hall of Fame broadcaster is considered by many as the most recognizable and respected boxing commentator and is in his 34th year in television.  Al has now moved into the internet on www.BoxingChannel.tv ,a boxing video website with a large worldwide audience that features Al as host and executive producer. He also hosts an online show, Al Bernstein's Boxing Hangouts, giving Al a chance to talk boxing and provide programming for boxing fans around the globe. Quote from Al Bernstein:  "This is just the event that boxing has needed to energize its fan base and add new fans. I am so happy to be able to participate. The Box Fan Expo gives the whole boxing community a place to gather together and celebrate the sport."  Every year, one of the biggest boxing weekends of the year is Mexican Independence Day. In 2014, that weekend has just got bigger, better and more fan accessible with the announcement of the FIRST-EVER BOX FAN EXPO.  Box Fan Expo will take place on Saturday, September 13th, 2014 at the Las Vegas Convention Center and will run from 10am to 6pm.  To Purchase tickets click: http://www.BoxFanExpo.eventbrite.com/  Box Fan Expo is the ultimate fan experience that was created to promote the entire boxing industry and to allow fans to celebrate, Meet and Greet their favorite boxers and boxing celebrities. The event will feature boxing legends, today's superstars, Hall of Famers, future prospects and the stars of today all under one roof.  The event will also feature major promoters, ring card girls, sanctioning organizations as well as trainers, referees, commentators and announcers. Anyone that directly or indirectly represents the sport of boxing will have a chance to showcase themselves to the boxing fans and whole industry. Also in attendance will be exhibitors, sponsors, television broadcasters and media. Box Fan Expo will also feature different activities such as autograph sessions, photo ops, weigh in, face off with your favorite fighters and buy merchandise.  Throughout the next several months, there will be weekly updates on the many stars that have already committed their appearance at the Box Fan Expo.  For anyone in the industry who would like to be involved and reserve a booth, contact  Box Fan Expo at: U.S.A Telephone Number: (702) 997-2099 or (514) 572-7222 Email: info@boxfanexpo.com  For more info go to: www.boxfanexpo.com  Follow Box Fan Expo on twitter: https://www.twitter.com/BoxFanExpo Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BoxFanExpo Box Fan Expo is committed to helping the Retired Boxers Foundation which is a nonprofit organization that helps improve the quality of life for retired fighters. This is a fantastic opportunity for sponsors, retailers and anybody involved in the boxing industry to get involved and be a part of this once in a lifetime event and help out this great cause. Box Fan Expo is proud to announce that part of the proceeds from the event will help the Retired Boxers Foundation.

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BRIAN CUSTER TO JOIN “SHOWTIME BOXING ON SHOWTIME EXTREME®” ANNOUNCE TEAM

Custer Joins The Freshest Broadcast Team In Sports

Beginning With The Undercard Of Saturday’s Can’t-Miss Showdown

Between World Champion Lamont Peterson & The Dangerous Dierry Jean

NEW YORK (Jan. 24, 2014) - Renowned broadcaster Brian Custer is the new voice of SHOWTIME BOXING on SHOWTIME EXTREME. 

The knowledgeable and popular veteran sports broadcaster will take over play-by-play duties alongside expert analyst Steve Farhood and host Brian Kenny beginning with a three-fight SHOWTIME BOXING on SHOWTIME EXTREME telecast preceding the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING^® doubleheader tomorrow, Saturday, Jan. 25, at the D.C. Armory in Washington, D.C. (live at 7 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME EXTREME followed by 9 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME).   

SHOWTIME BOXING on SHOWTIME EXTEME began in 2011 as a platform to showcase young, up-and-coming prospects in TV-worthy undercard bouts offering fight fans more content and value for their subscription.  Custer and Farhood will generally call between two and four undercard fights prior to a SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast.  Saturday’s matchups feature three undefeated prospects facing tough veteran fighters. 

Custer bolsters what has become the freshest broadcast team in sports, a group that is as versatile and experienced as it is vibrant.  The Emmy^®Award-winning Kenny hosts both SHOWTIME BOXING on SHOWTIME EXTREME and SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING.  He orchestrates the conversation of his colleagues with a straight forward approach and a broad perspective of the sports world. 

Play-by-play announcer Mauro Ranallo joined SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING from the mixed martial arts arena, where he earned a reputation for delivering the high drama of combat sports with passion and intensity equal to the fierce competition in the ring. 

The foremost boxing analyst in the sport today, Al Bernstein received boxing’s most prestigious honor in 2012 when he was inducted into the International Boxing Hall Of Fame.  As knowledgeable and opinionated as he is fair and journalistic, Bernstein has chronicled the sport since 1980 and joined SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING as lead color commentator in 2003. 

The brightest face in boxing broadcasting, expert analyst Paulie Malignaggi has made a seamless transition from the ring to ringside microphone on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING.  Malignaggi speaks virtually the same way he boxes, with speed and precision.  Concise, clear and quick-witted, the former world champ and current contender doesn’t pull any punches as he offers the relevant perspective of a fighter who has been on both ends of high-impact, dangerous fights.

Farhood, a renowned boxing historian just recently named to the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame, is one of the most trusted and respected veterans in the business for his conversational style and astute ability to recognize nuanced strategy and style.  A former journalist and editor of THE RING Magazine, Farhood has never lost his wonder for the sport, a trait that makes him one of the easiest broadcasters for fans to relate to. 

Emmy Award-winning sports reporter Jim Gray always knows what the viewers want to ask.  What sets him apart from his peers is that he is not afraid to ask the toughest questions on live television.  Reporting for SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING since 1994, Gray is known for his direct and tenacious interview technique, providing viewers a glimpse into the psyche of prizefighters before and after some of the biggest fights of their lives. 

Custer, who won an Emmy while at SportsNet New York (SNY) for his work on the network’s documentary “Baseball in Africa: A Diamond in the Rough,” has been a mainstay on SNY since 2006.  Experienced in the sweet science, Custer first called the action on SHOWTIME EXTREME on Oct. 26 for the undercard of the Hopkins vs. Murat event and has called fights for the "Broadway Boxing" series since 2009.

Custer hosts numerous shows at SNY, including The WheelHouse and Jets Post Game Live.  Prior to joining SNY, Custer worked at CBS-11 in Dallas for eight years as a sports anchor.  A fighter outside of the broadcast booth, Custer overcame a battle with prostate cancer in 2013 and was diagnosed cancer-free following a successful surgery last August. 

“At SHOWTIME, we’re always striving to deliver the biggest and most significant events in the sport via the highest quality production in our telecasts,” said Stephen Espinoza, Executive Vice President and General Manager, SHOWTIME Sports.  “One of the key elements of our strategy is to provide viewers with the brightest minds and the freshest voices in sports broadcasting.  Brian’s passion, knowledge and experience in boxing make him the perfect fit for our telecast booth.” 

The addition of Custer to the announce team is one of the integral production changes Espinoza has overseen since joining SHOWTIME in 2011.  With consistently solid matchups, the addition of Kenny, Malignaggi and live undercard fights on SHOWTIME EXTREME, average viewership for SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING has increased more than 60 percent in the past two years. 

In tomorrow’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING main event (live on SHOWTIME at 9 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast), Lamont Peterson will defend his IBF Junior Welterweight World Championship against undefeated Canadian contender Dierry Jean.  In the co-feature, super welterweight contender Jermell Charlo will face the dangerous, former world title challenger Gabriel Rosado in a 10-round bout at 154 pounds. 

In action on SHOWTIME EXTREME (live on SHO EXTREME at 7 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast), three-time U.S. Olympian and undefeated bantamweight prospect Rau’Shee Warren will face the more experienced German Meraz in an eight-round bout; hard-hitting lightweight prospect Robert Easter, Jr., will take on veteran Daniel Attah in another eight-rounder; and undefeated middleweight Dominic Wade will square off with Dashon Johnson in a six-round fight. 

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9th annual Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame A knockout night at Mohegan Sun

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (Dec. 5, 2013) - The ninth annual Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame (CBHOF) Gala Induction Dinner, held November 9 at the Uncas Ballroom in Mohegan Sun, was a major success.  Below find a list of the Class of 2013, as well as individual award winners, in addition to a photo gallery. CBHOF Class of 2013 inductees Former world title challenger Luigi "Kid Dynamite" Campurato Former world title challenger and Israel "Pito" Cardona Broadcaster Al Bernstein Promoter Joe DeGuardia Referee/amateur coach Johnny Callas USA Boxing administrator Roland Roy 2013 CBHOF award winners Professional Boxer of the Year: "Machine Gun" Mike Oliver Amateur Boxer of the Year: Mykquan "Mad Mike" Williams State Amateur Official of the Year, Lou Pontacoloni William Hutt State Professional Official of the Year, timekeeper Bill Maxeiner Contribution to Boxing, former Hartford Courant sportswriter George Smith Photo gallery of inductees courtesy of Richard A. Esposito   (L-R) - CBHOF President Glenn Feldman, 2013 CBHOF inductee Al Bernstein, HBO judge Harold Lederman and ESPN's Jeremy Schaap     2013 CBHOF inductee Johnny Callas    (L-R) CBHOF President Glenn Feldman, and 2013 CBHOF inductee Luigi "Kid Dynamite" Campurato    (L-R) HBO judge Harold Lederman, 2013 CBHOF inductee Israel "Pito" Cardona and CBHOF President Glenn Feldman Go online to www.ctboxinghof.org for additional information about the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame, its 9th annual Gala Inductee Dinner, or CBHOF inductees.