BUDDY MCGIRT TO APPEAR ON BEYOND RINGSIDE RADIO SHOW

This Sunday, Sept. 23, at 8 p.m. EST/7 CST, former world champion and renowned boxing trainer Buddy McGirt will be appearing on Beyond Ringside Radio.  The Beyond Ringside Radio Show is wrestling, boxing and MMA fans number one source for all of the latest news and interviews that pertain to fighting sports.

Beyond Ringside airs live every Saturday at 11 a.m. EST/10 CST and Sunday at 7:30 p.m. EST/6:30 CST.

McGirt will be discussing the recent victory of his fighter Matthew Macklin as well as his involvement with Find A Dream—a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization that reaches out to community children and provides them a healthy channel to find and work towards fulfilling a dream.

Last week McGirt came aboard Find A Dream and joined the nonprofit organization’s all-star cast, including Olympic Gold Medalist and former world champion Ray Mercer, 3-time world champion Bobby Czyz, 4-time world champion Michael Moorer, Don Steele, Hector Camacho Jr., and more.

In 2002 McGirt won the Boxing Writers’ Association of America Trainer of the Year Award.

“I am happy to be part of Find A Dream and help them spread awareness and bring their mission into fruition,” said McGirt.  “Boxing can help a lot of people, both boys and girls.  It instills inside of them confidence and self-esteem that they can carry over into all aspects of their lives.  Even if they don’t pursue becoming a fighter, it can help them with anything in life because of all of the hard work and dedication that they put into it; it gives them a strong sense of self-motivation.”

Join Fast Eddie Layne and Buddy McGirt Sept. 23 by tuning into www.beyondringside.com.

For more information about Beyond Ringside or to listen to archive shows or check the upcoming calendar, visit www.beyondringside.com.

‘Like’ Find A Dream On Facebook For A Chance To Win Signed Boxing Memorabilia

The renowned nonprofit organization Find A Dream has recently announced the commencement of a month long contest where fans can have a chance to win a variety of signed boxing gloves simply by ‘Liking’ their page on Facebook.

Beginning August 20 and running until September 20, all fans have to do is visit Find A Dream’s Facebook page—http://www.facebook.com/FINDADREAM.ORG—and click on ‘Like’, and they will be automatically entered to win a variety of boxing gloves signed by one of Find A Dream’s team members.

On September 21, 2012, (1) randomly selected fan will win an autographed boxing glove signed by Find A Dream’s team:

--Olympic Gold Medalist and former heavyweight champion of the world Ray Mercer

--3-time world champion Bobby Czyz

--4-time world champion Michael Moorer

--Heavyweight Don Steele

--Middleweight Hector Camacho Jr.

--Renowned boxing trainer Buddy McGirt

Additionally, (6) fans will win an individual boxing glove signed by one of the team members.

Find A Dream—a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization that reaches out to community children and provides them a healthy channel to find and work towards fulfilling a dream—has recently opened up their newest facility within One Punch Fitness in their home base of Myrtle Beach and is striving to promote awareness of their cause on an international basis.

“We are hoping this contest will help us spread word about our organization around the world and share our mission,” said Rod Ricciardi, founder of Find A Dream.  “It is important for people all over to take action and get involved in their community to give back.  It’s all about the children, and our focus is to provide a safe and positive influence for the kids while they work towards their individual dreams in life.” 

Current fans of Find A Dream are eligible to win these prizes as upon the closing of the contest September 20, a name will be randomly drawn from the list of “Likes”.

To automatically be entered to win one of several autographed boxing gloves by Find A Dream’s elite team, visit http://www.facebook.com/FINDADREAM.ORG and simply click on “Like”.

For more information on Find A Dream visit www.findadream.org.

FOUR-TIME WORLD CHAMPION MICHAEL MOORER JOINS FIND A DREAM

Michael Moorer—three-time heavyweight champion and one-time light heavyweight boxing champion—has recently been added to an elite list of boxers who make up the Board of Directors for the renowned nonprofit organization Find A Dream. 

Over the past few months Find A Dream—a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization that reaches out to community children and provides them a healthy channel to find and work towards fulfilling a dream—has built their all-star team with several recognizable names in the boxing game—Olympic Gold Medalist and former heavyweight champion Ray Mercer, three-time world champion Bobby Czyz, Don Steele and Hector Camacho Jr. 

“I think working with Find A Dream is going to be a great thing,” said Moorer.  “The organization is all about working with the kids.  My main objective is to work with kids and help provide a positive influence in their lives, and Find A Dream has that established platform.  I grew up in poverty, and know all about dealing with temptations and the hard choices kids have to make.  We didn’t have too many channels or outlets like Find A Dream, so to be able to give back is important and means a lot to me.”

Through his career Moorer (52-4, 40 KO) established himself as one of the top heavyweights in the world, defeating Evander Holyfield in a 10-round battle, and exchanging leather with the likes of George Foreman, Frans Botha and more. 

“Michael Moorer was a class act inside and out of the ring, and continues to be,” said Rod Ricciardi, founder of Find A Dream.  “He accentuates everything our organization stands for, and we are excited about moving forward and getting him involved.  For Michael, as it is with all of our Board Members, it is all about the kids, first and foremost; we all strive to help make a difference, and together we believe we can provide a positive impact on the lives of youth around the world.”

In addition to the acquisition of Michael Moorer, Find A Dream has recently garnered a large amount of exposure due to the announcement of their upcoming celebrity dinner/meet and greet with Mercer, Czyz, and Moorer, hosted by Gotham City Films.

Going forward in September Find A Dream has also announced they will be hosting two different events in their home base of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina where the public can have the chance to meet and greet with the various stars aboard the nonprofit organization. 

For more media inquiries about Michael Moorer or Find A Dream contact Chris Cella at chriscella@findadream.org. 

To get involved visit www.findadream.org. 

FIND A DREAM PARTNERS WITH ONE PUNCH FITNESS TO OPEN YOUTH BOXING FACILITY

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Find A Dream—a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization that reaches out to community children and provides them a healthy channel to find and work towards fulfilling a dream—has announced that they have partnered with One Punch Fitness in Myrtle Beach and have opened up a new youth facility.

One Punch Fitness contains 1,400 square feet with a designated boxing area complete with state-of-the-art equipment, as well as cardio and weight machines throughout.

“We are excited to have Find A Dream here,” said Pete Guthy, former professional boxer and co-owner of One Punch Fitness.  “I’ve known Don Steele (Board member of Find A Dream) for a long time, and we have always been about supporting charities.  I love boxing and love sharing it with other people, especially if it is going to help kids stay out of trouble.  There are a lot of temptations out there nowadays, and boxing will teach kids dedication and discipline and keep them from going down the wrong road in life.”

Find A Dream’s program will be available to local youth on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 to 6 p.m., and all day Saturday and Sunday.  The program will include the fundamentals of boxing and core strength and conditioning.  Additionally, One Punch Fitness will open up their 6 p.m. boxing class on Thursday to the Find A Dream kids. 

“We are honored to be working with One Punch Fitness,” said Rod Ricciardi, co-founder of Find A Dream.  “Pete Guthy is a class act and the facility is perfect for what we want to bring to Myrtle Beach.  Our mission is to provide the local youth with an outlet to learn the basics of boxing while working towards their goals in life.”

In addition to former boxer Don Steele, Find A Dream’s all-star team also includes former Olympic Gold Medalist Ray Mercer, former world champion Bobby Czyz, Hector Camacho Jr., and several other professionals.

On going forward with Find A Dream, Ricciardi continues, “What we are trying to do is help kids of any age and bring positive influence into their lives.  We are trying to do it through boxing, martial arts and music, to instill in them discipline and structure.  We know that we are not going to be able to help everybody because they’re going to have to want to help themselves, but even if we can make a small difference, that’s what we are trying to do, with as many people as possible.

Any local youth in Myrtle Beach that are interested in joining Find A Dream’s programs, visit One Punch Fitness at 4036 River Oaks Drive, Suite B4, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, 29579; or visit them online at www.onepunchfitness.com

For more information on Find A Dream or to get involved visit www.findadream.org. 

Find A Dream To Attend Atlantic City All Star Boxing Legends Gala

This weekend the renowned Resorts Hotel Casino in Atlantic City will serve as host to this year’s All Star Boxing Legends Gala.  On Saturday a tribute dinner will take place within Resorts honoring boxers of the past and present, with several of the sport’s most prevalent names making an appearance.

Find A Dream is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization geared towards to providing a safe and supportive environment for youth and young adults of diverse social, economic and ethnic backgrounds.  They strive to build gyms and educational facilities so youth can work toward a goal and have the resources to pursue their dreams.

To further their efforts of spreading awareness of the cause, Find A Dream will be sending a handful of their Board Members and supportive team to the gala, including Ray Mercer, Bobby Czyz, Don Steele and Hector Camacho Jr.

“Find A Dream is honored to be attending the All Star Boxing Legends gala this weekend,” said Rod Ricciardi, co-founder of Find A Dream.  “Outside of Las Vegas, Atlantic City has become a Mecca of boxing, hosting world championship fights and some of the best battles to have been fought within the ring.  Having all of those acclaimed boxing icons together at the dinner is going to be a true treat to any boxing fan, and we are happy to be part of it.”

Tickets for the All Star Boxing Legends Gala Tribute Dinner are priced at $100 and are available through Resorts’ Box Office or through Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.com.  Ticket includes the cocktail hour, dinner and presentations.  Resorts Hotel Casino is located at 1133 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401.

“Matt Howard—Vice President of Gomes Gaming—has gone above and beyond and has continued to be a major supporter of Find A Dream,” said Ricciardi. “He personally invited our team of legendary fighters to be part of this extravagant event, and he and Resorts are going to make it an unforgettable weekend.”

Find A Dream is a nonprofit organization unlike any other. They have partnered with professionals to deliver on their promise of positive change in young lives.  Communities become stronger when youth is mentored through people of character with a true interest in pouring constructive, character-building activities and input into their lives.

To continue about Find A Dream, Ricciardi stated, “What we’re trying to do is help kids of any age and bring a positive influence into their lives.  We are trying to do it through martial arts, boxing, to give kids discipline and structure.  We are also opening up a music division, and want to offer the full spectrum of educational programs—computer and music classes, total career counseling and assisting young adults through high school and college.  Our impact is felt every time an individual makes a healthy choice, when a mentor inspires a child, and when a community comes together for the common good.”

For more information on Find A Dream visit www.findadream.org.

Former Heavyweight Champion Ray Mercer Looks To Help Youth At Find A Dream

Former boxing star and champion Ray Mercer continues to help make a difference in the lives of inner city youth though Find A Dream

Former heavyweight boxing champion and Olympic Gold Medalist Ray Mercer has been continuing to strive to make an impact in the lives of children across the United States.  Since joining Find A Dream—a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization that reaches out to community children and provides them a healthy channel to find and work towards fulfilling a dream—the boxer has been working hard to spread awareness about the importance of providing a sanction for inner city kids to work toward a positive goal.

“Boxing has always been such a big part of my life, both inside and out of the ring,” said Mercer.  “It teaches discipline, confidence and helps keep kids on the right track.”

In recent months Find A Dream has been focusing on putting together an all-star team to help spread awareness throughout the country and help enrich the lives of inner city youth by providing them with boxing, martial arts, computer and educational programs.  They recently have secured a building for their newest facility which they will be opening up shortly in South Carolina, and are focusing their efforts on opening up several other locations.

Mercer shares company with an elite team at Find A Dream, UFC legend and Hall-of-Famer Dan “The Beast” Severn, cruiserweight boxer Bobby Czyz, heavyweight KO artist Don Steele and actor Quinton Aaron, amongst several others.

“It means a great deal to see Find A Dream progressing the way they are,” said Mercer.  “It’s all about giving back to the community, and if I all have to do is support Find A Dream to help kids’ dreams come true, than I am all about it.”

In 2012 Find A Dream is striving to continue to expand and impact the lives of children throughout various communities.  Find A Dream plans to spread their word through boxing and MMA events, car shows, cook-offs, concerts and more in hopes of reaching out to communities and bringing awareness of the 

necessity to work towards enriching the lives of our youths.

“Find A Dream helps keeps kids off the streets and out of trouble,” said Mercer.  We have a gym in Iowa, and soon are opening one up in Myrtle Beach.  Our goal is to offer kids a safe environment to learn and work towards something positive.”

Find A Dream is a nonprofit organization unlike any other. We have partnered with professionals to deliver on our promise of positive change in young lives. Our communities become stronger when our youth is mentored through people of character with a true interest in pouring constructive, character-building activities and input into their lives.

To learn more about Find A Dream or become a sponsor or volunteer, visit www.findadream.org.

Heavyweight KO Artist Don Steele Named To Board Of Directors Of Find A Dream

Find A Dream has recently announced the addition of heavyweight boxing knockout artist Don Steele to the Board of Directors

Find A Dream—a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization that reaches out to community children and provides them a healthy channel to find and work towards fulfilling a dream—has recently announced the newest addition to their team, heavyweight boxer Don “The Man of Steel” Steele.

Through his decorated career inside the squared circle Steele put together an impressive record of 45-4 with 44 KO’s. 

Steele came to Find A Dream as he wanted to be part of the organization that makes an impact on the lives of youth around the country. 

“I’m very excited to be on board,” said Steele.  “Today’s youth doesn’t understand the concept of reality.  Kids think there is a reset button on a person’s life, and that’s why there are so many guns being pulled nowadays before people try to talk it out.  They don’t understand the value of life.” 

In recent months Find A Dream has been focusing on putting together an all star team to help spread awareness throughout the country and help enrich the lives of inner city youth by providing them with boxing, martial arts, computer and educational programs.  They recently have secured a building for their newest facility which they will be opening up shortly in South Carolina, and are focusing their efforts on opening up several other locations.

Steele joins an elite team at Find A Dream, including former boxing champion Ray Mercer, UFC legend and Hall-of-Famer Dan “The Beast” Severn, cruiserweight boxer Bobby Czyz, and actor Quinton Aaron, amongst several others.

“I stand behind Find A Dream 100% for the reason of what they are trying to accomplish.,” said Steele.  “Because I feel like if we can get to the youth before they get to that point, by teaching them the basics of what we call the sweet science, be there to mentor them and help them along the right road.”

In 2012 Find A Dream is striving to continue to expand and impact the lives of children throughout various communities.  Find A Dream plans to spread their word through boxing and MMA events, car shows, cook-offs, concerts and more in hopes of reaching out to communities and bringing awareness of the necessity to work towards enriching the lives of our youths.

Find A Dream is a nonprofit organization unlike any other. We have partnered with professionals to deliver on our promise of positive change in young lives. Our communities become stronger when our youth is mentored through people of character with a true interest in pouring constructive, character-building activities and input into their lives.

To learn more about Find A Dream or become a sponsor or volunteer, visit www.findadream.org.