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.

Mike Oliver named 2013 Conn. Boxer of the Year; Conn. Boxing Hall of Fame announces award winners

Nov. 9 CBHOF Induction dinner at Mohegan Sun UNCASVILLE, Conn. (October 11, 2013) - Hartford featherweight "Machine Gun" Mike Oliver leads a list of 2013 award winners announced today by the  Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame (CBHOF).   The awards will be presented at the 9TH annual CBHOF Gala Induction Dinner on Saturday night, November 9 in the Uncas Ballroom at Mohegan Sun.   The CBHOF Class of 2013 inductees are former world title challengers Luigi "Kid Dynamite" Campurato and Israel "Pito" Cardona, broadcaster Al Bernstein, promoter Joe DeGuardia, referee/amateur coach Johnny Callas and USA Boxing administrator Roland Roy.   Oliver (26-5, 8 KOs) has been selected as the CBHOF Professional Boxer of the Year, largely on the strength of him capturing the vacant North American Boxing Association (NABA) USA featherweight title this past September 13, after his opponent, Eric Hunter, was disqualified in the first round for hitting on the break.   The other 2013 CBHOF award winners are East Hartford Mykquan "Mad Mike" Williams, Amateur Boxer of the Year; Lou Pontacoloni, state Amateur Official of the Year; timekeeper Bill Max, William Hutt state Professional Official of the Year; former Hartford Courant sportswriter George Smith, Contribution to Boxing.    Williams, known as "Mikey," is a three-time Ringside World Tournament champion, as well as 2012 National Silver Championships and 2012 PAL National Tournament gold medalist.   Tickets for the CBHOF 9th annual Gala Induction Dinner, reasonably priced at $90.00, are on sale now by calling Kim Baker at Mohegan Sun (1.860.862.7377) or Sherman Cain at the Manchester Journal Inquirer (1.800.237.3606 X321). Doors open at 5:30 p.m. ET, cocktails at 6 p.m. ET, followed by dinner.   Go online to www.ctboxinghof.com for additional information about the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame, its 9th annual Gala Inductee Dinner, or past CBHOF inductees.

Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame Class of 2013 Officially Announced

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (July 29, 2013) - The Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame (CBHOF) has officially announced its Class of 2013.  New members will be inducted at the 9TH annual CBHOF Gala Induction Dinner on Saturday night,November 9 in the Uncas Ballroom at Mohegan Sun. The new CBHOF inductees are former world title challengers Luigi "Kid Dynamite" Campurato and Israel "Pito" Cardona, broadcaster Al Bernstein, promoter Joe DeGuardia, referee Johnny Callas and USA Boxing administrator Roland Roy. "This year's class has a diverse group of outstanding people," CBHOF president and Class of 2011 inductee Glenn Feldman said.  "These inductees represent boxing across the board, featuring world-class fighters, an international award-winning announcer, one of the top promoters in the industry, and a top official and administrator." Former European flyweight champion Camputaro (29-10-1, 9 KOs) may have been born in Italy but he fought out of his home in Hartford (CT).  He fought professionally, largely in Europe, between 1984 and 1998.  In 1993, he unsuccessfully challenged Jacob Matlala in South Africa for the World Boxing Organization (WBO) flyweight championship. Hartford native Cardona (36-10, 28 KOs) was one of the world's top lightweights during his 16-year professional career (1993-2009).  A former International Boxing Organization (IBO), North American Boxing Federation (NABF) and United States Boxing Association (USBA) champion, Cardona's most significant victories were over Ivan Robinson and Jeff Mayweather.  "Pito" lost a decision to Paul Spadafora in their 1999 International Boxing Federation (IBF) lightweight title fight in West Virginia. Back in 1980, Bernstein joined Bristol (CT)-based ESPN as a boxing analyst and was ESPN's face and voice of boxing for more than 20 years.  Bernstein, living in Las Vegas, is a centerpiece of Showtime Championship Boxing, and he was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame last year.  One of boxing's most recognizable broadcasters in the world, Al is one of the few who can switch easily and effectively from color commentator to blow-by-blow announcer. DeGuardia has promoted numerous shows in Connecticut over the years under the banner of his Bronx (NY)-based company, Star Boxing.  He has promoted world champions Antonio Tarver and Lou Del Valle, as well as contemporary world title challenger Delvin Rodriguez, of Danbury (CT). Hartford's Callas has refereed nearly 150 pro fights, highlighted by 12 title fights from around the world. He was USA Boxing Connecticut Junior Olympic chairman for 15 years.  An NCBC national college champion and three-time All-America boxer at Central Connecticut State University in the mid-eighties, Callas also founded Charter Oak Boxing Academy, where he is executive director and head coach. Roy, originally from Glastonbury (CT) and now living in Westford, has been president of USA Boxing, Region 1 (CT, MA, RI, NH, NJ, VT, ME and Metro NY) for the past six years.  For nearly 20 years, he was president of USA Boxing Connecticut, a position in which was succeeded this year by his wife, Phyllis. Roland serves as the organization's secretary.     Tickets for the CBHOF 9th annual Gala Induction Dinner, reasonably priced at $90.00, are on sale now by calling Kim Baker at Mohegan Sun (1.860.862.7377) or Sherman Cain at the Manchester Journal Inquirer (1.800.237.3606 X321). Doors open at 5:30 p.m. ET, cocktails at 6 p.m. ET, followed by dinner. Go online to www.ctboxinghof.com for additional information about the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame, its 9th annual Gala Inductee Dinner, or past CBHOF inductees.