NABF NEWS “All The News To Knock You Out!” VOLUME 12 - #11-12 NOVEMBER - DECEMBER 2008 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE >Rex Ross Walker, President 911 Kimbark St, Longmont, CO 80501 303.442.0258 FAX: 303.442.0380 303.517.1280 cell WBC 46TH WORLD [email protected] >Joe Dwyer, Vice President - New York, USA 516.532.6537 FAX: 516.354.2687 [email protected] >Mauricio Sulaiman, Vice President CONVENTION REPORT Mexico City, Mexico [email protected] The WBC World Convention opened at the JinJiang Hotel in central 52555.715.0309 FAX: 52555.715.0139 >Ed Pearson, Vice President - Edmonton, AB Chengdu, China on November 2nd. The turnout was an im- 780.288.7910 FAX:780.435.5909 [email protected] pressive 475 WBC members and friends. >Claude Jackson, Past President, Port Neches, TX This year was an election year at the convention. 409.726.6449 [email protected] >Jill Diamond, Female Championships - New Jose Sulaiman was re-elected President for the 9th time. York City, NY Our NABF President, Rex Walker was elected to be a 212.627.2017 [email protected] vice president of the WBC. >Robert Lenhardt, Legal Counsel, Dallas, TX 214.754.8778 FAX: 214.237.2356 One of the most memorable events at the con- [email protected] >Alberto Reyes, Mexico, D.F. vention was visitingthe Giant Panda Preserve. For a fee you 525.5172851 FAX: 525.7590040 [email protected] were able to hold and hug a panda. >Dr. Robert Karns, Medical Advisor, Beverly Don King Productions put on their first promotion in China which was Hills, CA 310.652.8084 FAX: 310.652.2269 the closing event of the convention on November 7th. The turnout of local [email protected] >Bismarck Morales, Miami, FL boxing fans was impressive. 305.510.2678 FAX: 305.251.5335 [email protected] In his opening speech, WBC President Dr. José Sulaimán said, “Ladies and gentleman, friends in boxing, distinguished government representatives of China and Chengdu: We are CHAMPIONSHIP COMMITTEE Joe Dwyer, Chairman - Floral Park, NY coming to a nation that gave birth to civilization, with a history that rates as one of the greatest Mauricio Sulaiman - Mexico City, Mexico in mankind. But we also come with our hearts full of sadness and sorrow for the tragedy of a Steve Wolochow - Longmont, CO massive earthquake that took so many lives and produced a gigantic devastation.Our sorrow FEMALE CHAMPIONSHIP COMMITTEE has changed into a profound admiration and respect to see our brothers in China take their great Jill Diamond, Chair - New York City, NY 212.627.2017 suffering with admirable silence, with outstanding courage, with the strength and determination [email protected] Lee Peters, Co-Chair - Longmont, CO to overcome adversity. The WBC comes to this nation with our deepest sympathy for all those 720.5307585 [email protected] that suffered this tragedy, as well as our strongest standing of support and solidarity.” Ed Pearson ............................... “My heart goes to you with my deepest gratitude for all that you have done RATINGS COMMITTEE through the years to support me as president of your World Boxing Council. May God bless all Claude Jackson, Chairman, Port Neches, TX of you and thank you very much.” Ed Pearson, Edmonton, CAN Tommy Ashy, Lafayette, LA Promoters who attended included Don King, Gary Shaw, Eric Gomez of Golden Boy cell: 337.501.3145 [email protected] Promotions, Dino Duva, Brad Jacobs of Star Boxing, Alex Camponovo of Thompson Promo- MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE tions, Sampson Lewcowicz, and Sean Gibbons of Sycuan Promotions from the United States; Steve Wolochow, Chairman - Longmont, CO Salvatore Cherchi of Italy; Akihiko Honda of Japan; Frank Maloney of England; Dietmar Poszwa 303.442.0258 FAX: 303.442.0380 Cell: 303.668.3035 of Universum and Ahmet Oner of Arena-Box Promotions from Germany; Alexandra Croft of GYM [email protected] Rudy Tellez - Los Angeles, CA from Canada; Andrew Wasilewski of Poland; Liu Gang of China; Bebot Elorde of the Philippines; 323.722.2473 Mr. Virat, Mr. Singwancha, Mr. Toomkit, and Mr. Nakonluang of Thailand; Chris Ganesco of Cell: 323.229.1694 [email protected] Gankor Promotions of Romania; Harry Gorian of Croatia; and Mr. Bustos of Argentina. CONVENTION COMMITTEE Chuck Williams, Chairman - Honolulu, HI The WBC annual awards were presented to: 808.955.1708 FAX: 808.955.1708 Mr. Qin Wenlin: Annual Award of Commendation (convention host) Cell: 808.330.6913 [email protected] Chris Stilson, Secretary - Longmont, CO Douglas and Edith Belton: Boxing Couple of the Year 303.442.0258 FAX: 303.442.0380 Ludo Saenz: Broadcasting Award [email protected] Japan Boxing Commission: Commission of the Year REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVES Jack Woodburn - Canada 450.470.1517 Tsuyoshi Yasukochi: Commissioner of the Year Rodolfo Aranda - Mexico 52.65.6626.4593 Ed Pearson: Committee Chairman of the Year Tom Ashy - USA 337.406.0711 Claude Jackson: Committee (Ratings) Member of the Year Alberto Guerra: Confederation Officer of the Year NABF TITLE FIGHT RESULTS Lamont Peterson Win photo by Steve Wolochow SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT - 140# - NOVEMBER 1 INTERIM Mandalay Bay Resort Las Vegas, NV Top Rank Lamont Peterson (26-0, 12 ko’s: Memphis, TN) won by unanimous decision over Lanardo Tyner (19-2, 11 ko’s; Houston, TX). Referee: Jay Nady; Judges: Al Lefkowitz 99-90; C.J. Ross 99-87; Herb Santos 98-91. NABF Supervisor: Beverly Hall LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT - 175# - NOVEMBER 6 Chase Towers Dallas, TX Steve Crosson Chris Henry (23-1, 18 kos; Houston, TX) won by unani- mous decision over Corey Cummings (16-4, 12 ko’s; Baltimore, MD). Referee: Laurence Cole; Judges: Don Griffin 120-108; Jesse Reyes 120-108; Oren Shellenberger 119-109 “The Nightmare” Win SUPER FLYWEIGHT - 115# - NOVEMBER 14 New Alhambra Philadelphia, PA Peltz Boxing Raul “The Cobra” Martinez (24-0, 14 ko’s; San Antonio, TX) put previously undefeated Victor Proa (26-1-2, 19 ko’s; Monterrey, NL) down at 1:08 in the first round for our vacant super flyweight title. Referee: Gary Rosato HEAVYWEIGHT - 200#+ - NOVEMBER 29 Citizens Bank Arena Ontario, CA Goossen-Tutor Chris “The Nightmare” Arreola (captured our title from Travis Walker with a TKO in the 3rd round. This was a dual title bout with The Nightmare’s WBC Continental Americas title also on the line. Referee: Jack Reis. NABF Supervisor: Carlos de la Cruz. “Roman Karmazin” Win FLYWEIGHT - 112# - DECEMBER 10 Mexico City Oscar Ibarra (14-4, 7 ko’s; Mexico City) v. Jose Cuadros (7-7, 2 ko’s; Mexico City). Cuadros was trailing in the fight after 3 rounds but came back to stop defending champion Ibarra in the 7th round. However, since Cuadros took the fight on short notice and did not make the weight the title is now vacant. SUPER WELTERWEIGHT - 154# - DECEMBER 13 Boardwalk Hall Atlantic City, NJ Top Rank Undefeated champ, Yuri Foreman (27-0, 8 ko’s; Brooklyn, NY) made his 2nd successful defense against James Moore (16-2, 10 ko’s; New York, NY). Referee: Randy Neumann; Judges: Raul Nieves 99-91; Steve Weisfeld 100-90; Jean Williams 99-90 NABF Supervisor: Joe Dwyer WELTERWEIGHT - 147# - JANUARY 17 Saul Alvarez(#5;23-0-1, 16 ko’s; Jalisco, MX) v. Antonio Fitch (12- MIDDLEWEIGHT - 160# - DECEMBER 20 1, 10 ko’s: Cancun, MX) for the vacant title. Hollywood Park Casino Inglewood, CA Art of Boxing Promotions Our vacant middleweight title was contested by 2 veteran LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT - 175# - FEBRUARY 6 fighters: Bronco “Superman” McKart (51-9-1, 31 ko’s) and Roman Wicomico Civic Ctr Salisbury, MD Rock Solid Boxing Karmazin (37-3-1, 23 ko’s). Karmazin captured the title with a unani- Chris Henry (23-1, 18ko’s; Houston, TX)v.Yusaf Mack(#2;26-2-2, mous decision. Referee: Jack Reiss; Judges: Burt Clements 119- 16 ko’s; New York, NY) 109; Jose Cobian 118-110; Fritz Werner 117-111; Supervisor: Rudy Tellez. NABF FIGHTER OF THE MONTH CHRIS ARREOLA UPCOMING TITLE FIGHTS NABF FIGHT OF THE MONTH LIGHT FLYWEIGHT - 108# - JANUARY 17 YURI FOREMAN UD JAMES MOORE Adrian Hernandez (14-1-1, 11 ko’s; Toluca, MX) v. Humberto Pool (#3;15-6-3, 9 ko’s; Merida, MX), Cancun, Mexico VACANT TITLES 168#-160#-147#-126#-122#-118#-112# MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OUR BELOVED WBC BROTHER & RING OFFICIAL Howdy NABF members, MR. TOBY GIBSON HAS DIED “It was an honor and a privilege to have worked with Please accept the best wishes Toby in boxing and gain much experience and knowledge for a wonderful holiday season and a from him. “Knockout New Year” from myself and May God Bless your soul my brother you will be the entire NABF Executive Commit- missed by many who truly loved and respected you!” tee. Respectfully Your WBC Brother, The NABF wishes to ex- press its deepest condolences to Stephen Blea WBC/NABF R/J the family of Toby Gibson. Toby Gibson & Stephen Blea As you will find in this news- letter we have the details for you for signing up to attend the NABF conven- tion in Cancun - June 3-7, 2009. If you plan to stay at the Riu Palace hotel, you must get your reservations in NOW as we only have a limited number of rooms at this hotel. When these rooms are all reserved, remaining reserva- tions will be at the Riu Cancun, next door. Each state and province needs to select the voting delegate for the elections to be held at the con- vention. All the officer positions of our federation are up for election. Each state and province will have a single vote. Although the fight game has slowed down ANOTHER TRAGIC EVENT STRIKES thoughout the world, the NABF has held 20 champi- THE SULAIMAN FAMILY onship fights thus far since the last convention in “I deeply regret informing you the passing away in a Tucson.Championship chairman, Joe Dwyer, has at vehicle accident of my son-in-law Harold Aleman, the husband least five more lined up for January and February.