The Watson Bros. brought their formidable boxing skills to the New York State Fair on Saturday.
Posts Tagged ‘Boxing’
NYS Fair (Day 10): Utica said knock you out!
Saturday, August 30th, 2014Dyn-o-mite
Monday, June 16th, 2014
Former boxer Hal “TNT” Carroll (right), who came to Syracuse as a 16 year-old light heavyweight from Greenwood, SC and owner of Hal’s Auto Body for three decades, received the Rosemary Award at Syracuse’s Juneteenth Celebration over the weekend. Carroll was known for his crushing body blows with his left hook. He won 31 fights and traveled to the US and Europe during his career.
A Not So Odd Couple
Saturday, June 7th, 2014
Golden (boy) Era: Boxer-turned promoter Oscar De La Hoya was swarmed by fans when he arrived at the International Boxing Hall of Fame this weekend.
De La Hoya will be inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame this weekend, along with his former foe Felix Trinidad.
Felix Trinidad & Oscar De La Hoya share a laugh during an interview at the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
Art of Photography: Shot for Shot
Friday, June 6th, 2014
Photographer Neil Leifer got a fist cast with the assistance of International Boxing Hall of Fame Chairperson John Hunt on Friday. Leifer will be inducted into the Hall of Fame on Sunday afternoon.
Throwback Thursday: Boxing’s other Sugar
Thursday, June 5th, 2014
Boxing historian and writer Bert Sugar, chewing his trademark cigar, greeted fans at International Boxing Hall of Fame during an induction weekend back in the day.
Gold Gloves from Rust Belts
Monday, September 2nd, 2013
Taking a punch
Here are some of the photographs from yesterday’s State Championship Boxing Tournament at the New York State Fair (outside the Toyota Coliseum).
In the corner: Zachary Williams of East Reading, PA
The Sweet Science on a Sunday afternoon.
Cameron Bernard of St. Catherines, (Ontario) on the offensive
Quinton McKnight of Rochester, NY finds his target
Steve Massulo of Syracuse sizes up his opponent
Throwback Thursday: Fight Game
Thursday, August 1st, 2013
Ray Rinaldi and his daughter Christine: Syracuse's first family of boxing (at a Golden Gloves event about a decade ago).
Fighters
Monday, September 3rd, 2012
Boxer Ryon McKenzie (undefeated) and trainer Ray Rinaldi enjoy the fights at the NYS Fair (outside the Coliseum) earlier today.
Jordan Adamson of St. Catherines Ontario (Canada) prepares to throw an overhand right during his fight (NYS Fair).
Angel Rivera of Central PA works out before his bout with Jordan Adamson (NYS Fair).
Corner Man
Tuesday, July 3rd, 2012
Tom Coulter, boxing trainer, corner man
Read today’s column by Bud Poliquin about Syracuse boxing legend Tom Coulter, who is headed to Europe to prep fighters for the London Olympics.
Brooklyn’s Finest
Friday, June 10th, 2011
Former Heavyweight Champion Mike Tyson made a surprise visit to the Boxing Hall of Fame grounds during Friday's festivities to have his fist cast. Tyson will be inducted as a member of the 2011 Hall of Fame Class on Sunday.