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Legendary coach Al Mitchell going from corner into HOF

Legendary coach Al Mitchell will be honored for his more than 60 years of service in boxing on Friday night, December 13, when he’s inducted into the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame, during a special Class of 2019 ceremony, at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The HOF reception is […]

USA Boxing Alumni Association announces Hall of Fame Class of 2019: George Foreman, Mark Breland, Joe Frazier, Al Mitchell & Ray Rodgers Lifetime Achievement Award to Sen. John McCain

By Stacy Podelski November 10, 2019 Leave a comment

Olympic gold-medalists “Big” George Foreman, Mark Breland and “Smokin’” Joe Frazier head the Class of 2019 into the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame, Friday night, December 13, at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The HOF reception is being held in conjunction with the 2020 Olympic Trials and 2019 National […]

Hall of Fame referee Steve Smoger successfully transitioned from amateur to pro boxing

By Stacy Podelski June 13, 2018 Leave a comment

Hall of Fame referee Steve “Double S” Smoger, arguably the most recognizable and respected official in boxing history, holds the unique distinction of officiating in more states and countries than any of his peers. Smoger ranks among the top six all-time, No. 2 American, in terms of most pro boxing matches officiated (1015), including an […]