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Monday, December 3, 2007

Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame Third Annual Induction Ceremony

The Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame's Third Annual Induction Ceremony Dinner, took place Friday November 30th 2007 at the Mohegan Sun Casino, the eve of the "Showtime Championship Boxing" triple header Tarver Forrest and Donaire. The Uncas Ballroom, doors opened at 5:30pm, a cocktail hour, dinner and a silent auction were all a part of the gala affair. The U.S Navy and Color Guard accompanied, Amanda Kaletsky who belted the "National Anthem.", the CBHOF's President Glenn Feldman delivered the welcoming address, the opening remarks were by Lynn Malerba the Vice Chairwoman of the Mohegan Tribe. The Master of Ceremonies was Harold Lederman of HBO. The CBHOF ceremony began with a "Ten Count" in memory of those we lost over the past year. CBHOF Awards were presented to; the "Achievement Award"; Dr.Joseph Carpentieri, presented by Dr. Michael Schwartz, the "Amateur Fighter of the Year"; Danny Aquino, presented by Roland Roy, the "Professional Fighter of the Year"; Chad Dawson and the "Official of the Year"; Glenn Feldman, presented by Mike Mazzulli. The CBHOF presented "The Year in Review" a boxing video just before the CBHOF's Induction ceremony,this years inductees included; Lou Brouillard, accepting on his behalf Kevin Brouillard, Johnny Cesario, Johnny Cesario Jr., accepting on his behalf and Tyrone Booze, presented by Ben Yalen and former fighter Marlin Starling. The CBHOF also inducted; Pinky Silverburg, Ronald Silverburg accepted on his behalf, Vic Cardell with Mary Ann Martin accepting on his behalf and lastly Joe Rossi, was presented by Dave Caseti. The ring card girls for the event were Rosanna Picardi, Eva Puhlaski and Aislynn Mae Brooks. Videos of the title fights which took place in Connecticut were shown during the cocktail hour.

Harold Lederman on the dais at the Connecticut Boxing Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony Dinner at the Mohegan Sun.


Danny Aquino "Amateur Fighter of the Year" at the Connecticut Boxing Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony Dinner at the Mohegan Sun.


"Professional Fighter of the Year" Chad Dawson and Travis Simms at the Connecticut Boxing Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony Dinner at the Mohegan Sun.


Inductee Tyrone Booze address the audience on the dais at the Connecticut Boxing Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony Dinner at the Mohegan Sun.


Bob Yalen, Marlin Starling and guest on the Dais at the Connecticut Boxing Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony Dinner at the Mohegan Sun.


Marlin Starling and Tyrone Booze at the Connecticut Boxing Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony Dinner at the Mohegan Sun.


Mr. and Mrs. Ted "Tiger" Lowry attend the Connecticut Boxing Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony Dinner at the Mohegan Sun.


Former Professional Fighter Larry Johnson and Keisha the Connecticut Boxing Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony Dinner at the Mohegan Sun.


USA Boxing Metro members and referees Sparkle Lee, Eddie Claudio, Guest, Pete Santiago and Sade Murdoch attend the Connecticut Boxing Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony Dinner at the Mohegan Sun.


Female Fighter Ardelita Irizarry attends the Connecticut Boxing Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony Dinner at the Mohegan Sun.

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