Duane Ford Inducted: NVBHOF
Today at the Red Rock Casino in Las Vegas Nevada the 2019 Class of inductees to the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame was announced. Our former president and all around favorite good guy, Duane Ford, is among the prestigious group.
A lifetime resident of Nevada, he has served the boxing family in many different roles. Not only a judge for the pros for many years, he has also been the Chairman of the Nevada Athletic Commission and served as a Board member. He has also been the lead trainer for the ABC as well as several other organizations, conducting seminars in cities around the world.
Best of all, Duane has been a mentor to so many of us - sometimes in the early stages of our work in the sport, sometimes when we just needed an ear, occasionally when we needed a really good laugh. It’s time that we get to congratulate Duane Ford for getting the recognition he has surely earned. Well done, sir!
Photo courtesy of Tim Cheatham
Convention News Update!
UPDATE – NABF CONVENTION, MAY 15-19 ON WAIKIKI BEACH
Aloha boxing officials, managers and promoters!
Having returned from Hawaii after a series of pre-convention planning meetings, I wanted to encourage you to get your flights and rooms booked for the NABF Convention at the Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa on May 15th through the 19th. I apologize for the long email, but I wanted to get this information – and some photos – to all of you so that you can get a better feel for the idyllic setting for our 51 st Annual Convention.
We’re only about two months out, so it’s time to lock in your plans before we run out of our allotment of rooms or airfares get too high. For those flying from California, Southwest just opened their flights from Oakland and San Jose to Honolulu for purchase (with advertised fares as low as $49 each way!), and Hawaiian Airlines added daily service between Long Beach and Honolulu earlier this year.
Mikaela Mayers Victorious
Super Featherweight, Mikaela Mayer andher team after her successful defense of her NABF title against Yareli Larios. A decisive UD after eight rounds of action on ESPN at the Grand Casiono in Hinkley, Minnesotoa.
Mayer, a former Olympian took on, Yareli, the daughter of former champion, Oscare Larios. Mayer's record now stands at 10-0 with 4 KO's. A bright futurer ahead!
NABF Convention Agenda
Aloha NABF Members!
I wanted to remind you to book your travel for the 2019 NABF Convention at the Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa in sunny Honolulu, Hawaii. Now that we are into 2019 and past the holiday season, people are starting to book their summer travel, and the available flights – as well rooms beyond our contractual allotment – are filling up.
Duane Ford, Chuck Williams, and I will be in Hawaii in late February for pre-convention planning meetings, and we hope to address the possible addition of more rooms to our allotment at that time. After we return, I hope to be able to circulate some photos of the property and highlight some of the many things to do on Waikiki Beach. I wanted to get this quick reminder out now, though, before airfares peak, mileage award availability disappears and/or our allotment of rooms at the fantastic rates we have secured is exhausted.
Here are links to the NABF Convention page (which has all the registration details) and summary/instructions/link to the PassKey system:
51st Annual NABF Convention (May 15 to 19) - Reservations and Registration Open!
I am thrilled to announce that the PassKey link for hotel reservations for our historic 2019 NABF convention in Hawaii is up and running!
The NABF has negotiated a fantastic rate and other amenities for our trip to Hawaii at the Waikiki Beach Marriott, just steps from the sands of beautiful Waikiki Beach! NABF members will have the choice of booking either city view rooms or ocean view rooms (which carry an additional charge).
Besides the incredible location, we are working on some additional details to make this our best convention yet. The feedback that we have received from members, promoters and commissioners to date has been off the charts, and we expect a record turnout!
As such, it is very important for you to make your reservations early. Although we are over 6 months out from the convention dates, we currently have a limited block of rooms at our special rates, and the Waikiki Beach Marriott is a very busy and popular hotel, so we encourage early reservations.
Here are the basic details:
- • Arrival: Wednesday, May 15, 2019
- • Departure: Sunday, May 19, 2019
Read more: 51st Annual NABF Convention (May 15 to 19) - Reservations and Registration Open!
NABF CONVENTION 2019 - ROOMS
Dear NABF members -
I am thrilled to announce that the PassKey link for hotel reservations for our historic 2019 NABF convention in Hawaii is up and running! The link will be posted on the NABF website and on social media shortly, but I wanted to get it you to you via email asap.
The NABF has negotiated a fantastic rate and other amenities for our trip to Hawaii at the Waikiki Beach Marriott, just steps from the sands of beautiful Waikiki Beach! NABF members will have the choice of booking either city view rooms or ocean view rooms (which carry an additional charge).
Besides the incredible location, we are working on some additional details to make this our best convention yet. The feedback that we have received from members, promoters and commissioners to date has been off the charts, and we expect a record turnout!
As such, it is very important for you to make your reservations early. Although we are over 6 months out from the convention dates, we currently have a limited block of rooms at our special rates, and the Waikiki Beach Marriott is a very busy and popular hotel, so we encourage early reservations.
Here are the basic details:
NABF Takes HAWAII
Mark your calendars:
The 2019 NABF Convention will be at the Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort &Spa from May 15 thru 19!
While battling insomnia in Kiev, we were able to get the contract finalized and signed. Chuck Williams has negotiated an incredible rate (with no resort fees) that will be good for 3 days before/after, subject to availability. PassKey reservation system should be up within the next week or so. We will have a limited allotment of rooms at this special rate, so better to book early if you can.
We have chosen to add a day this year (Welcome cocktail party on Wednesday night instead of Thursday night) to allow us to conduct all of our meetings/ABC training in the mornings, leaving the afternoons free for you to explore and enjoy Hawaii. We are still working on possible outings, but plan to have cocktail parties each evening to give everyone a chance to spend some time together.
This will be our 51st Annual Convention, so we wanted to start our “second 50” with something memorable and special!
Stay tuned - we will have an article posted to the NABF website shortly that provides additional details.
NABF 50th Convention
The 50th annual NABF convention got underway this afternoon at the Silver Legacy Hotel and Casino in Reno, Nevada. With convention delegates arriving throughout the day, the schedule was light with registration all day, followed by the ratings meeting and a closed board of directors meeting. The night capped off with the federation’s customary “personality improvement” cocktail gathering at the Rum Bullion’s Patio.
To read more go to:
https://fightnews.com/nabf-50th-convention-day-1-report/26859
Scheduled Bouts/Results
Scheduled:
- 3/23/19 - USNBC Featherweight vacant title bout -Jessie Magdelano vs Rico Ramos (The Hangar, Costa Mesa, CA)
- 4/5/19 - NABF Super Featherweight vacant title bout - Abraham Montoya vs Julio Barraza (Mexicali, MEX)
- 4/12/19 - NABF Female Bantamweight vacant title bout - Yulihan Luna vs Magaly Rodriguez (Durango, MEX)
- 4/13/19 - Junior NABF Welterweight title defense -Arnold Barboza vs Mike Alvarado (Los Angeles, CA)
- 4/13/19 - WBC Continental Americas Middleweight vacant title bout - Janibek Alimkhanuly vs Christian Olivas (Los Angeles, CA)
- 4/20/19 - WBC Continental Americas Featherweight title defense - Shakur Stevenson vs Christopher Diaz (New York, NY)