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CLASS OF 2015
Uriah Grant was born on January 20, 1961 in St. Andrew, Jamaica but spent much of his life in Miami, Florida. He fought many of the top fighters of his era and won the IBF cruiserweight world title in 1997 by defeating Adolpho Washington by decision. Uriah’s final ring record stands at 30 wins and 2Phil Jackson was born May 11, 1964 in Miami Beach, FL. Jackson, a fine amateur, was the heavyweight alternate on the 1988 U.S. Olympic boxing team. Known as "The Enforcer," Jackson began his pro career in 1988 on a tear, winning his first 25 fights (mostly by KO) . He retired with a record 44-13 Tony Licata, originally from New Orleans, turned pro in 1969. He fought often and well in Tampa which made Tampa actually feel like home sweet home. “Two Gun” Tony was known for his quick combinations and relied on speed to compensate for his lack of punching power. His record to 52-0-3Benny “Kid” Paret (March 14, 1937 – April 3, 1962), was born in Santa Clara, Cuba. He won the world welterweight title twice in the early 1960s. He first won the title by defeating champion Don Jordan. His final record was 35-12-3. Petros Spanakos was the 1955 New York City Golden Gloves flyweight champion. The following year he won the New York Daily News Golden Gloves bantamweight title. He also won the New York Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions at bantamweight.Nikos Spanakos was a top amateur first capturing the New York Golden Gloves bantamweight title in 1955. He later won the Chicago Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions and the New York Golden Gloves featherweight titles. Nick was a member of the 1960 U.S. Olympic Boxing TeamTony Tucker In 1987, the IBF mandated Tucker (as the number 1-ranked contender) to face its number 2 contender, Buster Douglas. Tucker won the bout, and the vacant IBF crown, via 10th-round technical ko. Despite having a broken right hand, Record of 57-7Julio Martinez, is a long-time boxing promoter based in Hialeah who also became the Hialeah city mayor. He was instrumental in helping and arranging many of the Cuban defectors to begin successful professional careers.Mac Goodman was an excellent “behind the scenes” trainer during the heyday of the famed 5th Street gym in Miami. Working side by side with Angelo, he helped train many of the great fighters of the Chris Dundee stable. Though it was said, “He was a short Jewish guy who sold beach umbrellas by day,” Chuck Talhami was a long-time boxing trainer based in Miami, at the 5th Street Gym. Known for his teaching skills, Chuck worked with 12 world champions, including Muhammad Ali, Jimmy Ellis and Victor Galindez. He was mentored by Angelo Dundee, Eddie Futch, Freddie Brown, Ray Arcel and Cus D'Amato.Harold Wilen is a well-respected trainer who founded the Sarasota Boxing Club in 1985. Over the years, he has guided many boxers from the Sarasota area to impressive amateur and professional records, including some world title challengers. Harold said, “I have a mission, and that mission is to help Major W. H. Peeples Jr., was a Coral Gables fight promoter during the 1940s and 1950s. He promoted the first inter-racial world title fight in Florida;Peeples promoted such fighters as Kenny Lane, Virgil Akins, Archie Moore, Paolo Rossi, Rocky Randell, Dwaine Simpson and even Lou Duva, Jorge Hidalgo, is currently the Sr Exe VP Network Sports Telemundo. He oversees the network sports department, all network sports programming, acquisitions and events. With over 30 years in the industry, Jorge has twice been named among the 101 most influential minorities in sportsHarold Lederman,is a celebrated boxing judge and analyst. He began his career as a boxing judge in 1967 and joined the cast of HBO World Championship Boxing in 1986 where he has been ever since. Harold has judged over a hundred title fights in every corner of the globeJimmy Resnick, is a familiar name in FL boxing. Appointed to the Miami Beach Boxing Commission in 1979, he served as chairman from 1982-1984. He was also the vice-chairman of the City of Miami Boxing Comm. and played a major role in bringing the legendary Alexis Arguello vs. Aaron Pryor to MiamiMike Ross . Joining USA Boxing in 1997, he started judging amateur bouts and the following year, with Brian Gary’s help, became a member of the Florida State Boxing Commission. Frank Santore, from Melbourne, was a U.S. Marine Corps amateur champion who turned pro and quickly became an exciting crowd-pleasing fighter during the 1970s. He retired with a professional record of 29-5-2. After his boxing career ended Frank became a popular boxing refereeFrancisco “Paco” Valcarcel grew up in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico and studied law at the Pontificia Universidad Católica, in Ponce, Puerto Rico.He has done an excellent job of bringing the WBO to world prominence and has brought many world title fights to Florida Ed Gersh His athletic career included being an expert speed skater, swimmer, horseback rider, all scholastic varsity football player as well as the 1943 Golden Gloves heavyweight open boxing champion. He managed several top boxers throughout the years and promoted many professional fight cards.Leon Margules is the President and Executive Director of Warriors Boxing Promotions. Under his direction, Warriors Boxing has become a business model to be envied by promoters from coast to coast. Leon initially started working with Team Freedom, as their president and one of the founders.
BOXING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD 2015
Shea Bailey A former owner of one of the longest running local promotional companies in the history of the state of Florida, Starfight Productions Inc., he is now based out of the Atlanta area. Arcadio Castro, is recognized mostly by his first name, Arcadio. He is known for his colorful, dynamic pastel paintings depicting such themes as professional boxing, baseball, and other sports figures.