Posts Tagged ‘Vinny Paz’
Vinny Paz to be inducted TODAY into the International Boxing Hall of Fame – CES Boxing
CES Boxing proudly celebrates Vinny “The Pazmanian Devil” Paz on his induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame TODAY, Saturday, June 7, in Canastota, New York. A two-division world champion, Paz’s induction marks a key milestone in his storied career, highlighting his enduring influence and remarkable achievements both inside and outside the ring. “Vinny embodies the heart…
Read MoreVinny Paz – International Hall of Famer
Vinny Paz will be inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in June of 2025. He is one of nine who were voted in by members of the Boxing Writers Association of America and a panel of international boxing historians. We’re extremely excited about the Class of 2025 and are very much looking forward…
Read MoreRhode Wars IV – the next generation – Brendan Higgins
by Brendan Higgins, contributing writer On Saturday night, CES Boxing delivered a night of action combat sports fans will not soon forget. Rhode Wars IV had a little bit of everything. Great fights, boxing legends, and a surprise guest rounded out another successful night of boxing action presented by promoter Jimmy Burchfield. In the opening…
Read MoreLots of laughs at Factory Paint Bar and Lounge – Brendan Higgins
By Brendan Higgins, contributing writer An impressive line-up of comedians took the stage Saturday night at the Factory Paint Bar and Lounge in West Warwick. The show was entertaining from open to close. The talented Elaine Pelino hosted this event featuring some of the top talent from the world of comedy, including Mike Murray of…
Read MoreAfter the Reign, A Legend Never Dies. PAZ – Brendan Higgins
by Brendan Higgins, contributing writer In the winter of 1976, my father took me to the Park Cinema in Cranston to see this new movie called Rocky. We drove down from Scituate with a neighbor completely unaware that we were about to witness a masterpiece. I came out of my seat during the heavyweight…
Read MoreVinny Paz, 5X World Champion, overcoming obstacles along the way – Part 2, John Cardullo
by John Cardullo, sportswriter This the 2nd part of a two-part story focusing on Rhode Island’s favorite son. Part one, here: https://bit.ly/3wdSjta A little more than a month has passed after Pazienza won the WBA Light Middleweight championship, defeating Italy’s Gilbert Dele on a TKO at the Providence Civic Center on October 1, 1991. Still…
Read MoreVinny Paz set his sights and never looked back – part one – by John Cardullo
by John Cardullo, sportswriter This is a two-part story on one of Rhode Island’s biggest sports celebrities to have ever come out of the state, Vinny Pazienza, now know as Vinny Paz. It seems that everyone has an opinion about Vinny, or a Vinny Paz story. I’ll be recapping his stellar boxing career, his high…
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