Connecticut Classic - USA Boxing event to be televised

Dennis · Post by **Dennis** » 16 Apr 2008, 16:45

On May 9th, 2008 USA Boxing is hosting the Connecticut Classic at Bridgeport, Conn. It is going to be televised by NBC.

One of the scheduled bouts is going to be Shawn Porter v. Luis Arias. It is the bout that was supposed to happen in Colorado Springs this year, but didn't due to a medical walkover. This should be a very exciting bout and I plan on watching it.

usaboxing123 · Post by **usaboxing123** » 16 Apr 2008, 23:45

wonder why its not posted on USA boxing connecticuts even page.
http://www.usaboxingct.org/events.htm posted on USA boxing connecticut?

do you know if they are already prematched bouts or do you know if they are matching books when we get their. Thanks.

Dennis · Post by **Dennis** » 17 Apr 2008, 14:16

My understanding is that it will all be pre-matched. You could contact USA Boxing for more info.

boxmel · Post by **boxmel** » 17 Apr 2008, 16:28

May 9 - USA Boxing Connecticut Classic at Bridgeport, Conn.

I have heard that this is a USA vs. China event.

Dennis · Post by **Dennis** » 18 Apr 2008, 12:40

I had heard that it was a dual too, but I have also heard that there will be select prematched elite level bouts such as Porter vs. Arias.

boxmel · Post by **boxmel** » 18 Apr 2008, 14:13

Yeah - they could be mixing. It's an all AIBA officials event, as all duals are. Thought Shawn turned pro???

Dennis · Post by **Dennis** » 18 Apr 2008, 16:05

boxmel wrote:Yeah - they could be mixing. It's an all AIBA officials event, as all duals are. Thought Shawn turned pro???

No, he is fulfilling his committment as the Olympic Team Alternate and doing everything in his power to help the USA win MEDALS in Beijing. There are others in Colo Springs that are doing the same thing.

Please don't say that there is no such thing, because there is. They are typically the Olympic Trials Runner-ups and they could go to an Olympic Qualifier in place of the Trials Champion and be on the Olympic Team. Once the last qualifier is done at the end of this month, then there is no chance for the Alternate to replace the Trials Champion. I still don't like that rule and for my reasoning all I have to say is "JOE FRAZIER".

boxmel · Post by **boxmel** » 18 Apr 2008, 16:29

Please don't say that there is no such thing, because there is. They are typically the Olympic Trials Runner-ups and they could go to an Olympic Qualifier in place of the Trials Champion and be on the Olympic Team

And where do you see the above in writing? It hasn't happened in the 21 years I've been around.

Dennis · Post by **Dennis** » 18 Apr 2008, 16:56

boxmel wrote:
Please don't say that there is no such thing, because there is. They are typically the Olympic Trials Runner-ups and they could go to an Olympic Qualifier in place of the Trials Champion and be on the Olympic Team
And where do you see the above in writing? It hasn't happened in the 21 years I've been around.

There are a lot of things that aren't in writing. Frazier was '64 - 44 years ago. Do you really think we wouldn't try to send an alternate boxer to the last Olympic qualifier if the Trials Champion was unable to go? Don't you think the Alternate who is in camp would go?

boxmel · Post by **boxmel** » 19 Apr 2008, 10:50

Do you really think we wouldn't try to send an alternate boxer to the last Olympic qualifier if the Trials Champion was unable to go? Don't you think the Alternate who is in camp would go?

Yes, we wouldn't, and no. There are no "alternates." There are only "training partners." Mickey Bey was not able to compete in the 2004 Tijuana qualifier and we didn't send the "alternate." We gave Bey the chance at the last Americas qualifier and he didn't make it. Maybe we'll have to wait and see if, and when, a Trials champion is physically unable to compete in any of the qualifiers and see how that situation is handled.

boxman · Post by **boxman** » 20 Apr 2008, 21:27

Dennis wrote:On May 9th, 2008 USA Boxing is hosting the Connecticut Classic at Bridgeport, Conn. It is going to be televised by NBC.

One of the scheduled bouts is going to be Shawn Porter v. Luis Arias. It is the bout that was supposed to happen in Colorado Springs this year, but didn't due to a medical walkover. This should be a very exciting bout and I plan on watching it.

I can't wait to see Porter/Arias! I hope it is a televised bout. Does anyone know which/how many bouts will actually be televised? I had the opportunity to see that Porter kid and he is a beast!

kidscoach · Post by **kidscoach** » 20 Apr 2008, 21:59

You got that right! Porter is a spectacular kid, in and out of the ring. I too hope that they televise the Porter/Arias bout! It will be a barnburner! I can hardly wait. Wish I could go to the match.

Dennis · Post by **Dennis** » 21 Apr 2008, 15:57

Porter v Arias should be a great bout. Porter is now one of the established amateurs at 20 years old, while Arias is one of the young guns trying to make a name for himself as he is only 17. They both are very skilled and have a lot of experience. Porter has more elite level and international experience, but Arias was the World Cadet Championships silver medalist and 2008 US Champion.

I really hope this one is televised so I can watch it. I will be working at the National Golden Gloves tournament and will record it if it is televised.

bigpicture · Post by **bigpicture** » 23 Apr 2008, 02:25

I had the good fortune to see them box last summer. They both got a standing ovation from a packed house. Great match up. No, I won't reveal the winner:~) that could spoil the fun in Connecticut.

[quote="Dennis"]On May 9th, 2008 USA Boxing is hosting the Connecticut Classic at Bridgeport, Conn. It is going to be televised by NBC.

One of the scheduled bouts is going to be Shawn Porter v. Luis Arias. It is the bout that was supposed to happen in Colorado Springs this year, but didn't due to a medical walkover. This should be a very exciting bout and I plan on watching it.[/quote]

kidscoach · Post by **kidscoach** » 23 Apr 2008, 14:47

I don't think it would be a give-away to tell who won that match. That was last summer, and I'm sure that both boxers have been improving all these months. That was quite an accomplishment for Arias at 17 to win in Colorado Springs! Sounds like we have some great talent coming right on up!!!

Dennis · Post by **Dennis** » 24 Apr 2008, 12:27

So do tell who won. I know, but I want to hear it from someone else. At that level, each bout can be different from the last. Little changes can make a big difference in the outcome.

debc · Post by **debc** » 24 Apr 2008, 13:32

Can some one tell me where you get the information of the bouts that are scheduled at the Connecticut Classic. Also is it a show and or Dual? Who are scheduled to box.

bigpicture · Post by **bigpicture** » 24 Apr 2008, 13:34

For those that REALLY need to know, the answer can be found on Shawn Porter's website at:

"www.shawnporterboxing.com" under "NOFO Porter vs. Arias"

Lots of great photos too.

Lots of additional information on Shawn.

"For the Record" is very interesting.

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Dennis · Post by **Dennis** » 24 Apr 2008, 17:00

Couldn't find it. Lots of other interesting info, but not about the bout in Connecticut.

bigpicture · Post by **bigpicture** » 24 Apr 2008, 19:14

I noted the link to the results of last summer's Porter Arias bout there.
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bigpicture · Post by **bigpicture** » 24 Apr 2008, 19:18

clearer addresses for the Porter/Arias content:

http://www.shawnporterboxing.com/NOFO_P ... Arias.html

and

http://www.shawnporterboxing.com/NOFO_P ... ticle.html

I hope this helps..
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debc · Post by **debc** » 24 Apr 2008, 19:30

Can some one tell me where you get the information of the bouts that are scheduled at the Connecticut Classic. Also is it a show and or Dual? Who are scheduled to box.

BIGPICTURE: How does your link answer my question?

NYboxing · Post by **NYboxing** » 24 Apr 2008, 22:04

here is the press release from USA boxing:

Bridgeport to Host the USA Boxing Olympic Invitational on May 9 at the Arena at Harbor Yard

COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.) – USA Boxing will showcase eleven outstanding bouts of amateur boxing action, May 9 at the Arena at Harbor Yard in Bridgeport, Conn., in a major United States Olympic tune-up for the Beijing Summer Olympic Games. Nine international bouts between the United States, Brazil and China will highlight the action in an early showcase of many of the athletes that will vie for gold in Beijing, China..

In addition to the international competition, a feature middleweight bout between 2008 National Champion Luis Arias (Milwaukee, Wis.) and 2007 National Golden Gloves champion Shawn Porter (Stow, Ohio) and a woman’s light middleweight contest, showcasing four-time national champion Franchon Crews (Baltimore, Md.) and two-time titlist Lisa Kuronya (Portland, Maine) will round out the action.

The event underscores the strategy of USA Boxing to establish the State of Connecticut as its East Coast hub, and the center of its national marketing activities.

“The USA Boxing Olympic Invitational marks the beginning of a very exciting relationship for us with the State,” commented USA Boxing CEO Jim Millman. “Bridgeport is perfectly situated to attract boxing fans from the East Coast and we’re delighted to be bringing our Olympic athletes to the Arena at Harbor Yard for a world-class event.”

"The City of Bridgeport is proud to host the USA Boxing Olympic Invitational in our Arena," added Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch. "Our residents are very much looking forward to cheering on our boxing Olympians in what promises to be a grand event on May 9th. USA Boxing and all the visiting athletes are especially welcome to our City."

Four United States Olympians will face off in international competition with light welterweight Olympian Javier Molina (Commerce, Calif.) taking on China’s Qiong Maimatituersan and heavyweight Olympian Deontay Wilder (Tuscaloosa, Ala.) battling China’s Abudureheman Abulikemu. Light flyweight Olympian Luis Yanez (Duncanville, Texas) will face off with Brazil’s Paulo Carvalho and lightweight Olympian Sadam Ali (Brooklyn, N.Y.) will compete close to home as he challenges Brazil’s Everton Lopes. In addition to the Olympic match-ups, the United States will face off in two additional bouts with China and three contests with Brazil.

A score will be settled in the middleweight feature bout as the scheduled championship bout of the recent Future Stars National Championship will be settled in Bridgeport. Porter was forced to pull out of the final round contest due to an injury, giving Arias the title by walkover. The two will finally face off in what is sure to be action-packed contest at the USA Boxing Olympic Invitational.

The outstanding action will continue into women’s action as multi-time national champions Crews and Kuronya face off in a rematch from the 2008 U.S. Future Stars National Championship. Both accomplished athletes have changed weight classes for 2008, and it was Crews winning the earlier match-up but Kuronya hopes to avenge her loss in New England.

Tickets for the USA Boxing Olympic Invitational will go on sale on Wednesday and are available through Ticketmaster as well as the Arena at Harbor Yard and range from $30 for upper level seats, $50 for lower level seats, to $75 for premium floor seating.

USA Boxing, as the national governing body for Olympic-style boxing, is the United States’ member organization of the International Amateur Boxing Association (AIBA) and a member of the United States Olympic Committee (USOC).

NYboxing · Post by **NYboxing** » 24 Apr 2008, 22:31

Pretty nice website Shawn Porter has, but his record - 250-8 must not have been updated in awhile because I counted up 13 loses through 2004 (source USA BOXING.org).

bigpicture · Post by **bigpicture** » 25 Apr 2008, 11:25

I can't speak to that, since I am pretty new to this.

But from your reference, I can see from his USA boxing profile that he beat Estrada at least twice in tournaments and that he appears to have more standing s points than any boxer in any weight class (but, in fairness, the Olympian's points are not shown).

I do know to that both he and Arias put on one whale of a show the last time they met.

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