March: Issue #14

Spring Newsletter

“Sweet spring is your

time is my time is our

time for springtime is love time

and viva sweet love” E.E. Cummings

In Memory of:

Preston Freeman

Mickey & Usman Ali

“Boxing is a global sport. People from many different

backgrounds come together because they love it; but

they rarely agree on everything. In this case, it's a

Unanimous Decision. Everyone admired Usman Ali.

We mourn together at the loss of a great official, and

also, for his son, Mickey Ali. Rarely, has one family

produced two such great men in the Ring. The World

Boxing Council salutes them, and prays they are

together in peace and happiness. Our sport is poorer

for their passing.”

With kind respect,

Jose Sulaiman, WBC President

“El boxeo es un deporte global. Las personas de

diferentes orígenes se unen por que lo aman, pero

rara vez coinciden en todo. En este caso, es una

decisión unánime. Todos admiran a Usman Ali.

Unidos lamentamos la perdida de un gran oficial y

de su hijo, Mickey Ali. En raras ocasiones, una

misma familia ha producido dos grandes hombres en

el Ring. El Consejo Mundial de Boxeo les saluda y

ora por que estén juntos en dicha y paz.

Nuestro deporte es más pobre con su perdida.”

Con respeto, Jose Sulaiman,

Presidente del WBC

In Honor Of Women In Sports

Claressa Shields, Gold Medal Olympian, holding the

WBC Medal we presented her.

Our Amazing Mr. Mctavish!

“Report from the Philippines on behalf of Rotary and

the RSL and WBC Cares. I have been able to save the

lives of 11 children for 1500 dlrs per child with

congenital heart disease. Next hearing aids for

children. Jill, I wish you had have been with me the 8

year old girl had never heard her mother speak and we

all cried with her. Luv yu! Keep up the good work!

Bruce”

“Reportándose desde las Filipinas en nombre del

Rotary, del RSL y del WBC Cares. He podido salvar

la vida de 11 niños con 1,500 dólares por niño con

cardiopatía congénita. Siguiente ayuda, para los

niños con SIDA. Jill, ojala hubieras estado conmigo,

una niña de 8 años nunca había oído hablar a su

madre y todos lloramos con ella. ¡Los Quiero!

¡Sigan con el buen trabajo!” Bruce

Casa Hogar Santa Clara By Chris Manzur

I would like to share, that Today, one of our most

emotional events took place. WBC Cares was able to

visit casa hogar Santa Clara. Nine young girls

between 9 and 17 years old, shared their life

experience with our champions in such an innocent

way that tears were difficult to control. Sometimes I

find difficult to believe that there is a large number of

children who have never met their family, and have

been in high risk of ending living in the street. But that

is life, so, I can not help but feel grateful for those

who dedicate their own lives trying to improve others.

This is the story of the women responsible of the

home. Thanks to Ana María Torres, Zulina Muñoz,

Anabel Ortiz and Judith Rodriguez for making today´s

visit a memorable one.

Me gustaría compartir, que el día de hoy se llevo a

cabo, uno de nuestros eventos más emotivos. Cares

pudo visitar la casa hogar Santa Clara. Nueve

chicas, entre los 9 y 17 años, compartieron sus

experiencias de vida con nuestras campeonas de una

manera tan emotiva que fue difícil contener el llanto.

A veces se me hace difícil creer que hay un gran

número de niños que nunca conocieron a su familia,

y han estado en gran riesgo de terminar en las

calles. Pero así es la vida, y no puedo hacer nada al

respecto, por lo que estoy agradecida con las

personas que dedican sus vidas tratando de ayudar

a los demás. Esa es la historia de las mujeres

responsables de la casa hogar. Gracias a Ana María

Torres, Zulina Muñoz, Anabel Ortiz y Judith

Rodríguez por hacer que la visita de hoy sea

inolvidable.

Champs At Pico Park’s Annual Boxing Bash By Michele Chong

The “Boxing Superstars Meet and Greet–Round 3″ is in the books as the City of Pico Rivera and the

Department of Parks and Recreation hosted this third annual event this past Saturday night.

The bash was organized by Efrain Lee (Special Events Coordinator) and Robb Gomez (Hy3rid) and featured

autographs sessions, photo opportunities and free prize drawings for the guests. Champs and fighters

appearing included current boxers Alfonso Gomez, Mia St. John, Daniel Ponce De Leon, Leo Santa Cruz,

Miguel Vazquez, Urbano Antillon, Efrain Esquivias Jr., George Faavae, Emanuel Medina, Lalo Robles,

Hassan Chitsaz, and former fighters Paul Gonzales, Bobby Chacon, Oscar Muniz, John Montes Jr., Art Frias

and Rodrigo Contreras. Also showing support was Mayor Gustavo Camacho, WBC Supervisor Rudy Tellez

(“The Mouthpiece Doctor”), “Battle of the Badges" coaches Alex Cornejo, Frank Martinez and Gil

“Candyman” Nieves, trainers Clemente Medina, Alfonso Gomez Sr., trainer/sculptor Steve Harpst, Cleto

Reyes’ Guillermo Moreno, Kiriat Moreno and Lorenia Gaxiola.

Full report: www.myboxingfans.com/2013/02/champs-at-pico-parks-annual-boxing-bash

Chauncy Cares

BoxFit- Spokane Cares... About WBC Cares!

My gym will be opening up this week and we will do

anything we can to support the WBC and WBC Cares

in their efforts to help the children of the World. We

have 3 up and coming amateur boxers, World famous

strength and conditioning coaches, Ali and Sarah

Crosbie, 2 professional MMA fighters, and 3

professional boxers... All great supporters of WBC

Cares! Chauncey Welliver

UK Cares!

John Stracey and Marvellous Marvin have agreed to

support the WB Cares Boxing, UK cause.

“Those guys have big hearts supporting kids charities

and good causes. 1st cause is an amateur gym in

Liverpool” David Walker.

By Michelle Ponich Since 2011, Bryan's Angels have raised over $90,000 for the Bryan Mudryk Golf Classic in support of the

Alberta Cancer Foundation. Funds raised from this year’s events will support the incredible work of Dr. John

Lewis. With the generosity from donors like you, he and his research team will develop a test to be used at the

time of cancer diagnosis to predict which cells will metastasize in order to inform treatment decisions. Dr.

Lewis’ lab is also developing tumor glue that will prevent tumor cells from detaching, and this can be applied

not just to prostate cancer, but to all metastatic cancers. 100% of the money we raise will be going towards

Prostate Cancer Research (the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men).

It is a true honor to be apart of this endeavor. Like many of you my life has been touch by cancer. Please

consider becoming one of "My Angels” by making a donation in support of research that being taken from

"bench to bedside" at the Cross Cancer Institute.

Please check out my personal fundraising page at http://albertacancer.ca/Michelle2013

Cambodia Boxing Club By Anton Trickey

My brother are in Cambodia and have opened the

first only boxing club in Cambodia, we are hoping to

Mi hermano se encuentra en Camboya y ha abierto el

primer y único club de boxeo en sus alrededores,

tenemos la esperanza de ayudar al mayor número de

niños que sea posible a través del boxeo y cualquier

help as many kids through boxing as we can and any

advice would be appreciated.

It all started 4 and a-half years ago when I went to

work in an orphanage in Mexico teaching boxing. I

didn’t like where they were going with the program

so my brother said, let’s go Cambodia.

We have a big club but still a lot of work to do. I’m

ready and there every day. I have a Facebook page

called Cambodia Boxing Club. Now, the former

national coach of Cambodia has just jumped on board

he is from Cuba and said he didn’t want to go back so

he is helping me and the Embassy of Cuba is helping

him stay here.

If anyone can help Anton with funds or equipment,

please contact him through Facebook!

consejo será apreciado.

Todo comenzó hace 4 años y medio, cuando fui a

trabajar a un orfanato en México, enseñándoles a

boxear. No me gusto hacia donde se dirigían con el

programa, por lo que mi hermano me dijo, vamos a

Camboya.

Tenemos un gran gimnasio pero aun falta mucho por

hacer. Estoy listo y preparado todos los días. Tengo

una página de Facebook llamada Cambodia Boxing

Club. Recientemente, el ex entrenador nacional de

Camboya se ha unido, él es originario de Cuba y

dijo que no quería regresar, por lo que nos esta

apoyando y así mismo la Embajada de Cuba lo esta

ayudando para que se quede.

Si alguien puede ayudar a Anton con fondos o

equipo, por favor póngase en contacto con él a través

de Facebook.

Dennis And Ali: The Hammond Boxing Club

Last year we put Dennis Hardesty, who created and

runs the Hammond, Indiana Boxing Club with the Ali

Center. It was a perfect Match!

El año pasado pusimos a Deniss Hardesty, creador y

director de Hammond, Indian Boxing Club con Ali

Center. ¡Fue una combinación perfecta!

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott Jr, Jamillah Ali (The

Greatest Daughter), Jake (Mike Joyce and Jamillah

Ali's Son), Dennis Hardesty, and Marcel Parent (Ali

Center). This was initiated by Jill Diamond from The

WBC. Jill is not only from the World Boxing Council

but also the World Boxing Cares program. She does a

lot helping people in need and does a fantastic job

visiting children in hospitals and making them feel

special and wanted. Jill is a fantastic person and

someone that truly cares for others. Thank you Jill!

Dennis Hardesty

El alcalde Thomas M. McDemott Jr, Jamillah Ali (la

hija del magnifico), Jake (Mike Joyce y Jamillah los

hijos de Ali), Dennis Hardesty y Marcel Parent (de

Ali Center). Esta fue una iniciativa de Jill Diamond

del WBC. Jill no solo forma parte del World

Boxing Council si no también del programa del

WBC Cares. Constantemente esta ayudando a las

personas que mas lo necesitan, hace un trabajo

fantástico al visitar a los niños en los hospitales y

hacer que se sientan queridos y especiales. Jill es

una persona fabulosa que en verdad se preocupa

por los demás. ¡Gracias Jill! Dennis Hardesty

Ring 8 Awards

The ring 8 Awards again demonstrated how many

good people there are in our community. In addition

to Renaldo, doing PSA's for Prostate Cancer research,

Bobby McGuire and his young fire fighters, and Mia

pushing the Mental Health in School Act, we had

Adam Willett, whose career was stopped when he

was shot while protecting two young girls. He's

making a comeback. Way to go, Adam. You're

everything a champ should be!

Zac Is Sweeter With Sugar

Sugar, Young Boxer, Jack Mosely

Zak Young is continuing to help

the youngsters in Costa Rica by

putting together great amateur

teams, from needy areas, and

involving them in tournaments. He

has now enlisted “elite” boxers,

including Shane Mosley to join in

with his events.

Sugar, Young

Ring Of Hope

WBC Deborah Hawkins and Curtis Cokes

Last night was a great success in Dallas as the Dallas Leadership Foundation held its annual gala, A Night to

Fight, to raise funds for their Ring of Hope Boxing Club. The 8,000 square foot gym opened in 2010 in a

warehouse east of downtown to serve the at risk youths in the area. Their mission is to serve these young

people using the sport of boxing and mentorship. The on-staff coach, Hector Pena, is a former fighter and a

well-known coach to pros as well as amateurs. The WBC was proud to support the event and sent Robert

Lenhardt to represent them in wishing the fighters and gym great success and encouraging them to someday

aspire to winning a Green Belt! Former WBC world champion Curtis Cokes was ringside also, encouraging

the participants of the fight card. Deborah Hawkins

Update From Japan

With my activity of Non Profit Organization, I made

a visit to the event where people who had to evacuate

because of the nuclear disaster gather together. There

were 5,950 people who lived in the town called

IIDATE town where everyone had to be evacuated

because of the nuclear disaster from earth quake. The

radiation level is still 50 times as high as Tokyo. The

people can not go back home and are spread in

elsewhere. They do not know when and if they could

go back home...The people decided to gather together

once a year to remember the town and people. They

asked me to bring some Muaythai fighters and play

with the kids as the kids commute at least one hour if

not two to go to the school so the kids do not have

time to play. They all live in temporary houses where

the space is very small and the kids do not have place

to play. It was really exciting to see these children's

smile on their faces!!! I would like to thank these

Muaythai fighters including kids fighters who travel

far to teach and play with Muaythai. I often forget in

the daily life about there are still 200,000 people

being living in temporary houses.

The people from Fukushima do not know if they

could ever go back home...We should not forget

about these people...Chisa Yamane

Fight Night In Kentucky For The King

Chris Runs For Cardiac Care

WBC Cares present at Kardias, a race that supports children with heart disease by paying for treatment and

surgery. Our Chris Manzur represented us.

WBC Guerrero Teams Up With Be The Match To Help "Knock Out Blood Cancer

Guerrero, Whose Wife Received a Life-saving Bone

Marrow Transplant, Urges Young People to Help

Save Lives by Joining the Be The Match Registry

Bone marrow donated from a total stranger saved

Robert Guerrero's wife. Now the grateful world

champion boxer is joining Be The Match® in the

fight to make life-saving marrow transplants

available for every blood cancer patient who needs

one. Guerrero will serve as an "Ambassador of Hope"

for Be The Match, a nonprofit organization that

connects patients with their donor match for a life-

saving marrow or umbilical cord blood transplant.

"My message is simple: Join the BeTheMatch

Registry. You could be someone's cure," Guerrero

said. "It just takes a few minutes to join the registry,

and you could be called to save someone's life."

A Fighter’s Fighter

Julian’s self portrait

Julian’s self portrait

Home. What does that word mean? To some it means a haven, a safe place to return to when issues

surrounding them become too overwhelming. That’s the home that Mia St. John has tried to create for her

children. Mia’s family situation isn’t typical, or easy, but instead of complaining she has grown into a

formidable force, not just in the ring, but in the world. And like his mother, her son, Julian St. John is

fighting, too. He is using his gift; his talent for art as his weapon against depression. Every day of his life,

Julian battles an invisible and brutal opponent. To read more about this remarkable young artist: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/robert-david-jaffee/julian-st-john-portrait_b_2777063.html

Homeless Not Hopeless

David Walker donated a pair of Marco Antonio

Barrera for a fund raiser to help the homeless in the

UK.. The Caris Boxing Center is working with older,

homeless people as well as children in need. Darren

Hamilton came to support the gym. Darren has been

homeless himself, so it was particularly inspirational.

We send thanks to Sam Hadfield who runs the Caris

Boxing Club for his hard work and dedication!

We Welcome Mohammed “Fes” Batista as an Ambassador.

The victim of racial bullying, he turned to boxing to build confidence and esteem. Once he thought about

killing himself, now he trains at the Mayweather Gym in Las Vegas.

In his words:

“I am a strong person now and want to help as much as I can. I want people of all skin types to feel happy and

not insecure like I did. I want to help. I want to empower the youth and help them learn how to accept

everyone. I want to help raise awareness in America and globally too as I know it happens all over.” Fes

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RjqqXBeisk

¡Que Tengan Un Buen Día Amigos!

Keep Fighting!

Keep Giving!

Keep Dancing!

Keep Smiling!

Keep Rocking!

Keep Rolling!

Keep Us In Your Hearts! WBC Cares!

Mauricio Sulaiman (Mex)

Raylene Carbone (Co) Wendy Newman (NY)

Don James (Wales)

Chisa Yamane( Japan ) YurikoMayorta( Japan )

Celestino Mindra (Ugunda)

HoucineHouichi( Africa ) KiateSirigul( Thailand )

Marcie Morrow (Ca)

Melvyn Turner ( UK ) David Walker (Chair, UK )

Monique McClaine (Ct)

Scott Walsh (UK) NatalyaKuvulchuck(Ukraine)

Tony Luis, Canada

Albertina Lipinsaya( Russia )

WBC Cares Committee: Jose Sulaiman, Honorary Chair

Jill Diamond, International Chair

Christiane Manzur, Mexico City Chair

Elizabeth Reyes, Community Outreach Chair

Craig Metcalf, Secretary Executive

Monique Rendon, TJ Ambassador

OleynaPobyvlolo( Belgium )

Salvador Briman( Mexico ) Erik Narnjo (NY)

Stephen Blea (Co)

Brian Reynolds (LasVegas) Frank Quill ( Australia )

Bruce McTavish (Philipines)

Araceli Martinez-Rose ( Mexico ) Malte Micheelis( Germany )

Alberto Guerra, ( Panama )

Eddie Mustafa Muhammad (LV, US) Frank Garza (US)

Reza Djabbapoor (Irna)

Naomi Togashi (Japan) Kenny Bayless (LV,US)

Sharon Anyos( Australia )

Chuck Williams (Haw, US)

Zac Young (Costa Rica)

Peter Abdul (Guyana )

Rudy Tellez (Ca, US) Michael Tate, (Ca, US)

Barry lindenman (US)

Fes Batiste (UK) WmBoodhoo (Canada

Michele Ponnich,(Canada)

Coylette James (LV, US)

And Karen Briman, our guiding light…

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