Dear Jill - World Boxing Cares

October: Issue #11
Welcome to the 2012, Fall
Edition of WBC Cares!
We dedicate this Issue to the CURE!
The WBC has issued pink gloves and ribbons for all their October fights.
Thanks to you… It would be impossible to recount everything our members did these last few months. So here
are tidbits representing some of our activities. You can also visit us on Facebook, WBC World Boxing Cares,
and Suljosblog.com. to keep an eye on all the great events and passionate giving. And, please, since this
program is about ALL of us, contribute freely to our media sites, so we can all feel good!
Share the love! Let it shine!
Jill Diamond, Chair
WBC creates the first pension fund for boxers
By Boxing Bob Newman
In a first-of-its-kind event, the WBC and Hublot Watches teamed up to initiate a structured retirement pension
fund for boxers in need through “A Legendary Evening,” held at The Bellagio hotel in Las Vegas. Twelve
unique signature watches were auctioned off to the highest bidders. Each watch bore the engraved signature of
one of the twelve select boxers on hand for the event. While former WBC heavyweight champion Ken Norton
wasn’t able to attend due to his recovery from a recent stroke, and multi division champion Oscar De La Hoya
had a family emergency that prevented him from coming, the other ten- George Foreman, Ray Leonard, Larry
Holmes, Thomas Hearns, Lennox Lewis, Azumah Nelson, Julio Cesar Chavez, Roberto Duran, Mike Tyson
and Jeff Fenech were on hand to take part in this historic event. Winning bidders got to enter the ring with
their designated champion alongside them, as well as Hublot’s Ricardo Guadalupe, WBC president Jose
Sulaiman and the giant check for $1,000,000 to the WBC pension fund. With the anticipated success of this
inaugural event, it is likely to be repeated next year, and hopefully for years to come.
(WBC Cares wishes to thank Salvador Briman for his hard work in putting this together)
El Refugio Shelter
Monique Rendon, and two residents of the homeless
shelter built for women. Monique is a driving force
for charity in TJ. Here she just delivered food and
goods to Senior Homeless shelter "Casa Hogar El
Refugio". Entrega de despensa casa hogar de
ancianos el refugio. Tijuana, B.C. Mexico.
The Oscar De La Hoya celebrity golf tournament for charity
The WBC was a proud sponsor of Oscar’s Program.
The golf tournament was held at the Lakewood Golf
Course in Burbank, California and many celebrities
attended, including our own, Mia St John. We also
contributed artwork and gift’s for the other
participants. The monies went to Oscar’s special
charities, highlighting his hospital for Woman’s
Health, in honor of his mom.
Rocky lives in Brockton!
Nothing could've been sweeter than this weekend in
Brockton for the dedication of the Rocky Marciano
Statue. They estimated 8000+ people from the town
itself showed up on the field for the unveiling; in
addition to members from the WBC and press and
celebrities from the boxing community. Some flew in
from Europe, and some, like Jack Hirsch and Steve +
Raylene drove to get there.
It was an amazing turn out. I am so proud of Jose and
the WBC for giving this town and these young people
something to believe in again. This statue will stand
as an inspiration for those to come. It is the largest
sport's statue in the world! A foundation that links
Brockton's past to it's future!
(WBC Cares wishes to extend their gratitude to Mike George for his amazing coordination of the event!)
WBC Cares, A champion’s spirit is what really
WBC Cares, ¡Lo que cuenta es el espíritu
counts!
campeón!
By Christiane Manzur
Por Christiane Manzur
WBC Cares performed one of the most emotional
visits . Adrián " Confesor " Hernández visited
Hospital del Niño en Toluca, Edo. de México, a
hospital that specializes in providing treatment to
children with cancer. Among the boxers present
were, Ultiminio Ramos, Bazooka Limón, Carlos
Montes, Tortas Bustos and Lupe Pintor. We all
gathered outside the hospital at 11 am, and were
kindly received by the hospital's director Dr. Eduardo
Chávez. He gave us a tour around the place and we
couldn´t be more impressed as we witnessed the high
quality of equipment they have, and the high sense of
humanity of the staff. Adrián was very close to the
children, he told them not to quit as he signed
autographs for them and their families. Laptops,
Xbox and Wii were donated by the promoter to the
hospital in order to be used by the interns. It was a
very touching experience for the WBC Cares.
Gospelathon
El día de hoy, el WBC Cares llevó a cabo una de sus
visitas más emotivas. Adrián el "Confesor"
Hernández visitó el Hospital del niño en Toluca, Edo.
de México, el cual se encarga principalmente de
atender a niños con cáncer. Entre los boxeadores
presentes, se encontraba Ultiminio Ramos, Bazooka
Limón, Carlos Montes, Tortas Bustos y Lupe Pintor.
Nos reunimos a las 11 de la mañana afuera del
hospital, donde fuimos recibidos muy cordialmente
por el director del mismo, Dr. Eduardo Chávez. Se
realizó una visita por el hospital y quedamos
sorprendidos al ser testigos de la calidad de las
instalaciones así como de la entrega de todo el
personal que ahí labora. Adrián platicó con los niños
y les pidió que no se rindan. Firmó autógrafos para
ellos y sus familias. El promotor de la pelea, donó
Laptops, Xbox y Wii con la intención de que sean
aprovechados por los internos. Fue un día muy
conmovedor para el WBC Cares.
Sam Hadfield and homeless boxers in the UK
We are proud to help Sam Hadfiled help others.
David Walker and our UK group are hard at work
and in his corner. Boxers from all over England step
in to help change young homeless peoples lives,
boxers from the only homless boxing club in London
are having a fundraiser at the Gunners pub Highbury
on 24th november tickets are only £10 by one and
help change a young homeless persons life ticket on
sale at the Gunners pub 204 Blackstock rd N5 or call
sam Hadfield 07940775651
Harris Haith, Coylette James and Imamu Mayfield of
WCAB, holding the Gosepleathon in New Jersey!
Great music and hmmm, hmmmm food! Every child
wlaked away with a gift and a smile.
WBC Cares Colorado!
Past WBC Champions (L-R) Manny Perez, DaVarryl
Williamson, Stephen Blea (WBC Cares), Lonnie
Smith, Rob Frankel, Donald Camarena, Aurelio
Martinez (Inside Boxing CEO). Not in attendance:
Stevie Johnston and Juan Santiago
Amorena Baca and Aurelio Martínez
DENVER (October 7, 2012) ‘COLORADO VS TEXAS ELITE’ may take on a new meaning with amateur
boxers from Odessa, Amarillo and Lubbock, Texas, traveling to the Mile High City and accepting the
challenge of taking on some of Colorado’s finest open class boxers this past Saturday afternoon. The boxing
show was an awesome display of community support for amateur boxing that included some 75 tickets
purchased by Denver District 8 City Councilman Albus Brooks for distribution in the Curtis Park area, as well
as WBC Cares Colorado representatives Stephen Blea and Raylene Carbone providing gifts for winners of a
drawing that included a desktop computer. During intermission a ceremony recognizing past Colorado WBC
Champions ‘Lightning’ Lonnie Smith, Stevie ‘lil but bad’ Johnston, Manny ‘Manos’ Perez, ‘Red Hot’ Rob
Frankel, DaVarryl ‘Touch of Sleep’ Williamson, Donald Camarena and Juan ‘Chago’ Santiago was
conducted, with beautiful WBC commemorative medals provided by WBC President Don Jose
Sulaiman himself.
Stick + Move Gets Gear!
Hello Jill, On behalf of Stick N Move Boxing, we want to thank you for connecting us with Erik from
Everlast. Our student's eyes lit up when they saw the donated boxing gloves. We are putting them to good use.
We truly thank you for your support.
Sincerely, Lisa / Stick N Move
Josesito Lopez: A True Champion!
Now this is a TRUE CHAMP! Here's WBC Silver Welterweight Champion Josesito Lopez greeting the kids at
the "Christmas in July" festivities for the homeless living on Skid Row. I was invited by the Union Rescue
Mission to cover this event--and it was truly a memorable day to see the new champ giving back to others &
inspiring the kids.
Rudy Tellez: California Hall of Fame Inductee!
UCLA Young Scientists
As well as running the Legends Awards for the WBC
Museum, Rudy received his from the California Hall
of Fame on October 20th, 2012!
Given the long relationship between the WBC and
UCLA, we are now a part of UCLA’s Young
Scientist program. It gives weekend seminars to
students from 12 to 17 and teaches them about
neurology in a real hospital setting.
WBC Cares, COMBATT and the US Military
WBCWorld Boxing Cares is excited about of our partnership with C.O.M.B.A.T.T. and The U.S. Airforce &
Army Athletic Department,. The New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame to host the Gold Medal Amateur Boxing
Event at the Joint Base MDL in Fort Dix, NJ to raise funds for our Wounded Warriors and their families. On
Saturday, November 3, 2012, Former NJ Boxing Commissioner, Larry Hazzard, Sr. and World Champion
Boxer, Bernard Hopkins will be the special guests in attendance to inspire our troops and thank them for their
dedicated and courageous efforts to protect our great United States of America. Marine Corps Sgt. Jemel
Herring, who participated on the 2012 Olympic USA Boxing Team, Men’s Light Welterweight Division in
London, England this past Summer, will be featured on the card. He will be joined by other U.S. Marine Corp
fighters from Camp Lejeune, N.C. to compete in bouts with civilian amateur champions as well as from West
Point.
Visit to NIEV
Visita a NIEV
By Christiane Manzur
Por Christiane Manzur
Visit to NIEV casa hogar with Carlos Cuadras and Tortas Bustos
NIEV is a home for young boys from 4 to 15 years NIEV es una casa hogar para niños de 4 a 15 años
old who have been kicked out from their own homes. quienes han sido echados a la calle por sus propias
Today, Carlos Cuadras and Isaac "Tortas" Bustos familias. El día de hoy, Carlos Cuadras e Isaac
joined the WBCCares on a visit to the shelter. "Tortas" Bustos hicieron el favor de acompañar al
Twenty five boys were waiting for us . The boxers WBC Cares en una visita a la institución. Veinticinco
presented themselves and spoke to them about the niños estaban esperándonos.
Los boxeadores se
importance of following dreams. All the boys were presentaron y hablaron acerca de la importancia de
very enthusiastic and felt free to ask all kinds of perseguir los sueños. Todos los muchachos estaban
questions. Cuadras´championship belt was the muy entusiasmados y tuvieron la libertad de hacer
highlight of the event. They wanted to touch and todo tipo de preguntas. El cinturón de campeón
hold it. Everyone had a picture and an autograph. mundial plata de Cuadras fue lo que más llamó la
This visit is not over yet, they are waiting for the atención. Hubo autógrafos y fotografías para todos.
punching bags we promised to send.
Por nuestra parte, la visita no ha concluido, tenemos
pendiente enviar los costales para entrenar que
amablemente solicitaron
Our Great Champion Igashi
Igashi brought his son into the ring, and with him to his WBC Cares visit in Japan. We are very grateful for
his good heart!
WBC Cares About Dreams!
¡WBC Cares y los Sueños!
By Christiane Manzur
Por Christiane Manzur
Saturday, August
11th,
the
WBC Cares family witnessed the power of dreaming.
Dreams can be true if only you wish for them from
the bottom of your heart. Brandon and Alexis, two
Mexican
kids,
had
the
fortune
to
meet Leticia Peralta, director from Fundación La
Magia de un Sueño. The Foundation has one mission
: Making dreams come true for those children whose
lives are threatened by a disease or illness.They
contacted us, because the dream of these young kids
was
to
meet Juan
Manuel "Dinamita"
Márquez. Thanks to the WBCCares , it happened.
We scheduled the visit and were all there
on Saturday 11th, and had a lovely reunion.
Márquez was very close to the kids and their
families. He spoke to them about the power of
fighting for goals. Everyone had a picture and an
autograph. Of course Brandon and Alexis , received
their champion mini belt. It was a very happy day for
the WBC Cares family.
Ring 8 Picnic For Retired Boxers
El sábado 11 de Agosto, el WBC Cares fue testigo
del poder de los sueños. Los sueños pueden
convertirse en realidad si uno los desea firmemente
desde el fondo del corazón. Brandon y Alexis, 2
niños mexicanos, contaron con la suerte de conocer a
Leticia Peralta, directora de la Fundación, La Magia
de un Sueño. La fundación tiene una sola misión:
cumplir los deseos de aquellos niños cuyas
enfermedades representan un riesgo para su vida. La
fundación nos contactó, ya que el sueño de Brandon y
Alexis, era conocer en persona a Juan Manuel
"Dinamita"
Márquez.
El
deseo
se
hizo
realidad gracias al WBC Cares. Se agendó la visita y
ahí estuvimos todos compartiendo un rato muy
agradable. Márquez fue muy amable con los niños y
sus familias y habló con ellos del poder de pelear por
nuestros deseos. Todos tuvieron un autógrafo y una
foto y por supuesto, Brandon y Alexis, recibieron sus
cinturones de campeones mundiales. Fue un día muy
feliz para la familia WBC Cares.
Wbc Champion Yota Sto
Zac Young And Costa Rica
WBC Champion Yota Sto of Kyoei Promotions took
great pride in visiting his hometown, Morioka City.
This was one of the areas that was devastated by the
Tsunami in Japan. He spent time with the children in
a local elementary school, inspiring them to move
beyond their sadness into the a wonderful future of
possibilities.l His WBC Belt never left his side, as the
children responded happily to his message of hope.
WBC Cares Adds More Volunteers In Tijuana
How Fabulous is this?
WBC Cares Suma Voluntarios En Tijuana
by Monique Rendon
Por Monique Rendon
In the past months WBC cares events have drawn
attention from numerous people that show interest in
becoming part of the program. Jaime Enrique Gentry
and Rene Mora are two of our most recent
benefactors. They recently gathered food and goods
and donated meat, clothes and nonperishable food to
the Casa Hogar Sonrisa de Angel. This organization
provides breakfast to children in the community and
houses homeless children free of charge.
En los últimos meses, eventos de WBC Cares ha
despertado interés en gente que desea participar en el
programa. Jaime Enrique Gentry y Rene Mora son
dos de nuestros más recientes benefactores. El
pasado mes de Julio se encargaron de reunir
alimentos, ropa y donativos para hacer entrega de
ellos a la Casa Hogar Sonrisa de Angel. Esta
organización provee alimento gratuito a los niños de
la comunidad que no tienen desayuno además de ser
también un orfanatorio y casa hogar.
WBC Convention, 50th Anniversary
WBC Cares wants to thank Michael Tate of California, for Collecting 300 Back Packs with supplies to
distribute to poor students! We will be giving some of those out in Cancun at the Convention when we make
our WBC Cares visit. Don’t forget the CONVENTION!!!!
Boxer Boyd Melson Gets A
Surprise!
Junior Middleweight Captain Boyd
“Rainmaker” Melson earned his ninth
professional win last Thursday
evening after outboxing game foe
Khalik Memminger at the Roseland
Ballroom, and a gift to auction off at
his benefit to help those with spinal
cord injuries donated by the Briman
family. Boyd, who donates his entire
purse
to
help
others,
was
overwhelmed!
Tony Hawks Skate Parks
Joseph Diaz And The Young
Olympians
WBC CARES donated a signed
glove and volunteers for Sunday’s
benefit to build safe playgrounds
all around North America. The
event Rocked!
Joseph never forgets his home
town. Here is journalist, Michele
Chong with some of the lucky
children who’ve benefited!
WBC Cares Visit An Orphanage Of Women
By Christiane Manzur
Today, July 5th, WBC Cares visited an orphanage
that is in charge of helping girls and young women,
solve their familiar and legal problems. Most of them
, arrived at the house being separated from their
families due to domestic violence .Champion
Nishioka was "the star" among all the present. He
spoke for a while (with the help of an interpretor)
and made clear thateverything is possible if you work
hard to get it. César Bazán, Ultiminio Ramos, Victor
Manuel Rabanales, Carlos Cuadras, Isaac Bustoswere
the other champions present. Once again, I felt
touched to see how our champions can be so
sensitive with the most vulnerable. They do have
hearts as powerful as their fists-
WBC Cares Visita Un Orfanato De Mujeres
Por Chtristiane Manzur
El día 5 de Julio, el WBC Cares realizó una visita a
un orfanatorio el cual se encarga de ayudar a niñas y
adolescentes a resolver su situación familiar y legal.
La mayoría de ellas han sido enviadas, al ser
necesario alejarlas de sus familias debido a la
violencia intrafamiliar. El campeón Nishioka fue la
estrella del evento. Platicó con las niñas (con la
ayuda de un intérprete) y les manifestó que siempre
es posible alcanzar un sueño cuando de verdad se
desea y se trabaja para llegar a él. César Bazán,
Ultiminio Ramos, Víctor Manuel Rabanales, Carlos
Cuadros e Isaac Bustos nos acompañaron también.
Una vez más, me siento conmovida al ser testigo de
la solidaridad que demuestran nuestros campeones
con los más vulnerables. Es un hecho que tiene el
corazón igual de poderoso que sus puños.
Welliver Cares!
Right before his fight, Chauncy insisted on doing a WBC Cares visit. A Japanese traditional dram band
directed by a handicapped gentleman who is next to Chauncy in the picture. Thanks team Welliver and WBC
Cares Japan!!
And We Have Babies!!
And Weddings!!
Welcome Sophie Van de Wiel, daughter of Daniel + Congratulations to Yuji and Naoimi Togashi,
Leena.le. In addition to being a ring official, Leena is champion, nurse and WBC Cares committee
with WBC Cares, and teaches language skills to poor member!
children on the internet.
And Each Other!!!
Bye-Bye!
We welcome Tanya Norris to our Committee, as WBC Cares Ambassador to LA!
WBC Cares Committee:
Jose Sulaiman, Honorary Chair
Jill Diamond, Chair
Elizabeth Reyes, Community Outreach
Craig Metcalf, Executive Secretary
Christiane Manzur, Mexico City Chair
Monique Rendon,TJ
Mauricio Sulaiman (MNex)
Tanya Norris, LA
Raylene Carbone (Co)
Wendy Newman (NY)
Don James (Wales)
Chisa Yamane ( Japan )
Yuriko Mayorta ( Japan )
Celestino Mindra (Ugunda)
WBC Cares Committee:
Jose Sulaiman, Honorary Chair
Jill Diamond, Chair Elizabeth Reyes, Community
Outreach Monique Rendon, Executive Secretary
Christiane Manzur, Mexico City Chair
Houcine Houichi ( Africa )
Kiate Sirigul ( Thailand )
Marcie Morrow (Ca)
Melvyn Turner ( UK )
David Walker ( UK )
Tony Luis, Canada
Albertina Lipinsaya ( Russia )
Oleyna Pobyvlolo ( Belgium )
Salvador Briman ( Mexico )
Stephen Blea (Co)
Frank Quill ( Australia )
Bruce McTavish (Philipines)
Araceli Martinez-Rose ( Mexico )
Malte Michelson ( Germany )
Alberto Guerra, ( Panama )
Frank Garza (US)
Reza Djabbapoor (Irna)
Naomi Togashi (Japan)
Kenny Bayless (US)
Sharon Anyos ( Australia )
Chuck Williams (US)
Susana Castillo ( Mexico )
Zac Young (Costa Rica)
Peter Abdul ( Guyana )
Rudy Tellez (US)
Michael Tate, (US)
Wm Boodhoo (Canada )
Michael Tate, Ca
And Karen Briman, our guiding light…