NABF News – Feb. 15, 2012

President’s Report – February 2012

February is off to a bad start, with the passing of Goody Petronelli, Wayne Kelly (New York referee), and Angelo Dundee.

I was privileged to represent the NABF/WBC at Angelo’s funeral with Avel Gonzalez. President Sulaiman sent a WBC Championship belt, which we presented to Angelo’s son, Jimmy, and daughter, Terry. They were most appreciative. Top Rank was well represented by Bob Arum, Bruce Trampler, Carl Moretti, Brad Jacobs, and Miguel Diaz. In addition, Russell and Linda Peltz were in attendance.

Please keep Bismark Morales in your prayers, as he had a very serious accident and is hospitalized at this moment. His wife, Maria Elena, can be reached at 305-310-7091, but please keep the call brief.

RESULTS

1/6- Dyah Davis won the vacant super middlewight title defeating Alfonso Lopez by unanimous decision.

1/21- Demarcus “Chop Chop” Corley defeated Gabriel “Tito” Bracero to take away the NABF Super Lightweight title in NYC.

1/28- Tony Grano stopped Brian Minto, TKO2 in a heavyweight eliminator to become the mandatory contender.

Upcoming Fights:

2/17- Thomas Dulorme vs. Ariz Ambris for the vacant welterweight title in Santa Ynez, California.

3/10- Mikey Garcia defends his featherweight title against Bernabe Concepcion in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

3/23- Diego Magdaleno defends his super lightweight belt against Miguel Beltran Jr. in Tucson, .Arizona

3/30- Hank Lundy defends his lightweight title against mandatory contender Dannie Williams in Ledyard, CT.

I wish you all a Happy Valentine’s Day, give a hug and kiss to your mate, children, and remember life is short.

All the best,

Joe Dwyer