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2011 Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame Inductees

Committee officials announced today that five-time World Champion Vinny “The Pazmanian Devil” Paz heads a distinguished list of seven 2011 inductees into the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame (“CBHOF”). The seventh annual Gala Induction Dinner will be held Saturday night, October 29 in the Uncas Ballroom at Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Connecticut. The other 2011 inductees include 1996 U.S. Olympic Boxing Team Captain,… Continue reading

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Boxing Club Carries on Despite Club Status

…education or pursuing a boxing career. Little-to-no high schools still sponsor a boxing club citing health concerns. According to a study by the Center for Injury Research and Nationwide Children’s Hospital, eight percent of 18-to-24-year-old boxers have had a head injury, including concussions. On the other hand, a study conducted by the NFL based on the 2010 season found that 37 percent of players missed a game due to injury, with the average… Continue reading

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