December : Issue #12

WBC Cares Holiday

Newsletter!

We dedicate our newsletter to our fallen friends… Big people leaving big holes in our lives!

They will never be replaced… They will always be remembered!

Champion trainers and trainers of champions

Emanuel Steward

We mourn Emanuel Steward and Angelo Dundee... they inspired us to be better than we thought we could be!

Angelo Dundee

And our hearts break for….

Hector “Macho” Comacho

There will never be another.

50 Years!

The People’s Convention in Cancun

One King!

Two king!

Three King!

WBC Cares Cancun By Jill Diamond, Chair.

When we visited the students at APAFHDEM, I realized something I’d felt before but couldn’t express. Many

organizations are snacks while we, at the WBC, are a full meal! With WBC Cares, you give directly to the

people who need you, and you are instantly filled with their love and gratitude. ¡Tengo hambre por más! I am

constantly in awe of our members and the new ways they come up with to help others.

United We sold the cookies they made.

We learned from each other. Most of all, we were all champions!

Sparkle Boxing’s School Drive

In Philadelphia, we sent banners, back packs, school

supplies, patches and giveaways to Sparkle Boxing to

help needy students prepare for their school year.

This was a joint effort by our team, especially

Michael and Ruthie Tate, and the group leader,

Kymmberly Stowe.

FSS Made Her Life Better

An event took place on 30th October with Big Joe Egan, Scott Welch and Steven Bendall for the benefit of

Rachin’s sister who was in a hospital in San Diego. Supporting the night were Mike Ross, Robert Jackson,

Ian Squire, John Snook and Denise Mellor, Sally McCarthy, Bernie Mendieta, Liam Barker, WBC title

holders, and David Walker. They raised £3,500. The WBC cares patches were sewn on to the guy’s shorts.

This was all organized and brought about by Marc Smith, FSS Boxing and his team of Pure Warriors. What an

amazing group to have in your corner!

Brian Reynolds, WBC Ambassador

Brian is one of the WBC’s youngest WBC Cares Ambassadors. Like Monique McClaine before him, he

gained confidence and community through boxing, Brian has now found a path through his sport and his

intellect. This extraordinary young man is turning hardship into history and taking us with him. Enjoy his

story.

Ambassador REYNOLDS

Texas, USA

I am Brian Reynolds and I recently moved from

Houston, where I starting boxing at the George

Foreman Youth Center, to Las Vegas to train full-

time with Jeff Mayweather and Mike McCallum with

the high aspiration of making the 2016 Olympic

Boxing Team. It was because I had been bullied that

I was introduced to martial arts in order to learn to

defend myself, and subsequently boxing. I had

actively participated in anti-bullying campaigns so

when I learned about the WBC Cares and World

Champions Against Bullying, I immediately wanted

the opportunity to interview boxers, members, and

attendees of the WBC conference about their

experiences with bullying and violence.

I had already interviewed most of the International

Hall of Fame boxing legends about what they were

doing when they were my age at the WBC Hublot

event in Las Vegas so I knew that I would enjoy the

WBC 50th Anniversary conference in honor of

Muhammad Ali. I believe that people feel

Comfortable with me and tend to open up more easily

because of my age and because I share similar

experiences. Through my interviews, I hope to

appeal to a younger audience, talk about issues that

teens are experiencing today, and introduce the

younger generation to the world of boxing.

Mi nombre es Brian Reynolds y recientemente me

mudé de Houston, Texas a Las Vegas, en donde

inicié un entrenamiento a tiempo completo en boxeo,

en George Foreman Youth Center. Mi deseo está

centrado en mi aspiración por pertenecer al equipo de

boxeo olímpico del 2016, por lo cual entreno desde

ya con Jeff Mayweather y Mike McCallum. Inicié

con artes marciales y posteriormente boxeo, con la

finalidad de protegerme, ya que fuí víctima del

bullying. Estuve involucrado en actividades y

campañas de anti-bullying y cuando aprendí sobre el

programa WBC Cares and World Champions Against

Bullying, vi la oportunidad de entrevistar a

boxeadores, miembros y participar del WBC

Conference, en donde me hablaron sobre sus

experiencias con el bullying y la violencia.

Al cumplir WBC Hublot 50 años, tuve la oportunidad

de entrevistar en Las Vegas a las verdaderas leyendas

del boxeo mundial sobre varios temas, en especial,

sobre su juventud y lo que hacían cuando tenían mi

misma edad. Estoy convencido que las personas se

siente bien cuando les pregunto, pues se identifican

conmigo cuando me hablan sobre sus experiencias a

mi misma edad. A través de mis entrevistas espero

llegar a una audiencia juvenil, hablar sobre los

problemas en los adolescentes hoy día y darles a

conocer a la nueva generación el emocionante mundo

del boxeo.

Congratulations to Sulaiman from the White House

Wounded Warriors

C.O.M.B.A.T.T. is excited about

our partnership with The U.S.

Airforce & Army Athletic

Department, WBC Cares and 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. Former NJ

Boxing Commissioner, Larry

Hazzard, Sr. and WBC 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 Rhonda Utley-Herring will

receive an award!

Costa Rica Cares!

WBC Cares and the WBC made its second appearance in Costa Rica supporting and hosting an amateur

boxing event in the country. The event came about purely by accident as the San Jose boxing team and their

coach; Ricardo Jimenez Leition, decided to conduct an amateur boxing event in my honor. Since amateur

boxers usually receive medals only during the country's national amateur boxing championships, or if there is

a rare sponsor medals are provided only to the winners, thus I came up with the idea to provide medals for all

participants at this amateur boxing event. However, before I could purchase the medals, and plaques, the

WBC office stepped up and decided to support this event by creating special medals and plaques to

commemorate this WBCares event that was held at Plaza Viquez, San Jose, Costa Rica. In addition, former

WBC light heavyweight champion Donny Lalonde and his wife Christi committed to attending this event

which made it even more special. There was a total of 25 action packed bouts between boxing teams from the

provinces of San Jose and Alajuela. When these young athletes saw what these special WBCares medals

looked like, each boxer both male and female gave everything they had to win one of these special medals.

The WBC created a special plaque to honor the head coach of San Jose Ricardo for his tireless efforts and

dedication to amateur boxing in Costa Rica. God willing, and with the support of both the WBCares, and the

WBC, we look forward as do these young athletes to conducting this event again in 2013…puravida!! Zac

Young

Tragedy In Our Community

When one of ours is in need, we

are there. The WBC helped pay

for the funeral of shooting victim,

the younger sister of Keisha “Fire”

McCleod. Keisher is a pro boxer

who often appears on DiBella’s

card and was a fighter on Todo

Contra Mexico. She is also a

model and associate of Gleason’s

Gym. We extend our hearts and

prayers to her and her family.

Everlast Donation

We want to thank Everlast for their donation of athletic supplies earmarked for poor children in Mexico and

new York. Our special star is Erik Navarjo and President Neil Morton., who has supported us throughout the

years

Tips That Might Save Your Life

The WBC wants you to enjoy your holiday… but always be aware! Stay alert, keep safe, and look out for

your neighbors!

1. Tip from Tae Kwon Do: The Elbow is the strongest point on your body, if you are close enough to use

it, Do!

2. If a robber asks for your wallet and/or purse, Do Not Hand It To Him, Toss it away from you.

3. If you are ever thrown into the trunk of a car, kick out the back tail lights and stick your arm out the

hole and start waving like crazy.

4. Women have a tendency to get into their cars and just sit (doing their checkbook, etc. No! As Soon As You

Get Into Your Car, Leave!

5. Always take the elevator instead of the stairs. Stairwells are horrible places to be alone and the perfect

crime spot.

6. The predator has a gun and you are not under his control, Always Run! The predator will only hit you 4 in

100 times, (a running target); and even then it most likely, Will Not be a vital organ. Run, preferably in a zig -

zag pattern!

7. As women, we are always trying to be sympathetic: Stop! It may get you raped or killed.

8. Do Not Open the Door at Night to Strange Sounds, Call the Police!

9. Water scam! If you wake up in the middle of the night to hear all your taps outside running or what you

think is a burst pipe, Do Not Go Out To Investigate!

Your safety is important to US!!!

Bruce Mctavish, WBC Cares Award Winner

When this Ref isn’t in the ring, chances are he’s

regulating life at the Angeles Bahaiy Bata Center in

the Philippines. Bruce is a hands-on, hardworking

member of the board. Here at the Center they house

and school some of the most difficult and saddest

cases. Left on their own, these children’s lives would

be dismal. Bruce and his group provides them

education, medicine and shelter. We had the

privilege of visiting with them at our convention in

Manila. We are so proud Bruce is on our team.

WBC Cares Colorado Members, Raylene Carbone & Stephen Blea Honors Jose Castro

Jose Castro of Denver, was honored as a Role Model

for his support of fighting: Immigration laws, since it

effected his family both of his parents Lorenzo &

Christina Castro both Mexican Citizens were both

deported back to Mexico due to their green cards

expiring. Jose worked 2 jobs and still had some time

to train as a boxer (Which helped with the stress of

helping Dealing with getting his parents back home

to him and his 10 year old sister whom are both US

Citizens). Jose finished as Golden Gloves Champion

Runner-up, But a Champion for Human Rights!

Thousands of dollars were paid out to bring his

family home here to Colorado and this young man

did it! That is truly a Role Model!

WBC Legends Awards

Some of our winners and our Debbie, who along with

Rudy organized and dedicated herself to the event!

Amateur Boxing Club BBQ:K

WBC Cares' Michele Chong, Steve Harpst, Elizabeth

Reyes & Cleto Reyes' Mike Serrano, lent their

support with former WBC Champs Bobby Chacon &

Lamon Brewster, along with female fighters Trina

Ortegon & Katerina De La Cruz.

Wonder Woman! Wonder Woman’s Cape!

Here’s our Jenny Bealmear who runs marathons to support Cancer research. Each face on her cape represents

someone she lost and misses. We’re running with you, Jenny!

Terry’s Angels Our Special Friend’s In Thailand

Yes, that’s Terry Norris in his WBC Shirt, helping

his team deliver Meals and supplies to needy people

in LA during Thanksgiving. Imagine the person’s

surprise when they open their door to a WBC World.

Champion carrying their dinner? Wow!

This year’s WBC Cares award went to General Kovid

and his ‘special agent” Kiate Sirigul.

Acts Of Kindness In The Aftermath Of Sandy

Gleason’s Gym and Mendez’s Gym became a drop off point for supplies and free palace to shower, and a free

charge and computer station.

Storm Victims: Boxer Sonya Lamonakis Lends Support

NOVEMBER 6, 2012 BY MICHELE CHONG

How You Can Help Hurricane Sandy Victims!

http://www.myboxingfans.com/2012/11/storm-victims-boxer-sonya-lamonakis-lends-support/

Sharon Anyos Has Your Back

Our Emeritus Champions Sharon Anyos, is busy raising money and awareness for children with rare,

sometimes inoperable diseases. She has started her own program, which you can see on her Facebook page.

Not busy enough? She has also created training programs that specifically focus on what a woman needs

physically along with nutritional, mind strength, belief and self-esteem support. She lost 30.8lbs in the last

three months and wants to help others by using physical exercise, nutrition, relaxation therapy and anti aging

systems. All this and raising three little boys.

Update On Gerald Mcclellan

Frank Garza, a man who takes commitment seriously,

bought this guitar and had it signed by many

champions. He hopes to sell it and give the proceeds

to Gerald.

Unción de Gala Ring Telmex 2012

Christiane Manzur Directora, de WBC Cares México, y Rogelio Herrera, Director de Ring Telmex,

encabezaron el evento en el que destacadas figuras del boxeo y algunos de los contendientes de la Función de

Gala de Ring Telmex; realizaron una visita al Instituto de Educación Primaria No 17 Francisco I. Madero de

la Ciudad de México. En el auditorio del Instituto, que cuenta con más de quinientos estudiantes, los ex

campeones mundiales César Bazán, Isaac Bustos y Rafael Limón, recordaron las experiencias de su infancia

cuando fueron víctimas del “Bullying”, por lo que invitaron a los niños a erradicar esta práctica que daña

física y moralmente a millones de personas. José Antonio Aguirre, se colocó guantes para brindar una ligera

exhibición de un entrenamiento, en el que Bazán trabajo con las manoplas, lo que generó gran entusiasmo

entre los pequeños a los que “El Jaguar” explicó que el boxeo es un deporte que requiere de

mucho esfuerzo y disciplina, no una actividad para intimidar o golpear a los demás. Christiane Manzur

hizo entrega de unas playeras con la leyenda, No te burles, molestes, lastimes o exhibas; e indicó a los niños

que de ninguna forma lo correcto es enfrentar al agresor, sino denunciarlo ante sus papás y maestros, quiénes

según dijo son los indicados para tomar las medidas adecuadas.

FundaciónTelmex

Saying Goodbye to Manny.

WBC Cares appreciates the efforts of Marco Sandoval

WBC Cares wants to thank Marco Sandoval Ortiz for his hard word, love and devotion to the children of

Mexico. He has made a diligent study of their needs and the gyms available to them. We applaud him!

Dear Jose, Mauricio and Jill,

Here is a link of a few pictures from Emanuel's memorial. First of all let me say that the family was very

happy and honored to have received Emanuel's belt. Marie kept saying how beautiful it was. The belt was

presented to her on behalf of the WBC, Jose Sulaiman President. We had it in the front pew for viewing and

hundreds paused to see it and take photos. The family was very gracious and placed both Chuck and I in the

program and we were both allowed to speak about Emanuel, the number of speakers was limited so Chuck and

I were very honored. Following my speech I rang as I have done too many times in the past for Michigan

boxing people the Traditional 10 count. Emanuel will truly be missed.

http://www.detroitnews.com/videonetwork/1967293235001

And Before We Say Good-Bye To 2012….

We want remind you that at times, life can be hard, but the moments are worth it….. and so are we!

We Have Heroes…

We Have Lovers…

We Have Sisters… We Have Friends…

We Have Drummers… We Have Chuck…

We Have Tough Guys… And Sleeping Beauties…

We Have Challah’s…

We Have Santa…

We Have Golden Boys… And Golden Girls…

And We Have Hope.

Best of all… we have each other!

Wishing you as much love as your heart can hold…

Jose, Jill, Chris, Elizabeth, Craig, Monique and the WBC Cares Team - That’s you!

WBC Cares Committee:

Jose Sulaiman, Honorary Chair

Jill Diamond, Chair

Mauricio Sulaiman (MNex) 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 ( UK )

Monique McClaine (Ct) Scott Walsh (UK)

Natalya Kuvulchuck(Ukraine)

Tony Luis, Canada Albertina Lipinsaya( Russia )

OleynaPobyvlolo( Belgium )

Salvador Briman( Mexico ) Erik Narnjo (NY< US)

Stephen Blea (Co)

Brian Reynolds (LasVegas)

Frank Quill ( Australia )

Bruce McTavish (Philipines)

Araceli Martinez-Rose ( Mexico ) MalteMicheelis( Germany )

Alberto Guerra, ( Panama )

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) WmBoodhoo (Canada

Michele Ponnich,(Canada)

Coylette James (LV, US)

WBC Cares Committee:

Jose Sulaiman, Honorary Chair

Jill Diamond, Chair

Chris Manzur, Chair Mexico

Elizabeth Reyes, Community Outreach

Craig Metcalf, Monique Rendon, Secretary

These wonderful Patches are for sale at the WBC Merchandise site.

¡Cómprame! Este hermoso parche está a la venta,

para más productos, visita nuestro sitio Web

And Karen Briman, our guiding light…