http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/players/tarvis_simms/75772 Recent articles about Tarvis Simms en-us More than 500 people attended this past Saturday night's 8th annual Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame (CBHOF) Gala Induction Dinner in the Uncas Ballroom at Mohegan Sun. The event was MC'd by popular action fighter Delvin Rodriguez, and numerous inductees were honored and awards were handed out. Right here, get a complete look at the event. Freddie Roach was amongst those honored, although he could not attend the event due to his obligations in training camp with Manny Pacquiao. CHBOF Class of 2012 All pictures by Richard A. Esposito "Tremendous" Travis Simms "Dangerous" Dana Rosenblatt Freddie Roach Jimmy Burchfield, Sr. George Cruz Lou Viscusi 2012 CBHOF Award Winners Tony "TNT" Grano, Professional Boxer of the Year Elvis Figueroa, Jr., Amateur Boxer of the Year Dick Flaherty, Official of the Year Mitchell Etess, Contributor To Boxing Photos & Captions: (L-R) CBHOF president Glenn Feldman, Mr. & Mrs. Tarvis Simms, and MC De... Wed, 21 Nov 2012 00:10:09 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/connecticut_boxing_hall_of_fame_induction_photos_awards_more/12263434 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/connecticut_boxing_hall_of_fame_induction_photos_awards_more/12263434 Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame induction photos, awards & more http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/connecticut_boxing_hall_of_fame_induction_photos_awards_more/12263434 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame (CBHOF) has officially announced its Class of 2012. New members will be inducted at the 8th annual CBHOF Gala Induction Dinner on Saturday night, November 10 at the Uncas Ballroom at Mohegan Sun. The new CBHOF inductees are former World Boxing Association (WBA) light middleweight champion "Tremendous" Travis Simms, former World Boxing Union (WBU) middleweight titlist "Dangerous" Dana Rosenblatt, five-time Trainer of the Year Freddie Roach, promoter Jimmy Burchfield (Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc.), manager George Cruz and the late manager/promoter Lou Viscusi. "This year's class has great individuals and is an eclectic group comprised of world champion boxers, promoters, managers and trainers," CHBOF president and Class of 2011 inductee Glenn Feldman said. "We even have a direct link to Connecticut's greatest fighter of all-time, Willie Pep (inaugural CBHOF class), through Lou Viscusi." The ... Thu, 16 Aug 2012 12:43:53 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/freddie_roach_amongst_new_inductees_to_connecticut_boxing_hall_of_fame/11473384 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/freddie_roach_amongst_new_inductees_to_connecticut_boxing_hall_of_fame/11473384 Freddie Roach amongst new inductees to Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/freddie_roach_amongst_new_inductees_to_connecticut_boxing_hall_of_fame/11473384 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png This Saturday night at the Prudential Center, undefeated Middleweight prospect John “ApolloKidd” Thompson will look to make it 9-0 when he takes on the toughest and most experience foe of his career in John Mackey. Thompson, twenty-three years old of Newark and Mackey will fight a six round bout at the Prudential Center as part of the undercard that will feature Tomasz Adamek and Eddie Chambers on NBC Sports Network. Mackey of Montgomery, Alabama has a record of 13-6-3 with six knockouts has wins over the likes of Tim Leonard (3-0-1); Tony Cygan (12-1) Alexander Mancea (7-1) & Donald Orr (15-0) and has faced the likes of Anthony Greenidge (12-1); Cecil McCalla (6-0); Derek Ennis (17-2-1); James McGirt Jr. (21-2-1) and Tarvis Simms (26-1-1). Mackey has draws with Jesse Nicklow (19-1-1) and his last bout on October 7th when he drew with Vladine Biosse (11-1) in Biosse’s home area of Providence. Thompson is not worried about the experience that Mackey brings to the table. “He is n... Mon, 11 Jun 2012 10:52:05 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/undefeated_middleweight_john_thompson_in_action_this_weekend/10986500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/undefeated_middleweight_john_thompson_in_action_this_weekend/10986500 Undefeated middleweight John Thompson in action this weekend http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/undefeated_middleweight_john_thompson_in_action_this_weekend/10986500 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png This poem is sent at the request of Tarvis Simms to pay respects to Smokin' Joe Frazier - RIP "Brotherly Love" Written By Tarvis Simms My Brother has fallen and everyone knows his name We don't have the same parents, but our families are still the same He lived in the city of Philadelphia, I live in another, it doesn't really matter because this man was my Brother My Brother I call him, yet we'd never met face to face, I have Brothers and Sisters all over the place You see we are both fighters and our families are one, around the world it's a brotherhood that's second to none His family's my family, your family, or theirs, we're part of one big family where everyone cares I'll look after your kids, please look in on my wife, should that day finally come I can no longer fight for my life We dedicate our lives helping our fellow man, living day after day, doing all that we can Wherever we're needed whether nighttime or day... Wed, 09 Nov 2011 08:52:27 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/joe_frazier_tribute_poem_from_tarvis_simms/7966387 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/joe_frazier_tribute_poem_from_tarvis_simms/7966387 Joe Frazier Tribute Poem from Tarvis Simms http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/joe_frazier_tribute_poem_from_tarvis_simms/7966387 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png