{"id":67419,"date":"2017-06-02T12:16:15","date_gmt":"2017-06-02T17:16:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/?p=67419"},"modified":"2017-06-02T12:19:27","modified_gmt":"2017-06-02T17:19:27","slug":"deontay-wilder-breaking-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/?p=67419","title":{"rendered":"Deontay Wilder Breaking News"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>The International Boxing Hall of Fame announced today undefeated WBC heavyweight champion Deontay \u201cBronze Bomber\u201d Wilder will attend the 2017 Banquet of Champions on Saturday, June 10th as part of festivities planned for the 2017 Hall of Fame Induction Weekend June 8-11th in Canastota.<\/p>\n

The banquet, which will be held at the OnCenter in Syracuse, NY, is a one-of-a-kind event with over 35 boxing celebrities under one roof. The event consists of cocktails, dinner, celebrity comments, video highlights, a commemorative program and much more. Tickets are priced at $135 and corporate tables of 10 are available at $1350.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am excited and honored to be in Canastota, NY for the 2017 IBHOF festivities. It\u2019s a blessing to be able to support this year\u2019s inductees, especially legend and warrior Evander Holyfield,\u201d said Wilder.<\/p>\n

The fighting pride of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, the 6\u20197\u201d Wilder captured a bronze medal at the 2008 Olympic Games. He turned pro the same year and scored 32 consecutive knockouts before scoring a 12-round decision over Bermane Stiverne in 2015 for the WBC belt. Five successful defenses, all by knockout, have followed, including wins over Artur Szpilka, Chris Arreola and Gerald Washington. Wilder\u2019s record stands at 38-0 (37 KOs).<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Hall of Fame is thrilled to have Deontay Wilder confirmed to attend the Banquet of Champions,\u201d said Hall of Fame director Edward Brophy. \u201cIt\u2019s going to be special to have the reigning WBC heavyweight champion participate in the events and interact with his many fans in Canastota.\u201d<\/p>\n

In addition to the banquet, the June 8-11th Hall of Fame Weekend will feature many exciting events including a Friday Night Fiesta, golf tournament, parade, boxing autograph card show, cocktail party and the official Induction Ceremony honoring the Class of 2017.<\/p>\n

The Class of 2017 includes Evander \u201cThe Real Deal\u201d Holyfield, Marco Antonio Barrera, Johnny \u201cMi Vida Loca\u201d Tapia,Eddie Booker, trainer Johnny Lewis, ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Sr., judgeJerry Roth, journalist \/ broadcasterSteve Farhood and broadcaster Barry Tompkins.<\/p>\n

An impressive list of over 35 boxing greats from the United States and abroad are scheduled to participate in weekend festivities including Irish\u201d Micky Ward, James \u201cLights Out\u2019 Toney, \u201cJesse\u201d James Leija, Livingstone Bramble, Leon Spinks and Hall of Famers Marvelous Marvin Hagler, Pernell Whitaker, Michael Spinks and Riddick \u201cBig Daddy\u201d Bowe.<\/p>\n