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borikua
10-30-2004, 01:49 PM
The 17th annual WBO Convention wrapped up Friday night with the awards ceremony. Below is the complete list of honorees.

Fighter of the Year: Bernard Hopkins

Fight of the Year: Diego Corrales vs Acelino Freitas

Promoter of the Year: Bob Arum/Top Rank

Oustanding Achievement: Oscar De La Hoya
(For becoming the first fighter to win world titles in six weight divisions)

European Pioneer Promoters: Frank Warren, Peter Kohl, Salvatore Cherchi

Special Recognitions:

Two Division Champions: Daniel Santos, Diego Corrales

Unbeaten World Champions: Miguel Cotto, Joe Calzaghe, Ivan Calderon, Mike Anchondo, Omar Navarez, Ivan Hernandez, Kermit Cintron, Zsolt Erdei, Joan Guzman.

Longest Reigning Champ: Joe Calzaghe

Brightest Future: Miguel Cotto

Gordy Volkman Award (oustanding human qualities): Ivan Calderon

NABO Fighter of the Year: Peter Manfredo Jr.

WBO Latin Fighter of the Year: Sebsatian Lujan

WBO Intercontinental Fighter of the Year: Felix Sturm

WBO Asia-Pacific Fighter of the Year: Pramaunsak Phosawan

Special Award (Lifetime Dedication): Don King

NABO Promoter of the Year: Warrior's Promotions

WBO Intercontinental Promoter of the Year: Universum Box-Promotions

WBO Asia-Pacific Promoter of the Year: Kokiet Group

WBO Asia-Pacific Special Award: Leon Panoncillo

International Matchmaker: Sampson Lewkowicz

Outstanding Promoter in South America: Osvaldo Rivero

Television Exposure: Telemundo

Manager of the Year: Sam Simon

Photographer of the Year: Sumio Yamada

Special Award: Esteban Livera (Luna Park)

WBO Latino Promoters of the Year: All Star Promotions, Mario Arano

RobbieD
10-30-2004, 03:35 PM
What does Scott Harrison have to do to get mentioned by someone?

neils7147933
10-30-2004, 07:13 PM
Getting a WBO award is like getting an MTV Movie Award. You'll take it, but it's a footnote on the year.