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
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
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