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MASHANTUCKET, Conn. (Aug. 26^th, 2017) – Reigning World Boxing Council U.S. National Boxing Council (WBC USNBC) welterweight champion Jimmy Williams retained his title Saturday in a wild finish over Issouf Kinda of the Bronx at Foxwoods Resort Casino.

Williams (14-0-1, 6 KOs) scored the knockout at the 1-minute, 26-second mark of the fourth round in peculiar finish, cracking Kinda (18-5) with a right cross on the break as veteran referee Steve Smoger separated two following a brief clinch.

As Smoger yelled, “Break!” Kinda threw a quick right that momentarily clipped Smoger instead of Williams. The reigning champ landed with his right hand, sending Kinda crashing to the canvas. Smoger counted him out and Williams retained the title despite trailing on two of the three scorecards entering the fourth round.

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The event, promoted by CES Boxing, aired live on Facebook via FIGHTNIGHT LIVE as a precursor to Floyd Mayweather-Conor McGregor megabout in Nevada.

The controversial finish set off a brief melee in the ring, but cooler heads prevailed as Williams celebrated his first title defense and 10^th consecutive win since fighting to a draw with Greg Jackson in 2013. Kinda has now lost two in a row since his win over Zach Ramsey in May of 2016.

Up until the knockout, Kinda led by three rounds on one of the scorecards and one round on another card while Williams led by three rounds on the third scorecard.

In a fight that turned out to be as exciting as advertised, junior welterweight Cristobal Marrero (5-0) of New London, Conn., edged Springfield, Mass., vet Miguel Ortiz(2-1) by split decision, 57-56, 56-57, 57-56.

Marrero fought thrown a swollen eye and dropped Ortiz in the fifth round to seal his fifth win in as many fights, but Ortiz, as always, came to brawl and brought the fight to Marrero in the early rounds, using his come-forward style to bully Ortiz and press him into the ropes while landing short, clean punches on the inside.

Marrero found his difference down the stretch with the knockdown sealing Ortiz’s fate, even with one judge scoring the bout in favor of Ortiz. The bout was supposed to take place in June, but Ortiz was forced to withdraw due to a shoulder injury. The bout was rescheduled for Saturday and changed from four to six rounds, which ultimately worked in Marrero’s favor.

With boxing and mixed martial arts colliding in Nevada in the Mayweather-McGregor bout, CES got in on the action at Foxwoods with eight-time Ultimate Fighting Championships (UFC) vet Leandro Silva (0-1) of Sao Paolo, Brazil, making his professional boxing debut against unbeaten cruiserweightRichard Rivera (3-0) of Hartford, Conn.

Silva, who is 20-6 in MMA, came out with his hands held high, more reminiscent of his style inside the cage, which flustered Rivera at first. The hard-hitting cruiserweight had a hard time landing anything clean until he caught Silva flush with a right hook on the inside that sent him to the canvas for a split second.

Silva popped up quickly, unharmed by the flash knockdown, and continued to trade fearlessly with the heavily-decorated Rivera, at one point dancing along the ropes and taunting his opponent. Rivera won the fight, 40-35 on all three scorecards due to the knockdown.  

Worcester, Mass., lightweight Jamaine Ortiz (5-0) kept his perfect record intact, earning a 40-36 verdict on all three scorecards against Loraine, Ohio, vet Angel Figueroa (4-5-1). Fighting for the first time since April, Ortiz’s endurance and output was too much for Figueroa, who hung tough early, but ran out of gas in the closing rounds. Ortiz returns to the ring Sept. 16^th in Rhode Island, looking to improve to 6-0.

Sicilian heavyweight Juiseppe Cusumano (12-1, 10 KOs) continued to impress on his regional tour, making his Foxwoods debut in grand fashion with a first-round knockout win over Wilmington, Del., vet Robert Dunton (11-17-1) at the 2-minute mark. Dunton tried to work the body against the taller Cusumano, but Cusumano’s superior size and strength was too much to handle; Cusumano caught Dunton along the ropes with a left and followed by cracking him with three consecutive overhand rights, sending Dunton into the ropes and forcing the referee to step in and stop the bout.

Cusumano also returns Sept. 16^th in Rhode Island in a six-round bout against Californian Matt McKinney.

Boston, Mass., native and former U.S. Marine Jarel Pemberton (1-0), the son of New England icon and former world-title challenger “Sandman” Scott Pemberton, impressed in his professional debut, defeating game challenger Nate Schulte (0-3) of Woburn, Mass., by unanimous decision, 39-37 on all three scorecards.

Pemberton was the aggressor from the opening bell, but Schulte hung in for four hard rounds, unafraid to fight on the inside, and even landed a clean left hand in the third round that momentarily stunned his opponent. Pemberton ultimately regained his composure and finished strong to seal the victory, his first win as a pro.

Also on the undercard, Hartford junior middleweight Jose Rivera (4-1) won his second consecutive fight, outworking the hard-charging Corwin Farmer (1-2) of Tarboro, N.C., to earn a 39-37, 39-37, 40-36 unanimous decision victory. Farmer, entered fresh off his first professional win in January, actually did his best work on the inside, but Rivera controlled the pace by utilizing his jab to keep Farmer from gaining any momentum.

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MAYOR HARP TO CUT RIBBON

AT VANITY BAR NIGHTCLUB

New Haven – Mayor Toni N. Harp will join owners John Mocadlo and Greg Maloney at a grand opening celebration of the new Vanity Bar Nightclub on Tuesday, August 22, 2017, at 2:30 p.m. at 144 Temple Street, New Haven. 

The 15,000-square foot property will provide patrons with a host of entertainment and dining options, including a dueling piano bar, a restaurant, a lounge on the 2^ndfloor, a 30-seat corporate dining room,  and a 100-seat nightclub.

Thank you for your attendance at our 2nd “Newhallville Grassroots Action” meeting on Tuesday, August 15^th.  It was very encouraging to hear your reports/updates on the amazing things that community leaders have accomplished in Newhallville thus far, and the need for more action to improve the lives of residents in the aftermath of the shooting death of Tyrick Keyes.  The notes from the meeting are attached for your review.  

If you were unable to attend the August 15^th meeting, please email me with updates of your assigned group task.  In addition, please review the attached list of people who participated in an initial "Newhallville Grass-root Action Group".   Once finalized, your group facilitator will begin communication with you -   

As you know, we will be meeting periodically to stay connected.  Our next follow-up meeting will take place in September after the start of the new school year.  In the meantime, please continue the outstanding work you are doing to make a difference in the lives of “…the least of these (poor, hungry, thirsty, homeless, naked, sick, and imprisoned)”.

Your Brother in Struggle,

Kermit Carolina

“If you want to go fast – go alone.  If you want to go far – go together.” 

- African Proverb

Community Leaders!

NEWHALLVILLE GRASSROOTS ACTION PLANNING

Tuesday, August 15th, 2017 – 5:30pm

Lincoln Bassett Elementary School

8/15 - FOLLOW-UP NOTES FROM GROUP SESSIONS

SAFETY

Facilitator:  Leonard Jihad & Sheldon Tucker

• Better communication and trust between the police and community

  • Visit the Police Academy to talk with cadets about community concerns

    • Discussions are taking place with NHPD

      • Person(s) Responsible:  Karl Jacobs

      • Deadline: 9/29

  • Meet with the Area/District Manager to discuss how to build trust

    • Renee Forte-Dominguez, Lt./D.M.

      • Attended Newhallville Management Team meeting/4th Tuesday – 6pm

• More Community Outreach

  • Involve community in the selection of Street Outreach Workers

    • Attempting to hire more (particularly from Newhallville

      • Person(s) Responsible: L. Jihad

      • Deadline: 9/29

• Community Upgrades

  • Lights

  • Cameras

    • 6 new cameras committed to Newhallville

      • Person(s) Responsible:  Karl Jacobs

      • Deadline: Completed

  • The cutting of tree branches that block the view of cameras is happening now

    • Ongoing clearing of branches for lights and cameras

      • Person(s) Responsible:  Karl Jacobs

      • Deadline: Completed

• Organize

  • Talk to youth to teach them about our work as a collective

    • Organize “Youth Stat Talks” (weekly or bi-weekly) & invite community leaders

      • Person(s) Responsible:  Kermit

      • Deadline: 9/29

  • What are Black men doing to honor each other?

    • Person(s) Responsible: ?

    • Deadline:

JOBS

Facilitator(s):  Arthur Edwards, Gary Gates, Rodney Williams

• Identify Resources

  • Person(s) Responsible: ?

  • Deadline:

• Network Collaborate

  • Person(s) Responsible: ?

  • Deadline:

• Mentorship Training Program

  • • Person(s) Responsible: ?

    • Deadline:

• Increase Youth Employment & Job Training

  • Will organize a Job Training & Trade School Fair for Newhallville residents

    • Identify job training programs and send email (workforce Alliance, etc…)  - All

      • Person(s) Responsible: Arthur Edwards

      • Deadline: 9/29

EDUCATION

Facilitator(s):  Gemma Lumpkin & Ife Waters

• Restoring the Village System (Create Support System)

  • Person(s) Responsible: ?

  • Deadline:

• Build Student Voice

  • Will visit schools (i.e. Hillhouse) to meet with disengaged students from Newhallville

    • Person(s) Responsible:  Barbara Fair

    • Deadline: 9/29

• Increase attendance and City-wide Parent Team Meetings

  • Will recruit parents at upcoming football games (Pop Warner, Hilllhouse, Cross, etc…) - Ife

    • Person(s) Responsible:  Ife

    • Deadline: 9/29

• Making BOE accountable for updating policies

  • Person(s) Responsible: ?

  • Deadline:

• Meet parents where they are at (Sport events, etc…)

  • Will recruit parents at upcoming football games (Pop Warner, Hilllhouse, Cross, etc…) - Ife

    • Person(s) Responsible:  Ife

    • Deadline: 9/29

• Connect kids to safe adults

  • Person(s) Responsible: ?

  • Deadline:

YOUTH

Facilitator(s):  Kyisha Velasquez

• Meet w/youth to find out what they want/reach out through social media possibly w/survey.  Find youth who will send messages out.  

  • Will meet students through “Youth Stat Talks” once school begins

    • Persons Responsibilities: Krystal, Dearie & Samera

    • Deadline:  9/29

• Identify pastors & churches that will allow use of their buildings for youth activities

  • Person Responsible:  Steve

  • Deadline:  8/15/17

• Identify adults willing to work w/kids where they are on a consistent basis –

  • go canvassing

    • Person Responsible:  Kyisha, Niki

    • Deadline:  8/15/17

• Identify community businesses and organizations to see what they are willing to give us access to use (i.e. kitchen, office, etc…).  

  • Person(s) Reponsible:  Steve

  • Deadline:  8/15/17

• Healing circles to allow kids time to process their hurt and anger.   Attend an overnight camp (Camp Farnum, etc…) by the end of August.   

  • See Jason Bartlett regarding:  City Resources?  Dates?  How Many?

    • Person(s) Responsible:  Barbara, Steve, Samera, Krystal, Kyisha & Holly

    • Deadline:  9/12

COMMUNITY BUILDING

Facilitator(s):  Barbara Vereen

• Social Media

  • Person(s) Responsible: (John Pickett & Kim Harris)

  • Deadline: 9/29

• Neighborhood Beautification

  • Person(s) Responsible: (Darlene & Connie Cooper)

  • Deadline: 9/29

• Clergy and Business Owner Outreach

  • Person(s) Responsible: (John & Kim Tucker)

  • Deadline: 9/29

• Neighborhood Block Parties

  • Person(s) Responsible: (Barbara Vereen & Delphine Clyburn)

  • Deadline: 9/29

Thousands of demonstrators chanting anti-Nazi slogans converged on downtown Boston Saturday in a boisterous repudiation of white nationalism, dwarfing a small group of conservatives who cut short their planned "free speech rally"

New Haven Herald August 2017 Edition page 2

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