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First Lady of Boxing Joins "A
Ring
of their own"
Source: Press Release
September 3, 2005(SEPT 3) Rock & Sock
Productions, promoters of "A Ring of Their Own" announce famed boxing
personality JACKIE KALLEN will be joining the team. Known as the "First
Lady of Boxing", Kallen was the inspiration for the Meg Ryan movie
"Against The Ropes", is the author of "Hit Me With Your Best Shot" and a
cast member of "The Contender". Kallen is also the former commissioner
of the International Female Boxing Association, has managed four world
champions and been nominated for Manager of the Year.
The company’s founders, Arnie "Tokyo" Rosenthal and Ken Weiss along with
partner Stuart Breslow believe Kallen will help round out their team. "A
Ring of Their Own" was launched just this year and already five female
boxing shows have been staged. The company expects to promote 2-3 shows
this year including a Pay Per View show in November.
"Jackie Kallen adds another dimension to what we are doing," says Weiss.
"She has been in the boxing industry for almost 30 years. Her experience
will be invaluable to us."
Adds Rosenthal, "As the former commissioner of the IFBA, she knows the
sport of female boxing well. She has a great rapport with the girls and
will be a tremendous asset in many areas."
"Look for Jackie to bring her sense of style to woman’s boxing," chimed
in Breslow.
As for Kallen herself, she is thrilled to be associated with "A Ring of
Their Own" and predicts a bright future for the company and the series.
"These guys KNOW what they’re doing. They share the vision I have always
had for female boxing. They realize the importance of TV exposure and
they plan to sign the brightest talent in the sport today. Like myself,
they think big and see the potential of the sport and are stepping up to
the plate to take female boxing to the next level, where it will stand
side by side with the WNBA, LPGA and female tennis".
"A Ring of Their Own" is the only all women’s boxing series. It is
broadcast on a delayed basis by satellite and cable networks, and
reaches over 30 million viewers. |
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