Update: NABF 52nd Convention
Hello all,
I just wanted to let anyone know $185/person preregistered deadline has been extended by President Ford until August 10th. We will close the payment portal on August 11th and you will have to pay $225 per person at the door. The hotel rooms are also going fast, so please use the links below to book your room. There will be officials training on Friday and Saturday during the convention. We look forward to seeing everyone and have a safe summer.
Josephine Ann Cole
Wife of former NABF, President Dickie Cole and mother of referee, Laurence Cole left this earth to join her husband. Wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend to many. She will be missed.
Jamaine Ortiz Winner
Jimmy Burchfield, Jamaine Ortiz, NABF President, Duane Ford, after Ortiz defended his 135# title against Jamel Herring last night.
NABF Supporting Our Vets
The NABF and WBC Cares are pleased to announce that it has formed a relationship with the Non-Profit Organization Merging Vets and Players (MVP) and will be supporting the MVP Mission.
The WBC Cares MVP initiative will be led by Boyd Melson and Jaime Cantu. Boyd is a retired professional boxer. He is a former WBC Junior Middleweight USNBC Champion as well as the WBC Ambassador of Peace and WBC Ambassador to the Military. Boyd is a Major in the U.S. Army Reserve, an Iraq Combat Veteran, a West Point Graduate, and a former Amateur World Military Boxing Champion. He serves on the Advisory Board for the Non-Profit STOP SOLDIER SUICIDE.
Quinton Randall, Champion!
Quinton “Quick Draw” Randall, of Houston, Texas, United States is still undefeated. He recently earned his ninth win as a professional boxer against Alfonso Olvera to retain the prestigious USNBC Belt.
Paris is Calling!
It's never too early too book your flight. Save your money for the Personality Sessions and reserve early! See everyone at the NABF Convention in Las Vegas at the Paris Hotel!
WelcomeDavid
Our new, NABF Super Bantamweight 122#, David Alan Picasso.
Victorious in Metepec, Mexico on April 9, 2022 by defeating David Reyes Cota by KO in the 4th rd.
It's Paris in Las Vegas!
We are thrilled to announce that the North American Boxing Federation annual convention for 2022 will be held at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino. With our convention rate the rooms will go quickly, therefore we urge you to book early. Room rates $130.00
The best way to reserve your room is online through: https://book.passkey.com/go/SPBOX2
Warning…..For guests that prefer to phone in their reservations, they may call our Reservation Center at 877-603-4389 to secure a reservation on your group block. However, they should be aware that a processing fee per reservation will be incurred if they choose not to use your dedicated weblink. Currently, the name of the group is listed as NABF 2022 Annual Convention. Callers may also use your group code to identify the group, SPBOX2.
Tentative Schedule
Thursday - September 8, 2022 – Arrival Day – Evening Reception
Friday - September 9, 2022: General Meetings
Saturday - September 10, 2022 General Meeting - Evening Awards Banquet
Sunday - September 11, 2022 - Departure
NABF Supporting Vets!
The NABF and WBC Cares are pleased to announce that they have formed a relationship with the Non-Profit Organization Merging Veterans and Players (MVP), where the WBC Cares will be supporting the MVP Mission.
The WBC Cares MVP initiative will be led by Boyd Melson and Jaime Cantu. Boyd is a retired professional boxer. He is a former WBC Junior Middleweight USNBC Champion as well as the WBC Ambassador of Peace and WBC Ambassador to the Military. Boyd is a Major in the U.S. Army Reserve, an Iraq Combat Veteran, a West Point Graduate, and a former Amateur World Military Boxing Champion. He serves on the Advisory Board for the Non-Profit STOP SOLDIER SUICIDE. Jaime is a retired Sergeant First Class from the United States Army andfather of WBC/NABF Champion Oscar “Lil Oscar” Cantu. Hecurrently works with the Military Veterans Peer Network MVPN which helps link veterans and their family members to services, primarily those who are dealing with Mental Health issues due to experiencing PTSD, TBI and MST (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury and Military Sexual Trauma).
Jamaine Ortiz
Our New NABF Lightweight Champion with all his WBC Belts along with Jimmy Burchfield Sr
