Bill Text: NY J01700 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Honoring Ivan Iron Boy Calderon upon the occasion of his induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame and Museum

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2024-01-23 - ADOPTED [J01700 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J01700-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 1700

BY: Senator GRIFFO

        HONORING   Ivan   "Iron  Boy"  Calderon  upon  the
        occasion of his  induction  into  the  International
        Boxing Hall of Fame and Museum

  WHEREAS,  It  is  the  sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge
outstanding professionals  in  the  boxing  industry  who  distinguished
themselves    through    their    exceptional   performance,   attaining
unprecedented success and the highest  level  of  personal  achievement;
Ivan  Calderon  is  one  such  individual  and  his life of achievements
inspired others and contributed to the respect  and  admiration  of  the
sport of boxing; and

  WHEREAS,  Attendant  to  such  concern,  and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Ivan "Iron Boy" Calderon upon the occasion of  his  induction  into  the
International  Boxing Hall of Fame and Museum; he will be honored within
the Modern category of boxers at the 35th Anniversary  celebration  from
June 6-9, 2024, in Canastota, New York; and

  WHEREAS,  Born  in  Rio  Piedras,  Puerto  Rico, Ivan Calderon began
boxing after moving to New York and authored an impressive 110-20 career
that includes victories over Brian Viloria and Miguel Cotto, a 1995  New
York  Golden  Gloves  title,  medaling  at  the Pan-American and Central
American Games, and representing Puerto Rico at the 2000 Sydney  Olympic
Games; and

  WHEREAS, The five-foot southpaw turned pro in 2001, and, in just his
16th  pro  bout,  won the WBO minimumweight (105-pound) title with a 9th
round TKO over Eduardo Ray Marquez; and

  WHEREAS, Ivan "Iron Boy" Calderon registered 12 successful  defenses
of  the  strap  with  wins  over  such pugilists as Alex Sanchez (W 12),
Daniel Reyes (W 12) and Miguel Tellez (TKO 9) before moving up in weight
to win the WBO light flyweight title with a 12-round split decision over
Hugo Fidel Cazares in 2007; and

  WHEREAS, A string of six defenses followed including victories  over
Nelson  Dieppa  (W  12),  Cazares (TKO 7), Rodel Mayol (TKO 7) and Jesus
Iribe (W 12); and

  WHEREAS, Ivan Calderon lost the belt to WBA champion Giovani  Segura
in  2010  (KO by 8); following a rematch loss to Segura (KO by 3), "Iron
Boy" boxed twice more - a 10-split  decision  win  for  the  WBO  Latino
minimumweight  belt  and  a 5th round TKO loss for the WBO minimumweight
title before hanging up the gloves in 2012 with a record  of  35-3-1  (6
KOs);  in retirement, the deft ring technician trained amateur boxers in
Guaynabo; and

  WHEREAS,  Ivan  Calderon  clearly  contributed  to  the  spirit   of
excellence  which  is  a  tradition  of the International Boxing Hall of
Fame; and

  WHEREAS, It  is  the  sense  of  this  Legislative  Body  that  when
individuals  of  such  outstanding  accomplishments  are  brought to our
attention, they should be recognized by all the citizens of  this  great
Empire State; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Ivan "Iron Boy" Calderon upon the occasion of his  induction  into
the International Boxing Hall of Fame and Museum; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Ivan Calderon.