Dino Duva

Dino Duva (born August 28, 1958 in Paterson, New Jersey) is an American boxing promoter.^[1]

Duva is the son of trainer/manager Lou Duva, and the younger brother of the late Dan Duva. The Duvas have been given the title of "the first family of boxing".^{[citation needed]} Dino Duva has promoted boxing events worldwide, and was inducted into the New Jersey Boxing Hall Of Fame in 1999.^{[citation needed]}

He is the former President of his family's 'Main Events' boxing promotions. After leaving Main Events in 2000, he founded, with his father, 'Duva Boxing' in Totowa, New Jersey, which has become a major promoter; he is its current President.^{[citation needed]} Duva Boxing represents former WBC Heavyweight Champion of the World, Samuel Peter, WBO Cruiserweight Champion Ola Afolabi, cruiserweight contender Darnell Wilson, Italian-American heavyweight Mike Marrone, and James De la Rosa.^{[citation needed]}

In December 2006 Don King purchased a 50% interest in Duva Boxing for an undisclosed financial sum.^{[citation needed]} However, Duva still runs Duva Boxing as a separate entity. The merging of "The Duvas" and "The King" drew media and press attention.^{[citation needed]}

References

1. ^ Abramson, Mitch (20 August 2009). "American boxing promoter Dino Duva brings China to the ring". New York Daily News. http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/more_sports/2009/08/20/2009-08-20_duva_puts_china_in_ring.html. Retrieved 16 January 2011. 

External Links

• Duva Boxing

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