New York, NY (April 29, 2018) – Retired professional boxer and Army Public Affairs Officer Boyd Melson was inducted to the Jewish Sports Heritage Association Sunday, April 29. A 501(C)(3), the Jewish Sports Heritage Association, INC is an educational organization dedicated to educating the public about the role Jewish men and women have played in […]
Posts Tagged ‘Army’
Melson honored by Jewish Sports Heritage Association
Posted: 29th April 2018 by knockout in Press ReleasesTags: Army, Awards, Boyd Melson, hall of fame, Iraq, Soldier
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Melson volunteers to serve in the Middle East; withdraws from NY Congressional race
Posted: 5th January 2018 by knockout in Press ReleasesTags: Army, Army Reserve, Boyd Melson, Congress, Fight Isis, Politics
For Immediate Release Brooklyn, NY (January 4, 2018) – Army Public Affairs Officer and retired pro boxer Boyd Melson announced his withdrawal from the New York District 11 Congressional election to serve the United States in the fight against ISIS in Operation Inherent Resolve. Melson is currently serving in the Army Reserve in the rank […]
The Real People’s Champ: Melson making a major difference outside of the ring
Posted: 15th April 2016 by knockout in Press ReleasesTags: Army, Boyd Melson, Johnson and Johnson, Public Speaking, Team Fight to Walk
New York, NY (April 15, 2016) – WBC USNBC junior middleweight champion Boyd “Rainmaker” Melson is remaining busy outside of the squared circle raising funds, speaking to various groups and helping multiple causes. Last month, Melson spearheaded a fundraiser at SPiN NYC that netted $5,000. To help fundraising efforts, Melson literally let anybody who donated […]
Melson to be Recognized at Johns Hopkins University!
Posted: 11th January 2016 by knockout in Press ReleasesTags: Army, Boxing, Boyd Melson, Johns Hopkins, Olympics, Spinal Cord Injuries, Team Fight to Walk
New York, NY (January 11, 2016) – 2003 West Point graduate, philanthropist and WBC USNBC junior middleweight titlist Boyd “Rainmaker” Melson will be recognized as a military star prior to the Johns Hopkins men’s basketball game Saturday, January 16 at the Goldfarb Gymnasium in Baltimore, MD. An active Army Reserve Officer who was chosen for […]
Melson Looking Forward to Vintage Performance!
Posted: 17th September 2012 by knockout in Press ReleasesTags: Army, Boyd Melson, Casino, Just a Dollar Please, Knockout, New York, Queens, Spinal Cord Injuries, Team Fight to Walk, West Point
Melson Looking Forward to Vintage Performance! For Immediate Release New York, NY (September 17, 2012) – Although popular junior middleweight Boyd “Rainmaker” Melson won 9 of his 10 professional fights including four by knockout, he believes the best is yet to come. As an amateur, the West Point graduate won a number of tournaments and […]