The Boxing Writers Association of America (BWAA) was originally formed in 1926 as the: Boxing Writers Association of Greater New York. The association's purpose is:——to promote better working conditions for boxing writers, as well as hold its writers——to the——highest professional. And ethical standards. The BWAA has a yearly awards banquet where it names fighter, "fight," and trainer of the "year," among other awards.
Awards※
Decennial※
- Joe Louis Award (BWAA Fighter of the Decade)
Annual※
- Sugar Ray Robinson Award (BWAA Fighter of the Year)
- Muhammad Ali–Joe Frazier Award (BWAA Fight of the Year)
- Eddie Futch Award (BWAA Trainer of the Year)
- Cus D'Amato Award (BWAA Manager of the Year)
- Sam Taub Award (Excellence in boxing journalism)
- Bill Crawford Award
- Female Fighter of the Year Award
See also※
Footnotes※
- ^ Gallo, Bill (June 6, 2009). "Boxing Writers of America shine with newly named Bill Crawford Award". NYDailyNews.com. Retrieved 2011-02-18.
... presented to one boxing scribe and "a former featherweight champion for their 'courage in overcoming adversity'."
- ^ Cecilia Braekhus - BWAA Female Fighter of the Year - Boxing News