Mike “No Joke” Stewart to be honored

[East Side Boxing]

DOVER, Del. — Dover Downs Hotel & Casino President and CEO, Ed Sutor, will present to New Castle’s Mike “No Joke” Stewart, former USBA Junior Welterweight Champion, a plaque in recognition of Stewart’s accomplishments in boxing since beginning his professional career in July 1996. * “We feel that it is absolutely fitting to recognize the many contributions made by Mike Stewart to the sport of boxing in Delaware,” said Sutor.* “At Dover Downs Hotel & Casino alone, Mike for a long time was the biggest draw on our cards and very often the headliner.* He had, and still has, a huge following of fans and supporters who in no small way contributed to numerous sold-out boxing events here.* We want Mike to know that we recognize his career accomplishments as noteworthy on the Delaware boxing scene and that he has earned our gratitude and respect for his commitment to the sport.” * Born in Columbia, Tenn., 35-year-old Stewart, Golden Glove winner in 1995, said that boxing as a youngster helped him stay out of trouble.* “I’ve been boxing since 11 with my older brother, Richard.* It opened a lot of doors for us coming up, and we met a lot […]http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/eastsideboxing/egEo?d=yIl2AUoC8zA http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/eastsideboxing/egEo?i=5ySUl2iiPl0:aiJrwBSOwuY:D7DqB2pKExk http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/eastsideboxing/egEo?d=qj6IDK7rITs

 

 

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