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30 Years Strong: Jay’s Enduring Influence in Boxing as Trainer, Coach, and Mentor to Emerging Fighters

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Avon Lake, Ohio, 14th April 2024, ZEX PR WIRE, When someone is from a small town, the odds of making it big can seem pretty slim. But Jay Dehmalo had heart, determination, and talent-and he was willing to work relentlessly to achieve his dreams.

Jay Dehmalo  got his start at Johnny Tocco’s gym in Las Vegas, training under the legendary coach Johnny Tocco himself. It was here that Jay learned the fundamentals of boxing and honed his skills through hours of practice each day as a sparring partner for heavyweight champs like Trevor Berbick.

Eager to prove himself, Jay fought under the names Jay D’mallo and Jay Dimalo in the 1980s, guided by his manager Jake Luce. He worked the local circuits around Vegas and began building a reputation as a skilled and formidable opponent. Finally, in 1988, Jay Dehmalo  got his big break-a chance to fight on the undercard of a major match at Caesars Palace. In front of a huge crowd, Jay won by TKO in the 3rd round, cementing his status as an up- and-coming star in the boxing world.

Though his career in the ring was cut short, Jay’s impact on boxing continues through his work as a trainer, coach, and mentor to young fighters. For over 30 years, Jay Dehmalo  has shared his knowledge and experience with countless boxers. His story serves as an inspiration, proving that through passion, hard work, and perseverance, even the unlikeliest of small-town kids can achieve great things.

Throughout his illustrious career, Dehamlo has dedicated himself to honing the skills of countless fighters, instilling in them the discipline, technique, and mindset required to succeed in the unforgiving world of professional boxing. His unique coaching style combines traditional methods with innovative approaches, ensuring that his students are equipped to face any challenge that comes their way.

You’ve heard the stories of how Muhammad Ali, or Cassius Clay, as he was formerly known, would taunt and tease his opponents before matches to get in their heads, but training with the Champ was a whole different experience. When Jay stepped into that ring as the legend’s  sparring partner, his sole focus was to make himself better and push him to his limits.

Sparring with Ali was like getting a masterclass in the sweet science of boxing. His hand speed was lightning-quick, and his footwork was poetry in motion. He taught Jay the importance of speed, movement, and ring generalship. Even though he towered over Dehmalo, he showed him how reach and height weren’t advantages if you didn’t know how to use them.

As an amateur boxer in the early 1980s, Dehmalo was a force to be reckoned with. Under the guidance of coach Johnny Tocco, he racked up an impressive number of wins at local boxing events and tournaments in Nevada. Jay’s amateur career culminated in winning the Nevada State Golden Gloves title in 1983.

One of his most memorable amateur bouts was against a fighter named Timmy Smith. They were both 17 at the time, and the match was closely contested. In the final round, he landed a powerful combination that dropped Smith to the canvas. Although he beat the count and finished the fight, Jay was awarded a unanimous decision victory. Smith went on to become a professional boxer, so defeating him as an amateur showed his potential.

Sparring with world champions like Trevor Berbick and Mike Weaver at Johnny Tocco’s gym was an invaluable experience for an up-and-coming fighter. Going toe-to-toe with these legends of the ring helped prepare him for the pressures of competition and showed him what it took to reach the highest levels of the sport. The skills and techniques Jay learned from Tocco and practiced with Berbick and Weaver provided a solid foundation for his own professional boxing career.

Dehamlo’s all-action, crowd-pleasing style won him many fans in the amateur ranks. He was an aggressive, front-foot fighter who loved to trade power punches. This exciting, offense-first approach made Jay a fighter that people wanted to watch. His amateur success and fan-friendly style attracted the attention of manager Jake Luce, who signed him, to a professional contract in 1984 to launch his career in the paid ranks.

The lessons, experiences, and victories from Jay’s amateur days stayed with him throughout his pro career and helped mold him into the successful fighter he became. His amateur origins in the smoky gyms of 1980s Las Vegas proved instrumental in forging the boxer Jay Dehmalo.

As a trainer, he was known for his dedication to developing raw talent into champions. Many of the fighters he coached went on to successful professional careers, thanks to his guidance and support.

Jay had an eye for spotting potential in up-and-coming boxers and helping them channel their skills and determination. Under his tutelage, fighters like Trevor Hendrikson and Carlos Sanchez blossomed into title holders. His ability to motivate and bring out the best in his students is a hallmark of his coaching style.

Many of Jay’s former students cite his mentorship as instrumental to their success. The lessons he taught them in the ring-discipline, hard work, and mental toughness-served them well outside the ring too. Dehmalo instilled in them a growth mindset and the confidence to overcome significant challenges.

Beyond training champions, Jay was dedicated to promoting boxing and fitness in his local community. He founded the Avon Lake Boxing Club to introduce the sport to youth and make training accessible to people from all walks of life.

As the boxing world looks to the future, Jay Dehmalo  remains committed to shaping the next generation of champions. Through his guidance and mentorship, he ensures that the legacy of the sport lives on for years to come.

His storied career spanned over thirty years and took him from the gritty gyms of Las Vegas to championship title fights across the globe. Dehmalo got his start under the tutelage of renowned coach Johnny Tocco, sparred with heavyweight champs, and made a name for himself in the ring. His experiences in and out of boxing make for an inspiring story of perseverance, passion, and living your dreams.

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FishWar Officially Powered by Sei: Elevating the GameFi Experience

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New York, NY – 21/10/2024 – (SeaPRwire) – FishWar, an innovative Web3 gaming platform that has captivated over a million players worldwide, is proud to announce its official integration with Sei the first parallelized EVM blockchain. This marks a significant milestone in FishWar’s journey to revolutionize the GameFi space by enhancing gameplay, scalability, and overall user experience.

Sei, renowned for its lightning-fast execution and scalability, brings the combined advantages of Ethereum and Solana to FishWar. As the fastest parallel blockchain, Sei enhances FishWar’s infrastructure, delivering faster transactions, lower fees, and a seamless gaming experience for its ever-growing community.

Key Benefits of the Integration:

  1. Enhanced Performance: With Sei’s parallelized EVM, FishWar players will experience faster, more efficient transactions, ensuring smooth gameplay during PVP tournaments, PVE battles, and in-game purchases.
  2. Scalable Infrastructure: Sei’s ability to process up to 12,500 transactions per second means FishWar is well-equipped to handle its growing user base, which now exceeds 1 million players.
  3. Lower Fees: Sei keeps transaction costs minimal, allowing players to fully immerse in FishWar without the concern of high fees, making the game accessible to all.

This integration bolsters FishWar’s commitment to providing an immersive Web3 gaming experience where players build armies, compete in strategic battles, and earn valuable $FISHW tokens. With Sei’s robust blockchain technology, FishWar is poised to deliver an even faster, smoother, and more thrilling adventure in its post-apocalyptic ocean world.

“We are thrilled to officially power FishWar with Sei. This integration allows us to offer faster, more reliable gameplay to our users while leveraging Sei’s advanced blockchain technology. With this, FishWar is well-positioned to lead the next generation of Web3 gaming,” said Alan Wang, CEO of FishWar.

About Sei

Sei is a Layer 1 that combines the advantages of Ethereum and Solana: the dominant development standard of Ethereum with the performance of Solana. The V2 update for Sei makes it the first parallelized EVM. Serving as a new scaling approach for the Ethereum ecosystem while achieving even faster speeds than Solana. Sei launched its mainnet in 2022 and has a growing ecosystem with key teams from Ethereum, Solana, Polygon, Arbitrum, and others deploying. The team is backed by Multicoin, Jump, Coinbase Ventures, and many more.

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FishWar is an innovative Web3 game set in a post-apocalyptic ocean, where players dive into intense battles, strategic gameplay, and real-time PVP tournaments. FishWar merges the thrilling world of GameFi with the evolving realms of Web3, offering an immersive gaming experience for players to earn rewards while building their armies.

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Eminence Capital Accelerates Expansion in the Asia-Pacific Market

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Eminence Capital LTD., a subsidiary of Mesirow, specializes in investment management, capital markets, and investment banking in the Asia-Pacific region. It also offers advisory services, including retirement planning and wealth management. Its core business includes a wide range of traditional and alternative investment strategies, utilizing advanced trading technologies and comprehensive investment analysis tools to help clients achieve higher returns with lower risk in global markets. Eminence Capital’s goal is to provide convenient investment channels for global clients, especially as the Asia-Pacific region becomes a focal point for international investors.

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Mesirow, a privately held financial services firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, is employee-owned, with 100% of its voting shares held by employees. Mesirow provides services in investment management, capital markets, wealth management, and investment banking. Founded in 1937, Mesirow has established a strong reputation in the financial industry and operates offices in 21 cities worldwide.

Mesirow’s investment banking division offers sell-side advisory, corporate divestitures, buy-side advisory, private placements, debt advisory, and capital restructuring services. The company focuses on serving institutional investors, public sector entities, and broker-dealers. Its private equity division has invested in private equity markets on behalf of various institutional and high-net-worth clients. Mesirow is committed to global growth, carefully monitoring global financial market dynamics, expanding its international outlook, and actively seeking opportunities in emerging markets. The firm is dedicated to building core competencies in financial markets and providing informed decision-making support to global investors.

As a subsidiary of Mesirow, Eminence Capital LTD. will take full responsibility for strategic direction in the Asia-Pacific region. It has successfully completed the filing process with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), obtaining an exemption from securities sales regulations. This compliance certificate ensures that the company can operate within a flexible capital market framework, allowing it to quickly respond to market opportunities while maintaining adherence to financial regulations, thereby enhancing its competitiveness in global capital markets.

In recent years, the Asia-Pacific region has garnered global attention due to its economic vitality and technological innovation, attracting increasing international capital. Eminence Capital recognizes this potential and is committed to providing a bridge for global investors to access the Asia-Pacific capital markets. With a deep understanding of the region’s complexities and opportunities, Eminence Capital offers tailored financial solutions through localized operations, making it an ideal partner for both local and international investors.

Through Eminence Capital, Mesirow’s entry into the Asia-Pacific market supports its broader global expansion strategy, enabling clients to achieve global asset allocation and portfolio diversification. This strategy not only brings greater global investment opportunities to the Asia-Pacific market but also provides global investors access to this rapidly growing region. Eminence Capital delivers competitive services and solutions to both individual and institutional investors.

Eminence Capital’s advanced trading system allows clients to swiftly adapt to global market changes, improving transaction speed and efficiency. The system enables clients to benefit from significant price advantages and flexibly adjust their investment strategies with 24/7 support. Additionally, Eminence Capital offers a free customer relationship management (CRM) system and a suite of investment analysis tools, making portfolio management and transaction reporting more convenient and efficient.

Moreover, Eminence Capital’s platform not only focuses on expanding investment opportunities but also aims to optimize trade execution and reduce investment costs. Its technology platform allows institutional investors to access global markets at highly competitive costs while benefiting from efficient and transparent settlement services. This makes Eminence Capital a top choice for global investors, particularly in the fast-growing Asia-Pacific market.

Through Eminence Capital’s global expansion and localized operations, Mesirow has strengthened its ties with global capital markets, further reinforcing its leadership in the financial services industry. This strategic partnership will drive Mesirow’s and its subsidiaries’ growth in global markets, laying a solid foundation for continued success in the future.

Eminence Capital LTD.’s innovative trading platform and financial services offer significant convenience to investors, serving as an important gateway to global capital markets. As the Asia-Pacific market continues to mature, Eminence Capital will maintain its pivotal role in the region, combining global and localized strategies to offer professional and efficient financial services to both global and regional investors.

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New Action-Packed Thriller “Christmas in Havana” Explores Love and Loyalties Amidst International Intrigue

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Centreville, VA – Christmas in Havana, the gripping third installment of Stephen Hiemstra’s Masquerade series, is now available. Combining political intrigue, action, and romance, Hiemstra’s latest novel dives deep into the complexities of love and loyalty in the face of personal grief and international crisis.

Luke Stevens, a CIA agent working undercover as a pastor, finds himself haunted by his ex-wife’s death as he eulogizes her. Just when Luke is ready to move forward, North Korean law student Ruth Chǔ (Yong Dae Chû) enters his life. She is secretly entangled in a dangerous game of espionage, working as a courier for North Korea’s Reconnaissance General Bureau (RGB) to support her family. Both Luke and Ruth must navigate their complicated pasts and present loyalties, all while international tensions threaten to boil over.

When China’s plan to invade Taiwan comes to light, with Cuba playing a key role in the diversionary attacks, Luke and Ruth are thrown into a whirlwind of danger. The novel raises the stakes with rogue operatives, international betrayal, and a contract placed on Luke’s life. Despite the chaos surrounding them, Luke and Ruth form a bond, quietly supporting each other as they face impossible choices.

Hiemstra’s skillful writing combines fast-paced action with thoughtful character development. Readers are treated to rapid-fire dialogue and a suspenseful plot that turns on a dime, keeping them on the edge of their seats. As Luke and Ruth struggle with their own personal dilemmas, Hiemstra skillfully weaves in commentary on international politics, hinting at larger global consequences and political missteps.

Praise for Christmas in Havana

“Having traveled to Havana, I can attest to the city’s rich history and intrigue, and Stephen Hiemstra captures this perfectly. Christmas in Havana is a thrilling read filled with action and suspense.”

— Percy M. Burns, Author of Glorious Freedom

“Stephen Hiemstra guides readers through a captivating adventure that reflects life itself, blending action and emotion with ease. Christmas in Havana is a fascinating story of love, loyalty, and survival.”

— Julio Martinez, Senior Pastor, Shadai Phoenix Church

“Christmas in Havana is a powerful conclusion to Hiemstra’s trilogy. It’s a fast-moving drama full of romance, action, and spiritual reflection.”

— Sharron Giambanco, Business Owner and Writer

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Stephen W. Hiemstra (MDiv, PhD) is a husband, father, and writer with a passion for Christian spirituality and ministry. After a 27-year career as an economist with the U.S. government, Hiemstra transitioned into ministry, serving as a pastor and writer. He has published numerous books, including Called Along the Way and A Christian Guide to Spirituality, and writes regularly on his blog. Stephen holds a Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and a PhD in Agricultural Economics from Michigan State University.

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