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The Family of Crown Boxing Inc. Dedicated to returning class to the sport of boxing.

Do you remember a time when the top heavyweight fighters were considered some of the best athletes in the world? Do you remember a time when the average person could name at least 2, maybe even three, top heavyweight fighters? Do you remember a time when boxing meant style, class and professionalism? Well, it may seem to be a time long gone and far away, but yet it still exists. It still exists with the formation of Crown Boxing Inc. at it’s very core, matchmaker Frank Luca is the epitome of style, class and professionalism. In the late 1970’s his quest for the heavyweight championship of the world, as trainer and manager of Earnie Shavers, is of legendary status. His over 40 years experience in the fight game brings great knowledge and respect to Crown Boxing Inc.. If you know boxing you know Frank Luca. Crown Boxing Inc. is a family based business, and prides itself in maintaining quality, style, class and excitement, not only to the event in and of itself, but to each and every fighter involved. With fresh and innovating idea’s, Crown Boxing Inc. is prepared to re-energize boxing and boxing fans all over the world. Steve Nanartowicz, key member of Crown Boxing Inc. has traveled all over the United States acquiring new and exciting Idea’s to bring boxing back to it’s peak. His intense and creative ideas bring a new fresh coat of paint to the canvas of the boxing world. Come watch, or maybe even be a part of, Crown Boxing Inc. As it brings boxing back into it’s days of glory.


Alex Ramos (former champion), Frank Luca, Jim Seagrave (VP marketing Boyd Gaming corp. and Earnie Shavers heavyweight great.



Ring announcer Jake Gutierrez and Frank Luca.



Commentary by Alex Ramos and Earnie Shavers.


Frank Luca - Matchmaker for Crown Boxing Inc.

Born in Canton, Ohio

Started boxing at the age of 12
In 1977 and then again in 1979- Frank was recognized as one of the world’s best boxing trainers and managers.

Frank holds the prestigious honor of being the youngest trainer to take his fighter (Earnie Shavers) to Madison Square Garden to fight Muhamad Ali. Then in 1978 with a 1st round KO of Ken Norton in Las Vegas to become the #1 ranked heavyweight in the world. And yet again in 1979 Frank took his fighter (Earnie Shavers) to fight Larry Holmes at Cesears Palace in Las Vegas for the heavyweight championship of the world.

He trained over 364 fighters in his career.

Has done 167 TV fights reaching millions all over the world on ABC, ESPN, NBC, CBS, & USA networks.

Frank has 14 world title fights under his belt.

Early in his career he understudied with great hall of famers like Chickie Ferrara, Bobby Gleason, Lou Viscucci, Teddy Bentham among others.

Frank has been featured in every major boxing and sports magazines all over the world.

He has fought in every major casino and hotel from Las Vegas to Atlantic City including some of the elite venues such as Madison Square Garden and Cesears Palace.

He has fought all over the world from Paris to London and Rome to name a few.

Frank has worked the corners of hundreds of world class fights
He is classified as a world class trainer and cut man. With Frank as Chief 2nd he never lost a fight to a cut.

Frank knows and teaches the “Sweet Science“ of boxing and his reputation is impeccable with a win ratio of 92.4%.

As a licensed trainer, manager, matchmaker, and promoter his career has taken him all around the world.

Don King once referred to Frank Luca as the “Mastermind.”

Howard Cosell of ABC Wide World of Sports called Frank “The man of the hour who brings his fighters to win.”

Cus DiAmato, former trainer of Mike Tyson, said “Frank is the man who makes things happen.”

Tom Melody, of sports editor for the Akron Beacon Journal said “Frank Luca carries magic in his little bag into the corner.”


Frank Luca discusses business with Jim Seagrave, VP Marketing Boyd.


From left to right Booza Edwards (former champion), Alex Ramos (former champion) Frank Luca, and Earnie Shavers (the hardest punching heavyweight of all time)


Left Steve Nanartowicz and Christine Luca of Crown Boxing Inc. Right Keith Kaiser Executive Director of the Nevada State Athletic Commission poses with Christine Luca.


Jose Gonzalez the new IBA featherweight champion.

 

 
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