NEW YORK (Desanm 5, 2017) – Limited tickets are still available for this Sunday afternoon’s 31st anyèl Ring 8 Evènman Jou Konje ak rekonpans Seremoni, ant 12:30 ak 5:30 p.m. AK, nan Russo nan Bay sou la nan Howard Beach, New York.
Six world champions will be attending, including three award winners: WBO Junior Lightweight World Champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist Vasyl “Hi Tech” Lomachenko (Muhammad Ali International Fighter of the Year), Hall-of-Famer Michael Spinks (Historical Award), and five-time world champion Amanda “Deal nan Imobilye” Serrano (New York State Female Fighter of the Year).
Another Hall-of Fame star, Evander “Deal nan Imobilye” Holyfield, is unable to attend the festivities because of a travel conflict but he did receive his Legends Award at the last Ring 8 satisfè.
World champions Vito Antuofermo, Iran Barkley ak Luis Collazo are cnannfirmed special guests.
Lòt 2017 Ring 8 award winners include two-time Irish Olympian Michael Conlan (International Prospect of the Year Award), 2012 U.S. Zolenpik “Sir” Marcus Browne(New York State Fighter of the Year), nan Staten Island.
“The anticipation is continuing to grow as we move closer to the Ring 8 awards banquetnan Dimanch,” Ring 8 prezidan Jack Hirsch di. “We are honored that Vasyl Lomachenko and Michael Conlan will be attending despite having fought at Madison Square Garden the night before. Many consider Lomachenko the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world, and Conlan the best prospect. And it will be a special treat for fans to see Michael Spinks, who will be given recognition as being the first light heavyweight champion in history to have won the heavyweight crown.
“The awards banquet is very reasonably priced. Not only will people get to mingle with great fighters, but the food at Russo’s on the Bay is superb and the atmosphere first rate.”
2017 RING 8 Prim Gayan
Muhammad Ali International Fighter of the Year: Vasyl Lomachenko
Historical Award: Michael Spinks
International Prospect of the Year: Michael Conlan
NYS Fighter of the Year: Marcus Browne
NYS Female Fighter of the Year: Amanda Serrano
Sunnyside Gardens Award:: Bobby Cassidy, Sr.
NYS Prospect of the Year: Devaun Lee
Rising Contender Award: Skender & Enver Halili
Sam Kellerman Media Award: Matt Christie
NYS Trainer of the Year: Hector Rosa
Long & Meritorious Service: Edwin Torres
NYS Official of the Year: Robert Perez
NYS Promoter of the Year: Mercedes Vasquez Simmons
Uncrowned Champion: Richard Kiley
Ringside Physician of the Year: Dr. Osric King
Good Guy Award: Joanne Doyle Hutchins
Ring 8 Member of the Year: George Newman
Prim Sèvis kominotè: Mike Reno
David diamant will once again serve as the event’s Master of Ceremonies.
Biyè yo $125.00
and include a complete brunch with cocktail hour upon entry, ki te swiv pa syèj nan seremoni an prim, dine ak desè, ak tèt-etajè louvri ba nan tout apremidi a.
Contact Ring 8
president Jack Hirsch (516.790.7592 oswa
Ajhirsch5@aol.com) achte tikè.
Ale sou entènèt
www.Ring8ny.com for additional information about Ring 8 oswa anyèl Evènman Jou Konje ak rekonpans Seremoni li yo.
