Domenica, Aprile 29, Cena a induzione
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NEW YORK (Aprile 9, 2018) – Former world cruiserweight champion Al “Ghiaccio” Ravizzone e imbattuto, No.; 1 contendente dei pesi massimi “Bambino” Joe Mesi are both extremely honored and grateful to be inducted, insieme a 21 others in the Class of 2018, into the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF).
La settima cena annuale NYSBHOF induzione si terrà domenica pomeriggio (12:30-5:30 p.m. E), Aprile 29, once again at Russo’s On The Bay in Howard Beach, New York.
Ravizzone (35-16-3, 16 KO), who is from Rockland County, fought professional between 1989 e 2011, ha vinto il suo primo 15 e 27 del suo iniziale 28 lotte pro. He captured the International Boxing Federation (IBF) Cruiserweight World Championship in 1992, when he won a 12-round unanimous decision over James Warring (14-1). Cole made four successful world title defenses before moving up to heavyweight.
“I knew I’d get in one day and I’m honored to be inducted into the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame, especially with this class because I know a few other fighters going in like Lou Del Valle and Terrance Alli.” Cole said. “I was known as a crowd-pleasing, exciting fighter, and people who watched me always knew I’d be in a good fight with good exchanges. I did fight in the shadows of (Microfono) Tyson and Roy (Jones. Jr.).
“I fought in the Army with Ray Mercer, stung Evander Holyfield in sparring. My best fight, anche se, hurt me the most. I was so sharp against a fighter from Kronk Gym, Vincent Boulware, in my third world title defense that year (1993). Boulware had won six of his last seven fights with four knockouts and I was just becoming a decent name, If I beat him, I was supposed to fight Tommy Hearns or Iran Barkley, who were both moving up to cruiserweight. I had the best fight of my career, but I couldn’t get any of the other world cruiserweight champs to fight me. I only had four fights in the next three years. I moved up to heavyweight because the same guys who I beat when they were my mandatory challenger (Uriah Grant & Nate Miller) worked their way back into the mandatory position.”
Cole grew up in Atlantic City, where he fought 18 volte, and he got to know a casino owner, Donald Trump. “We hung out,” Cole remembered. “Trump invited me to some of his private parties. I never thought he’d be president!”.
Mesio (36-0, 29 KO) was so popular in Buffalo, he was considered the upstate New York city’s third sports franchise (Bills and Sabres). A top American amateur, “Baby Joe” fought professionally between 1997 e 2007, accumulando 36 victories without a defeat, yet he never to a world title shot due to a medical issue. Ranked as high at No. 1 dal World Boxing Council (WBC) Mesi was suspended by the Nevada Commission, after he defeated former world champion Vassily Jirov by way of a 10-round unanimous decision, due to a head injury (brain bleeds).
Mesi was virtually blacklisted in boxing, losing two full years in the ring, while he pursued legal action to get re-licensed, which he eventually was but only by a few commissions. Joe fought seven times after being re-licensed, but he was unfortunately limited in terms of where he could fight, and he never regained the lofty status he had once held. In addition to Jirov, Mesi defeated notables such as Monte Barrett, DeVarryl Williamson and Jorge Luis Gonzalez.
“Questo è un grande momento per me,” Mesi commented about his upcoming induction. “I’m humbled and honored to be going into the same Hall of Fame with the great names that are already there. I’m soaking it all in right now.
“I’ve been somewhat removed from boxing, but just the business end. I’m still a big boxing fan and follow the sport. Oggi, I’m married with three kids and sell medical devices for a living. Boxing is still my passion, my love, and since I got the call (that he’s going in the NYSBHOF), I’ve been thinking about all the memories. I’d like to do some more TV announcing in boxing and, maybe someday, get into promoting. I’m really looking forward to the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame induction ceremony.”
Living pugili voce nella NYSBHOF comprendono (Long Island) WBA dei pesi massimi leggeri Lou “Honey Boy” Valle (36-6-2, 22 KO), (Central Islip) Campione IBF welter junior mondo Jake Rodriguez (28-8-2, 8 KO), e (Brooklyn) sfidante titolo mondiale leggero Terrence Alli (52-15-2, 21 KO).
partecipanti postumi essere inserito sono NBA & NYSAC mondo peso piuma campione (Manhattan) Bambino “Cuban Bon Bon” Cioccolato (136-10-6, 51 KO), (Di New York City) 20thpesi massimi secolo James J. “Gentleman Jim” Corbett (11-4-3, 5 KO), (Williamsburg) Campione del mondo leggero Jack “Il Napoleone di The Ring Prize” McAuliffe, (Kingston) WBC superleggeri Campione Billy Costello (40-2, 23 KO), (Faro) Campione dei pesi massimi leggeri NYSAC mondo Melio Bettina (83-14-3, 36 KO), (Brooklyn / Yonkers) di classe mondiale pesi medi Ralph “Tigre” Jones (52-32-5, 13 KO) e (Port Washington) contendente dei pesi massimi Charley “Il Bomber Bayonne” Norkus (33-19, 19 KO).
I non partecipanti viventi diretti al NYSBHOF lo sono (Troy) giornalista sportivo vincitore del premio Pulitzer Dave Anderson, (Brooklyn) formatore / consulente Pete Brodsky, (Rockaway) Boxing storico / editore Herb Goldman, (Bronx) paraninfo Bob Goodman, (Ardsley) NYSAC presidente / giudice Melvina Lathan, e (Brooklyn) Presidente/organizzatore di incontri/promotore del NYSAC Ron Scott Stevens.
Postumi reclute non partecipanti sono (Brooklyn) ring announcer Johnnie Addie, (Brooklyn) paraninfo Johnny Bos, (Bronx) pubblicista boxe Murray Goodman, (Di New York City) boxe scrittore / storico Bert Randolph Zucchero e (Lower East Side) Radio & annunciatore televisivo / giornalista Sam Taub.
Ogni inductee frequentano (o discendente diretto di) riceveranno una cintura custom-designed a significare la sua induzione nella NYSBHOF.
Il 2017 reclute sono stati selezionati dai membri della commissione di nomina NYSBHOF: ,Bobby Cassidy, Jr., Randy Gordon, Henry Hascup, Don Majeski, Ron McNair, e neil Terens.
Tutti i pugili necessari per essere inattivi per almeno tre anni per poter beneficiare di NYSBHOF induzione, e tutte le reclute devono aver risieduto in Stato di New York per una parte significativa della loro carriera di pugilato o durante il primo della loro rispettiva carriera.
NYSBHOF
CLASSE 2012: Carmen Basilio, Mike McCallum, Mike Tyson, Jake LaMotta, Riddick Bowe, Carlos Ortiz, Vito Antuofermo, Emile Griffith, “Zucchero” Ray Robinson, Gene Tunney, Benny Leonard, Tony Canzoneri, Harold Lederman, Steve Acunto, Jimmy Glenn, Gil Clancy, Ray Arcel, Nat Fleischer, Bill Gallo e Arthur Mercante, Sr.
CLASSE 2013: Jack Dempsey, Johnny Dundee, Sandy Saddler, Maxie Rosenbloom, Joey Archer, Iran Barkley, Mark Breland, Bobby Cassidy, Doug Jones, Junior Jones, Giacomo “Compagno” McGirt, Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, Bob Arum, Shelly Finkel, Tony Graziano, Larry Merchant, Teddy Brenner, Mike Jacobs, Tex Rickard e Don Dunphy.
CLASSE DI 2014: Floyd Patterson, Tracy Harris Patterson, Billy Backus, Kevin Kelley, Juan LaPorte, Gerry Cooney, Mustafa Hamsho, Howard Davis, Jr., Lou Ambers, Jack Britton, Terry McGovern, Teddy Atlas, Lou DiBella, Steve Farhood, Gene Moore, Angelo Prospero, Whitey Bimstein, Cus D’Amato, William Muldoon e Tom O'Rourke.
CLASSE DI 2015: Saul Mamby, Joey Giamba, Johnny Persol, Harold Weston, Lonnie Bradley, Paul Berlenbach, Billy Graham, Frankie Genaro, Bob Miller, Tommy Ryan, Jimmy Slattery, Bob Duffy, Mike Katz, Tommy Gallagher, Bruce Silverglade, Charley Goldman, Jimmy Johnston, Cedric Kushner, Harry Markson, Damon Runyon e Al Weill.
CLASSE DI 2016: Aaron Davis, Charles Murray, Vilomar Fernandez, Edwin Viruet, ettore “macho” Camacho, Rocky Graziano, Rocky Kansas, Joe Lynch, Joe Miceli, Ed Brophy, Joe DeGuardia, Randy Gordon, Dennis Rappaport, Howie Albert, Freddie Brown, Howard Cosell, Ruby Goldstein e Jimmy Jacobs.
CLASSE DI 2017: Gaspar Ortega, Renaldo “Sig.” Snipes, Doug Dewitt, “Il Bomber Bronx” Alex Ramos, Dick Tiger, Jose Torres, “impareggiabile” Jack Dempsey, Don Majeski, Ron Katz, Stan Hoffman, Bobby Bartels, Hank Kaplan, Al Gavin, Arthur Donovan e Dan Parker.
I biglietti costano $150.00 per gli adulti e $70.00 per i bambini (sotto 16),e comprendono un brunch completo e ora del cocktail con l'entrata, a partire da 12:30 p.m. E, e cena (costolette, pesce o pollame) e bar aperto tutto il giorno. I biglietti sono disponibili per l'acquisto contattando NYSBHOF / Anello 8 presidente Bob Duffy a 516.313.2304 odepcomish@aol.com. Annunci per il programma NYSBHOF sono disponibili, vanno dal $80.00 a $200.00, contattando Duffy. Go on line all'indirizzo www.Ring8ny.com per ulteriori informazioni sul New York State Boxing Hall of Fame.