Ahad, April 29, Makan malam induksi
Chocolate Kid, James J. Corbett, Jack McAuliffe, Sam Taub, Bob & Murray Goodman head new class
NEW YORK (April 9, 2018) – Former world cruiserweight champion Al “ais” Cole dan tanpa ditewaskan, No.; 1 pencabar heavyweight “Bayi” Joe Mesi are both extremely honored and grateful to be inducted, bersama dengan 21 others in the Class of 2018, into the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF).
Tahunan makan malam NYSBHOF induksi ketujuh akan diadakan Sunday afternoon (12:30-5:30 petang. DAN), April 29, once again at Russo’s On The Bay in Howard Beach, New York.
Cole (35-16-3, 16 KOs), who is from Rockland County, fought professional between 1989 dan 2011, won his first 15 dan 27 daripada awalnya 28 pergaduhan 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 (Mike) Tyson and Roy (Jones. Jr.).
“I fought in the Army with Ray Mercer, stung Evander Holyfield in sparring. My best fight, walaupun, 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 kali, 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!”.
Mesi (36-0, 29 KOs) 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 dan 2007, racking up 36 victories without a defeat, yet he never to a world title shot due to a medical issue. Ranked as high at No. 1 oleh Majlis Tinju Dunia (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.
“Ini adalah waktu yang tepat untuk saya,” 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. Hari ini, 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.”
peninju hidup menuju ke NYSBHOF termasuk (Pulau Long) WBA cahaya heavyweight Lou “Honey Boy” Valley (36-6-2, 22 KOs), (Central Islip) IBF Junior Welterweight Juara Dunia Jake Rodriguez (28-8-2, 8 KOs), dan (Brooklyn) dunia pencabar gelaran ringan Terrence Alli (52-15-2, 21 KOs).
peserta yang lahir selepas kematian yang dimasukkan adalah NBA & NYSAC Champion Featherweight Dunia (Manhattan) Kid “Cuba Bon Bon” Chocolate (136-10-6, 51 KOs), (New York City) 20ke-heavyweight abad James J. “Gentleman Jim” Corbett (11-4-3, 5 KOs), (Williamsburg) Juara Dunia Ringan Jack “Napoleon The Prize Ring” McAuliffe, (Kingston) Champion WBC super ringan Billy Costello (40-2, 23 KOs), (lampu isyarat) NYSAC Light Heavyweight Champion Dunia Melio Bettina (83-14-3, 36 KOs), (Brooklyn / Yonkers) middleweight bertaraf dunia Ralph “Tiger” Jones (52-32-5, 13 KOs) dan (Port Washington) pencabar heavyweight Charley “The Bayonne Bomber” Norkus (33-19, 19 KOs).
Living non-participants heading into the NYSBHOF are (Troy) Pulitzer yang memenangi Hadiah wartawan sukan Dave Anderson, (Brooklyn) jurulatih / penasihat Pete Brodsky, (Rockaway) tinju sejarah / editor Herb Goldman, (Bronx) Pinang muda Bob Goodman, (Ardsley) Pengerusi NYSAC / hakim Melvina Lathan, dan (Brooklyn) NYSAC Chairperson/matchmaker/promoter Ron Scott Stevens.
Lahir selepas kematian inductees bukan peserta-adalah (Brooklyn) cincin juruhebah Johnnie Addie, (Brooklyn) Pinang muda Johnny Bos, (Bronx) tinju humas Murray Goodman, (New York City) tinju penulis / ahli sejarah Bert Randolph Gula dan (Lower East Side) radio & televisyen juruhebah / wartawan Sam Taub.
Setiap yg dilantik menghadiri (atau keturunan langsung) akan menerima tali pinggang yang direka khas menandakan induksi beliau ke dalam NYSBHOF.
Yang 2017 inductees telah dipilih oleh NYSBHOF ahli jawatankuasa penamaan: ,Bobby Cassidy, Jr., Randy Gordon, Henry Hascup, Don Majeski, Ron McNair, dan neil Terens.
Semua peninju yang diperlukan untuk menjadi tidak aktif untuk sekurang-kurangnya tiga tahun untuk layak NYSBHOF induksi, dan semua inductees mesti telah bermastautin di New York Negeri bagi sebahagian besar kerjaya tinju mereka atau semasa Perdana kerjaya masing-masing.
NYSBHOF
KELAS daripada 2012: Carmen Basilio, Mike McCallum, Mike Tyson, Jake LaMotta, Riddick Bowe, Carlos Ortiz, Vito Antuofermo, Emile Griffith, “Gula” Ray Robinson, Gene Tunney, Benny Leonard, Tony Canzoneri, Harold Lederman, Steve Acunto, Jimmy Glenn, Gil Clancy, Ray Arcel, Nat Fleischer, Rang Undang-Undang Gallo dan Arthur Mercante, Sr.
KELAS daripada 2013: Jack Dempsey, Johnny Dundee, Sandy Saddler, Maxie Rosenbloom, Joey Archer, Iran Barkley, Mark Breland, Bobby Cassidy, Doug Jones, Junior Jones, James “Buddy” McGirt, Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, Bob Arum, Shelly Finkel, Tony Graziano, Larry Merchant, Teddy Brenner, Mike Jacobs, Tex Rickard dan Don Dunphy.
KELAS 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 dan Tom O'Rourke.
KELAS 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 dan Al Weill.
KELAS 2016: aaron Davis, Charles Murray, Vilomar Fernandez, Edwin Viruet, Hector “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 dan Jimmy Jacobs.
KELAS 2017: Gaspar Ortega, Renaldo “Encik.” Snipes, Doug Dewitt, “The Bronx Bomber” Alex Ramos, Dick Tiger, Jose Torres, “Nonpareil” Jack Dempsey, Don Majeski, Ron Katz, Stan Hoffman, Bobby Bartels, Hank Kaplan, Al Gavin, Arthur Donovan dan Dan Parker.
Tiket berharga $150.00 bagi setiap orang dewasa dan $70.00 untuk kanak-kanak (bawah 16),dan termasuk sarapan lewat pagi lengkap dan jam koktel pada catatan, bermula 12:30 petang. DAN, dan juga makan malam (tulang rusuk Perdana, ikan atau ayam) dan bar dibuka sepanjang hari. Tiket boleh didapati untuk membeli dengan menghubungi NYSBHOF / cincin 8 Presiden Bob Duffy di 516.313.2304 ataudepcomish@aol.com. Iklan untuk program NYSBHOF yang boleh didapati, antara $80.00 kepada $200.00, dengan menghubungi Duffy. Pergi pada baris di www.Ring8ny.com untuk maklumat tambahan mengenai Tinju Dewan New York State of Fame.