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New York (Abril 9, 2018) – Former world cruiserweight champion Al “yelo” Koul at undefeated, No.; 1 matimbang kalaban “Sanggol” Joe Mesi are both extremely honored and grateful to be inducted, kasama ni 21 others in the Class of 2018, into the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF).
Ang ikapitong taunang NYSBHOF induction ng hapunan ay gaganapin Sunday afternoon (12:30-5:30 p.m. AT), Abril 29, once again at Russo’s On The Bay in Howard Beach, New York.
Koul (35-16-3, 16 Kos), who is from Rockland County, fought professional between 1989 at 2011, won his first 15 at 27 ng kanyang unang 28 pro fights. 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 (Mayk) Tyson and Roy (Jones. Jr.).
“I fought in the Army with Ray Mercer, stung Evander Holyfield in sparring. My best fight, kahit na, 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 beses, 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 at 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 sa pamamagitan ng 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.
“Ito ay isang magandang panahon para sa akin,” 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. Ngayon, 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.”
Buhay boxers heading sa NYSBHOF isama (Long Island) WBA light heavyweight Lou “honey Boy” Valley (36-6-2, 22 Kos), (Central Islip) IBF Junior Welterweight World Champion Jake Rodriguez (28-8-2, 8 Kos), at (Brooklyn) mundo lightweight title challenger Terrence Alli (52-15-2, 21 Kos).
Posthumous kalahok ini iniluklok ang NBA & NYSAC World Featherweight Champion ( ) Batang kambing “Cuban Bon Bon” tsokolate (136-10-6, 51 Kos), (Niyuyork) 20ikasiglo heavyweight James J. “Gentleman Jim” Corbett (11-4-3, 5 Kos), (Williamsburg) World Lightweight Champion Diyak “Ang Napoleon ng Ang Prize Ring” McAuliffe, (Kinston) WBC Super Lightweight Champion Billy Costello (40-2, 23 Kos), (parola) NYSAC Banayad na matimbang World Champion Melio Bettina (83-14-3, 36 Kos), (Brooklyn / Yonkers) world-class middleweight Ralph “Tigre” Jones (52-32-5, 13 Kos) at (port Washington) matimbang kalaban Charley “Ang Bayonne Bomber” Norkus (33-19, 19 Kos).
Living non-participants heading into the NYSBHOF are (Troy) Pulitzer Prize-winning sportswriter Dave Anderson, (Brooklyn) trainer / taga-payo Pete Brodsky, (Rockaway) boxing historian / editor Herb Goldman, ( ) tagagawa ng mga posporo Bob Goodman, (Ardsley) NYSAC chairperson / hukom Melvina Lathan, at (Brooklyn) NYSAC Chairperson/matchmaker/promoter Ron Scott Stevens.
Posthumous hindi-kalahok inductees ay (Brooklyn) singsing announcer Johnnie Addie, (Brooklyn) tagagawa ng mga posporo Johnny Bos, ( ) boxing publicist Murray Goodman, (Niyuyork) boxing writer / mananaysay Bert Randolph Asukal at (Lower East Side) radyo & telebisyon announcer / mamamahayag Sam Taub.
Ang bawat pumapasok na maglingkod sa hukbo (o direct descendant ng) ay makakatanggap ng isang pasadyang-dinisenyo belt signifying kanyang pagtatalaga sa tungkulin sa NYSBHOF.
Ang 2017 inductees ay pinili sa pamamagitan ng mga miyembro ng nominating komite NYSBHOF: ,Bobby Cassidy, JR., Randy Gordon, Henry Hascup, Don Majeski, Ron McNair, at neil Terens.
Lahat ng boxers na kailangan upang maging aktibo para sa hindi bababa sa tatlong taon upang maging karapat-dapat para NYSBHOF induction, at ang lahat ng inductees dapat tumira sa New York State para sa isang makabuluhang bahagi ng kanilang boxing karera o sa panahon ng kalakasan ng kani-kanilang karera.
NYSBHOF
Klase ng 2012: Carmen Basilio, Mike McCallum, Mike Tyson, Jake LaMotta, Riddick Bowe, Carlos Ortiz, Vito Antuofermo, Emile Griffith, “Asukal” Ray Robinson, Gene Tunney, Benny Leonard, Tony Canzoneri, Harold Lederman, Steve Acunto, Kariton para sa karbon Glenn, Gil Clancy, Ray Arcel, Nat Fleischer, Bill Gallo at Arthur Mercante, Sr.
Klase ng 2013: Jack Dempsey, Johnny Dundee, Sandy Saddler, Maxie Rosenbloom, Joey Archer, Iran Barkley, Markahan Breland, Bobby Cassidy, Doug Jones, Junior Jones, James “Pare” McGirt, Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, Bob Arum, Maraming kabibi Finkel, Tony Graziano, Larry Merchant, Teddy Brenner, Mike Jacobs, Tex Rickard at Don Dunphy.
Klase ng 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, Maputi Bimstein, Cus D'Amato, William Muldoon at Tom O'Rourke.
Klase ng 2015: Saul Mamby, Joey Giamba, Johnny Persol, Harold Weston, Lonnie Bradley, Paul Berlenbach, Billy Graham, Frankie Genaro, Bob Miller, Tommy Ryan, Kariton para sa karbon Slattery, Bob Duffy, Mike Katz, Tommy Gallagher, Bruce Silverglade, Charley Goldman, Jimmy Johnston, Cedric Kushner, Harry Markson, Damon Runyon at Al Weill.
Klase ng 2016: Aaron Davis, Charles Murray, Vilomar Fernandez, Edwin Viruet, takutin “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 at Jimmy Jacobs.
Klase ng 2017: Gaspar Ortega, Renaldo “Ginoo.” Snipes, Doug Dewitt, “Ang Bronx bombero” Alex Ramos, Dick Tigre, Jose Torres, “tamang-tama” Jack Dempsey, Don Majeski, Ron Katz, Stan Hoffman, Bobby Bartels, Hank Kaplan, Al Gavin, Arthur Donovan at Dan Parker.
Mga Ticket ay naka-presyo sa $150.00 bawat matanda at $70.00 para sa mga bata (sa ilalim 16),at isama ang isang kumpletong brunch at cocktail hour sa entry, na nagsisimula sa 12:30 p.m. AT, pati na rin ang hapunan (prime rib, isda manok o) at bukas na bar sa buong araw. Tiket ay magagamit upang bumili sa pamamagitan ng pagkontak NYSBHOF / Ring 8 president Bob Duffy sa 516.313.2304 odepcomish@aol.com. Mga Ad para sa programa NYSBHOF ay magagamit, mula sa $80.00 sa $200.00, sa pamamagitan ng pagkontak Duffy. Pumunta sa linya sa www.Ring8ny.com para sa karagdagang impormasyon tungkol sa New York State Boxing Hall of Fame.