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Boxing judge Steve Weisfeld & Retired welterweight boxer Johnny Turner Ring 8 Guest Speakers tomorrow night in NY

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NEW YORK (April 17, 2017) – Boxing judges Steve Weisfeld, and retired welterweight boxer Johnny Turner will be Ring 8’s April meeting guest speakers tomorrow night (Utorak, April. 18, sa početkom u 7 poslije podne. I), at O’Neill’s Restaurant, nalazi se na 64-21 53rd Drive, Maspeth, Njujork 11378.
O RING 8: Prsten 8 postao je osmi podružnica ono što je tada poznat kao National Association Veteran Bokseri – stoga, RING 8 – i danas moto organizacije ostaje: Bokseri Helping Bokseri.
RING 8 je u potpunosti posvećen podršci manje sreće ljudi u boksu zajednice koji mogu zahtijevati pomoć u smislu plaćanja najam, medicinske troškove, ili kako god opravdana potreba.
Idi on line na www.Ring8ny.com Za više informacija o RING 8, najveća grupa te vrste u Sjedinjenim Američkim Državama s više od 350 Članovi. Godišnja članarine samo $30.00 i svaki član ima pravo na buffet večeru u RING 8 mjesečne sastanke, isključujući srpanj i kolovoz. Svi aktivni bokseri, amaterski i profesionalni, s postojeće dozvole za boks ili knjige imaju pravo na besplatan RING 8 godišnja članstva. Gosti Ring 8 članovi su dobrodošli po cijeni od samo $7.00 po osobi.
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Top boxing judge Steve Weisfeld & Popular New York welterweight Johnny Turner Ring 8 Guest Speakers Tuesday, April 18

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NEW YORK (April 7, 2017) – One of the most respected boxing judges, Steve Weisfeld, and popular retired New York welterweight Johnny Turner will be Ring 8’s guest speakers at its April meeting, Tuesday night, April 18 (7 poslije podne. I start) at O’Neill’s Restaurant, nalazi se na 64-21 53rd Drive, Maspeth, Njujork 11378.
“We are delighted to have both Steve Weisfeld and Johnny Turner appear as guest speakers at our next meeting,” Prsten 8 predsjednik Jack Hirsch rekao je. “Weisfeld is one of the best judges in the sport having worked some of the biggest fights. With all the controversial decisions we have seen over the years, it will be fascinating to hear Weisfeld’s take on things.
“Johnny Turner was one of the most charismatic boxers on the New York scene in the 1970’s and 80’s. He also had a part in the movie, Raging Bull. It will conjure up a lot of warm memories hearing him reminisce about his career.”
A native of New Jersey, Weisfeld has judged more than 1,200 fights during his 25-yeear-old career, including numerous world championships all over the world. His last was the world middleweight championship bout at Madison Square Garden between Gennady “GGG” Golovkin i Daniel Jacobs.
Turner (42-6-2, 32 KOs) was a staple on the New York boxing scene from 1979 u 1984. The Brooklyn welterweight fought just about everywhere in New York, including the famed Madison Square Garden and legendary Sunnyside Garden in Queens. His most notable opponent was future Hall of Famer Wilfredo Benitez, who became a three-division world champion.
O RING 8: Prsten 8 postao je osmi podružnica ono što je tada poznat kao National Association Veteran Bokseri – stoga, RING 8 – i danas moto organizacije ostaje: Bokseri Helping Bokseri.
RING 8 je u potpunosti posvećen podršci manje sreće ljudi u boksu zajednice koji mogu zahtijevati pomoć u smislu plaćanja najam, medicinske troškove, ili kako god opravdana potreba.
Idi on line na www.Ring8ny.com Za više informacija o RING 8, najveća grupa te vrste u Sjedinjenim Američkim Državama s više od 350 Članovi. Godišnja članarine samo $30.00 i svaki član ima pravo na buffet večeru u RING 8 mjesečne sastanke, isključujući srpanj i kolovoz. Svi aktivni bokseri, amaterski i profesionalni, s postojeće dozvole za boks ili knjige imaju pravo na besplatan RING 8 godišnja članstva. Gosti Ring 8 članovi su dobrodošli po cijeni od samo $7.00 po osobi.
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Veteran manager Stan Hoffman Honored to be inducted into New York State Boxing Hall of Fame

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Nedjelja, April 30 Indukcija Večera
Dick Tiger, Jose Torres, Gaspar Ortega, Renaldo Snipes & Arthur Donovan head new class
NEW YORK (April 5, 2017) – Veteran boks manager stan Hoffman is honored to be selected for induction in the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF), pod pokroviteljstvom Ring 8, as a member of 15-member Class of 2017. The sixth annual NYSBHOF induction dinner will be held Nedjelja popodne (12:30-5:30 poslije podne. I), April 30, na Russo Na Bay u Howard Beach, Njujork.
Hoffman, 86, has managed, advised or promoted 38 world champions during nearly 50 years working in the boxing industry. A product of Brooklyn and Bronx, Hoffman still advises some boxes and attends fights, but he enjoys spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
“I’m told that I’ve had 38 world champions and I have a story for each one of them,” Hoffman said. “Almost from the beginning, u 1980, I had success in boxing. Joe Manley is special because he was the first fighter I signed and also my first world champion. Team USA didn’t send a team to the 1980 Olimpijske igre (because of a boycott) and Joe was lost. Nobody expected him to on to win the world junior welterweight title like he did. The pinnacle of my career was my first heavyweight champion, Michael Benntt. Bob Arum called asking if I wanted to make some money using Bentt in a tune-up fight for Tommy Morrison, who had a big money fight lined up with Lennox Lewis. Michael knocked him out in the first round (for Morrison’s WBO heavyweight title). IHasim Rahman | is like my kid. Iz Iran Barkley u James Toney, I have stories about all of them.”
Living boxers heading into the NYSBHOF include Manhattan welterweightGaspar “El Indio” Ortega (131-39-6, 69 KOs), Yonkers’ world heavyweight title challenger Renaldo “Gospodin.” Snipes (39-8-1, 22 KOs), Yonkers middleweightDoug “Cobra’ Dewitt (33-8-5, 19 KOs), i “The Bronx Bomber,” world middleweight title challenger Alex Ramos (39-10-2, 24 KOs)
Posthumous participants being inducted are Queens’ former middleweight and light heavyweight world champion Dick Tiger (60-19-3, 27 KOs), Brooklyn/Manhattan light heavyweight world champion Jose “Chegui” Torres(41-3-1, 29 KOs), and Williamsburg’s middleweight world champion, “The Nonpareil” Jack Dempsey (51-4-11, 23 KOs).
Non-participants heading into the NYSBHOF along with Hoffman are Queens’ International agent Don Majeski, Long Island matchmaker Ron Katz, and past Ring 8 president/NYSAC judge Bobby Bartels.
Posthumous non-participant inductees are Brooklyn boxing historian Hank Kaplan, Long Island cut-man Al Gavin, Bronx referee Arthur Donovan and New York City columnist Dan Parker.
Svaki inductee će dobiti custom-dizajniran pojasa označavajući njegov indukcije u NYSBHOF.
The 2017 inductees su odabrani od strane članova odbora imenovanje NYSBHOF: Jack Hirsch, Steve Farhood, Bobby Cassidy, Jr., Randy Gordon, Henry Hascup, Ron McNair, Angelo Prospero i Neil Terens.
Svi bokseri potrebno da bude neaktivan za najmanje tri godine da bi bio podoban za NYSBHOF indukcije, i sve inductees mora da je boravio u New York Država za značajan dio svojih boks karijere ili tokom vrhuncu svojih karijera.
“After spending so many years of my life in boxing,” Hoffman concluded, “I was fortunate to have so many world champions. It was a lot of hard work but I had a lot of luck, suviše. I’ve met so many good people in boxing. I’ll tell you, I’m going to enjoy being inducted into the New York State Hall of Fame, sada (he joked), a lot more than if I’d been dead going in. I’m honored. It’s also special for me to be inducted in the same class as Ron Katz, who was my matchmaker, Doug DeWitt – I worked with him as a manager and he won the world title – and my good friend, Reynaldo Snipes. The New York State Boxing Hall of Fame induction dinner is a great time and I’m really looking forward to it.”
Klasa 2012: Carmen Basilio, Mike McCallum, Mike Tyson, Jake LaMotta, Riddick Bowe, Carlos Ortiz, Vito Antuofermo, Emile Griffith, “Šećer” Ray Robinson, Gene Tunney, Benny Leonard, Tony Canzoneri, Harold Lederman, Steve Acunto, Jimmy Glenn, Gil Clancy, Ray Arcel, Nat Fleischer, Bill Gallo i Arthur Mercante, Sr.
Klasa 2013: Jack Dempsey, Johnny Dundee, Sandy Saddler, Maxie Rosenbloom, Joey Archer, Iran Barkley, Mark Breland, Bobby Cassidy, Doug Jones, Junior Jones, Džejms “Prijatelj” McGirt, Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, Bob Arum, Shelly Finkel, Tony Graziano, Larry Merchant, Teddy Brenner, Mike Jacobs, Tex Rickard i Don Dunphy.
KLASE 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 i Tom O'Rourke.
KLASE 2015: Saul Mamby, Joey Giambra, 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 i Al Weill.
KLASE 2016: Aaron Davis, Charles Murray, Vilomar Fernandez, Edwin Viruet, kavgadžija “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 i Jimmy Jacobs.
Ulaznice se po cijeni od $150.00 po odrasloj osobi i $70.00 za djecu (pod 16), i uključuju kompletnu užina i koktel sat nakon stupanja, sa početkom u 12:30 PM/I, kao i večeru (rebarca, ribe ili peradi) and open bar throughout the evening. Ulaznice su dostupne za kupovinu pozivom NYSBHOF / Ring 8 predsjednik Bob Duffy u 516.313.2304. Oglasi za NYSBHOF programa su dostupni, u rasponu od $80.00 u $250.00, kontaktiranjem Duffy. Idi na liniji uwww.Ring8ny.com Za dodatne informacije o New York State Boxing Hall of Fame.
About Ring 8: Formiran 1954 od strane ex-borcu, Jack Grebelsky, Prsten 8 postao je osmi podružnica ono što je tada poznat kao National Association Veteran Bokseri – stoga, RING 8 – a danas moto organizacije i dalje ostaje: Bokseri Helping Bokseri.
RING 8 je u potpunosti posvećen podršci manje sreće ljudi u boksu zajednice koji mogu zahtijevati pomoć u smislu plaćanja najam, medicinske troškove, ili kako god opravdana potreba.
Idi on line na www.Ring8ny.com Za više informacija o RING 8, najveća grupa te vrste u Sjedinjenim Američkim Državama s više od 350 Članovi. Godišnja članarine samo $30.00 i svaki član ima pravo na buffet večeru u RING 8 mjesečne sastanke, isključujući srpanj i kolovoz. Svi aktivni bokseri, amaterski i profesionalni, imaju pravo na besplatan RING 8 godišnja članstva. Gosti Ring 8 članovi su dobrodošli po cijeni od samo $7.00 po osobi.
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Tomorrow’s Ring 8 Guest Speakers: Top Rank matchmaker Brad Goodman and publicist Lee Samuels, plus former world champion Vito Antuofermo

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TOMORROW NIGHT
NEW YORK (Mart 13, 2017) – Veteran matchmaker Brad Goodman, boks publicista Lee Samuels and former world middleweight champion Vito Antuofermo will be guest speakers sutra noć (Utorak, More. 14) at Ring 8’s monthly meeting, sa početkom u 7 poslije podne. I, at O’Neill’s Restaurant, nalazi se na 64-21 53rd Drive in Maspeth, Njujork.
RING 8 je u potpunosti posvećen podršci manje sreće ljudi u boksu zajednice koji mogu zahtijevati pomoć u smislu plaćanja najam, medicinske troškove, ili kako god opravdana potreba.

Idi on line na www.Ring8ny.com Za više informacija o RING 8, najveća grupa te vrste u Sjedinjenim Američkim Državama s više od 350 Članovi. Godišnja članarine samo $30.00 i svaki član ima pravo na buffet večeru u RING 8 mjesečne sastanke, isključujući srpanj i kolovoz. Svi aktivni bokseri, amaterski i profesionalni, s postojeće dozvole za boks ili knjige imaju pravo na besplatan RING 8 godišnja članstva. Gosti Ring 8 članovi su dobrodošli po cijeni od samo $7.00 po osobi.
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Top Rank matchmaker Brad Goodman and publicist Lee Samuels, plus Former world champion Vito Antuofermo Ring 8 Guest Speakers Tuesday night

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NEW YORK (Mart 9, 2017) – Veteran matchmaker Brad Goodman, boks publicista Lee Samuels and former world middleweight champion Vito Antuofermo will be Ring 8’s guest speakers at this coming Tuesday noći (More. 14) monthly meeting, sa početkom u 7 poslije podne. I, at O’Neill’s Restaurant, nalazi se na 64-21 53rd Drive in Maspeth, Njujork.
“We ae pleased to have Brad Goodman, Lee Samuels and Vito Antuofermo as our guest speakers this month,” Prsten 8 president Jack Hirsch said. “Brad is one of the most experienced matchmakers in boxing, Lee is one of the most respected publicists in the business. We look forward to Brad discussing the Art of Matchmaking and Lee sharing his experiences with the great fighters he’s been associated with and events Top Rank has planned in the future.
“Vito Antuofermo was the undisputed champion of the world during an era when the best had to fight the best. He retains the charisma he had back in the day. It will enjoyable hearing him speak about his fights against the likes of Hagler, Minter, Briscoe, Griffith and the great boxers he fought.”
Top Rank matchmaker Brad Goodman
A native New Yorker from Queens, Goodman has been a matchmaker since 1983 for one of the top promotional companies in boxing, Bob Arum‘s Top Rank. A seven-time NABF Matchmaker of the Year, Brad will speak on The Art of Matchmaking. The first fight he ever saw was Muhammad Ali vs. Earnie Shavers.
Samuels, who was born in Pennsville, Nju Džerzi, has worked more than two decades for Top Rank. Lee’s first leading PR assignment for Top Rank came in 1987, when he worked with the great Marvelous Marvin Hagler during the lead-up to his showdown versus Sugar Ray Leonard.
Danas, the affable Samuels works with Top Rank’s stable of superstars and world champions.
Born in Italy, Antuofermo (50-7-2, 21 KOs) moved to New York when he was 17 and became a New York Golden Gloves winner in 1970. Nine years later, he captured the World Boxing Council (WBC) and World Boxing Association (WBA) middleweight world titles, taking a 15-round split decision from defending champion Hugo Corro, u Monaku. Antuofermo retained the titles in his first title defense, bori Marvelous Marvin Hagler to a 15-round draw in Las Vegas.
The popular Antuofermo, who fought professionally between 1971 i 1985, also defeated Emile Griffith, Denny Moyer, Willie Classen, Willie Warren, Bennie Briscoe i Eugene Hart, među više uglednici. Many of Vito’s early fights were at legendary Sunnyside Gardens in Queens, later at the famed Madison Square Garden. He was inducted into the NYSBHOF inaugural class in 2012.
RING 8 je u potpunosti posvećen podršci manje sreće ljudi u boksu zajednice koji mogu zahtijevati pomoć u smislu plaćanja najam, medicinske troškove, ili kako god opravdana potreba.

Idi on line na www.Ring8ny.com Za više informacija o RING 8, najveća grupa te vrste u Sjedinjenim Američkim Državama s više od 350 Članovi. Godišnja članarine samo $30.00 i svaki član ima pravo na buffet večeru u RING 8 mjesečne sastanke, isključujući srpanj i kolovoz. Svi aktivni bokseri, amaterski i profesionalni, s postojeće dozvole za boks ili knjige imaju pravo na besplatan RING 8 godišnja članstva. Gosti Ring 8 članovi su dobrodošli po cijeni od samo $7.00 po osobi.
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Joe Smith, Jr. & Doktor. Robert Polofsky Ring 8’s February Guest Speakers This Thursday night in New York

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NEW YORK (Februar 21, 2017) – World light heavyweight contender Joe “The Irish Bomber” Kovač, Jr. (23-1, 19 KOs) and ringside physician Doktor. Robert Polofsky su u četvrtak noći (Februar. 23) guest speakers at Ring 8’s monthly meeting, sa početkom u 7 poslije podne. I, at Plattduetsche Park Restaurant, nalazi se na 1132 Hempstead Turnpike in Franklin Square, Njujork.
(Joe Smith, Jr. – picture courtesy of Star Boxing)

The 27-year-old Smith (23-1, 19 KOs) is a Union 66 laborer between fights. The Long Island power-puncher from Mastic burst upon the International boxing scene last June, stopping former world title challenger Andrzej Fonfara (28-4) in the opening round for the World Boxing Council (WBC) International light heavyweight title. U decembru prošle godine, Smith retired living legend Bernard Hopkins (55-8-2), odstrani (8thkrug) the seven-time, two-division world champion for the first time in his career.

Smith was the recipient of Ring 8’s “Knockout of the Year Award” last December at the organization’s 30th godišnja Ring 8 Holiday događaja i proglašenje pobjednika. Currently rated as high as No. 3 od strane World Boxing Council (WBC), Smith is knocking at the door for a world title shot in the 175-pound division. He is promoted by New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF) inductee Joe DeGuardia (Star Boxing).
Doktor. Polofsky is a physician member of the New York State Athletic Commission and USA Boxing
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Merrick, NY junior welterweight Larry Stanton (29-17-2, 17 KOs), who fought professionally between 1969 i 1983, will received his 2016 Prsten 8 Uncrowned Champion Award. He was unable to attend the organization’s original awards festivity last December, u 30th godišnja Ring 8 Holiday Event & Dodjela nagrada.
Stanton’s most notable victories were against Bruce Strauss (54-27-2), Tony Petronelli (42-3-1) i Sammy Ayala (11-0). He fought a draw with two-time world title challenger Vilomar Fernandez (22-6-1) and lost a controversial decision to 1976 Olimpijsko zlato medalje Howard David, Jr. (6-0).
O RING 8: Prsten 8 postao je osmi podružnica ono što je tada poznat kao National Association Veteran Bokseri – stoga, RING 8 – i danas moto organizacije ostaje: Bokseri Helping Bokseri.
RING 8 je u potpunosti posvećen podršci manje sreće ljudi u boksu zajednice koji mogu zahtijevati pomoć u smislu plaćanja najam, medicinske troškove, ili kako god opravdana potreba.
Idi on line na www.Ring8ny.com Za više informacija o RING 8, najveća grupa te vrste u Sjedinjenim Američkim Državama s više od 350 Članovi. Godišnja članarine samo $30.00 i svaki član ima pravo na buffet večeru u RING 8 mjesečne sastanke, isključujući srpanj i kolovoz. Svi aktivni bokseri, amaterski i profesionalni, s postojeće dozvole za boks ili knjige imaju pravo na besplatan RING 8 godišnja članstva. Gosti Ring 8 članovi su dobrodošli po cijeni od samo $7.00 po osobi.
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Joe Smith, Jr. Ring 8’s February Guest Speaker

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(Joe Smith, Jr. pictures courtesy of Star Boxing)
NEW YORK (Februar 13, 2017) – World-class light heavyweight boxer Joe “The Irish Bomber” Kovač, Jr. will be Ring 8’s guest speaker Četvrtak noć, Februar 23, at its monthly meeting, sa početkom u 7 poslije podne. I, at Plattduetsche Park Restaurant, nalazi se na 1132 Hempstead Turnpike in Franklin Square, Njujork.
The 27-year-old Smith (23-1, 19 KOs) is a Union 66 laborer between fights. The Long Island power-puncher from Mastic burst upon the International boxing scene last June, stopping former world title challenger Andrzej Fonfara (28-4) in the opening round for the World Boxing Council (WBC) International light heavyweight title.
Joe Smith, Jr. (R) is shown finishing off Bernard Hopkins
U decembru prošle godine, Smith followed up with a sensational eighth-round knockout of living legend Bernard Hopkins (55-8-2), the seven-time, two-division world champion whose retirement fight was ruined by Smith.
“With knockout victories over Fonfara and Hopkins in his last two fights, Joe Smith might be the most exciting fighter since Arturo Gatti,” Prsten 8 predsjednik Jack Hirschrekao je.
“We look forward to him being a featured speaker at our monthly meeting and letting us know what he has planned next in his career.”
Smith was the recipient of Ring 8’s “Knockout of the Year Award” last December at the organization’s 30th godišnja Ring 8 Holiday događaja i proglašenje pobjednika. Phil iJerry Capobianco, odnosno, Smith’s manager and trainer, were also honored as Ring 8’s Manager and Trainer of the Year.
Smith is a light heavyweight contender on the verge of a major fight this year, possibly a world title shot. He is promoted by New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF) inductee Joe DeGuardia (Star Boxing).
O RING 8: Prsten 8 postao je osmi podružnica ono što je tada poznat kao National Association Veteran Bokseri – stoga, RING 8 – i danas moto organizacije ostaje: Bokseri Helping Bokseri.
RING 8 je u potpunosti posvećen podršci manje sreće ljudi u boksu zajednice koji mogu zahtijevati pomoć u smislu plaćanja najam, medicinske troškove, ili kako god opravdana potreba.
Idi on line na www.Ring8ny.com Za više informacija o RING 8, najveća grupa te vrste u Sjedinjenim Američkim Državama s više od 350 Članovi. Godišnja članarine samo $30.00 i svaki član ima pravo na buffet večeru u RING 8 mjesečne sastanke, isključujući srpanj i kolovoz. Svi aktivni bokseri, amaterski i profesionalni, s postojeće dozvole za boks ili knjige imaju pravo na besplatan RING 8 godišnja članstva. Gosti Ring 8 članovi su dobrodošli po cijeni od samo $7.00 per person..
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Prsten 8 January Meeting Review

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O RING 8: Prsten 8 postao je osmi podružnica ono što je tada poznat kao National Association Veteran Bokseri – stoga, RING 8 – i danas moto organizacije ostaje: Bokseri Helping Bokseri.
RING 8 je u potpunosti posvećen podršci manje sreće ljudi u boksu zajednice koji mogu zahtijevati pomoć u smislu plaćanja najam, medicinske troškove, ili kako god opravdana potreba.
Idi on line na www.Ring8ny.com Za više informacija o RING 8, najveća grupa te vrste u Sjedinjenim Američkim Državama s više od 350 Članovi. Godišnja članarine samo $30.00 i svaki član ima pravo na buffet večeru u RING 8 mjesečne sastanke, isključujući srpanj i kolovoz. Svi aktivni bokseri, amaterski i profesionalni, s postojeće dozvole za boks ili knjige imaju pravo na besplatan RING 8 godišnja članstva. Gosti Ring 8 članovi su dobrodošli po cijeni od samo $7.00 per person..
NEW YORK (Siječanj 23, 2017) – Boxing journalist Steve Farhood was the special guest speaker at last Tuesday night’s Ring 8 monthly meeting held at O’Neill’s Restaurant in Maspeth, Njujork.
Farhood is being inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame this June. The popular Brooklynite, is the former editor-and-chief of The Ring and KO Magazine, in addition to being a veteran television commentator, including his current role for Showtime’s ShoBox: The New Generation since its inception in 2001. U 2002, he received the prestigious Sam Taub Award from the Boxing Writers Association of America (BWAA) for Excellence in Broadcasting Journalism.
“The members of Ring 8 enjoyed what Steve Farhood had to say,” Prsten 8 predsjednik Jack Hirsch rekao je. “He enlightened them about facets of the boxing business many were unaware of.”
(L-R) – New Ring 8 president Jack Hirsch, guest speaker Steve Farhood and outgoing Ring 8 predsjednik Bob Duffy
(Photo courtesy of Stanley Janousek)
Farhood and Duffy are inductees in the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF), which is sponsored by Ring 8, while Hirsch is past president of the BWAA.
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Steve Farhood Ring 8 Guest Speaker Tuesday night

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NEW YORK (Siječanj 16, 2017) – Award-winning boxing journalist Steve Farhood will be Ring 8’s guest speaker tomorrow night (Tuesday night, Jan., 17) at its monthly meeting, sa početkom u 7 poslije podne. I, at O’Neill’s Restaurant (64-21 53rd Drive) in Maspeth, Njujork.
“Prsten 8 is excited to have Steve Farhood as our featured speaker” said newly appointed Ring 8 predsjednik Jack Hirsch. “Steve is one of the most respected media members in the sport and well deserving of the recent announcement that he will be inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.”
Internationally respected throughout boxing as an analyst, historian and writer/editor, Farhood is also a New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF) inductee. Prsten 8 sponsors the NYSBHOF.
Farhood, Brooklyna, is the former editor-and-chief of The Ring and KO Magazine, in addition to being a veteran television commentator, including his current role for Showtime’s ShoBox: The New Generation since its inception in 2001. U 2002, he received the prestigious Sam Taub Award from the Boxing Writers Association of America (BWAA) for Excellence in Broadcasting Journalism.
O RING 8: Prsten 8 postao je osmi podružnica ono što je tada poznat kao National Association Veteran Bokseri – stoga, RING 8 – i danas moto organizacije ostaje: Bokseri Helping Bokseri.
RING 8 je u potpunosti posvećen podršci manje sreće ljudi u boksu zajednice koji mogu zahtijevati pomoć u smislu plaćanja najam, medicinske troškove, ili kako god opravdana potreba.
Idi on line na www.Ring8ny.com Za više informacija o RING 8, najveća grupa te vrste u Sjedinjenim Američkim Državama s više od 350 Članovi. Godišnja članarine samo $30.00 i svaki član ima pravo na buffet večeru u RING 8 mjesečne sastanke, isključujući srpanj i kolovoz. Svi aktivni bokseri, amaterski i profesionalni, s postojeće dozvole za boks ili knjige imaju pravo na besplatan RING 8 godišnja članstva. Gosti Ring 8 članovi su dobrodošli po cijeni od samo $7.00 per person..
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New York State Boxing Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2017

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Nedjelja, April 30 Indukcija Večera
Dick Tiger, Jose Torres, Gaspar Ortega, Renaldo Snipes & Arthur Donovan head new class
NEW YORK (Decembar 26, 2016) – The New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF), pod pokroviteljstvom Ring 8, has announced its 15-member Class of 2017. The sixth annual NYSBHOF induction dinner will be held Nedjelja popodne (12:30-5:30 poslije podne. I), April 30, na Russo Na Bay u Howard Beach, Njujork.
“Još jednom, “said NYSBHOF president Bob Duffy, “we’re honoring New York’s finest in our sport. This is all about recognizing great fighters, as well as others involved in boxing, from the state of New York. We’re expecting another knockout night.”
Living boxers heading into the NYSBHOF include Manhattan welterweight Gaspar “El Indio” Ortega (131-39-6, 69 KOs), Yonkers’ world heavyweight title challenger Renaldo “Gospodin.” Snipes (39-8-1, 22 KOs), Yonkers middleweight Doug “Cobra’ Dewitt (33-8-5, 19 KOs), i “The Bronx Bomber,” world middleweight title challenger Alex Ramos (39-10-2, 24 KOs)
Posthumous participants being inducted are Queens’ former middleweight and light heavyweight world champion Dick Tiger (60-19-3, 27 KOs), Brooklyn/Manhattan light heavyeight world champion Jose “Chegui” Torres (41-3-1, 29 KOs), i “The Nonpareil”, Williamsburg middleweight world champion Jack Dempsey (51-4-11, 23 KOs).
Non-participants heading into the NYSBHOF are Queens’ International agent Don Majeski, Long Island matchmaker Ron Katz, Manhattan manager stan Hoffman and past Ring 8 president/NYSAC judge Bobby Bartels.
Posthumous non-participant inductees are Brooklyn boxing historian Hank Kaplan, Long Island cut-man Al Gavin, Bronx referee Arthur Donovan and New York City columnist Dan Parker.
Svaki inductee će dobiti custom-dizajniran pojasa označavajući njegov indukcije u NYSBHOF.
The 2017 inductees su odabrani od strane članova odbora imenovanje NYSBHOF: Jack Hirsch, Steve Farhood, Bobby Cassidy, Jr., Randy Gordon, Henry Hascup, Ron McNair, Angelo Prospero i Neil Terens.
Svi bokseri potrebno da bude neaktivan za najmanje tri godine da bi bio podoban za NYSBHOF indukcije, i sve inductees mora da je boravio u New York Država za značajan dio svojih boks karijere ili tokom vrhuncu svojih karijera.
Klasa 2012: Carmen Basilio, Mike McCallum, Mike Tyson, Jake LaMotta, Riddick Bowe, Carlos Ortiz, Vito Antuofermo, Emile Griffith, “Šećer” Ray Robinson, Gene Tunney, Benny Leonard, Tony Canzoneri, Harold Lederman, Steve Acunto, Jimmy Glenn, Gil Clancy, Ray Arcel, Nat Fleischer, Bill Gallo i Arthur Mercante, Sr.
Klasa 2013: Jack Dempsey, Johnny Dundee, Sandy Saddler, Maxie Rosenbloom, Joey Archer, Iran Barkley, Mark Breland, Bobby Cassidy, Doug Jones, Junior Jones, Džejms “Prijatelj” McGirt, Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, Bob Arum, Shelly Finkel, Tony Graziano, Larry Merchant, Teddy Brenner, Mike Jacobs, Tex Rickard i Don Dunphy.
KLASE 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 i Tom O'Rourke.
KLASE 2015: Saul Mamby, Joey Giambra, 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 i Al Weill.
KLASE 2016: Aaron Davis, Charles Murray, Vilomar Fernandez, Edwin Viruet, kavgadžija “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 i Jimmy Jacobs.
Ulaznice se po cijeni od $150.00 po odrasloj osobi i $70.00 za djecu (pod 16), i uključuju kompletnu užina i koktel sat nakon stupanja, sa početkom u 12:30 PM/I, kao i večeru (rebarca, ribe ili peradi) and open bar throughout the evening. Ulaznice su dostupne za kupovinu pozivom NYSBHOF / Ring 8 predsjednik Bob Duffy u 516.313.2304. Oglasi za NYSBHOF programa su dostupni, u rasponu od $80.00 u $250.00, kontaktiranjem Duffy. Idi na liniji u www.Ring8ny.com Za dodatne informacije o New York State Boxing Hall of Fame.
About Ring 8: Formiran 1954 od strane ex-borcu, Jack Grebelsky, Prsten 8 postao je osmi podružnica ono što je tada poznat kao National Association Veteran Bokseri – stoga, RING 8 – a danas moto organizacije i dalje ostaje: Bokseri Helping Bokseri.
RING 8 je u potpunosti posvećen podršci manje sreće ljudi u boksu zajednice koji mogu zahtijevati pomoć u smislu plaćanja najam, medicinske troškove, ili kako god opravdana potreba.
Idi on line na www.Ring8ny.com Za više informacija o RING 8, najveća grupa te vrste u Sjedinjenim Američkim Državama s više od 350 Članovi. Godišnja članarine samo $30.00 i svaki član ima pravo na buffet večeru u RING 8 mjesečne sastanke, isključujući srpanj i kolovoz. Svi aktivni bokseri, amaterski i profesionalni, imaju pravo na besplatan RING 8 godišnja članstva. Gosti Ring 8 članovi su dobrodošli po cijeni od samo $7.00 po osobi.