NYSBHOF CLASS OF 2015

Seated (L-R) – Lonnie Bradley, Bruce Silverglade, Tommy Gallagher, Joey Giambra and Saul Mamby; Standing (L-R) Bob Duffy, Bob Miller and Harold Weston

(All foto site Peter Frutkoff / Mgbanaka 8)

NEW YORK (Apr. 28, 2015) – Karịrị 300 people attended this past Sundayafternoon’s fourth annual New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF) itinye n'ọkwa nri abalị, nkwado Ring 8, na russo si On The Bay na Howard Beach, New York.

Renowned ring announcer David Diamante once again served as the event’s Master of Ceremonies.

The 2015 inductees e họrọ NYSBHOF nominating so na Kọmitii: Jack Hirsch, Steve Farhood, Bobby Cassidy, Jr., Don Majeski, Henry Hascup, Ron McNair na Neil Terens.

Each inductee received a custom-designed belt signifying his induction into the NYSBHOF. All NYSBHOF mbadamba nkume ndị e nwere na ngosi na New York State egwuregwu Commission.

All boxers had to have been inactive for at least three years, iji na-ruo eruo inweta NYSBHOF itinye n'ọkwa, na ihe niile inductees ga biri na New York State maka a ịrịba òkè ha ọkpọ ọrụ.

Harold Weston and Melvina Latham

Harold Weston: “I guess there’s no comeback for me because I’ve been told when you go into the Hall of Fame, it’s over. Thanks for this honor. I wondered how long it was going to take (jokingly), you got it right this time. Boxing is my family. Nna m, Gil Clancy and Emile Griffith, these guys brought me up. Boxing always got me to where I needed to go. Boxing made us the person we are today. This is an honor because there’s no Hall of Fame bigger than New York. Thanks a lot. I’m looking forward to the future.”

(L-R) – Bob Duffy, Bobby Cassidy, Lonnie Bradley, Melvina Latham and Bobby Cassidy Jr. David Diamante is in back to far left.

Lonnie Bradley: “I’d like to thank everyone, especial these two guys (Bobby Cassidy and Bobby Cassidy, Jr.). I called Bobby for advice. We met and then had a good ride for four years. He wanted a world champion, I wanted to be world champion, and we made the most of it. I’m happy that they’re part of my life and for me to be part of the Cassidy family. The bond is there because it’s a family affair.”

(L-R) – Henry Hascup, Saul Mamby and Melvina Latham

Saul Mamby: “I fought all over the world; one way to see the world. Most do it by taking a vacation. Me, I went around the world fighting people. I went to South Korea and won the world title but nobody knew. In my first title defense against Estephan Jesus, people were stunned to hear Saul Mamby was champion of the world. A lot of people who fought never had a chance to fight for the championship of the world. I lost the title but…I was really ripped off. Thanks for putting me in the Hall of Fame. It’s an honor that I didn’t think would ever happen. I’m too old, 67, to fight but I still go to the gym. I think I can still do it but I’m not going to try. I appreciate this.”

Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Silverglade

Bruce Silverglade: “I’d like to thank Ring 8 and everybody on the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame nominating committee. I grew-up in Trenton, New Jersey, and my father was a police officer who liked boxing the best. After graduating from college, I worked at Sears Roebuck for 16 afọ. I called my father asking how I could get involved in boxing. I resigned from Sears Roebuck the next day and bought 50-percent of a gym with my profit sharing.I took over Gleason’s Gym in 1985. My concept of a gym was not just to train fighters, but for politics, heart and sports to come together. We’ve had concerts, off-Broadway plays, weddings and chamber music there. We founded a charity, ‘Give A Kid A Dream,’ na 1981 for kids 8-18 afọ. These kids could come from schools, orphanages, parole officers, or from mothers of troubled kids. Boxing is about discipline. They can go thee seven days a week. We’re not building champions as boxers, but champion citizens in New York City. The inspiration comes from my wife who is the driving force behind the gym. Thank you for this tremendous honor to be a Hall of Famer.”

Tommy Gallagher and his wife, Maureen

Tommy Gallagher: “Thank you to so many people. Boxing has been my life and I wanted my first gym in 1951. I was friends with Rocky Graziano and Billy Graham, who’d drop by my gym to tell us about fighters. This is a wonderful time in my life. I want to thank my wife and family.”

(L-R) – Joey Giambra and his son, Life Giambra, Obere.

Life Giambra: “Thank you all for coming out. I want to thank Bob Duffy and Ring 8. I’m honored and thank them for voting me in. I’m so honored and humbled.”

(L-R) – Bob Duffy, Bob Miller, Melvina Latham and Miller’s wife, Linda

Bob Miller: “Thanks for inducting me into the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame. The people who’ve come before makes you realize what this means, I’ve trained, managed, promoted and been a cut-man. The best part is the relationships with fighters from so many different backgrounds. I have so many stories. I thank them for allowing me to be part of their lives and see things most wouldn’t. I’m humbled to be inducted in this class.”

Bob Duffy and his wife, Mary

Bob Duffy: “I want to thank Ring 8’s nominating committee for voting me into the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame and everybody who helped put this together like Keith Sullivan, Ron McNair, Melvina Latham, Jack Hirsch and so many others. I want to congratulate the guys sitting up here. I had an office in Gleason’s Gym and worked Bobby Miller’s shows upstate. I’m very humbled. I grew up on the East Side of Manhattan in the projects. Mgbe 14, I had a chance to go to fights at The Garden because I lived only eight blocks away. This is a labor of love. I want to thank my family that has always been supportive. I’ve always felt family first, boxing second, and that’s been my life.”

During the NYSBHOF ceremonies, Ụwa Boxing Council (WBC) and Ring 8 honored the late Joe Dwyer and Tony Mazzarella, both longtime Ring 8 members who passed away earlier this year. WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman made a special presentation to Dwyer’s family. Mgbanaka 8 made presentations to the Dwyer and Mazzarella families. Dwyer was president of the North American Boxing Federation (NABF). Mazzarella, who served many years as Ring 8’s treasurer, was a major influence in the founding of the NYSBHOF.

Joe Dwyer’s widow, Linda, accepts a special NYSBHOF belt in memory of her husband 

Mgbanaka 8 presented WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman (center, red tie) with its Father & Son Award 

WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman and WBC Cares Jill Diamond are shown presenting an award to the late Joe Dwyer’s wife, Linda, and son, Joe Dwyer, Obere.

The WBC presented Ring 8 & NYSBHOF president Bob Duffy with its Certificate of Excellence plaque and medal

NYSBHOF Notebook

On behalf of FDNY (New York Fire Department), Bob McGuire made a $1000.00 donation to Ring 8.

Boxers in attendance included Iran Barkley, Heather gbasiri, Vito Antuofermo, Juan LaPorte, Vinny Maddalone, Alicia Ashley, Sonja Lamonakis, Shawn Miller. Other boxing dignitaries there were Roc Nation CEO David Itskovich, HBO analyst Harold Lederman, NY State Athletic Commission chairperson Melvina Latham.

Hirsch announced that any area at the NY State Athletic Commission will serve as the NYSBHOF home. NYSBHOF fighter plagues and other memorabilia will be on display there.

Gaa na akara na www.Ring8ny.com n'ihi na ozi ndị ọzọ banyere New York State Boxing Ụlọ Nzukọ nke Maara Aha.

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Gaa na akara na- www.Ring8ny.com n'ihi na ihe ọmụma banyere mgbanaka 8, kasị otu ụdị na United States na ihe karịrị 350 òtù. Kwa Afọ otu dues bụ nanị $30.00 na onye ọ bụla so na-isiokwu a na-emekpa ihe nri abalị na mgbanaka 8 kwa ọnwa nzukọ, ewepu July na August. All n'ọrụ na-eti ọkpọ, na-amu amu na ọkachamara, na-isiokwu a ekele mgbanaka 8 kwa afọ otu. Ọbịa nke mgbanaka 8 òtù welcome na a na-eri nke naanị $7.00 kwa onye.

Renown ring announcer David Diamante will once again serve as the event’s Master of Ceremonies.

The 2015 inductees e họrọ NYSBHOF nominating so na Kọmitii: Jack Hirsch, Steve Farhood, Bobby Cassidy, Jr., Don Majeski, Henry Hascup, Ron McNair na Neil Terens.

Onye ọ bụla inductee ga-enweta a omenala-e belt egosi ya itinye n'ọkwa n'ime NYSBHOF. All NYSBHOF mbadamba nkume ndị e nwere na ngosi na New York State egwuregwu Commission.

All na-eti ọkpọ mkpa inwe adịghị ejekwa ozi ruo dịkarịa ala atọ na afọ, iji na-ruo eruo inweta NYSBHOF itinye n'ọkwa, na ihe niile inductees ga biri na New York State maka a ịrịba òkè ha ọkpọ ọrụ.

During the NYSBHOF ceremonies, Ụwa Boxing Council (WBC) and Ring 8 will honor the late Joe Dwyer and Tony Mazzarella, both longtime Ring 8 members who passed away earlier this year. WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman will make a special presentation to Dwyer’s family. Mgbanaka 8 will make presentations to the Dwyer and Mazzarella families. Dwyer was president of the North American Boxing Federation (NABF). Mazzarella, who served many years as Ring 8’s treasurer, was a major influence in the founding of the NYSBHOF.

Limited tickets are still available and priced at $125.00 kwa okenye na $50.00 maka ụmụaka (n'okpuru 16), which includes a complete brunch and cocktail hour upon entry, malite na 12:30 Obi/NA, nakwa dị ka nri abalị (praịm ọgịrịga, azụ ma ọ bụ okuko) na-emeghe mmanya n'ụbọchị. Tiketi dị ịzụta ndikot NYSBHOF / mgbanaka 8 president Bob Duffy na 516.313.2304.

Gaa na akara na www.Ring8ny.com n'ihi na ozi ndị ọzọ banyere New York State Boxing Ụlọ Nzukọ nke Maara Aha.