NEW YORK (Mai 16, 2016) – New York State Boxing Hall-of-Famer Edwin Viruet will be Ring 8’s guest speaker at Tuesday night’s (Mai 17) réunion mensuelle, starting at 7 p.m. ET, au restaurant O'Neill's, situé à 64-21 53e Drive à Maspeth, New York.

“Edwin was inducted into the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2016,” Anneau 8 président Bob Duffy dit. “He was unable to attend the induction ceremony, so we will present him with his Hall of Fame belt at our meeting. Edwin embodies what the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF) is all about in terms of his overall achievements and accomplishments as a New York State fighter. We’re very happy that Edwin will have this opportunity to be honored and we’re all interested in hearing him speak about his boxing career.”

Viruet (32-6-2) was a standout amateur boxer, albeit brief, registering a perfect 18-0 record, highlighted by his winning two New York Golden Gloves Championship in 1968 as a 118-pound sub-novice and the following year in the 126-pound division, Edwin and his brother,Adolpho Viruet, were declared co-champions.

En 1969, Viruet turned pro and two years later, he fought a draw with future world championSaoul Mamby and he won a decision over another future world champion, Alfredo Escalara. Trois ans plus tard, Viruet scored a decision victory against fellow 2016 NYSBHOF intronisé Vilomar Fernandez au Madison Square Garden.

Viruet went the distance twice with world lightweight champion Roberto Duran, losing a decision both times, the first in a non-title fight in 1975 and the second as a world title challenger in Philadelphia two years later.

En 1983, Viruet retired as a boxer after having fought in all of the top New York venues – MSG, The Felt Forum, Sunnyside Garden, Nassau Coliseum, Singer Bowl and Audobon Ballroom.

Viruet also enjoyed a successful career as a trainer with heavyweight Alex Steward, a Golden Gloves champion who, comme un professionnel, combattu Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfieldet George Foreman. Viruet also trained actor Wesley Snipes.

Several Vinny Maddalone combats, courtesy of Charley Norkus, Jr., will be shown on six television screens during Tuesday night’s buffet.

Ring 8’s annual summer picnic will be held Sunday afternoon, Août 28, à Brady Park à Massapequa Réserve, Nassau à Long Island, New York. Complete details coming soon.

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À propos de Ring 8: Anneau 8 est devenu la huitième filiale de ce qui était alors connu comme l'ancien combattant national Boxers Association – d'où, RING 8 – et aujourd'hui, la devise de l'organisation demeure: Boxers Aider les Boxers.

RING 8 est entièrement engagé à soutenir les gens moins fortunés dans la communauté de boxe ayant besoin d'aide en termes de payer un loyer, frais médicaux, ou tout besoin légitime.

Aller en ligne pour www.Ring8ny.com pour plus d'informations à propos de Ring 8, le plus grand groupe du genre aux États-Unis avec plus de 350 membres. La cotisation annuelle ne est que $30.00 et chaque membre a droit à un dîner-buffet au RING 8 réunions mensuelles, l'exclusion de Juillet et Août. Tous les boxeurs actifs, amateur et professionnel, avec une licence de boxe ou un livre en cours ont droit à une RING gratuit 8 adhésion annuelle. Les clients de Bague 8 les membres sont invités à un coût de seulement $7.00 par personne.