NEW YORK (Maggio 16, 2016) – New York State Boxing Hall-of-Famer Edwin Viruet will be Ring 8’s guest speaker at Tuesday night’s (Maggio 17) monthly meeting, starting at 7 p.m. E, at O’Neill’s Restaurant, situato in 64-21 53rd Drive in Maspeth, New York.

“Edwin was inducted into the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2016,” Anello 8 presidente Bob Duffy suddetto. “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.

In 1969, Viruet turned pro and two years later, he fought a draw with future world championSaul Mamby and he won a decision over another future world champion, Alfredo Escalara. Three years later, Viruet scored a decision victory against fellow 2016 NYSBHOF inductee Vilomar Fernandez al 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.

In 1983, Viruet retired as a boxer after having fought in all of the top New York venues – MSG, The Felt Forum, Giardino Sunnyside, 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, come un professionista, combattuta Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfielde George Foreman. Viruet also trained actor Wesley Snipes.

Several Vinny Maddalone combattimenti, 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, Agosto 28, a Brady Park a Massapequa Reserve, Nassau a Long Island, New York. Complete details coming soon.

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SU ANELLO 8: Anello 8 divenne l'ottavo filiale di quello che allora era conosciuto come il Veteran Nazionale Boxers Association – quindi, ANELLO 8 – e oggi il motto dell'organizzazione rimane: Boxer Aiutare Boxers.

ANELLO 8 è pienamente impegnata a sostenere persone meno fortunate della comunità di boxe che possono richiedere assistenza in termini di affitto pagare, spese mediche, o qualunque necessità giustificabile.

Vai on line per www.Ring8ny.com Per ulteriori informazioni su ANELLO 8, il più grande gruppo del suo genere negli Stati Uniti, con più di 350 membri. Le quote associative annuali è solo $30.00 e ogni membro ha diritto a una cena a buffet a ANELLO 8 incontri mensili, escluso luglio e agosto. Tutti i pugili attivi, dilettanti e professionisti, con una licenza di boxe in corso o libro hanno diritto ad un anello in omaggio 8 abbonamento annuale. Gli ospiti di Anello 8 i membri sono invitati ad un costo di soli $7.00 per person.