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

“Edwin was inducted into the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2016,” Ring 8 Presiden Bob Duffy berkata. “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 rekod, 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.

Dalam 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 di 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.

Dalam 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, sebagai seorang profesional, fought Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfielddan George Foreman. Viruet also trained actor Wesley Snipes.

Several Vinny Maddalone pergaduhan, 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, Ogos 28, di Brady Park di Massapequa Reserve, Nassau di Long Island, New York. Complete details coming soon.

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MENGENAI CINCIN 8: Ring 8 menjadi anak kelapan daripada apa yang kemudian dikenali sebagai Veteran Kebangsaan Persatuan Boxers – oleh itu, RING 8 – dan hari ini motto organisasi masih kekal: Boxers Membantu Boxers.

RING 8 komited sepenuhnya untuk menyokong orang yang kurang bernasib baik dalam masyarakat tinju yang memerlukan bantuan dari segi membayar sewa, perbelanjaan perubatan, atau apa sahaja keperluan wajar.

Pergi dalam talian untuk www.Ring8ny.com untuk maklumat lanjut mengenai RING 8, kumpulan yang terbesar seumpamanya di Amerika Syarikat dengan lebih daripada 350 ahli. Yuran keahlian tahunan hanya $30.00 dan setiap pemegang saham berhak bufet makan malam di RING 8 mesyuarat bulanan, tidak termasuk bulan Julai dan Ogos. Semua peninju aktif, amatur dan profesional, dengan lesen tinju semasa atau buku layak mendapat RING percuma 8 keahlian tahunan. Tetamu Ring 8 ahli adalah dialu-alukan dengan kos hanya $7.00 bagi setiap orang.