The late Herschel Jacobs’ Familio & Amikoj

(all pictures courtesy of Stanley Janousek)

NOV-JORKO (Januaro 21, 2016) – Ring 8’s first monthly meeting of 2016 was held this past Tuesday evening at O’Neil’s Restaurant in Maspeth, Nov-Jorko.

International boxing judge John McKaie (maldekstre) was the guest speaker. McKaie has judged nearly 800 professional fights, Inkluzivanta 23 world championships.

Ringo 8 historian Henry Hascup (dekstra) eulogized and made a historical tribute to the late Herschel Jacobs, who passed away this past December at the age of 75 (pictured to right). Jacobs (27-20-2, 11 KOs) fought professionally between 1960 Kaj 1978. His most notable win was a 10-round decision in 1971 against three-time world light heavyweight champion and Hall-of-Famer, Harold Johnson, at the famed Sunnyside Garden in Queens. Jacobs also gave Rubin “Uragano” Carter (4-0) his first pro loss in 1962 by way of a six-round decision.

Jim Kinney (speaking) made a special presentation to Herschel Jacobs’ son (far left). Ringo 8 historian Henry Hascup (white shirt) and Ring 8 Prezidanto Bob Duffy (Fora rajto) also took part in the presentation.