NYU YORK (Dekabr 11, 2017) – Less than 24 hours after he defeated previously undefeated Gilermo Rigondeaux, WBO Junior Lightweight World Champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist Vasyl “Hi Tech” Lomachenko attended yesterday’s (Yakshanba, Dec. 9) 31^st yillik Ring 8 Holiday Event and Awards Ceremony to accept the Ring 8 2017 Muhammad Ali International Fighter of the Year Award.

The gala event was held Russo’s On The Bay in Howard Beach, Nyu York, va David Diamante once again served as the event’s Master of Ceremonies.

Six world champions were in attendance, including three award winners: Lomachenko), International Hall-of-Famer Maykl Spinks (Historical Award), and five-time world champion Amanda “Real afzali” Serrano (New York State Female Fighter of the Year); World champions Vito Antuofermo, Eron Barkley va Luis Collazo showed their support.

“Our awards banquet was one of the best ever,” Ring 8 prezident Jack Hirsch dedi. “We are deeply honored that Vasyl Lomachenko attended the day after the biggest fight of his career. His presence created an electric atmosphere, the type that is rarely seen. The other honorees, led by Michael Spinks, made it an afternoon that will always be remembered.”