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New York State Boxing HOF A family affair for Bobby Cassidy, Jr. darasa la 2020 induction dinner Sept. 19th at Russo’s On The Bay

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(L-R) – Bobby Cassidy, Jr., Bobby Cassidy, Sr., and brother/son Chris Cassidy (boxing photographer)





NEW YORK (Septemba 9, 2021) – Long Island journalist/producer Bobby Cassidy, Jr. will join his father, Bobby Cassidy, Sr., in the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF). Originally scheduled for April 19, 2019, the induction dinner was postponed due to COVID-19 restrictions until Sunday afternoon, Septemba 19 (12:30-5:30 p.m. NA), once again at Russo’s On The Bay in Howard Beach, New York.


The 28-member Class of 2019 will be honored at the ninth NYSBHOF induction dinner, which is sponsored by Ring 8. There will not be a Class of 2021 due to pandemic.

New York City guidelines mandates all attendees must be vaccinated to attend indoor events.


Bobby Cassidy, Sr. (2013) na Jr. are the fourth son and father tandem inducted into the NYSBHOF, but the first boxer/journalist combination. The others are boxers Floyd and Tracy Patterson, executive administrators Bobby and Murray Goodman, and referees Arthur, Sr. and Arthur Mercante, Jr.


“It’s quite an honor to be inducted into the same Hall of Fame as my da.” Bobby, Jr. alisema. “He’s the one responsible for my love of boxing. The sport of boxing provides us with so many rich stories. It’s been a privilege to cover the sport.”


Bobby, Jr. has worked in boxing in various roles for Newsday during the past quarter-century. He started covering boxing in 1987, when he started as a reporter for The Ring magazine, and Bobby has written about boxing for Newsday, New York Post, Los Angeles Times, ESPN.com, British Boxing News and Ringside Seat Magazine.
During the course of his decorated writing career, Cassidy has worked more than 200 world title fights and covered a Who’s Who of boxing, including stars such as “Sugar” Ray Leonard, Thomas Hearn’s Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield, George Foreman, Julio Cesar Chavez, Oscar de la Hoya, Felix Trinidad, Roy Jones, Jr., Bernard Hopkins, Errol Spence, Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and Vasily Lomachenko.


The Cassidy’s father-son bond led Bobby, Jr. to write the play, “Kid Shamrock,” based on his father’s life, which was produced Off Broadway four times from 2007 kwa 2012. He has worked in Newsday’s multimedia department for the last 12 years and produced numerous award-winning documentaries for Newsday.


Living boxers heading into the NYSBHOF include three-time World light heavyweight title challenger Jorge Ahumada (42-8-2, 22 Kos), of Woodside, Queens by way of Argentina; (1975-78) WBC super featherweight World Champion Alfredo “El Salsero” Escalera (53-14-3, 31 Kos), of New York City by way of Puerto Rico; WBC super featherweight World title challenger Freddie “The Pitbull” Liberatore (20-4-1, 11 Kos), of Bayside, Queens; WBC middleweight World Champion and four-time New York Golden Gloves winner Dennis “The Magician” Milton (16-5-1, 5 Kos), ya Bronx; World heavyweight title challenger and two-time New York Golden Gloves winner Lou Savarese (46-7, 38 Kos), of Greenwood Lake; and WBA super middleweight title World title challenger Merqui “El Corombo” Sosa (34-9-2, 27 Kos), of Brooklyn by way of the Dominican Republic.


Posthumous participants being inducted are Brooklyn welterweight Soldier Bartfield (51-29-8, 33 Kos), who fought a reported 55 mabingwa wa dunia; Bronx middleweight Steve Belloise (95-13-3, 59 Kos); NYSAC and World lightweight champion (1925) Jimmy Goodrich (85-34-21 (12 Kos), ya Buffalo; World heavyweight title challenger Tami Mauriello (82-13-1, 60 Kos), ya Bronx; WBA light middleweight World champion (1982-83) and four-consecutive New York Golden Gloves titlist Davey “Sensational” Moore (18-5, 14 Kos), ya Bronx; and World lightweight champion Freddie “The Welsh Wizard” Welch (74-5-7, 34 Kos), of New York City by way of Wales.


Joining Cassidy, Jr. among the living non-participants heading into the NYSBHOF are Oneida judge Don Ackerman, Wantah, Buffalo manager Rick Glaser, Rockaway Beach journalist Jack Hirsch, Bronx boxing broadcaster Max Kellerman, Orangeburg judge Julie Lederman, Hyde Park referee Ron Lipton, and Staten Island/Catskill trainer Kevin Rooney.


Posthumous non-participant inductees are Ardsley ringside physician/NY Medical Director Dr. William Lathan, Brooklyn’s Ring Magazine editor Lester Bromberg, New York City sportswriter Dan Daniel, Brooklyn’s Gleason’s Gym founder Bobby Gleason, Sunnyside, Queens boxing writer Flash Gordan, Manhattan journalist A.J. Liebling, Long Island City’s NYSBHOF co-founder Tony Mazzarella and New York City manager Dan Morgan.


There are a number of other firsts regarding some Class of 2020 inductees: husband-wife Dr. William and Melvina Lathan (darasa la 2018), and daughter-father Julie and Harold (darasa la 2012) Lederman.


Welch is going into the NYSBHOF as a boxer, but he also managed fellow Class of 2020 inductee Goodrich.


Each attending inductee will receive a custom-designed belt signifying his or her induction into the NYSBHOF.

The 2020 inductees walichaguliwa na wanachama NYSBHOF kamati kuteua: Randy Gordon, Henry Hascup, Don Majeski, Ron McNair, Jim Monteverde and Neil Terens.


Mabondia wote zinahitajika kuwa inaktiv kwa muda wa miaka mitatu hadi wakastahiki NYSBHOF introduktionsutbildning, na inductees wote lazima kuwa anaishi katika Jimbo la New York kwa sehemu kubwa ya ndondi kazi zao au wakati wa mkuu wa kazi zao.
Tiketi ni bei saa $150.00 kwa watu wazima na $60.00 kwa ajili ya watoto (chini ya 16) and IT includes a complete brunch and cocktail hour upon entry, kuanzia saa 12:30 p.m. NA, as well as a full course dinner (mkuu ubavu, fish, or poultry) na bar wazi katika siku. Tickets are available to purchase by contacting NYSBHOF president Bob Duffy at 516.313.2304 au depcomish@aol.com.


NEW YORK STATE BOXING HALL OF FAME

CLASS OF 2012: Carmen Basilio, Mike McCallum, Mike Tyson, Jake LaMotta, Riddick Bowe, Carlos Ortiz, Vito Antuofermo, Emile Griffith, “Sugar” Ray Robinson, Gene Tunney, Benny Leonard, Tony Canzoneri, Harold Lederman, Steve Acunto, Jimmy Glenn, Gil Clancy, Ray Arcel, Nat Fleischer, Bill Gallo na Arthur Mercante, Sr.


CLASS OF 2013: Jack Dempsey, Johnny Dundee, Sandy Saddler, Maxie Rosenbloom, Joey Archer, Iran Barkley, Mark Breland, Bobby Cassidy, Doug Jones, Junior Jones, James “Buddy” McGirt, Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, Bob Arum, Shelly Finkel, Tony Graziano, Larry Merchant, Teddy Brenner, Mike Jacobs, Tex Rickard na Don Dunphy.


CLASS OF 2014: Floyd Patterson, Tracy Harris Patterson, Billy Backus, Kevin Kelley, Juan LaPorte, Gerry Cooney, Mustafa Hamsho, Howard Davis, Jr., Lou Ambers, Jack Britton, Terry McGovern, Teddy Atlas, Lou DiBella, Steve Farhood, Gene Moore, Angelo Prospero, Whitey Bimstein, Cus D'Amato, William Muldoon na Tom O'Rourke.


CLASS OF 2015: Sauli Mamby, Joey Giamba, Johnny Persol, Harold Weston, Lonnie Bradley, Paul Berlenbach, Billy Graham, Frankie genaro, Bob Miller, Tommy Ryan, Jimmy Slattery, Bob Duffy, Mike Katz, Tommy Gallagher, Bruce Silverglade, Charley Goldman, Jimmy Johnston, Cedric Kushner, Harry Markson, Damon Runyon, and Al Weill.


CLASS OF 2016: Aaron Davis, Charles Murray, Vilomar Fernandez, Edwin Viruet, Hector “Macho” Camacho, Rocky Graziano, Rocky Kansas, Joe Lynch, Joe Miceli, Ed Brophy, Joe DeGuardia, Randy Gordon, Dennis Rappaport, Howie Albert, Freddie Brown, Howard Cosell, Ruby Goldstein, and Jimmy Jacobs.


CLASS OF 2017: Gaspar Ortega, Renaldo “Mr.” Snipes, Doug Dewitt, “The Bronx Bomber” Alex Ramos, Dick Tiger, Jose Torres, “Nonpareil” Jack Dempsey, Don Majeski, Ron Katz, Stan Hoffman, Bobby Bartels, Hank Kaplan, Al Gavin, Arthur Donovan, and Dan Parker.

CLASS OF 2018: Lou “Honey Boy” Del Valle, Jake Rodriguez, Terrence Alli, “Baby” Joe Mesi, Kid Chocolate, James J. “Gentleman Jim” Corbett, Jack McAuliffe, Billy Costello, Melio Bettina Ralph “Tiger” Jones, Charley Norkus, Dave Anderson, Pete Brodsky, Herb Goldman, Bobby Goodman, MELVINA Lathan, Ron Scott Stevens, Johnnie Addie, Johnny Bos, Murray Goodman, Bert Randolph Sugar and Sam Taub.

CLASS OF 2019: Wilfredo Benitez, Dick DiVeronica, Rogelio Tuur, Davey Vasquez, Michael Olajide, Monte Barrett, Jimmy Carter, Al “Bummy” Davis, Marty Servo, Roland LaStarza, Paddy DeMarco, Sid Terris, Leach “The Fighting Dentist” Cross, Don King, John McKaie, Steve Albert, Arthur Mercante, Jr., Bob Jackson, Dewey Fragetta, Johnny LoBianco, Wayne Kelly, Harry Hill, Jimmy Cannon, and Joe Dwyer.


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Bobby Cassidy, Sr. & Jr. Ring 8’s October Guest Speakers

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Alhamisi, Oktoba. 19 at Plattdeutsch Park Restaurant in Franklin Square, NY
NEW YORK (Oktoba 18, 2017) – New York State Boxing Hall of Fame inductee Bobby Cassidy, Sr. na mwanawe, Bobby Cassidy, Jr., will be the Ring 8 guest speakers at its next monthly meeting kesho usiku (Alhamisi usiku, Oktoba. 19, 7 p.m. ET start), at Plattdeutsch Park Restaurant (1132 Hempstead Turnpike) in Franklin Square, New York.
Cassidy, Sr. (59-16-3, 27 Kos) fought professionally between 1963 and1980, capturing the Irish-American and New York State light heavyweight titles. His most notable victory, labda, was a 10-rpound split decision at the Felt Forum over world title challenger Don Fullmer katika 1971. Bobby will speak about his career as a boxer and trainer.
Cassidy, Jr., who is a longtime sportswriter at Newsday, will discuss the rich boxing history of and documentary he made about the famed Sunnyside Gardens in Queens, where his father had a 21-3 record as one of the main attractions there. In addition to his work as a sportswriter, Bobby Jr. is also a playwright having penned the acclaimed theatrical piece, “Kid Shamrock,” which was about his father’s life.
KUHUSU RING 8: Pete 8 akawa tanzu ya nane ya nini alikuwa kisha inayojulikana kama Taifa Mkongwe Mabondia Association – hivyo, RING 8 – na leo Wito wa shirika bado: Mabondia Kusaidia Mabondia.
RING 8 ni kikamilifu nia ya kusaidia watu wasiobahatika katika ndondi jamii ambao wanaweza kuhitaji msaada katika suala la kulipa kodi, gharama za matibabu, au chochote haja justifiable.
Kwenda kwenye mstari kwa www.Ring8ny.com kwa habari zaidi kuhusu RING 8, kundi kubwa zaidi ya aina yake nchini Marekani na zaidi ya 350 wanachama. Annual membership dues are only $30.00 na kila mwanachama ana haki ya makofi chakula cha jioni katika RING 8 mikutano ya kila mwezi, ukiondoa Julai na Agosti. Mabondia wote kazi, Amateur na mtaalamu, kwa sasa ndondi leseni au kitabu ni haki ya RING complimentary 8 uanachama kila mwaka. Wageni wa Gonga 8 wanachama ni kuwakaribisha kwa gharama ya tu $7.00 kwa kila mtu.
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Limited Tickets still available for this Sunday’s 30th annual Ring 8 Likizo Tukio & Prisutdelningen

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Barry McGuigan, Carl Frampton, Danny Jacobs, Joe Smith, Jr. &
Shakur Stevenson among 2016 washindi wa tuzo
NEW YORK (Desemba 6, 2016) – Limited tickets are still available for this Sunday afternoon’s (Desemba. 11) 30th Gonga mwaka 8 Likizo Tukio na tuzo Sherehe (12:30-5:30 p.m. NA) katika Russo ya Juu The Bay katika Howard Beach, New York.

Ring 8’s 2016 award winners are listed below:
2016 RING 8 Washindi wa tuzo
International Fighter Achievement: Barry McGuigan
International Fighter of the Year: Carl Frampton
International Promoter of the Year: Kimbunga Promotions
NYS Fighter of the Year: Danny Jacobs
NYS Female Fighter of the Year: Sonya Lamonakis
Knockout ya Mwaka: Joe Smith, Jr.
Uncrowned Bingwa: Larry Stanton
Manager of the Year: Phil Capobianco
Mkufunzi wa Mwaka: Jerry Capobianco
Rising Promoter of the Year: Ronson Frank
Rasmi ya Mwaka: Frank Lombardi
Amateur rasmi ya Mwaka: Frankie Martinez
Amateur Bondia wa Mwaka: Christina Cruz
Muda mrefu & Meritorious Service: Dr. Barry Jordan
Mgombea wa Mwaka: Cletus Seldin
Matarajio ya Mwaka: Julian Sosa
Sunnyside Garden: John Clohessy
USA Olympic Boxer of the Year: Shakur Stevenson
Sam Kellerman Media: Bobby Cassidy, Jr.
David Diamante will once again serve as the event’s Master of Ceremonies.
Tiketi, bei saa $125.00 kwa kila mtu, zinapatikana kwa kununua kwa kuwasiliana na Bob Duffy kwa njia ya simu (516.313.2304) au email DepComish@aol.com. Michango ya dhehebu lolote ni kuwakaribisha kwa wale ambao wanashindwa kuhudhuria sikukuu.
Tiketi ni pamoja na brunch kamili na cocktail saa juu ya kuingia, ikifuatiwa na viti katika hafla ya tuzo, chakula cha jioni na dessert, na juu ya rafu wazi bar katika alasiri. Kuna pia kuwa mnada kimya ya ndondi memorabilia. This event is expected to sell-out and everybody is urged to purchase tickets as soon as possible to secure favorable seating.
Kwenda online kwa www.Ring8ny.com kwa habari zaidi kuhusu Gonga 8 au wake likizo Matukio ya mwaka na tuzo Sherehe.
Russo ya Juu The Bay iko katika 162-45 Crossbay Blvd. katika Howard Beach (718.843.5055).
KUHUSU RING 8: Sumu katika 1954 na ex-prizefighter, Jack Grebelsky, Pete 8 akawa tanzu ya nane ya nini alikuwa kisha inayojulikana kama Taifa Mkongwe Mabondia Association – hivyo, RING 8 – na leo Wito wa shirika bado: Mabondia Kusaidia Mabondia.

RING 8 ni kikamilifu nia ya kusaidia watu wasiobahatika katika ndondi jamii ambao wanaweza kuhitaji msaada katika suala la kulipa kodi, gharama za matibabu, au chochote haja justifiable.
Kwenda kwenye mstari kwa www.Ring8ny.com kwa habari zaidi kuhusu RING 8, kundi kubwa zaidi ya aina yake nchini Marekani na zaidi ya 350 wanachama. Mwaka mtu haki uanachama ni tu $30.00 na kila mwanachama ana haki ya makofi chakula cha jioni katika RING 8 mikutano ya kila mwezi, ukiondoa Julai na Agosti. Mabondia wote kazi, Amateur na mtaalamu, ni haki ya RING complimentary 8 uanachama kila mwaka. Wageni wa Gonga 8 wanachama ni kuwakaribisha kwa gharama ya tu $7.00 kwa kila mtu.