Vasyl Lomachenko (R) – 2017 Ring 8
Muhammad Ali International Fighter of the Year)
(photo courtesy of Top Rank – meer foto's hieronder)
NEW YORK (Oktober 31, 2017) – Die 31st jaarlikse Ring 8 Vakansie Event en toekennings seremonie gehou sal word Sondag middag (12:30-5:30 namiddag. EN), Desember 10, by Russo se On The Bay in Howard Beach, New York.
Ring 8 het aangekondig dat sy 2017 wenners (Sien volledige lys), WBO Junior Lighweight World Champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist Vasyl “Hi Tech” Lomanchenko (Muhammad Ali International Fighter of the Year), Hall-of-Famer Evander “Die Real Deal” Holyfield (Legends Award), two-time Irish Olympian Michael Conlan (International Prospect of the Year Award), 2012 U.S. Olimpiese “Sir” Marcus Browne (New York State Fighter of the Year), van Staten Island, and five-division world champion Amanda “Die Real Deal” Serrano, of Brooklyn by way of Puerto Rico.
“There is an incredible amount of interest for our holiday awards banquet this year” Ring 8 president Jack Hirsch said. “Vasyl Lomachenko is arguably the world’s greatest fighter, and Evander Holyfield is a living legend. They are both confirmed to attend as are future superstars Michael Conlan and Marcus Browne. There will be other high-profile honorees and boxing personalities on hand as well. It will be a treat for fans who will have the opportunity to interact with them.
“Russo’s on the Bay is a great venue; the food is fantastic. Everyone attending should come away with wonderful memories of the event. Tickets are very reasonably priced for an affair of this magnitude. We usually sell out, so I suggest that anyone planning to attend purchase their tickets as soon as possible. Our profits from the afternoon go back to the boxing fraternity, helping those less fortunate, who need assistance.”
2017 RING 8 Award Winners
Muhammad Ali International Fighter of the Year: Vasyl Lomachenko
Legends Award: Evander Holyfield
International Prospect of the Year: Michael Conlan
NYS Fighter of the Year: Marcus Browne
NYS Female Fighter of the Year: Amanda Serrano
Sunnyside Gardens Award:: Bobby Cassidy, Sr.
NYS Prospect of the Year: Devaun Lee
Rising Contender Award: Skender & Enver Halili
Sam Kellerman Media Award: Matt Christie
NYS Trainer of the Year: Hector Rosa
Long & Meritorious Service: Edwin Torres
NYS Official of the Year: Robert Perez
NYS Promoter of the Year: Mercedes Vasquez Simmons
Ongekroonde kampioen: Richard Kiley
Ringside Physician of the Year: Dr. Osric King
Good Guy Award: Joanne Doyle Hutchins
Ring 8 Member of the Year: George Newman
Gemeenskap Service Award: Mike Reno
Special Guests will include Teddy Atlas, Vito Antuofermo, Iran Barkley, Tommy Gallagher en vele ander.
David Diamante will once again serve as the event’s Master of Ceremonies.
Kaartjies is $125.00 include a complete brunch with cocktail hour upon entry, gevolg deur sitplek by die toekenningsgeleentheid, aandete en nagereg, en top-shelf open bar regdeur die middag. Daar sal ook 'n stille veiling van boks memorabilia wees. This event is expected to sell-out and everybody is urged to purchase tickets as soon as possible to secure favorable seating. Skenkings van enige denominasie is welkom om vir diegene wat nie die feeste by te woon.
Program ads are available for Back Cover ($500.00), Inside Front or Back Cover ($400.00), Full Page ($200.00), Half-Page ($100.00), en Quarter-Page ($60.00). Die sperdatum vir alle advertensies is November 26, 2017, en moet per e-pos (Ajhirsch5@aol) or mailed to Ring 8, Postkantoor. Boks 153, Rockaway Park, NY 11694. All checks for tickets or journal ads should be payable to Ring 8 (credit cards are acceptable).
Vasyl Lomachenko (photo courtesy of Top Rank)
Evander Holyfield (photo courtesy of Real Deal Sports and Entertainment)
Michael Conlan (Picture courtesy of Top Rank)
Marcus Browne (photo courtesy of Premier Boxing Champions)
Amanda Serrano (picture courtesy of DiBella Entertainment)
