The late Herschel Jacobs’ family & friends

(all pictures courtesy of Stanley Janousek)

NEW YORK (January 21, 2016) – Ring 8’s first monthly meeting of 2016 was held this past Tuesday evening at O’Neil’s Restaurant in Maspeth, New York.

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

Ring 8 historian Henry Hascup (right) 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 and 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 “Hurricane” 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).  Ring 8 historian Henry Hascup (white shirt) and Ring 8 president Bob Duffy (far right) also took part in the presentation.