“Those being honored tonight are humble, honorable people,” NYSBHOF president Bob ਡਫੀ ਨੇ ਕਿਹਾ ਕਿ. “We do this as an act of love. Many of the inductees are here today and those no longer with us are represented by family members. This is our way of saying thank you to all the inductees for what they have done for boxing in New York.”

ਦੀ ਕਲਾਸ 2018 living boxers inducted heading into the NYSBHOF included (Long Island) WBA ਚਾਨਣ Heavyweight Lou “ਸ਼ਹਿਦ Boy” ਵਾਦੀ (36-6-2, 22 ਕੋਸ), (ਮੱਧ Islip) ਆਈਬੀਐਫ ਜੂਨੀਅਰ Welterweight ਵਿਸ਼ਵ ਜੇਤੂ ਜੇਕ Rodriguez (28-8-2, 8 ਕੋਸ), (ਬਰੁਕਲਿਨ) ਸੰਸਾਰ ਹਲਕਾ ਸਿਰਲੇਖ ਨੂੰ ਚੁਣੌਤੀ Terrence ਇਆਲੀ (52-15-2, 21 ਕੋਸ), ਸਫਲਤਾਪੂਰਵਕ, No.; 1 Heavyweight ਦਾਅਵੇਦਾਰ “Baby” ਜੋਅ Mesi (ਬਫੇਲੋ) and former world cruiserweight champion ਅਲ “ਆਈਸ” Cole (Rockland County).

Posthumous participants inducted were NBA & NYSAC ਵਿਸ਼ਵ Featherweight ਜੇਤੂ (Manhattan) ਕਿੱਡ “ਕਿਊਬਨ Bon Bon” ਚਾਕਲੇਟ (136-10-6, 51 ਕੋਸ), (ਨਿਊਯਾਰਕ ਸਿਟੀ) 20^thਸਦੀ Heavyweight ਯਾਕੂਬ ਜੰਮੂ. “Gentleman ਜਿਮ” ਕਾਰ੍ਬੇਟ (11-4-3, 5 ਕੋਸ), (Williamsburg) ਵਿਸ਼ਵ ਲਾਈਟਵੇਟ ਜੇਤੂ ਜੈਕ “ਪੁਰਸਕਾਰ ਰਿੰਗ ਦੇ ਨੈਪੋਲੀਅਨ” McAuliffe, (ਕਿੰਗਸਟਨ) WBC ਸੁਪਰ ਲਾਈਟਵੇਟ ਜੇਤੂ ਬਿਲੀ Costello (40-2, 23 ਕੋਸ), (Beacon) NYSAC ਚਾਨਣ Heavyweight ਵਿਸ਼ਵ ਜੇਤੂ Melio Bettina (83-14-3, 36 ਕੋਸ), (ਬਰੁਕਲਿਨ / Yonkers) ਵਿਸ਼ਵ-ਕਲਾਸ ਮਿਡਲਵੇਟ Ralph “Tiger” ਜੋਨਸ (52-32-5, 13 ਕੋਸ) ਅਤੇ (ਪੋਰ੍ਟ ਵਾਸ਼ਿੰਗਟਨ) Heavyweight ਦਾਅਵੇਦਾਰ ਪਾਰਸਜ਼ “Bayonne ਹਮਲਾਵਰ” Norkus (33-19, 19 ਕੋਸ).

Living non-participants now in the NYSBHOF are (Troy) ਵੱਡੇ ਪੁਰਸਕਾਰ ਜੇਤੂ sportswriter ਡੇਵ ਏੰਡਰਸਨ, (ਬਰੁਕਲਿਨ) ਟ੍ਰੇਨਰ / ਸਲਾਹਕਾਰ Pete Brodsky, (Rockaway) ਮੁੱਕੇਬਾਜ਼ੀ ਇਤਿਹਾਸਕਾਰ / ਸੰਪਾਦਕ ਔਸ਼ਧ ਗੋਲਡਮੈਨ, (Bronx) ਵਿਚੋਲੇ ਬੌਬੀ Goodman, (Ardsley) NYSAC ਚੇਅਰਪਰਸਨ / ਜੱਜ Melvina Lathan, ਅਤੇ (ਬਰੁਕਲਿਨ) NYSAC Chairperson/matchmaker/promoter ਰੌਨ ਸਕਾਟ ਸਟੀਵੰਸ.

Posthumous non-participant inductees were (ਬਰੁਕਲਿਨ) ਰਿੰਗ announcer ਵਿ੍ਹਸਕੀ Addie, (ਬਰੁਕਲਿਨ) ਵਿਚੋਲੇ ਜੌਨੀ ਬੋਜ਼, (Bronx) ਮੁੱਕੇਬਾਜ਼ੀ publicist ਮੁਰੇ Goodman, (ਨਿਊਯਾਰਕ ਸਿਟੀ) ਮੁੱਕੇਬਾਜ਼ੀ ਲੇਖਕ / ਇਤਿਹਾਸਕਾਰ ਬਰਟ Randolph ਖੰਡ ਅਤੇ (ਲੋਅਰ ਪੂਰਬ ਵਾਲੇ ਪਾਸੇ) ਰੇਡੀਓ & ਟੈਲੀਵੀਯਨ announcer / ਪੱਤਰਕਾਰ ਸੈਮ Taub.

ਹਰ ਵਿਚ ਜਾਣ ਸ਼ਾਮਲ (ਜ ਦੇ ਖ਼ਾਨਦਾਨ) received a custom-designed belt signifying his or her induction into the NYSBHOF.

The 2017 ਫੇਮ NYSBHOF ਨਾਮਜ਼ਦ ਕਮੇਟੀ ਮਬਰ ਦੁਆਰਾ ਚੁਣੇ ਗਏ ਸਨ:ਬੌਬੀ Cassidy, ਜੂਨੀਅਰ., Randy ਗੋਰਡਨ, ਹੈਨਰੀ Hascup, Don Majeski, Ron McNair, ਅਤੇ ਨੀਲ Terens.

ਘੱਟੋ-ਘੱਟ ਤਿੰਨ ਸਾਲ ਲਈ ਸਰਗਰਮ ਕਰਨ ਦੀ ਲੋੜ ਹੈ ਸਾਰੇ ਮੁੱਕੇਬਾਜ਼ NYSBHOF ਸ਼ਮੂਲੀਅਤ ਲਈ ਯੋਗ ਹੋਣ ਲਈ, ਅਤੇ ਸਾਰੇ inductees ਆਪਣੇ ਮੁੱਕੇਬਾਜ਼ੀ ਕੈਰੀਅਰ ਦੀ ਮਹੱਤਵਪੂਰਨ ਹਿੱਸਾ ਲਈ ਜ ਆਪੋ ਕੈਰੀਅਰ ਦੇ ਪ੍ਰਧਾਨ ਦੌਰਾਨ ਨਿਊਯਾਰਕ ਰਾਜ ਵਿਚ ਰਹਿੰਦੇ ਹੈ ਚਾਹੀਦਾ ਹੈ.

Boxers who attended the seventh annual NSBHOF included NYSBHOF past inductees ਇਰਾਨ Barkley, ਜੂਨੀਅਰ ਜੋਨਸ, ਮੁਸਤਫਾ Hamsho, ਬੌਬੀ Cassidy, SR., ਬੌਬੀ Bartels, ਅਤੇ Renaldo “ਸ੍ਰੀ” Snipes, ਅਤੇ Monte Barrett, ਰੇ ਮਰਸਰ, Dennis Milton, Richard Kiley, Scott Lopez, Michael Corleone, Tommy Rainone, ਕੇਵਿਨ Collins, Cletus Seldin, James Duran, Victor Paz, ਅਤੇ Jaime Dugan. Other notable attendees from the boxing world included Mike Reno (FDNY Boxing), Darryl Peoples (IBF), international judges Steve Wesisfeld ਅਤੇ John MacKay, and NYSBHOF inductees Tommy Gallagher ਅਤੇ Bobby Miller, and Emmy-award winning producer Bobby Cassidy, ਜੂਨੀਅਰ.

ਦਾਊਦ ਨੂੰ Diamante served once again as Master of Ceremonies. Special presentations were made to the daughter of the late ਸਟੀਵ Acunto, Donna Acunto, and Miller’s close friend, Dave Wojcicki.

ਕੋਟਸ & PICTURES FROM THE NYSBHOF INDUCTEES

(L-R) – Ron McNair, Jake Rodriguez and Bob Duffy JAKE RODRIGUEZ: “I want to thank Ring 8 for the opportunity for me to be here. I’d also like to thank my wife for always being there for me, and my trainer.” (L-R) – ਔਸ਼ਧ ਗੋਲਡਮੈਨ, Don Majeski and Bob Duffy HERB GOLDMAN: “If I have made any contributions to boxing – I hope I have – I did by redefining record keeping and creating a new perspective on boxing history. I’m proud of that, but I didn’t do it alone.” (L-R) – ਜੋਅ Mesi, Jack Hirsch and Bob Duffy JOE MESI: “I have so many people to thank for this honor. I’m a Buffalonian. There’s nobody more in favor of one New York, but it’s not. This is special for me because it’s the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame. This solidifies me and makes me think I’m not just a local boy. There was a huge disadvantage coming from a small city, sparring wasn’t the same as in the gyms of New York City, but I had an advantage coming from Western New York. Nobody was welling out like we did in Buffalo with 10,000, ਫਿਰ 16,00 and finally 18,000 ਲੋਕ. They were always behind me and I share this with them because their support made me. My dream was to fight in Buffalo and to continue to fight there. “One of the highlights of my life was fighting Monte Barrett on HBO in Madison Square Garden. He was one of the greatest fighters in the world who fought for the world title. I always wanted to get my world title shot, but I never got it. That’s okay, I was little bitter for a while, but I couldn’t be happier with my career. The best part of boxing is the brotherhood we share. (L-R) – Randy ਗੋਰਡਨ, Ron Scott Stevens and Bob Duffy RON SCOTT STEVENS: “I know people always say it, but this is the truth: I owe so many people who have supported me throughout my career. Boxing has always been home away from home for me and today I feel like I’m home. “ਮੈਨੂੰ ਸੀ, 30, living in Brooklyn Heights, and back driving a taxi a waiting on tables. A light went off in my head: boxing is the sport of the underdog and I’m an underdog. The next day I went to Gleason’s Gym – the center of the universe. I made my way around all the gyms in the city, meeting promoters, managers and trainers. I started making matches for promoters and then Cedric Kushner hired me from 1980-2002. ਵਿੱਚ 2002, I got a call to work for the New York State Athletic Commission as its Community Co-Ordinator and Director of Boxing. ਫਿਰ, I was made chairman and I served two terms. ਅੱਜ, I’m extremely proud to be part of the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame. (L-R) – Bob ਡਫੀ, ਹੈਨਰੀ Hascup, Bob Goodman and Tommy Gallagher BOB GOODMAN: “I can’t believe this crowd. In order to do what we do, the sacrifices and support you get from your family is so important and (in Goodman’s case) was for so many years. They allowed us to do what we do. All of us love boxing!” (L-R) – ਰੇ ਮਰਸਰ, Penny Allen, Al Cole, Clay Jenkins and Bob Duffy AL COLE: “I thought boxing was the stupidest and dumbest sport ever. Who wanted to get punched in the face? I started boxing late. I played around some and people said I was pretty good. I started boxing when I was 20, in the Army, stationed at Ft. Hood. Four years later, I was on the Olympic Team. The reason why is I had a great sparring partner, ਰੇ ਮਰਸਰ. If I was going to be in the ring everyday with Ray, I was either going to get beat up, or get better. “I remember Bob Arum giving me his business card. I didn’t know him. I only knew of three people in boxing: Don ਰਾਜਾ, ਮੁਹੰਮਦ ਅਲੀ ਅਤੇ ਖੰਡ ਰੇ Leonard. I didn’t follow boxing and the only reason I boxed was I would have had to sleep in the woods if I didn’t (in Army). Boxing is: hit him, before he hits me.” (L-R) – ਬੌਬੀ Cassidy, ਜੂਨੀਅਰ, Jaime Drubin and Pete Brodsky PETE BRODSKY: “I want to thank the board. I’m going to be 70 and started in boxing when I was 18. It created a new direction in my life. I’m so proud to be in company with guys who didn’t just talk it, they loved it. If you really love this sport, you really have to learn it. Any man who stepped in the ring, plus all the roadwork, time in the gym and sacrificing what they eat, did it to be the best they can be. “In boxing, you’re not going to win every fight, but whether a fighter wins or loses, if he gives 100-percent, he’s a winner. They work a job, run five miles day, workout at the gym, and then went home to spend time with his family. Friends and family always have your back.” (L-R) – Darryl Peoples & Melvina Lathan MELVINA LATHAM: “I’m speechless. It’s wonderful. Randy (former NYSAC chairperson Gordon), do you remember this story? There were only three judges and, ਬਦਕਿਸਮਤੀ, one called in sick. I was sitting at ringside with no responsibilities. Randy said I had to workਅੱਜ ਰਾਤ. I said that I wasn’t licensed and couldn’t do it. Randy said, ‘Raise your right hand’, and it was on. I was thrown in there, but it was okay. “My greatest accomplishments are my children and husband. I couldn’t ask for a better situation. ਅਤੇ Ralph Petrillo is part of my family; he was my second in command. I also had the best officials: deputy commissioners, inspectors, judges and referees. I wouldn’t be here with without them. Bob Duffy put this whole thing together. I personally think he’s amazing. My journey continues, I am blessed.” NYSBHOF ਕਲਾਸ ਦੇ 2012: Carmen Basilio, Mike ਮਾਈਕਲਮੈੱਕੱਲੂਮ, Mike ਟਾਯਸਾਨ, ਜੇਕ LaMotta, Riddick Bowe, Carlos ਔਰਟੀਸ, Vito Antuofermo, Emile Griffith, “ਖੰਡ” ਰੇ ਰੋਬਿਨਸਨ, Gene Tunney, Benny Leonard, ਟੋਨੀ Canzoneri, ਹੈਰਲਡ Lederman, ਸਟੀਵ Acunto, ਜਿਮੀ ਗਲੈਨ, Gil Clancy, ਰੇ Arcel, Nat Fleischer, ਬਿੱਲ Gallo ਅਤੇ ਆਰਥਰ Mercante, SR. ਕਲਾਸ ਦੇ 2013: ਜੈਕ Dempsey, Johnny ਡਨਡੀ, Sandy Saddler, Maxie Rosenbloom, ਜੋਏ Archer, ਇਰਾਨ Barkley, ਮਰਕੁਸ Breland, ਬੌਬੀ Cassidy, ਡਗ ਜੋਨਸ, ਜੂਨੀਅਰ ਜੋਨਸ, ਯਾਕੂਬ “ਬੱਡੀ” McGirt, ਐਡੀ ਮੁਸਤਫਾ ਮੁਹੰਮਦ, Bob Arum, Shelly ਫਿੰਕਲ, ਟੋਨੀ Graziano, ਲੈਰੀ Merchant, ਟੈਡੀ Brenner, Mike ਜੈਕੋਬਜ਼, ਟੈਕਸ Rickard ਅਤੇ Don Dunphy. ਕਲਾਸ 2014: Floyd ਪੀਟਰਸਨ, Tracy ਹੈਰਿਸ ਪੀਟਰਸਨ, Billy Backus, ਕੇਵਿਨ ਕੈਲੀ, ਜੁਆਨ Laporte, ਗੈਰੀ Cooney, ਮੁਸਤਫਾ Hamsho, Howard ਡੇਵਿਸ, ਜੂਨੀਅਰ, Lou Ambers, ਜੈਕ Britton, ਟੈਰੀ McGovern, ਟੈਡੀ Atlas, Lou DiBella, ਸਟੀਵ Farhood, Gene Moore, Angelo Prospero, Whitey Bimstein, Cus D'Amato, ਵਿਲੀਅਮ Muldoon ਅਤੇ ਟੌਮ O'Rourke. ਕਲਾਸ 2015: ਸ਼ਾਊਲ ਨੇ Mamby, ਜੋਏ Giamba, ਜੌਨੀ Persol, ਹੈਰਲਡ Weston, Lonnie ਬ੍ਰੈਡਲੀ, ਪੌਲੁਸ ਨੂੰ Berlenbach, ਬਿਲੀ ਗ੍ਰਾਹਮ, Frankie Genaro, Bob ਮਿੱਲਰ, Tommy ਰਿਆਨ, ਜਿਮੀ Slattery, Bob ਡਫੀ, Mike Katz, Tommy Gallagher, ਬਰੂਸ Silverglade, ਪਾਰਸਜ਼ ਗੋਲਡਮੈਨ, ਜਿੰਮੀ ਜੌਹਨਸਟਨ, Cedric Kushner, ਹੈਰੀ Markson, Damon Runyon ਅਤੇ ਅਲ Weill. ਕਲਾਸ 2016: ਹਾਰੂਨ ਡੇਵਿਸ, ਚਾਰਲਸ ਮੁਰੇ, Vilomar Fernandez, ਐਡਵਿਨ Viruet, Hector “ਮੈਚੋ” Camacho, ਰਾਕੀ Graziano, ਰਾਕੀ ਕੰਸਾਸ, ਜੋਅ ਲਿੰਚ, ਜੋਅ Miceli, ਐਡ Brophy, ਜੋਅ DeGuardia, Randy ਗੋਰਡਨ, ਡੈਨਿਸ Rappaport, Howie ਐਲਬਰਟ, Freddie ਭੂਰੇ, ਹਾਵਰਡ Cosell, ਰੂਬੀ Goldstein ਅਤੇ ਜਿੰਮੀ ਜੈਕੋਬਜ਼. ਕਲਾਸ 2017: Gaspar Ortega, Renaldo “ਸ੍ਰੀ” Snipes, ਡਗ Dewitt, “Bronx ਹਮਲਾਵਰ” ਅਲੈਕਸ Ramos, ਡਿਕ ਟਾਈਗਰ, ਜੋਸੇ Torres, “Nonpareil” ਜੈਕ Dempsey, Don Majeski, ਰੌਨ Katz, ਸਟੈਨ Hoffman, ਬੌਬੀ Bartels, Hank Kaplan, ਅਲ ਗੇਵਿਨ, ਆਰਥਰ Donovan ਅਤੇ ਦਾਨ ਪਾਰਕਰ.