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Hoolka feerka ee Gobolka New York oo ku dhawaaqay fasalka 2021 May 1st Induction Dinner

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New York State Boxing Hall of FameAnnounces Class of 2021

May 1st Induction Dinner

NEW YORK (November 16, 2021) – The New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF) has announced its 29-member Class of 2121. The 10th NYSBHOF induction dinner, maalgaliyo by Ring 8, noqon doonaaSunday afternoon (12:30-5:30 p.m. IYO), May 1, at Russo ayaa On The Bay ee Howard Beach, New York.

“Every year the selections get more difficult,” NYSBHOF president Bob Duffy said. “Everyone of these new inductees has been a major part of New York boxing. It’s talent like this that makes NYSBHOF so successful.”

Living boxers heading into the NYSBHOF include WBO Heavyweight World Champions and Michael Bentt (11-2, 6 KOs), also a 4-time New York Golden Gloves gold medalist, and Shannon “The Cannon” Briggs (60-6-1, 53 KOs), 3-time World light middleweight titlist Verno Phillips (42-11-1, 2 KOs), WBC Light Heavyweight World Champion Donny “Golden Boy” Lalonde (42-11-1, 21 KOs), WBC World Light Heavyweight Champion Johnny “The Heat” Verderosa (41-5-1, 33 KOs), 2-time World title challenger and No. 1 ranked welterweight contender Larry “No Fear” Barnes (44-3-1, 17 KOs), and welterweight Johnny Turner (42-6-2, 32 KOs)

Posthumous participants being inducted World Lightweight Champion Al Singer (62-9-2, 26 KOs), World’s Colored Light Heavyweight Champion Kid Norfolk (88-25-7, 49 KOs), lightweight Patsy “Cannonball” Giovanelli (44-7-1, 14 KOs), World Bantamweight Champion Cannonball Eddie Martin (81-12-4, 29 KOs), World Light Heavyweight title challenger Battling Seki (60-24-4, 31 KOs), Novice New York Golden Gloves and Intercity Golden Gloves champion Solly Krieger (82-25-6 , 54 KOs), Ha. 1  world ranked middleweight contender Herbie Kronowitz (55-23-5, 10 KOs), World featherweight champion Tommy Paul (80-28-10, 26 KOs), and World Bantamweight Champion and US Olympian Lou Salica (67-17-12, 13 KOs).

Living non-participants heading into the NYSBHOF are judge Ron McNair,  promoter/manager/matchmaker Don Elbaum, journalists Ed Schuyler and Bill Verigan, author/journalist Tom Hauser, author/journalist/promoter/inspector Mike Silver, and Jill Diamond, Secretary of the World Boxing Council and International Chair or WBC Cares.

Posthumous non-participant inductees are trainer and Stillman’s gym owner Lou Stillman, promoter/manager Bill Cayton, NYC Mayor James Walker who legalized boxing in NY, publicists John Condon and Irving Rudd, journalist Richard K. Fox, and trainer Victor Valle.

inductee kasta oo ka qayb (ama aad farac si toos ah) waxay heli doonaan suunka caadadii loo qorsheeyay a tuso isaga ama iyada induction galay NYSBHOF ah.

The 2021 inductees ay doorteen xubnaha guddiga xulidda NYSBHOF: Randy Gordon, Henry Hascup, Don Majeski, Ron McNair, Jim Monteverde and Neil Terens.

All soo biireen waxaana loo baahan yahay si aan firfircooneyn ugu yaraan saddex sano si ay xaq ugu induction NYSBHOF, oo dhan inductees waa in aad deganayd New York State qayb weyn oo mustaqbalkooda feerka ama inta lagu guda jiro ra'iisul ay mustaqbalkiisa kala.

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CLASS ee 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 iyo Arthur Mercante, Sr.

CLASS ee 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 iyo 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, Lagu saaraa D'Amato, William Muldoon iyo Tom O'Rourke.

CLASS OF 2015: Markaasaa Saa'uul 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, Ghartey 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, Chocolate Kid, 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.

No class of 2019 due to COVID-19 restrictions

CLASS OF 2020: Jorge Ahumada, Alfredo Escalera, Freddie Liberatore, Dennis Milton; Lou Savarese and Merqui Sosa, Soldier Bartfield, Steve Belloise, Jimmy Goodrich, Tami Mauriello, Davey Moore, Freddie “The Welsh Wizard” Welch, Don Ackerman, Bobby Cassidy, Jr., Rick Glaser, Jack Hirsch, Max Kellerman, Dr. William Lathan, Julie Lederman, Ron Lipton, Kevin Rooney, Dan Daniel, Bobby Gleason, Flash Gordan, A.J. Liebling, Tony Mazzarella and manager Dan Morgan.

Tikidhada waxaa lagu jaban $125.00 halkii dadka waaweyn iyo $60.00 carruurta (under 16) oo ka mid ah Alighieri dhamaystiran iyo saacad is biirsaday dul entry, laga bilaabo 12:30 p.m. IYO, iyo sidoo kale cashada (feeraha ra'iisul, fish, or poultry) iyo bar u furan maalintii oo dhan. Tickets are available to purchase by contacting NYSBHOF president Bob Duffy at 516.313.2304 amadepcomish@aol.com. Ads barnaamijka NYSBHOF ayaa la heli karaa, laga bilaabo $80.00 si ay u $200.00, adigoo la xiriiraya Duffy. Go online atwww.nyboxinghof.org amawww.Ring8ny.com wixii macluumaad dheeraad ah oo ku saabsan Boxing New York Gobolka Hall of Fame.

KU SAABSAN WAC 8: Waxa asaasay in 1954 by ah-prizefighter ex, Jack Grebelsky, Ring 8 noqday kabista siddeedaad oo markaa waxa loo yaqaan Feeryahannada Association National cadaaga ah – Halkan ka, WAC8 – oo maanta ku dhiga ururka weli: Feeryahannada Caawinta Feeryahannada.

WAC 8 waxaa si buuxda ka go'an tahay in ay taageerto dadka aan wax heysan ee bulshada feerka u baahan kara kaalmaynta marka la eego kirada bixinta, kharashyada caafimaadka, ama wax kasta oo u baahan marka labarbar.

Tag online inwww.Ring8ny.com Wixii macluumaad dheeraad ah oo ku saabsan WAC 8, kooxda ugu weyn ee noociisa ah ee dalka Mareykanka in ka badan 350 Xubnaha. Xubinimada Annual waa kaliya $30.00, iyo qof kasta oo xaq u leeyahay inuu qado reerkeyga ee WAC 8 kulamada bilaha ah, marka laga reebo July iyo August. All diinta firfircoon, hiwaayadda ah iyo xirfad, waxay xaq u leeyihiin in ay giraan lagu sharfo 8 xubin sanad kasta. Martida ee Ring 8 Xubnaha ayaa lagu soo dhaweynayaa kharash ah oo keliya $7.00 qofkiiba.

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Boxing judge Steve Weisfeld & Retired welterweight boxer Johnny Turner Ring 8 Guest Speakers tomorrow night in NY

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NEW YORK (April 17, 2017) – Boxing judges Steve Weisfeld, and retired welterweight boxer Johnny Turner will be Ring 8’s April meeting guest speakers tomorrow night (Tuesday, Apr. 18, laga bilaabo 7 p.m. IYO), Maqaayada O'Neill, ku yaal 64-21 53rd Drive, Maspeth, NY 11378.
KU SAABSAN WAC 8: Ring 8 noqday kabista siddeedaad oo markaa waxa loo yaqaan Feeryahannada Association National cadaaga ah – Halkan ka, WAC 8 – oo maanta ku dhiga ururka weli: Feeryahannada Caawinta Feeryahannada.
WAC 8 waxaa si buuxda ka go'an tahay in ay taageerto dadka aan wax heysan ee bulshada feerka u baahan kara kaalmaynta marka la eego kirada bixinta, kharashyada caafimaadka, ama wax kasta oo u baahan marka labarbar.
Tag on line in www.Ring8ny.com Wixii macluumaad dheeraad ah oo ku saabsan WAC 8, kooxda ugu weyn ee noociisa ah ee dalka Mareykanka in ka badan 350 Xubnaha. Xubinimada Annual waa kaliya $30.00 iyo qof kasta oo xaq u leeyahay inuu qado reerkeyga ee WAC 8 kulamada bilaha ah, marka laga reebo July iyo August. All diinta firfircoon, hiwaayadda ah iyo xirfad, oo leh liisan feerka hadda ama buug xaq u leedahay in giraan lagu sharfo 8 xubin sanad kasta. Martida ee Ring 8 Xubnaha ayaa lagu soo dhaweynayaa kharash ah oo keliya $7.00 qofkiiba.
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Top boxing judge Steve Weisfeld & Popular New York welterweight Johnny Turner Ring 8 Guest Speakers Tuesday, April 18

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NEW YORK (April 7, 2017) – One of the most respected boxing judges, Steve Weisfeld, and popular retired New York welterweight Johnny Turner will be Ring 8’s guest speakers at its April meeting, Tuesday night, April 18 (7 p.m. IYO bilowga) Maqaayada O'Neill, ku yaal 64-21 53rd Drive, Maspeth, NY 11378.
“We are delighted to have both Steve Weisfeld and Johnny Turner appear as guest speakers at our next meeting,” Ring 8 Madaxweynaha Jack Hirsch sheegay. “Weisfeld is one of the best judges in the sport having worked some of the biggest fights. With all the controversial decisions we have seen over the years, it will be fascinating to hear Weisfeld’s take on things.
“Johnny Turner was one of the most charismatic boxers on the New York scene in the 1970’s and 80’s. He also had a part in the movie, Raging Bull. It will conjure up a lot of warm memories hearing him reminisce about his career.”
A native of New Jersey, Weisfeld has judged more than 1,200 fights during his 25-yeear-old career, including numerous world championships all over the world. His last was the world middleweight championship bout at Madison Square Garden between Gennady “GGG” Golovkin iyo Daniel Jacobs.
Turner (42-6-2, 32 KOs) was a staple on the New York boxing scene from 1979 si ay u 1984. The Brooklyn welterweight fought just about everywhere in New York, including the famed Madison Square Garden and legendary Sunnyside Garden in Queens. His most notable opponent was future Hall of Famer Wilfredo Benitez, who became a three-division world champion.
KU SAABSAN WAC 8: Ring 8 noqday kabista siddeedaad oo markaa waxa loo yaqaan Feeryahannada Association National cadaaga ah – Halkan ka, WAC 8 – oo maanta ku dhiga ururka weli: Feeryahannada Caawinta Feeryahannada.
WAC 8 waxaa si buuxda ka go'an tahay in ay taageerto dadka aan wax heysan ee bulshada feerka u baahan kara kaalmaynta marka la eego kirada bixinta, kharashyada caafimaadka, ama wax kasta oo u baahan marka labarbar.
Tag on line in www.Ring8ny.com Wixii macluumaad dheeraad ah oo ku saabsan WAC 8, kooxda ugu weyn ee noociisa ah ee dalka Mareykanka in ka badan 350 Xubnaha. Xubinimada Annual waa kaliya $30.00 iyo qof kasta oo xaq u leeyahay inuu qado reerkeyga ee WAC 8 kulamada bilaha ah, marka laga reebo July iyo August. All diinta firfircoon, hiwaayadda ah iyo xirfad, oo leh liisan feerka hadda ama buug xaq u leedahay in giraan lagu sharfo 8 xubin sanad kasta. Martida ee Ring 8 Xubnaha ayaa lagu soo dhaweynayaa kharash ah oo keliya $7.00 qofkiiba.