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New York State Boxing HOF Class of 2020 Induction Ceremony Postponed until September 20

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TSHIAB YORK (Lub peb hlis ntuj 19, 2020) – The New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF) announced today that its ninth annual induction dinner has been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic from April 19th rauCuaj hlis 20th ntawm Russo lub Rau Bay nyob rau hauv Howard Puam, New York.

Money already collected for tickets and journal ads may be used for the Sept. 20th event or returned in full upon request at point of purchase.

“Because of new city mandates and the uncertainty of the coronavirus,” NYSBHOF presidentBob Duffy tshaj tawm, “we have postponed our event until September 20. It would not have been fair to the honorees, their friends and guests, and general public to wait any longer. I must commend the ownership and management at Russo’s On The Bay for working with us during this crisis to give us a date that will hopefully work for us all.

“I’d like to thank everyone for their patience, advise and insight into making this decision. With the extra time I’m confident that we can make this award dinner our best ever.”

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

Posthumous participants being inducted are Brooklyn welterweightSoldier Bartfield (51-29-8, 33 Kos), who fought a reported 55 lub ntiaj teb no champions; Bronx middleweightSteve Belloise (95-13-3, 59 Kos); NYSAC and World lightweight champion (1925) Jimmy Goodrich (85-34-21 (12 Kos), twm; World heavyweight title challengerTami Mauriello (82-13-1, 60 Kos), ntawm Bronx; WBA light middleweight World champion (1982-83) and four-consecutive New York Golden Gloves titlistDavey “Sensational” Moore (18-5, 14 Kos), ntawm Bronx; and World lightweight championFreddie “The Welsh Wizard” Welch (74-5-7, 34 Kos), of New York City by way of Wales.

Living non-participants heading into the NYSBHOF are Wantagh journalist/producerBobby Cassidy, Jr., Oneida judgeDon Ackerman, Buffalo managerRick Glaser, Rockaway Beach journalistJack Lub, Bronx boxing broadcaster Max Kellerman, Ardsley ringside physician/NY Medical DirectorDr. William Lathan, Orangeburg judgeJulie Lederman, Hyde Park refereeRon Lipton, and Staten Island/Catskill trainerKevin Rooney.

Posthumous non-participant inductees are Brooklyn’s Ring Magazine editorLester Bromberg, New York City sportswriterDan Daniel, Brooklyn’s Gleason’s Gym founderBobby Gleason, Sunnyside, Queens boxing writerFlash Gordan, Manhattan journalistA.J. Liebling, Long Island City’s NYSBHOF co-founderTony Mazzarella and New York City managerDan Morgan.

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Meet the New York State Boxing HOF Class of 2020

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Sunday, Plaub Hlis Ntuj 19, Induction noj

TSHIAB YORK (Lub ib hlis ntuj 27, 2020) – The New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF) has officially announced its 28-member Class of 2019. The ninth annual NYSBHOF induction dinner will be heldSunday afternoon (12:30-5:30 p.m. THIAB), Plaub Hlis Ntuj 19, ntawm Russo lub Rau Bay nyob rau hauv Howard Puam, New York.

“I am proud that we are continuing to honor New York men and woman in boxing for their dedication to the sport that they’ve served,” NYSBHOF presidentBob Duffy said. “This is our way to thank them all and let each new inductee know that we do remember all that they did and continue to do. The Class of 2020 is strong across the board, boxers and non-participants, continuing the NYSBHOF tradition of honoring our own.”

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

Posthumous participants being inducted are Brooklyn welterweightSoldier Bartfield (51-29-8, 33 Kos), who fought a reported 55 lub ntiaj teb no champions; Bronx middleweightSteve Belloise (95-13-3, 59 Kos); NYSAC and World lightweight champion (1925) Jimmy Goodrich (85-34-21 (12 Kos), twm; World heavyweight title challengerTami Mauriello (82-13-1, 60 Kos), ntawm Bronx; WBA light middleweight World champion (1982-83) and four-consecutive New York Golden Gloves titlistDavey “Sensational” Moore (18-5, 14 Kos), ntawm Bronx; and World lightweight championFreddie “The Welsh Wizard” Welch (74-5-7, 34 Kos), of New York City by way of Wales.

Living non-participants heading into the NYSBHOF are Oneida judgeDon Ackerman, Wantah, Long Island journalist/producerBobby Cassidy, Jr., Buffalo managerRick Glaser, Rockaway Beach journalistJack Lub, Bronx boxing broadcasterMax Kellerman, Ardsley ringside physician/NY Medical DirectorDr. William Lathan, Orangeburg judgeJulie Lederman, Hyde Park refereeRon Lipton, and Staten Island/Catskill trainerKevin Rooney.

Posthumous non-participant inductees are Brooklyn’s Ring Magazine editorLester Bromberg, New York City sportswriterDan Daniel, Brooklyn’s Gleason’s Gym founderBobby Gleason, Sunnyside, Queens boxing writerFlash Gordan, Manhattan journalistA.J. Liebling, Long Island City’s NYSBHOF co-founderTony Mazzarella and New York City managerDan Morgan.

There are a number of firsts regarding some Class of 2020 inductees:  husband-wife – Dr. William andMelvina (Class of 2018) Lathan; daughter-father – Julie andHarold (Class of 2012) Lederman.  Bobby Jr. thiabBobby Cassidy, Sr. (2013) are the fourth son and father inducted into the NYSBHOF, but the first boxer/journalist combination. The others are boxersFloyd thiabTracy Patterson, executive administratorsBobby thiabMurray Goodman, and refereesArthur, Sr. thiabArthur Mercante, Jr.

Welch is going into the NHSBHOF 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.

Lub 2020 inductees raug xaiv los ntawm cov NYSBHOF nominating pawg neeg:  Randy Gordon, Henry Hascup, Don Majeski,Ron McNair, Jim Monteverde thiabNeil Terens.

Tag nrho boxers yuav tsum tau mus yuav tsaug zog rau tsawg kawg peb lub xyoos yuav tsum tau tsim nyog rau NYSBHOF induction, thiab tag nrho cov inductees yuav tsum tau nyob rau hauv New York State rau ib tug tseem ceeb feem ntawm lawv boxing hauj lwm los yog thaum lub sij hawm lub prime ntawm lawv cov hauj lwm.

Daim pib no yog luv nqi ntawm $150.00 ib tug neeg laus thiab $60.00 rau cov me nyuam (nyob rau hauv 16) thiab muaj xws li ib tug ua tiav brunch thiab cocktail teev thaum nkag, pib thaum 12:30 p.m. THIAB, as well as a full course dinner (prime tav, ntses los yog poultry) and open bar throughout the day. Tickets are available to purchase by contacting NYSBHOF president Bob Duffy at 516.313.2304 los yogdepcomish@aol.com.  Tawm rau lub NYSBHOF kev pab cuam no muaj nyob rau: half-page $100.00, full page $200.00 front and back inside covers are $400.00 each, thiab $500.00 for back cover. Mail checks and ads by the April 6 deadline to Bob Duffy, 1112 Whitewood Landing, Massapequa Park, NY 11762. Checks should be payable to NY Stare Boxing Hall of Fame, call Duffy to charge on a credit card.

NEW YORK STATE BOXING HALL OF FAME

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

HOOB ntawm 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 ua lag luam, Teddy Brenner, Mike Jacobs, Txhab Rickard thiab Don Dunphy.

HOOB NTAWM 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, Noob Moore, Angelo Prospero, Whitey Bimstein, Cus D'Amato, William Muldoon thiab Tom O'Rourke.

HOOB NTAWM 2015: Xa-u 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 thiab Al Weill.

HOOB NTAWM 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 thiab Jimmy Jacobs.

HOOB NTAWM 2017:  Gaspar Ortega, Renaldo “Mr.” Snipes, Doug DeWitt, “The Bronx Bomber” Alex Ramos, Dick Tsov, Jose Torres, “Nonpareil” Jack Dempsey, Don Majeski, Ron Katz, Stan Hoffman, Bobby Bartels, Hank Kaplan, Al Gavin, Arthur Donovan thiab Dan Parker.

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

HOOB NTAWM 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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33rd annual Ring 8 Nyiaj so koobtsheej kev tshwm sim & Txeeb Ceremony Dec. 8 nyob rau hauv New York

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Amanda Serrano, Adas Kownacki, Iran Barkley, Junior Jones and Tim Witherspoon among 2019 major award winners

TSHIAB YORK (Kaum Ib Hlis Ntuj 11, 2019) – The 33rd annual Ring 8 Holiday Event and Awards Ceremony will be held Sunday afternoon (12:30-5:30 p.m. THIAB), Kaum Ob Hlis Ntuj 8, ntawm Russo lub Rau Bay nyob rau hauv Howard Puam, New York.

Nplhaib 8 tau tshaj tawm nws 2019 puav pheej winners (saib daim ntawv teev hauv qab no ua kom tiav), headlined by Fighter of the Decade Amanda “Real Deal” Serrano (37-1-1, 27 Kos), of Brooklyn by way of Puerto Rico; undefeated heavyweight contender (Fighter ntawm lub xyoo) Adam “Babyface” Kownacki (20-0, 15 Kos), of Brooklyn by way of Poland; Legend Award winners three-time, three division world champion Iran “The Blade” Barkley (43-19,1 27 Kos), ntawm Bronx, and two-time, two-division world champion Junior “Poison” Jones (50-6, 28 Kos), ntawm Brooklyn; and two-time world heavyweight champion “Terrible” Tim Witherspoon (55-13-1, 28 Kos), ntawm Philadelphia, the Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Award winner.

2019 NPLHAIB 8 Puav pheej Winners

Fighter ntawm lub xyoo caum:  Amanda Serrano

Fighter ntawm lub xyoo: Adas Kownacki

Legends Award:  Iran Barkley & Junior Jones,

Muhammad Ali Humanitarian: Tim Witherspoon

Sam Kellerman Media Award:  Gerry Cooney & Randy Gordon

Ntev & Meritorious Service:  Daryl Peoples

Uncrowned zus: John Capobianco

Zeem muag ntawm lub xyoo: Left “2 Gunz” Gonzalez

Member of the Year:  James Monteverde

NYS Official of the Year:  Waleska Roldan

Tus kws qhia ntawm lub xyoo: Scott Lopeck

Manager of the Year: Keith Connolly

Community Service puav pheej:  Michael Corleone

Amateur of the Year: Nisa Rodriguez

Amateur Official ntawm lub xyoo: Michael “Biggie” O’Conner

Good Guy Award:  Peter Frutkoff

The famous Jack Johnson Exhibit will be on display, Gerry Cooney will conducted a book signing and special guests will also be on hand.

David Diamante will once again serve as the event’s Master of Ceremonies.

Daim pib yog $125.00 include a complete brunch with cocktail hour upon entry, ua raws li los ntawm zaum nyob rau ntawm lub qhov khoom plig ceremony, noj hmo thiab cov khoom qab zib, thiab sab saum toj-txee qhib bar thoob plaws hauv lub yav tav su. Muaj kuj yuav ib tug ntsiag to auction ntawm boxing Memorabilia. This event is expected to sell-out and everybody is urged to purchase tickets as soon as possible to secure favorable seating. Donations of any denomination are welcome for those unable to attend the festivities.

Program ads are available for Back Cover ($500.00), Inside Front or Back Cover ($400.00), Full Page ($200.00), Ib nrab-Nplooj ntawv ($100.00), thiab Quarter-Nplooj ntawv ($60.00). The deadline for all ads is November 24, 2019.  All checks for tickets or journal ads should be payable to Ring 8 (credit cards are acceptable).  Checks and journal ads should be mailed to Ring 8, P.O. Box 89, Massapequa Park, NY 11762

For additional information about Ring 8 los yog nws txhua xyoo Nyiaj so koobtsheej Txheej xwm thiab txeeb Ceremony, contact Ring 8 president Charflie Norkus (516.781.3065 or Bob Duffy (516.313.2304), or go online towww.Ring8ny.com yog xav paub ntxiv.

Russo lub Rau Bay yog nyob rau ntawm 162-45 Crossbay Blvd. nyob rau hauv Howard Puam (718.843.5055).

HAIS TXOG NPLHAIB 8:  Tsim nyob rau hauv 1954 los ntawm ib tug ex-prizefighter, Jack Grebelsky, Nplhaib 8 became the eighth subsidiary of what was then known as the National Veteran Boxers Association — hence, RING “8″ — and today the organization’s motto remains: Boxers Pab boxers.

NPLHAIB 8 yog tag nrho cog lus rau txhawb tsawg hmoo neeg nyob rau hauv lub boxing zej zog uas tej zaum yuav pab nyob rau hauv cov nqe lus ntawm kev them nqi xauj tsev, cov nqi kho mob, los yog txawm justifiable xav tau.

Mus rau kabwww.Ring8ny.com yog xav paub ntxiv txog NPLHAIB 8, qhov loj tshaj plaws pab pawg neeg ntawm nws zoo nyob rau hauv lub tebchaws United States nrog ntau tshaj 350 neeg. Txhua xyoo ua tswv cuab dues tsuas yog $30.00 thiab txhua tus mej zeej muaj cai mus rau ib tug buffet noj hmo tom NPLHAIB 8 txhua hli rooj sib tham, excluding July and August. All active boxers, pib xyaum ua thiab kev, muaj cai mus rau ib tug complimentary NPLHAIB 8 yearly membership. Guests of Ring 8 cov mej zeej yuav txais tos ntawm ib tug nqi xwb $7.00 rau ib tug neeg.

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Class of 2018 inducted into New York State Boxing Hall of Fame

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NYSBHOF Class ntawm 2018: (L-R) seated: Charley Norkus, Jr. (accepting for Charley Norkus), Melvina Lathan, Tshuaj ntsuab Goldman, Bob Goodman and Jake Rodriguez; sawv: Joe Mesi, Al Cole, Ron Scott Stevens, Pete Brodsky and Joseph McAuliffe (accepting for Jack McAuliffe)
Tag nrho cov duab los ntawm Peter Frutkoff
TSHIAB YORK (Tej zaum 1, 2018) — Twenty-three members of the Class of 2018 were inducted into the New York Stare Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF), this past Sunday afternoon during the seventh annual NYSBHOF induction dinner, ntawm Russo lub Rau Bay nyob rau hauv Howard Puam, New York.

 

 

 

“Those being honored tonight are humble, honorable people,” NYSBHOF president Bob Duffy hais tias. “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.”

 

 

 

Class of 2018 living boxers inducted heading into the NYSBHOF included (Ntev Island) WBA teeb heavyweight Lou “Honey tub” Valley (36-6-2, 22 Kos), (Central Islip) IBF Junior Welterweight ntiaj teb tau zus ib Jake Rodriguez (28-8-2, 8 Kos), (Brooklyn) ntiaj teb no sib title challenger Terrence Alli (52-15-2, 21 Kos), undefeated, No.; 1 Heavyweight contender “Tus me nyuam” Joe Mesi (twm) and former world cruiserweight champion Al “Ice” Cole (Rockland County).

 

 

 

Posthumous participants inducted were NBA & NYSAC ntiaj teb Featherweight Champion (Manhattan) Kid “Cuban Bon Bon” Qhob noom xim kasfes (136-10-6, 51 Kos), (New York City) 20thxyoo pua heavyweight James J. “zoo Jim” Corbett (11-4-3, 5 Kos), (Williamsburg) Lub ntiaj teb no Hnav zus Jack “Lub Napoleon ntawm Lub nqi zog nplhaib” McAuliffe, (Kingston) WBC Super Hnav Champion Billy Costello (40-2, 23 Kos), (beacon) NYSAC teeb Heavyweight ntiaj teb tau zus Melio Bettina (83-14-3, 36 Kos), (Brooklyn / Yonkers) ntiaj teb no-chav kawm middleweight Ralph “Tsov” Jones (52-32-5, 13 Kos) thiab (Chaw nres nkoj Washington) Heavyweight contender Charley “Lub Bayonne Bomber” Norkus (33-19, 19 Kos).

 

 

 

Living non-participants now in the NYSBHOF are (Troy) Pulitzer yam khoom muaj nqis-winning sportswriter Dave Anderson, (Brooklyn) tus kws qhia / advisor Pete Brodsky, (Rockaway) boxing historian / editor Tshuaj ntsuab Goldman, (Bronx) matchmaker Bobby Goodman, (Ardsley) NYSAC thawj / tus kws txiav txim Melvina Lathan, thiab (Brooklyn) NYSAC Chairperson/matchmaker/promoter Ron Scott Stevens.

 

 

 

Posthumous non-participant inductees were (Brooklyn) nplhaib announcer Johnnie Addie, (Brooklyn) matchmaker Johnny Bos, (Bronx) boxing publicist Murray Goodman, (New York City) boxing txawj sau ntawv / historian Bert Randolph Qab Zib thiab (Lower East Side) radio & TV announcer / journalist Sam Taub.

 

 

 

Txhua mus kawm inductee (los yog ncaj xeeb leej xeeb ntxwv ntawm) received a custom-designed belt signifying his or her induction into the NYSBHOF.

 

 

 

Lub 2017 inductees raug xaiv los ntawm cov NYSBHOF nominating pawg neeg:Bobby Cassidy, Jr., Randy Gordon, Henry Hascup, Don Majeski, Ron McNair, thiab Neil Terens.

 

 

 

Tag nrho boxers yuav tsum tau mus yuav tsaug zog rau tsawg kawg peb lub xyoos yuav tsum tau tsim nyog rau NYSBHOF induction, thiab tag nrho cov inductees yuav tsum tau nyob rau hauv New York State rau ib tug tseem ceeb feem ntawm lawv boxing hauj lwm los yog thaum lub sij hawm lub prime ntawm lawv cov hauj lwm.

 

 

Boxers who attended the seventh annual NSBHOF included NYSBHOF past inductees Iran Barkley, Junior Jones, Mustafa Hamsho, Bobby Cassidy, Sr., Bobby Bartels, thiab Renaldo “Mr.” Snipes, raws li zoo raws li Monte Barrett, Ray Mercer, Dennis Milton, Richard Kiley, Scott Lopez, Michael Corleone, Tommy Rainone, Kevin Collins, Cletus Seldin, James Duran, Victor Paz, thiab Jaime Dugan. Other notable attendees from the boxing world included Mike Reno (FDNY Boxing), Darryl Peoples (IBF), international judges Steve Wesisfeld thiab John MacKay, and NYSBHOF inductees Tommy Gallagher thiab Bobby Miller, and Emmy-award winning producer Bobby Cassidy, Jr.

 

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

 

QUOTES & 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) – Tshuaj ntsuab Goldman, 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) – Joe 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, ces 16,00 and finally 18,000 neeg. 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 Gordon, 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.
“Kuv yog 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. Nyob rau hauv 2002, I got a call to work for the New York State Athletic Commission as its Community Co-Ordinator and Director of Boxing. Ces, I was made chairman and I served two terms. Hnub no, I’m extremely proud to be part of the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame.

(L-R) – Bob Duffy, Henry 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) – Ray Mercer, 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, Ray Mercer. 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 King, Muhammad Ali thiab Qab zib Ray 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) – Bobby Cassidy, Jr., 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, hmoov tsis, one called in sick. I was sitting at ringside with no responsibilities. Randy said I had to workhmo no. 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. Thiab 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
HOOB ntawm 2012: Carmen Basilio, Mike McCallum, Mike Tyson, Jake LaMotta, Riddick Bowe, Carlos Ortiz, Vito Antuofermo, Emile Griffith, “Qab Zib” Ray Robinson, Noob Tunney, Benny Leonard, Tony Canzoneri, Harold Lederman, Steve Acunto, Jimmy Glenn, Gil Clancy, Ray Arcel, Leej Fleischer, Bill Gallo thiab Arthur Mercante, Sr.
HOOB ntawm 2013: Jack Dempsey, Johnny Dundee, Sandy Saddler, Maxie Rosenbloom, Joey Archer, Iran Barkley, Mark Breland, Bobby Cassidy, Doug Jones, Junior Jones, James “Phooj ywg” McGirt, Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, Bob Arum, Shelly Finkel, Tony Graziano, Larry ua lag luam, Teddy Brenner, Mike Jacobs, Txhab Rickard thiab Don Dunphy.
HOOB NTAWM 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, Noob Moore, Angelo Prospero, Whitey Bimstein, Cus D'Amato, William Muldoon thiab Tom O'Rourke.
HOOB NTAWM 2015: Xa-u 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 thiab Al Weill.
HOOB NTAWM 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 thiab Jimmy Jacobs.
HOOB NTAWM 2017: Gaspar Ortega, Renaldo “Mr.” Snipes, Doug DeWitt, “Lub Bronx Bomber” Alex Ramos, Dick Tsov, Jose Torres, “Nonpareil” Jack Dempsey, Don Majeski, Ron Katz, Stan Hoffman, Bobby Bartels, Hank Kaplan, Al Gavin, Arthur Donovan thiab Dan Parker.
HAIS TXOG NPLHAIB 8: Tsim nyob rau hauv 1954 los ntawm ib tug ex-prizefighter, Jack Grebelsky, Nplhaib 8 ua lub yim chaw hauj lwm ntawm dab tsi yog ces hu ua tus National qub tub rog boxers Association – li no, NPLHAIB 8 – thiab hnub no lub koom haum motto tseem: Boxers Pab boxers.
NPLHAIB 8 yog tag nrho cog lus rau txhawb tsawg hmoo neeg nyob rau hauv lub boxing zej zog uas tej zaum yuav pab nyob rau hauv cov nqe lus ntawm kev them nqi xauj tsev, cov nqi kho mob, los yog txawm justifiable xav tau.
Mus rau kab www.Ring8ny.com yog xav paub ntxiv txog NPLHAIB 8, qhov loj tshaj plaws pab pawg neeg ntawm nws zoo nyob rau hauv lub tebchaws United States nrog ntau tshaj 350 neeg. Txhua xyoo ua tswv cuab dues tsuas yog $30.00 thiab txhua tus mej zeej muaj cai mus rau ib tug buffet noj hmo tom NPLHAIB 8 txhua hli rooj sib tham, tsis suav Lub Xya hli ntuj Lub yim hli ntuj thiab. Tag nrho cov active boxers, pib xyaum ua thiab kev, muaj cai mus rau ib tug complimentary NPLHAIB 8 txhua xyoo ua tswv cuab. Guests ntawm nplhaib 8 cov mej zeej yuav txais tos ntawm ib tug nqi xwb $7.00 rau ib tug neeg.
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Son/father Bob & Murray Goodman to be inducted into Class of 2018 New York State Boxing Hall ntawm koob meej

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Sunday, Plaub Hlis Ntuj 29, Induction noj
Kid Qhob noom xim kasfes, James J. Corbett, Jack McAuliffe and Sam Taub head new class

(L-R) – Bob and Murray Goodman
TSHIAB YORK (Lub peb hlis ntuj 26, 2018) – Boxing lifers Bob Goodman thiab nws txiv, lub lig Murray Goodman, are among 23 members of the Class of 2018 being inducted into the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF) rau Sunday yav tav su (12:30-5:30 p.m. THIAB), Plaub Hlis Ntuj 29.
The seventh annual NYSBHOF induction dinner will be held once again at Russo’s On The Bay in Howard Beach, New York.
A legendary boxing publicist, Murray Goodman (Bronx) brought his son into the sweet science when Bob was only eight years old. The rest was historic for the Goodmans, who are both inductees in several Halls of Fame, including the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
“This is a great honor for me and my father,” Bob said. “I wish he were alive today to be there. I’m a boxing lifer. I was eight years old going to all the training camps with my father, who was a boxing writer and sports editor for the INS (Hearst News Service) cov kev pab cuam. The joke is I was conceived at Grossinger’s (Catskill Resort Hotel training camp). Boxing just came into my life. My dad and I had some businesses in promotions and public relations, all different kinds of sports-related businesses, but there was always boxing.
“I’m the luckiest guy in the world. I was brought up doing the very things I loved. How many people can say that? I met and became friends with Joe Louis, Marcel Cerdan, Qab Zib Ray Robinson, Rocky Graziano, Rocky Marciano and so many others. I’d stay in camps for weeks. I’d get up to run with the boxers and got a chance to be around my heroes. I also got to know trainers and others in boxing and later fans. I got to know everybody. I was brought up in boxing, my whole life was boxing, 65 years in the business.”
Bob is, tej zaum, best known as Vice President and Matchmaker for Madison Square Garden (1985-1994), as well as a quarter-century serving as Vice President of Boxing Operations, Matchmaker and Director of Public Relations for Don King Productions. He also promoted many world champions as President of his own company, Garden State Boxing.
“I remember going away to training camps for weeks at a time,” the 78-year-old Goodman fondly remembered. “I’d take pictures, write stories every day and use my telecopier to send them to AP and UPI. I did so much being brought up un the business, even loading trucks up with chairs, lub nplhaib, speakers and more. My father was the Publicity Director for the International Boxing Club at Madison Square Garden. I worked there when I was a teenager.
“I’m honored to be inducted into the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame with my father and so many boxing guys. They’re different from people in any other sports. One of the awards I’ve won that I’m most proud of is the James J. Walker Memorial Award for Long and Meritorious Service to Boxing (BWAA in 1960).
“I’m fortunate to have transcended various eras in boxing. It was a different world back then, we had 20-30 writers stay for weeks at training camps. I got to know old-time boxers and trainers.”
Bob Goodman (L) checking Muhammad Ali’s weight and on right with Rocky Marciano
Goodman, who served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1958-62, stays active today working with veterans’ groups. He is President of the Weymouth Township Veteran’s Advisory Board, and also active with the American Legion and part of the Honor Guard with the Korean War Veterans Association.

Bob Goodman (deb txoj cai) was inducted into the IBHOF in 2009, his father Murray in 1999
Among the world champions Bob has worked with are Muhammad Ali, George foreman, Joe Frazier, Larry Holmes, Ken Norton, Felix Trinidad, Roberto Duran, Evander Holyfield, Lennox Lewis, Bob Foster, Salvador Sanchez, Qab zib Ray Leonard, Julio Cesar Chavez, Wilfredo Gonez, Ricardo Lopez, Bernard Hopkins and so many more.
Nyob boxers mus rau hauv lub NYSBHOF muaj xws li (Caij nplooj ntoos hlav Valley) IBF Cruiserweight ntiaj teb tau zus ib Al “Ice” Cole (35-16-3, 16 Kos), (Ntev Island) WBA teeb heavyweight Lou “Honey tub” Valley (36-6-2, 22 Kos), (Central Islip) IBF Junior Welterweight ntiaj teb tau zus ib Jake Rodriguez (28-8-2, 8 Kos), (Brooklyn) ntiaj teb no sib title challenger Terrence Alli (52-15-2, 21 Kos), thiab (twm) undefeated world-class heavyweight “Tus me nyuam” Joe Mesi (36-0, 29 Kos).
Posthumous koom tau inducted yog NBA & NYSAC ntiaj teb Featherweight Champion (Manhattan) Kid “Cuban Bon Bon” Qhob noom xim kasfes (136-10-6, 51 Kos), (New York City) 20thxyoo pua heavyweight James J. “zoo Jim” Corbett (11-4-3, 5 Kos), (Williamsburg) Lub ntiaj teb no Hnav zus Jack “Lub Napoleon ntawm Lub nqi zog nplhaib” McAuliffe, (Kingston) WBC Super Hnav Champion Billy Costello (40-2, 23 Kos), (beacon) NYSAC teeb Heavyweight ntiaj teb tau zus Melio Bettina (83-14-3, 36 Kos), (Brooklyn / Yonkers) ntiaj teb no-chav kawm middleweight Ralph “Tsov” Jones (52-32-5, 13 Kos) thiab (Chaw nres nkoj Washington) Heavyweight contender Charley “Lub Bayonne Bomber” Norkus (33-19, 19 Kos).
Living non-participants heading into the NYSBHOF are (Troy) Pulitzer yam khoom muaj nqis-winning sportswriter Dave Anderson, (Brooklyn) tus kws qhia / advisor Pete Brodsky, (Rockaway) boxing historian / editor Tshuaj ntsuab Goldman, (Ardsley) NYSAC thawj / tus kws txiav txim Melvina Lathan, thiab (Brooklyn) NYSAC Chairperson/matchmaker/pab txhawb Ron Scott Stevens.
Posthumous uas tsis yog-koom tes inductees yog (Brooklyn) nplhaib announcer Johnnie Addie, (Brooklyn) matchmaker Johnny Bos, (Bronx) boxing txawj sau ntawv / historian Bert Randolph Qab Zib thiab (Lower East Side) radio & TV announcer / journalist Sam Taub.
Txhua mus kawm inductee (los yog ncaj xeeb leej xeeb ntxwv ntawm) yuav tau txais ib tug kev cai tsim siv signifying nws los yog nws induction mus rau hauv lub NYSBHOF.
Lub 2017 inductees raug xaiv los ntawm cov NYSBHOF nominating pawg neeg: Bobby Cassidy, Jr., Randy Gordon, Henry Hascup, Don Majeski, Ron McNair, thiab Neil Terens.
Tag nrho boxers yuav tsum tau mus yuav tsaug zog rau tsawg kawg peb lub xyoos yuav tsum tau tsim nyog rau NYSBHOF induction, thiab tag nrho cov inductees yuav tsum tau nyob rau hauv New York State rau ib tug tseem ceeb feem ntawm lawv boxing hauj lwm los yog thaum lub sij hawm lub prime ntawm lawv cov hauj lwm.
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HOOB ntawm 2012: Carmen Basilio, Mike McCallum, Mike Tyson, Jake LaMotta, Riddick Bowe, Carlos Ortiz, Vito Antuofermo, Emile Griffith, “Qab Zib” Ray Robinson, Noob Tunney, Benny Leonard, Tony Canzoneri, Harold Lederman, Steve Acunto, Jimmy Glenn, Gil Clancy, Ray Arcel, Leej Fleischer, Bill Gallo thiab Arthur Mercante, Sr.
HOOB ntawm 2013: Jack Dempsey, Johnny Dundee, Sandy Saddler, Maxie Rosenbloom, Joey Archer, Iran Barkley, Mark Breland, Bobby Cassidy, Doug Jones, Junior Jones, James “Phooj ywg” McGirt, Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, Bob Arum, Shelly Finkel, Tony Graziano, Larry ua lag luam, Teddy Brenner, Mike Jacobs, Txhab Rickard thiab Don Dunphy.
HOOB NTAWM 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, Noob Moore, Angelo Prospero, Whitey Bimstein, Cus D'Amato, William Muldoon thiab Tom O'Rourke.
HOOB NTAWM 2015: Xa-u 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 thiab Al Weill.
HOOB NTAWM 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 thiab Jimmy Jacobs.
HOOB NTAWM 2017: Gaspar Ortega, Renaldo “Mr.” Snipes, Doug DeWitt, “Lub Bronx Bomber” Alex Ramos, Dick Tsov, Jose Torres, “Nonpareil” Jack Dempsey, Don Majeski, Ron Katz, Stan Hoffman, Bobby Bartels, Hank Kaplan, Al Gavin, Arthur Donovan thiab Dan Parker.
Daim pib no yog luv nqi ntawm $150.00 ib tug neeg laus thiab $70.00 rau cov me nyuam (nyob rau hauv 16),thiab muaj xws li ib tug tag nrho brunch thiab cocktail teev raws li qhov nkag, pib thaum 12:30 p.m. THIAB, raws li zoo raws li noj hmo (prime tav, ntses los yog poultry) thiab qhib bar thoob plaws hauv lub hnub. Daim pib muaj nyob rau yuav los ntawm kev hu NYSBHOF / nplhaib 8 tus thawj tswj hwm Bob Duffy ntawm 516.313.2304 los yogdepcomish@aol.com. Tawm rau lub NYSBHOF kev pab cuam no muaj nyob rau, xws li los ntawm $80.00 rau $200.00, los ntawm kev hu Duffy. Mus hauv on line ntawm www.Ring8ny.com rau cov lus qhia ntxiv txog lub New York lub xeev Boxing Hall ntawm koob meej.
HAIS TXOG NPLHAIB 8: Tsim nyob rau hauv 1954 los ntawm ib tug ex-prizefighter, Jack Grebelsky, Nplhaib 8 ua lub yim chaw hauj lwm ntawm dab tsi yog ces hu ua tus National qub tub rog boxers Association – li no, NPLHAIB 8 – thiab hnub no lub koom haum motto tseem: Boxers Pab boxers.
NPLHAIB 8 yog tag nrho cog lus rau txhawb tsawg hmoo neeg nyob rau hauv lub boxing zej zog uas tej zaum yuav pab nyob rau hauv cov nqe lus ntawm kev them nqi xauj tsev, cov nqi kho mob, los yog txawm justifiable xav tau.
Mus rau kab www.Ring8ny.com yog xav paub ntxiv txog NPLHAIB 8, qhov loj tshaj plaws pab pawg neeg ntawm nws zoo nyob rau hauv lub tebchaws United States nrog ntau tshaj 350 neeg. Txhua xyoo ua tswv cuab dues tsuas yog $30.00 thiab txhua tus mej zeej muaj cai mus rau ib tug buffet noj hmo tom NPLHAIB 8 txhua hli rooj sib tham, tsis suav Lub Xya hli ntuj Lub yim hli ntuj thiab. Tag nrho cov active boxers, pib xyaum ua thiab kev, muaj cai mus rau ib tug complimentary NPLHAIB 8 txhua xyoo ua tswv cuab. Guests ntawm nplhaib 8 cov mej zeej yuav txais tos ntawm ib tug nqi xwb $7.00 rau ib tug neeg.
boxing, Nplhaib 8

5th annual New York State Boxing Hall of Fame Class of 2016 inducted in festive ceremony

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NYSBHOF Class ntawm 2015
Boxers
Ntiaj teb no welterweight yeej (’90-91) Aaron “Superman” Davis, Bronx
Ntiaj teb no junior welterweight yeej (’93-94) Charles “lub Ntuj” Murray twm
Ob-lub sij hawm lub ntiaj teb no sib title challenger Vilomar Fernandez Bronx
Ntiaj teb no sib title challenger Edwin Viruet. New York City
(Tuag)
4-lub sij hawm, 3-division ntiaj teb no yeej Hector “macho” Camacho Spanish Harlem
Ntiaj teb no middleweight yeej (1952) Rocky Graziano Brooklyn
ntiaj teb no sib (’25-26) titlist Rocky Kansas twm
2-lub sij hawm lub ntiaj teb no bantamweight titleholder Joe Lynch Brooklyn
“Uncrowned welterweight yeej” Joe Miceli twm
Uas tsis yog-koom
International Boxing Hall ntawm koob meej thawj tus thawj coj Ed Brophy Canastota
Pab txhawb Joe DeGuardia Bronx
Commissioner / tawm cwm pwm Randy Gordon Melville
Pab txhawb / tus neeg saib xyuas Dennis Rappaport Poj vaj
(Tuag)
Manager Howie Albert Bronx
Tus kws qhia / cutman Freddie Brown Manhattan
New York City TV commentator Howard Cosell New York City
Boxer / referee Ruby Goldstein Manhattan
Manager Jimmy Jacobs
NYSBHOF Class ntawm 2016 (L-R): Seated – Vilomar Fernandez, Dennis Rappaport, Randy Gordon and Ed Brophy; Standing: Aaron Davis and Joe DeGuardia
-Tag nrho cov duab los ntawm Peter Frutkoff-
TSHIAB YORK (Plaub Hlis Ntuj 5, 2016) – Ntau tshaj 300 people packed Russo’s On The Bay in Howard Beach, NY this past Sunday for the fifth annual New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF) induction noj hmo.
Txhua inductee yuav tau txais ib tug kev cai-tsim siv signifying nws induction rau hauv lub NYSBHOF. Plaques are on display at the New York State Athletic Commission.
Lub 2016 inductees raug xaiv los ntawm cov NYSBHOF nominating pawg neeg: Jack Lub, Steve Farhood, Bobby Cassidy, Jr., Don Majeski, Henry Hascup, Ron McNair, Angelo Prospero thiab Neil Terens.
Tag nrho boxers yuav tsum tau mus yuav tsaug zog rau tsawg kawg peb lub xyoos nyob rau hauv thiaj li yuav tsim nyog tau txais rau NYSBHOF induction, thiab tag nrho cov inductees yuav tsum tau nyob rau hauv New York State rau ib tug tseem ceeb feem ntawm lawv boxing hauj lwm los yog thaum lub sij hawm lub prime ntawm lawv cov hauj lwm.
(L-R) – NYSBHOF/Ring 8 tus thawj tswj hwm Bob Duffy, Don Majeski, Ed Brophy and Jill Diamond (Qhov)
Ed Brophy: “I’d like to thank the committee of the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame and Ring 8, a wonderful group that sponsors the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame. I’m so proud to have been born in New York, in the small town of Canastota, where boxing is in our blood. I’m thrilled to be honored today. My name is attached to the International Boxing Hall of Fame as director, but so many different people help out. I only accept this honor on their behalf. Boxing is the greatest sport. Congratulations to all of the inductees. This is the greatest day of my life.”
(L-R) – Ron McNair, Aaron Davis and Bob Duffy
Aaron Davis: Ua tsaug, Nplhaib 8. Boxing is a hard sport. It was much harder in the gym. I saw Gerry Cooney, Iran Barkley thiab Roberto Duran and wanted to do what those guys did and it made me a fighter I was. I’d like to thank my father and Billy Giles, who was my trainer. I’d also like to thank Joe DeGuardia, who managed me later in my career, and thanks to everybody who supported me.”
(L-R) — Bob Duffy, Dennis Rappaport and family
Dennis Rappaport: “It seems like yesterday when a six or seven year old living in Brooklyn watched a fight between Jake LaMotta thiab Jim Hairston. This young man was mesmerized. The next month he watchedQab Zib Ray Robinson knockout Rocky Graziano and that was the start of a love affair that’s lasted 63 xyoo. Boxing, at its best, is poetry in motion. It’s Shapespeare, Picasso, Rembrandt. But it can also be crude. I started in boxing managing three fighters: Ronnie Harris, Gerry Cooney thiab Howard Davis. Jr. Because of the creative marketing of our fighters, one reporter called me and my partner, Mike Jones, ‘The Gold Dust Twins’ but then the media starting calling us, ‘The Wacko Twins.’ I preferred ‘The Gold Dust Twins.”

(L-R – Jack Lub, Joe DeGuardia and Bob Duffy
Joe DeGuardia: It’s a real pleasure, honor and privilege to be inducted into the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame. Like many of you here, I live and bleed boxing, which has been a big part of my life. Four months ago, I received the (Nplhaib 8 at its Holiday awards dinner) Promoter of the Year award. I said then that we are truly a family of boxing; it’s a real brotherhood. I also talked about how boxing tied into lire. In that room – not with us now – was my father who passed away three weeks ago. Because of him, I developed this love of boxing that I’ve carried in life: work hard to do the best you can in life. I’m truly honored to be inducted into the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame. In honor of my father and everybody else who loves this sport. I accept on behalf of my father who, Kuv paub, is watching us now.”
(L-R) – Charles Murray and Bob Duffy
Charles Murray: “They called me, ‘The Natural.’ I appreciate this, being honored for my contributions to boxing. Thank you very much.”
(L-R) – Steve Farhood, Vilomar Fernandez and Bob Duffy
Vilomar Fernandez: “It wasn’t easy fighting guys like Roberto Duran and Alexis Arguello. They were the best in the world. I’m thankful for the opportunities to fight them, I’m honored today.”
(L-R) – Henry Hascup, Randy Gordon, Melvina Lathan, Bob Duffy and Gerry Cooney
Randy Gordon: “Ua tsaug rau koj, txhua leej txhua tus. This amazing event we have every year, I never expected this would happen. My career was born out of the aches of one of boxing’s biggest scandals, the US Championships on ABC, nce los ntawm Don King, and Ring Magazine produced the ratings for the tournament. It turned out the ratings and some of the records were padded and it just about knocked Ring Magazine out of business. Bert Randolph Qab Zib hired me to be its Editor In Chief. Ua hauj lwm ua ke, we brought Ring Magazine back from the dead. I burst into tears when Jack Lub called to tell me I was being inducted into the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame. This is an absolute dream. Anybody who has ever or will ever be inducted into any hall of fame, nobody can possibly enjoy this more than me. I love boxing with every ounce of my body. My wife and family drive me back into boxing. This is the greatest honor. I can’t get enough of boxing. I’m truly the luckiest man ever placed on this planet.”
(L-R) – Ed Brophy, Don Majeski, Jack Hirsch and Joe DeGuardia
NYSAC Executive Director Dave Berlin and Harold Lederman
(L-R) – Joe DeGuardia and NYSBHOF/Ring 8 tus thawj tswj hwm Bob Duffy
HOOB ntawm 2012: Carmen Basilio, Mike McCallum, Mike Tyson, Jake LaMotta, Riddick Bowe, Carlos Ortiz, Vito Antuofermo, Emile Griffith, “Qab Zib” Ray Robinson, Noob Tunney, Benny Leonard, Tony Canzoneri, Harold Lederman, Steve Acunto, Jimmy Glenn, Gil Clancy, Ray Arcel, Leej Fleischer, Bill Gallo thiab Arthur Mercante, Sr.
HOOB ntawm 2013: Jack Dempsey, Johnny Dundee, Sandy Saddler, Maxie Rosenbloom, Joey Archer, Iran Barkley, Mark Breland, Bobby Cassidy, Doug Jones, Junior Jones, James “Phooj ywg” McGirt, Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, Bob Arum, Shelly Finkel, Tony Graziano, Larry ua lag luam, Teddy Brenner, Mike Jacobs, Txhab Rickard thiab Don Dunphy.
HOOB NTAWM 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, Noob Moore, Angelo Prospero, Whitey Bimstein, Cus D'Amato, William Muldoon thiab Tom O'Rourke.
HOOB NTAWM 2015: Xa-u Mamby, Joey Giambra, 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 thiab Al Weill.
boxing, Nplhaib 8

2016 Class Inductees honored to be going Into New York State Boxing Hall of Fame This Sunday, Plaub Hlis Ntuj 3, ntawm Russo lub Rau Bay

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Hector Camacho, Rocky Graziano, Aaron Davis thiab Howard Cosell taub hau 2016 chav kawm ntawv
TSHIAB YORK (Lub peb hlis ntuj 29, 2016) – The fifth annual New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF) induction noj hmo, txhawb nqa los ntawm nplhaib 8, will be held this Sunday yav tav su (Plaub Hlis Ntuj 3 – 12:30-5:30 p.m.) ntawm Russo lub Rau Bay nyob rau hauv Howard Puam, New York.
NYSBHOF Class ntawm 2015
Boxers
Ntiaj teb no welterweight yeej (’90-91) Aaron “Superman” Davis Bronx
Ntiaj teb no junior welterweight yeej (’93-94) Charles “lub Ntuj” Murray twm
Ob-lub sij hawm lub ntiaj teb no sib title challenger Vilomar Fernandez Bronx
Ntiaj teb no sib title challenger Edwin Viruet. New York City
(Tuag)
4-lub sij hawm, 3-division ntiaj teb no yeej Hector “macho” Camacho Spanish Harlem
Ntiaj teb no middleweight yeej (1952) Rocky Graziano Brooklyn
ntiaj teb no sib (’25-26) titlist Rocky Kansas twm
2-lub sij hawm lub ntiaj teb no bantamweight titleholder Joe Lynch Brooklyn
“Uncrowned welterweight yeej” Joe Miceli twm
Uas tsis yog-koom
International Boxing Hall ntawm koob meej thawj tus thawj coj Ed Brophy Canastota
Pab txhawb Joe DeGuardia Bronx
Commissioner / tawm cwm pwm Randy Gordon Melville
Pab txhawb / tus neeg saib xyuas Dennis Rappaport Poj vaj
(Tuag)
Manager Howie Albert Bronx
Tus kws qhia / cutman Freddie Brown Manhattan
New York City TV commentator Howard Cosell New York City
Boxer / referee Ruby Goldstein Manhattan
Manager Jimmy Jacobs New York City
Randy Gordon: “What a journey this has been from boxing fan to boxing writer…to boxing announcer…to boxing commissioner…to boxing promoter…to boxing talk show host….to the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame. If I’m dreaming, I don’t want to wake up!”
Dennis Rappaport: “It is with the utmost pleasure and profound appreciation to be inducted into the NYSBHOF with such a class of distinguished honorees. At the age of six, I watched my first fight between Jake LaMotta and Gene Harston. I was so captivated and mesmerized by the sport that it began my 63 year love affair with boxing. From the bottom of my heat, I would like to thank each and every member of the boxing fraternity for a lifetime filled with magical moments and unforgettable memories.”
Ed Brophy: “This is a wonderful honor that truly caught me by surprise. I am humbled by this acknowledgement and thank the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame.”
Joe DeGuardia: “I am honored to be recognized and included among the past and present boxing luminaries inducted into the prestigious New York State Boxing Hall of Fame.”
Txhua inductee yuav tau txais ib tug kev cai-tsim siv signifying nws induction rau hauv lub NYSBHOF. Plaques are on display at the New York State Athletic Commission.
Lub 2016 inductees raug xaiv los ntawm cov NYSBHOF nominating pawg neeg: Jack Lub, Steve Farhood, Bobby Cassidy, Jr., Don Majeski, Henry Hascup, Ron McNair, Angelo Prospero thiab Neil Terens.
Tag nrho boxers yuav tsum tau mus yuav tsaug zog rau tsawg kawg peb lub xyoos nyob rau hauv thiaj li yuav tsim nyog tau txais rau NYSBHOF induction, thiab tag nrho cov inductees yuav tsum tau nyob rau hauv New York State rau ib tug tseem ceeb feem ntawm lawv boxing hauj lwm los yog thaum lub sij hawm lub prime ntawm lawv cov hauj lwm.
HOOB ntawm 2012: Carmen Basilio, Mike McCallum, Mike Tyson, Jake LaMotta, Riddick Bowe, Carlos Ortiz, Vito Antuofermo, Emile Griffith, “Qab Zib” Ray Robinson, Noob Tunney, Benny Leonard, Tony Canzoneri, Harold Lederman, Steve Acunto, Jimmy Glenn, Gil Clancy, Ray Arcel, Leej Fleischer, Bill Gallo thiab Arthur Mercante, Sr.
HOOB ntawm 2013: Jack Dempsey, Johnny Dundee, Sandy Saddler, Maxie Rosenbloom, Joey Archer, Iran Barkley, Mark Breland, Bobby Cassidy, Doug Jones, Junior Jones, James “Phooj ywg” McGirt, Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, Bob Arum, Shelly Finkel, Tony Graziano, Larry ua lag luam, Teddy Brenner, Mike Jacobs, Txhab Rickard thiab Don Dunphy.
HOOB NTAWM 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, Noob Moore, Angelo Prospero, Whitey Bimstein, Cus D'Amato, William Muldoon thiab Tom O'Rourke.
HOOB NTAWM 2015: Xa-u Mamby, Joey Giambra, 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 thiab Al Weill.
Limited tickets are still available, luv nqi ntawm $150.00 ib tug neeg laus thiab $60.00 rau cov me nyuam (nyob rau hauv 16), which includes a complete brunch and cocktail hour upon entry, pib thaum 12:30 p.m. THIAB, raws li zoo raws li noj hmo (prime tav, ntses los yog poultry) and open bar throughout the event. Daim pib muaj nyob rau yuav hu rau NYSBHOF / nplhaib 8 tus thawj tswj hwm Bob Duffy ntawm 516.313.2304. Mus hauv on line ntawm www.Ring8ny.com rau cov lus qhia ntxiv txog lub New York lub xeev Boxing Hall ntawm koob meej.
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New York State Boxing Hall ntawm koob meej Induction noj hmo daim pib muag ceev Sunday, Plaub Hlis Ntuj 3 ntawm Russo lub Rau Bay

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Hector Camacho, Rocky Graziano, Aaron Davis thiab Howard Cosell taub hau 2016 chav kawm ntawv
TSHIAB YORK (Lub peb hlis ntuj 23, 2016) – Daim pib muag ceev ceev rau lub thib tsib xyoo New York State Boxing Hall ntawm koob meej (NYSBHOF) induction noj hmo, txhawb nqa los ntawm nplhaib 8, Sunday yav tav su (12:30-5:30 p.m. THIAB), Plaub Hlis Ntuj 3, ntawm Russo lub Rau Bay nyob rau hauv Howard Puam, New York.
NYSBHOF Class ntawm 2016
Boxers
Ntiaj teb no welterweight yeej (’90-91) Aaron “Superman” Davis Bronx
Ntiaj teb no junior welterweight yeej (’93-94) Charles “lub Ntuj” Murray twm
Ob-lub sij hawm lub ntiaj teb no sib title challenger Vilomar Fernandez Bronx
Ntiaj teb no sib title challenger Edwin Viruet. New York City
(Tuag)
4-lub sij hawm, 3-division ntiaj teb no yeej Hector “macho” Camacho Spanish Harlem
Ntiaj teb no middleweight yeej (1952) Rocky Graziano Brooklyn
ntiaj teb no sib (’25-26) titlist Rocky Kansas twm
2-lub sij hawm lub ntiaj teb no bantamweight titleholder Joe Lynch Brooklyn
“Uncrowned welterweight yeej” Joe Miceli twm
Uas tsis yog-koom
International Boxing Hall ntawm koob meej thawj tus thawj coj Ed Brophy Canastota
Pab txhawb Joe DeGuardia Bronx
Commissioner / tawm cwm pwm Randy Gordon Melville
Pab txhawb / tus neeg saib xyuas Dennis Rappaport Poj vaj
(Tuag)
Manager Howie Albert Bronx
Tus kws qhia / cutman Freddie Brown Manhattan
New York City TV commentator Howard Cosell New York City
Boxer / referee Ruby Goldstein Manhattan
Manager Jimmy Jacobs New York City
Txhua inductee yuav tau txais ib tug kev cai-tsim siv signifying nws induction rau hauv lub NYSBHOF. Plaques are on display at the New York State Athletic Commission.
Lub 2016 inductees raug xaiv los ntawm NYSBHOF nominating mej zeej ntawm pawg: Jack Lub, Steve Farhood, Bobby Cassidy, Jr., Don Majeski, Henry Hascup, Ron McNair, Angelo Prospero thiab Neil Terens.
Tag nrho boxers yuav tsum tau mus yuav tsaug zog rau tsawg kawg peb lub xyoos nyob rau hauv thiaj li yuav tsim nyog tau txais rau NYSBHOF induction, thiab tag nrho cov inductees yuav tsum tau nyob rau hauv New York State rau ib tug tseem ceeb feem ntawm lawv boxing hauj lwm los yog thaum lub sij hawm lub prime ntawm lawv cov hauj lwm.
HOOB ntawm 2012: Carmen Basilio, Mike McCallum, Mike Tyson, Jake LaMotta, Riddick Bowe, Carlos Ortiz, Vito Antuofermo, Emile Griffith, “Qab Zib” Ray Robinson, Noob Tunney, Benny Leonard, Tony Canzoneri, Harold Lederman, Steve Acunto, Jimmy Glenn, Gil Clancy, Ray Arcel, Leej Fleischer, Bill Gallo thiab Arthur Mercante, Sr.
HOOB ntawm 2013: Jack Dempsey, Johnny Dundee, Sandy Saddler, Maxie Rosenbloom, Joey Archer, Iran Barkley, Mark Breland, Bobby Cassidy, Doug Jones, Junior Jones, James “Phooj ywg” McGirt, Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, Bob Arum, Shelly Finkel, Tony Graziano, Larry ua lag luam, Teddy Brenner, Mike Jacobs, Txhab Rickard thiab Don Dunphy.
HOOB NTAWM 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, Noob Moore, Angelo Prospero, Whitey Bimstein, Cus D'Amato, William Muldoon thiab Tom O'Rourke.
HOOB NTAWM 2015: Xa-u Mamby, Joey Giambra, 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 thiab Al Weill.
Daim pib no yog luv nqi ntawm $150.00 ib tug neeg laus thiab $60.00 rau cov me nyuam (nyob rau hauv 16), thiab muaj xws li ib tug tag nrho brunch thiab cocktail teev raws li qhov nkag, pib thaum12:30 PM/THIAB, raws li zoo raws li noj hmo (prime tav, ntses los yog poultry) and open bar throughout the evening. Daim pib muaj nyob rau yuav hu rau NYSBHOF / nplhaib 8 tus thawj tswj hwm Bob Duffy ntawm 516.313.2304. Tawm rau lub NYSBHOF kev pab cuam no muaj nyob rau, xws li los ntawm $50.00 rau $250.00, los ntawm kev hu Duffy. Mus hauv on line ntawm www.Ring8ny.com rau cov lus qhia ntxiv txog lub New York lub xeev Boxing Hall ntawm koob meej.
TIV TAUJ:
Bob Trieger, Tag nrho cov tsev hais plaub XOVXWM, 978.590.0470, bobtfcp@hotmail.com
HAIS TXOG NPLHAIB 8: Tsim nyob rau hauv 1954 los ntawm ib tug ex-prizefighter, Jack Grebelsky, Nplhaib 8 ua lub yim chaw hauj lwm ntawm dab tsi yog ces hu ua tus National qub tub rog boxers Association – li no, NPLHAIB 8 – thiab hnub no lub koom haum txoj motto tseem nyob: Boxers Pab boxers.
NPLHAIB 8 yog tag nrho cog lus rau txhawb tsawg hmoo neeg nyob rau hauv lub boxing zej zog uas tej zaum yuav pab nyob rau hauv cov nqe lus ntawm kev them nqi xauj tsev, cov nqi kho mob, los yog txawm justifiable xav tau.
Mus rau kab www.Ring8ny.com yog xav paub ntxiv txog NPLHAIB 8, qhov loj tshaj plaws pab pawg neeg ntawm nws zoo nyob rau hauv lub tebchaws United States nrog ntau tshaj 350 neeg. Txhua xyoo ua tswv cuab dues tsuas yog $30.00 thiab txhua tus mej zeej muaj cai mus rau ib tug buffet noj hmo tom NPLHAIB 8 txhua hli rooj sib tham, tsis suav Lub Xya hli ntuj Lub yim hli ntuj thiab. Tag nrho cov active boxers, pib xyaum ua thiab kev, muaj cai mus rau ib tug complimentary NPLHAIB 8 txhua xyoo ua tswv cuab. Guests ntawm nplhaib 8 cov mej zeej yuav txais tos ntawm ib tug nqi xwb $7.00 rau ib tug neeg.
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Timothy Bradley, Melvina Lathan & Sadam Ali Leading 2015 award winners honored at 29th annual Ring 8 Nyiaj so koobtsheej kev tshwm sim & Khoom plig Ceremony

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(L-R) — 2015 Nplhaib 8 Puav pheej Winners: New York Fighter of the Year Sadam Ali, Woman of the Decade Melvina Lathan and Fighter of the Year Timothy Bradley
(photo by Peter Frutkoff)
TSHIAB YORK, NY (Kaum Ob Hlis Ntuj 21, 2015) – A capacity crowd enjoyed the recent 29th txhua xyoo nplhaib 8 Holiday Event and Awards Ceremony at Russo’s On The Bay in Howard Beach, New York.
Tsib-lub sij hawm, ob-faib lub ntiaj teb no yeej Timothy “Suab puam cua daj” Bradley received the Ring 8 Fighter ntawm lub xyoo puav pheej. Other 2015 Nplhaib 8 puav pheej winners (saib daim ntawv teev hauv qab no ua kom tiav) included former New York State Athletic Commission chairperson Melvina Lathan(Poj niam ntawm lub xyoo caum), undefeated Tsis. 1 lub ntiaj teb no welterweight contender Chaw nres nkoj “Lub ntiaj teb no Kid” Yog (NY Fighter ntawm lub xyoo), Heather Hardy (NY Poj niam Fighter ntawm lub xyoo), “Ireland tus” John Duddy (Uncrowned zus), Andre Rozier (Tus kws qhia ntawm lub xyoo) thiab Joe DeGuardia (Promoter ntawm lub xyoo). Randy Gordon served as the Master of Ceremonies.
“Peb muaj 340 people and everybody enjoyed themselves,” reported Ring 8 tus thawj tswj hwm Bob Duffy. “Things went very well. There were a few emotional acceptance speeches and some tears shed.
“We donated a table to Wounded Warriors and also presented Keith Sullivan with a special trophy for all the legal work and support he gives Ring 8, New York State Boxing Hall ntawm koob meej, Atlas Foundation, Boxing Writers Association of America, and boxing in New York.”
2015 Nplhaib 8 Puav pheej Winners
(Photo by Peter Frutkoff)
2015 NPLHAIB 8 Puav pheej Winners
Fighter ntawm lub xyoo: Timothy Bradley
Poj niam ntawm lub xyoo caum: Hon. Melvina Lathan
NY Fighter ntawm lub xyoo: Sadam Ali
NY Poj niam Fighter ntawm lub xyoo: Heather Hardy
Uncrowned zus: John Duddy
Co-Cutmen ntawm lub xyoo: George Mitchell & Mike Rella
Board tug ntawm lub xyoo: Billy Strigaro
Tus kws qhia ntawm lub xyoo: Andre Rozier
Community Service puav pheej: Kevin Collins & Gerard Wilson
Promoter ntawm lub xyoo: Joe DeGuardia
Tswj ntawm lub xyoo: George O'Neill
Official ntawm lub xyoo: Carlos Ortiz, Jr.
Amateur Official ntawm lub xyoo: Christina Vila
Ntev & Meritorious Service puav pheej: Jack Lub
Profiles ntawm Siab tawv puav pheej: Liaj Dolan
Zeem muag ntawm lub xyoo: Wesley Ferrer & Danny Gonzales
Nplhaib announcer ntawm lub xyoo: David Diamante
Patriotism puav pheej: Corporal Ron McNair, Jr.
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Fighter ntawm lub xyoo Timothy Bradley mus kawm 29th txhua xyoo nplhaib 8 Nyiaj so koobtsheej kev tshwm sim & Txeeb Ceremony Dec. 13 nyob rau hauv New York; Melvina Lathan, Sadam Ali, Heather Hardy & John Duddy cov 2015 puav pheej winners

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Timothy Bradley (R) vs. Juan Manuel Marquez
(duab courtesy of Chris Farina / Sab saum toj nyob qib)
TSHIAB YORK, NY (Kaum Ib Hlis Ntuj 30, 2015) – Tsib-lub sij hawm, ob-faib lub ntiaj teb no yeej Timothy “Suab puam cua daj” Bradley yuav mus koom 29th txhua xyoo nplhaib 8 Nyiaj so koobtsheej kev tshwm sim thiab txeeb Ceremony, Sunday yav tav su (12:30-5:30 p.m. THIAB), Kaum Ob Hlis Ntuj 13, ntawm Russo lub Rau Bay nyob rau hauv Howard Puam, New York. Bradley will receive his award as the 2015 Nplhaib 8 Fighter ntawm lub xyoo.
Randy Gordon will serve as the event’s Master of Ceremonies. Other 2015 Nplhaib 8 puav pheej winners (saib daim ntawv teev hauv qab no ua kom tiav) muaj xws li yav tas los New York State Athletic Commission thawj Melvina Lathan (Poj niam ntawm lub xyoo caum), undefeated Tsis. 1 lub ntiaj teb no welterweight contender Chaw nres nkoj “Lub ntiaj teb no Kid” Yog (NY Fighter ntawm lub xyoo), Heather Hardy(LOS NTAWM Poj niam Fighter ntawm lub xyoo), “Ireland tus” John Duddy (Uncrowned zus), Andre Rozier (Tus kws qhia ntawm lub xyoo) thiab Joe DeGuardia (Promoter ntawm lub xyoo).
Lub 32-xyoo-laus Bradley, sib ntaus sib tua tawm ntawm Xibtes Springs, California, yog ib tug ob-lub sij hawm thiab reigning ntiaj teb Boxing Organization (WBO welterweight zus, nyob rau hauv tas li ntawd mus rau ib tug peb-lub sij hawm lub ntiaj teb no teeb welterweight titlist.
Nws daim ntawv teev ntawm cov neeg raug nyeem zoo li ib tug Leej twg yog Leej twg ntawm boxing nyob rau hauv lub 140 rau 147 phaus kev sib cais: Manny Pacquiao, Juan Manuel Marquez, Ruslan Provodnikov, Joel Casamayor, Devon Alexander, Jessie Vargas, Luis Carlos Abregu, Lamont Peterson, Kendall Holt,Junior Witter thiab Brandon Rios.
“Timothy Bradley earned his award with an outstanding performance against Brandon Rios (WTKO9),” Nplhaib 8 tus thawj tswj hwm Bob Duffy hais tias. “Ua hauj lwm nrog nws cov tshiab tus kws qhia, Teddy Atlas (pictured mus hauv qab no rau txoj cai nrog Bradley) , lub ntuj yog cov kev txwv rau Bradley. Peb nyob nraum hmoo heev muaj Timothy mus txawv tebchaws ntoo khaub lig lub teb chaws tuaj koom peb Nyiaj so koobtsheej kev tshwm sim tau txais nws Fighter ntawm lub xyoo puav pheej.
“Vim hais tias qhov no yog xws li ib tug zoo pab pawg neeg peb nyob nraum hwm lub xyoo no, we expect a sold out crowd of 400. Peb cov mej zeej saib rau pem hauv ntej qhov kev tshwm sim txhua txhua xyoo. Peb yeej txaus siab rau lawv luam cov nyiaj them yug raws li nplhaib 8 proudly continues its record for lending a helping hand to those in the boxing community who are less fortunate. Txhua xyoo, peb cov nyiaj so koobtsheej kev tshwm sim thiab txeeb Ceremony ua koomtxoos nco txog peb kuj zoo kawg ua si nawv ntawm boxing, insuring ntau-uas yuav tsum tau nyiaj pab yog tsa kom peb yuav mus ntxiv peb lub hom phiaj rau peb cov neeg txom nyem cov kwv tij thiab cov muam nyob rau hauv boxing. Peb yeej yuav tsis waver los ntawm lawv cov ces kaum.”
2015 NPLHAIB 8 Puav pheej winners
Fighter ntawm lub xyoo: Timothy Bradley
Poj niam ntawm lub xyoo caum: Hon. Melvina Lathan
NY Fighter ntawm lub xyoo: Sadam Ali
NY Poj niam Fighter ntawm lub xyoo: Heather Hardy
Uncrowned zus: John Duddy
Co-Cutmen ntawm lub xyoo: George Mitchell & Mike Rella
Board tug ntawm lub xyoo: Billy Strigaro
Tus kws qhia ntawm lub xyoo: Andre Rozier
Community Service puav pheej: Kevin Collins & Gerard Wilson
Promoter ntawm lub xyoo: Joe DeGuardia
Tswj ntawm lub xyoo: George O'Neill
Official ntawm lub xyoo: Carlos Ortiz, Jr.
Amateur Official ntawm lub xyoo: Christina Vila
Ntev & Meritorious Service puav pheej: Jack Lub
Profiles ntawm Siab tawv puav pheej: Liaj Dolan
Zeem muag ntawm lub xyoo: Wesley Ferrer & Danny Gonzales
Nplhaib announcer ntawm lub xyoo: David Diamante
Patriotism puav pheej: Corporal Ron McNair, Jr.
Limited daim pib, luv nqi ntawm $125.00 rau ib tug neeg, yog tseem muaj cov yuav los ntawm kev hu rau Bob Duffy los ntawm tus xov tooj (516.313.2304), email DepComish@aol.com, los yog mail tshev (them mus rau nplhaib 8) rau nws (164 Lindbergh Street, Massapequa Park, NY 11762). Pub tej denomination yog txais tos rau cov neeg tuaj koom tsis tau lub festivities.
Daim pib muaj xws li ib tug tag nrho brunch nrog cocktail teev raws li nkag, ua raws li los ntawm zaum nyob rau ntawm lub qhov khoom plig ceremony, noj hmo thiab cov khoom qab zib, thiab sab saum toj-txee qhib bar thoob plaws hauv lub yav tav su. Muaj kuj yuav ib tug ntsiag to auction ntawm boxing Memorabilia. Qhov kev tshwm sim yuav tsum muag tawm thiab sawv daws yog hais tias mus yuav daim pib sai li sai tau nyob rau hauv thiaj li yuav tau luag paaj zaum.
Hnub kawg rau kev pab cuam tawm yog nce rau tag nrho cov Nplooj ntawv ($150.00), Ib nrab-Nplooj ntawv ($80.00), thiab Quarter-Nplooj ntawv ($50.00). Tag nrho tawm yuav tsum tau tuaj (DepComish@aol.com) los yog muab xa tuaj rau Duffy (516.313.2304) ntawm qhov chaw nyob teev saum toj no.
Mus online rau www.Ring8ny.com rau cov lus qhia ntxiv txog nplhaib 8 los yog nws txhua xyoo Nyiaj so koobtsheej Txheej xwm thiab txeeb Ceremony.
Russo lub Rau Bay yog nyob rau ntawm 162-45 Crossbay Blvd. nyob rau hauv Howard Puam(718.843.5055).
Nplhaib 8 Xov xwm: Jack Lub, uas yuav tsum tau txais lub 2015 Nplhaib 8 Ntev & Meritorious Service puav pheej, twb nyuam qhuav raug xaiv raws li Vice President ntawm nplhaib 8.
Mus kawm nplhaib 8 Nyiaj so koobtsheej thiab txeeb Ceremony celebrity qhua xws li yav tas los lub ntiaj teb no champions Mark Breland, Luis Collazo, Iran Barkley thiab Vito Antuofermo, raws li zoo Sean Monahan, Bobby Cassidy, Harold Lederman thiab Frankie Galarza