Vasyl Lomachenko (R) – 2017 Mphete 8
Muhammad Ali International Fighter of the Year)
(photo courtesy of Top Rank – zithunzi zambiri m'munsimu)
NEW YORK (October 31, 2017) – The 31St pachaka mphete 8 Holide Chochitika ndi mwambo wopereka mphoto zosiyanasiyana udzachitike Sunday madzulo (12:30-5:30 p.m. AND), December 10, pa Russo a On The Bay mu Howard Beach, New York.
Mphete 8 ananenapo yake 2017 mphoto opambana (kuona mndandanda m'munsimu), WBO Junior Lighweight World Champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist Vasyl “Hi Tech” Lomanchenko (Muhammad Ali International Fighter of the Year), Hall-wa-Famer Evander “The Real Kuchita” Holyfield (Legends Award), two-time Irish Olympian Michael Conlan (International Prospect of the Year Award), 2012 U.S. Olympian “Sir” Marcus Browne (New York State Fighter of the Year), cha Staten Island, and five-division world champion Amanda “The Real Kuchita” Serrano, of Brooklyn by way of Puerto Rico.
“There is an incredible amount of interest for our holiday awards banquet this year” Mphete 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 Mphete 8 Mphoto Opambana
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
Uncrowned Ngwazi: Richard Kiley
Ringside Physician of the Year: Dr. Osric King
Good Guy Award: Joanne Doyle Hutchins
Mphete 8 Member of the Year: George Newman
Community Service linapereka: Mike Reno
Special Guests will include Teddy Atlas, Vito Antuofermo, Iran Barkley, Tommy Gallagher ndi ena ambiri.
David Diamante will once again serve as the event’s Master of Ceremonies.
Matikiti ndi $125.00 include a complete brunch with cocktail hour upon entry, Pambuyo makhalidwe pa mwambo wopereka mphoto zosiyanasiyana, chakudya ndi mchere, ndi pamwamba alumali lotseguka kapamwamba lonse masana. Padzakhala wachete ogulitsira malonda a nkhonya memorabilia. This event is expected to sell-out and everybody is urged to purchase tickets as soon as possible to secure favorable seating. Zopereka za chipembedzo chirichonse Masukani anthu sangathe kupita ku mapwando.
Program ads are available for Back Cover ($500.00), Inside Front or Back Cover ($400.00), Full Page ($200.00), Theka Page ($100.00), ndi kotala-Page ($60.00). Tsiku lomalizira onse malonda ndi November 26, 2017, ndipo ayenera adatumiziridwa maimelo (Ajhirsch5@aol) or mailed to Ring 8, P.O. Bokosi 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)
