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Joe Smith, JR. & Dr. Robert Polofsky Ring 8’s February Guest Speakers This Thursday night in New York

NEW YORK (February 21, 2017) – World light heavyweight contender Joe “The Irish Bomber” Smith, JR. (23-1, 19 Koó) and ringside physician Dr. Robert Polofsky Ko tenei Rāpare po o (Feb. 23) guest speakers at Ring 8’s monthly meeting, tīmata i 7 p.m. AND, at Plattduetsche Park Restaurant, kei i 1132 Hempstead Turnpike in Franklin Square, New York.
(Joe Smith, JR. – picture courtesy of Star Boxing)

The 27-year-old Smith (23-1, 19 Koó) is a Union 66 laborer between fights. The Long Island power-puncher from Mastic burst upon the International boxing scene last June, stopping former world title challenger Andrzej Fonfara (28-4) in the opening round for the World Boxing Council (WBC) International light heavyweight title. Hakihea Mutunga, Smith retired living legend Bernard Hopkins (55-8-2), patoto atu (8thtawhio) the seven-time, two-division world champion for the first time in his career.

Smith was the recipient of Ring 8’sKnockout of the Year Awardlast December at the organization’s 30th Ring ā-tau 8 Takahanga Hararei me Tohu Ceremony. Currently rated as high as No. 3 i te Kaunihera mekemeke Ao (WBC), Smith is knocking at the door for a world title shot in the 175-pound division. He is promoted by New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF) inductee Joe DeGuardia (Star mekemeke).
Dr. Polofsky is a physician member of the New York State Athletic Commission and USA Boxing
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Merrick, NY junior welterweight Larry Stanton (29-17-2, 17 Koó), who fought professionally between 1969 a 1983, will received his 2016 Ring 8 Uncrowned Champion Award. He was unable to attend the organization’s original awards festivity last December, te 30th Ring ā-tau 8 Takahanga Hararei & Tohu hui.
Stanton’s most notable victories were against Bruce Strauss (54-27-2), Tony Petronelli (42-3-1) a Sammy Ayala (11-0). He fought a draw with two-time world title challenger Vilomar Fernandez (22-6-1) and lost a controversial decision to 1976 Mētara koura Olympic Howard David, JR. (6-0).
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