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

Τάξη του 2018 living boxers inducted heading into the NYSBHOF included (Long Island) WBA ελαφρύ βαρέων βαρών Lou “Μέλι Boy” Valley (36-6-2, 22 KOs), (Κεντρική Islip) IBF κατώτερο Welterweight Παγκόσμιος Πρωταθλητής Jake Rodriguez (28-8-2, 8 KOs), (Μπρούκλιν) αμφισβητίας παγκόσμιου ελαφρύ τίτλο Τέρενς Alli (52-15-2, 21 KOs), αήττητο, No.; 1 βαρέων βαρών “Μωρό” Joe Mesi (Βουβάλι) και πρώην πρωταθλητής παγκόσμιου βάρους cruiserweight al “Πάγος” Λάχανο (Rockland County).

Posthumous participants inducted were NBA & NYSAC Παγκόσμιος Πρωταθλητής Featherweight (Μανχάταν) Παιδί “Κούβας Bon Bon” Σοκολάτα (136-10-6, 51 KOs), (Νέα Υόρκη) 20^ουβαρέων βαρών αιώνα James J. “Gentleman Jim” Corbett (11-4-3, 5 KOs), (Williamsburg) Παγκόσμιος Πρωταθλητής ελαφρύ Γρύλος “Ο Ναπολέων του βραβείου Ring” McAuliffe, (Kingston) WBC έξοχος ελαφρύς πρωτοπόρος Billy Costello (40-2, 23 KOs), (Φάρος) NYSAC ελαφρύ βαρέων βαρών Παγκόσμιος Πρωταθλητής Melio Bettina (83-14-3, 36 KOs), (Brooklyn / Yonkers) παγκόσμιας κλάσης middleweight Ralph “Τίγρη” Jones (52-32-5, 13 KOs) και (Port Washington) βαρέων βαρών Charley “Ο βομβιστής Μπαγιόν” Norkus (33-19, 19 KOs).

Living non-participants now in the NYSBHOF are (Troy) Ο βραβευμένος με Πούλιτζερ sportswriter Ο dave Anderson, (Μπρούκλιν) εκπαιδευτής / σύμβουλος Pete Μπρόντσκι, (Rockaway) εγκιβωτίζοντας ιστορικός / editor Herb Goldman, (Μπρονξ) προξενιτής Bobby Goodman, (Ardsley) NYSAC πρόεδρος / δικαστή Melvina Lathan, και (Μπρούκλιν) NYSAC Chairperson/matchmaker/promoter Ron Scott Stevens.

Posthumous non-participant inductees were (Μπρούκλιν) εκφωνητής δαχτυλίδι Johnnie Addie, (Μπρούκλιν) προξενιτής Ο Johnny Bos, (Μπρονξ) πυγμαχία αρθρογράφος Murray Goodman, (Νέα Υόρκη) πυγμαχία συγγραφέας / ιστορικός Bert Ράντολφ Ζάχαρη και (Lower East Side) ραδιόφωνο & τηλεόραση εκφωνητής / δημοσιογράφος Σαμ Taub.

Κάθε φοιτούν νεοσύλλεκτος (ή άμεσος απόγονος του) έλαβε μια ειδικά σχεδιασμένη ζώνη που υποδηλώνει την εισαγωγή του/της στο NYSBHOF.

Ο 2017 inductees επιλέχθηκαν από τα μέλη της επιτροπής ορισμού NYSBHOF:Μπόμπι Cassidy, Jr., Randy Gordon, Henry Hascup, Don Majeski, Ron McNair, και Neil Terens.

Όλες οι πυγμάχοι έπρεπε να είναι ανενεργός για τουλάχιστον τρία χρόνια για να είναι επιλέξιμες για την επαγωγή NYSBHOF, και όλα τα inductees πρέπει να έχουν διαμείνει στο κράτος της Νέας Υόρκης για ένα σημαντικό τμήμα της πυγμαχίας τη σταδιοδρομία τους ή κατά τη διάρκεια της πρωταρχικής των αντίστοιχων σταδιοδρομίας τους.

Boxers who attended the seventh annual NSBHOF included NYSBHOF past inductees Ιράν Barkley, Τζούνιορ Jones, Μουσταφά Hamsho, Μπόμπι Cassidy, Sr., Bobby Bartels, και Renaldo “Κύριος.” Snipes, καθώς και Μόντε Μπάρετ, Ray Mercer, Dennis Milton, Ρίτσαρντ Κίλι, Scott Lopez, Michael Corleone, Tommy Rainone, Kevin Collins, Κλέτος Σελντίν, James Duran, Victor Paz, και Jaime Dugan. Other notable attendees from the boxing world included Μάικ Ρίνο (FDNY Πυγμαχία), Darryl Peoples (IBF), international judges Steve Wesisfeld και John MacKay, and NYSBHOF inductees Tommy Gallagher και Bobby Miller, and Emmy-award winning producer Bobby Cassidy, Jr.

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

ΔΗΛΩΣΕΙΣ & 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) – Herb 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, τότε 16,00 and finally 18,000 άνθρωποι. 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. “Ήμουν 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. Σε 2002, I got a call to work for the New York State Athletic Commission as its Community Co-Ordinator and Director of Boxing. Τότε, I was made chairman and I served two terms. Σήμερα, I’m extremely proud to be part of the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame. (L-R) – Bob της 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 και Sugar 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) – Μπόμπι 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. “Στην πυγμαχία, 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, δυστυχώς, one called in sick. I was sitting at ringside with no responsibilities. Randy said I had to workαπόψε. 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. Και 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 ΚΛΑΣΗ του 2012: Carmen Basilio, Mike McCallum, Mike Tyson, Τζέικ LaMotta, Riddick Bowe, Carlos Ortiz, Vito Antuofermo, Emile Griffith, “Ζάχαρη” Ray Robinson, Gene Tunney, Benny Leonard, Τόνι Canzoneri, Χάρολντ Lederman, Ο Steve Acunto, Jimmy Glenn, Gil Clancy, Ray Arcel, Nat Fleischer, Bill Gallo και Άρθουρ Mercante, Sr. ΚΛΑΣΗ του 2013: Jack Dempsey, Johnny Dundee, Sandy Saddler, Maxie Rosenbloom, Joey Archer, Ιράν Barkley, Mark Breland, Μπόμπι Cassidy, Doug Jones, Τζούνιορ Jones, James “Σύντροφος” McGirt, Ο Eddie Μουσταφά Μοχάμεντ, Bob Arum, Shelly Finkel, Tony Graziano, Larry Εμπορικής, Teddy Brenner, Mike Jacobs, Tex Rickard και Don Dunphy. ΚΑΤΗΓΟΡΙΑ ΤΟΥ 2014: Floyd Patterson, Tracy Harris Patterson, Μπίλι Backus, Κέβιν Κέλι, Χουάν LaPorte, Gerry Cooney, Μουσταφά Hamsho, Χάουαρντ Ντέιβις, Jr., Lou Ambers, Τζακ Britton, Terry McGovern, Teddy Atlas, Lou DiBella, Steve Farhood, Γονιδιακή Moore, Angelo Prospero, Whitey Bimstein, Cus D'Amato, William Muldoon και ο Tom O 'Rourke. ΚΑΤΗΓΟΡΙΑ ΤΟΥ 2015: Σαούλ Mamby, Joey Giamba, Johnny Persol, Χάρολντ Γουέστον, Lonnie Bradley, Paul Berlenbach, Billy Graham, Φράνκι Genaro, Μπομπ Μίλερ, Tommy Ράιαν, Jimmy Slattery, Bob της Duffy, Mike Katz, Tommy Gallagher, Bruce Silverglade, Charley Goldman, Τζίμι Τζόνστον, Cedric Kushner, Ο Χάρι Markson, Damon Runyon και Al Weill. ΚΑΤΗΓΟΡΙΑ ΤΟΥ 2016: Ο Aaron Davis, Charles Murray, VILOMAR Fernandez, Edwin Viruet, Έκτορας “Macho” Camacho, Rocky Graziano, Rocky Κάνσας, Joe Lynch, Joe Miceli, Ed Brophy, Joe DeGuardia, Randy Gordon, Dennis Rappaport, Howie Albert, Freddie Μπράουν, Howard Cosell, Ruby Goldstein και ο Jimmy Jacobs. ΚΑΤΗΓΟΡΙΑ ΤΟΥ 2017: Gaspar Ortega, Renaldo “Κύριος.” Snipes, Doug Dewitt, “Ο βομβιστής Μπρονξ” Alex Ramos, Dick Tiger, Χοσέ Τόρες, “Απαράμιλλος” Jack Dempsey, Don Majeski, Ron Katz, Stan Χόφμαν, Bobby Bartels, Χανκ Kaplan, Αλ Gavin, Arthur Donovan και ο Dan Parker.