The late Herschel Jacobs’ umndeni & abangane

(all pictures courtesy of Stanley Janousek)

I-NEW YORK (January 21, 2016) – Ring 8’s first monthly meeting of 2016 was held this past Tuesday evening at O’Neil’s Restaurant in Maspeth, I-New York.

International boxing judge John McKaie (kwesokunxele) was the guest speaker. McKaie has judged nearly 800 kuvelaphi ukulwa professional, okubala 23 world championships.

Ring 8 historian Henry Hascup (kwesokudla) eulogized and made a historical tribute to the late Herschel Jacobs, who passed away this past December at the age of 75 (pictured to right). Jacobs (27-20-2, 11 Kos) fought professionally between 1960 futhi 1978. His most notable win was a 10-round decision in 1971 against three-time world light heavyweight champion and Hall-of-Famer, Harold Johnson, at the famed Sunnyside Garden in Queens. Jacobs also gave Rubin “Hurricane” Carter (4-0) his first pro loss in 1962 by way of a six-round decision.

Jim Kinney (speaking) made a special presentation to Herschel Jacobs’ son (far left). Ring 8 historian Henry Hascup (white shirt) and Ring 8 Umengameli Bob Duffy (ngakwesokudla) also took part in the presentation.