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

ex genere 2018 living boxers inducted heading into the NYSBHOF included (Long Island) WBA lux heavyweight Lou “Puer mel” Vallis (36-6-2, 22 KOs), (Central Islip) IBF Iunior Welterweight Mundus Champion Timotheus Rodriguez (28-8-2, 8 KOs), (Brooklyn) Aemulator mundi title PERFUSORIUS Terrence Alli (52-15-2, 21 KOs), Invictus, No.; 1 heavyweight CONCERTATOR “Infantem” Joe Mesi (Buffalo) and former world cruiserweight champion al “Glacies” Cole (Rockland County).

Posthumous participants inducted were NBA & NYSAC mundo Featherweight Champion (Art) Kid “Cubanus Bon Bon” scelerisque (136-10-6, 51 KOs), (New York City) 20^thsaeculum heavyweight Jacobus J.. “Jim nobilis” Corbett (11-4-3, 5 KOs), (Williamsburg) Mundi Lightweight Champion Jack “M. Quod autem in Prize Orbis” McAuliffe, (Kingeston ') Super WBC Lightweight Champion Puer Sacris Solemnis (40-2, 23 KOs), (Beacon) Lux NYSAC Heavyweight Mundus Champion melio Bettina (83-14-3, 36 KOs), (Brooklyn / Yonkers) mundi-genus middleweight Radulphus “Tiger” Jones (52-32-5, 13 KOs) atque (Washington Portus) heavyweight CONCERTATOR Pompeii “De Baiona imperium!” Norkus (33-19, 19 KOs).

Living non-participants now in the NYSBHOF are (Troy) Pulitzer Praemium-blandeque sportswriter Dave Anderson, (Brooklyn) trainer / Consiliario Pete Brodsky, (Rockaway) caestu historia / Editor herba Goldman, (Bronx) conciliantis ago Gaius Goodman, (Ardsley) NYSAC chairperson / judex Melvina Lathan, atque (Brooklyn) NYSAC Chairperson/matchmaker/promoter Ron Tullius Cicero.

Posthumous non-participant inductees were (Brooklyn) circulum annuntiator Johnnie Addie, (Brooklyn) conciliantis ago Homo johnny, (Bronx) caestu publicist Murray Goodman, (New York City) caestu scriptor / commentariis Arx Martin Randolphus atque (Minus latere orientis) radio & annuntiator television / diurnarius Sam Taub.

Quisque attendens inductee (et perpetuata propagine procul) received a custom-designed belt signifying his or her induction into the NYSBHOF.

The 2017 electi sunt a sodalibus inductionibus NYSBHOF Acacium:Bobby Cassidy, Jr., Randy Gordon, Henricus Hascup, Don Majeski, Vivamus McNair, atque Neil Terens.

Omnes opus ad quieti stativis studiosissime pugiles certe tribus annis ad esse eligibile in inductione NYSBHOF, oportet inductionibus et habitaverunt in Novum Eboracum rei publicae gestis ad partem sui, vel in prima sui cuiusque curriculo pugilatu.

Boxers who attended the seventh annual NSBHOF included NYSBHOF past inductees Iran Barkley, Junior Jones, Mustafa Hamsho, Bobby Cassidy, Sr., Gaius Bartels, atque Renaldo “Dominus.” snipes, as well as Monte Barrett, Ray Mercer, Dennis Milton, Richard Kiley, Scott Lopez, Michael Corleone, Tommy Rainone, Kevin Collins, Cletum Seldin, James Duran, Victor Paz, atque Jaime Dugan. Other notable attendees from the boxing world included Mike Reno (Boxing FDNY), Darryl Peoples (IBF), international judges Steve Wesisfeld atque John MacKay, and NYSBHOF inductees Tommy Gallagher atque 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 WojcickEGO.

QUOTES & PICTURES FROM THE NYSBHOF INDUCTEES

(L-R) – Vivamus 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) – herba 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, igitur 16,00 and finally 18,000 populo. 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. “Fui 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. In 2002, I got a call to work for the New York State Athletic Commission as its Community Co-Ordinator and Director of Boxing. Ergo, I was made chairman and I served two terms. Today, I’m extremely proud to be part of the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame. (L-R) – Bob Duffy, Henricus 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 Rex, Muhammad Ali atque 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) – 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, infeliciter, one called in sick. I was sitting at ringside with no responsibilities. Randy said I had to workhac nocte,. 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. Et 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 ORDO de 2012: Carmen Basilio, Mike McCallum, Mike Tyson, Jake lamotta, Riddick: Inclinate, Carlos Ortiz, Vito Antuofermo, Emile Griffith, “Sugar” Ray Robinson, Gene Tunney, Leonard Benny, Tony Canzoneri, Harold Lederman, Steve Acunto, Thomas Cornelius, Gil Clancy, Ray Arcel, Nat Fleischer, Bill Gallo et Arthur mercante, Sr. ORDO de 2013: Jack Dempsey, Johnny Dundee, Sandy BEVERLACENSE, 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, Merchant Larry, Teddy Brenner, Mike Jacobs, Tex Rickard et Don Dunphy. CARDACES 2014: Floyd Patterson, Tracy Harris Patterson, Billy Backus, Kevin Kelley, Juan LAPORTE, Willie Cooney, Mustafa Hamsho, Howard Davis, Jr., Lou Ambers, Jack Britton, Terry McGovern, Atlas Teddy, Lou DiBella, Steve Farhood, Gene Moore, Angelo Prospero, Whitey Bimstein, D'Amato Cus, William Muldoon et Tom O'Rourke. CARDACES 2015: Saul Mamby, Joey Giamba, John Persol, Harold Weston, Lonnie Bradley, Paul Berlenbach, Artist Tullius Cicero, Frankie Genaro, Cornelius Tacitus, Tommy Ryan, Jimmy Slattery, Bob Duffy, Mike Katz, Tommy Gallagher, Bruce Silverglade, Carolus Goldman, Anno Cicero, Cedric Kushner, Harry Markson, Damon Runyon Weill, et al. CARDACES 2016: Aaron Cicero, Charles Murray, Vilomar Fernandez, Marcus Viruet, Hector “macho” Camacho, Rocky Graziano, Petrosa Kansas, Joe Lynch, Joe Miceli, ed Brophy, Joe DeGuardia, Randy Gordon, Dennis Rappaport, Albert howie, Sed vestibulum blandit Brown, Vivamus ligula, Et arcum ecliptice EN ruby ​​Jimmy Jacobs. CARDACES 2017: Gaspar Ortega, Renaldo “Dominus.” snipes, Doug Dewitt, “Et Bronx imperium!” Alex Ramos, Dick Tigris, Jose Torres, “Nonpareil” Jack Dempsey, Don Majeski, Ron Rapidshare, Carl Cornelius, Gaius Bartels, Hank Nabu, Al Gavin, Donovan Arthur, et Dan Parker.