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31stannual Ring 8 Vakansie Event & Awards Ceremony REVIEW & PICTURES

(L-R) — Ring 8’s Muhammad Ali International Fighter of the Year Vasyl Lomanchenko & Ring 8 president Jack Hirsch. (Alle foto's deur Peter Frutkoff)
NEW YORK (Desember 11, 2017) – Less than 24 hours after he defeated previously undefeated Guillermo Rigondeaux, WBO Junior Lightweight World Champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist Vasyl “Hi Tech” Lomachenko attended yesterday’s (Sondag, Desember. 9) 31st jaarlikse Ring 8 Holiday Event and Awards Ceremony to accept the Ring 8 2017 Muhammad Ali International Fighter of the Year Award.
The gala event was held Russo’s On The Bay in Howard Beach, New York, en David Diamante once again served as the event’s Master of Ceremonies.
Six world champions were in attendance, including three award winners: Lomachenko), International Hall-of-Famer Michael Spinks (Historical Award), and five-time world champion Amanda “Die Real Deal” Serrano (New York State Female Fighter of the Year); World champions Vito Antuofermo, Iran Barkley en Luis Collazo showed their support.
Our awards banquet was one of the best ever,” Ring 8 president Jack Hirsch gesê. “We are deeply honored that Vasyl Lomachenko attended the day after the biggest fight of his career. His presence created an electric atmosphere, the type that is rarely seen. The other honorees, led by Michael Spinks, made it an afternoon that will always be remembered.
2017 RING 8 Award Winners
Muhammad Ali International Fighter of the Year: Vasyl Lomachenko
Historical Award: Michael Spinks
(with presenter Jack Hirsch)
International Prospect of the Year: Michael Conlan
NYS Fighter of the Year: Marcus Browne
(with presenter Teddy Atlas)
NYS Female Fighter of the Year: Amanda Serrano
Sunnyside Gardens Award:: Bobby Cassidy, Sr.
(Bobby Cassidy, Jr. accepting for his father with presenter Henry Hascup)
NYS Prospect of the Year: Devaun Lee
(with presenter Felipe Gomez)
Sam Kellerman Media Award: Matt Christie
NYS Trainer of the Year: Hector Roca
Long & Meritorious Service: Edwin Torres
NYS Official of the Year: Robert Perez
NYS Promoter of the Year: Mercedes Vasquez Simmons
(with presenter Melvina Lathan)
Ongekroonde kampioen: Richard Kiley
(with presenter Vinny Maddalone)
Ringside Physician of the Year: Dr. Osric King
Good Guy Award: Joanne Doyle Hutchins
Ring 8 Member of the Year: George Newman
(with presenter John Rohe)
Gemeenskap Service Award: Mike Reno
(with presenters Bob Duffy (L) and Bobby McGuire)
Rising Contender Award: Skender & Enver Halili

31stannual Ring 8 Vakansie Event & Awards Ceremony This Sunday afternoon in New York

NEW YORK (Desember 5, 2017) – Limited tickets are still available for this Sunday afternoon’s 31st jaarlikse Ring 8 Vakansie Event en Toekenningseremonie, tussen 12:30 en 5:30 namiddag. EN, by Russo se On The Bay in Howard Beach, New York.
Six world champions will be attending, including three award winners: WBO Junior Lightweight World Champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist Vasyl “Hi Tech” Lomachenko (Muhammad Ali International Fighter of the Year), Hall-of-Famer Michael Spinks (Historical Award), and five-time world champion Amanda “Die Real Deal” Serrano (New York State Female Fighter of the Year).
Another Hall-of Fame star, Evander “Die Real Deal” Holyfield, is unable to attend the festivities because of a travel conflict but he did receive his Legends Award at the last Ring 8 ontmoet.
World champions Vito Antuofermo, Iran Barkley en Luis Collazo are cdienfirmed special guests.
Other 2017 Ring 8 award winners include two-time Irish Olympian Michael Conlan (International Prospect of the Year Award), 2012 U.S. Olimpiese “Sir” Marcus Browne(New York State Fighter of the Year), van Staten Island.
The anticipation is continuing to grow as we move closer to the Ring 8 awards banquetSondag,” Ring 8 president Jack Hirsch gesê. “We are honored that Vasyl Lomachenko and Michael Conlan will be attending despite having fought at Madison Square Garden the night before. Many consider Lomachenko the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world, and Conlan the best prospect. And it will be a special treat for fans to see Michael Spinks, who will be given recognition as being the first light heavyweight champion in history to have won the heavyweight crown.
The awards banquet is very reasonably priced. Not only will people get to mingle with great fighters, but the food at Russo’s on the Bay is superb and the atmosphere first rate.
2017 RING 8 Award Winners
Muhammad Ali International Fighter of the Year: Vasyl Lomachenko
Historical Award: Michael Spinks
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
Ongekroonde kampioen: Richard Kiley
Ringside Physician of the Year: Dr. Osric King
Good Guy Award: Joanne Doyle Hutchins
Ring 8 Member of the Year: George Newman
Gemeenskap Service Award: Mike Reno
David Diamante will once again serve as the event’s Master of Ceremonies.
Kaartjies is $125.00 and include a complete brunch with cocktail hour upon entry, gevolg deur sitplek by die toekenningsgeleentheid, aandete en nagereg, en top-shelf open bar regdeur die middag. Contact Ring 8 president Jack Hirsch (516.790.7592 ofAjhirsch5@aol.com) kaartjies te koop.
Gaan aanlyn www.Ring8ny.com for additional information about Ring 8 of sy jaarlikse Vakansie Events en Toekenningseremonie.
Russo se On The Bay is geleë op 162-45 Crossbay Blvd. in Howard Beach(718.843.5055).
OOR RING 8: Gevorm in 1954 deur 'n oud-prizefighter, Jack Grebelsky, Ring 8 is die agtste filiaal van wat toe bekend as die Nasionale Veteraan Boksers Association – vandaar, RING 8 – en vandag leuse die organisasie se oorskot: Boksers Helpende Boksers.
RING 8 is ten volle verbind tot die ondersteuning van minder bevoorregte mense in die boks gemeenskap wat hulp nodig het in terme van die betaling van huur, mediese uitgawes, of wat ook al regverdigbaar behoefte.
Gaan op die lyn te www.Ring8ny.com Vir meer inligting oor RING 8, Die grootste groep van sy soort in die Verenigde State van Amerika, met meer as 350 lede. Jaarlikse ledegeld is slegs $30.00 en elke lid is geregtig op 'n buffet ete by RING 8 maandelikse vergaderings, uitgesluit Julie en Augustus. Alle aktiewe boksers, amateur en professionele, is geregtig op 'n gratis RING 8 jaarlikse lidmaatskap. Gaste van Ring 8 lede is welkom om teen 'n koste van slegs $7.00 per persoon.

31stannual Ring 8 Vakansie Event & Toekenningsgeleentheid Desember. 10 in New York

Vasyl Lomachenko, Evander Holyfield, Michael Conlan,
Marcus Browne, Amanda Serrano among 2017 wenners
Vasyl Lomachenko (R) – 2017 Ring 8 Muhammad Ali International Fighter of the Year)
(photo courtesy of Top Rank – meer foto's hieronder)
NEW YORK (Oktober 31, 2017) – Die 31st jaarlikse Ring 8 Vakansie Event en toekennings seremonie gehou sal word Sondag middag (12:30-5:30 namiddag. EN), Desember 10, by Russo se On The Bay in Howard Beach, New York.
Ring 8 het aangekondig dat sy 2017 wenners (Sien volledige lys), WBO Junior Lighweight World Champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist Vasyl “Hi TechLomanchenko (Muhammad Ali International Fighter of the Year), Hall-of-Famer Evander “Die Real Deal” Holyfield (Legends Award), two-time Irish Olympian Michael Conlan (International Prospect of the Year Award), 2012 U.S. Olimpiese “Sir” Marcus Browne (New York State Fighter of the Year), van Staten Island, and five-division world champion Amanda “Die Real Deal” Serrano, of Brooklyn by way of Puerto Rico.
There is an incredible amount of interest for our holiday awards banquet this year” Ring 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 RING 8 Award Winners
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
Ongekroonde kampioen: Richard Kiley
Ringside Physician of the Year: Dr. Osric King
Good Guy Award: Joanne Doyle Hutchins
Ring 8 Member of the Year: George Newman
Gemeenskap Service Award: Mike Reno
Special Guests will include Teddy Atlas, Vito Antuofermo, Iran Barkley, Tommy Gallagher en vele ander.
David Diamante will once again serve as the event’s Master of Ceremonies.
Kaartjies is $125.00 include a complete brunch with cocktail hour upon entry, gevolg deur sitplek by die toekenningsgeleentheid, aandete en nagereg, en top-shelf open bar regdeur die middag. Daar sal ook 'n stille veiling van boks memorabilia wees. This event is expected to sell-out and everybody is urged to purchase tickets as soon as possible to secure favorable seating. Skenkings van enige denominasie is welkom om vir diegene wat nie die feeste by te woon.
Program ads are available for Back Cover ($500.00), Inside Front or Back Cover ($400.00), Full Page ($200.00), Half-Page ($100.00), en Quarter-Page ($60.00). Die sperdatum vir alle advertensies is November 26, 2017, en moet per e-pos (Ajhirsch5@aol) or mailed to Ring 8, Postkantoor. Boks 153, Rockaway Park, NY 11694. All checks for tickets or journal ads should be payable to Ring 8 (credit cards are acceptable).
For additional information about Ring 8 of sy jaarlikse Vakansie Events en Toekenningseremonie, contact Ring 8 president Jack Hirsch (516.790.7592 of Ajhirsch5@aol.com) or go online to www.Ring8ny.com vir meer inligting.
Russo se On The Bay is geleë op 162-45 Crossbay Blvd. in Howard Beach(718.843.5055).
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)
OOR RING 8: Gevorm in 1954 deur 'n oud-prizefighter, Jack Grebelsky, Ring 8 is die agtste filiaal van wat toe bekend as die Nasionale Veteraan Boksers Association – vandaar, RING 8 – en vandag leuse die organisasie se oorskot: Boksers Helpende Boksers.
RING 8 is ten volle verbind tot die ondersteuning van minder bevoorregte mense in die boks gemeenskap wat hulp nodig het in terme van die betaling van huur, mediese uitgawes, of wat ook al regverdigbaar behoefte.

Gaan op die lyn te www.Ring8ny.com Vir meer inligting oor RING 8, Die grootste groep van sy soort in die Verenigde State van Amerika, met meer as 350 lede. Jaarlikse ledegeld is slegs $30.00 en elke lid is geregtig op 'n buffet ete by RING 8 maandelikse vergaderings, uitgesluit Julie en Augustus. Alle aktiewe boksers, amateur en professionele, is geregtig op 'n gratis RING 8 jaarlikse lidmaatskap. Gaste van Ring 8 lede is welkom om teen 'n koste van slegs $7.00 per persoon

Tomorrow’s Ring 8 Guest Speakers: Top Rank matchmaker Brad Goodman and publicist Lee Samuels, plus former world champion Vito Antuofermo

TOMORROW NIGHT
NEW YORK (Maart 13, 2017) – Veteran matchmaker Brad Goodman, boks publicist Lee Samuels and former world middleweight champion Vito Antuofermo will be guest speakers môre nag (Dinsdag, See. 14) at Ring 8’s monthly meeting, begin by 7 namiddag. EN, at O’Neill’s Restaurant, geleë op 64-21 53rd Drive in Maspeth, New York.
RING 8 is ten volle verbind tot die ondersteuning van minder bevoorregte mense in die boks gemeenskap wat hulp nodig het in terme van die betaling van huur, mediese uitgawes, of wat ook al regverdigbaar behoefte.

Gaan op die lyn te www.Ring8ny.com Vir meer inligting oor RING 8, Die grootste groep van sy soort in die Verenigde State van Amerika, met meer as 350 lede. Jaarlikse ledegeld is slegs $30.00 en elke lid is geregtig op 'n buffet ete by RING 8 maandelikse vergaderings, uitgesluit Julie en Augustus. Alle aktiewe boksers, amateur en professionele, met 'n huidige boks lisensie of boek is geregtig op 'n gratis RING 8 jaarlikse lidmaatskap. Gaste van Ring 8 lede is welkom om teen 'n koste van slegs $7.00 per persoon.

Top Rank matchmaker Brad Goodman and publicist Lee Samuels, plus Former world champion Vito Antuofermo Ring 8 Guest Speakers Tuesday night

VIR ONMIDDELLIKE VRYSTELLING
NEW YORK (Maart 9, 2017) – Veteran matchmaker Brad Goodman, boks publicist Lee Samuels and former world middleweight champion Vito Antuofermo will be Ring 8’s guest speakers at this coming Tuesday nag se (See. 14) maandelikse vergadering, begin by 7 namiddag. EN, at O’Neill’s Restaurant, geleë op 64-21 53rd Drive in Maspeth, New York.
We ae pleased to have Brad Goodman, Lee Samuels and Vito Antuofermo as our guest speakers this month,” Ring 8 president Jack Hirsch said. “Brad is one of the most experienced matchmakers in boxing, Lee is one of the most respected publicists in the business. We look forward to Brad discussing the Art of Matchmaking and Lee sharing his experiences with the great fighters he’s been associated with and events Top Rank has planned in the future.
Vito Antuofermo was the undisputed champion of the world during an era when the best had to fight the best. He retains the charisma he had back in the day. It will enjoyable hearing him speak about his fights against the likes of Hagler, Minter, Briscoe, Griffith and the great boxers he fought.
Top Rank matchmaker Brad Goodman
A native New Yorker from Queens, Goodman has been a matchmaker since 1983 for one of the top promotional companies in boxing, Bob Arum‘s Top Rank. A seven-time NABF Matchmaker of the Year, Brad will speak on The Art of Matchmaking. The first fight he ever saw was Muhammad Ali vs. Earnie Shavers.
Samuels, who was born in Pennsville, New Jersey, has worked more than two decades for Top Rank. Lee’s first leading PR assignment for Top Rank came in 1987, when he worked with the great Wonderlike Marvin Hagler during the lead-up to his showdown versus Ray Leonard suiker.
Vandag, the affable Samuels works with Top Rank’s stable of superstars and world champions.
Born in Italy, Antuofermo (50-7-2, 21 Uitklophoue) moved to New York when he was 17 and became a New York Golden Gloves winner in 1970. Nine years later, he captured the World Boxing Council (WBC) en die Wêreldboksvereniging (WBA) middleweight world titles, taking a 15-round split decision from defending champion Hugo Corro, in Monaco. Antuofermo retained the titles in his first title defense, sukkel Wonderlike Marvin Hagler to a 15-round draw in Las Vegas.
The popular Antuofermo, who fought professionally between 1971 en 1985, also defeated Emile Griffith, Denny Moyer, Willie Classen, Willie Warren, Bennie Briscoe en Eugene Hart, onder die meer nood. Many of Vito’s early fights were at legendary Sunnyside Gardens in Queens, later at the famed Madison Square Garden. He was inducted into the NYSBHOF inaugural class in 2012.
RING 8 is ten volle verbind tot die ondersteuning van minder bevoorregte mense in die boks gemeenskap wat hulp nodig het in terme van die betaling van huur, mediese uitgawes, of wat ook al regverdigbaar behoefte.

Gaan op die lyn te www.Ring8ny.com Vir meer inligting oor RING 8, Die grootste groep van sy soort in die Verenigde State van Amerika, met meer as 350 lede. Jaarlikse ledegeld is slegs $30.00 en elke lid is geregtig op 'n buffet ete by RING 8 maandelikse vergaderings, uitgesluit Julie en Augustus. Alle aktiewe boksers, amateur en professionele, met 'n huidige boks lisensie of boek is geregtig op 'n gratis RING 8 jaarlikse lidmaatskap. Gaste van Ring 8 lede is welkom om teen 'n koste van slegs $7.00 per persoon.

30ste jaarlikse Ring 8 Vakansie Event & Toekenningsgeleentheid Desember. 11 in New York

Carl Frampton, Danny Jacobs, Joe Smith, Jr. & Shakur Stevenson among 2016 wenners

(L-R) 2016 Ring 8 International Fighter of the Year Carl Frampton
(photo courtesy of Premier Boxing Champions)
Photo gallery hieronder
NEW YORK (Oktober 17, 2015) – Die 30ste jaarlikse Ring 8 Vakansie Event en toekennings seremonie gehou sal word Sondag middag (12:30-5:30 namiddag. EN),Desember 11, by Russo se On The Bay in Howard Beach, New York.
Ring 8 het aangekondig dat sy 2016 wenners (Sien volledige lys), including Hall-of-Famer Barry McGuigan (International Fighter Achievement), reigning world champions Carl Frampton (International Fighter of the Year) en Danny Jacobs (New York State Fighter of the Year),Joe Smith, Jr. (Uitklophou van die Jaar), en 2016 Olimpiese silwermedaljewenner Shakur Stevenson (Service toYour CountryAward).
“Ons lede sien uit na hierdie gebeurtenis elke jaar,” Ring 8 president Bob Duffy gesê. “We have another great group of award winners. Verbind celebrity gaste sluit voormalige wêreldkampioen Mark Breland, Iran Barkley en Vito Antuofermo, sowel as Vinny Maddalone, Sean Monahan, Bobby Cassidy, Harold Lederman en Frankie GALARZA with others expected to attend. We truly appreciate them lending their support. Ring 8 trots gaan voort met sy rekord vir die leen 'n helpende hand na diegene wat in die boks gemeenskap wat minder bevoorreg is. Elke jaar het ons fees en Toekenningseremonie vier ons groot sport van die boks, versekering broodnodige fondse ingesamel sodat ons ons missie kan bly vir ons behoeftige broers en susters in die boks. Ons sal nooit wankel uit hul hoeke.”
2016 RING 8 Award Winners
International Fighter Achievement: Barry McGuigan
International Fighter of the Year: Carl Frampton
International Promoter of the Year: Cyclone Promotions
NYS Fighter of the Year: Danny Jacobs
NYS Female Fighter of the Year: Sonya Lamonakis
Uitklophou van die Jaar: Joe Smith, Jr.
Ongekroonde kampioen: Larry Stanton
Manager of the Year: Phil Capobianco
Afrigter van die Jaar: Jerry Capobianco
Rising Promoter of the Year: Ronson Frank
Beampte van die Jaar: Frank Lombardi
Amateur Amptelike van die Jaar: Frankie Martinez
Amateur Boxer van die Jaar: Christine Cruz
Long & Meritorious Service: Dr. Barry Jordan
Aanspraakmaker van die Jaar: Cletus Seldin
Vooruitsig van die Jaar: Julian Sosa
Sunnyside Garden: John Clohessy
USA Olympic Boxer of the Year: Shakur Stevenson
Sam Kellerman Media: Bobby Cassidy, Jr.
David Diamante will once again serve as the event’s Master of Ceremonies.
Kaartjies, geprys teen $125.00 per persoon, is beskikbaar om te koop deur kontak Bob Duffy per telefoon (516.313.2304), e-pos DepComish@aol.com, of e-pos tjeks (betaalbaar aan Ring 8) hom (164 Lindbergh Street, Massapequa Park, NY 11762). Skenkings van enige denominasie is welkom om vir diegene wat nie die feeste by te woon.
Kaartjies sluit 'n volledige brunch met cocktail uur op toegang, gevolg deur sitplek by die toekenningsgeleentheid, aandete en nagereg, en top-shelf open bar regdeur die middag. Daar sal ook 'n stille veiling van boks memorabilia wees. Hierdie gebeurtenis word verwag om te verkoop-out en almal aangemoedig om kaartjies te koop so gou as moontlik om gunstige sitplek te verseker.
Program advertensies is beskikbaar vir Full Page ($150.00), Half-Page ($80.00), en Quarter-Page ($50.00). Die sperdatum vir alle advertensies is Desember 8 en moet per e-pos (DepComish@aol.com) of gepos word aan Duffy (516.313.2304) by die bogenoemde adres.
Gaan aanlyn www.Ring8ny.com Vir meer inligting oor Ring 8 of sy jaarlikse Vakansie Events en Toekenningseremonie.
Russo se On The Bay is geleë op 162-45 Crossbay Blvd. in Howard Beach(718.843.5055).
Hall-of-Famer Barry McGuigan, president of Cyclone Promotions, Ring 8’s 2016 International Promoter of the Year,
(photo courtesy of Cyclone Promotions)
Daniel Jacobs, 2016 Ring 8 NYS Fighter of the Year
(photo courtesy of Premier Boxing Champions)
2016 Ring 8 Knockout of the Year Award: Joe Smith, Jr.
(photo courtesy of Star Boxing)
2016 Ring 8 Aanspraakmaker van die Jaar: Cletus Seldin
(photo courtesy of Star Boxing)
2016 Ring 8 USA Olympic Boxer of the Year: Shakur Stevenson
(photo courtesy of USA Boxing)
OOR RING 8: Gevorm in 1954 deur 'n oud-prizefighter, Jack Grebelsky, Ring 8 is die agtste filiaal van wat toe bekend as die Nasionale Veteraan Boksers Association – vandaar, RING 8 – en vandag die organisasie se leuse is nog steeds: Boksers Helpende Boksers.

RING 8 is ten volle verbind tot die ondersteuning van minder bevoorregte mense in die boks gemeenskap wat hulp nodig het in terme van die betaling van huur, mediese uitgawes, of wat ook al regverdigbaar behoefte.
Gaan op die lyn te www.Ring8ny.com Vir meer inligting oor RING 8, Die grootste groep van sy soort in die Verenigde State van Amerika, met meer as 350 lede. Jaarlikse ledegeld is slegs $30.00 en elke lid is geregtig op 'n buffet ete by RING 8 maandelikse vergaderings, uitgesluit Julie en Augustus. Alle aktiewe boksers, amateur en professionele, is geregtig op 'n gratis RING 8 jaarlikse lidmaatskap. Gaste van Ring 8 lede is welkom om teen 'n koste van slegs $7.00 per persoon.

Trainer Tommy Gallagher Ring 8 Guest Speaker Tuesday night

NEW YORK (Maart 12, 2016) – Veteraan boksafrigter Tommy Gallagher will be Ring 8’s guest speaker at Tuesday night’s (See. 15) maandelikse vergadering, begin by 7 namiddag. EN, at O’Neill’s Restaurant, geleë op 64-21 53rd Drive in Maspeth, New York.

In celebration of St. Patrick's Day, an Irish menu will feature Corn Beef & Cabbage, as well as Shepard’s Pie.
Everybody’s Irish for St. Patrick's Day,” Ring 8 president Bob Duffy gesê. “It’s only appropriate that our guest speaker is and Irishman, Tommy Gallagher. He’s done it all in boxing during the past 40 jaar. Tommy’s been a big part of Ring 8 for a longtime and he’s known as a good storyteller.
Best known, miskien, for his role in Die Stryders reality television series, last year Gallagher was inducted into the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame, which is sponsored by Ring 8. In addition to being a trainer, he has been a promoter and gym owner/operator.
Gallagher has been involved in the careers of boxers such as Doug DeWitt, Vito Antuofermo, Donny Lalonde, Lou Savarese en Sergei Kobozev, onder die meer nood.

Vegter van die Jaar Timothy Bradley om 29 jaarlikse Ring woon 8 Vakansie Event & Toekenningsgeleentheid Desember. 13 in New York; Melvina Lathan, Sadam Ali, Heather Hardy & John Duddy onder 2015 wenners

Timothy Bradley (R) vs. Juan Manuel Marquez
(foto's met vergunning van Chris Farina / Top Rank)
NEW YORK, NY (November 30, 2015) – Vyf-time, twee-afdeling wêreldkampioen Timothy “Desert Storm” Bradley sal bywoon die 29ste jaarlikse Ring 8 Vakansie Event en Toekenningseremonie, Sondag middag (12:30-5:30 namiddag. EN), Desember 13, by Russo se On The Bay in Howard Beach, New York. Bradley will receive his award as the 2015 Ring 8 Vegter van die Jaar.
Randy Gordon will serve as the event’s Master of Ceremonies. Other 2015 Ring 8 wenners (Sien volledige lys) sluit die voormalige New York Staat voorsitter Atleties Kommissie Melvina Lathan (Vrou van die Dekade), onoorwonne Geen. 1 wêreld welterweight aanspraakmaker Port “Wêreld Kid” Is (NY vegter van die Jaar), Heather Hardy(Deur vroulike vegter van die Jaar), “Ierland se” John Duddy (Ongekroonde kampioen), Andre Rozier (Afrigter van die Jaar) en Joe DeGuardia (Promotor van die Jaar).
Die 32-jarige Bradley, veg uit Palm Springs, Kalifornië, is 'n twee-tyd en die huidige World Boxing Organization (WBO-kampioen welterweight, in Benewens die feit dat 'n drie-keer wêreldkampioen lig welterweight titlist.
Sy lys van slagoffers lees soos 'n wie's wie van boks in die 140 te 147 pond afdelings: Manny Pacquiao, Juan Manuel Marquez, Roeslan Provodnikov, Joel Casamayor, Devon Alexander, Jessie Vargas, Luis Carlos Abregu, Lamont Peterson, Kendall Holt,Junior Witter en Brandon Rios.
Timothy Bradley earned his award with an outstanding performance against Brandon Rios (WTKO9),” Ring 8 president Bob Duffy gesê. “Werk met sy nuwe afrigter, Teddy Atlas (foto hieronder om reg te maak met Bradley) , die lug is die limiet vir Bradley. Ons is baie gelukkig om Timothy reis landloop het ons Holiday geleentheid by te woon om sy vegter van die Jaar-toekenning ontvang.
“Want dit is so 'n groot groep ons vereer vanjaar, we expect a sold out crowd of 400. Ons lede sien uit na hierdie gebeurtenis elke jaar. Ons waardeer dit leen hul ondersteuning as Ring 8 proudly continues its record for lending a helping hand to those in the boxing community who are less fortunate. Elke jaar het ons fees en Toekenningseremonie vier ons groot sport van die boks, versekering broodnodige fondse ingesamel sodat ons ons missie kan bly vir ons behoeftige broers en susters in die boks. Ons sal nooit wankel uit hul hoeke.”
2015 RING 8 PRYSWENNERS
Vegter van die Jaar: Timothy Bradley
Vrou van die Dekade: Hon. Melvina Lathan
NY vegter van die Jaar: Sadam Ali
NY Vroulike vegter van die Jaar: Heather Hardy
Ongekroonde kampioen: John Duddy
Co-Cutmen van die Jaar: George Mitchell & Mike Rella
Raadslid van die Jaar: Billy Strigaro
Afrigter van die Jaar: Andre Rozier
Gemeenskap Service Award: Kevin Collins & Gerard Wilson
Promotor van die Jaar: Joe DeGuardia
Borg van die Jaar: George O'Neill
Beampte van die Jaar: Carlos Ortiz, Jr.
Amateur Amptelike van die Jaar: Christina Vila
Long & Verdienstelike Service Award: Jack Hirsch
Profiele van Courage-toekenning: Paddy Dolan
Vooruitsigte van die Jaar: Wesley Ferrer & Danny Gonzales
Ring omroeper van die Jaar: David Diamante
Patriotisme Award: Korporaal Ron McNair, Jr.
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Bywoning Ring 8 Vakansie en Toekenningseremonie celebrity gaste sluit voormalige wêreldkampioen Mark Breland, Luis Collazo, Iran Barkley en Vito Antuofermo, sowel Sean Monahan, Bobby Cassidy, Harold Lederman en Frankie GALARZA

John Seip tekens Italiaanse super middelgewig vooruitsig Daniele Marco Scardina

(L-R) – Daniel Mark Scardina en John Seip

 

MIAMI (April 6, 2015) – Veteraan boks bestuurder John Seip het onderteken hoogs versier Italiaanse amateur bokser Daniel Mark Scardina 'n eksklusiewe bestuurs- kontrak.

 

Seip is die beste bekend vir die begeleiding Peter “Kid Chocolate” Quillin aan die World Boxing Organisasie (WBO) wêreld middelgewigtitel. Die inheemse New Yorker beheer ook stygende Britse super middelgewig Steed “Die Hings” Woodall (7-0-1, 5 Uitklophoue).

 

Die 21-jarige Scardina afkomstig uit Rozzano, 'n stad van minder as 40,000 mense in die Provinsie van Milaan. Hy het begin boks in 2008 op die ouderdom van 16, volgende in sy oom se voetspore wat 'n bokser op daardie tydstip, sowel as Daniele se rol model.

 

Scardina, wat moes 56 amateur aanvalle, louere in talle Italiaanse toernooie insluitend die Rovereto Nasionale, Nasionale Silver Glove, en twee Nasionale Golden Gloves. Hy het ook 'n brons medalje gewen het by 'n internasionale byeenkoms.

 

In 2013, Hy doos vir die Italia Thunder boksspan in die World Series of Boxing, wen sy enigste wedstryd teen 'n Duitse teenstander.

 

Scardina eerste gevang Seip se aandag op die wêreld beroemde 5ste St. Gym in Miami Beach, oorspronklik in geopen 1950 deur Chris Dundee, en die huis van die talle wêreldkampioen het daar opgelei insluitend Muhammad Ali, Carmen Basilio, Willie Pastrano, Emile Griffith, Archie Moore, Roberto Duran, Sonny Liston en Willie Pep. Die ryk tradisie voort op die nuwe 5ste St. Gym, geleë naby aan 1434 Alton Street, waar top-vegters van regoor die wêreld soos Bernard Hopkins steeds lei.

 

“Ek het die eerste het hom opleiding by die 5ste St. Gimnasium en hy lyk soos 'n tipiese amateur,” Seip verduidelik. “Hy gooi wye stoot en het nie geweet hoe om 'n goeie ding om te gooi. Trainers Guy Laieta en Dino Spencer begin werk met hom en nou is hy met behulp van sy bereik, veg op 'n afstand, en gooi kombinasies van jabs en hakies. Hy is passievol oor boks, luister en leer elke dag. Daniele het goeie hand spoed en krag. Hy is 'n mooi kind, te. Ek het iets in hom, ontasbare bates, en besluit om hom aan te meld.

 

“Dino is 'n eienaar wat het 'n top-notch gym met groot sparring geleenthede in 'n atmosfeer met so baie talentvolle vegters wat regtig stoot mekaar. Dit is reeds duidelik dat Danielle sy vaardighede opleiding daar het verbeter. Hy is 'n lang, vinnige en kragtige. Sy werksetiek is ongelooflik; hy is die eerste in die gimnasium, laaste te verlaat. Jy kan nie hierdie kind seermaak, óf. Ons almal glo dat hy het 'n baie blink toekoms.”

 

Scardina treffers swaar sak op 5 St. Gym in Miami Beach

Anders vegters van Rusland en die voormalige Sowjet-blok lande, sowel as dié van Latyns-Amerika, wat na die Verenigde State van Amerika kom hul professionele boks loopbane te vestig, Italiaans-gebore vegters selde gevolg het dieselfde roete as Scardina, wat verskuif na Miami verlede jaar en slaap op die vloer van sy broer se woonstel.

 

Die enigste Italiaans-gebore wêreldkampioen wat professioneel in Amerika geveg is Vito Antuofermo (50-7-2, 21 Uitklophoue), wat was die WBC / WBA middelgewigkampioen in 1979-1980. Antuofermo, al, het saam met sy gesin na Brooklyn van Puglia, Italië toe hy 17 en hy het geleer hoe om te boks in Amerika.

 

“Ek wou nog altyd 'n kampioen in Amerika te wees,” Scardina gesê. “Dit is die Amerikaanse droom vir my. Ek dink ek sal 'n groot geleentheid in hierdie land die grootste bokser Ek kan met die regte hulp te wees het. John Seip is die regte bestuurder vir my, want hy glo ons kan die wêreld kampioenskap as 'n span saam.”

 

Scardina se gunsteling boksers is Mike Tyson, Muhammad Ali, Guillermo Rigondeaux en Miguel Cotto. “Ek werk op perfeksie as 'n buite vegter en na my arms nader,” Scardina bygevoeg. Ek veg om wêreld kampioen te word.”

 

Scardina word verwag om sy pro debuut hierdie Mei of Junie te maak.

 

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