(L-R) — 2015 Mphete 8 Mphoto Opambana: New York Fighter of the Year Sadam Ali, Woman of the Decade Melvina Lathan and Fighter of the Year Timothy Bradley

(photo by Peter Frutkoff)

NEW YORK, NY (December 21, 2015) – A capacity crowd enjoyed the recent 29^TH pachaka mphete 8 Holiday Event and Awards Ceremony at Russo’s On The Bay in Howard Beach, New York.

Zisanu nthawi, awiri magawano dziko ngwazi Timothy “Chipululu Aakulu” Bradley received the Ring 8 Womenya pa Chaka linapereka. Other 2015 Mphete 8 mphoto opambana (kuona mndandanda m'munsimu) included former New York State Athletic Commission chairperson Melvina Lathan(Woman wa zaka khumi), undefeated No. 1 dziko welterweight Woyesana Port “World mwana” Kodi (NY Wankhondo pa Chaka), Heather Hardy (NY Mkazi Wankhondo pa Chaka), “Ireland a” John Duddy (Uncrowned Ngwazi), Andre Rozier (Mphunzitsi wa pa Chaka) ndipo Joe DeGuardia (Kulimbikitsa pa Chaka). Randy Gordon served as the Master of Ceremonies.

“Tida 340 people and everybody enjoyed themselves,” reported Ring 8 pulezidenti Bob Duffy. “Things went very well. There were a few emotional acceptance speeches and some tears shed.

“We donated a table to Wounded Warriors and also presented Keith Sullivan with a special trophy for all the legal work and support he gives Ring 8, New York State Maseŵera a nkhonya Hall Omveka, Atlas Foundation, Boxing Writers Association of America, and boxing in New York.”

2015 Mphete 8 Mphoto Opambana

(Photo by Peter Frutkoff)