NEW YORK (Oktober 18, 2017) – New York State Boxing Hall of Fame inductee Bobby Cassidy, Sr. lan kang putra, Bobby Cassidy, Jr., will be the Ring 8 guest speakers at its next monthly meeting sesuk wengi (Kemis wengi, Oct. 19, 7 P.M. ET start), at Plattdeutsch Park Restaurant (1132 Hempstead Turnpike) in Franklin Square, New York.

Cassidy, Sr. (59-16-3, 27 KOs) fought professionally between 1963 and1980, capturing the Irish-American and New York State light heavyweight titles. His most notable victory, mbok menawa, was a 10-rpound split decision at the Felt Forum over world title challenger Don Fullmer ing 1971. Bobby will speak about his career as a boxer and trainer.

Cassidy, Jr., who is a longtime sportswriter at Newsday, will discuss the rich boxing history of and documentary he made about the famed Sunnyside Gardens in Queens, where his father had a 21-3 record as one of the main attractions there. In addition to his work as a sportswriter, Bobby Jr. is also a playwright having penned the acclaimed theatrical piece, “Kid Shamrock,” which was about his father’s life.

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