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

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(L-R) — Ring 8’s Muhammad Ali International Fighter of the Year Vasyl Lomanchenko & Gredzens 8 president Jack Hirsch. (Visas bildes Peter Frutkoff)
NEW YORK (Decembris 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 (Svētdiena, Decembris. 9) 31st pieauguma kārta 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, Ņujorka, un 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 “The Real Deal” Serrano (New York State Female Fighter of the Year); World champions Vito Antuofermo, Irāna Barkley un Luis Collazo showed their support.
“Our awards banquet was one of the best ever,” Gredzens 8 prezidents Jack Hirsch teica. “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 Balvas ieguvēji
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
Garš & Meritorious Service: Edwin Torres
NYS Official of the Year: Robert Perez
NYS Promoter of the Year: Mercedes Vasquez Simmons
(with presenter Melvina Lathan)
Uncrowned Champion: Richard Kiley
(with presenter Vinny Maddalone)
Ringside Physician of the Year: Dr. Osric King
Good Guy Award: Joanne Doyle Hutchins
Gredzens 8 Member of the Year: George Newman
(with presenter John Rohe)
Kopienas Service Award: Mike Reno
(with presenters Bob Duffy (L) and Bobby McGuire)
Rising Contender Award: Skender & Enver Halili
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Evander Holyfield & Luis Collazo Ring 8’s Special Guest Speakers

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Otrdiena, Novembris. 21 at O’Neill’s Restaurant
In Maspeth, NY
NEW YORK (Novembris 15, 2017)) – Slavas Famer Evander “Real Deal” Holyfield and former world welterweight champion Luis Collazo will be special guest speakers at Ring 8’s next monthly meeting,Otrdiena nakts, Novembris 21, at O’Neill’s Restaurant (64-21 53rd Drive) in Maspeth, Ņujorka,
Because a large crowd is expected, only Ring 8 members will be allowed to attend this meeting, but membership may be obtained at the door for those interested in joining Ring 8.
“Evander Holyfield is one of the few living legends in our sport,” Gredzens 8 prezidents Jack Hirsch teica. “Tik, you can imagine how thrilled we are to have him as a guest speaker. We had planned to present Holyfield with the Ring 8 Legends Award at our holiday banquet, but a lucrative business opportunity will prohibit him from being there that afternoon. Vietā, we will present him with that award at O’Neil’s. It says a lot about Evander that he adjusted his schedule to remain in New York to attend our meeting.
“Luis Collazo is a terrific fighter in his own right, having been a former world champion. His career seems to be on an upswing once again and we are anxious to hear about his future plans.”
Holyfield has retired as a boxer with an outstanding 44-10-2 (29 Kos), but this past year he has operated a New York City-based promotional company, Real Deal Boxing. A U.S. Olimpietis, Holyfield is the only unified world cruiserweight champion, as well as a four-time heavyweight champion of the world.
He had a 16-7-2 record in world title fights and won 19 no 30 fights with two draws against past or present world champions, defeating a Who’s Who list of all-time greats such as Dwight Muhammad Qawi, George Foreman, Larry Holmes, Riddick Bowe un Mike Tyson (divreiz), Starp vairāk notables.
Born in Brooklyn and now a resident of Queens, Collazo (37-7. 20 Kos) captured the World Boxing Association (WBA) welterweight world title on April 2, 2005, winning a 12-round split decision over hometown favorite and defending champion Jose Antonio Rivera Worcester, Massachusetts.
The 26-year-old Collazo, who has also defeated world champions Miguel Angel Gonzalez un Victor Ortiz, remains a world title contender having upset 21-1 Sammy Vasquez in his last action by way of a sixth-round knockout last February.
PAR RING 8: Gredzens 8 kļuva astoto meitas toreizējā pazīstams kā National Veteran bokseri asociācija – tātad, RING 8 – un šodien organizācijas moto paliek: Bokseri Palīdzot bokseri.
RING 8 ir pilnībā apņēmusies atbalstīt mazāk paveicies cilvēkiem boksa sabiedrībā, kas var būt nepieciešama palīdzība saistībā ar maksājumu īres, medicīniskie izdevumi, vai kāds pamatoti nepieciešams.
Iet uz līnijas www.Ring8ny.com Plašāku informāciju par RING 8, lielākā grupa šāda veida ASV ar vairāk nekā 350 locekļi. Gada dalības maksu ir tikai $30.00 un katram dalībniekam ir tiesības uz bufetes vakariņas RING 8 ikmēneša tikšanās, izņemot jūlijā un augustā. Visas aktīvās bokseri, amatieru un profesionālo, ar pašreizējo boksa licenci vai grāmatas ir tiesības uz bezmaksas RING 8 gadā dalība. Viesi Ring 8 biedri ir laipni, un tas izmaksāja tikai $7.00 vienai personai.
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Gleason’s Gym owner Bruce Silverglade, Alex Montaldo & Frederick Romano Ring 8’s September Guest Speakers

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Otrdiena, Septiņi. 19 at O’Neill’s Restaurant
In Maspeth, NY
2015 NYSBHOF inductee Bruce Silverglade and his wife, Jo Ellen
(photo by Peter Frutkoff)
NEW YORK (Septembris 11, 2017) – New York State Boxing Hall of Fame inductee Bruce Silverglade, special boxing program director Alex Montaldo and boxing historian Frederick Roman will be the Ring 8 guest speakers at its next monthly meeting otrdien nakts, Septembris 19 (7 p.m. UN sākums), at O’Neill’s Restaurant (64-21 53rd Drive) in Maspeth, Ņujorka.
“Full credit should be given to Bruce Silverglade for turning Gleason’s into arguably the top boxing gym in the world,” Gredzens 8 prezidents Jack Hirsch teica. “With all the great fighters who have trained there over the years, he probably will have some fascinating stories to share with us. Alex Montaldo runs a boxing program at Gleason’s for people afflicted with Parkinson’s disease. We look forward to him explaining how it works.
Frederick Romano has written a new book detailing the history of boxing on the radio, taking us back to a golden age before television came into existence. He will bring along some books for purchase at a discounted price for Ring8 members. Our three speakers should make this a very enjoyable night for the membership.”
Silverglade has owned the world-famous Gleason’s Gym since 1983. The iconic boxing gym dates back 80 gadiem, when Gleason’s Gym was originally founded in the Bronx, before moving to Manhattan from 1974 līdz 1984, then to Brooklyn in 1985, and finally into its present location in Brooklyn a year ago at 130 Water Street.
Many of boxing’s greats have trained at Gleason’s including Jake Lamotta, Roberto Duran, Mike Tyson and even Muhammad Ali, who as Cassius Clay trained there for his first fight with Sonny Liston uz 1964. Many actors, ieskaitot Robert DeNiro unWesley Snipes, have also trained there for roles in movies.
Montaldo developed and operates a special program at Gleason’s Gym – stoPD (Support training to overcome Parkinson’s Disease) designed to help people with Parkinson’s Disease.
Romano has had work experience in boxing for more than 35 years as a research consultant for HBO, as well as a producer and host of a cable television show about boxing, and he is a certified amateur boxing judge in New York. Frederick will speak about boxing books – he’s written several – and movies.
PAR RING 8: Gredzens 8 kļuva astoto meitas toreizējā pazīstams kā National Veteran bokseri asociācija – tātad, RING 8 – un šodien organizācijas moto joprojām: Bokseri Palīdzot bokseri.
RING 8 ir pilnībā apņēmusies atbalstīt mazāk paveicies cilvēkiem boksa sabiedrībā, kas var būt nepieciešama palīdzība saistībā ar maksājumu īres, medicīniskie izdevumi, vai kāds pamatoti nepieciešams.
Iet uz līnijas www.Ring8ny.com Plašāku informāciju par RING 8, lielākā grupa šāda veida ASV ar vairāk nekā 350 locekļi. Gada dalības maksu ir tikai $30.00 un katram dalībniekam ir tiesības uz bufetes vakariņas RING 8 ikmēneša tikšanās, izņemot jūlijā un augustā. Visas aktīvās bokseri, amatieru un profesionālo, ar pašreizējo boksa licenci vai grāmatas ir tiesības uz bezmaksas RING 8 gadā dalība. Viesi Ring 8 biedri ir laipni, un tas izmaksāja tikai $7.00 vienai personai.
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Referee and retired boxer Randy Neumann Ring 8 Guest Speaker Tuesday, Maijs 16

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NEW YORK CITY (Maijs 14, 2017) – Referee/retired boxer Randy Neumann (31-7, 11 Kos) Randy Neumann will be Ring 8’s guest speaker at its mnthly meeting this coming Tuesday nakts, Maijs 16 (7 p.m. UN sākums), at O’Neill’s Restaurant, kas atrodas pie 64-21 53rd Drive, Maspeth, NY 11378.
Ring 8’s May meeting is sponsored by DiBella Entertainment and Top Rank.
“Gredzens 8 is fortunate to have such a fascinating speaker this month who will share his vast experience with us,” Gredzens 8 prezidents Jack Hirsch teica. “Randy Neumann was a heavyweight of note in the 1970’s who boxed a main event at Madison Square Garden against Jerry Quarry. Later he would become one of the best-known referees in boxing working major fights involving Mike Tyson and other champions.”
PAR RING 8: Gredzens 8 kļuva astoto meitas toreizējā pazīstams kā National Veteran bokseri asociācija – tātad, RING 8 – un šodien organizācijas moto paliek: Bokseri Palīdzot bokseri.
RING 8 ir pilnībā apņēmusies atbalstīt mazāk paveicies cilvēkiem boksa sabiedrībā, kas var būt nepieciešama palīdzība saistībā ar maksājumu īres, medicīniskie izdevumi, vai kāds pamatoti nepieciešams.
Iet uz līnijas www.Ring8ny.com Plašāku informāciju par RING 8, lielākā grupa šāda veida ASV ar vairāk nekā 350 locekļi. Gada dalības maksu ir tikai $30.00 un katram dalībniekam ir tiesības uz bufetes vakariņas RING 8 ikmēneša tikšanās, izņemot jūlijā un augustā. Visas aktīvās bokseri, amatieru un profesionālo, ar pašreizējo boksa licenci vai grāmatas ir tiesības uz bezmaksas RING 8 gadā dalība. Viesi Ring 8 biedri ir laipni, un tas izmaksāja tikai $7.00 vienai personai.
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6th annual New York State Boxing Hall of Fame Class of 2017 induction ceremony review

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(L-R) – Seated – Alex Ramos, Boby Bartels, Doug Dewitt, Stan Hoffman and Gaspar Ortega; stāžs – Don Majeski, Renaldo Snipes & Ron Katz
Visas bildes Peter Frutkoff
NEW YORK (Maijs 1, 2017) – Vairāk nekā 300 people thoroughly enjoyed yesterday’s sixth annual New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF) induction ceremony at Russo’s On The Bay in Howard Beach, Ņujorka. NYSBHOF is sponsored by Ring 8.
“It seems like yesterday that we started the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame but here we are in our sixth year,” NYSBHOF president Bob Duffy said opening the festivities. “I’ve been asked what VIPs were coming here and I said the 15 inductees are VIPs. This is how we remembers our New Yorkers in boxing. We recognize them for their achievements in boxing and all of them are great guys, pārāk.”
“Today is a validation of their (inductees’) careers,” added Ring 8 president/Chairman of the NYSBHOF Induction Committee Jack Hirsch. “This is a great honor for all of them. Congratulations to all of the honorees.”
Living boxers inducted into the NYSBHOF were Manhattan welterweight Gaspar “El Indio” Ortega (131-39-6, 69 Kos), Yonkers’ world heavyweight title challenger Renaldo “Kungs” Snipes (39-8-1, 22 Kos), Yonkers middleweight Doug “Cobra’ Dewitt (33-8-5, 19 Kos), and world middleweight title challenger Alex “Bronksas bumbvedējs” Ramos (39-10-2, 24 Kos)
Posthumous participants inducted were Queens’ former middleweight and light heavyweight world champion Dick Tiger (60-19-3, 27 Kos), Brooklyn/Manhattan light heavyweight world champion Jose “Chegui” Torres(41-3-1, 29 Kos), and Williamsburg’s middleweight world champion, “The Nonpareil” Jack Dempsey (51-4-11, 23 Kos).
Non-participants now in the NYSBHOF are Brooklyn/Bronx manager Stan Hoffman, Long Island matchmaker Ron Katz, and past Ring 8 president/NYSAC judge Bobby Bartels un Queens’ International agent Don Majeski.
Posthumous non-participant inductees were Brooklyn boxing historian Hank Kaplan, Long Island cut-man Al Gavin, Bronx referee Arthur Donovan and New York City columnist Dan Parker.
Katrs jaunkareivis saņems pasūtījuma izstrādātas jostas nozīmētu viņa indukcijas vērā NYSBHOF.
The 2017 inductees tika atlasīti pēc NYSBHOF izvirza komitejas locekļiem: Jack Hirsch, Steve Farhood, Bobby Cassidy, Jr., Randy Gordon, Henry Hascup, Ron McNair, Angelo Prospero un Neil Terens.
Visi bokseri nepieciešami neaktīvs vismaz trīs gadus, lai varētu pretendēt uz NYSBHOF indukcijas, un visi inductees jābūt dzīvojis in New York State ievērojamu daļu no savas boksa karjeras vai plaukumā to attiecīgās karjeras laikā.
Past world champions and NYSBHOF inductees Irāna Barkley, Vito Antuofermo un Mark Breland were in attendance, as were retired boxers and others such as Dennis Mitlon, Bobby Miller, Jimmy Lange un Richard Brown.
(L-R) – Michael & Gaspar Ortega.


Gasper Ortega: “I’m very honored to have people come out to honor me. It’s truly a pleasure to be here. I want fans to know how much I appreciate their support. Tieši tagad, I feel like a champion; I’m on top of the world.”
Stan Hoffman
Stan Hoffman: “A lot of things have been said about me in boxing and I’m grateful for the success I’ve had in boxing. I wish I had 200 friends but the problem is I [probably have a 1000, so I can’t name them all today. This is special because I’m going into the Hall of Fame the same year as my godson, Ron Katz, who was the best matchmaker. He’s terrific. Boxing has been good to me.”
(L-R) – Ron & Barbara Katz


Ron Katz: “Agrāk laikā 42 gadiem, I’ve had the pleasure of working with so many great fighters, vairāk 200 pasaules čempioni. I’ve had the pleasure to work for some great promoters, to say I’ve world for some of the giants of this industry is an understatement. I learned so much from Johnny Bos, Mickey Duff, Bruce Trampler and my mentor, Teddy Brenner. I’m so grateful to them.”
(L-R) — Melvina Lathan, Doug Dewitt & his son
Doug Dewitt: “I could have done better in the Tommy Hearns fight. Took Robbie Simms too lightly but I won the rematch. I was No. 3 (pasaulē) and I was going to fight Marvin Hagler, who was world champion when there was only one. Boxing is a tough business. I’m not walking around like I used to 20 gadiem. I had some good teachers. Man bija laba karjera, I wouldn’t call it great. Thank you very much.”
(L-R) — Renaldo Snipes & Mike Taroli
Renaldo Snipes: “I have a lot of friends. I had a lot of enemies but now they’re friends. You have to know how to get along with everybody even though you had to fight some in the ring. You can’t go into the ring without freaking killer instinct. I’d like to thank everybody who supported me. I took what I learned in boxing and took it into the business world.”
(L-R) — Bobby Bartels & Lenny Mangiapane
Bobby Bartels: Dick Tiger wanted me to go to Africa with him but I said I couldn’t. I wish I had gone with him. When I was in Stillman’s Gym sparring, Gasper helped me a lot. He’s a beautiful man. I want to congratulate all the inductees. It’s great to be inducted into the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame. It’s been a long road from the gym, through Golden Gloves, becoming a judge, and then Ring 8 president for nine years. This is the icing on the cake.”
(L-R) — Alex Ramos & Bob Duffy
Alex Ramos: Pirmais, I want to thank the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame and everybody here from the bottom of my heart. I want to thank Shelly Finkel, who did so much for me, and all the people who trained me. I was my own problem. I had a brain injury but it’s great to be alive.”
(L-R) — Michael Griffith, Don Majeski & Jack Hirsch
Don Majeski: “I have much to be humbled about. I congratulate all the inductees for their hard work and incredible contributions to boxing. I’m a beneficiary for all the fighters who gave me a chance to be a small part of their careers. Tas ir liels gods, probably the only one I’ll ever get. It’s been a wonderful life in boxing the past 50 gadiem.”
Master of Ceremonies Dave Diamante
Klase 2012: Carmen Basilio, Mike McCallum, Mike Tyson, Jake LaMotta, Riddick Bowe, Carlos Ortiz, Vito Antuofermo, Emile Griffith, “Cukurs” Ray Robinson, Gene Tunney, Benny Leonard, Tony Canzoneri, Harold Lederman, Steve Acunto, Jimmy Glenn, Gil Clancy, Ray ARCEL, Nat Fleischer, Bill Gallo un Artūrs Mercante, Sr.
Klase 2013: Jack Dempsey, Johnny Dundee, Sandy jājamzirgs, Maxie Rosenbloom, Joey Archer, Irāna Barkley, Mark Breland, Bobby Cassidy, Doug Jones, Junior Jones, James “Draugs” McGirt, Eddie Mustafa Muhameds, Bob Arum, Shelly Finkel, Tony Graziano, Larry Merchant, Teddy Brenner, Mike Jacobs, Tex Rickard un Don Dunphy.
Klase 2014: Floyd Patterson, Tracy Harris Patterson, Billy Backus, Kevin Kelley, Juan LaPorte, Gerry Cooney, Mustafa Hamsho, Howard Davis, Jr., Lou Ambers, Jack Britton, Terry McGovern, Teddy Atlas, Lou DiBella, Steve Farhood, Gene Moore, Angelo Prospero, Whitey Bimstein, Klien D'Amato, William Muldoon un Tom O'Rourke.
Klase 2015: Saul Mamby, Joey Giambra, Johnny Persol, Harold Weston, Lonnie Bradley, Paul Berlenbach, Billy Graham, Frankie Genaro, Bob Miller, Tommy Ryan, Jimmy Slattery, Bob Duffy, Mike Katz, Tommy Gallagher, Bruce Silverglade, Charley Goldman, Jimmy Johnston, Cedric Kushner, Harry Markson, Damon Runyon un Al Weill.
Klase 2016: Aaron Davis, Charles Murray, Vilomar Fernandez, Edwin Viruet, aiztikt “mačo” Camacho, Rocky Graziano, Rocky Kansas, Joe Lynch, Joe Miceli, Ed Brophy, Joe DeGuardia, Randy Gordon, Dennis Rappaport, Howie Albert, Freddie Brown, Howard Cosell, Ruby Goldstein un Jimmy Jacobs.
About Ring 8: Veidojas 1954 ar ex-prizefighter, Jack Grebelsky, Gredzens 8 kļuva astoto meitas toreizējā pazīstams kā National Veteran bokseri asociācija – tātad, RING 8 – un šodien organizācijas moto joprojām: Bokseri Palīdzot bokseri.
RING 8 ir pilnībā apņēmusies atbalstīt mazāk paveicies cilvēkiem boksa sabiedrībā, kas var būt nepieciešama palīdzība saistībā ar maksājumu īres, medicīniskie izdevumi, vai kāds pamatoti nepieciešams.
Iet uz līnijas www.Ring8ny.com Plašāku informāciju par RING 8, lielākā grupa šāda veida ASV ar vairāk nekā 350 locekļi. Gada dalības maksu ir tikai $30.00 un katram dalībniekam ir tiesības uz bufetes vakariņas RING 8 ikmēneša tikšanās, izņemot jūlijā un augustā. Visas aktīvās bokseri, amatieru un profesionālo, ir tiesības uz bezmaksas RING 8 gadā dalība. Viesi Ring 8 biedri ir laipni, un tas izmaksāja tikai $7.00 vienai personai.
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Gredzens 8 January Meeting Review

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PAR RING 8: Gredzens 8 kļuva astoto meitas toreizējā pazīstams kā National Veteran bokseri asociācija – tātad, RING 8 – un šodien organizācijas moto paliek: Bokseri Palīdzot bokseri.
RING 8 ir pilnībā apņēmusies atbalstīt mazāk paveicies cilvēkiem boksa sabiedrībā, kas var būt nepieciešama palīdzība saistībā ar maksājumu īres, medicīniskie izdevumi, vai kāds pamatoti nepieciešams.
Iet uz līnijas www.Ring8ny.com Plašāku informāciju par RING 8, lielākā grupa šāda veida ASV ar vairāk nekā 350 locekļi. Gada dalības maksu ir tikai $30.00 un katram dalībniekam ir tiesības uz bufetes vakariņas RING 8 ikmēneša tikšanās, izņemot jūlijā un augustā. Visas aktīvās bokseri, amatieru un profesionālo, ar pašreizējo boksa licenci vai grāmatas ir tiesības uz bezmaksas RING 8 gadā dalība. Viesi Ring 8 biedri ir laipni, un tas izmaksāja tikai $7.00 per person..
NEW YORK (Janvāris 23, 2017) – Boxing journalist Steve Farhood was the special guest speaker at last Tuesday night’s Ring 8 monthly meeting held at O’Neill’s Restaurant in Maspeth, Ņujorka.
Farhood is being inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame this June. The popular Brooklynite, is the former editor-and-chief of The Ring and KO Magazine, in addition to being a veteran television commentator, including his current role for Showtime’s ShoBox: Jaunās paaudzes since its inception in 2001. Uz 2002, he received the prestigious Sam Taub Award from the Boxing Writers Association of America (BWAA) for Excellence in Broadcasting Journalism.
“The members of Ring 8 enjoyed what Steve Farhood had to say,” Gredzens 8 prezidents Jack Hirsch teica. “He enlightened them about facets of the boxing business many were unaware of.”
(L-R) – New Ring 8 president Jack Hirsch, guest speaker Steve Farhood and outgoing Ring 8 prezidents Bob Duffy
(Photo courtesy of Stanley Janousek)
Farhood and Duffy are inductees in the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF), which is sponsored by Ring 8, while Hirsch is past president of the BWAA.
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Steve Farhood Ring 8 Guest Speaker Tuesday night

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NEW YORK (Janvāris 16, 2017) – Award-winning boxing journalist Steve Farhood will be Ring 8’s guest speaker tomorrow night (Tuesday night, Jan., 17) at its monthly meeting, sākot 7 p.m. UN, at O’Neill’s Restaurant (64-21 53rd Drive) in Maspeth, Ņujorka.
“Gredzens 8 is excited to have Steve Farhood as our featured speaker” said newly appointed Ring 8 prezidents Jack Hirsch. “Steve is one of the most respected media members in the sport and well deserving of the recent announcement that he will be inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.”
Internationally respected throughout boxing as an analyst, historian and writer/editor, Farhood is also a New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF) inductee. Gredzens 8 sponsors the NYSBHOF.
Farhood, Brooklyn, is the former editor-and-chief of The Ring and KO Magazine, in addition to being a veteran television commentator, including his current role for Showtime’s ShoBox: Jaunās paaudzes since its inception in 2001. Uz 2002, he received the prestigious Sam Taub Award from the Boxing Writers Association of America (BWAA) for Excellence in Broadcasting Journalism.
PAR RING 8: Gredzens 8 kļuva astoto meitas toreizējā pazīstams kā National Veteran bokseri asociācija – tātad, RING 8 – un šodien organizācijas moto paliek: Bokseri Palīdzot bokseri.
RING 8 ir pilnībā apņēmusies atbalstīt mazāk paveicies cilvēkiem boksa sabiedrībā, kas var būt nepieciešama palīdzība saistībā ar maksājumu īres, medicīniskie izdevumi, vai kāds pamatoti nepieciešams.
Iet uz līnijas www.Ring8ny.com Plašāku informāciju par RING 8, lielākā grupa šāda veida ASV ar vairāk nekā 350 locekļi. Gada dalības maksu ir tikai $30.00 un katram dalībniekam ir tiesības uz bufetes vakariņas RING 8 ikmēneša tikšanās, izņemot jūlijā un augustā. Visas aktīvās bokseri, amatieru un profesionālo, ar pašreizējo boksa licenci vai grāmatas ir tiesības uz bezmaksas RING 8 gadā dalība. Viesi Ring 8 biedri ir laipni, un tas izmaksāja tikai $7.00 per person..