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NEW YORK (Април. 1, 2015) – The World Boxing съвет (WBC) и Ring 8 ще почете края Joe Дуайър и Тони Mazzarella на четвъртата годишна държавна New York Boxing Залата на славата (NYSBHOF) индукция вечеря, спонсорирано от Ring 8, Неделя следобед (12:30-5:30 p.m. И), Април 26 в Руско по този залив в Howard Beach, Ню Йорк. Президент WBC Mauricio Сюлейман ще направи специална презентация на семейството Дуайър. Пръстен 8 ще направят презентации на семействата Дуайър и Mazzarella. Дуайър и Mazzarella, както дългогодишния Ring 8 членове, почина по-рано тази година. Дуайър е президент на Северна Америка федерация по бокс (NABF). Mazzarella, който е служил дълги години като касиер Ring 8 е, Беше голямо влияние в основаването на NYSBHOF. NYSBHOF Клас 2015 Боксьорите WBC младши шампион полусредна категория & Виетнам Veteran Саул Mamby Bronx / Brooklyn WBA младши титлата в средната Challenger Joey Giambra Бивол Национален Golden шампион Ръкавици Джони Persol Brooklyn Двукратният световен полусредна категория заглавия Challenger Харолд Weston New York City WBO шампион в средна категория Лони Bradley Harlem (Починал) Световната шампионка в полутежката категория Paul Berlenbach Astoria “Детрониран” световен шампион полусредна категория Били Греъм Eastside Манхатън 2-Световен шампион flyweight Frankie Хенаро New York City World среднотежка & полусредна категория шампион Tommy Ryan Redwood / Syracuse Световната шампионка в полутежката категория Jimmy Слатъри Бивол Неучастващи NYSBHOF & Пръстен 8 президент Боб Duffy Manhattan / Massapequa Park Журналист Майк Кац Bronx Треньор Tommy Gallagher Howard Beach Promoter / cutman Боб Милър Albany Gym собственик Gleason е Брус Silverglade Brooklyn (Починал) Треньор Чарли Goldman Brooklyn MSG сватовник Хари Markson Kingston Промотор Cedric Кушнер Манхатън MSG сватовник Джими Джонсън New York City Журналист Деймън Runyon Манхатън Управител / сватовник Al Weill New York City Известност пръстен говорител Дейвид Diamante отново ще служи като майстор на събитието церемониалмайстор. The 2015 inductees бяха избрани от членовете Комитета по номинациите на NYSBHOF: Джак Hirsch, Стив Farhood, Боби Cassidy, Jr., Don Majeski, Хенри Hascup, Рон Макнеър и Neil Terens. Всеки новобранец ще получите специално конструиран колан означаваше индукция му в NYSBHOF. Всички NYSBHOF плаки са изложени в щата Ню Йорк Атлетик комисия. Всички боксьори, необходими, за да бъдат неактивни за най-малко три години, за да бъдат допустими за индукция NYSBHOF, и всички inductees трябва да са пребивавали в щата Ню Йорк за една значителна част от боксовите си кариера. Клас 2012: Кармен Базилио, Майк Маккалъм, Майк Тайсън, Джейк LaMotta, Riddick Bowe, Карлос Ортис, Vito Antuofermo, Емил Грифит, “Захар” Рей Робинсън, Джийн Тъни, Benny Leonard, Тони Canzoneri, Харолд Ледерман, Стив Acunto, Jimmy Glenn, Gil Clancy, Ray Arcel, Nat Флайшър, Бил Gallo и Arthur Mercante, Sr. Клас 2013: Джак Демпси, Джони Dundee, Sandy Сарач, Макси Розенблум, Joey Archer, Иран Barkley, Mark Breland, Боби Cassidy, Дъг Джоунс, Junior Jones, James “Приятелю” McGirt, Eddie Мустафа Мохамед, Bob Arum, Шели Finkel, Тони Graziano, Лари Merchant, Teddy Brenner, Mike Jacobs, Tex Рикард и Дон Дънфи. КЛАС НА 2014: Флойд Патерсън, Трейси Harris Патерсън, Били Бакъс, Кевин Кели, Juan LaPorte, Gerry Куни, Мустафа Hamsho, Хауърд Дейвис, Jr., Lou Ambers, Джак Бритън, Тери Макгавърн, Teddy Atlas, Lou DiBella, Стив Farhood, Gene Moore, Angelo Просперо, Whitey Bimstein, Cus D'Амато, Уилям Muldoon и Tom О'Рурк. Билетите са на цена от $125.00 за възрастен и $50.00 за деца (под 16), и включва пълен обяд и коктейл час при влизане, като се започне от 12:30 PM/И, както и вечеря (премиер ребро, риба или птиче месо) и открит бар през целия ден. Билетите са на разположение за закупуване чрез обаждане NYSBHOF / Ring 8 президент Боб Duffy в516.313.2304. Обяви за програмата NYSBHOF са налични, вариращо от $50.00 към $250.00, като се свържат и Duffy. Отиди на линия www.Ring8ny.com За допълнителна информация за щата Ню Йорк Boxing Залата на славата.
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Tag Archives: Randy Gordon Son/father Bob & Murray Goodman to be inducted into Class of 2018 New York State Boxing Hall of Fame 5th annual New York State Boxing Hall of Fame Class of 2016 inducted in festive ceremony NYSBHOF Class of 2015 Boxers World welterweight champion (’90-91) Aaron “Superman” Davis, Bronx World junior welterweight champion (’93-94) Charles “The Natural” Murray Buffalo Two-time world lightweight title challenger Vilomar Fernandez Bronx World lightweight title challenger Edwin Viruet. New York City (Deceased) 4-time, 3-division world champion Hector “Macho” Camacho Spanish Harlem World middleweight champion (1952) Rocky Graziano Brooklyn World lightweight (’25-26) titlist Rocky Kansas Buffalo 2-time world bantamweight titleholder Joe Lynch Brooklyn “Uncrowned welterweight champion” Joe Miceli Buffalo Non-Participants International Boxing Hall of Fame executive director Ed Brophy Canastota Promoter Joe DeGuardia Bronx Commissioner/media personality Randy Gordon Melville Promoter/manager Dennis Rappaport Queens (Deceased) Manager Howie Albert Bronx Trainer/cutman Freddie Brown Manhattan New York City television commentator Howard Cosell New York City Boxer/referee Ruby Goldstein Manhattan Manager Jimmy Jacobs NYSBHOF Class of 2016 (L-R): Seated – Vilomar Fernandez, Dennis Rappaport, Randy Gordon and Ed Brophy; Standing: Aaron Davis and Joe DeGuardia -All pictures by Peter Frutkoff- NEW YORK (April 5, 2016) – More than 300 people packed Russo’s On The Bay in Howard Beach, NY this past Sunday for the fifth annual New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF) induction dinner. Each inductee will receive a custom-designed belt signifying his induction into the NYSBHOF. Plaques are on display at the New York State Athletic Commission. The 2016 inductees were selected by the NYSBHOF nominating committee members: Jack Hirsch, Steve Farhood, Bobby Cassidy, Jr., Don Majeski, Henry Hascup, Ron McNair, Angelo Prospero and Neil Terens. All boxers needed to be inactive for at least three years in order to be eligible for NYSBHOF induction, and all inductees must have resided in New York State for a significant portion of their boxing careers or during the prime of their respective career. (L-R) – NYSBHOF/Ring 8 president Bob Duffy, Don Majeski, Ed Brophy and Jill Diamond (WBC) Ed Brophy: “I’d like to thank the committee of the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame and Ring 8, a wonderful group that sponsors the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame. I’m so proud to have been born in New York, in the small town of Canastota, where boxing is in our blood. I’m thrilled to be honored today. My name is attached to the International Boxing Hall of Fame as director, but so many different people help out. I only accept this honor on their behalf. Boxing is the greatest sport. Congratulations to all of the inductees. This is the greatest day of my life.” (L-R) – Ron McNair, Aaron Davis and Bob Duffy Aaron Davis: Thanks, Ring 8. Boxing is a hard sport. It was much harder in the gym. I saw Gerry Cooney, Iran Barkley and Roberto Duran and wanted to do what those guys did and it made me a fighter I was. I’d like to thank my father and Billy Giles, who was my trainer. I’d also like to thank Joe DeGuardia, who managed me later in my career, and thanks to everybody who supported me.” (L-R) — Bob Duffy, Dennis Rappaport and family Dennis Rappaport: “It seems like yesterday when a six or seven year old living in Brooklyn watched a fight between Jake LaMotta and Jim Hairston. This young man was mesmerized. The next month he watchedSugar Ray Robinson knockout Rocky Graziano and that was the start of a love affair that’s lasted 63 years. Boxing, at its best, is poetry in motion. It’s Shapespeare, Picasso, Rembrandt. But it can also be crude. I started in boxing managing three fighters: Ronnie Harris, Gerry Cooney and Howard Davis. Jr. Because of the creative marketing of our fighters, one reporter called me and my partner, Mike Jones, ‘The Gold Dust Twins’ but then the media starting calling us, ‘The Wacko Twins.’ I preferred ‘The Gold Dust Twins.” (L-R – Jack Hirsch, Joe DeGuardia and Bob Duffy Joe DeGuardia: It’s a real pleasure, honor and privilege to be inducted into the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame. Like many of you here, I live and bleed boxing, which has been a big part of my life. Four months ago, I received the (Ring 8 at its Holiday awards dinner) Promoter of the Year award. I said then that we are truly a family of boxing; it’s a real brotherhood. I also talked about how boxing tied into lire. In that room – not with us now – was my father who passed away three weeks ago. Because of him, I developed this love of boxing that I’ve carried in life: work hard to do the best you can in life. I’m truly honored to be inducted into the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame. In honor of my father and everybody else who loves this sport. I accept on behalf of my father who, I know, is watching us now.” (L-R) – Charles Murray and Bob Duffy Charles Murray: “They called me, ‘The Natural.’ I appreciate this, being honored for my contributions to boxing. Thank you very much.” (L-R) – Steve Farhood, Vilomar Fernandez and Bob Duffy Vilomar Fernandez: “It wasn’t easy fighting guys like Roberto Duran and Alexis Arguello. They were the best in the world. I’m thankful for the opportunities to fight them, I’m honored today.” (L-R) – Henry Hascup, Randy Gordon, Melvina Lathan, Bob Duffy and Gerry Cooney Randy Gordon: “Thank you, everyone. This amazing event we have every year, I never expected this would happen. My career was born out of the aches of one of boxing’s biggest scandals, the US Championships on ABC, promoted by Don King, and Ring Magazine produced the ratings for the tournament. It turned out the ratings and some of the records were padded and it just about knocked Ring Magazine out of business. Bert Randolph Sugar hired me to be its Editor In Chief. Working together, we brought Ring Magazine back from the dead. I burst into tears when Jack Hirsch called to tell me I was being inducted into the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame. This is an absolute dream. Anybody who has ever or will ever be inducted into any hall of fame, nobody can possibly enjoy this more than me. I love boxing with every ounce of my body. My wife and family drive me back into boxing. This is the greatest honor. I can’t get enough of boxing. I’m truly the luckiest man ever placed on this planet.” (L-R) – Ed Brophy, Don Majeski, Jack Hirsch and Joe DeGuardia NYSAC Executive Director Dave Berlin and Harold Lederman (L-R) – Joe DeGuardia and NYSBHOF/Ring 8 president Bob Duffy CLASS of 2012: Carmen Basilio, Mike McCallum, Mike Tyson, Jake LaMotta, Riddick Bowe, Carlos Ortiz, Vito Antuofermo, Emile Griffith, “Sugar” Ray Robinson, Gene Tunney, Benny Leonard, Tony Canzoneri, Harold Lederman, Steve Acunto, Jimmy Glenn, Gil Clancy, Ray Arcel, Nat Fleischer, Bill Gallo and Arthur Mercante, Sr. CLASS of 2013: Jack Dempsey, Johnny Dundee, Sandy Saddler, 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, Larry Merchant, Teddy Brenner, Mike Jacobs, Tex Rickard and Don Dunphy. CLASS OF 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, Cus D’Amato, William Muldoon and Tom O’Rourke. CLASS OF 2015: Saoul 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 and Al Weill. 2016 Class Inductees honored to be going Into New York State Boxing Hall of Fame This Sunday, April 3, at Russo’s On The Bay Hector Camacho, Rocky Graziano, Aaron Davis and Howard Cosell head 2016 class NEW YORK (March 29, 2016) – The fifth annual New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF) induction dinner, sponsored by Ring 8, will be held this Sunday afternoon (April 3 – 12:30-5:30 p.m.) at Russo’s On The Bay in Howard Beach, New York. NYSBHOF Class of 2015 Boxers World welterweight champion (’90-91) Aaron “Superman” Davis Bronx World junior welterweight champion (’93-94) Charles “The Natural” Murray Buffalo Two-time world lightweight title challenger Vilomar Fernandez Bronx World lightweight title challenger Edwin Viruet. New York City (Deceased) 4-time, 3-division world champion Hector “Macho” Camacho Spanish Harlem World middleweight champion (1952) Rocky Graziano Brooklyn World lightweight (’25-26) titlist Rocky Kansas Buffalo 2-time world bantamweight titleholder Joe Lynch Brooklyn “Uncrowned welterweight champion” Joe Miceli Buffalo Non-Participants International Boxing Hall of Fame executive director Ed Brophy Canastota Promoter Joe DeGuardia Bronx Commissioner/media personality Randy Gordon Melville Promoter/manager Dennis Rappaport Queens (Deceased) Manager Howie Albert Bronx Trainer/cutman Freddie Brown Manhattan New York City television commentator Howard Cosell New York City Boxer/referee Ruby Goldstein Manhattan Manager Jimmy Jacobs New York City Randy Gordon: “What a journey this has been from boxing fan to boxing writer…to boxing announcer…to boxing commissioner…to boxing promoter…to boxing talk show host….to the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame. If I’m dreaming, I don’t want to wake up!” Dennis Rappaport: “It is with the utmost pleasure and profound appreciation to be inducted into the NYSBHOF with such a class of distinguished honorees. At the age of six, I watched my first fight between Jake LaMotta and Gene Harston. I was so captivated and mesmerized by the sport that it began my 63 year love affair with boxing. From the bottom of my heat, I would like to thank each and every member of the boxing fraternity for a lifetime filled with magical moments and unforgettable memories.” Ed Brophy: “This is a wonderful honor that truly caught me by surprise. I am humbled by this acknowledgement and thank the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame.” Joe DeGuardia: “I am honored to be recognized and included among the past and present boxing luminaries inducted into the prestigious New York State Boxing Hall of Fame.” Each inductee will receive a custom-designed belt signifying his induction into the NYSBHOF. Plaques are on display at the New York State Athletic Commission. The 2016 inductees were selected by the NYSBHOF nominating committee members: Jack Hirsch, Steve Farhood, Bobby Cassidy, Jr., Don Majeski, Henry Hascup, Ron McNair, Angelo Prospero and Neil Terens. All boxers needed to be inactive for at least three years in order to be eligible for NYSBHOF induction, and all inductees must have resided in New York State for a significant portion of their boxing careers or during the prime of their respective career. CLASS of 2012: Carmen Basilio, Mike McCallum, Mike Tyson, Jake LaMotta, Riddick Bowe, Carlos Ortiz, Vito Antuofermo, Emile Griffith, “Sugar” Ray Robinson, Gene Tunney, Benny Leonard, Tony Canzoneri, Harold Lederman, Steve Acunto, Jimmy Glenn, Gil Clancy, Ray Arcel, Nat Fleischer, Bill Gallo and Arthur Mercante, Sr. CLASS of 2013: Jack Dempsey, Johnny Dundee, Sandy Saddler, 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, Larry Merchant, Teddy Brenner, Mike Jacobs, Tex Rickard and Don Dunphy. CLASS OF 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, Cus D’Amato, William Muldoon and Tom O’Rourke. CLASS OF 2015: Saoul 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 and Al Weill. Limited tickets are still available, priced at $150.00 per adult and $60.00 for children (under 16), which includes a complete brunch and cocktail hour upon entry, starting at 12:30 p.m. ET, as well as dinner (prime rib, fish or poultry) and open bar throughout the event. Tickets are available to purchase by calling NYSBHOF/Ring 8 president Bob Duffy at 516.313.2304. Go on line at www.Ring8ny.com for additional information about the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame. New York State Boxing Hall of Fame Induction dinner tickets selling fast Sunday, April 3 at Russo’s On The Bay Hector Camacho, Rocky Graziano, Aaron Davis and Howard Cosell head 2016 class NEW YORK (March 23, 2016) – Tickets are selling fast for the fifth annual New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF) induction dinner, sponsored by Ring 8, Sunday afternoon (12:30-5:30 p.m. ET), April 3, at Russo’s On The Bay in Howard Beach, New York. NYSBHOF Class of 2016 Boxers World welterweight champion (’90-91) Aaron “Superman” Davis Bronx World junior welterweight champion (’93-94) Charles “The Natural” Murray Buffalo Two-time world lightweight title challenger Vilomar Fernandez Bronx World lightweight title challenger Edwin Viruet. New York City (Deceased) 4-time, 3-division world champion Hector “Macho” Camacho Spanish Harlem World middleweight champion (1952) Rocky Graziano Brooklyn World lightweight (’25-26) titlist Rocky Kansas Buffalo 2-time world bantamweight titleholder Joe Lynch Brooklyn “Uncrowned welterweight champion” Joe Miceli Buffalo Non-Participants International Boxing Hall of Fame executive director Ed Brophy Canastota Promoter Joe DeGuardia Bronx Commissioner/media personality Randy Gordon Melville Promoter/manager Dennis Rappaport Queens (Deceased) Manager Howie Albert Bronx Trainer/cutman Freddie Brown Manhattan New York City television commentator Howard Cosell New York City Boxer/referee Ruby Goldstein Manhattan Manager Jimmy Jacobs New York City Each inductee will receive a custom-designed belt signifying his induction into the NYSBHOF. Plaques are on display at the New York State Athletic Commission. The 2016 inductees were selected by NYSBHOF nominating committee members: Jack Hirsch, Steve Farhood, Bobby Cassidy, Jr., Don Majeski, Henry Hascup, Ron McNair, Angelo Prospero and Neil Terens. All boxers needed to be inactive for at least three years in order to be eligible for NYSBHOF induction, and all inductees must have resided in New York State for a significant portion of their boxing careers or during the prime of their respective career. CLASS of 2012: Carmen Basilio, Mike McCallum, Mike Tyson, Jake LaMotta, Riddick Bowe, Carlos Ortiz, Vito Antuofermo, Emile Griffith, “Sugar” Ray Robinson, Gene Tunney, Benny Leonard, Tony Canzoneri, Harold Lederman, Steve Acunto, Jimmy Glenn, Gil Clancy, Ray Arcel, Nat Fleischer, Bill Gallo and Arthur Mercante, Sr. CLASS of 2013: Jack Dempsey, Johnny Dundee, Sandy Saddler, 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, Larry Merchant, Teddy Brenner, Mike Jacobs, Tex Rickard and Don Dunphy. CLASS OF 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, Cus D’Amato, William Muldoon and Tom O’Rourke. CLASS OF 2015: Saoul 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 and Al Weill. Tickets are priced at $150.00 per adult and $60.00 for children (under 16), and include a complete brunch and cocktail hour upon entry, starting at12:30 PM/ET, as well as dinner (prime rib, fish or poultry) and open bar throughout the evening. Tickets are available to purchase by calling NYSBHOF/Ring 8 president Bob Duffy at 516.313.2304. Ads for the NYSBHOF program are available, ranging from $50.00 to $250.00, by contacting Duffy. Go on line at www.Ring8ny.com for additional information about the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame. CONTACT: Bob Trieger, Full Court PRESS, 978.590.0470, bobtfcp@hotmail.com ABOUT RING 8: Formed in 1954 by an ex-prizefighter, Jack Grebelsky, Ring 8 became the eighth subsidiary of what was then known as the National Veteran Boxers Association – hence, RING 8 – and today the organization’s motto still remains: Boxers Helping Boxers. RING 8 is fully committed to supporting less fortunate people in the boxing community who may require assistance in terms of paying rent, medical expenses, or whatever justifiable need. Go on line to www.Ring8ny.com for more information about RING 8, the largest group of its kind in the United States with more than 350 members. Annual membership dues is only $30.00 and each member is entitled to a buffet dinner at RING 8 monthly meetings, excluding July and August. All active boxers, amateur and professional, are entitled to a complimentary RING 8 yearly membership. Guests of Ring 8 members are welcome at a cost of only $7.00 per person. Timothy Bradley, Melvina Lathan & Sadam Ali Leading 2015 award winners honored at 29th annual Ring 8 Holiday Event & Awards Ceremony (L-R) — 2015 Ring 8 Award Winners: 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 29th annual Ring 8 Holiday Event and Awards Ceremony at Russo’s On The Bay in Howard Beach, New York. Five-time, two-division world champion Timothy “Desert Storm” Bradley received the Ring 8 Fighter of the Year Award. Other 2015 Ring 8 award winners (see complete list below) included former New York State Athletic Commission chairperson Melvina Lathan(Woman of the Decade), undefeated No. 1 world welterweight contender Sadam “World Kid” Ali (NY Fighter of the Year), Heather Hardy (NY Female Fighter of the Year), “Ireland’s” John Duddy (Uncrowned Champion), Andre Rozier (Trainer of the Year) and Joe DeGuardia (Promoter of the Year). Randy Gordon served as the Master of Ceremonies. “We had 340 people and everybody enjoyed themselves,” reported Ring 8 president 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 Boxing Hall of Fame, Atlas Foundation, Boxing Writers Association of America, and boxing in New York.” 2015 Ring 8 Award Winners (Photo by Peter Frutkoff) 2015 RING 8 Award Winners Fighter of the Year: Timothy Bradley Woman of the Decade: Hon. Melvina Lathan NY Fighter of the Year: Sadam Ali NY Female Fighter of the Year: Heather Hardy Uncrowned Champion: John Duddy Co-Cutmen of the Year: George Mitchell & Mike Rella Board Member of the Year: Billy Strigaro Trainer of the Year: Andre Rozier Community Service Award: Kevin Collins & Gerard Wilson Promoter of the Year: Joe DeGuardia Sponsor of the Year: George O’Neill Official of the Year: Carlos Ortiz, Jr. Amateur Official of the Year: Christina Vila Long & Meritorious Service Award: Jack Hirsch Profiles of Courage Award: Paddy Dolan Prospects of the Year: Wesley Ferrer & Danny Gonzales Ring Announcer of the Year: David Diamante Patriotism Award: Corporal Ron McNair, Jr. Fighter of the Year Timothy Bradley to attend 29th annual Ring 8 Holiday Event & Awards Ceremony Dec. 13 in New York; Melvina Lathan, Sadam Ali, Heather Hardy & John Duddy among 2015 award winners Timothy Bradley (R) vs. Juan Manuel Marquez (pictures courtesy of Chris Farina / Top Rank) NEW YORK, NY (November 30, 2015) – Five-time, two-division world champion Timothy “Desert Storm” Bradley will attend the 29th annual Ring 8 Holiday Event and Awards Ceremony, Sunday afternoon (12:30-5:30 p.m. ET), December 13, at Russo’s On The Bay in Howard Beach, New York. Bradley will receive his award as the 2015 Ring 8 Fighter of the Year. Randy Gordon will serve as the event’s Master of Ceremonies. Other 2015 Ring 8 award winners (see complete list below) include former New York State Athletic Commission chairperson Melvina Lathan (Woman of the Decade), undefeated No. 1 world welterweight contender Sadam “World Kid” Ali (NY Fighter of the Year), Heather Hardy(BY Female Fighter of the Year), “Ireland’s” John Duddy (Uncrowned Champion), Andre Rozier (Trainer of the Year) and Joe DeGuardia (Promoter of the Year). The 32-year-old Bradley, fighting out of Palm Springs, California, is a two-time and reigning World Boxing Organization (WBO welterweight champion, in addition to being a three-time world light welterweight titlist. His list of victims reads like a Who’s Who of boxing in the 140 to 147 pound divisions: Manny Pacquiao, Juan Manuel Marquez, Ruslan Provodnikov, Joel Casamayor, Devon Alexander, Jessie Vargas, Luis Carlos Abregu, Lamont Peterson, Kendall Holt,Junior Witter and Brandon Rios. “Timothy Bradley earned his award with an outstanding performance against Brandon Rios (WTKO9),” Ring 8 president Bob Duffy said. “Working with his new trainer, Teddy Atlas (pictured to below to right with Bradley) , the sky is the limit for Bradley. We’re very fortunate to have Timothy traveling cross country to attend our Holiday Event to receive his Fighter of the Year award. “Because this is such a great group we’re honoring this year, we expect a sold out crowd of 400. Our members look forward to this event every year. We truly appreciate them lending their support as Ring 8 proudly continues its record for lending a helping hand to those in the boxing community who are less fortunate. Each year our Holiday Event and Awards Ceremony celebrates our great sport of boxing, insuring much-needed funding is raised so we may continue our mission for our needy brothers and sisters in boxing. We will never waver from their corners.” 2015 RING 8 AWARD WINNERS Fighter of the Year: Timothy Bradley Woman of the Decade: Hon. Melvina Lathan NY Fighter of the Year: Sadam Ali NY Female Fighter of the Year: Heather Hardy Uncrowned Champion: John Duddy Co-Cutmen of the Year: George Mitchell & Mike Rella Board Member of the Year: Billy Strigaro Trainer of the Year: Andre Rozier Community Service Award: Kevin Collins & Gerard Wilson Promoter of the Year: Joe DeGuardia Sponsor of the Year: George O’Neill Official of the Year: Carlos Ortiz, Jr. Amateur Official of the Year: Christina Vila Long & Meritorious Service Award: Jack Hirsch Profiles of Courage Award: Paddy Dolan Prospects of the Year: Wesley Ferrer & Danny Gonzales Ring Announcer of the Year: David Diamante Patriotism Award: Corporal Ron McNair, Jr. Limited tickets, priced at $125.00 per person, are still available to purchase by contacting Bob Duffy by phone (516.313.2304), email DepComish@aol.com, or mail checks (payable to Ring 8) to him (164 Lindbergh Street, Massapequa Park, NY 11762). Donations of any denomination are welcome for those unable to attend the festivities. Tickets include a complete brunch with cocktail hour upon entry, followed by seating at the awards ceremony, dinner and dessert, and top-shelf open bar throughout the afternoon. There will also be a silent auction of boxing memorabilia. This event is expected to sell-out and everybody is urged to purchase tickets as soon as possible in order to secure favorable seating. The deadline for program ads is approaching for full Page ($150.00), Half-Page ($80.00), and Quarter-Page ($50.00). All ads must be emailed (DepComish@aol.com) or mailed to Duffy (516.313.2304) at the address listed above. Go online to www.Ring8ny.com for more information about Ring 8 or its annual Holiday Events and Awards Ceremony. Russo’s On The Bay is located at 162-45 Crossbay Blvd. in Howard Beach(718.843.5055). Ring 8 News: Jack Hirsch, who will be receiving the 2015 Ring 8 Long & Meritorious Service Award, was recently elected as Vice President of Ring 8. Attending Ring 8 Holiday and Awards Ceremony celebrity guests include former world champions Mark Breland, Luis Collazo, Iran Barkley and Vito Antuofermo, as well Sean Monahan, Bobby Cassidy, Harold Lederman and Frankie Galarza