Jan-1-2019
R.I.P. – Henny Wallitsch
I just found out that Former Heavyweight fighter and former President of Ring 8, Henny Wallitsch passed away yesterday at the age of 83 in Nevada.
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Henny fought some of the top heavyweights of the 1960’s including Ernie Terrell,, James J. Beattie, Bob Stallings, Franco De Piccoli, Bartolo Soni and Bobby Halpern. He also served as Ring 8 President from 2005 to 2008.
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His body will be brought back to New York and there will be a service at that time. When I receive more details on the funeral arrangements I will pass it on.
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Ring 8
The NYS Veteran Boxer’s Association
Contact:
President, Charlie Norkus
Post Office Box 7413
Wantagh, NY 11793