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Apr-30-2019

Another SUCCESSFUL New York State Boxing Hall of Fame event – Pictures by Peter Frutkoff

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CONGRATULATIONS goes out to President Bob Duffy and his committee for another SUCCESSFUL New York State Boxing Hall of Fame event.

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Apr-29-2019

Another SUCCESSFUL New York State Boxing Hall of Fame event – Pictures by Stan Janousek, professional fight name Stanley Yanachek

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CONGRATULATIONS goes out to President Bob Duffy and his committee for another SUCCESSFUL New York State Boxing Hall of Fame event.

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                           Don King being inducted by Don Majeski

                           Regilio Tuur being inducted by Stan Hoffman

Tommy Gallagher and Tony Napp Inducting Paddy DeMarco Posthumously

Vinny Maddalone inducting Bob Jackson with Zab Judah looking on

                             Don Majeski inducting Dick DiVeronica

        Melvina Lathan and President Bob Duffy inducting John McKaie

Melvina Lathan inducting Monte Barrett with President Bob Duffy and David Diamante

          James Mercante inducting his brother Arthur Mercante, Jr.

Randy Gordon and Peter Frutkoff Inducting Wayne Kelly Posthumously as Wayne’s son accepts the award

                               Randy Gordon inducting Steve Albert

Ron Ross with President Bob Duffy accepting the award for Al “Bummy” Davis, Posthumously

                         Jack Hirsch inducting Michael Olajide

Al LoBianco accepting the award Posthumously on behalf of his Father Johnny LoBianco

President Bob Duffy inducting Joe Dwyer Posthumously, as Joe’s wife accepts the award

Henry Hascup inducting Sid Terris Posthumously, accepting the award is Sid’s grandson while fellow inductee Michael Olajide looking on

                           Jack Hirsch inducting Wilfred Benitez

Tommy Gallagher and Tony Nap inducting Roland LaStarza, Posthumously

Don Majeski inducting Jimmy Cannon, Dewey Fragetta and Harry Hill, Posthumously

Henry Hascup inducting Jimmy Carter, Marty Servo and Leach Cross, Posthumously and Davey “Baby” Vasquez

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Apr-17-2019

Ring 8 Pictures & Notes of Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at O’Neill’s Restaurant

President Charlie Norkus opened up the meeting with Paulette Balog leading us in our Flag Salute and 10 count

Guest speaker Randy Gordon with President Charlie Norkus, talking about his NEWLY released book, GLOVE AFFAIR

Randy Gordon pictured with his wife Roni as President Charlie Norkus looking on.

Guest Speaker Dr. Thomas O’Brien, talking about his career as a ringside physician

Bob Duffy talking about the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame which will take place on Sunday, April 28th

(All Pictures taken by Stan Janousek, professional fight name Stanley Yanachek)


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The NYS Veteran Boxer’s Association

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President, Charlie Norkus

Post Office Box 7413
Wantagh, NY 11793

CNorkusR8@aol.com
516-781-3065

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Apr-10-2019

Former NYSAC Boxing Comm. Randy Gordon & Dr Thomas O’Brien II Will be Guest Speakers Next Tuesday, April 16th at O’Neill’s

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The Ring 8 VBA April meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 16th, 2019 at O’Neills Rest., 64-21 53rd Drive, Maspeth, NY 11378. Guest Speakers will be Dr Thomas O’Brien and former NYSAC Boxing  Comm. Randy Gordon. Doors open 7pm for buffet for $5, meeting starts 8pm. New members always welcome $30/ year or $10 per meeting visiting guest.
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                          Randy Gordon

Known as the “The Commish” and “Randy G”, Randy Gordon has done it all in the field of Boxing. Boxed as an amateur, winning 37 of 39 fights, and has one fight at the Pro level in 1976.

He held positions of Assn’t editor for numerous national and international Boxing publications before coming Editor in Chief  of “The Ring ” in 1979. He also teamed with Bert  Sugar to produce “Boxing Illustrated.”
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His experience led him to be a popular boxing analyst for ESPN, USA Network and Madison Square Garden.
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In 1988, Gov. Mario Cuomo  appointed him Chairman of the New York State Athletic Comm., a position he held since 1995. He oversaw the operations of boxing throughout New York State. Randy was elected into the New Jersey Boxing HOF in 2005. He then joined the staff at “Sirius XM Radio” in 2007, launching a successful MMA Show called, “Fight Club”…In 2009 he was teamed with former top contender Gerry Cooney  and together formed “At The Fights”, which can be heard Monday and Friday nites (6-8pm ET) on Sirius 93 Radio. Randy was elected into the New York State Boxing Hall Of Fame in 2016.
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Randy will be on hand to launch his newest book about his life in Boxing “Glove Affair”. A behind the scenes look at the sport of Boxing from his view point at being the top of the game.He will be signing books at this meeting for those who purchase them.
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Randy is married to wife, Roni and lives in Melville, NY.. They have five children and 10 grandchildren.
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   Dr Thomas O’Brien II

Dr. Thomas O’Brien has a degree in Osteopathic  Medicine since 1995 and practices out of his office on E.60th St., Manhattan. He proudly performs Pre- and Post- Medical examinations of amateur boxers and Pro Boxers in New York for the past 15 years.

A Former Commander of the NY National Guard 88th Brigade, 102nd Forward Medical Support Division that provides medical care to Our troops and Families within the Greater NY area.

Dr. O’Brien has done extensive studies on Medicinal Marijuana and is certified in that area of medicine. He will be on hand to discuss his experience with boxing medical practices and his studies on Medicinal Marijuana.
 
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We would like to remind everyone that this years 2019 New York State Boxing HOF is fast approaching and it is not too late to get in on the action. Date : Sunday April 28th 12 (noon)  at Russo’s On The Bay, Crossbay Blvd, Queens NY. Contact Bob Duffy for more info. 516-313-2304.

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Ring 8
The NYS Veteran Boxer’s Association

Contact:
President, Charlie Norkus

Post Office Box 7413
Wantagh, NY 11793

CNorkusR8@aol.com
516-781-3065

 

 

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