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Mar-15-2024

RING 8 MEETING THURSDAY APRIL 18, 2024 – 7 pm O’Neil’s

RING 8 MEETING
THURSDAY
APRIL 18, 2024 – 7 pm
O’Neil’s

Ring 8 President Ron McNair
Just Checking in – Boxing Talk.

This St. Patricks Day while enjoying your corn beef and cabbage, you can think back to 03/17/47. When a young 185 lbs made his professional debut
against Lee Epperson. It was the start of this future Heavyweight Champions career.
Rocky Marciano defended his title 6 times against the likes of
Jersey Joe Walcott,
Roland LaStarza
Ezzard Charles (2)
Don Cockell
Archie Moore
These above  warriors had a total of 280 KNOCK OUTS TOGETHER

We know SMOKIN JOE FRAZIER came from Philadelphia, PA.
But some of his most significant fights were held right here in
The Worlds MOST Famous Arena.
MADISON SQUARE GARDENS.
OSCAR BONAVENA 09/21/66
DICK WIPPERMAN.  03/04/66
GEORGE CHUVALO. 07/19/67
BUSTER MATHIS.      03/04/68
MANDOS RAMOS      06/24/68
JERRY QUARRY.         06/23/69
JIMMY ELLIS.              02/16/70
MUHAMMAD ALI.       03/08/71
MUHAMMAD ALI.       01/28/74
JERRY QUARRY.          06/17/74

Joe was 9-1 in the Garden.

ON MARCH 25, – 65 years will have passed since Sugar Ray Robinson Regained his Middleweight Title back from Carmen Basilio

Archie Moore won the Light heavyweight title from Joey Maxim on 12/17/52 by unanimous decision. Archie who fought 219 fights had no problem giving Maxim return match. In fact, Archie gave Maxim 2 shots at winning back his title within 14 months.
All to no avail for Maxim

Barnes & Noble started their book store in 1873. IN 1971 the business was bought by Leonard Reggio. Leonard’s dad was Steve Reggio a professional boxer with a record of 33-17-3.
One of his wins at Madison Square Garden on 02/09/44 was against the future Middleweight Champion of the world, Rocky Graziano.  I met Steve Reggio at the gym above the old UA WALKER movie theater on 64th St & 18th Ave where I trained.

Sandy Sadler calls our Dads.
I was up in Gleason Gym talking to Canadian welterweight Donnie Poole 1988-89, he was training there.
Who walks into the gym, no other than the great featherweight champion Sandy Saddler.
We greet him and have a nice conversation. I stated to him that he is one of the all-time great KO leaders. He said when you knock them out, no decision is needed.
Donnie & I were so happy speaking with Saddler that we both had the same idea & called our dads from the pay phone in Gleason Gym, and Sandy spoke to our Dads.
Great memory

On March 13 I stopped off at Sullivan County Boxing Gym in Liberty NY.
Head trainer is Jose ( the trainer explainer )Toledo. He has been running his gym about 15 years. Jose has established his own line of Boxing Equipment & apparel.
Beautiful gloves, pads ,head gear, double end bags,  speed bags.
UNTOUCHABLES BOXING EQUIPMENT
His gym look like a museum. Photos belts, memorabilia, a beautiful display.
Stop by if in Liberty NY
3 N MAIN ST. LIBERTY NY. 845-807-7194

Just got a call from Future HOF TRAINER Andre Rozier.
Danny Jacobs, Sadam  Ali, Seriy Derevyanchenko are
all back n the gym with Andre Rozier, training them in Brooklyn, NY
Jacobs & Ali have been with Rosier from day 1 ( Amateurs)
He calls it
“FROM THE CRADLE TO THE CROWN”
Sadam beat Cotto for Crown
Jacobs beat Fletcher for Crown.
Jacobs & Derevyanchenko are staying at 168 lbs
Both are looking to get on the Haney vs Garcia card April 20 at the Barclays Center.
Sadam will be returning at 147-154

EDDIE POST – Mr. Spartan
Our member
First of all we’d all like to thank Eddie for his service to our country
He did one and a half tours in Vietnam
Eddie was the first amateur boxer allowed to join Ring 8 in 1972
Eddie trained at PAL SWEENY CENTER & EMPIRE
He was in the New York Daily News Golden Gloves 1969-71-72
Fought in the Nationals 1972
Eddie started working at SPARTAN in 1969, He Bought Spartan in 1983
Foreman, Bowe, Jr. Jones, Barkley, Vito, Mercer
All wore SPARTAN GEAR.

Melted Sugar
SUGAR RAY ROBINSON vs , JOEY MAXIM
JUNE 25,1952
Yankee Stadium,World Light Heavyweight Title.
Referee Ruby Goldstein was overcome by the 104 degree heat and had to be replaced by referee Ray Miller after round 10
Robinson retired on his stool after round 13 from heat exhaustion.
Robinson was up on all the cards
10-3
9-3-1
7-3-3

Thank you!
Ring 8 President,
Ron McNair
917-968-5636
ronmac10998@gmail.com

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Mar-8-2024

Ring 8 Newsletter – March 8, 2024

Ring 8 President, Ron McNair
JUST CHECKING IN- BOXING TALK

Just checking in with you. A Great Time & Crowd at our last meeting. From all your text, emails and calls, and happy faces, it was a success.

Next MEETING THURSDAY APRIL 18, 2024 , 7 pm at
O’Neill’s RESTAURANT 64-21 53rd.Dr.Maspeth,New York 718-672-9696

Here at Ring 8 we will be starting
“PROFILES OF OUR MEMBERS”
A few words on each and everyone of you and how you all wound up in
PUGILISTIC ARENA.

At our last meeting we had 6
New York Daily News Golden Gloves CHAMPIONS
TOMMY GALLAGHER
JR.JONES
TYRONE JACKSON
EDDIE CRUZ
MICHAEL De La RUE
KEITH PROVIDENCE

We also had 3 GOLDEN GLOVES FINALIST WHO CAPTURED SILVER
IRAN BARKLEY
MIKE TRAPANI
RON MCNAIR

It was a pleasure to see Cheryl Herrmann again at our meeting again.
Her dad was Light Heavyweight Johnny Colan .Who will inducted into the NYSBHOF this year.
Johnny’s record was 60-19-1 with 27 KO’s
That’s 8 fights a year for 10 years.
The Golden Age of Boxing

Where does the time go, 53 years ago today.
“The Biggest event in the planet earth”
Ali vs Frazier 1
The Fight of THE CENTURY
“Joe’s gonna come out smoking, but I ain’t gonna be jokin’, I’ll be pickin’ and pokin’, pouring water on his smokin’. This might shock and amaze ya, but I’m gonna destroy Joe Frazier,”
Muhammad Ali

2 GREAT MEN FOREVER REMEMBERED IN OUR SPORT

TONIGHT PPV FROM SAUDI ARABIA
JOSHUS vs NGANNOU
ZHILEI ZHANG VS JOE PARKER
Both fighter’s coming off big wins

On April 20 right here in NEW YORK in Brooklyn’s Barclays center we have
Ryan Garcia vs Devin Haney

SAVE THE DATE
RING 8 HOLIDAY PARTY  DECEMBER 8, 2024
Russo’s on The Bay

It was very nice to see our former RING 8 TREASURER Johnny Holden at our  meeting.
John served on the Ring 8 Board for years.
Good to see you John.

We would all like to thank Tiffany. She has been our server at O’Neill’s for 10 years.
What a job she did & she did it alone,
Thank you.

Johnny Zervos,
The President of FRIENDS OF THE CHAMP (FOTH)
Brought a large crew of his members with him.
We thank you for your support.
FOTH is putting together a Cruise around NYC
More info to follow

Got a surprise call 2 days before our meeting from Keith Providence.
A 1988 National GG Champion who defeated John Scully in Omaha.
In 1988 he won the NY Daily New GG CHAMPIONSHIP
As a pro Keith went 9-2 5 KO’s
It was a pleasure to meet him at our meeting.
He is starting a WEB SITE
He will talk about it at the next meeting.

We thank CUT MAN Richie Schwartz for taking the long drive down to our meeting.
When the bell rings and you have 60 seconds to stop the flow of blood
Richie Schwartz is the guy you want in your corner.
Richie is also a large boxing memorabilia collector.

Thank you to Joanne Hutchins for taking and sharing your pics at the meeting.

THE NYSAC was at our meeting in full force
Sparkle Lee Ref
Robin Taylor judge
Eddie Claudio Ref
Ron McNair judge

Respect and thanks to
Tommy Gallagher & Eddie Post
For being the longest running RING 8 members.

Thank you
Ring 8 President
Ron McNair
917-968-5636
ronmac10998@gmail.com

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Jan-12-2024

R.I.P. – BOB DUFFY

Longtime President of both Ring 8 and the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame, Bob Duffy passed away at 4 PM on Thursday, January 11th. Our hearts go out to his entire family.

Visitation
Massapequa Funeral Home, North Chapel
1050 Park Boulevard
Massapequa Park, NY 11762

516-798-2500 | Map 

Wednesday 1/17, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Thursday 1/18, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Thursday 1/18, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Mass
St. Rose of Lima R.C. Church
2 Bayview Ave.
Massapequa, New York 11758
516-798-4992 | Map 
Friday 1/19, 10:00 am

Cemetery
Calverton National Cemetery
210 Princeton Blvd.
Calverton, New York 11933
Friday 1/19

We will be doing our Bell Ceremony on Thursday night, between 8-8:30 PM!

Bob was the former Athletic Assistant for the New York State Athletic Commission . . . served on the Commission for 13 years . . .Has been an Inspector, Chief Inspector and Deputy Commissioner . . . Bob was also a promoter and started Ring promotions with Tony Mazzarella . . . The duo made history by becoming the first former commission members to form their own promotion company.
Bob is the outgoing President of Ring 8 and was also the President of the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame since it was founded back in 2011.

Ring 8
The NYS Veteran Boxer’s Association

Contact:
President, Ron McNair
65 Mitchell Lane
Westtown, N.Y. 10998

ring8ronmcnair@gmail.com
917-968-5636

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May-17-2023

Video of the 2023 New York State Boxing Hall of Fame by Bobby Cassidy Jr.

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May-7-2023

New York State Boxing Hall of Fame a HUGE SUCCESS!!!

For Immediate Release

Record attendance at last Sunday’s

New York State Boxing Hall of Fame

Induction dinner

Zab Judah makes wedding proposal during his acceptance speech

NYSBHOF Class of 2023

(L-R) – seated: Dr. Barry Jordan, Robin Taylor, Zab Judah, Dmitriy Salita and Kevin Pompey; standing: Bob Caico, Tony Paige, Dave Diamante, Bob Mladinich and Kathy Collins

(all pictures courtesy of Peter Frutkoff)

 

(Inductees’ quotes and pictures below)

NEW YORK (May 2, 2023) – This past Sunday afternoon’s 10th New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF) induction dinner, sponsored by Ring 8, set a record with 500 attendees honoring its 22-member Class of 2023, at Russo’s On The Bay in Howard Beach, New York.

“Thanks for showing up today everyone,” NYSBHOF President Bob Duffy opened the festivities. “This is our largest crowd ever with 500 people. There’s a lot of love with this year’s class.”

“The work Bob Duffy does is amazing,” NYBHOF Nominating Committee Jack Hirsch added. “On behalf of the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame Nominating Committee, congratulations to all the honorees. Whether or not you realize it, you are bonded for life. It’s your afternoon.”

Past NHSBHOF inductees in attendance included world champion boxers Michael Bentt, Vito Antuofermo, Junior Jones, and Iran Barkley, as well as retired boxers Monte Barrett, Mitch Green and Tommy Rainone, along with referee Randy Neumann and veteran head trainer Orlando Cuellar.

Below is a list of the Class of 2023:

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CLASS OF 2023

Boxers

(Living)

“Super” Zab Judah (44-10, 30 KOs) – Brooklyn

Paulie “Magic Man” Malignaggi (36-8, 7 KOs) – Brooklyn

Kevin “Mr. Excitement” Pompey (32-18-3, 12 KOs) – Troy

Dmitry “Star of David” Salita (35-2-1, 18 KOs) – Brooklyn

Kathy Collins (14-2-4, 3 KOs) – Plainview

(Deceased)

Johnny Busso (36-12-1, 15 KOs) – Poughkeepsie

Eugene “Silent” Hairston (45-13-5, 24 KOs) – Bronx

Tony “Jimmy Pell” Pellone (51-19-6, 10 KOs) – New York City

Mike “The Bronx Spider” Belloise (91-28-12, 21 KOs), – Bronx

Harry “Black Panther” Wills (70-9-3, 56 KOs) – New York City

Eddie “Wildcat” Davis (34-6-1, 20 KOs) – Hampstead

Non-Participants

(Living)

Dave Diamante – Brooklyn

Tony Paige – Bronx

Bob Mladinich – Latham

Dr. Barry Jordan – Brooklyn

Robin Taylor – Brooklyn

Bob Caico – Buffalo

(Deceased)

Hector Rocha – Brooklyn

Izzy Zwerling – Brooklyn

Dave Wolf – Manhattan

George Washington – Brooklyn

Irving Cohen – New York City

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All boxers needed to have been inactive for at least three years 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.

The 2023 inductees were selected by the NYSBHOF Nominating Committee members: Chairperson Jack Hirsch, Randy Gordon, Henry Hascup, Don Majeski, Ron McNair, Jim Monteverde, Neil Terens, Jose Corpas, Bobby Cassidy, and Bob Duffy.

NYSBHOF INDUCTEES’ QUOTES

(L-R) – Kathy Collins & NYBHOF President Bob Duffy

Kathy Collins: “Thanks for being here to support boxing. It is 30 years – doesn’t feel like it – but I remember so many people here. In 1995, New York broke the glass ceiling allowing women to box. I was the first woman to fight in the Golden Gloves in New York. On August 2nd, 1996, I became the first women’s pro boxer to fight in Madison Square Garden and on national TV. I ended up winning. I was the first female to fight in ESPN and a year later I was the first woman to fight on pay per view.. Because local for me was New York, my story went national. I was featured in Ring, Sports Illustrated and other publications. In 2001, I was part of the first women’s Super-Fight with a $100,000 purse. Women’s sports are better than ever. The pay scale has shattered with seven figures and sold out (Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano) at Madison Square Garden. This is my fourth Hall of Fame induction. My life would have been so different without boxing.”

(L-R) – Bob Mladinich & Bob Duffy

Bob Mladinich: “I got involved in boxing in the late seventies. It was a good time to get into boxing because ‘Rocky’ won the Movie of the Year and the United States had five Olympic gold medalists. I fell in love with the sport. There are no more accommodating, coachable, and down to earth people than boxers. Boxers are the most approachable athletes. I want to thank everyone for coming today, especially my 100-year-old mother, a U.S. Navy retiree, who made the trip.”

(L-R) – Dmitriy Salita & Bob Duffy

 

Dmitriy Salita: “Many of my friends are here today. I’m so grateful they came to support me today. I almost feel like I’m in the ring. Now, in the boxing business, now that I’m a promoter, sometimes they profile me. There weren’t people at the gym from my background and with my complexion, but I had Jimmy O in my corner. This is one of the most enjoyable moments of my life. Thank you all.”

(L-R) – Melvina Lathan, Dr. Barry Jordan & Bob Duffy

Robin Taylor” “Thank you Bob Duffy and Ring 8. I’m truly humbled to be acknowledged for something I love to do. My father introduced me to boxing when I was 12 and I quickly fell in love with the sport. I remember comparing my scoring with the judges on television. I was encouraged by friends to pursue my dream. In 2000, I receive my license from the New York State Athletic Commission. I’ve judged more than 680 fights, including 131 championship fights. Today, I’m getting my championship belt, and I’ll defend it with my dedication to the sport, I’m truly living my dream and I’m proud to be a part of the boxing community.”

Monte Barrett & Zab Judah

 

Zab Judah: “This is a big night for me. In 1993, I won my first (NY) Golden Gloves at 15 years old. The year before, my father took me and my brothers to the Golden Gloves. I told my father that I’d win this because these guys can’t beat me. I always had confidence to be great and I worked hard. My father is a fighter. He couldn’t attend today because he’s at training camp with Devin Haney for his big fight. I had 115 amateur fights, losing only five, and turned pro in 1996. I went from the Kid Gloves to the 1996 Olympics. I had a full, great career, winning the world title six times. You have to have will, drive, and dedication to do that. People have come from all over today. I want to thank my family.”

Zab Judah on his knee proposing to Dee Dee

 

Judah finished his acceptance speech with a surprise. “I’ve made a big transition in my life, concentrating on family and business, and I moved to California with my significant other. She’s everything to me. (Judah called Dee Dee up to the dais and he surprisingly dropped to his knee and said) On the biggest day of my life, will you marry me? Let’s get it done. (Dee Dee, replied: ‘of course’.”

(L-R) – Master of Ceremonies Henry Hascup, Elijah (son) & Kevin Pompey, Bob Duffy & Don Majeski

 

Kevin Pompey: “I used to get up every day at 4:30 a.m. to run and train, because that’s what it took. It (training) was hard at times, but I loved it, and had fun boxing. I want to thank everybody here.”

(L-R) – Melvina Lathan, Dr. Barry Jordan & Bob Duffy

Dr. Barry Jordan: “Boxing is special. I’ve met some great people in boxing. I had a decent education, but I don’t know where I’d be without boxing. Boxing played a big role in my life. I spent 20 years working in the commission, 40 in boxing. Jose Torres was my godfather. He trusted me at the age of 32 to run the entire boxing commission protecting boxers’ health and safety. I was younger than some of the boxers. Boxing has been so good to me. It afforded me so many opportunities for a kid from Southside Queens.”

(L-R) – Dante (son) & Tony Paige

Tony Paige: “I’d like to thank the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame and Bob Duffy. I’m honored by this occasion. I knew boxing and I were going to have a long relationship. Boxing is a family. It’s not just about the boxers; there are ring announcers, doctors and so many others. That’s why I love this sport so much. I spent 19 years at WFAN and knew I made it in boxing when I became present of the BWAA (Boxing Writers Association of America). I’m honored.”

(L-R) – Dave Diamonte & Tom Hauser

 

Dave Diamante: “People who know me, know I’ve traveled around the world extensively for three decades. Right here, right now, there’s no other place I’d rather be than here. I had to move to California to get clean and sober. I’ve been clean for 30 years and nothing I’ve done would have happened without sobriety. I boxed a little but learned that my voice was better than my left hook. I’ve dedicated my life to boxing. I started announcing at the Metros and Golden Gloves. I didn’t make any money, maybe they threw me $10 for gas once in a while. I never thought I’d be a ring announcer because of my unconventional look, but who would believe it would be my calling card. I’ve announced big fights at some of the biggest venues in the world. It all stated here in New York City at a small show.”

(L-R): Henry Hascup, Bob Caico & Bob Duffy

Bob Caico: “First, thanks to Ring 8 and Bob Duffy. We are brothers with us because I’m still doing work for Ring 44 (Buffalo). I’m proud to up here. This is a very humbling show.”

Go online at www.nyboxinghof.org or www.Ring8ny.com for additional information about the York State Boxing Hall of Fame.

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NYSBHOF

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 Giamba, 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.

CLASS OF 2016: Aaron Davis, Charles Murray, Vilomar Fernandez, Edwin Viruet, Hector “Macho” 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, and Jimmy Jacobs.

CLASS OF 2017: Gaspar Ortega, Renaldo “Mr.” Snipes, Doug Dewitt, “The Bronx Bomber” Alex Ramos, Dick Tiger, Jose Torres, “Nonpareil” Jack Dempsey, Don Majeski, Ron Katz, Stan Hoffman, Bobby Bartels, Hank Kaplan, Al Gavin, Arthur Donovan, and Dan Parker.

CLASS OF 2018: Lou Del Valle, Jake Rodriguez, Terrence Alli, Joe Mesi, Kid Chocolate, James J. “Gentleman Jim” Corbett, Jack McAuliffe, Billy Costello, Melio Bettina Ralph “Tiger” Jones, Charley Norkus, Dave Anderson, Pete Brodsky, Herb Goldman, Bobby Goodman, Melvina Lathan, Ron Scott Stevens, Johnnie Addie, Johnny Bos, Murray Goodman, Bert Randolph Sugar, and Sam Taub.

No class of 2019 & 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions

CLASS OF 2021: Jorge Ahumada, Alfredo Escalera, Freddie Liberatore, Dennis Milton, Lou Savarese, Merqui Sosa, Soldier Bartfield, Steve Belloise, Jimmy Goodrich, Tami Mauriello, Davey Moore, Freddie Welch, Don Ackerman, Bobby Cassidy, Jr., Rick Glaser, Jack Hirsch, Max Kellerman, Dr. William Lathan, Julie Lederman, Ron Lipton, Kevin Rooney, Dan Daniel, Bobby Gleason, Flash Gordan, A.J. Liebling, Tony Mazzarella, and manager Dan Morgan.

CLASS OF 2022: Michael Bentt, Shannon Briggs, Verno Phillips, Donny Lalonde Johnny Verderosa, Larry Barnes, Johnny Turner, Al Singer, Kid Norfolk, Patsy Giovanelli, Eddie Martin,  Battling Siki, Solly Krieger, Herbie Kronowitz, Tommy Paul, Lou Salica, Ron McNair, Don Elbaum, Ed Schuyler, Bill Verigan, Tom Hauser, Mike Silver, Jill Diamond, Lou Stillman,  Bill Cayton, James Walker, John Condon, Irving Rudd, Richard K. Fox, and trainer Victor Valle.

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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 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 online 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 are 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.

INFORMATION:

www.nyboxinghof.org

www.Ring8ny.com

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CONTACT:

Bob Trieger, Full Court PRESS, 978.590.0470, fightpublicist@gmail.com, @fightpublicist, www.fullcourtpressboxing.com

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Dec-14-2022

Ring 8 Holiday Party Another Great SUCCESS! (Photos by Peter Frutkoff)

Congratulations to President Bob Duffy on pulling off another Great event.
(All Pictures taken by Peter Frutkoff )

On Sunday, December 11, 2022, Ring 8 celebrated its Annual Holiday Event and Awards Ceremony at Russo’s on the Bay, located at 162-45 Cross Bay Blvd, Howard Beach, NY 11414, from 12:30pm until 5:30pm.

2022 HONOREES:

RING 8 – Boxer of the Decade: Christy Martin
RING 8
Boxer of the Year: Katie Taylor
RING 8
Prospect of the Year: Cesar Francis
RING 8 – Humanitarian Award: Jeanette Salazar
RING 8 – Sam Kellerman Media Award: Ron Borges
RING 8 – Long & Meritorious Service Award: Ed Post
RING 8 – Uncrowned Champion Award: Kevin Moley
RING 8 – Amateur Trainer of the Year Award: Aureliano Sosa
RING 8 – Professional Official of the Year: Ricky Gonzalez
RING 8 – Amateur Official of the Year: Deni Auclair
RING 8 – Good Guy Award: Michael “Mickey” Pickford
Ring 8 – Budd Schulberg Award: Dave Schuster
Patrick Day Sports Achievement Award: Timothy Mertens

 

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Dec-13-2022

R.I.P. – Bobby Cassidy Sr.

I just found out that Bobby Cassidy Sr., passed away Sunday night.


Bobby Cassidy
, born April 19, 1944, is a former professional boxer who fought from 1963 to 1980. Although born and raised in New York, Cassidy is of Irish lineage and fought under the name, “Irish” Bobby Cassidy.

Cassidy was a southpaw (left-handed) who was world-rated in the junior middleweight, middleweight, light heavyweight and cruiserweight divisions. In 1975, he was ranked number one in the world as a light heavyweight by the World Boxing Council.

In 1963, Cassidy, from Levittown, Long Island, New York, scored a one-punch, 39-second knockout in his professional debut at Sunnyside Garden. He went on to compile a ring record of 59 wins, 16 losses, three draws, one no contest and 27 knockouts. Among the notable fighters that he defeated were Don FullmerJimmy Dupree, Tom Bethea, Isaac Logart, Ramon Ranquello, Tommy Hicks and Christy Elliott. He also fought world champions Luis Manuel RodríguezRodrigo Valdez and Alessandro “Sandro” Mazzinghi.

In a six-month span of 1973, Cassidy fought Dupree three times, for a total of 30 rounds. Both light heavyweights were ranked in the top 10 at the time. They fought to a draw in the first fight, Dupree won a split decision in the second fight and Cassidy won a unanimous decision in the third. The final meeting was held at Madison Square Garden’s Felt Forum. Cassidy dropped Dupree three times in the fight. The Dupree fights were part of stretch during which Cassidy fought eight consecutive opponents ranked in the Top 10.

Throughout his career he fought main events in both the old and current Madison Square Garden.

After his boxing career, Cassidy began training fighters and has worked with two world champions, WBC light heavyweight champion Donny Lalonde and WBO middleweight champion Lonnie Bradley. He also trained Ugandan contender Godfrey Nyakana.

As an actor, Cassidy has appeared in three films, RockyUncle Joe Shannon and This Thing of Ours.

In 2007, his son, boxing writer Bobby Cassidy Jr., wrote a play, Kid Shamrock, based on his life and boxing career. It has been produced Off Broadway three times. In June 2007 at the Producers Club. In February 2011 at the Atlantic Theater Company, Stage 2, and in November–December 2011 at TADA! Theater. The cast has featured several former boxers, including John Duddy, Seamus McDonagh and Mark Breland. The most recent production was directed by former WBO heavyweight champion Michael Bentt.

Cassidy was inducted into the New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame in 2001, the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame in 2013 and the Florida Boxing Hall of Fame in 2018.

Our thoughts and Prayers go out to his son Bobby Jr., and the rest of his family members!

BoxRec: Bobby Cassidy

 

Ring 8
The NYS Veteran Boxer’s Association

 

Contact:
President, Bob Duffy

1112 Whitewood Landing
Massapequa Park, N.Y. 11762

Depcomish@aol.com
516-313-2304

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