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Mar-6-2019

New York State Boxing Hall of Fame – Sunday, April 28th at Russo’s on the Bay!

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Feb-25-2019

USA Boxing Metro Tournament in Hempstead, Long Island Sponsored By Ring 8 VBA a Huge Success

Ring 8 VBA members on hand to enjoy the fights in Hempstead, Long Island. Ring 8 Pres. Charlie Norkus Jr. (blue shirt), Ring 8 Vice Pres. Frank Pena (USA Boxing Officials shirt) are on hand to greet USA Boxing Metro Tournament President Sonya Lamonakis (3rd from left).

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On Sunday, February 25, 2019, USA Boxing Metro Championship-Road to The Garden held one of their regional boxing cards in Hempstead, Long Island. The event was sponsored by Ring 8 VBA. This boxing preliminary round was well attended with combatants coming in from all over the New York Metro area to compete in the tournament.
President of USA Boxing Metro Sonya Lamonakis, who oversees the tournament that brings together the finest in New York Amateur Boxing was on hand to greet members of Ring 8 this night.

Ring 8 Vice President Frank Pena doing what he does best!

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Ring 8 VBA President Charlie Norkus Jr said “ Ring 8 has been supporting Amateur Boxing here in the metro New York area since its founding back in 1954. It is with great pleasure that we continue that tradition annually, and to support New York amateurs in and out of the ring. Working with Sonya and USA Boxing Metro is a great honor and a pleasure that is measured by the success that these great athletes achieve.”

Good crowd on hand to root for fighters.

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A full house in the stands applauded each boxer after all their exciting fights.There were no losers on tonites card as each boxer showed their meddle in the ring. Ring 8 member Robert O’Connell stated ” All the fights were action packed, each fighter standing toe to toe till the bell sounded to halt the round. They threw everything they had, except the kitchen sink, at each other. Great fights”. Mendez Boxing, from Manhattan made a good showing as well as Brooklyn Boxing Club and locally, Westbury Boxing Gym on Post Ave. were on hand with their proteges.

Fighters pre-fight staging area.

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All the boxers are competing to get to the Finals being held on Friday April 19, 2019 at the Hulu Theatre, Madison Square Garden 6pm start time.Tickets are on sale now. USA Boxing Metro is pleased to return to Garden this year after a few year hiatus. Every boxer knows that Madison Square Garden is the Mecca in Boxing history, and each competitor knows if they reach the Finals, they have officially “Arrived” in their Ring endeavors. Ring 8 wishes all the fighters continued success in the tournament and have strong hopes that many will continue on to compete in the National Golden Gloves Championships later this year.

Schedule for USA Boxing Metro Ring Masters Championships-Road to the Garden

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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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Jan-5-2019

Update on Services For Henry Wallitsch

Update on Services For Henry Wallitsch, who passed away at age 83 due to Natural causes.

Ring 8 VBA has been in close contact with the Family of former Ring 8 VBA President Henry Wallitsch since his passing on Dec 31st, 2018.
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The Family has decided to hold Private, Family- Only Services in Nevada and in New York . There is no timetable set for either service at this time.
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Should there be any changes to the above plans, Ring 8 members and guests will be notified here on www.Ring8ny.com

Any questions please contact Charles Norkus Jr, President R-8 at CNorkusR8@aol.com or call (516) 781-3065 Thank You

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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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.

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.

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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Dec-18-2018

Season’s Greetings from the Board of Ring 8

On behalf of the Board Of Directors of Ring 8 V.B.A., we would like to wish all our members and guests a joyous and wonderful Holiday Season and New Year.

NEWLY elected President Charlie Norkus (R) and Vice President Frank Pena (L)

The 2019 New Year promises to be a fun filled active year bringing the Best in boxing to our doorstep.We stay committed to helping boxers and those who dedicated themselves to the sport .

Our motto “Boxers Helping Boxers” has been a tradition since the organization was founded on October 15, 1953 and we stay on course to aid all those in need.

Our 2018 Ring Awards Holiday Event was a success honoring those in the boxing sport who hail locally from the New York area as well as some of the biggest stars in todays ring. Thank You to outgoing President Jack Hirsch for a fine job, who along with Vice President Henry Hascup and ex-Pres. Bob Duffy oversaw the dinner and its magnificent turnout-once again.

We are Proud to announce that Ring 8 has made a generous donation to the IBF Toys for Children Drive in New Jersey for this Holiday Season.

I want to Thank the Ring 8 Broad of Directors for electing me the new President of Ring 8. The new Vice President will be Frank Pena. Frank is leader in the New York State amateur boxing scene. Together we feel confident that with hard work and with the aide of the Board of Directors , Ring 8 will continue to be successful as it has been for many years.

Details of our January meeting at O’Neills Rest. will follow in January. Hope to see everyone there.

Charlie Norkus Jr President

Frank Pena Vice President

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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Dec-11-2018

Pictures from our 2018 Holiday Party

The following pictures that were taken by Peter Frutkoff

Ring 8 Holiday Party and Awards Ceremony

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Dec-10-2018

Ring 8 Holiday Party Better than Ever!!!

Just when you think out going President Jack Hirsch can’t top his latest event, he does just that. Last year he brought in Vasyl “Hi Tech” Lomachenko and Michael Spinks, as well as several other world Champions. This year he brought in current World Champions, Terence Crawford, Oleksandr Usyk, Oleksandr Gvozdyk, Alicia Napoleon, PLUS former World Champions such as Riddick Bowe, Vito Antuofermo, Iran Brakley, Junior Jones, PLUS the #2 WBA Heavyweight Contender Jarrell “Big Boby” Miller.

Among the other honorees was Congressman, Peter King, Brian Kenny, Steve Weisfeld, Brian McIntyre, Johnny Turner, Edgar Berlanga, Julio Albino Salinas, Robert O’Connell, Jeff Jowett, Lisa Elovich, Willie Vargas and Pat Russo.