Ring 8 Minutes and Notes Tuesday, January 28, 2014
President Bob Duffy opened the meeting with Carmine singing the National Anthem and Paulette Balog toll the bell 10 times in the memory of all those who recently passed on, among them were Jose Sulaiman and Jimmy “The Cat” Dupree.
President Duffy stated that we had 396 people attend our Christmas Party and it was a Great success!
President Duffy introduced Luis Griffith, the son of Emile’s,
who talked on a Tombstone that was going to be placed at the grave of his father at St. Michael’s Cemetery . The unveiling will take place in late April or the beginning of ay and everyone is invited.
President Duffy introduced the children of the late Wayne Kelly, Jackie and Ryan talked about their dad and the foundation that they started benefiting Ring 8, Ring 10 and the Wounded Warriors. Ring 8 then donated a glove signed by all the 2013 New York State Boxing Hall of Fame Inductees, Plus a Poster from the 2012 Class signed by Jake LaMotta.
It was announced that it was Wayne Kelly that got Emile into the Nursing Home in Hempstead.
Ring 8 will be running a NY Golden Glove Show at the Plattduetsche Restaurant, Franklin Square, New York on Thursday, February 13th. The discounted price for all Ring 8 members is $20.
President Duffy talked on the 2014 New York State Boxing Hall of Fame Inductees and Jack Hirsch, the President of the BWAA went over all the new inductees. Jack also went through the process of the voting.
Henry Hascup also talked on the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame, and told everyone that he contacted Howard Davis Jr., Gerry Cooney and Mustafa Hamsho and they were all very happy!
Tickets to this event are $150 ($125 for all Ring 8 members).
Frank Pena talked about a NY Golden Glove Show that will take place at the Glen Cove High School on March 27th.
Every year this goes to a charity, this year it will benefit “Moms Who Kick Cancer” and used to fund a scholarship, which will be given to a Graduating Glen Cove High School senior.
Joan Hutchinson also talked on the event.
Felipe Gomez talked on his NEW LEGEND BOXING PROMOTIONS.
He introduced several of his fighters among them were Juan Dominguez, who is 16-0. Juan thanked President Duffy as Duffy promoted his 1st Pro fight back in 2007.
Felipe then introduced Frank Galarza who is undefeated in 14 fights and recently scored a sensational 2nd round knockout on Showtime ShoBox. Frank talked about his early child life in that in lost both parents at a very young age and started getting into trouble until he walked into a boxing gym at the age of 19. “Youth Fighting For” –
Harold Lederman talked on Frank’s recent fight and that his opponent was undefeated as well.
Felipe also introduced another outstanding prospect in Angel Garcia.
Felipe’s partner Kevin O’Sullivan also talked on the promotion.
Bobby Bartels gave out Ring 8 hats & pins to all of them.
President Duffy closed the meeting by introducing all the celebrates in attendance.
