Long Island City, New York December 19, 2010 –

Over 500 Boxing Fans and Boxers gathered for the Annual Veteran Boxers Association – Ring 8 Holiday Awards Dinner on Sunday December 19, 2010. The room was packed to honor some of the most famous boxers in history, trainers, and officials, and professionals of the sport.

Under the direction of its Board, and the New York State Athletic Commission, Ring 8 provides boxers with basic health benefits and aupport for boxers who have fallen on hard times. Most of the members are retired former professional boxers and avid fans. One third of the members are fighters. The group meets monthly at The Waterfront Crabhouse in Long Island City on the third Tuesday of each month. The restaurant displays the finest collection of boxing memorabilia.

New York City has been boxings capital for almost 50 years.

2010 HONOREES
RING 8’s “FATHER/SON” AWARD  ” Marvis & “Smokin” Joe Frazier
RING 8’s “UNCROWNED CHAMPION” AWARD – Sonny Lou Volpe & Lenny Mangiapane
RING 8′s “TRAINER OF THE YEAR” AWARD – Tommy Gallagher
RING 8’s “LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT” AWARD – Lou Raino
RING 8’s “INTEGRITY IN BOXING AWARD” Joe Dwyer
RING 8’s “RINGSIDE PHYSICIAN” AWARD – Dr. Ralph Bohm
RING 8’s “AMATEUR OFFICICAL” AWARD ” – John Holden
RING 8’s “OUTSTANDING SERVICE” AWARD – Paulette Balog
RING 8’s “DEDICATED SERVICE” AWARD – David Yatkowitz

RING 8’s “PROSPECT OF THE YEAR AWARD” – Gabriel Bracero

Henry Hascup, “the uncrowned king of sports information” and familiar voice to all sports fans, was master of ceremonies. He is the long time President of the New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame.  Henry has MC’s many sporting functions, Madison Square Garden events, and ESPN throughout his life.

Celebrities to be in attendance:
* Emile Griffith * Vito Antuofermo  * Leon Spinks * Iran Barkley * Juan LaPorte * Steve Farhood *

Burt Young, Actor who is best known as Rocky’s Manager, and for his role in the Sopranos, was also a celebrity attendee.

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RING #8, The New York State Veteran Boxers Association, is proud to launch this e-mail newsletter. Since we live in a fast paced ever-emerging technological World, we decided that this was an effective method of communicating with you and keeping you updated on functions, events and all things happening at RING #8.
RING #8 was formed in 1954 by an ex-prizefighter, Jack Grebelsky, and it became the eighth subsidiary of what was then known as the National Veteran Boxers Association — hence, the designation as ring “8” — and today the organization’s motto remains: Boxers Helping Boxers. Recently, RING #8 spokesperson Tony Mazzarella summarized the group’s work when he said, “We are genuinely dedicated to lending a helping hand to those in the boxing community who are less fortunate and may require assistance in terms of paying their rent, medical expenses, or whatever justifiable need may arise”.

Recently, many of you contacted us regarding concerns you had over various e-mails you received soliciting money on behalf of fighters. While we never discourage anyone from helping anyone in need, rest assured, such solicitations did not come from RING #8 or any recognized or established Veteran Boxers Association. As a matter of practice RING #8 does not publically identify those who it assists. We keep such information private so as to preserve the dignity of the many men and women in need.

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Tues. Nov. 16th 2010

Board Members in attendence

Henry Hascup                            

Bob Duffy

Joe Dwyer
Tony DiPippo
John Labate
Frank Pena
Tommy Gallagher
Paulette Balog
Jack Hirsch
Tony Mazzarella
Bob Duffy
Keith Sullivan
Lenny Mangiapane

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5.30pm :  Bob Duffy- Discussing Christmas Dinner, He obtained the contract for Russos. Bob’s also Hired a Photographer for free. He will make up CDs of the dinner and give each Honoree one for free, and sell them to emembers and alike for a sum. Tommy Gallagher and Bob Duffy are arranging for a D.J. Or Band for the event.

5.33pm : Tommy – Wants to arrange for a Prospect of the year category for Pro’s The First to be G. Bracero

5.37pm : Bob – Lou Raino is in the Hospital- Intensive care. Dave Yakowitz, Tony Mazzarella, Bob Duffy will present his award to him in the Hospital, will Photograph it and print it in the Journal.

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Dear Patron:

On Sunday, December 19, 2010, Ring 8 is celebrating its Annual Holiday Event and Awards Ceremony at Russo’s on the Bay, located at 162-45 Crossbay Blvd, Howard Beach, NY 11414, 718-843-5055, from 12:30pm until 5:30pm.

Tickets are priced at $125.00 per person.

2010 HONOREES

RING 8’s “FATHER/SON” AWARD  – Marvis & “Smokin” Joe Frazier

RING 8’s “UNCROWNED CHAMPION” AWARD – Sonny Lou Volpe & Lenny Mangiapane

RING 8’s “TRAINER OF THE YEAR” AWARD – Tommy Gallagher

RING 8’s “LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT” AWARD – Lou Raino

RING 8’s “INTEGRITY IN BOXING AWARD” Joe Dwyer

RING 8’s “RINGSIDE PHYSICIAN” AWARD – Dr. Ralph Bohm

RING 8’s “AMATEUR OFFICICAL” AWARD – John Holden

RING 8’s “OUTSTANDING SERVICE” AWARD – Paulette Balog

RING 8’s “DEDICATED SERVICE” AWARD – David Yatkowitz

Invited Celebrities:

* Emile Griffith * Vito Antuofermo * Ken Norton * Leon Spinks * Iran Barkley *

* Junior Jones * Mark Medal, possibly Gerry Cooney & Micky Ward

Many more are expected

Russo’s on the Bay will provide a complete brunch with cocktail hour upon entry.  Followed by dinner and dessert..  There will be a top shelf open bar throughout the evening.

There will be a SILENT AUCTION of boxing memorabilia. Donations are greatly appreciated.

This show is expected to SELL OUT quickly.  For favorable seating, please remit early.

For Tickets make checks or money orders payable to Ring 8 and mail them to:

Tony Mazzarella, Waterfront Crab House, 2-03 Borden Ave., Long Island City, NY 11101

Mail Journal AD’s to:  Bob Duffy, 64 Lindbergh St., Massapequa Park, N.Y. 11762 – (516) 313-2304

For more information, please contact  Tony Mazzarella (718) 729-4862

*PLACE YOUR JOURNAL ADS EARLY*

Full Page……………. $150.00

Half Page……….……$  80.00

Quarter Page………..$  50.00

NEW* 1/16 Page (Picture and/or Words)………… $25

Deadline for All AD’s is November 30^th

Longtime Ring 8 member Lou Raino has passed away.

He will be at the Lloyd Funeral Home located at 214-43 – 39th Ave., Bayside, N.Y. funeral home 1-718-229-2420. Visiting will be on Sunday, November 21st, from 2-5 pm and 7-9 pm

Lou sat on the Board of Directors for many years . . . He was invaluable in planning the Holiday Party . . . His brother, Tino Raino, a former middleweight, was Financial Secretary and beloved Ring 8 member.

Sullivan & Galleshaw, LLP, is pleased to announce that co-founding partner, Keith M. Sullivan, has been named by the Irish Voice newspaper as a recipient the 2010 Irish Legal 100.  Hundreds of lawyers are nominated each year for their dedication and outstanding achievements in the legal profession and to their Irish heritage.

This year’s honorees of the Irish Legal 100 award include United States Supreme Court Justices, John Roberts and Anthony Kennedy; United States Attorney, District of Chicago, Illinois, Patrick Fitzgerald; former White House Counsel, Greg Craig; Pulitzer Prize winner, Samantha Power; New Jersey Governor Chris Christie; Chicago Mayor Richard Daley; Jim Fitzgerald of The Fitzgerald Law Group in Wyoming and Robert O’Brien, partner in the Los Angeles office of Arent Fox, to name a few.

This year’s honorees were recognized at a reception and awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. at the Irish Embassy.  Irish Ambassador, Michael Collins, presented the award. “I am truly humbled to be named as a recipient of the Irish Legal 100 with such accomplished lawyers and judges from around the country,” said Mr. Sullivan.  “Professional success begins with service to others.  While I receive the award in name, it is the firm as a whole and in particular, my law partner, James Galleshaw, who also deserves this recognition.  I am very proud of our firm’s pro-bono efforts as well as our record of helping people from all different socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds, including our Irish ancestors.”

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Ring 8 Minutes and Notes

President Matt Farrago

www.Ring8NY.com

Tuesday, September 21st, 2010

Ring 8 Minutes
Executive Board Meeting

The monthly executive board meeting of the Veteran Boxers Association of NY, Ring 8, Inc. was held on Tuesday, September 21st, 2010 at the Waterfront Crabhouse in Long Island City, New York .

Board members in attendance:  President, Matt Farrago, V.P. Henny Wallitsch, Lenny Mangiapane, Joe Dwyer, Henry Hascup, Vinnie Maddalone, Richie O’Neil, Tommy Gallagher, Jack Hirsch, John Labate, Bob Duffy, Ed Gersh, Larry Stanton, Tony DiPippo, Paulette Balog

Dinner was served at 7:00 pm. The meeting began at 7:30 with “The Pledge to the American Flag” followed by the “Ten Count” .

R.I.P. boxers were acknowledged:

Johnny Breitenbruck will always have a place in the hearts of all Ring 8 Members

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