On a cold clear night at the Crab House, members gathered for the New Year. The ten count was administered for departed members of Ring 8 and for those who were lost in boxing recently — Steve Acunto’s wife Mercedes, passed away in December, and Harold Weston Jr.’s dad died recently as well.

Memo from Jacqui Frazier:

Dearest brothers and sisters of Ring 8:

Among the greatest days of my life was to receive Ring 8 boxing honors with my father — “Smokin” Joe Frazier December 21st, 2003 in Long Island City, New York at the Waterfront Crab House in the presence of my children. My father told everyone that he was uplifted to receive your honors and the genuine integrity of your work for boxers. Special thanks to Jackie Tonowanda for using all means to inquire and follow up on our attendance reassuring my father and I of the quality of your organization, almost on a daily basis, in light of our overwhelming schedule. Special Thanks to Tony and the board and Bill Gallo’s portrait –we truly enjoyed each and everyone. Call on me anytime — Jacqui Frazier VIEW FULL STORY…