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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.

President Bob Duffy talked on the Ring 8 Annual Christmas Party which takes place on Sunday, December 8th, at Russo’s on the Bay. Tickets are $125.

President Duffy introduced Gabe Perillo Jr. Gabe talked on his father, who was a well-known artist, and then donated a picture that his father drew of Rocky Marciano knocking out Jersey Joe Walcott.

Joe DiMitri of the Barclay Center talked on the up-coming boxing show featuring Paul Malignaggi against Zab Judah on Saturday, December 7th. He offered a discount price to all Ring 8 members.

President Duffy introduced all the VIP’s in attendance. He also stated that Ring 8 is helped out another ex-fighter in Mark McPherson. Ring 8 is making 3 separate donation of $300 to help pay for his rent and food.

President Duffy talked on Magomed Abdusalamov, who was seriously injured at Madison Square Garden on November 2nd in a fight against Mike Perez, which was shown on HBO. He stated another Ring is doing a fund raiser for him to help with the medical expenses, But what is HBO doing, what is all the organizations that help promote the show doing. There all Multi-Million Dollar Organizations and he has heard nothing about any of them helping out.

Frank Pena talked on an Amateur Boxing Show which will be held Monday, November 25th – Body Shot Boxing will host “The Long Island Fight for Charity” at the Huntington Hilton, 589 Broad Hollow Road, Mellville 11747. This event will be pre-matched. Weigh-ins are at 4:00 PM, the first bout is at 6 PM. Contact Eric Davidson at 631-228-4989 for more information.

President Duffy talked about Ring 8’s Annual Bill Gallo Scholarship New York Golden Glove Event which will be held on Thursday, February 13th at the Plattduetsche Restaurant, Franklin Square, New York.

President Duffy introduced a couple more New members and Rob Diaz talked on his New Promotion.

President Duffy stated that this will be our last meeting of 2013, our next meeting will on Tuesday, January 21st. Dues for the coming year will be $30.

President Duffy introduced Ron Scott Stevens a former NYSAC who talked on our guest speaker Stan Hoffman saying that he managed 38 World Champions and then introduced Stan to the membership.

Stan stated that he left school at the age of 12 and then got into trouble and was put away for sometime. Stan stated that he was in the music business for years. He was with Chuck Berry, Andy Williams, Ray Stevens to name a few, But boxing was the Love of his life.

Stan talked on Iran Barkley and how Bob Arum dumped Iran and told him to get a job. Stan picked up his contact and stated that if he listened to him he would be fighting for another World Title after 3 fights. Well Stan was wrong, Iran got a title fight after just 2 fights and that was against Thomas Hearns for the WBC middleweight title. During the camp while training for the fight Stan got a call telling him that Iran was acting like a Playboy instead of training. Stan flew down right away and put a stop to it, saying to Iran that if he ever did that again, he would be done with him. During that time Stan taped Iran’s left arm so he could only use his right, and on June 6, 1988, Iran shook up the Boxing World by nailing Hearns with a big right hand. As Hearns started to fall back, Barkley hit him with another right. Hearns landed flat on his back. He struggled to get up and barely beat referee Richard Steele’s count. A barrage by Barkley sent the wobbly Hearns into the ropes, and Steele stopped the contest as Hearns went through the two middle strands and Iran Barkley was the NEW WBC Middleweight Champion of the World.

Stan also told a story with Carl Williams and Iran. Iran called Stan up saying that he had to get rid of Carl because he thought he was stealing his clothes. Stan came into the room and Iran told him that he left all his clothes on the floor in the corner. Carl turned around and opened the closet door to show Stan and Iran that he picked up all Iran clothes of hung them up.

Stan told some stories on Dave Hilton and Hasim Rahman who said thanks by giving Stan a New Lexus.

Stan also told a story on how Michael Bentt became the Heavyweight Champion when he stopped Tommy Morrison. Bentt was knocked out in the seventh round by Herbie Hide in his next fight. After the fight, Bentt collapsed in his dressing room and was taken to Royal London Hospital. A CAT Scan revealed generalized brain swelling and physiological changes in Bentt’s brain. He was advised not to fight again and he retired. After retiring from boxing, Bentt became an actor. He portrayed Sonny Liston in the movie Ali, starring Will Smith. He has many other credits on his acting resume, including Collateral, starring Tom Cruise and Jamie Foxx, and Million Dollar Baby, which won the Oscar for “Best Motion Picture” in 2005, and most recently the director of the play “Kid Shamrock” based on the life of Former Light Heavyweight Contender Bobby Cassidy and written by Bobby Cassidy Jr.

Stan told a story on how William Joppy got $1.5 Million for a fight with Felix Trinidad, when they only offered him 1/2 Million.

Stan also told a story on Pedro Estrada who became a member of the FBI’s 10 Most-Wanted suspects, in connection with three New York homicides. He was arrested in 1989. Before he was arrested and still on the run he went to Las Vegas to see a James Broad fight.

Stan talked on some of his current fighters and some of his health issues he had recently, But next month he will be 82 and he is still going strong.

Joanne Hutchinson talked on the “The Long Island Fight for Charity” Event.

Charlie Norkus Jr., gave a talk on the recent New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame Induction and Award Ceremonies and that it was Outstanding! The President of the New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame, Henry Hascup also gave a talk on the event in which Mike Tyson, Bernard Fernandez, Ray Mercer all attended. Hascup stated that Tyson must have signed 500 autographs and took 100’s of pictures. Has stated that he was Great as was Hopkins, Mercer and all the other celebrates that attended.

Finally, Ring 8’s own Vinny Maddalone will be fighting this Friday at The Paramount in Huntington, Long Island.

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VINNY MADDALONE “PUMPED AND READY” FOR RETURN

AT THE PARAMOUNT ON NOVEMBER 22

PACKED HOUSE EXPECTED FOR STAR BOXING’S “ROCKIN FIGHTS 11”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

BRONX, NY (November 15, 2013) Long Island fan favorite, heavyweight Vinny Maddalone heads back to the ring against Houston’s Maurenzo Smith on Friday, NOVEMBER 22 headlining Star Boxing’s

“Rockin Fights 11” at The Paramount in Huntington, Long Island.

Maddalone, 37-8-0 (28KO’s), is coming off a pair of third round knockouts, over then undefeated Richard Carmack on MAY 11 at The Paramount and on DECEMBER 8, 2012 over Byron Polley in Queens.

“No sense in wasting any time, I’m always looking to get them out of there early” said the affable Maddalone. “But I’ve watched some tape on Smith, he’s a pretty big guy, in good shape, looks like he works off the jab very well.”

“Ideally, I beat this guy and get a shot at one of the top ten heavyweights next, that’s really what I’m looking towards.”

The hard-hitting Smith, 12-7-2 (9KO’s), is coming off his career best performance, a second round stoppage of Ty Cobb on OCTOBER 5 in Lawton, Oklahoma.

“Smith had a terrific outing against Cobb and is full of confidence coming into this fight. But Vinny is very focused, he’s ready to keep the train rolling” said Joe DeGuardia, President of Star Boxing®.

“Vinny always been extremely popular, particularly in New York, and his fans are very excited to see him back at The Paramount.”

The Paramount has become the hottest venue in the New York and perhaps the United States, with 10 sold-out shows in a row and an unequaled atmosphere to watch boxing.

Continued Maddalone, “The Paramount is truly a special place, my fans loved coming to see me there in May. Joe’s done an outstanding job resurrecting boxing on Long Island similar to its heyday when Gerry Cooney was fighting.”

Advance tickets for “ROCKIN FIGHTS 11” starting at $50, are available online through Ticketmaster (Ticketmaster.com), the Star Boxing website (StarBoxing.com) and The Paramount Box Office, phone (631) 673-7300.

The Paramount is located at 370 New York Avenue in Huntington, New York. Doors will open on the night of the event at 7:00 p.m. with the first bell at 7:30 p.m.

ABOUT STAR BOXING ®

Star Boxing Inc. recently celebrated its 20th Anniversary (promoting pro boxing continuously since 1992). The company has produced some of the most exciting and memorable boxing events in recent history. Star Boxing continues to work with and develop a number of very exciting world champions, world rated contenders and young prospects. Star Boxing is proud that is has consistently brought credibility, integrity, and exciting fights to the boxing industry. For more information on Star Boxing, visit their official website at www.StarBoxing.com and follow them on Twitter @ Star Boxing and Facebook at Star Boxing.

ABOUT THE PARAMOUNT:

Opened September 30, 2011 this 1,555 capacity live entertainment venue located in downtown Huntington, Long Island, features concerts, boxing, comedy, community and other special events. Booked by Live Nation, the Paramount has hosted over 150 events in its first year of operation and quickly established itself as the premier music venue on Long Island. Some recent acts to take the stage include Pitbull, Taking Back Sunday, The Pixies, Elvis Costello, Warren Haynes, Willie Nelson, Brand New, Goo Goo Dolls, Primus, Marilyn Manson, Korn, The Wanted, The Script, Panic! At the Disco and many, more.

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STAR BOXING’S “ROCKIN FIGHTS 11”

MEDIA ALERT:  PRESS CONFERENCE

 

THIS WEDNESDAY AT NOON E.T.

 

THE PARAMOUNT/HUNTINGTON, NY

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NEW YORK: (November 19, 2013) This Wednesday, NOVEMBER 20 at

12 NOON E.T. at The Paramount in Huntington, New York,

Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing will host the Final Press Conference for “ROCKIN FIGHTS 11”, another installment of their acclaimed professional boxing series set for this Friday night, NOVEMBER 22 at the same venue.

 

WHO:          VINNY MADDALONE, Heavyweight Contender

                      CLETUS SELDIN, Undefeated Welterweight Prospect

                      ALAN GOTAY, Undefeated Lightweight Prospect

                      WENDY TOUSSAINT, Junior Middleweight Newcomer

                      ANTHONY KARPERIS, Lightweight Prospect

                      MAX TASSY, Pro Debuting Light Heavyweight

                      JOE DEGUARDIA, President of Star Boxing

 

WHAT:       Final Press Conference for “ROCKIN FIGHTS 11”

 

WHEN:       Wednesday, November 20, 2013-12NOON E.T.

 

WHERE:     THE PARAMOUNT

                      370 New York Ave.

                      Huntington, NY 11743

                      (631) 673-7300

DETAILS:   

 

“ROCKIN FIGHTS 11” is headlined by a sensational heavyweight clash between New York fan favorite Vinny Maddalone, 37-8-0 (28KO’s) and hard-hitting Houston veteran Maurenzo Smith, 12-7-2 (9KO’s).  

 

Also featured on the card in separate bouts are Long Island’s finest local prospects; welterweight Cletus “The Hebrew Hammer” Seldin, 11-0-0 (9KO’s) of Brentwood, New York; Huntington lightweight Alan Gotay, 6-0-0 (3KO’s); junior middleweight Wendy Toussaint, 2-0-0 also of Huntington, Hicksville; lightweight Anthony Karperis, 4-1-0 (2KO’s) and pro debuting light heavyweight Max Tassey of Nyack, New York.

 

Advance tickets for “ROCKIN FIGHTS 11” starting at $50, are available online through Ticketmaster (Ticketmaster.com), the Star Boxing website (StarBoxing.com) and The Paramount Box Office, phone (631) 673-7300.

 

The Paramount is located at 370 New York Avenue in Huntington, New York. Doors will open on the night of the event at 7:00 p.m. with the first bell at 7:30 p.m.

 

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Stan Hoffman who stated that he has managed 38 World Champions at one time or another will be the guest speaker at at the Ring 8 meeting next Tuesday, November 19th at the Crabhouse.

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The 44th Annual New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame Induction & Award Ceremonies on Thursday, November 14th at The Venetian in Garfield, New Jersey, was a Huge Success!

They had well over 500 people in attendance and everyone went home with a smile on their faces.

Mike Tyson, Bernard Hopkins, Ray Mercer, Chuck Wepner, Larry Hazzard, Harold Lederman were among thos who attended. Tyson must have signed autographs with everyone and he also took pictures with anyone who wanted too, including most the the honorees and the young New Jersey Diamond Glove Champions.

Here’s a picture of all our New Jersey Diamond Glove Champions with Mike Tyson at the New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame Induction and Award Ceremonies last night in Garfield. From the left Jahbril Jaurengui, Jonathan Serrano, Willie Harvey James Jr., Akheim Nurse, Kenyon Sessoms, Mike Tyson, Rocco Salimbene, Hakim Bryant and Tayvon Fish.

The following pictures were taken by Stan Janousek  (professional fight name Stanley Yanachek)

Mike Tyson being Inducted by Larry Hazzard

Bernard Fernandez being Inducted by Bernard Hopkins

Joe Gatti being Inducted by Mario Costa and Mike Tyson

Julie Lederman being Inducted by her father Harold.

Joe Gatti being Inducted by Mario Costa and Mike Tyson

Carl Moretti being Inducted by Keith Idec

Ray Mercer being Inducted by Peter Ziering

Poochie Hill was presented the award of Man of the Year by Larry Hazzard

Frank Savannah being Inducted by NJBHOF President Henry Hascup & State Commissioner Aaron Davis

Sal Lopez being Inducted by Ron Marvo and Sal Jr.

Amateur Official of the year Barry Hyman with the Chief of Officials Richie Perez

2 time Amateur Boxer of the Year and Multi-Time National Champion Leroy Davila

Amateur Boxer of the Year Michael Hilton

Family and friends of Gabe LaConte who could not attend

The 2 sons of J. Harry Ertle, who refereed the 1st million dollar gate back in 1921 accepting the award

Barbara Perez being Inducted bu her husband and former World Class referee Tony Perez

Family of Carlos Hernandez with Mike Tyson

Amateur Boxer of the Year and National Golden Glove Champion Ayesha Green with Mike Tyson

National Junior Olympic Coach of the Year Willie “Wali” Moses with his grandson the World Junior Olympic Champion, Shakur Stevenson

World Junior Olympic Champion, Shakur Stevenson with Mike Tyson

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By Jeff Jowett: The New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame held its 44^th Annual Induction Dinner on Nov. 14, at the usual haunt, The Venetian in Garfield. Also as usual, President Henry Hascup did an outstanding job as Emcee. “When I was elected 25 years ago,” Henry declared, “a guy told me I wouldn’t be elected again in two years. ‘Why?’ I asked him. ‘Is somebody going to beat me?’ He answered, ‘No, this is a dying organization.’ Well, that was 25 years ago and he’s the only one who’s dead.” Indeed, the event attracted a near sell-out of over 500, larger than some fight crowds. Henry proclaimed it a “huge success.” Chaplain Pierre Benoist opened with the invocation and Danielle Weisfeld sang the National Anthem.

 

NJ Boxing Hall of Fame hosts 44th annual dinner

 

Photos by Tom Casino

 

The New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame hosted their 44th Annual Dinner and Induction Ceremonies at the Venetian in Garfield, New Jersey on Thursday evening. Among the honorees were “Marvelous” Marvin Hagler, Mike Tyson, Ray Mercer, Bernard Fernandez, Joe Gatti, Gabe LaConte, Julie Lederman, Sal Lopez, Carl Moretti, Barbara Perez, Frank Savannah and Otha Tyson. “Boxer of the Year” of the year was NABO jr middleweight champion Glen Tapia.

 

Also honored posthumously were referee J. Harry Ertle and boxer Carlos Hernandez. For more than 15 years J. Harry Ertle refereed over 1,000 bouts, including the Jack Dempsey-Georges Carpentier world title match in 1921. Carlos Hernandez was a hard nosed journeyman that fought several heavyweight big names during the 80′s, such as George Foreman, Smokin’ Bert Copper and Donovan “Razor” Ruddock.

 

Pictured are Joe Gatti (brother of Arturo), Chuck Wepner, Julie Letterman, Carl Moretti, Bernard Fernandez and Ray Mercer.

 

 

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The 27th annual RING 8 Holiday Event and Awards Ceremony will be held Sunday afternoon (12:00-5:30 p.m. ET), December 8 at the famed Russo’s On The Bay in Howard Beach, New York.

The highlight of the festivities will be the presentation of the prestigious Ring 8 Fighter of the Year award to Philadelphia’s undefeated world junior welterweight champion Danny “Swift” Garcia (27-0, 16 KOs). In 2013, the 25-year-old Garcia won impressive 12-round decisions over world champions Lucas Matthyssee (34-2) and Zab Judah (42-7), to successfully defend his World Boxing Association (WBA) Super and World Boxing Council (WBC) 140-pound world titles.

“Our members really look forward to this gala event every year,” Ring 8 president Bob Duffy said. “We will be honoring some of the biggest names in boxing, such as Danny Garcia, as well as those less known nationally but equally appreciated in New York. Ring 8 proudly continues its sterling record for lending a helping hand to those in the boxing community who are less fortunate, some requiring assistance towards paying their rent, medical expenses, or whatever justifiable need. Each year our Holiday Event and Awards Ceremony celebrates our great sport of boxing, insuring much-needed funding is raised so we may continue our mission for our needy brothers and sisters in boxing. We will never waver from their corners.”

2013 Ring 8 Award Winners

Fighter of the Year: Danny Garcia
Uncrowned Champion: Gasper Ortega
Official of the Year: Deputy Commissioner Robert Orlando
Amateur Official of the Year: Dan Gant
Member of the Year: Carmine Rastelli
Professional Judge of the Year: John McKaie
Prospect of the Year: Seanie Monahan
Professional Trainer of the Year: Bob Jackson
Amateur Trainer of the Year: Joe Higgins
Emile Griffith Good Guy Award: Sal Corrente
Long & Meritorious Service: Dr. William “Bill” Lathan
Special Presentation: Bobby Bartels & Lenny Mangiapane
(honoring the 50th anniversary of their classic main event fight at Madison Square Garden)

Invited celebrities include last year’s Ring 8 Fighter of the Year, undefeated WBO middleweight champion Peter “Kid Chocolate” Quillin, as well as world champions Pinklon Thomas, Vito Antuofermo, Virgil Hill, Mark Breland, Mark Medal and Junior Jones, plus world heavyweight title challenger Renaldo “Mr.” Snipes.

Tickets, priced at $125.00 per person, are available to purchase by calling 1.718.729.4862 or 1.516.313.2304, emailing DepComish@aol.com or mailing checks (payable to Ring 8) to Tony Mazzarella, C/O Waterfront Crab House, 2-03 Borden Ave., Long Island, NY 11101. Donations of any denomination are welcome for those unable to attend the festivities.

Tickets include a complete brunch with cocktail hour upon entry, seating at the awards ceremony, dinner and dessert, and top-shelf open bar throughout the afternoon. There will also be a silent auction of boxing memorabilia. This event is expected to sell-out and everybody is urged to purchase tickets as soon as possible in order to secure favorable seating. Sports and entertainment memorabilia will be on display as part of a silent auction.

Program ads are available for Full Page ($150.00), Half-Page ($80.00), and Quarter-Page ($50.00). The deadline for all ads is November 30 and must be emailed (DepComish@aol.com) or mailed to Bob Duffy (516.313.2304), 164 Lindbergh St., Massapequa, NY 11762.

Go online to www.Ring8ny.com for more information about Ring 8 or its annual Holiday Events and Awards Ceremony.

Russo’s On The Bay is located at 162-45 Crossbay Blvd. in Howard Beach (718.843.5055).

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 still 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 on line to http://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 is only $30.00 and each member is entitled to a buffet dinner at RING 8 monthly meetings, the third Tuesday of every month, excluding July and August. All active boxers, amateur and professional, are entitled to a complimentary RING 8 yearly membership.

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