The Board of Ring 8 announce the addition of our new board member Charley Norkus Jr. , the son of heavyweight contender and later NYS referee ….contender Charley Norkus ….

Charley Norkus jr…..has been an avid member of Ring 8 and is the recipient of Joe Frazier award at our 2012 holiday Party ………a retired NYC Fighter fighter and a 911 respondent …..Charley will be a great asset and a welcome addition to the board …..thank you for coming aboard …

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President Bob Duffy opened the meeting with the Flag Statue followed by

John Holden telling short stories on John Carter and Felix “Figgy” Figuora, who both passed away recently.

That was followed by the 10 count by Paulette in the memory of all those who recently passed on.

President Duffy stated that a few of the Ring 8 members went to Felix “Figgy” Figuora’s wake were them gave a 10 count and presented the family with a Glove Statue.

Keith Sullivan talked about an addition in our By-Laws in order to get a Tax Exempt Number. It will be in Section 3 and the addition will be on the people we give too. Those making under $40,000 (80%) and those making under $25,000 (50%).

President Duffy talked on the Wayne Kelly tribute that took place a few weeks ago, and that Ring 8 donated over $300 in items.

Our NY Golden Glove Show which was postponed because of the snow will take place on Tuesday March 11, 2014 at 7:30 PM and it will be at the Plattduetsche Park Restaurant located at 1132 Hempstead Turnpike, Franklin Square , NY – 1/2/ mile east of Belmont racetrack and the proceeds will go to the Bill Gallo Scholarship Fund.

President Duffy talked on our up-coming New York Boxing Hall of Fame affair and went over all the inductees. He also stated that the tickets are going fast.

New Legion Boxing Productions has donated 2 tickets for their up-coming boxing show at the Resorts World Casino, Queens, New York on Saturday, April 5th.

President Duffy introduced boxing matchmaker Joe Quiambao.

Frank Pena talked on a Golden love Show at Glen Cove High School on March 27th for the benefit of “Mom’s Who Kick.” Frank also introduced Wendy Sincuir who will be boxing in the Golden Gloves in the 152 pound weight class.

President Duffy talked on our Annual picnic which will be held in Glen Cove.

President Duffy introduced our first guest speaker Dr. David Levine, who is a Chiropractic Physician.

Dr. Levine focuses on “pain management treatment,” and has found a method to diminish conditions, like muscle spasms, and restriction of motion, which result in pain. He uses a manual technique, he said. He came to master these techniques because of his dad. He said that his dad, also a chiropractor, who he termed his best friend, was diagnosed about six years ago with stage four pancreatic cancer.

“When he got the diagnosis, Dr. Levine was devastated,” he called doctors all over the country, pain management people, oncologists, and they said the only real way to treat his pain was through narcotics.” Levine’s father had pain in his abdomen, and the son developed his techniques to try and alleviate his dad’s discomfort. “This is a story of a son who was devastated by his fathers’ condition,” the son said. “A story of love, and tragedy, to triumph. Out of this really horrific situation– he died in a hospice and Dr. Levine slept 14 days beside him– this came about. As a result of his intense love for his dad the silver lining is a new, potentially revolutionary pain management method. Really, my life and career are a tribute to my dad, Dr. Robert Levine.”

He has worked on 100’s of athletics from the NFL, NBA and now with boxers such as Zab Judah, ex heavyweight champion Leon Spinks, through his wife, and ex junior welter champ Johnny Bumphus, who all attest on tape to Levine’s skills.

His methods only takes minutes to work and has donated his service to all the Veterans coming back from the wars. Boxing writer Michael Woods just wrote an article on Dr. Levine which you can read by going to the following link. – http://www.thesweetscience.com/news/articles/18021-this-man-could-be-a-boxers-best-friend

Harold Lederman asked how does he do it. Dr. Levine explained some of his treatments. Harold talked on some hand specialists and that it takes time to heal. Lenny Mangiapane asked if he took Medicare.
President Duffy introduced all the well known boxing people in attendance.

BWAA President, Jack Hirsch talked on Ring 8, our President Bob Duffy and the Brooklyn Nets and Boxing Ring Announcer David Diamante, and what a Great job their doing.
Jack continued to talk on the New Legion Boxing Productions and Luis Collazo’s 2nd round knockout over Victor Ortiz. Jack stated that Louie talked to the kids a his wife’s school. He also talked about Louie’s boxing career and how he overcame some pitfalls to become a World Champion and after his Great win over Ortiz is on his way back again.

Collazo’s co-manger Wilson Naranjo thanked Ring 8 and then

Luis Collazo talked on how we all face defeat but we have to get back up. Wilson and Collazo’s long-time trainer

Nirmal Lorick introduced the rest of the New Legion Boxing Productions.

Danny Gant also stated that Ring 8 was doing great things.
President Duffy gave out Ring 8 hats to them all.

Frank Pena, who was the inspector in Collazo’s corner when he fought Ortiz, stated that it was a pleasure working with the. They were all class acts.

Felipe Gomez talked on their up-coming boxing show at the Resorts World Casino, Queens, New York on Saturday, April 5th. Most of the boxers that attended tonight will be boxing on that show.

Harold Lederman talked on Collazo’s bouts with Berto and Hatton and then told the story on how he introduced the CEO of Golden Boy, Richard Schaefer to Collazo and told Richard how good he was, a little while later Golden Boy signed Collazo.

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The New York Golden Glove show for Thursday February 13, 2014 at the Plattduetsche Park Restaurant has been postponed due to the winter storm , Long Island is expected 8 inches , on top of what we have ….We will have a new date with in the next couple of days.

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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, 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.

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