Apr-10-2019
Former NYSAC Boxing Comm. Randy Gordon & Dr Thomas O’Brien II Will be Guest Speakers Next Tuesday, April 16th at O’Neill’s
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The Ring 8 VBA April meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 16th, 2019 at O’Neills Rest., 64-21 53rd Drive, Maspeth, NY 11378. Guest Speakers will be Dr Thomas O’Brien and former NYSAC Boxing Comm. Randy Gordon. Doors open 7pm for buffet for $5, meeting starts 8pm. New members always welcome $30/ year or $10 per meeting visiting guest.
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Randy Gordon
Known as the “The Commish” and “Randy G”, Randy Gordon has done it all in the field of Boxing. Boxed as an amateur, winning 37 of 39 fights, and has one fight at the Pro level in 1976.
He held positions of Assn’t editor for numerous national and international Boxing publications before coming Editor in Chief of “The Ring ” in 1979. He also teamed with Bert Sugar to produce “Boxing Illustrated.”
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His experience led him to be a popular boxing analyst for ESPN, USA Network and Madison Square Garden.
His experience led him to be a popular boxing analyst for ESPN, USA Network and Madison Square Garden.
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In 1988, Gov. Mario Cuomo appointed him Chairman of the New York State Athletic Comm., a position he held since 1995. He oversaw the operations of boxing throughout New York State. Randy was elected into the New Jersey Boxing HOF in 2005. He then joined the staff at “Sirius XM Radio” in 2007, launching a successful MMA Show called, “Fight Club”…In 2009 he was teamed with former top contender Gerry Cooney and together formed “At The Fights”, which can be heard Monday and Friday nites (6-8pm ET) on Sirius 93 Radio. Randy was elected into the New York State Boxing Hall Of Fame in 2016.
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Randy will be on hand to launch his newest book about his life in Boxing “Glove Affair”. A behind the scenes look at the sport of Boxing from his view point at being the top of the game.He will be signing books at this meeting for those who purchase them.
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Randy is married to wife, Roni and lives in Melville, NY.. They have five children and 10 grandchildren.
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Dr Thomas O’Brien II
Dr. Thomas O’Brien has a degree in Osteopathic Medicine since 1995 and practices out of his office on E.60th St., Manhattan. He proudly performs Pre- and Post- Medical examinations of amateur boxers and Pro Boxers in New York for the past 15 years.
A Former Commander of the NY National Guard 88th Brigade, 102nd Forward Medical Support Division that provides medical care to Our troops and Families within the Greater NY area.
Dr. O’Brien has done extensive studies on Medicinal Marijuana and is certified in that area of medicine. He will be on hand to discuss his experience with boxing medical practices and his studies on Medicinal Marijuana.
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We would like to remind everyone that this years 2019 New York State Boxing HOF is fast approaching and it is not too late to get in on the action. Date : Sunday April 28th 12 (noon) at Russo’s On The Bay, Crossbay Blvd, Queens NY. Contact Bob Duffy for more info. 516-313-2304.
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Ring 8
The NYS Veteran Boxer’s Association
Contact:
President, Charlie Norkus
Post Office Box 7413
Wantagh, NY 11793
CNorkusR8@aol.com
516-781-3065
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