Our next meeting will be at the Waterfront Crabhouse, Tuesday, May 18^th , at 7:00pm. Board of Directors will meet at 6:00pm.  

1. R.I.P. boxers were acknowledged: 

 

a. Arthur Mercante: Referee for more than 120 world title fights, the last one on September 29, 2001, when he was 81. Legendary Hall of Fame referee Arthur Mercante passed away at his home this morning. Arthur was ninety (90) years of age. Mercante refereed many of the biggest championhip fights including the “Fight of the Century” between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier at Madison Square Garden on March 8, 1971. He will be waked at the Fairchild F. H. in Garden City, N.Y. Dates and times not as yet known. He is survived by his wife, Gloria, and sons, James, Glenn, Arthur and Thomas. 

  

b. Frank Nardizzi: Frank was a long time Ring 8 member, and he will be deeply missed. Professional record of 7 wins (6 by ko) and 5 losses. 

c. Venezuelan world lightweight boxing champion Edwin Valero: CARACAS , Venezuela (AP)—Former boxing champion Edwin Valero, who gained fame for knocking out all his 27 opponents and having a tattoo of Hugo Chavez on his chest, was found dead. 

  

The following items were discussed: 

  

1. The Tribute to “ Sunnyside Gardens ” is tentatively scheduled to take place in September due to the process of designing and cutting the monument stone. Updates will be presented to all Ring 8 members as plans progress.

1. Congratulations to Alex Ramos and Jacquie Richardson on their work with Rocky Lockridge.

Viewers of the A&E series “Intervention” saw the story of Rocky Lockridge, a champion boxer who fell into drug addiction. Lockridge was a former world junior boxing champion who descended into crack and alcohol addiction. Lockridge was admitted into Palmetto Addiction Recovery Center in Rayville , Louisiana , where he spent three months as a patient. He was released February 8.  Lockridge is now looking to pull his life together. 

1. The Bill Gallo $1,000 scholarship was presented to Kathleen Walsh for her achievements in the ring and at college. She is a full time student at Suffolk Community College and trains at Heavy Hitters Boxing Club. She was a finalist in 2010 Golden Gloves losing by a controversial decision. On behalf of all of the members of Ring 8 we wish you the best of luck both in and out of the Ring.

1. Mike Bernard spoke about this upcoming event that will pay tribute to Iran Barkley.

FRIENDS OF THE CHAMP
Iran “THE BLADE” Barkley
Dinner Benefit
Donation: $60
 

CONTACT: Mike Bernard 718-823-5083  peteacher56@aol.com 

**Mention Ring 8 for preferred seating. 

Cordially invite you to the 1st Annual 

Iran “THE BLADE” Barkley
Dinner Benefit
“5 Time World Boxing Champ” 

Thursday June 10, 2010
Villa Maria Academy
Visitation Center
6:30 PM 

3335 Country Club Road
Bronx , NY 10465 

  

50/50 Raffle 

Meet & Greet the Champ 

Appetizers, Gourmet Buffet, Bottle Beer, Wine and Dessert
CONTACT: Mike Bernard 718-823-5083  peteacher56@aol.com 

  

5. Ring 8 Members, 

  

BOXERAMA XXXXI SUNDAY, MAY 23rd, 2010 

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING THIS EVENT, SEND YOUR CHECKS DIRECTLY TO THE ADDRESS BELOW.  BE SURE TO TELL THEM YOU ARE WITH “RING 8” SO WE CAN SIT AS A GROUP. 

I look forward to seeing you there. 

Matt Farrago 

President of Ring 8 

The AAIB, Inc. will hold its 41st Annual luncheon on Sunday, May 23, 2010 at 12.00 noon at The Edward and Mary Doyle Center , Teamsters Local 456, 160 North Central Avenue, Elmsford , NY 10523-1913 . 

Awards will be presented to world champion boxers and members of the medical, official and media of the ring game.  Additionally, we will be honoring Iraqi and Afghanistan Veterans, along with our scholarship recipients. 

The guests expected to attend are: 

Vito Antuofermo, Emile Griffith, Iran Barkley, Aaron Davis, Joey Gamache, Juan LaPorte, Tom Kazmarak, Bobby Czyz, Harold Lederman, Julie Lederman 

Yet to confirm: Chad Dawson, Mark Breland, Larry Holmes 

Tickets are $100.00 each and the cost of a table for ten is $950.00.   If you would like to attend, please send us a check before May 1, made out to the AAIB, Inc. in order to reserve your place. 

AAIB, a non-profit organization founded in 1969 by Rocky Marciano and Stephen B. Acunto 

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF BOXING, INC. 

86  Fletcher Avenue , Mount Vernon , New York   10552 

Phone: 914-664-4571 FAX 914-664-3164 

Website:  www.aaib.org 

e-mail aaib@verizon.net 

BOXERAMA  XXXXI   SUNDAY, MAY 23rd, 2010 

  

1. PA Boxing Hall of Fame Banquet will be on

Sunday, May 16, 2010 from 4:00-8:00pm 

$55.00 per person (Tables of Ten: $500) 

Romano’s Caterers: Castor Ave. and Wingohocking Street , Philadelphia PA 19124 

Inductees 

Billy Arnold, Charlie “White Lightning” Brown, Tyrone Crawley, Ed Derian, Mike Everett, Gary Hinton, Quenzell McCall, Leotis Marting, Dwight Muhammed Qawi. Ring Person of the Year: Theresa Sgrillo 

  

Email me if you are interested in attending.   MattFarragoRing8@yahoo.lcom Or Call: John Gallagher at 215-465-1778. Reserve tickets by mailing check to Veteran Boxers Association, and send to: John Gallagher at 2523 S. Cleveland St. , Phila. , PA 19145 

  

Meeting Schedule for 2010
Website: Ring8NY.com 

President: Matt Farrago (631) 948-6028 

Vice President: Henny Wallitsch 

Meetings are usually the 3^rd Tuesday of every month at 7:00pm 

Next meeting May 18^th  

June 15th 

July 20th 

August 17th 

September 21st 

October 19th 

November 16th 

December Holiday Event is Sunday, December 19^th, 2010