NEW YORK, NY (May 20, 2013) – Ring 8 will pay tribute to the late, great matchmaker Johnny Bos tomorrow night (Tuesday, May 21 starting at 7:00 p.m. ET) at historic Waterfront Crabhouse, in Long Island City, New York.

Many of Bos’ friends, family and associates have been invited to attend tomorrow;s Ring 8 monthly meeting in an effort to raise funds to help defray the costs of Bos’ funeral. One-hundred percent of all proceeds raised tomorrow from new Ring 8 membership fees ($30.00 per year entitles each member to a buffet dinner at Ring 8 monthly meetings), as well as any group or individual donations, will go directly towards Bos’ funeral expenses.

The eccentric Bos – known as “The Wizard of Bos” – helped develop the careers of countless boxers over the years, particularly in New York, as a matchmaker and advisor. Some of “Bos’ boxers” include Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield. Pernell Whitaker, Gerry Cooney, Paulie Malignaggi, Joey Gamache, Yuri Foreman, Jameel McCline and Tracy Harris Patterson.

“We just became aware of this situation (funeral expense needs) over the weekend and Ring 8 wanted to help,” Ring 8 president Bob Duffy said. “All monies raised will go directly to Johnny’s family towards his funeral expenses. Ring 8 member and Johnny’s close friend, Don Majeski, was the driving force in this effort.

“Anybody from New York who has been involved in boxing for the past 25 years or more, if asked to identify one person in New York boxing, would say Johnny Bos. He was a boxing icon who everybody knew and respected. He was a tough guy to make matches with, though, because he always knew what he was doing. Johnny Bos was a great guy and Ring 8 is privileged to pay tribute to him.”

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 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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President Bob Duffy started off the meeting by

introducing Boxing Judge Robin Taylor who in turn introduced our

first Guest Speaker Edward Perry who works for the Department of Veterans Affairs. He thanked all the Veterans who served our country. He talked on the Department of Veterans Affairs and how they help out all the Veterans, especially the Vietnam War.
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President Duffy led us in the flag salute and Christina toll the bell 10 times President Duffy stated that Carl “The Truth” Williams passed away and was laid to rest yesterday.

President Duffy talked on the up-coming NYBHOF Induction Ceremonies which is being held on Sunday, April 28th at Russo’s on the Bay. He went over all the honorees and some of the other celebrates that will be attending including Joe Calzaghe. Tickets are priced at $150 and you can call President Bob Duffy at 516–313-2304 for more information.

President Duffy stated that we will be raffling off 2 Gift Bags that the BWAA gave out at their recent affair and also thanked Jack Hirsch, who is the President of the BWAA, for donating them.

Ring 8 Board member & Head Coach of the Glen Cove Boxing Club, Frank Pena, pictured here on the right, talked on the Ring 8 Picnic which will be held at Glen Cove on Sunday, July 14th starting at 1 PM. Frank along with fellow Ring 8 member & Coach of Glen Cove Boxing Club, Billy Strigaro pictured on the left, are showing off their Female Boxing Champion Viviana Melgar.

President Duffy stated that long time Ring 8 member Vinny Maddalone will be boxing at the Paramount Theatre, Huntington, New York against Undefeated Richard Carmack on May 11th.

Joe DeGuardia (Star Boxing) is giving a 10% discount to all Ring 8 members Plus Ring 8 will be giving another $5 discount for all there members. If anyone is interested in going, please contact President Bob Duffy at 516-313-2304.

President Duffy introduced the BWAA President Jack Hirsch who talked on the 88th Annual BWAA Awards Dinner which was held last week. He announced all the Champions that attended which included Bernard Hopkins, Roy Jones Jr., Timothy Bradley, Nonito Donaire, Ruslan Provodnikov, Gennady Golovkin and Matthew Macklin, Plus Jim Lampley, Bob Arum, Max Kellerman and others. Jack also stated that they recently found out that the first BWAA Awards Dinner took place back on April 25, 1926, thanks to the research of Ring 8 Boxing Historian Henry Hascup.

Jack and others talked about the recent Guillermo Rigondeaux/Nonito Donaire fight.

Jack then introduced our next Guest Speaker Dr. Abbey (Dr. Adal M. Hussain, Phd.), who is the Co-Founder/Executive Director of the World Liberty Television (WLTV). Dr. Abby talked on a Tournament that he won years ago, his fight against drugs and some of the interviews he has done over the years including one with Jake LaMotta. He also talked on the Bollywood Awards.

President Duffy introduced our next Guest Speaker Matchmaker/Boxing Historian Don Majeski. Don stated that he has been in boxing for 43 years and that he has a hard time making a living. He talked on boxing today, and that there were so many more shows years ago then there is today. They build up fighters too much. 1% of the people in boxing makes 95% of the money. The average price for a show in too much for the average fan. For a boxer to make a living they have to be either a World Champion or a Top Contender. Don talked about Health Care for fighters, and that every fighter should have it. He talked on how the money goes from the fighter, to the manager, to the promoter. He stated that Madison Square Garden should do more for boxing. They should sign and promote fighters. Today they care too much about the records and not the fights. He talked about how Bob Montgomery was stopped by Al Bummy Davis in just 1 minute and 3 seconds of the 1st round at Madison Square Garden in 1944 and just 2 weeks later Montgomery beat Beau Jack for the Lightweight Championship of the World.

Don gave a history on the Boxing Commissions, starting back in 1891. He also talked on the International Boxing Hall of Fame and how the process works on how people are voted in.

President Duffy talked on the Finals of the New York Golden Gloves in which Ring 8 will be honoring Vince Shomo.

Former Featherweight Champion, Juan LaPorte talked on Carmelo Negron, who is not doing too well.

Matchmaker/Boxing Historian Don Majeski will be the guest speaker at the Ring 8 meeting this Tuesday night at the Crabhouse.

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Matchmaker/Boxing Historian Don Majeski

President Bob Duffy started the meeting off with

Carmine singing the National Anthem. Henny Wallitsch then led us in the flag salute and Paulette toll the bell 10 times President Duffy stated that Ethel Archer passed away recently.

President Duffy welcomed Paulette back and then she gave a Health and Welfare Report, talking about Bill Tate and Emile Griffith. President Duffy also talked on Emile.

President Duffy stated that Henny’s grandson made the varsity baseball team at St. Dominic High School, which is one of the top High School baseball teams in the State.

President Duffy talked on the NYBHOF affair which will take place on Sunday, April 28th at Russo’s on the Bay. He talked on a Statue for the NYBHOF, and then announced all the inductees, which included All-time Heavyweight great Jack Dempsey, promoter Bob Arum, featherweight Johnny Dundee (83-32-20, 17 KOs); two-time world featherweight champion Sandy Saddler (144-16-2, 103 KOs) and light heavyweight champion Maxie Rosenbloom (207-39-26 (19 KOs). Living boxers heading into the Hall include middleweight Joey Archer (61-6-9, 50 KOs), three-division world champion Iran Barkley (43-19-1 (27 KOs); Mark Breland (35-3-1, 25 KOs), light heavyweight Bobby Cassidy (59-16-3, 27 KOs); world heavyweight challenger Doug Jones (30-10-1, 20 KOs), Junior Jones (50-6, 28 KOs), James “Buddy” McGirt (73-6-1, 48 KOs) and Eddie Mustafa Muhammad (50-8-1, 39 KOs). Non-participants heading into the Hall include managers Shelly Finkel and Tony Graziano, analyst Larry Merchant, matchmaker Teddy Brenner, announcer Don Dunphy, and promoters Mike Jacobs and Tex Rickard. He stated that Joe Calzaghe and Bernard Hopkins are expected to attend and there reaching out to Mike Tyson. Tickets are priced at $150 and you can call President Bob Duffy at 516–313-2304 for more information.

President Duffy stated that he talked to Dempsey’s daughter and she was thrilled. He also talked on the AD Journal.

President Duffy thanked everyone who supported the recent Ring 8 New York Golden Glove Show in which we raised $2,000.

Frank Pena talked on Vince Shomo and that Ring 8 will honor him at the finals of the New York Golden Glove Tournament at the Barclays Center, in Brooklyn. President Duffy stated that Ring 8 would pay for his hotel room and meals while he is in New York.

President Duffy & Frank Pena talked on our Annual picnic which will take place in the summer.

President Duffy also talked on the Bill Gallo Scholarship Award and that we will be giving away $1,500. Applications for the Award are available.

President Duffy talked on Peter King and John McCain and there efforts on getting Former Heavyweight Champion Jack Johnson a pardon. He was found guilty of the “MANN ACT” about 100 years ago. President Duffy asked for the support of the Ring 8 membership to do so as King and McCain have a Bill waiting for approval of President Obama. Henry Hascup also talked on Johnson’s career and that he was singled out when others weren’t. The Ring 8 Board and the General member all agreed to support the Bill.

President Duffy talked on Boxing Judge Robin Taylor and the VA which helps out Veterans, and she will be a guest speaker at our next meeting.

President Duffy introduced 1958 New York Golden Glove Champion Tommy Carcone, who spoke briefly about his career.

Charlie Norkus Jr., talked on the California Boxing Hall of Fame and that 3 New Yorkers will be honored this year. They will induct Harold Lederman, Gil Clancy and Joey Giambra. He also announced all the other inductees.

Ring Announcer and the voice of the Brooklyn Nets David Diamante talked on the recent Bernard Hopkins fight at the Barclays Center and also the daily Sports Show that he announces every morning on NBC from 6 to 9 AM.

On April 4th Tommy Gallagher’s prize fighter, Gabriel “Tito” Bracero will be boxing at the Roseland Ballroom in the Main Event.

BWAA President Jack Hirsch talked on the up-coming BWAA Awards Dinner.

Tickets are on sale for the 88th annual Boxing Writers Association of America (BWAA) awards dinner on April 11 at Capitale in New York City.

The dinner is open to fight fans, and 2012 Fighter of the Year Nonito Donaire, who fights on April 13 in NYC, will be in attendance.

Tickets are priced at $200 per person, $150 for BWAA members. Tables of 10 are $2,000. A limited number of VIP tickets are also available for $400 per person and $4,000 for a table of 10. VIP tickets include premium seat at dinner, photo opportunity with honorees and a special VIP gift. Payment must be received no later than March 31.

“The response to the upcoming banquet has been great,” BWAA president Jack Hirsch said. “By now people understand that the BWAA dinner serves as the Academy Awards of our sport. We have an exceptional list of honorees, but our list of presenters is awesome as well. That will be made public before the dinner. Everyone attending the dinner receives a gift bag which has a total value close to the price of the dinner ticket.

“From a social perspective, the annual BWAA dinner is by far our sports best social evening of the year. We always sell out in New York. I strongly advise anyone planning to attend to buy their tickets early.”

• Cocktails are available at 6 p.m., followed at 7:30 p.m. ET by dinner and the awards ceremony.

• Bernie Award Winners for boxing writing will also be announced and presented.

• A silent auction will be held. Those donating items for the silent auction will be listed in the event journal and may display their business cards or promotional material on the silent auction table.

• For further information, go online to www.bwaa.org or email Gina Andriolo at ginaandcom@aol.com or Jack Hirsch at ajhirsch5@aol.com.

President Bob Duffy started the meeting off with the flag salute and

Carmine sung the National Anthem. President Duffy asked the membership to keep Carl Williams, Emile Griffith and Vince Shomo in our prayers while John Labate rang the bell 10 times in memory of those who passed on.

President Duffy introduced Johnny Colon’s daughter Cheri, pictured on the left.

President Duffy talked on our recent Ring 8 Holiday Award Ceremonies held at Russo’s on the Bay on February 1st. He stated that we had close to 400 people attend and everyone walked away happy.

President Duffy stated that Ring 8 will be running a New York Golden Glove Show next Thursday night. This will be for the Bill Gallo Scholarship Fund. He also stated that he has forms for the Scholarship Fund for anyone that is interested. Tickets are only $25.

President Duffy stated that Jack Hirsch, who is not only the President of the BWAA But he is also the President of the Nominating Committee for the New York Boxing Hall of Fame, and they will be announcing the 2013 Class very shortly. President Duffy announced all the names on the voting committee. We will be having a press conference announcing all the names at the Crab House early in March.

The NYBHOF affair will take place on Sunday, April 28th at Russo’s on the Bay. Tickets will be priced at $125 for all Ring 8 paid up members and $150 for the rest.

President Duffy also announced that former World Super Middleweight Champion Joe Calzaghe will be coming. Because of the weather Joe’s plane was delayed and he couldn’t make to our Ring 8 affair in February, so we are inviting him to this.

President Duffy also stated that on Saturday April 27th at the Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York there will be a Championship Boxing card starring Peter Quillin, Fernando Guerrero, Danny Garcia, Zab Judah and Paul Malignaggi. At that event Ring 8 will be making Award presentations to Bernard Hopkins among others.

President Duffy stated that we will have our 3rd Annual picnic sometime during the summer. He also stated that we are working on having an Amateur Boxing Show sometime in September at the Crab House.

Tommy Gallagher talked on a couple of pro boxing shows that will be coming up in Roseland Ballroom, New York and Whippany, New Jersey.

President Duffy brought up all the Ring 8 honorees, Renaldo “Mr.” Snipes, Eddie Claudio, Ron McNair, John Signorile and Charlie Norkus Jr. Charlie also talked on the California Boxing Hall of Fame affair in which his father Charlie Norkus Sr., was inducted.

Frank Pena introduced several officials that were in attendance, including Carlos Ortiz, Robin Talyor and Sparkle Lee. President Duffy also introduced boxing judges John McKaie and HBO’s Harold Lederman, as well as several other new members.

President Duffy announced that John Rowe is a New Board member and John Holden will be the new Sgt. At Arms.

Eddie Claudio announced that Frank Pena has been appointed to the New York State Athletic Commission as an Inspector.

BWAA President Jack Hirsch announced all the Award winners for the BWAA, and stated that the affair will take place on April 11, 2013 at the Acappella, which is located at 1 Hudson St, New York, NY 10013. Jack also talked on the future of the sport of boxing.

President Bob Duffy opened the meeting with the flag salute and and 10 count in memory of Cory Sanders by V.P. Henny Wallitsch.

President Duffy talked on our recent celebration at the former site of Sunnyside Garden. Well over 10 people showed up and we received Great coverage from the media.

Dave Diamante, who MC’ed the affair, also talked on this as well as the up-coming boxing show at the Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York on Saturday, October 20th. Dave also talked on his new Morning sports TV Show called “The Lights” which airs from 6 to 10 AM from Monday to Friday.

Bill Class also talked on the up-coming boxing show at the Barclays Center, and that they will give a 20% discount for all Ring 8 members.

President Duffy stated that the Semi-Finals and Finals of the New York Golden Gloves will be held at the Barclays Center.

President Duffy talked on the Police & Firemen Boxing Show that will be held at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, November 10th. Bob McGuire also talked on this.

President Duffy talked on the US Metro’s and that the finals will be held at the Plattduetsche Restaurant, Franklin Square, New York on November 16th, sponsored by Ring 8. Tickets for Ring 8 members are ONLY $15.

President Duffy talked on the up-coming New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame Induction and Award Ceremonies that will be held on Thursday, November 8th at the Venetian in Garfield. NJBHOF President also talked on the affair. Harold Lederman stated that he has been going for years and is one of the best boxing dinners you could ever go to.

Lederman also stated that the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame will have there Annual event on Saturday, November 10th.

Stan Janousek asked about the sick and shut-ins like Emile Griffith and Bill Tate.

President Duffy talked on Emile and Bill and then introduced former muli-World Champions Iran Brakley and Junior Jones.

President Duffy introduced Patricia Alcivar aka “Patty Boom Boom Alcivar” who is a professional boxer, competitive road and adventure racer, model and commercial/fitness actress. Alcivar lives in Forest Hills NY and trains in Manhattan at Trinity Boxing Club. She talked on how boxing changed her life after winning the New York Golden Gloves. Alcivar was born in Elmhurst NYC to Colombian parents. She was raised in an abusive household and moved out on her own at the young age of 15. She survived against all odds by working a part time job to support herself while finishing high school with honors. Alcivar practiced and competed in the martial art of Kyokushin. She started at the age of 13 and won a world championship at age 18 at the Manhattan Center in 1995.

Alcivar started her amateur Boxing career shortly after winning the world title in Kyokushin. She enrolled in a Boxing aerobics class where she challenged the coach of the class who was Martin Snow. Alcivar went on to have a fantastic amateur career often noted as a pioneer in women’s boxing. She had around 35 amateur fights and won two New York City Daily News Golden Gloves Championships, a national championship and won a international competition. She was the first female boxer to be voted the athlete of the year by the United States Olympic Committee. Patricia started her professional Boxing Career on October 9, 2009 with a first round knockout over Jennifer Batchelder. This fight took place in Columbia Tennessee. Alcivar then faced Laura Gomez May 16, 2010 in Kissimmee Florida and won that fight by a fourth round TKO. For her third fight on August 13, 2010 she won by TKO in the third round over Shari Denise Jacobs in Tampa Florida. Alcivar then had a rematch with Laura Gomez on March 4, 2011, in Alcivars home town of Queens New York and was taken the distance for the first time with unanimous decision with all three judges scoring all four rounds for Alcivar. Alcivar decisively beat Savanna “The Lioness” Hill on April 3, 2011 at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Florida. The cards read 60-54 twice and 60-53. Hill was looking to go several times during the fight and actually appeared to be crying during the fight as she was taking a fierce beating from Alcivar. Alcivar is also lining up to fight for the vacant NABF Super Flywieght title in August 2011. Her pro record stands at 6-1 with 3 knockouts. The only bout she lost was by a split decision.

Harold Lederman talked on women boxing and how much it has advanced over the years. He also stated that the sister of Keisher McLeod Wells was gunned down and was in need of financial help.
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President Duffy talked on the Annual Christmas Party for Ring 8, that will take place at “Russo’s on the Bay” on Sunday, December 9th.

Joe Dwyer talked on the affair as well, saying that Don King will be attending. Joe also talked on the Rocky Marciano Statue that was put up in Brockton, Mass on September 23rd. The statue was donated by the WBC and it stands 19 feet tall. Joe also talked on many of the past fights that he was part of.

Joe Dwyer and Iran Brakley both talked on the pension fund for boxers that the WBC has set up. Brakley is said to be among the first to receive it. Dwyer stated that the money is already in the fund to get it started.

President Duffy talked on his up-coming boxing show at the Plattduetsche Restaurant, Franklin Square, New York, on Thursday, November 1st.

President Duffy talked on the California Boxing Hall of Fame and there Induction Ceremonies that will take place later this month. He also stated that Charley Norkus’s father will be among the Inductees. Charley Norkus Jr. talked on the affair. Dave Diamante also talked on the affair.

President Duffy talked on the Bill Gallo Scholarship and how much Ring 8 has given out of the years.

Joe Dwyer asked that we keep Manny Stewart in our prayers.

President talked on boxing judge Ron McNair and that he will be among the honorees at our Christmas Party in December.

John Signorile talked on the HBO Show Boardwalk Empire, and that Lenny Mangiapane will be appearing in a few of them.

The Next Ring 8 Meeting will be this coming Tuesday, October 16th Starting with a Buffet Style Dinner at 7 PM at the Waterfront Crab House 2-03 Borden Ave. Long Island City (718) 729-4862.

Our Annual Christmas Party will take place at “Russo’s on the Bay” on Sunday, December 9th.

1st Annual affair of Ring 8