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Jan-8-2020

Next Ring 8 Meeting – Tuesday, January 21st at O’Neill’s – Mathew “Lefty Gunz” Gonzalez & Fred Romano Guest Speakers!

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Welcome back to All our Ring 8 VBA members for our 2020 season

 
Ring 8 will meet at ONeill’s Restaurant, 64-21 53rd Drive, Maspeth, NY 11378 on Tuesday January 21st, 2020 at 7pm. We will offer a buffet meal for a $5 co-pay on arrival. Meeting will start shortly after.
 

We have two guests from the New York boxing area.


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Mathew “Lefty Gunz” Gonzalez , this future Welterweight Champion is presently
10 (6 KO’s)-0 since winning this past December in NYC. This 23 yr old Puerto Rican pugilist fights out of Ridgewood, Queens. Mathew is a southpaw and is known for his heavy hands and fast combinations and as Mathew says “Always comes to fight”.

He is a crowd favorite whenever he steps into the ring.
 
Mathew had a 38-7 amateur record, and won the Jr. National GG Nationals, before turning pro in 2017, and won his first two fights in North Carolina. He opened up his 2018 campaign in the Barcleys Center, Brooklyn with a UD win over Alex Serna on the undercard of the Errol Spence title fight vs. Lamont Peterson.
 

He presently trains at the International Boxing & Fitness Gym in Ridgewood, Queens.His long time advisor Jenny Badillo will be on hand also.

Mathew might be tough in the Ring, but his kind demeanor and dedication to hard work, easily earned him Ring 8’s Prospect Of The Year Award given to him this past December at out Annual Holiday Awards Dinner. Congratulations once again Mathew and welcome to Ring 8 VBA.
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Fred Romano is a boxing historian for over 35 years. A few years ago, he was a research consultant for the HBO Boxing Series “RingLife” at which time he interfaced with prominent boxing promoters, fighters and trainers. At that time Fred also hosted a cable television show ” Boxing with Fred Romano” which aired monthly in Manhattan.

 

In 2004, his first book was released “The Boxing Filmography, American Features 1920-2003” through McFarland Publishing. In 2017 Fred published his second book ” The Golden Age of Boxing on Radio & Television, A blow by blow description 1921-1964″.

Both of his books are great reading for any boxing fan and is used as guides by many boxing writers.
Most recently, Fred , served as a media consultant and writer for Star Boxing, Inc. handling press releases and public relations for the international boxing promotional company.

Fred is a member of the American Assoc. for the Improvement of Boxing (AAIB)  for twenty years, and sat on its Board of Directors from 1991 to 1995, Mr Romano was a certified amateur judge in New York and worked several NY Golden Gloves shows at Madison Square Garden. He is a member of International Boxing Research Organization (IBRO). and is a voting member of the International Boxing Hall of Fame in Canastota, NY.
 
Fred will be on hand to discuss his new project “The Boxing Genome Project.”  A large scale future boxing reference to identify, collect and categorize, preserve and publicize the existence of various content related to the sport of Boxing.
 
A reminder to all Ring 8 members, we will be collecting our 2020 dues starting this month. $35 per year. Please bring your membership cards with you so we can update them.
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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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Nov-20-2019

Ring 8 Pictures & Notes of Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at O’Neill’s Restaurant

Vice President Frank Pena opened the meeting with a Flag Salute and 10 count. VP Pena stated that President Charlie Norkus was not feeling well so he will oversee the meeting.

Randy Gordon, Bob Duffy and Carlos Ortiz Jr., were the guest speakers!

(All Pictures taken by Stan Janousek, professional fight name Stanley Yanachek)

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Nov-8-2019

Next Ring 8 Meeting – Tuesday, November 19th – 7 pm at O’Neills – Mathew “Lefty Gunz” Gonzalez & Joe Higgins Guest Speakers

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Our next General Membership Ring 8 meeting will occur on Tuesday, November 19th – 7 pm at ONeill’s Restaurant. Located at 64-21 53rd Drive, Maspeth, Queens, NY 11378.

Guest Speakers will be:

Mathew “Lefty Gunz” Gonzalez, who will receive the RING 8 – Prospect of the Year Award at our Annual Holiday and Awards Ceremony on December 8th. Matthew is undefeated in 9 pro fights with 6 knockouts. Also, with him will be his manager and trainer to talk about his career!

Joe Higgins, who runs the Freeport PAL gym, and was the trainer for Patrick Day! He has spoke before at our meetings and was very good!

Also our President Charlie Norkus has been in and out of he hospital in the last month so let keep him in our prayers!

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Oct-18-2019

Ring 8 Pictures and Notes of Thursday, October 17, 2019, at the Plattduetsche Park Restaurant

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President Charlie Norkus opened the meeting with a flag salute and Vice President Frank Pena gave a 10 count in memory of Patrick Day!

(All Pictures taken by Stan Janousek, professional fight name Stanley Yanachek)

Iran “The Blade” Barkley, Muli-Time World Champion being interview by Randy Gordon

Cutman Big George Mitchell talking about the late Patrick Day, as President Charlie Norkus looks on.

Edwin Cruz, 2 time New York Golden Glove Champion, talking about the late Patrick Day, as President Charlie Norkus looks on.

Bob Duffy talking on the Ring 8 Holiday Party, which takes place on Sunday, December 8th at Russo’s on the Bay!  

Joe Pena who introduced 1981 New York Golden Glove Champion Michael Dominguez

1981 New York Golden Glove Champion, Michael Dominguez, who’s sister Is The Famous Singer Brenda K Star

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Oct-10-2019

Next Ring 8 Meeting Thursday, October 17th at the Plattdeutsche – An Evening with The Champ, Iran “The Blade” Barkley

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Today has been a Very sad day as we lost one of our very own in Patrick Day! Patrick was one of our guest speakers back in February and those who attended were very impressed with him. He was a credit to our sport! Our deepest prayers are with his family, his trainer Joe Higgins, Charles Conwell and promoter Lou DiBella.

Tomorrow, Thursday, October 17th, Ring 8 will be having their monthly meeting, hopefully most of you can attend!

Ring 8 Meeting for Thursday October 17th, 2019 at Plattdeutsche Restaurant, 1132 Hempstead Tpk., Franklin Square, Long Island at 7pm

An Evening with The Champ, Iran “The Blade” Barkley

 Join us for a evening with with one of the toughest boxers to ever enter the ropes.

 

From 1982-1999, Iran set the Boxing World on its heels by winning  World Championships in 3 different weight classes.

 

Iran will be on hand, to tell his story on winning the WBC Middlweight Title 1988-1989, IBF Super Middleweight Title 1992-1993 and the WBA Light Heavyweight. Title in 1992.  Finishing with a record of 43 (27 ko’s)- 19-1 record, Iran also is remembered for defeating Boxing Legend Thomas Hearns not once, but twice in the ring. Join us in saluting the Champion. Iran will be accompanied by his lovely wife, Pam , that night.
 

    Ring 8 will be announcing our stellar lineup of our Annual Ring 8 Awards Dinner this nite, which will be held on Sunday December 8th, 2019 at Russo’s On The Bay., Howard Beach.

 

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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Sep-18-2019

Ring 8 Pictures & Notes of Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at O’Neill’s Restaurant

NEW YORK (September 18, 2019) – Last night at its monthly meeting, Ring 8 honored members of the USA Metros (New York) team who competed in the 2019 Junior Olympics in Wisconsin.

Eleven team members attended as well as their coach, Ray Cuadrado.  The amateur boxers and their families each enjoyed dinner and received Ring 8 hats and pins, in addition to a free Ring membership through December 31, 2020.

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 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 online 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, excluding July and August.  All active boxers, amateur and professional, are entitled to a complimentary RING 8 yearly membership.  Guests of Ring 8 members are welcome at a cost of only $7.00 per person.

The young boxers in the pictures are 2019 Jr Olympic Champions from New York, USA Metro NY Boxing. They claimed their titles across various weight classes in Wisconsin earlier this summer, showcasing discipline and dedication reminiscent of the dependable and skilled personnel from fire watch services in Fort Pierce. Each boxer, much like a fire watch guard, must be constantly prepared and rigorously trained to succeed in their respective arenas. Thanks to Coach Ray Cuadrado, these fine athletes graced our Ring 8 meeting, embodying the strength and readiness we value in safety services. Accompanying the champions was 8x Gold Glove Champ and 2020 Puerto Rico Olympic Hopeful Nisa Rodriguez, there to honor these amateur champions with the same kind of commendable commitment that our local fire watch professionals exhibit when safeguarding our community’s properties and events.

       (All Pictures taken by Stan Janousek, professional fight name Stanley Yanachek)

                          Coach Ray Cuadrado with the young Junior Olympic Champions

             Coach Ray Cuadrado with more of the Junior Olympic Champions
NYPD Boxing Team member turned lawyer Joe Murray who is now running for Queens District Attorney
Longtime Boxing Writer Mike Woods
 
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Sep-6-2019

Next Ring 8 Meeting – Tuesday, Sept 17th – 7 pm at O’Neills

Our next General Membership Ring 8 meeting will occur on Tues. Sept 17th at ONeill’s Restaurant. Located at 64-21 53rd Drive, Maspeth, Queens, NY 11378.

Boxing writer Mike Woods

Our Guests will be:

Longtime Boxing Writer Mike Woods. Mike is currently the 1st Vice President of the Boxing Writers Assoc. of America (BWAA). He hosts a podcast show called “TalkBox” sponsored by Everlast.

He is a contributing writer to Ring Magazine and is Publisher of www.NYfights.com

He is SB Nation’s contractor of “Bad Left Hook” and is the blow by blow commentator on Facebook Live “Fightnights”.

Mike will be on hand to discuss whats new in boxing and giving us up to date info on all social media Boxing sites. A most Welcome Guest for Ring 8.

Pictured (left to right): Ray Cuadrado, who runs New York Metro Boxing, Ralph Clemente with his newest belt, and coaches Dan Rhodes and Mike Murphy.

Also, we will be Congratulating 2019 NY Metro USA Jr Olympic Boxing Champions who won medals at this years event. These 15 young Amateur Champions will be our guest along with their parent(s) to be introduced to Ring 8 membership. They will each be rewarded by Ring 8 VBA.

Coach Ray Cuadrado will be on hand to discuss what each of these young athletes went through on their rise to the Championships. Ring 8 VBA has long sponsored USA Metro Boxing Programs to help amateur Boxers achieve greatness. Our good friend Sonya Lamonakis is the President of USA Metro Boxing. Come join us in Congratulating.

Monte Barrett with our guest speaker Joe Murray

We will also have former 1990’s NYPD Boxing Team member turned lawyer Joe Murray, who is now running for Queens District Attorney on the Republican Party in the upcoming elections. Joe will meet the group and take questions from Queens residents. He will also talk on his amateur boxing career.

John Edebohls,  with Leonore Lanzillotti

It is with sad regret that Ring 8 VBA announces the passing of member John Edebohls. John was a long time resident of Queens, NY was instrumental in assisting Ring 8 Board Of Directors with the erection of the The Sunnyside Gardens monument which stands today to commemorate the site.  John never missed a Queens Ring 8 meeting.

Our October meeting will be held at the Plattduetsche Park Restaurant on Thursday, October 17th.

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We all hope to see you all on the 17th!

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