2014 Fighter of the Year Chris Algieri honored at 28th Ring 8 Holiday Event and Awards Ceremony

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release Ring 8 president Bob Duffy, Ring 8 2014 Fighter of the Year Chris Algieri and Master of Ceremonies David Diamante (pictures courtesy of Stanley Janousek) NEW YORK, NY (Dec. 21, 2014) - A capacity crowd of 364 boxing fans attended last week's 28th annual RING 8 Holiday Event and Awards Ceremony at Russo's On The Bay in Howard Beach, New York. Past world champions Aaron "Hawk" Pryor, Carlos Palomino and Tony DeMarco were special VIP guests.                                           (L-R) -- Aaron Pryor & Tony DeMarco "The annual Ring 8 Holiday Event and Awards Ceremony is our way of thanking our officials and members who do volunteer community work," Ring 8 president Bob Duffy said. "They do a lot of the behind-the-scenes work in boxing. We also bring in VIP world champions from around the country to let them know we'll never forget them. This was another evening that was enjoyed by all in attendance." 2014 RING 8 Award Winners Fighter of the Year: Chris Algieri Comeback Fighter of the Year: Daniel Jacobs Uncrowned Champion: Joe Mesi Contender of the Year: Frank Galarza Members of the Year: John Rohe & Brian Dubecky Trainer of the Year: Nirmil Lorick Conditioning & Strength Coach of the Year: David "Scooter" Honig Co-Promoters of the Year: Felipe Gomez, Kevin O'Sullivan and Wilson Naranjo Official of the Year (Referee): Sparkle Lee Official of the Year (Judge): Robin Taylor Long & Meritorious Service: George Ward Photographer of the Year: Stan Janousek Prospect of the Year: Julian Williams Go online to www.Ring8ny.com for more information about Ring 8. 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, 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.

Aaron Pryor, Carlos Palomino & Tony DeMarco Special VIP guests at Ring 8 Holiday Event and Awards Ceremony Dec. 14 in New York

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release Algieri, Jacobs & Mesi among 2014 award winners NEW YORK, NY (Dec. 3, 2014) - Former world champions Aaron "Hawk" Pryor, Carlos Palomino and Tony DeMarco will be special guests Sunday afternoon (12:30-5:00 p.m. ET), December 14 for the 28th annual RING 8 Holiday Event and Awards Ceremony at Russo's On The Bay in Howard Beach, New York. International ring announcer David Diamante will serve as master of ceremonies. Other boxing dignitaries expected to attend the Ring 8 celebration include former world champions Junior Jones, Vito Antuorfermo, Iran Barkley, Michael Bent, and Mark Breland. "This is the annual highlight event of the year for Ring 8 members and guests," Ring 8 president Bob Duffy said. "Ring 8 proudly continues to lend a helping hand to those in the boxing community who are less fortunate. Each year our Holiday Event and Awards Ceremony celebrates our great sport of boxing, insuring much-needed funding is raised so we may continue our mission for our needy brothers and sisters in boxing. We will never waver from their corners."    Pryor (39-1, 35 KOs), fighting out of Cincinnati, fought professionally between 1976 and 1990. An International Boxing Hall of Famer, he was the junior welterweight world champion between 1980 and 1985, and is best remembers for his two knockout victories over fellow Hall of Famer Alexis Arguello. Mexico-born Palomino (31-4-3, 19 KOs), who fought much of his career and lives in southern California, fought between 1972 and 1998. Also an IBHOF inductee, Palomino was the WBC welterweight champion for two years, 1976-1978. DeMarco (58-12-1, 33 KOs) fought out of Boston as a pro between 1948 and 1962. He captured the world welterweight title in 1955, defeating Johnny Sexton by way of 14th round technical knockout. His second loss to the great Carmen Basilio was the consensus 1955 Fight of the Year and is still considered today by many as the greatest welterweight fight of all-time. Ring 8's previously announced 2014 award winners (see complete list below) include former World Boxing Organization (WBO) junior welterweight champion Chris Algieri(Fighter of the Year), World Boxing Association (WBA) middleweight titlist Daniel "The Golden Child" Jacobs (Comeback Fighter of the Year), and retired heavyweight "Baby" Joe Mesi (Uncrowned Champion). Unbeaten junior middleweights "Notorious" Frank Galarza (15-0-2, 9 KOs), of Brooklyn, and Philadelphia's Julian "JRock" Williams (17-0-1, 10 KOs), respectively, are the 2014 Contender of the Year and Prospect of the Year. 2014 RING 8 Award Winners Fighter of the Year: Chris Algieri Comeback Fighter of the Year: Daniel Jacobs Uncrowned Champion: Joe Mesi Contender of the Year: Frank Galarza Members of the Year: John Rohe & Brian Dubecky Trainer of the Year: Nirmil Lorick Conditioner & Strength Coach of the Year: David "Scooter" Honig Co-Promoters of the Year: Felipe Gomez, Kevin O'Sullivan & Wilson Naranjo Official of the Year (Referee): Sparkle Lee Official of the Year (Judge): Robin Taylor Long & Meritorious Service: George Ward Photographer of the Year: Stan Janousek Prospect of the Year: Julian Williams Tickets, priced at $125.00 per person, are available to purchase by contacting Bob Duffy by phone (516.313.2304), email DepComish@aol.com, or mail checks (payable to Ring 8) to him (164 Lindbergh Street, Massapequa Park, NY 11762). Donations of any denomination are welcome for those unable to attend the festivities. Tickets include a complete brunch with cocktail hour upon entry, followed by seating at the awards ceremony, dinner and dessert, and top-shelf open bar throughout the afternoon. There will also be a silent auction of boxing memorabilia. This event is expected to sell-out and everybody is urged to purchase tickets as soon as possible in order to secure favorable seating. Program ads are available for Full Page ($150.00), Half-Page ($80.00), and Quarter-Page ($50.00). The deadline for all ads is December 8 and must be emailed (DepComish@aol.com) or mailed to Duffy (516.313.2304) at the address listed above. Go online to www.Ring8ny.com for more information about Ring 8 or its annual Holiday Events and Awards Ceremony. Russo's On The Bay is located at 162-45 Crossbay Blvd. in Howard Beach(718.843.5055). 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, 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.

Danny O'Connor returns to headline 12th annual 'Fight To Educate' Sept. 12 in NH

Plus Boxing Legends Aaron Pryor, Ray Mancini & 'Buddy' McGirt MANCHESTER, N.H. (August 15, 2013) - Light welterweight prospect Danny "Bhoy" O'Connor (21-1, 7 KOs) returns to the ring Thursday night, September 12, to headline the 12th annual Fight To Educate (FTE) Pro-Am boxing event, at Verizon Wireless Center in Manchester, New Hampshire. Fight To Educate, presented in part this year by Alrich Cabinet, is a unique charity event that combines a love of sports with the vision of assisting children and seniors in need, who with fundraisers like this could be 'down for the count.'  During the past 11 years, Fight To Educate has raised more than $500,000 in donations benefitting local New Hampshire non-profit organizations.  This year's attending Boxing Legends are two-time world light welterweight champion and International Boxing Hall of Fame inductee,  Aaron "Hawk" Pryor (39-1, 25 KOs), former World Boxing Association (WBA) lightweight champion Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini (29-5, 23 KOs), and two-division (welterweight & light welterweight) world champion James "Buddy" McGirt (73-6-1, 48 KOs). "We are extremely excited about the forthcoming 12th annual FTE extravaganza," FTE Chairperson Stephen Singer said.  "In addition to hosting such iconic boxing legends such as Ray 'Boom Boom' Mancini and Aaron 'Hawk' Pryor at the event, our card promises an incredible night of heart-pounding action." O'Connor, fighting out of Framingham, Massachusetts, will be fighting in his record-setting fifth FTE event.  The southpaw, co-promoted by DiBella Entertainment and Warriors Boxing, made his professional debut on the 2008 FTE card and participated the following three years.  He is 4-0 in FTE fights, winning each by knockout. The 28-year-old Irish-American is riding a seven-fight win streak, which started at the 2011 FTE, since two-time world title challenger Ronnie Shields joined his corner as head trainer.  O'Connor's popularity has sky-rocketed since Kenny Casey, founder and front-man for the world-renown Dropkick Murphys band, became his manager last year. Undefeated light middleweight Chris Gilbert, fighting out of Windsor, Vermont, is no stranger to the FTE.  He will be fighting in his third straight FTE event having won his two previous FTE fights by stoppage. Names of opponents and the amateur boxers will soon be announced.  All fights and fighters are subject to change.  Proceeds from the 12th annual Fight To Educate will benefit SEE Science Center (www.see-sciencecenter.org), The Bobby Stephens Fund for Education (www.stepheneducationfund.com), and New Horizons for New Hampshire. Tickets, priced at $50.00 and $25.00 (general admission), are available to purchase at the Verizon Wireless Arena Box office, by going online at   http://www.ticketmaster.com/venueartist/8748/1616837/?brand=verizonarena.    Call Stephen Singer at 603.669.4100 for more details about sponsorship opportunities, including VIP table (of 8 for $1000) sponsorships for a night of professional boxing and Black Tie dinner.  This special offer also includes an auction and meet-and-greet with the aforementioned boxing legends Pryor, Mancini, and McGirt. The dinner starts at 5:30 p.m. ET, doors for boxing open at 7:30 p.m. ET with the first bout scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Visit www.fight2educate.com or www.verizonwirelessarena.com for additional information.