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.

Ring 8 in corner of Chris Algieri

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release NEW YORK (Nov. 19, 2014) -- At last night's monthly meeting, attended by 85 members, Ring 8 wanted to let Chris Algieri know that they are in his corner for Saturday's fight against Manny Pacquiao in Macao, China. "We wanted to show our support to Chris and decided to make this sign and send a picture of us to the media," Ring 8 president Bob Duffy explained.  "Chris is one of our own, from New York, and Ring 8's 2014 Fighter of the Year."  (The sign reads:  Good luck Chris from your Ring 8 NY family"  - Picture by Stanley Janousek)

Ring 8 June Meeting Guest Speakers Picture Lonnie Bradley and Julian Williams

PRESS RELEASE NEW YORK (June 19, 2014) - Former World Boxing Organization (WBO) middleweight champion Lonnie Bradley (29-1-1, 21 KOs) and unbeaten junior middleweight prospect Julian "J Rock" Williams (16-0-1, 10 KOs) were guest speakers this past Tuesday evening's Ring 8 monthly meeting in historic Waterfront Crabhouse in Long Island City, New York. (L-R) - Manager/trainer Stephan Edwards, former world middleweight champion Lonnie Bradley, unbeaten junior middleweight prospect Julian Williams, Ring 8 member and former world middleweight champion Vito Antuofermo, and Ring 8 president Bob Duffy.  (photo by Stanley Janousek) About Ring 8:  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.

Luis Collazo & Dr. David 'Magic Hands' Levine Special Ring 8 Guest Speakers Tuesday in New York

For Immediate Release NEW YORK (February 14, 2014) - World Boxing Association (WBA) International welterweight champion Luis Collazo and Dr. David "Magic Hands" Levine are this month's Ring 8 guest speaker, Tuesday night (Feb. 18 starting at 7 p.m.) at historic Waterfront Crabhouse in Long Island City, New York. Collazo (35-5, 18 KOs) is a New York City favorite and former WBA World 147-pound champion.  In his last fight this past January 30 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, Collazo knocked out Victor Ortiz in the second round, likely positioning the slick southpaw for another world title shot. New Jersey-based Dr. Levine is an innovative chiropractic physician who is on a mission that may revolutionize combat sports. Only a few days before he last fought, five-time world boxing champion Zab "Super" Judah underwent treatment from Dr. Levine.  Judah reported that he was pain free after only 45-minutes of treatment.  Dr. Levine has also had success treating retired world champions Johnny "Bump City" Bumphus and "Neon" Leon Spinks.  "This month we have two special guest speakers, maybe from opposite sides of boxing, but both are very interesting," Ring 8 president Bob Duffy said.  "Luis is one of our own, a native New Yorker who was born in Brooklyn and lives in Queens.  We were all excited to watch him win his last fight. Dr. Levine will explain what he does and do a brief demonstration.  Like Ring 8, he helps boxers - active and retired - who may not be able to afford chiropractic services." About Ring 8: 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.

27th annual Ring 8 Holiday Event & Awards Ceremony Fighter of the Year Danny Garcia

(L-R) David Diamante, head trainer/father Angel Garcia, Ring 8 Fighter of the Year Danny Garcia, Ring 8 president Bob Duffy and Ring 8 board member Tommy Gallagher. (photo by Stanley Janousek)    NEW YORK, NY (Dec. 9, 2013) - The 27th annual RING 8 Holiday Event and Awards Ceremony was held yesterday afternoon at the famed Russo's On The Bay in Howard Beach, New York. 2013 Ring 8 Award Winners Fighter of the Year:  Danny Garcia Uncrowned Champion:  Gasper Ortega Official of the Year:  Deputy Commissioner Robert Orlando Amateur Official of the Year:  Dan Gant Member of the Year:  Carmine Rastelli Professional Judge of the Year:  John McKaie Prospect of the Year:  Seanie Monahan Professional Trainer of the Year:  Bob Jackson Amateur Trainer of the Year:  Joe Higgins Emile Griffith Good Guy Award:  Sal Corrente Long & Meritorious Service:  Dr. William "Bill" Lathan Special Presentation:  Bobby Bartels & Lenny Mangiapane (honoring the 50th anniversary of their classic main event fight at Madison Square Garden) ( L-R)  - Lenny Mangiapane, Danny Garcia and Bobby Bartels.  Mangiapane and Bartels were honored upon the 50th anniversary of their epic fight at Madison Square Garden, while Garcia was named Ring 8 Fighter of the Year. (photo by Stanley Janousek) 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, 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.

Limited tickets still available for Sunday's 27th annual Ring 8 Holiday Event & Awards Ceremony

At Russo's On The Bay in Howard Beach, NY

NEW YORK, NY (Dec. 4, 2013) - Limited tickets are still available for this Sunday afternoon's (12:00-5:30 p.m. ET) 27th annual RING 8 Holiday Event and Awards Ceremony at the famed Russo's On The Bay in Howard Beach, New York. Tickets, priced at $125.00 per person, are available to purchase by calling1.718.729.4862 or 1.516.313.2304. People are advised to call for reservations to avoid being shutout.  Donations of any denomination are also welcome for those unable to attend the festivities.  Tickets include a complete brunch with cocktail hour upon entry, 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. "Ring 8 proudly continues its sterling record for lending a helping hand to those in the boxing community who are less fortunate," Ring 8 president Bob Duffy said. "Some may require assistance towards paying their rent, medical expenses, or whatever justifiable need.  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." Expected attending celebrities include last year's Ring 8 Fighter of the Year, undefeated WBO middleweight champion Peter "Kid Chocolate" Quillin, as well as world champions Pinklon Thomas, Vito Antuofermo, Mark Breland, Michael Bentt, Tony DeMarco, Luis Colazzo and Junior Jones, plus world heavyweight title challenger Renaldo "Mr." Snipes, Bobby Cassidy and others. Below is a list of 2013 Ring 8's award winners: 2013 Ring 8 Award Winners Fighter of the Year:  Danny Garcia Uncrowned Champion:  Gasper Ortega Official of the Year:  Deputy Commissioner Robert Orlando Amateur Official of the Year:  Dan Gant Member of the Year:  Carmine Rastelli Professional Judge of the Year:  John McKaie Prospect of the Year:  Seanie Monahan Professional Trainer of the Year:  Bob Jackson Amateur Trainer of the Year:  Joe Higgins Emile Griffith Good Guy Award:  Sal Corrente Long & Meritorious Service:  Dr. William "Bill" Lathan Special Presentation:  Bobby Bartels & Lenny Mangiapane (honoring the 50th anniversary of their classic main event fight at Madison Square Garden) 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, 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.

Veteran boxing manager Stan Hoffman Tuesday's Ring 8 Guest Speaker

NEW YORK (November 15, 2013) - Veteran boxing manager Stan Hoffman will be Ring 8's keynote speaker this Tuesday (Nov. 19 starting at 7 p.m. / ET) at November's monthly meeting at historic Waterfront Crabhouse, in Long Island City, New York. Hoffman has trained numerous boxers over the years, most notably world champions James Toney, Hasim Rahman, Michael Bentt and Lucia Rijker. "Stan has been involved in boxing for a long time," Ring 8 president Bob Duffy said. "He is a great storyteller and our members are looking forward to hearing him speak. A documentary is being filmed about Stan's life.  In addition to his many successes in boxing, he was the nephew of infamous gangster, Meyer Lansky, and he was also in the music business.  He convinced Chuck Berry to record the big hit, 'My Ding A Ling," and he also worked with the great Fats Domino. Stan is a very interesting man." Pinklon Thomas added special guest Ring 8 Holiday Event and Awards Ceremony Former World Boxing Council (WBC) heavyweight champion Pinklon Thomas has been added to the star-studded list attending the 27th annual RING 8 Holiday Event and Awards Ceremony, on Sunday afternoon (12:00-5:30 p.m. ET), December 8 at the famed Russo's On The Bay in Howard Beach, New York. 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.