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.

Saturday Boxing Fever To Feature Carlos Palomino Card Giveaway March 31 at Warner Center Mariott

 

Carlos Palomino Card Giveaway 

First 100 Fans In Attendance To Receive 

A Vintage Palomino Trading Card

March 30, 2012 (WOODLAND HILLS, CA) - Right in with its flashback to the 1970s, Art of Boxing's "Saturday Boxing Fever" show at the Warner Center Mariott in Woodland Hills will feature a vintage trading card giveaway of one of the most decorated fighters of the 1970s, Hall of Famer and Former WBC Welterweight Champion, Carlos Palomino.

Palomino, an all-time Los Angeles favorite who fought two dozen times at the famed Olympic Auditorium, will be in attendance for "Saturday Boxing Fever". Palomino won the WBC Welterweight title in on June 22, 1976 and defended his title seven times over the course of the next 3 years before losing in a controversial split decision to fellow boxing great Wilfred Benitez. Since his boxing career, Palomino has become a popular actor, commentator, and speaker.

The first 100 fans through the doors of "Satruday Boxing Fever" will receive a vintage Carlos Palomino trading card.

Tickets to SATURDAY BOXING FEVER, a special 70s version of WAR AT WOODLAND HILLS, can be purchased online by going to www.bashboxing.com or by calling (626) 388-8888. SATURDAY BOXING FEVER takes place on Saturday, March 31, 2011 at the Warner Center Marriott Grand Ballroom in Woodland Hills. Doors Open at 7:00 pm, First Bout at 7:30 pm sharp.

SATURDAY BOXING FEVER is presented by Art Of Boxing Promotions in association with Bash Boxing, Boxing360, and the Espinoza Boxing Club and is sponsored by Pitbull Energy Drink and Energy Bar, Zeke's Bail Bonds, Frog Environmental, Putasos Fight Gear, Hollywood Law Center, and Futurola The Dutch Rolling Company.