"Brooklyn Brawl” to be televised on The Fight Network On Sunday, October 13th

BROOKLYN, NY (October 7, 2013) -- The Full August 22nd Brooklyn Brawl boxing show will be broadcast on October 13 at 11pm on The Fight Network.

The show took place at the Fight Factory Gym and was promoted by Dmitry Salita’s Star of David Promotions.

“”I am very grateful that the NYC fighters will get a chance to get international exposure on a network dedicated promoting the sport of boxing.” said Salita

“The goal of this series is to promote boxing and the great talent of New York” 

The latest addition of Brooklyn Brawl featured competitive fights, sensational knockouts and great fan support from the boxing capital of the world, New York City.” 

In the main event, Jose Torres stopped Miron Kadyrov in a Cruiserweight bout.

In the fight that stole the show, Peter Reyes had to get off the canvas and came back to score a “highlight reel” 2^nd round knockout over Juan Zapata in a Super Middleweight bout.

With the stoppage, Reyes in now 3-0 with 2 knockouts.

The show also a 2^nd stoppage win by Treysean Wiggins (4-1, 4 KO’s) over Marcus Hall in a Welterweight bout.

Highly regarded amateur Marco Suarez made a successful pro debut with a four round unanimous decision over 15 fight veteran Jermell Tyson in a Welterweight fight.

Other winners included undefeated Mikkel Lespierre (4-0-1) and Anthony Barnes (2-0) as well as pro debuting Jovan Sosa.

Fight Network is a Canadian English-language category-b specialty channel devoted to airing programming related to mixed martial arts, boxing,  kickboxing wrestling and other combatant styles Along with live fighting events, Fight Network airs fight-themed movies, documentaries,television series, news and fitness-related shows. Fight Network also offers online streaming in the U.S. on NeuLion. Fight Network is owned by Fight Media Inc.

Ring 8's Sunnyside Garden Arena Ceremony A Knockout Success

(Photo by Stanley Janousek) NEW YORK (October 8, 2012) - Ring 8's commemorative ceremony for the old Sunnyside Garden Arena last Saturday was a major success.  More than 150 people turned out in support, including many who fought there between 1945 and 1977. The Sunnyside Garden Arena monument reads: This monument is in honor and dedicated to those men who fought in the amateurs and professional bouts. Some of the more notable boxers who fought at Sunnyside Garden Arena between 1945 and 1977 included Emile Griffith, Bob Cassidy, Gerry Cooney, Jose Torres, Oscar Bonevena Sr., Eddie Gregory, Vito Antuofermo, Ron Lyle, Harold Johnson, and the Archer brothers, Jimmy and Joey. Other Ring 8 members who also fought there included Henny Wallitsch, Bobby Bartels, John Colon, Tommy Englehardt and Lenny Mangiapane. "Ring 8 was proud to remember Sunnyside Garden Arena in this fashion and also honor the many boxers who fought there as professionals or amateurs," Ring 8 president Bob Duffy said. "We had a great turnout and wonderful time. I want to thank everybody who supported Ring 8's efforts. Sunnyside Garden Arena will never be forgotten."   (L-R) Ring 8 members who also fought in main events at Sunnyside Garden Arena (Bob Cassidy, Bobby Bartels and Lenny Mangiapane. (Photo by Stanley Janousek)  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 $25.00 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.

Ring 8 Commemorating Old Sunnyside Garden Arena Saturday in New York

NEW YORK (October 2, 2012) - Ring 8 will host a commemorative ceremony for the old Sunnyside Garden Arena this Saturday afternoon ( October 6), starting at 12 noon (ET), highlighted by the unveiling of a monument on the site of the former sports venue at 44-10 Queens Boulevard in Sunnyside, New York. The Sunnyside Garden Arena monument reads: This monument is in honor and dedicated to those men who fought in the amateurs and professional bouts. Originally built in 1926 by railroad baron, Jay Gould, as a private tennis club, the property was sold in 1945 and became a public arena, hosting amateur and professional boxing, wrestling, roller derby and kick-boxing during the next 32 years. Several films were shot there, including Mr. Universe in 1951, starring Vincent Edwards, and President John F. Kennedy campaigned in front of Sunnyside Garden Arena in 1960. Boxing, however, was its main attraction, seating 2000 with tickets back costing only $4.00 for general admission and $8.00 for ringside. Before television, Sunnyside Garden Arena served as sort of a minor league system for boxing, noted by the Ring 8 member and Daily News cartoonist, the late Bill Gallo, whose father reported fights for the New York Sun. Fighters who consistently won fights at Sunnyside Garden Arena often graduated to the Mecca in Manhattan, Madison Square Garden. Some of the more notable boxers who fought at Sunnyside Garden Arena between 1945 and 1977 included Emile Griffith, Bob Cassidy, Gerry Cooney, Jose Torres, Oscar Bonevena Sr., Eddie Gregory and Archer brothers, Jimmy and Joey. Other Ring 8 members who also fought there included Henny Wallitsch, Bobby Bartels, John Colon, Tommy Englehardt and Lenny Mangiapane. "Ring 8 is proud to remember Sunnyside Garden Arena and honor the great boxers who fought there for more than three decades," Ring 8 president Bob Duffy said. "Sunnyside Garden Arena still has a lot of meaningful memories for many of our Ring 8 members. In 1977, Sunnyside Garden Arena was razed to build the Wendy's franchise that is there now, but boxing memories from that site will live forever. This monument guarantees that Sunnyside Garden Arena will never be forgotten." 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 $25.00 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.

Dick Tiger's daughter Justina Ihetu Keynote speaker at Tuesday's Ring 8 Meeting

NEW YORK, NY (September 17, 2012) - The daughter of the late, great Dick Tiger,Justina Ihetu, will be the keynote speaker at tomorrow night's (Sept. 18) Ring 8 monthly meeting, starting at 7:00 pm ET, at the historic Waterfront Crabhouse in Long Island City, New York. Ihetu authored a book about her father entitled, "In Africa's Honor: Dick Tiger versus Gene Fullmer III - A Blast from Nigeria's Glorious Past." Tiger (60-19-3, 27 KOs) was a four-time, two division (middleweight and light heavyweight) world champion between1962-1966. During his 18-year professional boxing career, the International Boxing Hall of Fame inductee defeated the likes of Nino Benvenuti, Jose Torres, Joey Giardello (twice), Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, Don and Gene (twice)  Fullmer, Florintino Fermamdez and Terry Downes. The other guest speaker will be 20-year-old wheelchair boxer Ian Cannon, a sophomore at the University of Hartford who created Roll with the Punches five years ago. Roll with the Punches is a special physical conditioning-and training program created for people with mobility problems that use boxing methods to improve their physical and mental states. Cannon will discuss the advantages for those participating in Roll with the Punches, as well as wheelchair boxing and its future as a sport. Ring 8 will also celebrate the appointment of a Ring 8 Board of Directors memberAtty. Keith Sullivan as a Deputy Commissioner of the New York State Athletic Commission. Classic boxing films, time permitting, will also be shown at the meeting. "We're delighted to have Justina Ihetu speak about her father, the legendary Dick Tiger, who was inducted into the first class of the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame last year," Ring 8 president Bob Duffy said. "Justina is also a Ring 8 member. Ring 8 is also happy to give Ian Cannon a platform to discuss what he and his special program are all about. We also want to congratulate Keith Sullivan, who will make an excellent Deputy Commissioner. He has been involved in boxing for many years in a variety of positions. I'd also like to acknowledge the State of New York and, in particular, New York State Athletic Commissioner Melvina Latham for appointing Keith to this important position."

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 $25.00 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.