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.

Support Keisher "Fire" McLeod-Wells in her W.I.B.A. World Championship Fight

Support Keisher "Fire" McLeod-Wells in her W.I.B.A. World Championship Fight.

Uprising Promotions continues its support of Women's Boxing at The 5 Star Banquet on Saturday, January 18, 2014.

Gleason's very own Keisher "Fire" McLeod-Wells will be the Main Event in a 10 round Flyweight World Title Fight.

Fire has a professional boxing record of 6 wins and 2 losses.

The address is 13-05 43^rd Ave. Long Island City, Queens, NY 11101.

The doors open at 6:30 pm and the first bout starts at 7:00 pm sharp.

Ticket prices are $60 (General Admission) and $100 (Ringside)

VIP Tables, which include dinner and drinks, are $2000.

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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.

Review of Ring 8 Meeting featuring Guest speaker George Willis

Ring 8 guest speaker George Willis (photo by Stanley Janousek) NEW YORK (October 17, 2013) - Award-winning New York Post sports columnist and author, George Willis, was a special guest speaker this past Tuesday at Ring 8's monthly meeting, held at historic Waterfront Crabhouse, in Long Island City, New York. Willis discussed boxing, in general, as well as his acclaimed book, "The Bite Fight: Tyson, Holyfield and the Night that Changed Boxing Forever" (Triumph Books, June, 2013).  Willis examines the sensational events surrounding the legendary clash and his book features more than 100 interviews, including those with Tyson and Holyfield, to provide a previously untold, behind-the-scenes look at "The Bite Fight."     Ring 8 members are shown here purchasing signed copies of George Willis' book, "The Bite Fight: Tyson, Holyfield and the Night that Changed Boxing Forever." (photo by Stanley Janousek) 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.

Boxing writer/author George Willis Ring 8 Meeting's Guest Speaker

NEW YORK (October 13, 2013) - Award-winning New York Post sports columnist and author, George Willis, will be a special guest speaker at Tuesday's (Oct. 15 starting at7 p.m. / ET)  7 p.m. ET) Ring 8 monthly meeting at historic Waterfront Crabhouse, in Long Island City, New York.   Willis is one of the most highly-respected boxing writers in the industry.  He is also a former journalist with the New York Times, Newsday and the Commercial Appeal in Memphis, Tennessee.    Willis will be discussing boxing, in general, as well as his acclaimed book, "The Bite Fight: Tyson, Holyfield and the Night that Changed Boxing Forever" (Triumph Books, June, 2013).  Willis examines the sensational events surrounding the legendary clash and features more than 100 interviews, including those with Tyson and Holyfield, to provide a previously untold, behind-the-scenes look at "The Bite Fight."   "George Willis is one of the best boxing writers in the world," Ring 8 president Bob Duffy said.  "He has covered and written about many of boxing's biggest fights and most famous boxers for many years.  We're very fortunate to have him as our October speaker.  Ring 8 members will be able to purchase an autographed copy of George's book at Tuesday's meeting." 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.

Ring 8 April Meeting

(L-R) Ring 8 April guest speaker, international matchmaker Don Majeski, and Ring 8 president Bob Duffy. (Photo by Stanley Janausek) More than 100 members attended this past Tuesday night's monthly Ring 8 meeting at the Waterfront Crabhouse in Long Island, New York.  International matchmaker Don Majeski was the guest speaker. Ring 8 is the official sponsor of the second annual New York State Boxing Hall of Fame induction ceremony and dinner on Sunday afternoon (12:30-5:30 p.n. ET), April 28, at Russo's On The Bay in Howard Beach, New York. Tickets are on sale and priced at $150.00 per adult ($125.00 for Ring 8 members in good standing) and $50.00 for children, and includes a complete brunch and cocktail hour upon entry, starting at 12:30 PM/ET, as well as dinner (prime rib, fish or poultry) and open bar throughout the evening.  Tickets are available to purchase at the Waterfront Crabhouse (2-03 Borden Ave in Long Island City), or by calling Tony Mazzarella at 718.729.4862 or Ring 8 president Bob Duffy at516.313.2304.  Ads for the NYSBHOF program are available, ranging from $50.00 to $250.00, by contacting Mazzarella and Duffy. Go on line at www.Ring8ny.com for additional information about the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame. 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.

International matchmaker Don Majeski Ring 8 Guest Speaker

NEW YORK, NY (April 14, 2013) - International matchmaker Don Majeski will be this month's  Ring 8 guest speaker on Tuesday evening (April 16, 7:00 p.m. ET) at historic Waterfront Crabhouse in Long Island City, New York. Majeski is arguably the premier matchmaker in the world, based on his background of serving as matchmaker for many of the top fighters and fights in the world for the past few decades.  He is also a member of the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame's nominating committee. "Don is as knowledgeable about boxing and the business it is as anybody in the industry," Ring 8 president Bob Duffy said.  "We're very fortunate to be able to have him as our guest speaker at this month's meeting.  He has a very unique perspective that our members will enjoy listening to and discussing." 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.

Boxing promoter Joe DeGuardia Special Guest Speaker

At Tuesday's Ring 8 Meeting

NEW YORK, NY (March 18, 2012) - Veteran boxing promoter Joe DeGuardia, founder and CEO of the Bronx-based Star Boxing, will be the special guest speaker for Ring 8's monthly meeting this Tuesday evening (Mar. 21 @ 7 PM/ET) at the historic Waterfront Crabhouse in Long Island City.



Ring 8 will also be holding a clothing drive at this meeting. Coats are being collected, in association with the Mark Breland Foundation, to donate to needy boxers.



DeGuardia has promoted former world champions such as Antonio Tarver and Lou De Valle, as well as major events including Tarver vs. Bernard Hopkins, Tarver-Glen Johnson and the complete Tarver vs. Roy Jones, Jr. Trilogy



A lawyer who graduated from Fordham University and Hofstra Law School, DeGuardia is also President of the Boxing Promoters Association ("BPA"). Star Boxing's top fighters are junior middleweights Delvin Rodriguez, who was a participant in Ring 8's 2011 Fighter of the Year (with Pawel Wolak), and 2008 U.S. Olympian Demetrius Andrade.



"Joe ran his father's Morris Park Boxing Club in the Bronx and then he was a boxing manager," Ring 8 president Bob Duffy said. "As a top promoter and president of the BPA, Joe has unique insights into the boxing industry. We're grateful that he accepted our offer to be this month's guest speaker and I'm sure our members will have plenty of interesting questions for Joe."

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.