Ring 8 ~ The Veteran Boxers Association Annual Awards..PLUS NEWS ITEMS.

ANNOUNCEMENT: New York State BOXING HALL OF FAME to be located in Long Island City at the Waterfront Crabhouse. Joe Frazier is its first inductee.

Honorees Joe Frazier (C) and Marvis Frazier (L) recogized for Father / Son Award   Tony Mazzarella receiving Badge as newly appointed Deputy Commissioner of NYS Athletic Commission. (L) Melvina Latham, Chairladiy, New York State, Athletic Commissioner, Department of State; (C) Tony Mazzarella, Board of Directors, Ring 8, appointed Dep   (L - R) Emile Griffith, Leon Spinks, Marvis Frazier, "Smokin" Joe Frazier     Full video coverage and follow up Q&A are available in the left column in 46 segments of approximately three to five minutes each. MVI_3321 MVI_3322 MVI_3323 MVI_3326 MVI_3352 MVI_3354 MVI_3356 MVI_3357 MVI_3359 MVI_3362 MVI_3363 MVI_3366 MVI_3368 MVI_3371 MVI_3379 MVI_3382 MVI_3385 MVI_3388 MVI_3389 MVI_3973 MVI_3414 MVI_3423 MVI_3424 MVI_3442 MVI_3445 MVI_3447 MVI_3448 MVI_3452 MVI_3454 MVI_3456 MVI_3461 MVI_3464 MVI_3470 MVI_3478 MVI_3479 MVI_3480 MVI_3485 MVI_3487 MVI_3491 MVI_3497 MVI_3498 MVI_3289 MVI_3297.AVI MVI_3303 MVI_3470 MVI_3310

Long Island City, New York December 19, 2010 - Over 500 Boxing Fans and Boxers gathered for the Annual Veteran Boxers Association - Ring 8 Holiday Awards Dinner on Sunday December 19, 2010. The room was packed to honor some of the most famous boxers in history, trainers, and officials, and professionals of the sport. Under the direction of its Board, and the New York State Athletic Commission, Ring 8 provides boxers with basic health benefits and aupport for boxers who have fallen on hard times. Most of the members are retired former professional boxers and avid fans. One third of the members are fighters. The group meets monthly at The Waterfront Crabhouse in Long Island City on the third Tuesday of each month. The restaurant displays the finest collection of boxing memorabilia. New York City has been boxings capital for almost 50 years. 2010 HONOREES RING 8’s “FATHER/SON” AWARD  " Marvis & “Smokin” Joe Frazier RING 8’s “UNCROWNED CHAMPION” AWARD - Sonny Lou Volpe & Lenny Mangiapane RING 8′s “TRAINER OF THE YEAR” AWARD - Tommy Gallagher RING 8’s “LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT” AWARD - Lou Raino RING 8’s “INTEGRITY IN BOXING AWARD” Joe Dwyer RING 8’s “RINGSIDE PHYSICIAN” AWARD - Dr. Ralph Bohm RING 8’s “AMATEUR OFFICICAL” AWARD " John Holden RING 8’s “OUTSTANDING SERVICE” AWARD - Paulette Balog RING 8’s “DEDICATED SERVICE” AWARD " David Yatkowitz Henry Hascup, "the uncrowned king of sports information" and familiar voice to all sports fans, was master of ceremonies. He is currently President of the New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame.  Henry has MC's many sporting functions, Madison Square Garden events, and ESPN throughout his life.   Celebrities to be in attendance: * Emile Griffith * Vito Antuofermo  * Leon Spinks * Iran Barkley * * Junior Jones * Mark Medal, Gerry Cooney & Micky Ward Burt Young, Actor who is best known as Rocky's Manager, and for his role in the Sapranos, was also a celebrity attendee. Melvina Latham, New York State Athletics Commissioner, writes in her welcoming letter: The organization endures according to the mission's original code of aiding and assisting former fighters, hence their motto "Boxers Helping Boxers".  As such, Ring 8 has embraced numerous boxers throughout the years providing them with the supplemental support necessary to allow them to live, and in some cases, die with dignity. Ring 8 also donated a table of eight to the Wounded Warriors Project. “The mission of the Wounded Warriors Project (www.woundedwarriorproject.org/) is to honor and empower wounded warriors” Ring 8 spokesman Tony Mazzarella said. “We’ve chosen to thank them for all that they’ve given us, especially during this holiday season". Five wounded warriors representing the U.S. Marines and three from the U.S. Army attended in dress uniforms. Boxers as warriors but these men and women are true warriors. Ring 8 saluted them for their service to this country, and honored these representatives as special quests. Special thanks were paid to Atty. Keith Sullivan, Ring 8 Board member and also a Wounded Warriors Project member. NEWS ITEMS In addition to the Awards, several important Long Island City news items were announced: Veteran Boxers Association Ring 8 and New York State Athletic Commissioner announced The New York State Boxing Hall of Fame.  The initial location for the New York Boxing Hall of Fame will be The Waterfront Crabhouse. The first inductee to the New York Boxing Hall of Fame is Former World Champion, "Smokin' " Joe Frazier. Tony Mazzarella, Ring 8 Board and owner of Long Island City's Waterfront Crabhouse was appointed Deputy Commissioner of the New York Athletic Commission under Melvina Lathan   Tony Mazzarella and The Waterfront Crabhouse have played a leadership role in history of Queens Boxing and Ring 8 since 1993.   OurLIC attended the Ring 8 Awards and will present exclusive and complete video of the Awards here, along with the other articles and interviews.  International Boxing Matches Upstairs at The Waterfront Crabhouse   For more information about Ring 8 - Veteran Boxers Association, contact: Tony Mazzarella Waterfront Crabhouse 2-03 Borden Ave Long Island City, NY 11101 718.729.4862   For more backgound, John Edebohls has provided the following links: relating to Sunnyside Gardens. http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/bronx/ex_champ_is_down_for_the_count_OAFD54Pffz6lbxUKTXNavM http://www.woodsideherald.com/uploads/WOODSIDE_10_29_10.pdf Page 4  http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/queens/2010/11/23/2010-11-23_monumental_fight.html http://www.newsday.com/blogs/sports/the-neutral-corner-1.1276167/celebrating-the-history-of-sunnyside-garden-arena-1.1276490 http://www.astoriatimes.com/articles/2009/02/12/astoria_times/news/astoria_times_newspsnitmm02112009.txt Honorees Joe Frazier (C) and Marvis Frazier (L) recogized for Father / Son Award Tony Mazzarella receiving Badge as newly appointed Deputy Commissioner of NYS Athletic Commission. (L) Melvina Latham, Chairladiy, New York State, Athletic Commissioner, Department of State; (C) Tony Mazzarella, Board of Directors, Ring 8, appointed Dep (L - R) Emile Griffith, Leon Spinks, Marvis Frazier, "Smokin" Joe Frazier (L) Melvina Latham, Chairladiy, New York State, Athletic Commissioner, Department of State; (R) Tony Mazzarella, Board of Directors, Ring 8, appointed Deputy Commissioner State Athletic Commission 12/19/2010; Owner of Waterfront Crabhouse (R) Tony Dipippo with Honorees (L) Marvis Frazier (R) Vinny Madeleone, Heavyweight Champion (L) Lenny Mangiapane (R) Sonny Lou Volpe, Honorees "Uncrowned Champions" (L) David Yakowitz, Ring 8 Accountant (R) Tony Mazzarella, Board of Ring 8 (L) Sunny Lou Volpe, Honoree (R) John Penna, Ring 8 Board (L) Lenny Mangiapane, Honoree "Uncrowned Champion" Award (R) Bobby Bartel (L) Lenny Mangiapane, Honoree "Uncrowned Champion" Award (R) Bobby Bartel Trainer Tommy Gallergher presents Award to Gabe Bracero as 'Prospect of the Year' (L) Bob Duffy, Ring 8 Board of Directors (R) Joe Dwyer, Honoree (L) Paulette Balog, Honoree (R) Bob Duffy, Ring 8 Board of Directors (L) Melvina Latham, Commissioner of Athletics (C) Tony Mazzarella, Ring 8 Board (R) Bob Duffy, Ring 8 Board of Directors Tony Dipippo, presents a $1,000 donation from The Patti Fund to the Friends of Karen Organization. (L) Trainer Tommy Gallagher (R) Gabe Bracero, Honoree "Prospect of the Year" Award (L) Steve Farhood, Sports Writer (R) Jack Hirsch, Sports Writer Henry Hascup, Master of Ceremonies, "the uncrowned king of sports information" and familiar voice to all sports fans, was master of ceremonies. He is currently President of the New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame. Henry has MC's many sporting functions, Madis Joe Frazier Emile Griffith (L) Burt Young, Actor (R) Iran Barkley, Boxer (L) Tony Dipippo (C) Leon Spinks, a classic Champion showing his personality . Watch the video. Iran Barkley, became the WBC Middleweight Champion of the World by TKO of Thomas Hearns in 1988, voted 1988 Upset of the Year by Ring magazine. Joe Dwyer, Honoree "Integrity in Boxing" Award (C) Iran Barkley (R) Larry Dusseau Emile Griffith, at Welterweight Champion David Yakowitch, Ring 8 Accountant Dr. Ralph Bohm, Honoree "Ringside Physician of the Year" Award Sonny Lou Volpe, Honoree "Uncrowned Champion" Tommy Gallagher, Honoree "Trainer of the Year" Award Tommy Gallagher, Honoree "Trainer of the Year" Award Joe Frazier signs autographs immediately after being inducted to New York Boxing Hall of Fame Joe Frazier signs autographs immediately after being inducted to New York Boxing Hall of Fame Steven Farhood, Sports Writer Burt Young, Actor (Rocky) Gabe Bracero, Honoree "Prospect of the Year" Award Leon Spinks, former Heavyweight Champion Joe Frazier, Heavyweight Champion, autographs before Awards ceremony Smokin' Joe Frazier, Heavyweight Champion Juan LaPorte, Juan Laporte won the 1976 112 lb New York Golden Gloves (L) Marvis Frazier Joyce Hascup, Henry Hascup's Supervisor Henny Wallitsch, Ring 8 Board Vito Antuofermo, Middleweight Champion Ralph Petrillo, Boxing Commission Joe Holden, Honoree "Amateur Official" Award Lenny Mangiapane, Welterweight Boxer, Board Member Ring 8 Paulette Balog, Honoree "Outstanding Service" Award Tommy Gallagher, Honoree "Trainer of the Year" Award Paulette Balog, Honoree "Outstanding Service" Award Tommy Gallagher, Honoree (L) Tony Mazzarella, Rng 8 Board of Directors (R) Peter Phelan, Vauxhall Motors UK Amateur Boxing Team Henry Hascup, Master of Ceremonies, "the uncrowned king of sports information" and familiar voice to all sports fans, was master of ceremonies. He is currently President of the New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame. Henry has MC's many sporting functions, Madis (L) John Edibohls, Boxing Historian (R and C) Eddie and Sabina O'keefe, Long Island City boxing fans Joe Frazier Joe Frazier signs autographs immediately after being inducted to New York Boxing Hall of Fame Rita and Larry Dusseau, Ring 8 Members and Boxing Fans from Long Island City (R) Burt Young, Actor (Rocky, Sapranos) (L) Joe Frazier (R) Larry Dusseau (L) "Smokin' " Joe Frazier, Former Heavyweight Champion (C) Arthur Rosenfield,(R) Emile Griffin, Former Welterweight Champion (L) "Smokin' " Joe Frazier, Former Heavyweight Champion (C) Arthur Rosenfield,(R) Emile Griffin, Former Welterweight Champion (L) John Edibohls, Boxing Historian (R and C) Eddie and Sabina O'keefe, Long Island City boxing fans Wounded Warriors Project (www.woundedwarriorproject.org/) Go to OurLIC Featured Profile Wounded Warriors Project (http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/) Go to OurLIC Featured Profile Wounded Warriors Project (http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/) Wounded Warriors Project (http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/) Go to OurLIC Featured Profile (L) John Edibohls, Boxing Historian (R and C) Eddie and Sabina O'keefe, Long Island City boxing fans (R) Tony Dipippo with Honorees Wounded Warriors Project (http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/) with the Champions Go to OurLIC Featured Profile Wounded Warriors Project (http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/) Go to OurLIC Featured Profile Wounded Warriors Project (http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/) with Burt Young Henry Hascup, Master of Ceremonies, "the uncrowned king of sports information" and familiar voice to all sports fans, was master of ceremonies. He is currently President of the New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame. Henry has MC's many sporting functions, Madis Assistant (L) Doctor Dale Alexander, NYS Professional Boxing Physician Medical Director

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