Exclusive: Ring 8 Returns to Waterfront Crabhouse. October 20, 2009

Leon Spinks, Boxing's Heavyweight Champion of the World (1978), and Tony Napoli, author of My Father My Don, were together in Long Island City on Tuesday October 20th at the monthly meeting of Ring 8, the Veteran Boxers Association of NY that supports boxers.

Spink (sitting) made history in only his eighth fight, on February 15, 1978, when he beat Muhammad Ali in a 15-round decision in Las Vegas. Spinks won the World Heavyweight title in only his eighth fight, the fastest ascent in history. Tony "Tony Nap" Napoli is the son of one of the most powerful and respected crime leaders of modern era. Tony's father was a Genovese Family Capo, James "Jimmy Nap" Napoli - a mob king who ruled over the largest gambling empire in America for almost 40 years. Tony's book, My Father My Don, is an Autobiography / Biography. The Waterfront Crabhouse was the regular meeting spot for Ring 8 until a fire in early 2009 forced it to close. It has now re-opened. Photo story of Ring 8's Event. Ring 8 Profile. Article on History and Background of Ring 8.

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