RING 8 ROLL CALL

THE FIGHTERS

Vito Antuofermo -- Former New York Golden Glove Champion . . .  won the middleweight title in June1979 by beating Argentinean Hugo Corro. Successful in defense with a draw against Marvin Hagler. Fought 6 World Champions. Won decision over Emile Griffith.(11/22/74) Compiled record of 50-7-2 in a career that spanned 14 years.

Bobby Bartels -- former Ring 8 President . . .  Exciting Queens welterweight and junior middleweight who fought from 1958 to 1966 . . . scored first round knockouts in his first two pro fights . . . . Considers 1964 fourth round knockout of Rufus Mack, in which legendary Joe Louis refereed, among his greatest ring moments. Posted wins over Danny Garcia and Lenny Mangiapane . . . Participated in great Garden battles with Billy Collins, Pete Toro, Jimmy Archer, and Bobby Cassidy. An organizer for the steamfitters union, Local 638 . . .  Worked with Union members at Ground Zero after the Sept. 11 World Trade Center attacks.

Melio Bettina -- Light Heavyweight Champion of 1939. Fought 90 pro fights and lost just 13. Stopped Tiger Jack Fox to win the title and lost it to Billy Conn in his first defense. Beat Fred Apostoli, Solly Kreiger, Jimmy Bivins and Eddie Blunt.

Henry Brent -- Fiery flyweight from Brooklyn known as "Hot Pepper" Won USBA flyweight crown with 9th round stoppage of Mark Pacheco in 1982 . . . Went 12 tough rounds with NABF champ and world title challenger Joey Olivo in 1984. Now runs the New Bed Stuy Boxing center.

Johnny Britenbruck -- Tough boxer from Williamsburg, Brooklyn . . .  Boxed in the Marines. Beat Jimmy Herring at the Ridgewood Grove Arena . . .In dramatic display of courage, knocked out Gene Salisbury at Ft. Hamilton Arena after spending an hour in frigid waters that afternoon trying to save a drowning boy. 

Pete Brodsky -- Long Island light heavy who campaigned as a pro from 1978-82 . . . Impressive amateur ledger includes '69 GG quarterfinalist and finalist of '71 GG . . . Is past president of Metro ABF . .  Has trained top pros such as Fred Libatore, Joe Manley, Fred Pendleton, Rafeal Williams, Jake Rodriguez and Darrin Zenner . . .  Matchmaker for Ring Promotions.

Bobby Cassidy -- Levittowner ranked from Jr. Middleweight to cruiserweight in a career spanning 1963-'80 . .. Rated No. 1 by WBC at 175lbs. in 1975. Beat Isaac Logart, Don Fullmer, Tom Bethea and Jimmy Dupree . . . Lost a disputed split-decision to former champ and Hall of Famer Luis Rodriguez. As a trainer, fighters under his tutelage include Donny Lalonde and Lonny Bradley . . .2001 inductee into New Jersey Hall of Fame . ..

Vinnie Cidone -- An aggressive and hard punching middleweight from Brooklyn . . . campaigned from 47 to '52 . . . Split a pair of 10 round bouts with Herbie Kronowitz in 1949 . . . Also fought Rocky Graziano, Ernie Durando, and Paddy Young . . . compiled a record of 38-9 with 21 KO's . . .

Johnny Colan -- a rugged light heavyweight contender . . .  Ranked No. 7 in the world in 1947 . . . knocked out the likes of Steve Mamakos, Ernie Vigh, Jimmy Webb and decisioned Buddy Knox .. . Also battled Jake Lamotta, Anton Christoforidis, Tommy Yarosz and Nate Bolden . . . Later became the New York State Athletic Commission Referee . . .A longtime member of Ring 8. Currently serves on the board of Directors and is the Vice President. 

Kevin Collins -- Tough Long Island welterweight  . . . Competed in New York Golden Gloves . . . Recognized as LI's welterweight champion . . . Nicknamed "Irish Storm" . . . Beat Frank Houghtaling, Genaro Andujar and Jimmy Lange.

Jamie Drubin -- Tough Cruiserweight-heavyweight from Long Island . . . As an amateur won the 1981 Empire State Games. . . . As a pro he fought Vaughn Bean, who challenged for the heavyweight title, and Marc Randazzo, who challenged for the cruiserweight title.

Tom Englehart -- Campaigned as a pro from 1948-50 . . . Career interrupted by service in the Korean war  . . . Managed by Bobby Gleason . . .Fought  Ring 8's Roger Donahue for the middleweight title of Ridgewood. Has a draw and a win over Freddie Menna . . . Boxing coach for Nassau PAL.

Sammy Farber -- Participated in very first New York Golden Gloves finals at Madison Square Garden in 1927. Lost in flyweight finals to Terry Roth. Turned pro and was a busy campaigner taking on all corners . . .Fought Pete Sanstol and our own Oscar Goldman . . . Trained by Ray Arcel and Whitey Bimstein . . Is 86 and can feint you out of position. 

Matt Farrago -- Known as the "Beta Bomber" Rugged Long Island 154 lber . . . A regular attraction at the Felt Forum in the mid '80's . . . Battled with Mike Peoples, Pat Prisco, Bobby Joe Young, Francisco DeJesus and Bobby Joe Young . . . Graduated from Cortlandt State . . . Is pursuing a career in acting .

Roosevelt Farrell -- a talented welterweight who fought as an amateur in the early '60's . . . Fought for New York Parks and recreation Department. Trained by Vic Zimet.

Carmine Fatta -- Tough lightweight who hailed from the lower East Side and Brooklyn . . . Reached Semifinal in Gloves in 1938 and 39 . . . Fought professionally until 1947 although his career was interrupted by service in the US Army. A veteran of more than 70 fights, Carmine was ranked 10th in the lightweight division in 1943. He fought all comers, including champions Beau Jack and Tippy Larkin.

Isreal Garcia -- NY Golden Gloves Champion in 1997 . . . Scored a first round KO in professional debut. Is a protégé of Ring 8's Jackie Tonawanda . . . Is 10-1 with 7 KO's as a pro . . .

Tom Gargano -- Turned Pro in 1944 at the age of 16 . . . Had 39 amateur fights . .  Boxed Al Reid and Johnny Rinaldi . . .Career interrupted by military service. . . Boxed in the Marines . . . Made 5 appearances in Madison Square Garden and fought at Yankee Stadium.

Grey Gavin --1958 National AAU welterweight champion . . .Lost only 2 of 24 professional bouts . . . Was managed and trained by the legendary Cus D'Amato.

Charley Gellman -- The generous and guiding light of VBA Ring 8 . . . A tough middleweight who campaigned out of Jersey in the 1930's Ring name was Chuck Halper . . . Trained by the great Joe Jeanette . . .Post ring career success' was boxing's good fortune . . . As president of Long Island Jewish Hospital, helped scores of ex-fighters with health and financial problems without charging them . . . Among those touched and saved was former champ Mickey Walker . . . Is Chairman of The Board of Ring 8 . . .

Jimmy Gibney -- 1969 New York Golden Glove finalist in the middleweight open class . . PAL amateur star . . . fought briefly as a pro in the early '70's.

Danny Giovanelli -- Crowd pleasing 1960's welterweight. Nephew of top lightweight and former Ring 8 president Patsy Giovanelli . . .Defeated world class Vince Martinez and Joey Klein . . . Trained by legendary Freddie Brown.

Emile Griffith -- Held world titles as a welterweight, jr. middleweight and middleweight . . . Considered one of the finest champions in boxing history . . . A charter member of the International Boxing Hall Of Fame . . . fought 112 times from '58-77 . . . Appeared at Madison Square Garden more times than any fighter in history . . .Also won a Golden Gloves title.

Rollie Hackmere -- The 1952 Inter-Service flyweight champion, a title that helped him earn Air Force Boxer of the year honors . . . Also a four time Buffalo Golden Gloves champion and a finalist in the 1952 U.S. Olympic trials . . . Compiled an amateur record of 168-13 . . . Won 9 of 10 pro bouts . . .  As Air Force boxing coach, his pupils included Doug Jones, Bob Foster, Jackson Brown and Jimmy Conners . . .Elected to the Air Force Hall Of Fame in 1992 and is one of Ring 8's trustees.

Eugene "Silent" Hairston -- Hearing impaired boxer . . . fought the best in the world . . .  World ranked middleweight of the 50's . . . Drew with Jake LaMotta and beat Kid Gavilan . . . Also met Johnny Bratton, Bobo Olson and Paddy Young.

Doug Jones -- Fought the best light heavyweights and heavyweights the division had to offer in a ten year career. Challenged for the world title twice, losing decisions to Harold Johnson at light heavy and Ernie Terrell at Heavy . . . In 1962, knocked out future champion Bob Foster . . . At heavyweight, scored a spectacular come from behind win over Zora Folley and lost a controversial decision to Cassius Clay . . . Clay-Jones bout was named 1963 Fight Of The Year/RING MAGAZINE.

Danny Kapilow -- Tough and clever 1940's Bronx welterweight contender . . .Was stopped once in 68 pro fights . . .Beat Gene Burton, Steve Riggio, Freddie Archer, and Wesley Mouzon . . . Drew with Rocky Graziano and Willie Joyce . . .Lost decisions to future world champions Beau Jack, Sammy Agnott and Johnny Bratton . . . Former President of Ring 8.

Kevin Kelley -- Former two time NY  Golden Gloves champion . . . Two time featherweight champion . . . Most charismatic and celebrated fighter in boxing today . . . Clever, gritty southpaw featured on HBO.

Milt Kessler -- Rugged Coney Island welterweight . . . fought Freddie Archer, Buddy Farrell and Sonny Horne . . . Service in WWII interrupted his career.

Ruby Kessler --  Younger brother of Milt . . . 1940's welterweight . . Kayoed Cleo Shans and Pat Scanlon in 1946 . . Defeated Bobby Ruffin and lost decisions to Billy Graham, Tippy Larkin and Charley Fusari.

Billy Kilroy -- A blond boxer-puncher . . .Middleweight who campaigned in the late 1940's Knocked out young Rocky Castellani in 1946. Later became a Police Officer.

Herbie Kronowitz -- Tough Brooklyn boxer-puncher . . . Achieved a world ranking as a middleweight in 1947 . . . Fought in the golden age of the middleweight division. Engaged in 86 pro fights and was never stopped. Defeated Harold Green, Billy Walker, Jerry Fiorello and Pete Mead . . . Jake LaMotta turned him down after witnessing the Green fight . . .Worked as a referee from 1955-84 . . . Is on the Ring 8 Board of Directors.

Juan Laporte -- former WBC featherweight champion . . . Captured the crown with a 10 Round KO of Mario Miranda in 1982 . . . Defended titles with wins over Ruben Castillo and Johnny De la Rosa . . . Went toe to toe with some of the finest fighters of his era, including Salvatore Sanchez, Eusebio Pedrosa, Wilfredo Gomez, Julio Cesar Chavez, Azumah Nelson, Kostya Tszyu and Barry McGuigan . . . One of the best chins in boxing history.

Artie Levine -- Dangerous 1940's middle and light heavyweight contender . . .  Sugar Ray Robinson said Levine hit him with the hardest punch of his career . . . Had Sugar Ray down for 21 second long count before Robinson KO'd him in the 10th in 1946 . . . Left hook flattened 36 foes . . .Kayoed Vic Dellicurti, Jimmy Doyle and Sonny Horne . . .Beat Herbie Kronowitz . . . Charley Goldman refined his punching technique.  

Scott Lopeck -- Hard punching super middleweight and light heavyweight . . . Has beaten Maurice Harris and Kevin Pompey . . Also fought John Scully, Eddie Bryant and Willie Monroe.

Al (Rocky) Malone -- Colorful Coney Island welterweight active 1954-60 ... Fought Jimmy Archer, Stefan Redi, Tony Dibiase and Bobby Bartels.

Joey Manfro -- Aggressive welterweight. Posted early four round draws with Billy Graham, Johnny Greco and Moe Weiss . . .Had 41 pro bouts . . . Fought Charley Fusari, Pat Scanlon and Morris Reif.

Lenny Mangiapane -- A hard punching, crowd pleasing jr. middleweight from Corona, Queens. A staple at Sunnyside Gardens . . . Won 10 of his first 11 bouts, including 6 by knockout . . .Twin brother Joey was also a fighter . . .  Worked with Golden Gloves champion Claudio Hildago.

Pat Marcune -- 1950's featherweight contender . . .Holds victories over Lauro Salas, Eddie Compo and Billy Bossio . . . Was stopped in the 10th Round by legendary world champion Willie Pep in 1953.

James "Buddy" McGirt -- Held IBF jr. middleweight and WBC welterweight championship belts . . . Grew up in Brentwood and began professional career in 1982 . . . Long Island's first world champion . . . Kayoed Harold Davis in one round and beat Simon Brown in title bout . . . Battled Pernell Whitaker in pair of classic showdowns. Retired in 1997.

Joe Miceli -- Among the most popular fighters in boxing's TV era of the 1950's . . . Of his 122 career bouts, 45 were televised. Upset the likes of Luther Rawlings and Pierre Langlois . . .Earned a top ten rating as a lightweight and welterweight . . .  Fought 12 world champions, ranging from lightweight to middleweight, but never fought for a world title . . .Defeated the likes of Ike Williams, Johnny Saxton, Wallace (Bud) Smith and Virgil Akins . . . Fought a draw with Joey Giardello.  

Alex Miteff -- Argentinean heavyweight contender . . . Active from '56 to '61 . . .Won the 1954 Pan Am games . . . Fought all the top contenders early in his career, including Eddie Machen, Zora Folley, George Chuvalo, Henry Cooper, Mike DeJohn, Cleveland Williams, Nino Valdez, and in 1961, Cassius Clay.

Willie Munoz -- One of New York's top welterweight prospects '64 to '69 . . .Unbeaten in first 19 fights, including 11 KO's .  . . In 1968, beat Percy Pugh and drew with Miguel Barretto . . . Dropped decision to Pete Toro the following year.

Tony Napoli -- A barnstorming boxer who fought under the name Tony Rio in Albuquerque, New Mexico . . . Had a 17-4 record and once trained with future light heavyweight Bob Foster . . . Boxed in Air Force in '56 and enjoyed a successful amateur career . . Today does volunteer work with U.S. veterans.

Frank Nardizzi -- Good boxer-puncher from Corona Queens . . . Once trained by the legendary Dan Florio . . . Often sparred with Randy Sandy . . .A junior welterweight and welterweight of the 1950's. Fought the likes of Dom Marchese, Charlie Salas, (brother of champ Lauro Salas) and knocked out Herb Dudley.

Charley Noel -- 1940's featherweight out of Jersey City . . . Fought everyone . . . Went the distance with former champs Henry Jeffra and Phil Terranova and future champs Jimmy Carter and Sandy Saddler.

John Pavlovich -- Began career in 1934 at the Trinity Boxing Club in Brooklyn . . . Posted identical 30-4 records as a pro and amateur . . .. Turned pro in 1935 . . . Beat Maxie Long on August 30, 1937 at Yankee Stadium on the under card of the Joe Louis-Tommy Farr heavyweight title fight . . . Trained at Stillmans Gym under the tutelage of Ray Arcel and Steve Klaus. Boxing ran in the family . . . John's brother Willie a fighter who sparred with Billy Conn.

Edgar Perkins -- Two time NY Golden Gloves Champion . . . Captured the 112lb Sub-Novice title in '51 and the 118lb Open title in 1952 . . . After the '52 finals, shared the back page of the Daily News with Floyd Patterson . . . Tabbed as another Sugar Ray Robinson . . . Turned pro under the management of George Gainsford.    

Phil Pollack -- 1936 New York Golden Gloves champion at 160 pounds . . . Dangerous puncher with right hand . . . Engaged in 7 pro fights, scoring 6 KO's and winning one decision . . .Fought at Madison Square Garden and St. Nicks as a pro . . . Hand injuries shortened his career.

Keene Simmons -- Won a 1940's Golden Gloves title and became a reliable and solid pro heavyweight . . . .Went the route against Roland LaStarza, Cesar Brion, Nino Valdez, and Cleveland Williams.

Harry (Floyd) Smith -- member of the 1956 U.S. Olympic boxing team . . .  National AAU featherweight champion 1955 and '56 . . . All Air Force featherweight champ . . . Sensational amateur record includes one round kayos over Len Matthews and Sugar Hart . . . Brief pro career . . . Managed by Cus D'Amato. 

Nick Spanakos -- A member of the 1960 U.S. Olympic Boxing Team that included Muhammed Ali . . . Won 7 Golden Gloves titles in cities such as New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and Las Vegas . . . Won three New York Golden Gloves titles . . . All Army champion . . . Engaged in over 200 amateur bouts at 118 and 126 pounds.

Pete Spanakos -- 1959 Pan Am Games champion . . . Also won the National Golden Gloves title . . . Undefeated in Golden Gloves competition from 1955 to '64 . . . Won 10 Golden Gloves titles throughout the country . . . He and Nick became the first twins to win a Golden Gloves title in 1955 .  .  . Competed at 112 and 118 pounds . . . Had over 200 amateur fights. 

Franz Szuzina -- 1950's middleweight contender . . . Strong, compact puncher . . . Holds wins over Randy Sandy, Virgil Akins, Charley Cotton and Willie Besmanoff . . . Also fought Joey Giardello, Rory Calhoun, Spider Webb, Bobby Boyd, Gustave Scholz, Charlie Humez, Peter Muller.

Bill Tate -- Winner of many amateur titles . . . Chicago and National Golden Gloves middleweight champion in 1953 . . . Trained by Tony Zale . . . As a pro, fought Joe Shaw, Billy Picket, Lazlo Papp . . Is a published author and actor.

Jackie Tonawanda -- First female boxing champion in history . . .held the light heavyweight title for 17 years . . . Sued New York State Athletic Commission for the right to fight professionally . . . Fought at Madison Square Garden in 1975 . . .  Was trained at Gleason's Gym by Freddie Brown and Davey Vasquez . . . KO'd a male kick boxer at the Garden . . Has sparred with Muhammed Ali . . . Nicknamed "The Female Ali" . . . Currently trains fighters, including Israel Garcia, Veronica Simmons and Keisha Snow.

Jose Torres -- Boxing renaissance man . . . An Olympic medalist, world champion and Hall of Famer . . Jose is also a former Chairman of the New York State Athletic Commission . . . and is the author of numerous boxing books . . . Pro from 1958- 1969 . . . Won Light heavyweight title in 1965 . . . Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1997.

Coley Wallace -- Heavyweight contender best known for his portrayal in the 1953 film, "The Joe Louis Story" . . . Holds amateur win over Rocky Marciano . . . Last man to beat "The Rock" . . .Turned pro in 1950 after winning national amateur title . . .Over next six years engaged in 46 pro fights meeting all comers, including Ezzard Charles, Jimmy Bivins, Bob Baker and Elkins Brothers.

Henny Wallitsch  -- Colorful and rugged heavyweight who campaigned from 1957 until 1966 . . .Had local shootouts with Bobby Halpern, Bartolo Soni and Jim Beattie . . . In 1960, halted unbeaten Swedish prospect Lennart Risberg at the Polo Grounds in the semi-final of the second Patterson Johansson title fight . . . Fought and lost to future WBA heavyweight champion Ernie Terrell . . . Is on Ring 8's Board of Directors.

Izzy Zerling --- Grew up an orphan and on cold nights when he couldn't find a place to sleep he'd often spend a night in the local gym just to stay warm . . . A classy featherweight from the lower East Side, fought pro in the 1930's . . . Trained by legendary Freddie Brown and fought the likes of Harry Bauman, Willie Johnson, Willie Gold, Phil Siriani, Dominic Barone . . . When he retired from boxing he opened G&S Sporting Goods and manufactured boxing equipment that is still recognized worldwide . . .His greatest contributions came through the tireless service he put into the Izzy Zerling Youth Centers in Brooklyn and Manhattan.

MANAGERS AND TRAINERS

Howard Albert -- Longtime manager, cutman and friend of boxing . . . Managed  Emile Griffith . . . Served as Floyd Patterson's Deputy in the New York State Athletic Commission . . .Has most recently worked with world champ Kennedy McKinney  . . . He has also worked with two time champ Buddy McGirt and heavyweight contender Razor Ruddock . . . Among the former champs he has worked with include Rodrigo Valdes, former featherweight champion Juan Laporte and Tom "The Bomb" Bethea . . . Has won the Long and Meritorious Service Award from Ring 8.

Charlie Capone -- Longtime cornerman and friend to boxing . . . Has seconded Buddy McGirt's corner . . . Worked with champ Roy Jones Jr. in a charity event . . . Also a capable cutman . . . Now works for Ring Promotions.

Gil Clancy -- Trained and co-managed Emile Griffith . . . Also guided the careers of Rodrigo Valdez and heavyweight contender Jerry Quarry, and briefly George Foreman. Worked with Oscar De La Hoya . . . A former matchmaker at Madison Square Garden . . . Also an analyst at several TV networks . . . Is a member of the International Boxing Hall of Fame . . .

Al Certo -- Former New Jersey Golden Gloves Champion. Named manager of the year in 1991 by the Boxing Writers of America and Ring 8 . . . Former trainer of Mustafa Hamsho.

Al Gavin -- One of premiere cut men in the game today . . . Has worked with numerous world champions, such as Kevin Kelley, Jake Rodriguez, Lennox Lewis, Junior Jones, Bruce Seldon, Naseem Hamed, Regilio Tuur, Lonnie Bradley, Oscar De La Hoya, , and Tom Johnson . . . One of boxing's last links to the Grammercy Gym . . . Recognized for Long and Meritorious service by the boxing Writers of America.

Vic Zimet -- One of the last old-school trainers . . . After an amateur career, in which he appeared in the 1936 Golden Gloves, Vic began handling the careers of his peers at Beechers Gym in Brooklyn . . .Developed 17 New York Golden Glove champions . . . Instrumental in launching the careers of Al "Bummy" Davis, Bernie Freidkin, Curley Nichols, Paul Klang, Billy Daniels and David Sears . . . In 1984, Vic was the assistant ringside manager at the Olympic games in Los Angeles . . . Coach of the New York Parks and Recreation Department for 27 years, and president of the Metropolitan Amateur Boxing Federation from 1978 to 1983 . . . Named Coach of the Year by the National Amateur Boxing Federation in 1986.

OFFICIALS

Dr. Ralph Bohm -- A member of the New York State Athletic Commission and USA Amateur Boxing . . . Is a psychiatrist and general practitioner . . . Has been ringside doctor for Empire State Games . . . A colonel in the US Army reserves, he was also Army physician at the 1996 Olympic Games.

Tony Chiarantino -- Amateur referee and judge for eight years . . . Competed in the 1987 New York Golden Gloves . . .A pro referee for four years . . . Worked Roy Jones-Lou DeValle unde card . .. Volunteer for the 1996 Olympic Boxing Committee . . .Officiated Hector Camacho 10-rounder during Hall of Fame weekend on ESPN.

Dennis Clancy -- Everlast's Goodwill Ambassador . . Dennis supplied all the equipment for Ring 8 softball game for Sergie Artemiev . . . Everlast has been outfitting world champions for over 75 years . . . Everlast is the official supplier of the Police Athletic League.

Tony Depippo -- Long time and valued Ring 8 member . . . Is on Ring 8 membership committee and also assists Mazzarella and

Bobby Duffy -- Former Athletic Assistant for the New York State Athletic Commission . . . served on the  Commission for 13 years . . .Has been an Inspector, Chief Inspector and Deputy Commissioner . . . Is now a promoter and started Ring promotions with Tony Mazzarella . . . The duo made history by becoming the first former commission members to form their own promotion company.

Joe Dwyer -- Middleweight champ of the U.S. Navy's 6th fleet in 1958 . . . Had 59 amateur bouts and won 56 . . . Began work as an inspector for the New York State Athletic Commission in 1983 and became a chief inspector . . . Licensed boxing judge since 1995 . . . Has supervised or judged over 30 title bouts and worked such big fights as Felix Trinidad - Troy Waters, Oscar De La Hoya - Derrell Coley and Paul Ingle-Junior Jones . . Currently Championship Chairman of the IBF.

Chick Hill -- Began boxing for the PAL at the age of 14 . . . Competed in the New York Golden Gloves in 1951 . . . NY State Boxing judge and referee.

Tom Hoover -- Former Deputy Commissioner . . .   Played for New York Knicks and Nets in a five year pro basketball career . . .  Was an All American at Villanova.

Wayne Kelly -- Former light heavyweight from Garden City, Long Island . . .  One of boxing's top referees . . . Has worked numerous title fights . . . Has been third man in the ring with the likes of Arturo Gatti, Riddick Bowe, Ray Mercer, William Joppy and Julio Cesar Green.

 Tony Mazzarella -- Former Inspector and Deputy Commissioner for the New York State Athletic Commission . . . Current host and financial secretary for Ring 8 . . . A member of the New York Sports Commission . . . Is responsible for putting on numerous amateur boxing events, including the Golden Mittens and Mayor's Week of Boxing . . .Has made it possible for amateur teams from England and Ireland to compete in New York . . . Is now a promoter for Ring Promotions, part of the duo who made history by becoming the first athletic commission members to become promoters.

Arthur Mercante Sr. -- The dean of boxing referees worldwide . . . Has refereed 145 title fights, including the Ali-Frazier I at the Garden 03/08/71 . . . Other heavyweight title fights include Ali-Norton III, Foreman-Frazier I and Patterson Johannson II . . . Chairman of officials for the WBC . . . Served in the Navy with Gene Tunney . . . Appeared in the movie "Requiem for a Heavyweight" and was the film's technical advisor . . .College boxing coach at Merchant Marine Academy . . . Has refereed on five different continents and in numerous countries  . . . Retired after the Ricardo Lopez-Zolani Petelo IBF jr. flyweight bout at the Garden.

Arthur Mercante Jr. -- Has carved his own niche as a respected referee within the boxing community . . .  Has officiated numerous world title fights . . . Was third man in the ring when Terry Norris defeated Sugar Ray Leonard . . . Other bouts include Dokes-Ruddick, Whitaker Hurtado, Lewis-Holyfield, and Kelley-Salud . . . Competed in '76 Golden Gloves and lost to future world champ Juan Laporte.

Bill O'Malley -- A five year member of the New York State Athletic Commission . . .  Acted as chief inspector for NYSAC . . . Now serves as a venue co-ordinator for Ring Promotions.

Dr. Robert Nuba -- A member of the New York State Athletic Commission since 1980 . . . Works numerous boxing and wrestling shows . . . Ringside physician for New York Golden Gloves finals since 1986 . . . Boxing official for the Empire State Games . . . Worked for junior boxing finals at Lake Placid in 1999.

Sanford Redock -- Superb ring announcer and official for USA boxing . . .Has announced 10 boxing shows at the Garden and over 500 amateur shows. Ring announcer for the 1998 Goodwill games and the 1999 Empire State Games . . . Has appeared in the films "Heart" and "Girlfight".

Lou Raino -- Longtime Ring 8 member who sits on the Board of Directors . . . Is invaluable in planning the Holiday Party . . . His brother, Tino Raino, a former middleweight, was Financial Secretary and beloved Ring 8 member.

Manny Schnor -- Golden Gloves judge for 20 years.

Fred Ucci -- Veteran WBC official . . . Has worked as a judge or referee for 20 years . . . Refereed the fights of numerous champions, including Michael Dokes and Mike Tyson . . . Judged the Mosley- Diaz fight . . . Competed in the 1948 U.S. Olympic Trials and won the All Service and all Marine Corps boxing championships. Boxed professionally as a light heavyweight and heavyweight.

George Ward -- One of the chief inspectors in the New York State Athletic Commission . . . Is also a referee for the Metropolitan Amateur Boxing Federation who regularly officiates New York's Golden Gloves Championships.