Record turnout for New York State Boxing Hall of Fame Induction dinner
NEW YORK (April 30, 2019) - A record turnout honored the Class of 2019 at this past Sunday's eighth annual New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF), sponsored by Ring 8, at Russo's On the Bay in Howard Beach, New York.
Inimitable promoter Don King led the 24-member Class of 2019 into the NYSBHOF
"We had our largest attendance, 402 people," a happy and proud NYSBHOF president Bob Duffy said at the event. "This is the way we show our appreciation with this special belt for these New Yorkers for what they've given boxing through the years. Thanks to a lot of peoples' efforts this is our eighth year. I hope we can do another 50. I'd like to thank everyone of these inductees, and their family members for their support. It's all about family."
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