New York State Boxing HOF & Ring 8 COVID-19 fund assisted boxers and boxing personnel last month in New York & New Jersey
New York State Boxing HOF & Ring 8
COVID-19 fund assisted boxers and boxing personnel
last month in New York & New Jersey
NEW YORK (May 6, 2020) - The jointly established COVID-19 fund by New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF) and Ring 8 distributed more than $5,000 last month to assist New York and New Jersey boxers and boxing personnel in financial need due to the coronavirus pandemic.
All applicants needed to be licensed (NYSAC, NJSAC or USA Boxing). Many boxers, trainers, cut men and the boxing personnel are independent contractors in need of financial support during this trying time.
"We wanted to help people in boxing whose livelihoods have been so adversely affected by this pandemic," NYSBHOF present Bob Duffy said. "I'd like to thank Read more [...]