http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/players/vito_antuofermo/75926 Recent articles about Vito Antuofermo en-us More than 300 people attended this past Sunday's second annual New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF) induction dinner, sponsored by Ring 8, at Russo's On The Bay in Howard Beach, New York, as 20 inductees from the Class of 2013 were honored. Photo captions: (L-R) Standing: NYSBOF & Ring 8 president Bob Duffy, Tony Graziano, James "Buddy" McGirt, Mark Breland, Eddie Mustafa Muhammad: seated: Junior Jones, Shelly Finkel, U.S. Congressman Peter King, Bobby Cassidy and Iran Barkley. Jones (L-R) NYSBHOF Nominating Committee member Henry Haschup, Junior Jones and Bob Duffy Barkley (L-R) John Reetz, Iran Barkley and Bob Duffy Graziano (L-R) NYSBHOF Nominating Committee member Don Majeski, Tony Graziano and Bob Duffy Cassidy (L-R) U.S. Congressman Peter King, Bobby Cassidy, Chris Cassidy, Bobby Cassidy, Jr. and his two children. Breland (L-R) Master of Ceremonies David Diamante, Brian Adams, Mark Breland, Bob Duffy and Breland's son. Finkel (L-R) N... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:40:57 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/new_york_boxing_hall_of_fame_induction_photos_quotes_notes/13520114 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/new_york_boxing_hall_of_fame_induction_photos_quotes_notes/13520114 New York Boxing Hall of Fame induction photos, quotes & notes http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/new_york_boxing_hall_of_fame_induction_photos_quotes_notes/13520114 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Undefeated, United States Boxing Association (USBA) super middleweight champion Edwin "La Bomba" Rodriguez (22-0, 15 KOs) is following the path to Monte Carlo, set more than 40 years ago by another Massachusetts boxer, "Marvelous" Marvin Hagler. On March 30, he goes up against unbeaten 2008 Argentina Olympian Ezequiel "El Olimpico" Maderna (19-0, 13 KOs), in the opening round of "Monte Carlo Million Dollar Super 4" at Casino de Monte-Carlo in Monaco. Credit: Ed Diller/ Star Boxing/ DBE Rodriguez vs. Maderna is half of a historic four-man tournament, also matching two-time, two division world champion Zsolt Erdei (33-0, 18 KOs) vs. Denis Grachev (12-1-1, 8 KOs) in a light heavyweight bout. The championship final of the "Super Four" will feature the winners of the two aforementioned fights at a catch-weight of 171 ½ lbs., worth $1,000,000 (60-40 split) to the champion, on July 13 in Monaco. The Dominican Republic-born Rodriguez has a... Fri, 15 Feb 2013 09:43:57 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/edwin_rodriguez_goes_to_monte_carlo_following_in_marvin_haglers_footsteps/12922903 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/edwin_rodriguez_goes_to_monte_carlo_following_in_marvin_haglers_footsteps/12922903 Edwin Rodriguez goes to Monte Carlo, following in Marvin Hagler’s footsteps http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/edwin_rodriguez_goes_to_monte_carlo_following_in_marvin_haglers_footsteps/12922903 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Despite being delayed two months due to Hurricane Sandy, as well as hampered by Saturday's major snowstorm, this past Sunday's 26th annual RING 8 Holiday Event and Awards Ceremony was a major success by all measures. Nearly 400 people attended the festivities at Russo's On The Bay in Howard Beach, New York, highlighted by the presentation of the 2012 Ring 8 Fighter of the Year Award to undefeated World Boxing Organization (WBO) middleweight champion Peter "Kid Chocolate" Quillin. Photos: (L-R) Joe Smith (Co-prospect of the Year), Dave Diamante (Master of Ceremonies), Bobby Batels (past Ring 8 President), Renaldo Snipes (special award recipient), James "Buddy" McGirt (2-time world champion and past Trainer of the Year), Lennie Mangiapane (former welterweight contender), WBO middleweight champion Peter "Kid Chocolate" Quillin (2012 Ring 8 Fighter of the Year), and Melvina Latham (Chairperson, New York State Athletic Commission). (photo by He... Tue, 12 Feb 2013 13:27:56 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/ring_8_awards_dinner_photos_notes/12900562 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/ring_8_awards_dinner_photos_notes/12900562 Ring 8 Awards dinner photos & notes http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/ring_8_awards_dinner_photos_notes/12900562 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The 26th annual RING 8 Holiday Event and Awards Ceremony will be held Sunday afternoon (12:00-5:00 p.m. ET), February 10 at Russo's On The Bay in Howard Beach, New York. Damage from Hurricane Sandy to Russo's On The Bay forced the event's postponement from December 9 to Feb. 10. A star-studded group of past and present world champions and industry dignitaries will be in attendance. Steve Farhood will serve once again as Master of Ceremonies and Dave Diamante will announce the award winners. Ring 8 has announced its 2012 award winners (see full list below), including new World Boxing Association middleweight champion Peter "Kid Chocolate" Quillin (Fighter of the Year), Joe Calzaghe (Fighter of the Decade), and Bernard Hopkins (Lifetime Achievement), "Our members really look forward to this gala event every year," Ring 8 president Bob Duffy said. "Some of the biggest names in boxing will be honored as we proudly continue our record for lending a he... Wed, 19 Dec 2012 19:34:54 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/ring_8_awards_moved_to_feb_10th_following_hurricane_sandy_damage/12475303 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/ring_8_awards_moved_to_feb_10th_following_hurricane_sandy_damage/12475303 Ring 8 awards moved to Feb 10th following Hurricane Sandy damage http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/ring_8_awards_moved_to_feb_10th_following_hurricane_sandy_damage/12475303 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Top 10 Jewish Boxers in Modern History The title of this article might evoke a chuckle or a raised eyebrow. It’d be like writing an article titled “The Best Samoan Place Kickers of the Last 40 Years.” It’s no secret that Jews have not been the most successful group in the sport in recent years. A look through boxing history, however, shows that many of the top champions from the first half of the 20th century were Jews. The names are illustrious ones. But economics dictate who thrives in the sport. European immigrants toughened up by living in slums gave way to a lot of groups having success in the sport. Now these ethnic groups, like Italians, Irish, and Jews barely make a dent in a sport they once dominated. Looking back, Jews have done very well. Among the Semitic set includes possibly the greatest ever lightweight in Benny Leonard, one of the greatest featherweight champs in Abe Attell, and top-50 all-time talent like Barney Ross. In the last 40 years, the pickings have been sli... Mon, 22 Oct 2012 09:59:54 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/the_10_best_jewish_fighters_of_the_last_40_years/12023227 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/the_10_best_jewish_fighters_of_the_last_40_years/12023227 The 10 best Jewish fighters of the last 40 years http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/the_10_best_jewish_fighters_of_the_last_40_years/12023227 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The nationally-acclaimed New York City Fire Department Boxing Team (FDNY) defeated the Mass Corrections Officers Federated Union Boxing Team (MCOFU), 7-2, tonight in the "Battle of the Badges 4" at Fox Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut.  FDNY took a 3-1 advantage in the amateur boxing series. "Battle of the Badges 4" ("BOB4") was presented by National Public Safety Athletic League ("NPSAL") in association with the FDNY Boxing Bravest, MCOFU and Foxwoods Resort Casino. Attending media members selected the following award winners:  Fight of the Night, Jamall Spence (NYPD) vs. Jarrod Lussier; Most Outstanding Fighter, Josh DeLaRosa; Sportsman of the Night, Matt Kehoe. The entire card was streamed live on GoFightLive.tv with Hermis Yannis (Hawks Media) and "Iceman" John Scully, a former IBF and IBO world light heavyweight title challenger, calling all of the action from ringside. Medals were presen... Mon, 21 May 2012 10:10:30 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/battle_of_the_badges_results_fdny_gets_the_edge_over_new_england/10838528 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/battle_of_the_badges_results_fdny_gets_the_edge_over_new_england/10838528 Battle of the Badges results: FDNY gets the edge over New England http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/battle_of_the_badges_results_fdny_gets_the_edge_over_new_england/10838528 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png "Battle of the Badges 4" spokesman Dennis Marrese announced today that Saturday night's amateur boxing show, featuring the nationally-acclaimed New York City Fire Department Boxing Team ("FDNY") against a New England Law Enforcement ("Team N.E.") squad, will air on GoFightLive.tv live from Fox Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut. "Battle of the Badges 4" ("BOB4") is presented by National Public Safety Athletic League ("NPSAL") in association with the FDNY Boxing Bravest, Mass Corrections Officers Federated Union Boxing Team (MCOFU) and Foxwoods Resort Casino. Defending champion Team N.E. trails FDNY in the series, 2-1. Viewers may watch by going online to: http://www.gfl.tv/Events/Fight/Boxing/Battle_Of_The_Badges_4_FDNY_vs_New_England/1507 Hermis Yannis Hawks Media), a popular radio show host in Worcester (MA), will handle the blow-by-blow action from ringside. Providing color c... Tue, 15 May 2012 20:22:53 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/battle_of_the_badges_charity_boxing_event_to_be_streamed_online_saturday/10800278 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/battle_of_the_badges_charity_boxing_event_to_be_streamed_online_saturday/10800278 Battle of the Badges charity boxing event to be streamed online Saturday http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/battle_of_the_badges_charity_boxing_event_to_be_streamed_online_saturday/10800278 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Sports and entertainment celebrities are coming out May 19 to show their support for "Battle of the Badges 4," featuring amateur boxers representing the nationally-acclaimed New York City Fire Department Boxing Team ("FDNY") against a New England Law Enforcement ("Team N.E.") squad, at Fox Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut. Five world champion boxers and two former world title challengers join a three-time Super Bowl champion, the funniest man of the planet, one of the hottest singers in the country, and a popular Boston newscaster at BOB4. World champion boxers lending their support to BOB4 are two-time (2001-2003, 2004-2005) World Boxing Association ("WBA") Heavyweight Champion John "The Quietman" Ruiz, of Chelsea (MA), the first and only world heavyweight champion of Latino heritage; World Welterweight Champion (1955) Tony "The Pride of Fleet" Street" DeMarco, from Boston&#3... Thu, 10 May 2012 15:20:12 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/vito_antuofermo_john_ruiz_john_scully_peter_manfredo_more_to_attend_battle_of_the_badges_4_at_foxwoods/10763822 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/vito_antuofermo_john_ruiz_john_scully_peter_manfredo_more_to_attend_battle_of_the_badges_4_at_foxwoods/10763822 Vito Antuofermo, John Ruiz, John Scully, Peter Manfredo & more to attend Battle of the Badges 4 at Foxwoods http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/vito_antuofermo_john_ruiz_john_scully_peter_manfredo_more_to_attend_battle_of_the_badges_4_at_foxwoods/10763822 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/6/d63b7180b5bb80679e09f3fef8e57251cb3a6849/mini/Boxing__David_6841.jpg Stars & public came out in force for Inaugural New York State Boxing Hall of Fame Induction Dinner Boxing stars joined a sold-out crowd of 500 at this past Sunday's inaugural New York State Boxing Hall of Fame ("NYSBHOF") induction dinner, sponsored by Ring 8, at Russo's On The Bay in Howard Beach, New York. "Boxing in New York will not be forgotten," NYSBHOF founder Tony Mazzarella said. "Boxers, cornermen, judges, promoters, announcers and others in boxing are being honored." Inducted into the first NYSBHOF class were "Sugar" Ray Robinson, Jake LaMotta, Mike Tyson, Carmen Basilio, Riddick Bowe, Carlos Ortiz, Vito Antuofermo, Emile Griffith, Mike McCallum and posthumously Gene Tunney, Benny Leonard and Tony Canzoneri. Non-participant inductees are judge/HBO analyst Harold Lederman, coach/instructor Steve Acunto, trainer/cutman Jimmy Glenn and, posthumously, trainers Gil Clancy and Ray Arcel, The Ring Magazine founder Nat Flei... Tue, 03 Apr 2012 13:08:02 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/ny_state_boxing_hall_of_fame_induction_huge_photos_quotes_round_up/10473832 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/ny_state_boxing_hall_of_fame_induction_huge_photos_quotes_round_up/10473832 NY State Boxing Hall of Fame Induction: Huge photos & quotes round-up http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/ny_state_boxing_hall_of_fame_induction_huge_photos_quotes_round_up/10473832 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Living legend Jake "The Bronx Bull" LaMotta has confirmed his attendance Sunday, April 1 at the inaugural New York State Boxing Hall of Fame ("NYSBHOF") induction dinner, sponsored by Ring 8, at Russo's On The Bay in Howard Beach, New York. In 1943, the now 90-year-old LaMotta (83-19-4, 30 KOs) became the first to defeat another member of the first NYSBHOF class, "Sugar" Ray Robinson, arguably the greatest boxer of all-time, leads a star-studded list of 12 boxers and eight non-participants to be formally inducted. LaMotta defeated Marcel Cerdan in 1949 to capture the World Middleweight Championship. During his exciting 13-year professional boxing career, Jake was a fixture fighting in the NY Coliseum in the Bronx, and later at Madison Square Garden. He defeated the great Fritzie Zivic in three of four fights, as well as other notables such as Tony Janiro, Tiberio Mitri for the NYSAC World middleweight title and European champion Robert Vill... Fri, 23 Mar 2012 13:22:41 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/jake_lamotta_to_attend_inaugural_new_york_state_boxing_hall_of_fame_dinner/10383859 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/jake_lamotta_to_attend_inaugural_new_york_state_boxing_hall_of_fame_dinner/10383859 Jake LaMotta to attend inaugural New York State Boxing Hall of Fame dinner http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/jake_lamotta_to_attend_inaugural_new_york_state_boxing_hall_of_fame_dinner/10383859 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The inaugural New York State Boxing Hall of Fame ("NYSBHOF") induction dinner, sponsored by Ring 8, will be held Sunday, April 1 at Russo's On The Bay in Howard Beach, New York. Legendary "Sugar" Ray Robinson, arguably the greatest boxer of all-time, leads a star-studded list of 12 boxers and eight non-participants to be formally inducted. Boxers joining Robinson in the inaugural NYSBHOF class are Mike Tyson, Jake LaMotta, Carmen Basilio, Riddick Bowe, Carlos Ortiz, Vito Antuofermo, Emile Griffith, Mike McCallum and the late Gene Tunney, Benny Leonard and Tony Canzoneri. Non-participant inductees are judge/HBO analyst Harold Lederman, coach/instructor Steve Acunto, trainer/cutman Jimmy Glenn and, posthumously, trainers Gil Clancy and Ray Arcel, The Ring Magazine founder Nat Fleischer, New York Daily News boxing reporter/cartoonist Bill Gallo, and referee Arthur Mercante, Sr. "We're doing this to honor New York fight people," NYSBHOF presid... Thu, 08 Mar 2012 17:08:26 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/inaugural_ny_state_boxing_hall_of_fame_induction_dinner_april_1st/10263655 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/inaugural_ny_state_boxing_hall_of_fame_induction_dinner_april_1st/10263655 Inaugural NY State Boxing Hall of Fame Induction Dinner April 1st http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/inaugural_ny_state_boxing_hall_of_fame_induction_dinner_april_1st/10263655 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The 10 Greatest Middleweight Boxers in History When ranking the ten best middleweights of all-time, many challenges arise. With great middleweights spanning over a century in time, it can be difficult to measure 160-pounders against each other. Try to compare the undefined middleweight division of the turn of the 20th century to its current manifestation and your head might spin. In the old days, fighters could sit on their title for years with nary a defense. Newspaper decisions, the vast changes in the dynamics of a typical professional boxing career, and other considerations makes it a sticky undertaking. Also making it difficult is that this might just be the most stacked division in boxing history. With Hall of Famers occupying most of the top 25-30 spots, there are a lot of fighters with a good argument for top ten honors. Some of the most historic fighters of all-time made 160 their home and it makes coming up with a top ten an ultimate test of what you think is more valuabl... Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:55:18 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/top_10_best_middleweights_of_all_time/9669994 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/top_10_best_middleweights_of_all_time/9669994 Top 10 Best Middleweights of All-Time http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/top_10_best_middleweights_of_all_time/9669994 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Even if you've been a fight fan most of your life, and even if you try to educate yourself when it comes to guys far before your time that you'd never know or care about unless you were a fight fan, you're bound to encounter a few great scraps that you didn't know existed or simply hadn't yet seen. Footage of primordial bouts has been lost, packed away or forgotten about, and sadly we may never see those gems, and we live with that. Other classics simply escape our consciousness for one reason or another, though. Fights like Frankie Baltazar Jr. vs. Juan Escobar or even "Caveman" Lee vs. John LoCicero lacked really familiar names, but their tales were recounted unto younger boxing followers by responsible, bloodthirsty folk who watched them 30 or 40 years ago. Jung-Koo Chang vs. Katsuo Tokashiki was perhaps the Somsak Sithchatchawal vs. Mahyar Monshipour of the early 1980s, in that both featured two non-American fighters on foreign soil in excellent ... Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:23:59 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/random_classics_wilfred_benitez_vs_harold_weston_i/8114773 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/random_classics_wilfred_benitez_vs_harold_weston_i/8114773 Random Classics: Wilfred Benitez Vs. Harold Weston I http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/random_classics_wilfred_benitez_vs_harold_weston_i/8114773 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The New York State Boxing Hall of Fame recently announced its first list of inductees during a press conference in New York at Manhattan’s Gallagher’s Steakhouse. The class of inductees was led by the late ‘Sugar” Ray Robinson, who many fans and experts consider as the greatest boxer in history.There are 11 other boxers being inducted into the new hall of fame along with eight non-fighting members. The induction ceremonies and dinner are scheduled for New York City in March 2012.The other boxers who will be being inducted are Jake LaMotta, Mike Tyson, Carmen Basilio, Carlos Ortiz, Riddick Bowe, Vito Antuofermo, Mike McCallum, Emile Griffith, and the late Benny Leonard, Tony Canzoneri, and Gene Tunney. The eight non-fighting inductees are Harold Lederman (HBO analyst), Steve Acunto (coach), Jimmy Glenn (cutman/trainer) and the late trainers Ray Arcel and Gil Clancy, Nat Fleischer (founder of Ring magazine), Bill Gallo (boxing reporter), and Arthur Mercante, Sr. (referee).The idea of a New York State ha Thu, 27 Oct 2011 17:15:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/new_york_state_boxing_hall_of_fames_announces_inaugural_inductees/7694149 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/new_york_state_boxing_hall_of_fames_announces_inaugural_inductees/7694149 New York State Boxing Hall of Fames Announces Inaugural Inductees http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/new_york_state_boxing_hall_of_fames_announces_inaugural_inductees/7694149 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The newly-founded New York State Boxing Hall of Fame ("NYSBHOF"), sponsored by Ring 8, held a press conference today at famed Gallagher's Steakhouse in Manhattan to announce its inaugural class of inductees. The late, great "Sugar" Ray Robinson, arguably the greatest boxer of all-time, leads a star-studded list of 12 boxers and eight non-participants who will be inducted into the NYSBHOF at its inaugural induction dinner, which is tentatively scheduled for next March in New York City. The complete list of inductees includes "Sugar" Ray Robinson, Iron" Mike Tyson, Jake "Bronx Bull" LaMotta, Carmen "Upstate Onion Farmer" Basilio, Riddick "Big Daddy" Bowe, Carlos Ortiz, Vito Antuofermo, Emile Griffith, Mike "Bodysnatcher" McCallum and the late Gene "The Fighting Marine" Tunney, Benny "The Ghetto Wizard" Leonard and Tony Canzoneri. Non-participant inductees include judge/HBO analys... Wed, 26 Oct 2011 09:17:47 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/inaugural_ny_state_boxing_hall_of_fame_class_announced/7661137 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/inaugural_ny_state_boxing_hall_of_fame_class_announced/7661137 Inaugural NY State Boxing Hall of Fame Class Announced http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/inaugural_ny_state_boxing_hall_of_fame_class_announced/7661137 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png