(L-R) David Diamante, head trainer/father Angel Garcia, Ring 8 Fighter of the Year Danny Garcia, Ring 8 president Bob Duffy and Ring 8 board member Tommy Gallagher.
(photo by Stanley Janousek)
NEW YORK, NY (Dec. 9, 2013) - The 27
th annual RING 8 Holiday Event and Awards Ceremony was held yesterday afternoon at the famed Russo's On The Bay in Howard Beach, New York.
2013 Ring 8 Award Winners
Fighter of the Year: Danny Garcia
Uncrowned Champion: Gasper Ortega
Official of the Year: Deputy Commissioner Robert Orlando
Amateur Official of the Year: Dan Gant
Member of the Year: Carmine Rastelli
Professional Judge of the Year: John McKaie
Prospect of the Year: Seanie Monahan
Professional Trainer of the Year: Bob Jackson
Amateur Trainer of the Year: Joe Higgins
Emile Griffith Good Guy Award: Sal Corrente
Long & Meritorious Service: Dr. William "Bill" Lathan
Special Presentation: Bobby Bartels & Lenny Mangiapane
(honoring the 50th anniversary of their classic main event fight at Madison Square Garden)