We are pleased to announce that four new Hall of Fame members will be inducted at Ring 44’s 27th annual Dinner and awards ceremony.
Friday, October 23, 2026 | 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Ilio DiPaolo’s Restaurant, 3785 South Park Ave., Buffalo, NY 14219
For ticket ($65) information, contact President Bob Caico at 716-440-1715
The inductees are:
- Bob Caico: Buffalo, NY, boxing historian, official, and writer
- Mark Irwin: Medina, NY, boxing official
- Vince Mancino: (Posthumously): Buffalo, NY. Coach, writer
- Tom Duffy: (Posthumously): Buffalo, NY. Amateur/Pro boxer, official
Award winners:
- Tony Peluso: Buffalo, NY. Tommy Stenhouse Courage award.
- John Elmore Esq: Buffalo, NY. Person of the year Award
- Amateur Award: Justin Pendleton, Buffalo, NY
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