Who is the oldest fighter to take up boxing and have a good career no heavyweights

[JAB5239]

No I agree his pro career doesn't warrant inclusion as it was one of the great what might have been. Re his inclusion do they put amateurs in, I.e. Are savron and Stevenson in? If so then Papp deserves his place.

Neither Savon nor Stevenson are in the hall.

On the amateur level I agree that Papp has earned a place. I would imagine his induction as a pro though has more to do with the injustice of having his career pulled out from under his feet and never getting to fulfill his potential though.

I know there is no set criteria for induction to the IBHOF. Its more of a popularity contest that is voted on by the the "Boxing writers of America association" than something that is based on actual accomplishments.

[GJC]

I would imagine his induction as a pro though has more to do with the injustice of having his career pulled out from under his feet and never getting to fulfill his potential though.

I think you are probably right, with maybe a nod towards his amateur achievements. I don't really follow the hall of fame and its criteria, are there any other Olympic Gold medalists that maybe didn't have great pro careers in there?