Booda from Las Vegas,
Over the years , I have greatly enjoyed going to the International Boxing Hall of Fame. The opportunity to break bread with the boxers and trainers is something special to anticipate. And I willingly and gladly have supported the Hall and will continue to do so. But reluctantly, 2007 may be my last venture to Canastota, not because the wrong boxers or trainers were selected. Heavens no, the three modern fighters were outstanding and worthy inductees. No, it might be for another reason.
My simple rule of thumb has always been that no one should be inducted into this hallowed Hall unless he or she took part in an activity that impacted the outcome of a fight in a meaningful way. Refereeing and training are such activities. Promoting, writing, announcing, commentating, observing, and painting are not. IMO
Over the years , I have greatly enjoyed going to the International Boxing Hall of Fame. The opportunity to break bread with the boxers and trainers is something special to anticipate. And I willingly and gladly have supported the Hall and will continue to do so. But reluctantly, 2007 may be my last venture to Canastota, not because the wrong boxers or trainers were selected. Heavens no, the three modern fighters were outstanding and worthy inductees. No, it might be for another reason.
My simple rule of thumb has always been that no one should be inducted into this hallowed Hall unless he or she took part in an activity that impacted the outcome of a fight in a meaningful way. Refereeing and training are such activities. Promoting, writing, announcing, commentating, observing, and painting are not. IMO
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