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By Lyle Fitzsimmons - Trust me, I’ve had worse debut performances.
A few come to mind right away. But that’s… ahem, another story.
In this context a year ago, all three of the modern-era fighters eventually deemed worthy of induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame – Lennox Lewis, Orlando Canizales and Brian Mitchell – had check marks next to their names as “Yes” votes on my inaugural Boxing Writers Association of America ballot.
Not bad for a first-time voter, if you ask me.
Still, the task gets no easier this time around.
No fewer than 45 boxers active for at least one fight since 1943 are again on the ballot for 2010 recognition, with voting done through Oct. 31 by BWAA members and select non-members chosen by the Hall’s board of directors.
Each “modern” voter chooses from one to 10 boxers, with the top three vote-getters punching a ticket. The IBHOF board chooses hall-worthy observers, non-participants, pioneers and old-timers.
Other inductees last year included promoter/matchmaker/publicist Bob Goodman, promoter Akihiko Honda, journalist Hugh McIlvanney and broadcaster Larry Merchant. [details]
A few come to mind right away. But that’s… ahem, another story.
In this context a year ago, all three of the modern-era fighters eventually deemed worthy of induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame – Lennox Lewis, Orlando Canizales and Brian Mitchell – had check marks next to their names as “Yes” votes on my inaugural Boxing Writers Association of America ballot.
Not bad for a first-time voter, if you ask me.
Still, the task gets no easier this time around.
No fewer than 45 boxers active for at least one fight since 1943 are again on the ballot for 2010 recognition, with voting done through Oct. 31 by BWAA members and select non-members chosen by the Hall’s board of directors.
Each “modern” voter chooses from one to 10 boxers, with the top three vote-getters punching a ticket. The IBHOF board chooses hall-worthy observers, non-participants, pioneers and old-timers.
Other inductees last year included promoter/matchmaker/publicist Bob Goodman, promoter Akihiko Honda, journalist Hugh McIlvanney and broadcaster Larry Merchant. [details]
wtf
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