Not to rain on anyone’s parade here, but Vinny Paz doesn’t belong on the ballot, much less in the Hall. Boxing’s HOF has some dubious members, so it is what it is, but the bar has been lowered significantly, and now an argument can be made for anyone on that ballot.
That said, congrats to all electees, as this sport takes so much from those in and around it, and it’s nice to feel some recognition at the end of the day.
Carlos Padilla was the referee in both The Thriller In Manila and Duran against Leonard in Montreal. Laurence Cole will probably make it in the HOF before him.
No. One of my first Boxing memories as a kid. Was watching Holyfield/Qawi on ABC's Wide World of Sports in some Department Store's TV section while mother shopped. And just being enthralled. Though mostly forgotten at this point. His move up and tenure at Heavyweight didn't come without some unanswered questions. Let google be your guide. There's still some legitimate articles floating around.
Not to rain on anyone’s parade here, but Vinny Paz doesn’t belong on the ballot, much less in the Hall. Boxing’s HOF has some dubious members, so it is what it is, but the bar has been lowered significantly, and now an argument can be made for anyone on that ballot.
That said, congrats to all electees, as this sport takes so much from those in and around it, and it’s nice to feel some recognition at the end of the day.
Agreed.
How many electors get to vote on the HOF each year?
Carlos Padilla was the referee in both The Thriller In Manila and Duran against Leonard in Montreal. Laurence Cole will probably make it in the HOF before him.
Ditto to Boxingjim. And personally, I lump Vinny Paz in with Evander Holyfield and Shane Moseley. And I'll leave it at that.
Wait you think Holyfield doesn’t belong in the hall of fame? That is nonsense.
No. One of my first Boxing memories as a kid. Was watching Holyfield/Qawi on ABC's Wide World of Sports in some Department Store's TV section while mother shopped. And just being enthralled. Though mostly forgotten at this point. His move up and tenure at Heavyweight didn't come without some unanswered questions. Let google be your guide. There's still some legitimate articles floating around.