1. Don Elbaum, the first promoter/matchmaker to bring boxing to Atlantic City, originally from Ohio and a forty+ year New Jersey/Philadelphia resident. Elbum is also recognized as the one that had introduced Don King to boxing.
2. Anibal Miramontes, former international ring official and commissioner, originally form Buenos Aires, Argentina and a twenty one year New Jersey’s resident. Miramontes is the owner and President of Fight Fax.
3. Johnny “Red” DeFazio, a welterweight from Bayonne, fought a draw with former world champion Phil Terranova, Career 1947-1952, 48-22-8,8KO
4. Robert Hines, originally from Philadelphia, based in Atlantic City, IBF and USBA Jr. middleweight champion. Career 1981-1990, 25-3-1,17 KOs
5. George Khalid Jones, from Paterson. USBA, NABA and IBU light heavyweight champion, Career 1994-2005, 23-3-1,13KO
6. Billy Ketchell, a tough light heavyweight from Milville. Beat Jersey Joe Walcott and drew with him twice. Also beat former champion Pete Latzo. Career 1930-1938, 50-40-12,18KO
7. Art Rush, boxing historian, radio talk show and writer
8. Hilton Whitaker Jr., former boxer, and ring official, with over 15 international fights
9. Eugenia Williams, boxing judge with over 25 international fights
The ceremony will be held on November 1st
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Eugenia Williams??? Is that a joke?
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