The 2015 Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame list of inductees was released Thursday, headlined by legendary boxers Muhammad Ali and Sugar Ray Robinson.
The third class of Hall of Famers were picked in four categories, including: Nevada resident boxers, non-Nevada resident boxers, Pioneers and non-boxer participants.
Other inductees include, Lennox Lewis, Felix Trinidad, Marvin Hagler, Johnny Tapia and Jack Johnson among others.
“We are very excited about our 2015 Class of Inductees,” Marotta said. “They are among the most glamorous and significant names in boxing history, and all have unmistakable connections to Nevada. We plan to make our induction weekend in August the best ever.”
The Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame induction dinner and ceremony will be held in Las Vegas in August at a site to be announced soon. Additional fan events will be held prior to and after the induction ceremony.
Established in 2013, the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame is a 501 (c) (3) IRS tax-exempt corporation committed to helping boxing-related causes. In keeping with its mission, the NVBHOF will award its donations to several groups, organizations, clubs and schools working hard to promote the positive aspects of boxing.
All donations, raffles, and ticket purchases to NVBHOF events are tax-deductible. To donate, please go to www.nvbhof.com/donate. For more information on the Hall of Fame, the induction ceremony or the Hall’s mission, phone 702-368-2463 or visit its website at http://nvbhof.com.
Full list of 2015 inductees:
Nevada-resident boxers
Roger “The Black Mamba” Mayweather
Eddie Mustafa Muhammad
Johnny “Mi Vida Loca” Tapia
Non-Nevada resident boxers
Muhammad Ali
Sugar Ray Robinson
Marvelous Marvin Hagler
Lennox Lewis
Marco Antonio Barrera
Felix “Tito” Trinidad
Gene Fullmer
Pioneer category
James J. Corbett
Bob Fitzsimmons
Jack Johnson
Joe Gans
Tex Rickard
Non-boxer participants
Lee Samuels
Pat & Dawn Barry
Steve Sneddon
Dr. Donald Romeo
Chuck Hull
Dr. Robert Voy
