Report/Photos: Boxing Bob Newman
Saturday evening at the Turning Stone Casino in Verona, New York, The Event Center once again played host to a memorable boxing event. This time however, it was not a fight card, but the annual IBHOF induction weekend banquet.
The dais seated a who’s who of boxing luminaries. Boxing podcaster James “Smitty” Smith played host for the event. He first introduced WBO president Francisco “Paco” Valcarcel and WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman and had them come up and say a few words.
The two presidents remained at the lectern when Smith then introduced Lisa McClellan, sister of former WBO and WBC world champion Gerald McClellan. Lisa has founded an initiative called “Ring of Brotherhood,” which consists of doctors, sports personalities and media to help spread awareness and assist injured athletes. Continue reading “Stars shine at IBHOF Banquet”