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PHOTOS: Inside the 2019 Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame Induction Weekend in Las Vegas

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The 2019 Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame Induction Weekend took place in Las Vegas last weekend (Photo: Antony Saldana – NVBHOF)

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By Chris Robinson

Last weekend in Las Vegas, NV, the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame held its 7th Annual Induction Gala at the Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa. Ever since its inception in 2013, the NVBHOF has played host to some of the biggest names in the sport and this year was no exception.

This year’s induction class included Bernard Hopkins, Juan Manuel Marquez, Joel Casamayor, Leroy Haley, Wayne McCullough, Hasim Rahman, “School Boy” Bobby Chacon, Humberto “Chiquita” Gonzales, “Terrible” Terry Norris and Ronald “Winky” Wright. Non-Boxer Participants included Duane Ford, Dan Goossen, Dr. Flip Homansky, Floyd Mayweather Sr. and Marc Risman.
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PHOTOS: Inside the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame’s ‘Night With Boxing Legnds’ Event

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Former champions Clarence “Bones” Adams, Winky Wright, and Mark “Too Sharp” Johnson inside of the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame Exhibit in Las Vegas (Photo: Hustle Boss)

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By Chris Robinson

It can be easy to lose track of time during any big fight week in Las Vegas.

This past weekend, boxing fans swept upon the city for the exhilarating battle between eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao and former world champion Keith Thurman inside of the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Pacquiao earned a split-decision victory after 12 rounds of action to capture Thurman’s WBA welterweight title, and it was one of the more memorable fight weeks in recent times.
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PHOTOS: Behind the Scenes at the 2017 Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame Induction

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Former world champions Fernando Vargas and Marco Antonio Barrera with a fan at the 2017 NVBHOF Induction (Photo: Hustle Boss)

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By Chris Robinson

This weekend, the 2017 Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame induction ceremony took place inside of Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas, Nev.

Once again it was a gathering of today’s brightest stars, legends and champions from the past, diehard fans from across the globe, as well as several other luminaries from the sport of boxing. Once again, Hustle Boss was in the building and we were able to capture some exclusive behind-the-scenes shots.
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Exclusive PHOTOS: Behind the scenes at the 2016 Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame Weekend

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The 2016 Nevada Boxing of Fame has officially hit Las Vegas (Photo: Hustle Boss)

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By Chris Robinson

Early images from the 2016 Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame weekend in Las Vegas, Nev.

Check below for shots from Friday’s meet and greet inside of Caesar’s Palace and stay tuned for more coverage.
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Floyd Mayweather Acceptance Speech – Fighter Of The Year Award at the 2015 NVBHOF

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Floyd Mayweather speaking in Las Vegas (Photo: Chris Robinson)

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By Chris Robinson

Floyd Mayweather can be a hard guy to read at times.

Sometimes the Grand Rapids native is reclusive and fair-weathered with the media, while other times he can be extremely talkative.
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Marco Antonio Barrera feels that Floyd Mayweather will be done with boxing after Andre Berto

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Former three-division champion Marco Antonio Barrera is favoring Floyd Mayweather over Andre Berto (Photo: Chris Robinson)

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By Chris Robinson

At the 2015 Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame, Hustle Boss caught up with boxing legend and former three-division world champion Marco Antonio Barrera.

A champion in the 122, 126, and 130 pound weight classes during an illustrious 22-year career, Barrera is beloved by fight fans for constantly leaving everything inside of the ring during his peak fighting years.
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Felix Trinidad picking against Miguel Cotto, favors Canelo’s youth and strength to win the fight

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Puerto Rico’s Felix Trinidad is going against his country man Miguel Cotto

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By Chris Robinson

One of the biggest and best fights that can and hopefully will be made is a high-stakes showdown between Miguel Cotto and Saul “Canelo” Alvarez.

There appears a strong possibility that the match will land in Las Vegas sometime in November, but nothing is final as of yet.
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Sugar Ray Leonard talks Mayweather vs. Berto and Responds to Floyd’s All-Time Pound For Pound List

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Sugar Ray Leonard speaking at the 2015 Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame (Photo: Chris Robinson)

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By Chris Robinson

It’s always interesting hearing what legends have to say about another in boxing.

During his 20-year career in the sport, Sugar Ray Leonard left an imprint that was undeniable. From winning world titles in five divisions to constantly facing the best that the game had to offered, there were very few who did it like Leonard and fans always love when he gives feedback on today’s crop of stars.
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Shawn Porter talks Mayweather vs. Berto and responds to Danny Garcia’s comments

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Shawn Porter speaking inside Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas during the 2015 Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame (Photo: Chris Robinson)

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By Chris Robinson

On Saturday, Aug. 8, the 2015 Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame was held.

As is always the case with any NVBHOF ceremony, there was a wide array of boxing luminaries in the building.
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Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame’s Class of 2015 revealed; Muhammad Ali, Sugar Ray Robinson, and Roger Mayweather on the list

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Roger Mayweather will be part of a special cast of inductees into the 2015 Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame (Photo: Chris Robinson)

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By Chris Robinson

When former WBA light heavyweight champion Eddie Mustafa Muhammad informed HustleBoss.com that he had been elected into the 2015 Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame, he also informed us that fellow trainer and former two-division world champion Roger Mayweather was also on the list, as well as some other memorable names.

The full list of inductees for the 2015 Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame have been announced, please check below

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Eddie Mustafa Muhammad gets elected into the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame

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Former WBA light heavyweight champion Eddie Mustafa Muhammad will be inducted into the 2015 Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame (Photo: Chris Robinson)

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By Chris Robinson

On Thursday, Feb. 19, inside of the Roy Jonees Jr. Fight Academy (3874 Silvestri Lane, Las Vegas, Nev. 89120), the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame (NVBHOF) will announce its Class of 2015 inductees.

Rich Marotta, founder and CEO of the NVBHOF, and several of the inductees will be on hand to conduct interviews before and after the 1 PM presser.
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Exclusive photos: Behind the scenes at the NVBHOF’s ‘Party With Boxing’s Legends’ fundraiser

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A look inside of the Havana Room inside of the Tropicana in Las Vegas for the ‘Party With Boxing’s Legends’ fundraiser event celebrating the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame’s celebration of their 2014 inductees such as former champion Cornelius Boza Edwards, referees Richard Steele and Kenny Bayless as well as trainer and cut man extraordinaire Miguel Diaz, and others.

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Exclusive photos: Behind the scenes at the NVBHOF’s ‘Party With Boxing’s Legends’ fundraiser

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A look inside of the Havana Room inside of the Tropicana in Las Vegas for the ‘Party With Boxing’s Legends’ fundraiser event celebrating the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame’s celebration of their 2014 inductees such as former champion Cornelius Boza Edwards, referees Richard Steele and Kenny Bayless as well as trainer and cut man extraordinaire Miguel Diaz, and others.

Making guest appearances were former champions Kevin Kelley, Clarence ‘Bones’ Adams, Zab Judah, Shane Mosley, Roy Jones Jr., as well as the sport’s premier fighter Floyd Mayweather while artist Lloyd performed for the crowd.

All photos courtesy of Chris Robinson (www.HustleBoss.com)

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Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com

Exclusive photos: Behind the scenes at the NVBHOF’s ‘Party With Boxing’s Legends’ fundraiser

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A look inside of the Havana Room inside of the Tropicana in Las Vegas for the ‘Party With Boxing’s Legends’ fundraiser event celebrating the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame’s celebration of their 2014 inductees such as former champion Cornelius Boza Edwards, referees Richard Steele and Kenny Bayless as well as trainer and cut man extraordinaire Miguel Diaz, and others.

Making guest appearances were former champions Kevin Kelley, Clarence ‘Bones’ Adams, Zab Judah, Shane Mosley, Roy Jones Jr., as well as the sport’s premier fighter Floyd Mayweather while artist Lloyd performed for the crowd.

All photos courtesy of Chris Robinson (www.HustleBoss.com)

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Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com

Exclusive photos: Behind the scenes at the NVBHOF’s ‘Party With Boxing’s Legends’ fundraiser

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A look inside of the Havana Room inside of the Tropicana in Las Vegas for the ‘Party With Boxing’s Legends’ fundraiser event celebrating the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame’s celebration of their 2014 inductees such as former champion Cornelius Boza Edwards, referees Richard Steele and Kenny Bayless as well as trainer and cut man extraordinaire Miguel Diaz, and others.

Making guest appearances were former champions Kevin Kelley, Clarence ‘Bones’ Adams, Zab Judah, Shane Mosley, Roy Jones Jr., as well as the sport’s premier fighter Floyd Mayweather while artist Lloyd performed for the crowd.

All photos courtesy of Chris Robinson (www.HustleBoss.com)

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Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com