… following losses to Sergey Kovalev and Joe Smith, Jr. he retired in 2016 with a record of 55-8-2 with 32 KOs and two NC that included wins over Roy Jones Jr., Winky Wright, Glen Johnson, Simon Brown, Carl Daniels, Antwun Echols and Kelly Pavlik. He won titles at featherweight, junior lightweight, lightweight and junior welterweight, and he was featured in two Ring magazine Fights of the Year.

… remains in the sport as CEO of Christy Martin Promotions. Rijker went on to win the fight by unanimous decision. … born in New Orleans and was introduced to the sport by his prizefighting father.

... oldest fighter to win a world title (48) and oldest to unify belts (49). “I’ve worked my whole life for this.

... named “Fighter of the Year” in 2001. ... turned pro in 1988 and won the USBA middleweight title before stopping Segundo Mercado (KO-7) for the vacant IBF belt in 1995 to begin a historic 160-pound title reign that included a division-record 20 successful title defenses.

... captured the WIBF super lightweight title in 1997 and the IBO super lightweight title in 1998. CHRISTY MARTIN: Nicknamed “The Coal Miner’s Daughter.” ... born Christy Renea Salters on June 12, 1968 in Mullens, West Virginia. ... a 25-round win over George “Elbows” McFadden set up a rematch with Lavigne and Erne captured the lightweight title with a 20-round decision. WBC/WBA/IBF Middleweight Champion Bernard Hopkins(L) knocks out WBO Middleweight Champion Oscar De ... [+] La Hoya in the ninth round to unify all four middleweight titles at the MGM Grand Events Center. Hopkins, Mosley, Marquez, DiBella and Hauser among the inductees for Hall of Fame THE International Boxing Hall of Fame and Museum last week announced last week the members of the Class of 2020. … the 5-11 Ryan won the American heavyweight championship by stopping Joe Goss in 87 rounds on May 30, 1880 in what was technically his first professional bout. … while at Columbia hosted radio show “Personalities In Sports,” where he interviewed stars including Muhammad Ali. … turned his attention to writing and in 1986 authored the acclaimed “The Black Lights: Inside the World of Professional Boxing.” … chosen to be official biographer in 1991, he published his seminal work “Muhammad Ali: His Life and Times,” one of 52 books he’s written … in 2004 he was awarded the BWAA Nat Fleischer Award for excellence in boxing journalism. … ventured to the U.S. in 1952 with her husband/ trainer Len Smith recognized as the flyweight champion of the world. … in 2005 portrayed “Billie The Blue Bear” in the Academy Award-winning motion picture “Million Dollar Baby,” starring alongside Hilary Swank, Morgan Freeman and Clint Eastwood. PADDY RYAN: Born Patrick Henry Ryan on March 15, 1853 in Thurles, Tipperary, Ireland. … died Sept. 17, 1954 at Beth David Hospital in New York City at age 79.

... inactive from 1904-07 when he served as boxing instructor at Yale.

Updated Dec 05, 2019; Posted Dec 04, 2019 . ... boxed in many contests, but there is no definitive record of his early exploits.

... Ryan, who suffered from Bright’s Disease, died Dec. 14, 1900 in Green Island, New York. CANASTOTA, N.Y. (AP) — A look at the 13 people to be inducted June 14, 2020 into the International Boxing Hall of Fame and Museum: BERNARD HOPKINS: Nicknamed “The Executioner” and “The Alien.” … born Jan. 15, 1965 in Philadelphia.

... five-term president of the BWAA. … moved up to lightweight and drew with champion George “Kid” Lavigne in 1898.

… one of the promoters who collaborated with Showtime to facilitate the Super Six World Boxing Classic super middleweight tournament (2009-11).

She is a frequent visitor to Canastota on Induction Weekends. Bernard Hopkins, right, throws a right hand at the face of Oscar De La Hoya in the second round during their unified middleweight title fight on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2004, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

I am looking forward to being in Canastota for my induction. … formed the family-run Ten Goose Boxing in 1982 to train, manage and promote boxers.

... now writes for The Ring and The Sweet Science. I’m thrilled, gratified abd very moved by this honour.”.

BARBARA BUTTRICK: Nicknamed “The Mighty Atom of the Ring.” … born Dec. 3, 1929 in Hessle, Yorkshire, England. … lost the belt in 12-round decision to Pacquiao in a rematch the next year. The induction ceremony will take place from June 11 to June 14 in Canastota.

… returned to lightweight ranks to defend against Gans and lost the title in a first-round knockout. It makes me feel emotional,” Rijker said. ... developed such champions as brothers Gabriel and Rafael Ruelas, Michael Nunn and Terry Norris.