The program honors names still at the forefront of Philly boxing as well as long-ago retired and deceased notables whose memories deserve to be kept alive.
The final flurry that finished the former champion allowed Pavlik to wrap a world title around his waist as the culmination of one of the great comebacks in boxing.
The induction ceremony has traditionally been held at the grounds, but because of the size of the class, had to be moved to the 5000-seat arena at the Turning Stone
Fed up with the nonsense, Gerald pulled the fighters in and told them he would be holding their purses if they did not fight. Afterward, someone reminded Gerald that he did not have the authority to withhold money from fighters. “They don’t know that,” Gerald retorted.
Events like this remind everyone of what boxing meant to this city will hopefully spark more activity soon and maintain its rich tradition of world-class boxing.
