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| − | + | Founded by [[Everett L. Sanders]] in 1980, the '''World Boxing Hall of Fame''' (WBHOF, or, as of 2009, WBHF) is located in Southern California. It is one of the two recognized "world-wide" boxing halls of fame, along with the [[International Boxing Hall of Fame]] (IBHOF) founded a few years later in New York state. (This WBHF is to be distinguished from the so-called "World Boxing Hall of Fame" of Smithville, Ontario, Canada. [http://www.worldboxinghalloffame.net/]) | |
| − | See also [http://www. | + | Since its inception the WBHF has never had a permanent location or building, which has allowed the younger IBHOF--which does have a museum--to garner more publicity and prestige. In 2005, the WBHF partnered with the 121-year-old [[Los Angeles Athletic Club]] in downtown Los Angeles to establish a permanent home. It had planned to open a "Walk of Fame" museum in early 2006. A Las Vegas home was also recently discussed. But, as of 2012, no structure has been built. |
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| + | Its annual ceremony is usually held every October. Inductees traditionally received a [[:File:SanstolHOF.jpg|plaque]] and [[Media:WBHOF.Medal.jpg|medallion]], as well as miscellaneous mementos. Starting in 2004, a 12-inch tall bronze scuplture, entitled [[:Image:Prizefighter.Sculpture.jpg|"The Prizefighter,"]] designed by artist and boxing trainer [[Steven Harpst]], is given to each inductee, along with the medallion. A [[WBHOF Souvenir Program|souvenir program]] is given to all attendees. | ||
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| + | Its present office address is:<br> | ||
| + | 8304 Limonite Ave, Suite D<br> | ||
| + | Riverside CA 92509 | ||
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| + | '''See also:''' | ||
| + | *[[:Category:World Boxing Hall of Fame Members|WBHOF Members]] (Complete list of Inductees) | ||
| + | *[[WBHOF: Fighter of the Year]] | ||
| + | *[[WBHOF: Fight of the Year]] | ||
| + | *[[WBHOF: Manager of the Year]] | ||
| + | *[[WBHOF: Trainer of the Year]] | ||
| + | *Official Web site [http://www.newwbhf.com/board-members.html] | ||
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| + | [[Category:Halls of Fame|World Boxing Hall of Fame]] | ||
Revision as of 23:39, 28 July 2012
Founded by Everett L. Sanders in 1980, the World Boxing Hall of Fame (WBHOF, or, as of 2009, WBHF) is located in Southern California. It is one of the two recognized "world-wide" boxing halls of fame, along with the International Boxing Hall of Fame (IBHOF) founded a few years later in New York state. (This WBHF is to be distinguished from the so-called "World Boxing Hall of Fame" of Smithville, Ontario, Canada. [1])
Since its inception the WBHF has never had a permanent location or building, which has allowed the younger IBHOF--which does have a museum--to garner more publicity and prestige. In 2005, the WBHF partnered with the 121-year-old Los Angeles Athletic Club in downtown Los Angeles to establish a permanent home. It had planned to open a "Walk of Fame" museum in early 2006. A Las Vegas home was also recently discussed. But, as of 2012, no structure has been built.
Its annual ceremony is usually held every October. Inductees traditionally received a plaque and medallion, as well as miscellaneous mementos. Starting in 2004, a 12-inch tall bronze scuplture, entitled "The Prizefighter," designed by artist and boxing trainer Steven Harpst, is given to each inductee, along with the medallion. A souvenir program is given to all attendees.
Its present office address is:
8304 Limonite Ave, Suite D
Riverside CA 92509
See also:
- WBHOF Members (Complete list of Inductees)
- WBHOF: Fighter of the Year
- WBHOF: Fight of the Year
- WBHOF: Manager of the Year
- WBHOF: Trainer of the Year
- Official Web site [2]
