Three of the best pound for pound fighters I've ever seen were rightfully voted to be inductees this coming June to the International Boxing Hall Of Fame. Roberto Duran, my favorite boxer of all time; Pernell Whitaker and Ricardo Lopez will become members of the elite this year.

Duran was the "best" lightweight of my time. Quite possibly of all time. He would also win titles at 147, 154 and 160. In his prime, Whitaker did not lose fights. In fact he rarely lost a round. He was so dominant that he was almost boring to watch. Ricardo Lopez was an amazing talent who really did not get the recognition he deserved because of his small stature. Nevertheless he was always high on the "pound for pound" lists throughout his remarkable career.

Also going in are Amilcar Brusa who took the great Carlos Monzon to the middleweight title. Long time WBC President Jose Sulaiman. Ringside painter Leroy Neiman and cartoonist Tad Dorgan. Their works were classics and they brought great attention to the sport. It's about time Kid Norfolk got in. Joining him are heavyweight George Godfrey and lightweight Pedro Montanez. Manager/matchmaker Cuco Conde is also going in. I remember him being associated with the outstanding welterweight champion Jose Napoles, as well as featherweight champion Ultiminio "Sugar" Ramos. Voted into the Pioneer class were Young Barney Aaron and Dick Curtis.