By Boxing Bob Newman
The 18th annual Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame induction ceremonies will take place this Saturday, November 2 at the Earth Convention Center inside the Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, CT.
This year’s inductees include:
- Gary Balletto – Lightweight & Jr. Welterweight, star on Season 2 of The Contender
- Luis Rosa, Jr. – Super Bantamweight & Featherweight contender (Posthumously)
- Frank Lombardi – Judge
- George Phillips – Judge, Referee, Time Keeper
- Hector Rosario – Trainer
- Mike Mazzuli – Administrator, Commissioner
Mykquan Williams will be named Connecticut pro fighter of the year, while Troy Moore will be named amateur
fighter of the year.
Former four-time heavyweight champ Evander Holyfield will be the featured guest of honor.
Congrats to Mykquan Williams, 22-0-2!!
He’s growing into a real contender (WBO #10, WBA #12), and he’s finding his power late in his career (last 3 fights ended in KO wins), which is impressive.
Mykquan Williams shouldn’t be in anymore 8 rounders given his skill level. Then again he might have trouble getting fights. And he is in a division that has lots of talent.
Shout out to Gary Balletto. Chatting it up with Gary, Freddy Curiel and K9 Bundrage on the Contenter Reunion Podcast was a memorable one. Great to see he is being inducted into the CBHOF! Definitely an honor! May the Lord Jesus Christ walk with you always!