Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame inducts inaugural class

Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame inducts inaugural class
Mark E. Ortega
RingTV.com
August 9, 2013



With states having their own boxing halls of fame, it seemed odd that Nevada – where so many high-profile prize fights have taken place over the decades – was without one of its own.

Boxing commentator Rich Marotta set out to fix that, announcing the formation of the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame late last year. The Reno, Nev., resident, along with a board of directors and a lot of work from his son Joey, will see the fruits of their labor reach its satisfying completion, with Saturday marking the induction of the inaugural class.

The gala at the Monte Carlo Resort & Casino in Las Vegas sold out a week ago and promises to be a memorable night for a state that has produced so many historic moments in the sport.

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Best I've Faced: Earnie Shavers

Best I've Faced: Earnie Shavers
Mark E. Ortega
RING Magazine
June 2013 issue

If you grab the June 2013 issue of RING Magazine, you'll see I have a feature on heavyweight legend Earnie Shavers. In it, Earnie talks about the best fighters he has faced, ranging from who had the best jab, to who was the heaviest handed, and more.