Copper Statues Immortalize Boxing Legends at Hall of Fame Induction
Despite the persistent rain pounding the amphitheater roof, the spirit of Boxing enthusiasts remained undampened on the International Boxing Hall of Fame grounds on Friday. The day was marked by the 2024 inductees having their fists cast and molded into copper statues, destined to be housed in the museum for posterity.
The festivities commenced with a ringside lecture by this year’s inductees, Jane Couch and Ana Maria Torres. Couch, visibly moved by the momentous occasion, noted the parallels between their careers, describing Torres as the “Mexican version” of herself and vice versa, given their extensive experiences competing on the road. Couch’s pivotal role in legalizing women’s boxing in the U.K. is a testament to her unwavering spirit, a testament that is now cemented in her induction into the prestigious Hall of Fame.
“Couch’s pivotal role in legalizing women’s boxing in the U.K. is a testament to her unwavering spirit, a testament that is now cemented in her induction into the prestigious Hall of Fame.”
Equally engaging was the ringside talk by former boxer Eric “Butterbean” Esch. Having once been wheelchair-bound for three years, Esch openly shared his journey of regaining mobility and self-confidence through the practice of DDP Yoga. He reflected on past reluctance to attend events due to his physical limitations, but now stands proud, ready to embrace his upcoming induction into the Alabama Boxing Hall of Fame.
The day also held a poignant moment within the museum, as the family of the late Diego Corrales, who is posthumously inducted into the 2024 class, witnessed his classic bout against Jose Luis Castillo playing on the museum’s screens.
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