The ninth annual Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame (CBHOF) Gala Induction Dinner, held November 9 at the Uncas Ballroom in Mohegan Sun, was a major success.
Former world title challenger Luigi “Kid Dynamite” Campurato
Former world title challenger and Israel “Pito” Cardona
Broadcaster Al Bernstein
Promoter Joe DeGuardia
Referee/amateur coach Johnny Callas
USA Boxing administrator Roland Roy
2013 CBHOF award winners:
Professional Boxer of the Year: “Machine Gun” Mike Oliver
Amateur Boxer of the Year: Mykquan “Mad Mike” Williams
State Amateur Official of the Year: Lou Pontacoloni
William Hutt State Professional Official of the Year: Timekeeper Bill Maxeiner
Contribution to Boxing: Former Hartford Courant sportswriter George Smith