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IBHOF Induction Weekend Canastota, NY 2009 

photos by Brendon Pierpaoli

 

Former Welterweight King Marlon "Moochie" Starling signs autographs and current Nevada state Referee Kenny Bayless meets fans at the IBHOF pavilion.

It's not uncommon to catch former ring greats in candid moments in Canastota, where else can you find a former welterweight champ chatting on a cellphone?  And Canastota is also home to the famous Carmen Basilio sausage and peppers sandwich, a fan favorite.

 

2008 Heavyweight Bronze Medalist Deontay Wilder worked out for the crowd in Canastota

Wilder is 5-0 as a professional and is trained by the greatest amateur boxer of all-time, Mark Breland

Breland and Wilder work the mits

Deontay Wilder strikes the speed bag to work hand speed and timing

 

 

Willie Monroe Jr. also worked out for the crowds in Canastota.  Monroe Jr. is the son of Willie The Worm Monroe, one of only three men to defeat the great Marvelous Marvin Hagler

Monroe Jr. is currently 5-0 as a pro and fights under promoter DiBella Entertainment

 

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