BOBBY JOE YOUNG

Inducted on November 10, 2005

BOBBY JOE YOUNG

  • 1980 Cleveland Golden Gloves 147 pound Open division Champion.
  • Known as the only man to have a professional win over Aaron Pryor.
  • Is said to have given Thomas Hearns two real close fights in the amateurs.
  • Was once considered one of the heir-apparents to Ray Leonard, along with Milton McCrory, Donald Curry, and Marlon Starling.

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