Mark's boxing experience began as an Army Soldier stationed at Fort Jackson in Columbia, SC. He trained and fought under the tutelage of Mr. Chris Hipopoulous at the legendary Memorial Youth Center near the USC campus. After several years at Fort Jackson, Mark volunteered, went to Airborne school, and then was assigned to Fort Bragg, NC. At Bragg with coaching from "Hank" Johnson Mark took part in tournaments and trained tirelessly. Coach Johnson commissioned Mark as the Bragg post boxing team medic and trainer. This led Mark to meeting and working with the renowned Bragg coaching staff of James Grant, Al Smith, Anthony Bradley, and of course, Hank Johnson. During this time, Bragg and the Army had some of the top boxers and teams in the US to include Olympians and National Champions. Mark earned his bachelor's degree at State University of New York (Brockport) and through ROTC was Commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the US Army. Again, Mark was assigned to Fort Bragg, but as an officer, competitive boxing was not possible. Coach Johnson however convinced Stoessel to become a USA Boxing official. Between 1986 and 2002 he worked over 500 bouts amateur and professional as a referee, judge, corner/cut man at Fort Bragg and throughout NC and other states. During his time at Bragg, he also represented the base, playing lacrosse and ice hockey up to and including inter-service and international level games. While stationed at Camp Zama in Japan, Mark officiated international matches for their annual Cherry Blossom Festival. He often planned trips stateside from overseas so he could referee during All American week at Fort Bragg. His Military awards include AAM's, ARCOM, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, and the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal for his many years of volunteer support provided coaching and officiating sports for Military dependent youth.

Kevin Bryant was born in Manhattan, New York on April 21, 1959. Growing up, he enjoyed many sports and leisure activities. Basketball, tennis, billiards and chess, he always found something to hone and improve his skills. 1977 found Kevin joining the Army, and offering twelve years of his life to our beautiful country. In 1978, his love for boxing really blossomed. In 1982, he won the title of Champion in the V-Corps light-middleweight and USAREUR light-middleweight class. He did it again in 1983, holding on to both titles. Continuing to fight and place in tournaments, Kevin also studied at Big Bend Community College while stationed in Germany. From 1978 to 1987, he continued to fight and win bouts, 1986 he was the US All-Army Champion. Retiring from boxing, he had a total of 157 wins to his 7 losses in the Amateur level. He continues to coach boxing and was the guest speaker for the Taekwondo's graduating class at the Marine base in Quantico, Virginia in June 2023. His son, Corey, and his grandson, Collin, look up to Kevin, a respected man in the boxing and military communities. He currently lives in Dumfries, Virginia.

Robert L. Frazier starting boxing in Pineland, SC at 16 years old. He trained locally until his cousin Joe moved to Philadelphia, spurring Robert to delve deeper into the world of boxing. He joined the army to continue to box. When he got to Fort Bragg, NC in 1970, the first thing he did was join the boxing team. The following year, he won the 3rd Army Boxing Championship and Outstanding Boxer awards. Winning the N.C. Championship twice, the Virginia Staff once and the All-Army twice, Robert cemented himself as a worthy opponent. He has coached at Ft. Bragg, in Camp Zama, Japan. Before retiring, he made his way to the National Boxing Championship, though he lost to Clinton Jackson.

Lamar "Kid Fire" Parks began his amateur career at age 13 in his hometown of Greenville, SC where his father, David, let him train under Silas Epps at the Phillis Wheatley Community Center. He made his professional debut in Atlantic City where his dad doubled as his trainer and manager. By the time he was twenty-one years old, he had won 27 fights (22 by knockout), with his only loss to Reggie Johnson while vying for the Middle Weight Championship. Parks' record boasts 188 fights of which he won 175. He earned the South Carolina Golden Glove Championship title five times and the South Eastern Regional Championship title three times. After being nominated by Billy Stanick, President of the White Rock Boxing Gym, the Carolinas Boxing Hall of Fame accepted Lamar's nomination and is excited to welcome him.

Weighing in from Spartanburg, South Carolina, Billy "Crowbar" Mitchem made quite an impression on the boxing scene. First entering in 1983 with a win against Alan Hardy, he continued to for over twenty four years. He fought Regional Champion Matthew Thompson with Mike Bivens in his corner. He beat Bobby Elkins for the W.B.E. Light-Heavyweight Title. He fought Roy Jones, Jr. and Mitch "Blood" Green. He also headlined an event at Madison Square Gardens, competing against Larry Barnes. Today, he enjoys spending time with his two sons, Joe and John. Playing pool, fishing or boxing, Billy still finds his way into the gym. Boxing never really leaves the heart.

ROBERT MULLINS

PAUL MARINACCIO

Floyd Patterson Lifetime Achievement Award MIKE BEVINS