2015 Carolinas Boxing Hall of Famer Larry Frazier grew up in Hartville, South Carolina and began boxing at an early age. His interest was sparked in the sport when in 1973, he watched the Joe Frazier vs. George Foreman Heavyweight championship where he saw Frazier get knocked down five times. He began to get upset because he shared the same last name as "Joe Frazier". So, at the tender age of 11 years old, he thought that getting into boxing, he might some day get a chance to fight Foreman and defend the "Frazier" name.  Full Story with photos

Ronnie Epps comes from a boxing family. His father (Silas) and two brothers (Robbie and Lonnie) are already in the hall of fame. Ronnie started boxing at a young age and by the time he was a teenager he was boxing on the national level. Ronnie was Texas State Champ from 1971 to 1975. He won two silver meals at the National Jr. Olympics in 1975 and 1976. He was a South Carolina Golden Gloves Champion in 1976 and won the Southern Golden Gloves the same year. He won the Ohio State Fair National Championship in 1976. He did all this before graduating high school. After school he entered the Air Force and won the Air Force Championship and All Service Championship 4 years in a row. Ronnie now resides in Myrtle Beach, SC.

Runnel Doll grew up in Bessemer, North  Carolina, and began boxing when he was 11 years old with Gastonia VFW boxing club. He won many amateur championships including the Gastonia Golden Gloves, the High Point Golden Gloves and the Prestigious Carolinas Golden Gloves. He won a bronze medal at the 1978 national Jr. Olympics. After high school he joined the army boxing team where he won a national championship in 1985. He qualified for the Goodwill Games in 1986 but did not get to compete because the US Army boycotted the Games. He was a 6-time FORSCOM champion, a 6-time All Armed Forces champion and won the All Army championship 7 times. He ended his amateur career with 300 win and only 20 loses. He went on to box professionally compiling an impressive 10-7 record. Runnel now resides in Davenport, Florida.

Bobby "Boogalo" Watts was born in Sumter, SC. He was urged to box by his cousin, former heavyweight champion, Jimmy Young. Bobby had a respectable amateur career and as a pro was a top contender. Bobby was considered one of the most skilled middleweights of his time. He is most famously known for defeating "Marvelous" Marvin Hagler, scoring a controversial 10 round majority decision on January 13, 1976, at the Spectrum in Philadelphia. Among his loses were a defeat to Mustafa Hamsho, via a 2nd round ko. He finished his career with a record of 38 wins, 7 losses and 1 tie. Watts trained former Super middleweight champion Charles brewer and IBF Super Welterweight champion Buster Drayton. Bobby now resides in Philadelphia, PA.

Olanda Anderson grew up in Sumter, South Carolina, where he began boxing for the Sumter Optimist Boxing Club. He boxed for the Sumter club through high school winning several titles. After high school he joined the Army boxing team. While in the army, he won the All Army championship from 1995-1998. He won the Armed Forces championship 5 times from 1995-1999. He won two USA titles at light heavyweight in 1998 and 2000. He won 2 national PAL titles, he won one at heavyweight in 1998 and another at  at light heavyweight in 1999. He placed 3rd at the 1996 Olympic trials. He won a silver medal at the 1998 Goodwill games. Olanda made the 2000 Olympic team in the light heavyweight division where he lost in the second round of the Olympic games. Olanda competed in Dual Meets: USA vs. Russia, USA vs. England. USA vs. Mexico, USA vs. Cuba, USA vs. Ireland, and USSA vs. Ukraine. He turned pro and, after two wins and no losses, decided to retire in 2002. Olanda now resides in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Alvin Simpson, who at this time 54 years old, resides in Charlotte, North Carolina.   He retired from the military in 1999, having served 24 years. Alvin was head coach of the Ft. Bragg Boxing Team at the time of his retirement. He has had many coaching positions, from the Regional to the National level.  This is a condensed list of his major accomplishments as there are too numerous to list.  Boxing Coach, President of the NC Boxing Association, Regional Coordinator for 5 states, Army Boxing Coach, Sportsman of the Year Award (Charlotte, NC); Coach of the Junior Olympics-Silver Gloves- Receiving 1st Gold Medal; World Cadet Championship- Azerbijan; and Employee of the Year (Parks and Recreation).

SPECIAL AWARDS -- 2015

SKIP CRUMPLER 2015 Carolinas Boxing Contributor of the Year

BILLY STANICK 2015 Floyd Patterson Lifetime Achievement Award