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Check out our Carolinas Boxing Hall of Fame Inductees throughout the years, who have been inducted throughout the years of our organization.  We are extremely proud of the following inductees who have played a major part in the sport of boxing. 

 
 

   
 

SHANE WILLIAM BENFIELD


Shane William Benfield was born April 1, 1975 in Rockhill S.C. and is married to his wife Christy residing in Sharon, South Carolina. Shane won 6 straight Golden Glove Championships. He also won the southeast light heavy weight championship, won his way to the Olympic training camp in 1999. Shane had an outstanding record of 25 wins and 5 losses competing against the best in the world.  As a professional Shane compiled 20 wins and only 2 losses and was ranked by both the WBA and WBO.   Shane owns and operates his own construction business. He has a boxing gym and for over 12 years has given kids a place to train producing numerous Silver and Golden Glove Champions through the years.

MIKE ENGLISH


Mike English was born in Columbia, South Carolina where he began his boxing career. He went on to become a three time Golden Glove South Carolina Champion as well as numerous titles throughout the southeast. Mike compelled an impressive 68 wins with only 5 losses.  Under the leadership and coaching of long time friend and famed promoter Billy Stanich, Mike became a contender, fighting all over the world on many undercards such as Evander Holyfield and others. Mike always took special interest in the young amateurs that he trained at White Rock Boxing Gym, producing numerous champions.

ELOUISE JOSEPH


Elouise Joseph was born in Charlotte, NC. She graduated from Independence High School and attended Carolina Beauty College and received her license in Cosmetic Art. She worked in finance for 30 years. She is married and has two children.  Elouise entered the amateur boxing world in 1998 starting out as an official and later was appointed as Chief official. During her journey in the sport, she has attended the national train the trainer, passed the level three official tests. She has facilitated over 20 clinics. Elouise has recruited over 100 officials. She has worked over 1,000 bouts, including judging, refereeing, time keeping and clerking.  Elouise was the team mom for Charlotte Boxing Academy for many years, touching the lives of many kids at risk.

CLARENCE GERALD CAMPBELL


Born Clarence Gerald Campbell on November 29, 1933 in Spartanburg, SC. Married Mary Evans in 1950, together they have three children, six grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and four great, great grandchildren.  Jerry is a retired actor/stunt man who had many roles in numerous movies and TV shows, including, The Dukes of Hazard and his role as "Lefty" in the film "The Prize Fighter".  Jerry "The Rockdale Rock" had an impressive amateur boxing career which included to bouts total with 52 wins and 18 losses. He boxed from 1945-1947 in Spartanburg and for Roy Turner in Gaffney from 1953-1956. Jerry professional boxing career included 19 bouts with 12 wins, 1 draw and 6 losses. He won the Georgia heavyweight Championship in 1969. Jerry also became and outstanding boxing coach from 1966-1983 winning numerous state championships.

LEE PARKER


Lee Parker graduated from Hunter Huss High School in 1988 and with wife Missy have 4 children that are very active in Promised Land Baptist Church. Lee has been employed for 18 years with Coca-Cola Consolidated in Charlotte, NC.  Lee boxed for six years as an amateur and compiled a record of 149-11 with six state titles, four regional titles and one national championship in 1985.  Lee began under coach, Sergeant Dean Huffstetler of Gastonia Police Department and Freddie Crawford who took him to the state championships and two regional championships. Lee trained in Lincolnton with Chick McCurry, Billy Bridges and Walt Melius when he won the national title in 1985.

WILLIAM "BILL" CLANCY


Bill Clancy was born in Kingston, New York in 1956 and graduated from Broughton High School in Raleigh in 1974, where he attended NC State University. Bill retired from IBM after 30 years service with wife Teresa, they reside in Pittsboro and have four children.  Bill has officiated professional boxing in 15 different states and 11 countries around the world, including, 17 world title fights, 47 international title fights and over 900 professional fights over the past 33 years. Bill has officiated 35 world champion boxers and has been the main event referee on HBO, Showtime, NBC, ESPN, USA and Pay Per View. There is no doubt, Bill is considered to be one of the best referees in boxing.

BRUCE HAYES


Bruce Hayes grew up around Lexington NC and began boxing at an early age. In high school he gave up football and concentrated on the true sport that Bruce loved, boxing. He fought in Golden Gloves tournaments throughout NC and Virginia. Over the years Bruce has helped and worked with many fighters that brought world championships to the Carolina's.  Bruce Hayes biggest asset to boxing is his continued support for the sport throughout the years and promoting and training amateur and professional boxers throughout the Carolina's. Hayes continues to operate Hayes Jewelers along with his son Zack, he has grown to one of the largest diamond superstores in the country.

 


 

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The CBHOF seeks to recognize the outstanding athletic achievements/contributions of the many gifted and dedicated athletes who have participated in the sport, along with those individuals who have advocated, supported and promoted the sport of professional and amateur boxing.