NYSAC Chairperson Melvina Lathan Visits

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NYS ATHLETIC COMMISSION CHAIRPERSON VISITS HALL OF FAME

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2009 - New York State Athletic Commission Chairperson Melvina Lathan recently toured the Hall of Fame Museum while in Central New York for “Fight Night at the Fair” in Syracuse, NY on Sept. 2nd.

A former boxing judge for 20 years with 83 world title bouts on her resume, Lathan was appointed the first woman chairperson by Gov. David Paterson on July 25, 2008.

Lathan and several members of the NYS Athletic Commission spent time enjoying the Museum’s many exhibits on boxing’s rich history, including displays on previous Athletic Commission Chairpersons Floyd Patterson and Jose Torres and the world famous MSG boxing ring.

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Hall director Ed Brophy and NYSAC chairperson Melvina Lathan pose by the MSG ring with press kits and programs from fights that took place in the Garden.

Pointing to the boxing robe worn by Hall of Fame legend Emile Griffith.

Lathan examines the statue entitled "Undaunted," which won many awards at the 1939 World's Fair.

Posing by the display of Hall of Fame heavyweight champion and former NYSAC chairperson Floyd Patterson.

Lathan with world championship belts worn by Hall of Famers Wilfred Benitez and Matthew Saad Muhammad.

Posing by The Ring belt and amateur awards won by Hall of Fame light heavyweight champion and former NYSAC chairperson Jose Torres.

Enjoying the display of hand wraps worn by Hall of Famers Joe Louis, Willie Pep, Henry Armstrong, Dick Tiger and Fritzie Zivic.

Lathan takes in the exhibit of undefeated heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano.