Last week, the International Boxing Hall of Fame announced its Class of 2025. The headliner: Manny Pacquaio, an eight-division world champion, easily one of the best and most exciting fighters of this generation. Joining Pacquiao in the modern male category is Michael Nunn, a two-division world champion, and Vinny Pazienza, who held briefly held titles in two weight classes.
Nunn is a borderline choice. He won titles at 160 and 168 pounds, had a strong stretch between 1988 and 1991, where he periodically popped onto pound-for-pound lists. He had notable wins over Iran Barkley and Donald Curry. But his rise came just after the peak of the Four Kings era, costing him chances to fight the likes of Marvin Hagler or Thomas Hearns. In ’91 he lost his middleweight title to James Toney. He didn’t win another significant fight after that.
