The first man to win titles in four divisions tops a list of 13 people elected to the International Boxing Hall of Fame and Museum.
Thomas “Hitman” Hearns won five titles altogether, compiled a 155-8 amateur record and was 61-5-1 with 48 knockouts as a pro.
Trainer Freddie Roach and ring announcer Michael Buffer will also be inducted in June.
Inductees are selected by members of the Boxing Writers Association and a panel of international boxing historians.
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