Inducted on November 1, 2006
Alias: Mr. SnipesBirth Name: Reenaold Snipes
Born: 1956-08-15
Birthplace: Houston, Texas, USA
Hometown: Yonkers, New York, USA
Stance: Orthodox
Height: 6′ 2″ / 188cm
Reach: 78″ / 198cm
Boxing Record: click
Trainer: Hector Roca
Amateur Career
- Two time Chicago Golden Glove Champion, Novice winner in 1977 and Open division Heavyweight Champion in 1978 defeating Terry Koch of the C.Y.O.
- In the fall of 1978 Snipes also won the Chicago C.Y.O. Heavyweight title with a victory over Dennis Marshall.
Professional Career
After compiling a 22-0 record, Snipes attempted to take the WBC Heavyweight crown from the reigning undefeated (38-0) champ, Larry Holmes on November 06, 1981 at the Civic Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Although he knocked Holmes down in the 7th round, Snipes would eventually lose via a 11th round TKO.