Inducted on November 1, 2006
Jimmy DeForest was an early 20th Century trainer of such future legendary boxers as Stanley Ketchel and Jack Dempsey. He later became a boxing matchmaker at the Polo Grounds.
DeForest also trained:
- James J. Jeffries
- Joe Gans
- George Dixon
- Joe Walcott
- Kid McCoy
- Tommy Ryan
- Philadelphia Pal Moore
- Jack Sharkey
- Luis Angel Firpo
He also promoted the Harry Greb vs. Mickey Walker bout. DeForest also had an extensive collection of boxing memorabilia, much of which was lost in a house fire.