Tyson, Chavez head Hall of Fame class

CANASTOTA, N.Y., Dec. 7 (UPI) -- The International Boxing Hall of Fame says it will add six members to its ranks for 2011, including one who only pretended to be a fighter, Sylvester Stallone.

The real boxers in Tuesday's induction class include former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson, three-division champion Julio Cesar Chavez and junior welterweight champion Kostya Tszyu. Rounding out the inductees to be honored June 12 in Canastota, N.Y., will be referee Joe Cortez and trainer Ignacio "Nacho" Beristain.

"We're extremely excited about the class of 2011 and very much looking forward to honoring the 22nd class of inductees," hall Executive Director Edward Brophy said.

While not a boxer, Stallone drew worldwide attention to the sport by writing and directing the "Rocky" series of movies.

Tyson became the youngest-ever heavyweight champion in 1986 only to wind up in prison. Known for his fierce fighting that included biting the ears of Evander Holyfield, Tyson recorded 44 knockouts en route to a 50-6 record.

Chavez, who is from Mexico, won the featherweight, lightweight and light welterweight belts while amassing a 107-8 record.

Tszyu, a Russian native who moved to Australia, was junior welterweight champ with a record of 31-2 with 25 knockouts.

Cortez refereed more than 160 title fights and Beristain trained Mexico's boxing teams at the 1968, 1976 and 1980 Olympics, and guided 18 champions in the pro ranks, including Hall of Fame fighters Ricardo "Finito" Lopez, Humberto "Chiquita" Gonzalez and Daniel Zarazoga.