This weekend up in Canostota, NY the late Dan Duva will be posthumously inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.

Dan, who founded Main Events Promotions with his father Lou, brother Dino and wife Kathy was one of boxing's special people. A devoted family man, Dan was an honest, straight-up guy who sincerely cared for his fighters. His induction was long overdue and boxing still misses him.

To open this year's festivities Hall of Famer Aaron "the Hawk" Pryor married his longtime girlfriend Frankie Lynn Wagner in a public ceremony.

Former middleweight Dana Rosenblatt announced his retirement this week. Leaving the ring with a stellar professional record, 31-1-2, "Dangerous Dana" stated "I've been cut the last 2-3 times I fought and I've had problems with both hands and shoulders, committing to my training was getting very difficult." Dana also added, "Now when I'm watching young fighters, I almost feel sorry for them. I not only know what they're going through, but what lies ahead for them - and in 98 percent of the cases, it's not good."

Dana will still remain close to the fight game as a television commentator for Fox Sports New England's monthly series.

Irish Mickey Ward says his rubber match against Jersey City's Arturo Gatti will be his last fight. Good to see that this true champion has finally received the recognition, respect and financial rewards that he has always deserved.

Kirk Johnson's torn pectoral muscle, injured during a sparring session, has forced him out of the June 21st heavyweight championship fight against current champ Lennox Lewis.

There's talk that former Clifton resident Jameel "Big Time" McCline may step in for the injured Johnson.

Looks like James Toney may be getting his long awaited re-match against Bernard Hopkins August 9th at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.

That's it for this week in boxing: any comments or questions concerning fights, fighters, etc. I can be reached here at "SPORTSLORE" or via e-mail.