Tyson to be introduced into Hall of Fame

     NEW YORK, June 10 (Xinhua) -- World famous boxer¹ Mike Tyson will be among the legends inducted Sunday into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.

    Tyson, three weeks shy of his 45th birthday, became the youngest heavyweight(重量级拳击手) champion in boxing history in 1986 at age 20 and finished with a record of 50-6 with 44 knockouts.

    "I am honored," Tyson said. "The sport of boxing has given me so much and it is truly a blessing² to be acknowledged alongside other boxing legends because they paved the way for me, as I hope I have inspired others."Mexican legend Julio Cesar Chavez, Russian-born Australian Kostya Tszyu, Mexican trainer Ignacio "Nacho" Beristain, referee³ Joe Cortez and Hollywood star Sylvester Stallone, movie boxer "Rocky", were also honored.（本文由在线英语听力室整理编辑）

1 boxer   

n.制箱者，拳击手

参考例句：

• The boxer gave his opponent a punch on the nose.这个拳击手朝他对手的鼻子上猛击一拳。
• He moved lightly on his toes like a boxer.他像拳击手一样踮着脚轻盈移动。

2 blessing   

n.祈神赐福；祷告；祝福，祝愿

参考例句：

• The blessing was said in Hebrew.祷告用了希伯来语。
• A double blessing has descended upon the house.双喜临门。

3 referee   

n.裁判员．仲裁人，代表人，鉴定人

参考例句：

• The team was left raging at the referee's decision.队员们对裁判员的裁决感到非常气愤。
• The referee blew a whistle at the end of the game.裁判在比赛结束时吹响了哨子。