Hank Kaplan, beloved Hall of Fame boxing historian and archivist, passed away peacefully in his sleep 3:30 this morning at his home in Kendall, Florida. He was 88.

The funeral is tentatively scheduled for Monday, December 17th at Mount Nebo Memorial Gardens in Kendall. Further details will follow.

The entire staff of BoxingScene.com extend our deepest sympathies and prayers to the Kaplan family.