CANASTOTA, N.Y. -- Former champions Jeff Chandler, Carl "Bobo" Olson and Ken Buchanan on Thursday were elected to the International Boxing Hall of Fame.

Joining the trio of champions in the 11th class of inductees is Argentine promoter Tito Lectoure. All four will be inducted during Hall of Fame weekend June 8-11. Inductees are selected by members of the Boxing Writers Association and a panel of boxing historians.

"We're very excited about the Class of 2000," executive director Edward Brophy said. "All four living inductees are anticipated to attend and participate in 2000 Hall of Fame festivities."

Chandler, a former WBA bantamweight champion, defended his title nine times. He compiled a 33-2-2 record with 18 knockouts.

"I'm exuberant!" Chandler said. "I have been hoping to get in and as the years went by, I was waiting to get in. Now that it's happened, I'm so happy. I've heard about the Hall of Fame since it started and it's a place where I always wanted to end my career."

"I think he was one of the top 10 bantamweights in history," promoter Russell Peltz said. "He was underappreciated while he was fighting. Look at whom he fought and beat and he has to be considered one of the best bantamweights in history."

Olson (98-16-2, 48 KOs) retired in 1966. He won a handful of middleweight titles but his greatest fame came in wins over Kid Gavilan and Joey Maxim. Four of his losses came to Sugar Ray Robinson.

"I've been waiting for this for a long time," Olson said.

"Bobo gave us so many exciting fights," said former trainer and 1992 inductee Angelo Dundee. "He was `Mr. TV.' I remember him fondly because he did so much for boxing. We need more guys like him today to help create more fans. Bobo belongs in the Hall of Fame because he was part and parcel of boxing."

Buchanan, a native of Scotland, compiled a career record of 62-8 with 27 knockouts and captured the WBA lightweight title in 1970. He lost his title to Roberto Duran in 1972 and retired in 1983.

"This is my greatest honor in the sport of boxing and this call couldn't be any better," Buchanan said. "America is the capital of boxing. It's a dream come true and I look forward to making the trip to Canastota."

"Ken was an impressive lightweight champion," Brophy said. "A gifted boxer, he represented his native Scotland very well. We look forward to paying tribute to one of Scotland's best."

Lectoure promoted the fights of 14 world champions, including Carlos Monzon and Victor Galindez. He also was thrilled at the prospect of joining elite.

"This is fantastic," Lectoure said. "I look forward to visiting Canastota in June to accept this honor. ... This is great news and a grand honor."