The official announcement for the Florida Boxing Hall of Fame Class of 2025 was made on Saturday afternoon at the SJC Boxing Gym in Fort Myers, Florida. The inductees include Juan LaPorte, Joe “King” Roman, Byron Mitchell, Charles Whittaker, Timur Ibragimov, Freddie Delgado, Laura Ramsey, Tony Morgan, Osmiri “Moro” Fernandez Sr., Stacy McKinley Jr., J. […]
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The International Boxing Hall of Fame and Museum has announced the latest class of inductees, who will be honored during the Hall of Fame Induction Weekend from June 5-8, 2025, in Canastota, NY. The Class of 2025 includes the following inductees: **Men’s Modern Category**: Manny Pacquiao, Vinny Pazienza, and Michael Nunn **Women’s Modern Category**: Yessica
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Johnny Kilbane: The Boxing Life of a Featherweight Champion by Mark Allen Baker (Author) About the Book Holding the world featherweight boxing championship for more than 11 years, Johnny Kilbane’s name became synonymous with the title. His accepted record of 51-4-7, with 78 no decisions and two no contests (25 victories by way of knockout),
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The 18th annual Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame induction ceremonies will take place this Saturday, November 2 at the Earth Convention Center inside the Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, CT. This year’s inductees include: Gary Balletto – Lightweight & Jr. Welterweight, star on Season 2 of The Contender Luis Rosa, Jr. – Super Bantamweight & Featherweight
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The RBHOF will hold its 32nd annual Hall of Fame banquet on November 9, 2024, at the Brook House in Rochester, New York. Honorees: “The Cincinnati Kid” Tim Austin – John John Molina Cruz, Larry – “The Legend” Donald, – “The Trainer of Champions” Aaron Snowell. Special Guests: Dr. Fitzroy Vanderpool – M.C. The
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The Buffalo Boxing Hall of Fame has announced its 25th Annual Hall of Fame Dinner, honoring Western New York’s Boxing Legends. The event will be held at Ilio DiPaolo’s Restaurant in Blasdell, New York on Friday, October 18, 2024. The class of 2024 includes Darryl Graham, Nick Casal, German “Pancho” Padilla, and Virgil Kinkade (posthumously).
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On Thursday evening, November 14, 2024, the New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame will hold their 54th Annual Dinner and Induction Ceremonies at the beautiful Venetian, 546 River Drive, Garfield, New Jersey. Seventeen (17) of Boxing’s finest will be inducted into the New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame, and they are as follows: HONOREES Tomasz
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Tickets are on sale for the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame (ACBHOF) 8th Annual Awards & Induction Weekend, which will be held on Friday, September 27th, Saturday, September 28th, and Sunday, September 29th, 2024, at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City and Boardwalk Resorts—Flagship Hotel. The ACBHOF induction weekend commences at Hard Rock
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SUMMARY – Book one of this series—Pittsburgh Boxing: A Pictorial History—showcased the numerous champions, contenders, clubfighters, and behind the scenes movers and shakers that the “Steel City” spawned over the decades. In this follow-up piece, the memorable events and rich local culture they all contributed to takes center stage: Harry Greb’s blistering series with Philadelphia’s
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