BOXING STARS FROM AROUND THE WORLD LINING UP FOR 2026 HALL OF FAME WEEKEND IN "BOXING’S HOMETOWN"
PhilBoxing.com
Sat, 14 Feb 2026
Star-studded lineup to participate in Hall of Fame Weekend events
includes the Class of 2026, returning Hall of Famers and special guests from around the world
CANASTOTA, NY - FEBRUARY 12, 2026 -The guest list for the 2026 International Boxing Hall of Fame Weekend scheduled for June 11-14 continues to grow and features some of boxing’s biggest stars from the past and present including the Class of 2026, Hall of Fame alumni and special guests.
2026 inductees scheduled to be in Canastota include boxers Gennadiy “GGG” Golovkin, Nigel Benn, Antonio Tarver, Naoka Fujioka and Jackie Nava; trainer / cutman Russ Anber, physician Dr. Flip Homansky and journalist Kevin Iole.
Posthumous inductees to be honored include referee Frank Cappuccino, trainer / cut man Jimmy Glenn, broadcaster Alex Wallau and welterweight and middlewight Jimmy Clabby.
In addition to the new honorees, an impressive array of boxing stars from around the world are set to be in Canastota including Marco Antonio Barrera, Mikey Garcia, Michael Spinks, Christy Maritn, Erik Morales, Timothy Bradley Jr., Winky Wright, Jim Lampley, Kelly Pavlik, Vinny Paz, “Jesse” James Leija, Jorge Linares and Micky Ward.
“The Hall of Fame is beyond thrilled to have such an impressive list of stars already in place for boxing’s biggest weekend of the year,” said Hall of Fame director Edward Brophy. “The Hall of Fame Weekend is for everyone that loves the sport of boxing and we can’t wait to celebrate in June.”
Many events will take place in Canastota and nearby Turning Stone Resort Casino throughout the four-day celebration including ringside talks, fist casting, fight night, 5K race / fun run, boxing autograph card show, banquet, parade and induction ceremony.
Click HERE for the 2026 Hall of Fame Weekend ticket order form.
For more information on the 2026 Hall of Fame Induction Weekend, please call (315) 697-7095.
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