Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame Announces Tickets Are Now on Sale & Special Guests Confirmed for 10th Annual Awards & Induction Weekend
PhilBoxing.com
Fri, 17 Jul 2026
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (July 16, 2026) — Tickets are now on sale and special guest confirmed for Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame (ACBHOF) 10th Annual Awards & Induction Weekend to be held Friday September 25th, Saturday September 26th, and Sunday September 27th, 2026 at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City
Tickets for Awards & Induction Ceremony can be purchased by: Clicking Here | ticket prices are: $125.00 and $85.00 please visit our website for all event tickets, room reservations and full event schedule and itinerary at: www.acbhof.com
2026 INDUCTION CLASS:
FIGHTERS: Miguel Cotto, Ray Mancini, Zab Judah, Orlando Canizales, Charles Williams, Harold Knight, Mike Tinley and Jacqui Frazier-Lyde SPECIAL CONTRIBUTORS: Lou Dibella {Promoter}, Melvina Lathan {Judge}, Earl Brown {Referee}, Craig Johnson {Manager} and John Scully {Humanitarian/Trainer/Fighter} POSTHUMOUSLY: James Shuler {Fighter}, Georgie Navarro {Fighter}, Wesley Mouzon {Trainer} and Chuck Betson {Media} PIONEERS: Juan Carlos Tapia{International Media} John Fitzpatrick {Referee} and Al Soifer {Promoter}
“We proudly look ahead to the induction of these outstanding individuals selected for the 2026 Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame. It is with great excitement that we prepare to celebrate and honor this remarkable group, whose contributions have helped shape Atlantic City into one of the sport’s true boxing meccas.” – Ray McCline, President & Founder, Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame.
The Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame 10th Annual Awards & Induction Weekend will offer boxing enthusiasts a fun filled experience with exceptional programming at this year’s Hall of Fame Festivities. Delight yourselves in our VIP cocktail receptions, engage in meet & greets with legendary figures, and immerse yourself in a fight fan experience showcasing stunning artwork, exhibits, and boxing memorabilia. The pinnacle of the weekend will be the Awards & Induction red-carpet ceremony, set in an award-show atmosphere.
"It is a tremendous honor to be part of the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame. This recognition not only celebrates my career, but also the sacrifice of my family, my team, and everyone who believed in me. I carried the pride of Puerto Rico in the ring in each of my fights to all the fans” – Miguel Cotto
“I’m truly honored and excited to be inducted into the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame. I want to sincerely thank Commissioner Larry Hazzard Sr., for always being great to me and for taking care of Team Judah. He’s given us the opportunity to showcase ourselves to the world, and I’m very grateful for that. I can’t wait to see everyone—it’s going to be a fabulous night.” - Zab Judah
“I am deeply humbled and honored to be inducted into the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame—a place where I truly made my bones as a professional fighter. From my first title fight at Bally’s Park Place in October 1981 through my next two bouts there, Atlantic City always made me feel like a champion. The fans are true fight fans who showed me incredible love and support. Thank you for this great honor. I am truly grateful and deeply touched.” - Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini
Confirmed special guest list of our previous honorees and former champions as well as other boxing and entertainment personalities that will be in attendance includes: Roberto Duran, Michael Spinks, Rafael Marquez, Iran Barkley, Pipino Cuevas, Ray Mercer, Shannon Briggs, Nate Campbell, Vinny Paz, Junior Jones, Kelly Pavlik, Al Cole, James Toney, Dave Tiberi, Eva Jones-Young, Pinklon Thomas Michael Olajide, Tracy Harris Patterson, Monte Barrett, Nate Miller, Butterbean, Michael Nunn, Tony Weeks and Hip Hop Pioneer Roxanne Shante, to name a few,
Weekend at a Glance:
The Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame (ACBHOF) Weekend commences at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City on Friday September 25th, with our “Opening Bell” VIP Cocktail Reception Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm | Location: The Balcony - Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City | Entry fee: $75.00 online by: Clicking Here
Friday September 25th, Karaoke Night at: Sixty’s Lounge – Flagship Hotel Atlantic City | Time: 9:00pm – 12:00am | No Entry Fee
Saturday, September 26th Fight Fan Experience | Location: Hollywood Ballroom 2nd Floor - Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City Time | 10:00am – 2:00pm | Free & Open to Public
The Highlight of the weekend is Saturday, evening September 26th, red-carpet formal Induction Ceremony which takes place in an award show atmosphere in the beautiful Sound Wave Theater. Come mix & mingle in our Pre - Cocktail Reception: Time: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm | Location: The Balcony. Ticket Holders & Invited Guests Only | 10th Annual Awards & Induction Ceremony Time: 7:00pm Doors & Seating | 7:45pm – 10:00pm Awards & Induction Ceremony | Location: Sound Wave Theater | Tickets can be purchased by: Clicking Here | Prices for Awards & Induction Ceremony are: $125.00 (Premium Seating) and $85.00 (General Seating)
Sunday, September 27th “Closing Bell” Sunday Knockout Cigar and Wine Tasting with Legends | Location: Kennedy Cellars Winery – 839 13th St Hammonton, NJ | Time: 12:00pm – 6:00pm | Entry Fee: $60.00 (Non-Member) & $50.00 (Member) Tickets for this event can only be purchased by calling: (609) 941-2000 or visiting Winery
All event tickets, room reservations and full event schedule and itinerary can be found by visiting us at: www.acbhof.com
A special thanks to our partners, sponsors and supporters: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino-Atlantic City, Club Boardwalk Resorts-Flagship Hotel, Pond LeHocky Law Firm, Kennedy Investment Group, deMers Mechanicals Services LLC, Kennedy Cellars Wines, Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, Visit Atlantic City, Sampson Boxing, Sparbar IQ LTD, Joe Hand Promotions, Boxing Insider Promotions, Quail Hill Realty – Smithville, Hard Hitting Promtions, Fight Night Apparel, Adams Boxing, WBC, IBF, Chris Guzman Gloves and SiSi Hollywood
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