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BOXING HALL OF FAME TO ANNOUNCE CLASS OF 2024
ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7th
New inductees to be honored in Canastota during
2024 Hall of Fame Induction Weekend set for June 6-9
CANASTOTA, NY – NOVEMBER 27, 2023 - The International Boxing Hall of Fame will unveil the members of the Class of 2024 on Thursday, December 7th at 8 am (PST) / 11 am (EST).
Inductees will be named in the following categories: Men’s Modern, Old-Timer, Non-Participant, Observer, Women’s Modern and Women’s Trailblazer. Members of the Boxing Writers Association of America and an international panel of boxing historians cast votes. Voters from Japan, England, Canada, Argentina, Australia, The Netherlands, Germany, Mexico and the United States are among those who participated in the election process.
“The Hall of Fame’s annual announcement is an exciting and highly anticipated moment for the boxing community. All eyes turn to Canastota to see who will be among the new honorees," said Executive Director Edward Brophy. "All inductees will receive a permanent place on the Hall of Fame Wall and living inductees will be presented with a gold Hall of Fame Ring at the Official Induction Ceremony.”
“The Hall of Fame will celebrate its 35th anniversary in 2024 and we can’t think of better way to kick off the celebration than by announcing the newest inductees to be honored,” continued Brophy.
The Class of 2024 will be honored during the Hall of Fame Induction Weekend on June 6-9, 2024 in “Boxing’s Hometown.” Schedule of events and ticket application can be found HERE.
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.
For more information on the 2024 Hall of Fame Induction Weekend, please call (315) 697-7095.
Connect with the International Boxing Hall of Fame through social media:
Facebook: InternationalBoxingHallofFame
Instagram: @InternationalBoxingHallofFame
Twitter: @BoxingHall
About the International Boxing Hall of Fame
The International Boxing Hall of Fame opened to the public in 1989 and is dedicated to preserving the legacy of the great sport of boxing. Located in Canastota, New York, it serves as a tribute to the world's finest boxers and contributors to the sport, allowing boxing enthusiasts to appreciate and celebrate the rich history and tradition of boxing. The International Boxing Hall of Fame is located at Exit 34 of the New York State Thruway. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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International Boxing Hall of Fame 1 Hall of Fame Drive Canastota, NY 13032 P: 315.697.7095 F: 315.697.5356
TURNING STONE RESORT CASINO
OFFICIAL RESORT CASINO OF THE INTERNATIONAL BOXING HALL OF FAME WEEKEND
The multi-year partnership between Turning Stone Resort Casino and the International Boxing Hall of Fame spotlights the entire region, garnering national attention and boosting tourism in Central New York. The partnership includes a series of nationally-televised boxing events at Turning Stone, culminating every year in June with an elaborate and bigger-than-ever International Boxing Hall of Fame Weekend with several exciting events in Madison County and Oneida County throughout the four-day celebration.
