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HALL OF FAMER WINKY WRIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN
2026 HALL OF FAME INDUCTION WEEKEND FESTIVITIES
Annual Hall of Fame Weekend celebration set for June 11-14
CANASTOTA, NY - MARCH 1, 2026 - The International Boxing Hall of Fame and Museum is pleased to announce Hall of Famer Winky Wright will participate in 2026 Hall of Fame Induction Weekend festivities set for June 11-14 in “Boxing’s Hometown.”
“We are very excited to welcome Winky Wright back to Canastota as a Hall of Famer to be part of the 2026 Hall of Fame Weekend festivities,” said Hall of Fame executive director Edward Brophy.
Following a 52-4 amateur career, Wright turned professional in 1990 and the 5’10 ½” southpaw utilized a piston-like right jab and tremendous all-around skill set to capture the WBO / WBC / WBA / IBF light middleweight championships during his Hall of Fame career. Wright scored wins over Bronco McKart , Sam Soliman, Ike Quartey and Hall of Famers Shane Mosley and Felix Trinidad. He also drew with WBC/WBO 160-pound champion Jermain Taylor in a title bout. Wright retired in 2012 with a professional record of 51-6-1 (25 KOs) and was elected into the Hall of Fame in 2018.
The Class of 2026 to be honored includes boxers Gennadiy “GGG” Golovkin, Antonio Tarver Nigel Benn, Naoko Fujioka, Jackie Nava, Jimmy Clabby (posthumous), trainer / cut man Russ Anber, referee Frank Cappuccino (posthumous), trainer / cut man Jimmy Glenn (posthumous), physician Dr. Edwin “Flip” Homansky, journalist Kevin Iole and journalist Alex Wallau (posthumous).
In addition to Wright, 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 Martin, Erik Morales, Timothy Bradley Jr., Jim Lampley, Kelly “The Ghost” Pavlik, Vinny Paz, “Jesse” James Leija, Jorge Linares and Micky Ward.
The 2026 Hall of Fame Induction Weekend is scheduled for June 11-14. 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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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 - Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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.
