Fall / Winter Activity

International Boxing Hall of Fame 1 Hall of Fame Drive Canastota, NY 13032 P: 315.697.7095 F: 315.697.5356

The fall and winter months have seen boxing fans from around the globe continue to make Canastota and the Boxing Hall of Fame a destination point.

Below are a few pictures of recent visitors to the Hall:

Kym Turner from Australia and Alexandre Fernandes from Brazil both toured the Hall and enjoyed the many exhibits on boxing history. They spent time reminiscing about the careers and viewing memorabilia of Hall of Famers from their home countries –Brazil’s Eder Jofre and Australia’s Jeff Fenech.

Sydney, Australia’s Craig Lambert toured the United States in October and made Canastota and the Boxing Hall of Fame a must-see on his trip. Lambert began his stay in America by running the NYC Marathon (2 hours, 58 minutes and 17 seconds) and finished by taking in the Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto fight in Las Vegas. In between he visited Niagara Falls and Washington, DC.

Marc Evans and Danielle Ryan from Wales spent time in the United States, visiting such cities as Chicago, Niagara Falls, New York City, Washington, Dallas and Las Vegas. Also on their list was Canastota . A life-long boxing fan, Evan enjoyed the Hall's many exhibits. Among his favorite fighters are Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn.

FALL / WINTER ACTIVITY

IN "BOXING'S HOMETOWN"

Lambert points to the Hall of Fame plaque of his countryman, three-division champion Jeff Fenech.

Lambert poses by one of the Hall’s exhibits on legendary heavyweight champions

Turner (left) and Fernandes (right) point to the plaque of Australia’s Jeff Fenech on the Hall of Fame Wall

Turner (right) and Fernandes (left) point to the plaque of Brazil’s Eder Jofre on the Hall of Fame Wall.

Evans (right) and Ryan (left) pause for a photo by the world famous Madison Square Garden boxing ring.