Canastota Ready For Hall Of Fame Weekend
New York 5/26/26
The International Boxing Hall of Fame (IBHOF) centers on the Class of 2026, officially announced on December 4–5, 2025. This is the latest update from authoritative sources, outlining the full slate of inductees and details for the upcoming Induction Weekend (June 11–14, 2026).
Modern Men’s Category
• Gennadiy “GGG” Golovkin — Middleweight legend, 42‑2‑1
• Antonio Tarver — Former light‑heavyweight champion, Olympic bronze medalist
• Nigel Benn — Former middleweight & super‑middleweight champion
Women’s Modern Category
• Naoko Fujioka — Five‑division world champion
• Jackie Nava — Bantamweight & super‑bantamweight champion
Non‑Participant Category
• Russ Anber — Trainer / cut man
• Frank Cappuccino (posthumous) — Referee
• Jimmy Glenn (posthumous) — Trainer / cut man, NYC boxing icon
• Dr. Edwin “Flip” Homansky — Ringside physician
Observer Category
• Kevin Iole — Journalist
• Alex Wallau (posthumous) — Broadcaster
Old Timer Category
• Jimmy Clabby (posthumous)
Events will take place in Canastota, NY, and at Turning Stone Resort Casino. Activities include:
• Ringside talks
• Fist castings
• Fight Night
• 5K race
• Autograph/card show
• Banquet
• Parade
• Induction Ceremony (June 14, 2026)


