International Boxing Hall of Fame

The boxing robe worn by Oscar Valdez when he stopped Miguel Berchelt (KO 10) for the WBC 130-pound belt on February 20th is now in Canastota! The new champion donated it following his title-winning bout seen live on ESPN from The Bubble at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on a card presented by Hall of Famer Bob Arum’s Top Rank! For more info on the robe donation and how you can support the Hall of Fame, please visit the Hall of Fame’s official website www.ibhof.com

Happy 45th birthday to 1996 Olympic gold medalist, long-reigning heavyweight champion of the world and 2021 first ballot Hall of Fame Inductee Dr. Steelhammer Wladimir Klitschko who celebrated on 3/25.

As we near the end of March five Hall of Famers have birthdays! Judge / referee Guy Jutras (2019 Inductee) turned 90 on 3/22 and two-division champion Joe Calzaghe (2014 Inductee) celebrated on 3/23, while junior flyweight champion Chiquita Gonzalez (2006 Inductee) will celebrate on 3/25, two-division champion Eder Jofre (1992 Inductee) on 3/26 and journalist Joe Koizumi (2008 Inductee) on 3/31. Happy birthday to all!

There is still time to participate in Hall of Fame’s St. Patrick’s Day auction. Bidding ends at 3 pm (EST) today! Among 36 lucky souvenirs are items signed by Tyson, Pacquiao, Canelo, Cotto, Ward, Leonard, Duran, Lomachenko, Klitschko and more. Win great souvenirs and help the Hall at the same time! Domestic and international shipping available. For complete details please visit the Hall’s official website www.ibhof.com

Hall of Fame’s St. Patrick’s Day auction ends tomorrow (3/20) at 3pm (EST)! Among 36 lucky souvenirs up for grabs are an Everlast glove and photos signed by Hall of Fame ring announcers Michael Buffer and Jimmy Lennon Jr. Help the Hall raise needed funds March 17-20. Domestic & international shipping available. For complete details please visit the Hall’s official website www.ibhof.com

With the recent announcement of the Class of 2021, Ann Wolfe can now add Hall of Famer to her résumé which includes world titles in multiple weight divisions, a record of 24-1, 1 NC with 16 KOs and a successful career as an amateur & professional trainer.

As the bell rings for a new year, four Hall of Famers celebrate birthdays two-division champion The Camden Buzzsaw Dwight Qawi on 1/5 and two-time heavyweight champion Big George Foreman, three-division champion Felix Tito Trinidad and light flyweight champion Myung-Woo Yuh today! Happy birthday to all!

With the recent announcement of the Class of 2021, Laila Ali can now add Hall of Famer to her résumé which includes world titles in two weight divisions, an undefeated record of 24-0 (21 KOs) and an 87.5 knockout percentage!

With the recent announcement of the Class of 2021, Andre "S.O.G." Ward can now add Hall of Famer to his résumé which includes a 2004 Olympic gold medal, world titles in two weight divisions, an undefeated record of 32-0 with 16 KOs & expert analyst on ESPN!

With the recent announcement of the Class of 2021, Floyd "Money" Mayweather can now add Hall of Famer to his résumé which includes world titles in 5 weight divisions, an undefeated record of 50-0 with 27 KOs & one of the top pay per view draws & highest paid athletes of all time!