(February 14th) The guest list for the 2026 International Boxing Hall of Fame Weekend scheduled for June 11-14 continues to grow and features some of boxing’s biggest stars from the past and present including the Class of 2026, Hall of Fame alumni and special guests.

2026 inductees scheduled to be in Canastota include boxers Gennadiy “GGG” Golovkin, Nigel Benn, Antonio Tarver, Naoka Fujioka and Jackie Nava; trainer / cutman Russ Anber, physician Dr. Flip Homansky and journalist Kevin Iole.

Posthumous inductees to be honored include referee Frank Cappuccino, trainer / cut man Jimmy Glenn, broadcaster Alex Wallau and welterweight and middlewight Jimmy Clabby.

In addition to the new honorees, 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 Maritn, Erik Morales, Timothy Bradley Jr., Winky Wright, Jim Lampley, Kelly Pavlik, Vinny Paz, “Jesse” James Leija, Jorge Linares and Micky Ward.

“The Hall of Fame is beyond thrilled to have such an impressive list of stars already in place for boxing’s biggest weekend of the year,” said Hall of Fame director Edward Brophy. “The Hall of Fame Weekend is for everyone that loves the sport of boxing and we can’t wait to celebrate in June.”

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.

 To order tickets to the 2026 Hall of Fame Weekend (click here).

The International Boxing Hall of Fame (IBHOF) located in Canastota, New York, the International Boxing Hall of Fame stands as the spiritual home of “The Sweet Science.” Established in 1989, the Hall honors the greatest fighters, trainers, promoters, journalists, and contributors who have shaped boxing’s rich legacy. What began as a community tribute to hometown champions Carmen Basilio and Billy Backus has grown into a global institution celebrating the sport’s most iconic names.

The museum’s exhibits showcase championship belts, gloves, and rare memorabilia chronicling boxing history from the bare-knuckle era to the modern day. Each June, fans and legends from around the world converge on Canastota for the Induction Weekend, a marquee event featuring autograph sessions, parades, and the official induction ceremony—often called the “World Series of Boxing.”

Organized into categories such as Modern, Old-Timer, Pioneer, Non-Participant, and Observer, the IBHOF ensures that every era and facet of the sport is recognized. More than a museum, it remains a living tribute to the endurance, artistry, and humanity that define boxing itself.