2008 Boxing Hall of Fame induction dates.

[IceTea]

INT'L BOXING HALL OF FAME SETS DATES FOR
2008 HALL OF FAME INDUCTION WEEKEND

19th Annual Hall of Fame Induction Weekend Set For June 5-8th

CANASTOTA, NY - The International Boxing Hall of Fame announced the 19th Annual Hall of Fame Induction Weekend will be held on June 5-8, 2008. "The Hall of Fame is extremely excited about celebrating its 19th anniversary of honoring the best in the sport of boxing and preserving its history for future generations," said Hall of Fame Executive Director Edward Brophy.
The Hall of Fame Weekend will feature over 20 exciting events during the course of the four-day affair. Events include a cocktail reception, banquet, golf tournament, all-boxing collectors' show, parade, public workout sessions by current boxing stars, ringside lectures and the official induction ceremony on the Hall of Fame Museum Grounds honoring the new class of inductees. A celebrity lineup of over 50 boxing greats of yesterday and today is again anticipated for the festivities.
A not-for-profit organization, the International Boxing Hall of Fame opened to the public in 1989 in Canastota, New York and is located at Exit 34 of the New York State Thruway. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission is $9.50 for adults, $9.00 for senior citizens (age 65 and over), $6.50 for youth (ages 7-15) and ages 6 and younger are free.
For more information please call the International Boxing Hall of Fame at (315) 697-7095.

[IceTea]

The new boxers to be inducted will be announced on December 11th.

[gocubsgo]

Sweet i think i will pencil that weekend into my schedule.

[Mad Bomber]

If there is going to be a group of us getting together it would be great to attend once again, as I haven't been there since the first year because i'm
unable to drive due to medical reasons.

Greg

[mh2365]

I can't go again this year ... Once I get Nate into college we should be able to come up.

[IceTea]

NEWS RELEASE

INT’L BOXING HALL OF FAME SETS DATE TO ANNOUNCE NEWEST CLASS OF INDUCTEES

CANASTOTA, NY - DECEMBER 4, 2007 - The International Boxing Hall of Fame announced a news conference will be held at the Hall of Fame Events Pavilion on Tuesday, December 11, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. to announce the newest Hall of Fame Inductees.

Inductees will be named in five categories: Modern, Old-Timer, Pioneer, Non-Participant and Observer. Boxing writers and an international panel of boxing historians cast votes. Voters from Japan, England, Canada, Mexico, South Africa, Germany, Puerto Rico and the United States are among those who participate in the election process.

“The Hall of Fame’s annual announcement is an exciting moment for the boxing community. All eyes turn to Canastota to see who will be among the new class of inductees," said Executive Director Edward Brophy. "All inductees receive a permanent place on the Hall of Fame Wall and living honorees will be presented with a gold Hall of Fame Ring at the Official Induction Ceremony.”

The 19th Annual Induction Weekend will be held June 5-8, 2008 in Canastota, NY. Over 20 events, including a banquet, parade, golf tournament, and the official induction ceremony on the Hall of Fame Museum Grounds, are scheduled. A celebrity lineup of over 50 boxing greats of yesterday and today is anticipated.

For more information on the Hall of Fame Induction Weekend, or the news conference announcing the newest inductees, please call the Boxing Hall of Fame at (315) 697-7095.

[gocubsgo]

For those who know the area what would the closest airpost be?

[Thunder]

I've never been before, but for a board get-together, I'd make the four-hour drive.

[CONN CHRIS]

Originally Posted by Thunder

I've never been before, but for a board get-together, I'd make the four-hour drive.

Plenty of time to plan a road trip!

[mh2365]

I'm probably a year or two away from being able to make it.

[Lee]

Might be a possibility this year, if not, next year for sure..

[IceTea]

Originally Posted by gocubsgo

For those who know the area what would the closest airpost be?

Syracuse.....is about 20 minutes from the Hall of Fame. The best time to go is during induction week.

[PittPanther]

It's a pretty cool time. I went when Azumah Nelson, one of my all time favs, was inducted.

But if you are thinking it's like Canton's dog and pony show you are going to be sadly dissapointed.

[bear]

I've been making this an annual vacation for several years now.

Jofre, Austin, Ice Tea, and lurker Don Corswell are forum members and/or Title Bout entusiasts who have also gathered together at previous inductions. Looking forward to seeing this group again in June. If more members can come, all the better.

Bear

[IceTea]

* I went to the press gathering today and the following will be inducted this June:

International Boxing Hall of Fame inductees
The 12 people who will be inducted June 8 into the International Boxing Hall of Fame (where available, principal division and career records are included for boxers): MODERN (last bout since 1943)
Larry Holmes, heavyweight, 69-6, 44 KOs.
Eddie Perkins, welterweight, 75-20-2, 21 KOs.
Holman Williams, welterweight and middleweight, 145-30-11, 35
KOs.
OLD-TIMERS (fought between 1893-1942)
Len Harvey, middleweight, 113-13-9, 51 KOs.
Frank Klaus, middleweight, 51-4-2, 33 no-decisions, 27 KOs.
Harry Lewis, welterweight, 80-16-11, 56 no-decisions.
PIONEER (fought prior to 1892)
Dan Donnelly, Irish heavyweight champion.
NON-PARTICIPANTS
Bill Gore, trainer.
Mogens Palle, promoter.
Frank Warren, promoter.
OBSERVERS
Dave Anderson, journalist.
Joe Koizumi, journalist.
Source: International Boxing Hall of Fame

[CONN CHRIS]

Originally Posted by IceTea

MODERN (last bout since 1943)
Larry Holmes, heavyweight, 69-6, 44 KOs.

If ever there was a year, this is it.

[Mad Bomber]

Originally Posted by IceTea

* I went to the press gathering today and the following will be inducted this June:

International Boxing Hall of Fame inductees
The 12 people who will be inducted June 8 into the International Boxing Hall of Fame (where available, principal division and career records are included for boxers): MODERN (last bout since 1943)
Larry Holmes, heavyweight, 69-6, 44 KOs.
Eddie Perkins, welterweight, 75-20-2, 21 KOs.
Holman Williams, welterweight and middleweight, 145-30-11, 35
KOs.
OLD-TIMERS (fought between 1893-1942)
Len Harvey, middleweight, 113-13-9, 51 KOs.
Frank Klaus, middleweight, 51-4-2, 33 no-decisions, 27 KOs.
Harry Lewis, welterweight, 80-16-11, 56 no-decisions.
PIONEER (fought prior to 1892)
Dan Donnelly, Irish heavyweight champion.
NON-PARTICIPANTS
Bill Gore, trainer.
Mogens Palle, promoter.
Frank Warren, promoter.
OBSERVERS
Dave Anderson, journalist.
Joe Koizumi, journalist.
Source: International Boxing Hall of Fame

Nice to see Bill Gore finally get honoured for his work as one the greatest trainers of all-time, as well as Holman Williams, Len Harvey, and the sometimes overlooked Eddie Perkins.


Greg

[meade95]

Joe Koizumi - Excellent to see this - He has been great for boxing throughout Asia - A very good man -

[IceTea]

Tomorrow I'll begin my yearly lobby for Sumbu Kalambay.

[Thunder]

Originally Posted by bear

I've been making this an annual vacation for several years now.

Jofre, Austin, Ice Tea, and lurker Don Corswell are forum members and/or Title Bout entusiasts who have also gathered together at previous inductions. Looking forward to seeing this group again in June. If more members can come, all the better.

Bear

Would love to, but I'm already backing out . . bad weekend. Maybe in the future!