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ATLANTIC CITY BOXING HALL OF FAME ANNOUNCES CLASS OF 2026 PhilBoxing.com Fri, 30 Jan 2026 ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (January 29, 2026) — Today the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame (ACBHOF) unveiled twenty honorees chosen for induction into its Hall of Fame. The prestigious 10th Annual Awards & Induction Weekend is scheduled to take place on Friday, September 25th through Sunday, September 27th, 2026, at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City. 2026 INDUCTION CLASS: FIGHTERS: Miguel Cotto, Ray Mancini, Zab Judah, Orlando Canizales, Charles Williams, Harold Knight, Mike Tinley and Jacqui Frazier-Lyde SPECIAL CONTRIBUTORS: Lou Dibella {Promoter}, Melvina Lathan {Judge}, Earl Brown {Referee}, Craig Johnson {Manager} and John Scully {Humanitarian/Trainer/Fighter} POSTHUMOUSLY: James Shuler {Fighter}, Georgie Navarro {Fighter}, Wesley Mouzon {Trainer} and Chuck Betson {Media} PIONEERS: Juan Carlos Tapia{International Media} John Fitzpatrick {Referee} and Al Soifer {Promoter} “We proudly look ahead to the induction of these outstanding individuals selected for the 2026 Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame. It is with great excitement that we prepare to celebrate and honor this remarkable group, whose contributions have helped shape Atlantic City into one of the sport’s true boxing meccas.” – Ray McCline, President & Founder, Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame The Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame 10th Annual Awards & Induction Weekend will offer boxing enthusiasts a fun filled experience with exceptional programming at this year’s Hall of Fame Festivities. Delight yourselves in our VIP cocktail receptions, engage in meet & greets with legendary figures, and immerse yourself in a fight fan experience showcasing stunning artwork, exhibits, and boxing memorabilia. The pinnacle of the weekend will be the Awards & Induction red-carpet ceremony, set in an award-show atmosphere. "It is a tremendous honor to be part of the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame. This recognition not only celebrates my career, but also the sacrifice of my family, my team, and everyone who believed in me. I carried the pride of Puerto Rico in the ring in each of my fights to all the fans” – Miguel Cotto “I’m truly honored and excited to be inducted into the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame. I want to sincerely thank Commissioner Larry Hazzard Sr., for always being great to me and for taking care of Team Judah. He’s given us the opportunity to showcase ourselves to the world, and I’m very grateful for that. I can’t wait to see everyone—it’s going to be a fabulous night.” - Zab Judah “I am deeply humbled and honored to be inducted into the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame—a place where I truly made my bones as a professional fighter. From my first title fight at Bally’s Park Place in October 1981 through my next two bouts there, Atlantic City always made me feel like a champion. The fans are true fight fans who showed me incredible love and support. Thank you for this great honor. I am truly grateful and deeply touched.” - Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini A special thanks to our partners, sponsors and supporters: Mayor Marty Small Sr., City of Atlantic City, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, Club Boardwalk Resorts-Flagship Hotel, Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, Sampson Boxing, Visit Atlantic City and Atlantic City Sports Commission, Bare Knuckle Fighting Champions, Irish Pub, D’Arcy Johnson Day Lawyers, Sparbar LTD, Fight Night Apparel, Adams Boxing, WBC, IBF, CM 3D Crystal’s, Chris Guzman Gloves and Patrick Killian Arts. For more information, visit the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame’s website at: www.acbhof.com  |
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