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The Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame will hold its 10th annual awards weekend from Sept. 25-27, 2026. The event takes place at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City.
Tickets are already on sale.
For Hard Rock Casino, the event adds another boxing-related entertainment draw to its fall calendar.
Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame Reveals Full 2026 Class
The 2026 class includes eight fighters, five contributors, four posthumous honorees, and three pioneers. Among the lead fighter inductees are Miguel Cotto, Ray Mancini, and Zab Judah.
Contributor honorees include promoter Lou DiBella, judge Melvina Lathan, referee Earl Brown, manager Craig Johnson, and John Scully. Besides, Posthumous honorees are James Shuler, Georgie Navarro, Wesley Mouzon, and Chuck Betson.
Cotto called the honor “a tremendous” one. He added,
“This recognition not only celebrates my career, but also the sacrifice of my family, my team, and everyone who believed in me.”
Judah acknowledged,
“I’m truly honored and excited to be inducted into the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame.”
Mancini said he was “deeply humbled and honored” to be inducted.
Hall of Fame 2026 Schedule
The Hall of Fame weekend blends fan access, an induction ceremony, and off-site closing festivities.
The weekend opens Friday, Sept. 25. The “Opening Bell” cocktail reception takes place at The Balcony. It runs from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The Fight Fan Experience runs Saturday, Sept. 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Hollywood Ballroom. It is free to attend. The induction ceremony follows that night at Sound Wave Theater. Doors open at 7 p.m. Festivities begin at 7:45 p.m. The event is scheduled to end by 10 p.m.
Standard seats cost $85. Premium seats for the induction ceremony are priced at $125.
The weekend closes Sunday, Sept. 27. The “Closing Bell” cigar and wine tasting event takes place at Kennedy Cellars Winery in Hammonton. It runs from noon to 6 p.m. Pricing is $60 for non-members and $50 for members.
Boxing Legends Set to Make Guest Appearances
Guest appearances during the weekend are set to include
- Roberto Duran
- Michael Spinks
- Shannon Briggs
- Vinny Paz
- Kelly Pavlik
- James Toney
- Butterbean
- Michael Nunn
- Rafael Marquez
- Iran Barkley
- Roxanne Shante.
Source: As reported by Fox Sports Radio New Jersey
