Ring Magazine has become an official sponsor of The International Boxing Hall of Fame's Induction weekend for the Class of 2025
The inductees will be honored during the Hall of Fame Induction Weekend June 5-8, in Canastota, New York.
The Class of 2025 includes:
1. Manny “Pac Man” Pacquiao, “The Pazmanian Devil” Vinny Paz and Michael “Second To” Nunn in the Men’s Modern category.
2. Yessica “Kika” Chavez, Anne Sophie Mathis and Mary Jo Sanders in the Women’s Modern category.
3. Cathy “Cat” Davis in the Women’s Trailblazer category.
4. Referee Kenny Bayless, cut man Al Gavin (posthumous) and referee Harry Gibbs (posthumous) in the Non-Participant category.
5. Broadcaster / journalist Randy Gordon and television producer Ross Greenburg in the Observer category.
6. Rodrigo Valdez (posthumous) in the Old Timer category.
7. Owen Swift (posthumous) in the Pioneer category.
“We’re extremely excited about the Class of 2025 and are very much looking forward to honoring the newest class of inductees to earn boxing’s highest honor,” said Executive Director Edward Brophy.
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.
"I am so happy that I have been selected to enter the International Boxing Hall of Fame. This certainly is a wonderful Christmas gift. Throughout my career, as a professional fighter and a public servant, it has been my goal to bring honor to my country, The Philippines, and my fellow Filipinos around the world. Today, I am humbled knowing that in June, I will receive boxing's highest honor, joining our national hero, Flash Elorde, as well as my trainer and friend Freddie Roach. I am very grateful to those who voted for me, and I look forward to celebrating with family, friends, and fans at Induction Weekend in Canastota, New York." - Manny Pacquiao