Tickets are on sale for the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame (ACBHOF) Annual Awards & Induction Weekend to be held on Friday September 27th, Saturday September 28th and Sunday September 29th at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey. All of 2024's living inductees have confirmed they will to attend this year’s festivities. The 2024 class includes: James "Buster" Douglas, Sergio Martinez (pictured), Paul Williams, Gerry Cooney, Mark Breland, Sharmba Mitchell, Tyrone Mitchell Frazier, Mario Maldonado and Eva Jones-Young.
Also being inducted in the contributors category will be: James “Buddy” McGirt, Bruce Blair, Sampson Lewkowicz, Eric Bottjer, Randy Gordon and Guy Gargan. Psthumous inductions are going to: Howard Davis Jr., Jay Larkin and Eddie Cotton and pioneers Eric Seelig, George Godfrey and Joey Giardello.
Douglas said, "Thank you esteemed colleagues for selecting me for a prestigious position such as an inductee in the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame! This is a great honor and I salute you all. Moreover, Atlantic City has been great to me throughout my career and I have fond memories of the many fights fought there while pursuing my Championship journey. I look forward to seeing you all in September 2024."
Martinez said, "Atlantic City holds many great memories from my boxing career, where I experienced triumph and defeat. The iconic Boardwalk Hall marked the start of my recognition on the world boxing stage, establishing me as one of the best globally. I'm humbled and forever grateful for being inducted into the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame with a rich boxing history. Thank you for this extraordinary recognition."
Williams said, "I cherish the memories from my time in Atlantic City, where numerous significant moments unfolded in my life. I'm so proud to be honored by A. C. Boxing Hall of Fame, particularly at this juncture in my life when it might seem that the efforts I invested to achieve championship status are overlooked by many. I’m humbled by this recognition."
Weekend at a Glance:
Friday September 27th, 2024 Live Broadcast of SiriusXM Radio Show "At the Fights" hosted by: Gerry Cooney and Randy Gordon Time: 3:00pm - 5:00pm in Lobby of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City
Friday September 27th, 2024 The Opening Bell VIP Cocktail Reception Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm, $60.00 entry fee online and/or at the door, join us inside The Balcony - Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City
Friday September 27th, 2024 Hard Hitting Promotions presents: Live Championship Boxing at: Resorts Hotel & Casino Atlantic City – Legendary Superstar Theater Time: 7:00pm - 12am
Saturday September 28th, 2024 Fight Fan Experience in Sound Waves Lobby Area - Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City Time:10:00am – 2:00pm,
The Highlight of the weekend is Saturday, evening September 28th, red-carpet formal Awards & Induction Ceremony which takes place in an award show atmosphere. Join us as we honor all who helped make Atlantic City a worldwide boxing Mecca. Attendees will also enjoy the opportunity to mix and mingle in our Pre & Post VIP Cocktail Receptions with boxing royalty and special guests.
Sunday, September 29th Brunch & Comedy Show at: Back Stage Café - Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City Time: 11:00am – 2:00pm
Sunday, September 29th Cigars, Sip & Mingle with Legends at Tennessee Ave Tobacco Company Time: 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Tickets can be purchased by visiting: Ticketmaster | ticket prices for Awards & Induction Ceremony are: $125.00 & $60.00 please visit our website for all event tickets, room reservations and full event schedule and itinerary by visiting us at: www.acbhof.com
A special thanks to our sponsors and supporters: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, Boardwalk Resorts – Flagship Hotel, Mayor Marty Small Sr., City of Atlantic City, Bare Knuckle Fighting Champions, Hard Hitting Promotions, Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, The Irish Pub-Atlantic City, D’Arcy Johnson Day-Lawyers, O.C.E.A.N Inc; Community Action Partnership & Atlantic City PAL, Sampson Boxing, Quail Hill Realty-Smithville, Holman Wealth Management, Tennessee Ave Tobacco Company, Sparbar LTD, Patrick Killian Arts, Guzman Gloves, Adams Boxing, WBC, IBF, Icons of Boxing Memorabilia and Fight Night Apparel
