International Boxing Hall of Fame – Class of 2025

The class of 2025 was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in Canastota.

On Sunday, June 8, the ceremony was held to induct the Class of 2025 into the International Boxing Hall of Fame, which includes “Kika” Chávez, Vinny Paz, and Manny Pacquiao. 

The event was held in Canastota, New York, United States. Manny “Pac-man” Pacquiao led the ceremony.

“Boxing gave me a way out, turned my struggles into strength, my failures into visions, and my pain into purpose,” said Manny Pacquiao.

“Every fight and every victory was a step forward in escaping poverty. It wasn’t just for me, but for my family, for the Filipino people, for all the fans, and for the glory of our God.”

Michael Nun, Mary Jo Sanders, Vinny Paz, Rodrigo Valdés, Yessica Chávez, Cathy Davies, and Anne Sophie Mathis were the other boxers inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Legendary referees Kenny Bayless, Harry Gibbs, and Al Gavin were also part of the class inducted on Sunday. 

In the observer category, broadcaster Randy Gordon, HBO producer Ross Greenburg, and Owen Swift were chosen to be inducted.