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The International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame
announces our 2026 IWBHF Inductees; Special Award Recipients and more!
IWBHF Press Release -October 18, 2025
For over a decade, the IWBHF has played a pivotal role in
recognizing the talents and achievements of female boxers from around the
globe. This
landmark event represents more than just a celebration of women boxers and those
who do so much outside the ring to support the sport;
it's a tribute to the dedication and perseverance of those who are honored.
So without further ado...we
are excited to announce our twelve (20) 2026 IWBHF Inductees. The 2026 inductees
includes 12
modern female boxers, four
(4) Non-boxer recipients and four
(4) pioneer/trailblazer female boxers.
All of the 12 "Modern female boxers" that are being inducted in 2026 are all
retired multi-world champions and/or world champions, when they were actively
fighting in the sport. Our elite 2026 IWBHF inductees are the following:
Modern Female Boxer(s):Seniesa "Super Bad" Estrada; Cindy
"Checkmate" Serrano; Raja "Raging Raja" Amasheh; Kali "KO" Reis;
Melissa "Huracan Shark" Hernandez;
Heather "The Heat" Hardy;
Ronica "Queen" Jeffrey; Hollie "Hot Stuff" Dunaway; Momo Koseki;
Naoko Fujioka; Eva Wahlstrom; and Alejandra "Locomotora" Oliveras (Posthumous).
Non-Boxing Inductees:Al Bernstein-- Broadcast Journalist, Analyst, Writer, Hall of Fame Inductee in many
organizations;
Bettina Palle (Danish boxing promoter 25 plus years); Melvina Lathan -- Professional Boxing Judge, Chair of the NYSAC, Hall of Famer;
and Jeanette Salazar serves as the Public Relations Director for the
International Boxing Federation (IBF), and More.
Trailblazer/Pioneer Female
Boxers:
Deborah "Knockout" Nichols;
Christine
Kreuz; Mitzi "Smokin" Jeter; and Sandra "The Shark" Yard
Special Award Recipients:30-Year Anniversary
Celebration/Awards: Christy Martin vs. Deirdre Gogarty-The fight between
Christy Martin and Deirdre Gogarty on March 16, 1996, on the undercard of a Mike
Tyson bout, proved to be a pivotal moment for women's boxing, significantly
boosting its visibility and credibility; Blanca Gutierrez "Beyond the Ropes" Special Award -
Blanca founded Beautiful Brawlers, a prominent all-female amateur boxing event
series in California. These events provided a platform for female boxers to
compete and gain exposure when such opportunities were scarce; Daveida
"Candy" Jacobs "Beyond the Ropes" Special Award-Daveida's lifelong
connection to boxing began under the guidance of her late father, the legendary
trainer Dave Jacobs, whose program at the Palmer Park Recreation Center helped
shape generations of young athletes.
Full
Story and Details of the 2026 IWBHF Inductees and Special Award Recipients
A Celebration of Women in Boxing: WBC Women's Summit
and International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame
-by Sue Fox (APR 10,
2025)
A unique celebration took place recently at the Orleans Hotel & Casino in Las
Vegas. Over four days from April 2 to April 5th. The spotlight was shone on
women in boxing, as the WBC Women's Summit and the International Women's Boxing
Hall of Fame (IWBHF) held back-to-back events. These gatherings not only honored
past and present champions but also brought together the community that drives
the sport forward.
ARCHIVED NEWS - 2025
The WBC Women's Summit, held from April 2 to 3,
2025, was a gathering like no other. Boxing enthusiasts, active and retired
champions, and supporters of women's boxing came together in an event that was
as informative as it was celebratory. The summit featured panels that discussed
important issues facing women in boxing, including representation, safety, and
career development, ensuring that participants left equipped with....FULL
STORY
The International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame is
made a Proclamation Day on April 5, 2025 by Mayor of the City of Las Vegas!
Source: IWBHF Press Release
February 27, 2025
FULL STORY
LAS VEGAS, NV [February 27, 2025] In an exciting announcement
for boxing enthusiasts and advocates of women's boxing, Mayor Shelley Berkley of
the City of Las Vegas has proclaimed April
5, 2025, as "International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame Day." This
proclamation marks a significant milestone for the International Women's Boxing
Hall of Fame (IWBHF), which will host its annual induction ceremony at the
Orleans Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. This year's event promises not just
celebration but also recognition of the extraordinary contributions women have
made to the sport of boxing, and those outside the ring, male and female who
have contributed tremendously to the sport of women's boxing.
FULL STORY
RECAP VIDEO OF LAST YEARS EVENT:
"NIGHT OF THE STARS I" Event that took place on October 6-7,
2023, at the Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada.
ARCHIVED NEWS - 2023-2024
The City of Las Vegas Embraces
Women's Boxing Making our International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame
event, "Women's Boxing Day"!
(JUNE 22) LAS VEGAS, NV---The
City of Las Vegas has yet again embraced Women's Boxing when on
our second day of our International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame
(IWBHF) event that is set to take place on Saturday, October 7,
2023, at the Orleans Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, has been
declared a proclamation day as "Women's Boxing Day."
FULL STORY
The "Night of the Stars" Latest Who's Who at the
International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame Event in Las Vegas!
LAS VEGAS - (May 18, 2023) The International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame (IWBHF)
celebrates our 10-year
Anniversary with
our "Night
of the Stars" Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Event that
takes place in a two-day
celebration scheduled
on October 6-7, 2023 (Friday/Saturday) at the Orleans Hotel & Casino, in Las
Vegas, Nevada. We are alsoCelebrating
the 25th year of Women Boxing Archive Network (WBAN).
We are proud to announce that ALL
of Our International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame "Modern
Boxer" Inductees Categoryfor
this year upcoming induction event for (2023-2024) are ALL
past World Champions, to
check them out go here.
Shortly after our last year's event that took place at the
Orleans Hotel & Casino on October 22, 2022, we made a decision to make a "unique
special" IWBHF event for 2023. IWBHF Vice President, Wanda Countiss said, why
don't we call our 2023 IWBHF event "The Night of the Stars"! It was the perfect
title for such a huge event that will take place this year in Las Vegas!
We have not disappointed---Check out our latest "Who's
Who" who are VIP Guests; our inductees; special award recipients; countless
world title holders; and/or retired world champions...FULL
STORY
Sue TL Fox - IWBHF Founder, President and Two-Time Hall of Famer
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Biography