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HALL OF FAMERS MARCO ANTONIO BARRERA & ERIK MORALES
TO REUNITE IN CANASTOTA DURING 2026 HALL OF FAME WEEKEND
Annual Hall of Fame Weekend celebration set for June 11-14
CANASTOTA, NY - MARCH 20, 2026 - The International Boxing Hall of Fame and Museum is pleased to announce that Hall of Famers “The Baby Faced Assassin” Marco Antonio Barrera and Erik “El Terrible” Morales, who engaged in a legendary trilogy, will reunite in Canastota during the 2026 Hall of Fame Weekend set for June 11-14.
“With their three epic bouts, Marco Antonio Barrera and Erik Morales made boxing history that will never be forgotten,” said Hall of Fame director Edward Brophy. “It will be a special time to have both Hall of Famers together in Canastota to celebrate their tremendous in-ring rivalry.”
A five-time Mexican national champion, Barrera won titles in three weight divisions (WBO super bantamweight, WBC featherweight and WBC / IBF super featherweight). “The Baby Faced Assassin” retired in 2011 with a record of 67-7 (44 KOs) that includes wins over Kennedy McKinney, Naseem Hamed, Johnny Tapia, Kevin Kelley and Paulie Ayala. In 2017, Barrera was elected into the Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility.
Morales was the first Mexican boxer to win world titles in four weight divisions (WBC/WBO super bantamweight, WBC featherweight, WBC/IBF super featherweight and WBC light welterweight). “El Terrible” retired in 2012 with a pro ledger of 52-9 (36 KOs) that includes wins over Junior Jones, Wayne McCullough, Paulie Ayala, Daniel Zaragoza and Manny Pacquiao. In 2018, Morales was elected into the Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility.
The legendary Mexican champions boxed an incredible trilogy (2000, 2002, 2004) with Morales winning the first bout and Barrera winning the second and third. The first and third bouts were named “Fight of the Year.”
Class of 2026 inductees set to be in Canastota include boxers Gennadiy “GGG” Golovkin, Nigel Benn, Antonio Tarver, Naoko Fujioka and Jackie Nava; trainer / cutman Russ Anber, physician Dr. Flip Homansky and journalist Kevin Iole.
Posthumous inductees to be honored include referee Frank Cappuccino, trainer / cut man Jimmy Glenn, broadcaster Alex Wallau and welterweight and middleweight star Jimmy Clabby.
In addition to Barrera and Morales, an impressive array of boxing stars from around the world are set to be in Canastota including Mikey Garcia, Christy Martin, Timothy Bradley Jr. Winky Wright, Jim Lampley, Kelly “The Ghost” Pavlik, Vinny Paz, “Jesse” James Leija, Jorge Linares, Kenny Bayless, Ray Mercer, Ruben Olivares, Eric “Butterbean” Esch and Micky Ward.
The grand marshal of the Parade of Champions will be Sugar Ray Leonard and the 1976 U.S. Olympic Boxing Team, who will be celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Olympic Games. In addition to Leonard, gold medal winners Michael Spinks and Leo Randolph; silver medal winner Charles Mooney and team member Chuck Walker will be attending.
The 2026 Hall of Fame Weekend is scheduled for June 11-14. 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.
Click HERE for the 2026 Hall of Fame Weekend ticket order form.
For more information on the 2026 Hall of Fame Weekend, please call (315) 697-7095.
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About the International Boxing Hall of Fame
The International Boxing Hall of Fame opened to the public in 1989 and is dedicated to preserving the legacy of the great sport of boxing. Located in Canastota, New York, it serves as a tribute to the world's finest boxers and contributors to the sport, allowing boxing enthusiasts to appreciate and celebrate the rich history and tradition of boxing. The International Boxing Hall of Fame is located at Exit 34 of the New York State Thruway. Hours of operation are Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The multi-year partnership between Turning Stone Resort Casino and the International Boxing Hall of Fame spotlights the entire region, garnering national attention and boosting tourism in Central New York. The partnership includes a series of
nationally-televised boxing events at Turning Stone, culminating every year in June
with an elaborate and bigger-than-ever International Boxing Hall of Fame Weekend
with several exciting events in Madison County and Oneida County throughout the
four-day celebration.
