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HALL OF FAMER RUBEN OLIVARES TO RETURN TO CANASTOTA
FOR 2026 HALL OF FAME INDUCTION WEEKEND
Annual Hall of Fame Weekend celebration set for June 11-14
CANASTOTA, NY - MARCH 6, 2026 - The International Boxing Hall of Fame and Museum is pleased to announce Hall of Famer Ruben Olivares will return to Canastota to participate in events planned for the 2026 Hall of Fame Induction Weekend June 11-14.
“Ruben Olivares was one of boxing’s most dynamic punchers who thrilled fans with his action-packed ring style throughout his championship career,” said Hall of Fame executive director Edward Brophy. “We are very much looking forward to welcoming him back to Canastota in June.”
Olivares turned pro in 1965 and knocked out his first 23 opponents. “El Puas” twice reigned as bantamweight and featherweight champion. He holds wins over Lionel Rose, Chucho Castillo, Art Hafey and Bobby Chacon. A superb knockout artist, of his 88 wins, 77 came by way of knockout. Extremely popular in his native Mexico, Olivares was also one of the greatest draws ever at the Fabulous Forum in Inglewood, CA. Olivares was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1991.
The Class of 2026 to be honored includes boxers Gennadiy “GGG” Golovkin, Antonio Tarver Nigel Benn, Naoko Fujioka, Jackie Nava, Jimmy Clabby (posthumous), trainer / cut man Russ Anber, referee Frank Cappuccino (posthumous), trainer / cut man Jimmy Glenn (posthumous), physician Dr. Edwin “Flip” Homansky, journalist Kevin Iole and journalist Alex Wallau (posthumous).
In addition to Garcia, an impressive array of boxing stars from around the world are set to be in Canastota including Marco Antonio Barrera, Timothy Bradley, Jr., Michael Spinks, Christy Martin, Erik Morales, Winky Wright, Jim Lampley, Kelly “The Ghost” Pavlik, Vinny Paz, “Jesse” James Leija, Jorge Linares and Micky Ward.
The 2026 Hall of Fame Induction 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 Induction 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.
