LAS VEGAS, NV--(August 19, 2026) We are incredibly proud to share that the International Women’s Boxing Hall of Fame has hit a massive milestone, now honoring our elite inductees for 12 years--since it's inception January 14, 2014. At each of our events we enjoy having a release on the "Who's Who" that will be at our event, at our upcoming Ithe "The Night of the Stars 3" Induction/Dinner event that takes place on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at the Orleans Hotel & Casino, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

It is truly a celebrative tribute to our inductees and special award recipients--the fighters, Legends, pioneers, and supporters who built everything from the ground up to make the sport where it is today.

In our "Who's Who", check out some of the incredible legends--  Who’s coming? A quick guide to the legends attending the 2026 IWBHF event.

Laila Ali Keynote Speaker Retired World Champion, Multi-Hall of Famer	Christy Martin 30-Year Anniversary Retired World Champion, Multi-Hall of Famer	Dierdre Gogarty 30-Year Anniversary Retired World Champion, Multi-Hall of Famer
Jeanette Salazar 2026 IWBHF Inductee  IBF Public Relations Director	Cindy Serrano 2026 IWBHF Inductee/ Multi-world champion -making history with sister	Amanda Serrano History-Making Multi-World Champion in  biggest fights to ever take place!
Naoko Fujioka 2026 IWBHF Inductee - Multi-World Champion International Inductee	Christine "Chris" Kreuz Legendary featherweight pioneer -2026 IWBHF Inducttee	Kali KO Reis Multi-World Champion - 2026 IWBHF Inductee & Movie Actress
Deborah Nichols 2026 IWBHF Inductee Retired World  Champion Trailblazer/Pioneer	Raja Amasheh 2026 IWBHF Inductee Multi-World Champion International/Germany	Holly Dunaway "Hot Stuff" 2026 IWBHF Inductee Multi-World Champion
Bettina Palle 2026 IWBHF Inductee 25-year Boxing Promoter Advocate for female boxers	Sandra Yard "The Shark" 2016 IWBHF Inductee Multi-World Champion	Momo Koseki 2026 IWBHF Inductee - Multi-World Champion International Inductee
Ronica Jeffrey Multi-World Champion 2026 IWBHF Inductee	Melissa Hernandez "Huracan" 2026 IWBHF Inductee Multi-World Champion	Heather Hardy "The Heat" 2026 IWBHF Inductee Multi-World Champion
Mitzi Jeter 2026 IWBHF Inductee Multi-World Champion Trailblazer/Pioneer	Melvina Lathan 2026 IWBHF Inductee A Trailblazer in Boxing and so much more!	Al Bernstein  Broadcast Journalist, Analyst, Writer, 2026 IWBHF Inductee
Daisy Lang 2017 HOF Inductee Retired World Champion, Multi-Hall of Famer	Helene Jafine Coach & Partner of Kris Ejem of Girls Just Wanna Box - in Canada	Kris Ejem President of "Girls Just Wanna Box Works with Helene Jafine
Layla McCarter "Amazing" Eight-Time World Champion - 2026 IWBHF VIP Guest	Melinda Cooper Retired World Champion, 2020 IWBHF Hall of Famer &Special Award 2025 Women Cops Who Box	Yvonne Trevino Retired World Champion & 2023 Hall of Famer Legends/Modern Trailblazer
Lisa Holewyne 2019 HOF Inductee Retired World Champion and more! Co-promotes boxing	Sindy Amador  Retired IFBA World Champion - 2024 Hall of Famer	Blanca Gutierrez President/founder of the Beautiful Brawlers & 2019 Hall of Famer
Joe Cortez Top World Referee VIP Special Guest IBHOF Hall of Famer	Jill Diamond Chastain Inter. Secretary of the WBC and International Chair of WBC Care- 2023 HOF	Elena Reid "Baby Doll" 2016 IWBHF Inductee Multi-World Champion
Mary Ann Owen Top Las Vegas Photographer & 2020 Hall of Famer	L. Gutierrez Beagle Beautiful Brawlers, and 2022 Special Award Recipient	Daveida Jacobs "Candy" 2026 Special Awards Recipient "Beyond the Ropes"
Danny Lopez  "Little Red"    WBC Former Featherweight Champion	Alex Ramos "The Bronx Bomber": Retired Boxers Foundation and past Middleweight Pro	Stephen Blea IWBHF 2019 Hall of Famer,  WBC Cares Ambassador /Referee
Chevelle Hallback  WBAN World Title Belt VIP Special Guest t WBAN Champion	Bonnie Mann Retired Multi-World Champion- 2021 IWBHF Hall of Fame	Shelley Williams 2020 IWBHF Inductee and VIP Guest at event
Martha Salazar Retired World Champion & 2019 Hall of Famer Beautiful Brawlers	Diana Prazak 2025 IWBHF Inductee Multi-World Champion IWBHF Boardmember	Shelito Vincent 2025 IWBHF Inductee Multi-World Champion 2026 VIP Special Guest at IWBHF Event
Tracy Byrd  2020 IWBHF Inductee Multi-world Champion VIP Special Guest	Laura Ramsey Retired World Champion & 2023 IWBHF  Hall of Famer And more...	Czarina McCoy VIP IWBHF Guest Professional boxer Active in the sport
Margaret McGregor 2025 Special Award Pioneer/Trailblazer VIP Special Guest	Pat Pineda PIONEER The First Female to received a Boxing License in 1976 -Pioneer	Jamie Johnson PIONEER Pioneer/Trailblazer history-first all female card in United Kingdom
Deborah Hawkins promoter and supervisor NABF/WBC VIP Special Guest	Linda Platt  2025 IWBHF Inductee High-Profile Pioneer Boxing Photographer	Darlina Valdez Pioneer History-Making Trailblazer to be honored
Jayla Ortiz Professional Boxer New Mexico Special VIP Guest	Mohammed Mubarak top Artist and  VIP Gues t at event	Matt Baiamonte MGM Referee In movie "Christy" VIP Special Guest
Terri Moss Retired Multi-World Champion & 2015 HOF *IWBHF Board Member	Amy Green Publicist & Writer Board Member and Publicist for IWBHF	Malissa Smith Boxing Historian and Author - IWBHF Speaker at events & Board Member
Lita Kaufman Hall of Famer, Boxing Journalist, licensed as 2nd in Nevada, mor	Brenda Zaragoza VIP Special Guest a prominent figure in the boxing community	Echo Lynn VIP Special Guest Recognized for her contributions to Boxing
Wanda Countiss Boxing Promoter/ Matchmaker,  IWBHF  V-President and more!	Jake Gutierrez Master of Ceremonies for the IWBHF, Ring Announcer and more	Sue TL Fox PIONEER IWBHF / WBAN President/Founder

About our Keynote Speaker:  Laila Ali, a 2015 IWBHF Inductee, returns to the Hall of Fame stage as one of the most decorated athletes in combat sports history. Her presence underscores the event's mission to honor those who have blazed trails both inside and outside the ring.

Welcoming our 2026 IWBHF Inductees [Video about 2026]

A special addition to our event - Celebrating a 30-year anniversary of the Christy Martin vs. Dierdre Gogarty Fight That Changed the fight game in Women's Boxing! 

Thirty years ago, on March 16, 1996, the landscape of women’s boxing saw a significant shift when Christy Martin faced Dierdre Gogarty in a match that transcended expectations. Broadcasted during a Showtime card that featured the heavyweight clash between Mike Tyson and Frank Bruno, this bout captured the attention of millions.  The International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame is proud to celebration this major footprint in the sport! 

To make things even more special, the City of Las Vegas has officially declared October 10, 2026, as "International Women’s Boxing Hall of Fame Day." Mayor Shelley Berkley issued a formal proclamation to honor this legacy, and we couldn't be more grateful for the recognition of our boxing community.

NOTE:  Beautiful Brawlers has an AMATEUR BOXING SHOW that is in conjunction with the IWBHF. The boxing show takes place the night before the IWBHF event, which will take place on Friday, October 9, 2026, at a Las Vegas Boxing Gym, and we will be posting information soon on this show! 

About the IWBHF:

The International Women’s Boxing Hall of Fame is dedicated to calling honorary attention to those professional female boxers and industry contributors whose efforts have been instrumental in the growth of the sport.

October 10, 2026 - Saturday
Orleans Hotel & Casino
Las Vegas, Nevada

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The International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame (IWBHF) Induction Ceremony/Dinner will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at the ORLEANS HOTEL & CASINO, IN LAS VEGAS, NEVADA in the Mardi-Gra Ballroom, where we will honor our new inductees and present special awards to deserving recipients, and More!  You can book your room On Line or call into: 

Phone: 800-675-3267 Group Code: BFHK26C
Cut-Off: September 7, 2026

Link to book hotel room, the cost of room and Resort fee is included:  Go Here

For more information contact the IWBHF:
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Website:  https://iwbhf.com