The Final Countdown: Weeks Away from
the International Women’s Boxing Hall of Fame Event and Beautiful
Brawlers Amateur Show!
IWBHF Press Release
September 18, 2026
(SEPT 18) We are in the Final Countdown! In
just three weeks, Las Vegas, Nevada, will host the
International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame (IWBHF) ceremony. We can't wait to
celebrate our elite Class of 2026 inductees and special award
recipients! A huge shout-out goes to our amazing sponsors and supporters—this
monumental event for women's boxing truly wouldn't be possible without your
dedication and partnership. VIP Tables are all Sold out, for General
IWBHF tickets, you can go to https://iwbhf.com.
Our IWBHF 2026 event takes
place Saturday, October 10, 2026, at the Orleans Hotel & Casino, in Las
Vegas, Nevada for the fifth year in Vegas, includes legendary fighters
who have paved the way for future generations, to dedication of others outside
of the ring in their accomplishments in the sport.
In conjunction with our
event, one night prior to our event is the BEAUTIFUL BRAWLERS Amateur Show,
October 9th, 2026, at the Center Ring Boxing, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Tickets
sold online and at the door,
Go here.
For more than ten years, the IWBHF has been at the
forefront of honoring the elite talent and global achievements of female
fighters. This landmark event is far more than a celebration—it is a profound
tribute to the unbreakable spirit, relentless dedication, and lifelong
perseverance of our inductees and the vital advocates who champion women's
boxing outside the ring.
The IWBHF is a truly international institution, celebrating extraordinary
inductees from both the United States and across the globe. This year, we are
thrilled to welcome two legendary fighters from Japan, NAOKO FUJIOKA and
MOMO KOSEKI, who are making the journey to be honored in person. They
will be joined by top Danish promoter BETTINA PALLE and standout multi-world
champion RAJA AMASHEH from Germany. Additionally, 2025 IWBHF inductee HELGA
RISOY who is traveling
all the way from Norway to attend the event as a special VIP guest.
In addition to our lineup, we are thrilled to announce that boxing
royalty LAILA "She Be Stingin" ALI will be our Celebrity Keynote Speaker. Ali, an inaugural 2015 IWBHF
inductee and an International Boxing Hall of Fame honoree, brings a historic
legacy to the stage alongside the countless awards and accolades she has earned
throughout her legendary career.
Talk about a legendary milestone! We are thrilled to host and honor
as special award recipients, past IWBHF inductees CHRISTY MARTIN and DEIRDRE
GOGARTY as they celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the fight that started it all!
Stepping into the ring on the historic 1996 Mike Tyson card, these two icons
stole the show and officially put women’s boxing on the map! Come celebrate
sports history with these absolute legends!
All of our other 2026 IWBHF Inductees and special award recipients who plan to
be present at our event come from all over the United States that includes those
coming to the event, JEANETTE SALAZAR, HOLLIE DUNAWAY, RONICA JEFFREY, AL
BERNSTEIN, KALI "KO " REIS, MELVINA LATHAN and MELISSA HERNANDEZ, BLANCA
GUTIERREZ, and CANDY JACOBS.
We also have many of our TRAILBLAZERS who will be honored this year, that
includes DEBORAH "Knockout" NICHOLS; CHRISTINE KREUZ; MITZI "Smokin" JETER; and
SANDRA "The Shark" YARD; and DARLINA VALDEZ (the only female in the world who
fought 15 rounds at three minutes per round.
VIP GUESTS include Trailblazers, pioneers, Multi-world champions, former world
champions and more! We have PAT PINEDA, the history-first FEMALE boxer who
received the first California Boxing license; LAYLA MCCARTER,
BONNIE MANN, MARTHA SALAZAR, ELENA
"Baby Doll" REID, MELINDA COOPER, SINDY AMADOR, ALEX LOVE, MARLEN ESPARZA, QUEEN
UNDERWOOD, DANNY "Little Red" LOPEZ, ALEX "The Bronx Bomber" RAMOS, TERRI MOSS,
LINDA PLATT, LAURA RAMSEY, JAYLA ORTIZ, MARY ANN OWEN, JILL DIAMOND CHASTAIN,
MATT BAIAMONTE (Referee in the Christy Movie), MARGARET MCGREGOR, CZARINA
MCCOY, TRACY BYRD, DIANA PRAZAK, CHEVELLE HALLBACK, SHELLY VINCENT, LISA
HOLEWYNE, YVONNE TREVINO, JOE CORTEZ, STEPHEN BLEA, and more!
Inductees who are not present due to a conflicted schedule, we will either
invite them to our next event or mail their plaque, etc, via the mail service.
October 10, 2026 - Saturday
Orleans Hotel & Casino
Las Vegas, Nevada
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
