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Sunday, June 09, 2013  The International Boxing Hall of Fame inducted 11 members of the boxing community on Saturday in Canastota, wrapping up a full championship weekend in Canastota.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  For several decades 83 year old boxing legend Ray Rinaldi has provided troubled teens with a place to keep themselves off the streets.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012  Syracuse trained boxer Ryon McKenzie will be on this Saturday's "Boxing After Dark" triple-header at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino, an event that will be televised on HBO.

Sunday, June 10, 2012  It was the day after a controversial decision in the boxing world- Bradley over Pacquiao- that had boxing fans, and some hall of famers up in arms. So it was fitting that the International Boxing Hall of Fame held its 2012 induction ceremony Sunday, less than 24 hours after that fight.

Friday, June 08, 2012  He boasts a final record of 61-5-1 it would seem as if "Hitman" Tommy Hearns induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in Canastota is overdue. Then however, you must remember that Hearns was still fighting in 2006, at age 47, and winning mind you, then you know why there was a delay--it was mandatory.

Tuesday, December 06, 2011  The International Boxing Hall of Fame in Canastota announced its 2012 class on Tuesday and it recognizes some of the great fighters...and voices of the boxing world.

Tuesday, November 08, 2011  As the sports world mourns the death of one of the greatest heavyweight boxing champions of all time, the best place to reflect on Joe Frazier's legacy is right here in Central New York.

Monday, November 07, 2011  Former Heavyweight Champion succumbs to liver cancer

Tuesday, June 28, 2011  It's undoubtedly a fantastic, and rare feat for any one team or individual in Central New York to win a national championship, but Carlos Tearney's Champion Martial Arts School is smashing that idea here in 2011.

Sunday, June 12, 2011  The Boxing Hall of Fame was a thrilling place to be on Sunday for boxing enthusiasts and movie fans alike.

Friday, June 10, 2011  Mike Tyson, Micky Ward and his brother Dicky among the star power at the Boxing Hall of Fame on Friday.

Monday, June 06, 2011  It's a Hall of Fame Induction Class that those in Canastota and boxing circles worldwide will never forget.

Thursday, April 28, 2011  "Irish" Micky Ward and Dicky Eklund to be Parade Grand Marshals.

Tuesday, December 07, 2010  Mike Tyson, whose meteoric rise to the pinnacle of boxing and stunning fall from grace was legendary, was selected Tuesday for induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame and Museum.

Monday, July 19, 2010  Mero admittedly abused alcohol, he used drugs and steroids as well and wondered himself, if he could continue on. That was until he decided not to give up.