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MICHAEL SPINKS, CHRISTY MARTIN, BUDDY MCGIRT & KELLY PAVLIK
TO ATTEND NOVEMBER 2nd TOP RANK / ESPN BOXING CARD
Boxers will meet & greet fans on fight night in the
Event Center Atrium at Turning Stone Resort Casino
OCTOBER 25, 2024 - The International Boxing Hall of Fame announced today that popular boxing stars “The Spinks Jinx” Michael Spinks, “The Coal Miner’s Daughter” Christy Martin, James “Buddy” McGirt and Kelly “The Ghost” Pavlik will be special guests for the Top Rank / ESPN + boxing card scheduled at nearby Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, NY on Saturday, November 2nd..
The boxing stars will gather before the fight in the Event Center Atrium at 6 pm for a meet and greet with fans. Boxing memorabilia from the Hall’s collection will also be on display for fans to enjoy, including fist castings of boxing stars offering fans the unique opportunity to compare their fist to many of their favorite boxers.
This event is complimentary for fight ticket holders.
Robson Conceição will defend his WBC junior lightweight world title against O’Shaquie Foster and lightweight contender Raymond Muratalla meets Jesus Perez in the co-feature.
Conceição-Foster II and Muratalla-Perez headline a stacked card that will stream live and exclusively in the U.S. on ESPN+ and also feature Abraham “El Super” Nova and local favorite Bryce Mills from nearby Liverpool, NY.
Promoted by Top Rank, tickets are on sale now at Turning Stone Resort Casino Box Office, charge by phone by calling 800.771.7711, or online at Ticketmaster.com. For hotel accommodations, please visit www.turningstone.com or call 800.771.7711.
“As the Hall of Fame continues to celebrate its 35th Anniversary, we are excited to add to the excitement of the November 2nd fight night by welcoming four fan favorite world champions back to ‘Boxing’s Hometown’ to interact with their many fans” said Hall of Fame Executive Director Edward Brophy.
Spinks captured middleweight gold at the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games. As a pro, he won the WBA and WBC light heavyweight titles before becoming the first light heavyweight champion to win the heavyweight title when he defeated Larry Holmes (W 15) for the IBF belt in 1985. Spinks retired in 1988 with a pro record of 31-1 (21 KOs) that includes wins over Yaqui Lopez, Marvin Johnson, Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, Gerry Cooney and Dwight Qawi. In 1994, Spinks was elected into the Hall of Fame.
Martin turned pro in 1989 and her skill and all-action style made her the face of women’s boxing and landed her on the cover of Sports Illustrated. During her career, the 5’4 ½ ” Martin won the WBC super welterweight championship in 2009 and compiled a 49-7-3 (31 KOs) pro record that includes wins over Dierdre Gogarty, Andrea DeShong, Isra Girgrah, Kathy Collins, Mia St. John and Dakota Stone. The CEO of Christy Martin Promotions, she was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2020.
McGirt turned pro in 1982 and won world titles at junior welterweight (IBF 1988) and welterweight (WBC 1991-93). He scored wins over Frankie Warren, Howard Davis Jr., Simon Brown, and Livingstone Bramble before retiring in 1997 with a record of 73-6-1 (48 KOs). Now one of boxing’s top trainers he has guided Antonio Tarver, Vernon Forrest, Paulie Malignaggi and Hall of Famer Arturo Gatti among others. In 2019, McGirt was elected into the Hall of Fame.
The fighting pride of Youngstown, OH, Pavlik compiled an 89-9 amateur record before turning professional in 2000. He defeated Jermain Taylor (TKO 7) for the WBC / WBO middleweight championship in 2007 and reigned until 2010. During his career he scored victories over Edison Miranda, Marco Antonio Rubio, Bronco McKart and Fulgencio Zuniga among others while compiling a 40-2 (34 KOs) record. “The Ghost” was named “Fighter of the Year” in 2007 by Sports Illustrated.
The boxing stars will also visit the Hall of Fame Museum from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm on fight day.
For more information 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. Fight week hours of operation are Monday - Friday 10 am to 5 pm: Saturday & Sunday 10 am to 4 pm
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International Boxing Hall of Fame 1 Hall of Fame Drive Canastota, NY 13032 P: 315.697.7095 F: 315.697.5356
TURNING STONE RESORT CASINO
OFFICIAL RESORT CASINO OF THE INTERNATIONAL BOXING HALL OF FAME WEEKEND
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.
