– The International Hall of Fame (IBHOF) will honor its class 2025 this week, June 5-8, in the great celebration of the best boxing. The star of the inducthenium stars is the Filipino icon of Manna “Pac Man” Pacquiao, the only world champion in the history of boxing, next to the valued sender and journalist Randy Gordon, an outstanding voice as a boxing commentator. They are joined by an unusual group of fighters, judges and colleagues who left an indelible mark in sport. The induction weekend, which took place in “Boxing’s Hometsown” Canastot in Up-to-date York, promises the historical meeting of royal boxing.
Manny Pacquiao: The global icon enters immortality
Manny Pacquiao, commonly considered one of the greatest boxers of all time, enters IBHOF in its first year of qualification. With a professional career in 1995–2021, Pacquiao gathered a record 62-8-2, including 39 knockouts, and won the world titles in eight weight divisions-from flying weight after the weight of Super Welter weighing. His victories over the Hall of Famers, such as Marco Antonio Barrera, Juan Manuel Marquez, Miguel Cotto and Oscar de la Hoya, strengthened his heritage as a pound for pounds of titan. The stimulating Pacquiao style, marked by a blad of speed and a relentless work indicator, made him a global sensation and national hero in the Philippines.
“I am very joyful that I was chosen to enter the International Gallery of Sław.
Pacquiao induction is not a surprise, and voters like Mike Coppinger from ESPN call him the “Slam-Dunk” candidate. His trainer, Freddie Roach, Sam Ibhof InDuCtee 2012, compared Pacquiao to Muhammad Ali, saying: “I opened my gym, a wild card boxing club, hoping that the next Muhammad Ali would pass through the door. I knew little that in 2001, my mhammad Ali would consider 122 pounds.”
Randy Gordon: The Voice of Boxing Honored
Randy Gordon, a multi -faceted figure in boxing, is introduced to the category of observers for the decades of the contribution as a journalist, sender and former Commissioner for Sporting of the State of Up-to-date York. As a commentator of Boxing Insider, a thorough analysis and passion of Gordon for this sport made him a beloved figure among fans. His career also includes the survival of the editor -in -chief of the magazine, in which he helped to shape boxing journalism and as a radio host of Siriusxm, in which his story enlivened the history of this sport.
After receiving the call to Hala Gordon, he expressed disbelief and joy: “I have many great telephone calls during my career – from Bert Sugar to become the editor of the governor to become Up-to-date York Commissioner. But this is the biggest business conversation in boxing in all my life. Is this true?”
Gordon’s induction recognizes his role in maintaining boxing heritage through the media and his spokesman in the safety of fighters during his stay as a commissioner. His presence during the ceremony undoubtedly resonates with fans who followed his commentary on boxing and more.
Class 2025: Different first floor group
Class 2025 includes 14 inductions in many categories, voted by boxing Writers Association of America and the panel of international boxing historians. The following legends will be saved along with Pacquiao and Gordon:
Contemporary category of men:
Vinny Paz (“The Pazmanian Devil”), world champion with two divisions known for his heart and the spirit of returning, including an unusual return after a neck injury ending on the neck. He exclaimed: “This is the best telephone conversation I’ve ever taken! I love it, I love it, I love it!”
Michael Nunn (“Second to”), former medium weight master and super medium weight, who said: “This is the crowning moment of my career.”
Category of newfangled women:
Yessica “KIKA” ChavezThe former champion of WWC Flyweight IBF Junior and WBC from Mexico, celebrated her technical efficiency.
Anne Sophie MathisFrench power that maintained the titles of WBA and WBC Junior Welter weighing.
Mary Jo SandersShe was the WBA and Junior Champion of WBC, known for her skills and perseverance.
Category Women Trailblazer:
Cathy “Cat” DavisA pioneer who helped raise women’s boxing in the early years.
Category without participants:
Kenny BaylessA respected judge who had countless struggles at high rates with honesty and self -control.
Al Gavin (Poshumous), the legendary cutman, whose work ensured the safety of fighters.
Harry Gibbs (posthumous), a worshiped judge whose heritage lasts in sport.
Observer category:
Ross GreenburgFormer HBO Sports Director, whose productions raised the global range of boxing. Greenburg noticed: “This is a handsome honor. I put my heart into it and all my colleagues I have worked with for years, put it in all this.”
Category of venerable timers:
Rodrigo Valdez (Posthumous), the Colombian medium scale champion, who competed in 1963–1980.
Pioneering category:
Owen Swift (Poshumous), an early figure in the history of boxing, whose contribution was made by the foundations under contemporary sport.
Celebration weekend
The IBHOF induction weekend, lasting from June 5 to June 8, 2025, will be offered a schedule of events in Canastot and the nearby Turning Stone Resort casino. Fans can expect Ringside Talks, a 5K race, a parade run by the Great Marshal Sydney Sweeney, autograph sessions and the induction ceremony itself on June 8, which will be sent live stream.
The ceremony will also include the frequency of boxers, such as Nonito Donaire, a four -way world champion who will join Pacquiao on the occasion of the ceremony. “Noneto Donaire delighted fans around the world with his stimulating and skillful style of the ring,” said executive director Ibhof Edward Brophy. “We are glad that in June he will visit Canastot for the first time.”
The legacy preserved
Class 2025 embodies immunity, courage and perfection defining boxing. From the incomparable achievements of Pacquiao in the ring to the lasting voice of Gordon behind the microphone, this year’s Inducki represent the past, present and the future of this sport. Because Canastota is preparing to welcome fans from around the world, Ibhof induction weekend promises to be the right tribute to these legends.
The highest rank announced on Friday that the Keyshawna Davis’ fight of Edwin de Los Santos is turned off after Davis did not get into weight earlier on the same day.
The fight was scheduled for Saturday evening at the Scope Arena in the hometown of Davis, Norfolk, Virginia.
Davis was supposed to defend the delicate WBO title against de los Santos in the main event. However, Davis weighed 139.3 pounds, 4.3 pounds above the 135 pounds weight limit. Due to the weight mission, Davis was deprived of the title, and De Los Santos would be the only warrior to win the championship.
According to the promoter de Los Santos, Sampson Lewkowicz, de los Santos questioned Miss weight, and both sides entered into long negotiations to maintain the intact main event. The fight was canceled after the parties could not reach an agreement.
“We renegotiated 10 pounds plus money, but we came to the conclusion that Davis never tried to earn a scale,” said Lewkowcz Salvador Rodriguez ESPN. “He came to dance on a scale. I didn’t want what happened [Devin] Haney and [Ryan] Garcia will happen. We canceled the fight. “
Lewkowcz referred to Garcia the missing weight before his title of April 2024 with Haney, who won Garcia by a decision before the result was repealed to the lack of failure, when Garcia obtained a positive result for a drug improving performance.
“The most crucial thing is Edwin,” said Lewkowcz. “I hope he will give an example.”
The delicate fight of Abdullah Mason with Jeremia Nakathila was raised to the main event on the Saturday card. Kelvin Davis, Keyshawn’s older brother, was transferred to a co-manan party against Nahir Albright in a delicate Junior fight.
Terenka Crawford supported his friend, Keyshawn Davis, after he arrived at the amount of 4.3 overweight at 139.3 pounds for defending his lithe WBO belt against the pretender to the Edwin de los Santos ranking, on Saturday, June 7, in Norfolk in Virginia.
Miss intended weight?
The former world champion in four letters Crawford was nonchalant about Keyshawn (13-0, 9 KO) missing by such a wide margin, saying: “This is happening.” However, fans perceive this as Davis’s insidious strategy to gain an advantage and avoid a potentially changing career loss compared to immense punching Southpaw de los Santos (16-2, 14 KO).
They note that Keyshawn has not shown any signs of exhaustion or fatigue, which is a characteristic signal that he deliberately overlooked the weight to the game. People perceive Davis as “Bully weighing” Noticing that he seemed to weigh over 160 pounds in his last fight with the lithe champion WBO Denys Berinchyk on February 14. “
Proposed hydration limit
Some fans think it must be RThe eodency limit of six pounds for tomorrow morning to prevent Keyshawn 15 to 20 pounds and looking like a full average weight when it enters the ring. The hydration limit would make the fight a bit fair.
Official ESPN weights
– Keyshawn Davis: 139.3 vs. Edwin de los Santos: 134.7 – Abdullah Mason: 134.5 vs. Jeremia Nakasihila: 134.8 – Kelvin Davis: 140 vs. Nahir Albright: 139 – Delivery “Tiger” Johnson: 147.2 vs. Janeson Bossa: 147.6 – Troy Isley: 159.9 vs. Etondi Michel William: 159.2 -Keon Davis: 146.5 vs. Michael Velez-Garcia: 145.4 – Euro Cedeno: 158.4 vs. Abel Mina: 158.9 – Deric Davis: 137.6 vs. Naheem Parker: 138.8 – Patrick O’Connor: 198.8 vs. Marcus Smith: 199.1
Crawford defends Miss Davis
“He says he has shifted the weight. Nobody knows his body. Time to get up,” said Crawford WarriorReacting to Keyshawn Davis is missing on Friday. “Many times people do not gain weight. This is happening.”
You must wonder how Crawford would feel if his opponent missed the weight of 4.5 pounds for their fight. Did he move his arms, behaving, as if it was only one of these things or would he shout a bloody murder? I saw Crawford complaining without interruption, pressing to enhance the salary or the hydration limit on the day of the fight.
“It probably has grown out of it. I am not sure how it goes as far as possible to become empty, but I will keep up,” said Abdullah Mason Warrior About the lack of Keyshawn weighing. “I’m still looking for grabbing this belt.”
Fresh look at weighing
To make Keyshawn look like physically rested and unlimited, it is a red flag for fans on social media, that it was intentional on his part. He did not even try to bring weight because he said that it was his last fight at 135. So, if this was his last fight, why, at hell, Keyshawn would be worried? Think about it.
What can you get thanks to weight when you know that this is your last fight in the division and you have to win? If you are a bang, who should fight for 147 or 154, why should you want to kill yourself to get distance on weight?
“First of all, tomorrow I care about Nakoscilia. Either way, I’m going for this belt. Perhaps. If he moves to 140, we’ll meet at 140,” said Mason about him and Keyshawn finally fighting in a lithe welterweight.
Everything that Mason has to do is win tomorrow evening against Nakathila, and he will fight for the free title WBO Lightweight Axt against No. 1 Sam Noakes. However, as Abdullah looked, he doesn’t speak lithe long. It seems that he will be forced to move to 140 in several fights.
“Boxing will determine who I am fighting when I get there. I think it’s boxing, he grows out of this weight class and he fights for 140,” said Mason. “So maybe I will meet him at the age of 140. This is boxing. This is happening. I still want to win this title, but it comes.”
I would not be so sure that I met Keyshawn at the age of 140 if I was a freemason because it may not happen. Although Davis looked in the last two fights, only 140 will be exhausted, because it is enough. It must be at least 147, and preferably 154. Apparently it will be based on the fight in a younger medium scale and try every trick in the book to keep your weight to avoid this division filled with sharks. This is where he should be if he was not a massive tyrant.
“I know my set of skills. I know what I can do when I enter this ring. When this bell rings, it is different. When I get in front of the opponent, and I feel that something has something, then my IQ goes up. My skill configuration goes up. I feel like every opponent who put in with me, I will be able to keep my own and turn to the end,” said Abdullah.
Keyshawn Davis is no longer the WBO Lightweight champion after he did not get a huge margin.
Davis (13-0, 9 KO) scaled 139.3 pounds while trying to make a specific division limit of 135 pounds, losing his championship.
The opponent Edwin de Los Santos (16-2, 14 KO) hit the sign and is the only boxer who can leave the arena with the belt.
President WBO, Gustavo Olivieri, explained the situation that stood after Friday’s weighing.
“As for the Featherlight WBO division, if the WBO master does not bring weight, the title is abandoned in the scale, regardless of whether the claimant brings weight.
“If the claimant wins, they become a fresh WBO champion. If the former champion, the title remains empty.
“The vacancy should be filled with two highest available pretenders in the division when he defines the championship committee.
“Currently, Noakes sits at number one and (Abdullah) Mason is number two.”
Re: WBO Lightweight Division
If Master WBO is not of importance, the title is abandoned on the scales, regardless of whether the claimant brings weight.
➡️ If the claimant wins, they become the fresh WBO master.
➡️ If the former master, the title remains empty.
– Gustavo Olivieri, Esq. (@Olivieriilaw) June 6, 2025
Before the defeat of the scale, Davis was looking for an impressive victory in his home.
“I chose him because I know that he will come to create a great fight for fans who leave. And it will be a great fight, but he will not hear and fresh.
“He comes to fight and implements the performance because his last was rubbish.”
Perhaps by anticipating his title loss 24 hours earlier, Davis added: “I know who I am with or without. I am a businessman. I introduce great fights. I introduce great performances.”
De los Santos used his platform to explain his long absence in the ring.
“I had a health problem. I had a blood clot in my leg. Unfortunately, I had to be out of the ring because of this.
“This time the result will be different because I overcame death. And after defeating my death I know that there is nothing more.”
On Saturday, Abdullah Mason (18-0, 16 Kos), Jeremia Nakathila (26-4, 21 Kos) is fighting. Both fights will be broadcast live to ESPN, ESPN Deportes and ESPN+ at 22:00 ET/19 PM entitled
Undercard with ESPN+begins at 17:10 et/2: 10 pm Pt and covers the rest of DB3 in action, with older brother Keyshawn, Kelvin “Nite nite” Davis (15-0, 8 Kos) in the face of Nahir “Woo” Albright (16-2, 7 Kos) in 10-round shoes.
Keon Davis and Troy Isley form the central part of the highest rank.
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