ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (July 14, 2021) — From August 20 through August 22, the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame will host the 5th Annual Induction Weekend, which will provide boxing enthusiasts with the experience of a lifetime. There is something for everyone to enjoy in this action-packed weekend hosted at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, along with FantaSea Resorts and Claridge – A Radisson Hotel. FRIDAY, AUGUST 20TH Happy Hour and Mingle Friday, August 20 from 5 pm to 6:30 pm at Sixty’s Lounge – Flagship Hotel (60 North Maine Avenue) No entry fee. There is a cash bar. “Opening Bell” Cocktail Reception & Celebration Party Friday, August 20 from 7 pm to midnight at Bourre (201 South New York Avenue) Tickets: $20 per person Online and $25 at Door Join us for an evening of fun, food, drinks, and live music, as well as an auction raffle of boxing memorabilia and art. Plus, you will enjoy mingling amongst a host of boxing legends. Entry fee: $20 per person Online and $25 at Door SATURDAY, AUGUST 21ST Interactive Fan Experience & Boxing Exhibits Saturday, August 21 from 10 am to 1 pm at the Claridge Hotel – Art Gallery Guests will enjoy live interactive exhibits, legendary and current boxing stars, autograph signings, photo ops, unique vendors, and much more! Free admission. New Jersey USA Boxing in association with ACBHOF/SHWV Live Amateur Boxing New Jersey Give a Kid a Dream – Non-Profit and New Jersey USA Boxing in association with CareSparc Consulting and The Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame Weekend, join forces on Saturday, August 21 from 1 pm to 6 pm at the Oscar McClinton Waterfront Park (201 North N. Hampshire Ave.). Together they will bring an all-inclusive Sustainable Health & Wellness and Fitness Village, “Going the Distance to a Healthier Atlantic City.” The village will offer screenings, seminars, pop-up vendors, healthy food choices, music, fitness, and a live amateur boxing show. Boxing fans can enjoy a front-row seat to watch the AC Invitational with Elite boxers both far and near featuring National Youth Champion Sierra Martinez, who is a seven-time National champion from the United States vs. Tayshka “La Rusa” Gonzalez, who is a two-time National Champion from Puerto Rico and 15 additional exciting bouts. Free admission. Happy Hour and Mingle Saturday, August 21 from 5 pm to 6 pm at Sixth’s Lounge – Flagship Hotel No entry fee. There is a cash bar. SUNDAY, AUGUST 22ND Brunch with Legends Sunday, August 22 from 10 am to 1 pm at the Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall (133 South Tennessee Avenue) Mingle with legendary fighters while viewing one-of-a-kind boxing memorabilia. Plus, take advantage of autograph signing and photo ops, enjoy sumptuous food, cool beverages, and so much more! No entry fees. There is a cash bar. Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame 5th Annual Induction Awards Ceremony Sunday, August 22 from 4 pm to 8 pm at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City Sound Waves Theater The culmination of this memorable weekend is the Induction Ceremony. The red-carpet formal celebration will honor and enshrine many great boxers and notable contributors who made Atlantic City the worldwide boxing mecca. Guests will enjoy a pre-cocktail reception from 4 pm to 5:30 pm with hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. Then transaction into an award show atmosphere with live music, tribute dance performance, and an unforgettable Induction ceremony that lifelong boxing fans have on their ‘bucket list’ to attend. Tickets: $95, $125 & $155 per person. 2020 Inductees Roy Jones Jr., Riddick Bowe, Pernell Whitaker, Al Cole, Ernest Bing, Tony Thornton, Sr., Calvin Grove, Percy Richardson, Tommy Parks, Earl Morton, Steve Weisfeld, Ron Katz, Murad Muhammad, Marc Abrams, Al Bernstein, and Ms. Laoma Byrd. 2021 Inductees Felix Trinidad, Kelly Pavlik, Simon Brown, Ivan Robinson, Aaron Snowell, Joey Eye, Frank Cappuccino, Ed Keenan, and Nino Delbuno. And there is more; from August 20 through August 22, from 10 am to 5 pm each day, boxing enthusiasts can stroll through the free Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame exhibits located in the Claridge Hotel – Art Gallery. The distinctive works include The Jack Johnson Exhibit, James O’Neal Wood Sculptures, Patrick Killian Paintings, Historic Blue Horizon Exhibit, Chris Guzman – The Glove Artist, and memorabilia Icons of Boxing and much more. There is no better way to attend these exceptional programs and events than to spend a summer weekend in Atlantic City. Our partner hotels are offering discount accommodations, so plan to book early. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City (Booking Website) https://book.passkey.com/event/50188308/owner/49899473/home Flagship Hotel (www.fantasearesorts.com) Must call the Flagship at 800.609.0009 and use promo code HOF21. Studio Units Friday, August 20 – $159 plus taxes Saturday, August 21 – $299 plus taxes Sunday, August 22 – $129 plus taxes For a one-bedroom unit, please include an additional $30 per night. Parking $7.50 per night, and a $100 Security Deposit required when booking. Claridge Hotel (www.claridge.com) Friday, August 20 – $189 plus taxes Saturday, August 21 – $249 plus taxes Sunday, August 22 – $109 plus taxes Use Promo Code for Discount Room Rate: 0819BOXING Self-Parking – $12 per night and Valet Parking – $15 per night Reservation Deadline: Monday, July 19 To purchase tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com. For more program information, visit Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame at www.acbhof.com or call (609) 829-8711.
