The Lone Star State is the hotbed for boxing and is home to many of the premier fighters in the world today, such as Errol Spence, Vergil Ortiz, Bam Rodriguez the Charlo, and Figueroa brothers, and countless others. It also has an extremely rich history and is home to Jack Johnson, George Foreman, Orlando Canizales, Donald Curry, and countless others. It will now have a home to honor these legends of the ring. It was announced earlier in the week, by longtime Texas Boxing figure, Lester Bedford, that the Texas Boxing Hall of Fame is now a reality. Bedford, who will serve as President of the organization, has been front and center. He’ll be teaming up with Houston businessman, George Foreman, Jr. to organize and guide the future of the Texas Boxing Hall of Fame.
“Finally, we will have a platform to honor and preserve Texas Boxing’s rich heritage and to chronicle the achievements of those who excelled and contributed to the sport,” Bradford said. Foreman Jr added “I am honored to be working with such an incredible team of people who take the sport of boxing so seriously. Our goal is to bring international attention to the achievements of these great boxing icons, trainers, promoters, and executives with the hope to inspire a new generation to carry on their legacy.” said George Foreman Jr.
The Hall of Fame will be the Texas Boxing Hall of Fame is targeting October 2022. The mission of the Texas Boxing Hall of Fame is to serve as the best historical showplace and repository to celebrate boxers, trainers, promoters, commentators, and those in the Boxing industry who have significantly contributed. The Texas Boxing Hall of Fame will impact communities through broad outreach, such as nationally televised events, an in-depth website, educational and youth programs, social media, and special events held in Texas and is expected to open up by October of this year.