Boxing's shrine. On display in the museum are the gloves used in the 1901 featherweight world title fight between George Dixon and Terry McGovern. And visistors marvel at the exhibit of fist castings, made by the fighters themselves. The crown jewels of boxing's royalty are also on display in the museum. World championship belts, as well as trunks, shoes and robes from dozens of legends including Joe Louis, Willie Pep, Joe Frazier, Marvin Hagler and Fighting Harada appear throughout the museum.
Location:
1 Hall of Fame Drive, Canastota New York 13032
Telephone
315-697-7095 Fax 315-697-5356
Other History nearby:
(Canastota) Canastota Canal Town Museum
(Auburn) Cayuga Museum
(Herkimer) Herkimer County Historical Society
(Canastota) International Boxing Hall of Fame
(Canastota) International Boxing Hall of Fame
(Cooperstown) National Baseball Hall of Fame
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04/19 Coming to The Canastota area
Rochester Greek Festival Rochester NY May30-June2 Serving your favorite Greek pita sandwiches like Gyro, Souvlaki and Loukaniko. Try homemade Spanakopita, Greek Chicken, Pastichio, Moussaka, Stuffed Green Pepper and Tomato and Lamb Shank dinners.
Mountain Jam Festival Hunter Mountain NY June6-9 Mountain Jam is a four-day, multi-stage event, featuring approximately 50 bands on 3 stages in one of the Northeast’s most pristine natural amphitheaters.
Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival Utica NY July18-21 A Who's Who of Bluegrass in the Beautiful Catskill Mountains. A Gathering of Music, Learning & Friends.
Schuyler County Italian American Festival Watkins Glen NY August2-4 The Italian people, known for their love of family, food and friends are the foundation and spirit of this festival.
St Anthony Italian Festival Seneca Falls NY August30-September1 Music, rides, games, fireworks, delicious food and more await you and your family at the largest and most successful Italian festival in the country.
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