‘Knockout’ IBHOF weekend

On behalf of the staff of the International Boxing Hall of Fame & Museum, I would like to extend my sincere gratitude and appreciation to the entire community of Canastota for another successful Induction Weekend. The event chairpersons, volunteers and sponsors, along with the residents of this fabulous Village worked together to make the 30th Anniversary Induction Weekend a “knockout” celebration. From Thursday evening’s Fireworks Show to Sunday’s Parade of Champions, every event was magical and enjoyed by fans from throughout the United States and abroad

A personal “thank you” goes out to Canastota Village Mayor Carla DeShaw, Lenox Town Supervisor Rocky DiVeronica and their respective boards, Police Chief James Zophy and the Canastota Police Department, Canastota Department of Public Works, Canastota Beautification Committee, Canastota Volunteer Fire Department, Greater Lenox Ambulance Service, Madison County Sheriff’s Department, New York State Police, Oneida Indian Nation Police, New York State Thruway Authority, New York State Department of Transportation, Senator Rachel May, Assembly man John Salka, former Senator John De Francisco, Senator Joe Griffo, Senator Robert Antonocci

Turning Stone Resort Casino, Oneida Healthcare Extended Care Facility, Madison County Tourism, VFW Post 600, Theodore’s Restaurant, Wilcox Travel, Graziano’s Casa Mia, Greystone Castle, Carnegie Café & Catering, Casolwood Golf Course, NBT Bank, Can as tot a Running Club, Mary and Todd Rouse, Fiore’s Funeral Home, Father Stephen Wirkes, Maria and Anthony Palamara and St. Agatha’s Church volunteers, Sam Lanzafame, Andy Nicastri, Max Smith, Canastota Central School District, Dunkin, TOPS Market, McDonald’s, Rick’s Rags, Debrucque Greenhouses, Canastota Days Inn, Boo’s Cleaning Service, Sav ON, Nighthawk Transportation, Denise Jassak, Sorbello’s Produce, Service Universal, Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits, LLC, Basilio-Buda Sausage Co./Salarino’s Italian Food Co., WB Mason, Lori Peryer, Bliss Environmental, Servo mat ion Refreshments, Inc. and the numerous automobile dealerships including NYE Automotive Group, Victory Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram, Crest Cadillac, Bill Rapp Super Store, who provided transportation for the celebrities throughout the weekend, as well as the many, many convertible car owners who supplied their vehicles for the spectacular Parade of Champions along with the many bands, organizations and those who announced the parade to make it one of the best parades in Central New York.

Thank you so much for the hospitality bestowed upon this year’s invited boxing celebrities, Parade Grand Marshal Holt McCallany and the thousands of boxing fans from throughout the world who leave our Village overwhelmed and deeply touched by the warmth of our community.

It was a “knockout” weekend and we look forward to next year as we celebrate our 31st Induction Weekend.

— Edward Brophy, Executive Director, International Boxing Hall

of Fame