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The Philippine Boxing Historical Society and Hall of Fame was founded in Mactan, Cebu on April 17, 2020, and launched at the Manila Grand Opera Hotel on March 23, 2024, in Santa Cruz, Manila.

It began as something personal — a small collection of curios and forgotten stories from the squared circle: old news clippings, worn gloves, issues of The Ring, and scattered photographs.

Over time, it grew into a living archive of Filipino boxing history.

Guided by the memory and influence of Hermie Rivera and Jack Fiske, the work remains the same at its core — gather these stories, preserve them, and tell them with care.

To hold the memories… and to honor those who came before us.

We do this by building a lasting digital archive — with plans for future exhibitions — publishing original research and historical features, preserving and properly attributing photographs and artifacts, recognizing contributors through our Hall of Fame, and working with families, historians, and institutions to do it right.

Through the years, many of the contributions of Filipino boxers have been forgotten. We aim to bring their stories, legends and legacy forward again — with care, respect, and proper recognition.