JOE GANS 150th CELEBRATION

November 2024 - November 2025

CELEBRATE 150 YEARS OF INSPIRATION, RESILIENCE, AND IMPACT, ENSURING THAT GAN'S LEGACY CONTINUES TO INSPIRE GENERATIONS TO COME.

The Joe Gans 150th Celebration commemorates the remarkable life and enduring legacy of Joe Gans, the first African American world champion in the sport of boxing and Baltimore’s native son. From November 2024 to November 2025, this year-long celebration honors his historic achievements and profound impact on Baltimore. Through a diverse array of events including educational programs, community activities, sporting events, preservation initiatives, and more, Baltimore City will pay tribute to Gans's journey and explore the rich cultural heritage of this great city.

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Colleen Aycock, Ph.D.

Co-Editor for the International Boxing Research Organization and member of the New Mexico Boxing Hall of Fame. She has authored and co-edited 5 books on boxing and numerous articles in sports magazines and journals. Aycock is the co-author of Joe Gans: A Biography of the First African American World Boxing Champion (2008).

PROGRAM EVENTS

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Sat, Nov 16
Joe Gans 150th Celebration Kick-Off & 5th Annual Joe Gans Memorial Fight Night
Under Armour House
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Nov 16, 2024, 3:00 PM
Under Armour House, 1100 E Fayette St, Baltimore, MD 21202, USA
The Joe Gans 150th Celebration will commence with a spectacular Kickoff Event featuring the 5th Annual Joe Gans Memorial Fight that will include top-tier Baltimore boxing talent and a poignant tribute to the rich life and legacy of Joe "The Old Master" Gans.
Mon, Nov 25
Joe Gans Day: An Official Proclamation
Baltimore City Hall
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Nov 25, 2024, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Baltimore City Hall, 100 Holliday St, Baltimore, MD 21202, USA
Accompanied by the local boxing community and world champion athletes representing the indomitable spirit of Baltimore, the Mayor of Baltimore and Governor of Maryland will declare November 25th as "Joe Gans Day."
Mon, Nov 25
$150 FOR 150
https://gofund.me/25ef9c56
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Nov 25, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
https://gofund.me/25ef9c56
An international, 24-hour campaign to raise $150,000 for Joe Gans Monument Project.
Sun, Dec 01
Setting the Stage: A Joe Gans/Baltimore History Winter Scavenger Hunt
Virtual Check-In/Real Baltimore Adventure!
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Dec 01, 2024, 10:00 AM – Mar 17, 2025, 1:00 PM
Virtual Check-In/Real Baltimore Adventure!
Winter fun for everyone! Journey through time and space and delve into the captivating history of Baltimore and the life of legendary boxer Joe Gans between the years 1874-1910.
Sat, Jan 04
Champions In Training: Joe Gans 150th Celebration Boxing Clinic Series
Baltimore
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Jan 04, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Baltimore, 1101 E 25th St, Baltimore, MD 21218, USA
Strengthening boxing programs across the South Atlantic region.

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November 2024 - November 2025

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