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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SPECIAL GUESTS & HONOREES

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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).

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PROGRAM EVENTS

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Mon, Apr 21
On the Old Master's Trail: The Great Joe Gans Baltimore Adventure
Multiple Locations (To Be Announced)
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Apr 21, 2025, 9:00 AM – Nov 30, 2025, 11:50 PM
Multiple Locations (To Be Announced)
Sat, Aug 09
Honoring the Old Master: A Walk Through History at Mt. Auburn Cemetery
Baltimore
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Aug 09, 2025, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Baltimore, 2630 Waterview Ave, Baltimore, MD 21230, USA
Connect with history, celebrate legacies, and support preservation efforts for one of Baltimore’s most significant African American cemeteries and Joe Gans's final resting place.
November 2025
Joe Gans 6th Annual Memorial Fight Night: The Fighting Spirit of Baltimore
Location is TBD
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November 2025
Location is TBD
Join us at ringside for the 6th Annual Joe Gans Memorial Fight Night that features the regions most talented amateur boxing talent in an event that carries on the tradition and legacy of Joe Gans.
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.
Mon, Nov 25
Joe Gans Day: A Mayoral Proclamation
The Peale: Baltimore's Community Musuem
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Nov 25, 2024, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
The Peale: Baltimore's Community Musuem, 225 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: Championing Joe Gans' Legacy - A Partnership Challenge!
Virtual Event
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Nov 25, 2024, 12:00 AM – 11:50 PM
Virtual Event
On Joe Gans' 150th birthday, help us raise $150,000 in just one day! We’re partnering with people and organizations across the U.S. to honor his legacy and build a monument to the first African American boxing world champion. Every donation counts—join the movement and spread the word!
Sat, Nov 16
Joe Gans 150th Celebration Kick-Off & 5th Annual Joe Gans Memorial Fight Night
Baltimore
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Nov 16, 2024, 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Baltimore, 1101 E 25th St, Baltimore, MD 21218, 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.

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November 2024 - November 2025

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