ABOUT

ABOUT BENNIE BRISCOE...

He is the very symbol of Philadelphia's great boxing history. One of the hardest punching, toughest, most accomplished and most popular of Philly ring attractions, Bennie Briscoe is the inspiration for our award.

Briscoe fought professionally from 1962 to 1982, and compiled a record of 66 wins, 24 losses, 5 draws, with 53 knockouts and 1 no contest. He fought for the middleweight championship three times and although he never took the crown, he is considered one of the best to never win a world title.

With his shaven head, menacing stare, pawing style and pulverizing power - especially to the body, Briscoe thrilled fans in Philadelphia and all over the world. He was a working class fighter and a champion of the people.  No other boxer better personifies the Philly fighter.

Now Bennie Briscoe's legacy is further set. From now on, Philadelphia boxers will be awarded in the name of this great fighter, and his image will rest upon the trophy shelf of the very best of the new generation of fighters. Briscoe's skill and accomplishments have become the measuring stick for all those who do battle in the city of Philadelphia. They may be good, but are they good enough to win the Briscoe Award?

ABOUT THE BRISCOE AWARDS...

Every year, Philly Boxing History honors the best accomplishments of the local fight scene by awarding participants in various categories. These awards will also serve as a snapshot of the year's history and help to document the the story of boxing in the City as it unfolds. Award categories include "Philly Fighter of the Year", "Philly Fight of the Year", "Performance of the Year", "Prospect of the Year", "Rookie of the Year", "Amateur of the Year", and others. 

The Briscoe Awards Event is held each year to celebrate the previous year's accomplishments. The event brings together the fighters, other boxing personalities, and the fans. 

Our awards were created by local artists in the likeness of Bennie Briscoe. These are no "off the shelf" trophies. Each award is handmade and only available to those honored by our organization. Currently, there are two awards, The Briscoe Statue and The Briscoe Medal. The Briscoe Statue, a full-body cold-cast figure of Briscoe in his iconic fighting pose, was created by Carl LeVotch in 2007. The Briscoe Medal, created by Michael Ajero in 2012, is made of solid bronze and features Bennie's profile on the front and the Liberty Bell on the back. 

ABOUT Philly Boxing History Inc...

Philly Boxing History Incorporated is a 501c3 Non-Profit organization dedicated to preserving and celebrating the storied ring heritage of Philadelphia. In addition to the Briscoe Awards, Philly Boxing History also has a Gravestone Program, an Arts Program, a comprehensive historical website, and is working toward a physical museum. 

The 2022 EVENT
Briscoe Awards & PABHOF

For the first time the Briscoe Awards and the PA Boxing Hall of Fame join forces for one big boxing event.
On July 24, 2022, both organizations will honor their respective recipients on the same night
at Rivers Casino in Philadelphia.

BRISCOE AWARD WINNERS:
Stephen Fulton Jr. - Fighter of the Year
Burgos vs. Martinez II - Fight of the Year
Jaron Ennis - The One to Watch
Gabriel Rosado - Knockout of the Year
Atif Oberlton - Rookie of the Year
Shinard Bunch - Prospect of the Year
Nahir Albright - Breakout Fighter of the Year
James Martin - Upset of the Year
Juan Rivera - Amateur of the Year
Cyclone Hart - Living Legend Award
Darryl Cobb Jr. - Photo of the Year

2022 PA BOXING HALL OF FAMERS:
Bernard Hopkins Michael Spinks
Michael Moorer Freddie Pendleton
Zahir Raheem Lou Bizzarro
Battling Murray Dick Welsh
Harold Moore Tommy Reid
Rob Murray Tony Bersani
Tom Yankello





 

EVENT DESCRIPTION:
This year’s event is not the typical sports banquet. In fact, it’s not a banquet at all. We plan to break the mould by making this more of a boxing party. We begin with a VIP Cocktail Party (4-6pm) that includes food, an open bar, celebrity guests, mingling and conversation. There will be shirts, books, posters, and other items to buy, plus prizes and silent auctions. Beginning at 6pm, you will enter the big room for the main event - the PABHOF & Briscoe Awards ceremony. The room will be arranged with theater-style seating, and the ceremony will take place on a stage. After the ceremony, we will close with an after party that includes cake, coffee, a cash bar, and more conversation. There is no formal dinner. This is a party. So let’s get ready to mingle!