The celebrated life of the historic boxing ring of Madison Square Garden will officially be retired on Wednesday, September 19th. The legendary ring has hosted more championship bouts than any other boxing ring in existence and throughout the years has become the place where champions became legends. Upon it’s official retirement the boxing ring will be donated to the International Boxing Hall of Fame in Canastota, New York. The ring will be displayed in the Amphitheater where boxing fans from around the world will have the opportunity to learn of its legendary past.  

A new era begins at Madison Square Garden when Oleg Maskaev defends his WBC heavyweight title on Saturday, October 6th against Samuel Peter in the new Madison Square Garden boxing ring.