Whirlwind year for local boxer includes Hall of Fame induction

MADISON – “What a whirlwind 2025 has been,” said Brad Ginn, the local boxer who began in the sport in 2003 and was named to the Alabama Boxing Hall of Fame earlier this year.

Now, the 50-year old who partakes in the Masters Division hand combat sport, has been presented with another outstanding honor by being named to the inaugural class of the Masters Boxing Hall of Fame and will be so enshrined within the Class of 2026 during ceremonies scheduled for May in Bradenton, Fla. The first four members to be chosen for the first class of the Hall of Fame included Ginn and Gregory Leschishin, Manny Fernandez and Rick Bobigan.

“Brad has certainly proven himself inside and outside the ring as he’s a good human being, loves the sport, very polite and gives to his community,” said Paul Iannuzzi, owner of the Rude Dog Boxing and operator of the Masters Hall of Fame. “He has set the bar of excellence very high and being around him you know he’s a winner. Brad is a good representation of the Masters Division.”

Ginn is currently undefeated at 20-0 in the masters division and was 19-4 as a competitor before moving to the division he currently dominates in the heavyweight weight class. At 6-foot-3 and 208 pounds, Ginn is a formable opponent and continues his quest to be the best he can be. He’s also elevated his talents as a boxing coach as Ginn has recently earned the distinction of being a Bronze Level USA Boxing Coach.

“I’m certainly humbled by this great honor of being chosen for the inaugural class,” added Ginn. “I feel I have the discipline to achieve what I’m looking for in boxing, if I just stick to my routine, I usually have success.”