The Official 2026 Public Vote

Your Vote Shapes the Hall

Explore the official candidates and cast your votes for the individuals you believe deserve a place in the United States Athletics Hall of Fame.

Eddie Futch

  • Contest: The US Athletic Hall of Fame - Coaches 2026
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  • Sport(s): Boxing
  • Statistics & Accolades: Member of the International Boxing Hall of Fame
  • Everyone has a weakness. The weakness of Muhammad Ali was Eddie Futch.

    Five men defeated Ali, and four of them (Joe Frazier, Ken Norton, Larry Holmes, and Trevor Berbick) were trained by Futch. A master tactician, Futch studied his charges opponents meticulously, and there were few trainers you wanted in your corner for a big fight more than Futch.

    Futch also worked with Riddick Bowe, Marlon Starling, Montell Griffin, and Alexis Arguello.

    We are proud to nominate Eddie Futch for the United States Athletic Hall of Fame.
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