Haringey Box Cup kicks off with nearly 500 boxers competing
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 6:20 AM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
The 2026 Haringey Box Cup begins Friday at 4 PM at Alexandra Palace, featuring around 500 boxers from 14 countries. This prestigious tournament, which started in 2008, has become a key event in boxing, exceeding even the size of the Olympics in participation. Numerous champions, including Leo Atang and Katie Taylor, have emerged from this annual event. The tournament will take place over the weekend with finals occurring on Sunday, where 126 competitors will vie for 63 titles across multiple weight classes.
- •Haringey Box Cup starts on June 9, 2026, at Alexandra Palace.
- •Nearly 500 boxers from 14 countries are participating.
- •Champions like Leo Atang and Katie Taylor began their careers here.
- •Finals for 63 titles will occur on Sunday.
- •The event showcases the depth of talent in boxing today.
- 6:20 AMYahoo Sports — How the Haringey Box Cup became one of boxing’s most essential events
"STEVE BUNCE ON BOXING: So many of the sport’s top names have come through the Alexandra Palace finishing school, Steve Bunce writes, and the Haringey Box Cup feels more relevant than ever
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