• June 8, 2011

Tecate has signed as "2011 Official Beer Sponsor" of the Boxing International Hall of Fame. The sponsorship launches with the 22nd Annual Hall of Fame Weekend in Canastota, N.Y., from June 9-12.

Inductees to the 2011 class include three-division champion Julio Cesar Chavez of Mexico, junior welterweight champion Kostya Tszyu, heavyweight champion Mike Tyson (USA), trainer Ignacio "Nacho" Beristain, referee Joe Cortez and Sylvester Stallone (USA). They will be honored during the Official Enshrinement Ceremony at the Hall of Fame Museum on June 12.  Tecate will be present at the various events planned by the IBHOF throughout 2011. Details on these activities will be shared with fans on the brand's Facebook page: www.Facebook.com/TecateBoxing.  -- Karl Greenberg