Boxing to Return to the Maccabiah Games?

Calling All Jewish Boxers for the 2026 Maccabiah Games!

Boxing was a staple of the Maccabiah Games from its inception in 1932 until 1977, when memorable fighters such as Kenny Bogner, Bruce Strauss, and Haim Zilberschmidt competed. Beginning in 1981, boxing has been out of the Jewish Olympics, though.

Currently, there is a push to get boxing reinstated for the 22nd Maccabiah Games, to be held from July 1 until July 22, 2026 in Israel. The Jewish Boxing Blog has been asked to help compile of list of boxers who might be interested in competing. 

If you're a Jewish boxer, or know of one, please contact The JBB by either emailing JewishBoxing at yahoo dot com or DMing the Jewish Boxing Instagram account.

The committee is particularly looking for boxers who will represent countries other than the United States or Israel. However, if you will represent the U.S. or Israel, please feel free to contact The JBB.