Jock McInnes induction into the British Boxers' Hall of Fame
Tabled 20 October 2025 by Pete Wishart
That this House congratulates Jock McInnes on his nomination for induction into the British Boxers’ Hall of Fame in 2026; recognises this well-deserved honour as a testament to his outstanding lifetime of service to the Ex-Boxers’ Associations across the UK; pays tribute to his tireless fundraising work on behalf of the boxing community, having organised and administrated numerous charity challenges both in the UK and internationally; highlights his extraordinary efforts which have included Tandem Skydiving, climbing Mount Kinabalu, trekking across the Sahara Desert, summiting Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Elbrus, Mount Toubkal and Moldoveanu, enduring the Gobi Desert and the Nepal experience, undertaking a fire walk, and most recently scaling Mont Etna, with a fundraising trek in Italy planned for November; further acknowledges Jock’s unwavering dedication to preserving the legacy, camaraderie and welfare of former boxers; notes with pride that Jock is the first individual from Perth and Kinross to receive this national recognition; commends his invaluable contribution to British boxing, both in and out of the ring; and further recognises the inspiration he provides to younger generations through his example of commitment, resilience and community spirit, ensuring the enduring values of boxing continue to thrive beyond the sport itself.