Jock McInnes MBE

Boxing Hall of Fame

British Boxers' Hall of Fame Induction 2026

Historic Induction into the British Boxers' Hall of Fame

I am both deeply honoured and incredibly proud to have been inducted into the British Boxers' Hall of Fame — one of the highest honours in British boxing. This recognition is a testament not only to my years in the ring but, more importantly, to a lifetime of service standing beside our boxing family when they needed it most.

A Lifetime Serving the Boxing Community

Boxing has been in my blood for as long as I can remember. I was the Army Individual Boxing Champion, Combined Services runner-up, a two-time Midland District Dundee/Fife champion, and had the privilege of representing Scotland on several occasions. My lifelong best pal was none other than the late, great undisputed world champion Ken Buchanan MBE, and I carry his memory and values with me in everything I do.

Ringside Charitable Trust — Standing Up for Injured Boxers

Beyond my own fighting days, my real passion has been fighting for the boxers who gave so much to our sport. As Ringside Charitable Trust Ambassador for Scotland — a role I was proud to take up following the passing of my dear friend Ken — I work tirelessly to support ex-boxers living with the injuries, illnesses, depression and alcohol dependency that can all too often be attributed to a life in the ring.

Through countless charity treks and challenges across the globe — the Sahara Desert, Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Elbrus, the Gobi Desert, Nepal, Mount Etna, tandem skydives and so many more — I have helped raise an extraordinary £3 million for the Ringside Charitable Trust and associated boxing charities. Every penny goes directly to caring for the heroes of our sport who built the legacy we all enjoy today.

National Recognition — First from Perth & Kinross

This Hall of Fame honour carries special meaning: I am the first person from Perth and Kinross ever to receive this national recognition.

To my family, friends, fellow trekkers, trustees, and every boxer I have had the honour to stand beside — this one is for you. The kilt came out, the Saltire flew high, and we did Scotland proud at the induction ceremony in Cardiff. At over 60 years old? I'm no done yet. The trekking, the fundraising, and the fighting for our boxing family continues — because that's what mates do.

Jock McInnes MBE with friends and family at the British Boxing Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Cardiff

Hall of Fame Induction Group

The British Boxing Hall of Fame trophy with commemorative inductee plaques

The Hall of Fame Trophy

Jock McInnes MBE receiving his Hall of Fame induction certificate on stage

Receiving the Induction Certificate

Jock McInnes MBE proudly displaying the Scottish Saltire flag at the Hall of Fame ceremony 2026

Flying the Flag for Scotland 2026

About Jock McInnes MBE

Charity Fund Raiser, Author, MinstF

I am originally from "Methil" in Fife, Scotland where many of my family remain. I have been married for many, many years, with a son who works with the prison service. I am also a very proud granddad to two beautiful grandchildren.

I am ex-military having served in the Armed Forces. I served in the Black Watch, Royal Highland Regiment (RHR), as an advanced Adventure & Physical Training instructor for 22 years and I have worked with the justice sector for a good number of years.

I love organising challenges in my spare time, many of them for charity in various locations around the world. I enjoy a laugh and I enjoy the odd pint of beer on occasion.

In sport, I was the army individual boxing champion, and the combined services runner-up. I was also the Midland District Dundee/Fife boxing champion twice and represented Scotland on a few occasions. My best pal is the former undisputed world boxing champion Ken Buchanan MBE.

I have also organised and administrated several charity challenges including, Tandem Skydiving, Mount Kinabalu, The Sahara Desert, Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Elbrus, The Gobi Desert, Mount Toubkal, Nepal experience, Mont Etna, a fire walk, Moldoveanu.

During my fundraising years, I have raised well over two million pounds for local and national charities and was awarded an MBE for services to charity from her majesty the Queen. Am I finished trekking and raising money for others? Nah 60+ years old now and I will still be doing it at in my 70's lol.

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Legendary Recognition: Jock Mcinnes MBE, the £3 million pound charity fundraising phenomenon for the Ringside Charitable Trust, receives one of boxing's highest honors - induction into the British Boxers Hall of Fame.

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New Video of Jock Mcinnes Tandom Skydiving

My latest wee adventure was raising money for the Ringside Charitable Trust. They say you must be crazy to jump out of a serviceable aeroplane, but I say, "why no" lol. Taking part in a Tandom Skydive from a wee aeroplane, which took us out above the clouds ove St Andrews, was just amasing. What a challenge, and what a view. Everyone should try this.

Jock Mcinnes preparing for his tandem skydive

Jock Mcinnes in the aircraft before the tandem skydive

Jock Mcinnes during the tandem skydive over St Andrews

Jock Mcinnes after completing the tandem skydive challenge

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New Video Support from Anthony Joshua and Robbie Regan

Anthony Joshua and Robbie Regan have given their full support to Jock McInnes MBE, in his ongoing Charitable Adventures in support of the Ringside Charity Trust, supporting boxers young and old after their careers come to an end. With both champions bringing impressive world title credentials to the table. Anthony Joshua is a two-time unified heavyweight world champion, having held the IBF, WBA, and WBO titles from 2016-2019 and again from 2019-2021. Robbie Regan is a former world champion in multiple weight classes. He captured the IBF interim flyweight title, and then went on to win the WBO bantamweight world title, making him a world champion at two different weights. Jock, fresh from conquering a tough charity trek through the Italian Alps despite the odd tumble and challenging terrain, is truly moved by the heartfelt support shown by such exalted company as these two "Greats" of the boxing arena.

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A New Job

I have taken on a wee part time job (as a Guide at Scone palace) to pay for challenges & flights etc. so that every penny raised goes to the charity.

The New Ringside Charitable Trust Ambassador for Scotland

It's official. I, Jock Mcinnes, have been appointed as the new Ringside charitable trust Ambassador for Scotland. The post had become available after the recent loss of my lifelong friend Ken Buchanan, and I am more than happy to carry on the work of the great legend of a man in supporting ex-boxers, suffering from depression, alcohol dependency, injuries and illnesses, attributed to boxing.

I received a very nice letter from Karen Night, the secretary and trustee of The Ringside Charitable Trust, on behalf of all the trustees of the charity, asking if I would like to come on board as an ambassador for the charity. Karen added, "Your very good friend Ken, the boxing legend, will be looking down saying, 'That's my pal'," a short statement that brought a tear to my eye.

I replied, "Of course I would, I am both delighted and highly honoured to accept and will of course continue to do my best to uphold the aims and purposes of the Trust".

The New Ringside Charitable Trust Tie

A first for me? I designed a tie, yes with guidance from McDade's ties in Bridgeton Glasgow, who were very professional. I sat down and designed a bespoke, high-quality tie and produced 100 ties. Embroidered with the charity logo and a nice choice of colours and high-quality material. A tie for the charity (RCT) Ringside charitable trust, so we now look very smart in our new ties when speaking to the media, at professional shows, and events.

Ringside Charitable Trust tie

Some of my Charity Adventures

Tandem Skydiving

"Tandem skydiving" is a training method using a dual-harness system. You jump attached to a highly-experienced instructor who controls the freefall, parachute opening and the landing. The jump will provide a freefall of about 30 seconds and a flight on a high-performance parachute, all controlled by your instructor. (I was scared senseless. An event which will NOT be repeated lol)?

Mount Kinabalu

Charity walk up "Mount Kinabalu". It is one of the tallest mountains in South-East Asia is situated in the East Malaysia state of Sabah on the island of Borneo., 13,435 feet (4,095 meters) above sea level.

Mount Kilimanjaro

"Mount Kilimanjaro" It is the highest mountain in Africa, the highest freestanding mountain in the world, Kilimanjaro is also the highest mountain on the African continent at 5,896m. Jock Mcinnes MBE form Scone, Perthshire, Scotland, climbing one of the most impressive and well-known mountains in the world for charity. (also, I think I, am the 1st person to do it in kilt? Ie Bare bum, true Scotsman)

Sahara Desert

"The Sahara Desert" is the largest hot desert and the third largest desert in the world (twice); trek 100km through this varied and stunning landscape. One of the best trips I have ever done. Charity walk in a kilt.

2024 Pelion mountainous peninsula

Trekking in the Pelion area of Greece, trekking mount Pelion and Stavros, relatively low level of wilderness and elevation, but at 68 it has to be!

Fire Walking

"Face your fears with a fire walk." A fire walk is the most inspirational journey you will ever undertake. It is as the name suggests, a bare foot walk over red-hot wood embers measuring around 800 degrees Fahrenheit. No tricks, no special effects. Just you and the fire.

Mount Etna

Mount Etna charity walk. Mount Etna is Europe's highest and most active volcano. Standing at 3.329mt, (10,922ft) high, which can vary with summit eruptions. It is also the highest peak in Italy, South of the Alps. Another charity walk.

Moldoveanu

Jock Mcinnes MBE summited Moldoveanu in 2018, the highest peak in Romania (2544m) for charity. I have been reliably informed NO ONE has ever summit this one in kilt? I did lol.

Mount Elbrus

Jock Mcinnes MBE on the "Mount Elbrus Charity Expedition" to the highest mountain in Russia and Europe, and the tenth most prominent peak in the world. The highest peak in the Caucasus and one of the Seven Summits. With an elevation of, 5,642 m, (very very hard).

Gobi Desert

"The Gobi Desert," is the fifth largest desert in the world. One of the world's great deserts, it covers much of the southern part of Mongolia. (I organised this as a football team challenge so, we played football against a team from Mongolia in their own national stadium, something no one from the uk had done before) Wee Willie Henderson (former Rangers & Scotland player) who also took part in the trek and the game.

Jebel Toubkal

Mount Toubkal", is the highest peak in the Atlas Mountains, North Africa and the Arab World. It is an ultra-prominent peak located 63 km south of the city of Marrakesh and is a popular destination for climbers. I took 18 Dundee Fc supporters and two directors with me to travel to Morocco and summit this nice wee mountain (June 2015) which is North Africa's highest peak. (4,167m). This was a 1st for any team in Scotland, i.e. supporters going that extra mile for their own club's youth development program.

Nepal

"Nepal experience." One of the best trekking packages in the world and it was one of my last overseas adventures for two local/Perth charities. Jock Mcinnes MBE, trekking and taking on white water rafting, as well as taken bundles of stationery to 3 high level Nepalese primary schools, great trip.

More Adventures

Puerta Blanquillo, Spain November 2022

Photos from Puerta Blanquillo. The mountain I decided to take on was Puerto Blanquillo which stands at 1,205m High, that's 140m short of our own highest mountain, Ben Nevis which is 1,345 m, but when you take in the height, the heat, wearing the kilt and the wine I'll no doubt have in me after celebrating my 66 years on the planet, that's a nice wee summit/brae.

At Puerta Blanquillo

Mountain landscape

Jock McInnes celebrating at Puerta Blanquillo

Celebration moment

Mt n'Oughlagal, Morocco 2021

Summit of Mt n'Oughlagal 2,600m The hike includes a scramble along a steep sandy section of trail which can be a bit more challenging and is especially tricky in wet weather conditions.

Flag at summit

Jock at the mountain

Mountain trail

Group photo

Moldoveanu, Romania 2018

Photos from Moldoveanu - the highest peak in Romania at 2,544m. I'm proud to say I may be the first person to summit this peak in a kilt!

Mountain landscape

Summit view

At the peak

Group celebration

Sponsorship Opportunities

I am looking for sponsors for my various challenges, and I will, in return, take your company's T-shirt, banner, or flag onto the summit with me. I will have lots of photos taken throughout the challenge, so you can add to your company's web page, Facebook site etc., or even display them in the company reception to boast about how you as a company went the extra mile for others. You could also have a wee write-up in the local courier newspaper etc.?

If you would like to help me by way of sponsorship then you can donate here. All donations are greatly received. Alternatively, contact me for further information.

Jock McInnes Videos

Jock McInnes MBE tandom Skydive

My latest wee adventure was raising money for the Ringside Charitable Trust. They say you must be crazy to jump out of a serviceable aeroplane, but I say, why no lol. Taking part in a Tandom Skydive from a wee aeroplane, which took us out above the clouds ove St Andrews, was just amasing. What a challenge, and what a view. Everyone should try this.

Anthony Joshua supports Jock McInnes MBE

Anthony Joshua has shown his support for Jock McInness MBE and his remarkable charity endeavours backing The Ringside Charitable Trust. Joshua's endorsement highlights the importance of Jock's ongoing efforts to improve the welfare of retired boxers. The collaboration underscores a shared commitment to honouring the sport's legacy and ensuring that those who paved the way for future generations receive the care and respect they deserve.

Robbie Regan supports Jock McInnes MBE

Former world champion Robbie Regan has pledged his support to Jock McInness MBE and his dedicated charity efforts on behalf of The Ringside Charitable Trust. Regan's backing highlights the growing unity within the boxing community to safeguard the wellbeing of retired fighters who have given so much to the sport. His involvement adds momentum to Jock's mission to provide care, respect, and lasting recognition for boxing's unsung heroes.

The Kilted Hiker - Jock McInnes MBE

If you think I am a wee serious man (which I am if you'll no buy a round lol), Look at this wee video. The easy way down Mount Elbrus.

The Arrow Challenge

Using a 27 inch wooden hunting arrow, one end of the arrow is placed at the soft, supple part of your throat, the other end against a hard surface. The goal is for you to bend and then snap the arrow in half, with no damage to yourself.

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