Ray “Merciless” Mercer embodies the powerful connection between military service and championship boxing. He discovered the sport while serving in the United States Army and quickly rose through military competition, transforming discipline, determination, and raw power into an extraordinary boxing career.   Representing the United States at the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul, Mercer delivered a dominant performance to capture the heavyweight gold medal. He later transitioned

Micky "Irish" Ward will attend the inaugural Collegiate Boxing Classic in New York City on November 14th, 2026. Micky “Irish” Ward is one of boxing’s most respected and beloved warriors, a fighter whose career was defined by courage, determination, and an unwavering refusal to quit. A native of Lowell, Massachusetts, Ward captured the WBU light-welterweight championship in 2000. He later achieved international recognition through his unforgettable trilogy with Arturo Gatti.