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INAUGURAL BOXING CLASSIC

INAUGURAL BOXING CLASSIC

HONOR IN

EVERY

CORNER.

An unforgettable night of elite collegiate boxing, featuring top fighters from America’s premier military academies and senior military colleges.

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The Collegiate Military Boxing Invitational brings six storied institutions together beneath the gilded ceilings of the Léman Ballroom where honor, discipline, and tradition collide in a spectacular showcase of courage, skill, and strength.

6 PROUD TRADITIONS

12 MATCHED BOUTS

COUNTDOWN TO FIRST BELL

SATURDAY

NOV. 14, 2026

FIRST BELL

7:00 PM

LOWER MANHATTAN

LÉMAN BALLROOM

DAYS

90

HOURS

11

MINUTES

23

SECONDS

17

PRESENTED BY

IN ASSOCIATION WITH

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FEATURING PRESTIGIOUS MILITARY ACADEMIES AND COLLEGES

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BOUT SANCTIONED BY USA BOXING

THE EVENING

ONE RING. SIX PROUD TRADITIONS.

America's leading military academies and senior military colleges come together in New York for an evening built on discipline, courage and the highest standards of competition.

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From the VIP reception to the final bell, alumni, supporters and boxing fans will experience a landmark event in support of military athletic programs.

COLLEGIATE VS. MILITARY

Cadets, midshipmen, and collegiate club boxers trade leather with active-service athletes across a sanctioned amateur card.

VIP RECEPTION

Champagne on arrival, cocktail reception with hosted bar, and the networking night the city has been missing.

PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSE

All proceeds from this event benefit the boxing programs at the participating military academies and senior military colleges.

THE EVENING

ONE RING. SIX PROUD TRADITIONS.

America's leading service academies and senior military colleges come together in New York for an evening built on discipline, courage, and the highest standards of competition. Cadet-athletes carry more than school colors, they bring the preparation, character, and pride of institutions built to develop leaders.

SENIOR MILITARY COLLEGE

VMI

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Virginia Military Institute · Lexington, VA

SERVICE ACADEMY

WEST POINT

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United States Military Academy · West Point, NY

SERVICE ACADEMY

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United States Naval Academy · Annapolis, MD

SERVICE ACADEMY

U.S.A.F.

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US Air Force Academy · Colorado Springs, CO

SERVICE ACADEMY

COAST GUARD

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United States Coast Guard Academy · New London, CT

SENIOR MILITARY COLLEGE

THE CITADEL

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The Citadel · Charleston, SC

Institutions are named for identification only. Collegiate Military Boxing Classic is independently organized and uses no official seals, crests, or service marks.

CHAMPIONS AT RINGSIDE

MEET THE LEGENDS.

WORLD CHAMPION

OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST

MICKY "IRISH" WARD

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Former WBU light welterweight champion and ring icon.

RAY "MERCILESS" MERCER

Heavyweight champion and 1988 Olympic gold medalist.

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TICKETS

RESERVE YOUR SEAT RINGSIDE

A limited house for the inaugural classic. Enjoy General Admission to show your support or reserve your Preferred Seating for a more botique expierence..

GENERAL ADMISSION

$200

Fight Night Admission

A seat at the classic, full 12-bout card, and hosted bar.

Fight Night Admission

GENERAL ADMISSION

$300

Fight Night Admission

Premium proximity to the ring, he closest general seating to the action.

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SUPPORT THE FIGHTERS WHO LEAD.

Align your organization with excellence, service and collegiate sport. Sponsorship helps strengthen military athletic programs and creates an unforgettable platform for cadet-athletes.

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TRAINERS

MEET THE COACHES

Meet the coaches who develop some of the nation’s finest collegiate boxers at leading military academies and colleges. More than instructors, they are mentors, motivators, and the driving force shaping the future of their athletes, their programs, and the sport.

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CONNIE BECHTEL

VMI HEAD COACH

CONNIE BECHTEL

VMI HEAD COACH

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CONNIE BECHTEL

VMI HEAD COACH

The NYC Collegiate Military Boxing Classic is a non-profit event organized through the VMI Alumni Association. Proceeds from this event benefit the boxing programs at the participating academies and military colleges.

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The NYC Collegiate Military Boxing Classic is independently organized and promoted. Participation by any academy, institution, cadet-athlete, coach, representative, or guest does not imply official sponsorship, approval, or endorsement of the event, its organizers, sponsors, vendors, products, or services. Participating in this event shall not constitute an endorsement of the VMI Alumni Association (VMIAA) by any of the Participating Federal Service Academies, the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, or related federal organizations.​ The names, seals, insignia, logos, trademarks, and uniforms of participating institutions and government organizations are used solely for identification and informational purposes. Their appearance does not imply any official affiliation, sponsorship, authorization, or endorsement unless expressly stated in writing by the applicable organization.​ Participating institutions, athletes, scheduled bouts, featured guests, event programming, dates, times, and other details are subject to change without notice. Attendance is governed by the official ticketing terms, venue policies, security requirements, and event rules.

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The NYC Collegiate Military Boxing Classic is independently organized and promoted. Participation by any academy, institution, cadet-athlete, coach, representative, or guest does not imply official sponsorship, approval, or endorsement of the event, its organizers, sponsors, vendors, products, or services. Participating in this event shall not constitute an endorsement of the VMI Alumni Association (VMIAA) by any of the Participating Federal Service Academies, the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, or related federal organizations.​ The names, seals, insignia, logos, trademarks, and uniforms of participating institutions and government organizations are used solely for identification and informational purposes. Their appearance does not imply any official affiliation, sponsorship, authorization, or endorsement unless expressly stated in writing by the applicable organization.​ Participating institutions, athletes, scheduled bouts, featured guests, event programming, dates, times, and other details are subject to change without notice. Attendance is governed by the official ticketing terms, venue policies, security requirements, and event rules.

© 2026 NYC Collegiate Military Boxing Classic. All rights reserved. 

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