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INAUGURAL EVENT MILITARY BOXING CLASSIC

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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.

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PRESENTED BY

SATURDAY

NOV. 14, 2026

VIP RECEPTION

5 - 7 PM

FIGHT NIGHT

7 - 10 PM

LOWER MANHATTAN

LÉMAN BALLROOM

FEATURING PRESTIGIOUS MILITARY ACADEMIES AND COLLEGES

CONFIRMED IN THE RING

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01 FIGHT NIGHT

RIVALRY MEETS RESPECT

TRADITIONS.

SIX PROUD

One ring.

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.

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

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MATCHED BOUTS

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02 RIVALS AND RESPECT

Cadet-athletes carry more than school colors. They bring the preparation, character and pride of institutions built to develop leaders.

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STEPS INTO

THE RING

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03 FIGHT NIGHT

MORE THAN A MAIN EVENT

FOR NEW YORK.

A NIGHT BUILT

An elevated evening of sport, community and military collegiate tradition in the heart of Lower Manhattan.

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OPENING EXPERIENCE

Begin the evening among alumni, supporters and special guests before the opening bell.

VIP RECEPTION

MAIN CARD

Begin the evening among alumni, supporters and special guests before the opening bell.

12 matched BOUTS

SPECIAL GUESTS

Begin the evening among alumni, supporters and special guests before the opening bell.

BOXING LEGENDS

IN ATTENDANCE

CHAMPIONS AT RINGSIDE

MEET THE LEGENDS.

WORLD CHAMPION

MICKY

WARD

OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST

RAY

MERCER

Former WBU light welterweight champion and ring icon.

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Heavyweight champion and 1988 Olympic gold medalist.

PRESENTED BY

Tickets go on sale September 15th, 2026. Sign up below for announcements sale date reminders

03 TICKETS

SECURE YOUR TICKETS

BE THERE

when history

BEGINS.

Choose your experience and join alumni, athletes, fans, and supporters for the inaugural Classic.

TICKET AND SPONSOR INFORMATION

GENERAL ADMISSION

CHOOSE PREFERRED

$200

Fight Night Admission

PREFERRED SEATING

Reserved seating · rows 3–4

$300

CHOOSE PREFERRED

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03 THE VENUE

LOWER MANHATTAN

LÉMAN

BALLROOM

41 Broad Street
New York, NY 10004

07 OUR MISSION

SECURE YOUR TICKETS

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.

NOVEMBER 14, 2026  |  LÉMAN BALLROOM  |  NEW YORK, NY

TOMORROWS LEADERS.

TONIGHT'S COMPETITORS

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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 institutions.

LINKS

SUPPORT

POLICIES

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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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