Six Military Academies and Institutions Comes Together for the Inaugural Collegiate Military Boxing Classic

Experience live collegiate boxing in New York City at the inaugural NYC Collegiate Military Boxing Classic. Join alumni, families, and boxing fans to support participating military college athletes as they bring their competitive spirit to the ring. Set under the lights of the world-renowned Léman Ballroom on November 14, 2026, this event is one you won’t want to miss.

Enjoy the opportunity to meet champion boxers Micky “Irish” Ward and Ray “Merciless” Mercer, as well as top collegiate athletes.

Proceeds from this incredible event help support the participating academies and military institutions: VMI, the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Military Academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, and The Citadel. Special thanks to our current sponsors:

• Lead Sponsor: USAA

• Premier Sponsor: Caracal Corp

• VIP Reception Sponsor: Fechheimer

• Celebrity Sponsor - Micky “Irish” Ward: McCartney Stucky, LLC

• Celebrity Sponsor - Ray "Merciless" Mercer: Eat'n Park

• Current Bout Sponsors, Roberts-Ryan, Frog Fuel, VMI Class of 1981, VMI Class of 1986, VMI Class of 1984, VMI Class of 1980, VMI Class of 1996, and Murphy & Prachthauser.

Tickets are on sale now, with limited preferred seats available. Get your NYC Collegiate Military Boxing Classic tickets today and join us for an exciting night of boxing in NYC.

Can’t attend but want to support these outstanding academies and military institutions? Make a donation here.

Take your support further by becoming a Bout Sponsor, or explore all available sponsorship opportunities.