INAUGURAL EVENT MILITARY BOXING CLASSIC
EVERY
HONOR IN
CORNER.
An unforgettable night of elite collegiate boxing, featuring top fighters from America’s premier military academies and senior military colleges.
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.
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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\ RIVALRY MEETS RESPECT \
TRADITIONS.
SIX PROUD
One ring.
12
MATCHED BOUTS
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.
/ RIVALS AND RESPECT /
tradition
STEPS INTO
THE RING
Cadet-athletes carry more than school colors. They bring the preparation, character and pride of institutions built to develop leaders.
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/ 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.
OPENING EXPERIENCE
DRIVEN BY PASSION
August 23rd,2026
mark gonsalves celebrates his birthday by signing ray mercer
Ray Mercer, 1988 Olympic Gold Medalist and Heavyweight Champion is set to hit the ring once again at the...
August 23rd,2026
BENNETT JOHNSON prepares to enter the ring
Ray Mercer, 1988 Olympic Gold Medalist and Heavyweight Champion is set to hit the ring...
PRESS AND MEDIA
press releases
Ray Mercer to Appear at Inagural Collegiate Military Boxing Classic
Ray Mercer, 1988 Olympic Gold Medalist and Heavyweight Champion is set to hit the ring once again at the...
Micky "Irish" Ward Crushing Support in the Name of Collegiate Athletics.
World Champion boxer, Mickey "Irish" Ward get to face Ray Mercer for the inaugural Collegiate Military Boxing Classic.
CONTACTS FOR MEDIA
Mark Gonsalves
Bennett Johnson
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.
Heavyweight champion and 1988 Olympic gold medalist.
PRESENTED BY
Tickets go on sale September 15th, 2026. Sign up below for announcements sale date reminders
/ 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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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.
/ 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.
Connie Bechtel
VMI HEAD COACH
Connie Bechtel
VMI HEAD COACH
Connie Bechtel
VMI HEAD COACH