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INAUGURAL BOXING CLASSIC

NEW YORK CITY, NY

HONOR IN

EVERY

CORNER.

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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.​

6 PROUD TRADITIONS

12 MATCHED BOUTS

SATURDAY

NOV. 14, 2026

FIRST BELL

7:00 PM

LOWER MANHATTAN

LÉMAN BALLROOM

PRESENTED BY

IN ASSOCIATION WITH

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FEATURING PRESTIGIOUS MILITARY ACADEMIES AND COLLEGES

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All proceeds from the event directly benefit the participating boxing programs.

BOUTS 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.

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COLLEGIATE VS. MILITARY

Cadets, Midshipmen, and Senior Military College boxers trade leather across a sanctioned amateur card.

VIP RECEPTION

VIP Cocktail Reception with hosted bar and the networking night the city has been missing.

PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSE

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

A MEANINGFUL 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

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Virginia Military Institute · Lexington, VA

SERVICE ACADEMY

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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

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US Air Force Academy · Colorado Springs, CO

SERVICE ACADEMY

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United States Coast Guard Academy · New London, CT

SENIOR MILITARY COLLEGE

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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.

PRESENTED BY

THANK YOU TO OUR VALUED SPONSORS

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.

PRESENTED BY

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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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