DC Fight Night Fundraiser

This evening in Washington DC, Fight For Children is hosting its 29^th annual Fight Night fundraiser for at-risk kids in the DC area. Hollywood, Boxing, and Washington’s business, political and social leaders will all be coming together to help support this worthy cause.

There will be live boxing at tonight’s show, featuring Sonny Fredrickson (19-1) vs. Manuel Mendez (16-2-3) in a USBA Jr. Welterweight Championship bout. Also fighting on the card are women Jr. Welterweight fighters Jessica Camara and Jenna Johlin Thompson. Local talent will be highlighted in an amateur bout, where light heavyweights Joel Tchantchung of Sugar Ray Leonard Boxing and Keon Burroughs from Washington’s Headbangers gym will face-off against each other.

Guests will also enjoy special appearances from Creed II star Florian Munteanu who plays Viktor Drago, along with Steven Caple, Jr. the director of the movie. There will be special appearances from boxing stars such as former Heavyweight World Champion Buster Douglas, former Lightweight World Champion Ray Mancini, Gerry Cooney and Ernie Shavers.

The evening will also include musical performances by E3, a special rendition of the national anthem by Bob McDonald and Caleb Green, and the evening’s headliner, the multi-platinum rap performer and entertainer, Flo Rida,

The black-tie event will be held at the Washington Hilton at 1919 Connecticut Ave. NW in DC. Festivities will begin at 6:00 pm with a welcome reception and silent auction. The main event begins at 8:00 pm, followed by an after-party from 11:30 to 1:30 am.

The late Joseph E. Robert started Fight For Children almost 30 years ago. Joe believed in the importance of good quality education. He also developed a love and appreciation for boxing at an early age and credited the sport for teaching him important life lessons such as discipline, commitment, and overcoming adversity. According to their website, Fight For Children is a unique, independent organization that has a history of bringing public and private sectors together to develop long-lasting, scalable solutions to many of the issues that face high-risk kids in the DC area.

The yearly Fight Night event has raised over $65 million dollars since its inauguration in 1990.  According to Raul Fernandez, Chairman of Fight For Children, “Fight Night is the engine that drives Fight For Children. The overwhelming support we receive from our partners enables us to provide thousands of children in DC with incredible opportunities each year.”

The sport of boxing has had a powerful positive impact on thousands of young people, as it helps them develop character, build confidence, gain focus, and strengthen their discipline and resolve. These traits help them not only to succeed in the ring, but also in school and in life. Fight For Children is looking forward to tonight’s Fight Night providing guests with a unique, fun and impactful evening.

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