Fight Night 2014 Raises Record Breaking $4.7 Million – Boxing News
Fight For Children, today announced that the 25th annual Fight Night fundraiser raised a record-breaking $4.7 million to support education and healthcare programs for low-income children in D.C. and Baltimore.
Held last night at the Washington Hilton, Fight Night brought together more than 2,000 heavyweights of business, government, entertainment and philanthropy to raise funds for Fight For Children and enjoy live boxing bouts.
“The 25th annual Fight Night was our biggest and best night yet,” said Raul Fernandez, Fight for Children chairman and vice chairman of Monumental Sports & Entertainment. “We raised a staggering amount of money for the children of D.C. and Baltimore so that they can lead healthier and better lives. We thank Under Armour for their leadership and support in helping make Fight Night 2014 such a success.”
For the first time ever, Fight Night featured two World Boxing Council-sanctioned championship bouts. Ava “The Lady of Boxing” Knight defended her Flyweight Championship title against Lupita Martinez in a 10-round battle. Undefeated Super-Flyweight Champion Carlos “Principe” Cuadras maintained his undefeated record, knocking out Marvin Mabait of the Philippines in only six rounds.
In addition to championship boxing bouts, numerous legendary boxers were in attendance including Gerry Cooney, Julio Cesar Chaves, Roberto Duran, Larry Holmes, Ray Mancini, Eric Morales, Aaron Pryor, and Mia St. John. Guests also enjoyed music from Tony Award nominee Michael Cavanaugh.
Fight Night 2014 was co-chaired by Kevin Plank, CEO of Under Armour, and Fernandez.
Fight Night was created by the late Joseph E. Robert, Jr. 25 years ago and has raised more than $40 million for Fight For Children. To learn more about Fight Night, visit http://www.fightforchildren.org/Fight_Night.html.
About Fight For Children
The late Joseph E. Robert, Jr., created Fight For Children and Fight Night in 1990 as a way to marshal resources to help low-income kids in the nation’s capital secure a brighter future. Since 2012, Raul Fernandez, Vice Chairman of Monumental Sports and Entertainment, has served as Chairman of Fight For Children.
Fight For Children programs focus on improving the quality of early childhood and K-12 education. Fight Night, Fight For Children’s signature fundraiser, brings together 2,000 heavyweights of business, government, entertainment and community service, for an evening of fun, auctions, exciting entertainment and live professional boxing bouts. One of the most highly acclaimed events in Washington, Fight Night raises funds for Fight For Children and other organizations that provide education and healthcare services to low-income children. For further information, please visit www.fightforchildren.org.