FIGHT FOR CHILDREN’S 26TH ANNUAL FIGHT NIGHT
PRESENTED BY UNDER ARMOUR TO RAISE MILLIONS FOR KIDS
–Premiere D.C. Fundraiser Aims to Raise a Record $5 Million to Invest in Early Childhood
Education in D.C./Baltimore–
–Event to Feature Muhammad Ali Tribute, Live Boxing and Musical Performances–
–Actor Michael B. Jordan & Director Ryan Coogler of “CREED,” Along with Boxing
Legends, Star Athletes & Business Leaders Joining to Support Fight For Children–
WASHINGTON, D.C., October 30, 2015 – Fight For Children, a non-profit that has improved the health
and education of at-risk children in D.C. and Baltimore for more than 25 years, announced an exciting
lineup for the 26th annual Fight Night presented by Under Armour fundraiser. One of the most storied
charity events of the year, the star-studded affair on Thursday, November 5 at the Washington Hilton will
bring together nearly 2,000 heavyweights of business, government, philanthropy, sports, and
entertainment for a memorable evening of fundraising, networking, boxing, and musical performances.
With Under Armour in the ring again this year, Fight For Children aims to raise $5 million at
Fight Night to invest in early childhood education in the Mid-Atlantic area. Since the inaugural event in
1990, Fight Night has become one of the premiere events of the year in D.C. and, through the generosity
of its supporters and contributors, has raised more than $50 million. For the third consecutive year, the
event will mark another record-setting milestone, raising critical funds for local children’s education and
healthcare services.
As part of its new mission, Fight For Children will invest all revenue from Fight Night into early
childhood education with a goal to make early childhood education in D.C. the best in the nation. Fight
For Children Chairman and Vice Chairman, Monumental Sports & Entertainment Raul Fernandez, said,
“Through the generosity of our partners, including Kevin Plank and Under Armour, Fight For Children is
able to support programs like Joe’s Champs, which improves the quality of early childhood teachers and
school leaders in the region’s highest need neighborhoods.”
“Under Armour is so proud to support this great event and more importantly, this amazing cause for
the last three years,” said Stacey Ullrich, Under Armour Director of Global Philanthropy. “Each year we
continue to raise the bar at Fight Night and look forward to another epic evening to benefit Fight for
Children, which will provide youth new opportunities so that they are able to excel and grow into the next
generation of great leaders.”
Fight Night 2015 highlights:
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A special tribute to Muhammad Ali and commemoration of the 40th anniversary of his most
famous fight, The Thrilla in Manila. The values that Ali fought for are core to the mission of
Fight For Children. He believed that all kids regardless of their background or situation deserve
the same opportunity to pursue their dreams. Representing her father will be Hana Ali.
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Sneak preview of the upcoming boxing drama “Creed,” the newest chapter in the “Rocky”
story from MGM Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures and New Line Cinema that hits theaters on
November 25. Following the preview, guests will be treated to special appearances by the
film’s star Michael B. Jordan along with its writer/director Ryan Coogler.
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Live pro and amateur boxing includes the night’s main event, the WBC Welterweight
Championship fight between Javier Flores (12-0) and Jaime Herrera (12-3-1) along with a
pair of U.S. Intercollegiate bouts between the University of Maryland and Georgetown
University.
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Special appearances by legends of boxing including former World Champions James “Buster”
Douglas, Leon Spinks, Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini, Aaron Pryor, as well as boxing greats
Earnie Shavers, Gerry Cooney and U.S. National Boxing team captain Cam F. Awesome;
current and former pro athletes including PGA Tour golfer Gary Woodland, legendary
Washington Redskins quarterback Doug Williams, Pierre Garcon, Jamison Crowder, Brian
Mitchell, LaVarr Arrington and many more.
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Fight Night Raffle features a chance to win a trip for two to this year’s Pro Football
Championship in San Francisco, including first class travel and hotel accommodations, pre- and
post-game activities, on-the-field access, Under Armour gift bags, and club level tickets. Raffle
tickets are $100 and proceeds benefit Fight For Children. Fans can enter here.
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Musical performances by Frank Sinatra Jr. and The Orchestra, starring former members of
Electric Light Orchestra
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Featured Fight Night partners include Presenting Sponsor Under Armour; Fernandez
Foundation, Needle Craft, Ramatex Group, SWaN Legend, War Horse, Whiting-Turner, Classic
Fashion, Goldman Sachs, Little King, FedEx, FTI Consulting, Hewlett-Packard, Jowett Group,
MGM National Harbor, NFL, New Holland Apparel, Quicken Loans, Regina Miracle, SAP, SCI,
Sing Lun, United Creations LLC, Zentrix, Richard Kay/Robert Hisaoka, Washington Friends,
APS Global, Avery Dennison, Baltimore Ravens, Bestex, Bodynits Group, Gildan, Unimark,
NCTA, Harvey Sanders, Boeing, Schneider’s of Capitol Hill.
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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 children from low-income communities 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’s Board of Directors. Fight For Children programs focus on improving the quality of early childhood
education for at-risk children in Washington, DC and Baltimore. For further information, please visit
www.fightforchildren.org.
About Under Armour, Inc.
Under Armour (NYSE: UA), the originator of performance footwear, apparel and equipment, revolutionized how
athletes across the world dress. Designed to make all athletes better, the brand's innovative products are sold
worldwide to athletes at all levels. The Under Armour Connected Fitness™ platform powers the world's largest
digital health and fitness community through a suite of applications: UA Record, MapMyFitness, Endomondo and
MyFitnessPal. The Under Armour global headquarters is in Baltimore, Maryland. For further information, please
visit the Company's website at www.uabiz.com.
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