Fight Night Overview

The late Joseph E. Robert, Jr., created Fight Night in 1990 as a way to marshal resources to help low-income kids in the nation’s capital secure a brighter future. Fight Night brings together 1,800 heavyweights of business and government, entertainment and community service, as well as legends from the sports and boxing world, 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 in Washington, DC. In 2011, Fight Night raised over $2 million.

Joe lost a nearly three year battle with brain cancer in December 2011. To see Fight For Children's remembrance of Joe or to make a contribution in his memory, visit http://www.fightforchildren.org/joe. You can read more about Joe's life click here.