A USA Boxing refereed bout at the CMC’s 2026 Boxing Night Fundraiser.
The College Men’s Club of Westfield (CMC) hosted its 23rd annual “Friday Night at the Fights” fundraiser to benefit the CMC Scholarship Fund. On Friday, February 6th, a sold-out crowd of more than 250 attendees assembled at the Kenilworth Veterans Center to watch 11 amateur bouts and one development contest refereed by officials of the New Jersey Association of USA Boxing. The evening generated gross proceeds of more than $63,500, benefiting the club’s scholarship fund. Proceeds were generated from event ticket sales, a 50/50 raffle, a live auction of New York Ranger tickets, and sponsorships by two local businesses.
CMC President Dave Germond stated that “we were once again energized by watching these talented young athletes demonstrate their skill and training for such a worthy cause as expanding access to higher education.” Germond further commented that “the CMC is extremely grateful to our Platinum Sponsor, Ray Catena Mercedes Benz of Union and our Gold Sponsor, Vine Republic, for their generous support of this annual event, the CMC’s largest fundraiser.”
The evening showcased 11 action-packed bouts spanning the 105-pound to 165-pound weight classes. Boxers assembled at the Kenilworth VFW representing gyms from across the Tri-State Area, including Ike & Randy’s of Paterson, Park Elite Boxing of Roselle Park, among several others.
