Corporate Fight Night Blog

UNDERGROUND SHOWDOWN is Tomorrow Night!

2018-12-07T11:31:00.001-05:00

The hottest night of boxing is HERE! Fight fans, tomorrow night we're ready to rumble with Underground Showdown 4 live at Buckhead Fight Club!

Ticket sales online are closed but you can still get them when you arrive at the door, starting with general admission at $30!

Doors open at 6 PM, and the first bell is at 7PM.

Don't miss this boxing action with the top prospects in the south going toe to toe!
Buckhead Fight Club is located at 3293 Buford Hwy. NE #500.

The Marriott Century Center! Underground Showdown 4 Host Hotel

2018-11-17T12:21:00.001-05:00

BIG NEWS! The Underground Showdown has teamed up with the newly redesigned Marriott Atlanta Century Center as our host hotel!

Fight fans, family and friends will enjoy a brand new guest room experience-sleek, comfortable rooms, with luxurious spa like bathrooms, and an amazing Greatroom which will be the perfect place to get together and discuss the upcoming fights, or meet up for drinks, before exploring the tasty gourmet dining options in the Central Rail Kitchen and Bar.

This amazing property is conveniently located minutes from Buckhead and downtown as well as spectacular dining and shopping. Other amenities and services offered by the Marriott Atlanta Century Center include free parking, shuttle service, a state of the art fitness center, and the Century Market, which serves Starbucks coffee and offers light meals and snacks to grab on the go. Fight fans, supporters and families will be able to enjoy a special Underground Showdown rate, by visiting here.

Reservations must be secured by December 3. The Marriott Atlanta Century Center is located at 2000 Century Blvd. NE, Atlanta.

HOOTERS READY TO THROW DOWN at UNDERGROUND SHOWDOWN!

2018-11-14T22:04:00.000-05:00

Tasty wings, glam ring card girls and a mouth watering VIP buffet- YES,HOOTERS is BACK as our AMAZING Underground Showdown sponsor!

The Underground Showdown and ACFN have enjoyed a long time relationship with Hooters, so having them onboard for December 8 guarantees fight night will be live and rockin'! So, a HUGE THANK YOU to Hooters for being THE partner to have in your corner!! We're excited to team up with them and bring the BIGGEST party and the HOTTEST boxing to Atlanta.

Don't miss the fun December 8 when Hooters serves up the action at BuckheadFight Club. Fight fans will enjoy a ringside feast of wings and hors doeuvres, and the gorgeous, graceful Hooters girls will dazzle the crowd between rounds of the best in local boxing!

READY TO ROCK? The Hard Rock Cafe returns as Underground Showdown Weigh In Sposor!

2018-11-14T21:35:00.000-05:00

We're EXCITED to announce the Underground Showdown will once again partner with the Hard Rock Cafe for our official weigh in event, and continue our great history with this landmark Atlanta venue!

The Hard Rock has welcomed Atlanta Corporate Fight Night and the inaugural Underground Showdown weigh in, so December 7 will be rockin' when the fighters take the stage! The fighters will face off in the iconic Velvet Underground as fans and supporters look on, surrounded by legendary rock n roll memorabilia. Hear the pre fight smack talk, experience the hype before fight night! This event is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, and media, fans, friends, family and supporters will get to see their fighters live before the punches fly on fight night at Buckhead Fight Club.

The Hard Rock Cafe is located at 215 Peachtree St., NE, Atlanta. (Note: entrance to Velvet Underground is next to Cafe's main entrance). The weigh in begins at 2 PM.

Tito's Handmade Vodka- Our Underground Showdown Spirit Sponsor!

2018-11-09T19:47:00.002-05:00

The Underground Showdown welcomes the flavor of Texas to the ATL!

Tito's Handmade Vodka will again be the spirit of choice for fight fans December 8.

This premium Texas vodka is handcrafted in Austin, distilled five times, and is gluten free. Founder Tito Beveridge created Tito's as a vodka to be better than all the rest, so let's raise our glass to Tito's as our favorite beverage for the Underground Showdown!

All VIP ticket holders at Underground Showdown will enjoy complimentary cocktails crafted with Tito's Handmade vodka, including the "Main Event", a custom drink specially mixed for fight night.

Grab your tickets, get over to Buckhead Fight Club, and enjoy a tasty adult beverage from ringside while cheering your favorite fighters. Great cocktails with Tito's Handmade Vodka and amazing fights are a winning combination on December 8. Don't miss the action!

DEC. 8 Holmes Entertainment Announces Underground Showdown 4!

2018-11-02T21:51:00.000-04:00

ATLANTA, GA- The HOTTEST night in professional boxing is at Buckhead Fight Club on December 8! That's right fight fans- the Underground Showdown returns with hard hitting boxing action and plenty of Seasons Beatings!

TheUnderground Showdown returns to Buckhead Fight Club, presented by Holmes Entertainment. This will be an action packed night of pro boxing, and promoter Mark Holmes is making good on his promise to keep local fighters in the spotlight. “We had a great night of fights on September 15, and we're back again, with even better fights,” he said. “This is where the future of boxing begins, getting local fighters in the ring and getting them their start.” Terri Moss, show producer, echoed Mark Holmes enthusiasm. “This is the hottest boxing card in Atlanta, with some really super talented prospects. Believe me- these fighters are young and hungry, and ready to put on a show.”

Underground Showdown 4 is stacked with exciting bouts, and the fighters are ready to battle it out in front of local fans. Scheduled to appear are: super middleweight Eric Moon, Marietta, GA, (8-1). in a ten round main event against Pablo Muinguia, Mexico, (21-11); featherweight Roxberg Patrick Riley, Dallas, GA, (12-1) against Donnie Reeves, Michigan, (3-3), 6 rounds; welterweight Jesus Almonte, Atlanta, GA, (4-0-1) against Gheith Muhammad, Michigan, (4-0), 6 rounds; featherweight Deonte Brown, Atlanta, GA, (3-0); junior featherweight Abel Aparicio, Atlanta, GA, (1-0), 4 Rounds; light middleweight Antonio Todd (2-0) Georgia vs. TBA, 4 rounds; cruiserweight Andy Williams, Georgia, pro debut; 4 rounds; light welterweight Christian White, Michigan, (2-0); 4 rounds, welterweight Roddriccus Livsey, 2-0, Georgia; 4 rounds; light welterweight Carltavius Jones, (2-1), Georgia; 4 rounds; light heavyweight Steve Hall, Georgia, (1-0), 4 rounds; cruiserweight Johnnie Langston, Florida, (4-0), 4 rounds; and 4 rounds, 175 lbs. Darryl Jones, Florida, (0-1).

Doors open 6 PM Saturday, December 8 at Buckhead Fight Club/Atlanta Art of Boxing, 3293 Buford Hwy. NE #500, with first bell at 7 PM Sharp. Tickets are available now at Buckhead Fight Club or online at: http://undergroundshowdown4.doattend.com

UNDERGROUND SHOWDOWN RESULTS !!!!!!!!!

2018-09-23T13:25:00.001-04:00

Saturday September 15 Atlanta's hottest boxing series, The Underground Showdown, returned to Buckhead Fight Club/Atlanta Art of Boxing, presented by Holmes Entertainment.

Celebrating Mexican Independence weekend, ten action packed bouts featuring some of Atlanta's most talented Hispanic fighters in both professional and amateur bouts, had the boxing fans on their feet, cheering for their favorites.

Hammering out wins for the amateurs were the Buckhead Fight Club Elite Team:

Will Hernandez, Roberto “Chino” Escalante, Rafael Castillo and Abel Aparicio.

Six professional matches delivered hard hitting action, knockouts and great boxing style.

Quante Mitchell UD over Jerson Ramos; Elijah Shabazz UD over Michael Wooten; Sean Charleston TKO over Kevin Cooper; Antonio Todd TKO over Howard Thompson; Co Main event: Deonte Brown TKO over Joe Gibson; Main Event: Jesus Tavera UD over Anthony Hill.

Stay tuned for the NEXT UNDERGROUND SHOWDOWN December 8, at Buckhead Fight Club/Atlanta Art of Boxing. Mark Holmes of Holmes Entertainment is looking forward to bringing the boxing excitement back to Atlanta!

OFFICIAL Atlanta Corporate Fight Night WEIGH IN TONIGHT at Atlanta Marriott Buckhead!

2018-05-02T09:03:00.000-04:00

Atlanta Corporate Fight Night 13 OFFICIAL weigh in is TONIGHT, 6:30 PM at our host hotel, the Atlanta Marriott Buckhead! This event is FREE and open to the public and the chance to meet ALL the participants supporting our charity, Open Hand Atlanta.

See the boxers FACE TO FACE before they go toe to toe at The Southern Exchange Ballroom at 200 Peachtree. Hear the pre fight smack talk, get a photo op with your fave boxer, then dine on amazing menu selections and taste delicious beverages served at Lenox Road Grill.

DON'T MISS the weigh in, 6:30 PM on Wednesday, May 2 at Lenox Road Grill at Atlanta Marriott Buckhead, 3405 Lenox Rd. NE, Atlanta.

TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT! Atlanta Corporate Fight Night 13 is HERE!

2018-05-02T09:01:00.000-04:00

It's the night we've all been waiting for- Atlanta Corporate Fight Night 13 is here, and we're live TONIGHT from The Southern Exchange Ballroom at the iconic, beautiful 200 Peachtree!

Doors open at 5:30 PM, and the action begins at 7 PM SHARP! Atlanta's business class is going toe to toe for our charity, Open Hand Atlanta.

Here is our line up for the evening, and ACFN fans, you will not want to miss this action!

MAIN EVENT

David "Light 'em Up Lilenfeld vs Eli "Gael Force" Flint

CO MAIN EVENT

Lisa "Bad Company" Belcher vs Sara "Rock Doc" Shuler

Adrien Godinez vs Jeremiah Pitts
Ben "Big Ben" Verellen vs David "Korean BBQ" Jongdae Kim
Alexander "The Assassin" Dvorkin vs Josh "El Venenoso" Rodriguez
Quintin "Fresh Life Q" Emerson vs Jona "The Belgian Waffle" Amssoms
Hamed "Kabul" Oriahkil vs Oscar "Big O" Morales
Jamal "Boom Boom" Taylor vs Reico "Captain" Walker
Abdel "Tiger's Eye" Selouane vs Julian "Del Toro" Scheinerman
Chris Magann vs Vikram "The Grim Reaper" Shingane
Abel "Dinamita" Aparicio vs Victorina Gonzalez
Roberto "Chino" Escalante vs Mike "Speedy" Hammond
Luis "Pit Bull" Damian vs Jose "El Gato" Coronado
Matt "The Cat" Womack vs Archie Clay

Don't miss this incredible evening at the original "black eye, black tie affair" returns to 200 Peachtree for Open Hand Atlanta. Non stop action for an amazing charity!

Northwestern Mutual Joins Atlanta Corporate Fight Night

2018-04-28T12:58:00.000-04:00

Northwestern Mutual is a financial planning corporation that works for the future of their clients and puts their priorities first. Atlanta Corporate Fight Night is excited to have them onboard to support our charity, Open Hand Atlanta on May 3.

FORTUNE ranks Northwestern Mutual Number One for the Quality of their financial Products and Services. As a financial planning partner, they will work with you offering stress a free environment, answer all your questions, and even those you never knew you had. They offer time proven products with a history of outperforming the competition, and when you have a future to plan, this is the team to have in your corner.

Northwestern Mutual will be ringside at The Southern Exchange Ballroom at 200 Peachtree, cheering the participants, enjoying the ACFN excitement, and most of all, helping our charity achieve their goals.

Elijah Shabazz and Steven Blunt: Ready to Put on a Show for Open Hand Atlanta!

2018-04-25T11:46:00.001-04:00

Top amateur boxers will be face to face when Elijah Shabazz and Steven Blunt touch gloves at The Southern Exchange Ballroom at 200 Peachtree. This bout will be one of the most exciting of the evening, supporting our charity, Open Hand Atlanta.

Elijah Shabazz

Elijah Shabazz brings an outstanding amateur career of over 140 fights to Atlanta Corporate Fight Night 13. Raised in a boxing family, he is trained by his father and is poised for a promising professional career. This is the night for boxing enthusiasts to see a star in the making when Elijah brings his speed, skill and talent to the ring against Steven Blunt.

Steven Blunt

Steven Blunt is an exciting, veteran amateur boxer who has faced the best in amateur competition during his career. When he's not racking up wins in the ring, Steven enjoys acting and music. In his next performance, he's looking forward to a dramatic win over Shabazz on May 3.

Speed and skill meet crafty experience on May 3 when Elijah Shabazz and Steven Blunt put it all on the line at the Southern Exchange Ballroom at 200 Peachtree, for Open Hand Atlanta!

Stay at the Atlanta Marriott Buckhead! Amazing Rates for ACFN 13 Supporters!

2018-04-25T01:23:00.000-04:00

Boxers, fight fans, friends, family and supporters of Atlanta Corporate Fight Night 13 can take advantage of an incredible rate at our host hotel, the Atlanta Marriott Buckhead by using the link below for the nights of May 1-3. Book your group rate for BUCKHEAD FIGHT CLUB CORPORATE FIGHT NIGHT

Stay at the amazing Atlanta Marriott Buckhead and don't miss a minute of the official ACFN weigh in the hotel at the Lenox Road Grill on May 2, or indulge in some shopping just steps away at Lenox Mall or Phipps Plaza. Make your reservations TODAY and enjoy the amazing Marriott hospitality and catch all the pre fight action! For more information, call 404-261-9250

Oscar "Big O" Morales Takes On Hamed "Kabul" Oriakhil at Atlanta Corporate Night 13!

2018-04-24T22:30:00.000-04:00

Atlanta Corporate Fight Night 13 patrons will need to buckle up when Oscar "Big O" Morales and Hamed "Kabul" Oriakhil get their box on for charity Open Hand Atlanta May 3, at The Southern Exchange Ballroom at 200 Peachtree.

"Big O" Morales

Professional Chef "Big O" Morales is a big corporate fight night fan, and is honored to compete in the ring, plus raise money for the very worthy cause, Open Hand Atlanta. After weeks of "hard work dedication" this chef is ready to get things cooking May 3. "I'm excited to finally compete, and no matter who it's against, win, lose or draw, it's a pleasure to be in this fight."

"Kabul" Oriahkil

Across the ring from Morales and all the way from Afghanistan is Hamed "Kabul" Oriahkil. Kabul owns a limousine service, in Atlanta, and is a sports and boxing enthusiast. "I love sports, especially boxing," he said, "and have always wanted to fight in a professional ring. Corporate fight night gives me this opportunity, and I'm looking forward to putting on a good show for all my friends and family!"

Will Chef "Big O" Morales scorch "Kabul" Oriahkil, or will "Kabul" put the brakes on "Big O"? Grab a seat May 3 at The Southern Exchange Ballroom at 200 Peachtree. It's gonna be a wild ride!

Able "Dinamita" Aparicio and Victorina Gonzalez Ready to Clash at ACFN13!

2018-04-23T19:44:00.000-04:00

Atlanta Corporate Fight Night fan favorite Abel "Dinamita" Aparicio returns to face the rugged Victorina Gonzalez on May 3 at The Southern Exchange Ballroom at 200 Peachtree. Don't blink because they're bringing the action to support our charity, Open Hand Atlanta!

"Dinamita" Aparicio

"Dinamita" is a sushi chef who lives and trains in Atlanta at Buckhead Fight Club. He's excited to return to ACFN not only to have an exciting bout against Gonzalez, but to raise funds for an important charity. "I won against Victorina in the Golden Gloves, and am ready to face him again May 3!"

Victorina Gonzalez is from Atlanta, Georgia and is a stand out amateur boxer, who has seen lots of battles. He's a tough, strong competitor, and is looking to settle the score against "Dinamita" on May 3!

Victorina Gonzalez

ACFN fans are going to see some real toe to toe action when Abel "Dinamita" Aparicio returns to the ring against Victorina Gonzalez. There's a grudge to be settled and it's all going down for Open Hand Atlanta May 3! Will "Dinamita" have another explosive victory or will Gonzalez pound out a win? See it live at 200 Peachtree!

Matt the Cat Womack and Archie Clay: Rumble Time for Open Hand Atlanta!

2018-04-22T10:50:00.002-04:00

Fists will fly when Matt "the Cat" Womack and Archie Clay answer the bell at Atlanta Corporate Fight Night 13. The action all takes place May 3, at the Southern Exchange Ballroom at 200 Peachtree. Both competitors are boxing to win and support our charity, Open Hand Atlanta.

"Matt the Cat" Womack

Matt "The Cat" Womack is a previous winner for ACFN. Originally from Jackson, Mississippi, Matt is a master carpenter who loves to box and is excited to help the charity, Open Hand Atlanta. May 3 Matt is ready to come out punching and sends this message to his opponent: "let's get it on!"

Archie Clay is the CEO of Wearbrims, and an Atlanta native. The excitement of ACFN is what drew Archie to this challenge, and he's ready to conquer on May 3. Archie is undaunted by his opponent's fight night experience and had this to say to Matt "the Cat": "just be ready".

Archie Clay

It's gonna be fast paced action when Matt "The Cat" and Archie Clay meet in the ring. Will "The Cat" hammer Archie Clay with all the tools in his arsenal? Or will Clay be too tough to nail down? Find out May 3 at The Southern Exchange Ballroom at 200 Peachtree!

Highland Bakery is ACFN Sponsor!

2018-04-19T09:07:00.001-04:00

Atlanta's famous Highland Bakery will serve their decadent mini cupcakes May 3 when Atlanta Corporate Fight Night 13 brings the action to The Southern Exchange Ballroom at 200 Peachtree. What better way to support our charity, Open Hand Atlanta than with a delightful cupcake?

Highland Bakery is renowned for their amazing bakery items, from bagels to the ultimate in custom cake creations. It is also a popular brunch spot, offering great coffee, creative breakfast and lunch dishes, and catering! With menu highlights such as peanut butter french toast, sweet potato pancakes, and shrimp and grits, Highland Bakery is the perfect place to satisfy your brunch craving!

With five locations in Atlanta, Highland Bakery's delightful bites are never far away: Old Fourth Ward, Midtown, and Buckhead, as well as Georgia Tech and Emory Universities.
Come to the Southern Exchange Ballroom at 200 Peachtree on May 3.Enjoy a cupcake while the ACFN participants battle for Open Hand Atlanta. It's a delicious way to support a great charity!

Big Ben and the Korean BBQ Ready to Cook May 3!

2018-04-18T19:57:00.000-04:00

Ben "Big Ben" Verellen and David "The Korean BBQ" Jongdae Kim will put it all on the line for Open Hand Atlanta May 3 when Atlanta Corporate Fight Night 13 returns to The Southern Exchange Ballroom at 200 Peachtree.

"The Korean BBQ" Jongdae Kim

Seoul, Korea is home for David "The Korean BBQ" Jongdae Kim, but he now lives and trains in Atlanta. By day, he is a nonprofit organizer and has been involved in charities as a volunteer throughout his life. The "Korean BBQ" began boxing to stay in shape but is now excited to try his hand in the ring for a great cause, and experience a new challenge. On fight night, he plans to have fun but sends a warning to his opponent: "BE READY!"

"Big Ben" Verellen

Ben "Big Ben" Verellen comes to ACFN from Houston, Texas and is a business consultant. Big Ben is a thrill seeker, and is excited to go beyond sparring to an actual fight. Charity work is important to Ben, and he's looking forward to winning for Open Hand Atlanta. For his opponent, "The Korean BBQ" David Jongdae Kim, he has this message: "good luck, and let's make this into an exciting bout!"

On May 3 the talk stops and the boxing begins! Will "The Korean BBQ" roast "Big Ben" Verellen? Or will the pride of Houston, "Big Ben" overpower "The Korean BBQ"? Find out live at The Southern Exchange Ballroom at 200 Peachtree!

"Chino" and "Speedy"- Gettin' it ON for Open Hand Atlanta!

2018-04-17T16:33:00.001-04:00

Atlanta Corporate Fight Night 13 patrons are in for a thrill when Roberto "Chino" Escalante and Mike "Speedy" Hammond answer the bell May 3 at Southern Exchange Ballroom in 200 Peachtree. These two rugged competitors are ready to throw down for Open Hand Atlanta, and promise action!

"Chino" Escalante

Chino lives and trains in Atlanta but is from San Marcos, Mexico. This avid boxing enthusiast enjoys competing for the great causes ACFN supports, and loves the chance to go toe to toe with a worthy opponent. Chino is skilled in many trades but according to his official ACFN bio, "dentist" is his occupation. Going into his bout with "Speedy" Hammond, Chino is ready for whatever he brings, and hinted "Speedy" may need dental work after their bout!

"Speedy" Hammond

Mike "Speedy" Hammond is a native of Valdosta, Georgia and when he's not in training for the Sweet Science, works as a warehouseman for Home Depot. "Speedy" is excited to put up his skills for a good cause on May 3, and plans on bringing the fight to "Chino" Escalante. "I'ma knock his block off!" he predicted.

Who wins the action packed bout between "Chino" Escalante and "Speedy" Hammond? See the action live May 3 at The Southern Exchange Ballroom at 200 Peachtree!

"Tiger's Eye vs. "Del Toro" at Atlanta Corporate Fight Night 13!

2018-04-16T12:23:00.000-04:00

Non stop action is going down between Abdel "Tiger's Eye" Selouane and Julian "Del Toro" Schieneman, and ACFN13 charity Open Hand Atlanta will reap the rewards when they face off May 3 at the Southern Exchange Ballroom at 200 Peachtree.

"Tiger's Eye" Selouane

Abdel Selouane is a software engineer originally from Casablanca, Morocco now living and training in Atlanta. Boxing and kickboxing have been his passion since childhood in Morocco, and now he's able to showcase his early training and newfound skill for a great cause. Boxing coach Xavier Oliver brought Atlanta Corporate Fight Night to his attention and how he's ready to make the most of his opportunity May 3, to demonstrate his passion, athletic skills and commitment to the community. Abdel is feeling the fire and excitement of competition, and is ready to box. He has a single warning for his opponent, Julian "Del Toro" Schienerman: "He better watch out."

"Del Toro"Scheineman

Colombian Julian "Del Toro" Scheineman is a web developer and designer, who is accomplished in Martial Arts. Julian is boxing on Atlanta Corporate Fight Night not only to help those who need the services of Open Hand Atlanta, but to push his boundaries and limits as a competitor. Confident of a victory going into his bout with Tiger's Eye, he had this message for his opponent: "bend the knee".

Atlanta Corporate Fight Night 13 and EnCore Permian Team up for Open Hand Atlanta

2018-04-11T18:16:00.000-04:00

EnCore Permian of Midland, Texas arrives in Atlanta as sponsor
for Atlanta Corporate Fight Night 13 competitor Eli Flint.

Eli Flint

West-Texas-rooted EnCore Permian is backed by a large private capital firm with over $8 billion in assets. J. D. Smith (Big Spring, Texas) and Josh Lorenz (Midland,Texas) founded EnCore Permian as a successor to PetroLima, LLC. Expanding on the former company’s leasehold and mineral acquisition strategies, the new endeavor has grown into an upstream exploration and production firm.

EnCore Permian acquires leasehold and mineral interests throughout the Midland and Delaware basins focusing on the Wolfcamp Shale. The Company unlocks the power of landowners’ wealth by leasing or purchasing minerals at competitive prices and accelerating the development timeline of these interests.

It's our pleasure to welcome this dynamic corporation to our corner May 3 at The Southern Exchange Ballroom at 200 Peachtree as we support Open Hand Atlanta.

Pitbull and El Gato: Toe to Toe at Atlanta Corporate Fight Night 13!

2018-04-10T21:03:00.002-04:00

Atlanta Corporate Fight Night 13 fans, get ready. Luis "Pitbull" Damian and Jose "El Gato" Coronado are going to unleash the bombs on May 3 at Southern Exchange Ballroom at 200 Peachtree. The action is all for our beneficiary, Open Hand Atlanta, and it promises to be fierce!

Luis "Pitbull" Damian

Luis "The Pit Bull" Damian is the executive chef at Big Sky Buckhead and originally from Puebla, Mexico. He was inspired to compete in ACFN by a food tasting event his nine year old daughter participated in and helped organize, called "Taste of the Neighborhood", which united a variety of cultures to benefit refugees in Atlanta. Luis was extremely proud of his daughter for her efforts, and is hoping to make her proud of him when he steps in the ring May 3. About his performance, Luis is looking forward to putting on a good show and instead of a message for his opponent, El Gato, he prefers to let his skills do the talking fight night!

Jose "El Gato" Coronado

Jose "El Gato" Coronado is a construction worker from Sanluis Potosi, Mexico, boxing out of Atlanta. He's excited to box at ACFN, and represent his country of Mexico. "Boxing is a very big sport in Mexico," El Gato said, "and I'm excited to compete May 3."

Mexican fighters are legendary competitors in boxing and May 3 will be no exception when "Pitbull" and "El Gato" trade punches for Open Hand Atlanta!

Josh "El Venenoso" Rodriguez and Alexander "The Assassin" Dvorkin Battle for Open Hand Atlanta

2018-04-09T17:33:00.001-04:00

Dangerous opponents meet face to face for Atlanta Corporate Fight Night charity Open Hand Atlanta! The Southern Exchange Ballroom at 200 Peachtree will be the scene when Josh "El Venenoso" (The Venomous) Rodriguez and Alexander "The Assassin" Dvorkin clash for a worthy cause.

Alexander "The Assassin" Dvorkin

All the way from Minsk, Belarus, Alexander "The Assassin" Dvorkin is a computer programmer who thrives on excitement, and is looking forward to the ACFN13 challenge. Alexander is making his boxing and fundraising debut and guarantees a good fight, no matter who wins.

Josh "El Venenoso" Rodriguez is a recruitment consultant from Atlanta, and is competing in ACFN for a new challenge and to achieve new goals. "El Venenoso" is ready for whatever "The Assassin" brings on May 3 and had this message for his opponent: "Let's get it ON."

Josh "El Venenoso" Rodriguez

Don't miss it when "The Assassin" meets "El Venenoso" to support Open Hand Atlanta on May 3. Be there to see who comes up the winner when they go toe to toe!

Reico Walker and Jamal Taylor: Toe to Toe Action on May 3!

2018-04-09T10:27:00.001-04:00

Two determined competitors, one great cause.

Reico "Captain" Walker and Jamal "Boom Boom" Taylor meet in the middle of the ring as Atlanta Corporate Fight Night 13 happens on May 3, benefitting Open Hand Atlanta. The crowd at The Southern Exchange Ballroom at 200 Peachtree will see plenty of hard hitting action when the bell sounds.

Reico "Captain" Walker

Reico Walker is boxing out of Decatur, Georgia. ACFN13 is the time for him to put all the training and natural athleticism he possesses to good use, and prove to others how hard work pays off when you step out of your comfort zone. Reico, 39, works as a fitness consultant and motivational speaker and plans on being a winning example May 3.
Birmingham, Alabama native Jamal Taylor is a 25 year old data analyst. Jamal is looking forward to the challenge in the ring May 3, because boxing combines strategy and discipline of the mind, body and soul to succeed. Having that discipline is the tool Jamal believes will help him succeed in winning May 3 and in his endeavors in the future.

Jamal "Boom Boom" Taylor

Thursday May 3, the skill and athleticism of Reico Walker meets strategy and discipline of Jamal Taylor. Will "Boom Boom" turn the lights out on the "Captain" or will the Captain guide Boom Boom to defeat?? Catch the action at The Southern Exchange Ballroom at 200 Peachtree.

Hooters Girls Delight as Atlanta Corporate Fight Night Ring Card Girls!

2018-04-08T12:00:00.004-04:00

Hooters Atlanta brings the beauty to Atlanta Corporate Fight Night 13!

ACFN has a long time partnership with this exciting sports entertainment brand, and their bevy of beauties are corporate fight night patron's favorite ring card girls! Thursday, May 3 we welcome the glamorous Hooters girls to The Southern Exchange Ballroom at 200 Peachtree, as they keep count of round after round of exciting boxing action. Be there when beauty and boxing come together in support of our charity, Open Hand Atlanta.

Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q Catering Brings Texas Spice To ACFN13!

2018-04-07T12:17:00.000-04:00

Texas twin brothers Jonathan and Justin Fox turned their family oriented cooking passion into a tasty Atlanta favorite, opening Fox Brothers Bar-B-Q at 1238 Dekalb Ave NE in 2007. Good food news traveled fast and Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q became not only a local favorite, but some of the most sought after eats in the southeast, after features on Good Day Atlanta, TLC, HGTV, and The Food Network.

The best of Fox Bros. will be presented at Atlanta Corporate Fight Night on May 3 at the Southern Exchange Ballroom at 200 Peachtree as we support our charity, Open Hand Atlanta.

Mouthwatering, bold entrees and delicious side dishes are the winning combination that will be served while ACFN13 fans watch the toe to toe action in the ring. Enjoy amazing boxing and some of the best gourmet Bar-B-Q in the country all on May 3. We'll see you at Southern Exchange Ballroom at 200 Peachtree!