Fight For Children, the organization that holds two annual events in Washinton, DC to raise money for various children's organizations, hosted their Fight Night last evening at the Washington Hilton.This event brings together legends in the boxing world. Last evening saw the likes of James 'Buster' Douglas, Joe Frazier, Jake LaMotta, Gerry Cooney, Michael Spinks, and Ernie Terrell.
This year also brought out football legend, Dick Buckus.
The night featured rounds of middleweight and super-middleweights contests that saw Arlington, VA's Jr. welterweight, Bayan Jargal (9-0-1) defeat Pennsylvania's Doel Carrisiquillo (12-8-2) in an 8th round TKO title bout.
This is Bayan's second Fight for Children contest, and his second title win. He won over Reginald 'The Mechanic' Holly in 2007.
In its second year of fighter induction, 'Smokin' Joe Frazier was entered into the Fight Night Hall of Fame. Last year's inductee was Jake LaMotta, also in attendance at this year's event.
The annual event brings together moguls in business and government, entertainment, community service, and philanthropy.
Seen at this year's event, Jermaine Dupri (listen to our interview with JD), DC councilman Jack Evans, Comcast NFL analyst Trevor Matich, Franklin Raines, Ron Moten (Peaceoholics), former news caster, Paul Berry; former DC Mayor Anthony Williams and present Mayor Adrian Fenty.
Several sports memorabilia items were available for auction, which included signed player jerseys, helmets, and sports equipment.
Fight for Children has been voted the number one benefit in Washington by BizBash Magazine.
The annual event has raised over $82m since its inception 19 years ago.
Visit www.fightforchildren.org for news and info on this event.
See our 2007 pics | 2008 pics | Video.
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