FightNight 2008

The Real Estate Council Foundation, a non-profit organization presents FightNight 2008, Thursday, May 1.  This twentieth anniversary invitation only benefit features five bouts recognized by the World Boxing Council.

As one of North Texas’ largest charity events, FightNight benefits has raised more than $16.5 million with proceeds from FightNight helping to revitalize the inner city by providing funds to build playgrounds, build affordable housing and expand neighborhood centers.

Some organizations assisted in the past include St. Philip’s Neighborhood Development Corporation, T.R. Hoover Development Corporation, East Dallas Community Organization, Presbyterian Housing Program, Operation Relief, South Fair, Boys & Girls Clubs and PEAK Academy.

Each year the Real Estate Council Foundation brings in celebrity guests for this event.  The list of names from recent years is veritable list of legends, hall of famers, and who’s who, from the world of boxing; trainer, Angelo Dundee, announcer, Michael “Let’s Get Ready to Rumble” Buffer, Lennox Lewis, Larry Holmes, Sugar Ray Leonard, Smokin’ Joe Frazier, Evander Holyfield, and the man himself, Muhammad Ali.

For more information contact Monica Shortino, at (214) 692.3600.