Black Tie & Boxing returns to Jackson on January 10

Black Tie and Boxing Presented by Leaders Credit Union

JACKSON, Tenn. (Nov. 3, 2025) – The STAR Center’s fundraising event, Black Tie and Boxing Presented by Leaders Credit Union, returns on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at the Jackson Fairgrounds.

This one-of-a-kind event brings together the excitement of live boxing and the elegance of a gala evening, all in support of The STAR Center’s vision to empower independence and provide life-changing services for individuals with disabilities across Tennessee.

Although the event is officially sold out, the community can still get involved by supporting their favorite Fight Club fighter at blacktieboxingjackson.com.

The 2026 Fight Club lineup features:
Anthony Stone, Clint Collins, Eric Bays, Jake Bradford, Jamie Davolt, Jessica Vowell-Ross, Keith Busby, Sarah Heyduck, Steven Lutz, and Will Eason.

Funds raised through Black Tie and Boxing help sustain The STAR Center’s wide range of services, including employment support, assistive technology, vision services, in-home care, music therapy, The Reading Clinic, and speech therapy. More than 4,000 individuals across Tennessee receive support from The STAR Center each year.

“This event is about more than boxing, it’s about changing lives,” said Jennifer Graves, President of The STAR Center. “Every ticket, every sponsorship, and every donation helps fill the gap for individuals across our state gain greater independence through the services we provide.”

Event sponsors include:

• Presenting Sponsor: Leaders Credit Union
• Additional Sponsors: C&C Wine and Liquor and Hub City Brewing

The STAR Center empowers individuals with disabilities to reach their full potential by providing innovative and compassionate services across Tennessee. From assistive technology to therapy and in-home support, The STAR Center helps people of all ages live more independently and confidently. Learn more at www.star-center.org

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