Guns Down Gloves Up presents
Naptown King of the Ring
Community hits harder here. Come for the fights, stand behind the mission, and help put opportunity in more corners across Indianapolis.
Date
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Fight cards
12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location
1004 Virginia Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46203
The day’s fight card
Two programs. One powerful day.
Weigh-ins begin at 8:00 AM
Amateur Fights
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
The next generation steps into the ring for a USA Boxing amateur showcase built on preparation, courage, and respect.
Evening main event
Boxing Showcase
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
The lights turn yellow for an evening card celebrating Indianapolis boxing, community pride, and the people doing the work one day at a time.
Make your move
Choose your way in.
Choose your corner
Tickets
Choose General Admission or get close to the ring with VIP seating.
Choose your corner
Vendor spaces
Put your food, products, or organization in the middle of the action.
Choose your corner
Sponsorships
Back the mission and give your business a meaningful presence.
Why this fight matters
The bell rings for more than boxing.
Our goal is to reduce gun violence by providing youth and adults with a safe, disciplined, and supervised boxing environment where anger, aggression, and conflicts can be redirected into self-control, accountability, and personal growth — building safer, stronger communities where disputes are resolved through discipline, respect, and skill rather than retaliation or weapons.
$20,000
Fundraising goal
Plan your visit
Know the grounds.
See the ring, seating, entry points, vendors, restrooms, and support stations before you arrive.
Tap the map to open the full-size layout. Hosted at Hot Boys Chicken.
Before you arrive
Good to know.
What happens during the day?+
Amateur fights run from 12–3 PM. The evening boxing showcase follows from 4–8 PM.
Where should I enter?+
The event layout shows entrances on both the west and east ends of the Virginia Avenue event area.
Will seating and restrooms be available?+
Yes. The plan includes VIP and general seating, portable restrooms, accessible areas, medical support, and secured entry points.
How does my purchase help?+
Event support fuels supervised boxing, mentorship, and conflict-resolution work for youth and adults in Indianapolis.
Questions about sponsorship?
Contact Karen Toliver or Michael Ford for help choosing the right level.