Cancer doesn't pull punches and neither will you.

Since 2011, Haymakers for Hope has been training and transforming ordinary people into badass amateur boxers entering the ring for their first US Boxing-sanctioned bout - all while raising real money to knock out of cancer by supporting research, care, awareness, and survivorship.

Haymakers boxers commit to four months of intensive boxing training, all culminating in three rounds in front of an amped-up audience at a legit venue. Bragging rights never expire.

You don't need boxing experience. All you need is the mindset to KO cancer.

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Up to the challenge? Now accepting applications for:

The Beltway Brawl V

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The hits are real and so is the transformation

Haymakers for Hope’s mission is to knockout cancer the only way we know how, by literally fighting for a cure.

- Drew Mailen
I am a mother of three, a finance professional, and a fighter
- Katie Sullivan
Haymakers for Hope’s mission is to knockout cancer the only way we know how, by literally fighting for a cure.
- Jamie Mcdonald

Haymakers for Hope’s mission is to knockout cancer the only way we know how, by literally fighting for a cure.

- Richie Masters
Haymakers for Hope’s mission is to knockout cancer the only way we know how, by literally fighting for a cure.
- Ailbhe O'Neill

Haymakers for Hope’s mission is to knockout cancer the only way we know how, by literally fighting for a cure.

- Kevin O'Halloran

Haymakers for Hope’s mission is to knockout cancer the only way we know how, by literally fighting for a cure.

- Brandon B.Z. Zerr

".....The test of a man is how much he will bear
For a cause which he knows to be right,
How long will he stand in the depths of despair,
How much will he suffer and fight?
There are many to serve when the victory's near
And few are the hurts to be borne,
But it calls for a leader of courage to cheer
The men in a battle forlorn...."

- Brandon Basso
Haymakers for Hope’s mission is to knockout cancer the only way we know how, by literally fighting for a cure.
- Melissa Carrick

Haymakers for Hope’s mission is to knockout cancer the only way we know how, by literally fighting for a cure.

- Michael Marini
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