13 Aggie fighters, zero previous fights, and one night to either punch in a win – or wear a loss.
The Aggie Boxing Club’s annual Farmer’s Fight Night returns April 3, putting first-time fighters into the ring in one of Texas A&M University’s many growing traditions. This year’s card features the club’s toughest lineup yet, capped by a first-ever intercollegiate main event as Texas A&M takes on Texas State. The second annual Farmer’s Fight Night will be held at Legends Event Center in Bryan, just minutes from the Texas A&M campus, and doors open at 6 p.m..
In exclusive interviews with Stadium Rant, Aggie Boxing Club president Chase Johnson and vice president of training Austin Malone previewed Farmers Fight Night. They spoke on the club’s impact on both the fighters and the community.
“Boxing is a sport that inherently demands excellence,” Johnson said. “If you don’t excel, you’re going to get hit a lot. It’s not going to be fun.”
Unlike many other sports, Farmer’s Fight Night features an entire lineup of first-time boxers. The card is made up of a diverse group of Aggies, across all backgrounds and majors, all stepping into the ring for the first time.
“Boxers are training five to seven days a week leading up to this fight,” Malone said.
Despite the intensity, the emphasis remains on sportsmanship, preparation, safety, and community.
Thursday’s headliner will mark the event’s first intercollegiate matchup as Texas A&M faces Texas State.
From the BCS Boxing gym to fight night, the values of respect and excellence have been at the core of the club’s mission.
“When you step into that ring, you’re not there to hurt the other person,” Johnson said. “You’re there to put on a show of sportsmanship. You respect each other, and you walk away as brothers and sisters in arms.”
Fighters aren’t just competing, they’re representing the Aggie spirit.
“This whole organization and my job and Farmer’s Fight Night has made me kind of think more about what I’m doing as an impact for others,” Malone said. “It forces you to disregard yourself and where you’re at in the equation, and all you’re thinking about is your people and your impact.”
Outside of the ring, Farmer’s Fight Night serves a bigger purpose. The Aggie Boxing Club partners with United Way of Brazos Valley to ensure proceeds from the event benefit the local community. The club also works closely with BCS Boxing to provide professional training and equipment to its fighters.
“They’ve been great to us and have opened a lot of doors for us in outreach and given the boxers opportunities as well,” said Malone.
UWBV’s partnership with Aggie Boxing reflects its commitment to uniting Aggieland and creating lasting change. Farmers Fight Night is more than just competition — its about philanthropy, leadership, and personal growth.
“The long-term plan? Make Farmer’s Fight Night a feeder into the collegiate boxing team and make it part of a cycle — boxing fundamentals, Farmer’s Fight Night, then compete nationally,” said Johnson.
Last year’s debut attracted 1,400 fans to Reed Arena and raised more than $40,000 for UWBV. This year, the club moved to Legends Event Center to increase the event’s impact by lowering costs and expanding community access.
The Aggies’ charitable Farmers Fight Night is happening Thursday, April 3, at Legends Event Center of Travis Bryan Midtown Park in Bryan, Texas. Doors open at 6 p.m. and fights begin at 6:30 p.m. For tickets and more information about the 2nd annual charity boxing event, visit their website and Instagram. Don’t miss the club’s toughest card yet, highlighted by a first-ever intercollegiate main event against Texas State.
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