It’s more than just Boxing
After a hiatus of 4 years, The Black Tie Black Eye Affair successfully launched its second season last April 29, 2023 at ShangriLa the Fort, Manila. With 11 electrifying bouts slated, and 2 belt matches on the line, the audience were in for a treat as the 22 fighters slugged their hearts out inside the ring to raise funds for the charity of choice – The Virlanie Foundation.
The audience likewise, came in prepared for the event in their elegant wardrobes while enjoying their cocktails, 4-course meal, coupled with a large pool of networking while sharing the same heart of attending for the cause of charity. True to their promotion, the Black Tie Black Eye Affair showcased more than just boxing, from the get go, a group of marching band and tribal dancers opened the event gates and welcomed all audiences to signal the start of the show. After the 3rd fight, a surprise wrestling skit directed by the co-founder himself, Gianpietro Iseppi slugged his heart out together with men from the World Underground Wrestling Philippines to bring a show to the audience.
But at the core of the event, the live auction in which 100% of the proceeds will be raised for Virlanie Foundation consisted of topnotch football items such as signed jerseys from the late and legendary Pele, recent world cup champion Lionel Messi, rising football protege Kylian Mbappe, etc. Mr. Jerryl Cuneta, Virlanie’s fundraising manager, encouraged everyone to dig deep into their pockets and raise the most funds possible for the night. With the audience heeding his call, The Black Tie Black Eye Affair was able to raise PHP 1.2 Million for the street kids and residential homes of Virlanie Foundation.
Growing bigger, badder, and better
As the 11 fights came to an end, 2 fighters had the Black Tie Black Eye Affair belts wrapped around their waists – Gino “GG” Orda and Mark “Balboa” Bailey. But at the end of it, win, lose, or draw, everybody’s a winner for charity. Co-founder, Mr. Jamie Mordaunt announced that this is not the last of the white collar boxing event, and for people to stay tuned for the next one as the brand grows bigger, badder and better!
The Black Tie Black Eye Affair would like to thank its media sponsor: Alike Media, and major event sponsors: P1 Capital Partners, 888 William Hill, Right Choice, Manotoc Law, and Hayabusa Philippines. To catch the next season, you may visit their page and sign up to be their next aspiring fighter: https://blacktieblackeye.com/f…
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