Former Premier League footballers are trading the pitch for the boxing ring once again, as Pro Project Promotions brings A Night to Remember III to London’s Grosvenor House Hotel on 22nd October 2026. Founded by ex-Arsenal goalkeeper Graham Stack, the charity boxing series has already raised over £201,500 across two sold-out events — and this edition is shaping up to be its most emotional yet.
The timing lines up with the release of documentaries covering the first two events, now premiering on Amazon Prime, giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at the personal battles many of these players have faced since retiring from football.
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A Night to Remember III : Event
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Event | A Night to Remember III |
| Organizer | Pro Project Promotions |
| Founder | Graham Stack (ex-Arsenal GK) |
| Date | Thursday, 22 October 2026 |
| Venue | Grosvenor House Hotel, Mayfair, London |
| Fighters | 14 ex-professional footballers |
| Broadcast | talkSPORT (UK & Ireland), Sports.com (worldwide) |
| Charity Raised So Far | £201,500+ |
| Tickets | proprojectpromotions.com |
The Line-Up
The card features players from across the Premier League and Football League, several with stories of redemption alongside their sporting careers:
- Nile Ranger — Newcastle United academy graduate
- Jay Emmanuel-Thomas — Former Arsenal FA Youth Cup captain
- Gary Madine — Sheffield Wednesday and Bolton striker
- Sebastien Bassong — Ex-Tottenham defender and Cameroon international
- Matthew Briggs — Youngest-ever Premier League player (Fulham)
- Armand Traore — Former Arsenal and Senegal international
- Harlee Dean, Simon Cox, Lee Cook, Leroy Lita, Anthony Gardner, David Norris, Martin Woods, Jamie Sendles-White — rounding out a card spanning club legends and long-serving journeymen
Two of the fighters — Leroy Lita and Anthony Gardner — return from the first event to defend their records.
Why It Matters
The series highlights a side of football rarely discussed: life after the game ends. Several fighters, including Ranger and Emmanuel-Thomas, have publicly discussed prison sentences and personal setbacks post-retirement — themes the event frames around resilience and purpose, echoing wider conversations around athlete transition and mental health in professional sport.
Guests can expect a full black-tie experience: red carpet arrival, champagne reception, and seven three-round exhibition bouts, followed by an after-party featuring names from football and boxing alike.
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FAQs
Q1. When and where is A Night to Remember III?
It takes place on 22 October 2026 at the Grosvenor House Hotel in Mayfair, London.
Q2. How can I watch the event?
It broadcasts live on talkSPORT in the UK and Ireland, and on Sports.com worldwide.
