Networking Opportunities

Connecting Leaders Through Sport

In the corporate world, meaningful connections are often built in meeting rooms, conferences, or formal networking sessions. But at the Corporate Boxing Event (CBE), networking happens in a very different  and far more powerful way. It is built through shared challenge, mutual respect, and experiences that demand commitment, courage, and trust.

CBE brings together professionals from a wide range of industries, including business leaders, entrepreneurs, executives, creatives, and emerging talent. While participants may enter the event from different professional backgrounds, they quickly find common ground through training, preparation, and the shared goal of stepping into the ring on fight night. This unique journey breaks down traditional corporate barriers and creates authentic, human connections.

Each year, CBE attracts a strong lineup of professionals who are leaders in their own fields. CBE 2025 participants include:

Leighton Bradfield, Luke Dowsett, Adam Herbert, Ricky Gago, Adrian Swarbrick, Makoni Mafi, Becky Felstead, Laura How, Matt Turner, Riccardo Monteleone, Kelly Fleming, Abby Critchell, Paul Schreuders, Puna Alatini, Tenille Vacca, Jeanine Brown, Brett McFadgen, Clay Greenbank, Tristan Sommerford, Pas Stellitano, Dylan Parsons, Robbie O’Rourke, Mercedi Parise, Katelan Stack, Ian Testrow, Stevan Gago, Tony Galati, Sebastian Galati, Frankie Galati, and Anthony Galati.


Alongside them stand prominent CBE alumni from 2021 to 2024, many of whom remain actively connected to the event as supporters, advocates, mentors, and partners. This growing alumni network is one of CBE’s greatest strengths, a community built not just on attendance, but on shared achievement.

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Unlike traditional networking environments, CBE removes hierarchy. Titles, job roles, and company status fade into the background as participants train side by side. Early morning sessions, intense workouts, and moments of vulnerability create bonds that are difficult to replicate in conventional business settings. Through this process, relationships are formed naturally that built on effort, resilience, and shared respect rather than introductions or business cards.

The networking experience at CBE extends far beyond the fighters themselves. Supporters, sponsors, coaches, and partners become part of the wider CBE community. Sponsors engage with participants not just as brands, but as supporters of personal growth, wellbeing, and social impact. This creates a deeper level of brand alignment and relationship-building, where partnerships are rooted in shared values rather than transactional exchange.

Fight night itself becomes a powerful convergence point. It is not just a sporting event, but a celebration of commitment, teamwork, and collective achievement. The atmosphere fosters meaningful conversations and long-term connections, as attendees witness firsthand the dedication behind each participant’s journey. These shared moments create lasting impressions and often, lasting professional relationships.

What truly sets CBE apart is the longevity of the connections it creates. Many relationships formed through CBE continue long after the final bell rings. Participants collaborate on business ventures, support one another professionally, and remain connected through the CBE alumni network. The experience becomes a common reference point,  a shared story that strengthens trust and mutual understanding over time.

In a world where networking is often rushed or surface-level, CBE offers something rare: a space where relationships are built through authenticity, challenge, and community. Beyond the ring, CBE proves that the strongest connections are formed not by exchanging contacts, but by sharing experiences that matter.