PHARAOH BOXING CLUB and THE SYNDICATE GYM HOSTS FREE VETERANS WEEKEND COMMUNITY EVENT THIS SATURDAY
Date/Time
Date(s) - 11/07/2026
2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location
The Syndicate Gym
Categories
Contact: Willy Martinez, Pharaoh Boxing Club – Veteran-Run 501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Phone: 630-709 8473 | Email: PharaohBoxing@gmail.com
PHARAOH BOXING CLUB and THE SYNDICATE GYM HOSTS FREE VETERANS
WEEKEND COMMUNITY EVENT THIS SATURDAY ON THE STRIP IN
CARBONDALE
2 Rings of Sparring, Live Music Where The Ring Becomes The Stage, and VeteranOwned Businesses Unite to Honor Veterans
CARBONDALE, IL – Pharaoh Boxing Club, a veteran-run nonprofit, and The Syndicate
Gym will host a FREE Veterans Weekend Community Event this Saturday, November 7th on The Strip in Carbondale, beginning at 2:00 PM at The Syndicate
Gym, 215 South Illinois Avenue, Carbondale, IL 62901.
The event brings together combat sports clubs from across IL, IN, KY, and MO for a full
day of community, service, and entertainment.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
2:00 PM – BOXING SPARRING BEGINS
Two rings running with fighters from regional clubs. All combat sport teams are
welcome. Fighters wishing to spar must sign a waiver and bring their own gear. 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM – FOOD, DRINK & COMMUNITY RESOURCES (All Day) Food: Gordo’s L.A. Style Hotdogs – Veteran-Owned
Bakery: Cristaudo’s Cafe – Since 1977
Beer: Booby’s Carbondale
Veteran Support & Resources: The Warriors Welfare Foundation + JALC
Student Veterans Organization Food Drive + Merriclean Solutions – VeteranOwned
5:00 PM – LIVE MUSIC: EASTWOOD & BRADLEY
The ring becomes the stage for a live performance.
PARKING: Free parking is available on the street, behind the gym, and in nearby
parking lots on The Strip.
This is a family-friendly, free event to honor veterans and strengthen the Southern
Illinois community. Click here to learn more about Pharaoh Boxing Club or here to learn about the event.