Ring Masters Championships 2026 Finals Set for April 10 at Madison Square Garden

The premier amateur boxing tournament in the New York region will crown champions at the Infosys Theater

Mar. 23, 2026 at 1:07am

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The 2026 Ring Masters Championships: Road to the Garden will reach its conclusion on Friday, April 10 at the Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden, capping a tournament that drew more than 500 athletes across 22 events over the past three months. The finals card will feature up to 25 bouts as the New York metropolitan area's top amateur Elite and Novice Senior Class boxers compete for championship rings and, for elite division winners, a spot representing USA Boxing Metro at the National Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions.

Why it matters

The Ring Masters Championships has become the premier amateur boxing tournament in the New York region, providing a pathway for local boxers to compete at the highest levels of the sport and potentially qualify for the Olympics.

The details

Now in its eighth year, the Ring Masters Championships has grown steadily each year, from 600 entrants in its debut to the 500-plus field that competed in 2026. Winners receive custom Ring Masters Championship rings — gold insert for champions, silver for runners-up. The road to MSG this year ran through gyms and venues across the five boroughs, Long Island, and the surrounding metro area, producing sold-out crowds and standing-room audiences at multiple stops.

  • The 2026 Ring Masters Championships: Road to the Garden will reach its conclusion on Friday, April 10, 2026.

The players

Argenis Arce

Head coach at Sweatbox Boxing in Sunset Park, Brooklyn.

LeShanda Miller

154-pound women's elite competitor from Sweatbox Boxing.

David Polanco

Defending champion from John's Gym in the Bronx.

Gene Garcia

Coach of David Polanco at John's Gym.

USA Boxing Metropolitan

The organization that operates the Ring Masters Championships.

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What they’re saying

“Making the Ring Master finals at MSG means a lot. LeShanda put the work in day after day, stayed disciplined, and earned this spot the hard way. Now we get to step into the Infosys Theatre and show what Sweatbox Boxing is all about.”

— Argenis Arce, Head coach, Sweatbox Boxing

“Making the finals at MSG's Infosys means everything. I've put in the work, made sacrifices, and given 100% every step of the way. Now I'm ready to step in, fight, show exactly who I am, and I'm coming to win.”

— LeShanda Miller, 154-pound women's elite competitor, Sweatbox Boxing

“It's a blessing to be back at the finals again. David puts in the work and is looking forward to putting on another great performance.”

— Gene Garcia, Coach, John's Gym

What’s next

The winners of the elite division at the Ring Masters Championships will represent USA Boxing Metro at the National Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions, an Olympic qualifying pathway.

The takeaway

The Ring Masters Championships has become a premier amateur boxing event in the New York region, providing a platform for local boxers to showcase their skills and potentially earn a spot on the path to the Olympics.