Texas A&M Student Wins Boxing Debut, Raises Money for Cancer Research

Jackson Wolff dedicated his first boxing match to his grandmother, who has stage 4 pancreatic cancer.

Mar. 22, 2026 at 2:54am

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Texas A&M junior Jackson Wolff won his first boxing match at Aggie Fight Night, raising money for cancer research in honor of his grandmother who has stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Wolff trained for six months and lost over 20 pounds to prepare for the fight, which he hopes will help find a cure for cancer so other families can have more time with their loved ones.

Why it matters

This story highlights the power of personal motivation and community support in driving positive change. Wolff's dedication to honoring his grandmother and raising funds for cancer research through his boxing debut demonstrates how individuals can make a meaningful impact, even in the face of devastating illness.

The details

Wolff, a Texas A&M junior, laced up his boxing gloves for the first time to fight in Aggie Fight Night. He trained for six months and lost over 20 pounds to prepare for the match, which he dedicated to his grandmother who has stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Doctors originally gave his grandmother six months to live, but thanks to advancements in cancer research, she has survived for three years, though doctors now say she has less than a week to live. Wolff hopes the money raised from the event will help find a cure for cancer so other families can have more time with their loved ones.

  • Wolff's grandmother was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer three years ago.
  • Doctors originally gave Wolff's grandmother six months to live, but she has survived for three years.
  • Doctors now say Wolff's grandmother has less than a week to live.

The players

Jackson Wolff

A junior at Texas A&M University who won his first boxing match at Aggie Fight Night to raise money for cancer research in honor of his grandmother.

Wolff's Grandmother

Wolff's grandmother who has stage 4 pancreatic cancer and was originally given six months to live, but has survived for three years thanks to advancements in cancer research.

Bobby Powers

One of Wolff's coaches who helped him prepare for the boxing match.

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What they’re saying

“Whenever I came to A&M, finding a way to support that cause, it's a big thing for me. And thankfully due to cancer research, she got three years when she was only supposed to get six months.”

— Jackson Wolff

“He started to jump rope for 10 minutes, 15 minutes, running five miles, 10 miles, the weight just started dropping easier and then he's like, man, this is what I really want to do, and he just kept on going from there.”

— Bobby Powers, Coach

What’s next

Wolff hopes Aggie Fight Night continues to grow every year, and that the money raised will help find a cure for cancer so other families can have more time with their loved ones.

The takeaway

This story demonstrates the power of personal motivation and community support in driving positive change. Wolff's dedication to honoring his grandmother and raising funds for cancer research through his boxing debut shows how individuals can make a meaningful impact, even in the face of devastating illness.