Saratoga County Native Competing in Charity Boxing Event at Fenway

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS — Clifton Park native Logan Ryan will be fighting for a cure, literally, in the annual Haymakers for Hope charity boxing event on Thursday, May 7 at the MGM Music Hall at Fenway. 

Ryan and 29 other fighters will step into the ring to combat cancer and raise money for their main beneficiary, The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

In preparation for fight night, each participating fighter was paired with a boxing gym and coach to guide them through the vigorous, four-month training cycle. All participants trained individually and within small groups, learning the fundamentals of the sport. The fights are sanctioned by USA Boxing and are scheduled to last for three two-minute rounds. 

Ryan, a 27-year-old financial advisor, will face a to-be-determined opponent. 

“Cancer has deeply impacted my family and so many people I love,” Ryan said on his fighter profile page. “Almost nine years ago, my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. Today, she has been cancer-free for eight years — a victory made possible by the incredible strides in cancer research. Her strength and resilience are a constant reminder of why this fight matters so much to me… This fight is about more than boxing. It’s about standing up, fighting back, and supporting those who need it most. Every punch thrown represents hope — for cures, for families, and for a future where fewer people have to bear the devastating effects of cancer.”

Haymakers for Hope is a nonprofit dedicated to raising money and awareness for cancer research, care, and survivorship through organized charitable boxing events. Founded in 2010, Haymakers for Hope has helped raise nearly $42 million in its efforts to knock out cancer.