March, 20 2010 - Celebrity Fight Night Foundation "Celebrity Fight Night XVI"
What: A star-studded evening; tickets from $2,000 to $5,000 each.
Where: J. W. Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa
When: March 20, 2010
Time: 5:00 PM
Beneficiary: Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center at Barrow Neurological Institute, and numerous other charities
Information: Sean Currie 602-956-1121
Reba McEntire
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American Idol’s Randy Jackson introduced featured guest Muhammad Ali
Glenn Frey of the Eagles, one of the world’s most successful rock bands having sold more than 120 million albums, headlined the entertainment at Celebrity Fight Night XVI on Saturday, March 20th at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Phoenix. Celebrating his 50th year on the world stage, Muhammad Ali received a special introduction from Grammy Award-winning producer and American Idol judge, Randy Jackson.
Joining Frey was Grammy Award-winning leading lady of country music Reba McEntire, who returned for her fifth year as emcee as well as 15-time Grammy Award-winning songwriter and producer, David Foster, who served as musical director for his 11th consecutive year.
Receiving the Muhammad Ali Sports Achievement Award was sensational IZOD IndyCar Series and NASCAR driver, Danica Patrick. Additionally, one of
Joseph Cinque along with the
Over the past 15 years, Celebrity Fight Night has raised nearly $60 million. Celebrities and professional athletes from all over the country join Muhammad Ali each year for this action-packed night filled with incredible live auction items and musical performances by many of today’s brightest stars. Previous guests include Jon Bon Jovi, Kevin Costner, Celine Dion, Faith Hill, Whitney Houston, Diana Ross, Sharon Stone, Robin Williams, Billy Crystal, Donald Trump, Jim Carrey, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Larry King,
Individual tickets ranged from $2,000 to $5,000 each.
Items this year included:
Celebrity Fight Night Foundation is a nonprofit organization that was founded in 1994 by Jimmy Walker to support the