Midnight Mayhem Fight Night Announced for ICE Barcelona 2027

Behind The Gloves, in partnership with WorldGaming, will stage Midnight Mayhem Fight Night during ICE Barcelona on 19 January 2027, affiliated with WBC Cares UK, the charitable arm of the World Boxing Council.

Sixteen people from across the global iGaming and sports betting industry have signed up to step into the ring, most of them for the very first time, with a collective goal of €150,000 for charitable causes.

Sixteen people from across our industry have said yes publicly, to a date that won't move. Most have never laced a glove before. On 19 January, in front of the industry they work in, they'll show what five months of commitment can do.

Lee McFarland, Founder, Behind The Gloves

Five months in the making

Every fighter goes through a five-month personal development programme built around boxing coaching, discipline, confidence and resilience. Fighters are matched by ability and medically supervised throughout.

Adaptive boxing on the card

The night will also showcase the WBC Adaptive Boxing Programme, which offers coached, wheelchair-based boxing for people of all abilities.

Where the money goes

Every fighter and Impact Partner nominates a charity close to their heart, with distribution overseen by the BTG Advisory Board. Behind The Gloves retains 20% of profits to fund ongoing wellbeing and leadership initiatives across the industry, and will publish a full impact report after the event.

For Lee, the number that matters most is “what we're setting out to raise together for the causes our fighters and partners carry into that ring.”

Since the announcement

The card has grown to 20 fighters and 10 bouts, the venue is confirmed as La Paloma, and the goal is now €200,000 for 25 charities. Meet the fighters, or find out how to get involved.

Coverage: European Gaming and Intergame.