The Rockford Hero Rumble debuts November 1, 2025, at Hard Rock Live Rockford as the region’s premier Police vs. Fire charity boxing event. Sanctioned by USA Boxing, the program features our region's heroes competing for community pride, boxing belts and a traveling trophy for the winning Department, all while raising awareness and funds for a local nonprofit selected by the Rockford Fire and Police Departments.Doors open and entertainment begins at 6 p.m., while fights start at 7 p.m.! A portion of this year’s event proceeds benefit the Carrie Lynn Children’s Center, a certified 501(c)(3) that serves Boone and Winnebago Counties as a trusted support system for families grappling with the challenges of child sexual and serious physical abuse.
INFO, TABLES + TICKETS: RockfordHeroRumble.com
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2025 ROCKFORD HERO RUMBLE SPONSORS
- Champion Partners: State Representative Dave Vella, State Representative Maurice West, City of Loves Park, International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150, Winnebago County, Winnebago County Sheriff's Office, KJK Logistics, Rockford Police Department, IBEW Local 364, WilliamsMcCarthy LLP, Premium Roofing Solutions
- Table Partners: Northwestern Illinois Building Trades Unions, Winnebago County State's Attorney J. Hanley, GAF Roofing Contractors, Carpenters Local 792, Dominick Barcellona, Primetime Boxing and Fitness, Rockford Art Deli, Waste Connections, Rockford Fire Department, Kathleen Combs, Mark Schneider LPD, Sullivan Family
- Founding Partners: Rockford Fire Department, Rockford Police Department, Hard Rock Casino Rockford
- Nonprofit Partner: Carrie Lynn Children's Center
- Media Partners: 95.3 The Bull, 104.9 WXRX, Rock River Current
- Sanctioned By: USA Boxing and the Illinois Boxing Committee
- Note: A portion of 2025 event proceeds benefit the Carrie Lynn Children's Center (501(c)(3)).
ABOUT CARRIE LYNN CHILDREN'S CENTER
The Rockford Fire Department and Rockford Police Department partnered in selecting the Carrie Lynn Children’s Center as the 2025 Rockford Hero Rumble nonprofit beneficiary. Serving Boone and Winnebago Counties, the Center stands as a trusted support system for families grappling with the challenges of child sexual and serious physical abuse. The Carrie Lynn team coordinates investigations, medical care, counseling referrals, legal support and training — all with a focus on the well-being of victims and families so they receive the help and protection necessary to heal and thrive. Visit www.Carrie-Lynn.org for more info.
Event Venue
Hard Rock Casino Rockford, 610 N Bell School Rd, Rockford, IL 61107-5202, United States
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