Lee University’s Night of Champions

Each year, a unique kind of excitement comes to Lee University’s campus. Students fill the seats of the Conn Center to cheer on their friends, club members rally behind their representatives, and the energy is always up. Night of Champions, also known as Fight Night, brings a new school spirit to the campus. 

For the people involved, Fight Night requires months of preparation, physical endurance and mental determination. For those watching, it is an opportunity to support friends and take part in one of Lee’s most anticipated traditions. 

For Aden Mosley, a former Fight Night champion representing Upsilon XI, the opportunity to compete began with a longtime interest in boxing. 

“It sounded like a good time,” Mosley said. “ I always wanted to box growing up, but never did. I love competing in any way possible.” 

Mosley began training just one month before his fight. Although he expected the physical demands, he discovered that boxing required more technical skill than he had initially realized. Mosley was surprised by the volume and energy of the crowd, the feeling of getting punched, and the exhaustion that followed the fight. His advice for future fighters is straightforward: 

“Train hard. Be overly confident in yourself. If you don’t believe in yourself, don’t do it. And have fun,” Mosley said.

While Mosley reflects on his experience as a former champion, Jaiden Renjifo is preparing to make her own mark in the ring as a fighter for Delta Zeta Tau. 

Renjifo was inspired to participate after watching one of the girls in her club, Alena Seaquist, compete the previous year. Seeing someone without a boxing background train and then go fight in front of the entire school made her consider the opportunity for herself. 

“I thought it would be cool. You only live once, do it now while you still can and it would also be such a cool story to tell my kids one day,” Renjifo said.

The training was more intense than she initially anticipated. 

“The thing that surprised me the most was that it's very cardio heavy, there's just a lot of conditioning that goes into it and stamina that you need,”  Renjifo said.

Preparing for the event has also forced Renjifo to become more intentional with her time. Balancing training with schoolwork, friendships and other commitments has required her to make sacrifices. The pressure does not stop with physical demands, though. Renjifo knows that she is representing a club with a strong competitive legacy, which adds fuel to her fire of wanting to win. 

“I want to win this fight because DZT has never lost,” Renjifo said. 

Despite that pressure, Renjifo is enjoying the experience rather than focusing entirely on the outcome. Learning new skills and building relationships have become meaningful parts of the process. She also recognizes the support surrounding her. Even if she does not win, she knows the club will continue to support her. 

While fighters experience the physical and emotional demands firsthand, spectators contribute to the atmosphere that makes Fight Night memorable. 

Abby Ramirez, a junior at Lee, describes the event as one of the university’s most exciting experiences. 
“The energy is unmatched, and everyone gets so into it. Between the cheering, the fights, and seeing everyone come together, I think it is the best and most entertaining event Lee puts on,” Ramirez said.

Her most memorable moments are the fights that get the crowd going crazy. 

“Everyone is screaming, cheering, and on their feet,” Ramirez said.

Those moments also highlight what Fight Night means beyond the ring. The event brings fraternities, sororities, and students together through friendly competition and school spirit. 

Night of Champions, or Fight Night, will take place on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 7:00 p.m. in the Conn Center. The event is free.

Photo Courtesy of the Office of Alumni Relations.