PUNCHLINES brings boxing and hip-hop together for a hard-hitting night of live competition.
PUNCHLINES brings boxing and hip-hop together for a hard-hitting night of live competition. Between boxing matches, 16 emcees will step into the ring for a MIC-MADNESS bracket-style battle - going bar for bar and round for round until one is crowned champion and takes home the official “Punchline” title belt and a three-month gym membership.16 emcees. 2 turntables. 1 mic. The ring is waiting.
PUNCHLINES: Round 1
Sunday, August 30, 2026
5:00 PM–9:00 PM
Northside Boxing & Fitness
2000 Dempster Street, Suite B2
Evanston, IL 60202
$10 Cover
Hosted by Kevin Coval
Sounds by Jesse De La Peña and DJ Quality
Presented by Moor’s Brewing Co. and 8Trackz
STEP INSIDE THE RING & KNOCK 'EM OUT THE BOX!EMCEES: Register for Mic-Madness Freestyle Tournament here: https://tinyurl.com/PunchlinesRegistrationBracket placement based the order in which submission is received.FIRST COME - FIRST SERVED!
@irvingparkpizza is on deck with the ZA!
BARS HIT DIFFERENT ONCE YOU STEP INSIDE THE RING.
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Highlights
- 4 hours
- In person
Refund Policy
Location
2000 Dempster St
2000 Dempster Street
Evanston, IL 60202
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