Navy 250 Celebration to Feature 'Black Dragon Boxing Smoker' Onboard the Battleship New Jersey

Published on August 19, 2025

he Battleship New Jersey Museum & Memorial will host the Black Dragon Boxing Smoker—a revival of the classic naval tradition that once brought sailors and Marines together for a night of sport and camaraderie aboard ship. This event is in conjunction with the weeklong celebration of the Navy’s 250th Birthday in Philadelphia and South Jersey from October 9-16, 2025.

Held on the historic ship’s fantail, this elevated and upscale smoker will feature amateur bouts with U.S. Naval Academy midshipmen vying for bragging rights against other select universities. 

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