These Grammy-winning stars helped raise money for cancer research at Phoenix's Fight Night

Gateway Celebrity Fight Night returned to Phoenix on Saturday to fundraise for cancer research and treat attendees to performances from Grammy-winning musical artists.

Earth, Wind & Fire, Nile Rodgers & Chic and Taylor Dayne were among the stars at the annual event, which was founded nearly three decades ago as a fundraiser for local charities and counted Muhammad Ali as one of its ardent supporters. The event's longtime musical director, Grammy-winning producer David Foster, hosted and emceed the evening at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa.

The live entertainment, dinner and auction with "coveted, one-of-a-kind luxury items" aimed to "deliver a knockout blow to cancer," according to a press release.

Last year, Celebrity Fight Night merged with Gateway for Cancer Research, a nonprofit that funds early-phase clinical trials for all types of cancer; according to its website, the organization has invested $95 million to fund more than 195 clinical cancer trials.

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These stars attended Celebrity Fight Night 2023 in Phoenix

Here are some of the performers and celebrity guests at Gateway Celebrity Fight Night on April 1:

• Earth, Wind & Fire.

• Nile Rodgers & Chic.

• Taylor Dayne.

• The Sugarhill Gang.

• Thelma Houston.

• Katharine McPhee.

• David Foster.

• Joey Fatone.

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This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Celebrity Fight Night 2023: Stars who fundraised for cancer research