Amateur Boxers Set for 7th Annual Duarte Youth Boxing Tournament, Aug. 18

Young amateur boxers from boxing clubs throughout Southern California will be in Duarte on Saturday, Aug. 18 to compete in the 7th Annual Duarte Youth Boxing Show hosted by Duarte Parks and Recreation’s Duarte Youth Boxing Club.
The Boxing Show will be held at the Duarte High School Gym, 1565 E. Central Ave. Weigh-ins start at 9 a.m., with matchmaking to follow. Doors will open to the public at 11:30 a.m., with the first of 15 to 20 bouts scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. To compete as an amateur, boxers must be certified by USA Boxing Federation. Contenders ranging from 8 years old to 18 will be matched by age, weight and experience. The winner of each bout will receive a trophy.
Among local area boxing clubs invited to participate are clubs from Baldwin Park, South El Monte, Azusa, Pasadena, Anaheim, and Hawaiian Gardens.
Advance tickets are on sale for $6 at the Duarte Teen Center, 1400 Buena Vista St., $8 at the door. Tickets for children 11 years of age and under are $3, and kids 3 years old and under will be admitted free. Proceeds will be used to support the Duarte Youth Boxing Program and the Duarte Teen Center.
Food and refreshments will be available for purchase at the snack bar.
The City of Duarte Parks and Recreation Department started the Duarte Boxing Club in 1997. The program has developed over the years into a highly competitive youth boxing program with participants competing successfully in local and national competitions.
For more information, call the Duarte Youth Boxing Club at (626) 303-0863 or (626) 967-0291.

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