Amateur Boxers Set for 5th Annual Duarte Youth Boxing Tournament, Aug. 14 Clubs from Duarte, Pasadena, South El Monte, Baldwin Park Among Participants

Young amateur boxers from boxing clubs throughout Southern California will be in Duarte on Saturday, Aug. 14 to compete in the 5th Annual Duarte Youth Boxing Tournament hosted by Duarte Parks and Recreation’s Duarte Youth Boxing Club.

The Boxing Tournament 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 12 noon, with the first of 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.

Area boxing clubs set to participate include clubs from South El Monte, Pasadena, Baldwin Park, Chino, Anaheim, Norwalk and Fist of Gold from Pomona. Young boxers from clubs in Arizona and San Diego are also scheduled to compete.

General admission to the Duarte Youth Boxing Tournament is $5; $3 for children 11 years of age and under; kids 3 years old and under 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.