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Villegas Park To Host Annual Boxing Club Show

Published: 09/27/2017




FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date: September 27, 2017
 

Contact:

Gina Bonilla

Recreation Services Coordinator

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(951) 826-2015

 

Villegas Park to host annual boxing club show

RIVERSIDE, CA – Villegas Park is set to host its annual Boxing Club Show on Saturday, October 7. Spectators have the opportunity to watch a variety of bouts with boxers of all ages. The event is open for all ages and features raffles, snack bar and picture opportunities. Weigh-ins are from 8 – 10 a.m. and show time starts at 1 p.m. Admission is $10 for ages 11 and over and $5 for ages 5 - 10. Youth must also be accompanied by a paid adult. The Annual Boxing Club Show will be held at Villegas Park located at 3091 Esperanza St. This event is sanctioned by USA Boxing.

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As the City of Arts & Innovation, Riverside, California is rich in history and culture, and is setting the pace in innovative practices for government, business and education. With a population of just over 300,000, Riverside is the largest city in the Inland Southern California region, the 12th largest city in California, and the 6th largest in Southern California. Riverside is home to four internationally recognized universities and colleges that support a growing college student population of nearly 50,000. Businesses and residents in Riverside benefit from city-owned electrical and water systems, high-speed fiber optic telecommunications, an easily-accessed freeway system, BNSF and UP rail access, and a large corporate jet and general aviation airport.

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