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10/13/2005 Archived Entry: "Mexico vs. USA in Int'l Boxing Competition - Road to Beijing 2008!"
Mexico vs. USA in Int'l Boxing Competition - Road to Beijing 2008!
On Sunday October 30th, 2005 the city of San Francisco will host the single most important amateur boxing event of the year -- México vs. USA. Not since the early 1970’s has the Mexican national team competed in California in a head-to-head competition against Team USA. Passions for country will run deep as these two natural rivals face off in this Pre-Olympic dual meet.
WHAT: The U.S. National boxing team and its Mexican counterpart will face each other in a one-day boxing tournament.
WHO: The best amateur boxers from both nations.
WHEN: Sunday, October 30, 2005
Doors open at 3:30 pm -- Event starts at 5:00 pm
WHERE: San Francisco’s Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
99 Grove St
San Francisco Ca, 94102
WHY: This is an International Competition that carries Olympic overtones, as both nations maneuver to establish position and ranking.
This historic sports event will create enormous interest throughout the greater San Francisco Bay Area and state itself with its huge Hispanic population. The road to Beijing 2008 goes through San Francisco, and national pride will run deep fueling awareness while creating strong demand. The event will feature bouts in 11 Olympic weight categories.
Doors open at 3:30 pm -- Event starts at 5:00 pm
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