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City says Beaumont Park will host two amateur boxing shows with safety measures and modest revenue
Summary
Staff described amateur boxing shows on May 24 and Aug. 8 with weigh-ins, officials and a doctor on site; staff said the events generate modest donations and fees that go back into the program to cover officials, medical staff and travel expenses.
April, a city staff member working with community programs, told commissioners the Beaumont Park Boxing Club will stage amateur shows on May 24 and Aug. 8 and that each show relies on volunteer coaches, contracted officials and on-site medical coverage.
She said the program aims to match roughly 20 local boxers with 20 visiting participants across age divisions and that weigh-ins and pairings are done in advance when possible. “Our goal is to match 20 of our kids with 20 outsiders,” she said.
April said last year the event generated about $750 in donations that go toward belts or trophies, and that door fees also help cover officials, the doctor and other expenses. She said shows are amateur and family-oriented; the city supplies stage/backdrop setup and trophy support while a food vendor—often a parent—typically donates proceeds back to the program.
Commissioners asked how many nonresident boxers participate; April said the majority are Baldwin Park residents but that a significant number of nonresidents and alumni return to participate. She said the program’s youngest participants are eligible from age 8 onward, with typical fighters ranging 10–12 years old at the youngest.
Staff did not request a vote; the presentation described event logistics, safety measures and funding sources for the boxing shows.
