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Promoter seeks boxing matches at A’s Stadium on July 4; commissioners raise liability and timing concerns
Summary
Promoter Monty Klistoff proposed boxing matches at A’s Stadium for July 4; county staff requested certificates of insurance and liquor-liability coverage and commissioners questioned scheduling the event on a day with heavy family fireworks activity. The agenda item failed for lack of a motion.
Promoter Monty Klistoff told the commission he has staged four previous events in the baseball parking lot, including concerts and boxing, and described the proposal as "traditional boxing with gloves on." He said the July 4 date has worked in past years.
Commissioners and county staff raised concerns about staging a boxing event on July 4, when families often use the park for fireworks and other activities. County Attorney Morgan Smith requested a certificate of insurance that specifically includes liquor-liability coverage and urged verification with the county’s insurance carrier. CEO Bill Everett said prior events went smoothly but noted public-safety and liability exposure must be addressed. The item failed to pass due to lack of a motion; county staff will require a complete insurance package and liquor-liability documentation before approving similar events.
