Just signed up... I think this is going to be great! And if this is a success, and the interest is there, maybe have the one in L.A., and then have another in FL.
One consideration about having it in the fall is that you will need to watch the travel rates to certain areas due to football season ( college and nfl) as prices flying in around game days can hurt. The holiday travel would be another hindering but gives people enough time to save up.
There are also a few hotels that offer group rates if scheduled in advance.
Here's what I propose just based on discussions with people etc.
Fall 2025 we host boxing fest in either California, Texas, or Florida. Solely based off most airports are easy/affordable to get too, weather is typically nice in the fall, and could also be a good vacation spot as well if you chose to stay for 4 or 5 days. Going to drop a bunch of ring rentals I stole from a post that flexboxer made but is truly helpful. Fig4man also has his own rental in California which could be a great option too if California is the choice for it.
If you know of any in Florida please share. TheHoosierBoxer is also looking into maybe having one in the Spring in Indianapolis. So there would be 2 for 2025. Let me know your thoughts!
There is a ring in Oakland Park FL, just north or Fort Lauderdale, but the issue would be parking depending on how many people show up as it's located in a mini warehouse strip complex.
Thanks for doing this. As a schoolteacher in Australia, I have one long vacation of 5 weeks duration and three short ones (2 weeks each) every year. If the event is set for LA or TX soon, I can come any time between Jan 6 and 20 next year. My three other breaks for 2025 are 1) April 12 - 27, 2) July 5 - 20 and 3) September 27 - Oct 12. Note that due to the long distance and crossing the International Date Line, I need to leave the USA at least 3 days before the last day of my break. However, the locations and times floated around are all very doable for me.
Thanks for sharing your availability Aussie! Avoiding the summer months because those are typically the most expensive travel costs. As well as the holidays so late November and December
Rocky's Kickboxing Dojo in Sugar Grove, IL outside of Chicago offers ring room hire, or did back in the day. See if ChiBox or ILFIGHTER can update us on that.
Years back, there was a gay/lez bar in OKC,with an 8X8 ring, guys and women would step up, box to defeat, really erotic, some were fights over grudges, saw some pretty wild stuff. Not sure if such bars still host boxing like this.
Great suggestion Aussieboxer,, Rocky's Kickboxing Dojo in Sugar Grove, IL would personally be great for me, 3 hr drive. No formal training here, and for me, , at my age, I wouldn't care for anything involving blows to the head, but game to fight a rival, safe and sane with mutual agreed on restrictions/rules, putting gloves into each other's belly and/or boobs till one of us is defeated, the loser, unwilling or unable to fight anymore, is worked over, on the ropes till he's on his knees or on the mat, signifying his defeat, fight over. No problem here with rental fees.
boxingguy76 (1)
20 hours agoI really wish I could buy I'm in Michigan and cannot possibly make time to travel that far.
Furrycub85 (0 )
20 days agoI sent in my application 😊
MikeJGEG (5 )
21 days agoJust signed up... I think this is going to be great! And if this is a success, and the interest is there, maybe have the one in L.A., and then have another in FL.
Furrycub85 (0 )
21 days agoWas hoping for a little eroticism, but still sounds like a good time. I’m gonna go ahead and plan on coming, but 2025 is very unpredictable for me.
Boxer1990 (12 )
21 days ago(In reply to this)
This can still be done in private amongst hotel rooms/airbnbs. Just not at the gym
Boxer1990 (12 )
21 days agoHere is the link! More details to come as we get closer to the event...which I know is far 🤣
https://www.meetfighters.com/events/1373
Pink Pirates (2)
26 days agoDefinitely Absofeckinlutely count me in
Libdray (37 )
28 days agoThat would be so hot! So faraway from States but will definitely try to come
wldct1998 (6 )
28 days ago(In reply to this)
You'd be a great addition!
hvywght blk bxr (7)
28 days agoOne consideration about having it in the fall is that you will need to watch the travel rates to certain areas due to football season ( college and nfl) as prices flying in around game days can hurt. The holiday travel would be another hindering but gives people enough time to save up.
There are also a few hotels that offer group rates if scheduled in advance.
BoxerRhino (8 )
29 days agoKeep me in the loop, fellow boxers!
Boxer1990 (12 )
29 days agoHere's what I propose just based on discussions with people etc.
Fall 2025 we host boxing fest in either California, Texas, or Florida. Solely based off most airports are easy/affordable to get too, weather is typically nice in the fall, and could also be a good vacation spot as well if you chose to stay for 4 or 5 days. Going to drop a bunch of ring rentals I stole from a post that flexboxer made but is truly helpful. Fig4man also has his own rental in California which could be a great option too if California is the choice for it.
California
https://www.peerspace.com/pages/listings/668242a6a8dfc287ba9b1f65?sort_order=14
https://www.peerspace.com/pages/listings/609b3ca76f54ad000c517e28?sort_order=38
https://www.peerspace.com/pages/listings/636c3be2ab68cd000ef8e35e?sort_order=55
https://www.peerspace.com/pages/listings/63fb8750f9d022000eb4e1fc?sort_order=73
https://www.peerspace.com/pages/listings/660b3fdfa0984cb5e73eb5b6?sort_order=92
https://www.peerspace.com/pages/listings/5b0daee9387f313800e3beb3?sort_order=97
https://www.peerspace.com/pages/listings/64d4253146ccb900224c3eb1?sort_order=98
https://www.peerspace.com/pages/listings/6317aef0da7dff000f3eece2?sort_order=108
Texas
https://www.peerspace.com/pages/listings/5ddf3b593c817c000d262fb2?sort_order=4
https://www.peerspace.com/pages/listings/6679ee93657e67e303887bbe
If you know of any in Florida please share. TheHoosierBoxer is also looking into maybe having one in the Spring in Indianapolis. So there would be 2 for 2025. Let me know your thoughts!
hvywght blk bxr (7)
28 days ago(In reply to this)
There is a ring in Oakland Park FL, just north or Fort Lauderdale, but the issue would be parking depending on how many people show up as it's located in a mini warehouse strip complex.
Boxer1990 (12 )
28 days ago(In reply to this)
Thanks for sharing this!
AussieBoxer (44 )
29 days ago(In reply to this)
I am good for either LA or FL in late Sept or early Oct, and also for Indianapolis in Mid-April.
AussieBoxer (44 )
29 days ago(In reply to this)
Thanks for doing this. As a schoolteacher in Australia, I have one long vacation of 5 weeks duration and three short ones (2 weeks each) every year. If the event is set for LA or TX soon, I can come any time between Jan 6 and 20 next year. My three other breaks for 2025 are 1) April 12 - 27, 2) July 5 - 20 and 3) September 27 - Oct 12. Note that due to the long distance and crossing the International Date Line, I need to leave the USA at least 3 days before the last day of my break. However, the locations and times floated around are all very doable for me.
Boxer1990 (12 )
29 days ago(In reply to this)
Thanks for sharing your availability Aussie! Avoiding the summer months because those are typically the most expensive travel costs. As well as the holidays so late November and December
mdbxrwrslr (19 )
29 days agoDefinitely interested here!
agniandrudra (18)
29 days ago🥊🥊 let’s go
Pink Pirates (2)
29 days agoWould love a boxingfest yes
AussieBoxer (44 )
11/25/2024 4:50 AMRocky's Kickboxing Dojo in Sugar Grove, IL outside of Chicago offers ring room hire, or did back in the day. See if ChiBox or ILFIGHTER can update us on that.
Boxer VA (41)
28 days ago(In reply to this)
That would be great. I have a few people i need to visit in the area
LOW BELLY BLOWS (2)
28 days ago(In reply to this)
Years back, there was a gay/lez bar in OKC,with an 8X8 ring, guys and women would step up, box to defeat, really erotic, some were fights over grudges, saw some pretty wild stuff. Not sure if such bars still host boxing like this.
agniandrudra (18)
28 days ago(In reply to this)
Wooooof that would be fun
LOW BELLY BLOWS (2)
28 days ago(In reply to this)
Great suggestion Aussieboxer,, Rocky's Kickboxing Dojo in Sugar Grove, IL would personally be great for me, 3 hr drive. No formal training here, and for me, , at my age, I wouldn't care for anything involving blows to the head, but game to fight a rival, safe and sane with mutual agreed on restrictions/rules, putting gloves into each other's belly and/or boobs till one of us is defeated, the loser, unwilling or unable to fight anymore, is worked over, on the ropes till he's on his knees or on the mat, signifying his defeat, fight over. No problem here with rental fees.
Furrycub85 (0 )
11/24/2024 6:12 PMI’d vote for a place with a warm climate like Orlando Florida.
Boxer1990 (12 )
11/24/2024 6:25 PM(In reply to this)
Find a ring rental and it's a good option 🥊
agniandrudra (18)
11/24/2024 3:29 PMSign me up
Boxer1990 (12 )
11/24/2024 5:28 PM(In reply to this)
Hell yeah 🥊
Lost002 (0 )
11/24/2024 3:24 PMWhen ? And Where
Boxer1990 (12 )
11/24/2024 5:30 PM(In reply to this)
Maybe Fall 2025. Still TBD for location. Somewhere with a ring rental would be an ideal place
CharlestonFighter (1)
11/24/2024 2:40 PMWhere and when?
Boxer1990 (12 )
11/24/2024 5:31 PM(In reply to this)
Maybe Fall 2025. Still TBD for location. Somewhere with a ring rental would be an ideal place.
ToeTheLine (31)
11/24/2024 12:44 AMSounds like a great idea 🥊
LancsBoxer (10 )
11/23/2024 11:15 PMUp for this, though if it was in the UK or Europe that'd be better 😁
wldct1998 (6 )
11/24/2024 12:41 AM(In reply to this)
There seem to be a lot of Europeans here!
Boxer1990 (12 )
11/24/2024 5:27 PM(In reply to this)
Send ring ideas in Europe!
LancsBoxer (10 )
11/25/2024 1:04 AM(In reply to this)
Manchester & London in the UK for rings. Never booked them before but heard good things.
Ringerohr (41)
11/23/2024 7:24 AMMe too ... keep me informed
Boxer1990 (12 )
11/23/2024 7:24 AM(In reply to this)
Definitely 🥊
AussieBoxer (44 )
11/23/2024 7:09 AMWhat a great idea!
Some of my Australian MF mates are talking about an AusWrestleFest with a boxing component there as well.
Boxer1990 (12 )
11/23/2024 7:11 AM(In reply to this)
We definitely have to make sure you can make it Aussie
AussieBoxer (44 )
11/23/2024 7:18 AM(In reply to this)
Would love to be there
TheHoosierBoxer (18)
11/23/2024 6:34 AMI’d happy to help develop a boxing fest and suggest a boxing ring in Fishers, Indiana to host it. Let me know and I’ll talk to the owner.
Boxer1990 (12 )
11/23/2024 6:41 AM(In reply to this)
Definitely a place to consider 🥊
wldct1998 (6 )
11/23/2024 5:44 AMYes! Should we figure out what time of year and where is best for people?
Boxer1990 (12 )
11/23/2024 6:13 AM(In reply to this)
I'm thinking not peak seasons. So like spring or fall since travel in the winter and summer is typically higher
wldct1998 (6 )
11/23/2024 6:27 AM(In reply to this)
I like that "shoulder season," as Rick Steves calls it.
Ringerohr (41)
11/23/2024 5:11 AMGreat idea !
Boxer1990 (12 )
11/22/2024 4:17 PMJust like there is a wrestle fest, we definitely need a boxing fest. Thought?
I know there are a couple rings across the country too