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)
Il y a 18 heuresI really wish I could buy I'm in Michigan and cannot possibly make time to travel that far.
Furrycub85 (0 )
Il y a 20 joursI sent in my application 😊
MikeJGEG (5 )
Il y a 21 joursJust 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 )
Il y a 21 joursWas 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 )
Il y a 21 jours(C'est une réponse)
This can still be done in private amongst hotel rooms/airbnbs. Just not at the gym
Boxer1990 (12 )
Il y a 21 joursHere 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)
Il y a 26 joursDefinitely Absofeckinlutely count me in
Libdray (37 )
Il y a 28 joursThat would be so hot! So faraway from States but will definitely try to come
wldct1998 (6 )
Il y a 28 jours(C'est une réponse)
You'd be a great addition!
hvywght blk bxr (7)
Il y a 28 joursOne 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 )
Il y a 29 joursKeep me in the loop, fellow boxers!
Boxer1990 (12 )
Il y a 29 joursHere'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
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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)
Il y a 28 jours(C'est une réponse)
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 )
Il y a 28 jours(C'est une réponse)
Thanks for sharing this!
AussieBoxer (44 )
Il y a 29 jours(C'est une réponse)
I am good for either LA or FL in late Sept or early Oct, and also for Indianapolis in Mid-April.
AussieBoxer (44 )
Il y a 29 jours(C'est une réponse)
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 )
Il y a 29 jours(C'est une réponse)
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 )
Il y a 29 joursDefinitely interested here!
agniandrudra (18)
Il y a 29 jours🥊🥊 let’s go
Pink Pirates (2)
Il y a 29 joursWould love a boxingfest yes
AussieBoxer (44 )
25/11/2024 04:50Rocky'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)
Il y a 28 jours(C'est une réponse)
That would be great. I have a few people i need to visit in the area
LOW BELLY BLOWS (2)
Il y a 28 jours(C'est une réponse)
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)
Il y a 28 jours(C'est une réponse)
Wooooof that would be fun
LOW BELLY BLOWS (2)
Il y a 28 jours(C'est une réponse)
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 )
24/11/2024 18:12I’d vote for a place with a warm climate like Orlando Florida.
Boxer1990 (12 )
24/11/2024 18:25(C'est une réponse)
Find a ring rental and it's a good option 🥊
agniandrudra (18)
24/11/2024 15:29Sign me up
Boxer1990 (12 )
24/11/2024 17:28(C'est une réponse)
Hell yeah 🥊
Lost002 (0 )
24/11/2024 15:24When ? And Where
Boxer1990 (12 )
24/11/2024 17:30(C'est une réponse)
Maybe Fall 2025. Still TBD for location. Somewhere with a ring rental would be an ideal place
CharlestonFighter (1)
24/11/2024 14:40Where and when?
Boxer1990 (12 )
24/11/2024 17:31(C'est une réponse)
Maybe Fall 2025. Still TBD for location. Somewhere with a ring rental would be an ideal place.
ToeTheLine (31)
24/11/2024 00:44Sounds like a great idea 🥊
LancsBoxer (10 )
23/11/2024 23:15Up for this, though if it was in the UK or Europe that'd be better 😁
wldct1998 (6 )
24/11/2024 00:41(C'est une réponse)
There seem to be a lot of Europeans here!
Boxer1990 (12 )
24/11/2024 17:27(C'est une réponse)
Send ring ideas in Europe!
LancsBoxer (10 )
25/11/2024 01:04(C'est une réponse)
Manchester & London in the UK for rings. Never booked them before but heard good things.
Ringerohr (41)
23/11/2024 07:24Me too ... keep me informed
Boxer1990 (12 )
23/11/2024 07:24(C'est une réponse)
Definitely 🥊
AussieBoxer (44 )
23/11/2024 07:09What a great idea!
Some of my Australian MF mates are talking about an AusWrestleFest with a boxing component there as well.
Boxer1990 (12 )
23/11/2024 07:11(C'est une réponse)
We definitely have to make sure you can make it Aussie
AussieBoxer (44 )
23/11/2024 07:18(C'est une réponse)
Would love to be there
TheHoosierBoxer (18)
23/11/2024 06:34I’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 )
23/11/2024 06:41(C'est une réponse)
Definitely a place to consider 🥊
wldct1998 (6 )
23/11/2024 05:44Yes! Should we figure out what time of year and where is best for people?
Boxer1990 (12 )
23/11/2024 06:13(C'est une réponse)
I'm thinking not peak seasons. So like spring or fall since travel in the winter and summer is typically higher
wldct1998 (6 )
23/11/2024 06:27(C'est une réponse)
I like that "shoulder season," as Rick Steves calls it.
Ringerohr (41)
23/11/2024 05:11Great idea !
Boxer1990 (12 )
22/11/2024 16:17Just like there is a wrestle fest, we definitely need a boxing fest. Thought?
I know there are a couple rings across the country too