11th Annual Centennial Square Boxing Show Friday, August 21 (Photo – VisitPasadena.net)
Whether this is your first time or your eleventh, you’re invited to bring your boxing enthusiasm out of the video game and HBO realms and into real life as the City of Pasadena presents a family-friendly amateur boxing night on Friday, August 21, 2026, from 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm.
By Melanie Hooks
The 11th Annual Centennial Square Boxing Show is a vibrant evening of amateur boxing set against the beautiful backdrop of historic Pasadena City Hall. The event features Olympic-style bouts with female and male athletes ages 8 and older, representing boxing gyms from throughout Southern California.
Families, friends, and boxing fans from across the region attend the event each year, making it a beloved summer tradition in the shadow of City Hall.
The event is open to the public and free to attend.
The Villa Parke Boxing Program will be proudly represented by local amateur boxers, including Eli Jimenez, Roman Ramirez, Adriana Nunez, Marvin Gomes, Horacio Rosales, and Gabriel Ponce. Each athlete has dedicated time, discipline, and passion to the sport of boxing.
For more information, visit City of Pasadena’s website or call the City Service Center Monday through Friday during business hours at (626) 744-7311.
11th Annual Centennial Square Boxing Show Friday, August 21, 2026 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Location Pasadena City Hall's Centennial Square 100 Garfield Ave. Pasadena 91101 Free.
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