Darwin has moved into the Mayilema season. The Mayilema signifies the knock 'em down season, where the final storms knock down the spear grass letting us know that the wet season is coming to a close.
On Saturday 12 March, Darwin Waterfront in collaboration with Cyclone 2421 Boxing will present 'Knock 'em Down Boxing'. A Boxing Australia sanctioned event, set under a marquee on the Waterfront Wharf 1 lawns from 5:00pm - 9:00pm. The event will showcase local boxers and encourage the community to get behind local boxing clubs.
The 'Knock 'em Down Boxing' event will have more than 10 fights across the night from elite team boxers in junior, women and men teams.
Northern Territory boxers have been given the incredible opportunity to train with Olympian and National Futures Coach, Jamie Pittman prior to the event to support male and female boxers in the junior and youth categories, focused on developing talent and producing future elite Australia representatives. Jamie Pittman brings an extensive wealth of boxing experience and knowledge. Jamie represented Australia at two AIBA World Championships, 2002 Commonwealth Games, 2004 Olympic Games and many international tournaments. Jamie is the 'Knock 'em Down Boxing' special guest and will provide exclusive meet and greet opportunities for those who take up the event VIP seating.
Ruby Nairn, Shaun Jackson and Kenny Harkin are three NT boxers who will be fighting at the event that are heading off to Commonwealth Games trials the week after the event. There are a further 20 boxers who are going to South Australia for the National Team Championships, where if they win, will receive national titles.
Tickets are only $5.00 and there are also ringside VIP tables on sale for $200.00. These VIP tables fit up to 8 people and include 8 drink vouchers, food table service from Bella restaurant and a meet and greet with Jamie Pittman.
The night is hosted by boxing enthusiast and Mix 104.9 radio presenter, Ali Burton. There will be raffle prizes, a pop-up bar and take-away food options from surrounding Darwin Waterfront restaurants. Get there at 5:00pm to grab a seat.
Book tickets now at waterfront.nt.gov.au here. Seats are limited.
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Michael Rochford, Head Coach Cyclone 2421
"We are thrilled to have been invited by Darwin Waterfront to showcase Cyclone 2421 Boxing club and other local clubs and have our elite team have a hit out before travelling interstate to compete. Also, for some of our up and coming boxers it's an awesome opportunity special guest Jamie Pittman to see the quality of NT boxers first hand and enjoy the beauty of Darwin. We hope that the evening brings several new sponsors so we can ensure these talented boxers have the opportunity to compete interstate throughout the year."
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