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San Francisco Sets Free Open-Air Boxing Event for July 11 in Bid to Break Attendance Record

Organizers pledge free public access backed by a YouTube partnership, with headliners still unconfirmed.

Overview

  • iVisit Boxing plans to convert Civic Center Plaza into an open-air arena on July 11, aiming to surpass the 135,132 boxing attendance record set in 1941.
  • City leaders and promoters say the San Francisco card will be free to the public and streamed on YouTube as part of iVB’s "Iconic" series.
  • Promoter Ed Pereira has named Tyson Fury and Ryan Garcia as priority attractions, and a UsykWilder bout is being targeted but remains unagreed, according to BBC Sport.
  • iVB says it intends to stage about 24 cards across 2026, with a Las Vegas news conference in February to unveil the initial schedule.
  • Promoters describe an expanded footprint with a fan village and weeklong events across the Bay Area, with attendance estimates including spectators beyond the plaza.