iVisit Boxing Announces Record-Breaking Attendance Attempt in San Francisco
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Live sports entertainment organization iVisit Boxing (iVB) has announced plans to host a boxing event at San Francisco’s Civic Centre plaza on July 11th, aiming to surpass the current record for the largest attendance at a boxing event.
Historical Attendance Record
The current record stands at 135,132 attendees, set during the Tony Zale vs.Billy Pryor fight at Juneau Park in Milwaukee in 1941. iVB intends to exceed this number with its San Francisco event.
Event Details and iVB’s Vision
The event will be held in an open-air arena at civic Center Plaza and streamed live on YouTube. iVB Chief Executive Ed Pereira stated the attempt is intended to benefit San Francisco, its boxing fans, fighters, and communities, emphasizing the organization’s belief that boxing should be fan-centric. San Francisco Civic Center Plaza is a major public gathering space.
Heavyweight championship Fight Rumors
Recent reports suggested a potential bout between WBA, IBF, and WBC heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk and Deontay Wilder at this event. However, BBC Sport reports that, as of January 17, 2026, no agreement is currently in place for this fight to occur at the San Francisco event.
