National Teams from the United States and Russia will convene in the boxing ring for an Olympic-style boxing dual at the Rose Garden on Friday, June 13th at 7:30p. U.S.A. vs. Russia: World Dual Boxing will feature top boxers from both teams for 11 action-packed bouts.
Russia and the United States are currently ranked number one and two in the world, respectively. The USA vs. Russia Dual at the Rose Garden will be the final international event for USA Boxing before the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. The USA vs. Russia Dual will be the last of five international dual events leading into the 2008 Olympic Games.
USA Boxing sponsors not only national and international competitions, but also clinics and training camps to help athletes and coaches learn international techniques.
USA Boxing has won 108 Medals in Olympic competition, ranking first among all nations that compete in the Summer Olympic Games. Some of the most famous athletes in the world have emerged from the ranks of USA Boxing and Olympic competition, including Muhammad Ali, George Foreman, Evander Holyfield, Sugar Ray Leonard, and Oscar de la Hoya, among many others.
USA Boxing actively claims that its boxers represent "America's Best Athletes", a distinction supported by Boxing's number one position on the ESPN.com poll that measured athleticism among 64 major U.S. sports.
Who: USA National Team vs. Russia National Team
When: Fri, Jun 13, 2008 - 7:30p
Where: Rose Quarter – Rose Garden, Portland, Oregon
Tickets: Tickets are priced at $50.00, $35.00, and $25.00. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at the Rose Quarter Box Office (M-F 10a-5p), all participating Safeway/ Tickets West outlets, by calling 877.789.ROSE (7673), or at ComcastTIX.com. For Groups of 10+ please call 503.963.4400. For more information please visit RoseQuarter.com. Prices do not include service charges. To receive event notices, pre-sale opportunities, discounts and prizes join our free Rose Quarter CyberClub at RoseQuarter.com.
