Armory Mn Boxing

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On saturday night it will open a new chapter with a nationally televised fight card featuring a boxer from the twin cities. The building was designed by st paul architect p c. With a standing live concert capacity of 3 000 to 8 000 fans and the ability to do seated shows of 1 800 up to 5 500 guests we have created the sweet spot here in the midwest. Minneapolis wcco minnesota has a rich boxing history.

Monday friday 11 00am 6 00pm cdt. Bobby brunette of the minnesota office of combative sports whose brother brian in 1986 fought for a world championship said the armory will be critical to the return of boxing relevance in. The armory team focuses on curating both the ultimate fan and the artist experience. Built in 1935 36 as a works progress administration project and briefly the home of the old minneapolis lakers the armory hosted boxing events for much of its pre parking ramp history.

Bettenburg who was also a major in the minnesota national guard. The armory in minneapolis 500 south 6th st. Monday friday 11 00am 6 00pm cdt. Featured boxers are giezwa hobbs danny huffman uriel lara marlin sims joe james and brandon glanton.

Minneapolis mn 55415 box office hours. The armory is one of the most versatile and modular venues in the united states. News fight results upcoming events interviews and more. Professional boxing returned to the minneapolis armory for the first time in 45 years april 13 2018.

The armory was the most expensive building in minnesota at one time. Few local boxing cards can match the minnesota star power that will step into the ring this sept. From the late 1930s through the 1970s it was a venue for civic events including concerts political conventions and sporting events. There was another historic event on that night.