Boxe Neepawa happy with response to fundraiser

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Published on Friday, May 8, 2015

By Eoin Devereux

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The Boxe Neepawa Combat Sports and Fitness Club recently showcased the artistry and skill of  the sweet science. The club hosted an event on May. 2 at the Neepawa Curling Club, which featured boxing demonstrations from some of its members, as well as a live feed from the Floyd Mayweather/Manny Pacquiao championship pay-per-view in Las Vegas.

Derek Pearson, the founder of Boxe Neepawa, said the night was put together as an effort to bring in more financial support to the club and also raise its profile throughout the community. Pearson said they were able to accomplish both of those goals.

“We sold all of the tickets that we had printed for the night. I believe the capacity at the Neepawa Curling Club is 160 people and we ended up at capacity,” said Pearson. “Overall, the evening went really well. We were able to do some demonstrations of what the boxing club has to offer. There were four members of our youth program and our high school program who participated and put on a short demo before the main card, showing off what to expect and what Boxe Neepawa is all about.”

Pearson said after all the costs of the evening were paid for, they were still able to come away with a slight profit, which will be invested directly back into club improvements and the purchase of additional training equipment.

“After payment of the licensing fee to broadcast the pay-per-view is factored in, we did make a little bit. Enough to help the club get through the summer without issue,” said Pearson. “We’ll be getting some new equipment from what money we made. Our costs from the evening were a bit more than we’d hoped but we did recoup all our costs and made a little bit of money.”

Pearson noted that the most important part of the night was creating some new awareness throughout Neepawa for the boxing club.

“There were those in attendance at the fundraiser who really showed a lot of interest in learning more about the club. I’m optimistic that it will generate some new memberships,” said Pearson. “We have room in all our classes for more people to participate. Anyone who wants to learn more can contact me at (204) 841-4200 or drop in to the club at 287 Hamilton Street.”