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SYLMAR, LOS ANGELES COUNTY — OCTOBER 18, 2026. Organizers of a holiday youth boxing event have contacted California58 to share details of a free community gathering scheduled for Saturday, December 19, 2026, in Sylmar. According to a media advisory sent to our newsroom by Ring of Hope Youth Development, the event will bring together 60 young boxers for 30 bouts, with every participant receiving a prize.

What California58 learned from the organizers

In an October 17 media advisory and invitation provided directly to California58, the Los Angeles nonprofit said its holiday Kids Boxing Match will feature athletes ages 8–16 from boxing clubs across Los Angeles. The bouts are planned under USA Boxing rules. The organization is co-hosting the event with Eastern Block Boxing and Hamo’s California Boxing Club.

“Every child who fights goes home with a prize,” the organizers stated in their announcement. The event is presented as an opportunity for young athletes to showcase their training and for families to celebrate their efforts together.

Date, location and schedule

  • When: Saturday, December 19, 2026.
  • Opening ceremony and parade: 11:00 a.m.
  • Boxing bouts begin: 11:30 a.m.
  • Awards: After the final bout, approximately 2:30 p.m.
  • Where: Hamo’s California Boxing Club, 15853 Monte St., Suite 101, Sylmar, CA 91342.
  • Admission: Free, according to the organizers.

The nonprofit says the opening parade will bring together all 60 participants and their clubs. The advisory also describes youth bouts using headgear, an awards ceremony and opportunities to speak with boxers, parents and coaches.

A youth program built around access to boxing

Ring of Hope Youth Development describes itself as a Los Angeles-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that offers free boxing classes for children. In its media materials, the organization says its regular classes serve children ages 6–14, while the December competition is planned for participants ages 8–16.

Organizers say the program aims to provide a safe place for children to train, develop discipline and connect with positive activities. These descriptions are from the organization’s announcement; California58 has not independently evaluated the program or confirmed the final participant roster.

Interviews in four languages

The organizers told California58 that interview opportunities are expected to be available in English, Spanish, Russian and Armenian. Their invitation also welcomes news outlets to cover the opening ceremony, boxing matches and awards.

Media representatives have been asked to RSVP by December 1, 2026 if they need a reserved camera position or interview arrangements. That deadline applies to press coordination, not general admission.

How to learn more

For event details or media inquiries, the advisory identifies Salman Poddubnov, president of Ring of Hope Youth Development, as the contact. The organization lists info@ringofhopela.org, (818) 358-3114 and ringofhopela.org.

California58 newsroom note: This report is based on the media advisory dated October 17, 2026, sent directly to California58 by the event organizers. Event details, participants and timing are subject to change; readers should confirm with the organizer before traveling. California58 has received an invitation but is not claiming to have attended, interviewed participants or independently verified the event’s final arrangements.

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