Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Dempsey vs Firpo 

The largest gate in boxing history, the first Latino to fight for a world title, the iconic Polo Grounds!

Join WBC President, Mauricio Sulaiman and many from the community to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of Dempsey v Firpo.

Let’s inspire those who live in the area once known as the Polo Grounds, perhaps the most iconic sports arena in the world! 

 One of the wildest and most disputed fights, known as the fight of the year, with 11 knockdowns in the first two rounds..Over 88,000 in attendance while 25,000 clamoured to get in.

This was boxing. This is a time to be remembered and shared.

Date: Wednesday, November 1st, 2023

Time  6:00 pm to 8:30 pm

Place Polo Ground Community Center, 3005 Frederick Douglass Blvd, NYC