Punches in the Piazza

Date and Time for this Past Event

• Friday, Sep 8, 2023  5pm - 8pm

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The recently launched Bobby D Foundation will stage "Punches in the Piazza", a uniquely-staged outdoor amateur boxing event on Friday, September 8, 2023 within downtown San Diego's Piazza della Famiglia to honor the late Boxing Hall of Fame Promoter Bobby DePhilippis and provide community support within Little Italy. The inaugural event, sanctioned by USA Boxing and presented by Filippi's Pizza Grotto, will feature 12 fast paced bouts showcasing the best rising boxing talent from throughout Southern California. "Punches in the Piazza" is the first-ever live sports event held in the 10,000 square foot gathering spot revered by locals and visitors alike since its debut five years ago for its collection of public, residential, retail and restaurant spaces.

"Punches in the Piazza" commemorates the one-year anniversary of the passing of Bobby DePhilippis, 72. Bobby D, as most knew him, grew up in Little Italy and was the owner of Filippi's Pizza Grotto, as well as being a boxing promoter and a philanthropist.

The “Punches in the Piazza” venue will open to the public at 5pm. The first featured bout is scheduled for 6pm. A limited number of seated tickets priced at $50 will be released for purchase online at bobbyde.org. Select VIP table seating can be reserved by calling (619) 420-8866. All ages are welcome. Onsite food and beverages will be available for purchase. The Piazza della Famiglia is located at 523 W. Date Street San Diego, CA 92101 in the heart of Little Italy.

“The Bobby D Foundation was created to honor my father and his love of boxing and to continue his philanthropy in the community," said Michelle DePhilippis. "The foundation will be donating the majority of the net "Punches in the Piazza" proceeds to Washington Elementary School whose student body faces one of the largest percentages of homelessness in San Diego County. The remaining funds will be donated to Convivio and The Little Italy Association. Both non-profits support the Little Italy community."

Customized event marketing sponsorship opportunities are available for organizations interested in supporting the "Punches in the Piazza" charitable beneficiaries. Contact Steve Miller, ProLine Image, (760)822-9259 for more information. Donations to the Bobby D Foundation are welcome and can be made online at bobbyde.org.