Massive Open-Air Boxing Match Aims for 150K Fans at SF Civic Center
San Francisco is about to make boxing history. YouTube and promotional startup iVisit Boxing are planning a massive open-air fight at Civic Center Plaza on July 11, 2026 aiming to set a new world record crowd of nearly 150,000, smashing an 85-year-old record.
The fight card isn’t finalized yet, but names like Oleksandr Usyk have been linked to the event. The big twist? Most tickets will be free, making it a rare chance for locals to see top-level boxing up close.
It’s more than just a fight. The event will feature a music festival, fan village, and live streaming on YouTube, all designed to make boxing accessible to everyone and put the sport back in the heart of the community.
San Francisco once had a rich boxing history, but major fights have mostly skipped the city in recent decades. This event aims to put the Bay Area back on the boxing map, making it accessible, free, and right in the heart of the city.
iVisit Boxing’s “Battle of The Bay” SF Fight
When: July 11, 2026
Where: Civic Center Plaza, San Francisco
Cost: Mostly Free
The event promises to be a major cultural moment for San Francisco and a rare opportunity for fans to experience top-level boxing at little or no cost. But with no fighters officially signed and questions about whether the ambitious plan can actually come together, only time will tell if the world-record crowd will become reality.
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