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Airdrie boxing club excited to host second Rumble at Humble fight night

Humble Boxing Academy's Lucas George said a fight night gives Airdrie's boxers an opportunity to see how they match up against members of other clubs. 

Humble is getting ready to Rumble. 

After a successful inaugural 'Rumble at Humble' last June, the Airdrie-based Humble Boxing Academy is preparing to host its follow-up fight night on Dec. 9 at the Airdrie Town and Country Centre, in a makeshift boxing ring set up for the event.

According to Lucas George, the founder, owner, and coach for Humble Boxing, Friday night's 14-fight card will feature many of the local club's members, who will be taking on athletes from other boxing clubs throughout Alberta. 

“For people who want to experience boxing and see what the amateur boxing scene is all about, come down to check it out,” he said. “People would be shocked how welcoming these events are, how entertaining they are, and how safe they are.

“I want everyone to come check it out…and support local athletes who are working on their goals and their dreams. Come see these local Airdronians compete against other cities and provinces.”

The rumble in the ring will begin with preliminary fights starting at 6:15 p.m. After the youth boxers have had their turn in the ring, George said the evening's actual fight card gets underway around 7 p.m., culminating with a bout featuring Wade Hodgson, a coach for Humble Boxing Academy and area businessowner.

Other Humble Boxing Academy athletes who are preparing to don the gloves on Friday include Alex and Jordan Lypchuk, Mya Keeping, Addy Lescard, Ayden Foster, Noah Janssen, Emily Vigneault, Jim-Stevens Pasibe, Taylor Moore, and Brad White. George said most of the participants are youth fighters, ranging in age from 11 to 20. He said the oldest local fighter is White, who is 41, while the youngest will be 11-year-old Alex Lypchuk.

George believes a fight night gives Airdrie's boxers an opportunity to see how they match up against members of other clubs. 

“With how the boxing community is, we want to make sure there are fights available for our athletes, and of course, athletes from Calgary and other cities like Lethbridge, Edmonton – all over Alberta,” he said.

“We want to make sure that with everyone doing their part by hosting these events, more fights are available for all these young athletes across Alberta, and honestly, other provinces as well.”

According to George, the motivation was always to host a second Rumble at Humble event, especially after the support the club received after the inaugural sold-out Rumble at Humble fight night in June.

He said in the future, Humble plans to host an all-female fight card as well.

“We sold out last year,” he said. “We had such an amazing crowd and it was a lot of fun. I think the positive feedback we got pushed us to do another event to keep pursuing this because I don’t think we had one negative review. All the way from the match-making to the table settings and food provided, it was just so well done and everyone worked together. All the volunteers did such an amazing job. It went flawlessly.”

Tickets for Friday night are $35 at the door, or $25 if bought online ahead of time at bit.ly/3upVe3t. Table options are available as well.

In keeping with the charitable aspect of last June's event, proceeds from the Rumble at Humble will support the Airdrie Food Bank, as well as Kids Up Front. And same as last time, George said anyone bringing a perishable food donation to the event will receive a $5 discount from their admission.

“The Airdrie Food Bank, we will always support [it] because I used it growing up, so it’s important to me that they get that support,” he said. “It really does change people’s lives and that organization does amazing things and deserves to be recognized.”

The Rumble at Humble will be the final event in what has been a whirwind first year of operation for the new club, which opened its doors in January this year. In the 11 months since, George said the club's members have already ammassed a series of eye-catching accomplishments in the local boxing community, including two Golden Gloves, three Diamond Belts, and three Bronze Gloves.

The club also produced its first pro boxer in Michael Parker, who won his first professional bout with a technical knockout in the third round.

“We’ve been so busy and active, I’d say collectively, we’ve had over 30 fights and only lost one,” George said. “It’s been pretty good, and the support the community has shown us [has been amazing]. All around, we’re very blessed.”

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