Third edition of the Portimão Box Cup brings boxers from 10 European countries to the Algarve
– May 22, 2023
The Portimão Box Cup will take place between Friday, May 26 and Sunday, May 28. Two rings will be set up at the Portimão Arena, which is expected to host over 200 fights over the three days.
A total of 66 teams are expected to participate in the Portimão Box Cup, including the following countries: Portugal, Spain, England, Norway, Ireland, Switzerland, the Netherlands, France, Wales and Croatia.
The competition will begin on Friday, May 26 at 11am, followed by a break at 2pm and the opening ceremony at 6pm.
On Saturday and Sunday, matches will begin at 2pm, with breaks scheduled at 4pm and 6pm.
The award ceremony will take place on Sunday, May 28, at 8.30 pm.
Tickets cost €5 for one day, and €10 for the three-day pass, and can be purchased online or at Portimão Arena, Tempo Theatre or Portimão museum.
Admission is free for children up to the age of 11 as long as they are accompanied by an adult.
Half of all proceeds will go to A Catraia, a temporary shelter for minors, and Casa Nossa Senhora da Conceição, a shelter for children and youngsters in need.
The event is organised by Associação Escola Boxe Portimão, which aims to promote boxing and provide athletes with a high-level competition which allows them to “learn and evolve.”
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