Woodland’s Friday Night Fights, and the Legacy Lives On
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It’s a warm late-June Friday night in Woodland, where a cozy community gym and a full card of pro boxers equals another success for a couple of longtime local promoters–Paco Presents and Don Chargin Productions.
The demise of boxing has been reportedly imminent for decades, but this part of the American sports scene, it’s safe to say, still thrives in small town venues like Woodland’s Community Center. Here, on June 23, ten boxers each with their own unique stories from California towns like Sacramento, Vacaville, Fairfield, and Vallejo, put on a show before an enthusiastic capacity crowd.
The story is best told through the images of the night, where Friday Night Fights in Woodland, a true piece of Americana, lives on.
Sacramento’s Alberto Torres gets taped before his fight.
Steven Rapadas scored his first pro win with a technical knockout in the fourth and final round against Luis Silva.
Sacramento’s Alberto Torres lands a hard right against Angel Jimenez, en route to the victory that put him at 10-0.
Steven Rapadas after earning his first professional win after a fourth-round TKO against Luis Silva. Rapadas, a Sacramento native, owns and operates a fitness and boxing gym at 24th and J streets in midtown.
Jose Mora was knocked down three times by Vacaville’s Ivan Vergara in the first round and then twice more in the second round before the fight was called.
Vacaville’s Vergara is now 3-0, with two knockouts.
The capacity crowd files in.
Popular Sacramento fighter Tony “The Tiger” Lopez, a three-Time World Boxing Champion, made an appearance.
In the most exciting fight of the night, Vallejo’s Ryan “The Rhino” Bourland went to 13-1 after downing Cesar Ruiz in a split decision.
Bourland poses with some fans after his win with his Global Boxing Organization title belt.
In the night’s main event, Alan Sanchez (right) of Fairfield went to 19-3 with the fifth-round TKO over Miguel Huerta.
Creativity is waiting for you in the heart of Midtown! Capital City Beads and the Midtown Association have teamed up to bring you three 'Third Thursday at 24th and K'
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Creativity is waiting for you in the heart of Midtown! Capital City Beads and the Midtown Association have teamed up to bring you three ‘Third Thursday at 24th and K’ events. “Midtown Made” is a gathering of all things locally made, highlighting the unique creative community right here in our own backyard. You will have the opportunity to shop, drink, enjoy live music and participate in many hands on DIY projects right on K street in between 23rd and 24th every Third Thursday of the month through August!
The first one kicks off on June 21st and will continue on July 19th and August 16th, see you there!
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June 21 (Thursday) 6:00 pm - August 16 (Thursday) 9:00 pm PST
It's that time of year again! Showcasing the best of what the Golden State has to offer, this summertime tradition is your chance to eat delicious food, enjoy a concert,
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It’s that time of year again! Showcasing the best of what the Golden State has to offer, this summertime tradition is your chance to eat delicious food, enjoy a concert, get up close and personal with California agriculture and other industries, witness live horse racing, have fun on the Midway Carnival, and taste the winners of food competitions (how about some award-winning olive oil, cheese, wine and beer?). Live performances on multiple stages throughout the fair will provide ongoing entertainment by both national and local musicians, dancers, and cultural shows.
Make the most of your state fair experience by eating your way through food trucks littered throughout the fairgrounds while playing games or checking out the best of the state’s livestock and county exhibits. With so much going on and so much to do, the California State Fair is one of the best events of the year.
The fair is open 10am-10pm Friday-Sunday and 11am-10pm Monday-Thursday.
The Sacramento Japanese Film Festival began as a one day festival, Japanese Movies at the Crest, in 2005. In 2010 it grew to a three-day festival with five films. In
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The Sacramento Japanese Film Festival began as a one day festival, Japanese Movies at the Crest, in 2005. In 2010 it grew to a three-day festival with five films. In 2011, it had expanded to six films. Seven feature films and a documentary short were screened in 2012. Sacramento Japanese Film Festival is one of only four film festivals in the continental United States which dedicates itself exclusively to Japanese cinema.
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Individual dates, times, and movies:
Friday, July 20
7:30pm: Mumon: The Land of Stealth
Saturday, July 21
11:30am: Sister of the Gion
2pm: In This Corner of the World
4:30pm: Oh Lucy!
7:45pm: After the Storm
Sunday, July 22
2pm: Tokyo Family
5pm: The Ito Sisters: An American Story
Creativity is waiting for you in the heart of Midtown! Capital City Beads and the Midtown Association have teamed up to bring you three 'Third Thursday at 24th and K'
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Event Details
Creativity is waiting for you in the heart of Midtown! Capital City Beads and the Midtown Association have teamed up to bring you three ‘Third Thursday at 24th and K’ events. “Midtown Made” is a gathering of all things locally made, highlighting the unique creative community right here in our own backyard. You will have the opportunity to shop, drink, enjoy live music and participate in many hands on DIY projects right on K street in between 23rd and 24th every Third Thursday of the month through August!
The first one kicks off on June 21st and will continue on July 19th and August 16th, see you there!
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July 21 (Saturday) 6:00 pm - September 16 (Sunday) 9:00 pm PST
A resident of Sacramento since graduating with a journalism degree from the University of Nevada, Reno, Steve spent the 1980s at The Sacramento Union, working as a sports writer, music reviewer and crime reporter, among other assignments. He's spent the last 25+ years working in government public affairs for both state and federal agencies and currently is with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Bay-Delta office in Sacramento. He has shot just about every local sports team for the Sacramento Press, including local colleges, the Sacramento River Cats and Sacramento Republic FC. He resides in Curtis Park with his wife Sharon.
