THE FLOYD MAYWEATHER JR. FOUNDATION PRESENTS A FULL WEEKEND OF FITNESS & FUN
URBAN FITNESS LEAGUE CALISTHENICS DEMONSTRATION & CHAMPIONSHIP COMPETITION – Saturday, April 16 at Mayweather Boxing Club
THE 2ND ANNUAL “FIGHT 4 FITNESS” 5K RACE, 2K WALK, KIDS FUN RUN,
& COMMUNITY DAY – Sunday, April 17 in Sunset Park
LAS VEGAS (April 15, 2016) The Floyd Mayweather Jr. Foundation (TFMJF) is proud to present a full weekend of fitness and fun with its 2nd Annual Fight 4 Fitness 5K Race, 2K Walk, Kids Fun Run and Community Day taking place Sunday, April 17 at Sunset Park and a special presentation by the Urban Fitness League tomorrow, April 16. The presenting sponsors are Mayweather Promotions, The Money Team and TAKAT Jewels and its supporting sponsor is SHOWTIME.
“The mission of the Urban Fitness League is to promote fit and healthy life through calisthenics and proper diet for everyone. The Urban Fitness League is partnering with the athletes to bring the urban fitness lifestyle to youth across our cities and playgrounds,” said Ben Sturner Founder of the UFL. “The UFL, our athletes and leadership are all 100% committed to combatting the inactivity pandemic and obesity by making fitness cool with our events, athlete personalities and no barriers to entry.”
“My foundation genuinely cares about the Las Vegas community, and we are continuing our pledge to serve with great events like this,” said Mayweather. “Staying fit and active is so important. We strive to encourage people of all ages to work towards getting in shape and living a healthy lifestyle.”
“Takat Jewels is excited to partner with the Floyd Mayweather Jr. Foundation and become the presenting sponsor of the Fight 4 Fitness weekend,” said Rayez A. Takat Chief Executive Officer of Takat Jewels. “Takat Jewels takes pride in providing opportunities and inspiration for urban youth to succeed and we are looking forward to an exciting, fun, and inspiring weekend for everyone participating.”
SATURDAY, April 16 – Urban League Calisthenics Demonstration & Championship Competition
Mayweather Promotions stars Badou Jack and Andrew Tabiti will be on hand and will participate in a photo-op with the winners of the competitions. Three competitions will feature competitions in the lightweight, middleweight and heavyweight divisions.
A second competition featuring “Freestyle” and “Best Trick” events will follow with the crowd and celebrity judges selecting the winners. Finally, the athletes will host a Q&A and autograph session with kids in attendance.
Introduction & Video Viewing – 5:00 – 5:30PM
- 1st Competition – 5:30 – 6:00PM
- Lightweight – D-REAL vs. POWERHOUSE
- Middleweight – Q vs. D.O.C
- Heavyweight – JUICE vs. SOUL AKEEM the SUPREME
- Winner photo opp. with Badou Jack
- 2nd Competition – 6:00 – 6:30PM
- Freestyle
- Best Trick
- Q&A and Autographs with Badou Jack & Andrew Tabiti – 6:30 – 7:00PM
SUNDAY, April 17 – 5K Race, 2K Walk & Kids Fun Run
The 5K Race, 2K Walk, and Kids Fun Run (one half mile run for kids 12 and under) starts at 8 a.m. and is followed by an awards ceremony honoring all of the participants.
The Community Day event immediately following the awards ceremony will include food, music, games, raffled prizes, special live performances from 11-year-old singer-songwriter Sunny Malouf, Dance Connection and NBT Future Dance, plus free Zumba sessions from Zumba Las Vegas.
- 7:15 a.m. – 7:45 a.m. – FREE yoga session
- 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. – 5K Race, 2K Walk, KIDS scavenger hunt
- 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – Kids Fun Run & Awards Ceremony
- 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Community Day
Registration for any and all events is underway and can be completed tomorrow Saturday, April 16 at the Mayweather Boxing Club or day of event at Sunset Park:
Prices:
- o $65 5K
- o $60 2K
- o $25 KIDS FUN RUN
- o $35 Adults, $20 Kids, $75 Family (4 ppl.) – Community Day
ABOUT FIGHT 4 FITNESS
The mission of Fight 4 Fitness is to form community alliances where awareness and empowerment serve as the foundation for an improved quality of life, from children to adults. Everyone is welcome to join the “fight” in reversing health trends that are adversely affecting our quality of life. Fight 4 Fitness is a movement toward good health through the possibilities of change that can enhance one’s own life and the lives of those around them. Participating in the Fight 4 Fitness event can be the catalyst needed to create a vigorous, happy, and healthy Las Vegas community. This unique experience invites all members of the community to run/walk independently or with friends, family, and coworkers.
Clark County School District: A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Clark County School District. The funds will be divided among designated CCSD schools that have demonstrated need for support in the following areas: athletic programs, physical education and educational field trips.
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