May 5 dinner fundraiser features Mexican cuisine and amateur boxing
April 14, 2013
Detroit, MI – In honor of Cinco de Mayo, Downtown Boxing Gym will host a dinner fundraiser and live boxing event to benefit its successful youth boxing program on Sunday, May 5, at Detroit Eastern Market Shed 3 on 2934 Russell Street from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The dinner portion of the fundraiser, sponsored by Supino’s Pizzeria, will feature traditional Mexican-style cuisine prepared by local chefs and served by Downtown Boxing Gym Youth Program students. Contributing chefs include: Dave Mancini – Supino’s Pizzeria; Andy Hollyday – Roast; Will Branch – Corridor Sausage Company; Marc Djozlija – MGM Grand Casino; and Christina Gibbs. VIP tickets, which include dinner and front row seats to the boxing event, are $175. Regular dinner tickets are $100. General admission for the boxing event only is $25, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. and starting at 7 p.m.
The menu will consist of the following:
- Andy Hollyday – Spiced lamb shoulder, green rice and chili broth
- Dave Mancini – Open faced torta with duck chicharrones and tomatillo salsa
- Marc Djozlija – Shrimp and jicama salad with toasted pumpkin seeds and queso fresco
- Will Branch – A mystery dish featuring chorizo and refried beans
“Cinco is just the latest in a line of inaugural yet innovative fundraising events,” said Coach Khali Sweeney, Downtown Boxing Gym’s founder and owner. “Not only is this event a great way to honor our city’s Mexican heritage, but the proceeds will also go towards supporting our summer academic programs which will be crucial for keeping our students’ minds fresh while out of school. Since our gym goes beyond teaching kids the sport of boxing, it is important to keeping a steady flow of funding our academic programs as we foster the growth of our students into productive members of society.”
For more information, contact Jessica Hauser, Downtown Boxing Gym Executive Director, at (248) 933-3358 or jhauser@downtownyouthboxing.org.
Cedric Brown 