Tommy’s Backyard Boxing Gym are featuring 12 fighters this Saturday’s Fight Night .
Local legend Tommy Ward has run his Backyard Boxing Gym in Parkes for many years. In fact it was 15 years ago this Easter, when Tommy was nominated to be the recipient of a brand new shed to house his Gym through a tv show called Random Acts of Kindness, he was nominated by Peak Hill Residents Nerida and Lucy Gavin who use to travel in from Peak Hill to bring foster kids to be trained by Tommy.
This Saturday night, 16th of March, MAYHEM Fight Series Presents Boxing at Parkes Leagues Club. Doors open at 4pm and the first fight is at 5pm. There are 19 fights scheduled and 12 of those fights will feature local boxers from Tommy Wards Backyard Boxing Gym. We chatted to a few of Tommys fighters. Brad Moss, who is featuring in the main event at the end of the evening, had his last fight 10 years ago when he was around 17, he has been busy with work and life commitments but has decided to jump in the ring for “One last Hoorah” Brad wants to encourage everyone to come along “Its a great experience, a great night, come along a support these young fullas having a go”. Montana Walker, who is originally from Cowra and previously dabbled in Karate and Muay Thai, has been living in Parkes for 2 years now and training with Tommy since August 2023, she said about training at Tommys “Just a good bunch who are great to train with”. Young Riley Pizzi is gearing up for his third fight, after fighting at the recent Dubbo and Parkes Fight nights and winning both his fights, he is looking to continue his winning streak. We asked him what got him into boxing “I’ve always liked watching action movies and loved the fight scenes, I’ve been asking mum and dad for years to do boxing and they finally agreed” said Riley.
Ladies and gentlemen Tommy Ward would like to take this time to introduce you to all of the boys and Girls that are taking part in this Saturday nights mayhem fight at the Parkes leagues it’s a night you won’t wanna miss out on
Introducing…
Riley Fernando, Oliver Hayes, Riley Pizzi, Hunter White-Crawford, Montana Walker, Jordan Shahid, Jesse Shorter, Jashper Caneta, Zane white-Crawford, Linkin Anderson, Jayden Monaghan-Mclean, Bradley Moss
Unfortunately with unexpected circumstances shelly Nic Tietnan won’t be fighting in this Saturday fight night shelly will still be there supporting her shed team mates with their fights. If you are looking to buy a ticket or a VIP ticket for yourself or family and friends look no further. Head on over and get them before they are sold out you won’t want to miss out. Everyone is encouraged to come along on Saturday night and support this fantastic event so we can secure more fight nights in the future.
Tickets are available through 123tix or at the door
Brad Moss
Jasper Caneta.
Montana Walker.
Riley Pizzi.