Plans for San Francisco boxing event aiming to break attendance record canceled

Plans for a boxing event scheduled for July 11 at San Francisco's Civic Center Plaza have been canceled. The event, organized by Ed Pereira's iVisitBoxing, aimed to surpass the 85-year-old attendance record held by Tony Zale and Billy Pryor. Organizers cited logistical problems, including the withdrawal of Silverback, as reasons for the cancellation. Although the event may take place at a later date and different venue, it will no longer attempt to break the record set in 1941. The card was intended to feature Anthony Olascuaga defending his WBO flyweight title against Andy Dominguez. Pereira had previously assured that the event would focus on a festival-like atmosphere with non-paying attendees and musical acts alongside the boxing matches.

• 10:05 PMYahoo Sports — Plans canceled for San Francisco fight that aimed to break boxing's 85-year-old attendance record