PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


May 21, 2021


CVB Contact: Scott Bruscato
Phone: 318.387.5691
E-mail: sbruscato@monroe-westmonroe.org



Louisiana State Games Boxing May 22-23

West Monroe, LA– Discover Monroe-West Monroe will host the Louisiana State Games Boxing Championship at the West Monroe Recreation Center on May 22-23.

The Louisiana State Games was developed to promote amateurism in sports, paying
special attention to an improved quality of life. All winners from the Louisiana State
Games programs are eligible to compete in the National Congress of State Games.

All weight and age will be governed per USA Boxing rules and regulations.

“The Louisiana State Games has two of its premier events this weekend, with one of
them being boxing. We are so thankful for our sports coordinators organizing these
events that bring over 300 athletes, family members, and spectators to Ouachita
parish. As our local economy continues to rebound, the Louisiana State Games,
sponsored by Discover Monroe-West Monroe, continues to lead the economic recovery
charge with sports tourism travel.”

Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for kids.

All events will take place at the West Monroe Recreation Center at 1802 North 7th
Street, West Monroe, Louisiana 71291. For more information contact Scott Bruscato at
318.387.5691 or sbruscato@monroe-westmonroe.org.


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Discover Monroe-West Monroe promotes Ouachita Parish as a destination for leisure travel,
conventions, meetings, and sporting events creating a positive economic impact for our local community through increased visitor spending and sales tax collections. For more information about Discover Monroe-West Monroe, visit www.monroe-westmonroe.org.