Boxing club raising funds to help victimized kids

A local boxing club is raising money this summer in support of child victims of violence. Madkatz Boxing Club is hosting charity and competitive fights on Aug. 12 and is looking for volunteers to participate.

Money raised from the event will go to Urban Bulldogs Against Kids Abuse, a charity that works with child victims of violence and sexual assault.

“They’ve got a really good group, and they’re doing a lot of good work for a worthy cause,” said Geoff Lawrence, head coach at Madkatz.

The goal is to raise $20,000. Madkatz is looking for volunteers to compete in the charity bouts. Anyone interested in participating will receive three free months of training.

“I've always enjoyed training fighters and promoting shows, and an opportunity to do it while helping kids who have maybe not had the best start in life was too perfect to pass up,” said Lawrence.

“We are going to have a great night of fights with our volunteers facing off (and) a bunch of my fight team up against top opposition.”

Geoff Lawrence of Madkatz Boxing Club hoping to raise $20,000 at August event