Tyson Fury wanted for massive boxing event as San Francisco plans to break 85 year world attendance record | International Sports News
Tyson Fury is once again at the center of boxing’s biggest dream. This time, it is not about belts or rivalries, but about history. Stunning plans are now in place to stage a never-before-seen boxing event that could smash the world record for the largest crowd ever to attend a fight. Promoters want Tyson Fury, 37, to be the main attraction on a card that aims to draw up to 150,000 fans in one place. The current record stands at 135,132 fans, set back in 1941 at Juneau Park in Milwaukee, when Tony Zale defeated Billy Pryor, according to boxing history records. Now, more than 85 years later, a new group believes that record can finally fall.The event is planned for July 11 at San Francisco’s Civic Center Plaza, turning the open space into a massive outdoor boxing arena. The fight card will be streamed live on YouTube, with thousands of tickets expected to be given away for free, all in a bold push to make boxing history.
iVisit Boxing and Ed Pereira target Tyson Fury and Ryan Garcia for record-breaking San Francisco card
The driving force behind this ambitious plan is iVisit Boxing, a fast-rising promotional company led by Ed Pereira. Pereira comes from a strong background in sports marketing and logistics, with experience across the Premier League, rugby union, and professional boxing.Before this San Francisco idea, Pereira helped organize the May 2025 boxing card in Times Square, New York, featuring Ryan Garcia, Devin Haney, and Teofimo Lopez. That event made global headlines but also faced criticism for having no live crowd present.Speaking to SunSport, Pereira explained why this San Francisco plan is different and much bigger. He said,“When you are asking 150,000 to 180,000 people to turn up to an event, I think by telling them it is a world record event is the key thing. For them, they are going to be part of history. They are going to be record breaking themselves and then making it enjoyable.”Pereira added that the goal is to create more than just a boxing show. He said,“So the boxing is central, but also we are making this a fun festival atmosphere that goes around that. Instead of just one act, we are talking about multiple acts, a fan village, and a full experience for people coming out.”When it comes to star power, Pereira made it clear that Tyson Fury is at the top of the wish list.“For me, I think the big name at the moment is Tyson Fury. He is back and I think it is for the big events. It is something that would suit him down to the ground,” Pereira said.Fury retired in January 2025 after back-to-back losses to Oleksandr Usyk in 2024 but later confirmed he plans to return to the ring in 2026. That timeline fits perfectly with iVisit Boxing’s future plans.Pereira also stressed the importance of a strong Hispanic presence on the card, especially in California.“Being in California, we have got to look at a strong Hispanic card. A strong Mexican card is critical,” he said.That is where Ryan Garcia, 27, comes in. Garcia headlined the Times Square card in a loss to Rolly Romero, 30, but remains one of the most popular fighters in the United States. Garcia is set to return on February 21 in a WBC welterweight world title bout, according to official boxing schedules.Pereira explained Garcia’s wide appeal by saying,“It is about bringing it to the guy in the pub who likes to go for a pint and making them engage with it. What Ryan Garcia does here in the US is bring in a broader fan base as well.”Learning from the New York event, Pereira promised that fans in San Francisco will be closer than ever to the action.“What we are going to create in San Francisco is an event where there are no fences up between the crowd and the ring and the boxers,” he said.“My guiding light is to bring boxing back to the people, with clear line of sight for all those turning up to see the boxing.”The San Francisco show will be the first event in iVisit Boxing’s new “Iconic” series, with more than 12 events planned in 2026, each in a different city.Also Read: Anthony Joshua Resumes Workouts After Tragic Nigeria Crash That Killed Teammates As Uncertainty Surrounds His Boxing Future
