Just before Independence Day, families and fans of boxing were treated to Fight Night at American Dream Drive-In put on by 307 Boxing & Combat Sports. Family, friends and the community came out to enjoy kids boxing matches, food and then relax by watching “Rocky IV.”

Soroptimist of Powell was also out to start enrollment for the annual Run For Berry, which the program supports every year. 

When coach David Holland asked Kathleen (Pokey) Heny about setting up the brand new Ringside Competition Ring and having first-ever matches at the drive-in, followed by a classic boxing movie, Heny said, “why not, that would be so cool.” During the event she broke out her “Ringside Girl” gear.

The event was well received, as the drive-in parking lot was almost full. 

Holland said it has been the goal to get a competition ring for the past few years and finally the club got one.

“It was great for the kids to finally experience stepping into the competition ring,” he said.

The 14 matches were competitive. The main event was Nate “Dr. Grizz Rhoades vs. Gabriel “War Dog” Dominguez. Both bloodied each others’ noses and a contact was knocked out in their match. Holland said they both gave the crowd an exciting match. The judges scored the event 29-28 (Gabriel), 29-28 (Nate), and 29-28 (Gabriel), for a split decision Dominguez win. 

Two athletes came from the Rojelio Dominguez boxing club in Thermopolis, “Hot Springs County Dawg Pound.”

Holland said the primary focus for the night was bringing the community together, showing good sportsmanship, and building confidence in each of the athletes. 

It was a busy weekend for the kids, as the next day the club built a float for the Stampede Parade in Cody. The next day, on July 4, the program was part of the parade.