The International Boxing Festival has much to offer to all boxing fans. The festival will see the premier of the film ‘Risen’, A film made in Wales about, Howard Winston, an exceptional World Champion despite of his disabilities. This is followed by GB v The Rest of The World – a first of its kind where prospective Team GB takes on selected opponents from around the world. The festival will then culminate in an awards Gala Dinner, which is equivalent to the Boxing’s Oscars.

World Premier of the Film ‘Risen’ , 29 July 2010
The first ever Welsh film to get a World Premier on Welsh soil. The inspirational tale of World and Welsh boxing legend, Howard Winstone – who, despite losing the fingers on his right hand, still went on to win a Boxing World Title -- receives its World Premiere in Cardiff before an audience of the greatest boxers of all time from all round the world. Directed by award-winning Neil Jones, the film features a galaxy of screen and boxing idols, and stars John Noble (from hit TV Series Fringe). It tells Howard’s life, from losing his fingers – so, effectively, fighting one-handed -- to becoming Featherweight Champion of the World. As with all the events, the Film Premiere is open to the public who can watch the film with their boxing heroes. The Premiere will be at the Cardiff International Arena, doors open 6.30pm, the film starts at 7.30pm, Thursday 29 July.

GB vs The Rest of the World, 30 July 2010
In the first ever Team GB v Rest of the World tournament, Britain’s prospective London2012 boxers face their sternest challenge yet on the road to Olympic glory. 10 of Britain’s finest young male boxers, and 2 of our best female boxers, will assess their progress and preparation for the London Olympic Games in a prestigious international tournament. The tournament is also the final competitive outing for Britain’s boxers before the Commonwealth Games. The tournament is also distinguished by being the first time that British Olympic hopefuls have fought before an audience of the greatest boxing world champions, many themselves previous Olympic medal winners, offering advice and encouragement to our next generation of boxing stars. A British team has never fought a Rest of the World team before, and there are some significant match-ups to give our men and women the best preparation possible to secure medals.

Doors Open : 6:00 pm, First Bout : 7:00pm :
Tickets: £25 (Second Tier)
£30 (First Tier)
£40 (Floor)
£50 (Second Ringside)
£100 (Ringside)
Private Balcony Boxes with Hospitality available at request.

The Night of Champions Gala Awards Dinner
Organisers have announced an impressive list of boxing legends who have committed to attend the WBC Night of Champions in Cardiff between 28 and 31 July 2010. More are being invited every day and further announcements will be made over the coming weeks.The first confirmed attendees include David Haye, Joe Frazier, Eric Morales, Roberto Duran, Hector “Macho” Comacho, Leon Spinks, Ernie Shavers, and Tim Witherspoon. Cardiff has been selected to host this year’s WBC (World Boxing Council) Night of Champions, a Gala Awards event held every 4 years at which the global boxing community unites to celebrate and acknowledge lifetime achievements, unsung heroes, and boxing’s contribution to developing youth and the wider community. Doors Open 6pm Tickets: From £250 per person.

Tickets are now on sale from:

• Ticketmaster tel: +44 (0) 844 999 999
• Cardiff International Arena tel: +44 (0) 29 2022 4488
• WBC Cardiff 2010 Ltd tel: +44 (0) 29 2023 4567