# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Punching For PAWS 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Fundraising for the APL. Vendors Food Trucks Pro Wrestling and Celebrity Boxing Exhibition 

Punching for PAWS - Saturday September 19th a celebrity charity fundraiser event for the Animal Protective League who lost their buildings to a tornado back in June. Fight Night will take place at the 8th Street Gym outside on the baseball field at 1401 North Eighth Street in Springfield starting at 6pm. (in the event of bad weather it will be moved inside the gym)

There will be food vendors on site -- 

Brain Freezers - featuring shaved ice, doughnuts, coffee, boba tea, walking tacos and chamoy pickles. Owned and Operated by Hailey Huskey and Dustin Hermann.

The main event will be something a little different as we will have a celebrity boxing match - Logan Smith will face off against Carl Jefferson - with up to three 3-minute rounds.

There will be four or five matches hosted by Pinfall Wrestling and so far stepping into the ring --

Making their debuts will be - the NEW WFAC Heavyweight Champion Playboy Double H! Jalon Strong! The O'Neal Brothers!

And your MC for this event will be The Analyst Robert Leach!

All tickets will be $10 whether in advance or at the door.

There will be more announcements forthcoming...updates will be posted on our Facebook page in the coming weeks.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/punching-for-paws/200030324775602
- **Event Categories**: sports, exhibitions, food-drinks, nonprofit, charities
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 55

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Springfield
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1401 N. 8th St., Springfield, IL, United States, Illinois 62702
- **lat**: 39.8199
- **long**: -89.64529
- **full address**: 1401 N. 8th St., Springfield, IL, United States, Illinois 62702

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Punching For PAWS
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Punching For PAWS  being held?
  - **A:** Punching For PAWS  takes place on Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm at 1401 N. 8th St., Springfield, IL, United States, Illinois 62702.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Punching For PAWS ?
  - **A:** Punching For PAWS  is organized by Pinfall Wrestling Association.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Punching For PAWS  is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Springfield, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 50+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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