Naples, the youth, and the Institutions. A trio that aims to be a winning team. And Fight for Naples aims to establish itself as a multifactorial container. Hence the presentation in the Sala Pignatiello of the event scheduled for Saturday, February 10, and sponsored by the Federkombat, the Italian Boxing Federation, and the Municipality of Naples.
Show on the parquet. "Sport and entertainment must be declined together and martial arts are very popular," declares Emanuela Ferrante, councilor for Sport and Equal Opportunities. "The goal is to involve young people and spread healthy values for healthy growth," hopes the pentastellate exponent of the Manfredi Council. "It is no coincidence that Naples will be the European capital of sport 2026. Sport also has great social value and makes us better," assures Ferrante. "In the hope that these disciplines can grow in the coming years".
Third edition. Former athlete and vice president of the Fijlkam Gennaro Esposito also intervenes. "Combat sport is not pure violence but a way of facing life following very precise rules." For the president of the Sport Commission of Palazzo San Giacomo "setting foot on the ring, on the mat, on the tatami gives those emotions that do not give artificial situations, like the nights of city spree".
For Sergio Colella "it is increasingly the Naples of sports events and young people with a significant tourist impact". The Fuorigrotta sports hall is ready to open its doors. "The team play between the Institutions and the Federations works really well," reiterates the councilor delegated to Sport, Youth, City Events of the Metropolitan City of Naples.
Important numbers: 7 boxing matches, 10 kickboxing and muay thai matches. "We are building something important," warns promoter Luca Donadio. "The goal is to give young Neapolitan athletes the opportunity to perform in their own city, supported by their loved ones. With this event we want to propose a unique format and we are happy to do it together with the Institutions," emphasizes Donadio of the Pro Fighting Naples Club.
Fight & entertainment. "We try to set concreteness. Sport as well-being and job opportunity for many boys. We hope to create other events to generate business with a European vision and not just local. We hope it's the beginning of a long journey," says Guglielmo Esposito of the Mosaiko Enterprise.
Coach Decio Pasqua has the task of presenting the athletes in the race. "We have the opportunity with F4N to make Naples and Campania the home of martial arts disciplines. Sports that help young people to feel good mentally and physically. On Saturday Marco De Falco and Daniele Iodice, holders of the Italian K-1 belt, will fight for the title, but many other young athletes will step into the ring".
Marco De Falco can't wait to challenge the Roman champion. "It will be a show not to be missed and an exciting match. Everyone will give their best in the name of respect and rules". The boxer Salvatore Attrattivo, 19 years old first in Italy and 23rd in the world, describes his dreams. "We aim for the Olympics. It takes courage and grit". Tomorrow the weight ceremony (6 pm) in the facility located in Viale Giochi del Mediterraneo, i.e. the structure that hosts the internal matches of the Gevi Naples Basket.