A press conference was held in the 'Macconi' room of the Palazzo Vecchio to present the boxing event of 6 February. In attendance were Sports Councillor Andrea Vannucci, former Italian Boxing Federation President Alberto Brasca, Regional Committee President Massimiliano Baldesi, Maestro Mazzoni, Professor Bertoni of the 'Un Gancio al Parkinson' association and organiser Simone Vannuzzi.