The Notre Dame Boxing Club has supported the Holy Cross Missions in Bangladesh for 80 years. This Spring will mark a number of achievements for one of Notre Dame’s proudest traditions. In addition to celebrating the 80th anniversary of our founding, the one millionth dollar raised in donations will be sent over to help build and maintain schools. The Bengal Bouts will also release the feature documentary, “Strong Bodies Fight,” to the public with a students-only screening at 9:30 p.m. on Friday Nov. 6 at the Debartolo Performing Arts Center (DPAC). While the program has historically supported the missions through a donation check, this film exhibits how the Bengal Bouts has developed a much more tangible relationship with the people of Bangladesh. For the first time in the summer of 2008, five boxers witnessed first-hand how far our support goes. We are no longer just a check received, we are part of a nationwide combat against global poverty through the tool of education. The Bengal Bouts now sends boxers every summer as part of a Notre Dame ISSLP to help teach classes at our educational facilities that have been built. Children now have hope — they can develop a profession through years of educational instruction.
Mark Weber ‘09 and other producers have put forth a lot of time to effectively portray the transformation of the Bengal Bouts. The film captures a special relationship that continues to improve. Please support the 200-plus men and women who continue to give hope to the lives of many. And come spring, please remember to support your friends in the Bengal Bouts.
Chris Cugliari
senior
off campus
Nov. 2
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