There are 21 fights on the card, including 15 fighters from the club facing off against challengers.
The Jack Grant Challenge Belt, usually fought between Canterbury Gyms, has been ensconced in Rangiora for the past few years and on Saturday night club member Savanah Haehae will be defending the challenge belt.
She will be facing another 55kg junior female boxer, Ava Newman, of the Elite Boxing Club in Christchurch.
Savanah, 17, is rated by Rangiora Boxing Club head coach Letitia Madden as one of the most experienced fighters in the club.
"We might be a small club that’s only been around for seven years, but our boxers are up there with the best in New Zealand," Madden says.
Savanah, a former Rangiora High School student, has faced opponents in 14 fights so far with successes in most.
She started boxing with her father and uncles in Wellington at an early age and says she loves training as it makes her feel good.
She trains three nights a week at the club and also at her home gym.
All the training has paid off with recent trips to Australia as part of the New Zealand boxing team and she has also represented Canterbury at the nationals.
"Boxing is helping me to travel and meet others," she said.
Joining Savanah on the card for Saturday night’s Rangiora Boxing Tournament at the Southbrook School Hall is another top club prospect, Johnny Kennard.
Johnny, 17, a former Kaiapoi High School student, will be fighting in the youth 67kg class.
He was voted the most scientific boxer at the Golden Gloves and has a very strong left hook, says Madden.
His goal is a future Commonwealth Games berth.
"I started boxing after reading The Power of One and joined the club about four years ago.
"I like it here because it helps me to work hard and be active," he says.
The club has about 70 members and co-coach Levi Ryan says many come via word of mouth and the strong family culture they maintain there.
"Boxing is a great fitness and mental health tool, and builds confidence in everyone."
Levi says two other very good 40kg cadet male boxers to look out for are Lochy Brook, 14, and Xavier Tohill, 12.
- The gates open at 5pm, with door sales available
