About Us

The 911 SLUGFEST Police and Fire Charity Boxing Event was started after the City of Indianapolis hosted the 2001 World Police and Fire Games.  The following year, it was created as a fund-raiser for Indianapolis Police Officers and Fire Fighters to attend the 2003 WPFG's in Barcelona, Spain.

As word went out that fighters were needed for this new event, Indianapolis Fire Fighter Paul Jolliff was our first registered fighter.  Tragically, Paul Jolliff never competed in the event after dying in the line of duty before the event occurred.

Every year, the event starts with retiring Jolliff's memorial fight-robe.

The SLUGFEST as it is more commonly referred to, has been an anticipated yearly event in the police and fire communities, ever since.  The show skipped 2009 as the State Boxing Commission switched over to the Indiana Athletic Commission.  In 2021, the show was cancelled due to the COVID Pandemic.

Over the years the show has included kick-boxing, pugil stick fights, and a competitive eating contest.  The show has been filled with a military-reunion surprise, special awards, and other presentations, special guests and introductions.  For the past several years, the SLUGFEST has included a Golden Hero Award presented to a retired, career long police officer or fire fighter.

Each year, the all-volunteer staff works hard to produce a memorable show, full of exciting entertainment.

In 2013 Jack and Karen Callahan contacted Kurt Spivey and wanted coordinate a 911 SLUGFEST in Hammond Indiana.  The first annual Hammond 911 SLUGFEST was held in Spring on 2014 and was huge success.   

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The 911 SLUGFEST Police and Fire Charity Boxing Event has a great team of officials who work each and every bout.  

Each bout is under the supervision of experienced and certified boxing referees who have years of experience in amateur boxing and professional boxing.  Officials utilize the Charity Boxing Council (CBC) rules.

Each bout is also scored using the 10-Point Must System, by judges with the same level of professional boxing experience and certifications.

All of our referees and judges are currently certified with or have previously been trained by the Association of Boxing Commissions, the Indiana Gaming Commission, The Charity Boxing Council, The Professional Karate Commission Kickboxing, USAMA Kickboxing and other organizations.

Great officials lead to higher levels of fairness and safety.

PHOTO = Left to Right:

Scott Huff

Kurt Spivey

Russ Withers

Kim Bridges

Randy Wray

3 - 1 MINUTE ROUNDS

1 MINUTE REST PERIOD

HEADGEAR MOUTHPIECE AND GROIN PROTECTION (MALES) IS MANDATORY

16OZ GLOVES ARE MANDATORY, UNLESS AUTHROIZED IN ADVANCE

DIRECT-MATCHING IN ADVANCE FOR ALL BOUTS

FIGHTER MUST BE ALCOHOL-FREE AT FIGHT TIME

MUST BE A FULL-TIME POLICE OFFICERS AND FIREFIGHTERS TO COMPETE

CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS, EMT'S, CRIMELAB, RESERVES AND VOLUNTEERS MUST BE PRE-APPROVED.

RETIRED FULL TIME POLICE OFFICERS AND FIREFIGHTERS MAY COMPETE

EACH BOUT MUST HAVE A WINNER.  THERE ARE NO DRAWS

BOUT RULES:

The Standing 8 Count is in effect

The 3-Knockdown Rule has been modified:

       2 knockdowns in 1 round or 3 knockdowns in a fight

A fighter cannot be saved by the bell in any round

Only the referee can stop the fight

A Mandatory 8 Count must be completed for any knockdown

10 Seconds to get back in the ring from the apron

20 Seconds to get back in the ring from the floor

The mouthpiece goes back in during a lull in the action

Unsportsman-like conduct or unsafe acts may result in disqualification

Fouls may result in warnings or point deductions.  Fouls include:

Head Butts-pushing with the head

Excessive Holding

Striking with anything other than the front of the glove

Hitting below the belt