On June 7, the “Enjoy the Thrill of Sports, Savor the Taste of China”Professional Boxing Ranking Tournament concluded successfully in Ciqikou Ancient Town, Shapingba District, Chongqing. The event was guided by the Shapingba District Bureau of Culture and Tourism (Sports Bureau) and organized by the Shapingba Boxing Association.

The tournament followed strict professional boxing regulations, with all match outcomes officially recorded in the global BoxRec ranking system, directly impacting each fighter’s international standing. Featuring six weight categories from 126 to 168 pounds, the event drew top-tier athletes from Sichuan, Shaanxi, Guangzhou, Guizhou, Xinjiang, and Chongqing. After undergoing qualification checks, medical examinations, and weigh-ins, six pairs of elite fighters took the stage and delivered an electrifying display of strength, skill, and stamina.

In an innovative move, the organizers brought professional boxing into Ciqikou Ancient Town, transforming the historic site into a dynamic sports venue. The result was a unique weekend experience—“ancient town by day, boxing by night”—that infused a traditional scenic area with youthful vitality. This creative integration of sports and tourism not only enhanced the vibrancy of the destination but also stimulated local spending in food, lodging, and retail, offering a distinctive model for driving regional economic activity through event-based engagement.

This cross-sector event, blending high-level sports with immersive cultural tourism, provided boxing fans across Chongqing and the greater Sichuan-Chongqing region with a rare opportunity to experience world-class matches up close. More importantly, it exemplified the power of the “sports + culture and tourism” model in unlocking new possibilities for Shapingba, reinforcing its emergence as a forward-looking hub for cultural innovation and experiential consumption.