Professional boxing will be allowed in Glendale under a plan approved by the City Council.
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\nwas banned 62 years ago under the pretext that the matches would have
\nan \u201cunwholesome\u201d impact on the city. But local boxing promoter Kahren
\nHarutyunyan last year successfully lobbied the City Council for a test
\nrun. His company, Art of Boxing Productions, hosted two events at the
\nGlendale Civic Auditorium, generating $19,342 for the venue.
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<\/br>Harutyunyan on Wednesday said he was glad he had the chance to demonstrate that boxing could be beneficial to the city.
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<\/br>\u201cI am extremely satisfied, happy and proud with the entire process,\u201d he said.
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\t\t Other
\npro fighting events, such as mixed-martial arts and kick-boxing, are still banned
\nunder the revised ordinance, and officials made it clear that they
\nwould continue to closely monitor planned matches.
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<\/br>Councilman
\nFrank Quintero said several measures, including physical examinations,
\nare taken to ensure the boxers are safe during their bouts.
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