Punches in Little Italy
Sanctioned by USA Boxing and presented by Filippi’s Pizza Grotto, Punches in Little Italy will consist of 10 three-round bouts featuring some of Southern California’s top amateur boxers. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. with the first bout on the card set for 6 p.m. Tickets for Punches in Little Italy start at $50 and can be purchased online at bobbyde.org. A limited number of VIP seats and ringside tables are also available and can be reserved by calling 619-420-8866.
A renowned Hall of Fame boxing promoter in San Diego, DePhilippis’ grandparents started Filippi’s Pizza Grotto and DePhilippis served as the company’s president. Bobby DePhilippis passed away in September 2022 at the age of 72. “Bobby D,” as most knew him, grew up in Little Italy and was the owner of several Filippi's Pizza Grottos. Besides being a restaurant owner and boxing promoter, DePhilippis was well-known for his philanthropic work. To continue his legacy and honor his love of boxing and commitment to doing good work in the community, DePhilippis’ daughter, Michelle, created the Bobby D. Foundation.