Native-owned boxing promotion launches in North Dakota
Cetan Promotions plans professional boxing events and youth outreach across the region
Professional boxer Shawn "Sioux Warrior" Hawk has launched Cetan Promotions LLC, a Native-owned boxing promotion company based in North Dakota, according to a company press release. "Cetan" means "hawk" in the Lakota language. Hawk, an enrolled member of the Crow Creek Sioux Tribe, said the company will promote professional boxing events in North Dakota, the Upper Midwest and tribal communities throughout Indian Country. The company is also seeking partnerships with fighters, trainers, tribal nations, sponsors and community organizations.
Cetan Promotions plans to offer youth boxing clinics, mentorship programs, amateur and professional boxing development opportunities, and community outreach focused on health and fitness, according to the press release. The company also plans to partner with tribal nations, schools and local organizations to support youth engagement and showcase regional and Native American boxing talent.
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