The Santa Monica Pier will transform into a boxing venue Saturday night as the Butterfly Brawl brings live, professional fights to the beach.<\/p>\n
Coverage begins at 5:30 p.m. on both the NBC Los Angeles News and Telemundo Noticias California streaming channels.<\/p>\n
Net proceeds from the event will benefit the Santa Monica Police Activities League and the American Cancer Society, helping fund youth programs and advance cancer research.<\/p>\n
What to Know<\/strong><\/p>\n The Butterfly Brawl will showcase professional boxing, as well as matchups between Santa Monica police and fire departments, in a scenic coastal backdrop rarely used for the sport. The main event and undercard bouts will unfold under the glow of the pier’s iconic lights, blending the excitement of the ring with the energy of the Southern California coastline.<\/p>\n NBC4\u2019s Mario Solis and Telemundo 52 Alejandro Navarro will present live coverage, bringing local insight and play-by-play action to viewers across the region.<\/p>\n Where and When to Watch<\/strong><\/p>\n Live coverage kicks off at 5:30 p.m. PT on Saturday, Aug. 16, and will end at 10:30 p.m.<\/p>\n Fans will have several options to tune in:<\/p>\n Connected TVs<\/strong> \u2014 The NBC Los Angeles News<\/a> or Telemundo Noticias California channels streaming 24\/7 on Roku TV, Peacock, Fire TV, Samsung TV Plus, Xumo Play, Local Now, Pluto, Google TV, TCL, Xfinity and Amazon Prime Video.<\/p>\n Mobile Devices<\/strong> \u2014 on the NBCLA and Telemundo 52 apps for iOS and Android. The video player atop this article will display the fight when the event begins.<\/p>\n Websites<\/strong> \u2014 On nbcla.com<\/a> and telemundo52.com<\/a><\/p>\n