MASHANTUCKET, Conn (April 22, 2012) - The fifth annual Battle of the Badges(BOB5), featuring amateur boxing matches between the Massachusetts Correctional Officer Boxing Team (MCO) and Suffolk County (New York) Correctional Officers boxing teams, on Saturday night, May 18, at Fox Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut.
"BOB5" is presented by National Public Safety Athletic League ("NPSAL") in association MCO, SCCOA, and Foxwoods Resort Casino. Defending champion NY leads in this amateur boxing series, 3-1.
Proceeds from the May 18th charitable event will benefit Work Vessels For Veterans and NPSAL. More than a dozen matches are scheduled, pitting Team MCO versus Team SCCOA.
"The Boston-New York sports rivalry lives through these amateur boxers who've promised to put on a grand show and great night of fun," BOB5 spokesperson Artie Dias, Jr. said. "Along with an entertaining boxing card, we have invited many boxing greats and entertainment celebrities as our special guests. "
The official after-party will be hosted by Comix. Live entertainment will be provided by Louie Bello, starting at approximately 10:00 p. ET. The after-party is open to the general public for $15.00 ($10.00 with fight ticket stub).
Doors open at 6:30 PM/ET with the first match scheduled to start at 7:30 PM/ET.
|
Battle of the Badges IV is an amateur boxing event scheduled for May 19, 2012. The net proceeds will benefit Work Vessels For Veterans (www.wvfv.org) and the National Public Safety Athletic League, which helps support needed funding for boxing programs around the USA including the FDNY Boxing Team and MCOFU Boxing Team. Work Vessels For Veterans assists veterans returning to the United States as they begin their civilian careers or continue their educational pursuits.In addition to building team spirit and serving as a recruiting tool for the New York Fire Department and Massachusetts Law Enforcement (Fire, Police, and Corrections), this event features hero against hero in competitive combat. THE FOX THEATER at FOXWOODS RESORT AND CASINO will host this family-friendly event. Tickets are available at www.foxwoods.com, or by calling 1-855-660-6606 or 1-800-200-2882. Doors open at 6:30 PM EST with the fights beginning at 7:30. General admission seating is $30 with reserved seating available for $50 and VIP/Ringside seats for $100. 
0 comments:
Post a Comment