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September
12, 2002
For Immediate Release |
Contact:
Albert O'Leary
212-298-9190
or
Joseph Mancini
212-298-9150
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Fighting Fireman, Pugilistic Police Battle It
Out for Widows and Childrens Fund and PAL
The Finest and the Bravest – men and women -- will lace up
boxing gloves for charity in a 13 fight card that will feature police
officer Mike Wheeler, of the 60 Pct., and his brother Firefighter
Brian Wheeler, of Ladder 170, representing their departments in
separate fights at the “Heroes All” boxing tournament
at Brooklyn Cyclones Stadium on Sept. 19, 2002 at 7 PM.
Also on the slate are Police Officer Kim Shafidiya of the 75 Pct.
and Firefighter Francesca Smith of Ladder 18 fighting for the women’s
bragging rights in the two departments.
Tickets are $20, $30, $40 and $50 and can be purchased by calling
the stadium at 718-449-8497. Be prepared to tell the ticket sellers
if you want to sit on the Police or Fire Department side of the
stadium. Proceeds go to police and fire Widows and Children’s
funds; the Police Athletic League and several boxing charities.
Media will have an opportunity to see the fighters in training
on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2002 between the hours of 11 AM and 1 PM
at the Starrett City Boxing Gym, 1490 Hornell Loop off Pennsylvania
Avenue in Brooklyn. Contact coach Dave Siev at 646-210-3262.
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