Battle of the Badges 5 Mass. vs. NY Saturday night at Foxwoods

MASHANTUCKET, Conn (May 14, 2013) - The fifth annual Battle of the Badges(BOB5), featuring amateur boxing matches between the Massachusetts Correctional Officers (MCO)and Suffolk County Correctional Officers Association (SCCOA) amateur boxing teams will be held this Saturday night, May 18, in Fox Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut. "BOB5" is presented by National Public Safety Athletic League ("NPSAL") in association with 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 between amateur boxers representing Team MCO and Team SCCOA. Most of the matches have been finalized.  Only matches between boxers from MCO and SCCOA will count towards team scoring. SUPER HEAVYWEIGHTS (201+) Richie Dudest, MCO                                                 Robert Vansyckle, SCCOA Matt Guerin, MCO                                                    TBA Shane Vale, MCO                                                     Will Faller, SCCOA Tim Gallagher, MCO                                                 Joe Diaz, CT Jarrod Dixon, CT                                                      Dennis Mahoney, SCCOA Roland Estrada, Providence PD                                  Jason Perna, SCCOA HEAVYWEIGHTS (200) Paul Finley, CT                                                         Alex Mylet, SCCOA Graham Trout, MCO                                                  Terrance Lyons, SCCOA Erik Cabral, MCO                                                      Larry Wojacj, SCCOA LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHTS (178) Edwin Rodriguez, Worcester County CO                      Stacy Smith, SCCOA Rian Torrence, MCO                                                  Dave Salinas, CT MIDDLEWEIGHTS (165) Dean Hardy, MCO                                                     Lawrence Stills, CT Michael Campbell, MCO                                             Paul Melancowsky, CT Michael Levinson, MCO                                             John Stein, SCCOA FEMALE LIGHT WELTERWEIGHTS (141) Lisa Antunes, MCO                                                   TBA TBA                                                                        Marie Cotti, Bridgeport PD FEMALE FEATHERWEIGHTS (125) Ashley, Moore, MCO                                                 Danielle Bruard, SCCOA (all matches and boxers are subject to change) Reserved tickets are on sale priced at $30.00, $50.00, $75.00 and $100.00 (VIP includes after-party) and are available to purchase at the Foxwoods Box Office, on line at www.foxwoods.com or www.Ticketmaster.com, by calling 1-855-660-6606 X03, 1-800.200.2882, or at any Ticketmaster outlet.  The official after-party will be hosted by Comix.  Live entertainment will be provided by Louie Bello, starting at approximately 10:00 p.m. ET.  The after-party is open to the general public for $15.00 ($10.00 with fight ticket stub). A special hotel room rate (single or double rooms only) is available at MGM Grand at Foxwoods by calling 1.800.442.1000 and using group code: M16002, or by going on line at https://resweb.passkey.com/go/battleofbadges0513. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. ET with the first match scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. ET. NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY ATHLETIC LEAGUE: "NPSAL" is committed to fundraising and promoting efficient techniques to promote recreation and sport/physical activities for youths and adults for the purpose of maintaining a healthy and positive lifestyle. WORK VESSELS FOR VETERANS:  "WVFV" assists veterans returning to the United States as they being their civilian careers or continue their educational pursuits by donating to them the necessary start-up tools (laptops, vehicles, machinery, tools, commercial vessels, etc.).  The organization was started in 2008 with the donation of a commercial fishing boat to a returning veteran and to date has helped more than 500 veterans in their transitions.   www.wvfv.org