Northeast Boxing Community Supporting 'Battle of the Badges 5': Mass. vs. NY Saturday night at Foxwoods

MASHANTUCKET, Conn - The Northeast boxing community is supporting Saturday night's fifth annual Battle of the Badges (BOB5), featuring amateur  matches between the Massachusetts Correctional Officers (MCO)and Suffolk County Correctional Officers Association (SCCOA) boxing teams, 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. The list of attending boxing dignitaries is led by world champions such as welterweight (1955) Tony DeMarco (58-12-1, 33 KOs), light welterweight (1988) and welterweight (1991-93) James "Buddy" McGirt (73-6-1, 48 KOs), and middleweight (1979-80) Vito Antuofermo.  World title challengers include heavyweight Gerry Cooney (28-3, 24 KOs), light heavyweights Joey DeGrandis (30-8, 13 KOs) and John Scully (38-11, 21 KOs), and welterweight Tony Petronelli (42-4-1, 22 KOs). Other well-known boxers in the house will be former Irish heavyweight champion, Kevin McBride (35-10-1, 29 KOs), the man who retired Mike Tyson; 2004 U.S. Olympian Jason Estrada, an active heavyweight (20-4, 6 KOs) who will be working the corner of his brother, Providence police officer Roland; former New England super featherweight and featherweight champion Mike Cappiello (33-6, 13 KOs), former New England heavyweight titlist Paul Poirier (31-3, 7 KOs), and middleweight Renaldo Oliveira, who fought Antuofermo in Italy.  Also attending are former New England boxing promoters Rich Cappiello and Doug Pendarvis. Former New York Islanders Benoit Houge will be on hand supporting SCCOA. Only matches between boxers from MCO and SCCOA will count towards team scoring. SUPER HEAVYWEIGHTS (201+) Richie Dudest, MCO                                                 Dan Fagan, Mass. State Police Matt Guerin, MCO                                                    Robert Vansyckle, SCCOA 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 FEMALE LIGHTWEIGHTS (136) Christina Leorea, NY                                                 Marie Cetti, Bridgeport PD FEMALE FEATHERWEIGHTS (125) Ashley, Moore, MCO                                                 Danielle Bruard, SCCOA (all matches and boxers are subject to change) Proceeds from the May 18th charitable event will benefit Work Vessels For Veterans and NPSAL. 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

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

McGirt & Cooney supporting Team SCCOA in 'Battle of the Badges 5'

NY vs. Mass, May 18 at Foxwoods Resort Casino TEAM SCCOA: (L-R) Trainer Keith Youngs, Larry Wojitak, Danielle Brouard, Buddy McGirt, Gerry Cooney, Alex Mylett and Will Faller. (Photo by James Milowski) MASHANTUCKET, Conn (May 1, 2013) - The Suffolk County (New York) Correctional Officers (SCCOA) Boxing Team has the support of two-time world champion James "Buddy" McGirt and former world heavyweight title challenger "Gentleman" Gerry Cooney in the fifth annual Battle of the Badges (BOB5), featuring amateur boxing matches against the Massachusetts Correctional Officer Boxing Team (MCO), on 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. Team SCCOA recently worked out at McGirt's new gym, "McGirt's Training Facility," in Nutley, New Jersey.  McGirt and Cooney worked with the SCCOA boxers.  McGirt (73-6-1, 48 KOs) was a professional boxer from 1982 to 1997, capturing world titles in the welterweight and light welterweight divisions.  Cooney (28-3, 24 KOs) fought as a professional between 1977 and 1990, earning a world heavyweight title shot against Larry Holmes.  McGirt, Cooney and former New York Islanders Benoit Houge will be special guests of Team SCOAA at the May 18th event. Team SCOAA is trained by Keith Youngs, a former world kick-boxing champion, who has been training pro and amateur boxers for the past 17 years.  One of the SCOAA boxers to watch is heavyweight Alex Mylet, who is making his amateur boxing debut on the May 18th show.  Boxing flows in his blood.  His grandfather once fought world heavyweight champion Primo Carnera.    Gerry Cooney (R) holding the mitts for Will Faller    Danielle Brouard (0-1) is scheduled to face Mass. boxer Ashleigh Moore (3-1) in a 125-pound open match.  Brouard has been a Suffolk County Correctional Officer since 2004 and she is one of only two female to achieve a position on the Sheriff's Emergency Response Team (SERT), a corrections equivalent to SWAT.   (L-R) Danielle Brouard & Buddy McGirt    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

Battle of the Badges 5 Coming to Foxwoods May 18th

Mass. vs. NY:   May 18 at Foxwoods Resorts Casino   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. " 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. 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 PM/ET with the first match scheduled to start at 7:30 PM/ET. Go to www.BattleoftheBadges.info or www.foxwoods.com for additional information. 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