MARVELOUS MARVIN HAGLER 2006 TOURNAMENT

Marvelous Marvin Hagler Amateur Boxing Tournament Charity Event

The former undisputed middleweight champion of the world returns to hometown
Brockton, Mass for an amateur boxing event and family fun festival during the city’s 125th Anniversary

Brockton,MA, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  The Marvelous One comes home to the “City of Champions” for a one-of-a-kind fundraising event, featuring the best amateur boxing in New England

The event will kick-off at 2:00pm Saturday, July 29th at the Brockton Fairgrounds with the Family Fun Festival, and include a community talent showcase, paso fino show horse exhibition, tethered hot air balloon rides, the boxing & sports experience, local entertainment & bands, gourmet food vendors, rock climbing wall, kids activities and over 250 classic cars will be on display by the local club Wheels of Time. The boxing event at the Fairgrounds Grandstand will open at 5:00pm with entertainment by Brockton’s own Cavaliers & Mudslide Rhythm & Blues Band and performances by the New England Patriots Cheerleaders, and Sgt. Daniel Clark, The Singing State Trooper. Boxing event goers will see the Rocky Marciano Exhibit courtesy of the Brockton Historical Society, and view exclusive never before seen footage of Marvelous Marvin Hagler vs. Willie Monroe from Marvin Hagler’s early career days and the private collection of Pit Perron.

There will be an opportunity for fans to meet & greet Marvelous Marvin Hagler, Hall of Fame Trainer & Honorary Chair of the event Goody Petronelli, Manager Pat Petronelli, former champion Thomas Hearns, Hall of Fame Trainers Emanuel Steward & Lou Duva, Heavyweight Contender Kevin McBride, former boxing champions Tony DeMarco, Joe DeNucci, Vinny Paz and many more! Proceeds from the event will benefit the Marvelous Marvin Hagler Scholarship Fund at Massasoit Community College and to Brockton High School Athletics Save Our Sports.

On Friday July 28th, the public is invited to join the Massasoit Board of Trustees at the unveiling ceremony of the Marvelous Marvin Hagler plaque at Massasoit Community College at 2:30pm

Immediately following the unveiling ceremony at Massasoit, the public is invited to join Brockton City
Mayor Jim Harrington & Brockton City Council for a press conference at Brockton City Hall plaza at 3:30pm

Many dignitaries and special guests will be attending the program and press conference on Friday afternoon.

The City of Champions is the only place to be on Saturday, July 29, 2006 for the absolute
best amateur boxing card in the Northeast, presented by Cappiello Brothers Boxing. Check our website at www.bashforcashllc.com for up-to-date event information on where to buy tickets, and who the best amateurs will be boxing at this premier charity event.