The Battle on the Beach Returns: Thrilla in Camilla VIII is Friday, June 28th
FDNY Boxing Club vs Atlanta Police & Fire Departments
The FDNY Boxing Club will square off against members of the Atlanta Police and Fire Department at the eighth annual Thrilla in Camilla on Friday, June 28. Heroes from two of America’s largest cities will battle in 10 bouts of exciting amateur boxing.
All fights will take place outdoors and under the stars at St. Camillus Church, 185 Beach 99 St. Rockaway Beach, New York.
The FDNY Boxing Club’s motto is “We will fight anyone, anywhere, anytime, as long as it’s for a good cause.” Proceeds from this event will support the Tunnel to Towers Foundation and its mission to provide mortgage-free homes to our nation’s injured veterans, Gold Star families, and fallen first responder families.
Thrilla in Camilla VIII will feature:
- Yonkers Firefighter Chris Paladino of “Battle of the Badges” 2024 vs. Atlanta Police Officer, Chris Mayers
- FDNY Eng. 96 Firefighter Phil Rivera vs. Atlanta Police Officer, Danny Pardon
- Rockaway’s own Firefighter Danny Quinn vs. Atlanta Police Officer, Shaun Johnson
- A special appearance by the FDNY Emerald Society Pipes and Drums
Join us on June 28th to see which big city fighters reign supreme in this battle at the beach. Tickets are available now at FDNY Boxing.
The FDNY Boxing Club is comprised of active-duty members of the FDNY and EMS, who train on their own time. Established in 1982, FDNY Boxing has spent 40 years raising funds for worthwhile charities through spirited competition.
For more information on the FDNY Boxing Club and ticket details, visit www.FDNYboxing.org
About the Tunnel to Towers Foundation
Born from the tragedy of 9/11, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation carries out its mission to “do good,” by providing mortgage-free homes to Gold Star and fallen first responder families with young children and by building specially adapted smart homes for catastrophically injured veterans and first responders. Tunnel to Towers is also committed to eradicating veteran homelessness and helping America Never Forget September 11, 2001.
Visit T2T.org to learn more, and follow Tunnel to Towers on Facebook, X, and Instagram.
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MEDIA CONTACTS:
Trevor Tamsen – Trevor.Tamsen@T2T.org
Monica Allen – Monica.Allen@t2t.org