Friday, February 25, 2011

Mayor, City Council to Honor PAL Boxing Champions


WHO:
Mayor Dwight C. Jones
Richmond City Council
Richmond Police Athletic League Boxing Team

WHAT:
Mayor and City Council Recognition of PAL Boxing Champions

WHEN:
City Council Meeting, 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 28, 2011

WHERE:
City Hall, 900 E. Broad St., Council Chamber, 2nd floor

BACKGROUND:
The PAL Boxing Team won two state championships and the Tournament Outstanding Novice Boxer Award at the 2011 USA Boxing Virginia State Senior Amateur Boxing Championship finals last month in Newport News, Va.

Established in May 2010, the PAL Boxing Team boasts 30 boxers and has four coaches who work with the athletes weekly.