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Jon Hurd of Manorville to Box in Fight for Charity Main Event
Jon Hurd of Manorville will participate in the Long Island Fight for Charity, the nation's only all-volunteer charity boxing event.

August 22, 2018; Manorville, NY – Jon Hurd of Manorville, CEO of Asgard Regulatory Group LLC located in Bohemia, has been selected to be a boxer for the 15th Long Island Fight for Charity, the nation’s only all-volunteer charity boxing event. The Main Event which will be held in November at the Long Island Hilton in Melville is expected to attract more than 1,200 people and raise more than $200,000 for local not-for-profit organizations including Long Island Community Chest, The Genesis School and National Foundation for Human Potential.
Mr. Hurd is among Long Island’s brightest, toughest and bravest business professionals who will step in the boxing ring this November. He has chosen “The Dark Knight” as his ring name. The card for the Main Event will include up to 10 bouts, pitting local business professionals against each other for charity.
“I am interested in challenging myself at my age; to push myself and see what I can physically and mentally accomplish. I also want to be a role model for my children by doing things outside my comfort zone and at the same time giving back as we have been blessed with such a great life,” said Mr. Hurd.
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"Jon and all of the charity boxers are enthusiastic and committed to making the 15th Main Event exciting, rewarding and a successful charity fundraiser. They are eager to keep rigorous training schedules so they can be ready both physically and mentally for their matches in November,” said Jamie Austin, Long Island Fight for Charity Co-Founder.
Tickets for the 15th Main Event are available on-line. VIP Tickets (Reserved Seating) are $250; Super Early Bird $99 (now until June 30); Early Bird Tickets $110 (July 1 until August 31); General Tickets $135 (after August 31) Standing Room with Limited Seating. More than 20 local restaurants will provide delicious food and beverages for the event.
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For Fight for Charity information and sponsorship opportunities go to lifightforcharity.org To support Mr. Hurd with sponsorship purchases, or to purchase tickets for Team Hurd visit the following link; https://www.eventbrite.com/e/15th-annual-long-island-fight-for-charity-2018-tickets-41881512732?team_token=2136340-68qqr
To ask questions, e-mail info@lifightforcharity.org or call (877) 240-7821.
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Pictured is Jon Hurd of Manorville, who will be participating in the Long Island Fight for Charity, the nation’s only all-volunteer charity boxing event. As volunteer boxer in Long Island Fight For Charity, Mr. Hurd, CEO of Asgard Regulatory Group LLC in Bohemia, will be raising money directly to support local charities including the Long Island Community Chest, The Genesis School and the National Foundation for Human Potential ahead of the Main Event, which will take place on Monday, November 19, 2018.