Rockaway Beach's Milazzo, Jr. Boxing in LI Fight for Charity

September 17, 2018; Rockaway Beach, NY – Nicholas Milazzo, Jr. of Rockaway Beach, a member of the Bridge Painters Union DC9/local 806 of New York, NY, 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. Milazzo, Jr. is one of Long Island’s brightest, toughest and bravest business professionals who will step in the boxing ring this November. He has chosen “The Beast” 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 wanted to pitch in and join others to give back to the community in a meaningful way. It’s a unique opportunity to work along side by side with a lot of people to raise money to make life better for adults and children who are struggling in one way or another,” said Mr. Milazzo, Jr..

“Nicholas 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.

For Fight for Charity information and sponsorship opportunities go to lifightforcharity.org To support Mr. Milazzo, Jr. with sponsorship purchases, or to purchase tickets for Team Milazzo, Jr. visit the following link; https://www.eventbrite.com/e/15th-annual-long-island-fight-for-charity-2018-tickets-41881512732?team_token=2102216-21s01.

To ask questions, e-mail info@lifightforcharity.org or call (877) 240-7821.

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PHOTO CAPTION: Pictured is Nicholas Milazzo, Jr. of Rockaway Beach and a member of the Bridge Painters Union DC9/local 806 of New York, NY, who is participating in the Long Island Fight for Charity, the nation’s only all-volunteer charity boxing event. Mr. Milazzo, Jr. 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.