NEW YORK: On Tuesday, November 7, former world champion and US Marine Veteran, Jamel “Semper Fi” Herring, headlines the most recent installment of DiBella Leisure’s Broadway Boxing sequence, titled “Heroes on the Hudson” – a One Evening Solely occasion to help the heroic veterans of america Armed Forces. He’ll face the unbeaten Nick Molina (13-0, 5 KOs), of Lowell, MA, at Manhattan’s Edison Ballroom. Combating simply days earlier than Veterans Day is a becoming return for the Marine Veteran, as Herring seems to signify these he served with, his household, and all army veterans.
The night will kick off with six beginner bouts, every that includes an NYPD officer or army veteran, and can conclude with 4 world-class skilled bouts. The beginner bouts can be unique to these in attendance. The skilled boxing portion of the cardboard will air stay solely on DAZN, starting at 8:00 PM ET.
Tickets for “Heroes On The Hudson” could be bought by way of Telecharge.com or by calling (800) 447-7400. Tables of 10, together with a sit-down dinner, are $10,000. Ringside seats, together with buffet, are $250 plus ticket charges. Standing Room Solely tickets are $125 plus ticket charges. All tickets, no matter worth, embrace open bar. Edison Ballroom is situated at 240 West forty seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10036. Doorways will open on the night time of the occasion at 5:30 PM ET, with the primary bout scheduled for six:00 PM ET.
Boxing followers who wish to sponsor an evening out for a veteran can donate $500 for 4 veterans to attend Broadway Boxing: Heroes on the Hudson, $1,250 for 10 veterans or $2,500 for a gaggle of 20 veterans. To take action, please name the DiBella Leisure workplace at (212) 947-2577.
“Heroes On The Hudson” is proudly sponsored by Morgan Stanley and Cavu Securities. A portion of the proceeds from the occasion will go to help Merging Vets and Gamers and the West Level Society of New York.
“It’s an honor to work with Jamel Herring, a former world champion and proud US Marine Veteran,” mentioned Lou DiBella, President of DiBella Leisure. “This occasion, ‘Heroes On The Hudson’, is a technique to give again and present help to all of those that have served within the army. Utilizing boxing as a method to assist his fellow veterans is essential to Jamel, a person who did two excursions of obligation in Iraq. I’m proud to advertise this occasion that may assist profit Merging Vets and Gamers and the West Level Society of New York.”
“I take a look at Veterans Day the best way that Canelo seems at Mexican Independence Day and Cinco De Mayo,” mentioned Herring. “As an American army veteran, combating round American conventional holidays, like Veterans Day, Memorial Day, or the Fourth of July, is a giant deal and an incredible factor. Boxing on these holidays means one thing particular to me. In addition they convey out different army veterans from previous and current as effectively.”
Army service is a household affair for Herring, who joined the Marine Corps after experiencing 9/11 as a younger New Yorker.
“My father, two aunts and two uncles had been all within the Military,” he mentioned. “I used to be the one one which joined the Marine Corps.
“Being from New York across the time of 9/11 and seeing that as a young person in highschool was actually my motivation to affix the army. My greatest buddy, Stephan Brown, who’s a yr older than me, enlisted in 2002. He got here again from boot camp, and mentioned, ‘It is best to actually make the transfer and be a part of.’ That prompted me to affix the Marine Corps.”
Herring can be combating for all veterans on November 7, however there are some particular folks that can be on his thoughts when he steps into the ring that night time.
“My aunt, Lisa Elliby, handed away this yr,” mentioned Herring. “She was within the Military. So, after all, I’m combating for her. I additionally misplaced a fellow Marine named Joey Canale a couple of weeks in the past whereas I used to be in coaching camp. He was one among my Marine Corps boxing teammates from again in 2009-2010. I will even be combating for Mike Stafford, my first skilled coach, who just lately handed away.
“Something I can do to assist, particularly round veterans, is essential to me,” continued Herring. “I’ve reached out to my outdated Marine Corps base at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina to get as many veterans concerned as potential. These guys are excited.
“I’m at all times attempting to battle for and signify good folks and those that imply quite a bit to me and to hopefully be an inspiration to these on the market,” he continued. “There’s quite a bit that I’m combating for on this occasion. That’s why it means quite a bit to me.”
Roberto Villa is the CEO, Founder, Government Author, Senior Editor of FightBook MMA. Has a ardour for Fight Sports activities and likewise a podcast host for Sitting Ringside. He’s additionally a former MMA fighter and Kickboxer.
