85th Annual Golden Gloves
Tuesday March 13, 2012
Petrides School, Staten Island, N.Y.
Doors Open at 6:00pm, First Bout at 8:00pm
$20 General Admission
$50 VIP Seating
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Marcus Browne, who trains at Park Hill Gym in Staten Island, driving towards U.S. Olympic dream

Browne trains at the Park Hill Gym in Staten Island, which is financially supported by the Dr. Theodore Atlas Foundation. If the foundation hadn't stepped in after the Police Athletic League decided it would no longer fund amateur boxing in New York City, then boxers like Browne would never have been able to chase their Olympic dreams. more






A youth boxing program that nearly ended is now making a Rocky-style comeback with a new club opening in 2011

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Marcus Browne of Clifton decided to follow his friend to the Park Hill Boxing Club one day. The then 13-year-old didn’t know where the sport would take him.

He became more disciplined over the years because of boxing and saw it translate over into school and work. Now 20, Browne’s a two-time Golden Gloves champion, National Police Athletic League (PAL) champ and Olympic hopeful, as well as an inspiration to teens looking to make a difference in their lives... more


Flatbush Gardens Boxing Club: from Brooklyn Independent Television

Flatbush Gardens Boxing Club: Police are usually known for breaking up fights, but in Flatbush Gardens, theyre not only starting them, but seeing them through to the end. But its ok because its all part of a revamped boxing program that puts New York City police officers and teenagers in the ring, and on the same side.... more

From Brooklyn Independent Television's Brooklyn Review, episode 233. ;Original air date: 1/10/2011.
Brooklyn Independent Television on BRIC’s BCAT TV Network.

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