Team Ireland Travels To Face Off Against Team Pennsylvania In DuBois At The St Paddy’s Showdown

on 7 February, 2023 at 14:07

(WPIAL DuBois release) Team 814 and The Western Pennsylvania Police Athletic League (WPAL) could not be more excited to announce the St Paddy’s Showdown will now be showcasing Team Ireland versus Team Pennsylvania in a series of International Bouts.

Head Coach John Morrisey of the Golden Gloves Boxing Club of Cork, Ireland will be traveling to the United States with 8 of his best boxers. Both male and female ages eleven (11) and up, to compete against the best boxers Pennsylvania has to offer. Coach John said “We are truly looking forward to spending St Paddy’s Weekend with all our new friends in DuBois, Pennsylvania.”

**Photo from Golden Gloves Boxing Club Churchfield Cork Facebook page: Coach Morrisey and one of his boxers in 2021**

DuBois Country Club, located at 10 Lakeside Ave, DuBois, PA will host the boxing card on Saturday, March 18 2023. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; boxing begins at 7:30.

**Photo from Golden Gloves Boxing Club Churchfield Cork Facebook page: Some County Cork Boxers at a recent event.**

WPAL Executive Director Aaron Beatty said, “We could not be more excited to bring an event like this to the DuBois Area! There are so many great things about a visit like this. The experience for the kids that have never been to the USA, the culture that they are bringing to share with us, the culture we get to share with them, and an amazing night of competition to top it all off on Saturday. ”

**Lennon “Moose” Bigelow Flanked by WPAL DuBois Director Aaron Beatty and Coach Randy Strickland,** **who are with Team Pennsylvania**

Tickets for the DuBois Event are $30 for general admission and are available now. VIP Gold Ringside, which includes a complimentary pre-party and swag bag, are $100 each and go on sale soon.Buy online at https://www.showclix.com/event/st-paddy-s-showdown .

More information on sponsorship opportunities is available by emailing info@wpal.org, or by calling us at 814.299.7640. Please “LIKE” our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/wpaldubois for a chance to win a VIP Package for Two. Proceeds from this event benefit the Western Pennsylvania Police Athletic League, a 501c3 nonprofit organization with a location at 37 E. Long Ave., DuBois. Proceeds also benefit TEAM 814 Inc, both nonprofit organizations also helping youth through sport in the DuBois Area.

Aaron M Beatty

Executive Director – WPAL DUBOIS

Coach – TEAM 814

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