Photo by: Virgil Barrow | Main Event and hometown celebrity Phil Lo Greco earned his unanimous decision last Friday over Mexico’s Jesus Gurrola, improving his record to 28-3.
Unstoppable In The Fight To End Cancer | Featuring Global Legacy Boxing
Global Legacy Boxing guarantees that boxing is back to stay in Niagara Falls, with the announcement of their next event expected in 3 weeks, along with their Fight To End Cancer!
Hometown celebrity Phil Lo Greco was celebrating a hard-earned, unanimous decision over Mexico’s Jesus Gurrola, improving his record to 28-3, while Canada celebrated its 150th birthday!
Global Legacy Boxing launched it’s inaugural event in their newly minted “Fight Series: Niagara”. They also partnered with the Fight To End Cancer for the official 50-50 draw, with proceeds benefitting the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation. Nearly $2000 was raised with the over 1000 guests who packed the Scotiabank Convention Centre.
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Global Legacy Boxing has proven that they will stop at nothing to accomplish their goals, with the energy and support for both boxing and giving back to the community.
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Photo: Global Legacy Boxing President/CEO (left) and Lennox Lewis (right) | Les Woods is determined to bring boxing back to its golden days. His passion and commitment to the world of boxing prompted Lennox Lewis’ partnership with Global Legacy Boxing.
Photo by Virgil Barrow | Richie Dolan, Performance Advisor and good friend of Global Legacy Boxing, hypes up the over 1000 guests in attandance. He reminds the crowd that they are not only “Fighting For The Falls”, but also for a cause that affects us all. This was the first of many events where Global Legacy will be supporting the Fight To End Cancer.
Photo by: Virgil Barrow | Fight To End Cancer Founder, Jennifer Huggins poses for a shot with FTEC Promo Girls who raised nearly $2000 selling tickets for the official 50/50 draw last Friday night. The winner took home $937 and the remaining proceeds from the draw benefitted the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation.
“At a time when so many are afflicted by this debilitating disease, both physically and mentally, our ability to play a role in supporting a foundation to fight one of the greatest fights of all, felt like a natural partnership.”
Les Woods, Lennox Lewis and our friends at Global Legacy Boxing are true heroes in the Fight To End Cancer and we couldn’t be more grateful to have them on the team! We are always looking for more people ready to take on the fight. If you’re interested, please Contact Us and Join The Fight! Together we can end cancer once and for all!
ABOUT GLOBAL LEGACY BOXING
Global Legacy Boxing is the brainchild of successful Canadian Entrepreneur, Les Woods and Lennox Lewis, the last undisputed, universally recognized, Heavyweight Champion of the World. Global Legacy Boxing was founded to establish professional boxing as a premier sporting, cultural and social event for all Canadians to experience.
For additional information on Global Legacy Boxing, Lennox Lewis, or general inquiries, please contact Cullen Woods at Global Legacy Boxing. Cullenwoods@glboxing.com 647.269.5503
ABOUT FIGHT TO END CANCER
The Fight To End Cancer (FTEC) is a year round initiative carried out by ambassadors, sponsors and volunteers worldwide. Over $700,000 has been donated since our inaugural year in 2012. Funds raised by FTEC are donated directly to the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation. Each year we celebrate the incredible hard work and dedication of our FTEC family with a black-tie, charity boxing gala. This gala showcases 10 men and women who represent our Official Fight Team. More About Us
Fight To End Cancer Media Contact:
Jennifer Huggins
Founder | Executive Director
Phone: +1.416.666.9314
Email address: jennifer@fighttoendcancer.com
