The LAPD Boxing Team traveled to New York to take on NYPD’s Finest Boxing Team June 7th. 2013. The event was held to raise money for a rare but deadly children’s disease called, “San Filippo’s Disease”. One of the NYPD deputy chief’s has a daughter that is fighting this terrible illness. The event was titled, “Emily’s Dance” after his daughter.
The event was held at the Lexington Armory in Manhattan, with approximately 1500 in attendance. Team LAPD won 5 fights; Team NYPD won 4 for a total of 9 bouts. Some really good boxing went down!
Ray Encinas lost by decision
George Lopez lost by decision
Bert Castaneda won by KO
Shannon Lopez Won by decision
Eriverto Montano lost by decision
Quincy Mirage won by decision
Ruben Rosas lost by decision
Guillermo Garcia won by decision
Chuck Wampler won by decision
Written by Chuck Wampler, LAPD Boxer