Police and firefighters will square off in the boxing ring at a new venue on Sunday, April 19, as the Philadelphia Blue Flame football team hosts the 12th annual Blue Flame Bouts at the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 5, 11630 Caroline Road.
For the first time in the event’s history, the bouts will be held outside in a festival atmosphere. Gates will open at noon and the first bell will be struck at 1 p.m. Fifteen bouts are scheduled. Admission costs $25.
Among the scheduled fights will be about a dozen police vs. firefighter showdowns. Fighters have been training for months to put on a good show.
Muller Inc. is supporting the event, while the Harrowgate Boxing Club is providing technical assistance. Proceeds from the event will benefit the charities of the Philadelphia Police and Fire Football Club, including Police Survivor’s Fund, Fire Widow’s Fund, Susan G. Komen Foundation, Police Athletic League, youth sports organizations, autism awareness, scholarship funds and more. ••
