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Fighter’s Heaven Tribute to Philly Boxing

13 05. 2025
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Fighter’s Heaven Tribute to Philly Boxing

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Saturday June 28, 2025

Fundraiser Event To Benefit The Joe Hand Boxing Gym and Philly Boxing History, Inc

DEER LAKE, PA — Fighter’s Heaven, Muhammad Ali’s historic training camp in Deer Lake, Pa, will host ‘A Tribute To Philly Boxing’, Saturday June 28 as part of the camp’s Tribute Series honoring boxing history. This all-day event will feature presentations and discussions with a Who’s Who of Philadelphia boxing legends. Guests include boxers Tim Witherspoon, Ivan Robinson, Steve Cunningham and Nate Miller, all former title holders. Others participants from the world of Philadelphia boxing include PA State Boxing Commissioner George Bochetto, Fight Promoter J Russell Peltz, former PA State Athletic Commission executive director Greg Sirb, boxing writer Bernard Fernandez and Philadelphia boxing historians John DiSanto and Matthew Ward.

All proceeds from this event will benefit to two boxing-related organizations dedicated to helping those with needs. One group assists those currently at risk and in need, the other pays homage to boxing’s past in an effort provide formal graveside recognition for those who passed.

  • The Joe Hand Boxing Gym is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals through the discipline of boxing and fitness. The JHBG provides a safe, inclusive and supportive environment for those living with Parkinson’s Disease, children with autism and special needs, adults seeking wellness, and at-risk youths.
  • Philly Boxing History is a non-profit group dedicated to preserving and honoring the great history of boxing in Philadelphia. A highlight of this non-profit organization, founded by John DiSanto is the ‘Gravestone Program’, established to fund headstones on the previously unmarked graves of famed Philadelphia boxers, including Tyrone Everett, Gypsy Joe Harris, Garnet “Sugar’ Hart, Eddie Cool and Matthew Saad Muhammad. They are currently raising headstone funds form former welterweight Gill Turner.

Philadelphia has a long and colorful history as a hotbed for boxing. It is recognized for championship fighters, local boxing clubs, classic venues, and Rocky Balboa. Many consider the city to be the birthplace of American boxing. Ali enjoyed a strong association with the city, owning homes in West Philadelphia and suburban Cherry Hill in the 1970’s.

The Tribute to Philly Boxing program will include presentations ‘Philadelphia: An Historic Boxing Legacy’, ‘Ali: The Philadelphia Years’, ‘Philadelphia: The Boxing Legends’, and ‘Philadelphia: The Past, Current and Future of Boxing’. In addition, George Bochetto and John DiSanto will have rare boxing memorabilia on display and lunchtime entertainment with be provided by the jazz guitar of Nate Miller.

Fighter’s Heaven, where Ali trained in the 1970’s has earned recognition as both a Pennsylvania and National Historic Landmark. This will be the second in the Fighters Heaven Tribute Series. Last fall the camp recognized the 50th anniversary of the Rumble In The Jungle. Later this year, the Tribute Series will honor the 50th Anniversary of the Thriller In Manilla.

Tickets cost $60 each, and include the full day’s activities, catered lunch and a special commemorative gift.

For additional information: Ken Safarowic, [email protected]; Cell: 267-718-8025

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