The boxing community will gather en masse to support fight trainer and ESPN2 Friday Night Fights commentator Teddy Atlas to assist those in need at the 13th annual Dr. Theodore A. Atlas Foundation Dinner on Thursday night, November 19, at the Hilton Garden Inn, Staten Island, New York.

The boxing “Who’s Who” list set to attend the gala includes former giants of the ring Emile Griffith, Iran Barkley, Gerry Cooney, Chuck Wepner, and Renaldo Snipes, not to mention Hall of Fame trainer Lou Duva, ESPN broadcaster Brian Kenny and historian Bert Sugar.

Two more headliners – New York Giants star running back Brandon Jacobs and Colorado Rockies standout right handed hurler and New York product Jason Marquis – will be on hand to support the cause. The Sopranos cast members Tony Sirico and Joe Gannascoli, and CBS ‘s The Good Wife star Chris Noth join what will be a long list of personalities expected at this year’s benefit, including members of both the Jets and Giants.

Comic Jeff Pirrami returns as host of the festivities which will include a wide array of celebrities, a memorabilia auction, and the presentation of the annual “Teddy” Awards.

Tickets are priced at $200, while Gold tables of 10 are available at $5,000, Silver tables of 12 at $3,000, Bronze tables of 14 at $2,800 by calling 201-293-2606, or emailing jillrothstein@yahoo.com. Log onto www.dratlasfoundation.com for more information.

The Hilton Garden Inn is located at 1100 South Avenue in Staten Island, New York.

Over one thousand supporters attend the “Teddy” Dinner, along with numerous celebrity athletes and actors who show their support for the work of the Foundation.

Notable sports names including Bill Parcells, Eric Mangini, Chad Pennington, Curtis Martin, Gary Sheffield, John Franco, John McEnroe, George Foreman, Michael Moorer, Sugar Ray Leonard, Pete Rose and Harry Carson. Entertainment and television luminaries such as Chris Noth, Chuck Zito, Danny Aiello, Tony Siricco, Max Kellerman, Bob Papa, Joe Tessitore, Mike Franscesa and Steven Baldwin have attended the Dinner to help raise awareness and funds in support of the Foundation.

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