Due to a training conflict the June 2nd dinner-dance fund-raiser for Performing Arts Technical High students in Brooklyn, sponsored by IBA World middleweight champion "Ireland's" John Duddy and Irish Ropes Promotions, has been postponed until September.
Duddy (20-0, 15 KOs), rated No. 8 by the WBO and No. 9 by the IBF, is scheduled to leave today for Ireland, where his July 14 fight in Dublin will be formally announced. After a weeklong press tour of Ireland, Duddy will return to New York and go immediately into training.
The goal remains to raise $100,000 to send two deserving students to college as well as allow a teacher to continue his/her education.
"We apologize for any inconvenience the postponement may cause," Irish Ropes president Eddie McLoughlin explained. "The students have been notified and they understand that we are still committed to the fund-raiser and them. It's just that John is going into training earlier than we had originally planned and he won't be available for the fund-raiser."
For more information about Irish Ropes or John Duddy call 212.835.1582 or go to www.irishropes.com.
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