Mike Cassell Open New Boxing Gym In Philadelphia

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Philadelphia boxing fans will get the opportunity to meet some of their local boxing heroes this coming Friday at the grand opening of Mike Cassell’s Fighting City Boxing Gym in North East Philadelphia.

Amongst the many famous boxing stars who will be on hand include number one ranked and former IBF Cruiserweight Champion Steve Cunningham, who is soon to face Matt Godfrey for the vacant IBF Cruiserweight title, number one ranked Heavyweight Eddie Chambers, who is due to face World Champion Wladimir Klitschko on the 20th March 2010, ranked contender Harry Joe Yorgey, Heavyweight contender Chazz Witherspoon, former IBF Champ Charles Brewer and many more.

There will also be boxing exhibitions by 2 time Heavyweight Champion of the World Tim Witherspoon and his son, upcoming lightweight Tim Witherspoon Jr.

Gym owner, radio and boxing personality Mike Cassell spoke briefly of his latest venture as the final finishing touches were being made to the new gym. “We want to give Philadelphia boxing some context. Our goal is promote 6 amateur cards a year and a pro show or two.

“We want to partner with every gym and work together to show the world, that the best fighters in the world are right here in the Fighting City of Philadelphia. I love this city and I am so happy be involved in this project”

Philadelphia boxing fans are invited to the grand opening – on Friday 8th January 2009 from 7pm – and the chance to meet and chat with the many boxing stars that will be in attendance.

Location: Fighting City Gym 11000 Roosevelt blvd inside the spectacular 28,000 sq.ft Worlds Gym facility.