Battle of the Badges: Bossier Fire v. Police boxing fundraizer
BOSSIER CITY, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — The annual Battle of the Badges is returning. Bossier City firefighters will head-to-head against Shreveport Police in an amateur boxing event for charity.
'So be sure to support your local Firemen and Police with a KNOCK OUT of a night,' said the organizers.
Battle of the Badges organizers have posted their boxing schedule via social media: 16 fights, including one female match-up. However, the matchups are subject to change.
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Their 8th annual fight will occur on Saturday, April 26th, from 6 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. at Margaritaville Resort Casino, 777 Margaritaville Way, Bossier City.
The event is for those 21 and above. Tickets begin at $45, but if you cannot attend, they have provided a livestream link with the show time scheduled for 7 p.m.
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