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The following is a press release from Scott Burt President of the Bare Knuckle Hall of Fame (BKHOF) and Police Gazette Boxing Corporation (PGBC)

BELFAST, NEW YORK - The Police Gazette Boxing Corporation is the the World's Oldest Bare Knuckle Sanctioning Body, established in 1881. We have two announcements we are very proud of.... First, promoter David Feldman's field of contenders involved in his upcoming 155 tournament is EXTREMELY strong. Therefore, in addition to the winner receiving Dave's highly respected promotion's title, the winner will also receive the iconic and legendary Police Gazette American Belt!!! What a great opportunity to win the two most respected belts in the sport!!! EVERY fight Dave has listed so far for that tournament already has the potential to be the 'Fight of the Year!' The first PG belt we ever awarded was in 1882 when John L. Sullivan defeated Paddy Ryan for the Heavyweight Title in Mississippi City, Mississippi. Secondly, as you know we are very selective and cautious in who we allow to sponsor our awards. We have a 138 year old reputation to protect. We couldn't be happier nor more proud to announce that Western NY Wilds, who is the main thrust in promoting tourism to our area is sponsoring the Historic 155 PG American belt!!! We are soooo excited, and so are they!!! Watch for videos from Ft. Lauderdale during fight week where I interview not only the fighters, but also the entire bare knuckle family that came here to Allegany County last year, and can't wait to come back!!!!! They were immensely impressed with the attractions our area has to offer, and can't wait to come back! Make sure you listen to find out why!!! Allegany County sure is a special place folks.