We hear tickets are going quickly for this year’s Dumbo Fight Night, a fundraiser to support Dumbo Business Improvement District and NYPD Boxing Program. Here are the details from the Dumbo BID:

The DUMBO Improvement District is proud to present DUMBO FIGHT NIGHT – Gleason’s Gym v. NYPD’s Fighting Finest on September 8, 2011. Gleason’s Gym – a legendary DUMBO institution and the world’s oldest active boxing gym – will put up 10 fierce fighters to take on a team from the NYPD boxing club. The fights will be USABoxingMetro-sanctioned matches and promise tons of action under the lights at St. Ann’s Warehouse. Funds raised at the event will go to the DUMBO Improvement District and the NYPD Boxing Program.

“This is going to be a great match up – the local boys taking on the boys in blue,” said Alexandria Sica, Executive Director of the DUMBO BID. “We’re thrilled to be hosting the event at St. Ann’s Warehouse – and hope that boxing enthusiasts and DUMBO fans alike come out to celebrate these two amazing athletic institutions.”

TICKETS: General Admission Tickets can be purchased online at www.dumbonyc.org or at the door for $25.
DATE: Thursday – Sept. 8, 2011
TIME: Doors 7PM
ADDRESS: St. Ann’s Warehouse – 38 Water Street, DUMBO, Brooklyn

For more about Gleason’s Gym, please visit: www.gleasonsgym.net. For more on NYPD Fighting Finest Boxing visit www.nypdboxing.com.