Danny O’Connor to Participate in Boxing Match at Gillette Stadium Following New England Revolution Game

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Jul 26, 2012

Danny O'Connor to Participate in Boxing Match at Gillette Stadium Following New England Revolution GameBeing home to both the New England Patriots and the New England Revolution, Gillette Stadium regularly has different sports played within its walls.

On Sunday, August 12, the New England Revolution, in partnership with Warrior Boxing and DiBella Entertainment, will bring boxing to the stadium as well.

Framingham, Mass. native Danny O’Connor will headline a live professional boxing event following the Revolution’s 7 p.m. game against the Montreal Impact. The boxing event is expected to begin after the match at approximately 9 p.m.

O’Connor, who was an alternate for the U.S. Olympic Boxing team in 2008, will be joined at the event by former New England Golden Gloves champ Billy Traft and mixed martial arts standout John Downey.

Tickets for the event go on sale Friday, July 27 at 10 a.m.

Thumbnail photo via Flickr/nerevolution

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