PAL boxing starts today

9/22/2003

Preliminary competition will begin today in the National Police Athletic League Boxing Championships at the SeaGate Centre.

Sessions are set for noon to 4 p.m. and 6 to 10 p.m. today through Thursday. Semifinal competion is scheduled for 6 p.m. Friday, with the finals Saturday at 6.

About 575 of the top male and female boxers in the country will compete in the event, which serves as a qualifier for the 2004 Olympic trials.