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Boxing saved the life of Two-Division World Champion “El Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera

Like many boxers, two-division world champion “El Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera credits boxing for saving his life. “Absolutely,” Rivera agreed. “After my mom passed away when I was 10 years old, I gave up on life and my decision-making reflected that: hanging around with the wrong crowd including gang members, consuming alcohol between the ages […]

Mason Plumlee Inspires in latest Get the Ball Rolling Program

By Stacy Podelski March 20, 2015 Leave a comment

Brooklyn Nets Center Mason Plumlee helped to inspire 45 kids from the New York Police Athletic League Armory Center via the Get The Ball Rolling Clinic that was held at the Barclays Center on Thursday. Sponsored by Coca-Cola the Get the Ball Rolling initiative promotes living an active and healthy lifestyle. Plumlee, who has had […]

Photo Gallery: New York Lizards Training Camp and Kids Shooting Clinic

By Stacy Podelski April 21, 2013 1 Comment

1495 Sports is proud to bring the following photos as the New York Lizards had day three of their training camp prior to the season opener on April 28 and a shooting gallery for a Police Athletic League: