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The fine art and boxing worlds are merging to create Champions, a fundraiser exhibition at Gleason's Gym in Brooklyn, New York to support retired boxers. Brought to you by T.K.O.O x OCLESSE, In association with the World Boxing Council, Jose Sulaiman Charity Boxer’s Fund and WBC Cares.
July 8th 2023, from 5-6pm (media only), 6-10pm (guest list)
Gleason’s Gym, 130 Water Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
In a partnership between boxing and art, this collaborative exhibition will feature works by internationally renowned artists including Mambu Bayoh, Layla Love, David "MrStarCity" White, Shraddha Borawake, Rose Billings, Tony Nasa, Francesco Bertola, Pepe Sulaiman, Jeaninne Intriago, Bailey Lalonde, Cosmo Mullican, Brandon Tellez, Julia Morrison and more, curated by the legendary Anthony Haden-Guest and Bailey Lalonde. There are also a number of artworks from the Gleason's private collection which will be on display but not auctioned from some of the top artists in the world who have portrayed boxing, such as Leroy Neiman. More on this in the next press release. An evening to celebrate the Champions of Boxing, with the Legends themselves attending as our Guests of Honour, this will also be the launch of T.K.O.O. (Taking Kare of Our Own). T.K.O.O. is dedicated to creating tangible solutions for Champions to sustain healthy, wealthy and purposeful lives during and after their boxing careers; co-founded by former WBC World Champion boxer Donny Lalonde and his daughter Bailey, with the support of family and friends.
"Boxing is in the thread of everything" - Bruce Silverglade, Gleason's Gym
An evening of VIP Legends, world renowned fine art, live music and performance art by Anthony Haden-Guest and David Leslie - this is set to be an unforgettable event. So far we have confirmed attendance of Iran Barkley, Donny Lalonde, Heather Hardy, Michael Olajide, Doug De Witt and Holt McCallany. More to come. Please note we have limited capacity so our guest list is by invite or application only. If you are interested in attending and/or receiving a sneak peak catalogue in advance of the exhibition, please use the button below to apply.