Democratic Party candidate for the 11th Congressional District seat Vinnie (The Brawler) Gentile is reportedly gearing up for a pugilist photo shoot to let supporters know that a few hours of work on his campaign will earn those volunteering a free ticket into a Bay Ridge bar to watch the highly anticipated pay-per-view Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao fight.
The brainchild behind the idea of tying what some boxing fans are calling the fight of the century with the upcoming May 5 special election between Gentile and Dan (The Irishman) Donovan for the congressional seat is Corey Ortega, Vice President of The New York State Young Democrats (NYSYD) Downstate Region.
“This isn’t just another watch party. It doubles as the (NYSYD) Downstate Region’s Volunteer Operation
Ortega said the plan calls for having a series of micro phone-banking sites at bars during happy hour in all six downstate counties including Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx. Any given session will seen between 3-4 people making calls.
Once a volunteer racks up at least three hours of work they get the free ticket to the May 2 fight, which includes an open bar and buffet before the 11 p.m. fight.
Ortega said Gentile is confirmed to be the main speaker on fight night. Other elected officials co-sponsoring the night and expected to be in attendance include Staten Island Assemblyman Michael Cusick, Bronx Assemblywoman Latoya Joyner, Brooklyn/Staten Island Sen. Diane Savino and Brooklyn City Councilman Steve Levin.
To volunteer or for more information, Ortega can be reached at 646-417-1875
What: Mayweather vs Pacquiao Watch Party presented by the NYSYD Downstate Region, the Brooklyn Young Democrats and the Young Democrats of Richmond County
When: 7 p.m., Saturday, May 2
Where: The Lone Star Bar & Grill, 8703 5th Avenue – R train to 86th Street Station.
Other Details: 4 Hour Open Bar / BBQ Buffet 7-11PM
Cost: $20 Early Bird Price / $50 At The Door or a free ticket & bring a friend for $10 by volunteering three hours for Vincent Gentile
