Mineola lawyer John Dalli will be taking his fights from the courtroom to the boxing ring on Nov. 24 during Long Island’s 11th annual Fight for Charity.
Dalli, who is one of the founding partners of Dalli & Marino LLP, is a returning boxer from 2008.
“I’m putting my gloves back on this year to help raise funds to benefit the charities that work hard to make a difference in the lives of Long Islanders who are in need of support,” said Dalli, who will be fighting under the moniker John “Closed Case” Dalli.
Long Island Fight for Charity is being held at the Hilton Long Island in Melville and will be donating to a number of charities, Dalli said, including The Long Island Community Chest, The Genesis School and the Foundation for Human Potential. Fight for Charity has donated $850,000 to Long Island charities since it started in 2003, according to its website.
Dalli, who helped establish Dalli & Marino LLP in 1996, will be going up against Michael “All Business” Dellaquila, who owns a gym in Locust Valley, Dalli said.
“My opponent is certainly a well-trained boxer,” Dalli said.
Dalli said he has been training ever since he participated in the Fight for Charity in 2008, which he said consists of going to the gym two or three times a week.
“I have to make sure I’m ready,” Dalli said.
Each of the boxers is responsible for securing sponsorships through local businesses and professional firms and selling tickets, Dalli said. Donations can also be made on the event’s website.
“It’s a great event that helps a lot of people that are in need,” Dalli said.
Ticket prices range from $150 for regular tickets and $225 for V.I.P. tickets, which include a V.I.P. reception at 5:30 p.m. prior to the 6 p.m. event time. Tickets can be purchased on the event’s website.
