2 Officers Face Off in Boxing Match for Vests

Two local law enforcement officers will face off this Saturday in a boxing competition to win bulletproof vests.

Lexington County Sheriff’s Deputy Patrick “The Hammer” Hanko and Columbia Police Officer Emanuel DeJesus will duke it out at the Metro Madness 2 boxing match at the Township Auditorium, 1703 Taylor Street, Columbia.

The Palmetto Boxing Association will donate four ballistic vests to law enforcement officers.

Tickets are on sale for $16 for regular seats and $26 for floor or ringside seats. Guests can also purchase VIP tables at $600 each, which includes ringside seating for six people, food and drinks, and the opportunity to meet professional boxers.

To purchase tickets, call 803-576-2350 or go online at ticketmaster.com. For VIP tables, call 803-816-0011.

Metro Madness 2 features undefeated junior middleweight DeAndre Robinson-Neal, undefeated welterweight Daniel "DP" Powell, DiVante Jones, Jonathan Hernandez and Antonio Sanchez.

For more information, visit Palmetto Boxing Association's website.