Rep. Peter King, R-N.Y. (U.S. House official portrait)
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Rep. Peter King, R-N.Y., laced up his boxing gloves for a fight that has nothing to do with budget cuts.
The 68-year-old Long Islander is known more for his bare-knuckle politics than his pugilistic skills. He plans stepped into the ring Saturday for a two-round exhibition bout against a New York state light heavyweight kickboxing champion, "Irish" John Foley, at a pub in Wantagh, N.Y.
King says he weighed in at about 230 pounds and had been training for about nine years.
The congressman joked that while he planned to throw real punches, Foley would probably throw "sort-of-real punches."
"If Josh had gone all out I would have been knocked out. To me, it's like going to a ribbon cutting or throwing out the first pitch of the Mets game. It's my job to promote local business," King told Good Day NY.
King says that back in 1991 he boxed with former pro Seamus McDonagh in an exhibition bout on the 20th anniversary of the first Joe Frazier-Muhammad Ali fight.
Thursday, June 20 2013 5:43 AM EDT2013-06-20 09:43:12 GMT
One of the most coveted summer jobs is that of ballperson for the US Open. Tryouts get underway Thursday at the National Tennis Center in Queens. 80 spots are up for grabs. FOX 5 Sports Director Duke Castiglione checks out the competition.
One of the most coveted summer jobs is that of ballperson for the US Open. Tryouts get underway Thursday at the National Tennis Center in Queens. 80 spots are up for grabs. FOX 5 Sports Director Duke Castiglione checks out the competition.
Thursday, June 20 2013 5:42 AM EDT2013-06-20 09:42:35 GMT
Grammy winning gospel singer Hezekiah Walker is out with his 14th album, 'Azusa The Next Generation.' Walker and his choir perform 'Every Praise' off the new album in the morning.
Grammy winning gospel singer Hezekiah Walker is out with his 14th album, 'Azusa The Next Generation.' Walker and his choir perform 'Every Praise' off the new album in the morning.
Thursday, June 20 2013 5:41 AM EDT2013-06-20 09:41:58 GMT
'Desperate Housewives' meets 'Sex and the City' in the new series 'Mistresses' starring Rochelle Aytes. The New York City native and LaGuardia High School graduate talks about her role as a widow and mother of two in the new show.
'Desperate Housewives' meets 'Sex and the City' in the new series 'Mistresses' starring Rochelle Aytes. The New York City native and LaGuardia High School graduate talks about her role as a widow and mother of two in the new show.
Thursday, June 20 2013 5:41 AM EDT2013-06-20 09:41:18 GMT
Actor and comedian Tommy Davidson has turned his 'Chocolate Sundaes' stand-up routine made famous at Hollywood's Laugh Factory into a DVD. Some of today's hottest comedians join Davidson in the video. He'll sit down with GDNY on Thursday to share more details.
Actor and comedian Tommy Davidson has turned his 'Chocolate Sundaes' stand-up routine made famous at Hollywood's Laugh Factory into a DVD. Some of today's hottest comedians join Davidson in the video. He'll sit down with GDNY on Thursday to share more details.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:07 PM EDT2013-06-20 02:07:13 GMT
Christal wore a Jacket by "Hazel" from Midnight Farm in Martha's vineyard.It cost, $199 Her top, Skirt and Shoes, were all from Zara and cost $89 each. www.midnightfarm.net www.zara.com Men's tie
Christal wore a Jacket by "Hazel" from Midnight Farm in Martha's vineyard.It cost, $199 Her top, Skirt and Shoes, were all from Zara and cost $89 each. www.midnightfarm.net www.zara.com Men's tie
Wednesday, June 19 2013 1:46 PM EDT2013-06-19 17:46:33 GMT
June 19 is National Dine Out Day. Restaurants and vendors across the country are contributing a percentage of their revenues for the day to the NJ Relief Fund to benefit Superstorm Sandy victims.
June 19 is National Dine Out Day. Restaurants and vendors across the country are contributing a percentage of their revenues for the day to the NJ Relief Fund to benefit Superstorm Sandy victims.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:40 AM EDT2013-06-19 14:40:31 GMT
One of her fellow contestants drew a blank when asked a question, but Erin Brady of Connecticut hit it right out of the park at the Miss USA 2013 contest. The newly crowned beauty queen graced the set of GDNY on Wednesday.
One of her fellow contestants drew a blank when asked a question, but Erin Brady of Connecticut hit it right out of the park at the Miss USA 2013 contest. The newly crowned beauty queen graced the set of GDNY on Wednesday.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:36 AM EDT2013-06-19 14:36:30 GMT
New mom Vanessa Lachey is starring in the upcoming FOX TV show, 'Dads,' airing Tuesdays at 8 p.m. starting in the fall. Despite a busy schedule, he's taking time out to promote the Everyday Effect campaign in New York City on Wednesday. Pop-up beauty, grooming, oral care, home and pet care services using P&G products will be provided throughout the day.
New mom Vanessa Lachey is starring in the upcoming FOX TV show, 'Dads,' airing Tuesdays at 8 p.m. starting in the fall. Despite a busy schedule, he's taking time out to promote the Everyday Effect campaign in New York City on Wednesday. Pop-up beauty, grooming, oral care, home and pet care services using P&G products will be provided throughout the day.
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Rep. Peter King, R-N.Y. (U.S. House official portrait)
