Politics & Government

Peter King Puts on Gloves at Kickboxing Club

Seaford congressman will square off against a mixed martial artist this weekend.

Rep. Peter King, R-Seaford, was spotted at the Bellmore Kickboxing Academy Sunday squaring off against mixed martial artist Josh Foley in what was the final meeting before their exhibition match.

The duel will take place Saturday at Mulcahy's in Wantagh at 4 p.m. as a part of Gadiator Promotions' "Battle of the Champions 8." Foley is 5-1-0 in his professional career, and three of his wins have been by knockout.

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"Great training session at Bellmore Kickboxing yesterday with NYS Champion 'Irish' Josh Foley who I'll be boxing in an exhibition bout this Saturday at Mulcahy's in Wantagh at 4 p.m. during Gladiator Promotions Battle of the Champions 8," King wrote on his Facebook page.

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