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20th annual Guns ‘N' Hoses Charity Boxing Event honors Orange County Corrections Officer

The Guns ‘N’ Hoses battled it out Saturday night for bragging rights inside Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena … but the ‘Guns’ are the champions.

Both sides wanted to take home the win, but firefighters and police officers said after the event that they’re ready to continue to work together to keep our communities safe in honor of officers such as Sgt. Jerry Haddock.

Whether you came out on Saturday to root for the ‘Guns’ or ‘Hoses’ -- Luther Baker of Fire Squad 14, the first winner of the night from the ‘Hoses’ team, says at the end of the day -- they’re all family in the end.

“We have to work together and put our talents together so we can get the job done. That works well for a family," said Baker.

That became clear when the crowd stopped, stood and cheered in memory of Orange County Corrections Officer  Haddock.

Haddock’s family was brought to tears as his robe and a championship belt were bought out in his honor after the third round of fights.

This year would have been Haddock’s fifth year participating in the Guns ‘N’ Hoses Boxing Charity event.

He was a three time champion in the ring, as well as champion of his community outside the ring—serving as a mentor to the youth.

Thanks to the help of Mayor Lenny Curry, the city of Jacksonville will be able to keep Haddock’s legacy alive for many years to come as Curry officially declared April 21st as Sergeant Jerry Haddock Day.