Photos: Crawford, Verdejo Help Community in New York

World Champion Terence "Bud" Crawford and Top Prospect Felix "Diamante" Verdejo both did their part in helping the community today in New York to kick off fight week as they prepare for their well anticipated bouts inside the world famous Madison Square Garden, Saturday February 27 live on HBO. 

Crawford, visited Gleason's gym and helped out wounded veterans with their boxing skills, while Verdejo inspired young boxers and school children at Betances Community Center in Bronx, New York Tuesday.  Photography by Mikey Williams Top Rank.

Crawford, the two-division world champion and 2014 Fighter of the Year will be defending his World Boxing Organization (WBO) junior welterweight world championship belt against Top-10 contender "Hammerin'" HANK LUNDY. 

Verdejo, the boxing gem of Puerto Rico, will be risking his WBO Latino lightweight title crown and his march to a world title shot when he rumbles with undefeated Brazilian buzz saw WILLIAM "Baby Face" SILVA.  Both fights will be televised live on HBO World Championship Boxing, beginning at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT.

These four warriors boast a combined record of 95-5-1 (60 KOs) -- a winning percentage of 94% with close to 2/3 of their victories coming by way of knockout.

Promoted by Top Rank®, in association with Tecate, Classic Entertainment & Sports (CES), Diamante Promotions and Madison Square Garden, tickets to the Crawford vs. Lundy / Verdejo vs. Silva championship doubleheader are priced at $300, $200, $100, $50 and $25, tickets can be purchased at the Madison Square Garden Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, Ticketmaster charge by phone (866-858-0008), and online at www.ticketmaster.com and www.thegarden.com.