BURLINGTON, VT. – Five boxers from the Bangor Police Athletic League (PAL) advanced to the finals of the Northern New England Golden Glove Championships with victories Saturday in the semi-final round.

Boxers advancing to the finals are: Richard Perreault, 139 lbs.; Chad McAuliffe, 147 lbs.; Robbie Achorn, 156 lbs.; Jason Foley, 178 lbs.; and Josh McAuliffe 178 lbs.

The three-week tournament featured about 50 competitors from Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and northern New York.

The finals are set for Feb. 9 in Burlington. The winners will advance to the New England Tournament of Champions in Lowell, Mass.