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Lightweight World Champion Juan Diaz Headlines Action-Packed Card
(JULY 7) Kinder, LA—The thrill of professional boxing returns to
Coushatta Casino Resort in Kinder, Louisiana on July 16 with “Knockouts
at Coushatta VIII.” Fighter weigh-in is scheduled for Friday, July 15 at
3:00 p.m. in Gumbeaux’s Oyster & Sports Bar located inside the casino.
Undefeated WBA Lightweight World Champion Juan “Baby Bull” Diaz, 27W-0L
(13KO’s), headlines an action-packed fight card in a 10-round non-title
bout. The co-main event features the newly crowned IBU Intercontinental
Welterweight Champion “Bad” Chad Broussard, 50W-4L (35KO’s), for another
explosive fight. The undercard will also feature two powerful undefeated
boxers as knockout sensation Chris Henry (5W-0L, 5KO’s), returns to the
ring, and Juan’s younger brother, Jose Diaz (6W-0L) is expected to bring
fans to their feet in a separate scheduled bout. Making his professional
debut will be the hard-punching Genaro Alarcon. The IFBA Super
Bantamweight Contender Audrey Vela, (5W-1L), from Austin, Texas plans to
showcase her fast-action and aggressive style boxing in Louisiana.
“Knockouts at Coushatta VIII will be one of the most exciting and
electrifying boxing matches we’ve put together since we’ve started this
event here at Coushatta Casino Resort in Kinder,” stated Nora Popillion,
Events & Promotions Manager at Coushatta Casino Resort. “Fans won’t be
disappointed when they watch these boxers match up with their opponents
on July 16.”
The Pavilion’s doors open at 6:00 p.m. First under card match begins at
7:00 p.m. Tickets on sale in casino gift shop. Phone 1-800-584-7263, ext
7817, to purchase tickets by phone.
Located 25 miles northeast of Lake Charles on US 165 (I-10 Exit 44) and
five miles north of Kinder, Coushatta Casino Resort is Louisiana’s
largest landbased gaming resort with over 2800 slot machines and 62
table games, plus a 16-table live Poker Room. It features five
restaurants on the casino floor. Kids Quest, the supervised children’s
activity center, is available for children 6 weeks to 12 years of age,
and The Arcade at Coushatta welcomes ages 12 and up. More than 500 hotel
rooms provide luxurious accommodations. Red Shoes Park RV resort offers
108 pads plus 100 chalets. Koasati Pines at Coushatta, the award-winning
18-hole par-72 championship golf course, provides a challenging, yet
relaxing, experience for novice and experienced golfers alike. Feather
Fuel, the 24-bay fuel facility and convenience store, offers all grades
of fuel at competitive prices. Coushatta Casino Resort is owned and
operated by the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana. Phone 1-800-584-7263 for
more information, or access the website at www.coushattacasinoresort.com
