Fights
at the Fitz
(NOV 30) SOUTHAVEN, MS – Prize Fight Boxing will close out a powerful
2005 with “Fights At The Fitz – An Old Fashioned Irish Brawl” December
10th from Fitzgerald’s Casino in Tunica, MS. Light Heavyweight prospect
DeAndrey Abron will battle local favorite Terry Porter in an eight round
main event.
Abron, 6-0 (5 KO’s), fighting out of Fort
Carson, CO will be making his second appearance at Fitzgeralds this
year. Abron appears to be on the fast track after a storied amateur
career that saw him capture multiple golden glove and national
championships.
Terry Porter from nearby Elaine, AR
brings years of experience against the best competition the business has
to offer. Terry has been in with the likes of Monte Barrett, James
Toney, Sam Peter and Michael Moorer to name just a few. The main event
will be for the Mid-South Light Heavyweight Title. “Fighting a warrior
of Terry’s caliber is a great barometer for me”, said Abron from Ft.
Carson, Co. “I just want to give the fans what they pay for. Great
Boxing!” Abron also said. “Terry Porter’s coming to represent the
Mid-South.
This is my second coming out party and I
will be doing it in front of my people. Abron better be prepared for
mortal combat!” proclaimed a ready Terry Porter. A feature bout on the
under card pits two undefeated pugilist against one another as Ty
Barnett 5-0 (4 KO’s) battles Deon Nash 2-0 in a six round feature
attraction. Barnett, a power punching phenom, from Washington D.C. looks
to add to his impressive KO ratio against Nash a slick boxer from New
Orleans, LA. “This fight is the traditional boxer versus puncher match.
It is always interesting to see which style prevails,” said Prize
Fight’s Brian Young.
Also on the card is world ranked Jr.
Welterweight Lamont Peterson 14-0 (7 KO’s) out of Memphis, TN by way of
Washington D.C. Peterson will battle former world ranked challenger
Johnny “Live Wire” Walker 18-18 (12 KO’s) from Ft. Lauderdale, FL in a
six round match. In other matches on the card heavyweight Adam Richards
8-1 (6 KO’s) battles Hearn Marler 9-2 (5 KO’s) and Tunica’s own Jose
“Pepe” Rubio will make his pro debut against Tad Waltman 1-0 (1 KO) in a
super featherweight battle. “We are excited about the whole card. Every
fight is closely matched on this card. It is wide open.
I am personally excited about the debut
of Pepe. He will give Tunica something to be very very proud of,” a
pleased Brian Young said. Doors for the show open at 7:00 PM with the
first bout starting shortly thereafter. Tickets for the event are $20
and are available at the Fitzgerald’s casino gift shop or by calling
Prize Fight Boxing at (662) 349-6263.
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