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Tyson
Goes to Hollywood on July 28
HOLLYWOOD, FL, July 24 – Former world champion Mike Tyson isn’t just one
of the greatest heavyweights of all-time, he’s one of the most astute
fight historians around, able to separate contenders from pretenders and
future greats from also-rans. So it goes without saying that when he
gives his endorsement to a fighter, it’s legit.
And heavyweight contender Sultan Ibragimov has Tyson’s blessing, so much
so that he will be in attendance at the Seminole Hard Rock Live Arena on
Friday, July 28, when the Russian bomber takes on Ray Austin in a highly
anticipated IBF title elimination bout.
“I appreciate Mike coming out to support me in the biggest fight of my
career to date,” said the unbeaten Ibragimov. “To have him here
motivates me even more to do well and knock Ray Austin out.”
In Ibragimov’s last bout with Tyson in attendance, the 2000 Olympic
Silver medalist impressed ‘Iron Mike’ with an impressive knockout win
over the imposing Lance ‘Mount’ Whitaker, a victory that brought to mind
some of the former heavyweight king’s greatest KOs.
“I’ve learned a lot from Mike, not only from talking to him but from
watching his fights on tape,” said Ibragimov. “He’s been a big influence
on me.”
Ibragimov-Austin, part of a hard-hitting night of boxing presented by
Warrior’s Boxing Promotions, Golden Grain Promotions and Sampson
Lewkowicz in association with the Seminole Tribe of Florida, will be
televised live on ESPN2’s Friday Night Fights beginning at 9pm ET / 6pm
PT. Tickets, priced at $25, $50, $100, and $150, are available by
calling 954.523.3309 or by visiting www.ticketmaster.com. |
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