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Jimmy
Lange Returns May 12 to Patriot Center for WBC Title Rematch Against
Fontaine Cabell
(MAR 16) FAIRFAX, VA – Popular Northern Virginia middleweight contender
JIMMY LANGE (27-3-2, 19 KOs) returns to the ring on Saturday, May 12,
2007 at the Patriot Center to face Fontaine “The Flame” Cabell (21-6-2,
16 KOs) in a 12-round rematch for the World Boxing Council (WBC)
Continental America’s 154-pound title. Doors open at 6:00 pm with the
first bout scheduled for 7:30 pm.
Tickets, priced at $25, $50, $75, $100, $125, $300 (Ringside) and $500
(VIP Ringside), for LANGE-CABELL II: THE REMATCH go on sale tomorrow,
Saturday, March 17 at Noon at all area Ticketmaster locations, including
the Patriot Center box office.
Ice Promotions, a newly-formed company headed by JACKIE “THE FIRST LADY
OF BOXING” KALLEN, will serve as the promoter of record.
"I am excited to work with Jimmy Lange again. This is the fourth fight
at Patriot Center that I have been involved in and I believe this one
will be the best yet,” said the highly-successful Kallen, whose life
story inspired the Paramount film Against the Ropes starring Meg Ryan.
“I am very impressed with the Virginia boxing fans. They definitely
support their hometown fighters."
Last December, Lange and Cabell battled to a controversial draw (judges
scored it 117-112 Lange, 116-112 Cabell, and 114-114) in the 12-round
Main Event, puzzling many of the 5,437 boxing fans in attendance and
fueling the highly-anticipated May 12 rematch.
Both boxers aim to set the record straight in this springtime showdown;
each believing he earned the December victory. This time around each
fighter pledges to take matters into his own hands, not leaving a
decision up to the judges.
“There’s not much talking to be done right now; I’m ready mentally and
physically to do my job and get back on track,” explained Lange. “I look
forward to fighting back at the Patriot Center in front of the greatest
fans in the world.”
Meanwhile Cabell, born in Staten Island, NY but now fighting out of the
Orlando, FL area, vows to bring his ‘A’ game back to Lange’s hometown
for the event.
"I’m anxious about the rematch and I’m ready to bring the belt home.
This time my actions are going to make the decision, not the judges,"
said Cabell.
Lange, the “fan favorite” from season one of the boxing reality show,
The Contender, will once again head into a rigorous training camp in
Vero Beach, FL with his head trainer BUDDY McGIRT. Other key members
expected to be part of his camp include legendary trainer ANGELO DUNDEE,
highly-regarded cut man JIMMY GLENN and top trainer/advisor TOMMY
GALLAGHER.
In addition to the Main Event, the May 12th card will feature six
undercard bouts showcasing top talent from the Washington, DC/Northern
Virginia region and from across the country. JD Brown is serving as
matchmaker.
Tickets may be purchased online at www.ticketmaster.com or via
phonecharge at 703-573-SEAT, 202-397-SEAT or 410-547-SEAT. George Mason
University faculty, staff and students, may receive a discount on select
tickets by presenting a valid ID at the Patriot Center box office only.
Group discounts are available by calling 202-661-5061. Contact the
Patriot Center box office at 703-993-3000 or visit www.patriotcenter.com
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