Minto vs. Holmes: Live on
Pay Per View
August 3, 2009
(AUG 3) Butler, PA – NESportsTV.com
in association with Mintofight.com is proud to present the 12 round
heavyweight bout between Butler, Pennsylvania’s Brian “The Beast Minto
(33-2, 21 KO’s) and Donnell “The Real Touch of Sleep” Holmes (31-0-2, 27
KO’s) Friday August 14th from Pullman Park. The fight will be streaming
live as part of a PPV broadcast. It will also be archived for viewing
following the live fight. Cost of viewing is $10 USD in the United
States and 7.03 EUR in Europe.
Brian Minto has become a fan favorite for his crowd pleasing style and
everyman attitude. He’s been regularly featured on ESPN, HBO PPV
undercards and RTL in Germany. He is currently ranked #8 by the WBO.
Minto has won six straight fights and 15 of his last 16. He has notable
wins over former world title challenger Axel Schulz and tough veterans
such as Vinnie Maddalone, Billy Zumbrun and Danny Batchelder.
The fight with Holmes will mark the first time he’s worked with elite
trainer Freddie Roach, who currently trains pound for pound king Manny
Pacquiao and junior welterweight titleholder Amir Khan. He’s also worked
with Oscar De La Hoya, Mike Tyson, Bernard Hopkins, James Toney and
countless other world champions in the past.
Donnell Holmes is a resident of Ivanhoe, North Carolina and is currently
ranked #13 by the WBC. He was formerly promoted by hall of famer Don
King and got the nickname “Real Touch of Sleep” after former world title
challenger Davarryl “Touch of Sleep” Williamson began using the same
nickname as him. Source/PR -Published on WBAN.
