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JIM ROSS JOINS NEW BOXING SERIES

By Steven Fernandes on 2016-02-23 09:27:00

WWE Hall of Famer Jim Rioss will be taking part in a new boxing promotion and new monthly boxing series "Knockout Night at the D", where he will be opart of the broadcast team.

There is going to be a press conference in Las Vegas today at 4 pm ET to promote the launch.  The press release reads:

"Knockout Night at the D" Press Conference Tuesday, Feb. 23 in downtown Las Vegas

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LAS VEGAS (February 22, 2016) -- the D Las Vegas and Downtown Las Vegas Events Center (DLVEC), along with Neon Star Media and Roy Englebrecht Promotions, will host a press conference Tuesday, February 23, starting at 1:00 p.m. PT / 4:00 pm ET, to promote its new monthly boxing series, "Knockout Night at the D".

The inaugural event, scheduled for Saturday, March 12, will be held inside the DLVEC's 20,000-square-foot tent.  The press conference will be outdoors at Fremont Street, 3rd Street Stage in downtown Las Vegas.  The public is encouraged to join the media and ask questions.

Guest speakers will include Derek Stevens, Owner & CEO, the D Las Vegas; Carolyn Goodman, Mayor of Las Vegas; promoter Roy Englebrecht, main event fighters Zab "Super" Judah (42-9, 29 KOs) and Josh "Pitbull" Torres (15-4-2, 7 KOs), co-feature boxers  Chuy "El Huacan" Gutierrez (14-0-1, 4 KOs) andLeon "The Third Generation" Spinks III (11-3-1, 7 KOs), and others.

In addition to promoting the "Knockout Night at the D" series, as well as its Mar. 12th event, television network details, including members of the broadcast team, and other key items will be announced.

Media and fans worldwide may watch the "Knockout Night at the D" presser, which will be streamed live at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAtYeRli9NUqWTWJ5ENTdBg,
and also be interactive by emailing questions to be asked at the press conference by sending to PR@boxingatthed.com.

Tickets, priced at $65.00 ringside and $20.00 seated general admission, are on sale at Ticketmaster.com or DLVEC.com. Suites are $1000.00, up to 10 guests, and includes a beverage package.  Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.

Doors open at 5:00 p.m. PT with the opening bout scheduled at 6:00 p.m. PT.

 

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