LAS VEGAS (三月 28, 2016) – 对D拉斯维加斯 和 拉斯韦加斯市中心活动中心 (DLVEC), along with Neon Star Media, 今天公布 罗伊·琼斯JR. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions is the licensed promoter of record for the 2016 “Knockout Night at the D” boxing series to be held at the DLVEC.

该四月. 16^日 “Knockout Night at the D” event will air 星期六 夜晚, 四月 16 (8 P.M. PT / 11 P.M. AND), 住在 CBS体育网 from the DLVEC outdoor venue in the fight capital of the world, 拉斯维加斯.

RJJ promises fans in attendance and those watching live on CBS Sports Network will feel the heat of the 10-round main event as “The Dragon,” 史蒂夫Claggett, 战斗 “热火,” 克里斯·范·希尔登, in a fan-friendly welterweight showdown.

“We are truly passionate about bringing outdoor boxing back to Las Vegas and are excited to work with Roy Jones Jr. to showcase local fighters and give them an amazing platform at ,” 说 Derek Stevens, 所有者兼首席执行官d拉斯维加斯和DLVEC的. “We feel this fight series will become a major event in the city’s boxing scene, as it will bring together world-class athletes, local businesses and fans from near and far.”

“Anytime I have the opportunity to showcase my fighters in Las Vegas and put on a show is a win-win for me and Roy Jones Jr. Boxing Promotions,” commented Roy Jones Jr., Co-Founder of RJJ. “Las Vegas has helped make my career what it is today; it feels like home to me. ‘Knockout Night at the D’ is going to be a spectacular night for boxing and the fans. Downtown Las Vegas Event Center is an outstanding venue for boxing fans… there isn’t a bad seat in the house!”

“I’m honored to work with such a reputable venue such as the Downtown Las Vegas Center,” 评论过 Keith Veltre, 首席执行官 / Co-Founder of Roy Jones Jr. 促销. “This venue is exactly what the boxing community needs to spark the excitement of boxing that ‘Knockout Night at the D’ will deliver. The team has been very accommodating to RJJ and it is a pleasure to work with a class act. We are happy to call the Downtown Las Vegas Event Center home to RJJ.”

Claggett (23-3-1, 16 科斯), 26, is the reigning Canadian Professional Boxing Council and Canadian welterweight champion. As an amateur in Calgary, he captured four Alberta Championships and three Golden Gloves titles, all prior to his 18^日 生日.

South African-native Van Heerden (23-1-1, 12 科斯), fighting out of Santa Monica (例如), is a former International Boxing Organization (IBO) 和国际拳击联合会 (IBF) 次中量级冠军. (Van Heerden is pictured to the left.)

The 8-round co-feature matches undefeated Lancaster, 加利福尼亚州 Neeco “Rooster” Macias (11-0, 4 科斯) 针对 Limberth庞塞, JR. (10-2, 8 科斯), of Rock Island, 伊利诺伊. Unbeaten Baltimore welterweight prospect 马利克·霍金斯 (6-0, 5 科斯) is scheduled to fight an opponent to be determined in a 4-round bout.

The remainder of the undercard features promising Las Vegas-based prospects in four-round bouts: 次中量级 Jeremy “J Flash” Nichols (2-0, 2 科斯), 初中级 Sal Perez (2-0) 和轻量级 塞尔吉奥·洛佩兹 (2-3, 1 KO). Nichols (描绘到左侧) gained invaluable experience as a sparring partner for 梅威瑟, JR. for his mega-fight versus 帕奎奥.

所有战斗和战士都受到变革.

门票, 售价 $149.99 VIP ringside, $119.00 马戏团, $74.99 seated and $29.99 rear seated, are on sale at www.Ticketmaster.com 或www.DLVEC.com. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.

门开处 5:00 P.M. PT with the opening bout scheduled at 6:30 P.M. PT.

该 “Knockout Night at the D” series was developed in partnership with DLVEC and Neon Star Media.

CBS Sports Network is available across the country through local cable, 视频和电信供应商，并通过卫星上的DirecTV频道 221 和Dish Network频道 158. 欲了解更多信息, 包括一个完整的节目时间表，以及如何让CBS体育网, 到www.cbssportsnetwork.com.

TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D” 系列.

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Follow these fighters on Twitter: @SDragonClaggett, @TheHeat001 (凡希尔登), @Limbo_1991 (Ponce)