LAS VEGAS (三月 28, 2016) – 對D拉斯維加斯 和 拉斯韋加斯市中心活動中心 (DLVEC), along with Neon Star Media, 今天宣布 羅伊·瓊斯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.

該四月. 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體育網 from the DLVEC outdoor venue in the fight capital of the world, 拉斯維加斯.

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, 戰鬥 “熱火,” Chris Van Heerden, 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 ,” 說 Derek Stevens, Owner and CEO of the D Las Vegas and DLVEC. “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,” remarked 基思Veltre, 首席執行官 / Co-Founder of Roy Jones Jr. 促銷. “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) 和國際拳擊聯合會 (IBF) 次中量級冠軍. (Van Heerden is pictured to the left.)

The 8-round co-feature matches undefeated Lancaster, 加利福尼亞州 Neeco “Rooster” Macias (11-0, 4 科斯) 針對 Limberth Ponce, JR. (10-2, 8 科斯), of Rock Island, 伊利諾伊. Unbeaten Baltimore welterweight prospect 馬利克·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: 次中量級 Jeremy “J Flash” Nichols (2-0, 2 科斯), junior featherweight Sal Perez (2-0) 和輕量級 塞爾吉奧·洛佩茲 (2-3, 1 KO). Nichols (描繪到左側) gained invaluable experience as a sparring partner for 梅威瑟, JR. for his mega-fight versus 帕奎奧.

所有戰鬥和戰士都受到變革.

門票, 售價 $149.99 VIP ringside, $119.00 馬戲團, $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.

門開處 5:00 P.M. PT with the opening bout scheduled at 6:30 P.M. PT.

該 “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, 視頻和電信供應商，並通過衛星上的DirecTV頻道 221 和Dish Network頻道 158. 欲了解更多信息, 包括一個完整的節目時間表，以及如何讓CBS體育網, 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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