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Salita Promotions Signs Undefeated Russian Super Middleweight Aslambek Idigov to a Promotional Contract

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Dmitriy Salita of Salita Promotions proudly announces the signing of Russian super middleweight prospect Aslambek Idigov (pictured at left) ngadto sa usa ka promotional kontrata.

 

 

 

Undefeated Idigov (13-0, 5 KOs) hails from Grozny, Russia, but is currently training in Detroit with Javan SugarHill Steward at Kronk Gym. The 22-year-old slugger made his debut under the Salita Promotional banner last June, with an impressive unanimous 10-round decision over then once-beaten James Ballard at the Masonic Temple in Detroit.

 

 

 

Idigov won the IBO Youth Super Middleweight Title in December 2016 with a unanimous decision over countryman Igor Selivanov.

 

 

 

“Training in Detroit at the Kronk Gym has helped me in many ways,” said Idigov. “I learned how to train like a pro and am learning different techniques and boxing tactics. It has taken my game to new levels.”

 

 

 

Promoter Salita, who is amassing a large stable of promising Eastern Bloc fighters, male and female, says his Russian prospect is developing quickly working out at Kronk.

 

 

 

“Aslambek is a strong, gigutom, agresibo fighter. Seeing him improve every day over the last several months, training in Detroit, and his impressive win over James Ballard showed me that he has real world-class potential. Sa lamang 22 years old with already several quality wins under his belt, Aslambek is on his way to becoming a force in the super middleweight division.”

 

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Salita Congratulates Newest Signee Arnold Khegai for Impressive Victory over Adam Lopez

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Salita Promotions’ ever-growing stable of top contenders and rising stars grew again recently with the signing of his latest “Beast from the East,” last Friday night, as Ukrainian-born ethnic Korean super bantamweight slugger Arnold Khegai announced his presence on the world stage with an impressive unanimous decision over capable Texan Adam Lopez.

 

 

 

Fighting in the opening bout of a four-fight telecast of ShoBox: The New Generation on SHOWTIME from 2300 Arena sa Philadelphia, Khegai (12-0-1, 8 KOs) dominated the capable and experienced Lopez over eight mostly one-sided rounds (scores of 77-74, 77-74 ug 78-73).

 

 

 

It was the US fighting debut for the 26-year-old Khegai… one that his promoter, Dmitriy Salita, could not be happier about.

 

 

 

“I congratulate Arnold on a sensational performance. He did a great job in his US Showtime debut,” said Salita. “Dominating a skilled and experienced Adam Lopez, who beat and fought some of the best in the division. Arnold’s skills and power make him one of the best fighters in the division.”

 

 

 

Khegai showed world-class strength, speed and power against Lopez, who was previously considered a top-5 contender in the world.

 

 

 

“I am happy that I got the victory and finally made my US debut,” said Khegai. “I thank Salita Promotions and Showtime for the opportunity. US fans saw a glimpse of my potential and I got a lot more to show. I look forward to fighting the best in the world and becoming a world champion in the near future.”

 

 

 

Salita says he’ll have his newest “one to watch” back in action quickly.

 

 

 

“Arnold is a ‘made for TV’ fighter and I’m looking forward to moving him quickly. He was able to dominate a world-class opponent with relative ease and that’s just the beginning for him. He’s going to be a real force in the super bantamweight division and we will have him back for the fans’ enjoyment very soon.”

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Russia’s Elena Gradinar Gunning for The World’s Best Female Featherweights

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#1-rated IBF Inter-Continental Female Featherweight Champion Elena Gradinar is calling out the rest of her division’s best.

 

 

 

The undefeated 27-year-old, from Saint Petersburg, Russia, was last seen dominating former world champion Olivia Gerula in March. She has now set her sights on IBF Champion Jennifer Han and the top-rated female fighters in the featherweight division.

 

 

 

“I am very honored to have the Inter-Continental Title and be their number-one featherweight contender,” said Gradinar. “I want to demonstrate the true definition of a top contender and, sa dili madugay, I believe a world champion by fighting the very best in every fight. This is a great time and space for women’s boxing and I am happy to be making my mark in this day and age.”

 

 

 

Based on her heavily decorated amateur career, Gradinar attained the designation of Sport Master of Russia in her homeland and has made quite a name for herself overseas. Ang tumong, Apan, is for her to begin to make an impact in the US.

 

 

 

Her co-promoter, Dmitriy Salita, says Gradinar’s time has come. “Elena Gradinar has shown consistent improvement in her game and is one of the best fighters in the featherweight division. With woman’s boxing making huge strides, I believe that Elena will win a world title in the near future and make her US debut on a platform for boxing fans to see the high level of her talents.

 

 

 

Salita says his phone is always on if representatives of any of the world’s top female featherweights are interested in stepping up.

 

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Rising Russian Star Elena Gradinar Wins IBF Inter-Continental Female Featherweight Championship with Unanimous Decision Over Former WBC World Champ Olivia Gerula

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Sabado night at the Sport Hall Energia in Narva, Estonia, rising and undefeated Russian female star Elena Gradinar picked up her first professional title, the IBF Inter-Continental Female Featherweight Championship, with a unanimous decision over Canadian former WBC world champion Olivia Gerula.
Gradinar (9-0, 2 KOs) dominated the more experienced Gerula over the 10-round distance, winning by scores of 99-91, 98-92 ug 99-91.
“I am very happy with the win and my IBF belt,” Miingon Gradinar, post-away. “I want to fight Jennifer Han for the IBF world title. I want to do my part in lifting women’s boxing to the next level and fight the best.”
Her co-promoter, Dmitriy Salita (along with Alexander Nevsky Promotion Group), has made a firm commitment to women’s boxing by signing several current and upcoming female superstars including world champions Claressa Shields and Christina Hammer, as well as top prospects Franchon Crews Dezurn, Elena Savelyeva and Gradinar.
Salita says this is just the start of a terrific 2018 for Gradinar. “With the win Elena has cemented herself as one of the best female featherweights in the world. This is going to be a big year for Elena and women’s boxing.”
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Salita Signs Promotional Deal with Undefeated Ukrainian Junior Featherweight Arnold Khegai

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Dmitriy Salita of Salita Promotions proudly announces the signing of undefeated Korean Ukrainian junior featherweight prospect Arnold Khegai.

From the town of Razdelnoye in the region of Odessa, in the Ukraine, Khegai (11-0-1, 8 KOs) was last seen ripping away the undefeated record of then 11-1 Russian prospect Valery Tretyakov via last-second tenth-round KO.
“I really want to win over the audience in the US with my exciting style and my physical strength and endurance,” said the 25-year-old Khegai. “I am ready and willing to fight the best fighters in my weight class; anyone who stands in my path of getting a world title belt.”
Khegai switched over from being a world champion Thai boxer to a professional boxer in 2015 and has torn through a stiff level of domestic competition along the way.
Married with a degree from the Institute of Food Academy, Khegai says the deal with his promoter will set all of his dreams in motion. “I am very excited about signing this deal with Salita,” nagpadayon siya. “Now that I have time to properly prepare, my goal is to fight my way through the 122-lb division and become undisputed world champion.

 

 

 

 

 

“Arnold is a proud member of the small Korean community in the Ukraine,” si Dmitriy Salita. “He is incredibly strong and powerful and will be a challenge for anyone in the division. I am excited to have him make his debut on American soil on my show on Abril 20. I have no doubt he will quickly become a fan favourite and world champion.”
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Salita Signs Top Light Heavyweight Umar Salamov to Co-Promotional Contract

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Dmitriy Salita, of Salita Promotions, proudly announces the signing of world-class light heavyweight contender Umar Salamov to a co-promotional contract, along with KA Promotions.

Salamov (20-1, 15 KOs) hails from Alkhan-Kala, Russia, but is currently in Detroit training at the legendary Kronk Gym with Javan SugarHill Steward.
“Umar is a tall, rangy light heavyweight with crafty footwork and an arsenal of punches,” said Steward. “Being that Umar is only 23 mga tuig sa edad, his natural athleticism and creativity in the ring makes me excited to teach him that Kronk magic, which will make him a force in the strong light heavyweight division.”
“I have relocated my training base to Detroit and look forward to a big year,” said Salamov. “My goal this year is to become a mandatory challenger for a world title in one of the four sanctioning bodies and fight for a world title.”
The 23-year-old slugger has already amassed quite a collection of championships as professional. He is the former IBO Youth and World Light Heavyweight, WBO Youth World, European and International, and the IBF East/West Europe Light Heavyweight Champion.
“Umar is one of the best light Heavyweights in the world,” si Dmitriy Salita. “It’s a division that is packed with lots of very good fighters and big names. I believe Umar has the skills and the experience to be the best. He is only 23 years old and has lots of world-class experience on the elite level in the amateurs and the pros. Now with him training in Detroit, his skills and experience will go to new levels.”

 

 

 

 

 

Salamov says the decision to sign wit Salita was an easy one to make. “Dmitriy has a very good reputation and has done great work with the fighters he has worked with. He is very serious and responsible in his work. I have high hopes!”
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‘Great Lakes King’ Ja’Rico O’Quinn to Face Kenya’s Nick Otieno This Friday in Warren, Michigan

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2018 is shaping up to be an important year in the budding boxing career of undefeated Detroit-based bantamweight Ja’Rico “The Great Lakes King” O'Quinn.
“I’m looking to make my TV debut this year,” said O’Quinn, finishing up training for Biyernes away. “Gikan didto, the sky is the limit. When I get on TV, I’m going to looks so good I’ll become an attraction that people want to see again and again.”
Kini nga Biyernes, Pebrero 23, on a show called “WAR IN WARREN,” at DeCarlo’s Banquet and Convention Center in Warren, Michigan, O'Quinn (7-0-1, 5 KOs) will kick off the year by facing Kenyan veteran Nick “Kanyankole” Otieno (31-12, 13 KOs) in a six-round showcase.
“Training maayo,” nagpadayon siya. “I’m putting the finishing touches on camp and making sure my weight is good. I know Otieno is a tough veteran who’s not coming to lay down. He’ll put up a good fight and I’m pretty sure he’s got some veteran tactics he’ll try to use in there. I’ll use my youth and skills to come out on top.”
A former number-one ranked national amateur champion, O’Quinn turned professional in 2015 and soon signed with the ever-growing promotional stable of Dmitriy Salita. Flashy and quick-fisted with good power, O’Quinn’s popularity with hometown fans seems to grow with every impressive performance.
“It’s a great feeling. I get a lot of love in Detroit. They chant my name. The crowd loves it. If you can make it out of Detroit, you can make it out of anywhere.”
O’Quinn says he won’t predict what will specifically happen against Otieno, only that he will continue to build his name.
“If it goes the distance, I see myself being dominant and showcasing my talents and skills for all six rounds. If it doesn’t go the distance, I’ll show them what I can do for a while and then get him out of there.”

 

 

 

 

 

Ang mga tiket alang sa “WAR IN WARREN” mapalit sa $35/$65/$100 ug anaa pinaagi sa pagtawag sa 313.655.7631. Sa away sa gabii, doors at 7 pm. Action starts at 8. DeCarlo’s is located at 6015 Ug 10 Mile in Warren.
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Rising Star Elena Gradinar sa atubang Olivia Gerula alang sa IBF Intercontinental Championship sa Narva, Estonia, sa Marso 24

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Bag-babaye nga bituon nga, Elena Gradinar sa Saint Petersburg, Russia, ang makigkompetensiya alang sa unang championship belt sa iyang propesyonal nga karera sa diha nga siya makakuha sa kanhi world champion nga Olivia “ang Predator” Gerula alang sa IBF Intercontinental featherweight Championship.
Ang 10-round Gradinar vs. Gerula gubat pagkuha sa dapit sa Sabado, Marso 24, sa Energia Sport Hall sa Narva, Estonia.
Ang undefeated 27-ka-tuig-ang panuigon Gradinar (8-0, 2 KOs) miadto 73-8 ingon nga usa ka amateur, winning daghang nasudnon ug internasyonal nga amateur tournaments. Gradinar nga makab-ot usab sa pagtawag sa Sport Agalon sa Russia.
Usa ka atabay-gitahod ug matuman propesyonal nga, gerula, gikan sa Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, mao ang kanhi WBC World Female Super Featherweight Champion ug naghimo sa duha ka malampuson nga depensa. Siya nga gipahigayon usab sa pag-ayo-gitahod WIBA World Championship.
“ako kaayo nalipay sa pagpakig-away alang sa IBF Intercontinental bakus batok sa kanhi WBC World Champion Olivia Gerula,” Miingon Gradinar. “We will bring for boxing fans a dramatic and exiting clash between us. ako kaayo mapahitas-on nga ako nagrepresentar sa akong yuta sa Russia ug ako naglaum nga IBF Intercontinental bakus makakaplag pinuy-anan sa mahimayaong Russian nga siyudad sa San. Petersburg!”
“ako kaayo naghinam-hinam kabahin kon unsa ang moabut. I look forward to visiting Estonia and soaking up some of its culture while proudly representing Canada,” si Olivia Gerula. “ako nasayud Elena adunay usa ka impresibo amateur rekord ug usa ka undefeated propesyonal nga rekord, apan dili ko motuo nga siya walay katapusan diha sa singsing sa usa ka manggugubat sa akong kalidad ug kasinatian, mao nga ako nga sa pag-uyog sa mga butang sa.”
ni Gerula co-promoter Dmitriy Salita, uban sa Russian nga-based Alexander Nevskiy Promotion Group, nag-ingon ang Gerula away mapamatud sa usa ka daghan mahitungod sa Gradinar transisyon ngadto sa propesyonal nga mga han-ay.
“Kini ang labing lisud nga pagsulay sa ni Elena batan-ong career,” Miingon Pulong. “Olivia Gerula ang nakig-away ug sinalsal sa daghan nga mga top-level nga babaye manggugubat sa division. Ako nagtan-aw sa unahan sa usa ka dakung away ug, uban sa usa ka kadaugan, ang padayon nga kalamboan sa atong mga umaabot nga world champion.”
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Salita Promotions Adds to World-Class Women’s Boxing Roster, Signs Top Female Prospect Franchon Crews-Dezurn to a Promotional Contract

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Dmitriy Salita of Salita Promotions proudly announces the signing of Baltimore-based female super middleweight prospect and former amateur world standout Franchon Crews-Dezurn to a promotional contract.
Crews-Dezurn joins a Salita Promotions women’s boxing roster that includes superstar Claressa Shields, European star Christina Hammer, and Russian future champion Elena Savelyeva.

30-year-old Crews-Dezurn, 2-1, 1 KO as a professional, is a former highly decorated, elite amateur boxer. Among her many championships, she was an eight-time US Open National Champion, a four-time National Female Golden Gloves Champion, a four-time Pan Am Continental Champion, a two-time National PAL Champion, and a two-time US Olympic Team Alternate.

She also represented Team USA in numerous international competitions, ug sa 2011, Crews-Dezurn made history by becoming the first of three women in the United States to qualify and compete in the debut of women’s boxing at the Pan American Games.

Since stepping up on short notice and losing a decision in an exciting fight to women’s superstar and former amateur rival Claressa Shields in her pro debut in November 2016, Crews-Dezurn spent 2017 beating Louisiana-based contenders Latashia Burton (KINSA 1) in March and Sydney LeBlanc (UD 4) sa Agosto.

She will make her debut fighting under the Salita Promotions banner against North Carolina’s Tiffany Woodard on Biyernes, Enero 12, on the untelevised undercard of WBC/IBF World Champion Claressa Shields’ 168-pound title defense versus mandatory challenger Tori Nelson, nagpuyo sa Showtime (10 sa gabii. UG/PT) gikan sa milingi Bato Resort Casino sa Verona, New York.

“I’m very excited and grateful for the opportunity to have such a great platform for me and for women’s boxing,” said Crews-Dezurn. “There’s a lot of excitement in the Super Middleweight and Middleweight divisions and I can’t wait to be right in the thick of it.”

Crews-Dezurn says she’ll be looking to rise in the rankings on her way to high-profile showdowns, including a possible rematch with Shields.
“I love what Dmitriy has done with Claressa and he just signed Christina Hammer. Ako usa ka fighter. I’d like to fight a few six- and eight-rounders, build myself up inside and outside the ring through hard work. There are some great fights out there. Naghinam-hinam ko. There’s Claressa, Hammer, Cornejo, Nikki Adler, Tori Nelson. I want to fight for a world title before the end of the year, but my competitive side says let’s do it right now.”
Crews-Dezurn trains at the Headbangers Boxing Gym in Washington, DC, under well-regarded trainer Barry Hunter, as well as Patrice “Boogie” Harris, Jamie Harris and her husband Glenn Dezurn Jr.

“I’ve been training there for the last three years. The whole team is amazing. You’re in there with world champs and title contenders. The level of intensity is always very high. And it’s a family atmosphere I love it there.”

“Women’s boxing is suddenly flooded with great talent and Franchon, as a pioneering woman of the modern boxing age, deserves to be part of that group,” si Dmitriy Salita. “I’m happy to have reached an agreement with her. With her tremendous skill and marketable personality, Franchon has the potential to become another women’s superstar in a golden age for the sport.”

Usab bahin sa Enero 12 telecast, Uzbekistan gahum-punching Shakh Ergashev (11-0, 11 KOs) mag-atubang sa mga isigka-undefeated ug sa top-10 ranked Sonny Fredrickson (18-0, 12 KOs) sa Toledo, Ohio. Sa co-bahin, Jesse Hernandez (10-1, 7 KOs) kuhaon sa Ernesto Garza (9-2, 5 KOs; 1-3 WSB) sa usa ka 10-round super bantamweight bout.

Ang mga tiket alang sa maong kalihokan, nga gipasiugdahan sa Salita Promotions, karon sa sale alang sa $75 alang sa unang duha ka laray nga gihulma sa ringside, $65 alang sa nahibilin nga ringside lingkoranan ug sa tanan nga mga sa uban nagkantidad og $49 ug $37, plus sa bisan unsa nga magamit nga balayranan. Ang mga tiket mapalit sa tawo o pinaagi sa pagtawag sa milingi Bato Resort Box Office sa 800.771.7711 o sa online sa Ticketmaster.

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Salita Promotions mipahalipay Shields Sa 2017 Tuig-End Awards

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Promoter Dmitriy Salita sa Salita Promotions buot sa pagpahalipay sa iyang fighter, babaye nga superstar, duha ka-time Olympic Gold medalist ug WBC ug IBF super middleweight World Champion, Claressa “T Rex” Ang mga taming, alang sa iyang impresibo listahan sa mga kadaugan diha sa mga 2017 tuig-katapusan awards.
Sa lang sa iyang unang bug-os nga tuig ingon sa usa ka propesyonal nga, Flint, ni Michigan Shields ginganlan USA Karon: Babaye Fighter sa Tuig, Yahoo Sports: Babaye Fighter sa Tuig, WBA: Labing mainit nga Rising Star ug WBAN: labing Inspirational, ingon man sa Sweet Science ni Prospect sa Tuig.
Shields usab nominado alang sa BWAA ni Christy Martin Women ni Fighter Sa Tuig ug Bill Crawford Award alang sa Kaisug sa Pagbuntog sa Kalisdanan Awards, nga ihatag sa Pebrero.
Human sa milingi propesyonal nga sa Nobyembre 2016, Shields nagpakita sa tulo ka mga higayon sa 2017, sa paghimo sa kasaysayan sa boxing sa Showtime pinaagi sa pagkahimong sa unang babaye nga sa headline sa usa ka boxing event sa premium telebisyon. Sa Agosto, Shields midaog sa WBC ug bakanteng IBF super middleweight Championships gikan sa kanhi way pildeng ug sa kaayo giisip champion Nikki Adler sa dominante nga fashion. Ug sa Marso, usab sa Showtime, mihunong siya sa Hungary Szilvia Szabados sa upat ka rounds.
Shields usab midaog sa WBC Silver Super middleweight title sa lamang sa iyang ikatulo nga propesyonal nga away pinaagi sa iskor sa usa ka unanimous nga kadaugan batok sa desisyon sa ni Louisiana gansangon Sydney Leblanc sa atubangan sa iyang pagsimba fans sa Michigan sa Hunyo.
“2017 mao ang usa ka kaayo nga sa pagtuman sa tuig alang kanako,” si taming. “Milingi pro ug pagdaog sa akong unang duha ka titulo kalibutan dagkong mga kakunyag. Apan ako labing malipay ang unang babaye sa headline sa usa ka main event sa telebisyon ug may duha sa akong mga away nagpuyo sa Showtime, ingon nga kini mao ang akong tumong sa paggiya sa mga babaye sa boxing sa bag-ong mga kahitas-an.”
Promoter Salita nag-ingon ang langit mao ang utlanan sa 22-ka-tuig-ang panuigon Shields, ingon nga ang iyang kabantog nagpadayon aron sa pagkuha sa kakusog sa matag agi away.
“Claressa mao ang usa ka panghitabo sa boxing; sa usa ka superstar fighter pagbanhaw sa tibuok sport sa babaye nga boxing uban sa iyang talagsaon nga talento,” Miingon Pulong. “Kini nga mga awards mao ang pag-ayo-angay ug sa lamang sa una sa daghang mga, ingon nga siya naghimo sa kasaysayan sa tibuok unsa ang iyang legendary career. ako mapahitas-on nga nagtrabaho uban sa niini nga talagsaon nga batan-ong babaye ug sa paghatag sa iyang sa akong tim-os nga pahalipay.”
Shields ang sunod nga makita Biyernes, Enero 12, samtang siya modepensa sa iyang 168-pound titulo sa ShoBox: Ang Bag-ong Henerasyon batok sa undefeated IBF mandatory challenger Tori Nelson live sa Showtime (10 sa gabii. UG/PT) gikan sa milingi Bato Resort Casino sa Verona, New York.
“ako dili maghulat sa pagpadayon sa panaw sa 2018, beginning with my Enero 12 sa pagpakig-away batok sa Tori Nelson sa Showtime,” padayon nga taming. “motan-aw ko sa unahan ngadto sa usa ka unification away uban sa Christina Hammer sa ting-init. Nagapasalamat ako sa Dios, sa akong mga fans, sa media, Salita Promotions, ug ang akong team alang sa tanan sa suporta.”
Usab bahin sa Enero 12 telecast, Uzbekistan gahum-punching Shakh Ergashev (11-0, 11 KOs) mag-atubang sa mga isigka-undefeated ug sa top-10 ranked Sonny Fredrickson (18-0, 12 KOs) sa Toledo, Ohio. Sa co-bahin, Jesse Hernandez (10-1, 7 KOs) kuhaon sa Ernesto Garza (9-2, 5 KOs; 1-3 WSB) sa usa ka 10-round super bantamweight bout.
Highlights sa Estados Unidos nakig-away debut sa kasamtangan nga WBC ug WBO middleweight Women ni Champion, ug sa umaabut taming kontra, Christina “Lady Hammer” Hammer (22-0, 10 KOs) usab gipakita.
Ang mga tiket alang sa maong kalihokan, nga gipasiugdahan sa Salita Promotions, karon sa sale alang sa $75 alang sa unang duha ka laray nga gihulma sa ringside, $65 alang sa nahibilin nga ringside lingkoranan ug sa tanan nga mga sa uban nagkantidad og $49 ug $37, plus sa bisan unsa nga magamit nga balayranan. Ang mga tiket mapalit sa tawo o pinaagi sa pagtawag sa milingi Bato Resort Box Office sa800.771.7711 o sa online sa Ticketmaster.