Featherweight Title Showdown Headlines SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING At 11 P.M. AND/8 P.M. PT from Foxwoods Resort Casino In Mashantucket, CT.
马山, CT (三月 17, 2016) - Patrick “The Punisher” Hyland spent St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland with his family, trading green beer for his son’s green bib, as he prepares for his featherweight world championship showdown against 加里·拉塞尔JR. 上 星期六, 四月 16住在 开演时间® 从康州快活大赌场在马山, CT.
“I spent St. Patrick’s Day with family and friends,” said Hyland. “We just got back from dinner after bringing my son up to the parade in Rathcoole.
“It was a lovely, sunny day for the beer garden, but none for me. I’ll have to celebrate 四月 17. I’m looking to bring that title back to Ireland.”
The Irish born and raised Hyland has won four fights in a row as he prepares for his world title opportunity stateside with the expectations of his nation on his shoulders.
“This win would be massive for the Irish boxing community,” said Hyland. “I want to become a world champion like Carl Frampton and Andy Lee and this is a prime chance. I’m going to proudly represent the Irish people and leave everything in the ring.”
Hyland has extra motivation, along with fighting for his wife, Lorna, and newborn son, 卡勒姆, he will be honoring the memory of his late father and longtime trainer who passed away recently.
“This fight means the world to me and it’s why I got into boxing,” Hyland said. “I’m dedicating this to my late father and after I win I’ll look up and say ‘Dad, we did it!’ ”
精彩表演拳击锦标赛开始于 11 P.M. AND/8 P.M. PT with undefeated IBF Super Featherweight World Champion 何塞·佩德拉萨defending against mandatory challenger Stephen Smith.
门票现场活动, 这是由DiBella娱乐促进, 售价为 $150, $90 和 $45 不包括适用的服务费和税收，现已公开发售. 门票可在 www.ticketmaster.com和 www.foxwoods.com or by visiting the Foxwoods’ Box Office. 要通过电话特玛在充电 (800) 745-3000. The Pedraza vs. Smith bout is promoted in association with Gary Shaw Productions, Universal Promotions and Matchroom Boxing.
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