LAS VEGAS (Février 23, 2016) – CBS Sports Network will be home of the new monthly professional boxing series, “Knockout Night at The D,” which officially launches Samedinuit, Mars 12, au centre-ville de Las Vegas Events Center (DLVEC).

It has also been announced that the “Knockout Night at the D” broadcast team will feature a pair of Hall-of-Fame announcers, commentateur Al Bernstein et Jim “JR” Ross will handle blow-by-blow responsibilities, as well as former world featherweight championKevin “Flushing Flash” Kelley, who will conduct post fight and celebrity interviews.

Le “Knockout Night at the D” série, created by the D Las Vegas and DLVC, along with Neon Star Media and Roy Englebrecht Promotions, will be held at the DLVEC open air venue located adjacent to the D Las Vegas. The inaugural event Mer. 12e, cependant, will take place inside the DLVEC’s 20,000-square-foot tent.

Eight “Knockout Night at the D” events are planned in 2016. There are three other series broadcast dates – Avril 16, Mai 13 et Juin 10 (subject to normal Nevada Commission approval) – with other dates to be determined in September, Octobre, November and December.

“It has been our vision to bring outdoor boxing back to the city, so it excites us to see this dream of ours come to life at the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center,” Derek Stevens, CEO of the D Las Vegas and DLVEC said. “We look forward to partnering with Neon Star Productions to present a series of incredible match-ups that will be talked about for years to come.”

Bernstein is arguably the preeminent boxing announcer in the world. En 1980, Bernstein joined ESPN as its boxing analyst. Le 1988 Sam Taub Award winner for excellence in boxing broadcasting journalism, Bernstein served as boxing analyst for NBC’s coverage of the 1992 et 1996 Jeux olympiques. Un 2012 Intronisé au Temple de la renommée de la boxe internationale, Bernstein has been boxing analyst for Showtime Championship Boxing since 2003, as well as the main commentator the past four years for Channel 5, a terrestrial network in the United Kingdom.

“I am extremely happy to be a part of the ‘Knockout Night at the D’ série,” Bernstein a déclaré. “The venue is great, the event creates a lot of excitement in Downtown Las Vegas, and CBS Sports Network viewers will see excellent boxing on our telecasts. The operative word here is fun. I’m looking forward to it.”

The wildly popular Ross, who was the voice of the WWE, was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2007. Although he is best known for his work in wrestling, Ross is an experienced sports commentator who has called professional boxing and mixed material arts events. He has also developed his own brand of barbeque sauces and cookbooks.

“I am beyond excited to have this opportunity to broadcast big time, world-class boxing from the fight capital of the world, Las Vegas,” Ross remarked. “Working with Boxing Hall of Famer Al Bernstein, the best analyst in the game, and with the ‘Flushing Flash’, Kevin Kelly, equates to a unique broadcasting trifecta. Ring the bell…it’s Slobber Knocker time!”

Kelley (60-10-2, 39 KOs) captured the World Boxing Council featherweight championship December 4, 1993 in Reno, by way of a unanimous 12-round decision, and he successfully defended his title twice against Jesse Benavidas et Jose Vida Ramos. Kelley, who lives in Las Vegas, is an experienced boxing analyst.

“I would like to thank the team of CBS Sports Network, the D Hotel, Al Bernstein and Jim Ross for this life changing moment,” Kelley commented. “With my hands-on fighting experience and their knowledge of boxing, we come together perfect like a hand in glove.”

Cinq fois, champion du monde de deux-division Zab “Super” Juda (42-9, 29 KOs), combats de Las Vegas, meets upset-minded Albuquerque, NM junior welterweight Josh “Pitbull” Torres (15-4-2, 7 KOs) in the Mar. 12^e 10-tour principal événement.

Dans la co-métrage 8-ronde, Las Vegas fan favorite Chuy “El Huracan” Gutierrez (14-0-1, 4 KOs) faces lightweight Leon “The Third Generation” Spinks III (11-3-1, 7 KOs).

Tous les combats et les combattants sont sujets à changement.

Billets, au prix de $65.00 ringside and $20.00 seated general admission, are now on sale at Ticketmaster.com or the D Las Vegas box office (702.288-2111). Suites are $1000.00, Jusqu'à 10 clients, and includes a beverage package. Des taxes et frais s'appliquent à tous les billets vendus.

Les portes ouvrent à 5:00 p.m. PT avec le combat d'ouverture prévue à 6:00 p.m. PT.

Le “Knockout at the D” la série a été développée en partenariat avec DLVEC et Neon Star Media.

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