Presented by Platinum Entertainment in association with Roy Jones, Jr. Boxing, “Friday Night Fights” will be held at the Orleans Hotel & Casino on Friday, November 21. The main event will feature two former female World Champions: Layla “Amazing” McCarter of Las Vegas will square off against Miami’s Melissa “Huracan” Hernandez.
Next
on the card is Roy Jones, Jr. Boxing’s own undefeated prospect, Eric “Baby
Face” Johnson, of Baton Rouge, La. taking on Kenton Sippio-Cook of Austin. In
addition to these high-octane fights, the 1984 Olympic Boxing Team will be
honored at the event in celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the Olympic
Games when they brought home an unprecedented 11 Olympic Boxing Medals (9 Gold,
1 Silver and 1 Bronze). Additional exciting bouts on the fight card will be
announced closer to date.
Several
lead-up events will be held on Thursday, November 20, in Salon G including the
official Press Conference and a question & answer session for the 1984
Olympic Boxing Team at 4 p.m., and weigh-in for all fighters at 6 p.m. Both
events are open to the public.
Friday
Night Fights will be held in the Mardi Gras Ballroom. Doors open at 6 p.m. on
Friday, November 21, and the first bell is at 7 p.m. Tickets are available
starting at $25, plus tax and convenience fees, and can be purchased at any
Boyd Gaming Box Office, by calling 702.284.7777 or visiting
www.orleanscasino.com.
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