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News Conference to Announce Arum's Signing of Anthony Thompson

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6, AT NOON
"HALL OF FAME ROOM" - WACHOVIA CENTER

03.08 - Boxing promoter BOB ARUM, president of Top Rank, Inc., will be holding a news conference luncheon, Wednesday, August 6, to announce the signing of undefeated Philadelphia welterweight prospect, ANTHONY "THE MESSENGER" THOMPSON. The news conference will begin promptly at Noon, in the "Hall of Fame Room" at the Wachovia Center (3601 South Broad St., Philadelphia, PA).

Complimentary Media Parking will be provided in Lot C. Enter at "Executive Entrance" on South Broad Street.

Thompson, 11-0 (8 KOs), a native of North Philadelphia, was the most decorated amateur in North America during 2000-2002, including back-to-back U.S. Championships titles. Already he is being considered the next linear champion to legendary Philadelphia fighters like Joe Frazier, Bennie Briscoe, Matthew Saad Muhammad, and Cyclone Hart.

"Anthony's next two fights, on August 15 and September 12, will be televised nationally on ESPN2," said Arum. "It is our hope that Anthony will headline a Top Rank card in Philadelphia and even fight for the world title at the Wachovia Center, just as many of the great Philadelphia fighters did before him next door at the Spectrum."

Both Arum and Thompson will be available for one-on-one interviews following the news conference. Legendary Philadelphia boxing celebrities are also expected to attend.

And in the grand tradition of Philadelphia, the luncheon menu will feature authentic Philly-Style Cheesesteaks, Italian Hoagies, Soft Pretzels with mustard and TastyKakes!

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