Pro boxing returning to Cape Cod
Letterlough-Hall headlines July 18th ESPN2 show at Melody Tent
01.07 - SANDWICH, Mass. Beautiful, tranquil Cape Cod is preparing for an unusual evening of action-packed excitement July 18th, when pro boxing returns to the popular summer vacation spot after a three-year hiatus, live on ESPN2 Friday Night Fights, at the Cape Cod Melody Tent in Hyannis (MA).
In his pro boxing debut, Hank Tuohys Old Colony Sports is promoting Battle Zone at the Tent, in association with Mohegan Sun, Jimmy Burchfields Classic Entertainment & Sports, Inc., Duva Boxing and Gary Shaw Productions, LLC.
The peace and serenity associated with summering on The Cape will be briefly interrupted with post July 4th fireworks of its own, as world light heavyweight contenders Julian Mr. KO Letterlough (19-3-2, 18 KOs) and Richard The Destroyer Hall (25-4, 24 KOs) headline Battle Zone in the Tent in a 10-round light heavyweight match of popular knockout artists.
One of televisions most popular contemporary boxers, world-class welterweight challenger Sucra Ray Oliveira (44-9-2, 21 KOs), of New Bedford (MA), will face Canadian middleweight champion Bryon Mackie (21-8 (5 KOs) in the 10-round co-feature.
A special retirement ceremony also will be held for former IBO & NABF welterweight champion Kip Top Kat Diggs (30-5, 22 KOs), of nearby Marstons Mills in Barnstable, who fought in the main event on the last pro boxing show held on Cape Cod.
The undercard will be topped by EBA junior welterweight Jaime The Hurricane Clampitt (10-2, 3 KOs), of Narragansett (RI), in a six-round, non-title fight. Also scheduled to be on the card are unbeaten welterweights Martin The Irish Assassin Thornton (4-0, 1 KO), of South Boston (MA) via Galway, Ireland and Benny The Boss Constantino (6-0, 4 KOs), of Warwick (RI), in separate four-round matches. Another six-round bout will be added. All bouts and fighters are subject to change.
Event sponsors include Outback Steakhouse, Davidoff Cigars, Hooters of Hyannis, Robertsons GMC Trucks, Dinos Sports Bar of Mashpee, Enterprise Car Rental, La-Z-Boy, Data Link/Nextal, Cigar Aficionado Magazine, Heritage Floor Coverings, Hyport Brewing Co., Puff The Magic, International Inn, Five Bays Bistro, New Balance, Amaris Restaurant of Sandwich, and Maris Sennott Todays Real Estate.
Post-fight parties will be open to the public at Hooters of Hyannis and Hyport Brewing Co., as well as cigar smoking/wine tasting at Puff The Magic.
Ticket prices are $125.00 VIP (includes ringside seat and pre-fight cookout catered by Outback, including complimentary cigars and two drinks), $65.00 ringside and $35.00 reserved. Contact Ticketmaster (508.931.2787), the Cape Cod Melody Tent (508.775.9100) or Old Colony Sports (508.477.5355/ www.oldcolonysports.com).
Doors open at 6 p.m. for the VIP party, 7 p.m. for the general public, with the first bout scheduled for 7:30 p.m.
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