24.05.05 – Vlad Warton, the promoter of Kostya Tszyu, has commissioned Boxing Hall of Fame Artist Richard T. Slone to paint the upcoming super fight between Kostya Tszyu and Ricky Hatton. Warton paid an undisclosed amount for Slone’s original art, which will be hung on the wall of his Las Vegas home. “I have seen Richard’s work before and was very impressed” said Warton “ Kostya is a hard man to paint and he captured both the fighters perfectly….He has brought them to life”
A limited edition of only 50 canvas giclee prints are available. Prints are individually numbered and signed by the artist. For more information and to reserve a print email joel@jbcboxing.com
Slone’s Tszyu-Hatton painting is 48inches by 36inches, rendered with acrylics on canvas. “It’s gonna be a great fight” said Slone, “I wanted to incorporate the action, blood, intensity and power in the painting. I accomplished what I wanted. Vlad wanted the painting even before it was published, that’s an honor for me. Vlad knows Kostya better than anyone and for him to say I captured Kostya perfectly is quite a compliment”.
Slone’s original paintings are owned by many celebrities and high-end art dealers. His art has graced the covers of many magazines including the Ring and KO magazines. He is the official artist of the International Boxing Hall of Fame. Slone has painted originals for, Donald Trump, Hugh Hefner, Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier and is currently working on a huge oil portrait for rapper Eminem.
Many people know Slone in the boxing industry as the Vice President of Detroit’s Kronk Boxing Gym. Slone was also a longtime member of Lennox Lewis’ training team in addition to being a former amateur boxer, guided throughout his entire career by Smokin’ Joe Frazier.
All inquires are handled by
Joel Berman
Slone Art Inc
702 354 3665
joel@jbcboxing.com