BALTIMORE, MD (June 21, 2009) With his light heavyweight battle at Reno’s SUMMER SHOWDOWN against Yerington’s Jesse Brinkley just three weeks away, Mike “THE PERSCUTOR” Paschall has ramped up his training and confidence level for their light heavyweight bout. Finishing up an intense 90 minute training session, Paschall spoke about the upcoming fight.. “I watched Brinkley’s last fight with Joey Gilbert and I wasn’t impressed. Gilbert didn’t want to fight and I can tell the fight fans in Reno that they’ll see a much better fight on Friday, July 10th.” Speaking about his training for the fight, Paschall stated, “My training and sparring has been perfect for this fight. I’m in great shape and right on weight for July 10th..”
About how he will fight Brinkley, Paschall said, “I’m going to fight him like a dog. Take it right to him from the opening bell. He won’t have to come looking for me or chase after me.”
In regards to fighting before the heavily partisan crowd expected in Reno, Paschall said, “I fought there twice as an amateur, won both times. They could set up the ring in Brinkley’s backyard and I’m okay with that. Fans in Reno want to see a real fight and that’s what they’re going to get.”
Priced at $125.00, $75.00, $50.00 and $30.00, tickets for SUMMER SHOWDOWN can be purchased through Ticketmaster (www.ticketmaster.com , phone 775-787-8497) and The Reno Events Center Box Office. (A five dollar discount will be available for students, military and police and fire personnel with ID for general admission tickets ($30.00).
SUMMER SHOWDOWN is presented by Reno ’s “Let’s Get It On” Promotions and Las Vegas based TKO BOXING Promotions.
Reno, Nevada based “Let’s Get It On” Promotions was founded in 2000 by legendary boxing referee Mills Lane . In early 2005 he was joined by sons Terry and Tommy in the operations of the company. Along with super middleweight contender Jesse Brinkley, “Let’s Get It On” Promotions also promotes lightweight contender Rustam Nugaev, lightweight prospect Bayan Jargal and highly regarded brothers Tyler and Derek Hinkey. They have consistently promoted world class boxing events on a national basis.
Further information on “Let’s Get It On” Promotions can be viewed at www.letsgetitonboxing.com
TKO BOXING PROMOTIONS PRESENTS “THE BATTLE OF YORK 4” – SATURDAY AUGUST 1ST AT SOVEREIGN BANK STADIUM
YORK, PA (June 22, 2009) Tickets are now on sale as Chet Koerner’s TKO BOXING Promotions, originators of the nationally acclaimed “HOMETOWN HEROES TO WORLD CHAMPIONS” boxing series presents “THE BATTLE OF YORK 4” on Saturday, August 1st at the Sovereign Bank Baseball Stadium, home of the York Revolution.
Said Koerner, “This is our fourth show in the last year in York and we’re thrilled to present this most unique event along with our partners at the York Revolution. We’re planning a terrific family style event around an evening of world class professional and amateur boxing.”
‘The passion displayed and support we’ve received from the fans, media and business community in the York area really has driven this promotion.”
“For this event we will be setting up the ring in the home plate area with seats available at ringside and also in the stands ensuring terrific sight lines for the fans.”
Said Matt O’Brien, General Manager of the York Revolution, “Boxing is one of those sports that you need to see live. Live from home plate at Sovereign Bank Stadium.”
Tickets, starting at $20 for general admission in the grandstand of the stadium, can be purchased in advance through the York Revolution Box Office (717-801-HITS, www.yorkrevolution.com ). Ringside table seating is also available through the box office.
Featured at “THE BATTLE OF YORK 4” will be the favorite sons of Central Pennsylvania boxing; Carney “BEEPER” Bowman, Eric Nemo and Stevie Weimer along with world ranked contender Anthony “THE MESSENGER” Thompson of Philadelphia, PA.
Born and raised in York, PA, the 26 year old Bowman, 13-0-0 (5KO’s), has headlined all three of the TKO BOXING Promotions cards at the Valencia Ballroom, most recently thrilling the packed house on March 7th with an outstanding eight round decision win over Columbian veteran Jesus Perez. The all action Bowman will look to stay undefeated as he continues his path towards a world ranking.
Returning from an almost two year layoff, the 25 year old Nemo, 7-1-1 (3KO’s), returned to action on the March 7th Valencia Ballroom card with a brutal third round knockout of Ricky Alexander, a bout that had the fans on their feet throughout the fight chanting for Nemo.
Exciting young prospect Stevie Weimer has gotten his professional career off with a bang, winning all three of his bouts in 2008 to start off with a 3-0-0 (2KO) record. The
19 year old native has impressed fight fans in York and Baltimore with his aggressive style and heavy hands.
Fighting for the first time in York , PA , Anthony “THE MESSENGER” Thompson will look to stay on the winning track as he displays his vast array of world class skills and fan friendly style.
The 27 year old world ranked junior middleweight sporting a record of 24-3-0 with 18 knockouts, is coming off a destructive first round knockout of Luis Lopez on May 2nd in Johnstown , PA.
Additional information on these and other professional and amateur bouts will be released shortly.
Sovereign Bank Stadium is operated by the York Revolution Professional Baseball Club, a member of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. Sovereign Bank Stadium is located at 5 Brooks Robinson Way , York , PA 17401 . For more information, please call 717-801-HITS (4487), or visit the Revolution online at www..YorkRevolution.com.